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Into the Hush


LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD A PEN / JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD FINALIST'Wise, beguiling... a treasure and a beacon of a poet, whose indispensable body of work offers no less than a way to navigate this world' Sarah HoweA new collection and first UK publication from the Poet Laureate of the United StatesArthur Sze has long been renowned for his constellation of vision and generous imagination – able to hold the aspen leaf and the mountain range, the water droplet and the crashing surf in the same stunning poetic field. Turning his attention to habitat destruction, language extinction, mortality and so much more, Into the Hush sketches a world slipping into silence, asking what we lose to it, what emerges, and what can be held in its aperture. Sze draws together a startling array of imagery in these quietly forceful poems that render our complex universe with profound simplicity and clarity. Sze’s lyric voice – which at times inhabits the body of a jaguar and even an eraser – moves between chaos and stillness with supple agility, challenging our notions of traditional poetic forms such as the haibun, zuihitsu, sonnet and pantoum to break open new avenues of expression that speak to our fragmented world. Attuned to the underlying network that connects all things, Into the Hush charts a thrilling journey from silence into sound, from emptiness into the rich possibilities of existence.
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17,99 €

Book of Forbidden Words


"Devotees of rich historical fiction and contemporary social discourse alike will be enthralled.”—Booklist, starred reviewFrom bestselling author Louise Fein comes a new historical novel set in a world of banned books and censorship, in which an encrypted manuscript unleashes a chain of consequences across 400 years, perfect for fans of Weyward and The Briar Club. 1552, PARIS: The print­ing press is quickly spreading new ideas across Europe, threatening the power of church and state and unleashing a wave of book burning and heretic hunting. When frightened ex-nun Lysbette Angiers arrives at Charlotte Guillard’s famous printing shop with her manuscript, neither woman knows just how far the powerful elite will go to prevent the spread of Lysbette’s audacious ideas. 1952, NEW YORK: Milly Bennett is a lonely housewife struggling to find her way in her new neighborhood amidst the paranoid clamors of McCarthy’s America. She finds her life taking an unexpected turn when a relic from her past presents her with a 400-year-old manuscript to decipher, pulling her into a vortex of danger that threatens to shatter her world. From the risky backstreets of sixteenth-century Paris to the unpredictable suburbs of mid-twentieth century New York, the stakes couldn’t be higher when, 400 years apart, Milly, Lysbette, and Charlotte each face a reality where the spread of ideas are feared and every effort is made to suppress them. Dramatic and affecting, and inspired by the real-life encrypted Voynich manuscript, Book of Forbidden Words is both an engrossing story about a timeless struggle that echoes through the ages and a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dare to let their words be heard.
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13,49 €

Hidden World - Water Painting Living Forests


Discover the hidden world of living forests in this incredible paint with water non-fiction book. Young ones will be amazed as colour magically appears when the special pictures are painted with water. This book is a fantastic introduction to forests and forest animals around the world, and is packed with seek and find, art and colouring activities that will encourage a love of learning for life!You'll discover a world of facts about forest creatures, from the vast Amazon rainforest in South America, the breath-taking Bavaria Forest in Germany, and the incredible Daintree Rainforest in Australia to the huge Tongass National Forest in the USA, the snow forests of Scandinavia, and the beautiful bamboo forests of the Yangtze River in China. Includes a refillable water marker pen and reusable paint with water pages, making this a 100% reusable FACT-tastic activity book. Plus, when the pages are dry, you can paint them with water again and again!
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17,99 €

The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene


In this poignant, magical tale by the acclaimed author of Eventown, two girls find themselves dropped into each other’s world—and must face down dragons they’ve only imagined. Auden “Denny” Greene is happiest with her friend Runa, creating stories set in their imaginary land of Sorrowfeld, where princesses rule and cursed dragons are a constant danger. But now that they are turning twelve, Runa seems ready to give up on the magic of Sorrowfeld just when Denny needs it the most…Princess Auden is the last remaining princess of Sorrowfeld—and on her twelfth birthday, she will be expected to vanquish the dragons that took her family. Only, when a swarm attacks her birthday celebration, all she can do is run…But suddenly. Auden is in Denny’s world. And Denny is in Auden’s. The two Audens have switched places. No one but them has any idea. And now, each girl must come into her own power in order to fight the other’s dragons. The magical beasts of Impossible Creatures meet the body-swap of Freaky Friday, set in a world as fantastical as Wicked’s Oz!
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17,99 €

The Secret of Saint Olaf’s Church


The first in a series of gripping historical murder mysteries, set in fifteenth-century EstoniaAt the dawn of the fifteenth century, Tallinn stands on the edge of Christendom. Merchants, monks, knights and pirates all struggle for control of the wealthy city. When the brutally decapitated corpse of a knight is discovered, apothecary Melchior Wakenstede, famed for his brilliant mind, is asked to investigate.But as Melchior tries to untangle the mystery, he stumbles across truths that many powerful people would prefer stayed hidden... Does he dare to defy them all?
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14,99 €

