when the sky falls phil earle
When the Sky Falls - Phil Earle
An extraordinary story with historical and family truth at its heart, that tells us as much about the present as the past. Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement' Michael Morpurgo 1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love? Inspired by a true story.
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When the Sky Falls: Graphic Novel - Phil Earle, Fred Fordham
A stunning graphic-novel edition of the multi-award-winning story about the incredible friendship between a young boy and a silverback gorilla during the Second World War, inspired by a true story. 1941. War is raging. And Joseph has been sent to live in the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, he will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, Joseph and Adonis become friends, but what will happen when the bombers set him rampaging free?Winner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year. ‘A magnificent achievement’ Chris Riddell‘A brilliant new incarnation’ David Almond'Earle and Fordham have created a masterpiece' M. G. Leonard'This is storytelling at its absolute finest, art and story combined into an incredible emotional journey' Jamie Smart
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While the Storm Rages - Phil Earle
From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls comes the remarkable story of Noah''s fight to save his beloved family dog following the outbreak of the Second World War. September 1939. The world is on the brink of war. As his dad marches off to fight, Noah makes him a promise, to keep their beloved family dog safe. When the government advises people to have their pets put down in readiness for the chaos of war, Noah and his two best friends go on the run to save his dog and as many animals as they can... ''A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry - it’s Phil Earle at his best'' Jacqueline Wilson''A triumph'' The Sunday Times, Children''s Book of the Week''Another gritty adventure full of heart, humour and historical accuracy'' Daily Mail
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Where The Sky Falls - Dougie McHale
In the shadow of World War Two, love blossoms—but at a devastating cost. Corfu, 1943 Under German occupation, the once-idyllic island of Corfu has been reduced to hardship and fear. For Alexia, survival is all that matters—until she stumbles upon Frank, a man hiding in an olive grove. He claims to be neither a soldier nor a British spy, but a war artist in desperate need of her help.Risking her life, Alexia hides Frank from the Nazis, knowing that every day brings danger closer. As their bond deepens, love begins to bloom amidst the shadows of war. But Frank harbors secrets of his own, and when the truth comes to light, Alexia is faced with an unthinkable choice—a choice that will test her loyalty, her courage, and the very limits of her heart.Edinburgh, 2010 Decades later, Rob discovers a mysterious photograph among his late mother’s belongings. Determined to uncover its story, he sets out on a journey that leads him to the sunlit olive groves of Corfu. As Rob pieces together the fragments of Alexia and Frank’s story, he discovers that the sacrifices of the past echo into the present, reshaping everything he thought he knew about his family—and himself.As the truth is revealed, Rob uncovers an extraordinary tale of love, betrayal, and unimaginable bravery.Where the Sky Falls is part of Dougie McHale’s Hellenic Collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of wartime Corfu and the lingering shadows of its past, Where the Sky Falls is a poignant exploration of the sacrifices we make for love and the hope that bridges generations. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? ? ? ? ? So descriptive you feel like you''re there.? ? ? ? ? A very well written insight into how WW2 affected Greece.? ? ? ? ? I couldn''t wait to read what was happening next.? ? ? ? ? I loved the story telling, even through the awful terrors of the dreadful war.? ? ? ? ? I loved every minute of reading it and didn''t want the story to end.? ? ? ? ? He paints a vivid picture of war-torn Greece, the people caught in the melee. And yet, still, in all that misery and desperation, he’s added textures of love and hope.
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Until the Road Ends - Phil Earle
Until the Road Ends is the eagerly awaited new novel from the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls: The Times Children's Book of the Year, winner of a Books Are My Bag Readers Award, the British Book Award for Children's Fiction and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. When Peggy saves a stray dog from near-death, a beautiful friendship begins. Peggy and Beau are inseparable: the only thing that can ever come between them is war.Peggy is evacuated to the safety of the coast, but Beau is left behind in the city, where he becomes the most extraordinary and unlikely of war heroes. Night after night, as bombs rain down and communities are destroyed, Beau searches the streets, saving countless families. But then disaster strikes, changing Peggy's life forever.With her parents killed, both she and Beau are left alone, hundreds of miles apart. But Beau has a plan to reunite them at long last .
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The Dog that Saved the World (Cup) - Phil Earle
A four-legged hero risks it all to make his best friend’s dream come true in this touching adventure of family, football and beating the odds.Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. And they’ve just heard the most amazing news. The World Cup is coming home to England and Elsie’s team have a chance to play in a half-time match at Wembley – with some help from Pickles, of course!But life off the pitch is tough, even when Dad works hard to provide what they need. It’s their team of three against the world and right now it feels like they’re losing. So when disaster strikes and Elsie’s dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, it’s up to Pickles to save the world (cup) …Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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The Unlucky Eleven - Phil Earle
A fun football tale for little readers packed with laughs, friendship and a spot of superstition …Ridiculous injuries … strange illnesses … cancelled games … Everything''s going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley''s team-mates believe they finally know why. Their football kit is cursed! But the team''s attempts to break the curse take things from bad to worse. Soon, they''re ready to call it quits. Stanley''s still got some tricks up his sleeve … but will his curse-cracking ideas save the team in time for the last game of the season?
