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Impara ad ascoltare il tuo cuore: è l'insegnamento che scaturisce da questa favola spirituale e magica. Alle frontiere tra il racconto da mille e una notte e l'apologo sapienziale, L'Alchimista è la storia di una iniziazione. Ne è protagonista Santiago, un giovane pastorello andaluso il quale, alla ricerca di un tesoro sognato, intraprende quel viaggio avventuroso, insieme reale e simbolico, che al di là dello Stretto di Gibilterra e attraverso tutto il deserto nordafricano lo porterà fino all'Egitto delle Piramidi. E sarà proprio durante il viaggio che il giovane, grazie all'incontro con il vecchio Alchimista, salirà tutti i gradini della scala sapienziale: nella sua progressione sulla sabbia del deserto e, insieme, nella conoscenza di sé, scoprirà l'Anima del Mondo, l'Amore e il Linguaggio Universale, imparerà a parlare al sole e al vento e infine compirà la sua Leggenda Personale. Il miraggio, qui, non è più solo la mitica Pietra Filosofale dell'Alchimia, ma il raggiungimento di una concordanza totale con il mondo, grazie alla comprensione di quei "segni", di quei segreti che è possibile captare solo riscoprendo un Linguaggio Universale fatto di coraggio, di fiducia e di saggezza che da tempo gli uomini hanno dimenticato. Questa nuova edizione, illustrata dai disegni di James Noel Smith, celebra il 30° anniversario della prima edizione italiana dell'Alchimista.

AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE. "Fast paced! Riveting! Emotional! Suspenseful! Compelling! Complex! This book brings it ALL!!" Tam "This is a brilliant read. Great suspense and action with wonderful world building." Billie "This story had me glued to the pages from start to finish . . . the best one - so far." Heather "This book is my favourite. I loved it . . . The author did a phenomenal job telling the story." MarjPlease note this book is a completely revised edition of Righteous Anger.One girl disappears. And there's a link to an unsolved disappearance close to home.Katie Wells goes missing on her way to school. Her pink backpack is found weighed down with stones in a local reservoir. Time is running out to find her, and every second counts.Acting DCI Rob Miller leads a nationwide search, but no trace of the little girl is found.Meanwhile, Detective Jo Maguire from the National Crime Agency notices striking similarities to her own sister's disappearance twenty years ago.Jo's relationship with Rob is deepening, but they don't have time to figure things out. Maybe Jo's sister was the killer's first victim. And maybe he never stopped.Now, a body is discovered and the public holds its breath. Is it Katie?Rob and Jo might just have a serial killer on their hands . . .AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN.This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERDetective Inspector Rob Miller of the Met is finally given his first case as Senior Investigating Officer. For an ambitious, young detective, this is a dream come true. He's gunning for promotion, and will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life in check?THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It's an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.PRAISE FOR THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERS: "Another brilliant British thriller . . . I really enjoy reading this author, she has a wonderful way of telling a story that keeps the reader mesmerized from start to finish." Sharon "A cracking read and certainly one that leaves you wrong footed the whole way through. You may get slight hints to link things together, but the final reveal is fantastic!" Cath "Well, Biba Pearce certainly knows how to get you going!! Such a sad, sad story!!" Carolann "The storyline caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book." Jeanne "A brilliant read. Love the story . . . Rob is my favourite." SueDETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLERBook 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERSBook 3: THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERS

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Musik - Sonstiges, Note: 14, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (Musikpädagogik/Musikwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Musikalische Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten Erwachsener und Älterer , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract:Die musikalische Entwicklung Erwachsener und Älterer ist erst im Laufe der 1990er in den Blickpunkt wissenschaftlicher Forschung gerückt. Im Rahmen der musikalischen Begabtenforschung und der Studien über Talent, Begabung und musikalische Fähigkeiten, stellte sich sukzessive die Frage nach der Veränderung dieser Determinanten während des Verlaufs einer musikalischen Biografie. Initialzündung für dementsprechende Studien in Deutschland war die Vergabe eines Forschungsvorhabens des Bundesministers für Bildung und Wissenschaft über Lebensgeschichten musikalischer Begabungen, an den Gründer und Leiter des Instituts für Begabungsforschung und Begabtenförderung in der Musik, Prof. Hans Günter Bastian. Die Ergebnisse dieser Biographie-Studie an 62 Teilnehmern des bundesweiten Wettbewerbs "Jugend musiziert" dokumentierte Bastian in seinem Buch Leben für Musik (Bastian, 1989). Sein Nachfolger am Institut, Heiner Gembris, nutzte die institutionellen Verhältnisse und Bastians Vorarbeit für seine eigenen Forschungen auf dem Gebiet der musikalischen Fähigkeiten und Entwicklungen. Mit der, im Oktober 2002 vom Institut ausgerichteten Konferenz Musical Aptitude from a Lifespan Perspective in Paderborn, schuf er eine Plattform für die Forschungsergebnisse von Maria Manturzewska (Polen), Ralf Th. Krampe (Deutschland), Janet Mills/Jan Smith und anderen, welche vier Jahre später in Musical Development from a Lifespan Perspective (Gembris, 2006) veröffentlicht wurden.Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit den Ergebnissen dieser Studien in Bezug auf die musikalische Lebensentwicklung im Teilbereich des Erwachsenenalters.Zum Aufbau der ArbeitIn Kapitel 1 wird ein Überblick über den aktuellen Stand der Forschung gegeben. Aspekte der Entwicklung einer Biografie werden anhand von ausgewählten Modellen und Theorien beleuchtet. Erkenntnisse aus der Entwicklungspsychologie und der Musikpsychologie werden zum besseren Verständnis vorausgeschickt.Es wird ebenfalls untersucht, inwiefern die Forschung auf den o.g. Gebieten bereits in das Thema der musikalischen Entwicklung im Erwachsenenalter eingeflossen ist. Die Kapitel 4 und 5 beschäftigen sich mit den beiden Faktoren der fluiden und kristallinen Intelligenz und den wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen ihrer Wandelbarkeit.Der Bedeutung des familiären Hintergrunds, des sozialen Umfeldes und der individuellen Lernerfahrungen auf die musikalische Entwicklung im Erwachsenenalter bei professionellen Musikern,

