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The Scent of Youth
He was a thorn without a rose.Scorned for his unusual appearance and nature, young Josiah’s expulsion from school leads him to the grim world of rat-catching at the local orphanage. Amid newfound bonds and a simmering animosity, a longing for independence draws him towards the quiet life of a nearby village.Welcomed by kind souls, Josiah earns his keep as a skilled vermin remover and helpful stable hand. But when a rat-borne illness strikes the town, Josiah’s unique abilities bring him to the attention of the imposing Duke.Within the castle walls, caught in the strange dynamic between the Duke’s son, Bergen, and the formidable Helga—children and ogres in one—Josiah’s life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the spirited Nadia. Their shared love of poetry ignites a passionate connection, but joy is fragile, and loss leaves an indelible mark.Unbeknownst to Josiah, Helga’s deep-seated hatred of children is taking root within the Duke’s domain, setting in motion a chain of events that will irrevocably alter his destiny…
Under Druids' Hill
It doesn't always pay to return to the golden places of our childhood. At eight years-old, Michael Western was sent to stay on Anglesey while his parents worked out their acrimonious divorce. During that brief holiday, he fell under the spell of 9-year-old Olwen, the favourite child of the little town where she lived. For Michael this was a period when he felt safe and valued. Now, 25 years later, he returns to Anglesey with his wife and quaint daughter Tottie to find Olwen, feeling that a meeting with her will bless Tottie's childhood just as his own was blessed. On arriving on Anglesey, Michael makes a shocking discovery and realises that none of the adults he knew as a child can be trusted. He has a mystery to solve.
Queen Elizabeth I’s Maid of Honour and Shakespeare’s Dark Lady
Mary Fitton was born in 1578 in the delightful village of Gawsworth in Cheshire. She grew up to become a confident, intelligent and vivacious young woman who became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and many of the gentlemen of her Court; had affairs with some and became pregnant by one resulting in a threat of being imprisoned in the Tower of London. She bore a few illegitimate children before taking two husbands, and then had at least five more legitimate children, and died in 1641, aged 63. Thus a colourful and eventful life. Added to this it is claimed that she is the ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. So, Mary’s story is certainly an intriguing one. The name of Mary Fitton as a contender for the identity of the Dark Lady of Shakespeare's Sonnets has been known of since 1890 when Thomas Tyler first proposed it. Since then theories have been put forward as to why she is not and who therefore might fit the bill, equally arguments as to why she is. Added to which the actual authorship of what are known as Shakespear's Sonnets is hotly debated. This new book looks at Mary's story in the context of her immediate family, her life in the Queen's court, her companions, her lovers and her two husbands. It also considers the arguments for and against her identification as the 'Dark Lady' and refers to the authorship debate.
Best Ride Ever
Psssst... Come and meet the Hawkins family... There''s Harry 8 years old, the eldest of the children who does the smelliest of farts. Then there''s Ben 6, who likes to mend things, taking them apart, then has trouble putting them back together. What about Ruby 5, the only girl in the family who just talks and talks and TALKS. The baby of the bunch is Jonny aged 3, who lives for his trains (choo choo!). And not forgetting Dad, who singlehandedly brings the children up, ensuring that they look out for each other, as their individual characters and personalities grow within each story. In this story, the whole family—Harry, Ben, Ruby, Jonny, Dad, and grandparents visit the funfair. Each has a favourite ride, but which will they choose first? Is the Helter Skelter too high, or is Cowboy City too wild? Are the Bumpy Cars too fast for the grandparents? Which ride will be the best of all?
The Price of Fealty
1940.Born in the impoverished Gorbals, Beryl Allen enters a world of hardship, shaped by hunger, violence, and seismic social upheaval.Amid the soot-stained streets and crumbling tenements, she finds companionship in the bold and charismatic Rhea. Their bond, forged in childhood, deepens into something more—something Beryl is too afraid to name.Terrified of scandal and rejection, Beryl lashes out, shunning Rhea in anger—a decision with devastating, far-reaching consequences. Years later, Beryl must confront the truth she buried for decades…
Fighting from Dunkirk to Berlin
Fighting from Dunkirk to Berlin chronicles the extraordinary military service of Wilfred Needler, from his mention in despatches at Dunkirk in 1940 and continuing through pivotal moments such as his battlefield commission in Africa, his participation in the Invasion of Sicily, landing on Gold Beach on D-Day, and his appointment as Brigade Intelligence Officer. Wounded at El Alamein and recommended for the Belgian Order of Leopold for his work with the Resistance, Wilfred’s remarkable journey is documented through firsthand accounts, personal diary records, and war diary archives, alongside powerful photographs that bring his story to life all the way through to his retirement as a Major, in 1957 and his life post-war. This book illuminates the critical role of intelligence officers in the Second World War, providing new insight into their often-unseen contributions to military strategy and espionage. Through Wilfred’s experiences, readers will discover the complex world of codebreaking, tactical intelligence, and the quiet heroism of those working behind the frontlines. His story offers a rare and invaluable perspective on the art of war, showing how intelligence shaped battles and altered the course of history. Beyond military service, this memoir is a rich family legacy, offering a profound and inspiring account of sacrifice, resilience, and bravery. Filled with powerful images and historical documents, it stands as both a tribute to Wilfred’s courage and a testament to the enduring impact of one family’s contributions to the war effort. His story, filled with tragedy, triumph, and a legacy of quiet leadership, will inspire and astound readers for generations to come.
