Joyful, Joyful
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A glorious colour-illustrated anthology celebrating joy, showcasing over 40 talented Black writers and artists from around the world.






A glorious colour-illustrated anthology celebrating joy, showcasing over 40 talented Black writers and artists from around the world.
A beautiful gift anthology that celebrates gothic prose and poetry in all its wild and captivating glory.
An Almost Perfect Holiday is the heartwarming novel by Lucy Diamond, full of her trademark combination of humour, warmth and friendship.
In this sequel to the acclaimed I am a Tiger, our feisty little Mouse is accused of being an Elephant by a passing gecko and has to convince the gecko, a porcupine and a marmoset that, despite having flappy ears and a pointy nose, this Mouse is definitely NOT an elephant!
Saint Ambrose Prep has been the school of choice for the sons of the great and the good for over a hundred years. Now, for the first time, Saint Ambrose has just enrolled its first female students. While many of the kids on the campus have all the privilege in the world, some are struggling dealing with family, insecurity and loneliness. In such a heightened environment, even the smallest spark can become a raging fire.The day after a Halloween party, a student lies in the hospital, seriously injured and with a dangerous level of alcohol in her blood. Only the handful of students who were there when she was attacked know what happened, and they have closed ranks. As parents, students, staff and the media attempt to establish the truth, no-one at Saint Ambrose will escape the fallout.As the drama unfolds, those involved will reach a crossroads where they must choose between truth and lies, between what is easy and what is right, coming to rely on their own moral compass.Moral Compass is a highly topical, thought-provoking story from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.
A magical adventure set in Regency London, fairyland and an enchanted island: war looms in the lands of fairy as two sisters are separated, plots thicken and there are rumours of a new contender for fairy's throne.
V tomto výnimočnom románe bestsellerovej autorky Danielle Steel sa rozpráva príbeh dvoch ľudí, Jakob a Emmanuelle, ktorí uniknú z koncentračného tábora vďaka príchodu amerických vojakov. S pomocou dobrých ľudí sa dostanú do New Yorku, kde sa ich priateľstvo premení na lásku a manželstvo. V štvrti Lower East Side začínajú odznova a živia sa ťažkou prácou. Po desaťročiach driny, talentu a šťastia dosiahne Jacob úspech v obchode s drahými kameňmi a investuje do nehnuteľností, pričom synovi Maxovi ukazuje, že USA sú krajinou príležitostí. Max, absolvent Harvardu, sa vyznačuje medzi bohatými priateľmi a zakladá si rodinu s dokonalou nevestou. Honosná svadba a luxusný životný štýl sú pre jeho starosvetských rodičov nemysliteľné. Max sa snaží nasledovať otca a vybudovať si vlastný majetok, no po narodení detí sa mu manželstvo rozpadne a uvedomí si, že jeho žena nie je tou, ktorú si vysníval. Musí sa naučiť bojovať, vytrvať a rozvíjať vlastné ideály, aby sa stal vzorom pre svoje deti. Román zachytáva cestu troch generácií silných a odvážnych ľudí, ktorí zaplatili vysokú daň za dosiahnutie svojich cieľov.
In "White," Bret Easton Ellis critiques contemporary leftist ideologies, targeting anti-Trump sentiment, identity politics, and cultural censorship. This provocative nonfiction work challenges societal norms and advocates for free speech amidst a polarized America, igniting discussions on artistic freedom and political correctness.
Skoncujte s diétami a prijmite zdravý, rastlinný životný štýl s pohľadmi od uznávaného autora. Mnohé trendy diéty často neprinášajú šťastie ani zdravie, zatiaľ čo miery obezity a s ňou spojené ochorenia naďalej rastú. Táto kniha ponúka nový pohľad, prezentuje bohatstvo výskumu a praktické rady, ktoré vám pomôžu schudnúť bezpečne a udržateľne. Dr. Michael Greger, uznávaný odborník na výživu, skúma rôzne príčiny obezity, vrátane genetiky, veľkosti porcií a environmentálnych faktorov, ako aj následky, ako sú diabetes, rakovina a problémy s duševným zdravím. Vysvetľuje účinné stratégie na chudnutie, pričom zdôrazňuje diétu bohatú na vlákninu a vodu, chudobnú na tuky, soľ a cukor, a plnú protizápalových potravín. Kniha sa zaoberá aj ďalšími urýchľovačmi chudnutia v našich telesných systémoch a zdôrazňuje, ako načasovanie rastlinných jedál môže zlepšiť prirodzené procesy spaľovania tukov. Dr. Greger poskytuje komplexný plán na dosiahnutie chudnutia a maximalizáciu jeho účinnosti prostredníctvom holistického prístupu.
Delightfully retold in humorous verse, with beautiful illustrations throughout, this is a beautiful reworked edition of Rudyard Kipling's children's classic, Just So Stories. In this stunning illustrated collection meet the cat who walked by himself, discover how the lazy camel got his hump, how the elephant got his long trunk, find out why the rhino has such wrinkly skin and how the whale got his teeny tiny throat. These well known, richly imagined stories tell of how the world came to be as it is. This is a smart, funny and younger approach to Kipling's work, and Just So Stories as you've never seen them before. Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories are one of the enduring classics of children's literature and these witty, inventive stories have delighted generations of children. Combining the brilliant rhyming talent of Elli Woollard and beautiful illustrations from the award-winning Marta Altes, Elli Woollard's Just So Stories is an enchanting retelling of a much- loved classic for a new generation. A book to truly treasure and one you will want to share.
"Big Bold fire engines, waiting day and night, Ready for a rescue or a blazing fire to fight. As soon as there's a fire alarm, the engines start to roar. The firefighters jump aboard..it rumbles out the door." Jump aboard a bright red fire engine with a trio of friendly animal firefighters as sirens wail, lights flash, firehoses squirt, and fires blaze -- in this story that blends action and rhyme with all the details kids want to know about one of their favorite machines. The mix of visual entertainment and lively wordplay ensures that young children will delight in the reading experience, as will the adults fortunate enough to read aloud these irresistable rhymes!
Fantastic flaps, pop-ups, pull-tabs, and an eye-catching lenticular cover!
Join in with Pip, Lizzy, Katie and Freddy for lots of fun!
Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa, from where the mighty Nile River springs. In desperation, the pharaoh sends the warlock Taita, the only man who can find out why the nourishing waters are drying up. Available in a tall Premium Edition. Martins Press.
'Anyone interested in military history or indeed history in general will find it fascinating to read.' The Spectator schovat popis