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Rhiannon: A Surprising Summer Term
In World War Two Rhiannon is still a servant in a boarding school, but determined to get ahead, studies in every spare moment for the RSA exams leaving time only for her other passion – Girl Guides. She makes a wireless with her Guide friends and picks up a strange coded signal. Is it kids mucking around? Criminals? Or even Nazi agents? Then some other working class girls – Alice and Josie - get scholarships to the school so Rhiannon must cope with her jealousy. But it isn’t all jam for Alice, one of the scholarship girls, as she struggles with a stammer. She is brutally teased and runs away. Then one of Alice’s tormentors loses her beloved horse and Alice finds it. Rhiannon is on a Guide trek, hears the call for help and goes to help. A love of horses brings the girls together so they start to make friends. At the same time some of Rhiannon’s fellow domestics make it difficult for her to study as if the hours she has to spend cleaning and doing kitchen work weren’t enough. Then there’s a possibility of a new opportunity for Rhiannon to work in a factory with day release classes. Should she take it or is the teaching she gets at the school better?
The Moon Child
In early medieval Poland, Iwa has never known life beyond the forest. She is part of the Bison Grass Clan, a group of hunter gatherers who follow the herds through the forest. Yet there is something in her blood that sets her apart. Her mother was not of the clan – a woman who was born in the far-off lands of the Polish lords that lie beyond the forest. She died giving birth to Iwa and there have always been rumours surrounding her birth, of strange magic and pacts with the dark forces of the world. When warriors from the Polish lands invade, seeking to carve a kingdom in the forest, Iwa’s world collapses. But their ambition awakens something ancient – an old power that should have remained buried. Shadows lengthen, the dead stir, and a banished sorcerer calls from beyond the veil. To save the forest – and herself – Iwa must confront the truth of her lineage and the dark legacy it carries. Between the fall of the old world and the birth of the new, she must decide what she will become: protector, destroyer... or the spark that consumes everything.
The Companion to Churches
Every one of England’s churches is unique: from St. Edwold’s tiny church at Stockwood in Dorset and Bremilham in Wiltshire (twelve feet square and sitting in a farmyard) to the Gothic masterpiece of St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol and the great monastic churches of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire and Sherborne in Dorset. The Companion to Churches is a comprehensive, fully illustrated A–Z guide to these churches, dating from the post Roman period to the present day, and covers subjects such as architecture, fittings and furnishings, decorative and allegorical features, stained glass, heraldry, traditions and customs, ecclesiastical history, and the role of the church in its community.
This Little World
'A perspective-altering take on a world we usually think of in far more domestic terms. A ground-breaking masterwork' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE'A page-turning history of how a nation was defined' PHILIPPA GREGORY'A glimmering vision of a Tudor and Stuart England we hardly know, yet which immediately feels essential' ALEX VON TUNZELMANNThe prize-winning author uncovers the revelatory global story of Tudor and Stuart England - told through the merchants, migrants, sailors, travellers and spies who helped forge a nation. The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries forged a powerful image of England – Shakespeare’s ‘scepter’d isle’, proud and apart, defined by royal spectacle and myth. But beneath this familiar narrative of ruffs and gowns, kings and queens, lies a more complex and connected reality. England at this time was far from insular. Travelling in and out of the country were Venetian glassmakers with English wives, African innkeepers and Native American envoys. There were people like the Flemish artist Levina Teerlinc, probably the only painter to be employed by four English monarchs. There was William Adams, a Kentish navigator who became Japan's first English samurai. And there was Elizabeth Key, daughter of an enslaved mother in the colony in Virginia, who battled in the courts for herself and her son. Drawing on extensive archival research, attentive to the textures of daily life, yet alive to the sweep of history, This Little World offers a startlingly new, globally resonant vision of England’s past and what it meant to be English. It is a story of a nation in the making – on the cusp of empire – told through the traces of those often written out of it. In reframing England’s story within a wider world, it challenges us to rethink some of our most fundamental ideas: about nationhood, about identity, and above all, about belonging.
