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The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter
When Death comes to claim Nella May Carter, she catches His interest with her capacity to find beauty and love even amidst the hell of slavery. So Death - bored, disgusted by humanity, and believing the Earth would be greatly improved should humans no longer exist - lures Nella into a Faustian bargain: the chance at immortal life if she proves that Death is mistaken. The price: Nella must entertain his fascination and challenge his beliefs until he is satisfied... or surrender herself - and the entire human race - to him forever. Nella's solution is to never stop travelling and writing, documenting the beauty in every place and person she encounters - from writing in Victorian ladies' tattlers and reporting in Gilded Age New York, to penning bestselling novels and memoirs under countless noms de plume. Nella experiences joy and loss, passion and pain; she finds love in its many forms with friends, partners, and lovers. All the while, Death is watching - and waiting for her to surrender. Nella is almost ready to concede to Death when she meets a handsome professor. Tired of deception, desperate for a real connection, Nella begins to tell him her story - centred on her greatest romances over the centuries. And, in the telling, it becomes clear that Nella's own story might be the greatest love story of them all.
PAW Patrol Puppy Dance Party Picture Book
Get ready to paw-ty with DJ Rubble and the PAW Patrol in this fun storybook! It’s a special day in Adventure Bay – Chicken Day! Rubble is ready with his DJ set, the decorations are up, the popcorn machine is out and Mayor Goodway is dressed in her best chicken costume. Everything is ready for the guest of honour, Mayor Goodway’s precious pet Chickaletta … But where is the flighty chicken? Follow along as the PAW Patrol race around town to track down cheeky Chickaletta. Will they find her in time for a pup pup boogie? Look out for these other pup-tacular PAW Patrol books: PAW Patrol Dinosaur Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Sea Patrol to the Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Ready, Race, Rescue! Picture BookPAW Patrol Daring Dragon Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Big Truck Pups Picture BookPAW Patrol Jungle Pups Adventure Picture BookPAW Patrol Dive Into Puplantis! Picture BookPAW Patrol Rescue Wheels Picture BookPAW Patrol Air Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Fire Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol You Can Do It! Picture Book
The Golden Age
A deeply moving novel about resilience and youth Frank Gold’s Jewish-Hungarian family have fled Europe and the looming threat of Nazi Germany for the safety of Australia. Not long after their arrival, however, thirteen-year-old Frank is diagnosed with polio and is sent to a sprawling children’s hospital called the Golden Age. There he meets Elsa, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Frank and Elsa’s love fuels their rehabilitation and scandalizes the prudish staff of the Golden Age. Meanwhile, their parents are coping with challenges of their own. Elsa’s mother Margaret must reconcile her hopes and dreams with her daughter’s illness; Frank’s mother Ida, a renowned pianist in Hungary, refuses to let the empty western deserts of Australia become her home, while his father Meyer slow finds a place for himself in the Perth of the early 1950s. A modern classic, Joan London’s The Golden Age is a moving story documenting the transition between illness and recovery, childhood and maturity, and life and death.
Fever Dream
‘It’s a total mind-wrecker’ – Max Porter, author of Shy‘The book I wish I had written’ – Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women‘Utterly gripping’ – The Observer‘Dazzling’ – Evening StandardAmanda knows she has to answer the questions. Lying feverish and unseeing in her hospital bed, she tries her best to account for how she came to be there. She remembers the lake, the house and the strange woman next door with her unthinkable confession. She remembers the fear of losing her young daughter, Nina. Now she is alone and Nina is gone. At what moment did everything go dar? hortlisted for the International Booker Prize, Fever Dream is an unforgettable masterpiece of psychological terror from Samanta Schweblin. ‘I picked up Fever Dream in the wee hours, and a low, sick thrill took hold of me as I read . . . I was checking the locks in my apartment by page thirty. By the time I finished the book, I couldn’t bring myself to look out the windows’ – Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker
Deadly Silence
NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025, AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS'Vital' Sunday Independent'Compelling' Irish Times'Riveting' Irish Independent'Chilling' Irish Mail on Sunday'Every woman in Ireland needs to read Deadly Silence' The Sunday TimesThe heart-breaking account of a search for the truth behind the brutal killings that shocked a nation. Jacqueline Connolly's world was shattered when she learned that her sister Clodagh and three young nephews - Liam, Niall and Ryan - had been killed by Alan Hawe in August 2016. Thus began a heart-breaking journey to piece together the circumstances leading up to these tragic events. Here she tells that story, revealing the coercive control and manipulation that shaped her sister's final years, the profound failures in the initial garda investigation, and the shocking findings from the Garda Serious Crime Review, which starkly exposed the terrible darkness of a cold-blooded murder-suicide planned for a year in advance. Deadly Silence is a powerful account that challenges our understanding of domestic violence and family annihilators, a testament to sisterly love, and a deeply inspiring personal journey of healing from severe trauma and loss.
