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A major motion picture adaptation by Studio Ghibli, creators of SPIRITED AWAY and ARRIETTY.Anna hasn’t a friend in the world – until she meets Marnie among the sand dunes. But Marnie isn’t all she seems…Sent away from her foster home one long, hot summer to a sleepy Norfolk village by the sea, Anna dreams her days away among the sandhills and marshes.She never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, someone who doesn’t judge Anna for being ordinary and not-even-trying. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than Marnie vanishes…

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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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A memoir of land, family and perseverance from one of the most influential writers in America.In this moving and surprising book, Joan Didion reassesses parts of her life, her work, her history – and America’s. Where I Was From, in Didion''s words, "represents an exploration into my own confusions about the place and the way in which I grew up, misapprehensions and misunderstandings so much a part of who I became that I can still to this day confront them only obliquely."The book is a haunting narrative of how her own family moved west with the frontier from the birth of her great-great-great-great-great-grandmother in Virginia in 1766 to the death of her mother on the edge of the Pacific in 2001; of how the wagon-train stories of hardship and abandonment and endurance created a culture in which survival would seem the sole virtue. Didion examines how the folly and recklessness in the very grain of the California settlement led to the California we know today – a state mortgaged first to the railroad, then to the aerospace industry, and overwhelmingly to the federal government.Joan Didion''s unerring sense of America and its spirit, her acute interpretation of its institutions and literature, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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Pre-order the brand-new novel of second-chances and finding yourself from the bestselling author! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Beth Moran.***''A perfect summer romance'' HEIDI SWAIN''Miranda Dickinson is my go-to author for heart-warming, uplifting romance'' ANNIE LYONS***Two lonely people. One song to change their lives…Merryn Rowe adores her life in St Ives. The café she owns and the community she serves are her much-needed second chance after a heart-breaking divorce. But as she gazes out at the Cornish Sea, she begins to long for more.Zach Trevelyan is not where he expected to be. His surfing career in tatters following an injury, he finds himself in St Ives without a home, a job, or a path ahead.When Merryn discovers an abandoned piano, it evokes long-lost memories of someone who left her life without a word – her much-loved stepfather. Impulsively, she gives the piano a home in the courtyard of her café. And late one night, when a familiar song comes through her window, Merryn discovers a striking man huddled at the piano.Who exactly is the midnight musician? And why can’t she stop thinking about him…and his beautiful melody?Readers are falling hard for And Then There Was You:''A classic Miranda ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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IT''S TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC.Fifty years ago, Linda Palmer alleges she was attacked by celebrity entertainer Danny Caxton. The crime has never been investigated - until now.With Alan Banks on the case, he leaves DI Annie Cabbot to investigate another crime: the body of a 15-year-old found in a remote countryside lane.But as each officer steps closer to uncovering the truth of their cases, they''ll unearth secrets much darker than they ever could have guessed...A thrilling Alan Banks mystery from the master of the police procedural, Peter Robinson.

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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.

