Bloomsbury presents The Book of Hopes by Katherine Rundell, read by Stephen Fry, Katherine Rundell, Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Bailey Smith. _______________ Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year _______________ In difficult times, what children really need is hope. And in that spirit, bestselling author Katherine Rundell emailed some of the children's writers whose work she loved most: 'I asked them to write something very short, fiction or non-fiction, that would make the children reading it feel like possibility-ists: something that would make them laugh or wonder or snort or smile. The response was magnificent, which shouldn't have surprised me, because children's writers are professional hunters of hope … I hope that the imagination can be a place of shelter for children and that The Book of Hopes might be useful in that, even if only a little.' This collection, packed with short stories and poems from the very best children's authors, aims to provide just that. Within its pages you'll find animal friends from insects to elephants, high-flying grandmas, a homesick sprite, the tooth fairy, and even extra-terrestrial life. There are 133 contributions from authors, including Anthony Horowitz, Axel Scheffler, Catherine Johnson, Jacqueline Wilson, Katherine Rundell, Lauren Child, Michael Morpurgo and Onjali Q. Raúf. A donation from the sale of each book will go to NHS Charities Together, in gratitude for the incredible efforts of all those who worked in hospitals over the quarantine period. _______________ 'An anthology on the theme of hope … it includes a rich range of poetry, stories and non-fiction' – Sunday Times, 'Stories to charm on endless days' Proceeds from this book will be donated to NHS Charities Together. In respect of UK sales, this will be £2.10 and in respect of sales in other territories this will be 16% of net receipts (at least 62p). NHS Charities Together is a charity registered in England and Wales (registered charity no. 1186569).

She fell for the handyman. She had no idea he could buy the whole city. Secret billionaire Forced proximity Opposites attract Super steamy Perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Rosa Lucas and TL Swan As a busy ER intern, Holly Vincent doesn't have time for extracurricular activities. But when she's stranded in a broken elevator for a few hours with irritatingly cocky, hotter-than-the-sun, downstairs neighbour Danny Colton, she decides to bend her rules and let the filthy-mouthed hottie talk her into having some fun. Drummer by night, and maintenance man by day, Danny Colton is more than happy to show bookish Dr Prim what she's been missing out on. After all, what else are they going to do until they're rescued? But when it's back to reality, one wild tryst night isn't enough for Danny and whilst they're drawn to each other like magnets, Holly has no time for dating between study and the unrelenting exhaustion of shiftwork. Suddenly, though, Danny's world changes in the form of a surprise billion-dollar inheritance, and he figures it could be the key to winning Holly's heart. Wrong. He soon finds out that money can't buy him love. For that, he's going to need to be much more creative! Previously published as Going Down. Praise for Amy Andrews: 'Undercover Billionaire is packed with everything I love about Amy Andrews - wit, heat, and all the romance. This is Amy at her absolute best, truly unmissable!' Rachael Stewart 'Desire, temptation and passion. Three of my favourite things, and this book has them all.' Laura Carter 'Amy Andrews is one of my go-to romance authors' Reader Review 'Messy, complicated, funny, intriguing and spicy!' Reader Review 'The whole cast of characters had me laughing and tears brimming throughout.' Reader Review

If you want to learn Portuguese in less time, then keep reading... Two manuscripts in one book: Portuguese: How to Learn Portuguese Fast, Including Grammar, Short Stories, and Useful Phrases Portuguese Short Stories: 11 Simple Stories for Beginners Who Want to Learn Portuguese in Less Time While Also Having Fun Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Portuguese fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning Portuguese but nothing seems to stick? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, Portuguese is easier than it seems. Not only will this book give you the basic grammar rules, but also many fun phrases for you to practice. If you’ve never studied Portuguese before or if you’ve studied it but you need to go back to the basics to get better, this handbook will provide you with what you need, especially if you are planning on traveling to Portuguese-speaking country! Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book First Things First The Fundamentals Short Stories Basic sentences And much, much more The goal of the second part of the book is to teach Portuguese in the most effective way possible. It adopts a semi-communicative method—the storytelling approach. Telling stories is an effective educational tool because learners become engaged with the narrative and therefore remember the story effortlessly, the vocabulary associated with it, as well as making it easier to recognize sentence patterns. So if you want to learn the Portuguese language fast and in a fun way, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