Time Travel Twins: The Victorian Revolution


Join twins Scarlett and Thomas as they use Grandad’s time machine to travel back to Victorian London! Scarlett meets Princess Victoria and heads to the grand opening of the Great Exhibition, witnessing amazing inventions. Meanwhile, Thomas with some friends, sneaks in but gets caught and imprisoned! Can Scarlett rescue Thomas and get them back home?'A brilliant resource ... closes with an extended historical note' CLPE
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10,99 €

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 11


There’s never a dull day at the office when you’re a magical girl!Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you’re sure to find a position—and a uniform—that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today!Kana and her colleagues are determined to rescue President Shigemoto, but they need money to fight the New Energy Association, and the only financier willing to take a risk on their start-up is a bit eccentric. When he tells them he’ll only fully fund them if they manage to impress him, the team finds itself crashing a private industry party on the hunt for secret government labs! Will their gamble pay off, or will they end up needing to be rescued too?
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14,99 €

Captain Underpants Forever Box set (#1-12)


Get ready for TWELVE times the action! TWELVE times the adventure! TWELVE times the Flip-O-Rama! It''s the Captain Underpants Forever full-color twelve-book boxed set by worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man. It''s the complete saga, and it''s EPIC!Every Captain Underpants chapter book is overflowing with humor, action, adventure, mini-comics, and that world-famous cheesy animation technique, Flip-O-Rama. And now, for the FIRST TIME EVER, ALL TWELVE Epic Novels are in ONE COLLECTION: Captain Underpants Forever! Celebrate the upcoming 30-year anniversary of this beloved series with the complete, full-color twelve-book boxed set. It''s perfect for original fans and newcomers alike.George and Harold are two mischievous fourth graders who accidentally hypnotize their principal into becoming Captain Underpants, the world''s greatest superhero. Join Captain Underpants as he battles the forces of evil in a never-ending fight for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony.For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring, and heartfelt escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey''s graphic novel series: Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Super Diaper Baby (now in full color), plus the Dragon chapter book series. Also be sure to check out the two acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.THE CRITICS ARE CRAZY ABOUT UNDERPANTS!OVER 90 MILLION BOOKS IN PRINT!"The greatest American novels ever published." -- Mrs. Roxanne Ward''s Third Grade Class, Greenwood Elementary School, Toledo, Ohio"Irresistible." -- Entertainment Weekly"So appealing that youngsters won''t notice that their vocabulary is stretching." --School Library Journal"Pilkey''s sharp humor shines, and is as much fun for parents as their young readers." -- Parents'' Choice FoundationThe Captain Underpants Forever boxed set includes:#1 The Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25 1/2 Anniversary Edition#2 Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets#3 Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space#4 Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants#5 Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman#6 Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1#7 Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2#8 Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People#9 Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers#10 Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers#11 Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000#12 Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-LotThe Captain Underpants series has won numerous awards, including the 2000 Garden State Children''s Book Award (Children''s Fiction), the 2001 Buckeye Children''s Book Award (Grades 3-5), and the 2000 Pennsylvania Young Reader''s Choice Award (Grades K-3).
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155,49 €

Family Lines


A companion for life, this anthology is filled with unforgettable poems by, for and about parents. Poems about parents and parenthood have been written throughout history, exploring the relationships that remain eternally familiar yet endlessly unfathomable. Family Lines traces this rich tradition, presenting diverse perspectives on subjects including pregnancy and arrivals, loss and letting go, mothers and fathers, ageing and farewells. Simon Armitage and Rachel Bower's marvellous selection stretches from antiquity to the present day, bringing together adored classics and extraordinary contemporary poems. See how life is transformed following childbirth according to William Blake, Sylvia Plath and Liz Berry. Christina Rossetti, Philip Larkin, Mary Jean Chan and Selima Hill offer differing perspectives on mothers. There are powerful father-and-son encounters from Homer as well as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Li-Young Lee and Roger Robinson. Tony Harrison, Anne Carson and Fawzia Muradali Kane are among those wishing farewells. Whether measured in 'sweet-wild weeks' or 'obstinate, exhausted mornings', through 'sharpest pangs' or 'each minuscule miracle' - this anthology illuminates what connects us across generations.
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19,99 €