Objev podobné jako When I Was a Fairy - Tom Silson

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 refreshingly honest look at modern life, and how to get out of living it.Rhys has lived his entire life with a backdrop of dread. As a child, the sentence he feared most was "come downstairs and say hello." Age 5 he feigned injury to avoid dancing at a wedding, and 25 years later, he celebrated when the venue set on fire moments before what would''ve been the biggest gig of his life.You''ll Like It When You Get There is a guide to life from someone who doesn''t want to do anything, and an exploration of why you possibly shouldn''t either. Join Rhys as he avoids not just social engagements but big life milestones too, like getting married and having children. A deep dive into regret, humiliation, failure and pretending to be French for personal gain. From the Wild West of early internet chatrooms to the sticky circus of the Kavos strip, from redesigning therapy after completing it in just four sessions, to having a full existential breakdown when a Buddhist monk asks him for 5 stars on TripAdvisor.If you''ve ever celebrated plans being cancelled with an Andy Murray fist pump, secretly prayed for another lockdown, attempted to start your ... 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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A TELEGRAPHÂ AND LONDON STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ''Alan is such a wonderful storyteller'' Debbie Harry ''If you love music, you should definitely read this book'' Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live ''Alan Edwards is a class act: observant, attentive, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how'' Jon Savage ''A beautiful, warm, jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime, lifting-the-stone guide to a secret world . . . I loved it'' Tony Parsons ''Revelatory'' Will Hodgkinson, The Times ''Gossipy, insightful and a whole lot of fun'' Neil McCormick, Daily Telegraph''An absorbing read . . . Raw, warm and packed with incident'' Barbara Ellen, ObserverAlan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, has worked with some of the most legendary artists of our time, from David Bowie to the Spice Girls via the Rolling Stones, the Stranglers, Prince and Amy Winehouse. In I Was There, he describes getting his break in the mid-''70s as a scruffy, stoned 20-year-old just back from the hippie trail; his encounter with London''s thriving punk scene, which inspired him to set up his own PR company; broadening his horizons as his work with the likes of Blondie takes him to the ... 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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In 1923, Joan Lowell was an aspiring writer and rising silent film star in Hollywood. Young, beautiful, and talented, she was adored by all. Then she published her autobiography in 1929: a rip-roaring memoir of a young girl growing up on a schooner with her hearty sea captain father and a crew of salty sailors and the incredible and death-defying adventures she had traveling the world. Except...none of it was true! Born in 1902 in Berkeley, California as Helen Wagner to a middle-class family. Yes, her father was a Pacific Ocean merchant schooner captain. And yes, he took Joan and her mother on a 15-month sailing adventure when she was a girl. After knocking around odd jobs in San Francisco, young Helen moved to Los Angeles to take acting lessons and began her career. Her early notable roles were in pirate movies as either the intrepid heroine or damsel in distress. She published her autobiography which became a runaway best-seller in 1929. But a few months later, the truth was revealed. She had never left the shores of California! Amidst the scandal, Joan remained defiant, telling the Pittsburgh Press in 1930, ''Eighty percent of it was true and the rest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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Birkbeck traces the 200-year history of Birkbeck, University of London from its founding at a time when social elites deplored the notion of educated working people to the present day. Joanna Bourke writes a lively history of the institution, and how it contributed to the shaping of modern British higher education.Two hundred years ago, Birkbeck was founded as the London Mechanics'' Institution (LMI). When it was established in 1823, one third of all men and half of all women were unable to read or write. British elites were vehemently hostile to educating working people. The country was in political turmoil and it was feared that education would destroy society. This was the context in which the LMI was established. From its foundation, it was unique. Birkbeck traces its history from 1823 to the present, with Joanna Bourke using the history of Birkbeck to reflect on life and culture in London over the past two centuries. What does it mean to be educated? Why have Birkbeck''s students been prepared to give up so much in order to study for a higher degree? How does education help us become fully human and self-fulfilled by learning how to use all our faculties - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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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.

Objev podobné jako When Haru Was Here - Dustin Thao

________''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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When war was declared in 1939, Britain was almost completely dependent on imported timber – but only had seven months of it stockpiled. Timber was critical to the war effort: it was needed for everything from aircraft and shipbuilding to communications and coal mining. The British timber trade was in trouble. Enter the Lumberjills. Lacking in both men and timber, the government made a choice. Reluctantly, they opened lumber work for women to apply – and apply they did. The Women’s Timber Corps had thousands of members who would prove themselves as strong and as smart as any man: they felled and crosscut trees by hand, operated sawmills, and ran whole forestry sites. They may not have been on the front line, but they fought their own battles on the home front for respect and equality. And in the midst of heavy labour and wartime, they lived a life, making firm friends and even finding soulmates. In Lumberjills, researcher Joanna Foat tells their story for the first time, and gives them the recognition they so truly deserve.

