winter in wartime jan terlouw

During the Second World War, the Netherlands is still under Nazi control and any acts of resistance are punishable by death. But when sixteen-year-old Michiel is asked to take care of a wounded British Spitfire pilot he doesn t think twice. He joins the secret struggle against the Nazis, working every day to end the occupation and protect those in danger from it, knowing all the time that spies are everywhere and one loose word could cost him his life... Winter in Wartime is a thrilling, powerful and inspiring adventure story, based on the author s own experiences as a child in Nazi-occupied Holland.

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Wrap up warmly and settle down to enjoy these very special Winnie-the-Pooh winter stories. Talented author Jane Riordan has written this wonderful collection of winter stories that are perfect for Pooh fans of all ages to read in the cold winter months. Winter … winter … winter is coming. Quickly, quickly, winter is nearly here, say whispering voices around the Forest. But who is Winter, Pooh and his friends wonder, and how should they be welcomed? It seems Christopher Robin has a lot to teach his friends about this chillly, magical season, so he sets about giving Pooh the most memorable winter ever; with secret surprises for Christmas and a New Year s Eve midnight feast. Step into a wintery wonderland with Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this authorised sequel full of snowflakes, sneezes and secret surprises! Jane has a strong pedigree writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Once There was a Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King and Tales from the Forest.The stories are beautifully illustrated by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. He also illustrated the other Pooh prequel and sequel collections. Collect all the Winnie-the-Pooh classic story and poetry collections: Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years.Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

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An urgent, insightful account of the human side of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine by seasoned war reporter Tim Judah Making his way from the Polish border in the west, through the capital city and the heart of the 2014 revolution, to the eastern frontline near the Russian border, Tim Judah brings a rare glimpse of the reality behind the headlines. Along the way he talks to the people living through the conflict - mothers, soldiers, businessmen, poets, politicians - whose memories of a contested past shape their attitudes, allegiances and hopes for the future. Together, their stories paint a vivid picture of what the second largest country in Europe feels like in wartime: a nation trapped between powerful forces, both political and historical. Visceral, gripping, heartbreaking Simon Sebag Montefiore Haunting . . . timely . . . Interviewing a wide range of people who have been caught up in the recent conflict, Judah concentrates skilfully and affectingly on the human cost Alexander Larman, Observer Comes close to the master, Ryszard Kapuscinski Roger Boyes, The Times A kaleidoscopic portrait . . . Judah looks at the present - what Ukraine looks and feels like now Marcus Tanner, Independent

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Amber Guinness brings the heart of Tuscany’s cosy autumnal and wintry flavours to your kitchen. Following the success of A House Party in Tuscany and Italian Coastal, Amber Guinness invites you on an artful tour through her beloved Southern Tuscany and favourite pockets of Florence. Winter in Tuscany celebrates the region’s rich culinary and cultural traditions with a quanto basta approach – the intuitive, Italian method of ‘just enough’ – and brings the heart of Tuscany’s cosy autumnal and wintry flavours to your kitchen. But quanto basta is more than just a philosophy for cooking; it’s a metaphor for life. This book celebrates life in the off-season; an ode to exploring Tuscany’s villages and countryside when the crowds have thinned, allowing for a deeper, more intimate connection with the culture, food and landscapes. In discovering treasures off the beaten path, Amber highlights the richness of exploring at a gentler pace, when Tuscany truly reveals itself. The book is filled with an array of hyper-local, traditional recipes for the home cook: from antipasti, zuppe – thick, hearty Tuscan soups – and brodo, brothy concoctions that bring comfort on colder days, to rustic pasta, rice and secondi – meat and vegetable mains that celebrate the season. Whether you’re strolling beneath Della Robbia’s cherubs or simmering a hearty soup on a cold winter’s night, Winter in Tuscany is an invitation to slow down and appreciate the beauty in small moments and big flavours.

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As if Marguerite Duras wrote Convenience Store Woman - a beautiful, unexpected novel from a debut French Korean authorIt’s winter in Sokcho, a tourist town on the border between South and North Korea. The cold slows everything down. Bodies are red and raw, the fish turn venomous, beyond the beach guns point out from the North’s watchtowers. A young French Korean woman works as a receptionist in a tired guesthouse. One evening, an unexpected guest arrives: a French cartoonist determined to find inspiration in this desolate landscape.The two form an uneasy relationship. When she agrees to accompany him on trips to discover an ‘authentic’ Korea, they visit snowy mountaintops and dramatic waterfalls, and cross into North Korea. But he takes no interest in the Sokcho she knows – the gaudy neon lights, the scars of war, the fish market where her mother works. As she’s pulled into his vision and taken in by his drawings, she strikes upon a way to finally be seen.An exquisitely-crafted debut, which won the Prix Robert Walser, Winter in Sokcho is a novel about shared identities and divided selves, vision and blindness, intimacy and alienation. Elisa Shua Duspain’s voice is distinctive and unmistakable.

