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Op ’n sendingstasie in die destydse Rhodesië beleef die kind Marié die wêreld om haar met verwondering, humor, nuuskierigheid en, soos sy ouer word, met groeiende ontnugtering. Daar is die onderliggende politieke spanninge van die 1970’s waarvan sy net skrams bewus is en die geboorte van haar boetie wat haar noodgedwonge in die rol van dogter en “vrou-in-wording” plaas. Wanneer Marié en haar vriendin Hanneke ’n omstrede dokument beetkry en lees, begin Marié se kinderlike illusies verder kraak.

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And Still We Rise is an inspiring anthology of 16 true stories from across Africa, showcasing how strategic philanthropy through the Higherlife Foundation has transformed individual lives and entire communities. Founded by Tsitsi and Strive Masiyiwa during Zimbabwe's HIV/AIDS crisis, the Foundation began as a scholarship trust and has grown into a comprehensive development initiative. These real stories counter typical narratives about Africa, showing homegrown solutions and leadership.

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Five years after their disappearance, the skeletons of wealthy twin brothers are uncovered in a field. At the insistence of the Western Cape police chief, Kassie and Rooi have to investigate the case, but in top secrecy. Otherwise they will run the risk of being murdered just like the three detectives who originally investigated the brothers’ disappearance. A pitch-dark underworld, where ancient objects fetch millions of rands at black-market auctions, will not tolerate meddling.

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Helene de Kock se eerste Inspirasie-omnibus met twee verhale: Kruispad vir Kara en Engel op die drumpel. Kruispad vir Kara: Kara Geertse het die wêreld aan haar voete. Maar sy staan voor 'n kruispad, en sy is sielalleen. Wat, of wie, gaan haar help om staande te bly? Engel op die drumpel: Marli Jooste begin haar nuwe lewe op kampus maar sy word heen en weer gesleur tussen dit wat sy nog altyd geglo het en nuwe, opwindende dinge. Totdat Marli op 'n dag moet besluit oor die lewe of die dood.

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Het jy al ooit gewonder wat God se doel vir jou lewe is? Hoe weet jy wanneer jy werklik God se roeping vir jou lewe gevind het? Joyce Meyer nooi jou uit op 'n reis na selfvertroue, vryheid en vrede deur praktiese maniere om te ontdek hoe om jou vertroue in God te bou en sy leiding te soek. As jy nie seker is of jy binne dit waarvoor jy geskape is leef nie, sal Ontdek God se wil vir jou lewe jou met meer vrede en selfvertroue laat om in God se pad te loop wat Hy vir jou bestem het.

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Wanneer Wynand 'n gestrande ruimteskip op 'n tropiese eiland ontdek, ontmoet hy vir Fudge - 'n melktert-liefhebbende alien wat deur Zorgon die Verskriklike gejag word. Kan Wynand, sy superheldin-ma en selfs sy aartsvyand Natalie, saamwerk om hulle nuwe alien-vriend te red? 'n Heerlike avontuur wat bewys dat vriendskap werklik universeel is - selfs al kom dit uit die buitenste ruimte!

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Transform tough moments into teachable moments! Join Rocco for the ultimate interactive emotional adventure that makes learning about feelings and friendships exciting and engaging. With six fun sliders and gentle rhyming text, little ones will love working through social challenges – from offering apologies to having fun with friends. Each interactive slider brings Rocco's story to life. Perfect for children who need a little extra encouragement to navigate big feelings and social situations.

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Transform bedtime battles into bedtime bliss! Join Rocco for the ultimate interactive bedtime adventure. With six fun sliders and gentle rhyming text, little ones will enjoy their nightly routine – from tidying toys and drinking milk to brushing teeth and sharing stories. Each interactive slider brings Rocco's story to life. Perfect for children who need a little extra encouragement (and a lot more fun) during their evening routine. This is the bedtime story that children will actually ask for!

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Leah en Schalk leef die droom, hulle het alles wat hul hart begeer. Terwyl Schalk meer betrokke raak by die kerk en minder tyd saam met haar en die kinders deurbring, waardeer en aanvaar Barend Lubbe Leah net soos sy is. Maar Schalk se lewe begin uitmekaar val: sy vriende vermy hom en hy weet nie hoe om die kloof tussen hom en Leah te oorbrug nie. Uiteindelik ontdek Leah en Schalk om God se leiding van dag tot dag te vertrou en dat Hy hulle nie wil straf nie, maar sy liefde aan hulle wil bewys.