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Named after his famous grandfather, John of Gaunt, John of Lancaster Duke of Bedford, has been largely forgotten and sidelined in history. As the third of four sons, he was not his father’s heir, but he nonetheless distinguished himself in his youth in his service on the Scottish borders. As an adult, he was overshadowed by his charismatic older brother, the warrior king and victor of Agincourt, Henry V. Yet Henry trusted John the most of all his brothers and twice left him to rule England during his expeditions in France. John Duke of Bedford was the man who really governed England for almost half of his brother’s nine-year reign. John reached the pinnacle of his career when he was appointed Regent of France. As Regent, he governed a polity that had not existed for three centuries: a truly Anglo-Norman realm. It was not just ruled by England but populated by English settlers who lived & fought alongside the French. For thirteen years, John held the English kingdom of France together on the negotiating table and often on the battlefield. He struggled against renegade soldiers and his adversary, Charles VII of France, but sometimes against the political machinations of his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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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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''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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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.

Objev podobné jako When I Was a Pirate - Tom Silson

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.

Objev podobné jako When I Was Alice - Jennifer Murgia

''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

Rolety Thermo poskytují úplné zatemnění a termoizolační vlastnosti pomocí textilie se strukturou včelí plástve. Stříbrná vrstva odráží sluneční teplo, čímž minimalizuje zvýšení teploty v místnosti. Montáž je jednoduchá bez nutnosti vrtání, s možností zavěšení na okenní křídlo nebo upevnění do zdi či stropu.

• Dokonalé zatemnění a termoizolace díky speciální textilii
• Snadná montáž bez vrtání, zavěšení na okenní křídlo
• Stříbrná vrstva odráží teplo a zabraňuje přehřívání místnosti
• Univerzální ovládání řetízkovým mechanismem zleva nebo zprava

Objev podobné jako Egibi Roleta Thermo modrá, 97 x 150 cm

Roleta Egibi Thermo v béžové barvě o rozměrech 68 x 210 cm poskytuje termoizolační a zatemňující funkci díky speciální textilii se strukturou včelí plástve. S tloušťkou 25 mm a stříbrnou vrstvou účinně odráží teplo a sluneční záření, čímž minimalizuje přehřívání interiéru. Montáž je nenáročná, bez nutnosti vrtání, s možností umístění ovládání na levou nebo pravou stranu.

• Termoizolační textilie s včelí pláství strukturou pro efektivní ochranu před teplem.
• Stříbrná vrstva odráží až 70% slunečního záření a zabraňuje přehřívání místnosti.
• Jednoduchá montáž bez vrtání do okenního rámu, s možností zavěšení na křídlo.
• Kompletní zatemnění díky nepropustné tkanině a řetízkovému ovládání na obou stranách.

Objev podobné jako Egibi Roleta Thermo béžová, 68 x 210 cm

Roleta Egibi Thermo grafit o rozměrech 68 x 210 cm poskytuje účinnou termoizolaci a úplné zatemnění. Montuje se bez vrtání přímo na okenní křídlo a je vybavena řetízkovým ovládáním. Tloušťka rolety je 25 mm a odráží až 70 % slunečního záření.

• Výborná termoizolace díky speciální textilii s včelí pláství strukturou a stříbrnou vrstvou, která odráží teplo.
• Dokonalé zatemnění – tkanina nepropouští světlo, ideální pro ložnice nebo domácí kina.
• Snadná montáž bez vrtání do okenního rámu, roleta se zavěsí na křídlo okna.
• Univerzální ovládání – řetízkový mechanismus lze umístit na levou nebo pravou stranu.

Objev podobné jako Egibi Roleta Thermo grafit, 68 x 210 cm

Album 'There is No End' je poslední studiové dílo bubeníka Tonyho Allena, vydané posmrtně v roce 2021. Deska obsahuje 14 stop, které prezentují Allenův ikonický afrobeatový styl s hostujícími vokály. Fyzické CD nabízí kompletní stopový seznam včetně skladeb jako 'Stumbling Down', 'Cosmosis' nebo titulní 'There's No End'.