From USA Today Bestseller Amy Andrews comes this steamy and seductive doctor/nurse romance with the single dad trope, perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy 🩺🩵 Dr. Alessandro Lombardi will see you now... Italian heartthrob Dr. Lombardi had it all-a brilliant career, a beautiful wife, and a newborn son. But when tragedy strikes, everything shatters. Now, grieving and determined to rebuild a quieter life, he relocates to Australia with his little boy, vowing never to open his heart again. Enter ER nurse Natalie Davies: bubbly, kind-hearted, and a whirlwind of warmth wrapped in scrubs and sunshine. When Natalie moves in as a nanny to help out -with a mischievous kitten in tow-she is exactly what Alessandro's household needs. She coaxes smiles from his son, laughter from Alessandro, and awakens feelings he thought were long buried. Natalie has her own scars, carefully hidden behind twinkling eyes and cheerful charm. Falling for Alessandro's sweet boy is easy-but falling for his brooding, beautiful father? That's dangerous territory. Because Alessandro has sworn off love... and Natalie might just be the one woman who can make him believe in it again. A heart-racing medical romance perfect for fans of Greys Anatomy and The Pitt. Tropes: 🩵 Doctor / nurse 🩵 Single dad romance 🩵 Workplace romance 🩵 Brooding protective MMC 🩵 Grumpy / sunshine 🩵 Hurt / comfort 🩵 Sworn off love 🩵 Found family 🩵 Spicy Praise for Amy Andrews: 'Undercover Billionaire is packed with everything I love about Amy Andrews - wit, heat, and all the romance. This is Amy at her absolute best, truly unmissable!' Rachael Stewart 'Desire, temptation and passion. Three of my favourite things, and this book has them all.' Laura Carter 'Amy Andrews is one of my go-to romance authors' Reader Review 'Messy, complicated, funny, intriguing and spicy!' Reader Review

In this gripping coming-of-age odyssey, a young man's quest to reunite his family takes him on a life-altering journey through the wilds of 1930s East Texas, where both danger and opportunity grow as thick as the pines. With his father missing and his mother gravely ill, William Carter is struggling to keep his family's cotton farm afloat in the face of drought and foreclosure. As his options wane, William receives a mysterious letter that claims to know his father's whereabouts. Together with his best friend Ollie, a mortician in training, William sets out to find his father and bring him home to set things right. But before the boys can complete their quest, they must navigate the labyrinth of the Big Thicket, some of the country's most uncharted, untamed land. Along the way they encounter eccentric backwoods characters of every order, running afoul of murderers, bootleggers, and even the legendary Bonnie and Clyde. But the danger is doubled when the boys agree to take on a medicine show runaway named Lena, eliciting the ire of the show's leader, the nefarious con man Doctor Downtain. As William, Ollie, and Lena race to uncover the clues and find William's father, Downtain is closing in on them, readying to make good on his violent reputation. With the clock ticking, William must decide where his loyalties lie and how far he's willing to go for the people he loves. From award-winning author James Wade, Narrow the Road is a riveting exploration of a young man's hard-won coming-of-age and the courageous ways a person can forge a singular path in the face of overwhelming adversity. Alive with grit and tenderness, this is an unforgettable story of the power of friendship to sustain us through loss, betrayal, and devastating consequence.

College Success Habits: The Ultimate Guide to Campus Living, Learn all the Information About Living On and Off-Campus and How it Can Help You Have a Successful College Life. College is the most exciting period of your whole education journey. But for some, it can get a little bit unnerving since this is the time when they live outside the comforts and security of home. This is the time when most students would be living on their own and other than that, students will be meeting new people and will experience new situations they have not encountered before. This book will teach you helpful tips and tricks on how to survive and thrive in your college life. You will learn about on and off-campus living situations so you will know the benefits and setbacks of both and you can make a decision on which would suit you best. This book will discuss the following: What is Campus Living All About Benefits of Campus Living Why Campus Living Cost More Meeting Great People Living on Campus Dealing with Challenges Living on Campus What is so Fun About Off-Campus Living Why Off-Campus Living is Much Better Security Issues Living Off-Campus Arranging For Your Transportation to College More Freedom With Off-Campus Living College life is truly an amazing experience. But aside from the great experience you will have, keep in mind the true goal of college is to finish your education that would help you achieve all your dreams in life. Being prepared and knowing all the details, even in the aspects of your living situation will go a long way in ensuring you will have a successful and enjoyable college life. To learn more, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

