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Publishing for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of India in
August 2022, this book is a unique exploration of the rich and
complicated history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain.
There are many ways of telling the same story, and how you tell it
depends on your point of view. Some stories are so complicated, or
difficult to explain, that they're not often told at all. Like the
story of how a company ended up running a country, or how one man
drawing a line on a map could change the lives of millions of
people forever. This book aims to piece together the interesting,
surprising, and sometimes very sad story of India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and Britain, and how these countries have shaped one
another over the centuries. From exploring the vast empires and
amazing inventions of ancient India, to revealing the challenges
faced by South Asian migrants to Britain - or celebrating the
amazing culture, innovations, inventions, and achievements of
British people of South Asian heritage today - this book shows how
the past, present and future of these four countries will always be
intertwined. Written by Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt who were
inspired to write this book for their two young sons, with
consultancy by Rajbir Hazelwood, historian of South Asia and Modern
Britain, Lands of Belonging includes an exploration of the impact
of British rule over India (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were all
one country at the time), from the foundation of the East India
Company to India's involvement in supporting Britain during both
World Wars, to India's fight for independence and the British
government's decision to Partition the country, resulting in the
largest migration of people in history.
"The beauty of sky, music, and the belief in 'extraordinary things'
triumph in this whimsical and magical tale" ("Publishers Weekly")
about a girl in search of her past who discovers a secret rooftop
world in Paris.
Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other
recorded female survivors from the shipwreck that left baby Sophie
floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie
remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her
it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive--but "almost
impossible" means "still possible." And you should never ignore a
possible.
So when the Welfare Agency writes to her guardian, threatening to
send Sophie to an orphanage, they takes matters into their own
hands and flee to Paris to look for Sophie's mother, starting with
the only clue they have--the address of the cello maker.
Evading the French authorities, she meets Matteo and his network of
rooftoppers--urchins who live in the hidden spaces above the city.
Together they scour the city in a search for Sophie's mother--but
can they find her before Sophie is caught and sent back to London?
Or, more importantly, before she loses hope?
Phillip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials series, calls
"Rooftoppers ""the work of a writer with an utterly distinctive
voice and a wild imagination."
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Tania is a princess of the Faerie court. But the court now lies
in ruins.
Back from the Mortal World of modern London, Tania returns to
Faerie with the long-lost Queen Titania. But when they cross
between the worlds, they find only devastation. The evil Sorcerer
King of Lyonesse is now free of his amber prison, and the Faerie
court is falling into decay as he grows in power.
Now it's up to Tania and her true love, Edric, to rescue King
Oberon, their only hope of defeating the evil Sorcerer King. And
Tania must prepare to fight a war she may not survive, one that
will determine whether she must return to the Mortal World--this
time for good.
Frida Kahlo was a colourful Mexican artist who endured great pain
and hardship, but used her bright, vivid brushstrokes to express
her emotions and reveal her true personality. She created over 50
self-portraits, and is considered to be one of the most influential
and inspirational artists of the twentieth century. Little Guides
to Great Lives is a brand-new series of small-format guides
introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history
in a fun, accessible way. From Curie to Kahlo and Darwin to Da
Vinci, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most
amazing people from all over the world and across history, with
colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible
stories to life.
Peppa and George are going to Ireland for an Irish-dancing
festival! But when the band forget their instruments, will Peppa
and her family be able to save the day? This brand-new story
features a glittery cover and is the perfect introduction to
Ireland for little Peppa fans.
Hoe kies 'n seun tussen sy ouers? En hoe gemaak as daar 'n mooi
meisiekind ook in die prentjie kom? Johannes, sy ma en sy broer
Petrus woon op Clanwilliam. Vir die Desembervakansie gaan kuier
Johannes by sy pa op Wuppertal, waar hy nie net seunsavonture saam
met sy nuwe vriend Frikkie beleef nie, maar ook 'n meisie ontmoet
wat sy hart laat hamer. Johannes voel al hoe meer dat hy graag
permanent by sy pa wou kom bly, maar hy kom gou agter dat alles nie
altyd eenvoudig is nie, en dat daar dalk 'n goeie rede is waarom sy
ma moes weggaan.
A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women
in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to
the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book also
contains fascinating infographics and an illustrated scientific
glossary. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known
figures like the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, as well as
lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the
African-American mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the
Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the
achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the
next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians,
doctors, astronauts, physicists and beyond ...
In the fifth book of the Road to Glory series, Jeremy Daniel shows
us how Caster Semenya developed into a world-class athlete. Growing
up in poverty in Limpopo, Caster's early experiences at school are
marked by many ups and downs: while her friends and family accept
her for who she is, she is constantly bullied for her appearance.
But she discovers soccer and immerses herself in the game – even
making the boys’ team. It is only after she enrols at the
University of Pretoria that her life changes completely. Away from
village life, she impresses on the track and is noticed as a
talent, eventually meeting Coach Daniels in whom she finds a
trainer and mentor. Battling controversy over her gender on the
track and in the media, she nevertheless goes on to win gold at the
2016 Olympics, becoming an ambassador for South Africa.
The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and the
weather is getting colder. Let's go on a winter wonderland
adventure Learn about the exciting journeys you can enjoy as you
stroll through Hello Green Mountains, It's a Winter Wonderland,
featuring colorful illustrations and rhyming text. Follow the moose
tracks through Vermont's seasons Can you spot the moose hiding in
each book? Take a good look Available now: It's A Soggy Spring
Coming Soon: It's a Sizzling Summer It's a Fabulous Fall
Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully
illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura
Mucha, alongside acclaimed cookbook author Ed Smith. From pasta to
passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so
many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this
fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in
other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as
where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions
behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach
children understanding, empathy and respect of differing
experiences, cultures and tradition. With engaging, colourful
artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas.
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