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Introduce little ones to treasured Bible stories! Watch their eyes light up as they discover Noah's floating zoo, brave little David, and gentle Jesus. Fourteen timeless tales come alive through simple rhymes that toddlers will treasure and want to hear again and again. Each beautifully illustrated story is crafted specifically for young minds, with language that builds vocabulary while nurturing faith. Perfect for bedtime reading and an ideal gift for baptisms, baby showers and holidays.

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Kom saam met Rocco op 'n interaktiewe slaaptyd-avontuur! Ses tonele wat verander en rymteks sorg dat kleintjies hulle nagroetine op 'n prettige manier ervaar – van speelgoed opruim en melk drink, tot tande borsel en stories deel. Só leer hulle 'n eenvoudige slaaptydroetine. Dis die perfekte boek vir kinders wat 'n bietjie ekstra aanmoediging (en baie meer pret) nodig het wanneer dit tyd is om te gaan slaap. Hierdie is die slaaptydstorie waarvoor kinders oor en oor sal vra!

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In die vroeë 1970’s vlug Jakob Koetaan Kaapstad toe. Teen hierdie tyd weet hy dat elke plek in die Baai beman word in ’n soektog na hom. Dit is nie die eerste keer dat hy hom met die Boere misgis nie. Hy was maar ses jaar oud toe die wetstoepasser sy mense soos beeste bymekaar geroep het en gesê het: Ons vat nou Towerwater, julle familieplaas. Toe die land begin brand, moes Jakob homself afvra: Is hy bereid om te baklei vir sy grond? Sal hy kan vashou aan die ideaal van vryheid?

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Living Hot tells the blunt truth about our current climate change predicament: it’s time to get cracking on making the world resilient to intensifying climate extremes. If we prepare well, we can give ourselves a fighting chance to preserve some of the best of what we have, build stronger and fairer communities, find a path through the escalating pressures of a warming world – and even find new ways to flourish. To get there, we must leave behind both the doomism and the wishful thinking currently holding us back. In Living Hot, highly respected academic Clive Hamilton and policy consultant George Wilkenfeld shift the emphasis away from reducing carbon emissions and on to making the world resilient, outlining a vision for an all-embracing and on-going program of investment and social change to protect ourselves from the ravages of a changing climate. Living Hot is a sober assessment of the challenges we face, and a farsighted road map for what we must do next if we want to survive and even thrive on our heating planet.

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An adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!Watts doesn't think he's got what it takes to be a great detective like his parents. So when they jet off on their next case, he decides to take a holiday to Whiskerton Manor instead.But there, Watts befriends Pearl Whiskerton, a curious cat with a nose for mysteries, who persuades him to help her investigate a series of strange goings on at the manor . . .Who's been upending the precious rose bushes? And where did the amazing dinosaur bones dug up on the grounds come from?It looks like the two things might be connected. But can this dog and cat detective duo solve the mystery?From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren, WATTS & WHISKERTON is purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.

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Change and transitions are hard, but Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! demonstrates how, when one experience ends, it opens the door for another to begin. It follows two best friends as they say goodbye to snowmen, and hello to stomping in puddles. They say goodbye to long walks, butterflies, and the sun...and hello to long evening talks, fireflies, and the stars. But the hardest goodbye of all comes when one of the friends has to move away. Feeling alone isn't easy, and sometimes new beginnings take time. But even the hardest days come to an end, and you never know what tomorrow will bring.

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HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR ONE MILLION EUROS?From the outside Nicole and Mark Reid have the perfect life, but behind the facade everything is broken; huge debt, bills unpaid, the couple barely talking to each other. Only their two daughters keep them together. Then Nicole receives an offer that could change everything.It's the middle of the night and Nicole is alone, desperately trying to finish work on her second job, when a message pops up on her laptop screen: 'READ ME'. Certain it is spam she ignores it, but then a new message says: "There is a million euros in your bank account. All you need to do is drive a car. Yes, or no?"With shaking hands Nicole checks their online banking. The money is there. The message is real. And so starts a chain of decisions and events with deadly consequences.

