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The National Baseball Hall of Fame's Big Baseball Activity Book
Batter up with this exciting collection of fun facts, puzzles, and games all about baseball officially licensed with the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The National Baseball Hall of Fame''s Big Baseball Activity Book is the ultimate book of challenges for young baseball fans. Readers will make their way through nine themed innings, including stadiums, history, famous players, awards, and more, solving 50+ puzzles along the way. In addition to engaging their brains, young baseball fans will have the opportunity to unleash their creative side, with dozens of activity pages and prompts to design their own uniforms, baseball cards, and more. This book is packed with endless fun for baseball fans, including:Crossword puzzlesWord searchesEmoji guessing gamesAn MLB teams checklistFact boxesAnd much, much more!Perfect for road trips or after-school time, The National Baseball Hall of Fame''s Big Baseball Activity Book provides hours of entertainment for young baseball fans. Kids will get the chance to exercise their minds and creativity with an awesome variety of games and prompts all centered around the wonderful world of baseball!
Aardvark Day
What can we learn from dragonflies, aardvarks, elephants, weeds and peat? Take a stroll through the natural world with Victoria Gatehouse and let’s find out together. From frogs with superpowers to otters with pockets, Aardvark Day is full of poems that shine a light on the fascinating lives of creatures and wildlife – and it’s all true!As a zoologist and nature lover, Gatehouse shares her passion for quirky creatures and fascinating plants in her debut children’s collection. Beautifully illustrated with organic-feeling, lively line drawings by Kate Lucy Foster, and accompanied by factual notes alongside the poems and poem-writing prompts at the end for budding writers.
Nemáme na vybranou, 3. vydání
Jeden den příměří izraelsko-arabského konfliktu: na přistávací ploše letiště v Rechaviahu se chystá večírek pilotů, na kopcích nad Jeruzalémem planou arabské ohně. Je to pár dnů, co se dva piloti nevrátili z průzkumného letu. V hlavě Johnyho Cohena se rodí plán pomsty. Psychologická novela přináší napínavý děj i příběh života a smrti.
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The Art of Biodiversity
Strikingly original and abundantly illustrated, The Art of Biodiversity surveys the golden age of natural history art, exploring the alliance between scientists and artists that first revealed the astonishing diversity of life on Earth.
Between 1700 and 1900, an art movement unveiled nature’s great secret: the global diversity of life-forms. Centuries before the word “biodiversity” existed, naturalists began to glimpse the reality that lay behind Charles Darwin’s lyrical evocation of nature’s “endless forms most beautiful.”
The naturalists recruited artists to create a family album of Earth, with every picture a precise drawing of a species of plant or animal, and so science and art, for the first and last time, went exploring together.
The Art of Biodiversity recounts key chapters in the history of scientific nature art, with more than 330 color illustrations of surpassing beauty. It’s a story about art that’s not in the art history books, and a story about science that’s missing from histories of science. Here, such giants as Linnaeus, Buffon, Cuvier, Humboldt, and Darwin cross paths with superb artists, including Merian, Redouté, Audubon, and Haeckel, among many others.
This art first appeared in vividly illustrated books that, in a world without photography or film, offered readers a vastly expanded vision of nature. The Art of Biodiversity introduces the reader to the extraordinary men and women who created these books. They focused exquisite artistic skills on nature, traded in exotic seashells and butterflies, collected bird and monkey specimens in tropical rainforests, dredged strange invertebrates from the depths of the ocean, peered through magnifying lenses at insects, and dug prehistoric bones out of the earth.
After sinking out of sight in the twentieth century, biodiversity art resurfaced in the twenty-first in myriad forms that reach millions of people on the Internet, as the natural history books in the world’s great libraries were digitized and made available to all. The Art of Biodiversity plots a course through this wealth of material to chronicle the only art movement that successfully aligned the goals of art and science, for the transcendent purpose of documenting and understanding the natural world.