• Poslední studiové album legendárního bubeníka Tonyho Allena
• Datum vydání 2021 - čerstvý materiál pro sběratele
• 14 autentických stop zachycujících Allenův charakteristický afrobeatový styl
• Kvalitní zvukové zpracování na fyzickém nosiči CD

Objev podobné jako Allen Tony: There is No End - CD (060250734546)

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

Marianne Grant’s story is a remarkable one of courage. She was an artist who managed to paint in the most extreme circumstances, and her works of art tell of her experiences of WWII and imprisonment in Theresienstadt, Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. These unique and extraordinary works, painted at first hand, help us to better understand the impact of the Holocaust. Her work still resonates today, particularly in Glasgow, the city that became her home and a city which has a strong tradition of welcoming refugees. Marianne Grant (1921–2007), was a remarkable woman, and a remarkable artist. Born in Prague in 1921 to Jewish parents, she loved to paint and draw. In 1942, she and her mother were deported to the Theresienstadt ghetto, and Marianne took watercolour paints, brushes and paper in the one suitcase she was allowed to bring. Her mother was later sent to Auschwitz, and Marianne jumped on the same train in order to stay with her. In the concentration camp Marianne came to the attention of Dr Mengele, who gave her an architect’s drawing kit and got her to work with him, documenting his work. He would pace up and down as she worked, and Marianne ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Painting for My Life: The Holocaust artworks of Marianne Grant - Deborah Haase, Peter Tuka, Paula Cowan, Geraldine Shenkin, Dr. Joanna Meacock

Molly Bennett and Nellie McDonough are very happy with their lot in life. Their expanding families and abundance of friends always keep them busy. And as they walk arm in arm to the shops every day they are greeted with warmth by their neighbours, for wherever they go they bring fun and laughter with them. Their rock-solid friendship has lasted over twenty years and never once have Molly and Nellie fallen out. The two best mates love a bit of excitement so when they learn there is a wedding in the offing which will bring the Bennett, McDonough and Corkhill families even closer...

Objev podobné jako You Stole My Heart Away - Joan Jonker

Potah na žehlicí prkno Leifheit Thermo Reflect S/M Black 71679 s titanovým povlakem odráží páru a teplo, čímž urychluje žehlení. Vybaven je 3 mm molitanovým polstrováním, pružným provedením pro snadnou aplikaci a šňůrkou s klipsem. Vhodný je pro žehlicí prkna do rozměrů 125 x 40 cm a je vyroben ze směsi bavlny, polyesteru, polyuretanu a titanu.

• Titanový povlak odráží páru a teplo, zrychluje žehlení o 33 %
• 3 mm molitanové polstrování pro pohodlné žehlení
• Pružný potah se šňůrkou a klipsem pro snadné nasazení
• Designová černá barva a rozměry až 125 x 40 cm

Objev podobné jako Leifheit Potah na žehlicí prkno Thermo Reflect S/M Black 71679

Pánské pantofle Aylla WASI v šedé barvě poskytují pohodlí pro nohy po fyzické aktivitě nebo během odpočinku. Jsou navrženy pro všestranné použití v domácím prostředí. Materiál zajišťuje teplo a komfort při nošení.

• Okamžité pohodlí pro unavené nohy
• Teplo a měkkost jako v bavlnce
• Všestranné použití - od procházky po lenošení
• Stylový šedý design pro domácí nošení

Objev podobné jako AYLLA WASI Pánské pantofle, šedá, velikost

Raymond Briggs'' world-famous graphic account of one ordinary couple''s attempt to stand firm in the face of nuclear annihilation remains as powerful today as it was when it was first published in 1982.Following Jim and Hilda Blogg in the days before and after a nuclear attack on Britain, When the Wind Blows is alternately funny, shocking, heartbreaking and devastating. Few can read it and not be deeply moved.Despite writing some of the most beloved and enduring children''s books of all time - The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - When the Wind Blows is very much a story for adults. Not only does it articulate the fears of the generations who grew up in the shadow of the Cold War, but it also speaks today of our own fears, living as we do in a nuclear age.Written and illustrated by Briggs, When the Wind Blows has never been out of print.

