From the beloved artist-seeker behind The Wild Unknown comes the bestselling Animal Spirit tarot deck and guidebook-now in a compact, pocket-sized format.Hand drawn in the same dramatic, emotionally evocative style of The Wild Unknown Tarot, The Wild Unknown Pocket Animal Spirit Deck features 63 gorgeous cards, packaged in a perfectly portable keepsake tin. Divided into five suits structured by the five yogic elements that make up all living things - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether, you'll find creatures that roam the field and forest, swim in the oceans and rivers, inhabit deserts and grasslands and soar through the sky. The Ether suit holds the seven spirit cards, and represent the seven chakras of the subtle body. The powerful animal archetypes from realms both natural and mystical of The Animal Spirit Pocket Tarot offer insight into relationships, personalities, behaviors and tendencies and can be used alone or alongside The Wild Unknown Tarot to add an additional layer of depth to readings.From the Peacock who symbolizes inner beauty and reminds us to practice self-acceptance to the playful Dolphin who indicates a profound blessing is headed our way, each animal has been carefully selected for its symbolic potency and the lesson at the core of its nature. The 200-page hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook offers grounded, easy to understand explanations of the cards and a detailed look at the many spreads, practices and concepts that power the Animal Spirit deck, as well as deep insight into how each animal helps illuminate our contradictions, our complex natures, and the endless mystery of who we are. A powerful tool for self-exploration, The Wild Unknown Pocket Animal Spirit Deck is the highly anticipated next chapter for fans of The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook who want deepen their practice and keep the beautiful mystery of the animal kingdom at their fingertips. A work of art packaged in a highly designed keepsake tin to treasure for a lifetime, The Wild Unknown Pocket Animal Spirit Deck celebrates the hidden wisdom of the creatures that inhabit our world and beyond, and reveals how we are all connected in the complex and wondrous web of life.Package includes: Keepsake Tin63 Full-Color Tarot CardsIllustrated 200-Page Guidebook
This edition includes the entire surviving corpus attributed to Plato in antiquity. In addition to the texts, it contains introductions to the works, discussion on the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and guidance on reading and studying Plato.
Out at sea fishing, Asterix and Obelix are blown off course in a storm. Luckily they land on the shores of a Roman colony - or is it? Teepees, totems, gobbling birds: it's not what they're used to. And what are the Viking explorers in their longship doing? But perhaps 50 BC is a little too early for a voyage of discovery to this strange New World...
Here we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that's right - we're telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth)."In the running for the greatest children's picture book about Earth . . . Grey's jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children" - THE TIMES"Mini Grey's book is a tour de force, introducing a complex topic in an accessible and engaging way." - BOOKS FOR KEEPSTake your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth, as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth, to the age of bacteria, the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you'll miss it).Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing, lively illustrations, this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate, as we put on a show, the greatest show, the show of the evolution of life on Earth.From internationally bestselling creator, Mini Grey, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, this is her first non-fiction book and it's told with wit, humour and heart.
Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018 HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO TO TRUST WHEN YOU CAN'T EVEN TRUST YOURSELF? I look at my hands. One of them says FLORA BE BRAVE. Flora has anterograde amnesia. She can't remember anything day-to-day: the joke her friend made, the instructions her parents gave her, how old she is. Then she kisses someone she shouldn't, and the next day she remembers it. It's the first time she's remembered anything since she was ten. But the boy is gone. She thinks he's moved to the Arctic. Will following him be the key to unlocking her memory? Who can she trust? THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKS is the unforgettable YA novel to take home this summer. "Barr's YA debut is a riveting page-turner that will keep you hooked till the end." - Entertainment Weekly "An icily atmospheric story with a captivating hook...A pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch" - Guardian "Gripping. . . We promise you won't see the end coming." - HelloGiggles "a winning mix of a John Green/ Rainbow Rowell-style sharpness and sensitivity but underlined with a darker edge" - View Magazine "Do yourself a huge favor and grab this atmospheric, unique mystery for your Memorial Day weekend getaway." - Bustle.com "An absorbing, original and definitely memorable book." - S Magazine "An extraordinarily moving and original novel, a story of secrecy and lie, love and loss that manages to be both heart-breaking and life-affirming ...This is Barr's first novel for teenagers and it is as brave as Flora herself". - Daily Mail Autorid: Emily Barr