Where there's a body in Malvern End, there are secrets to be uncovered...Jude Gray has worked hard to bring a steady equilibrium to life on Malvern Farm and things are going well.The only fly in the ointment is the foul addition of a new face in the village: staunch townie and chauvinistic sleaze, Des Smith. Jude has nothing but sympathy for his caring, patient wife, Loretta, who has become a regular visitor to the farm for a cup of tea and a chat.But things take a turn for the worse when a hit and run outside The Lamb brings death once again to the village. Is it an accident or is something more sinister afoot?Perhaps the answer lies in the stranger with red trainers who's been seen wandering through the village and through Jude's fields at night. Following the clues, Jude desperately hopes she will find the right answers, because the murderer being someone she knows is unfathomable...-'A hugely enjoyable and clever murder mystery.' C L Miller, author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder'...like a lovely visit to the countryside, a tense murder mystery, and a visit with people I'd want to be friends with all rolled into one.' Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder'This book had a bit of everything! ... Action packed, intrigue, mystery, murder, revenge, a fantastic who done it, great plot twist, and some crazy twists and turns!' netgalley reviewer

A HEARTSTOPPING MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE. "A brilliant thriller . . . I was hooked and couldn't put it down." Angela C. "Every chapter has a massive turnaround . . . with a slap bang ending that you don't expect." Booklover BEV "The killer came as a total shock to me." Angela F.Twelve years ago, Noah Palmer went for a bike ride and never came home. His body was found in the Box Hill woods, a five-pointed star carved in his chest. He is the fourth victim of a serial killer who has never been caught.Now, a young woman is involved in a shooting outside Harrods in central London. Her DNA shows a familial match to the Box Hill cold case.Detective Rob Miller leads the investigation. But there's not much to go on. Just when he thinks he's got a lead, the case is turned on its head.To solve this mystery, Rob's going to have to go off-book, potentially putting his career - and already complicated love life - on the line.Can he stop the Box Hill killer?A TWIST IN EVERY CHAPTER - YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN THIS UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY.This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERDetective Inspector Rob Miller of the Met is finally given his first case as Senior Investigating Officer. For an ambitious, young detective, this is a dream come true. He's gunning for promotion, and will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life in check?THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It's an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.PRAISE FOR THE BOX HILL KILLER: "Kept me guessing until the end." Barbara "Cleverly crafted plot, suspense from start to finish, a real page-turner . . . This is a must read." Rubie C. "Biba Pearce has created another gem of a crime thriller." John D. "I can usually guess at who the bad guy is but this one through me for a loop! I was pretty shocked at the who done it!" Debbie B. "A twisty mystery and a surprising ending. Very much recommended!" Hannelore C. "Fast moving and full of surprise twists to keep the reader on their toes." Ruth G. "Very well done, Ms. Pearce." Joyce F.DETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLERBook 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERSBook 3: THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERSBook 4: THE BOX HILL KILLER

Marvels Teufelskerl kehrt mit neuem Job und einem Mündel nach Hell’s Kitchen zurück. Kaum angekommen, erwartet ihn in Chinatown Ärger, ein Serienkiller verwechselt Mord mit Kunst und Punisher nimmt einen Mandanten ins Visier. Aber warum haben die Menschen Daredevils Geheimidentität vergessen? Und welchen Preis bezahlt er dafür? Als Wilson Fisk auch noch Bürgermeister wird, bricht Murdocks Welt wie ein Kartenhaus ein. Aber dieses Mal könnte ein Versuch, den Kingpin zu stürzen, ein böses Ende nehmen. Das Meisterwerk von Charles Soule über den Mann ohne Furcht komplett in einem gigantischen Sammelband! Was definiert einen Helden? Sind es epische Schlachten gegen schier unüberwindbare Gefahren oder der Wille, immer wieder widrigsten Umständen zu trotzen und erstarkt aus der Asche aufzuerstehen? Marvels Pantheon ist reich an Helden, die größer sind als das Leben. Aber keiner ging im Laufe der Zeit so oft durch die Hölle wie Daredevil. Frank Miller. Ann Nocenti. Kevin Smith. Brian Michael Bendis. Ed Brubaker. Mark Waid. Eine wahre Flut der visionärsten Autoren ihrer Generation hat den Mann ohne Furcht auf unvergessliche Art in die Mangel genommen. Ein Fluch für jeden Nachfolger. Doch die Serie kam stets mit einem Paukenschlag zurück. Ende 2015 legte das Haus der Ideen den Prestigetitel einem aufstrebenden Talent in die Hände, das für die Abenteuer des blinden Anwalts prädestinierter war, als irgendjemand zuvor. Charles Soule schreibt nicht nur Comics und Romane, er ist auch praktizierender Rechtsanwalt. Drei Jahre lang brachte der Workaholic seine ganze juristische Expertise zum Tragen. Er führte den kostümierten Draufgänger von den Häuserschluchten Manhattans über den Obersten Gerichtshof der USA bis in das Büro des New Yorker Bürgermeisters. Das Ergebnis: Ein ebenso packendes, wie schockierendes Drama, das in der besten Tradition seiner Vorgänger steht. Matt Murdock kehrt als Assistent des Bezirksstaatsanwalt nach Hell’s Kitchen zurück. Während er einen jungen Helden namens Blindspot trainiert, fasst er den Plan, seine Stadt ein für alle Male von Kriminellen zu befreien. Doch der schlimmste von allen greift nach der Macht. Und als Wilson Fisk Bürgermeister wird, gerät Matt in einen Strudel, aus dem es kein Entrinnen gibt. Aber irgendwie muss er den Kingpin zu Fall bringen. Auch wenn es sein Leben kostet.

