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Fancy Work
What can a scrap of embroidery tell us about how to live? How can the past help us imagine unconstrained lives when not all traces remain? To explore these questions, Alice Hattrick turns to the embroidery designer May Morris and her circle, including her father William Morris; her mother Jane, an artist’s model and embroiderer herself; and MF, May’s gender non-conforming partner of twenty years. Through this queer encounter with the Arts and Crafts movement, Hattrick shifts attention from dominant narratives of design towards intimacy, labour and domestic life. Looking to May – alongside others who have found in textiles a means of resistance – Hattrick traces connections between these histories and their own queer identity, family ties and precarious working conditions within an ableist society. Expansive in thought, form and time, Fancy Work stitches together archival fragments, domestic spaces and ongoing sites of struggle, insisting on the political force of often overlooked acts of defiance.
Love Philtres
A guide to the history and practical use of love magic• Explores the use of love magic since prehistoric times, throughout the ancient cultures of Babylon, Greece, and Rome, as well as among medieval European alchemists• Presents methods for using Magicis Materiae of active botanicals, minerals, magic soil, and animal products, as well as incantations, periapts, amulets, and poppets• Describes the rites and rituals of love magic and practices to protect oneself from love spells and counter the effects of aphrodisiacsLove Philtres is a practical guide to one of the most ancient and widely used magical practices in the world—the use of devices and potions to find and keep love. From aphrodisiacs and amulets to philtres and potions, the use of love magic dates back to the ancient civilizations of Babylon, Greece, and Rome, throughout Hindu and Islamic cultures, and among the alchemists and occultists of medieval Europe. In this book, practicing Druid Jon G. Hughes explores the history of love magic, focusing on the unique magical and druidic cultures of the British Isles and teaching readers how to carry on this tradition. Presenting how to use the Magicis Materiae of active botanicals, minerals, magical dirt, and animal products, the author explains how to identify these materials, details the methods to extract their potent effects, and shares the incantations and spells that accompany their use. Hughes also explores how to harvest materials and prepare a wide range of potions in the form of electuaries, tinctures, elixirs, oils, and ointments. He describes the appropriate rites and rituals of love magic, including the arcane Sweaty Cake love charm. He also shares methods that you can use to protect yourself against love spells and how to counteract their magical effects.
Buzz Sausage Wolf and the Birthday Mystery
It's party time for Buzz Sausage Wolf! Everyone is really excited, but WHO has taken a big bite out of the birthday cake?!A cosy and funny story with short chapters and lots of full-colour illustrations, ideal for reading aloud and sharing together with newly independent readers moving on from picture books. Scruffy sausage dog, Buzz has been overexcited ALL DAY. It's just too much fun on a birthday! But when he accidentally bursts the balloons and tears open a Special Present, Buzz knows he's in big trouble. And avoiding telling the truth means even bigger trouble, especially when he sees a BIG BITE of birthday cake has gone missing. . . Who is the mystery munche? ill everyone blame Buz? an Buzz and best friend Trilby solve the birthday myster? cosy and friendly party-themed story for fans of Rabbit and Bear, large dollops of silliness and the occasional unexpected dog parp. Praise for Buzz Sausage Wolf:'Buzz is a furry little heart-stealer on a mission: be loved, supply laughs, win you over. Mission accomplished.' - James Davis, author of Scarlet: Defender of the Universe
The Ballad of Ronan McCoy
''A tender, elegant novel about the beauty and importance of friendship. Colin Morgan’s debut is one of the most moving books I’ve read in some time'' John Boyne*****''Soaring, lyrical and heart-breaking. A tender and important new voice in Irish writing'' Michelle Gallen''A fresh and authentic voice is found in this impressive and original debut about grief, loss and the enduring power of love'' Christine Dwyer Hickey***A tender coming-of-age story about friendship, first love, loss, and facing the ultimate question: who am I going to be? For fans of Douglas Stuart, Michael Magee, David Nicholls and Andrew O''HaganBrendan''s best friend, his only friend, is Ronan McCoy. He knows things about Brendan that no one else does: about his job washing the cars at Feeney’s Funeral Home, about the loneliness he sometimes feels even when surrounded by hundreds of others at school. But Brendan never told Ronan about the dark feeling that sits at the bottom of his stomach, the feeling that tells him something bad is coming. It never comes when Ronan''s around.Ronan is smart and sporty and popular, totally comfortable in his own skin: all the things that Brendan himself isn''t. But Ronan always makes him feel like a good friend, a good person, a better Brendan.Standing at the school gates on the first day of term, the dark feeling begins to form in Brendan''s stomach. And when Ronan doesn’t turn up, Brendan learns that something terrible happened to his best friend over the summer and he''ll never be the same again. Over the course of the final year of school, Brendan will have to learn to navigate the new shape of their friendship and find a place for himself in the world without Ronan to protect him.The Ballad of Ronan McCoy is a beautifully written, tender coming-of-age story about friendship and first love, loss and letting go, and the hopes and fears of a young man standing on the cusp of the rest of his life.
