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The Patchwork Girl
They degraded her to the point where she'd become this sex thing - this thing that wasn't human, but an object - to the point where she believed that's what she was. The world of abuse and grooming gangs couldn't have seemed further away from Kate's start in life but, as so many young women now know, that matters little. As Sir Keir Starmer's national inquiry into grooming gangs begins, victims from across the country will share the stories of how they were targeted and their lives ruined. For Kate it was a situation that came out of the blue when, aged 18 and at college, her home life deteriorated and she found herself in supported housing for homeless teenagers in Telford. That's where she came into contact with an Asian gang who were grooming young girls for sex. One of the gang, who'd recently come out of prison, forced his way in and raped her before dragging her to a flat next door which the gang used for sex with underage girls, to publicly humiliate her in front of his friends. They threatened her with violence if she went to the police. It was the beginning of a cycle of serial and brutal abuse and rape that is almost impossible to imagine. She suffered mentally with PTSD being passed around between more than 70 men and taken to Morocco as a sex slave. Kate finally was able to report the abuse and some of the gang members were tried and sent to prison. Kate became a Mental Health Nurse in a secure unit in forensic mental health, which ironically includes working with sex offenders. She's become highly skilled in what she does, having an in-depth and first-hand knowledge of the thought processes of groomers.
Sakamoto Days, Vol. 21
Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto!Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!Shin and Heisuke infiltrate the JAA jail to find the fortune teller. However, they are suddenly noticed by the other prisoners and the warden! Hoping to find the fortune teller, who is said to be in the lowest level underground, their tour of the hellish prison filled with violent, hardened criminals is just beginning!
Last Train to Memphis
The first volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies'Elvis steps from the pages. You can feel him breathe' BOB DYLAN'Wonderful' RODDY DOYLELast Train to Memphis is arguably the first serious biography that refuses to dwell on the myth of Elvis. Aiming instead to portray in vivid, dramatic terms the life and career of this outstanding artistic and cultural phenomenon, it draws together a plethora of documentary and interview material to create a superbly coherent and plausible narrative. This is the first of three volumes from music critic and author, Peter Guralnick, and covers Presley's stratospheric rise to stardom up to his departure for Germany in 1958. Last Train to Memphis is undoubtedly the benchmark by which other biographies of Elvis are judged. 'Soars above all other accounts of Elvis' GUARDIAN'A triumph of biographical art... profound and moving' NEW YORK TIMES
Reading Champion: Graphics: The Shrinking Twins: Lost in the Woods
Join the shrinking twins, Dev and Maya, in this graphic novel adventure as they shrink until they are no bigger than a little finger. In this story, Dev and Maya are walking their dog in the woods when they shrink! How will they escape the giant insects and make it hom? eading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. The Shrinking Twins books have all been banded at book band 8 Purple.
Man, Muse, Monster
Harry Alexander is a failing art student at a prestigious college who grew up walking past the portraits of his ancestors, the Great Alexanders, whose artistic, musical and literary achievements are celebrated around the world. Unfortunately, Harry''s uncle and sole guardian has always been determined to keep Harry away from the limelight. When his uncle suddenly dies, Harry learns he''s been cut from the family inheritance. His dream of joining his forebears on the portrait wall appears to be lost for ever. But then Harry receives the key to a mysterious storage unit containing the secret to his family''s fortune and success, wrapped in a beautiful smile: a muse. The muse, a supernatural being trapped in oil and canvas, steps into Harry''s life in the form of a handsome young man. For decades, his tutelage has caused the Great Alexanders'' success. Now, he longs for freedom. Harry quickly discovers the muse is as dangerous as he is beautiful, as capricious as he is inspiring. But the closer the pair grow, the more Harry learns that muses are made, not born, and his has a dark and bloody origin. What''s more, he isn''t the only one who knows of the muse''s existence. Enemies lengthen the shadows as Harry''s light grows brighter, hungry for greatness of their own...
Design Your Own Manga & Anime Characters
--In Design Your Own Manga & Animé Characters, acclaimed artist Sasha Vahadane will provide you with a complete roadmap for creating your own original characters from scratch. Filled with step-by-step demonstrations, expert guidance and advice and tips and tricks, this book will teach you everything you need to bring your unique characters to life.
This is the ultimate manual for beginner artists, and includes chapters on:
· Getting started and understanding your tools, both traditional & digital
· Learning the basics of anatomy
· Drawing faces and facial expressions
· Adding hair, clothes, accessories
· Creating dynamic poses and exploring body movement
· Composition tips and tricks
· Other characters: chibi, animals and kemonomimi
· Finding your own style
· Drawing your own manga stories
Metal Hurlant
Utopia has been chased by sentient beings since the beginning of time. But what is it? Where is it? When? Ho? his installment of Humanoids’ celebrated genre anthology explores “heaven on earth” (and beyond), and the systems that have made it impossible, illusory, or brief, warping it into its darker dystopian mirror… Inside this 272-page tome: Interviews with filmmaker, documentarian, and “cult” expert Jodi Wille (The Source Family, Welcome Space Brothers), and utopian sci-fi master Kim Stanley Robinson (The Mars Trilogy, Ministry for the Future); a brief glimpse of French legend Tardi, and the complete Polonius, his rare, depraved 44-page work with writer Picaret; and 23 visions of utopias lost and found from the talented creators of comics past, present, and future.