A new reading of Platos philosophy that reveals it as deeply shaped by his experiences in Athens. Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of his lived experience on his thought has rarely been explored. Born during a war that would lead to Athens decline, Plato lived in turbulent times. Carol Atack explores how Platos life in Athens influenced his thought, how he developed the Socratic dialogue into a powerful philosophical tool, and how he used the institutions of Athenian society to create a compelling imaginative world. Accessibly written, this book shows how Plato made Athens the place where diverse ideas were integrated into a new way of approaching the big questions about our lives, then and now. Autorid: Carol Atack
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: Shambhala Publications Inc, Author: ALMAAS A H, ISBN-13: 9781645474319, Date of issue: 2026
This magnificent and unprecedented three-volume set showcases one of the worlds most important collections of 20th-century Venetian glass1000 masterpieces marvelously photographed and cataloged by a renowned expert in the field.Celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, artistic mastery, and iconic design, Venetian glass has a rich, historical legacy. The techniques developed by Venetian glassmakers have influenced glassmaking worldwide. Presented in three impressive volumes, this private collection includes works by thirty of the most influential artists, artisans, and studios from 18951970.Through Marino Baroviers expertly insightful texts, readers will learn the evolution of the techniques, forms, colors, and tastes in Venetian glass during the Novecentoa century of sociopolitical, historical, and cultural change of egregious magnitude. Each glass object is described in terms of its aesthetic beauty, style and proportions, artistic quality, and rarity.The author describes the technical difficulties of the realization and the perfection of the technique that went into each piece. He also considers the designers standing; the significance of the manufacturers and glass masters; and their historical importance.Photographed with exceptional clarity and quality, the works are presented in remarkable full-page spreads, grouped by manufacturer, designer and type. The result is an impeccable and invaluable reference work reflecting the latest scholarship, that will appeal to glass experts, collectors, and anyone interested in modern glass art and design. Autorid: Marino Barovier
She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint.They say first impressions are everything . . .In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A made man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties.After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice.And he’s always near.Telling her what to do.Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should.Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes.Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?This is a standalone forbidden romance (with plenty of steam and angst.)
Highly decorated Navy SEALs, now successful businessmen, show readers how to lead and win in business and in life with principles learned on the battlefield. In Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin share hard-hitting, Navy SEAL combat stories that translate into lessons for business and life. With riveting first-hand accounts of making high-pressure decisions as Navy SEAL battlefield leaders, this book is equally gripping for leaders who seek to dominate other arenas. Jocko and Leif served together in SEAL Task Unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated Special Operations unit from the war in Iraq. Their efforts contributed to the historic triumph for U.S. forces in Ramadi.Through those difficult months of sustained combat, Jocko, Leif and their SEAL brothers learned that leadership - at every level - is the most important thing on the battlefield.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author and rom-com queen Becky Albertalli comes a buoyant new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life, and, yes, theater. Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway. But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. Turns out, communal crushes aren't so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson's friendship.
With "2666," Bolano joins the ambitious overachievers of the 20th-century novel . . . who push the novel far past its conventional size and scope to encompass an entire era, deploying encyclopedic knowledge and stylistic verve to offer a grand . . . summation of their culture.--"The Washington Post."
Who Killed Astro Boy?In an ideal world where man and robots coexist, someone or something is after the seven great robots of the world. Interpol assigns robot detective Gesicht to this most strange and complex case--and he eventually discovers that he is one of the targets!An advocate for robot rights and a renowned European robot have been murdered. Gesicht, the detective assigned to the case, has deduced that the killer is targeting the great robots of the world--which means that he too is one of the targets. Gesicht takes it upon himself to warn the potential targets, and Atom, the famous boy robot from Japan, is next on his list. Elsewhere, the Turkish robot hero Brando sets out on his own to take on a mysterious challenger. As the robots traverse a labyrinthine path edging toward their own souls, the question remains: Who is the killer and what is his motive?
In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King!Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem—he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure—Asta will never give up!With the elves now fully awakened, the Clover Kingdom is in great peril! It’ll be up to the magic knights to save the day, but they could be completely outmatched this time!
