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The Great Resistance
The history of the most diverse insurrection the world has ever known. For more than four centuries, enslaved people across the western hemisphere, from the United States and the Caribbean to Mexico and Brazil, fought any way they could to gain their freedom: from the first African revolt in 1521 on the island of Hispaniola to the eighteenth-century Maroon Wars on Jamaica, and the revolution that gave Haiti its independence. In The Great Resistance, acclaimed historian Carrie Gibson recovers their dramatic stories in one sweeping narrative. Focusing on the thousands of acts of defiance that kept the flame of freedom alive, Gibson vividly chronicles the resistance that eventually ended the slave trade and, with Brazil's abolition in 1888, the institution of slavery itself. Intertwined with this quest for emancipation were the political revolutions that gave rise to the modern nation-state. At a time when all post-slavery societies face serious questions about social and racial inequality, Gibson provides a radical new interpretation of abolition set amid a sweeping global landscape. With its deep scholarship and rich narrative, The Great Resistance is a tribute to the persistence of the human spirit to overcome even the darkest of circumstances.
Trip
A deadly funny story of a mother''s love that defies all odds, including deathThree days after I died, my son ran away.Sandra dies unexpectedly at a conference in Nepal. Across the world, her teenage son, Trip, has run away from a centre for troubled youth in the American desert.But Sandra soon discovers that a mother''s work is never done, even when you''re dead. It turns out limbo is a great place to keep an eye on your errant son. When Trip is picked up by a strange man on the side of the road, Sandra is the only one who knows where he is.As Anthony and Trip venture further south toward the coast and directly into the eye of a hurricane, Sandra''s struggle to save him from the other realm begins.From Florida’s Gulf Stream to the raging seas, through Munich-bound aeroplanes and from one body to another, Trip takes us on an absurd, profound and irresistibly entertaining odyssey - a story of childhood and motherhood, life and death, and everything in between.
Celeste Express: The Purrfect Crime
The second brilliant story in this highly illustrated, out-of-this world adventure series, perfect for fans of Super Mario Bros, Peanut Jones and Amelia Fang!Princess Celeste Starwing reckons she’s just about got the hang of this running the intergalactic post office gig. People are getting their post on time, she and Podge have a very helpful new recruit, Oswald the goblin, and the stardust bunnies are as cute as ever.So it’s a bit of a surprise to have a new spanner thrown in the works, in the form of a daring cosmic cat burglar, who not only pinches a whole load of post, but frames Celeste and her team for the crime in the process. Now they’ll have to work out who the thief is – and quick, before they’re thrown into intergalactic prison . . .Packed full of amazing illustrations and lots of adventure, humour and heart, Celeste is the ideal story for reluctant readers.
The Wake
?'The undisputed Queen of Icelandic Noir' Simon Kernick? ?'Yrsa is a magnificent writer' Karin Slaughter? ?'Dark, creepy and gripping' Stuart MacBride? AMONG THE MOURNERS AT A FUNERAL, ONE OF IS THEM IS A KILLER... A group of young professionals travel to the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland to attend an old friend's wake. Their reunion soon turns into a living nightmare, as the memories of a party they attended at university, and desperately tried to forget, come rushing back. When two bodies are found on a rocky beach close to the refurbished lighthouse keeper's house that the group had stayed in, medical examiner I?unn is sent to provide the local police assistance. For I?unn, who grew up on the island, this takes her back to the heart of her complex family and the ghosts of her own past she would prefer to keep at bay. But as the deadly secrets soon become insurmountable, can any of them escape unscathe? chilling, isolated thriller form the legendary Icelandic crime writer and international bestseller, perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor and Ragnar Jónasson.