Color Code Study Bible, Revealing God's Truth Color by Color (KJV, Purple Leathersoft, Red Letter)
The Color Code Study Bible provides a clear path to understanding the Bible. The Color Code Study Bible uses vibrant colors to highlight Bible verses on seven key topics of the Bible, helping you see the topic within all of Scripture. The seven key topics include: (1) God the Father; (2) God the Son; (3) God the Holy Spirit; (4) Salvation; (5) Sanctification; (6) Sin and Temptation; and (7) Last Things. Additionally, you will find helpful notes throughout the Scripture leading you to study the Bible book by book, verse by verse, or topic by topic. Whether you choose one approach or all three, the Color Code Study Bible gives you dynamic, practical approach for regular Bible reading—and even includes generous margins for your own notes. The Color Code Bible system will help you gain a better understanding of the Bible one idea at a time, growing deeper in your relationship with God. Features include:Easy-to-use color code system that highlights 7 core topics of the BibleBook-by-book notes to better understand the key ideas of each Bible bookVerse-by-verse notes at the bottom of the page to gain deeper insight into each chapterTopic-by-topic notes to bring clarity on 21 key doctrinal teachings in the BibleGenerous 1.25" note-taking space in the outer marginsEngaging, full color throughout the BibleConcordance included to facilitate study8 pages of full-color maps8-point type size
Soviet Artillery Tractors of World War II
Packed with rare and unpublished photographs, this is a new history of the Red Army’s tracked artillery tractors that were pivotal to its success in World War II. The development of artillery tractors in the 1930s was integral to the industrial development of the Soviet Union. The tracked tractor plants at Chelyabinsk, Kharkov and Stalingrad were built specifically to industrialize the Soviet Union as well as to mechanize the Red Army, particularly the artillery. This new study by Russian armour expert James Kinnear tells the story of these artillery tractors. How they suffered horrendous losses in the opening months of the war but continued to be built and their numbers were bolstered by Lend-Lease tractors, primarily of American origin. At the end of the war, the same slow-moving and cumbersome artillery tractors that had served with the Red Army in the dark days of 1941 towed their heavy artillery pieces at a steady pace all the way to the streets of Berlin. There has been a resurgence of interest in recent years in these military workhorses and wrecks have been exhumed and restored, while Soviet factory and operational records have also become available. This new research is used here for the first time in English, alongside unpublished images, to tell the remarkable story of the artillery tractors that delivered Red Army artillery into combat throughout World War II.
50 World History Events You Really Need to Know
Discover the 50 key developments and events that form the backbone of the story of humanity. People often complain that in history lessons at school they were taught just a few topics - the Romans, the Tudors, the Nazis - and how they have no idea about what happened in between. Offering stimulating outlines of key developments in the history of the world, this book aims to remedy this. Author Ian Crofton brings history to life in essays ranging from ancient Egypt to modern China, from the Vikings and the Mongols to the French Revolution and the Cold War.