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A special 10th anniversary edition of the standalone bestseller, Winter in Madrid, by the author of the much-loved Shardlake series, C. J. Sansom.1940: The Spanish Civil War is over, and Madrid lies ruined, its people starving, while the Germans continue their relentless march through Europe. Britain now stands alone while General Franco considers whether to abandon neutrality and enter the war.Into this uncertain world comes Harry Brett: a traumatized veteran of Dunkirk turned reluctant spy for the British Secret Service. Sent to gain the confidence of old school friend Sandy Forsyth, now a shady Madrid businessman, Harry finds himself involved in a dangerous game â “ and surrounded by memories.Meanwhile Sandy s girlfriend, ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara Clare, is engaged in a secret mission of her own â “ to find her former lover Bernie Piper, a passionate Communist in the International Brigades, who vanished on the bloody battlefields of the Jarama.In a vivid and haunting depiction of wartime Spain, Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom is an intimate and compelling tale which offers a remarkable sense of history unfolding, and the profound impact of impossible choices.

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Crunch through the frost and uncover the secrets of winter in this seasonal lift-the-flap non-fiction book.Filled with bite-sized nature facts and over 40 flaps to lift, young explorers can enjoy a colourful and interactive introduction to the wonders of winter. Follow the family as they walk through the six different seasonal scenes, from the garden to the park, the high street to the field and the woodland to the beach.Reveal hidden wonders, learn more about the world around you and how it changes with each season.Also available:A Walk in SpringA Walk in SummerA Walk in Autumn

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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT COUPLE, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES*** Hilderbrand s books keep getting better and better Bookreporter The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel New York Post*** I just LOVE [Elin Hilderbrand s] books, they are such compulsive reads -Marian KeyesWarm up for winter on a Caribbean beach with New York Times Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand.Irene Steele s life is idyllic, until it is rocked by a late-night phone call that brings news of her husband s sudden death. Even in the midst of her crippling grief, Irene cannot get one question out of her head: why was his body found on St. John, a tropical Caribbean paradise far removed from their suburban life?Leaving the cold Nantucket winter behind, Irene flies hundreds of miles to get to the island - only to learn that her husband had a secret second family. As she delves deeper into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of the man she loved, she is plunged into a web of intrigue and deceit belied by the pristine white sandy beaches of St. John s. ************** Praise for Elin Hilderbrand: Oozes plenty of drama - Heat A page turner - Coastal Living Her imagination is endless - Book Reporter

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This nostalgic, humorous and richly illustrated volume celebrates the Somerset of years gone by. Syd Durston was seven when the Second World War broke out. As well as causing panic in Britainâ ™s cities, the war transformed life in the countryside in all sorts of ways. This is how one boy remembers life in rural Somerset during that time, where from â ˜the age of ten you were at school between 9 a.m. and noon, and then you could work on the land until 8 p.m.â ™. It is an elegy to the levels and the moors, and the rich diversity of wildlife that could once be found in the fields â “ â ˜thousands of grasshoppers, large and small, hopping everywhere, butterflies of all kinds feeding on the red clovers that were now in flower; the smell of the honeysuckle and the dog roses in the hedgesâ ™ â “ and a lament for the landscapes and ways of life that we have now lost. From the outbreak of war to the drama of D-Day, Syd â “ whose watercolour paintings, many of which illustrate this collection, aim to show the reality of farming life as it was then â “ captures a moment in history as it really was. Containing more than 120 paintings, sketches and drawings, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

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Find the clues. Play along. Solve the murder first. A true master of British crime writing. RICHARD OSMAN All the entertainment you ll need this Christmas. Wonderful stuff. IAN MOORESix down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting:Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north Yorkshire to win a prize that will change your fortunes for good.Six members of staff from the shadowy Trust are there to make sure everyone plays fair. The contestants have been meticulously vetted but you can never be too careful. And with the village about to be cut off by a snow storm, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Midwinter can play tricks on peopleâ ™s mindsâ ¦The game is set â “ but playing fair isnâ ™t on everyoneâ ™s Christmas list.After all, when the prize is to die for, itâ ™s so tempting to inject a little murder into the mystery. Fiendish, hilarious and utterly addictive. ORLANDO MURRIN DISCOVER MORE THRILLING READS FROM THE KING OF CLASSIC CRIME, ALL FEATURING A CLUEFINDER SO YOU CAN PLAY DETECTIVE YOURSELF.THE RACHEL SAVERNAKE GOLDEN AGE MYSTERIES#1 GALLOWS COURT#2 MORTMAIN HALL#3 BLACKSTONE FELL#4 SEPULCHRE STREET#5 HEMLOCK BAYSTANDALONE MYSTERIES#1 MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE

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Find the clues. Play along. Solve the murder first. A true master of British crime writing. RICHARD OSMAN All the entertainment you ll need this Christmas. Wonderful stuff. IAN MOORESix down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting:Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north Yorkshire to win a prize that will change your fortunes for good.Six members of staff from the shadowy Trust are there to make sure everyone plays fair. The contestants have been meticulously vetted but you can never be too careful. And with the village about to be cut off by a snow storm, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Midwinter can play tricks on peopleâ ™s mindsâ ¦The game is set â “ but playing fair isnâ ™t on everyoneâ ™s Christmas list.After all, when the prize is to die for, itâ ™s so tempting to inject a little murder into the mystery. Fiendish, hilarious and utterly addictive. ORLANDO MURRIN DISCOVER MORE THRILLING READS FROM THE KING OF CLASSIC CRIME, ALL FEATURING A CLUEFINDER SO YOU CAN PLAY DETECTIVE YOURSELF.THE RACHEL SAVERNAKE GOLDEN AGE MYSTERIES#1 GALLOWS COURT#2 MORTMAIN HALL#3 BLACKSTONE FELL#4 SEPULCHRE STREET#5 HEMLOCK BAYSTANDALONE MYSTERIES#1 MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE

