"Wry and wise, charming and surprising. I defy you to put it down once you've started." -Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, author of Good Company and The NestFor fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium-and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance thirty years ago.After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.As she works, Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors-until he forms an unlikely friendship with Tova.Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. As his affection for Tova grows, Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. Charming, compulsively readable, and full of wit, Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a beautiful exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope-a reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue, guidebook, and coffee table keepsake filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Iceland's stunning beauty and hidden gems, from its fjords and highlands to the Western Islands and the capital Reykjavik-the first entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series.Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography, Stunning Iceland is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Stunning Iceland features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds.Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly handbook includes everything you need-and more:Discover the charm of a luxury ecolodge surrounded by natureMeet the surfers of the ArcticTaste the new Nordic gastronomyFollow in the footsteps of the heroes of the Icelandic sagasMeet the polar fox and the blue whaleBathe in the natural hot springsAdmire the Icelandic floraLearn about the battle between the tectonic plates beneath Iceland and its active volcanoesExperience Reykjavík, the nation's beating heartStunning Iceland offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your favorite places and sights long after returning home.Experience Iceland as never before with the Hedonist's Guide!
Alice has fought hard for a normal life. Having escaped the Hinterland - the strange, pitch-dark fairy tale world she was born into - she has washed up in New York City, determined to build a new future for herself. But when her fellow survivors sta
There is a good reason why Uganda is called "the Pearl of Africa." Beyond the ideal climate, abundant wildlife, and spectacular natural beauty, the friendly and good-humored Ugandan people make this country different. Drawn from more than twenty tribes, th
Discover the fascinating story of Ern Rubik, the inventor of the world-famous Rubiks Cube, and master of creativity and problem-solving! Ern Rubik was born in Budapest in Hungary in 1944. His mother was a poet and his father a flight engineer, and as a child Ern loved colours and shapes, design and geometry. He went to art school but soon realised he wanted to make things that served a purpose as well as looking good. Erno studied architecture and discovered a passion for teaching he and his students worked together building things and testing ideas in his studio. Determined to build something that would help his students understand how things move and change shape, Ern started work on the cube that would make him famous in 1974. It took a lot of time and patience to build, but his ingenuity and perseverance paid off. Erns students both loved and hated the puzzle finding it hugely addictive, so Ern took it to a games company. And the rest, as they say, is history . . . A global sensation, the cube soon captivated the world; over 350 million Rubiks cube have been sold, making it one of the bestselling toys in history. Ernos success story celebrates the power of curiosity and innovation, showing children that even small ideas can have a big impact. This inspiring book features vibrantillustrations andextra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Autorid: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ben Javens