Breakout
Trapped at a luxurious resort off the coast of Florida, a group of elite teens are about to have a spring break they will never forget … but not all of them are coming home. The star-studded team of authors behind New York Times bestsellers Blackout and Whiteout returns with a thrillerfull of intrigue, betrayal, and heart-stopping romance. For Thurgood Marshall Academy's best and brightest–five friends who've been thick as thieves since kindergarten–this spring break is all about forgetting: they want nothing more than to wash away last year's tragedy, and the human-shaped hole it left in their friend group. It's a hole the new kid, Anthony Brooks, seems to fit right into. So when he invites the Five to join him on a private island for a week at his dad's luxury resort, they agree with zero hesitation. No one's counting on a freak tropical storm swooping in and killing the vibe. And speaking of killing, they're also ill-prepared for the mounting collection of dead bodies… including (another) one of their own. As their dream trip unravels, everything they tried to leave behind–secrets, lies, betrayals, dead best friends–seems to be washing up on the shore of their lives for everyone to see. Will any of them make it out alive? From the bestselling, award-winning team behind Blackout and Whiteout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—comes a thriller that begs the question: is it possible to outrun the worst thing you've ever done?
Wildflower
A cursed magical florist and an outcast sorcerer must work together to save their kingdom from a sinister conspiracy in this cosy fantasy romance. Perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted, Stephanie Garber and Heather Fawcett. 'An irresistibly wonderful story about love, curses, and truth, WILDFLOWER is as delightful as an entire field of flowers!' SARAH BETH DURST, author of The Spellshop 'Prepare to be enchanted ... A book to treasure' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy*INCLUDES HAND-DRAWN FLORAL SKETCHES BY THE AUTHOR*Cursed from birth to always tell the truth, magical florist Felicity 'Fliss' Farrow chooses her words carefully and avoids trouble. But when she receives an anonymous request for a mysterious flower, her quest leads her directly into trouble's path, to Willoh Vane. Fliss knows the outcast - yet teasingly handsome - sorcerer is rumoured to have used dark magic to corrupt the northern forest five years ago. She's witnessed the resulting feud with Prince Bastion, whom her best friend, Card, is soon to marry. Despite the divided loyalty she feels, Fliss reluctantly accepts Will's help with gathering more rare flowers and finds herself increasingly drawn to him. As the royal wedding approaches, Fliss fears the flowers she's delivered are intended for a sinister purpose. But with her warnings ignored, can she and Will save the kingdom from disaster, and ultimately discover what Fliss has sought for so long - the truth behind her curse?'Absolutely charming! With lovable characters, a unique floral magic system, and a story that tugs on your heartstrings, Wildflower is a true delight'TESSONJA ODETTE, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lies That Summon the Night 'A must-read for any fan of cosy romantasy, with a romance that slowly plants itself in your heart and blooms with a wild flourish' GRYFFIN MURPHY, author of Twig's Traveling Tomes
Black Torch 1.
A mononokék örökké élő szellemek. Jiro egy fiatal fiú, akit a nagyapja nevel, nindzsák leszármazottja, és ért az állatok nyelvén. Egy nap találkozik az erdőben egy sebesült fekete macskával, aki azt állítja magáról, hogy ő is egy mononoke, és Ragónak hívják. Jiro megpróbálja megvédeni Ragót az üldözőitől, ám harc közben az ellenfele átdöfi a mellkasát!
Kirio Fanklub 1.
A két gimnazista lány, Miyoshi Aimi és Sometani Nami szerelmes egy fiúba. Méghozzá az osztálytársukba, Kirio-kunba. A két barátnő, akik egyben vetélytársak is, másról sem tudnak beszélni, csak a kiszemeltjükről. Ellopják Kirio-kun zakóját. Szertartást végeznek, hogy Kirio-kun megjelenjen az álmukban. Eljátsszák, milyen lenne egy randi Kirio-kunnal.
Az egyoldalú romantikus komédia első kötetéből megismerheted a két lány mindennapjait, akik egyelőre még elég messze vannak attól, hogy beteljesüljön a szerelmük.