Learn how to revolutionize your witchcraft to achieve your greatest desires in this witty and informative guide. "Castellano's Glamour Magic makes sure that you have the magical tools you need in order to tip the scales in your favor." -Devin Hunter, author of The Witch's Book of Power and The Witch's Book of Spirits Glamour is the art of taking what makes you exciting and interesting to others and using it as leverage in accomplishing your Great Work. This fun romp of a book helps you use glamour to accomplish total world domination...or to revolutionize your magical practice if ruling the world isn't your thing. Glamour Magicencourages you to be crafty, cunning, and unafraid to want something fiercely. Learn how historical figures used glamour in their campaigns for greatness. Discover experiments, exercises, and rites for your Craft. Glamour is your secret weapon-your guide to finding what you want and getting it, too. " Glamour Magic is an alchemical work of art. For the beginning and seasoned Witch alike, this book will tune you in to your Great Work and give you tools with which to achieve it." -Lasara Firefox Allen, author of Jailbreaking the Goddess and Sexy Witch "With wit and good humor, Castellano offers up a series of "experiments"-rituals and visualizations perfumed with hints of history, myth, pop culture and personal experience-that will lace your magic into a corset of enchantment that will steal your breath, but shape and sharpen your focus." -Natalie Zaman, author of Magical Destinations of the Northeast "An unapologetic Witch, Deborah takes you on a journey to unlock your personal power and embrace all that you are. The Glamour Magic exercises are powerful tools to awaken your inner witch. This is a book to inspire and motivate you." -Jacki Smith, founder of Coventry Creations and author of Coventry Magic with Candles, Oils, and Herbs "Deb re-captures the idea of the Witch as Enchantress and lays out the work, both magical and mundane, needed to fascinate and charm anyone-even yourself." -Jason Miller, author of Protection & Reversal Magick

AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE. "An edge-of-your-seat, fast-paced thriller with twists and turns. Keeps you reading until late at night." Chanda "A good story with twists right to the last page." Andy "Wow! What a fantastic and suspenseful read. With every page I was hooked more and more. I loved the main character, so well written." Danielle "A must-read and one not to be missed." Robert "Wow!! Fantastic read! Fast-paced drama all the way - it had me on the edge of my seat! Loved it!!!" CarolannPlease note this book is a completely revised edition of THE REVENGE KILLER.A spate of brutal stabbings. An ambitious young detective. A killer hell-bent on revenge.A father is found dead in his posh West London home. Stabbed to death. By somebody who couldn't stop. There are seven or eight puncture wounds.There's no time to relax for recently married DI Rob Miller.Now a second man is found brutally murdered in the same frenzied manner. Do the police have a serial killer on their hands?The investigation leads Rob and his ex-lover Detective Jo Maguire to London's undercover escort industry. It's a risky world to dive into, and Rob's feelings for Jo don't help.They realize that the murderer is leaving a blistering trail of revenge killings - and the violence is escalating.Can Rob and Jo work together to stop the murderer before someone else pays the ultimate price?AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNThis page-turning follow-up to The Thames Path Killer is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERAn ambitious young detective gunning for promotion. He will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life under control?THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It's an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.PRAISE FOR THE WEST LONDON MURDERS: "The storyline flowed nicely from the first book to this one and started at a fast pace without relenting. The characters felt real and rounded. Can't recommend highly enough, looking forward to the next one." David "This was one of those rare second books that carried on with the promise shown in the first. Not long now till book 3 is published. Looking forward to that!" Jill "This is the second in the DCI Miller books and as good as the first. This is a great read. Engrossed from the start, I couldn't put this book down." G.L. Clay "Loved the first Rob Miller book and this was also amazing, it was intense and gripping - can't wait for the third!!!" L.M. Jamieson "Absolutely brilliant, breathtaking, the story keeps moving at pace and you'll find it impossible to put down. What a find this author is, book 3 already preordered, can't wait." StuDETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLERBook 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERS

'Proper funny cartooning - I love it' - Jim Smith author of My Big Fat Poo Diary 'So much charm it's impossible to resist' - Huw Aaron, author of UnFairies 'The fun never stops in Chicken Hill!' - Sheena Dempsey, author of Pablo and Splash Welcome to Chicken Hill: join Ferdy, Gripper and Tink as they investigate all things strange in their seriously weird town. Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Chicken Hill: Just your average, everyday, run-of-the-mill small town, where the pets can talk, the frogs rule over a secret underwater empire and you're only ever one day away from an alien invasion. Chicken Hill is home to Ferdy, a tech wiz with a knack for invention and a habit of running into trouble. Always with him is Gripper, his farty and self-obsessed pug, and Tink, his brother's forever-tired cat. Together, they investigate the many wild and weird happenings in town. Join them as they... · Save the world from UFOs with the power of beans, · Battle an army of zombie cactuses · Escape the clutches of the evil King Frog! Whether dealing with giant gnomes, or trying to keep an army of cloned conspiracy theorist cats out of office, there's no shortage of things to keep them busy. Because in Chicken Hill, there's only one rule: if you think things can't get weirder, they always can. Praise for Chicken Hill 'Bursting with laughter and energy' - Martin Brown, Horrible Histories Illustrator 'LOTS of fun!' - Rikin Parekh, illustrator of Charlie and the Christmas Factory and The Worst Class in the World 'Brilliantly bonkers!' - Neal Layton, Nestlé Smarties Book Award winning illustrator