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When Conscience Calls - Kristen Renwick Monroe
What is moral courage? Why is it important and what drives it? An argument for why we should care about moral courage and how it shapes the world around us. War, totalitarianism, pandemics, and political repression are among the many challenges and crises that force us to consider what humane people can do when the world falls apart. When tolerance disappears, truth becomes rare, and civilized discourse is a distant ideal, why do certain individuals find the courage to speak out when most do not? When Conscience Calls offers powerful portraits of ordinary people performing extraordinary acts—be it confronting presidents and racist mobs or simply caring for and protecting the vulnerable. Uniting these portraits is the idea that moral courage stems not from choice but from one’s identity. Ultimately, Kristen Renwick Monroe argues bravery derives from who we are, our core values, and our capacity to believe we must change the world. When Conscience Calls is a rich examination of why some citizens embrace anger, bitterness, and fearmongering while others seek common ground, fight against dogma, and stand up to hate.
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race - Max Brallier
The seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!''Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier''s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters and zombies.Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk''s journey continues with new friends, new stakes, and a new ride!With his zombie-controlling powers growing stronger, Jack Sullivan and his buddies are road-tripping toward the mysterious Tower, where they must once and for all stop Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from descending upon our dimension. But their journey is sidetracked when they are swept up by the Mallusc, an enormous centipede monster carrying the world''s largest shopping mall on its back.On board, the kids discover a thriving monster society: Mallusc City! There, they encounter old allies as well as old foes, who are ruling over Mallusc City with an iron fist. Beating these bad guys in battle is not an option, but beating them in an election is… so Jack runs for mayor of Mallusc City! At first, proving his leadership skills just means shaking monster hands, kissing monster babies and promising to fill the water fountains with strawberry Nesquik. But when the Mallusc falls under attack, Jack must learn how to be a true leader before it’s too late . . .Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who''s ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game.The Last Kids on Earth series:The Last Kids on EarthThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie ParadeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare KingThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic BeyondThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight BladeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton RoadAnd don’t miss the full-colour graphic novel:The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
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The Best Things - Giedroyc Mel
THE UPLIFTING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER IS A WARM HUG OF A READ FROM THE BELOVED MEL GIEDROYC''I enjoyed it HUGELY. A real treat'' MARIAN KEYES''A brilliant cast of characters and properly funny!'' GRAHAM NORTON''Funny and fresh. No soggy bottoms here'' CLARE MACKINTOSH__________Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself.All she wants to do is lie down.Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children are running wild. And now the bailiffs are at the door.What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out?Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself.__________SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2021''A warm contemporary fable bursting with colourful characters and comic energy'' DAILY MAIL''Exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read'' JO BRAND''This book is a riot! Delicious in its detail'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''A warm, honest and humorous look at a family and what really matters in life. Brimming with hilarious scenes, it is also a redemptive book, and one of hope'' WOMAN & HOME''Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart'' RICHARD ROPERREAL READERS ADORE THE BEST THINGS...''This book is everything I would have expected from the wonderful Mel Giedroyc. Funny and touching*****''''A well written, warm hug of a read. Something much needed in these days of doom and gloom''''I could hear Mel reading this book! Terrific characters. Very entertaining *****''''A lovely, warm cuddle of a book''''One of the best things I''ve read this year. Please read it *****''''I felt like Mel was reading this into my ear. I was left with the warm fuzzys at the end****''''Would make a brilliant film or sitcom. The Parker family are a chaotic, loveable bunch''''I zipped through it with many an accompanying titter, the occasional chortle and the odd unladylike snort. A nice piece of escapism, so needed at this time ****''''Warm, interesting, clever and funny, as well as poignant at times. A brave heroine, a cast of strong characters and a page-turner of a story *****''''Glorious storytelling, this is a rich comedic feast of domesticity. Excellent characters. Kept me gripped throughout. *****''
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Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 4 - Tacuja Endó
Defiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn’t the ideal heir to the moon's Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line. Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon’s Silver Court that her mother’s retainers had hoped for.But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion. After Kaguya has a chance meeting with Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, the pair travel to the capital in order to clear the name of Kaguya’s mother. Meanwhile, Kiruhito learns the truth behind the devastating incident 16 years ago and vows to kill his emperor.New alliances lead to big changes!
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Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 1 - Tacuja Endó
Defiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn't the ideal heir to the moon's Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line.Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon's Silver Court that her mother's retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.Unfortunately, Kaguya's enemies are a step ahead of her, and she ends up ejected from the moon and stranded on the primitive Tainted World below. Can she find her way back to the moon and reclaim the throne that is rightfully hers from the usurpers?
