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A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a
perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the
Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the
Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times
bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed
first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to
finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN
'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,
myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island,
Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once
mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the
search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland -
and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is
stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an
ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to
save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning
story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age -
perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine
Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia
Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and
the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism
Scratch off the Alpine Peaks as you conquer them. Keep your running
total too. Happy climbing! This Collect and Scratch print shows the
265 major alpine peaks that are over 3000m, including their
heights, covered by a scratch-off latex. This allows you to
document each one you have climbed by scratching off the foil to
reveal some colour underneath. Also featured on the map is a tally
that you can scratch-off as you go along so you can see how many
more you need to collect. This map is a great gift for a
walking/climbing enthusiast whether they have never climbed an Alp
or have climbed them all! This is an inspiring map designed with
avid climbers in mind aiming to fuel their enthusiasm encouraging
them to climb as many as they can!
The magical bestseller: a classic story to read again and again
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the
British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted for the
Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful,
thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran
Millwood Hargrave's debut novel has all the makings of a modern
classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I
read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave
creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA
CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the
faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend
disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond
the walls is a monster-filled wasteland - and beneath the dry
rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its
sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth,
Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island
itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of
friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age - perfect for
fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell From
the author of Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism A
gorgeous gift for readers young and old - will stay with you long
after reading
Into the Antiquities Trade is a true story that documents the
author's global exploits in the international antiquities trade.
Mr. Cheek, one of the few real-life "relic hunters," spans the
globe in search of rare ancient works of art, giving the reader an
intoxicating glimpse into the inner workings of the trade through
an international cast of characters. The author expands on the
trade's current political situation and clarifies a myriad of
opinions, while stressing his viewpoint that "there in no better
preserver of ancient art than the private collector." Into the
Antiquities Trade is a "must read" for every collector of ancient
art and is a resource for both the neophyte and the advanced
collector.
The names of plants that are so familiar to us magnolia,
bougainvillea, sequioa may just be names, but behind the names lie
stories of espionage and heroism, rivalry and mystery and
inspiration. In the Name of Plants relates the stories of these
people and the plants that were named after them. Each chapter
tells the story of the person for which each plant is named, many
of whom were pioneering explorers, collectors and botanists - such
as Alice Eastwood who has the yellow aster, Eastwoodia elegans,
named after her. Eastwood explored previously uncharted territories
in the 19th century and famously saved the California Academy of
Science's priceless plant collection from the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake. Subjects range from Charles Darwin (Darwinia) and
legendary French botanist Pierre Magnol (Magnolia), to US founding
fathers George Washington (Washingtonia) and Benjamin Franklin
(Franklinia). Each entry is accompanied by superb artworks from the
Library of the Natural History Museum, as well as photography of
specimens and wild plants and the essential taxonomic details and
geographic spread for each species.
Success in the twenty-first century requires leaders who know
themselves and are capable of being their best in every facet of
their lives. More than ever before, we need leaders throughout
society who are able to face the challenges and changes in our
homes, communities, businesses, and government-they are not "other"
people with special skills. They are people just like you who have
made a commitment to living the leadership choice.
The Contemporary Artists' Guide to Art Galleries provides the
information that every artist needs to be able to market their
artwork in today's fast-changing world. With detailed contact
information for hundreds of art galleries around the world, this is
an essential handbook for those starting to sell their work, or
those wanting to reach out to new galleries for sales or
exhibitions. Useful tips and advice with an introduction by the
author, an artist who has successfully marketed her work
internationally.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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