"This book kept me up late as I had to finish it reading all in one go and only stopped for dinner!" Robert "Perfect combination of intrigue, hope, teamwork and relationships. So well written I could almost smell the winter air." Tom "It's fast-paced, enjoyable, entertaining and unputdownable reading. What a terrific first book for Biba Pearce." Peggy "This could make a great serial killer murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series." Tony "A fast-paced story with surprises coming all the time to keep the reader's interest. It is a hard one to put down." ElouiseA SCINTILLATING DEBUT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE.Please note this book is a completely revised edition of THE SURREY STALKER.A deranged serial killer targeting brides-to-be. An ambitious young detective. A case that could destroy everything.A young woman is brutally attacked on her way home. It looks like she was the victim of a jilted - and twisted - ex-lover.But then two more women, also engaged to be married, are found dead.The press call the killer the 'Surrey Stalker'. And there's a stack of similar cold case files.The pressure is on for young, ambitious DI Rob Miller.But with all the time he's spending at the office, Rob's also running a fine line trying to keep his fiancée, Yvette, onside as they try to plan their wedding . . .AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNThis page-turning debut is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERDetective Inspector Rob Miller of the Met is finally given his first case as Senior Investigating Officer. For an ambitious, young detective, this is a dream come true. He's gunning for promotion, and will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life in check?THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It's an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.PRAISE FOR THE THAMES PATH KILLER: "A very well written police murder mystery with a great plot and well developed, believable characters." Pete "I love the plot and found it very interesting, it kept me guessing throughout." Sharon "It pulled me in and keep me turning the pages. DI Miller is likeable and I look forward to reading more of this series." Yvonne "The beginning of an awesome new thriller/police procedural series. I am so pleased to discover this new author." Saundra "This is a gripping story you won't want to put down. Twists keep you turning pages." Sharon "I thoroughly enjoyed this book - my first read by this author and I am pleased to find out there are more in this series." Catherine "This story will grip you from the beginning and keep you reading!" Pat

Bloomsbury presents The Centrist Dad Handbook by Jason Hazeley and Nico Tatarowicz, read by Justin Edwards.A funny and gentle deep dive into the most unbearably reasonable men in the UK – your perfect Christmas present for any dad, husband, brother or uncle who owns more gilets than shoes, buys vinyl (but doesn't always remove the cellophane), puffs on a CBD vape and claims he has a brick from the Haçienda in his outdoor barbecue. (Yeah. Right.)Packed full of quizzes, lifehacks and top 10 lists, The Centrist Dad Handbook will answer questions like:Why exactly is the Centrist Dad's taste in music stuck in the Blair era?Why does he carry a folded bicycle wherever he goes?Why does he call it his 'office' when it's clearly a shepherd's hut?Would he consider bringing back hanging if the rope was made of sustainably-sourced hemp?The guide will also examine gnarlier issues like music festivals, e-scooters and whether it is OK to still listen to The Smiths if you do so whilst wearing noise-cancelling headphones and sorting the recycling. Plus food and drink ideas (the most centrist food is, obviously, half-and-half sweet-and-salty popcorn) and the thing no guide to Centrist Dads would be complete without: Adrian Chiles.Written by Jason Hazeley (who co-authored the bestselling phenomenon The Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series and anything with the word Cunk in the title) and Nico Tatarowicz (The Armstrong & Miller Show, Murder In Successville, Spitting Image), this is The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook for the 21st century. A humour book must for that breed of men who miss Top Gear even though they identify as cyclists.

'Proper funny cartooning - I love it' – Jim Smith author of My Big Fat Poo Diary'So much charm it's impossible to resist' – Huw Aaron, author of UnFairies'The fun never stops in Chicken Hill!' – Sheena Dempsey, author of Pablo and SplashWelcome to Chicken Hill: join Ferdy, Gripper and Tink as they investigate all things strange in their seriously weird town.Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.Chicken Hill: Just your average, everyday, run-of-the-mill small town, where the pets can talk, the frogs rule over a secret underwater empire and you're only ever one day away from an alien invasion.Chicken Hill is home to Ferdy, a tech wiz with a knack for invention and a habit of running into trouble. Always with him is Gripper, his farty and self-obsessed pug, and Tink, his brother's forever-tired cat. Together, they investigate the many wild and weird happenings in town. Join them as they...· Save the world from UFOs with the power of beans,· Battle an army of zombie cactuses· Escape the clutches of the evil King Frog!Whether dealing with giant gnomes, or trying to keep an army of cloned conspiracy theorist cats out of office, there's no shortage of things to keep them busy. Because in Chicken Hill, there's only one rule: if you think things can't get weirder, they always can.Praise for Chicken Hill'Bursting with laughter and energy' – Martin Brown, Horrible Histories Illustrator'LOTS of fun!' – Rikin Parekh, illustrator of Charlie and the Christmas Factory and The Worst Class in the World'Brilliantly bonkers!' – Neal Layton, Nestlé Smarties Book Award winning illustrator

The Sound Studies Reader blends recent work that self-consciously describes itself as 'sound studies' along with earlier and lesser-known scholarship on sound from across the humanities and social sciences. The Sound Studies Reader touches on key themes like noise and silence; architecture, acoustics and space; media and reproducibility; listening, voices and disability; culture, community, power and difference; and shifts in the form and meaning of sound across cultures, contexts and centuries. Writers reflect on crucial historical moments, difficult definitions, and competing accounts of the role of sound in culture and everyday life. Across the essays, readers will gain a sense of the range and history of key debates and discussions in sound studies. The collection begins with an introduction to welcome novice readers to the field and acquaint them the main issues in sound studies. Individual section introductions give readers further background on the essays and an extensive up to date bibliography for further reading in sound studies make this an original and accessible guide to the field. Contributors: Rick Altman, Jacques Attali, Roland Barthes, Jody Berland, Karin Bijsterveld, Barry Blesser, Georgina Born, Michael Bull, Adriana Cavarero, Michel Chion, Kate Crawford, Richard Cullen Rath, Jacques Derrida, Mladen Dolar, John Durham Peters, Kodwo Eshun, Frantz Fanon, Lisa Gitelman, Gerard Goggin, Steve Goodman, Stefan Helmreich, Michelle Hilmes, Charles Hirschkind, Shuhei Hosokawa, Don Ihde, Douglas Kahn, Friedrich Kittler, Brandon LaBelle, James Lastra, Richard Leppert, Michèle Martin, Louise Meintjes, Mara Mills, John Mowitt, R. Murray Schafer, Ana María Ochoa Gautier, John Picker, Benjamin Piekut, Trevor Pinch, Tara Rodgers, Linda-Ruth Salter, Jacob Smith, Jason Stanyek, Jonathan Sterne, Emily Thompson, Frank Trocco, Michael Veal, Alexander Weheliye