Join Bluey and Bingo in six special stories with their family and friends. Go swimming in Uncle Stripe's pool, explore the creek, play a game of Charades and more in this treasured collection. There are six brilliant Bluey stories for fans to enjoy: Goodnight Fruit Bat, The Creek, Bob Bilby, The Pool, Charades and Hammerbarn. Happy reading!Don't miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The Official Bluey Annual 2025Bluey: Big Box of Little BooksBluey: Advent Calendar Book CollectionBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.
The House of Mirth tells the story of Lily Bart, aged 29, beautiful, impoverished and in need of a rich husband to safeguard her place in the social elite, and to support her expensive habits - her clothes, her charities and her gambling. Unwilling to marry without both love and money, Lily becomes vulnerable to the kind of gossip and slander which attach to a girl who has been on the marriage market for too long. Wharton charts the course of Lily's life, providing, along the way, a wider picture of a society in transition, a rapidly changing New York where the old certainties of manners, morals and family have disappeared and the individual has become an expendable commodity.
The bestselling step-by-step framing guide--updated and expanded to meet 2018 codes and standards Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition--Updated and Expanded is a comprehensive guide to rough carpentry and framing, written by an
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first publication of the Famous Five books, here are the first three Famous Five adventures in one volume. Book 1: Five On A Treasure Island A shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are searching for clues - but they're not alone ...Someone else has joined the treasure hunt. Book 2: Five Go Adventuring Again A thief at Kirrin Cottage! Who can it be? The Famous Five think they know - but they need proof! Then they find an old map and an unusual hiding place...Book 3: Five Run Away Together Who's been on George's Island? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child scream...These editions feature the classic texts and Eileen A. Soper's original illustrations.
Buckle up for this sizzling grumpy/sunshine small-town romance that will throw a lasso around your heart and have you hooked'Swoony and sexy, Denny and Blair are totally captivating!' Lyla Sage'Denny Wells is EVERYTHING!! I had been waiting for my man and he delivered' Reader Review 'Angsty, emotional and so damn sexy' Laurie GilmoreIn this spicy romance from the author of Alive and Wells and Seeing Red, a jaded woman reluctantly returns to her hometown-and to the cowboy who broke her heart and drove her away. _____________________________ He broke her heart once before. Can she risk him doing it again?Five seconds of honesty: Wells Canyon is the last place Blair Hart wants to be. But her mother's illness leaves her no choice except to return to the hometown-and the traumatic past-she's spent thirteen years hiding from. A run-in with the boy who tore her life to pieces is inevitable in a town like Wells Canyon, but that doesn't mean she's prepared for the way Denver Wells can turn back time with a single smile. Thirteen years ago Denver's world crashed around him. Since then, he's done everything he can to outrun his demons, until a flash of brown hair knocks him from his saddle. But if he wants her back, he'll need to prove he can be the man Blair needs-the same one she used to love. With a thousand sticky notes worth of responsibilities, Blair doesn't have the time to sift through their messy history and resolve things with the man who's determined to be in her life. And Denver's going to need more than cowboy charm and five seconds of honesty to convince Blair he's worth a change of heart. _____________________________ 'Bailey is the mf queen and has done it again. ' Reader Review 'I need more from Wells Canyon already!' Reader Review
Why would a smart New York investment banker pay twelve million dollars for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock's drip painting No.5 1948 sell for $140 million? The $12 Million Dollar Stuffed Shar'k is the first book to look at the economics of the modern art world, and the marketing strategies that power the market to produce such astronomical prices.Don Thompson talks to auction houses, dealers, and collectors to find out the source of Charles Saatchi's Midas touch, and how far a gallery like White Cube has contributed to Damien Hirst becoming one of the highest-earning artists in the world.
With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself...from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and plenty of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes! - Step-by-step procedures - Easy-to-follow photos - Complete troubleshooting section - Valuable short cuts - Color spark plug diagnosis Complete coverage for your Jeep Grand Cherokee covering all models (1993 thru 2004): - Routine Maintenance - Tune-up procedures - Engine repair - Cooling and heating - Air Conditioning - Fuel and exhaust - Emissions control - Ignition - Brakes - Suspension and steering - Electrical systems - Wiring diagrams
Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures shows you how to carve more than 50 imaginative figure patterns in the traditional flat-plane style, from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves. Front and side-view patterns show you how to achieve success with just one knife and a few simple, well-placed cuts.
Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aestheticimportance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 50 of the most recently completed and influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture. Each project is presented with color photographs, site plans, and sections and elevations, as well as numerousconstruction details. There is also a descriptive text, detailed captions, and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants, and contractors. The projects are presented in clear and concise layouts over four pages. All of the drawings are styled in the same way and presented at standard architectural scales to allow for easy comparison. There is also a CD-ROM that contains all the drawings as printed in the book, in both EPS and DWG (generic CAD) formats. In addition, the book features an index of architects that includes the name, address, and all contact details for each architect included.
A blisteringly funny and heartwarming novel about a young woman - navigating a desperate lack of funds, new motherhood and becoming an adult - who gets creative on OnlyFans.
This anthology reflects the diversity of voices it contains: the poems are arranged thematically and the themes reflect the different experiences of war, not just for the soldiers but for those left behind.
An activity book to accompany Collins First English Words, winner of the Best Entry for Young Learners prize at HRH The Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards 2012.Encourage a love for learning English and capture the imagination of children. Through fun and engaging activities, young learners can practise the English words they need to learn with the help of Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey.- Covers the first English words children need to learn- Words grouped into themes- Fun, varied and engaging activities, written specifically to help young children develop their skills of analysis and improve their linguistic awareness- Beautiful illustrations- Plenty of space for children to practise their writing and drawing skills- Notes for parents and teachers
The plague of frogs has ended, but earth will never be the same, and the fractured B.P.R.D. struggles to battle dangerous monsters and humans alike, from a trailer-park cult to a Russian town ravaged by a zombie-like virus. Guy Davis's final B.P.R.D. story sets the stage for Tyler Crook's (Harrow County) backwoods-horror debut, as Liz Sherman hides from a world that she helped push toward armageddon, and Abe Sapien is shot down by a girl who's seen the world to come.This is the first hardcover edition of the B.P.R.D Hell on Earth series, and collects the first three trade paperback volumes of the B.P.R.D Hell on Earth series (New World, Gods and Monsters, and Russia) plus an expanded sketch book section. Perfect for collectors, and new readers!
Based on extensive research and the authors' hands-on corporate and consulting experience with companies including Avon Products, Bank of America, and Philips,One Page Talent Managementshows how to: Quickly identify high potential talent without complex assessments; increase the number of "ready now" successors for key roles; generate 360 feedback that accelerates change in the most critical behaviors; significantly reduce the time required for managers to implement talent processes; and enforce accountability for growing talent through corporate culture, compensation, and so on.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Simon & Schuster, Author: Sean Covey,Jim Huling, ISBN-13: 9781982156985, Date of issue: 2022
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 360, Publishers: Pearson Education, Author: Scott Kelby, ISBN-13: 9780137357635, Date of issue: 2023
Based on a favourite character from BBC TV sitcom `Allo `Allo! In this delightful book, Officer Crabtree's masterly grasp of Fronch falls under the spotlight as never before.
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a powerful, triumphant, Pulitzer-winning tribute to the American West. Immerse yourself in the gritty realism of the American frontier in this masterful epic from the screenwriter of Brokeback Mountain. This is the story of a group of audacious cowboys on a perilous cattle drive across the sprawling wilderness, from Texas to Montana, bound by duty and hardened by the relentless frontier.The third novel in McMurtry’s 'Lonesome Dove’ quartet depicts an enduring American experience with its triumphs and betrayals, embodying the spirit and drama of the Wild West. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
Einzigartiges Planungstool für Landschaftsarchitekten§Bei der Ausformulierung eines Entwurfskonzeptes in eine realisierbare Planung wechseln Landschaftsarchitekten permanent zwischen zwei Ebenen: Einerseits müssen die allgemeinen Planungsparameter für verschiedene Freiraumtypen abgerufen werden. Andererseits gilt es, abhängig von der konkreten Planungsaufgabe, nutzungsbezogene Anforderungen umzusetzen. Die Publikation "Landschaft planen" gibt dem Planer ein übersichtliches Hilfsmittel bei diesem Balanceakt zur Hand: Sie stellt die Abmessungen und Grenzwerte zusammen, die ausschlaggebend sind für räumliche Entscheidungsprozesse. Ein erstes Kapitel erläutert die Grundlagen und Rahmenbedingungen für das Entwerfen im Freiraum. Das zweite Kapitel befasst sich mit Abmessungen allgemeiner Funktionsbereiche wie Wege oder Geländer. Im dritten Kapitel stehen spezifische Freiraumtypen im Vordergrund: Hier werden Maße wie Spielfeldgrößen oder die Dimensionen von Pausenräumen auf Schulhöfen thematisiert. Das letzte Kapitel führt herstellungsbedingte Maße auf, die sich aus der Verwendung eines Baustoffs ergeben, wie etwa Maximal- und Minimalabmessungen von vorgefertigten Bauprodukten oder Arbeitsbreiten von Geräten. Die Aspekte des barrierefreien Bauens und nachhaltige Planungsansätze werden in die jeweiligen Kapitel integriert.