Z budúcej pozostalosti
Výber textov tejto knižky je žánrovo i tematicky rozmanitý, jednu skupinu tvoria príhovory, ktoré odzneli na viac alebo menej oficiálnych fórach, svoj priestor dostali predslovy k výtvarnému katalógu či k ročenke galérie, a ďalej sú tam texty, ktorými autor prispel do kolektívnych publikácií alebo do príležitostných tlačovín. Úplnú verejnú premiéru má napríklad reportáž z dovolenky, či neskoro juvenilná veršovačka, ako aj aforizmy, doteraz desaťročia skryté na dne povestného šuflíka. Osobitnú skupinu tvoria potom tri texty označené formulkou „v obrátenom garde“, ide teda o rozhovory, kde Balogh nebol pýtajúcim sa, ale respondentom. Keďže teda predkladané texty nevyšli (až na jednu výnimku) v autorových bývalých domovských novinách SME a Denník N, zdalo sa mu vhodné nenechať ich kdekade roztratené, ale sústrediť ich do tohto dielka. Túto žánrovú i tematickú rozmanitosť zvýrazňuje aj časový oblúk niekoľkých desaťročí, počas ktorých jednotlivé texty vznikali.
A Bad Business
A collection of 6 thrilling short stories by the classic Russian author of Crime and Punishment, full of existential angst and wicked humor. “A sprightly new translation... [that] reminds us how extremely funny [Dostoevsky] could be.” –Times Literary SupplementWith stories ranging from impossible fantasy to scorching satire, this wonderful collection from the renowned author of Crime and Punishment is the perfect introduction to one of the greatest of all fiction writers.A civil servant finds a new passion for his work – and a taste for fame – when he''s swallowed alive by a crocodile. A struggling writer stumbles on a cemetery where the dead still talk to each other. An arrogant but well-intentioned gentleman provokes an uproar at a subordinate''s wedding, and in the marital bed. A widowed pawnbroker remembers the events leading to his marriage, in an attempt to understand his wife’s death. And a young boy finds unexpected salvation on a cold and desolate Christmas Eve.This vivid new translation by Nicolas Pasternak Slater and Maya Slater illuminates Dostoyevsky''s dazzling versatility as a writer. His remarkable short fiction swings from wickedly sharp humour to gripping psychological intensity, from cynical social mockery to moments of unexpected tenderness.A microcosm of Dostoyevsky’s themes, these stories offer existential insight, an indictment of social inequality, and extremes of agony and ecstasy. They also showcase his lesser-known comic mode, in flashes of satirical brilliance and antic farce. This collection provides a palette holding each shade of Dostoyevsky’s talent – and of human experience.
WARTIME SECRETS_LONDON AT1 PB
The Mayfair Ladies'' Club survived the Blitz — but can it survive betraya? eptember 1944. Deirdre Rowan is a spirited Irish receptionist at the exclusive Mayfair Ladies’ Club in London. When new manager Maxwell Forster arrives, Deirdre is immediately attracted to him. But Max has a secret: he is a German officer concealing his real name, fleeing his country’s oppressive regime.When it is believed that a group of British Union Fascists may be active in the Club, Deirdre is enlisted by DCI Jonathan Rudge to report anything suspicious to him. The enigmatic Max cannot escape her scrutiny, even though Deirdre is in danger of falling in love with him…Surrounded by lies and conflicting loyalties, Deirdre must try to uncover the secrets hidden around her, hoping they might answer the dreaded question: could Max be a traitor to her country – and her hear? artime Secrets at the Mayfair Club is the moving new novel from bestselling-author Molly Green, illuminating the resilience of the human spirit, and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and love.
Houdini of the Sea
Today, Charles Lightoller is known primarily as the most senior officer to survive the sinking of Titanic, but that was just one chapter in his remarkable story. To avoid the cotton mills of his native Lancashire town, a 13-year-old Lightoller joined the crew of a four-masted sailing ship, and he would remain at sea on various ships until 1920. During his thirty-year maritime career and beyond, he would survive four shipwrecks, a Zeppelin bombing, a duel with a U-boat and a perilous motor-yacht mission to Dunkirk, ultimately emerging as a hero of both world wars.Compiled using extensive research, including previously unseen family information, Houdini of the Sea is the extraordinary tale of a man who escaped death many times over.
Relatively Guilty
A sharp Scottish legal thriller featuring a cynical defence lawyer, a murder case that looks airtight, and a client who may not want to be saved. Everyone is guilty… some more than others. A policeman lies dead with his skull caved in. His young wife at the scene, clutching the weapon. For the Crown the case is open-and-shut. Robbie Munro isn’t so sure. A missing witness. A hairline crack in the evidence, is it just enough to prise open and reveal a defence? Only if his client will let him. Because the closer Robbie gets to an acquittal, the more she resists every step forward, pushing for a life sentence when freedom beckons. And Robbie must fight to save a client who’d rather be convicted than forgiven. Relatively Guilty is Book 1 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Best Defence Series:? Funny and fast paced… everything you want in a legal thriller. ? Gets my trial lawyer stamp of approval. ? Fascinating insight into the criminal justice system. ? A lovable rogue you can’t help rooting for. ? Authentic, addictive, and brilliantly plotted.