British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece
Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to ancient Greece. Have you ever wondered what kind of games kids in ancient Greece liked to play? Famous myths and legends they would have known? Or what they learned at school? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the ancient Greeks. Packed with historical facts about ancient Greek gods and goddesses, houses, clothes, food, entertainment and more! Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. From strange pets to incredible myths, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in ancient Greece. Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook!Don't miss other titles in the series: Tudors and Ancient Egypt
You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast
Dive into a laugh-out-loud adventure with You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast – the second book in the action packed, hilarious, highly-illustrated You and Me series. From the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, this book puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure!Highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey. Hey, you – yes, you!Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut-Butter Beast? That was one of our deepest – and most dangerous – adventures ever!What? You don’t remembe? ell, have I got a story for you!Let me remind you how it all went down . . . and down . . . and down . . . and down . . . Don't miss You and Me in their first action-packed, bonkers adventure, The Land of Lost Things!
Love & Life
Poet and writer Abi Woldeab’s purpose is simple: create a space where everyone can find solace, inspiration, and guidance to not only survive the chaos of the world but to thrive within each of our own universes. With her debut collection of poetry, she does just that. Abi Woldeab has built a thriving community online by sharing her diaristic musings on faith, love, and life through engaging video content. In her debut collection, Love & Life: A Poetic Journey Back to Truth, she brilliantly condenses the magic of her online presence into pocket-sized poems, meditations, and writing prompts that you can take with you along your own personal journey of self-discovery and reclamation. No matter where you are along your path, Abi invites you to join the movement from chaos to truth, sharing and creating space for one another every step of the way.
Awaken Your Power Within
'Gives you the courage, confidence and clarity to truly transform your life' JOE WICKSCHOSEN BY WOMAN&HOME AS ONE OF THEIR 30 BEST SELF-CARE BOOKS FOR 2022'You are an infinite being with infinite potential. All you need to do is open yourself to a new consciousness, a true vision of who you really are and awaken to the power within'From leading health and performance coach, Gerry Hussey, comes a powerful guide to transforming your mind, body and soul. In Awaken Your Power Within, Gerry tells an open, honest and mind-blowing story of self-discovery that takes us inside the heart and mind of a young boy who dared to ask deeper questions about the mind and soul. Bringing together insights from psychology, neuroscience, gut health, quantum physics, mindfulness and philosophy, the book shows you how to break free from limiting and self-destructive habits and reclaim your inner world, so that you can live as your truest and most powerful self. From letting go of the fear of not being enough to opening up a deeper level of consciousness, Awaken Your Power Within is a life-changing introduction to the limitless possibilities of which you are capable.
Ethical Ed Tech
Strategies and tools to integrate emerging technologies into K–12 classrooms in a way that benefits all Recognizing the unprecedented opportunities and complex ethical challenges of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies in K–12 education, Ethical Ed Tech provides a practical, actionable guide for K–12 educators seeking to integrate technology responsibly, equitably, and effectively. This book addresses the urgent need for ethical considerations in edtech, offering concrete strategies, case studies, and practical tools to empower teachers and school-based teams to make informed decisions that prioritize student wellbeing, privacy, and equitable access. Readers will learn how to: Examine real scenarios educators face daily, instead of abstract principlesIntegrate philosophical foundations with practical implementation steps to develop a comprehensive frameworkAddress emerging technologies like AI, biometrics, and VR to become forward-thinking classroom leadersIncorporate perspectives from administrators, teachers, parents, and studentsAccess and implement adaptable templates for classroom and school-wide technology policies Ethical Ed Tech is a timely, must-read resource for K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school-based teams navigating the ethical challenges of AI and emerging technologies. With real-world case studies and decision-making frameworks, it supports classroom-level choices and school-wide conversations alike. The book is also valuable for school leaders and other stakeholders who want to understand how AI is changing the educational landscape and impacting their policies.
An Apology For Roses
First published in 1973 and swiftly banned, John Broderick’s An Apology for Roses returns as one of the most audacious portraits of provincial Ireland ever written. Set in a midlands town where respectability masks obsession, corruption and thwarted desire, the novel follows the intersecting lives of Marie Fogarty – clever, restless, dangerously sure of her own charm – and Father Tom Moran, the charismatic curate drawn into her orbit. Around them spin the claustrophobic rituals of family, gossip, religion and commerce: suffocating drawing-rooms heated to excess, whispered devotions, clandestine meetings in lakeside chalets, nights of hunger, fear, exhilaration and betrayal. Broderick exposes the hypocrisies of Irish Catholic life with wit, psychological acuity and a fearless eye for the erotic and the grotesque. A novel banned in its own time for its frankness, An Apology for Roses stands now as a darkly glittering masterpiece, bold, unsettling, and unforgettably alive.