Far from the Madding Crowd
Enjoy Thomas Hardy’s tale of passion, heartbreak, and resilience in this stunning collector’s edition of Far from the Madding Crowd. As meaningful and relevant today as it was when it was published more than 150 years ago, Far from the Madding Crowd is set in the English countryside and follows Bathsheba Everdene, a fiercely independent woman who captures the hearts of three very different men. With themes of love, pride, and fate, Bathsheba’s journey explores the complexities of human emotion against a vividly drawn rural landscape. As timeless as the story it holds, this beautiful edition features:A foil-stamped cover and spineRichly textured designUnabridged textPerfect for literature lovers and design enthusiasts, this gorgeously crafted volume is more than a book. It’s a keepsake to treasure for years to come. Whether displayed on your shelf or given as a thoughtful gift, Far from the Madding Crowd shines as both a literary masterpiece and a work of art. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Essential Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
The Roma - A Travelling History
A profoundly personal and moving portrait of a misunderstood people and their on-going journey - shedding new light on Romani history and what it means to be Romani in Europe today.
The Romani story is not widely known, and that invisibility has allowed fear and hostility to thrive. The Roma, full of extraordinary individuals and hitherto ignored moments from history, corrects this.
We meet the artist who chronicled her experiences of the Holocaust in Austria; the boxer who should have become Germany's light-heavyweight champion only to have his win scratched from the record by the Nazis; and a eighteenth-century woman in London who was sentenced to death for kidnapping to be exonerated by the detective work of an unconvinced judge. Throughout, Madeline Potter weaves in her travels though Romani Europe and experience as a Romani woman in Romania and in Britain.
Blending evocative history and lyrical travel writing with intimate accounts of racism and calls for change, The Roma is a powerful story of resistance, resilience and survival - and a celebration of a vibrant culture and misunderstood people.
Attuned and Attached
A somatic psychotherapist's guide to building authentic and loving connections
Are your closest relationships often a source of stress rather than security?
Do you ever feel disconnected and lonely, even in the company of family and friends?
In Attuned and Attached, Yolanda Renteria invites you to take a deeper look at your emotional connections and discover what secure attachment and true intimacy actually feels like. With a practical programme of psychotherapy tools and accessible, safe ways of implementing somatic trauma healing, Yolanda will guide you to understand how your attachments have been formed, and how they are capable of being improved.
Begin a profound journey of self-discovery which has the potential to positively transform all of your relationships and interactions. You'll learn how to:
Recognise signs of emotional disconnection in yourself and others
Break patterns of intergenerational trauma
Develop skills to practise non-aggressive communication
Create a safe and supportive community
This book offers the ultimate roadmap to bringing more safety into all your relationships, so you can live a life filled with nourishing, peaceful and fulfilling connections.
The Companion to Heraldry
‘A feast of heraldry and a thoroughly enjoyable book.’ - The Genealogist’s Magazine‘Very readable and lavishly illustrated . . . provides the keys to unlock the mysteries of heraldry and its language.’ - Teaching HistoryUbiquitous in the fabric of our ancient churches, castles and houses, in documents, and on monuments and stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure house of information for both the historian and the genealogist. In The Companion to Heraldry, Stephen Friar, an experienced armorist and historian, provides the reader with the keys to unlock the mysteries of heraldry’s language, conventions and traditions. The origins of heraldry and its significance in the lives of our noble and gentle forebears are considered, as are the interpretation of heraldic devices; the systems of marshalling that record affiliation, marriage and inheritance; cadency, by which the younger members of a family may be identified; and the symbols themselves, which often contain obscure references to a family’s history and its fluctuating relationships with the Crown. The conventions of armory are explained, and there is a useful section on the interpretation of blazon, the language of heraldry, complemented with an illustrated glossary. With over one hundred black-and-white photographs, sixteen pages of colour illustrations and exquisite line-drawings by Andrew Jamieson and John Ferguson, this volume provides a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to heraldry.