The Gods of New York
New York City entered 1986 as a city reborn, with record profits on Wall Street sending waves of money splashing across Manhattan and bringing a once-bankrupt and reeling city back to life. But it also entered 1986 as a city divided. Nearly one-third of the city's Black and Hispanic residents were living below the poverty line. Thousands of New Yorkers were sleeping in the streets - and in many cases addicted to drugs, dying of AIDS, or suffering from mental illness. The manufacturing jobs that had once sustained a thriving middle class had vanished. Long-simmering racial tensions were boiling over.
Over the next four years, a singular confluence of events - involving a cast of outsized, unforgettable characters - would widen those divisions into chasms. Ed Koch. Donald Trump. Al Sharpton. The Central Park Five. Larry Kramer. Spike Lee. Rudy Giuliani. Howard Beach. Tawana Brawley. The Preppy Murder. The Tompkins Square Riots. Jimmy Breslin. Ivan Boesky. Do the Right Thing, Wall Street, crack, the AIDS epidemic, Black Monday and, of course, ready to pour gasoline on every fire - the tabloids.
In The Gods of New York, bestselling author Jonathan Mahler tells the story of these outsized characters and of these convulsive, defining years. It's an exuberant, kaleidoscopic, and deeply immersive portrait of a city in transformation, one whose long-held identity was suddenly up for grabs: Could it be both the great working-class city, drawing in and lifting up immigrants from around the world and the money-soaked capital of global finance? Could it retain a civic culture - a common idea of what it meant to be a New Yorker - when the rich were building a city of their own and vast swaths of its citizens were losing faith in the systems that were intended to protect them? New York was one thing at the dawn of 1986; it would be something very different as 1989 came to a close. This book is the story of how that happened.
A Trick Of The Mind
How does your brain decide what it's seeing, from the physical world to other people? For decades, scientists have tried to understand how our brains work, not realising that the answer lies much closer to home than it seems.
The latest research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that the brain is doing the same thing that the scientists are: using past experiences to build theories of how the world works, and using these models to predict and make sense of it. Through this process, your brain constructs the reality that you live in.
In this book Daniel Yon takes the research one step further, uncovering how your brain colours your perception of the world, the judgements you make about other people and the beliefs you form about yourself. With transformative applications for how we engage with other communities and approach mental illness, A Trick of The Mind will revolutionise the way you think.
Burnout Summer
Camille Luna’s life is not going according to plan. Her corporate job drains her soul, her student loans won’t quit, and her ex is now the wedge between her once-close college friendship group.
When a bad night ends in a holding cell and one phone call, it’s Danny - the charming slacker of their group turned unexpected success story - who answers.
Now running a seaside restaurant in Elswick, Rhode Island, Danny offers her the perfect escape: a summer of waitressing shifts, beach walks and late-night swims. With no five year plan in insight, Cam finds herself reigniting old dreams, and catching serious feelings for Danny…
But summer isn’t forever. With September looming, Cam must choose: return to the safe, burned-out version of herself, or take a risk on the life - and the love - she never saw coming.
Dědictví
Andrea, prostřední sestra, se marně pokouší proniknout do blízkosti, kterou spolu máma a starší Ulrika vždycky měly. Ať se snaží sebevíc, zůstává stranou. Ullis naopak vidí mladší sestru jako tatínkovu oblíbenkyni, která vždycky dostala, co chtěla, pokaždé si prosadila svou, a přesto nikdy není spokojená. A nejmladší Rasmus? Ten celý život stojí ve stínu sester, jež spolu soupeří o pozornost a uznání – a teď si klade otázku, jak moc ho to poznamenalo.
Když se navíc ukáže, že z domu záhadně mizí věci, začínají se množit lži a na povrch vyplouvá nečekané rodinné tajemství, všechno se převrátí naruby. Každý ze tří sourozenců má naprosto odlišné vzpomínky na dětství. Každý z nich je jiný. Kdo z nich však vlastní ten „správný“ obraz minulosti? Co se celá léta tajilo? Kdo nese vinu? A co si jako sourozenci navzájem dlužíme?
