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Coal
‘I am Black because I come from the earth’s insidenow take my word for jewel in the open light.’ Impassioned and profound, the poems in Coal showcase Audre Lorde in all her dazzling elegance and multiplicity. Mournful, celebratory, politically conscious, this early collection faithfully captures the complex interiority of the self. With insight and great feeling, these poems explore racial and sexual politics, liberation and love; they are strongly autobiographical (including poems about Lorde’s children, her sister and her parents, as well as an elegy for a dear childhood friend). These timeless poems resonate down the years.
Where You Go, I Will Go
SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARDTwo women search for a place of belonging, in this stunning novel that will break your heart and lift you up. 'A stunning novel and a dynamic intergenerational tale' Bernardine Evaristo'A fresh voice in the global narrative of women's lives' Charmaine Wilkerson'A wonderful, vital novel' Irenosen Okojie MBE'Evocative and exhilarating' Salena Godden'A captivating read from an exciting new voice' Cherie JonesTo the world, Bijoux is the obedient daughter, dutifully attending prayer meetings and following the rigid expectations of her stern Pentecostal aunt. But Bijoux dreams of another life, one where she can live freely and be with the woman she loves. Twenty years earlier, in Kinshasa, Mira also longs to escape her family's expectations. When she falls in love with an impoverished singer, a criminal in the eyes of her parents, her choices will set her on a dramatic path that winds its way across oceans and decades. Both women will undertake moving and life-altering journeys, through love and sexuality, loss and redemption, to search for what they've always been looking for - home.
Gandolfini
Based on extensive research and original interviews, this intimate biography reveals the complexities of Gandolfini's character, his rise to fame, and his lasting impact on television and film. “A riveting look inside the mind of a towering talent, this is a must for Sopranos fans."-Publishers Weekly"A fast-moving, entertaining bio of a Hollywood mensch."-KirkusIn Gandolfini, critic and historian Jason Bailey traces the twinned stories of the man and the unforgettable roles he played. Gandolfini’s roots were working class, raised in northern New Jersey as the son of Italian immigrants, and acting was something he loved for a long time before he could see it as a career. It wasn’t until he was well into his bohemian twenties that he dedicated himself to a life on the stage and screen. Bailey traces his rise, from bit parts to character roles he enlivened with menace and vulnerability, to Tony Soprano, the breakout role that would make him a legend, and onto a post-Sopranos career in which he continued to challenge himself and his audience. More than a decade after his sudden passing, James Gandolfini still exerts a powerful pull on television and film enthusiasts around the world. His charismatic portrayal of complex, flawed, but always human men illuminated the contradictions in all of us, as well as our potential for grace, and the power of love and family.
Capy Capy Capybara
Little beauty, such a cutie! Yay for Capybara! Capybara has a big day ahead. There's lunch to crunch and munch, friends to meet and greet, water to splash, and races to dash! Follow along on Capybara's fun-filled adventure!Set along a lush river-home to capybaras, jacanas, and caiman-Harper's joyful graphic art and simple lyrical prose celebrate unlikely friendships and the heroic lengths we go to keep them safe.
It Was You All Along
What if your soulmate was a decade too late?Meet Aurora: wide-eyed and studious, she’s the first in her working-class family to go to university. Alone and out of her depth, the first person she sees is Ben, her charming, carefree housemate.Meet Oli: steadfast and down-to-earth, he moved in just five minutes after Ben. Missing by mere moments a chance that changed his and Aurora’s lives forever.With Liv, their final housemate, the four are bound inextricably over the years by love, tragedy, and everything in between. They all know how lucky they are to have each other: no one would do anything to jeopardise their friendship.The only problem is, when true soulmates are kept apart, fate has a funny way of inserting itself. With explosive results…
Come Along
Come along catch a HeffalumpSit with me on a muddy clumpWe'll sing a song of days gone by . . . Set sail on a timeless adventure with two rabbits determined not to get caught by the Hum-drum. Together, they discover a world of borogoves, slithy toves and Heffalumps, ready to dance and sing 'til sundown. Packed with nonsensical whimsy and anarchic joy, this book is a merry romp through the imaginative worlds of Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll. SO... Come along! Get you gone and have some fun!"A glorious tumble of words and images - a joyful, foot-tapping, spirit-zinging extravagant gallivant of a story that torrents off the tongue and lifts the heart!" - Robert Macfarlane"A delicious, rolling adventure through a magical world inhabited by humdrums, heffalumps, and rare type specimens. This book nourishes me with its nonsense and makes my spirit sing." - Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life.