Ollie's Busy Bee
Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series.? When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can’t resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret garden full of wildlife, sparking her imagination and inspiring her to create a paradise for insects at home. With seeds, a bug hotel, and plenty of patience, Ollie shows that even the smallest spaces can make a big difference. With gorgeous illustrations, cut-outs and foil throughout, Ollie’s Busy Bee is an irresistible addition to this beloved series by Nicola Killen.?Discover Ollie's other adventures:Ollie’s Magic Bunny Ollie’s Christmas Reindeer Ollie’s Lost Kitten Ollie’s Back-to-School Bear Ollie’s Birthday Surprise Ollie's Puppy Love
Evil in High Places
The action-packed new WW2 thriller from the award-winning author of Munich Wolf and A Cold Wind from Moscow, perfect for fans of Robert Harris, C.J. Sansom and Philip Kerr. 'Master of the wartime thriller' Financial Times'A cracking historical thriller' Irish Independent'Electrifying and atmospheric' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of the Nero trilogyHOW DO YOU CATCH A KILLER WHO BELIEVES THEY'RE ABOVE JUSITC? unich, 1936. All eyes are on the Bavarian capital for the upcoming Olympic Games. As athletes fight for gold and the Nazis fight for power, Detective Sebastian Wolff faces a battle of his own. A famous actress has disappeared and Wolff has been ordered to find her, fast. But Elena Lang is no ordinary film-star: she is the mistress of Joseph Goebbels - Hitler's right-hand-man in the party that Wolff despises. But this is a country on the brink of war, and corruption runs deep. In a search that will take him from high society to the city's darkest corners, Wolff will soon learn just how fine the line is between justice and jeopardy... Praise for Rory Clements:'Atmospheric and gripping' The Times'A dramatic, twisty thriller' Daily Mail'A masterpiece of spies, intrigue and political shenanigans' Sunday Express 'Fast-paced, tense detective WW2 novel . . . keeps you on the edge of your seat' 5-star reader review'5 stars isn't a high enough rating . . . one of the best novels I've read' 5-star reader review'An unputdownable historical fiction thriller!' 5-star reader review'One of the best writers around' 5-star reader review
William Shakespeare: A Very Peculiar History
Explore the life and works of one of the greatest writers of the English language!
Uncover the truth beyond common myths - could his father really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s? - and reveal fascinating trivia surrounding the life of the nation's favourite playwright. Learn about Shakespeare's family, childhood and why his writing has endured the test of time. Fact boxes full of bitesized information, a full glossary and a helpful index make the book fun, informative and easy to use. Black-and-white line drawings bring the text to life to inspire any budding theatre enthusiasts, writers and more!
How to Survive Losing It All*
‘Truly compelling.’ Cathy Rentzenbrink ‘Breathtaking … I loved it.’ Fern Britton ‘Courageous. Inspiring. Hopeful.’ Alastair Campbell 'Gripping’ Observer ‘Brave and raw’ Daily Mail 'An amazing story, powerfully told' Mail on Sunday An unforgettable memoir and manifesto for living, from the woman who redefined magazines for the 21st century Having suffered the unimaginable loss of her first husband and child, Lindsay Nicholson rewrites her story to become Britain’s most successful lifestyle magazine editor. But when a would-be suicide runs in front of her car, the pages of her picture-perfect life fall apart once more. In just one year, Lindsay loses her marriage, job and home, and is even arrested. Suicidal and suffering from profound PTSD, she tries medication, therapy and New Age courses – until she finds the answer in the pages of her former magazines. Life isn’t about being perfect; it’s friendship and laughter, stitched together with the little things that truly matter. Deeply moving, inspiring and sharply funny, How to Survive Losing it All is an unforgettable story about resilience, recovery and what really makes life worth living. Published in hardback as Perfect Bound
Rozvíjanie prierezových gramotnosti 1 PZ
Pracovný zošit na rozvíjanie prierezových gramotností v súlade s novým Štátnym vzdelávacím programom 2023, ktorého cieľom je práve posilnenie obsahov prierezových gramotností. Prináša aktivity zamerané na rozvíjanie všetkých prierezových gramotností tak, ako ich definuje ŠVP 2023: čitateľskú, digitálnu, environmentálnu, finančnú, interkultúrnu, mediálnu, občiansku, sociálnu a emocionálnu, vizuálnu. Obsahuje spolu 17 kapitol, každá je postavená na známej detskej rozprávke.