Další mistrovsky vystavěný román oceňované švédské autorky, která působivě zpracovává téma mezilidských vztahů a obratně zachycuje různé úhly pohledu.
Vychází v překladu Edity Petrásové.
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A House in Sicily
During WWII, a young Tuscan woman falls in love with a man from the rural depths of southern Italy. As the conflict finally draws to a close, the two travel from Rome to finally meet with his family. But very quickly a dawning realisation breaks: her in-laws and their friends are eccentric in the extreme. They barely leave the house and they rarely speak to their son, fretting instead about their 'daughter' - a loud little dog - and worrying constantly, incessantly, about the weather. And, worst of all, they speak with a nostalgic warmth about the region's recently overthrown fascist regime…
Translated by Ann Goldstein, the world-renowned translator of Elena Ferrante, A House in Sicily is a brilliantly funny, razor sharp examination of family life in the shadow of the darkest period of modern Italian history, and the most exciting rediscovered European classic in decades.
Trénink paměti pro seniory: Vzpomínková cvičení
Procvičování mozku rozmanitými způsoby je velmi důležitý faktor v prevenci poruch paměti a je přínosné v každém věku. Kniha obsahuje úkoly nižší až střední úrovně obtížnosti, které jsou založené na předmětech, událostech i místech, které znají senioři možná i ze svých vzpomínek,
z mládí či z vyprávění. Na konci knihy nechybí řešení vybraných úloh.
The Issa Valley
'An idyll of immense charm ... a masterpiece' John Bayley, The New York Review of Books
'Thomas was born in the village of Gine at that time of year when a ripe apple thumps to the ground during an afternoon lull.' So a boy's life begins in a winding river valley on the Polish-Russian border where time is measured by seasonal rhythms and ancient songs. For Thomas, the ghosts in the forest are as real as the magical water-snakes that live in the Issa; in the village he is entranced by the women with their cinched waists and the men in their long boots. But when he is shown a map, he discovers a kingdom all his own and starts to dream of leaving the valley behind.
You, Me & ADHD
Hi! I’m Sam. And I have ADHD. I only found out when I was 30 years old, but my life has always felt like a bit of a rollercoaster. Sometimes, I get distracted during conversations and forget to listen. I often start new tasks before finishing the old ones. I’ve been known to lose my temper when things feel overwhelming. And once or twice I even cried into my textbooks at school when it all got too much. But guess what? I’ve also discovered that ADHD can be my superpower! I’ve found things I love and become super passionate about them. I’ve worked hard to be the best I can be at what I enjoy. And now I know that ADHD isn’t a bad thing – in fact, I wouldn’t be me without it!Packed with:Funny stories and honest insights into the challenges of ADHD, and the positive bits tooTips and activities for managing and embracing ADHDAdvice for parents and carers on how to support children in their ADHD journeyThis funny, heartwarming and hopeful book is the perfect reminder that ADHD is nothing to be ashamed of. Having a difference is something to celebrate!
Strangers and Intimates
From ancient times to our digital present, Strangers and Intimates traces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argues that it is now in mortal danger.
In this sweeping history, acclaimed cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins takes readers on an epic journey, from the strict separations of public and private in ancient Athens to the moral rigidity of the Victorian home, and from the feminists of the 1970s - who declared that 'the personal is political' - to the boundary-blurring demands of our digital age.
Strangers and Intimates is both a celebration of the private realm and a warning: as social media, surveillance and the expectations of constant openness reshape our lives, Jenkins asks a timely question: can private life survive the demands of the twenty-first century?
Same Time Next Week?