Allies at War
After the fall of France in June 1940, only Britain stood between Hitler and total victory. Desperate for allies, Winston Churchill did all he could to bring the United States into the conflict, drive the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany apart, and persuade neutral countries to resist German domination.
By 1942, after the German invasion of Russia and Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the British-Soviet-American alliance was in place. But it was an incongruous coalition, divided by ideology and riven with mistrust and deceit. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin were partners in the fight against Hitler, yet they were also rivals who disagreed on strategy, imperialism and the future of Europe.
Through an unprecedented range of vivid first-hand accounts and unpublished material, we enter the rooms where the critical decisions were made - revealing the political drama behind the military events. Compelling, fast-paced narrative history at its best, Allies at War offers a completely fresh perspective on the Second World War and origins of the Cold War.
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.
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.
Policing on Drugs
Today, images of cartels, security agents donning face coverings, graphs depicting egregious murder rates, and military guards at US border crossings influence the world''s perception of Mexico. Mexico''s so-called drug war, as generally conceived by journalists and academics, was the product of recent cartel turf wars, the end of the PRI''s single party rule in 2000, and enhanced US border security measures post-9/11. These explanations are compelling, but they overlook state actions beginning in the 1970s that set the foundation for drug violence over the longer term.In Policing on Drugs, Aileen Teague chronicles a largely ignored but critical prehistory of intensified bilateral antidrug efforts by exploring their origins and inherent contradictions in Mexico. Beginning in the 1960s, US leaders externalized their aggressive domestic drug control practices by forcing junior partners such as Mexico into adopting their policies. Leaders on both sides of the border situated counternarcotics within a larger paradigm of militarized policing, which increased the power and influence of the military and aggressive counternarcotics in both countries. However, different security imperatives motivated US and Mexican agents, complicating enforcement in Mexico. Between 1969 and 2000, Mexico''s embrace of America''s punitive antidrug policies strengthened the coercive capacities of the Mexican state, exacerbated crime, and were so ineffective in an era of open trade blocs that they hastened the expansion of the drug trade.Drawing on such sources as records from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the US State Department, interviews with key officials, accounts from Mexican journalists, and rarely seen Mexican intelligence reports, Teague relates the war on drugs as a transnational story with deep historical roots in US and Mexican conceptions of policing and security. The negative impacts of US-led counternarcotics policies in Mexico can be attributed to the complex relationship between the United States'' and Mexico''s shared approach to the drug war--with critical implications for present-day relations.
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.
Think Like a Forest
‘Beautiful and thought-provoking’ Cal FlynHow do we raise children in a climate emergenc? hat should we teach them - and what kind of future are we preparing them fo? en Rawlence began writing to his eldest daughter before she was born, trying to understand what it means to bring a child into a world facing ecological breakdown. Over the next twelve years, these letters – written to his two daughters as they grow – chart one father’s attempt to live with the central contradiction of our age: raising children within a system that threatens all life, including our own. By turns moving and funny, and always bracingly honest, Think Like a Forest explores love, fear and responsibility in perilous times. Rawlence finds the answers might lie in learning to see the world again through the eyes of a child so that we may embrace interdependence and regain our place in nature. To think like a forest, he shows us, may be the key to how we parent, how we live, and even whether we have a future on our planet at all. 'A gift, not just for the author’s daughters, but for all of us who want to replace ecocide anxiety with the glimmerings of a better future’ Sophy Roberts‘A thoughtful, tender way to make a map of new and frightening territory’ Jay Griffiths
Hats!
From pulpits to protest lines, catwalks to coronations, Hats! is an international tour of headwear throughout history and global culture. Divided into four parts reflecting the key reasons why we make and wear hats, the book covers a broad range of iconic headgear from firemen's helmets to beautiful traditional lace mantillas from Spain, to bionic visors worn by celebrities. This exploration of headwear from around the world draws on various collections and in particular the archives of the Culture Trust, which boasts the most complete collection of hats and headwear in the world. Hats! features contributions from today's most inspiring milliners and serves as a fantastic resource for accessory designers, as well as a perfect gift for hat lovers. With a foreword by the celebrated milliner Stephen Jones.
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.
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Z taliančiny preložila: Mária Štefánková
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
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