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Greta Van Fleet: Anthem Of The Peaceful Army (2018) - LP (6794975)
LP vinyl - "Anthem of the Peaceful Army" je připravované debutové album americké rockové hudební skupiny Greta Van Fleet. "Anthem of the Peaceful Army" je připravované debutové album americké rockové hudební skupiny Greta Van Fleet. Datum vydání je plánováno na 19. října 2018 u společnosti Republic Records. Skupina ho nahrála během roku 2018 v amerických studiích Blackbird Studios a Rustbelt Studios, produkovali ho Marlon Young, Al Sutton a Herschel Boone. Na skládání písní se podíleli kolektivně všichni členové skupiny. Obsah: LP "Age of Man" "The Cold Wind" "When the Curtain Falls" "Watching Over" "Lover, Leaver" "You're the One" "Brave New World" "Anthem" "Lover, Leaver (Taker, Believer)"
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What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky - Lesley Nneka Arimah
''These tales cut like razors, charm like poetry, and heal like love'' Tayari Jones (author of AMERICAN MARRIAGE)A stunning collection of short stories from Caine-Prize and Commonwealth Writer''s Prize winner Lesley Nneka Arimah, WHAT IT MEANS WHEN A MAN FALLS FROM THE SKY has been described as ''luminous'' (Roxane Gay), ''mesmeric'' (Claire Vaye Watkins) and ''hilarious and heartbreaking'' (Rowan Hisayo Buchanan). Shot through with magic and a powerful sense of yearning, this is a diverse and dazzling collection that showcases the work of a major new talent at the beginning of a stellar literary career.''When Enebeli Okwara sent his girl out in the world, he did not know what the world did to daughters''. The daughters, wives and mothers in Lesley Nneka Arimah''s remarkable debut collection find themselves in extraordinary situations: a woman whose mother''s ghost appears to have stepped out of a family snapshot, another who, exhausted by childlessness, resorts to fashioning a charmed infant out of human hair, a ''grief worker'' with a miraculous ability to remove emotional pain - at a price. What unites them is the toughness of the world they inhabit, a world where the future is uncertain, opportunities are scant, and fortunes change quicker than the flick of a switch. Characterised by their vividness, immediacy and the author''s seemingly endless ability to conjure worlds at once familiar and unsettlingly different, this is a remarkable debut from a ''master storyteller'' (Independent)
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The Dawn of Adonis - Phil Earle
From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls comes the heart-wrenching story of a baby gorilla, Adonis, born into captivity, and the twelve-year-old girl who risks everything to rescue him. In 1911, before the start of World War One, London’s docks thrum with underhand deals, none so great as the arrival of a valuable, rare and exotic animal – a baby silverback gorilla. The baby gorilla stands to make one man very, very rich. Heaven help anyone who gets in his way. But then one night a twelve-year-old girl is unwittingly drawn into his criminal underworld. Can she find a way to escape and rescue the baby gorilla?The hotly anticipated follow-up to the multi-award-winning story about the incredible friendship between a young boy and a silverback gorilla in the Second World War, inspired by a true story: When the Sky Falls. ‘This richly atmospheric adventure . . . confirms Earle as a master of his craft’ Daily Mail ‘Nobody writes striking, heartfelt adventure like Phil Earle. I loved it!’ Ross Montgomery ‘It’s a tremendous nail-biting read, tender and terrifying in equal measure’ Jacqueline Wilson Praise for When the Sky Falls: ‘A magnificent story’ Philip Pullman ‘Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement’ Michael MorpurgoPerfect for fans of War Horse, I Am Rebel and The Last Bear
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Early Reader: Albert and the Garden of Doom - Phil Earle
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Albert LOVES football. But he HATES the Garden of Doom next door. He''s always kicking his footballs into it, and he can''t go and get them back - Mr Creaky lives next door, and Albert is terrified of him. But when he kicks his friend Errol''s ball into the Garden of Doom, Albert knows that he has to be brave. Could there be more to Mr Creaky than meets the eye? Could he be a jewel thief? A wizard? A secret agent?Albert doesn''t know... but he''s about to find out!The first Early Reader story from a talented and unique voice in children''s fiction. Phil Earle is a CARNEGIE MEDAL shortlisted author whose hard-hitting YA novels have been widely acclaimed.
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The Bubble Wrap Boy - Phil Earle
How do you stay on the board when your world is turned upside down?Charlie''s found his secret talent: skateboarding. It''s his one-way ticket to popularity. All he''s got to do is practice, and nothing''s going to stop him - not his clumsiness, not his overprotective mum, nothing.Except Charlie isn''t the only one in his family hiding a massive secret, and his next discovery will change everything.''Have finished The Bubble Wrap Boy. If happy tears/snot smeared across face were legal currency, Phil Earle would be rich. So warm, and so funny'' - Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers and Impossible Creatures"A story about staying true to yourself and following your passion." - Kirkus Reviews
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Being Billy - Phil Earle
"Faces flashed before my eyes.And for every face there was a time that they had let me down.Each punch that landed was revenge, my chance to tell them I hadn''t forgotten what they did."Eight years in a care home makes Billy Finn a professional lifer. And Billy''s angry - with the system, the social workers, and the mother that gave him away.As far as Billy''s concerned, he''s on his own. His little brother and sister keep him going, though they can''t keep him out of trouble.But he isn''t being difficult on purpose. Billy''s just being Billy. He can''t be anything else.Can he?''Phil Earle writes starkly but sensitively about damaged children in this brilliant page-turning novel. It moved me to tears'' - Jacqueline Wilson''Being Billy was a total page-turner - authentic and gritty. Billy''s voice doesn''t falter . . . spiky, brave and compassionate'' - Jenny Downham, author of Before I Die''Moving and powerful, I loved it'' - Sophie McKenziePhil Earle was born, raised and schooled in Hull. His first job was as a care worker in a children''s home, an experience that influenced the ideas behind Being Billy. He then trained as a drama therapist and worked in a therapeutic community in south London, caring for traumatized and abused adolescents.After a couple of years in the care sector, Phil chose the more sedate lifestyle of a bookseller, and now works in children''s publishing. Phil lives in south-east London with his wife and children, but Hull will always be home.