Shaolin Life
In a world of shortcuts, distractions and instant gratification, how do you focus on what truly matters? How do you discover your purpose and overcome your limit? iscover how to build you inner strength, grow your confidence, and achieve your goals using the core virtues of kung fu in the inspiring new book from the rising martial arts star, Sacha Wenk. Once feeling despaired and lost, Sacha Wenk discovered the art of Shaolin Kung Fu – following a path that offered him discipline, confidence and inner strength. Now, inspiring millions worldwide, he shares the ancient teachings that transformed his life. In Shaolin Life, Sacha reveals how these time-tested practices can help you build resilience, learn self-control and adapt to any situation. Structured around the five core virtues of Kung Fu – focus, courage, discipline, patience and humility – this inspiring guide provides you with accessible and practical tools to help you achieve the things you never thought you could. The power to change your life is already within. It’s time to unlock it.
Just One Look At You
The most heart-warming novel you'll read this year, from the Queen of Feelgood FictionVenice. The perfect setting for romance, and for secrets to be shared. Fen can't believe her luck. A luxury holiday with her beloved grandmother Disa - what could be more delightful? It doesn't cross her mind that she might fall in love. Or that love can bring complications . . . Jamie can't help it that women always fall for him, rather than for his kind-hearted friend Leon. Nor that only one of them got the looks (that would be Jamie). But how will he feel if the girl he's drawn to only has eyes for Leo? isa has a secret. A few weeks ago, an old letter in a file revealed a shocking truth about her late husband. She's come to Venice to find out more. There's news on the way that will reverberate through all their lives, as Jill Mansell's joyful, heartbreaking new novel takes readers on a roller coaster ride of emotion - and makes us believe in love again. Love for Just One Look At You:'Stunning, utterly beautiful . . . Jill at her absolute best. One of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read' Jo Thomas'A wonderful, fulfilling ride on a tidal wave of emotion . . . Guaranteed to flood your heart with all the feels' Milly Johnson'Sunshine in every line, a great big romantic read to sink into and enjoy - I loved it' Faith Hogan
More Than Enough
A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life—from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of After Annie. High school English teacher Polly Goodman can talk about everything and anything with the women in her book club, which is why they’ve become her closest friends and, along with her veterinarian husband, the bedrock of her life. Her students, her fraught relationship with her mother, her struggles with IVF—Polly’s book club friends have heard it all. But when they give Polly an ancestry test kit as a joke, the results match her with a stranger. Despite it seeming clear that this match is a mistake, Polly cannot help but comb through her own family history for answers. Then, when it seems that the book club circle of four will become three, Polly learns how friendships can change your life in the most profound ways. Written with Anna Quindlen’s trademark warmth, humor, and insight into the power of love and hope, More Than Enough explores how we find ourselves again and again through the relationships that define us. Praise for Anna Quindlen‘Leaves the reader feeling grateful, wide awake, lucky to be alive’ Michael Chabon‘Simply impossible to forget’ Alice Hoffman‘Qualities and shades of love are this writer's strong suit, and she has the unusual talent for writing about them with so much truth and heart’ Elizabeth Jane Howard‘Breathtaking... Quindlen writes superbly about families, grief and betrayal. I was completely mesmerised’ Lisa Jewell‘Engaging, immaculately constructed storytelling’ Guardian‘One of our most astute chroniclers of modern life’ New York Times Book Review‘Brave and beautiful’ The Times‘Her storytelling is exemplary’ Sunday Telegraph‘With relentless and dazzling brilliance, Quindlen grapples with the lancing pain and the swirls of disorientation experienced by anyone who has loved and lost’ Daily Mail‘A wise, closely observed, achingly eloquent book’ Huffington Post‘Overwhelmingly moving’ New York Times
The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 6
A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war!In Arboral Year 1294, the world is dominated by nine massive towers known as the Spires, remnants of an advanced civilization. Filled with lost secrets and powerful knowledge, nations struggle to possess them. Luca is a bugler in a mercenary company who wants nothing more than to leave the battlefield behind and become a true musician, a maestro. But marked as one of the enigmatic Branch-hexed, and gifted with the strange ability to see the sound of his instrument, Luca finds himself drawn reluctantly into a war of epic proportions!Luca and his team have entered the Duchy of Normandie to hunt down and eliminate the Garland before she can bring down another meteor strike. The Duchy, under the control of the Doppelganger, is also known as the Land of Thralls for its disturbing use of identical slave-soldiers. The Pontiff has narrowed the Garland’s potential location to four forts, and Luca’s squad must infiltrate them in turn. As they rove through the countryside, Luca learns more about Demi’s tragic past than he wanted to know...