A History of Scottish Witches
A History of Scottish Witches: The Devil's Handmaidens explores the phenomenon of witch persecution in Scotland between 1563 and 1736. Looking at the influence of the likes of John Knox and James VI of Scotland, this book examines the magic and fairy beliefs that underlay witchcraft and how this became twisted by the Scottish Kirk’s obsession with the Devil. Using examples from actual trial records and so-called witch confessions, this book explores how societal norms surrounding women caused so many to face the rope and the flames and how those norms were exacerbated by the chaos of the reformation and the wars of the Three Kingdoms. How did the magical beliefs of ordinary people become twisted into Devil worship? And why did so many come to believe this? How did the Scottish church and the courts fall into a frenzy of belief that the Devil was around every corner, causing terror across Lowland Scotland, and how did they extract themselves from that frenzy? Finally, the book looks at how this period of persecution affected the ordinary people of Scotland and what lessons it might hold for today.
The Stroudley Brighton Terriers
The Stroudley Brighton Terriers were one of the most successful designs of tank locomotive to run on the railways of Britain. They were introduced in 1872 and operated in main line service until November 1963, when ten members of the class were preserved both officially and by heritage railways. This volume tells the facinating story of there service and operational life, both on the main line and later when many of them had a further existence on light railways and in industry. John Scott-Morgan and Peter Steer have spent many hours reserching the interesting history of these Victorian survivors that operated long after there original lifespan on many railways across Britain.
Stereotypes in Black
Stereotypes in Black is a sharp examination of the representations and self-representations of Afro-descendants in Buenos Aires through the nineteenth century. Originally published in Spanish, this English language translation spotlights various forms of representation, focusing on the stereotypical images and visual culture constructed and repeated, and the important role they played in highlighting the need for a culturally and racially homogeneous nation in social discourse. María de Lourdes Ghidoli provides a detailed account of one of the most serious cases of social exclusion in Latin American and Argentine history, examining strategies adopted by some of the most recognized members of the Afro-Porteno community, and assessing whether they refuted the negative stereotypes or reinforced them. The book will aid in the revisualization of Afro-descendent Argentines, while highlighting how the repeated use of stereotypes exacerbated the invisibilization suffered by the Afro-descendant population in the Argentine Republic.
The Great Bear Breakout
London, 1855. Twelve-year-old Rosa doesn’t want to leave her widowed father and when he reluctantly sends her to live with her wealthy relatives across the river, she feels more alone than ever. She soon discovers the Surrey Zoological Gardens, where she befriends Jem, a young bearkeeper. When Rosa learns the animals are to be sold, and the bears may be killed, she joins forces with Jem, vowing to save them. A travelling menagerie seems like the perfect solution, until Rosa encounters the villainous Mr Murdlock and uncovers the bears’ true, dreadful fate. With Jem threatened into silence, and no adult she can trust, Rosa realises the only way to protect the animals is to take matters into her own hands. Together, can Rosa and Jem outwit the dangerous Mr Murdlock and rescue the bears before it’s too late?