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Two Families to Call My Own - Phil Earle
Florrie now lives in two different houses:One with her mum. One with her dad. And everything finally feels just right. Until Florrie's dad gets a new girlfriend... who's not her mum!Will having two families be too much for Florrie?A comforting picture book tackling the tricky emotions that surface when blending families after a separation, while celebrating new connections. Brought to you by best-selling and award-winning author, of When the Sky Falls and Two Places To Call Home, Phil Earle. Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies
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Supernan's Day Out - Phil Earle
An unexpected family secret has hilarious consequences in this action-packed story from Phil Earle and illustrator Steve May — perfect for superhero fans.An unexpected family secret has hilarious consequences in this action-packed story from Phil Earle and illustrator Steve May — perfect for superhero fans.Plane crashes, robberies and fires were not what Stanley was expecting on a day out at the seaside with his nan and the other residents of her care home! Nan doesn’t know about his superpowers, so Super Stan can’t step in to help as it would blow his cover.Luckily, though, another mysterious superhero seems to be on hand, saving the day. But who could it possibly be?
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A Storey Street novel: Demolition Dad - Phil Earle
CBBC Book of the Month, June 2017Perfect for fans of David Walliams, Roald Dahl and Liz Pichon, this is a hilarious and warm-hearted story about family, friends and wrestling by multi-award-shortlisted author Phil Earle, illustrated by award-winning artist, Sara Ogilvie.This is the story of Jake Biggs and his dad, George. George spends all week knocking down buildings ... and all weekend knocking down wrestlers! He''s the Demolition Man, and Jake couldn''t be prouder. But when Jake hears about a pro-wrestling competition in the USA, and persuades his beloved dad to apply, things don''t quite turn out the way he expected ...Phil Earle''s first novel for younger readers of 9-11, DEMOLITION DAD is DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD in Spandex, a book bursting with humour and heart. Perfect for Father''s Day this June!
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Saving Daisy - Phil Earle
Daisy''s mum is gone. Her dad refuses to talk about it. As far as Daisy''s concerned, it''s all her fault. As her life starts to spiral out of control, panic leads to tragedy and Daisy''s left alone.But sometimes the kindness of a stranger can turn things around. A stranger who desperately wants to save Daisy - if she''ll only let herself be saved . . .A powerful and moving story linked to Phil Earle''s critically acclaimed debut book, Being Billy.Praise for Being Billy:''A wonderful book'' - Morris Gleitzman''Phil Earle writes starkly but sensitively in this brilliant page-turning novel. It moved me to tears'' - Jacqueline Wilson''This may be the most authoritative, honest and moving account of children trapped in the care system to date'' - Keith Gray, Scotsman''life-affirming, redemptive, and really just rather good'' - Marcus Sedgwick, Guardian''Moving and powerful, I loved it'' - Sophie McKenzie''Being Billy was a total page-turner - authentic and gritty. Billy''s voice doesn''t falter . . . spiky, brave and compassionate - Jenny Downham
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Dostaňte mě odsud! - Andy McNab, Phil Earle
Danny je obyčejný kluk z obyčejného města. Má spoustu kamarádů, maminku a otravného staršího bratra Dylana. A taky má rád nebezpečí. Když se ve škole dozví, že by měli se třídou odjet na super výlet do divočiny, je nadšený! Bude šplhat po horách, jezdit v kajaku, spát ve stanu… Jenže problémy na sebe nenechají dlouho čekat. Bez signálu se Danny těžko dozví, jak postavit stan. A kde je v něm vypínač? Jahodové mléko neteče jen tak z tetrapacku? Kde je toaletní papír? Jak se řídí kajak na zdivočelé řece? A proč musel jet na výlet i otravný Dyl?Dynamický příběh plný akce a mnoha zvratů pro čtenáře od 8 do 11 let, v němž nechybí humor i napětí.Andy McNab je válečný veterán a autor mnoha (seriózních) knih zaměřujících se na téma přežití ve válečném konfliktu. U nás dosud vyšly jeho knihy Konečná stanice Bagdád (1995), Den osvobození (2006), Agresor (2012) nebo Průstřel (2011).Phil Earle je uznávaným a oceňovaným autorem knih pro děti. Pracoval v dětském domově, po té ale přešel ke klidnější práci redaktora a autora dětských knih.
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Northern Soul - Phil Earle
From award-winning author Phil Earle comes the hilariously agonising account of one teenage boy’s disastrous attempts to win the heart of the cool new girl at school.Marv’s fourteen and his life is simple. There’s football. And his best mate, Jimmy. Perfect.Nothing else matters until a new girl at school called Carly crashes into his life. For Marv, it’s love at first sight, his emotions flipped upside down, as he knows a girl like Carly will never notice him.He needs help – lots of it – but when it miraculously arrives in the shape of a musical idol from the past, the path to Carly’s heart proves anything but easy …First love is unforgettable, and poor Marv is about to learn this the hard way – him, and his northern soul …Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.