How many words do we use when we speak? According to some publications, while a two-year-old baby uses around two hundred words, a beginner in any language needs around two thousand to communicate. And an expert user can employ up to forty thousand! But knowing words and their meanings is hardly enough. If you want to learn Spanish to actually use it, be it for traveling, working or studying, you need to really master your vocabulary: you need to know synonyms, you need to know which prepositions are used next to which verbs and how words change their meaning in different contexts. In this book, we offer a comprehensive list of the 3.000 most frequent words of the Spanish language, according to the Real Academia Española, Spain's official royal institution dedicated to the Spanish language. We did not just include the words and their meanings, but also eventual indications for you to understand the use of the word since translations are otherwise incomplete. For example, we indicate if it's a masculine or feminine word, if it's a plural word and if it belongs to a verbal tense that does not translate literally into English. Additionally, we indicate if the word has more than one meaning so you can avoid confusion. And, of course, for each word we include a practical example, a sentence that in a few words tells a story and helps you understand how the word is used in the real Spanish-speaking world. By the time you're finished with this book, your vocabulary will be comparably better, richer, and wider. Ready to give it a go? Start right away! You'll feel the difference... and everyone else will notice too! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button now to get started!

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“[A] gossipy, but surprisingly deep, look at the women who help and sometimes overshadow their powerful husbands.” — USA Today From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking backstairs look at the White House, The Residence, comes an intimate, news-making group biography of the true modern power brokers at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: the First Ladies, from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama. One of the most underestimated—and challenging—positions in the world, the First Lady of the United States must be many things: an inspiring leader with a forward-thinking agenda of her own; a savvy politician, skilled at navigating the treacherous rapids of Washington; a wife and mother operating under constant scrutiny; and an able CEO responsible for the smooth operation of countless services and special events at the White House. As she did in her smash #1 bestseller The Residence, former White House correspondent Kate Andersen Brower draws on a wide array of untapped, candid sources—from residence staff and social secretaries to friends and political advisers—to tell the stories of the ten remarkable women who have defined that role since 1960. Brower offers new insights and untold stories about this privileged group of remarkable women, including Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Patricia Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama. The stories she shares range from the heartwarming to the shocking and tragic, exploring everything from the first ladies’ political crusades as powerful women in politics to their rivalries with Washington figures; from their friendships with other first ladies to their public and private relationships with their husbands. She also offers insight as to what Melania Trump might hope to accomplish as First Lady. Candid and illuminating, this compelling work of White House history provides a revealing look at life upstairs and downstairs at the world’s most powerful address. This sweeping work of American political history reveals the untold stories of the ten remarkable women who have defined the role of the modern First Lady: A Secret Sisterhood: Explore the surprising friendships, quiet rivalries, and private correspondence that connected First Ladies across party lines, from Jackie Kennedy’s guidance to Hillary Clinton to the unexpected bond between Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. East Wing vs. West Wing: Go behind the scenes of the constant battle for influence between the First Lady’s female-led staff and the president’s powerful, male-dominated advisors—a conflict that defined Pat Nixon’s tenure and continues to this day. Behind-the-Scenes Influence: Discover how these women acted as their husbands’ most trusted confidantes, shaping policy, vetting staff, and wielding immense power, from Rosalynn Carter sitting in on Cabinet meetings to Nancy Reagan’s control over the West Wing. Private Struggles, Public Lives: Witness their personal courage in the face of tragedy, from raising children under intense scrutiny to navigating shocking health crises and political scandals on the world stage.

