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Footprints
The most important Swiss poet of the nineteenth century, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is regarded as a crucial figure in the transition of German-language poetry from the Romanticism of Heine, Novalis and Eichendorff to the Symbolism of Rilke and Stefan George.In poems that took years and sometimes decades to reach a final version, he worked within a limited set of themes and images – high mountains, gloomy lakes, sinister boats, nocturnal ghosts, reflected clouds, dark woods, golden sunsets, lightning, harvesting, lost lovers – to present his own symbolic world with a vividness and intensity that few poets can match. In these sensitive and accurate versions by acclaimed translator Anthony Mortimer, Meyer’s achievement is available to anglophone readers for the first time.
Blind Date with a Book - Dreaming Spires 1
A brand new Oxford-set summer romance inspired by Pride and Prejudice from award-winning author Emily Kerr.
For fans of enemies to lovers, forced proximity and book lovers!
Molly Bramble thought running a bookshop on a narrowboat would be a dream come true - until her biggest challenge turned out to be her new neighbour, Jack, a former city trader with a penchant for crashing boats and hearts.
When a "Blind Date with a Book" night goes awry, Molly finds herself reluctantly paired with Jack and his lack of literary knowledge. Will their rivalry over mooring fees and a missing sign lead to a sinking ship - or a love story with a plot twist?
As Molly and Jack navigate the choppy waters of romance, sabotage, and the occasional dog rescue, will their blossoming romance prove that sometimes the best stories are the ones we never see coming?
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
Book lovers
Rivals
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.
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.
The Roman Empire
'A readable and very informative history packed with a wealth of splendid detail' Joyce Tyldesley OBE, author of Tutankhamun'A brilliantly concise, but also entertaining, summary - in all its complexities - of an empire that spanned more than five centuries and three continents. Jacob skilfully weaves pithy and well-observed pen-portraits of dozens of emperors into the narrative, and offers revealing insights into aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome and into the Empire's enduring legacy' Robert Sackville-West, author of The Searchers'The Roman Empire is a concise yet thorough introduction to the Roman Empire. Jacob F. Field takes the reader through 500 years of Roman History at a rapid pace, yet maintains a coherent narrative across the centuries from rise to fall. Engaging and lucid, the reader will find this to be a gateway drug to history' Timothy May, author of The Mongol Art of War'A concise and thought-provoking account of one of history's most influential political orders' Niheer Dasandi, Professor of Global Politics and Sustainable Development, University of BirminghamFor over five centuries, the Roman Empire ruled much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It produced some of history's greatest orators and statesmen, as well as some of its most debauched and corrupt tyrants. Shaping world affairs, the Roman Empire advanced economics, trade, archaeology and culture, but did so through conquest, bloodshed and enslavement of its enemies. In The Roman Empire, acclaimed historian Jacob F. Field tells the entire story of Imperial Rome. Beginning with Julius Caesar first laying the foundations for the Empire right up to the collapse of Rome's power, follow the journey of the Empire's rise to unprecedented heights and learn what caused it to eventually fall. Discover the greatest triumphs and most catastrophic disasters, the battles that defined the era, and what life was like for Roman citizens. Finally, explore in vivid detail the men who wielded ultimate power and moulded Rome into one of the world's greatest forces: the infamous emperors. Entertaining and accessible, this is the must-have history of the Roman Empire in just nine chapters.
Buried Secrets
In March 2017, Tina Satchwell vanished from her home in Youghal, County Cork. For six and a half years, her disappearance remained one of Ireland’s most haunting mysteries. Her husband Richard Satchwell claimed she had left with two suitcases and €26,000 in cash. Gardaí searched the house and found nothing. Journalists interviewed Richard, including one who sat unknowingly just feet from Tina’s hidden grave …This extraordinary book is the definitive account of the murder of Tina Satchwell, told by the journalist who helped expose the truth. It is a story of coercive control, deception and the quiet horror of a woman buried face down beneath her own stairs. Through exclusive interviews, Barry Cummins traces the long road to justice with forensic detail and remarkable insight – from the initial search and media appeals to the cold-case breakthrough that finally revealed Tina’s fate. Part true crime investigation, part personal reckoning, this is a powerful portrait of a woman whose voice was silenced, and of the systems that failed to hear her. It is also a tribute to the persistence of those who refused to let her be forgotten.
