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Readerful Independent Library: Level 14: Mallie and the Stranger
Mallie's family is struggling. Food is scarce and hope is fading. When a mysterious stranger knocks on their door one wild, stormy night, Mallie faces a difficult choice: can she spare what little her family has to help someone else in need? A heart-warming tale of kindness, courage, and unexpected generosity. This KS2 reading book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: • Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions• Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently• Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary, strengthen their comprehension skills, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
Readerful Independent Library: Level 15: Equiano's Remarkable Life
This is the true story of a boy who changed history. Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Olaudah Equiano's journey took him across oceans and through unimaginable hardship. But his courage, determination and voice helped shape a movement. After securing freedom, Olaudah became a key figure in the fight to end the trade in enslaved people. Introduce readers to one of history's remarkable figures. This KS2 reading book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: • Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions• Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently• Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary, strengthen their comprehension skills, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
Pioneers, Settlers, Villagers, and Warriors: Excavations at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
During 2008 and 2009, Oxford Archaeology completed an extensive campaign of archaeological excavation at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man, as part of a programme of runway and taxiway extension, and other airport improvements, undertaken by the Isle of Man Airport Division (part of the Isle of Man Government Department of Transport). This investigation uncovered a range of highly significant archaeological remains that complement other important discoveries made at the airport in the mid-twentieth century, which have figured prominently in discussions of the archaeology of the island.This volume presents details of these recent discoveries, which included an extremely rare Mesolithic dwelling dating to the end of the ninth millennium cal BC, representing the island’s earliest known house, along with Mesolithic pits and artefact scatters. Other important discoveries included Neolithic and earlier Bronze Age timber structures, and well-preserved elements of a later Bronze Age ‘village’, which contained domestic roundhouses, ancillary buildings, and workshops engaged in the casting of bronze and lead objects. Evidence relating to an unenclosed Iron Age settlement was also identified, as well as two important Iron Age burials, one of which contained an Iron Age ‘warrior’ who had been graphically killed during an act of interpersonal violence. Other recorded remains, dated to the later medieval and postmedieval periods and furnish evidence for the form of the agricultural landscape that existed prior to the construction of the modern airport.This volume is the result of a multi-disciplinary approach to the archaeology, involving detailed analyses of buried remains, artefacts, and environmental remains, with the work of a range of authors from Oxford Archaeology, as well as several external specialists. The results greatly enhance an understanding of the archaeology of the Isle of Man, and, more generally, provide important information on prehistoric settlement, contacts, and connections in the Irish Sea region, and along Britain’s western seaboard.
Spade Among the Rushes
One of very few books available on Moidart in the north-west of Scotland, it evokes the enchanted, magical beauty of this much-loved area of the country. Margaret Leigh was already a successful author when her longing for freedom and independence led to her decision to become a crofter in the West Highlands. These memoirs describe her attempts to transform a deserted croft into a home, and her struggles to snatch land back from the wilderness. Although far from the Blitz, the effects of the war are felt throughout the Highlands, and the rationing of food and vital materials, the battles with bureaucrats who had no understanding of a crofter’s needs, and even the appearance of a Nazi mine off the coast, all frustrate Margaret Leigh’s efforts. But despite the hardships, the land and the people of the Highlands gave her a contentment and happiness she had never known before.