If you love scorching hot billionaires, fake fiancées, and chemistry hotter than the Med, this is your next read 🔱 From USA Today Bestseller Amy Andrews! Perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Sadie Kincaid and Rosa Lucas The world's hottest playboy is off-limits... to everyone but her Theo Callisthenes - renowned playboy and heir to a multi-billion-dollar Greek shipping company's sex-capades - always make the front page. But when one misdemeanor goes too far, his brother offers up a challenge. Restore his reputation with a 4-month sex ban... Vowing to see the ban through, Theo takes up residence on his superyacht sailing around the Greek islands. Until one day, the one woman he hasn't been able to hit and quit - Tiffany Wainright - strides onboard as the newest member of his crew. Temptation has set sail with him and the forced proximity gives him absolutely nowhere to hide! Tiffany might live below deck but their attraction is still electric and she's just too close for comfort. Then an opportunity to salvage a business deal he put in jeopardy is back on the table. To ensure success Theo may need a very indecent proposal. Can he convince Tiffany to pose as his fake fiancé during the day to help seal the deal and trust that neither of them will succumb to their burning chemistry once the sun goes down? It's only for two days but how long will the ban hold when the door closes on his suite and there's only his sorely tested honour keeping them in check? Praise for Amy Andrews: 'Undercover Billionaire is packed with everything I love about Amy Andrews - wit, heat, and all the romance. This is Amy at her absolute best, truly unmissable!' Rachael Stewart 'Desire, temptation and passion. Three of my favourite things, and this book has them all.' Laura Carter 'Amy Andrews is one of my go-to romance authors' Reader Review 'Messy, complicated, funny, intriguing and spicy!' Reader Review

Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language? Are you planning on taking a trip to Japan soon? Are you looking to expand your knowledge base but not sure where to start? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading... When it comes to learning language, most people are afraid of an Asian language. This is understandable, considering the fact that they are so different from the English language or other Latin-based languages. This is why native English speakers find it easier to learn languages like Spanish, Italian, or German. These languages are closer to English in many different ways. That being said, you shouldn't let this keep you from learning a language you have always dreamed of learning. This book is here to take the scary out of learning how to speak Japanese. Japanese is not only an interesting language, but it is also beautiful. In fact, once you have learned the basics in verb conjugation, grammar, and common words, you can hold a pretty decent conversation easily. This book is here to help take you from having zero knowledge of the Japanese language to being able to ask for things in Japanese with confidence. Throughout these pages, you will learn: What the kana is The basic verbs that everybody needs to know The best ways to start a conversation How to ask for directions if you ever find yourself lost How to go on vacation with ease The basic aspects of grammar 10 tips to help you learn Japanese quickly 5 things that you should avoid saying And much more! Learning a foreign language of any kind shouldn't be a daunting task. It should be something fun, like learning how to play the guitar. And much like learning a musical instrument, you need to use it to understand it. If you are serious about learning Japanese, then you need to get this book. Don't put this off any longer. Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button right now, and start learning Japanese today.

This book examines the experiences of four Conservatory style trained actors, who go onto complete teacher education programs. In keeping with a/r/tography this research uses social science methods and creative methods of data collection. Interviews and reflective writing about the participant's educational and experiential backgrounds are complimented by the writing of monologues. Themes from the data collected during interviews, reflective writing and monologues led to the understandings that: there is a connection between developing consciousness and having a noetic experience; actor-teachers want to talk about their noetic experiences; residue is an a/r/tographic rendering used to describe the way that having an illuminating experience in theatre school affected the participants; and an immanent curriculum can be understood by theatrical engagement. In addition to exploring the interview data and monologues, time is spent understanding the works of Antonin Artaud, a prolific theatre artist and a/r/tography, a method of arts-based research. This theoretical and tographical investigation leads to the creation of Interludes. These Interludes, theorized as rhizomatic curricular offshoots, allow for multiple entry points into these new understandings and provide an example of how to bring together artful inquiry into an academic arena. Awards 2013 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Arts Based Educational Research (ABER) Dissertation Honorable Mention 2013 Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CATE) Canadian Association of Teacher Education (CATE) PhD Dissertation Award of Distinction Cick here to find out more information. Dr. Mindy R. Carter is an Assistant Professor at McGill University in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. She has taught a range of education courses specializing in arts education and curriculum theory. Her research focuses on a/r/tography, teacher identity, teacher education, arts based educational research and curriculum. Her publications have addressed knowledge mobilization, democracy and arts education, the impact of autobiographical and a/r/tographical dispositions on teacher candidates and the impact of creating art on teacher's pedagogical development and identity. She is actively involved in local and international arts education organizations. Front cover by Kelci Archibald, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, please click here to find out more information.