Spies and Other Gods
From a former spy comes an electrifying novel about the mystery, paranoia and ruthlessness of the secretive world of British espionage'Spies and Other Gods places him in the top tier of today's spy writers' The Spectator'Wonderfully entertaining' John Banville, author of Booker Prize-winning The Sea'Wolff offers a subtler version of comic spy fiction that treats its characters as amusing, fascinating and sometimes poignant enigmas' Sunday Times'Wolff is the new maestro' Simon Sebag MontefioreThe Head of British Intelligence is having a bad day. Only six months off retirement and Sir William Rentoul is wondering if he'll make it that far, what with the sudden descent of a brain fog dense enough to turn every day into a series of small humiliations. To make matters worse, Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee - the body that oversees Sir William - has received an anonymous complaint from one of his officers. Sir William dimly recalls accepting that there should be a channel for whistleblowers, but he never expected that they would pick his most sensitive case, one involving an Iranian assassin and a trail of dead bodies, or that the person who turned up to poke their nose into his files should be a lowly parliamentary researcher named Aphra McQueen, who displays smarts, tenacity and rebelliousness in unsettling measures. Aphra seems to know more about the operation than she is letting on. What will she uncover? What is she really up to? And can she survive the unexpected events that will bounce her from London to Birmingham to Paris to Lausanne?'Extraordinarily good' The Spectator'A memorable voice in the genre' New York Times
The Thirteenth Floor Anthology
Max goes worldwide! London's Maxwell Towers have long been under the control of Max - an all-seeing AI intent on punishing wrongdoers and wicked tenants by sending them to the Thirteenth Floor, where unspeakable horrors come to life. Now, Max's coding has been embedded in computer systems all over the world, and there is no escape from his nightmarish reign. Featuring thirteen brand-new stories by A. K. Benedict, Angela Slatter, Mason Cross, Una McCormack, Lavanya Lakshminarayan, Thana Niveau, James Lovegrove, Derek Farrell, MK Hardy, John Llewellyn Probert, Martyn Waites, Aubrey Wood, and James Goss.
The Mercian Chronicles
A brilliant recreation of the golden age of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia – its landscapes, peoples, conflicts, power structures and political geography. The eighth century has long been a neglected backwater in English history: a shadowland between the death of Bede and the triumphs of Alfred. But before the hegemony of Wessex, the kingdom of Mercia - spread across a broad swathe of central England – was the dynamic heart of a kingship that discovered the means to exercise central political authority for the first time since the Roman empire. That authority was used to construct trading networks and markets; develop economic and cultural links with the Continent, and lay the foundations for a system of co-ordinated defence that Alfred would reinvent at the end of the ninth century. Two kings, Athelbald (716–757) and Offa (757–796) dominate the political landscape of the rising power of Mercia. During their reigns, monasteries became powerhouses of royal patronage, economic enterprise and trade. Offa constructed his grandiose dyke along the borders of the warlike Welsh kingdoms and, more subtly, spread his message of political superiority through coinage bearing his image. But Athelbald and Offa between them built something with an even more substantial legacy – a geography of medieval England. And they engineered a set of tensions between kingship, landholding and church that were to play out dramatically at the dawn of the Viking Age. In this, the latest of his sequence of histories of Early Medieval Britain, Max Adams re-connects the worlds of Oswald, Bede and Alfred in an absorbing study of the landscape, politics and society of a fascinating century.
NKJV, Journal the Word Reference Bible: Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What You Learn (Cloth over board, Red Letter, Comfort Print)
Engage with Scripture on a deeper level with this Bible that contains line margins for reflecting and extensive cross-references to expand your knowledge and love of God’s Word. Do you underline Bible verses, take notes during church messages, or express your thoughts through journaling? Are you seeking a reliable study aide to strengthen your knowledge of the Bible? The NKJV Journal the Word® Reference Bible is a trustworthy resource for anyone who puts pen to paper as they study or reflect on God’s Word. The NKJV Journal the Word® Reference Bible is truly inspirational from cover to cover and sure to make an excellent gift as a treasured personal keepsake. The Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface is designed to honor the beauty of the popular New King James Version and provide a particularly smooth reading experience. Featuring complete cross-references and extra-wide lined margins, it’s ideal for note taking, journaling, or serious study. Features include:Wide lined margins provide space to reflect, journal or create art next to your favorite versesEnd-of-page references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyPremium paper limits bleed through ideal for taking notes in your BibleLays flat in your hand or on your deskWords of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by JesusSatin ribbon marker allows you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingEasy to read 8.5 NKJV Comfort Print
555 Sticker Fun Construction
Create busy construction site scenes with this sticker activity book for boys and girls age 5+. Written by Oakley Graham and illustrated by Dan Crisp, 555 Sticker Construction features simple, factual text which sets the stage for busy work machine scenes. From big city construction sites and builders' yards to housing projects and building bridges, readers can complete the scenes for construction-themed fun using the hundreds of stickers that are included. A perfect activity book to give to a child for construction sticker fun.