The Original Petit Etteilla


Learn foundational methods of divination from the Father of Cartomancy• Provides the first English edition of Etteilla’s seminal text, an Etteilla deck, and a tutorial on how to make your own deck• Offers eight main spreads along with variations, devised by Etteilla, and accompanying commentary and case studies• Shares how Etteilla’s 1770 method set the standard for most European cartomantic divination, influencing the development of both cartomancy and tarotEtteilla is the pseudonym of Jean Baptiste Alliette, known to divination devotees as the Father of Cartomancy. His 1770 manual, revised in 1773 under the title La Seule Maniere de Tirer Les Cartes, was the first book on how to divine from playing cards, and it remains the basis for many cartomantic decks and tarots today. Now, for the first time, Etteilla’s manual is available in English. This deck and guidebook gives readers a set of Petit Etteilla cards and a fully annotated translation of his text. The book explores how Etteilla’s deck and interpretive methods serve as the foundation for decks to follow, including the Lenormand and Rider-Waite-Smith decks. Readers will learn each card’s meaning (both upright and reversed) and the significance of each card’s placement in a spread. In Etteilla's system, each card’s meaning and associated words are printed on the card, allowing readers the freedom to use intuition instead of memorizing the meaning of each card. The result is an innovative system that offers a highly personalized method for readings. Readers will also learn how to make their own decks to further personalize their connection with Etteilla's method. This book offers eight spreads devised by Etteilla, with variations of each, along with commentary, case studies, and practices to enrich your understanding.
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29,99 €

Animals


Little ones will love learning to count with Let's Count to Ten! Animals, a colourful lift-the-flap board book, filled with friendly animals to meet. Introduce toddlers to their first numbers! They will love exploring the vibrant illustrations and lifting the shaped flaps to reveal the numbers. From elephants and puppies, to parrots and sea creatures, little ones can learn to count from 1 to 10 with help from the friendly animals. Ideal for any first-learning library, this novelty board book will engage babies and help to develop their number recognition and hand-eye coordination. Discover more counting fun with Let's Count to Ten! Things That Go.
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13,49 €

The Devil in the Downdraft


After a year away from the Army, ex-Royal Marine sniper turned Australian Army Padre, Rob Llewellyn, and his wife Anne begin a new chapter in Queensland. Anne, now Chief of Staff to a Combat Brigade, is quietly anxious-Rob's last deployment to Afghanistan left deep scars, and she fears his return to chaplaincy, this time with an Army Aviation Regiment, may reopen old wounds. But Anne has challenges of her own. A hostile work environment and ghosts from her past threaten her hard-won stability. Meanwhile, a local journalist begins targeting the military with biting exposes-undermining morale and casting doubt on the institution they've both given their lives to serve. As the pressure mounts, Rob and Anne find themselves reckoning not just with their roles, but with the hidden cost of their years in uniform-and the sobering truth that some of the deepest wounds aren't inflicted by war, but by the lives they've tried to build in its wake. The Devil in Downdraft is a gripping, quietly devastating novel of psychological pressure, institutional fragility, and hard-won love-marking a turning point in the Rob Llewellyn series as the couple begin to reckon with everything they've carried... and everything they can no longer ignore.
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15,99 €

Songdogs


‘At once deep and dazzling’ Edna O’Brien___________________________________ With unreliable memories and scraps of photographs as his only clues, Conor Lyons follows in the tracks of his father, a rootless photographer, as he moved from war-torn Spain, to the barren plains of Mexico, where he met and married Conor’s mother, to the American West, and finally back to Ireland, where the marriage and the story reach their heartrending climax. As the narratives of Conor’s quest and his parents’ lives twine and untwine, Colum McCann creates a mesmerizing evocation of the gulf between memory and imagination, love and loss, past and present. ‘Potent, astonishing, fuelled by a unique descriptive vision … One of the most lyrically accomplished conclusions to a novel I have ever read’ Independent ‘A vivid, beautifully measured book’ Sunday Times ‘McCann writes intense, gripping prose full of sharp and telling details … Songdogs is an exciting book’ Times Literary Supplement
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13,49 €

RSPB Nature Tracking


An updated edition of the popular RSPB guide to interpreting the signs that animals leave behind.Every animal leaves traces as it passes through its habitat. By learning to interpret signs like paw prints, leftover food and scrapes in the earth, you can build the story of an animal''s life and discover intriguing details and hidden meanings.Updated and refreshed for this new edition, this popular and attractively designed RSPB handbook takes a new approach to the fascinating science of nature tracking. Detailed diagrams, hundreds of photos and easy-to-read text by nature presenter Nick Baker make this the ideal guide for families and beginner naturalists of all ages. You''ll learn how to find and interpret the evidence animals leave behind, from a pile of mangled feathers or a bent blade of grass to a delicately nibbled mushroom or a patch of disturbed soil. And by combining the clues you find with other signs, tracks and trails, you can build a profile of a huge range of species.Nick reveals how technological advances help conservationists interpret tracks and traces to deepen their understanding of the natural world. He explains how we can use some of that technology to hone our nature detective skills, and demonstrates essential tracker tools and activities, like taking a cast of a paw print and dissecting owl pellets to reveal their last meal.
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25,49 €