Someone Your Own Age
Sometimes love doesn't follow the rulesOn the eve of her forty-second birthday, Esme's husband announces he's leaving her for a twenty-something sound bath practitioner. Desperate to avoid becoming her mother (who left her marriage in tatters and abandoned Esme as a child), she throws herself into her work, but when she meets new office temp Callum, Esme finds herself in the middle of what appears to be a second sexual awakening. Inexplicably drawn to Callum and the potential of someone eleven years her junior, Callum and Esme embark on a secret affair that gives Esme back the joy she was missing in her staid, joyless marriage. The two grow closer, but Esme knows that she can never be more than a secret, physical connection - she's too old, too career-driven, she's approaching the end of fertility. What could a young, handsome aspiring actor want with her, anywa? ut when Esme is forced to choose between what society deems acceptable and her feelings for Callum, will she follow her heart, or her hea? sharp, sexy, funny love story about ageing, leaving your baggage behind, and the power of dating like a man. Fans of The Idea of You, Daisy Buchanan, Caroline O'Donoghue and the film Babygirl will love this.
In Case I Go Missing
In Case I Go Missing, the debut YA thriller from R. N. Swann, is a twist-filled small-town mystery. Perfect for fans of The Reappearance of Rachel Price.
Fenny has been the Watson to Sarah's Sherlock for as long as she can remember. Over the years, Sarah has ruffled a few feathers in their small town as an amateur detective and vigilante.
Now, she's disappeared. The police have written her off as a runaway - but when Fenny discovers the binder Sarah left behind with a disturbing title, In Case I Go Missing, she knows there's foul play. Sarah was investigating her biggest mystery yet, one so explosive it had the power to shake the town to its very foundations.
So Fenny picks up the case, following a trail of clues leading back to the dark, secret past of her home. How far did her suspects go to keep the truth buried?
Habits
Habits is your practical, guide to understanding and harnessing the power of positive habits and routines that support your health and wellbeing—while breaking free from the negative ones that hold you back. The book starts by explaining the concept of ‘foundational habits’—core routines or behaviours that create a strong base for overall wellbeing and make it easier to build and maintain other positive habits related to your physical and mental health. It then moves on to give clear explanations of concepts like the power of small changes, habit chains, and habit stacking—practical strategies that help you build positive new habits and routines one manageable step at a time. Habits also helps you tackle common bad habits like spending too much time in front of screens, or constantly checking emails and messages, mindless eating or snacking, smoking or vaping, impulse shopping, poor sleep routines. You’ll learn how to identify and address these behaviors so you can make lasting changes that truly enhance your life. Included in the book are Habit Templates that you can complete to help you: Clarify your target habit by pinpointing exactly what you want to doDecide when, where, and how you’ll do your new habit each dayPair your new habit with one you already do automaticallyArrange your environment to remind you to follow throughEnjoy a meaningful, reinforcing reward from your new habitReframe your new habit from “what you do” to “who you are”—seeing yourself as a person who values health, learning, or connection Habits is an essential read for anyone who’s tired of slipping into unhealthy habits and routines and is ready to start making meaningful, sustainable changes. Whether you want to get more exercise, eat better, sleep well, or simply live life with more intention, this book offers relatable examples and practical steps to help you create habits that support you to be your best self.
Long Story
The perfect mix of glamour and heart in this relatable story about two friends in crisis‘A perfect poolside read’ The Gloss‘Honest, insightful and entertaining. Long Story puts female friendship under the spotlight’ Louise O’Neill‘Fun and glam and gossipy while also being hilarious and full of heart’ Sophie White‘Makes your heart feel full, hits you in the gut with how relatable it is.’ Her.ie---Two best friends, one old flame … It’s a long storyTara is a famous movie star, known for her leading roles in beloved rom-coms. When her husband shows up on set one day to tell her he’s leaving her for his much younger action movie co-star, her life is turned upside down. Alex is a powerhouse podcast host and writer, covering all things celebrity and pop culture. But she’s less of a girlboss when it comes to her love life, which has never quite recovered after an old flame left her heartbroken. As youngsters as the same stage school, they swore off a boy for life, promising to always put their friendship first. But now the two BFF’s friendship is tested when rockstar Sean Sweeney’s memoir is published, revealing his past relationships with them both, unveiling secrets from the past and plunging their friendship into crisis. Set between Ireland and the US, in the glamorous and high-energy world of celebrities, online influencers and social media, this is a pacy and fun novel about female friendships with a lot of heart. ---'Glitz, glam, friendship and betrayal, Vicki Notaro’s new page-turner is hugely entertaining. Loved it!' Patricia Scanlan'A deliciously emotional story celebrating the complexity of friendship between women.' Sarah Breen‘A glorious story about female friendship … compulsive reading’ Amanda Cassidy’Fascinating … great dialogue’ Oliver Callan, RTÉ Radio One‘There’s grit as well as gloss in this entertaining read’ Irish Times‘A whip smart tale of the complexities of female friendships’ Sunday world‘Vicki’s emotional insight in to the complexity of women’s relationships makes Long Story feel both modern and nostalgic’ TV Now‘She has an affection for woman and an innate instinct for what makes them tick’ Irish Examiner‘Funny, warm and glamorous, there is real heart behind the gloss.’ Image‘I came for the funny jokes and the glamorous setting but I stayed for the relatable tale of a gorgeous friendship.’ Richy Craven‘Great fun!’ Liz Nugent'More glitz, glam, warmth and humour from the fab Vicki Notaro' Sheila O’Flanagan‘A modern-day City Women … great characters and gripping storylines! I can’t put it down’ Katriona O’Sullivan'A roller-coaster book... a deliciously page-turning novel with a heart of gold and the sharpest turn of phrase around.’ Cathy Kelly'You won’t be able to put it down! I devoured it, and just wish I’d been on a beach somewhere reading it.' Laura Whitmore'Assured, so well-paced and so good on modern love and female friendship in the era of social media. Did I forget to say wildly entertaining? I couldn't put it down.' Edel Coffey'Entertaining, engaging and very real' Sinead Moriarty'Fun, romance, and the perfect dose of escapism. Full of quirky characters, feel-good vibes, and a perfect blend of humor and sentiment' Amanda Cassidy
Math to the Music
A multi-media approach to fostering math achievement and developing lifelong numerical reasoning skills Math to the Music: A Numberock Workbook, Grade 5 combines Rebecca McDonagh’s creative, standards-aligned teaching methodology with Numberock’s popular music content to create an engaging and unique educator resource. By infusing math with music, movement, and humor, this innovative title will transform classrooms into multi-sensory learning environments. This multi-media approach blends the actionable elements of a workbook with the research-based methodologies of a teaching manual. Readers will also receive access to a digital companion site providing links to each lesson’s corresponding song and video, additional video content demonstrating the lessons in action, and access to printables. This workbook is an essential tool for teachers who want to boost student confidence and curiosity while fostering a love of math. Provides a concrete framework for whole-brain math teaching, using an approach proven to boost comprehension and test scoresMakes math learning fun for elementary students of all ages, infusing humor and movement into lessonsOffers printable workbook content and pedagogical instructions, for an all-in-one resourceBoosts student confidence, showing even reluctant math learners that math can be inspiring and engaging This book is a wonderful guide for elementary school teachers looking for creative, fun ways to get their students interested in learning about numbers. The activities can also be adapted for homeschool and tutoring settings.
The Black Wolf
Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sureté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf. But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Armand is appalled to think his mistake has allowed their conspiracy to grow, to gather supporters. To spread lies, manufacture enemies, and feed hatred and division. Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf. A warning... In a dry and parched land where there is no water. Gamache and his small team of supporters realize that for the Black Wolf to have gotten this far, they must have powerful allies, in law enforcement, in industry, in organized crime, in the halls of government. From the apparent peace of his little village, Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike.