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Two Places to Call Home - Phil Earle
Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn''t always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:''Phil Earle''s reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child''s anxiety about parents who separate.'' Sunday Times''Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!'' Jim Field''A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.'' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner''Warm and wise and sweet.'' Ross Montgomery''Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.'' Rob Biddulph''A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.'' Benji Davies
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Mind the Gap - Phil Earle
A powerful drama exploring love, loss, family and friendship from a superstar of UK children’s and YA fiction, inspired by a tremendously moving true story.When Mikey''s dad died, something in Mikey died too. He loved his old man and he never stopped dreaming that one day his dad would land the role of a lifetime, prove them all wrong, and rock back up to the estate in the flashiest car anyone had ever seen. Now there''s just numbness, and not caring, and really, really stupid decisions. He says the worst of it is that he can''t even remember his dad''s voice any more. Eventually Mikey''s best mate can''t bear it any more, and so he sets out to give Mikey the memories – and his dad''s voice – back.Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.
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When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky - Margaret Verble
Louise Erdrich meets Karen Russell in this deliciously strange and daringly original novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Margaret Verble: set in 1926 Nashville, it follows a death-defying young Cherokee horse-diver who, with her companions from the Glendale Park Zoo, must get to the bottom of a mystery that spans centuries.Two Feathers, a young Cherokee horse-diver on loan to Glendale Park Zoo from a Wild West show, is determined to find her own way in the world. Two’s closest friend at Glendale is Hank Crawford, who loves horses almost as much as she does. He is part of a high-achieving, land-owning Black family. Neither Two nor Hank fit easily into the highly segregated society of 1920s Nashville.When disaster strikes during one of Two’s shows, strange things start to happen at the park. Vestiges of the ancient past begin to surface, apparitions appear, and then the hippo falls mysteriously ill. At the same time, Two dodges her unsettling, lurking admirer and bonds with Clive, Glendale’s zookeeper and a World War I veteran, who is haunted—literally—by horrific memories of war. To get to the bottom of it, an eclectic cast of park performers, employees, and even the wealthy stakeholders must come together, making When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky an unforgettable and irresistible tale of exotic animals, lingering spirits, and unexpected friendship.
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The Good Menopause Guide - Earle Liz
'Filled with a wealth of invaluable information...after reading this you will feel empowered and ready to take on the world' - Lorraine Kelly OBEThe ultimate guide to looking and feeling your radiant best throughout the perimenopause, menopause and beyond'I have always found it curious that we talk openly about pregnancy and birth but when it comes to an equally important phase in our lives - the menopause - there is an audible silence... I want all of you who read this book to know you have the tools to feel and look your radiant best. And more than that, I want my daughters - and yours - to embrace the menopause as simply another phase in our lives which is natural and liberating.'Liz Earle, MBE, is one of the world's most respected and trusted authorities on wellbeing. Following on from her bestselling books Skin and The Good Gut Guide, this beautifully illustrated guide shares all of the information, tips and advice you need for a healthy menopause. She provides guidance on how to balance your hormones, the importance of a nourishing diet, the myths and facts about HRT, osteoporosis, how to optimise bone health, and how to boost energy and self-esteem.An expert on beauty, Liz Earle also provides advice on how to take special care of skin, hair and nails, and how to combat ageing with supplements. She also shares 60 nutritious recipes - including many suitable for vegetarians - to help you feel and look your best.'Liz Earle's practical, honest and uplifting book will help women become stronger as we navigate the Menopause. It's time to celebrate a new chapter in our lives' - Kirsty Wark
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All The Worst Humans - Phil Elwood
A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors'' ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir''Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down'' Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking''Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller'' The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that''s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he''s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn''t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator''s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator''s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____''A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It''s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year.'' Politico''Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that''s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood''s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood''s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor.'' The Washington Post''If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book''s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood''s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride.'' Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club''A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale.'' Sam Kashner, Air Mail''A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty.'' James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington''An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures.'' Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor''I raced through this book and was gripped by every page.'' Sophie Heawood
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All The Worst Humans - Phil Elwood
A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors'' ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir''Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down'' Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking''Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller'' The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that''s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he''s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn''t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator''s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator''s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____''A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It''s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year.'' Politico''Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that''s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood''s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood''s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor.'' The Washington Post''If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book''s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood''s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride.'' Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club''A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale.'' Sam Kashner, Air Mail''A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty.'' James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington''An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures.'' Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor''I raced through this book and was gripped by every page.'' Sophie Heawood
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When I Fell From The Sky - Juliane Koepcke
**Soon to be a major film starring Game of Thrones'' Sophie Turner - Girl Who Fell From the Sky**On December 24th 1971, the teenage Juliane boarded the packed flight in Peru to meet her father for Christmas. She and her mother fought to get some of the last seats available and felt thankful to have made the flight. The LANSA airplane flew into a heavy thunderstorm and went down in dense Amazon jungle hundreds of miles from civilization.She fell two miles from the sky, still strapped to her plane seat, into the jungle. She was the sole survivor among the 92 passengers, which included her mother. Juliane''s unexplainable survival has been called a modern-day miracle.With incredible courage, instinct and ingenuity, she crawled and walked alone for 11 days in the green hell of the Amazon. She survived using the skills she''d learned in assisting her parents on their research trips into the jungle before coming across a loggers hut, and, with it, safety. Now she tells her fascinating story for the first time and shares not only the private moments of her survival and rescue but her inspiring life in the wake of the disaster.
