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Abolitionists of the Northeast
Abolitionists of the Northeastprofiles the little-known yet historically prolific Black figures who actively participated in the abolitionist movement in America. The movement, which began in the 1820s in Northeastern America, was about ending slavery in the United States. History books have long emphasized the lives and work of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Thomas Garrett, but it’s no secret that the most influential Black advocates are missing from the pages of our textbooks. This book offers intimate profiles of 29 Black abolitionists in the Northeast along with historical black and white photographs that give readers a full picture of who these people were, the work they did to combat the nation’s greatest sin, and how their legacy has lived on. From the underrated to the overlooked, Abolitionists of the Northeast educates readers on the most influential advocates in the earliest beginnings of the United States’ anti-slavery movement.
What Is Greek Mythology?
Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilisation, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis as the goddess of war and wisdom. For centuries, these tales were at the centre of Greek society and religion. The legends of Greek mythology have been retold around the world in stories like Ovid's Heroides and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, influencing everything from ancient Roman culture to bestselling American novels of the twenty-first century. Including well-known tales of Medusa and Perseus, sirens, goddesses, and more, this book explores the vibrant stories that live on and inspire young readers to this day.
I Love My School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and celebrate everything to love about school, from learning to read to making new friends! Featuring Eric Carle’s classic art style, this small hardcover book is the perfect way to explore the joys of learning and build an appreciation for the classroom with your young reader.
Adaptive Strategies for a Sensitive System
Adaptive Strategies for a Sensitive System is a lovingly disordered field guide for surviving a world that keeps turning up the brightness. Disguised in the respectable badge of a diagnostic title, this is in contrast a poetic log of being too sensitive in a society built for the perpetually unbothered. From violent mornings to dreich late nights, Kate sifts through bedrooms, public transport, supermarkets, her Gran’s house, the surveillance-era optimism of mindfulness apps, and the wild terrain of her own mind- gathering softness, silliness, and unexpected wisdom along the way. With raw energy, wry humour and the stubborn softness of someone who has spent a lifetime feeling like a faulty blue tooth speaker trying to connect, she questions what’s innate, what’s inherited, and why everything seems to be “improving” faster than any of us can adapt. Connection, dislocation, loneliness, identity, social failure, and the strange hope that still glimmers beneath it all; this is a companion for anyone who has ever felt out of alignment with the world’s settings, and is still learning how to stay tender without falling apart.
Mad Tom's Rising
A story of faith, fanaticism, and the uncanny power of the imagination. The dawn of the Victorian era: the world is changing rapidly. Poverty and the workhouse cast long shadows across rural England, and a traditional way of life is coming to an end. In the villages and fields of Kent, the discontented find an unlikely champion in John Nicholls Tom. Calling himself 'Sir William Courtenay', he appears to the local magistrates and gentry as a madman, a charlatan, or a dangerous radical. But for the labouring people he is the New Messiah, come to lead them in a revolt against the forces of oppression, and to herald the end of the world. In May 1838 Tom's crusade ignites into bloody violence. The confrontation that follows will shock the country, and become known as the last battle ever fought on English soil. Mad Tom's Rising presents an alternative vision of early Victorian England, as a place of mystical religious faith, riot and disturbance, surveillance and insecurity, arson and uproar. Drawing on original sources, it reconstructs the strange and astonishing events of that time, and the lives and experiences of those forever marked by them.
Vintage Vogue
Colour in these gorgeous postcards from VOGUE and immerse yourself in a glamorous world of cocktail dresses and luxurious ballgowns, smart suits and elegant hats. This book of hand-drawn postcards has been created by the award-winning writer, fashion editor, curator and Royal College of Art Professor, Iain R Webb. The artworks are inspired by iconic images from British VOGUE in the 1950s and feature a glamorous dream wardrobe from key designers including Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Chanel. Each postcard is detachable, so you can enjoy colouring them in yourself or send them to a fashion-savvy friend. These postcards make the perfect present for all those who love vintage fashion.