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#39;How refreshing, to read a book about music written for a music lover and not a musicologist. In clear, lucid, entertaining prose, Jane Glover makes those of us who lack musical literacy better understand and appreciate Handel’s divinity #39; – Donna Leon, author of Handel #39;s Bestiary and the Inspector Brunetti mysteriesHandel in London is the profound exploration of the life and legacy of the self-taught musical prodigy, George Frideric Handel. From his modest beginnings in Germany to his meteoric rise in the heart of Georgian London, Handel #39;s life was as melodious as his compositions.Handel, only twenty-seven, would travel to London and be at the heart of musical activity in the city for the next four decades, composing masterpiece after masterpiece, including the glorious coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest, operas such as Giulio Cesare, Rinaldo and Alcina or the great oratorios, culminating, of course, in Messiah.Jane Glover, who has conducted Handel #39;s work in opera houses and concert halls across the globe, draws on her profound understanding of music and musicians to tell Handel’s story. It is a story of music-making and musicianship, of practices and practicalities, but also of courts and cabals, of theatrical rivalries and eighteenth-century society. It is also the story of some of the most remarkable music ever written, music that has been played, sung and loved throughout the world for over three hundred years.

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The third book in the Air Raid Girls series - a heart-warming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Spring, 1942. Lizzie is making plans for her wedding with fiancé Bill. But preparations during wartime aren t easy, and attacks on the Yorkshire port of Kelthorpe are only getting worse. Connie wants to be there for her sister, but she has troubles of her own - a secret that is driving a wedge between herself and those who love her.Meanwhile, Pamela faces new complications in her romance with Fred, and the arrival of two new RAF servicemen stirs up trouble.As bombs fall and friendships are tested, will the air raid girls keep their fighting spirit and find their happy endings? ---------------------------------------------Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: There wasn t anything I didn t like about this book 5 star review In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best 5 star review I couldn t put this book down 5 star review Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end 5 star review Just the kind of book I like 5 star review

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Groundbreaking OBSERVER Blows assumptions about abusive relationships out of the water CAITLIN MORAN Offers a strategy for intervention that would save lives INDEPENDENTEvery four days in the UK, a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner â “ and in the past year, domestic abuse has become an epidemic.For thirty years, Jane Monckton Smith has been fighting to change this. A former police officer and internationally renowned professor of public protection, she has developed her ground-breaking research into an eight-stage homicide timeline, laying out identifiable stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and murder.Drawing on disciplines including psychology, sociology and law, Monckton Smith talks to victims, their families and killers to piece together the hows and whys of abuse â “ while shining a searching light onto the society and media that allow it to thrive.

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Transform the way you see winter and unlock its quiet power to restore, heal and inspire A beautiful book full of wisdom, insight and comfort. Owen O Kane, psychotherapist and bestselling author--Too often, we prepare ourselves to endure, rather than enjoy, the winter months. The Gifts of Winter is your reminder that this can be a magical season, rich with natural miracles and spectacular beauty, as well as the perfect time to slow down, restore and reset for the year ahead. But to benefit, we need to embrace winter, rather than pretend it s not happening. Part contemplative, part practical, this transformative guide will inspire you to lean into winter as a period of rest and reflection and learn how to unlock its healing powers so your body and brain can thrive. Chartered psychologist, Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald, draws upon decades of clinical expertise and her personal experience of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), to show you how to navigate winter s challenges and uncover its joys. Woven with simple tips, mindset advice and regular reflection prompts, as well as charming illustrations to help bring winter to life, with this beautiful book you will come to see winter in a whole new, positive light. ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Alphonse, a young Walloon officer, is travelling to join his regiment in Madrid in 1739. But he soon finds himself mysteriously detained at a highway inn in the strange and varied company of thieves, brigands, cabbalists, noblemen, coquettes and gypsies, whose stories he records over sixty-six days. The resulting manuscript is discovered some forty years later in a sealed casket, from which tales of characters transformed through disguise, magic and illusion, of honour and cowardice, of hauntings and seductions, leap forth to create a vibrant polyphony of human voices. Jan Potocki (1761-1812) used a range of literary styles - gothic, picaresque, adventure, pastoral, erotica - in his novel of stories-within-stories, which, like the Decameron and Tales from the Thousand and One Nights, provides entertainment on an epic scale.

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I couldn’t put it down - Joanne Lumley Propelled by Glover’s clear passion for the subject, the narrative captivates Publishers WeeklyAt thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father Leopold was now determined to conquer Italy. Together, they made three visits there the last when Mozart was seventeen, all vividly recounted here by acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.Father and son travelled from the theatres and concert salons of Milan to the church-filled streets of Rome to Naples, poorer and more dangerous than the prosperous north, and to Venice, the carnivalesque birthplace of public opera. All the while Mozart was absorbing Italian culture, language, style and art, and honed his craft. He met the challenge of writing Italian opera for Italian singers and audiences and provoked a variety of responses, from triumph and admiration to intrigue and hostility: in a way, these Italian years can be seen as a microcosm of his whole life.Evocative, beautifully written and with a profound understanding of eighteenth-century classical music, Mozart in Italy reveals how what he experienced during these Italian journeys changed Mozart – and his music – for ever.

