Ruth Palmer Knihy

Anglicko na začiatku 19. storočia vyzerá ako rozľahlý park, domácke sídla a v nich šťastní a láskaví ľudia. Ale všetko nie je také idylické, ako to vyzerá. Pani Dashwoodová so svojimi tromi dcérami – Elinor, Mariannou a Margaret – po manželovej smrti musí vysťahovať práve z takého útulného sídla. Všetok majetok totiž zdedil John, Dashwoodov syn z prvého manželstva. Nový domov nájdu u vzdialeného príbuzného Sira Johna Middletona, no starosti s dvoma dcérami na vydaj jej zostanú. Do rozumnej Elinor sa zahľadí bohatý a láskavý Edward a ona sa snaží utajiť svoj cit pred matkou i sestrami, o citlivú Marianne prejaví záujem plukovník Brandon. Ktorá z týchto dvoch lások bude naplnená?

Úspešný román Jane Austenovej z prostredia anglickej "lepšej spoločnosti" 19.stor., kde čas plynie pomaly a porušenie spoločenských konvencií je neodpustiteľnou chybou , kde city a vzťahy medzi mladými ľuďmi výrazne ovplyvňuje výška majetku a ich zväzky sú často výsledkom osobných obetí a kompromisov. Hlavnou postavou je krásna a vzdelaná Emma Woodhousová.

PI Kinsey Millhone of California goes looking for the loot of a $500,000 robbery, an assignment filled with danger as one of the robbers is a psychopath. By the author of "K" Is for Killer

When a pregnant woman convinces her husband to take some repunzel from a neighbour's garden the neighbour, a witch, agrees but only if the child is handed over to her at birth. Kept in a tower, Rapunzel lets down her hair only when the witch comes to call.

Celebrating the arrival of a new baby, this joyful book captures key moments such as first checkups, family hospital gatherings, and the daily routines of diaper changing and feeding. It also highlights playful interactions like peek-a-boo, reading, and singing lullabies. Aimed at young readers, it provides a warm introduction to the experiences and expectations of welcoming a new sibling, making it an engaging read for families preparing for a new addition.

The book takes young readers on an engaging tour of South Dakota, showcasing its famous landmarks and attractions such as Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and the Missouri River. It highlights activities like fishing and hiking, as well as notable sites like Falls Park and the Great Plains Zoo. This charming board book combines education with exploration, making it an ideal introduction to the state's natural beauty and cultural significance.

Becoming the News studies how ordinary people make sense of their experience as media subjects. Ruth Palmer charts the arc of the experience of making the news, from the events that bring an ordinary person to journalists' attention through their interactions with reporters and reactions to the news coverage and its aftermath.