Emergency Pick-up Lines Card Set
EMERGENCY PICK-UP LINES – When words fail you (or you're just too flustered to be charming), this set of 100 double-sided cards comes to the rescue. Packed with flirty one-liners, awkward icebreakers, and hilariously questionable compliments, each card is your ticket to starting a conversation—or at least making someone laugh. Bonus: the back of each card has space for notes, doodles, or tracking your batting average. Because hey, flirting is a numbers game. FOR THOSE “OH NO, I NEED A LINE” MOMENTS – Whether you're out on the town, stuck in a meet-cute at the bookstore, or trying to text without sounding like a robot, this deck is your new secret weapon. Use it to charm strangers, flirt with friends, or just make yourself laugh in the mirror like the dazzling human you are. Keep a few in your pocket—you never know when you'll need to make a memorable first impression. VINTAGE STYLE, MODERN FLIRTING – Styled with retro vibes and just the right touch of wink-nudge nostalgia, these cards look like they could've been swiped from your cool uncle’s 1970s game night. But don’t worry—these pick-up lines are designed for today’s dating scene. Equal parts clever and cringe, they’re the perfect mix of old-school charm and current-day confidence. GIFT IT (OR FLIRT RESPONSIBLY) – This deck makes a hilarious gift for that friend who’s single and loving it (or single and deeply confused by it). Great for bachelorette parties, date nights, or just giving your situationship something to talk about. It’s cheeky, playful, and actually kind of useful. Bonus points if they actually use one of the lines in public—we dare you. BRASS MONKEY – We’re the brand that lives between roadside souvenirs and high-end design. Brass Monkey makes things people didn’t know they needed, but now can’t live without. Our products are equal parts clever and well-designed—with a sense of humor that’s just the right amount of wrong. If you like bold gifts, vintage looks, and jokes that toe the line, welcome to your new favorite thing.
Cruel Truth
Even beauty has a dark sideIt's a stunning summer evening in the Lake District. The day has been hot and long, and tourists are only just leaving Rydal Water. One solitary rowing boat remains; face-down in the reeds. Underneath is the body of a young woman. DI Kelly Porter heads to the scene but when she arrives she gets another call. A suspected suicide at a health and fitness conference nearby. Two deaths in one day is never a good sign. Neither case is as open and shut as Kelly had hoped. Both victims had links to the wellness industry. Both had secrets ready to be shared. And it seems they paid the ultimate price for themFrom the million-copy bestselling author Rachel Lynch, this gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Tim Weaver and Angela Marsons. What readers are saying about Cruel Truth‘A thriller on the background of conspiracy theories… Frighteningly realistic.’ Reader review‘A cracker of a story and terrifying as well… Enjoy! You have been warned.’ Reader review‘The atmosphere is charged with tension… A thrilling mystery with a poignant critique of the wellness industry.’ Reader review‘Excellent story, great characters and keeps you guessing right to the end. Full of twists and turns.’ Reader review‘As expected, another great read in the Kelly Porter series.’ Reader review‘It was one hell of a rollercoaster. Twists and turns at full-throttle speed.’ Reader review
Tales of the Fae
Explore the entrancing world of the fairies in this gorgeously illustrated collection of traditional folk tales. Eighteen timeless tales, brought to life with dreamy watercolor illustrations, will transport you to the beguiling land of the fae, where boundaries blur, love is tested, and all is not what it seems. A mortal steps into a magical dance circle and spends seven years in fairyland. A selkie searches for her stolen seal skin, longing to return to the sea. A herd-boy’s life changes when he finds a tiny pair of glass shoes. This compilation, filled with enchanted animals and mysterious forests, encompasses the beloved folk traditions of Ireland and the British Isles, as well as fairy stories from Sweden, Japan, and beyond. Creamy pages and a satin ribbon marker make this giftable volume an elegant addition to any folklore lover's collection.
A Useful Guide to Useless Facts that are Kinda Useful
GUIDE BOOK – They say knowledge is power—so just imagine the superiority you'll feel with all this useless junk, er, power. Seriously, which are you going to use more—some dumb algebra, or a list of what they call corndogs in various countries? I think we all know the answer. Hard-bound, debossed artwork cover. BOOK INCLUDES – Inside you'll find a comprehensive 160 pages, filled with all sorts of lists, charts and fun facts. This indispensable compendium of weirdly entertaining info will fill your brain with the stuff they didn't teach you in school, mainly because they'd have lost their accreditation if they did. EDUCATIONAL – The Useful Guide to Useless Facts that are Kinda Useful sneaks learning into your life through random, entertaining tidbits. It’s packed with quirky information—like why flamingos are pink or how a day on Venus is longer than a year—that might seem useless at first but can actually make you smarter, funnier, or the MVP at trivia night! GIFT IT UP - "A Useful Guide to Useless Facts that are Kinda Useful" makes a great gift because it’s like giving someone the ultimate toolkit for impressing strangers and confusing friends. It’s packed with random trivia—that’s totally useless... except when it’s just the thing you need to win an argument or sound like the smartest person in the room at a party. It’s the perfect way to look clever while actually being hilariously unhelpful, and it’s ideal for those who love a good laugh, a fun fact, and a way to turn every conversation into a quirky trivia contest. Brass Monkey - We’re here to turn the things that people didn’t know they wanted into the things that they can’t live without. At Brass Monkey, we make well designed product that just happen to have a great sense of humor. If you want to have a few drinks and laugh about stupid stuff– well our gifts and games are right up your alley.