A tale about the magic glimpsed from the corner of your eye, and one man's entry into the hidden world of London, this is a must read for fans of Neil Gaiman's Stardust and Neverwhere, as a young photographer begins to uncover a secret war - and a long-lost love - captured in his negatives.
The definitive book on tiling and geometric patterns, this magnificently illustrated volume features 520 figures and more than 100 tables. Accessible to anyone with a grasp of geometry, it offers numerous graphic examples of two-dimensional spaces covered with interlocking figures, in addition to related problems and references. Suitable for geometry courses as well as independent study, this inspiring book is geared toward students, professional mathematicians, and readers interested in patterns and shapes—artists, architects, and crystallographers, among others. Along with helpful examples from mathematics and geometry, it draws upon models from fields as diverse as crystallography, virology, art, philosophy, and quilting. The self-contained chapters need not be read in sequence, and each concludes with an excellent selection of notes and references. The first seven chapters can be used as a classroom text, and the final four contain fascinating browsing material, including detailed surveys of color patterns, groups of color symmetry, and tilings by polygons.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 450, Publishers: O'Reilly Media, Author: Pedro Cuenca,Apolinario Passos,Jonathan Whitaker, ISBN-13: 9781098149246, Date of issue: 2025
Pre-order the rollicking, rowdy and hilarious memoir of twenty years of magic and mayhem through Top Gear and The Grand Tour, from the elusive man behind the cameraTop Gear and The Grand Tour have filled our screens with dead-cool cars, hair-raising challenges and the hilarious antics of its hosts, Clarkson, Hammond and May. Off camera, one man was there from day one – the elusive Mr Wilman. Challenge-setter, mission-controller and arse-kicker-in-chief, Producer Andy "Neville” Wilman rode the rollercoaster as Top Gear, then Grand Tour became global phenomena – and had the time of his life doing it.Close friends with Jeremy since their school days, their relationship was always at the heart of the shows they crafted together. In this hilarious memoir, Wilman relates the exhilarating highs and crashing lows of the biggest TV car shows . . . in the world.
Daisys words never fail to make me feel less alone.- Dolly Alderton Daisy Buchanan is already my go-to person for reading recommendations, and now shes sharing her wisdom with the world! I cant think of a better guide to the books that can heal, soothe and inspire us. - Katherine May 'Daisy writes about anxiety with real honesty and kindness' Marian Keyes Read yourself calmer Read yourself courageous Read yourself free Forget self-help and embrace shelf-help by discovering the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort and fortify. In a hectic world that can feel uncertain and overwhelming, Daisy Buchanan offers the perfect source of anti-anxiety, inviting us to discover the literary worlds that have helped her in unwinding anxiety to survive and thrive. Between the covers you can expect: In Read Yourself Romantic, Daisy explores the best relationship books from Role Models to Romeo and Juliet and speaks to David Nicholls, author of One Day, all about love. In Read Yourself Sexy Daisy gets between the covers of best selling books like Rivals by Jilly Cooper, Vox and Fifty Shades of Grey. Reading Your Relatives invites us into the worlds of classic books like Little Women, Jane Austins Pride and Prejudice and Roald Dahls Matilda. Whether youre embracing feel good books like Sophie Kinsellas Shopaholic Series or Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol or self help books to help you in overcoming anxiety and stress, Daisy provides personally curated reading lists and over 200 book recommendations to help you process your emotions and find more peace with every page