'Fresh, innovative, humorous and, above all, human' Owen O'Kane, bestselling author of Addicted to Anxiety'Wise, irreverent and hilariously astute, an essential read for our modern age' Catherine Gray, bestselling author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober'I loved this book so much. It is like a giant exhale in the face of our "quick fix" culture' Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious ThingsSame Time Next Week? is an unflinchingly honest guide to living with anxiety in an age of constant optimisation, digital overload and curated calm. Millions now turn to AI for therapy before they turn to a human, often leaving them with more questions than answers. In this refreshingly honest book, therapist Joshua Fletcher shares the stories of four brave clients who choose to bring their whole selves to his therapy room and learn to make space for the messy feelings that won't quite fit into an AI prompt box. Alongside the stories of Miriam, Ruben, Liya Su and Magnus, Josh shares his experience of returning to practice after wrestling with his own mental health challenges. Through these hopeful stories, Josh offers invaluable insights on how to manage anxiety in our modern world and resist the overwhelming pressure to be perfect. This is not a book about fixing yourself because you are not a problem to be solved. In this book you'll learn how to better understand your anxiety and, by slowing down and building the right support, find a way to live a fulfilling life alongside it.
Kiss Marry Kill
'Wickedly addictive' Reader review ? 'Incredibly propulsive' Reader review ? 'Unputdownable!' Reader review ? In sickness and in health, 'til death do us part... Helen lives with her controlling partner, Brian - but she's been keeping his abusive behaviour a secret from her best friends, Angela and Sara. Until she can't hide it any longer. Not long after telling her friends the truth, Brian has a shocking accident - and all three women are implicated. Sure, they all wanted to see him dead. But they couldn't be capable of murder. Could they? If you love Bad Sisters, Katy Brent and Julie Mae Cohen, then you will love Kiss Marry Kill, an utterly hilarious and thrilling read from the #1 bestseller Laura Marshall. Readers are obsessed with Kiss Marry Kill:'If you enjoyed Bad Sisters you will absolutely love this' Nikki Smith'Couldn't put it down!' Reader review ? 'Funny, twisty, dark and clever page-turner' Nikki May'A compulsive page turner' Reader review ? 'Murderously funny' Fiona Cummins'A terrific read, and a whip smart narrative that holds you from page to page!' Reader review ?
My First Moomin: The Special Gift
Meet Moomintroll and all his friends in this charming story about finding the perfect present!
It's Moominmamma's birthday and everyone has found her the perfect present - apart from Moomintroll. He wants to sing her a song but is nervous that it's not as good as everyone else's present.
Will Moomintroll learn that a present from the heart is the best present of all?
With gorgeous illustrations and a gentle story, this latest addition to the My First Moomin series is the perfect book for overcoming nerves.
Discover more marvellous Moomin stories:
My First Moomin: Goodnight Moomin
My First Moomin: Best Friends
Moomin's First 100 Words: A lift-the-flap book
Moomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book
The Muse of History
How the modern world has understood the ancient Greeks and why they matter todayThe study of ancient Greek history has been central to the western conception of history since the Renaissance. The Muse of History traces the shifting patterns of this preoccupation in the last three centuries, in which each generation has reinterpreted the Greeks in the light of their contemporary world, through times of revolution, conflicting ideologies and warfare. It aims to offer a new history of Greek historiography from the Enlightenment to the present, and to acknowledge the continuing spiritual importance of the ancient Greeks for European culture in the twentieth century under totalitarian persecutions. Through the study of different historians, many of them unjustly forgotten, it shows the problematic nature of the Anglo-Saxon tradition and the importance of ideas from the continent of Europe, the ambiguities of democracy, and the impossibility of understanding the past or the present outside our common European heritage. It ends by offering suggestions for the future of the study of the Greeks in the context of world history.