How Not to Die (Too Soon)
Have you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is rampant (even in richer countries). In such dire circumstances, a gratitude journal won’t help. The stark reality is that we’ve been sold a monumental lie. The obsession with individual health optimization has distracted us from the real game-changer: holding governments accountable for policies that can significantly extend our lifespans. How Not to Die (Too Soon) is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability. It’s time to demand the changes that will save lives.
Valós Rémálmok
Amikor az ember azt hiszi, minden a helyére kerül, akkor jön egy újabb csapás.
Alicia visszatér Holtvölgybe, hogy helyre tegye azokat a dolgokat, amelyek a múltban megtörténtek: gyász, trauma, csalódás. Sok mindenen ment keresztül, ám az a célja, hogy legyőzze a fejében lakozó démonokat, hogy továbbléphessen, és boldog, nyugodt életet éljen. De ahogyan azt már megtanultuk, Holtvölgyben semmi nem olyan egyszerű.
Valaki ott lapul a sötétben. Valaki, aki nem képes továbblépni. Valaki, aki bármeddig hajlandó elmenni azért, hogy megkapja, amit akar.
Miközben Alicia igyekszik szabad lenni, és továbbra is meg akarja fejteni az egyik rejtélyes gyilkosságot, mely ezen a helyen történt, Olivér újra a lány kegyeiért teper. Ő sem adja fel könnyen, azonban ha igazán boldoggá akarja tenni őt, neki is szembe kell néznie valamivel. Azzal az énjével, melyet még ő maga sem ismer eléggé.
Vajon sikerül megküzdeniük az újabb nehézségekkel, vagy ezúttal végleg elnyeli őket a sötétség?
Háčkování pro děti – Super Easy
Knížka obsahuje osm skvělých háčkovaných projektů vhodných jako dekorace do pokojíčku, ozdoba ke školnímu batohu, na sebe nebo jako dárek pro kamarády. Pracovní postup je popsán krok za krokem včetně technik háčkování a doplněn názornými fotografiemi, takže si s výrobou poradí i úplní začátečníci. Kdy jindy se pustit do pohodlného podsedáku, praktického penálu, hřejivého nákrčníku a dalších projektů, když ne právě teď?
Whispers of You - Suttogások (Elveszítve & Rátalálva 1.)
Egy éjszaka, amely mindent elvett tőlem.
A testemet, ami helyrehozhatatlanul megsérült. A fiút, akiről azt hittem, hogy örökké az enyém marad. Az életet, amiről mindig is álmodtam.
Holt most visszatért. Csakhogy most már nem fiú, hanem férfi, akinek tekintetében árnyak lapulnak, és akit démonok kísértenek.
Azt mondja, azért jött, hogy mindent rendbe hozzon. Hogy visszaszerezzen egy kicsit mindabból, amit elveszítettünk. És esze ágában sincs elhagyni a kisvárost, amely a menedékemmé vált.
Ahogy a lopott pillanatok napokká nyúlnak, Holt mindenhol jelen van égő tekintetével és még sokáig kísértő érintéseivel. Falaim lassan leomlanak, és csak remélni tudom, hogy nem akkora esztelenség megragadni ezt a második esélyt, mint amilyennek tűnik.
Ám nem mindenki örül Holt visszatérésének. És amikor a tragédia újból lesújt, én kerülök célkeresztbe. Ezúttal talán Holt sem tud megmenteni…
„Nem tudok betelni ezekkel a karakterekkel és ezzel a sorozattal!” – Helena Hunting, New York Times bestsellers
Merülj el egy történetben, ahol a szerelem és a veszély kéz a kézben jár!
„Senki más nem ír olyan fordulatos kisvárosi románcot, mint Catherine Cowles!” – Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestsellerszerző
Szereted az érzéki, de tartalmas könyveket? Vidd haza nyugodtan, tetszeni fog!