Gloria Don't Speak


Gloria has a learning disability. She’snineteen, and there’s nothing to do exceptwander the local parks, look for friendshipand keep out of trouble – or go roundJack’s. Jack needs Gloria's company, buthe’s unpredictable and angry at the world. After an act of violence, their friendshiphas to end. Now Gloria's on her own. But when she hears Jack's out of prison,her whole world is turned upside-down. Heartbreaking and beautiful, Gloria Don’tSpeak is a deeply empathetic portrait of awoman dealing with vulnerability, violence– and the desire for connection.
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17,99 €

The Singapore Secret


'Wow what a blockbuster of a narrative, I was hooked from the first page and until the end... Full of intrigue and secrets... Be prepared to be swept away' Reader review ?'Heartwarming and inspirational story about hope, forgiveness, bravery, promises made and secrets kept, that will stay with you long after you have read the last page' Reader review ?A secret letter. A wartime promise. A courageous act of love... Singapore, 1942: The war is drawing ever closer, and Dorothy faces a heart-rending choice to flee the country she has come to call home. With warplanes advancing across the ocean, she is boarding a boat full of evacuees when something is urgently pressed into her arms. As enemy fire cuts off all escape routes, Dorothy makes a promise that will echo through the years... England, 2019: When her beloved grandmother, Dotty, passes away aged one hundred, Annabel discovers letters and photographs hidden in her desk that document a secret life as a young woman in Singapore. But Dotty has never travelled further than her small village in Cornwall... What could have made her conceal this past life? And who is the bridegroom standing proudly next to Dotty in a faded wedding photo, who is clearly not Annabel's grandfathe? etermined to uncover the truth, is Annabel prepared for what she will fin? eaders are falling in love with The Singapore Secret:'Absolutely fantastic read, found myself not being able to put it down, what a compelling, interesting and superb book' Reader review ?'Gripping and beautifully written read that blends intrigue, culture, and emotion with ease... Draws you in from the very first page, offering vivid insights into Singapore' Reader review ?
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14,99 €

The Light in the Dark Tarot & Oracle Deck


The Light in the Dark Tarot is designed to encourage the reader through dark times, sparking a warm glow within. Consisting of 78 beautifully illustrated cards covering the major and minor arcana, the deck is packed with rituals and actions to guide the reader through difficulty and help them make positive next steps. Each card can be used either as a tarot or an oracle card, with their meanings offering comfort, encouragement and reassurance. Prayer-like in its design, with solace and warmth at its heart, The Light in the Dark Tarot will be the perfect antidote to life’s challenges, helping you channel your inner power and strength.
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29,49 €

Rihanna


Growing up on the Caribbean island of Barbados, little Robyn Rihanna Fenty loved to sing and perform. Despite a challenging childhood where she often had to look after her younger brothers, she dreamed big, and an audition in New York set her on the path to stardom. From her debut single 'Pon de Replay' to worldwide anthems like 'Umbrella' and 'Diamonds', Rihanna is the best-selling female recording artist of the twenty-first century with 14 number-one singles to her name. But Rihanna's story didn't stop with music. She built an inclusive beauty and fashion empire with her brand, Fenty, changing the industry by celebrating every skin tone and body shape. She is also a dedicated philanthropist, working through her Clara Lionel Foundation to support education, disaster relief and healthcare worldwide. She is the ambassador for culture and youth in Barbados and many on the island celebrate 'Rihanna Day' on 2 February. This inspiring book introduces children to Rihanna's remarkable journey - from her first performances at home to global superstardom, philanthropy and entrepreneurship - showing that with determination and self-belief, anything is possible. This inspirational book also features stunning illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the superstar's life.
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15,45 €

Life Number Nine


'A beautifully written love story that travels beyond epic' ANSTEY HARRIS, author of THE HOUSE OF LOST SECRETS 'A cosmically thwarted romance' DAILY MAIL From the critically acclaimed author of THE RULES OF SEEING and WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS For Mika and Jem, love is love; wherever, whenever and whoever they are… When they meet by chance, perfect strangers, they recognise each other – not from life, but from a shared dream. Both are wary of forming new connections, but as their dreams – or are they memories? – grow in intensity, they are forced to consider the possibility that they have known and loved each other over and over, across the centuries. Will they find happiness together this time? LIFE NUMBER NINE is an extraordinary literary achievement and a groundbreaking love story. READERS ARE SAYING… 'An epic literary achievement and a groundbreaking love story' ? ‘A love story like no other. Joe Heap writes with the soul of a poet’ ? ‘Ah hauntingly beautiful love story that transcends time’ ? ‘One of those books I want to reread the minute I finished the last page’ ? ‘So achingly beautiful that it takes your breath away’ ?
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14,49 €

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