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Read Yourself Happy
‘Daisy’s words never fail to make me feel less alone.’- Dolly Alderton‘Daisy Buchanan is already my go-to person for reading recommendations, and now she’s sharing her wisdom with the world! I can’t 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 KeyesRead yourself calmerRead yourself courageousRead yourself freeForget ‘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 cover 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 Austin’s Pride and Prejudice and Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Whether you’re embracing feel good books like Sophie Kinsella’s 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.
Into the Hush
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD A PEN / JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD FINALIST'Wise, beguiling... a treasure and a beacon of a poet, whose indispensable body of work offers no less than a way to navigate this world' Sarah HoweA new collection and first UK publication from the Poet Laureate of the United StatesArthur Sze has long been renowned for his constellation of vision and generous imagination – able to hold the aspen leaf and the mountain range, the water droplet and the crashing surf in the same stunning poetic field. Turning his attention to habitat destruction, language extinction, mortality and so much more, Into the Hush sketches a world slipping into silence, asking what we lose to it, what emerges, and what can be held in its aperture. Sze draws together a startling array of imagery in these quietly forceful poems that render our complex universe with profound simplicity and clarity. Sze’s lyric voice – which at times inhabits the body of a jaguar and even an eraser – moves between chaos and stillness with supple agility, challenging our notions of traditional poetic forms such as the haibun, zuihitsu, sonnet and pantoum to break open new avenues of expression that speak to our fragmented world. Attuned to the underlying network that connects all things, Into the Hush charts a thrilling journey from silence into sound, from emptiness into the rich possibilities of existence.
Book of Forbidden Words
"Devotees of rich historical fiction and contemporary social discourse alike will be enthralled.”—Booklist, starred reviewFrom bestselling author Louise Fein comes a new historical novel set in a world of banned books and censorship, in which an encrypted manuscript unleashes a chain of consequences across 400 years, perfect for fans of Weyward and The Briar Club. 1552, PARIS: The printing press is quickly spreading new ideas across Europe, threatening the power of church and state and unleashing a wave of book burning and heretic hunting. When frightened ex-nun Lysbette Angiers arrives at Charlotte Guillard’s famous printing shop with her manuscript, neither woman knows just how far the powerful elite will go to prevent the spread of Lysbette’s audacious ideas. 1952, NEW YORK: Milly Bennett is a lonely housewife struggling to find her way in her new neighborhood amidst the paranoid clamors of McCarthy’s America. She finds her life taking an unexpected turn when a relic from her past presents her with a 400-year-old manuscript to decipher, pulling her into a vortex of danger that threatens to shatter her world. From the risky backstreets of sixteenth-century Paris to the unpredictable suburbs of mid-twentieth century New York, the stakes couldn’t be higher when, 400 years apart, Milly, Lysbette, and Charlotte each face a reality where the spread of ideas are feared and every effort is made to suppress them. Dramatic and affecting, and inspired by the real-life encrypted Voynich manuscript, Book of Forbidden Words is both an engrossing story about a timeless struggle that echoes through the ages and a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dare to let their words be heard.
Vans & Villains
Nancy, Bess, and George embark on an ill-fated cross-country road trip in the twenty-seventh Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When George wins an exciting contest from her favorite van life influencers to transport their camper van from Chicago to Los Angeles, she naturally invites Nancy and Bess along to live out her van life fantasies for seven days. But things quickly go sideways for the girls, from bad weather to mechanical problems, leading to personality clashes in a small, closed space. Worse yet, Nancy feels like someone is following them. Could someone be trying to sabotage the trip? Or is Nancy so used to solving mysteries that she’s starting to see villains where there are none? Nancy had better figure it out quickly if their road trip—and their friendship—is going to survive the chaos.
NET Bible, Large Print Thinline with Cross References, Brown Leathersoft, Comfort Print, (Thumb Indexed)
The NET Bible, Large Print Thinline Reference Edition, is both portable (under 1 inch thick) and readable. Bible text appears in a beautifully designed, line-matched, double-column format with extensive cross-references conveniently located at the bottom of the page. Featuring the New English Translation—based on the most up-to-date manuscript discoveries and research—this cross-reference edition of the NET Bible is ideal for students, teachers, and lay-readers alike. Features include:Complete text of the transparent and accurate New English TranslationExtensive set of cross-references help reveal the connections within ScriptureAbbreviated set of NET translators’ notes (nearly 60,000 notes freely available online at netbible.org)Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskFull-color mapsThomas Nelson’s NET Comfort Print® 10-point typeface
Fortune Telling
Can you really see your future in the stars, in your palm, or even in tea leaves? This book is a fun and fascinating overview of the many ways people through the ages have tried to manifest the future - and how some people claim to be able to do it today.The companion title to Star Signs, Crystal Magic, and Dreams, this book is broken down into easily accessible sections for clear and easy reading, with colorful, vibrant illustrations to pore over. Discover key facts about fortune telling, and how best to discover what your future holds.