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What was life like for families in wartime Britain? Take a walk down a street in Liverpool to find out. Explore family life during World War Two, from rationing to air raids, bomb shelters to evacuees. This beautifully illustrated book gives insight into the daily experiences of adults and children on the Home Front. Thoughtfully interspersed with spreads on the key moments of the war and information about them, such as what caused the outbreak and what happened on VE Day.

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In winter, nature takes on a new, almost mystical guise. Stripped bare, its bones are revealed and its delicate beauty exposed. Colours drain away, fading to sepia brown and inky black, focusing the eye on shape and texture and encouraging us to slow down and appreciate the breathtaking beauty and detail of nature. Experience the tranquil beauty and stillness of the coldest months of the year through incredible images of every continent. The concept of winter in European languages is associated with the season of dormancy. In Persian culture, the winter solstice is called Yalda meaning birth and it has been celebrated for thousands of years. It is referred to as the eve of the birth of Mithra, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth. Winter is December, January, February in the Northern Hemisphere and June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. With stunning colour photography Winter is a lively display of this icy season in all four corners of the globe. 150 colour photographs of stunning scenery and wildlife Includes fascinating glimpses of frozen and hibernating flora and fauna A perfect gift for any fan of wildlife and nature

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A tender, heart-felt read, with the perfect blend of ingredients: New York, food, family and romance! Sophie Cousens-----Where better to start again than New York?Iris arrives in the city of dreams, intent on restarting her culinary career, and leaving her recent heartache behind.Wandering the streets at a famous food festival, Iris feels like she s living in a movie. Then she stumbles upon a gelateria that looks strangely familiar. Inside, she meets Gio: a perfect leading man with an irresistible smile - and a crisis of his own.As fate would have it, Iris is the one person with the answer to his problem. She just can t tell him that . . .So, can Iris finally let go of the past - and let herself fall in love?A sumptuously cosy seasonal love story set in sparkling New York, from the queen of the what if? romance Josie Silver.----- Joyous, uplifting and heart-racingly romantic. I devoured it. You ll find me in Little Italy licking gelato off a hot Italian stallion s chest Cathy Bramley A unique and gorgeously written love story bursting with characters you ll want to protect Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Deliciously romantic - I loved everything about it Libby Page A magical love story that had me hooked from the first page Cressida McLaughlin

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The wonderfully nostalgic second novel in the bestselling THRUSH GREEN series, from the author of THE VILLAGE SCHOOL.The arrival of a stranger in the village of Thrush Green stirs up ripples of speculation and interest.Not only does the village find itself paying tribute to this stranger s hero - a missionary born and bred in Thrush Green - but his presence has a dramatic affect on Miss Dimity Dean s romantic prospects...As the story plays out, Miss Read succeeds in portraying village life with all its often unexpected incidents, and her unwavering eye for detail beautifully captures the character of a gradually disappearing aspect of rural English life.

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Kniha - autor Ivana Fridrichová-Sýkorová, 360 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti...

Objev podobné jako Ecce homo, in memoriam Jan Fridrich (978-80-86912-45-5)

Sborník Ecce Homo in Memoriam Jan Fridrich vychází na počest památky zakladatele moderní české paleolitické školy Doc. PhDr. Jana Fridricha, DrSc. (1938 - 2007) a podílí se na něm asi padesátka jeho přátel, kolegů a studentů, nejenom z České republiky, ale také z Německa, Polska, Slovenska nebo Austrálie. Okruh zájmů Jana Fridricha byl neobvykle široký, a tak se mu autoři sborníku rozhodli přizpůsobit alespoň formou a zařazením jednotlivých příspěvků. Sborník tak sestává ze tří tematicky odlišných částí, jež uvádějí krátké vzpomínky nejbližších spolupracovníků Jana Fridricha. První část je věnovaná paleolitu, druhá přírodním vědám a třetí archeologii obecně. Neoficiální čtvrtou část pak tvoří Janova dosud neukončená bibliografie. Příspěvky jsou psány v pěti jazycích a všechny mají české či anglické resumé. Sborník je vydáván jako první počin Knižnice České společnosti archeologické, o.p.s. Pracovníci této společnosti patřili mezi nejužší okruh přátel Jana Fridricha, a tímto sborníkem mu tak vzdávají svůj hold.

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This graphic retelling of Jane Austen s story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up.