Fiatal nőknek, felső korhatár nélkül!
30 proroctiev: Jeden príbeh
Objavte krásu Božieho slova cez proroctvá, ktoré sa naplnili v Ježišovi. Táto jedinečná kniha prináša 30 biblických proroctiev a zrozumiteľným spôsobom vysvetľuje ich význam a naplnenie v živote Ježiša Krista.
Vďaka prehľadnému grafickému spracovaniu, pútavým ilustráciám a zaujímavým informáciám o jednotlivých prorokoch sa čítanie stáva nielen poučným, ale aj príjemným zážitkom. Každá kapitola ponúka aj praktické zamyslenie, ako môžeme Božiu pravdu aplikovať v každodennom živote, a je doplnená o krátku modlitbu.
Kniha je vhodná najmä pre deti vo veku 8 – 14 rokov, no obohatí aj dospelých čitateľov. Je ideálnou voľbou ako duchovný darček, napríklad k prvému svätému prijímaniu.
Čo starozákonní proroci povedali o Božom Synovi? Komu to hovorili? Čo ich slová znamenali pre ľudí, ktorí žili v dávnych dobách? A ako to všetko súviselo s Ježišom? Odpovede na tieto a mnohé ďalšie otázky hľadá bohato ilustrovaná kniha 30 proroctiev: Jeden príbeh. Hoci je určená najmä pre deti a mládež, v mnohom príjemne prekvapí aj dospelých. Autor Paul Reynolds vybral zo Svätého písma tridsať proroctiev a podrobne vysvetľuje, ako sa Božie slovo naplnilo v Ježišovi, so zámerom vzbudiť v čitateľovi túžbu spoznať ho bližšie.
Timmi Tobbson řeší záhady - Rodinné tajemství
Hledej stopy ukryté v obrázcích a vyřeš s Timmim a jeho kamarády zapeklitou záhadu.
Kdyby Timmi nenašel ve staré knize tajný vzkaz, nikdy by nezažil dobrodružství, které mu změnilo život. Dokážeš s ním držet krok, vyluštit všechny nápovědy a odhalit rodinné tajemství? Pusť se do toho a ukaž, jak ti to pálí!
Už mi dávno není padesát
Po úspěšných sbírkách povídek Ať žijí padesátnice a Padesátka v nouzovém stavu přichází Hana Hřebejková s dalším dílem svých humorných historek ze života. Ze života ženy, která oslavila své padesátiny už před nějakým tím pátkem, ženy, která ráda cestuje, hoduje, zpívá, miluje své děti, vnoučata a přátele a z každé lapálie dokáže vytěžit příhodu, kterou pobaví své blízké. Třeba o tom, zda lze i v pokročilém věku s vášní skládat puzzle v dětském koutku, jak se vydávat za sestru vlastní dcery či jak se vypořádat s hlučným sousedem. S autorkou se vypravíme za humornými historkami na lázeňský pobyt do Františkových Lázní, na zájezd do Alsaska i po památkách naší vlasti. Zavzpomínáme na dobu kovidu i na mladá léta, na trampoty rodinného života, práci v zahraničí a dozvíme se třeba i to, jak najít zvonící mobil zastrčený za gumou vlastních kalhot.
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Michelangelo a jeho zázraky
„Keď som tesal sochu Dávida, bol som plný nadšenia a mal som pocit, akoby mi ruku viedol sám Boh,“ hovorí vo svojom životopise najslávnejší umelec všetkých čias, Michelangelo Buonarroti. V prvej osobe rozpráva o tom, aký bol v mladých rokoch divoch, ale aj o tom, čo ho trápilo i tešilo, prečo mal málo priateľov a prečo tak neúnavne hľadal krásu. Najprv bol sochárom, potom maliarom a napokon architektom. Dnes je jeho dielo kultúrnym dedičstvom celého ľudstva.
Kniha zo série životopisov slávnych vedcov (Myšlienky géniov), ktoré napísal a vtipne zilustroval taliansky spisovateľ Luca Novelli tak, ako keby ich rozprávali oni sami. Je to zábavný a strhujúci spôsob, ako spoznať velikánov, ktorí ovplyvnili dejiny ľudstva a zároveň priblížiť vedu i umenie mladým čitateľom.