Its A New Track Record!
Indianapolis track announcer Tom Carnegie used to whip the crowds into frenziedexcitement during qualification runs for the famous 500, especially when he intonedhis trademark exclamation “It’s… A… New Track Record!”. That occurred quite often during the period 1962–1972with its unprecedented explosion in speed. Parnelli Jones became the first manto break the 150-mph barrier with a lap at 150.370 mph in 1962, then just 10years later Bobby Unser’s 196.678 mph was not far short of the 200-mph mark. Thishappened because the “decade” brought extraordinary advances in car, engine andtire design, including takeover by the rear-engine configuration and theemergence of aerodynamic wings, wide slick tires and unrestricted turbochargedengines that ultimately produced over 1,000 horsepower. Foremost Indianapolis500 historian Rick Shaffer tells the entire story with authority and style inthis captivating book. Key content• Year-by-year coverage includes the technicaldevelopments behind rising speeds in a period that saw Formula One-inspiredrear-engine chassis depose Indy’s traditional front-engine roadsters. • Following his 150-mph qualifyinglandmark in 1962, when Rodger Ward won the race, Parnelli Jones claimed victoryin 1963 after holding off an unexpected challenge from rookie Jim Clark. • The 1964 Indy 500 saw A.J. Foyt—writerof this book’s foreword—achieve the last win for a front-engine roadster. • Scotland’s Jim Clark, the pole-sitter in1964, famously achieved the first rear-engine win in 1965 driving for Lotus,while A.J. Foyt’s 161.233 mph in qualifying made him the first pole-winner toexceed 160 mph. • Englishman Graham Hill won in 1966,followed by a third victory for A.J. Foyt in a career total of four. • The 170-mph mark was breached in 1968 whenJoe Leonard’s turbine-equipped Lotus lapped at 171.559 mph in qualifying, butthe win went to the Eagle of Bobby Unser, marking the first victory for theUnser dynasty. • Qualifying speeds dropped back a littlein the next two races, which brought wins for Mario Andretti (1969) and AlUnser (1970), who then won again in 1971. • While Mark Donohue won the 1972 Indy 500in a McLaren, qualifying brought the biggest-ever leap in speeds with BobbyUnser’s 195.940 mph in his Eagle exceeding the previous record by an incredible17 mph, resulting in the 180-mph and 190-mph barriers both being broken in thesame year.
The Great Shark Hunt
An indispensable compendium of Hunter S Thompson''s best of Gonzo.Originally published in 1979, The Great Shark Hunt, the first volume of the bestselling ''Gonzo Papers'' is Hunter S. Thompson’s largest and, arguably, most important work. These essays cover Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine, offering brilliant commentary and outrageous humor, in signature Thompson style.
The Mental Load Diaries
‘A reassuring manifesto on the role of women today’ - Dawn O’Porter‘This book - and Cat Sims generally - helps me to breathe a bit easier. My shoulders drop, my jaw relaxes, and I know everything is going to be OK.’ - Bryony GordonThe mental load isn’t just about doing all the stuff. The mental load is constantly thinking about having to do all the stuff, and then, when you forget to do some of the stuff, the mental load is also about beating yourself up about that, while still trying to keep in mind all the other stuff you’ve got to do.The mental load. Emotional labour. The invisible burden – whatever you call it, every woman is familiar with the neverending list of things to do that exists in their head. This noise that plays on a constant loop is impacting the mental health of women everywhere.Writer, content creator, podcaster, wife and mum Cat Sims describes the devastating impact the mental load had on her own happiness, mental health and marriage. After having children, the unequal division of responsibility in her household came into stark relief. Her desperate efforts to be the perfect wife and mother left her mentally, emotionally and physically defeated – ultimately driving her to addiction and a crisis point in her marriage.With eye-opening honesty and her trademark dry humour, Cat tells the story of her relationship with the mental load and, in turn, offers a blunt but ultimately hopeful appraisal of society and women’s experience of it. This necessary book will incite honest conversation, make you feel less alone and give you the confidence to invite your loved ones to share the mental load.