All We Say
A vital account of fifteen speeches and orators – from Benjamin Franklin to Barack Obama – that tells the story of the United States as a battle over what it means to be an American, from a New York Times bestselling author and former presidential speechwriterWhat does it mean to be an American? Since the Founding, Americans have been having an intense debate over this deceptively simple question which has spawned Constitutional crises, civil war, populism, mass migrations, reform movements – and their inevitable backlash. The history of this debate over who and what makes an American, Ben Rhodes argues, is essential to understanding how the United States has evolved as a nation and the intensity of their divisions today.In this book, Rhodes tells the story of fifteen essential speeches – some famous, some obscure - that, together, offer a fresh and revealing portrait of the United States as an ongoing contest over what it means to be American. With rare insight into the power and purpose of political rhetoric, Rhodes illuminates how each speech reflects the nature of American identity at a particular historical moment, with riveting portraits of the people, movements, and social conditions that produced pivotal oratory. Rhode also establishes the unique role of speaking as an act of American political persuasion – from Franklin’s case for compromise at the Constitutional convention to Alexander Stephen’s case for white supremacy as the cornerstone of the Confederacy; or, in social movements, from Martin Luther King’s demand for racial equality at the march on Washington, to Pat Buchanan’s ''culture war'' speech to the 1992 Republican convention which foreshadowed Donald Trump. For a country that values individualism, self-invention, and mass media, Rhodes reminds us that speeches have occupied an out-sized space in the American national imagination: the lone voice before a crowd, bending history to its will.At a time when what it means to be an American is a matter of intense debate and division, Ben Rhodes offers rare insight into the gap between who we say we are, and who we want to be.
My First Gruffalo: Hello Gruffalo! Buggy Book
Take the Gruffalo with you wherever you go, using the handy strap to attach this sturdy board book to your buggy!Say hello to the Gruffalo and take him on every journey with this brilliantly portable, chunky buggy book, perfect for the tiniest hands. Hello Gruffalo! Buggy Book is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. The nation's favourite bedtime story made perfect for small paws!
Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu
Building on the success of his acclaimed Wing Chun series, Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe presents his most comprehensive and advanced guide yet. Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu is written for practitioners who already have a foundation in the art and want to refine, deepen and expand their skills with expert-level coaching and real-world insights. DRAWING ON MORE than 45 years of experience as both instructor and practitioner, Shaun moves beyond technical descriptions to deliver practical lessons that come alive through demonstration, explanation and application. With over 100 photographs and illustrations, detailed form analysis and training drills, this book equips martial artists with the tools to assess their own practice, sharpen their techniques and share knowledge with others. Inside, discover: The three classical empty-hand forms revisited with expanded explanations, applications and training methods, Core principles such as centreline theory, triangulation and elbow energy, explained with clarity and practicality, Drills, Chi Sau training and realistic approaches to kicking and striking, Advanced insights into using Wing Chun beyond the classroom, including awareness, reaction management and peripheral vision, Exclusive new material on ground fighting, plus introductory chapters on wooden dummy and weapons training as tasters for Shaun’s specialist works. If you’re looking for a deeper understanding, Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu provides the principles, coaching tips and training strategies to elevate your practice.
FLICK
FLICK is a rousing history of women enjoying sex: sex with themselves, sex with each other, and occasionally sex with men as well. Meet the women throughout history who, quite literally, came before us. From the host of award-winning History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets. 'Flicking excellent . . . Kate Lister is a goddess.' DR LUCY WORSLEY'This eye-opening account of how women's pleasure has been controlled throught time is thought provoking and intrepid...an excellent, spiky book.' TELEGRAPH'Unique, brilliant, gripping and unforgettable.' PROF KATE WILLIAMSThere is a common misconception that before modern day feminism, women throughout history simply lay back and thought of England or their respective place of origin; that the modern ‘sex positive’ movement is a radical break from the past. But women demanding better sex did not arrive with free love or the Rampant Rabbit. It has been a very long fight indeed. From Ancient Mesopotamian sex goddesses to the contraceptive pill, Kate Lister takes us through history to show us how women’s sexual pleasure was controlled, understood and thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed.
Magic Tree House: Afternoon on the Amazon
Rediscover the bestselling Magic Tree House series with easy-to-read full-colour graphic novels, packed with adventure and perfect for readers aged 5–7. Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Monkeys!!When siblings Jack and Annie discovered a magic, time-travelling tree house at the end of their garden, they stumbled upon an adventure that would take them through time and space. This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked away to the Amazon rainforest... Watch out for the crocodiles!Jack and Annie are in for a wild ride as they continue their quest to save their friend, Morgan le Fay. From killer ants to vampire bats, the siblings never know what they'll run into next! Of course, it's not long before they’re hopelessly lost... Can they find their way through the rainforest before it gets dark? This fun-filled series of graphic novel adaptations allows younger readers to develop their reading confidence while solving exciting magical mysteries alongside Jack and Annie. Perfect for young readers aged 5–7.
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