How to Eat an Elephant
The life-changing power of managing anxiety, one bite at a time.In 2018, India Sturgis – successful journalist, mother and wife – was admitted into the Priory hospital with anxiety so crippling she was deemed a risk to herself. On her slow journey back to herself, it became clear to her that anxiety doesn’t discriminate, anyone can suffer from it regardless of external circumstances – but anyone can learn to cope with it too.On her personal journey to uncover the coping strategies that work, India tried every imaginable avenue: antidepressants, benzodiazepines, psychotherapy, group therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, CBT, aromatherapy, mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis, EFT, talking therapy, cranial electrotherapy stimulation, neurofeedback, photobiomodulation, supplements, changing her diet, yoga, cold water swimming and more. She combines this personal exploration with the latest medical and lifestyle thinking from world leading experts to produce a clear-sighted, comprehensive and – ultimately – human look at anxiety. This is what it’s like to be in the grip of chronic anxiety – and come out the other side.
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Karma je... späť!
Zo snov a pracovných nádejí sa ľahko môže stať nočná mora... Andrea Sachsová o tom vie svoje. Pred desiatimi rokmi odišla z miesta asistentky Mirandy Priestlyovej v módnom časopise Runway, pre ktoré by milióny žien zabíjalo. Našťastie sa jej otvorili dvere k omnoho lepšej budúcnosti – s bývalou kolegyňou Emily založili luxusný svadobný časopis The Plunge, ktorý svojou populárnosťou môže rozhodne konkurovať aj samotnému Runwayu.
Všetko sa zdá byť konečne dokonalé – dokonca aj Andrein nový snúbenec –, kým sa k nej nedostane tajný list. Správa ju vráti do čias odsudzujúcich pohľadov, z ktorých sa jej podarilo utiecť. Alebo si aspoň myslela, že sa jej to podarilo. Andrea sa musí znova postaviť zoči-voči módnej diablici. Aj keď je staršia a skúsenejšia, jej bývalá šéfka ju určite šetriť nebude. Ale tento raz ani ona ju.
Z anglického originálu Revenge Wears Prada (Simon & Schuster, New York, 2013) preložil Michal Jedinák.
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NOTIQUE Školský plánovací kalendár s háčikom 2027, 30 x 21 cm
My všetci školou povinní vieme, aké dôležité je nájsť balans medzi povinnosťami a zábavou. Čas si môže naplánovať až päťčlenná rodina do stĺpčekov na celý týždeň. Obsahuje české a slovenské kalendárium od augusta 2026 do augusta 2027, rozvrhy hodín a praktický háčik na zavesenie.
Ravenswood 3: Nikdy nezabudnem
Lady Jennifer Ardenová a Ben Ellis vedia, že manželský zväzok medzi nimi neprichádza do úvahy. Ich srdcia si to však túžobne želajú... Objavte nový dojímavý príbeh z pera kráľovnej historickej romance Mary Baloghovej, ktorým pokračuje úspešná regentská séria Ravenswood.
Lady Jennifer, sestra vojvodu Wilbyho, v detstve prekonala chorobu, ktorá spôsobila, že nemôže chodiť. Napriek tomu z nej vyrástla veselá, spoločenská mladá žena, obklopená veľkou milujúcou rodinou a množstvom priateľov. Tajne však sníva o tom, že raz bude vedieť chodiť či dokonca tancovať.
Keď sa Ben Ellis náhodne zoznámi s lady Jennifer a sleduje, ako sa pokúša kráčať, opierajúc sa o nepohodlné barly, ihneď vycíti jej túžobné želania. Je o ňom známe, že sa usiluje vyriešiť všetky praktické problémy, na ktoré natrafí. A tak si aj teraz zaumieni, že Jennifer pomôže objaviť nezávislosť a radosť z pohybu. Musí však byť opatrný, keďže je nemanželský syn nebohého grófa Strattona. Hoci vyrastal v grófovej rodine, vie, že do vysokej spoločnosti celkom nepatrí.
Jennifer Benove nápady spočiatku šokujú, no postupne im prichádza na chuť. Priateľstvo a rastúca vzájomná náklonnosť medzi mladými ľuďmi vyvolajú v oboch rodinách znepokojenie. Vojvodova sestra sa predsa nemôže vydať za grófovho ľavobočka. Ibaže niekedy si láska nájde cestu bez ohľadu na okolnosti...
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