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** VAULT EDITION: featuring a brand-new colourway, beautiful foil design under the jacket, and a new letter from the author **A princess in exile. Six enchanted cranes. An unspeakable curse.A beautiful and immersive YA fantasy retelling of the Grimm brothers' The Six Swans fairytale, set in an East-Asian inspired world, by the author of Spin the Dawn.'A dazzling fairy tale full of breathtaking storytelling' STEPHANIE GARBER Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs in her veins. And on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted, but it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother. A sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes, and warning Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die. Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to contain - no matter what it costs. Praise for Six Crimson Cranes'An unputdownable, sweeping fairytale that thrills as much as it delights' Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked'This book is magic!' Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling author of Graceling'A stunning remake of a fairytale' Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights'This is a gem for all lovers of whimsical fantasy!' Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire

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Uh-oh! Harley Quinn™ has escaped from Arkham Asylum yet again. Can Batman™ catch her before she causes even more mischief?Build your Harley LEGO® minifigure before solving the puzzles and reading the hilarious comics. Gotham City™ is waiting for you!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC.WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. (s24)

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Lonely Planet's Experience Paris is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Sample macarons from local cafes, explore the Louvre and climb the Eiffel Tower - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Paris's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Paris: Unique experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout Pull-out Paris map (included in print version)Highlights and neighbourhood trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insights from local experts take you to the heart of the place - Fresh perspectives and insider tips to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights Day trips for easy escapes from the city Practical info and tips on money, getting around on the metro, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel Covers western Paris, Champs Elysees, the Louvre, Montmartre and northern Paris, Bastille and eastern Paris, the islands, the Seine, St Germain les Invalids, Montparnasse and southern Paris and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Paris, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Paris's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip. Visiting Paris for more than a couple of weeks? Lonely Planet's Paris is our most comprehensive guide that covers all the city has to offer. Or for a quick trip, Pocket Paris is a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Ferocious King Gabankitse’s rule terrorises the villagers of Letlepung. How will they ever escape his tyranny and the prejudices that prevail? Will the child Marang grow up to assume his true and rightful place as chief and restore the village to its former glory? Molayakgosi keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, rooting for fairness over injustice and peace over oppression

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Discover the history of our lifetime through one girl's adventure, in the epic new children's novel from bestselling author and broadcaster, Professor Alice Roberts. 'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman‘A wonderful book – exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written’ Anthony McGowan'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.' Daily Mail Tuuli is a prehistoric girl, travelling with her tribe through the seasons – making camp, hunting for food and protecting themselves against the many hazards that the climate throws at them. Tuuli knows there’s a bigger world out there, and when she spots a strange boy lurking outside their camp, she realises that he might hold the adventure she is looking for.  He is from another tribe, sent to find safer ground and as he and Tuuli strike up an unlikely friendship, they set out on a journey that will impact the rest of human history.  A vast adventure with a very human heart, full of wild animals, huge scenery and heart-stopping danger and inspired by real anthropological discoveries. The stunning debut novel from Digging for Britain presenter, Professor Alice Roberts, for fans of His Dark Materials, Wolf Brother and The Last Bear.

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A great rhyming read-aloud story with a twist: it never ends!One day, a monkey is happily eating a banana when he sees a tiger. Off he runs through the forest, dodging perils until he reaches safety at the end of the book by running up a tree. That's when the fun really starts... as readers can then turn the book upside down and watch Monkey swinging through the trees back through the book, chasing a lizard (and narrowly avoiding a hungry snake), before going back down a tree on page 1 to take us back to the beginning again. This funny, rhyming cat-and-mouse tale has an innovative twist - turn the book upside down to see the story continue! - Two stories in one book - turn the book upside down when you get to the end to discover another story- A never-ending reading experience that will keep kids coming back again and again- Funny animal characters and bright, colourful art- Illustrated by Rob Hodgson, a BookTrust Time to Read author-illustrator- Great rhyme makes this a perfect bedtime read for children aged 3 and up

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Mel loves Sasha and dreams of a day that Sasha might reciprocate her feelings (even though she's straight) - so the fact that it's thirty degrees outside in January and hasn't rained for a year simply passes her by. She's just about coping with being the only 'out' lesbian in school and all the sniping Janis and Ella aim her way, as well as her dreary Saturday job with the stupidly posh Dorian... But when domestic animals suddenly lethally turn on the human race, Mel finds herself stuck in a mansion with only Ella and Dorian as survival companions - and her lovelife turns on its head in the most extraordinary way - if she survives the apocalypse, that is. A screamingly funny LGTBQ+ lovestory from a brilliant new talent.