Love is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves' Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins. *Pre-order now* Six months into working for the Gambit, Ross is reeling from the betrayals of the competition – focusing all her hatred on Devroe – the lover she thought she could trust. On a new heist that takes her across continents, Ross encounters a rival gang stopping her every move. Devroe's mother is at the heart of this dangerous feud and he must decide where his loyalties lie, before there are deadly consequences . . . ​Praise for Thieves' Gambit: 'A propulsive, high-octane thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Full of breathtaking heists, complex relationships, high-stakes tension, and characters I would follow anywhere, Thieves’ Gambit gripped me from the first page, and never let go. You won’t want to stop reading.' Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark 'Thieves' Gambit is a masterpiece! I love everything about this book from the twists and turns to the international settings and the characters. Kayvion Lewis has created a fast paced and dramatic story that had me addicted from beginning to end.' Natasha Bowen bestselling author of Skin of the Sea 'This fast-paced heist thriller is incredibly assured with a blockbuster feel: highly cinematic' Observer 'A pulse-pounding thriller … addictive' B&N Reads 'Readers will experience the best kind of whiplash as the story moves from one heist to the next. A fast-paced roller coaster of a read' Kirkus Reviews 'Fresh descriptions of varied backdrops, including the Bahamas, Cairo, and France, elucidate wanderlust vibes in this edge-of-the-seat thriller' Publishers Weekly 'The high-octane stakes will appeal to fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter, and the twisty plotting is reminiscent of Ocean’s 8. This new teen criminal will steal hearts' Booklist

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This book examines the experiences of four Conservatory style trained actors, who go onto complete teacher education programs. In keeping with a/r/tography this research uses social science methods and creative methods of data collection. Interviews and reflective writing about the participant's educational and experiential backgrounds are complimented by the writing of monologues. Themes from the data collected during interviews, reflective writing and monologues led to the understandings that: there is a connection between developing consciousness and having a noetic experience; actor-teachers want to talk about their noetic experiences; residue is an a/r/tographic rendering used to describe the way that having an illuminating experience in theatre school affected the participants; and an immanent curriculum can be understood by theatrical engagement. In addition to exploring the interview data and monologues, time is spent understanding the works of Antonin Artaud, a prolific theatre artist and a/r/tography, a method of arts-based research. This theoretical and tographical investigation leads to the creation of Interludes. These Interludes, theorized as rhizomatic curricular offshoots, allow for multiple entry points into these new understandings and provide an example of how to bring together artful inquiry into an academic arena. Awards 2013 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Arts Based Educational Research (ABER) Dissertation Honorable Mention 2013 Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CATE) Canadian Association of Teacher Education (CATE) PhD Dissertation Award of Distinction Cick here to find out more information. Dr. Mindy R. Carter is an Assistant Professor at McGill University in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. She has taught a range of education courses specializing in arts education and curriculum theory. Her research focuses on a/r/tography, teacher identity, teacher education, arts based educational research and curriculum. Her publications have addressed knowledge mobilization, democracy and arts education, the impact of autobiographical and a/r/tographical dispositions on teacher candidates and the impact of creating art on teacher's pedagogical development and identity. She is actively involved in local and international arts education organizations. Front cover by Kelci Archibald, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, please click here to find out more information.

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Love is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves' Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins. *Pre-order now* Six months into working for the Gambit, Ross is reeling from the betrayals of the competition – focusing all her hatred on Devroe – the lover she thought she could trust. On a new heist that takes her across continents, Ross encounters a rival gang stopping her every move. Devroe's mother is at the heart of this dangerous feud and he must decide where his loyalties lie, before there are deadly consequences . . . ​Praise for Thieves' Gambit: 'A propulsive, high-octane thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Full of breathtaking heists, complex relationships, high-stakes tension, and characters I would follow anywhere, Thieves’ Gambit gripped me from the first page, and never let go. You won’t want to stop reading.' Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark 'Thieves' Gambit is a masterpiece! I love everything about this book from the twists and turns to the international settings and the characters. Kayvion Lewis has created a fast paced and dramatic story that had me addicted from beginning to end.' Natasha Bowen bestselling author of Skin of the Sea 'This fast-paced heist thriller is incredibly assured with a blockbuster feel: highly cinematic' Observer 'A pulse-pounding thriller … addictive' B&N Reads 'Readers will experience the best kind of whiplash as the story moves from one heist to the next. A fast-paced roller coaster of a read' Kirkus Reviews 'Fresh descriptions of varied backdrops, including the Bahamas, Cairo, and France, elucidate wanderlust vibes in this edge-of-the-seat thriller' Publishers Weekly 'The high-octane stakes will appeal to fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter, and the twisty plotting is reminiscent of Ocean’s 8. This new teen criminal will steal hearts' Booklist

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