Begin a BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional World War Two saga of friendship, courage and hope from BESTSELLER Patricia McBride. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Elaine Everest and Maisie Thomas! 'Touching, atmospheric and wonderfully hopeful - Patricia McBride at her best.' Fenella J Miller 🪡 With the world at war, three women stitch hope into every seam... In the bustling heart of London's East End, Maisie, Amanda and Bethan work long hours at the uniform factory. The pay is poor, the shifts relentless and the bombs fall far too close for comfort ­- but these three women refuse to give in to despair. For when not at the factory, the girls spend their days on the markets of Petticoat Lane, trying to source material in order to make dresses ­- doing their best to bring any small amount of joy in these troubled times. When a chance encounter leads them to a bundle of parachute silk, they decide to think bigger. And so, with needles in hand and a dream in their hearts, they begin sewing a beautiful wedding dress in secret. But in wartime, secrets don't stay hidden for long. And when Amanda uncovers seedy goings on at the factory, all of their livelihoods may be on the line... A page-turning tale of friendship, courage and a chance for a better life. If you loved The Library Girls of the East End, be the first to read Patricia McBride's brand new series! 'A thoroughly enjoyable read, full of engaging characters and packed with historical details. If you enjoy books by Fenella J. Miller and Rosie Clarke, you'll love this.' Alice G. May 'A wonderful tale woven with the bonds of friendship, love and loyalty.' Jane Lark Praise for Patricia McBride: 'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke 'If you like Dee Williams' books about Silvertown and Rotherhithe, you'll love Patricia's Library Girls series.' Lizzie Lane 'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees 'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn't read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith 'This took me to the east end of London during the blitz, so well written and researched. Great storytelling, very evocative.' Reader Review 'I couldn't put it down! The characters and their stories. It is well written and researched' Reader Review 'Such a well written book like the ones before, very readable and full of characters that are so believable.' Reader Review

MURDOCH Vs. FISK!Marvels Teufelskerl kehrt mit neuem Job und einem Mündel nach Hell's Kitchen zurück. Kaum angekommen, erwartet ihn in Chinatown Ärger, ein Serienkiller verwechselt Mord mit Kunst und Punisher nimmt einen Mandanten ins Visier. Aber warum haben die Menschen Daredevils Geheimidentität vergessen? Und welchen Preis bezahlt er dafür? Als Wilson Fisk auch noch Bürgermeister wird, bricht Murdocks Welt wie ein Kartenhaus ein. Aber dieses Mal könnte ein Versuch, den Kingpin zu stürzen, ein böses Ende nehmen.Das Meisterwerk von Charles Soule über den Mann ohne Furcht komplett in einem gigantischen Sammelband!ENTHÄLT: DAREDEVIL (2015) 1–28, DAREDEVIL (2017) 595–612, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2016) 1;DAREDEVIL /PUNISHER: SEVENTH CIRCLE (2016) 1–4 UND MATERIAL AUS ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT POINT ONE (2015) 1Was definiert einen Helden? Sind es epische Schlachten gegen schier unüberwindbare Gefahren oder der Wille, immer wieder widrigsten Umständen zu trotzen und erstarkt aus der Asche aufzuerstehen? Marvels Pantheon ist reich an Helden, die größer sind als das Leben. Aber keiner ging im Laufe der Zeit so oft durch die Hölle wie Daredevil. Frank Miller. Ann Nocenti. Kevin Smith. Brian Michael Bendis. Ed Brubaker. Mark Waid. Eine wahre Flut der visionärsten Autoren ihrer Generation hat den Mann ohne Furcht auf unvergessliche Art in die Mangel genommen. Ein Fluch für jeden Nachfolger. Doch die Serie kam stets mit einem Paukenschlag zurück. Ende 2015 legte das Haus der Ideen den Prestigetitel einem aufstrebenden Talent in die Hände, das für die Abenteuer des blinden Anwalts prädestinierter war, als irgendjemand zuvor. Charles Soule schreibt nicht nur Comics und Romane, er ist auch praktizierender Rechtsanwalt. Drei Jahre lang brachte der Workaholic seine ganze juristische Expertise zum Tragen. Er führte den kostümierten Draufgänger von den Häuserschluchten Manhattans über den Obersten Gerichtshof der USA bis in das Büro des New Yorker Bürgermeisters. Das Ergebnis: Ein ebenso packendes, wie schockierendes Drama, das in der besten Tradition seiner Vorgänger steht. Matt Murdock kehrt als Assistent des Bezirksstaatsanwalt nach Hell’s Kitchen zurück. Während er einen jungen Helden namens Blindspot trainiert, fasst er den Plan, seine Stadt ein für alle Male von Kriminellen zu befreien. Doch der schlimmste von allen greift nach der Macht. Und als Wilson Fisk Bürgermeister wird, gerät Matt in einen Strudel, aus dem es kein Entrinnen gibt. Aber irgendwie muss er den Kingpin zu Fall bringen. Auch wenn es sein Leben kostet.