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Coldtown is dangerous. A prison for the damned and those who party with them. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince comes a deliciously dark YA novel for fans of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries.Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. It's an eternal party, shown on TV 24 hours a day - gorgeous, glamorous and deadly! The only problem is, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave ...When Tana wakes up one morning after a perfectly ordinary party, she finds herself surrounded by corpses. The only other survivors of the massacre are her ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them the only way she knows how: by going straight to the heart of Coldtown itself.A wholly original story of rage and revenge, love and loathing from bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Spiderwick Chronicles and The Folk of the Air series, Holly Black.

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Song of the Sun God spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylon’s independence from Britain. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension. Funny, warm and tender, we see Nala and Rajan’s family navigate war, migration, old loyalties and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors and each other. As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family; and live with the consequences of their mistakes. Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto; and why some parts and people have to be left behind. Song of the Sun God is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. PRAISE FOR SONG OF THE SUN GOD ‘an emotive and insightful read.’ – The Saturday Paper ‘a book that doesn’t look away from the brutality of the Sri Lankan conflict – torture, forced displacements and disappearances, cultural destruction and worse – but it also balances horror with humour, and indeed love.’ – Sydney Morning Herald ‘[Chandran] does not shy from the horror of war yet holds hope for mankind.’ – The Weekend Australian ‘a rich heritage tapestry to embrace’ The Australian Women's Weekly ‘a sweeping tale of love, duty and migration’ – The West Weekend

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The extraordinary story behind Degas’s groundbreaking painting of the biracial circus performer Miss La La   Edgar Degas’s Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando (1879) is one of only two paintings by the artist representing people of colour. Miss La La, born Anna Olga Brown to a white Prussian mother and African-American emancipated slave father, was a renowned performer of extraordinary daring in fin-de-siècle Paris.   Exploring the fascinating story behind Degas’s painting, this is the first in-depth study to focus on the sitter’s identity, presenting new research on her life and career, as well as unpublished photographic material tracing her tour across Europe. The book also analyses the genesis of Degas’s work, from his rapid sketches completed on the spot to his more elaborate preparatory drawings and pastels.   The son of a Creole mother from New Orleans, Degas travelled to Louisiana in 1872–73, which was to have a lasting impact on his art. This book examines the artist’s complex attitudes to ethnicity in relation to his own family background, and the representation of multiracial people in late nineteenth-century France.   Published by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University Press  Exhibition Schedule:  National Gallery, London (June 6–September 1, 2024)

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For children, this book helps readers express their emotions, and to recognise there'll be happy days and sad days, but that love endures. For adults, this book delivers much more - Inspired by author's journey in therapy with his adopted chlildren, this sensitive story centres around the pressure children can feel to be ‘perfect’ from the ‘toxic positivity’ that may arise from well-meaning parents who instantly try to ‘fix’ everything. As parents, we often forget to take the time to really listen, but this book helpsto create a safe space where children can vocalise ALL their worries, bringing families closer together, in readiness for the tougher moments.