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After their riveting debut in Vienna, Fox and Fry are back in compelling fashion to navigate their way through a shadowy world of espionage and murder. Danger and secrecy lurk in every page of this classy novel ALEX GERLIS, author of EVERY SPY A TRAITOR Suspenseful, romantic, atmospheric and clever . . . Thynne s storytelling is hugely enjoyable escapism AMANDA CRAIG, author of THE THREE GRACES Deeply researched but lightly told, this book had me on the edge of my seat. Absolutely cracking stuff CLARE MULLEY, author of AGENT ZOFollowing an acclaimed debut outing, Harry Fox, an MI5 Watcher, now suspended, and his associate Stella Fry are reunited during Britain s darkest hour in this gripping espionage thriller.April 1940, and Britain is in turmoil. Chamberlain s government is faltering, and a German invasion may be only weeks away.A body, wearing the uniform of a Luftwaffe captain, is found in the grounds of Trent Park - a stately home and now a prison to house high level German POWs. Trent Park s true purpose, however, is intelligence, gathered covertly from prisoners by secret listeners.The morning after the discovery of the body, one of the listeners goes missing, along with a gun from the firing range. Horrified that this could blow the highly confidential operation wide open, the missing man must be tracked down.Cue Harry Fox, a former MI5 Watcher, now suspended. He is desperate to assist the war effort but he s over the conscription age. Then his former boss gets in touch with a job for him, to track down the missing man. But, he stipulates, it must also involve Harry s former associate, Stella Fry.Stella returns home from work in the blackout to find a crowd outside her flat. She is told that a young woman in the building has had a fatal accident. The dead woman is called Stella Fry. Outraged, Stella suspects that this is the work of her erstwhile friend, Harry Fox. But why on earth would he go to such lengths to contact her?

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Welcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.⠘Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.⠙ ⠓ Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet⠙s best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman.As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village⠙s idyllic exterior.When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt?An utterly gripping and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Frances Evesham and Betty Rowlands.Readers LOVE Murder in Merrywell! A perfect cozy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully-drawn setting. Roz Watkins⠘If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed⠦ A book to put to the top of your ⠘must read now⠙ pile!⠙ C.L. Peache⠘Violet Brewster is everything you could want in an amateur sleuth; empathetic, determined, and ruthless in her quest for truth⠦ A must read!⠙ Charlotte Baker⠘Interesting characters, and the story is funny, thrilling and touching. A very good combination.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Murder in Merrywell has moments that will make you laugh out loud! I recommend to all readers.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Gripping and surprising Observer Evocative . . . highly enjoyable The Times Sharply drawn characters Financial Times Thrilling Spectator Truly wonderful Crime TimeHistorical espionage at its very best. Set in 1938 in London and Vienna, a tense and atmospheric thriller told against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear as World War Two threatens.As war looms over Britain and there is talk of gas masks and blackout, people are understandably jumpy and anxious. Stella Fry, who s been working in Vienna for a Jewish family, returns home with no job and a broken heart. She answers an advertisement from a famous mystery writer, Hubert Newman, who needs a manuscript typed. She takes on the job and is shocked the next day to learn of the writer s sudden, unexplained death. She is even more surprised when, twenty-four hours later, she receives Newman s manuscript and reads the Dedication: To Stella, spotter of mistakes.Harry Fox, formerly of Special Branch and brilliant at surveillance, has been suspended for some undisclosed misdemeanor. He has his own reasons for being interested in Hubert Newman. He approaches Stella Fry to share his belief that the writer s death was no accident. What s more, since she was the last person to see Newman, she could be in danger herself.

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A cosy, festive murder mystery to curl up with in front of the fire, for fans of Clare Chase and Katie Gayle. PRE-ORDER NOW.In the charming village of Merrywell, an exciting new Christmas Market is bringing festive cheer and bustling crowds.But just as the stallholders toast a successful first day with mulled wine in the village bookshop, someone rushes in to announce that a body has been found. Once again in the wrong place at the wrong time, Violet Brewster is on hand to offer the police her astute â “ if perhaps unwelcome â “ opinion on the crime.While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Violet senses that thereâ ™s more to this tragedy than meets the eye. Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate a maze of secrets and lies before the killer strikes again. As the festive season unfolds, can Violet solve the mystery before itâ ™s too late?

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A tribute to icon Jane Birkin #39;s timeless, effortlessly chic style“Jane Birkin is the epitome of bohemian chic and effortless beauty.” -Diane von Furstenberg Jane Birkin was more than a fashion muse—she was a cultural icon whose style defined an era and her legacy continues to influence new generations. As the namesake of the legendary Hermès Birkin bag, she brought an unstudied elegance to everything she wore, making simplicity look sophisticated and effortlessly cool. Arriving on the scene in the #39;60s with her tousled hair, fringe, and basket bag in hand, Jane Birkin quickly captivated the worlds of music, film, and fashion with her bohemian charm and natural beauty. But Jane Birkin’s influence extended beyond her wardrobe. She embodied a spirit of independence and authenticity, often blending masculine and feminine pieces in ways that felt modern and unconstrained. Jane Birkin: Icon of Style pays tribute to her enduring impact and style with a curated collection of stunning photography, fashion illustrations, and intimate portraits. This first of its kind visual celebration traces her evolution from British ingénue to international style icon, and showcases the lasting imprint she left on the fashion world. Whether you #39;re a longtime admirer or discovering her for the first time, this book is a heartfelt homage to Jane Birkin’s timeless elegance, making it a must-have for every fashion lover’s collection.