We Are All Guilty Here
The instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the global sensation Karin Slaughter. 'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena 'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter 'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey 'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben ‘A dark, shocking and visceral story’ Janice Hallett 'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara *** Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth. Emmy Clifton thinks she knows her neighbours. She's wrong. She thinks it’s just another hot summer night like any other. She's wrong. When her best friend's daughter asks for help, she thinks it’s just some teenage drama. She’s never been more wrong in her life. As the town ignites in the wake of the girl's disappearance, Emmy throws herself into the search. But then she realises: You never really know a town until you know its secrets. *** 'Karin absolutely nails small town America with complex family lives filled with secrets and paranoia' 5 star reader review 'Brilliant, heart-breaking, tense, disturbing and another impossible to put down' 5 star reader review 'A compelling and intricately woven thriller that will keep readers hooked from start to finish' 5 star reader review We Are All Guilty Here was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/6/25
Stay for a Spell
A joyful, cosy fantasy romance for anyone who''s ever wished they could live in a bookshop.One curse, seven princes, and a bookshop that you’ll never want to leave… Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar longs to build a life of her own making. During a royal visit to the cosy town of Little Pepperidge, Tandy’s dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she finds her heart’s desire.More than a little thrilled, she hires a new assistant, teenage goth Sasha, and settles into life among the stacks. Despite the infuriatingly handsome pirate, Bash, who keeps showing up at the shop with his good looks and his own curse to figure out, Tandy’s new life might just make her happy.There are just seven, minor, problems. With her royal duties unfulfilled, the frantic King and Queen send the seven princes of the realms to bestow upon Tandy a kiss, each one hoping to break the curse.After all, what more could a princess want, than a princ? whimsical, heart-warming fantasy romance for fans of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, Legends and Lattes and The Princess Bride.
Story of the Century
A PRESTO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Gripping.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Breathtaking.' SIMON CALLOW'Vivid.' BBC MUSIC MAGAZINEA colourful and concise telling of the fascinating story behind Richard Wagner's extraordinary masterpiece, Ring of the Nibelung. The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling stories of the nineteenth century, created by a composer who was, alongside Dickens, Tolstoy and Victor-Hugo, also one of the century's master storytellers. But the story of how Wagner created the work is one full of intrigue and triumphs against unlikely odds - as well as controversy, due to the composer's anti-semitic views and popularity with the Nazi party. In Story of the Century, Michael Downes combines cultural history and biography to offer this accessible and insightful introduction to The Ring and its mythology. He tells the story of how and why this extraordinary masterpiece came into being, why it takes the form it does, why it fascinates and obsesses so many and horrifies others, and why it matters.
The Shadow Sister
Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley’s spellbinding series of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation. Star D’Apliese, in her late twenties, is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father – the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star – the most enigmatic of the sisters – is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world . . . A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in the Lake District, living close to her idol, Beatrix Potter. But, when machinations outside of her control lead her to the London home of one of Edwardian society’s most notorious players, Flora is pulled between passionate love and duty to her family. But she finds herself a pawn in a game – the rules of which are only known to others – until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life . . . As Star learns more of Flora’s incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love. **The story will continue in Orlando . . . Available to pre-order now!**‘Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better’ - Tracy Rees, author of Amy SnowPraise for the Seven Sisters:‘A masterclass in beautiful writing’ – The Sun‘Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling’ – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party‘A breathtaking adventure’ – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:‘Absolutely incredible’‘Totally addictive’‘Ideal for when you need to escape’
Craft with Paper
Step into the technicolor world of a talented pop-up illustrator and learn how to create your own 3D images!! In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating beautiful and impressive pop-up cards and creations out of paper. Author and artist Elena Selena opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to create fun pieces of art that literally leap off the page. She encourages the budding artist to go for walks through their neighborhood to scout the plants, animals, birds, and people and to allow those items to inspire their paper crafts. The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book will produce fun pop-up designs representing imaginative places and beautiful stores that are meant to inspire future projects. Types of creations include animal faces, enchanted gardens, bouquets of flowers, cozy cabins, and more—all requiring the most basic supplies (pens and colored pencils, scissors, glue, and various papers) and colored and glassine paper.
Madame Bovary (Signature Editions)
Gustave Flaubert's classic novel of a bored French housewife who goes to great lengths to escape the staleness of provincial life, freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. Beautiful and bored, housewife Emma Bovary is trapped in her marriage to a mediocre doctor and stifled by the banality of provincial life. A passionate reader of romance novels, she seeks to escape her existence through spending lavishly on clothing and embarking on multiple affairs. But even something as seemingly exciting as committing adultery only brings her disappointment and devastating consequences for her husband and daughter. Flaubert's erotically charged and psychologically acute portrayal of Emma Bovary caused a moral outcry on its publication in 1857. It was deemed so lifelike that many women claimed they were the model for his heroine; but Flaubert insisted: "Madame Bovary, c'est moi."
Little Fairy's Summer Party
Faith, the little fairy, and her animal friends have been invited to Queen Wren's Summer Party. But where will she find a very special party dres? er helpful friends, the mole, hedgehog and field mouse, try to make Faith a grand, dancing dress from berries, nuts and mushrooms but it doesn't turn out as she imagined. Then Faith talks to the moon who has a wonderful gift for her. A magical and gently humorous Little Fairy story from Daniela Drescher, bestselling creator of In the Land of Fairies, which celebrates friendship and being appreciative when someone tries their best to help you.
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