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The Midlife Cyclist - Phil Cavell
''I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.'' – Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist''The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph'' – Cycling Plus''An amazing accomplishment... a simple-to-understand précis of your midlife as a cyclist – you won''t want to put it down.'' – Phil Liggett, TV cycling commentator''Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.'' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic championRenowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance. Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury – and maximise their achievement levels.Time''s arrow traditionally plots an incremental path into declining strength and speed for all of us. But we are different to every other generation of cyclists in human history. An ever-growing number of us are determined to scale the highest peaks of elite physical fitness into middle-age and beyond. Can the emerging medical and scientific research help us achieve the holy triumvirate of speed and health with age?The Midlife Cyclist offers a gold standard road-map for the mature cyclist who aims to train, perform and even race at the highest possible level.
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Habits of the Household - Justin Whitmel Earley
Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.You long for tender moments with your children--but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? Daily habits are powerful ways to shape the heart--but do you find yourself giving in to screen time just to get through the day? You want to parent with purpose--but do you know how to start?Award-winning author and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley understands the tension between how you long to parent and what your daily life actually looks like. In Habits of the Household, Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure--from mealtimes to bedtimes--that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose. Learn how to:Develop a bedtime liturgy to settle your little ones and ground them in God''s loveDiscover a new framework for discipline as discipleshipAcquire simple practices for more regular and meaningful family mealtimesOpen your eyes to the spirituality of parenting, seeing small moments as big opportunities for spiritual formationDevelop a custom age chart for your family to more intentionally plan your shared years under the same roof Each chapter in Habits of the Household ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that your family can put into practice right away. As you create liberating rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where, above all, you learn how to love.
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The Library of Fragrance Earl Grey Tea tělový olej roll-on unisex 10 ml
The Library of Fragrance Earl Grey Tea, 10 ml, Péče o tělo unisex, Novou závislost, které se nebudete chtít vzdát, představuje unisex parfémovaný olej The Library of Fragrance Earl Grey Tea . Poodkryje všechny stránky vaší osobnosti a perfektně doplní vaše jedinečné charisma. Vlastnosti: zanechává pokožku na dotek sametově jemnou vyživuje a pečuje o pokožku vyvážená vonná kompozice, která sluší ženám i mužům unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná na každodenní nošení i speciální příležitosti Složení: vitamin E – vyživuje, poskytuje antioxidační ochranu před předčasným stárnutím a poškozením způsobeným volnými radikály, pomáhá vyhlazovat vrásky a obnovovat pevnost a pružnost kůže jojobový olej – udržuje kůži intenzivně hydratovanou, poskytuje jí antioxidační ochranu, působí proti podráždění a vysušování, pomáhá regulovat tvorbu kožního mazu a podporuje regeneraci Jak používat: Naneste na čistou pokožku a jemně vmasírujte do úplného vstřebání.
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The Canny Cook - Phil Vickery
''The case Phil makes for canned and frozen food is compelling.'' - Waitrose WeekendNutritious and convenient, canned and frozen food can be used for a wide range of value-for-money recipes. In The Canny Cook, Phil Vickery shows you not only how to spend and waste less, but also cook fast, fuss-free, good-for-you meals that are bursting with flavour. From vegan and vegetarian dishes, to pasta, meat and fish, desserts and healthy snacks, Phil''s creative and inspiring recipes are perfect for anyone looking to feed a family using everyday supermarket ingredients.
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A Find and Feel Story: High, High, Up in the Sky - Petit Collage
It’s time for an adventure with High, High, Up in the Sky, a Find and Feel story from Petit Collage.Join in with Crab’s journey from the sea to the sky! As children follow along and make new animal friends, they can find the special cut-outs, layers, and textured areas on each page and become part of the story. The jaunty rhythm of the rhyming text and brightly colored illustrations will keep children engaged throughout, and Crab’s quest to achieve the dream of flying up high will build strong foundations for perseverance and self-belief in your little one. Made for ages 12mo+, this Find and Feel Story will become a family favorite. Unlike most touch-and-feel books, High, High, Up in the Sky is fully recyclable. Printed using FSC materials and vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product.JOIN THE ADVENTURE – High, High, Up in the Sky follows Crab’s journey from the ocean to the clouds! As children follow along and make new animal friends, they can find the special cut-outs and textured areas on each page and become part of the story. TACTILE EXPERIENCE – The brightly colored and layered areas will keep children engaged as you read. They also bring an awareness of change and differences between each page, which helps little ones to associate the word shapes with the pictures. PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – Find and Feel Stories are designed to develop hand-eye coordination, sensory awareness, and fine and gross motor skills. Plus, the playful rhyming story will build strong foundations for perseverance and self-belief. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED – Unlike most touch-and-feel books, High, High, Up in the Sky is fully recyclable. Printed using FSC materials and vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product. PETIT COLLAGE – Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.