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Das Handbuch gibt einen Überblick über zentrale Erkenntnisse zu zivilgesellschaftlichem Engagement und Freiwilligendiensten. Autor:innen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen, wie z.B. Soziologie, Politologie, Pädagogik, Soziale Arbeit, Kultur-, Verwaltungs- und Rechtswissenschaft, führen verständlich und kompakt in zentrale Wissensbestände ein. Das Handbuch vereint wissenschafts- und praxisorientierte Beiträge in acht Abschnitten: Diskurse, Geschichte, Formen und Organisation, Felder, Bildung und Begleitung, Rahmenbedingungen und Förderung, globale und transnationale Perspektiven sowie Forschung. Aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Digitalisierung und Diversifizierung von Engagement werden ebenso betrachtet wie kritische Perspektiven, die Engagement in seinen Ambivalenzen und Verstrickungen mit gesellschaftlichen Machtverhältnissen sichtbar machen. Mit Beiträgen von Frank Ahimbisibwe Monika Alisch Matt Baillie Smith Jeannette Behringer Sascha Benedetti Seyran Bostanci Owen Boyle Hanna Braun Karla-Felicitas Braun Sebastian Braun Beate Brockmann Hartmut Brombach Rebecca Daniel Stefan Diefenbach-Trommer Anna Domaradzka Anna-Lilja Edelstein Serge Embacher Bianca Fadel Yasmin Fahimi Lara Fedorchenko Ute Finckh-Krämer Jörn Fischer Tom Fixemer Behzad Förstl Inga Freimane Matthias Freise Theresa Fricke Frank Gesemann Christoph Gille Markus Gloe Jurgen Grotz Benjamin Haas Sarah Haase Birger Hartnuß Lars Skov Henriksen Frank Heuberger Simone Hieber Susanne Hilf Bettina Hollstein Jan Holze Nikolai Huke Siri Hummel Swen Hutter Emra Ilgün-Birhimeoğlu Elvis Imafidon Hannes Jähnert Gisela Jakob Katja Jepkens Peter Kanyandago Nino Kavelashvili Fabian Kessl Andreas Kewes Stephan Kirchschlager Ansgar Klein Tuuli-Marja Kleiner Thomas Klie Luisa Klöckner Lena Köhler Holger Krimmer Maud Krohn Christine G. Krüger Sebastian Lerch Stephan Lorenz Dörte Lüdeking Susanne Mäder Katharina Mangold Sara T. Merkes Thorsten Merl Karina Meyer Simon Micken Niccolò Milanese Sarah Mills Joschka Moldenhauer Moritz Müller Chantal Munsch Lucía Muriel Zijad Naddaf Marek Naumann Kalypso Nicolaïdis Christopher A. Nixon Gisela Notz Aisling O’Loghlen Moses Okech Andreas Paust Katarina Peranić Kai Pfundheller Liane Pluto Jana Priemer Kristin Reichel Carola Reifenhäuser Oliver Reifenhäuser Sonja Richter Wibke Riekmann Daniel Rogerson Paul-Stefan Roß Roland Roth Aarti Sahasranaman Susanne Saliger Eric van Santen Stefan Schäfer Peter Schubert Jördis Schüßler Frank Schulz-Nieswandt Karsten Schulz-Sandhof Mirko Schwärzel Lilian Schwalb Helen Schwenken Julia Simonson Ruth Simsa Mario Störkle Rebekka Streck Kristin Strømsnes Birthe Tahmaz Simon Teune Andreas Thimmel Olaf Tietje Cuthbert Tukundane Robert Turyamureeba Anne van Rießen Nicole Vetter Michael Vilain Claudia Vogel Stefanie Vogt Lisa Vollmer Martin Voss Andrea Walter Manès Weisskircher Jan Wenzel Burkhard Wilke Richard Youngs Annette Zimmer Theresa Zimmermann

Das Handbuch gibt einen Überblick über zentrale Erkenntnisse zu zivilgesellschaftlichem Engagement und Freiwilligendiensten. Autor:innen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen, wie z.B. Soziologie, Politologie, Pädagogik, Soziale Arbeit, Kultur-, Verwaltungs- und Rechtswissenschaft, führen verständlich und kompakt in zentrale Wissensbestände ein. Das Handbuch vereint wissenschafts- und praxisorientierte Beiträge in acht Abschnitten: Diskurse, Geschichte, Formen und Organisation, Felder, Bildung und Begleitung, Rahmenbedingungen und Förderung, globale und transnationale Perspektiven sowie Forschung. Aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Digitalisierung und Diversifizierung von Engagement werden ebenso betrachtet wie kritische Perspektiven, die Engagement in seinen Ambivalenzen und Verstrickungen mit gesellschaftlichen Machtverhältnissen sichtbar machen. Mit Beiträgen von Frank Ahimbisibwe Monika Alisch Matt Baillie Smith Jeannette Behringer Sascha Benedetti Seyran Bostanci Owen Boyle Hanna Braun Karla-Felicitas Braun Sebastian Braun Beate Brockmann Hartmut Brombach Rebecca Daniel Stefan Diefenbach-Trommer Anna Domaradzka Anna-Lilja Edelstein Serge Embacher Bianca Fadel Yasmin Fahimi Lara Fedorchenko Ute Finckh-Krämer Jörn Fischer Tom Fixemer Behzad Förstl Inga Freimane Matthias Freise Theresa Fricke Frank Gesemann Christoph Gille Markus Gloe Jurgen Grotz Benjamin Haas Sarah Haase Birger Hartnuß Lars Skov Henriksen Frank Heuberger Simone Hieber Susanne Hilf Bettina Hollstein Jan Holze Nikolai Huke Siri Hummel Swen Hutter Emra Ilgün-Birhimeölu Elvis Imafidon Hannes Jähnert Gisela Jakob Katja Jepkens Peter Kanyandago Nino Kavelashvili Fabian Kessl Andreas Kewes Stephan Kirchschlager Ansgar Klein Tuuli-Marja Kleiner Thomas Klie Luisa Klöckner Lena Köhler Holger Krimmer Maud Krohn Christine G. Krüger Sebastian Lerch Stephan Lorenz Dörte Lüdeking Susanne Mäder Katharina Mangold Sara T. Merkes Thorsten Merl Karina Meyer Simon Micken Niccolò Milanese Sarah Mills Joschka Moldenhauer Moritz Müller Chantal Munsch Lucía Muriel Zijad Naddaf Marek Naumann Kalypso Nicolaïdis Christopher A. Nixon Gisela Notz Aisling O'Loghlen Moses Okech Andreas Paust Katarina Perani¿ Kai Pfundheller Liane Pluto Jana Priemer Kristin Reichel Carola Reifenhäuser Oliver Reifenhäuser Sonja Richter Wibke Riekmann Daniel Rogerson Paul-Stefan Roß Roland Roth Aarti Sahasranaman Susanne Saliger Eric van Santen Stefan Schäfer Peter Schubert Jördis Schüßler Frank Schulz-Nieswandt Karsten Schulz-Sandhof Mirko Schwärzel Lilian Schwalb Helen Schwenken Julia Simonson Ruth Simsa Mario Störkle Rebekka Streck Kristin Strømsnes Birthe Tahmaz Simon Teune Andreas Thimmel Olaf Tietje Cuthbert Tukundane Robert Turyamureeba Anne van Rießen Nicole Vetter Michael Vilain Claudia Vogel Stefanie Vogt Lisa Vollmer Martin Voss Andrea Walter Manès Weisskircher Jan Wenzel Burkhard Wilke Richard Youngs Annette Zimmer Theresa Zimmermann