What Your Doctor Isn''t Telling You About Food
Most people people say their doctor has never talked with them about food, yet what we eat is the one thing that we have control over which can seriously impact our health for the better. This book is here to bust some deep rooted myths about plant-based eating. * Is plant protein as good as animal protein? * What foods should you eat to live longer? * Are Sugar Spikes the enemy? * What are the 10 rules for eating better than 90% of your friends? Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a doctor and gastroenterologist, Dr Alan Desmond shows the powerful connection between what you eat and how you feel - both today and for the rest of your life. Addressing common misconceptions you'll learn which protein-rich foods are the foundation of a truly healthy diet, how ultra-processed foods might be sabotaging your health, and why dietary fibre is the unsung hero of gut health and overall well-being. This book is about more than just avoiding disease. It's about optimizing your diet for better digestion, more energy, a sharper mind, for a longer, healthier and happier life. You don't have to be perfect to make this work- but you do need to be better informed and ready to make smarter choices every time you eat. Packed with insights from researchers, dietitians, athletes, and top experts in human nutrition, What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Food offers straightforward, practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're looking to fight disease, improve your health, or simply make better food choices, this book is your guide to taking control of your health - starting today.
Class Clown
America’s most beloved wiseass finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything. How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a wildly inaccurate newspaper column read by millions of people? In Class Clown, Dave Barry takes us on a hilarious ride, starting with a childhood largely spent throwing rocks for entertainment—there was no internet—and preparing for nuclear war by hiding under a classroom desk. After literally getting elected class clown in high school, he went to college, where, as an English major, he read snippets of great literature when he was not busy playing in a rock band (it was the sixties). He began his journalism career at a small-town Pennsylvania newspaper where he learned the most important rule of local journalism: never confuse a goose with a duck. His journey then took a detour into the business world, where as a writing consultant he spent years trying, with limited success, to get corporate folks to, for God’s sake, get the point. Somehow from there he wound up as a humor columnist for The Miami Herald, where his boss was a wild man who encouraged him to write about anything that struck him as amusing and to never worry about alienating anyone. His columns were not popular with everyone: He managed to alienate a vast army of Neil Diamond fans, and the entire state of Indiana. But he also developed a loyal following of readers who alerted him to the threat of exploding toilets, not to mention the fire hazards posed by strawberry pop-tarts and Rollerblade Barbie, which he demonstrated to the nation on the David Letterman show. He led his readers on a crusade against telemarketers that ultimately caused the national telemarketers association to stop answering its own phones because it was getting—irony alert—too many unwanted calls. He has also run for president multiple times, although so far without success. He became a book author and joined a literary rock band, which was not good at playing music but did once perform with Bruce Springsteen, who sang backup to Dave. As for his literary merits, Dave writes: “I’ll never have the critical acclaim of, say, Marcel Proust. But was Marcel Proust ever on Carson? Did he ever steal a hotel sign for Oprah?” Class Clown isn’t just a memoir; it’s a vibrant celebration of a life rich with humor, absurdity, joy, and sadness. Dave says the most important wisdom imparted by his Midwestern parents was never to take anything too seriously. This laughter-filled book is proof that he learned that lesson well.
What If?
Little Rabbit wishes she could enjoy the wonders of the forest, but she can''t help worrying about the bad things that might happen.When strolling through the woods with Mouse, she fears that the trees might come crashing down. And when Squirrel wants to play hide-and-seek, Little Rabbit asks "But what if nobody finds me?" One day, Little Rabbit feels so overwhelmed by her noisy thoughts that she decides to hide away in her burrow.Can Little Rabbit''s friends help her to quiet her anxious mind and enjoy the here and now?This calm and reassuring story is perfect for reminding nervous readers to take things one small step at a time.
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