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Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook - Studio Ghibli
A hearty cookbook featuring dishes fit for an air pirate, inspired by the classic Studio Ghibli film Castle in the Sky.Embark on a culinary adventure with Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook! Featuring hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazu’s adventures in the classic film Castle in the Sky, this cookbook is sure to please fans of Studio Ghibli! Sheeta and Pazu keep up their strength by eating plenty of delicious food while on their quest to find the mythical flying city of Laputa. With this cookbook, readers can re-create the delicious dishes seen in the film, including the savory stew Sheeta makes that has the air pirates begging her for seconds, and recipes inspired by the movie, such as Etherium Crystal Agar Candy. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and photographs and is filled with additional cooking tips. The book also features numerous film stills and a delightful retelling of the story.Embark on a culinary adventure with Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook! Featuring hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazu’s adventures in the classic film Castle in the Sky, this cookbook is sure to please fans of Studio Ghibli! Sheeta and P
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Superdad's Day Off - Phil Earle
A lovely celebration of father–son bonds and the importance of family, wrapped up in a wonderful extraordinary story that is sure to appeal to young superhero fans!Stanley is a normal little boy, whose dad just happens to be the greatest superhero on the planet. Six days a week, Dad saves the world from disasters, aliens, and bad guys. Friday is his day off and he always spends it with Stan. But one Friday, Dad and Stan meet a series of people desperately in need of Dad''s help. Soon Stan finds himself saving a lion stuck up a tree, rescuing a monster truck from a ditch and taking on shark-infested floodwaters. That''s right: Stan is a chip off the old (superhero) block! High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
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Super-Readable Rollercoaster: Edgar & Adolf - Phil Earle, Michael Wagg
When he inherits a special football badge, German teenager Adi sets off on a mission to fulfil his grandfather''s dying wish and return the badge to its rightful owner, former England footballer, Edgar Kail.After tracking Edgar down, Adi gets the chance to learn more about the achievements of his grandfather, Adolf Jager, and the story unfolds of a special friendship that spanned twenty years and survived the horror of the Second World War.Edgar Kail and Adolf Jager played for their respective clubs in the early twentieth century and they remain folk heroes even now. Perfect for less-confident readers, this is a fictional tale of two real-life footballing heroes, and the moving story of a friendship forged by the beautiful game.
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The Golden Valley - Phil Cope
The Golden Valley is a personal account in words and photographs of the Garw where Phil Cope has lived for thirty-five years. In it he explores the valley’s history: sparsely worked agriculture; boom-town coal exploitation; sudden, followed by gentle, post-industrial decline; attempts at re-invigoration through heritage and leisure; and now, existing in a post-covid world. This is a classic example of close-knit communities shattered by the removal of the thing that bound them together.Cope photographs the entire valley between March 2019 and January 2021, to create a contemporary, twenty-first century record. The ancient Garw hilltops above the valley, sometimes snow-capped, with their tombs and lost settlements are present. As are the much more recent settlements of the coal villages with their terraces once occupied by colliers, the repurposed miners’ institutes, the shops and chapels, and the now almost obligatory public memorials to a lost industry (and, in some cases, lost lives).The valley’s natural beauty – some might say returning natural beauty – is also present, from the minutiae of the lichen on its windswept trees to the river which has shaped the valley with its timeless flow. The centrality of nature and landscape to the current and future life of the valley are also recorded, the walks and bike trails, the sports fields and wind turbines.The Garw Valley has its own particular character as this book records so richly and compassionately yet it shares with other valleys the sense of creating a haven between its steep sides. Most of all its story is also the story of all the valleys of the former south Wales coalfield: in the Golden Valley lie all the other valleys of Glamorgan and beyond.
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DC Pride: To the Farthest Reaches - Phil Jimenez, Nicole Maines
DC''s Eisner and Ringo award-winning Pride comics anthology returns in the form of a universe-spanning travelogue like you''ve never seen!This volume celebrates how the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere and belongs anywhere--even the very furthest reaches of the universe.In this volume, Dreamer makes a first-time pilgrimage to her ancestral planet, Naltor! Poison Ivy and Janet from HR go spore-hunting on Portworld! Superman (Jon Kent) gets the boys together for a night out in A-Town, but things go sideways when The Ray vanishes into thin air! Steel (Natasha Irons) works up the courage to face Traci 13 at the Oblivion Bar''s Pride party for the first time since they broke up! Aquaman (Jackson Hyde) catches an unexpected ride to the Fourth World just in time for their annual Love Festival!All this and more in a volume celebrating how the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere and belongs anywhere--even the very furthest reaches of the universe.Plus, this new anthology features a special preview of young adult graphic novel The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley, as well as an unmissable autobiographical story written by industry legend Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons) about the fantastical worlds that shaped him, brought to life by Giulio Macaione!
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The Sky Atlas - Edward Brooke-Hitching
'Beautiful ... endless, brilliant unforgettable stories' Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6‘Combining myth and science, this breathtaking book [is] packed with stunning images' Daily MailAfter the enormous international success of The Phantom Atlas and The Golden Atlas, Edward Brooke-Hitching's brilliant book unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during mankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography - a glorious genre of map-making often overlooked by modern map books - as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments and other appealing curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, medieval aliens, mythological animals and rampaging spirits. The reader is taken on a tour of star-obsessed cultures around the world, learning about Tibetan sky burials, star-covered Inuit dancing coats, Mongolian astral prophets and Sir William Herschel's 1781 discovery of Uranus, the first planet to be found since antiquity. Even stranger are the forgotten stories from European history, like the English belief of the Middle Ages in ships that sailed a sea above the clouds, 16th-century German UFO sightings and the Edwardian aristocrat who mistakenly mapped alien-made canals on the surface of Mars.As the intricacies of our universe are today being revealed with unprecedented clarity, there has never been a better time for a highly readable book as beautiful as the night sky to contextualise the scale of these achievements for the general reader.
