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Tales of powerful female figures have been told since the beginning
of time and this collection brings together 50 stories from around
the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome
warriors, gentle healers and mystical protectors, and they can each
inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully
written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr Janina Ramirez,
and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book
contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons and
many more female figures that have played an important role in
shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with
photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible
introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage
and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, but
connected by the power of the female, there are important stories
of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and
heroic stories of great adventure and strength. Each gorgeously
illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many
forms. List of goddesses featured: Inanna, Athena, Mami Wata, Nut,
Ezili Danto, Rhiannon, Xiwangmu, Baba Yaga, Durga, Juno, Venus,
Chalchiutitcue, Brigid, Mokosh, Pattini, Ariadne, Asase Yaa, Gaia,
Eve, Mawu, Lilith, Sekhmet, Diana, Freyja, Izanami, Anat, Hel,
Rangda, Medusa, Kali, Mary, Guanyin, Isis, Hecate, Sarasvati, Tara,
Chang'e, Pte San Win, Lakshmi, Popa Medaw, Sedna, Itzpapalotl,
Pele, Badb Catha, Oshun, Spider Mother, Tiamat, Amaterasu,
Papatuanuku, Mazu
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Before You Were You
(Hardcover)
David Shmidt Chapman, Jonathan Shmidt Chapman; Illustrated by Diane Nelson
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Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.
The world’s most famous travelling reporter heads for Russia. Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow’s secret police . .
The Adventures of Tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up.
Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
From the critically acclaimed author of Musical Truth comes a new
soundtrack to pivotal historical moments from around the world.
From Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti to Donna Summer,
Elton John to Michael Jackson - it turns out that 38 classic tunes
reflect and encapsulate the key historical moments of the 20th and
21st century. Musical World features music from a vast range of
genres including Jazz, Rock n Roll, Disco and Hiphop. Jeffrey
Boakye, teacher, historian and broadcaster, explores the roots and
wider impact of these genres, touching on why they were celebrated
or seen as problematic, their political and cultural impact, and
their ongoing legacy today. Featuring a dance that lead to a new
sense of sexual liberation, feminism, the Vietnam war, the carving
up of the African continent, antisemitism, HIV, homosexuality and
the impact of disco, and a football anthem. . . It will make you
cry, question and gasp - this is a brand new view of world history
- memorable, outspoken - hitherto unspoken!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of leadership with
history's most horrible headlines: Rotten Rulers edition. The
master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to
the awful authorities. From who gave the job of high priest to a
donkey and who choked to death while eating a crow to who
celebrated victory by eating his enemy's head. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Rotten Rulers: fully illustrated throughout and packed
with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits
included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style,
perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking
for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been
entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV,
stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here
and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!
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