The Blanket
Tommy is afraid of everything. He is afraid of wind, rain, cats, dogs, dragonflies, loud laughs... All of it. One stormy night, Tommy wraps himself in a big red blanket and discovers that inside his knitted shield, he doesn't feel so afraid anymore. So, he wears his blanket everywhere. He wears it at home, in the car, at school, in the playground... Everywhere. Tommy starts to try new things, confident that nothing can hurt him. But his woolly armour has created a new barrier between himself and the world around him. Can he find a way to let go of his blanket and start living fully? Quirky imagination and gentle humour weave their way through both the words and illustrations in this distinctive picture book about dealing with anxiety and learning to step outside our comfort zone. From the creator of New York Times-acclaimed picture book The Night Walk.
Little Kids First Big Book of Space
The BIG fact book for LITTLE kids! Blast off into the wonderful world of space with this fantastic guide to our solar system and beyond. Learn about planets, dwarf planets, the sun, moon, faraway galaxies and more, and launch into a lifetime of space exploration. Inside you’ll find: Bright and bold illustrations and photographsSimple text for early readers, and fun facts on every pageQuestions to encourage interactive learningParent tips to support learning And much more! Collect the National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Books! DinosaursSpaceAnimalsOceanScienceWorldWhereWhyHow
The Magic Faraway Tree: Hide-and-Seek
Discover the magic of the Faraway Tree this Easter. Now a major movie!Silky is playing Hide-and-SeekIn the Magic Faraway Tree. Moonface is hiding first . . . Where could he be? Set off to the Land of Hide-and-Seek in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Lift the flaps and help Silky look for Moonface, with lots to spot and see under every flap. Join the fun and find other surprises and forest friends on the way! An interactive story set in the enchanting world of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree, that is perfect for the littlest of readers. Don't miss:The Magic Faraway Tree: Goodnight, Fairy The Magic Faraway Tree: Let's Have a Picnic!The Magic Faraway Tree: Happy Birthday!
Turn the Dial for Death
The brand-new murder mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling series. *** An impossible death. A seaside town on the brink. Stay tuned for murder… Sidmouth is gearing up for summer – but murder is all year round… When a doctor is found dead in the woods, shot through the heart with a crossbow, his wife is the prime suspect, despite an ironclad alibi. Desperate to clear her name, she appeals to radio presenter Edward Temmis for help. But Edward has troubles of his own. With his beloved radio station in crisis and a mysterious motorbike crash on the seafront, the doctor’s death is the least of his worries. Edward, Kim and Stevie must reunite on a treacherous path to uncover the truth. Can they solve the case before everything tumbles down? Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries. 'A fabulous sequel’ Janice Hallett ‘Funny, charming and gripping’ Suk Pannu 'A joy to read from start to finish' Jane Casey
Zvládli sme to, chlapče
Možno zabudneme na minulosť, ale minulosť nezabudne na nás
Sir Anthony Hopkins sa narodil a vyrastal v krízových a vojnových časoch vo waleskom oceliarskom mestečku Port Talbot. Vychovávali ho v prostredí tvrdých chlapov, ktorí svoju citovú labilitu utápali v alkoholizme a brutalite. Rodičia a najbližšie okolie ho ako problematického študenta odpisovali a nedávali mu žiadnu budúcnosť. No v jeden osudný sobotný večer si tento zaznávaný waleský chlapec pozrel filmovú adaptáciu Hamleta z roku 1948, ktorá v ňom vykresala iskru vášne pre herectvo. Tá ho potom zaviedla na cestu, ktorú nikto nemohol predvídať.