Three families fight for power in Ahkebulin, a land where magic is feared, giants are real and prophecy holds sway. Map. Combining the political intrigue of She Who Became the Sun with the gorgeous world-building of Children of Blood and Bone, Birth of a Dynasty is the start of a thrilling epic fantasy trilogy centered around three families fight for power in Ahkebulin, a land where magic is feared, giants are real, and prophecy holds sway. We shall not forgive. We shall not forget. We will have our vengeance.After witnessing the massacre of everyone hes ever known and loved, MKuru Mukundi, the sole surviving member of the High Noble House Mukundi of Madada, vows revenge. Mkuru flees to a small village where he hides under the guise of farm boy Khalil Rausi unaware that the real Khalils father is the bloodthirsty General of Zenzele army, and under the direction of the Kings scheming son, Prince Effiom, was responsible for the murder of Mkurus people. When an imposter claiming to be Mkuru shows up in the village, the real Mkurunow Khalilmust bide his time amongst his enemies, pretending to be everything that he hates in order to get vengeance.In another part of the country where giants roam free, young Zikora Nnamani, the only daughter of Lord Nnamani, knows nothing of political intrigueshe wants little more than to be a fierce Seh Llinga warrior. But a well-known prophecy places too much potential power on her small shoulders, andas far as Prince Effiom and the King knowshe is the only living threat to their dynasty ruling forever. However, when a messenger arrives to invite Zikora to stay at the palace, her family is not in a position to refuse. Before she is taken away, she begins The Rite of Blessing, a magical inheritance that she will need to learn how to use, but that may also bring the world one step closer to the completion of the prophecy that Prince Effiom so fears.Between scheming ladies at court, backstabbing princes on the prowl, and paranoid kings, Mkuru and Zikora must do what they can, no matter how terrible, to save their people and claim vengeance for their families. But they are just two young people against an entire kingdomand a prophecy destined to thwart their dreamsand the last thing they can do is trust anyone even each other.
'Set at a time of lengthening shadows, this is a novel about the sparks that illuminate the dark: of wisdom, compassion, defiance and courage. It is wry, piercing and also, fittingly, radiant.' Daily Mail From Robert Seethaler, the author of the Man Booker International shortlisted A Whole Life, comes a deeply moving story of ordinary lives profoundly affected by the Third Reich, in the tradition of novels such as Fred Uhlman's classic Reunion, Bernhard Schlink's The Reader and Rachel Seiffert's The Dark Room. When seventeen-year-old Franz exchanges his home in the idyllic beauty of the Austrian lake district for the bustle of Vienna, his homesickness quickly dissolves amidst the thrum of the city. In his role as apprentice to the elderly tobacconist Otto Trsnyek, he will soon be supplying the great and good of Vienna with their newspapers and cigarettes. Among the regulars is a Professor Freud, whose predilection for cigars and occasional willingness to dispense romantic advice will forge a bond between him and young Franz. It is 1937. In a matter of months Germany will annex Austria and the storm that has been threatening to engulf the little tobacconist will descend, leaving the lives of Franz, Otto and Professor Freud irredeemably changed. Autorid: Robert Seethaler, Charlotte Collins
Subject: You. Missing. Ezra wakes one day to find his sister gone. No note, no sign, nothing but an email address hidden somewhere only he would find it. Escaping their toxic home life, Bea finds herself alone in a new city - without friends, without a real plan - chasing someone who might not even want to be found. As things unravel at home for Ezra, Bea confronts secrets about their past that will forever change the way they think about their family. Separated by distance but connected by love, this brother and sister must learn to trust themselves before they can find a way back to each other. From the New York Times bestselling authors of All the Bright Places and Every Day comes a story of hope, family, and finding your true home in the people who matter the most. Autorid: David Levithan, Jennifer Niven
A second idyllic helping of rural life in France from the bestselling author of the classic A YEAR IN PROVENCE. Skulking through customs with a suitcase full of truffles, toads singing the Marseillaise, taking pastis lessons and finding gold at the bottom of the garden, you might think there is little time left for pleasures of the table. TOUJOURS PROVENCE proves that while you might not be able to get away from it all, you can have fun trying. 'Peter Mayle's idyllic portrait makes you almost taste the wonderful food and wine, feel the sun and balmy breezes' Sunday Express 'Anyone with any feel for the land and the people who lead their lives close to it will be enchanted' Yorkshire Evening Post 'Splendidly amusing... filled with things which will help you to understand, at least in part, the glory of this wonderful place' Dirk Bogarde Autorid: Peter Mayle
