Open this book carefully: as soon as you do, the wind will sweep you up across the city. You'll roam down empty streets, take a ride on the Metro and see magical things – but there's always time to stop and look about the world around you: the night, the rain, and the sea. These poems focus on everyday, small things – and breathe new life into everything that children see around them. A plastic bag dreams of becoming a cloud, raindrops go on holiday to the sea, and hats fill up with thoughts. The book builds an immersive, tender world – and through its gentle sense of humour and striking images it teaches children to look closely at everything they come across.. Suitable for children aged 6+.
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In the far future, after a nuclear war, the world is separated into two realms, each under the protection of the all-powerful Commission. In Ecologia mammoths, wolves and sabre cats roam the world of Stone Age people, while Economica is populated by modern people enjoying technological convenience, complete with robots that serve every need. In Ecologia the Commission is worshiped as a deity, but in Economica it is resented as an obstructive and unaccountable bureaucracy. When Peter finds a portal between these realms, he illicitly sets up a life for himself in both worlds, knowing that he is in danger. But like everyone else he has no idea what the Commission really is, and when Peter's friend, Simon, figures it out and is silenced by sinister forces, Peter's questions about his future only become more complicated. His quandary exacerbated by the imminent closure of the portal, Peter has to make a choice about where he belongs; a choice that will be the most important he's ever made. Raising questions about what we mean by 'nature', 'humanity' and life itself, Destiny of a Free Spirit is a compelling debut that will keep you guessing till the end.
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This remarkable debut collection from Geraldine Clarksoncontains the uncontainable; wondrous, spellbound and daring poems, happy to roam from South American monasteries to the shorelines of memory. These bold, often witty and always hawk-eyed poems survey matters of faith, tragedy and womanhood. Elaborate, skilful and formally audacious, Clarkson is a poet of extraordinary and kaleidoscopic vision; her writing always richly riotous with detail, her poems possessing the singular ability to move from the maelstrom of feeling to the stilled moment with an assured, quick elegance. "The speaker of these poems is endlessly morphable and endlessly verbal; she can say anything and beguile us into listening: put our screens down and really listen and come to life again in the garden of her diction, her memory, her weird unassailable vision." – Kathleen Ossip "... one of the finest contemporary practitioners of the prose poem. A mind-rattling, heart-shaking debut." – A.B. Jackson
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The voices of humans and animals, living and dead, clamour for the reader's attention in Meat Songs. Headlice roam their strange habitat, a severed pig's head questions an undergraduate's choices, and packaged meat products are ignoring the future.
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East meets West in a modern Sufi parable about the search for truth "Learned, strange and charming." –– The Guardian In the latest thrilling multi-stranded epic from the award-winning author of The Devils' Dance, an Uzbek writer in exile follows in the footsteps of the medieval polymath Avicenna, who shaped Islamic thought and science for centuries. Waking from a portentous dream, Uzbek writer Sheikhov is convinced that Avicenna still lives. Condemned to roam the world. Avicenna appears across the ages, from Ottoman Turkey to medieval Germany and Renaissance Italy. Sheikhov plies the same route, though his troubles are distinctly modern as he endures the petty humiliations of exile. Hamid Ismailov has crafted another masterpiece, combining traditional oral storytelling with contemporary global fiction to create a modern Sufi parable about the search for truth and wisdom.
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Climb the finest hills in the Peak District – and discover the very best routes to do it. In Peak Bagging Peak District, local author Anna Paxton guides you to 121 of the most rewarding summits in the national park, including the 74 accessible plus 47 other notable tops. Whether you're a hillwalker or trail runner, this is the definitive guide to bagging the best of the Peak. Taking inspiration from the UK's bestselling Peak Bagging Wainwrights and Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1, this book blends challenging hill lists with thoughtfully designed routes – each chosen to be an outstanding walk or run in its own right. Explore dramatic edges and moorland plateaus, rugged ridgelines and peaceful valleys. Hike classic circuits like Mam Tor and Lose Hill, scale the Dragon's Back on Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill, and roam Kinder Scout's wild uplands via the Pennine Way. The 32 routes are grouped into five regions, covering the diverse landscapes of the Dark Peak and White Peak. Each route includes 1:40,000-scale maps and elevation profiles, turn-by-turn directions, public transport, parking, and refreshment details, downloadable GPX files, and custom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and runners. Packed with expert insight and stunning photography, Peak Bagging Peak District is your ultimate guide to the high points of the Peak District.
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"Unlock a world of magic and wonder with Andrew Lang's timeless collection, 'The Blue Fairy Book,' where fairy tales come to life and enchant readers of all ages." Enter the magical realm of "The Blue Fairy Book," a beloved anthology of classic fairy tales curated by Andrew Lang. This collection brings together enchanting stories from around the world, including timeless favorites such as "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Little Red Riding Hood." Each tale is beautifully retold, capturing the imagination and sparking the joy of storytelling. Andrew Lang's masterful narration and rich prose transport readers to a fantastical world where heroes embark on daring quests, mythical creatures roam, and good triumphs over evil. Whether you're revisiting these cherished stories or discovering them for the first time, 'The Blue Fairy Book' offers a captivating experience that will leave you spellbound. 'The Blue Fairy Book' has been celebrated for over a century as a cornerstone of children's literature. Andrew Lang's anthologies have inspired generations of readers and continue to be cherished for their timeless appeal and magical storytelling. "A must-have collection for fairy tale lovers of all ages." – The Fairy Tale Review "Lang's retellings breathe new life into these classic tales, making them accessible and engaging for modern readers." – Classic Literature Awards Don't miss out on this enchanting collection of fairy tales. Add 'The Blue Fairy Book' to your library today and embark on a journey through the magical world of Andrew Lang's storytelling. Click 'Buy Now' to experience the wonder!
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The third book in the sweeping, richly imagined Guardians of Dawn fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author S. Jae-Jones. Perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Judy I. Lin. Princess Yulana has a few problems. Her late grandfather has died without naming an heir, civil war threatens to tear the Morning Realms apart, a strange waking dreamer sickness is sweeping through the land, and a plague of hungry ghosts roam the steppes. On top of all of that, Kho, her former best friend turned rival, is getting under her skin. A struggle for power divides the north, and the outcome rests on the winner of the Grand Game―a competition that will determine not just the future of her people, but the course of the entire empire. When the world is out of balance, the Guardians of Dawn are reborn... As the Guardian of Wind, it is Yuli's responsibility to bring order to chaos, along with the Guardian of Fire and the Guardian of Wood. But can she restore balance to the Morning Realms when she can't even win the political games being played at home? The fate of the Morning Realms depends on the Guardians of Dawn, and whether Yuli can manage both the demonic and political chaos at once. Guardian of Wind, there you are...
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