'Well,' said Nancy, 'You know what it's like. Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing ever happens in the winter holidays.' Nothing - except a polar expedition, full of mountain rescues, blizzards, igloos, ice sailing and heroic work amidst the frozen wastes. For Dick and Dorothea, newcomers to the lake, meeting up with the Swallows and Amazons sweeps them into a wild adventure where they must prove their worth to the team.
Using character portraits, events and key moments, Paterson brings to life the real Victorian Britain, dispelling the myths, from aristocrats to the London slums. Paterson is a writer and researcher, and has also worked in the Imperial War Museum.
Everything you need to know about playing the Vienna as White or Black. Through the use of model games, the author provides grounding in the key ideas.
Women in Dark Times begins with three remarkable women: revolutionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg; German-Jewish painter Charlotte Salomon; and film icon Marilyn Monroe. The story of these women, bound together by their struggles against iniquity, blazes a trail across some of the defining features of the twentieth century revolution, totalitarianism and the American dream and compels us to reckon with the unspeakable. Bringing to the surface the subterranean depths of history and the human mind that dominant political vocabularies cannot bear to face, pioneering critic and public intellectual Jacqueline Rose forges a new language for feminism. Extending her argument into the present, Rose turns her focus to honour killings and celebrates contemporary artists whose work grows out of an unflinching engagement with all that is darkest in the modern world. Women in Dark Times, reissued a decade after its original publication, offers a template for a scandalous feminism, one which confronts all that is most recalcitrant and unsettling in the struggle to create a better world. Autorid: Jacqueline Rose
Sardinia is in the middle of the western Mediterranean between Europe and Africa. Its location on the Mediterranean flyway makes it an important refuelling stop for migrating birds especially on its extensive wetlands. A popular destination for birders and naturalists, Sardinia has a great diversity of fauna and flora, along with rich cultural and historical attractions. Where to Watch Birds in Sardinia, written by two ornithologists with extensive experience of Sardinian birding, provides detailed information on the 43 key birding sites in Sardinia. For each site the target species are highlighted, along with information on habitat, when to visit, other wildlife, facilities, access, how long you'll need, the photographic opportunities and recommendations for your visit. A map of each site helps with planning and navigation to the site. Often described as a micro-continent for the variety of its ecosystems, Sardinia has mountains, forests, lowlands, gorges, wetlands, long sandy beaches and rocky shores. It is home to around 300 bird species, 41 mammals, 18 reptiles and 8 amphibians as well as a hugely diverse invertebrate fauna. Owing to its geographical isolation, altitudinal variation and limited human presence, Sardinia has retained many habitats that are favourable for the development and preservation of a large number of endemic plants, accounting for 10 per cent of the island's flora and including several orchid species. Sardinia's 'must-see' birds include Greater Flamingo, Eleonora's Falcon, Purple Swamphen, Little Bustard, Audouin's Gull, Marmora's Warbler, Corsican Finch, Griffon Vulture and Barbary Partridge. In spring, April and May are the best months for migration, while for the autumn migration the best period stretches from the end of August to the end of October. Wetlands are the most important sites in springtime, with many species stopping for some days before going north. During the breeding season these areas are very important for Greater Flamingo, Audouin's Gull, Little Tern and several other species of waders, gulls and terns. The breeding season is also a good time to see 'special' resident species like the Little Bustard in display or to hear the flight call of the Corsican Finch. In winter, large concentrations of ducks and gulls are found on the island, with the occasional vagrant from Siberia or North America. Autorid: Ilaria Fozzi, Davide De Rosa
Unicorn Academy disaineri tegevusraamat on ideaalne valik loovatele lastele, kes armastavad ükssarvikuid ja värvikirevaid seiklusi. Kauni ja praktilise kohvrikujulise kujundusega komplekti on mugav kaasa võtta näiteks reisile. Komplekt sisaldab tegevusraamatut, erinevaid loomingulisi ülesandeid ning värvilisi geelpliiatseid, millega saab joonistada, värvida ja kaunistada oma lemmiktegelasi Unicorn Academy maailmast. Spiraalköide võimaldab lehti mugavalt keerata ning tugev käepide teeb komplekti kandmise lihtsaks. Toote omadused: Unicorn Academy teemaline disaineri tegevusraamat Sisaldab värvilisi pliiatseid ja loomingulisi ülesandeid Spiraalköide – mugav kasutada Tugev käepide – lihtne kaasa võtta Arendab loovust ja peenmotoorikat Ideaalne valik lastele, kes soovivad sukelduda maagilisse Unicorn Academy maailma ning luua oma unikaalseid kunstiteoseid.
Separated by status and species, two men will find love in a desperate attempt to escape the oppressive hierarchy of their society. A Boys’ Love romance that proves love knows no bounds!Luta, a new race of humans that have animal genes and characteristics, quickly grew in population until humans became the minority. Now, the Luta keep humans as pets, using them to satisfy their sexual appetites and urges, something that Ernetis finds disgusting and despicable. Though he’s also a Luta, he’s never been fond of the way his kind treats humans. But when a party goes awry and a human named Jin breaks free from his tiger beastman keeper, Ernetis will find himself helping the brave escapee. A cross-species Boys’ Love romance where two opposites will find love and hope with each other.
Hayden Panettiere has been in front of the camera since before she could talk. She rose to stardom typecasted as Hollywood's blonde girl next door. As a young celebrity, naysayers were certain she would crash and burn. Not one to disappoint, she did. Hayden Panettiere's irreverent memoir satisfies our craving for a nostalgic look back at beloved shows and movies Millennials grew up with like Bring It On and Scream. From her child acting days to multiple stints in rehab, Hayden addresses trauma and addiction, losing custody of her daughter, and being exploited by screenwriters plagiarizing her life story. She starred in hit TV series Heroes and Nashville and was nominated for two Golden Globes all the while suffering behind the scenes. Now having come out the other side, she is no longer scared to use her voice and show her true self.