Amazing Spider-Man: Brand New Day Vol. 3
Spider-Man's Brand New Day continues! The DB, New York's trashiest tabloid, has just hired the sleaziest, most muckraking, lowlife paparazzi of them all... Peter Parker?! Plus: It's web-slinger vs. wall-crawler as we answer the question - who is The Other Spider-Man? Collecting: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #559-564
Superpunk
Meet Violeta! Violeta is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder and podcaster. But most importantly? She’s a PUNK! Oh, and a superhero, too. Superhero + punk = SUPERPUNK. That’s Violeta! After discovering her grandfather’s old cassette player, Violeta decides to play a cassette tape backward. (Why? It’s pure punk rebellion, duh!) What she didn’t know was this rebellious act would grant her magical powers! Aaaaand . . . unleash monsters. A LOT of them. Violeta will need to use all her new superpowers to protect her home of Hollow Hills from the strange creatures and send them back to wherever they came from. Luckily, she’s joined by Alan, Violeta’s faithful sidekick and fellow podcaster. Together, they’ll have to find a way to put these monsters back in their place. But between homework, podcasting, and skateboarding, Violeta has a tough time managing it all. When a horde of monsters descend on her school, will this superpunk be able to save the day? Multi-award-winning comic book artist Guilherme Petraca and TV writer Mirtes Santana bring you Superpunk, a radical adventure story about the need to rebel and act out to protect the people and things you love.
All the Pretty Girls
In a thrilling series from New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison, a serial killer is targeting young women across the South, and each new kill comes with a grisly clue pointing to the next victim. When a young woman is found dead just outside of Nashville, strangled and handless, homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson is quick to the scene. So is FBI Special Agent John Baldwin, whose presence suggests that the murder is not the work of a random opportunist. A love poem left nearby alludes to something more sinister: This is the work of the “Southern Strangler,” a serial killer terrorizing women from Louisiana to Virginia. It’s the kind of case Jackson thrives on. At thirty-five, Metro Nashville’s youngest lieutenant is still an idealist, hell-bent on protecting the city she calls home. And she’s determined to avoid the broken, lonely path she’s seen other cops take. But while she and Baldwin share more than a working relationship, she’s not ready to go public. With victims across multiple states, Jackson and Baldwin race to find a pattern before the killer strikes again. But then a shocking connection between the Strangler and a local reporter brings them closer to the truth behind the killer’s identity—one that could unveil a family’s darkest secrets. Revised edition: This edition of All the Pretty Girls includes editorial revisions.
Uh-Oh, Hugo!
A perfect day for Hugo begins with a stretch and a yawn . . . There are bees for chasing - go, Hugo, go!Puddles for splashing - squish, Hugo, squish!And skunks for smelling - sniff, Hugo, sniff!But look out! Oh no, Hugo!Hugo’s adventure turns ouchie, stinky, and dirty. Does Hugo mind? NOT ONE BIT. Hugo really did have a perfect day. Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck have created yet another unforgettable character in Hugo, an adorable pug with an indomitable spirit. Readers won't be able to help exclaiming aloud as Hugo plays in his garden: 'Go, Hugo, Go!'
Captured by the Vampire Knight
He took her for her magic. He didn’t expect her to steal his heart. Natalie has spent her life protecting her family—raising her sister and caring for her ailing father in a world ruled by vampires. But when a brutal raid destroys her village, she strikes a desperate bargain: her freedom in exchange for their lives. Taken by Rayhan, a powerful vampire warrior, Natalie is forced to use her unstable magic to solve the murder of his father. If she fails, she may never see her family again. But if she succeeds, the truth could be more dangerous than the killer himself. Rayhan never meant to take a prisoner—but Natalie is no ordinary human. When she inadvertently unlocks memories he buried long ago, he realizes she may be the key to justice—and vengeance. What he didn’t expect was the fire between them. Now, the woman who could destroy him might also be the only one who can save him. As deadly secrets unravel and the killer turns their sights on Natalie, desire collides with betrayal, and trust becomes the ultimate risk. Dark magic. Forbidden romance. A fight for survival. Can love bloom between sworn enemies—or will it become the weapon that tears them apar? aptured by the Vampire Knight is perfect for fans of steamy vampire romance, enemies to lovers, and magic-bound fated mates.