The Muckle Flugga Hussars
“Gentlemen! What stands between us and strangling Britain’s merchantmen and bringing her to her knees, is not the fury of the sea, or the violence of her Navy, but the obstinate stubbornness of the British sailor.” Cousins Jack Lee and Emma Pickney and the attractive and charismatic Ranulph form an awkward love triangle. This explodes as they sail the Northern seas off Shetland in the summer of 1939 with the war clouds gathering. Jack, a Merchant Navy deck officer, finds himself in the front line of Hitler’s U-boat war, battling for survival in the turbulent waters of the North Atlantic, while clinging to his love for Emma. Ranulph, a salvage diver, is determined to evade the war. However, of the three, he is the first casualty, driven mad by the carnage wrought on the Battleship HMS Royal Oak, torpedoed in Scapa Flow in a daring attack by U-boat No.47. Joachim Endrass, U47’s 1st Officer and the man who fired the torpedoes that sowed the destruction Ranulph witnessed, feels destined for great things. However, instead of his own U-boat, Endrass has foisted on him the angry Lieutenant Elrich and a new commander who for him, symbolises everything that is wrong with Hitler’s Third Riech. Disgruntled, he returns to the Atlantic as Germany’s attempt to strangle Britain''s Atlantic lifelines reaches a climax, with no inkling of the dramatic and incredible events that lie ahead.
The Science of Reading
How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it's a science.
More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development.
Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli and print information, bridging the gap between sound and text for effective reading. Delve into language development, drawing parallels with oral language acquisition while addressing the challenges of learning to read.
Navigate the Reading Rope model, a practical framework illustrating the intertwined processes of word recognition and language comprehension. Journey through essential reading skills, from foundational elements like phonemic awareness and phonics to advanced aspects like decoding, sight recognition, and fluency development. Gain practical insights into comprehension challenges and the complexities of addressing dyslexia.
Additionally, the book explores the concept of reading ages, offering a pragmatic understanding of the Science of Reading. Written by Science of Reading experts, including Kareem Weaver, Wiley Blevins, and Chase Young as Series Editor, this valuable resource for educators, caregivers, and enthusiasts, will help unlock the full reading potential of every child.
The Secret Six
In winter 1930, an unprecedented force for good emerged from the chaos of crime-ridden Chicago: The Secret Six. Supported by the Windy City's richest and most powerful businesspeople, the vigilantes took on extortionists, bombers, bank robbers, kidnappers, and eventually Al Capone himself. Using the latest crime-fighting technologies of the era, the Secret Six caught dirty cops, won convictions in cases large and small, and helped launch Eliot Ness and the Untouchables. And when Capone went to prison, he credited the group for bringing him down. The Secret Six inspired a movie featuring Clark Gable, testified before Congress, and wrote authoritatively about crime for the national press. Quickly, cities throughout America began emulating the Secret Six with their own vigilante forces. But there was a dark side to the heroics and international praise. Wealth, unchecked power, and the raw spirit of vigilantism corrupted the Secret Six from their inception. They victimized the innocent, tortured the guilty, and bragged about it, and after three years of lies, mistakes and misdeeds that were as laughable as they were tragic, the effort collapsed in disgrace. Nearly forgotten, The Secret Six brings this group back to life for the first time with the full, true story about what happens when good men in a large, chaotic city take the law into their own hands.
Secret Helsinki Guide
Let Secret Helsinki guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. ?Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Helsinki guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Here you can discover:A dog that managed to catch 108 criminals without human helpA statue to a homeless alcoholicThe anti-aircraft defences where Tom of Finland became a war heroA plaque in honour of somebody who never existedWhere to swim naked in the country's oldest swimming poolThe only church in the world that doubles as a lighthouseA free sauna open 24 hoursWhere to walk through water to a secret islandA hidden Kalevala-scene fresco inside the Old Student HouseA natural waterfall within the cityThe location of Star Wars' Princess Leia's necklace"Short Island" - the antithesis of New York's Long IslandA church turned nightclub turned church againThe only statue of a Russian tsar outside RussiaFar from the crowds and the usual cliches, Helsinki is filled with hidden treasures revealed only to residents and visitors who leave the beaten path. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew the city well or who would like to discover its many other facets.
Theogenius
Leon Battista Alberti (1404–1472) was a fifteenth-century Italian Renaissance polymath, whose creative, humanist energies in art, literature, and science remain influential today. This first English translation of his short but rich dialogue Theogenius introduces readers to one of the greatest minds of the Italian Renaissance. Written in the Italian vernacular and infused with wit, philosophical depth, and humanist values, this Renaissance dialogue explores a number of questions: how to face adversity and melancholy? How to understand the role of fortune in human life? How to grow old with grace? How to cultivate the art of meaningful conversation? Ideal for classroom use and accessible to a broad readership, the book includes a detailed introduction on Alberti’s life and intellectual context that highlights his achievements across disciplines including philosophy, literature, mathematics, cartography, art theory, and architecture. Distinguished historian Timothy Kircher’s extensive notes identify many of Alberti’s classical sources for the first time, revealing his engagement with ancient texts. Theogenius’ playful, multi-voiced structure brought to life in Kircher’s unprecedented translation captures the imagination and reflects Alberti’s broader mission: to extend Renaissance humanism beyond elite circles and into wider cultural life.