The Untouchable
Inspired by the true story of Anthony Blunt and the Cambridge Five spy ring, The Untouchable is a beautifully crafted novel by John Banville, author of the Booker Prize-winning The Sea.Victor Maskell has been betrayed. After an announcement in the House of Commons and the hasty revelation of his double life of wartime espionage, his disgrace is public, his knighthood revoked, his position as curator of the Queen’s pictures terminated. There are questions to be answered. For whom has he been sacrificed? To what has he sacrificed his life?‘The Untouchable is an engrossing, exquisitely written and almost bewilderingly smart book . . . It’s the fullest book I’ve read in a very long time, utterly accomplished, thoroughly readable, written by a novelist of vast talent’ Richard FordNow part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics: Level 5: No Milk Today
How can Mrs Green feed her cat in No Milk Today? Level 5 Songbirds Phonics books focus on different spelling patterns for the long vowel sounds oo as in moon, oo as in good, ow as in down, oi as in coin and soft c as in dice. The focus phonics in this book are oo as in moon, oo as in good, ow as in down and oi as in coin.Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds Phonics are highly decodable, beautifully illustrated stories written by best-selling author Julia Donaldson. The series contains a variety of storylines, rhyme, rhythm and genre ensuring there is something for every child to enjoy. The rich, patterned language in the stories is decodable making them perfect for children to practise their phonics. Songbirds Phonics can be used as a complete phonics programme, or the individual books can be used for phonics practice alongside any other phonics programme.Each book contains inside cover notes to support parents/carers with their children''s phonics practice and comprehension.
The Great Alone
'A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can't count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves'
Alaska, 1974. Untamed. Unforgiving. Unpredictable.
For thirteen-year-old Leni Allbright, Alaska is supposed to be a fresh start. Her father, a former POW, is desperate to leave the world behind. Her mother, Cora, will follow the man she loves anywhere, even to the edge of the earth.
But as winter descends and darkness blankets the land, the Allbrights realize they are woefully unprepared. The danger doesn't just lurk in the wilderness outside; it lives within the walls of their own cabin.
In the shadow of a volatile marriage and a landscape that wants to kill them, Leni must decide: how far will she go to survive?
This new edition comes with exciting bonus content to dig deeper into The Great Alone: a conversation with Kristin Hannah and reading group questions.
Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford
The legendary ten years Tom Ford spent at the helm of Gucci is one of the most significant decades in fashion history.
Credited as the creative director who made the brand synonymous with sexiness, Ford flooded the runway and red carpet with slashed-to-the-waist silk shirts, sumptuous velvet tailoring, sheer flowing tunics, skin-flashing cut-outs, and even Gucci-branded G-strings. Celebrity fans included Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, with Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Russell now seeking out rare archival pieces from these prized collections.
Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford deep dives every season, with over 100 images of all the cult designs, accompanied by expert text exploring the forever appeal of this sensual and eternally cool era.
