A warm and thought-provoking story from a master storyteller, winner of the prestigious "Hans Christian Andersen" Award and author of the "Carnegie Medal"-winning "Skellig". "Mam, did you think George was," I say, "a bit... weird?" "Weird? Yes, I suppose so. But you kids are all a bit weird if you ask me. And to tell the truth, it'd be weird if you weren't." When a new boy joins the class, everyone thinks he's a bit strange, but he's brilliant at football and loves crisps, and that's all that matters to Dan and Maxie. However, the truth about ... |
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The international bestseller. ... Sometimes you have to travel a long way to see what's right in front of you. It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side. Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old friends from his youth, though Nana doesn’t know why and Satoru won't say. Set against the backdrop of Japan's changing seasons and narrated with a rare gentleness and humour, Nana’s story explores the wonder and thrill of life's ... |
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A geek, a jock, a criminal, a princess. A murder. Who would you believe? Five students walk into detention. Only four leave alive. Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule. Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond. Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime. Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life. And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again. He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them ... |
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How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action. ... Simon Sinek's recent video on "The Millennial Question" went viral with over 150 million views. Start with Why is a global bestseller and the TED Talk based on it is the third most watched of all time. Why are some people and organisations more inventive, pioneering and successful than others? And why are they able to repeat their success again and again? In business, it doesn't matter what you do, it matters why you do it. Start with Why analyses leaders like Martin Luther King Jr and Steve Jobs and discovers that they all think in the same way - ... |
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Some friendships need celebrating, some are hard to navigate, and some need a bit of tender love and care. Delve into this anthology for a tour of all aspects of friendship by your favourite classic authors. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library , a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Michèle Mendelssohn. "Why Friendship Matters" is an inspiring collection that spans three centuries of writing and includes many favourite ... |
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Billy Plimpton is an eleven-year-old boy with a big dream. He wants to be a stand-up comedian when he grows up: delivering pinpoint punch-lines and having audiences hang on his every hilarious word. A tough career for anyone, but surely impossible for Billy, who has a stammer. How will he find his voice, if his voice won't let him speak? The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter's son, who has a stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read, starring a child like him."Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read." Jacqueline Wilson "Amazing." ... |
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"Английска граматика за всеки" съдържа най-важното от граматиката в английския език, илюстрирано с множество примери. Включени са упражнения към всеки раздел и ключ към тях. Предназначена е както за начинаещи в изучаването на английския език, така и за хора, които искат да опреснят и систематизират знанията си. Граматиката представя: английската азбука + транскрипция съществително име прилагателно име наречие местоимения числителни имена глагол глаголни времена страдателен залог наклонения видове изречения и словоред в изречението съгласуване на времената превръщане на пряка в непряка реч ... |
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Да доведем хората до среща с величието на Бога. ... В Поклонението е важно помощта на Писанието и от личния си опит Боб Кауфлин ни помага да видим каква е целта на библейското поклонение и как да го постигнем с различни стилове и форми. Боб е безпощадно откровен за собствените си главоболия свързани с музиката, служението, егото, идентичността и провалите. Ако сте участвали в някакъв вид музикално служение, ще можете да съзрете и себе си в огледалото на личните му преживявания. Боб Кауфлин е значим глас в нашето съвремие, характерно с разностилие в църковното хваление. Той ни насочва към центъра на всичко това - нашият ... |
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Смайващо забавно пренареждане на каноните на криминалния жанр! Всеки в моето семейство е убил някого. Някои от нас, по-успешните, са убивали повече от веднъж. Не се опитвам да бъда самохвалко, просто това е истината. И все пак не сме семейство психопати. Някои от нас са добри, други - лоши, а трети просто каръци. Аз съм Ърнест Кънингам. И адски много ми се иска да бях убил този, който реши семейното събиране да се състои в ски курорт. Такива места просто предполагат, че ще се случат драматични събития. Но чак толкова драматични едва ли някой е очаквал. Дали аз съм убил някого? Е, да. Кого? Ще научите. ... |
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Doesn't everyone deserve their freedom? ... June's life at home with her stepmother and stepsister is a dark one - and a secret one. Not even her dad knows the truth. She's trapped like a butterfly in a jar. Then June meets Blister, a boy in the woods. In him, she finds a glimmer of hope that perhaps she can find a way to fly far, far away. But freedom comes at a price. A heart-breaking page-turner with a shocking twist. From the highly acclaimed author of "Seed". "It broke my heart over and over. Destined to be one of the most important books this year." Melinda Salisbury, author of " ... |
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Luke: We should start where it matters. Leia: I guess we start right now, then. ... Real life is messier than the movies. A bold, thought-provoking novel from the exceptionally talented, Steven Camden... He's Luke. She's Leia. Just like in Star Wars. Just like they're made for each other. Only this isn't a film. This is real life. This is where monsters from the past come back to take revenge. And where the things we build to protect us, can end up doing the most harm... From the critically acclaimed author of tape comes a beautiful and gripping new novel. About new beginning... About family... About ... |
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