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward. A powerful read that fills one with, dare I say . . . hope? The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE There is a renaissance blooming in the climate movement: leadership that is more characteristically feminine and more faithfully feminist, rooted in compassion, connection, creativity, and collaboration. While it s clear that women and girls are vital voices and agents of change for this planet, they are too often missing from the proverbial table. More than a problem of bias, it s a dynamic that sets us up for failure. To change everything, we need everyone. All We Can Save illuminates the expertise and insights of dozens of diverse women leading on climate in the United States scientists, journalists, farmers, lawyers, teachers, activists, innovators, wonks, and designers, across generations, geographies, and race and aims to advance a more representative, nuanced, and solution-oriented public conversation on the climate crisis. These women offer a spectrum of ideas and insights for how we can rapidly, radically reshape society. Intermixing essays with poetry and art, this book is both a balm and a guide for knowing and holding what has been done to the world, while bolstering our resolve never to give up on one another or our collective future. We must summon truth, courage, and solutions to turn away from the brink and toward life-giving possibility. Curated by two climate leaders, this collection is a celebration of visionaries who are leading us on a path toward all we can save. With essays and poems by: Emily Atkin Xiye Bastida Ellen Bass Colette Pichon Battle Jainey K. Bavishi Janine Benyus adrienne maree brown Régine Clément Abigail Dillen Camille T. Dungy Rhiana Gunn-Wright Joy Harjo Katharine Hayhoe Mary Annaïse Heglar Jane Hirshfield Mary Anne Hitt Ailish Hopper Tara Houska, Zhaabowekwe Emily N. Johnston Joan Naviyuk Kane Naomi Klein Kate Knuth Ada Limón Louise Maher-Johnson Kate Marvel Gina McCarthy Anne Haven McDonnell Sarah Miller Sherri Mitchell, Weh na Ha mu Kwasset Susanne C. Moser Lynna Odel Sharon Olds Mary Oliver Kate Orff Jacqui Patterson Leah Penniman Catherine Pierce Marge Piercy Kendra Pierre-Louis Varshini Prakash Janisse Ray Christine E. Nieves Rodriguez Favianna Rodriguez Cameron Russell Ash Sanders Judith D. Schwartz Patricia Smith Emily Stengel Sarah Stillman Leah Cardamore Stokes Amanda Sturgeon Maggie Thomas Heather McTeer Toney Alexandria Villaseñor Alice Walker Amy Westervelt Jane Zelikova

Included --- 1. A Ghost Stories, by Mark Twain 2. August Heat, by W. F. Harvey 3. Berenice, by Edgar Allan Poe 4. Casting the Runes, by M. R. James 5. Caterpillars, by E. F. Benson 6. Celui-Là, by Eleanor Scott 7. Circumstance, by Harriet Prescott Spofford 8. Consequences by E. M. Delafield 9. Count Magnus, by M. R. James 10. Fear, by Achmed Abdullah 11. Fishhead, by Irvin S. Cobb 12. Gabriel-Ernest, by Saki 13. His Unconquerable Enemy, by W. C. Morrow 14. In the Penal Colony (Part 1), by Franz Kafka 15. In the Penal Colony (Part 2), by Franz Kafka 16. Kecksies, by Marjorie Bowen 17. Lot No. 249 (Part 1), by Arthur Conan Doyle 18. Lot No. 249 (Part 2), by Arthur Conan Doyle 19. Luella Miller, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 20. Man-Size in Marble, by Edith Nesbit 21. Master of Fallen Years, by Vincent O'Sullivan 22. Mujina, by Lafcadio Hearn 23. Mysterious Masie, by Wirt Gerrare 24. Negotium Perambulans, by E. F. Benson 25. Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, by M. R. James 26. Out of the Deep (Part 1), by Walter de la Mare 27. Out of the Deep (Part 2), by Walter de la Mare 28. Passing of a God, by Henry S. Whitehead 29. Schalken the Painter, by J. Sheridan Le Fanu 30. Scoured Silk, by Marjorie Bowen 31. Seaton's Aunt (Part 1), by Walter de la Mare 32. Seaton's Aunt (Part 2), by Walter de la Mare 33. Smee, by A. M. Burrage 34. The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe 35. The Coach, by Violet Hunt 36. The Dead Woman, by David H. Keller 37. The Dreams in the Witch House (Part 1), by H. P. Lovecraft 38. The Dreams in the Witch House (Part 2), by H. P. Lovecraft 39. The Entail (Part 1), by E. T. A. Hoffmann 40. The Entail (Part 2), by E. T. A. Hoffmann 41. The Entail (Part 3), by E. T. A. Hoffmann 42. The Entail (Part 4), by E. T. A. Hoffmann 43. The Furnished Room, by O. Henry 44. The Kit-Bag, by Algernon Blackwood 45. The Marble Hands, by Bernard Capes 46. The Open Window, by Saki 47. The Shadow in the Corner, by M. E. Braddon 48. The Shadow, by Edith Nesbit 49. The Signal-Man, by Charles Dickens 50. The Story of Ming-Y, by Lafcadio Hearn 51. The Bad Lands, by John Metcalfe 52. The Burned House, by Vincent O'Sullivan 53. The Dead Valley, by Ralph Adams Cram 54. The Face, by E. F. Benson 55. The Fall of the House of Usher, by Edgar Allan Poe 56. The Gorgon, by Clark Ashton Smith 57. The Hands of Mr. Ottermole, by Thomas Burke 58. The Horla, by Guy de Maupassant 59. The Listener (Part 1), by Algernon Blackwood 60. The Listener (Part 2), by Algernon Blackwood 61. The Mark of the Beast, by Rudyard Kipling 62. The Open Door (Part 1), by Margaret Oliphant 63. The Open Door (Part 2), by Margaret Oliphant 64. The Open Door (Part 3), by Margaret Oliphant 65. The Screaming Skull (Part 1), by F. Marion Crawford 66. The Screaming Skull (Part 2), by F. Marion Crawford 67. The Spider, by Hanns Heinz Ewers 68. The Sumach, by Ulric Daubeny 69. The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 70. The Ambitious Guest, by Nathaniel Hawthorne 71. The Ash-Tree, by M. R. James 72. The Demon of the Flower, by Clark Ashton Smith 73. The Frontier Guards, by Russell Wakefield 74. The Graveyard Rats, by Henry Kuttner 75. The Shadows on the Wall, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 76. The Striding Place, by Gertrude Atherton 77. The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe 78. The Thing in the Cellar, by David H. Keller 79. The Voice in the Night, by William Hope Hodgson 80. The Waxwork, by A. M. Burrage 81. Thurnley Abbey, by Perceval Landon 82. The Whistling Room, by William Hope Hodgson 83. Wake Not the Dead (Part 1), by Johann Ludwig Tieck 84. Wake Not the Dead (Part 2), by Johann Ludwig Tieck 85. What Was It?, by Fitz-James O'Brien