Queen James
A BBC History magazine, Esquire, Historia magazine and Waterstones History Book of the Year 'James comes alive in full flamboyance … Russell expertly weaves the bedchamber gossip into the tapestry of a tumultuous reign' SUNDAY TIMES 'Brings the backbiting and power struggles of the Jacobean court to life with wit and vigour' OBSERVER ‘A warts and all story told with compassion’ PHILIPPA GREGORY _______________________________ ‘Elizabeth was king, Then James was queen.’ – English author (1603) James Stuart, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland did not always love wisely, but he never failed to do so boldly. He fell in love three times – with a Scottish lord, a knight and George Villiers, ‘the handsomest man in the whole world’. He was infatuated three more times – with a Highland earl, a Welsh lord and an English spy. We know so much about the six wives of Henry VIII, why not the six loves of James I? This groundbreaking new book puts James – genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter – and the men he loved at the centre of one of the most dramatic stories in British royal history. Beginning with the brutal and mysterious murder of his father in 1567, James’s life encompassed kidnapping, witchcraft trials, torture, his mother’s beheading, poison, political radicalism, religious fundamentalism, a queen’s alleged abortion, passionate sex, strong love, stronger hate, espionage, brothels, and a decade-long love affair that ended in assassination. It is unquestionably one of the most gripping stories in British history, retold in Gareth Russell’s Queen James with scholarship, biographical insight and wit. ________________________________ 'Books like this don't come along very often. Told with Gareth Russell's characteristic verve and exquisite eye for detail, it is a story so compelling and surprising that it feels as if it has been hiding in plain sight for 400 years. A stunning achievement and a must for history fans everywhere' TRACY BORMAN
Turning The Tide
Packed with personal accounts of the action, this is a vivid narrative history of the often-overlooked USAAF campaign in North Africa and Sicily in World War II. In 1942, the Western Allies needed to take the offensive against the Axis powers to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union and President Roosevelt ordered his military leaders to support the British in the Mediterranean. This led to the first USAAF units arriving in the Middle East as reinforcements for the British in July and as part of the Operation Torch landings in French Morocco and Algeria in November. This is the story of how, in only 11 months, the USAAF grew from these small beginnings in to become the senior partner in North Africa, providing aircraft and crews the other Allies were unable to match. In those 11 months, the Axis forces that had controlled almost the entire southern shore of the Mediterranean had been swept from the African continent and the island of Sicily. Using first-hand accounts from pilots and other aircrew, renowned aviation historian Tom Cleaver describes how the USAAF units that landed in 1942 faced an intense baptism of fire in combat with veteran Luftwaffe units, and how the experience gained in the skies over North Africa and Sicily was invaluable in developing the air forces that would dominate the skies over Europe in the latter years of the war.
Boundless
Described as "utterly captivating" by Richelle Mead and as "enchanting and exciting, romantic and believable" by Melissa Marr, the New York Times bestselling Unearthly series has dazzled readers and critics alike. In this riveting finale, Cynthia Hand explores the timeless question of whether it is better to follow the rules or your heart. This incandescent paranormal romance will win the hearts of fans of Becca Fitzpatrick, Andrea Cremer, and Cassandra Clare. The past few years held more surprises than part-angel Clara Gardner ever could have anticipated. Now, with the fallen angel who attacked her watching her every move and the threat of Black Wings looming, Clara knows she must finally fulfill her destiny—a destiny that includes Christian Prescott by her side. But in order to complete her purpose, Clara must first find a way to give up the thing she wants most . . . a future with the boy she loves, Tucker Avery. With the fate of angels and humanity on the line, can she find a way to save everyone without shattering her own hear? ove Triangle Romance: Torn between her destiny with fellow part-angel Christian and her forbidden love for human Tucker Avery, Clara faces an impossible choice. Angels and Demons: The threat of the Black Wings looms larger than ever, forcing Clara into a celestial battle where one wrong move could have devastating consequences. Part-Angel Heroine: As Clara’s angelic powers grow, so do the dangers. She must harness her unique abilities and fulfill her purpose, even if it costs her everything. Epic Series Finale: The breathtaking conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Unearthly series delivers all the action, heartbreak, and romance that fans have been waiting for.
A Little Slice of Sky
Max lives in a tall building in a crowded city. From his window, all he can see below is the busy street with people bustling to and fro. All he can see above is a little slice of sky, but every day he gazes at it, wondering what might be out there, beyond the blue, amongst the clouds. Then, one day, a bird appears from the little slice of sky, and lands on his window ledge. The bird is looking for a friend. But not just any friend – a very special friend, to whom it can give a tiny but amazing gift. The gift is a magical seedling. Max takes great care of the little plant, and every day it grows bigger and stronger, its glossy leaves stretching up toward the little slice of sky. Soon it has grown into a mighty tree. And that’s when everything changes. Not only for Max, but for everyone in the city.
Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 8: Doug Lugg, Boy Slug
Doug Lugg hates vegetables. He won''t eat carrots, spinach, broccoli or peas ... until one night he finds himself transformed into a giant, vegetable-loving slug! Doug Lugg, Boy Slug is an entertaining story told in rhyme, with captivating illustrations (and a bit of slug slime). Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children''s imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children''s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it''s easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Fairy Tales
Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!
This delightful sticker book is full of well-known characters. Use the stickers to dress Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and her Prince, Snow White and Cinderella, and lots of other familiar fairytale figures. There are over 150 stickers of clothes, as well as lots of animals and flowers to decorate the scenes.
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