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The book investigates one concrete compounding pattern in present-day Italian within a larger overview of Italian compounding. Various accounts and classifications of Noun + Noun combinations in Italian are reviewed, with special focus on the status of the lexical integrity hypothesis. The author sets out to propose an integrated approach to the Noun + Noun compounding pattern, rigorously based on large representative data sets that were extracted from the Italian web corpus ItWaC as both automatically and manually post-processed frequency lists. On the basis of such data, it is aimed at providing an account for the behaviour of various subtypes of Noun + Noun compounds.Obsahuje bibliografii a bibliografické odkazy. Klíčová slova: italština, podstatná jména, tvoření slov, složená slova, korpusová lingvistika, monografie

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At the Table in Paris invites readers to take a culinary stroll through the City of Light, along the Seine, over the Pont Neuf, to the Eiffel Tower, while taking little pit stops at street cafés to experience the food and drink on offer. With 40 typical French recipes, from breakfast right through to dinner and dessert, as well as information on what to do and where to go, this is a cookbook like no other. Discover the best green spaces to enjoy a picnic and feel inspired by time spent at the city #39;s famous bistros to whip up your own version of Moules Frites, Coq Au Vin, or Crème Brûlée. At the Table in Paris celebrates all this city has to offer when it comes to food, drink, and must-see places.

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One of the most enduring and beloved novels in history, Jane Eyre continues to captivate readers in this gorgeously designed volume. Orphaned as a child and forced to live with her cruel aunt, Jane endures many hardships in her childhood, including her early days at the Lowood School. Relying on her strength and intellect, Jane goes on to become a governess to the children of the handsome Mr. Rochester. Jane falls deeply in love with the mysterious and moody Mr. Rochester, but the dark secrets of Rochester’s past and outside influence threaten to swallow their budding romance. In this seminal gothic romance, Jane must choose between her fast-held principles and the only love she has ever known. Features include:An embossed-foil coverUnabridged textStunning designAn ideal gift for any bibliophile, this beautiful edition is sure to become a favorite in any collection.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, The Odyssey, and The Republic.

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Jane Austen s Northanger Abbey is now available in an exclusive collector s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.Obsessed with Gothic fiction, seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is wintering in Bath when she encounters dashing gentleman Henry Tilney and the charismatic Thorpe siblings. Swept up by the high society she has found herself in, Catherine and her overactive imagination lead her into numerous comical misunderstandings with the Tilney family. Northanger Abbey boldly and humorously explores society in Regency-era England.This Northanger Abbey Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you’re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacketDecorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughoutRibbon markerNorthanger Abbey is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.

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Jane Austen s Mansfield Park is now available in an exclusive collector s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Austen fans who appreciated the Seasons collection will love this exquisitely designed volume from their beloved literary heroine.Mansfield Park follows ten-year-old Fanny Price, whose penniless family sends her to live with her wealthy relatives. Shy and ignored, Fanny is treated unkindly by her cousins, her two aunts, and her uncle. As Fanny grows up, scandals and tragedies plague the family. The story of a young woman trying to find her place in society, this classic coming-of-age story was revolutionary for its time.This Mansfield Park Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features:Beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacketDecorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughoutRibbon markerMansfield Park is one of three inaugural titles in the Jane Austen collection that also includes Northanger Abbey and Pride and Prejudice. The series will conclude with Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion.

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This third volume in Jane Yolen s World Fantasy Award-winning series brings you passionate treasures and delirious transformations. This bewitching assemblage, with an original introduction from Brandon Sanderson, is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates witty, compelling, and classic romantic fantasy. A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare s famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men. From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity - beloved fantasist Jane Yolen s newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory. Other short story collections by Jane Yolen in the Jane Yolen Circus series The Emerald Circus How to Fracture a Fairy Tale The Midnight Circus

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NEW 100th Anniversary range s hardback edition of Jane Riordan⠙s authorised sequel collection inspired by Milne⠙s classic stories with Mark Burgess⠙ illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard⠙s iconic art.⠘With a map in your hand, you know an adventure is about to begin ⠦ Gorgeous 100th Anniversary range⠙s hardback edition of the official sequel story collection by Jane Riordan, inspired by Milne⠙s classic stories.Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and their friends as they delve deeper into the Forest than ever before. From blackberry throwing at the Prickly Place to stargazing at the Great Bear Lookout, there⠙s a story waiting to be told in every corner of the Hundred Acre Wood.This collection sees the introduction of Carmen, a little dog with lots of courage. Carmen may be small but she is mighty, and she has a loud ROAR! She was inspired by the discovery that A.A.Milne had a little toy dog mascot, which he called Carmen, with him during WW1.Jane⠙s writing is filled with the gentle humour, friendship and life lessons that echo A.A.Milne⠙s original stories. She has a true gift for conveying the essence of Milne⠙s characters and the Hundred Acre Wood, while showing her real affection for Winnie-the-Pooh, a true bastion of British literary heritage.⠘One morning, Winnie-the-Pooh woke up with a tingling feeling in his toes that told him Something Good was about to happen ⠦⠙This 100th Anniversary range⠙s hardback edition of the authorised collection celebrates the Hundred Acre Wood. The seven brand-new stories are set after the timeless tales in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. They take us back to much loved places that Milne⠙s stories and Shepard⠙s map introduced us to, like Eeyore⠙s Gloomy Place and the Poohsticks Bridge as well as new settings that Pooh and his friends have adventures in. The stories also feature trips to the British Museum and the Tower of London.These sequel stories will be enjoyed by both new and long-standing Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages.The book makes a perfect gift for the special people in your life whatever their age.Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen, Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.The stories are illustratrated by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.Collect all the Winnie-the-Pooh classic story and poetry collections:Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the Wood