One of the Boys
NOW IN PAPERBACK! Instant New York Times Bestseller! Stonewall Book Award Winner Best of the Year: Chicago Public Library * New York Public Library * Booklist * Publishers Weekly * BookPageFrom exciting debut talent Victoria Zeller comes One of the Boys, a coming-of-age story with an unforgettable voice for the queer jocks, the straight theater kids, and everyone in between. Grace Woodhouse was a star kicker with a D1 future, but that was before she came out as transgender and quit football. Now, as senior year begins, Grace is navigating a new life with queer friends and a fresh perspective. But when her old teammates beg her to rejoin the Pageland High football team, Grace can’t resist the call of the game. Can she be both a star football player and a trans girl? As Grace steps back onto the field, she’ll face transphobia, navigate complicated feelings for her ex-girlfriend, and learn to unite her past and present. One of the Boys is a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring story about self-discovery, breaking stereotypes, and the power of solidarity, all wrapped up in an unforgettable season of high school football. Perfect for fans of sports stories and authentic queer narratives, this book is a winning game of “feelingsball” you won't want to miss!”P R A I S E“Heartfelt, hilarious, and blisteringly honest. One of the Boys is genuinely one of the best contemporary YAs I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.” —Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound Fracture “Completely and beautifully immersed in the world of its sport, One of the Boys is as funny as it is emotional, as honest as it is hopeful, and as exciting as it is comforting. This is exactly the book I wanted to read, and Grace is exactly the protagonist I wanted to follow. Her voice, much like Victoria Zeller’s prose, is a joy. I absolutely loved it.” —KT Hoffman, author of The Prospects? “A standout first work, setting a high bar for the blooming subgenre of queer sports fiction.” —Booklist (starred)? “One of the Boys is an amazing feel-good read for any teen (or adult!) who loves football—but for those who know nothing about the sport, Zeller does a great job making it accessible. Alongside great sports plays and banter, Zeller also prioritizes “feelingsball,” or mapping Grace’s mental and emotional journey as she works to unite the football world and the LGBTQ+ world, two spaces with long-held stereotypes and prejudices against each other. One of the Boys is a standout work of YA fiction, as inspiring and illuminating as it is funny and relatable.” —BookPage (starred)? “Zeller artfully exposes the tender underbelly of locker room posturing, presenting a subversive, experience-informed interpretation of toxic masculinity ... An intersectionally diverse cast—which includes Grace’s taciturn yet supportive single father—helps the protagonist forge her own path and blaze a trail for others in this necessary debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)
Dark Agent
‘Balls-to-the-walls levels of exuberance and inventiveness’Locus Magazine on Dark DiamondFORGE A NEW FUTURE. OR BE CONSUMED BY THE PAST. Captain Blite and Agent Cormac thought they had defeated the malevolent AI Straeger. But Straeger’s mission to plunge the galaxy into a devastating war is far from over. With a twisted p-prador army bred from the Spatterjay virus, Straeger sets his plans in motion. Meanwhile, on the war-struck world of Yossander’s Hold, Blite and Cormac are trapped in a maelstrom of betrayal and violence. They must fight their way through the chaos as they seek to repair Blite’s damaged ship. But their escape requires resources from the Bracken, and aboard that ship, a terrifying transformation is underway . . . Recognizing the threat posed by the p-prador, the Prador Kingdom and the human Polity’s ruling AI form an uneasy alliance. But with Straeger’s plans unfolding and reality itself under threat, the galaxy is poised on the brink of destruction. Can Blite and Cormac survive the escalating war and the collapse of time itsel? rom Neal Asher, Dark Agent is the second entry in the Time's Shadow trilogy, following Dark Diamond. Set in Asher's expansive Polity universe, this is unmissable military space opera from a master of the genre. * * *Praise for the series‘The stakes are high, the pacing relentless, and the scale immense . . . Asher delivers again’ – 5* Goodreads Review‘Filled with action, suspense, and mind-wrenching twists. You’ll love it!’ – 5* Goodreads Review‘What the cosmos really needs is more megalomaniac artificial intelligences, belligerent alien crustaceans, and protagonists who treat death like a minor inconvenience’ – 5* Goodreads Review