Pre deti od 8 rokov.
Z taliančiny preložila: Mária Štefánková
Lákavá kůže
Ambiciózní gamerka a chronická lhářka Viv se po létě, kdy ji sžírala vina, vrací ke streamování na twitchi. Nikdy nikomu nepřiznala, že je zodpovědná za smrt své mladší sestry, ale doufá, že když se jí ve streamování podaří dosáhnout velkého úspěchu a vydělané peníze dá rodičům, bude to dostatečné pokání za její chyby. O víkendu před začátkem školy Viv najde perfektní hororovou hru, která jí umožní návrat na twitch, a během offline tréninku se jí jedna z postav zeptá na tajemství. Rozhodne se, že řekne pravdu o smrti své sestry, protože hra by přece tajemství nikdy nemohla vyzradit – jenže přitom do svého života nechtěně vpustí démonického dvojníka.
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Nad slovami sv. Maxima Vyznávača - O láske 1
Sú knihy, ktoré človek prečíta a odloží, a potom sú také, ktoré sa stávajú spoločníkmi na celý život. K takým patrí aj dielo „400 textov o láske“ od svätého Maxima Vyznávača, ktorému v našej novej publikácii venujeme osobitnú pozornosť. Dovoľte nám namiesto dlhých recenzií ponúknuť slová samotného svätca, ktoré napísal svojmu priateľovi, kňazovi Elpidiosovi. Tieto slová sú totiž najlepším návodom, ako túto knihu čítať: „Zhustil som spisy svätých otcov do krátkych odstavcov, aby boli ľahšie na zapamätanie a osvojenie. Prosím ťa, čítaj ich s pochopením a hľadaj iba to, čo je užitočné... Mnohé kapitoly potrebujú hlbšie štúdium, aj keď sa zdajú byť veľmi jednoduchými.“ Prečo si túto knihu zamilujete? -Esencia otcov: Nie je to len teória, ale výber toho najlepšieho, čo svätý Maxim našiel u svojich predchodcov. -Proti „záplave slov“: V dobe, kedy je veľa hovoriacich, ale málo konajúcich, nás Maxim pozýva k učeniu sa skutkami. -Čítanie, ktoré mení: Táto kniha nie je pre zvedavcov hľadajúcich informácie, ale pre duše hľadajúce Božiu milosť a bázeň. Prijmite toto pozvanie k uvažovaniu nad učením jedného z najvýznamnejších autorov Filokalie. Nech je pre vás každá jedna kapitola z týchto štyroch stoviek krokom bližšie k autentickej láske k Bohu aj blížnemu.
We Are As Gods
In 1968, Stewart Brand declared: 'We are as gods - and we might as well get good at it.' Half a century later, that prophecy has come true.
We can rewrite genes, edit embryos, build artificial minds, extend life, and terraform worlds. The old miracles - omniscience, omnipresence, even resurrection - are becoming standard operating procedure. But the real question isn't whether humanity can play god. It's whether we can do it wisely.
In this book, the bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold return with a sweeping exploration of our species' next great transformation. Blending hard science with vivid storytelling, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler chart humanity's ascent from scarcity to superabundance - and the psychological, ethical, and existential challenges that come with it.
Across breakthroughs in AI, robotics, genetics, longevity, and consciousness research, they reveal a paradox at the heart of progress: as our external power expands, our inner resilience must evolve to match. Abundance without meaning leads to collapse. Intelligence without wisdom leads to extinction. To thrive in a world of everything, everywhere, all the time, we must learn to wield our godlike powers with humility, creativity, and flow.
Equal parts warning and invitation, We Are As Gods is a map for flourishing in the exponential century. Because the future won't be built by those who fear what's coming, but by those who know how to turn chaos into creation.
Abundance is here. Are you ready?
Najpredávanejší autori v tejto kategórii: Dominik Dán, Joanne K. Rowling, Elle Kennedy, Freida McFadden, Sarah J. Maasová.






