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Featuring a brand new introduction from bestselling author, Isabelle Broom, talking about what Jackie and her books mean to her!  ‘Here is a woman who not only wanted to entertain her readers, but also to teach them something; about the world and about themselves’ ISABELLE BROOM'Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers.' COLLEEN HOOVERAmerican Star is a compelling story of love, sex and murder, set against the glamorous backgrounds of New York and Hollywood. There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins.  With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie chronicled the scandalous lives of the rich, famous, and infamous from the inside looking out. 'A true inspiration, a trail blazer for women's fiction' JILLY COOPER ‘Jackie shows us all what being a strong, successful woman means at any age’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘Jackie will never be forgotten, she’ll always inspire me to #BeMoreJackie’ JILL MANSELL ‘Jackie’s heroines don’t take off their clothes to please a man, but to please themselves’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘What Jackie knew how to do so well, is to tell a thumping good story’ ROWAN COLEMAN ‘I read hundreds of books every year. But Jackie Collins’ novels are the only ones I can read over and over’ AMY ROWLAND ‘Jackie wrote with shameless ambition, ruthless passion and pure diamond-dusted sparkle’ CATHERINE STEADMAN ‘Lessons galore on every page… about feminism, equality, tolerance and love’ CARMEL HARRINGTON ‘Jackie is the queen of cliff-hangers’ SAMANTHA TONGE ‘For all her trademark sass, there is a moralist at work here’ LOUISE CANDLISH ‘Nobody does it quite like Jackie and nobody ever will’ SARRA MANNING ‘Jackie bought a bit of glitter, sparkle and sunshine into our humdrum existence’ VERONICA HENRY ‘Collins was saying that women didn’t have to centre round men, either in books or in life’ JESSIE BURTON ‘Jackie lived the Hollywood dream, but, she looked sideways at it, and then shared the dirt with her readers’ JULIET ASHTON ‘What radiates from her novels, is a sense that women are capable of great things’ ALEXANDRA HEMINSLEY

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Meet Cooper, a heroic dream chaser! Build your Cooper LEGO® minifigure and grimspawn mini-build before playing along with this awesome LEGO DREAMZzz™ adventure.Solve the puzzles, read the story and enjoy the fun comics. Be quick – the dream world needs your help!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and DREAMZzz are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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When Paloma goes to visit her family in Trinidad, she doesn't feel that she fits in. But Tante Janet has a story to tell her: An ancient story of warrior queens and talking drums, of treasures and tales that span thousands of years... a story that Paloma shares in, because her story starts in Africa, too... Join Tante and her inquisitive niece as they share the story of how her family came to the Caribbean, through the dark days of colonization and slavery, to the emergence of a thriving, contemporary community of many faces, places and successes.This picture book for children 4+ features: -A sensitive pathway through the long, complex history of colonisation in Africa and the Caribbean -Authentic, lyrical text from multi award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, who draws on her own Caribbean heritage -Further resources and reading at the back This is a sensitively told and vibrantly illustrated story of Black history from its very ancient origins through to its dynamic future, and one which ends with a joyful celebration that provides a message of triumph and pride. 'A bright, enticing picture book that sensitively explores the legacy of colonisation and the sustained telling of African stories' - The Guardian

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Get ready for some family fun with this colorful jigsaw puzzle featuring a new design from Pendleton Woolen Mills, one of America's most beloved heritage brands.This 1,000-piece puzzle comes together to reveal a bold, modern design from Pendleton Woolen Mills. Perfect for bringing the whole family together but just as fun to take on solo, this puzzle showcases the lively colors, styles, and patterns that Pendleton is known for. Once completed, this puzzle displays a timeless image reflecting the comfort, warmth, and nostalgia of Pendleton's popular blankets.CLASSIC GIFT: This puzzle merges a classic pastime with a modern look and makes a great gift for everyone who loves Pendleton and timeless analog entertainment. PERFECT STAY-AT-HOME ACTIVITY: Pendleton patterns make this puzzle engaging and fun: a great activity to share with friends and family for a game night or get-together and an easy way to unwind and de-stress at home. DISTINCTIVE BRAND: For generations, Pendleton products have been known for woolens of exceptional craftsmanship and iconic pattern designs. INCLUDES: 1000 puzzle pieces, 25 x 20-inch puzzle when built, 11 x 9 x 2-inch box, and full-color printout of puzzle image.Perfect for:- Fans of Pendleton - Fans of Southwest-inspired prints - Puzzlers looking for a new challenge - Pendleton shoppers looking for attractively priced gifts for holidays, housewarming, or birthday

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LGBTQ+ individuals disproportionately encounter bias, adversity, stigma, and marginalization throughout their lives. It's an enormous obstacle - but also prepares them for leadership in a fast-moving, volatile, uncertain, complex, and adaptive working world.The book explores the unique and inspiring developmental experiences of LGBTQ+ leaders, the amazing capabilities they bring to teams, and what that means for everyone pursuing positive and inclusive organizational strategy. With stories from the armed forces, lawyers, entrepreneurs, authors, academics, thought-leaders, medical professionals - you name it - this shows how queer folk everywhere are harnessing their hard-won power and resilience to excel.With a history of excellence in queer leadership, the contextual underpinning of adversity and resilience theory, and uplifting stories and soundbites from queer game-changers in every field - this is an essential resource for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, advocates, business professionals and leaders of all kinds.