Curious Me!® 6-Book Box Set (Numbers, Letters, Colors, Feelings, Animals, and Families)
Nurture Curiosity and Celebrate Everyday Wonder with the Curious Me!® Board Book Collection!Bring joy, learning, and wonder to your child’s early reading experience with this charming, boxed set of six Curious Me!® board books. Thoughtfully designed for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 4, each book features lyrical text, rich vocabulary, and vibrant illustrations that introduce important early concepts in an engaging way. Ideal for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators, each title includes helpful tips and ideas to extend learning beyond storytime. This Boxed Set Includes:Curious Me!® Letters – Discover the alphabet through lyrical scenes and playful words that connect letters to everyday experiences. Curious Me!® Numbers – Count from 1 to 10 in colorful, engaging illustrations that build number awareness and observation. Curious Me!® Colors – Explore vibrant hues in nature and everyday life, from red raspberries to green trees and blue skies. Curious Me!® Feelings – Identify and name a range of emotions through relatable, heartwarming situations. Curious Me!® Animals – Meet wild and wonderful creatures in their habitats—from the farmyard to the rainforest!Curious Me!® Families – Celebrate love and togetherness in all kinds of families, beautifully depicted through inclusive illustrations. Why Parents and Educators Love the Curious Me!® Series:These books are a trusted resource for introducing young children to early concepts in language, math, emotions, and social development. With their poetic language, vibrant illustrations, and thoughtful storytelling, they make learning feel joyful and meaningful—for both children and the adults who read with them. Features:Inclusive Representation: Shows diverse children, families, and environments that reflect the world around us. Parent and Caregiver Tips: Each book includes helpful tips and ideas to extend learning beyond the book. Developmentally Aligned: Meets Head Start’s guidelines for culturally responsive children’s books.
Temné sily 1: Rana do srdca
Cameron Mortem má problém – nedokáže prestať zabíjať svojich partnerov. Napriek tomu, že je vyhlásený za klinicky šialeného, je zároveň aj najlepšou zbraňou v arzenáli Temných síl, utajenej vojenskej zložky vybudovanej na poslušnosti, mlčanlivosti a snahe prežiť. Po tom, čo ho experimentálny liek pripravil o rozum, Cameron sa stal rizikom aj pre svojich vlastných. Za trest ho pošlú na výcvikové skúšky, kde sa z nováčikov stávajú nemilosrdní vojaci. Cameronova hlavná úloha? Udržať svoju novú partnerku nažive.
Emery Mavesová unikla trestu smrti len o vlások, namiesto toho sa však ocitá na mieste rovnako bezcitnom, ako boli jej zločiny. Keď ju pridelia ku Cameronovi, musí prežiť nielen tvrdý výcvik, ale aj svojho nevyspytateľného partnera.
Čoskoro si však Emery uvedomí, že Cameron je viac než len psychicky labilný zabijak. Pod vrstvou šialenstva sa ukrýva nebezpečná príťažlivosť – a zvláštna, nečakaná jemnosť.
Ich puto je chaotické, opojné a zrodené z násilia. A pokiaľ ich najprv oboch nezničí, môže sa stať tým jediným, čo ich zachráni.
Ponorte sa do hriešne temného príbehu od autorky bestselleru Zabudni na mňa.
Vstup do Temných síl len na vlastné riziko.
dostupné aj ako:
Toxickí ľudia
Oceňovaná psychologička vo svojej knihe ponúka nový pohľad na
temné povahy. Prepája osobné príbehy s prelomovým výskumom
a odhaľuje alarmujúci fakt, že malá skupina ľudí s psychopatickými
tendenciami dokáže spôsobiť neúmerne veľké utrpenie a miliardové
ekonomické škody. Veda však našťastie ponúka riešenie. Doktorka
ten Brinke vás naučí toxických ľudí včas identifikovať a poskytne
vám nástroje, ako sa pred nimi brániť v súkromí, v práci aj v politike.
V knihe sa dozviete, aké veľké škody dokáže napáchať relatívne
malé percento populácie s psychopatickými črtami, ako naše telo
dokáže vnímať „temnú osobnosť“ skôr než racionálna myseľ, prečo
na toxické osobnosti nefungujú tradičné tresty, aké dôsledky má
to, že sa negativita a deštruktívne správanie dokážu šíriť ako vírusy,
čo je kľúčom k ochrane pred toxickými ľuďmi, ako sa zbaviť toxického
vplyvu alebo ako ho minimalizovať, ak sa mu nedá vyhnúť.