Objev podobné jako When the Wind Blows - Raymond Briggs

Sylvain Sylvain was there from the start, and this is his story. Taking in his early life in New York, the rise, fall and rise again of the New York Dolls, and all his misadventures between, There's No Bones in Ice Cream is the true story of one of rock's greatest, told in his own authentic voice.

Objev podobné jako There's No Bones in Ice Cream - Dave Thompson, Sylvain Sylvain

''An extraordinary and important book. Read it immediately'' Claudia Winkleman ''Superbly written, this deeply moving book underlines how truly precious mother-daughter relationships are, and never more so than in those teenage years'' Gloria Hunniford ''Read this book. Then talk to your sons. It is essential reading'' Jamie Theakston A gripping memoir of two battling narratives and a mother-daughter relationship stretched to its absolute limits.Roxy was 13 years old when she was coerced then blackmailed into sending explicit photos, which were spread around her school. The shame led to self-loathing. The blame led to a psychotic breakdown. Roxy started hearing voices. Then she started seeing things...What happens when your teenager starts to lose it, and then you lose each other? What happens when you can''t tell your mother you desperately need help? And how can a family move past a devastating mental health crisis?When You Lose It is a brutally honest true story, written from two perspectives, of consent, coercion and shattering consequences.

Objev podobné jako When You Lose It - Gay Longworth, Roxy Longworth

Longlisted for the 2023 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 'A thoroughly compulsive ticking-clock thriller TM LOGAN 'The very definition of a compulsive page-turner' CHRIS WHITAKER _______________ I didn t kill her. Trust me When Amy Blahn died on a London rooftop, Layla Mahoney was there. Layla was holding her. But all she can say when she s arrested is that It was Michael. Find Michael and you ll find out everything you need to know. The problem is, the police can t find him they aren t even sure he exists. Layla knows she only has forty-eight hours to convince the police that bringing in the man she knows only as Michael will clear her name and reveal a dangerous game affecting not just Amy and Layla, but her husband Russell and countless others. But as the detectives begin to uncover the whole truth about what happened to Amy, Layla will soon have to decide: how much of that truth can she really risk being exposed? _______________ 'A relentless, absorbing thriller' JANICE HALLETT 'I loved every single page!' GILLIAN MCALLISTER

Objev podobné jako All I Said Was True - Imran Mahmood

A timeless and majestic portrait of Africa by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise A finalist for the National Book Award when it was released in 1972, this vivid portrait of East Africa remains as fresh and revelatory now as on the day it was first published. Peter Matthiessen exquisitely combines nature and travel writing to portray the sights, scenes, and people he observed firsthand in several trips over the course of a dozen years. From the daily lives of wild herdsmen and the drama of predator kills to the field biologists investigating wild creatures and the anthropologists seeking humanity''s origins in the rift valley, The Tree Where Man Was Born is a classic of journalistic observation. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by groundbreaking British primatologist Jane Goodall.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tree Where Man Was Born - Peter Matthiessen

Now available in trade paper!The power of faith intersects with the practicality of counseling in this unique partnership of a faith/worship leader and a therapist as they offer a pathway for readers to find help, hope, healing, and freedom while navigating life''s struggles.No one is immune from life''s difficulties, yet many people are reluctant to talk about mental health or seek professional help when they are struggling. People of faith who are battling issues such as anxiety, depression, life changes, stress, or relationship problems may suffer in silence, believing things would get better if only their faith was stronger, they prayed more, or if they had more self-discipline. The stigma about needing to seek help is all too real. But seeking professional help isn''t a sign of weakness; it''s a sign that someone is serious about moving forward emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Written by producer, artist, and author Anthony Evans, along with licensed psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser, When Faith Meets Therapy:Dispels the cultural myths and stigmas that surround professional therapyShares stories from the authors'' personal experiences and others who are facing life''s challengesProvides practical steps that readers can take in the pursuit of emotional, relational, and spiritual progress Anthony and Stacy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako When Faith Meets Therapy - Anthony Evans, Stacy Kaiser