A joy from start to finish. A glorious romance full of family and community with a delicious cast of characters and a heart warming setting.' Jules Wake Laurie Morgan runs a café in the small seaside community of Mermaids Point, named after the beauties rumoured to live in the waters a few miles off the top of the point. When a hazy image is posted online of what appears to be a mermaid, the café and the village are soon full to bursting with curious sightseers. The most eye-catching of the new arrivals is handsome author, Jake Smith, who has rented a cottage for the summer while he works on his new book. Or so he says. In fact, he is a journalist, burned out and disillusioned with life, whose editor has sent him on a crack-pot hunt for mermaids...Jake quickly finds himself drawn to village life, and to the gorgeous woman who runs the local café. But he soon suspects there's trouble lurking beneath the idyllic façade, and when it looks like Laurie's family might be involved, Jake faces a difficult choice. Pursue the truth, or protect the woman he's beginning to fall in love with... Warm, escapist, feel-good and altogether brilliant story-telling from bestselling author Sarah Bennett. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson. 'This is the perfect escapist read and I can't wait to follow the characters in what promises to be a wonderful series. Five sparkling stars!' Rachel Griffiths 'What a Mer-mazing book! I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the final page.' Catherine Miller 'I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!' Rachel Burton'I absolutely adored this book! I've always loved Sarah's writing and this was another brilliant read full of drama, romance and family. Absolutely fabulous! I just couldn't put it down!' Katie Ginger 'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what's not to love?' Bella Osborne'Oh, what a joy this read was. I fell in love with the setting and characters and found myself racing to the end in the hope of a happy ending. You're in for a real treat with this beautiful escapist story. Unputdownable and utterly romantic.' Samantha Tonge 'I want to move to Mermaids Point immediately. I just loved it.' Jane Lacey Crane 'Utterly magical! Summer Kisses At Mermaids Point is a wonderful story about flights of fancy, but also about what's most real - love, trust and community. I can't wait for the next story in the series!' Fiona Harper What readers are saying about Sarah Bennett: 'Summer At Lavender Bay by Sarah Bennett is a deliciously warm, welcoming, fun contemporary read and just perfect for a summer's day.' 'Absolutely loved this book it has a great story line and the characters feel like great friends who you laugh with and cry with and really care about.' 'Such a joy to read - I cannot recommend this book enough!' 'Sarah Bennett always keeps me entertained from the very first page''Five stars from me!' 'This is a brilliant five star modern fiction story.

The utterly heartbreaking, beautiful book club pick from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont Dear Edie, I wanted you to know so many things. I wanted to tell you them in person, as you grew up by my side. But it wasn't to be... When Jess gives birth to Edie, it's the happiest day of her life. She knows, from the moment her little girl's hand grasps her finger, that her daughter owns her heart, completely and utterly. And even though Edie's father has left them, and single motherhood isn't easy, her beautiful, innocent child brings her untold joy. But then Jess receives a diagnosis that changes everything. Edie's life - that is just beginning - is interrupted by worried looks, heavy conversations. And Jess must face the possibility of leaving her daughter to grow up without her. Propelled by a ticking clock, Jess knows what she has to do. She begins to put pen to paper, to tell her daughter everything she might need to know. How to love, how to lose, how to forgive, and, most importantly, how to live when you never know how long you have... A heartfelt story of the navigating forces of hope and love when all else seems lost. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and David Nicholls. Readers love Laura Pearson: 'Gorgeous... Tender and beautiful... As hopeful as it is heart-breaking... I loved it' Amy Beashel 'Wow. Seriously. Just beautiful. So many wonderful elements... Such a unique angle... So many memorable characters... Beautiful and utterly affecting' Louise Beech 'Be still my beating heart. I've smiled and I've cried and everything in between. Most importantly I've learned... I'd give it 10 stars if I could' Nicki's Book Blog 'This beautifully written story of friendship, love, loss and second chances captured my heart... Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied' Lisa Timoney 'Such a treat!... Just beautiful... If you're looking for a charming, warm and moving read, this is the book you need. A beautifully written story about love and longing, and a poignant reminder that it's never too late to follow your heart' Holly Miller 'I adored it. Laura has written a heartbreakingly beautiful story about love in all its different forms. (And she made me cry again, of course). Bravo' Nikki Smith 'Well, I finished this in the same 24 hours as I started it. Oh... what a beautiful story and an amazing cast of characters. Poignant and inspiring!' Jennie Godfrey 'Such a poignant story. Brought a lump to my throat in many places' Karen Angelico 'What a beautiful book about truth, love, relationships and how it's never too late to follow your heart... Moving, funny and emotionally clever. Highly recommend!' Alison Stockham