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Updated annually, MICHELIN National Map Germany (map 718) will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/750,000. Our map will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey in Germany thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, MICHELIN National Map Germany is cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.

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Why do so many South Africans prefer taking the law into their own hands to relying on the police? Why are those who do so often cheered or sympathised with?Of the unprecedented 27 000 recorded murders in South Africa in 2022, at least 1 894 – or 7 per cent – were attributed to mob justice and vigilantism, more than double the number from five years before. In the first nine months of 2023, a further 1 472 mob justice deaths had already been registered.Mob justice is nothing new, but in recent years it has taken on an undeniably desperate, furious edge. From the breathtakingly violent Zandspruit massacre in May 2021, to the killings during the July unrest two months later, to the march of Operation Dudula across the nation in 2022, vigilantism – and the condoning of it – has never before captured the zeitgeist of South Africa so sharply. What has changed in the past few years, and what does it augur for the future?Following three recent cases of mob justice, from the hellish metropolitan townships of Gauteng to the far-flung bushveld of northern Limpopo, and drawing on extensive research and interviews, Why We Kill explores the roots, realities and consequences of South Africa’s current crisis of vigilantism.

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With fun exercises and invaluable advice from leading dog-trainer Claire Arrowsmith, learn how to improve your dog’s mental agility as well as strengthen your bond with them. An essential book for any dog owner who is keen to understand a bit more about how their dog’s brain works, Brain Training for Dogs shows us how to get the best out of our beloved pets by improving their mental agilty, confidence and their bond with us. Translating cognitive research and findings into owner-friendly games, and packed full of essential advice and helpful step-by-step illustrations, Claire helps readers to easily understand what the experts know and demonstrates how to introduce tried-and-tested activities into our day-to-day routines with our dogs. Since the pandemic, many of our pets are displaying concerning behaviour, including separation-related distress and anxiety, so it's more important now than ever that we're attuned to our pups. Including top tips on how to get the most out of time spent with your pet, this is a must-read for new and experienced dog owners alike.

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Everyone makes mistakes-especially in their first job. Cringe and commiserate with the everyday missteps and epic workplace screwups in this collection of self-confessed blunders from disaster-prone-yet-good-intentioned interns finding their footing.All professionals know that detours and mishaps are an essential rite of passage en route to a successful career-but that doesn't make them any less funny. This curated collection of true intern confessions, from minor mistakes to major messes, is the workplace humor book everyone can relate to. Whether spilling coffee on the boss's laptop or sending out a personal message on the company's social media account, these first-hand stories comprise a cringe- and compassion-inducing celebrationof the many memorable blunders that can (and do) happen in our entry-level years.UNIQUE ADULTING BOOK: This one-of-a-kind collection of hilarious intern stories is the perfect way for current and past interns and entry-level newbies to commiserate over embarrassing moments and lessons learned. This book is a great reminder that mistakes happen across industries and job titles. RELATABLE HUMOR: Whether you are about to start an internship, currently are an intern, or were once an intern, these stories are a great reminder that levity in the workplace makes all the difference in getting through any given day. Everyone has humiliating slipups, and it is comforting to share them. The mistakes that feel the worst in the moment, make for the best stories later on! GREAT GIFT FOR GRADS: What better way to celebrate the trials and tribulations of the workforce than a book poking fun at interns and their amusing mistakes? For anyone from recent graduates to long-standing coworkers, this is perfect as a funny first-job gift or work-iversary present. Features stories from: advertising, publishing, music, art, graphic design, IT, film and TV, academia, communications, operations, health care, media, and more!Perfect for:- Graduates and young professionals - Interns, fellows, assistants, students - Gift-giving between coworkers or from bosses to interns - Comedy and humor fans - Short story and essay collection readers - Fans of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Office Space