Cu Giobach
Cu Giobach is the Gaelic translation of the original bestselling French children's series Chien Pourri that launched one of the most popular and endearing characters ever - a rather flea-bitten dog with a very big heart. He lives on the streets, unloved - his only friend is an equally abandoned cat, Piseag Phiollach. Desperate to find an owner, and to be loved and cared for, he falls into various misadventures and meets a few unsavoury characters along the way. Always optimistic, he's not quite as street smart as he should be. His eagerness to please gets him into some very awkward scrapes, but Cu Giobach always bounces back. Sometimes quite dark, it's ultimately an uplifting story of friendship and belonging. An imaginative illustrated chapter book for children progressing beyond picture books. Written by Colas Gutman with striking illustrations by Marc Boutavant, over 2 million books have been sold in France alone and the series is available in 15 languages worldwide. It also inspired a successful animated tv series. Jenny Rosenstrach of the New York Times "There's more than a hint of Lemony Snicket's dark hilarity in Gutman's writing." This is the first Gaelic translation of this modern French classic by well-known performer and academic Gillebride Mac 'IlleMhaoil. Publication is supported by the Gaelic Books Council.
Cinema Before the World
Cinema before the World investigates the transnational origins of filmmaking by focusing on a case study in world cinema – the 1896-1897 voyage of one of the Lumiere Brothers camera operators, Alexandre Promio, across North Africa and the Middle East. The book shows how the sites in these early films are not simply backdrops, but integral to film form and its global history. Connecting a series of filmic principles (framing, tracking shots, close-ups) to the sites where they are made visible (a rooftop in Algiers, a train station and the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem), Allan unsettles a familiar narrative of imperial vision. In the interplay of local history and global media, he highlights tensions between ethnography, observation, and visual capture, revealing how the Lumiere Brothers films persist as living archives. The book evokes a formative moment when cinema stood before the world – both as a technological marvel and as a medium that shaped how space and time were perceived. Tracing a journey from Algeria to Egypt and Palestine, and moving across media from lithography to photography and panoramas, Allan shows how in the hands of later filmmakers, such as Egyptian director Youssef Chahine and the Syrian collective Abounaddara, the Lumiere films continue to enrich and inform visions of what cinema – and the world – can be. Cinema before the World offers a critical historical intervention in the global story of the cinematograph and a visionary method for film scholarship grounded in transnational analysis across languages, regions, and media.
The Lives of Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario has profoundly influenced the historical evolution of North America. For centuries it has enabled and enriched the societies that crowded its edges, from fertile agricultural landscapes to energy production systems to sprawling cities. In The Lives of Lake Ontario Daniel Macfarlane details the lake’s relationship with the Indigenous nations, settler cultures, and modern countries that have occupied its shores. He examines the myriad ways Canada and the United States have used and abused this resource: through dams and canals, drinking water and sewage, trash and pollution, fish and foreign species, industry and manufacturing, urbanization and infrastructure, population growth and biodiversity loss. Serving as both bridge and buffer between the two countries, Lake Ontario came to host Canada’s largest megalopolis. Yet its transborder exploitation exacted a tremendous ecological cost, leading people to abandon the lake. Innovative regulations in the later twentieth century, such as the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreements, have partially improved Lake Ontario’s health. Despite signs that communities are re-engaging with Lake Ontario, it remains the most degraded of the Great Lakes, with new and old problems alike exacerbated by climate change. The Lives of Lake Ontario demonstrates that this lake is both remarkably resilient and uniquely vulnerable.
An Invitation to Health: Brief Edition
Achieve a healthier lifestyle with Tunks' "An Invitation to Health Brief." This edition covers topics such as sleep, the USDA guidelines for healthful eating, trends on social media, medical marijuana, safer sex practices and tools to identify unhealthy trends in health and fitness. Connect real-life challenges -- like stress, social media and staying healthy on a budget -- to simple, actionable strategies. Its content, topics and learning features make it relevant and empowering. You’ll get access to MindTap, a digital platform that makes learning about health more interactive and personal. The Diet and Wellness Plus tool tracks your meals, physical activity and healthy habits. Explore over 100,000 foods, from global dishes to popular brand-name items, and see how much added sugar you’re consuming. It’s a hands-on way to connect what you’re learning to your everyday life.
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