You Are My Answered Prayer
You Are My Answered Prayer is a beautiful keepsake to help any couple build stronger bonds.Designed especially for Christian couples, this keepsake fill-in book offers a beautiful way to reflect on your unique love story and the divine journey that brought you together. Guided prompts lead you through cherished memories, deep feelings, and relationship blessings but also the power of faith and prayer to bring you through trials and strengthen your bond.Features include:Inspirational Bible verses and prayers to deepen your connection with God and each otherSpace for personal reflections, love notes, and favorite memoriesThoughtful prompts to explore the spiritual aspects of your relationshipEnvelope section(s) for photos and mementos to capture your family''s journey of faithWhether you''re newlyweds or celebrating decades of love, You Are My Answered Prayer is not just a testament to your love, but a beautiful reminder of God''s faithfulness and grace in your lives.
Hidden World - Water Painting Living Forests
Discover the hidden world of living forests in this incredible paint with water non-fiction book. Young ones will be amazed as colour magically appears when the special pictures are painted with water. This book is a fantastic introduction to forests and forest animals around the world, and is packed with seek and find, art and colouring activities that will encourage a love of learning for life!You'll discover a world of facts about forest creatures, from the vast Amazon rainforest in South America, the breath-taking Bavaria Forest in Germany, and the incredible Daintree Rainforest in Australia to the huge Tongass National Forest in the USA, the snow forests of Scandinavia, and the beautiful bamboo forests of the Yangtze River in China. Includes a refillable water marker pen and reusable paint with water pages, making this a 100% reusable FACT-tastic activity book. Plus, when the pages are dry, you can paint them with water again and again!
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene
In this poignant, magical tale by the acclaimed author of Eventown, two girls find themselves dropped into each other’s world—and must face down dragons they’ve only imagined. Auden “Denny” Greene is happiest with her friend Runa, creating stories set in their imaginary land of Sorrowfeld, where princesses rule and cursed dragons are a constant danger. But now that they are turning twelve, Runa seems ready to give up on the magic of Sorrowfeld just when Denny needs it the most…Princess Auden is the last remaining princess of Sorrowfeld—and on her twelfth birthday, she will be expected to vanquish the dragons that took her family. Only, when a swarm attacks her birthday celebration, all she can do is run…But suddenly. Auden is in Denny’s world. And Denny is in Auden’s. The two Audens have switched places. No one but them has any idea. And now, each girl must come into her own power in order to fight the other’s dragons. The magical beasts of Impossible Creatures meet the body-swap of Freaky Friday, set in a world as fantastical as Wicked’s Oz!
The Secret of Saint Olaf’s Church
The first in a series of gripping historical murder mysteries, set in fifteenth-century EstoniaAt the dawn of the fifteenth century, Tallinn stands on the edge of Christendom. Merchants, monks, knights and pirates all struggle for control of the wealthy city. When the brutally decapitated corpse of a knight is discovered, apothecary Melchior Wakenstede, famed for his brilliant mind, is asked to investigate.But as Melchior tries to untangle the mystery, he stumbles across truths that many powerful people would prefer stayed hidden... Does he dare to defy them all?
Time Travel Twins: The Victorian Revolution
Join twins Scarlett and Thomas as they use Grandad’s time machine to travel back to Victorian London! Scarlett meets Princess Victoria and heads to the grand opening of the Great Exhibition, witnessing amazing inventions. Meanwhile, Thomas with some friends, sneaks in but gets caught and imprisoned! Can Scarlett rescue Thomas and get them back home?'A brilliant resource ... closes with an extended historical note' CLPE
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 11
There’s never a dull day at the office when you’re a magical girl!Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you’re sure to find a position—and a uniform—that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today!Kana and her colleagues are determined to rescue President Shigemoto, but they need money to fight the New Energy Association, and the only financier willing to take a risk on their start-up is a bit eccentric. When he tells them he’ll only fully fund them if they manage to impress him, the team finds itself crashing a private industry party on the hunt for secret government labs! Will their gamble pay off, or will they end up needing to be rescued too?