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NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan⠙s sequel collection inspired by Milne⠙s classic stories, with Mark Burgess⠙ illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard s iconic art.⠘With a map in your hand, you know an adventure is about to begin ⠦ Gorgeous 100th anniversary range⠙s paperback edition of the authorised sequel story collection by Jane Riordan, inspired by Milne⠙s classic stories about everyone⠙s favourite bear.Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and their friends as they delve deeper into the Forest than ever before. From blackberry throwing at the Prickly Place to stargazing at the Great Bear Lookout, there⠙s a story waiting to be told in every corner of the Hundred Acre Wood.This collection sees the introduction of Carmen, a little dog with lots of courage. Carmen may be small but she is mighty, and she has a loud ROAR! She was inspired by the discovery that A.A.Milne had a little toy dog mascot, which he called Carmen, with him during WW1.Jane⠙s writing is filled with the gentle humour, friendship and life lessons that echo A.A.Milne⠙s original stories. She has a true gift for conveying the essence of Milne⠙s characters and the Hundred Acre Wood, while showing her real affection for Winnie-the-Pooh, a true bastion of British literary heritage.⠘One morning, Winnie-the-Pooh woke up with a tingling feeling in his toes that told him Something Good was about to happen ⠦⠙This 100th Anniversary range⠙s paperback edition of the authorised collection celebrates the Hundred Acre Wood. The seven brand-new stories are set after the timeless tales in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. They take us back to much loved places that Milne⠙s stories and Shepard⠙s map introduced us to, like Eeyore⠙s Gloomy Place and the Poohsticks Bridge as well as new settings that Pooh and his friends have adventures in. The stories also feature trips to the British Museum and the Tower of London.These sequel stories will be enjoyed by both new and long-standing Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages.The book makes a perfect gift for the special people in your life whatever their age.Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen, Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.The stories are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.Collect all the Winnie-the-Pooh classic story and poetry collections:Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the Wood

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Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the Tour de France.In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world by obliterating his rivals in the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. So awesome was his display that it sent shockwaves throughout the world of cycling and invited headlines such as L’Équipe’s ‘The New Giant’. He went on to become Germany’s first ever Tour winner, storming to victory in that edition by almost ten minutes, a result that was greeted as an era-defining changing of the guard. Everyone agreed: Jan Ullrich was the future of cycling. He was soon also voted Germany’s most popular sportsperson of all time, and his rivalry with Lance Armstrong defined the most controversial years of the Tour de France.Now, Daniel Friebe – who has covered twenty-one editions of the Tour de France – has gone in search of the man who was said in 1997 would go on to dominate his sport for a generation, but never quite managed it.Just what did happen to the best who never was?This is a gripping account of how unbearable expectation, mental and physical fragility, the effects of a complicated childhood, a morally corrupt sport and one individual – Lance Armstrong – can conspire to reroute destiny.Daniel Friebe takes us from the legacy of East Germany’s drugs programme to the pinnacle of pro cycling and asks: what price can you give sporting immortality?

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Kniha - autor Charlotte Brontëová, 492 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Charlotte Brontëová, 492 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim ever since its first publication in 1847. Jane's journey from a troubled childhood to independence - and her turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester - electrified Victorian readers with its narrative power.With characters that are as unforgettable as the story they enact, and a striking use of language that amazed the readers of the day, Jane Eyre ranks among the most influential English novels ever written.

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Founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series, Mind Your Manners, Sara Jane Ho teaches readers how to thrive socially in a variety of situations, in person and online. Structured around five main microcultures – Friendship and Social Life, Family Ties, Career-ing, Dating Relationships, Food Travel – Mind Your Manners reveals the subtle differences in expectation within each, and how to read the situation you find yourself in with ease and confidence so that you may respond appropriately. In Sara Jane s brilliant hands, etiquette becomes fresh, dynamic, and situation-specific, rather than strict and unforgiving. Sara Jane’s etiquette is contextual etiquette. Transcending old notions of manners entirely, it is nothing less than the art and science of interacting with others.

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A novel of high romance and great intensity, Jane Eyre has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim ever since its first publication in 1847. Janeâ ™s journey from a troubled childhood to independence â “ and her turbulent love affair with the enigmatic Mr Rochester â “ electrified Victorian readers with its narrative power.With characters that are as unforgettable as the story they enact, and a striking use of language that amazed the readers of the day, Jane Eyre ranks among the most influential English novels ever written.

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**FEATURED IN THE TIKTOK BOOKCLUB** In Persuasion, Jane Austen picks up the pen to tell us who we are and what we want Independent Eight years ago Anne Elliot bowed to pressure from her family and made the decision not to marry the man she loved, Captain Wentworth. Now circumstances have conspired to bring him back into her social circle and Anne finds her old feelings for him reignited. However, when they meet again Wentworth behaves as if they are strangers and seems more interested in her friend Louisa. In this, her final novel, Jane Austen tells the story of a love that endures the tests of time and society with humour, insight and tenderness. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY LYNNE TRUSS VINTAGE CLASSICS AUSTEN SERIES - all six of Jane Austen s major novels, beautifully designed and introduced by our finest contemporary writers.