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A tender and funny celebration of the bond between father and son.Going up high on Dad's shoulders is the best way to feel BIG when everything makes you feel small.But maybe, just maybe, being down low is just as good as being up high . . . A young boy and his dad go on a walk to the park. When the little boy starts to feel small walking through the busy streets in town, his dad puts him on his shoulders and, suddenly, it feels like he's flying! And when they reach the park with its birds that sing and leaves that rustle, the boy starts noticing things. Little things. A busy squirrel, a frog on a lily-pad, a tiny ladybird . . . and LOTS of small, amazing things that might just make him feel a little bigger inside!A simple walk to the park is everything in this heartfelt story from Matt Hunt, illustrator of the critically acclaimed poetry anthology A Whale of a Time, which was shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2023. He has also illustrated How To Count To One and Stephen Hawking from the Little People, Big Dreams series.Up High is an instant classic in a distinctive, taller format, and with a heart-warming story that will resonate with children and adults alike.

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Rachel, Kirsty and Khadijah can't wait to see a synchronised swimming team perform at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's naughty goblins have stolen Aria's magic rainbow swimming cap and now the swimmers can't remember their moves! It's up to the girls to get it back before synchro is ruined for everyone.Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

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Take 10 minutes a day to harness the power of yourself and journal your way to wellness.Learn how to cultivate wellness by focusing on the connection between your mind, body, and soul. With quick and easy activities inspired by the natural world, as well as simple guided prompts, this thoughtfully crafted journal will help you to create a healthy balance in all aspects of your life and find your purpose.By taking just 10 minutes a day, you can forge a better mind-body-soul connection. Gill Thackray, mindfulness coach, will show you how to tune into yourself and unlock self-care strategies to create healthy habits and routines to honour yourself, from head to toe. Awaken your wellness potential with traditional remedies, essential practises and evidence-based activities you can do every day.Whether you are wanting to feel energized again, or needing to find peace and calm, this essential companion will guide you towards your goals. You don’t need experience to get started, just pick up a pen and start your journey to wellness today.

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In this twist on the favourite childhood game, the reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations. Come on a playful journey through the day from dawn to dusk. Exquisite, intricate illustrations encourage young readers to learn about the natural world. The text provides the clues, and the pictures provide the answers, which are confirmed after a page turn. This beautiful gift book provides hours of entertainment and a satisfying bedtime ending.

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Making Memories: 25 Timeless Knitting Patterns for Children is an enchanting collection of knitting patterns for children from Claudia Quintanilla and Laine. From cardigans and sweaters to cosy blankets to smaller pieces such as socks and mittens, this book covers a range of techniques, skill levels and yarns in 25 accessible knitting patterns. The majority of the patterns are graded from newborns to 10-year-olds, so you can pick just the right piece for the smallest in the family. What about a colourwork pullover, an all-over lace scarf or an embroidered cardigan? These classic knits combined with dreamy photography and playful illustrations create a children’s knitwear book unlike anything seen in this genre before.

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Decode the mysteries of your dreaming mind with this whimsical deck of cards. The Little Deck of Dreams is your guide to interpreting the hidden messages of your dreams. This beautifully illustrated deck of 50 cards provides insight into the symbolism and meaning behind common dream themes and types, including recurring dreams, nightmares, and lucid dreams. Each card features a vivid image and accompanying description of a common dream symbol and its significance, helping you to interpret the messages your subconscious mind is sending you, as well as tools for addressing each meaning in your waking life. Whether you're seeking clarity on a specific dream or simply curious about the meanings behind your night-time adventures, The Little Deck of Dreams is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to better understand the mysteries of the dreaming mind.

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DUTY . . . OR LOVE?The first book in an epic YA fantasy series set in an Arabian-inspired land with secret spice magic and rivals-to-lovers romance. The desert city Qalia has shielded its existence - and the secrets of its magic misra tea - from outsiders for generations.But when her brother disappears into the Forbidden Wastes, soldier Imani joins the mission sent to find him - before he can expose Qalia's magic, and face punishment for his crime.Accompanied by her rival, the devastatingly handsome Taha, Imani soon discovers that many secrets lie beyond the shifting desert sands, and in her own heart. Caught between her duty to her nation, her love for her brother and her growing feelings for Taha, Imani must decide where her loyalties lie . . . before it's too late.'Magic-fueled and action packed' Dana Swift'Gripping' Lynette Noni'A soul-stirring journey' London Shah

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