Morálna revolúcia
Renomovaný holandský historik a autor bestsellerov Ľudskosť a Utópia pre realistov Rutger Bregman sa vracia s naliehavou a provokatívnou analýzou súčasného sveta. Kniha Morálna revolúcia, vychádzajúca z prestížneho prednáškového cyklu The BBC Reith Lectures, je ostrou kritikou dnešných elít a zároveň vášnivým manifestom za návrat k integrite a odvahe.
Bregman nás vezme na cestu od pádu Rímskej ríše cez tichý rozklad Benátok až po nablýskané kancelárie Silicon Valley a elitné univerzity, aby ukázal, kde sme stratili morálny kompas. Morálna revolúcia však nie je len diagnózou úpadku. Je to praktický a inšpiratívny sprievodca pre každého, kto odmieta apatiu a verí, že najdôležitejšia transformácia našich čias nie je technologická, ale hlboko ľudská a etická.
dostupné aj ako:
The Left Hand of Darkness
A lone human emissary journeys from Earth to the planet of Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can choose - and change - their gender.
His goal is to secure Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilisation, but to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and the culture he encounters.
Forced into a perilous partnership with an outcast on a journey across the planet's bitter, whirling snow, he learns how survival, trust and love take shape in a world nothing like his own.
A visionary classic, The Left Hand of Darkness reshaped fiction with its radical exploration of gender, human connection and power.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION FROM DAVID MITCHELL
Kozliatka - Rozprávka o kozliatkach, ale poslušných/ ale neposlušných, 2. vydanie
Známu rozprávku o neposlušných kozliatkach a zlom vlkovi napísala Mária Rázusová-Martáková.
Jaroslava Blažková zasa vymyslela rozprávku o poslušných kozliatkach, ktorým je sveta žiť. Smejú sa na hlúpom vlkovi a jeho popletenej pesničke. Zato, že boli poslušné, mamička im kúpi krásne čižmičky: červené na predné nožičky, zelené na zadné.
Obidve rozprávky filigránsky spojené do jednej knihy ilustroval vynikajúci ilustrátor Vladimír Král. Kniha s magickými celostranovými ilustráciami Vladimíra Krála zo série „obracaj knihu ako chceš, všade rozprávku nájdeš.“ je pre deti od 3 rokov.
Zabudli sme, ako žiť?
Vo svete, ktorý je posadnutý pútaním pozornosti a zároveň plný
vecí na jej odvádzanie, si táto tichá, ale pritom radikálna kniha
kladie najzásadnejšiu otázku zo všetkých: Zabudli sme, ako žiť?
Táto kolekcia dvadsiatich šiestich Oshových krátkych textov, ktorá
čerpá z jeho osobných rozhovorov s hľadajúcimi, je zrkadlom
a zároveň pozvaním pre čitateľa, aby sa nad nimi zamyslel
a znovuobjavil umenie vedomého prežívania a užívania si každej
chvíle života. Osho rozvracia naše zdedené presvedčenia a ponúka
cestu späť k sebe, návrat k jednoduchosti, prítomnosti a vnútornej
jasnosti. Každý text je tichou provokáciou a súcitným postrčením
k prebudeniu. Prihovára sa nám hlasom, ktorý sa neprihovára
intelektu, ale srdcu a duši, a pozýva nás, aby sme sa stretli so
sebou. Aby sme začali žiť.
Drenajská sága: Legenda
Když se na Drenaj valí nekonečné hordy Nadirců, poslední nadějí zůstává pevnost Dros Delnoch – a muž, jehož jméno se šeptá s úctou i strachem. Druss, stárnoucí válečník opředený legendami, znovu bere do rukou sekeru jménem Snaga a chystá se postavit přesile, která nemá slitování. V krajině, kde má hrdinství svou cenu, se rodí příběh odvahy, oběti a nezdolného vzdoru. Legenda – epická bitva o srdce národa i paměť jeho hrdinů.
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