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NEW stunning hardback edition of Jane Riordanâ ™s prequel collection inspired by Milneâ ™s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard s iconic art.`You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all. Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary rangeâ ™s hardback edition.This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robinâ ™s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse.We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.The stories in this 100th Anniversary rangeâ ™s hardback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.Itâ ™s a real tribute to the worldâ ™s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the WoodThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

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NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordanâ ™s prequel collection inspired by Milneâ ™s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard s iconic art.â ˜You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all. Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary rangeâ ™s hardback edition.This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robinâ ™s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse.We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.The stories in this 100th Anniversary rangeâ ™s paperback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.Itâ ™s a real tribute to the worldâ ™s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the WoodThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

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As the old world begins to fade from view and a new dawn emerges, All Change marks the fifth and final volume in Elizabeth Jane Howard s bestselling Cazalet Chronicles. Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite MistakeIt is the 1950s and as the Duchy, the Cazaletsâ ™ beloved matriarch, dies, she takes with her the last remnants of a disappearing world â “ houses with servants and cherished tradition â “ in which the Cazalets have thrived.Louise, now divorced, becomes entangled in a painful affair, while Polly and Clary must balance marriage and motherhood with their own ideas and ambitions. Hugh and Edward, now in their sixties, feel ill-equipped for this changing world, while Villy, long abandoned by her husband, must at last learn to live independently. But it is Rachel, who has always lived for others, who will face her greatest challenges yet. And nothing will ever be the same again. She helps us to do the necessary thing â “ open our eyes and our hearts â “ Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of The Mirror and the LightAll Change is the heartbreaking and heartwarming final instalment of Elizabeth Jane Howard s bestselling series.

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The Second World War has finally ended and so begins a new era of freedom and opportunity for the Cazalet family in Casting Off, the fourth novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard s magnificent Cazalet Chronicles. Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite MistakeThe Cazalet cousins are now in their twenties, trying to piece together their lives in the aftermath of the Second World War. Louise is faced with her fatherâ ™s new mistress and her motherâ ™s grief at his betrayal, while suffering a loveless marriage of her own. Clary is struggling to understand why her beloved father chose to stay in France long after it was safe to return to Britain, and both she and Polly are madly in love with much older men.As Polly, Clary and Louise face the truth about the adult world, their fathers â “ Rupert, Hugh and Edward â “ must make choices that will decide their own, and the familyâ ™s, future. She helps us to do the necessary thing â “ open our eyes and our hearts â “ Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of The Mirror and the LightCasting Off is the heartbreaking and heartwarming fourth instalment of Elizabeth Jane Howard s bestselling series. It is followed by All Change, the fifth and final book in the series.

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The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris, recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and splendour. This classic work of history portrays a nation at the very height of its vigour and self-satisfaction, imposing on the rest of the world its traditions and tastes, its idealists and rascals. The Pax Britannica Trilogy also includes Heaven s Command: An Imperial Progress and Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat. Together these three works of history trace the dramatic rise and fall of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965. Jan Morris is world-renowned for her collection of travel writing and reportage, spanning over five decades and including such titles as Venice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, A Writer s World and most recently, Contact! In scholarship and humour this portrait of the British Empire before its decline and fall might, without undue optimism, be placed upon the same shelf as Edward Gibbon s history. As a survey of its subject, I doubt that Pax Britannica can ever, in this generation be surpassed. Financial Times

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In Persuasion, Jane Austen is beginning to discover that the world is larger, more mysterious, and more romantic than she had supposed Virginia WoolfJane Austen s moving late novel of missed opportunities and second chances centres on Anne Elliot, no longer young and with few romantic prospects. Eight years earlier, she was persuaded by others to break off her engagement to poor, handsome naval captain Frederick Wentworth. What happens when they meet again is movingly told in Austen s last completed novel. Set in the fashionable societies of Lyme Regis and Bath, Persuasion is a brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, and a mature, tender love story tinged with heartache.Edited with an Introduction by Gillian Beer

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As seen on BBC Two s Between the Covers Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howardâ ™s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers â “ Hugh, Edward and Rupert â “ return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children. There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblingsâ ™ fears and heartache.Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented painter, is in turmoil over his inability to please his demanding new wife. Meanwhile, Rachelâ ™s unflinching loyalty to the family means risking her one chance at happiness . . . She helps us to do the necessary thing â “ open our eyes and our hearts â “ Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of The Mirror and the LightThe Light Years is the first volume in the extraordinary Cazalet Chronicles. Continue the dazzling historical series with Marking Time.

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no person could be really well . . . without spending at least six weeks by the sea every year In Sanditon, Jane Austen writes what may well be the first seaside novel: a novel, that is, that explores the mysterious and startling transformations that a stay by the sea can work on individuals and relationships. Sanditon is a fictitious place on England s south coast and the obsession of local landowner Mr Thomas Parker. He means to transform this humble fishing village into a fashionable health resort to rival its famous neighbours of Brighton and Eastbourne. In this, her final, unfinished work, the writer sets aside her familiar subject matter, the country village with its settled community, for the transient and eccentric assortment of people who drift to the new resort, the town built upon sand. If the ground beneath her characters feet appears less secure, Austen s own vision is opening out. Light and funny, Sanditon is her most experimental and poignant work.

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