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Assassinations That Shaped the Ancient World - Phil Carradice
Assassination! Just mentioning the word is enough to send a shiver up the spine. And yet, for many years, the deliberate act of ''taking out'' notable public figures has been the mainstay of political factions and individuals when faced with problems and dilemmas that discussion and debate cannot solve. Most monarchs, statesmen and military commanders of the ancient world, whether they were successful or failures, had to deal with threats. At one stage or another in their careers, they would all have been vulnerable to unexpected attacks. They would all have been potential targets for assassin''s blades or poison. And they knew it.So common was the assassination of notable individuals that it became almost an occupational hazard in the ancient world. From Pharaoh Teti, the first recorded victim of assassination, to Julius Caesar, despatched on the Ides of March, from Pompey the Great to Commodious, the Gladiator Emperor of Rome, so many rulers perished before their allotted period of time. In this new book, Phil Carradice takes a broad sweep at assassinations in the ancient world. Beginning with the Egyptian Empire, it traces the assassin''s art through Greek, Roman, Biblical, Chinese, Byzantine and other periods or empires, up to and including the Kings and Emperors of the Dark Ages. The book does not stop there. It examines individual assassinations, motivation and practice and looks at assassination groups such as the thugee of India and the Sacred Band of Thebes.
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Versailles from the Sky - Thomas Garnier
Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three passengers aboard the world''s first hot-air balloon flight: a sheep, a duck, and a chicken. These animals rose up into the sky in front of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, making Versailles a pioneering location in the conquest of the air.In the twenty-first century, the advent of drone cameras makes it possible to capture an infinity of new perspectives from the air. Versailles is particularly beautiful when seen from above, and the stunning images in this volume reveal the ingenious geometry of its different spaces, while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity. The classical gardens lend themselves well to aerial views: the Grande Perspective, the fountains, the intricate parterres, many of which were plotted out on architectural plans. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces on which the channels that feed the fountains mark out the time; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin; the Grand Canal at sunset becomes a glowing ribbon.Versailles from the Sky
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The Fever of the World - Rickman Phil
''Brilliantly eerie'' PETER JAMES''Engrossing and beautifully dark . . . a cracking good read'' JO BRAND''A most original sleuth'' THE TIMES Welcome to the River Wye: a place of poetry, historic obsession... and occult murder.The curious death of an estate agent is being investigated by detective David Vaynor who, before joining the police, studied the famous 18th century poet William Wordsworth. As Vaynor is discovering, the dark paganism that changed Wordsworth''s life still lingers on the banks of the River Wye today - and there are some killings even the police can''t approach...Enter Merrily Watkins, parish priest, single mum, and diocesan exorcist for Hereford. Called away from her local hauntings, Merrily finds herself confronting the riverside ghosts who, as Wordsworth puts it, ''promote ill purposes and flatter foul desires''. In the ancient heart of the Wye Valley, a buried grudge is about to come to light.*Book 16 in the Merrily Watkins series - now a critically acclaimed ITV drama starring Anna Maxwell-Martin!*More praise for Phil Rickman ''Cleverly illuminates the darkest corners of our imagination'' John Connolly ''The layers, the characters, the humour, the spookiness - perfect'' Elly Griffiths''First rate crime with demons that go bump in the night'' Daily Mail''No one writes better of the shadow-frontier between the supernatural and the real world'' Bernard Cornwell
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National Trust: Out and About Sky Explorer: A children’s guide to clouds, constellations and other amazing things to spot in the sky - Elizabeth Jen
The perfect introduction to the wonders of the sky for children! Ideal for any budding sky explorers, this pocket-sized guide is full of useful tips to help children identify what they see in the sky, both by day and night.
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The Skye Trail - Helen Webster, Paul Webster
This guidebook describes The Skye Trail, a challenging week-long trek across the largest island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye. From Rubha Hunish in the north, the Skye Trail heads along the Trotternish Ridge and past the Cuillin to Broadford in the south. Suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers.
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It Fell From The Sky - Eric Fan
From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back – and the wonder that fell from the sky.THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous illustration […] intricate monochrome […] acid-bright touches of colour […] will prompt lively discussion."It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider’s house, so he’s convinced it belongs to him.Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long?But as Spider raises the prices, insects stop showing up, much to Spider's bemusement. And then, all of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears!This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations, and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and the importance of sharing.
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Starry River of the Sky - Lin Grace
From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can''t help but notice the village''s peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.
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Standing at the Sky's Edge - Hawley Richard, Chris Bush
Hailed as ''the most exciting new British musical in years'' (WhatsOnStage), Standing at the Sky''s Edge was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.With irresistible songs by legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, Standing at the Sky''s Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of a landmark housing estate. It is a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.It was first performed at Sheffield Theatres in 2019, directed by Robert Hastie, before transferring to the National Theatre in 2023, and then the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London''s West End in 2024. It won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production and the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre.Cover image courtesy of Various Productions; original graffiti copyright © 2001 Jason Lowe
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