Captain Underpants Forever Box set (#1-12)
Get ready for TWELVE times the action! TWELVE times the adventure! TWELVE times the Flip-O-Rama! It''s the Captain Underpants Forever full-color twelve-book boxed set by worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man. It''s the complete saga, and it''s EPIC!Every Captain Underpants chapter book is overflowing with humor, action, adventure, mini-comics, and that world-famous cheesy animation technique, Flip-O-Rama. And now, for the FIRST TIME EVER, ALL TWELVE Epic Novels are in ONE COLLECTION: Captain Underpants Forever! Celebrate the upcoming 30-year anniversary of this beloved series with the complete, full-color twelve-book boxed set. It''s perfect for original fans and newcomers alike.George and Harold are two mischievous fourth graders who accidentally hypnotize their principal into becoming Captain Underpants, the world''s greatest superhero. Join Captain Underpants as he battles the forces of evil in a never-ending fight for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony.For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring, and heartfelt escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey''s graphic novel series: Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Super Diaper Baby (now in full color), plus the Dragon chapter book series. Also be sure to check out the two acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.THE CRITICS ARE CRAZY ABOUT UNDERPANTS!OVER 90 MILLION BOOKS IN PRINT!"The greatest American novels ever published." -- Mrs. Roxanne Ward''s Third Grade Class, Greenwood Elementary School, Toledo, Ohio"Irresistible." -- Entertainment Weekly"So appealing that youngsters won''t notice that their vocabulary is stretching." --School Library Journal"Pilkey''s sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -- Parents'' Choice FoundationThe Captain Underpants Forever boxed set includes:#1 The Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition#2 Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets#3 Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space#4 Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants#5 Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman#6 Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1#7 Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2#8 Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People#9 Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers#10 Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers#11 Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000#12 Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-LotThe Captain Underpants series has won numerous awards, including the 2000 Garden State Children''s Book Award (Children''s Fiction), the 2001 Buckeye Children''s Book Award (Grades 3-5), and the 2000 Pennsylvania Young Reader''s Choice Award (Grades K-3).
Family Lines
A companion for life, this anthology is filled with unforgettable poems by, for and about parents. Poems about parents and parenthood have been written throughout history, exploring the relationships that remain eternally familiar yet endlessly unfathomable. Family Lines traces this rich tradition, presenting diverse perspectives on subjects including pregnancy and arrivals, loss and letting go, mothers and fathers, ageing and farewells. Simon Armitage and Rachel Bower's marvellous selection stretches from antiquity to the present day, bringing together adored classics and extraordinary contemporary poems. See how life is transformed following childbirth according to William Blake, Sylvia Plath and Liz Berry. Christina Rossetti, Philip Larkin, Mary Jean Chan and Selima Hill offer differing perspectives on mothers. There are powerful father-and-son encounters from Homer as well as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Li-Young Lee and Roger Robinson. Tony Harrison, Anne Carson and Fawzia Muradali Kane are among those wishing farewells. Whether measured in 'sweet-wild weeks' or 'obstinate, exhausted mornings', through 'sharpest pangs' or 'each minuscule miracle' - this anthology illuminates what connects us across generations.
The Original Petit Etteilla
Learn foundational methods of divination from the Father of Cartomancy• Provides the first English edition of Etteilla’s seminal text, an Etteilla deck, and a tutorial on how to make your own deck• Offers eight main spreads along with variations, devised by Etteilla, and accompanying commentary and case studies• Shares how Etteilla’s 1770 method set the standard for most European cartomantic divination, influencing the development of both cartomancy and tarotEtteilla is the pseudonym of Jean Baptiste Alliette, known to divination devotees as the Father of Cartomancy. His 1770 manual, revised in 1773 under the title La Seule Maniere de Tirer Les Cartes, was the first book on how to divine from playing cards, and it remains the basis for many cartomantic decks and tarots today. Now, for the first time, Etteilla’s manual is available in English. This deck and guidebook gives readers a set of Petit Etteilla cards and a fully annotated translation of his text. The book explores how Etteilla’s deck and interpretive methods serve as the foundation for decks to follow, including the Lenormand and Rider-Waite-Smith decks. Readers will learn each card’s meaning (both upright and reversed) and the significance of each card’s placement in a spread. In Etteilla's system, each card’s meaning and associated words are printed on the card, allowing readers the freedom to use intuition instead of memorizing the meaning of each card. The result is an innovative system that offers a highly personalized method for readings. Readers will also learn how to make their own decks to further personalize their connection with Etteilla's method. This book offers eight spreads devised by Etteilla, with variations of each, along with commentary, case studies, and practices to enrich your understanding.
Animals
Little ones will love learning to count with Let's Count to Ten! Animals, a colourful lift-the-flap board book, filled with friendly animals to meet. Introduce toddlers to their first numbers! They will love exploring the vibrant illustrations and lifting the shaped flaps to reveal the numbers. From elephants and puppies, to parrots and sea creatures, little ones can learn to count from 1 to 10 with help from the friendly animals. Ideal for any first-learning library, this novelty board book will engage babies and help to develop their number recognition and hand-eye coordination. Discover more counting fun with Let's Count to Ten! Things That Go.




