Vo svojej biografii úprimne, typicky strhujúcim a zároveň zraniteľným tónom, spomína na početné profesionálne míľniky a dáva nám nahliadnuť do zákulisia viacerých svojich najikonickejších rolí.
S úprimnosťou sa vracia aj k zlyhaniam vo svojom osobnom živote. Závislosť k alkoholu ho pripravila o prvé manželstvo, vzťah s jediným dieťaťom a takmer aj o život, čo ho napokon priviedlo na cestu abstinencie, ktorej je oddaný už takmer polstoročie. Neustály boj s túžbou kráčať životom osamote konfrontuje s otázkou smrteľnosti a pripravuje sa na objavenie toho, čo jeho otec nazýval Veľkým tajomstvom.
Jedinečnou zbierkou osobných fotografií doplnené pamäti Zvládli sme to, chlapče prinášajú portrét komplikovaného a ikonického človeka, ktorý svojimi pozoruhodnými výkonmi divákov inšpiruje už viac ako šesťdesiat rokov.
Preklad z anglického originálu We Did OK, Kid (Summit Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC, New York, 2025) Peter Tkačenko.
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Temné tajomstvá panstva Loxby
Obľúbená americká autorka Abigail Wilson vám prináša ďalší zo svojich regentských románov s mysterióznou zápletkou. Začítajte sa do pútavého príbehu o temných tajomstvách a druhých šanciach, odohrávajúceho sa v anglickom Kente na začiatku devätnásteho storočia.
Po piatich rokoch strávených v zahraničí sa Charity Halliwellová vracia na panstvo Loxby, do domu svojich dobrých priateľov. Z bezstarostného dievčaťa sa stala mladou ženou, ktorú prenasleduje bolestné tajomstvo a stratené sny. Dúfa, že na Loxby nájde miesto na uzdravenie a šťastie, no namiesto toho sa stretáva s temnotou, ktorá číha za múrmi i v tieňoch kedysi prívetivého panstva. Jej priateľka Seline zmizne práve v noc jej príchodu a Charity je odhodlaná odhaliť pravdu. Jedinou nádejou sa pre ňu stáva muž, ktorý jej pred rokmi zlomil srdce: Piers Cavanaugh, ktorého označili za zbabelca, lebo sa nedostavil na súboj, ktorý sám navrhol, žil posledných päť rokov ako vyvrheľ ďaleko od rodinného sídla. Aby našiel svoju sestru, rozhodne sa spojiť sily so ženou, o ktorej si myslel, že ju už nikdy neuvidí. Spoločne sa pustia do pátrania, ktoré ich dovedie k podivným nočným stretnutiam v ruinách starého opátstva a znepokojivým chýrom o tajnom spoločenstve. Čím viac sa toho dozvedajú, tým je situácia zúfalejšia. Zdá sa, že panstvo aj jeho okolie sú odhodlané udržať si svoje tajomstvá. Zatiaľ čo sa Charity a Piers pokúšajú objasniť Selinino záhadné zmiznutie, usilujú sa vzkriesiť aj svoje priateľstvo. Na to, aby našli šťastie, by mali prekonať smútok aj pochybnosti, ktoré ich rozdeľujú. Najskôr však musia zistiť, prečo Seline zmizla, a čeliť rastúcemu strachu, že sa možno už nikdy nevráti...
Z anglického originálu Vanishing at Loxby Manor (Thomas Nelson, a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee 2021) preložila Miriam Ghaniová.
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Sierra bývala úspěšnou olympijskou krasobruslařkou. Pak ji zastavil úraz a ona začala mít panické ataky pokaždé, když vstoupí na led. Nyní se pokouší o návrat na sportovní výsluní a potřebuje nového partnera. Ale jediný, kdo se jí v bruslení vyrovná, je arogantní hokejista Dylan, který byl za své chování vyhozen z hokejového týmu. Na ledě je jejich přitažlivost žádoucí, ale jak si s ní poradí mimo světla reflektorů?
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