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HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic
adventure continues . . .
Don’t miss this sequel to Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year 2022
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the
second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an
unmissable adventure for listeners age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry
Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.
The Island shall have its revenge . . .
Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider.
But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a
new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a
prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to
ravage the Island.
Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him – and Skandar is
determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can
Skandar discover how to stop the Island tearing itself apart – before
it’s too late for them all?
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic
adventure continues . . .
Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling
SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter,
Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.
The Island always wins…
Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but
tensions are high.
To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must
complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental
zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed
to the limit – only the strongest will make it.
Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated
and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island
in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces
assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna,
and for the Eyrie.
Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient
secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure
that will keep you reading after lights out!
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first
book in the new bestselling fantasy adventure series for children
age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari
and the Night Brothers. 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her
world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her
characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Pacy,
enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of
Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every
breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's
Island and co-author of Twin Crowns 'The best book I've ever read.'
- Patrick, age 10 Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever
wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected
to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and
race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about
to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he
could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the
Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever
closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world
forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky
battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS,
in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 'My book of the year. Not
since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers
are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at
unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique
Valente, author of the Starfell series 'Never have unicorns been so
ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!'
- Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey 'A
magnificent book. I raced through it - at turns enthralled,
delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No
doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last
Bear 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure,
fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a
terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from
the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable
read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' -
Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn 'A. F. Steadman has created a
stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast
of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished
reading.' -Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Skandar’s adventure among the warrior unicorns continues in this spectacular sequel to the instant New York Times and international bestseller Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.
Skandar Smith has achieved his dream: to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island.
Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, longs to join him, and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar find the key to stop the Island tearing itself apart before it’s too late for them all?
HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in
the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for
children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and
Fireborn. Give the gift of adventure this Christmas!
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn
rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond
with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero.
But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take
a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and
twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as
the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could
blow apart his world forever . . .
Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient
secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC
ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.
The Nordic colour palette has seen a dramatic shift in recent years
– plain white walls and monochrome tones have been replaced with
rich, complex and vibrant hues. As well as discussing the
theories behind this shift and analysis of the most popular colour
schemes, in Nordic Homes in Colour Antonia af Petersens
offers expert advice on choosing colour for your home. She goes on
to visit 10 Nordic homes that are divided into three different
types. 'Dark Eclectic' schemes feature deep, intense
hues:Â dusk blue, storm grey, forest green and indigo, all
inspired by the more dramatic tones of the Nordic landscape. 'Bold
Accents' focuses on the details that add character – deep red
berry bushes or the russet tones of the northern birch forests in
autumn. Finally, in 'Majestic Pastels' Antonia provides a glimpse
into interiors decorated in strong but subtle pastels for a
remarkably modern effect.
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Skandar #3
A.F. Steadman
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Tibetan Book of the Dead
Robert A. F Thurman
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Kitten Ninja
Colleen Af Venable, Marcie Colleen; Illustrated by Ellen Stubbings
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Fans of comics, and heartwarming stories—not to mention
cats!—will love Kitten Ninja, the origin story of the incredible
Cat Ninja! Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City’s
greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he
battled...much tinier foes. (Hey, everybody has to start somewhere,
right?) In this spin-off prequel to the enormously popular Epic
Original Cat Ninja series, our favorite feline hero takes on
everything a kitten-size ninja has to battle on the way to his
heroic destiny: a sun spot that won’t stay put, an irresistible
ball of yarn, and—every cat’s archenemy—snow!
An extraordinary story about friendship and betrayal. Of revenge
and retribution but also redemption. Perfect for 11+ readers who
enjoy Stranger Things. Hex never meant for the girl to follow him
and his friend Tommo into the woods. He never meant for her to fall
off the rope swing and break her arm. When the finger of blame is
pointed at him, Hex runs deep into the woods and his fierce sense
of injustice leads him to a strange clearing in the woods - a
clearing that has never been there before - where an old lady in a
cottage offers him a deal. She'll rid the world of those who
wronged him and Hex can carry on his life with them all forgotten
and as if nothing ever happened. But what Hex doesn't know is
someone else has been offered the same deal. When Hex's best friend
Tommo wakes up the next day, he is in a completely different world
but he only has murmurs of memories of the world before. Moments of
deja vu that feel like Tommo's lived this day before. Can Tommo put
the world right again? Back to how it was? Or can he find a way to
make a new world that could be better for them all?
From Epic! Originals comes an even spookier, sillier, slimier
collection of illustrated stories guaranteed to make you laugh so
loud you'll wake the monster under the bleachers! The Cafetorium is
open for lunch—and play rehearsal, gym class, and unintentional
interdimensional travel! Join comic book fan Dee Dee, master gamer
Jackie, and the rest of the crew (including everyone’s favourite
goat) in this brand-new set of wonderfully weird tales.Â
These charming stories present kids' everyday school and friendship
challenges in unexpected ways, letting kids laugh while they build
empathy, resilience, social skills, and more.
The FET College series is designed to meet the needs of students
and lecturers of the National Certificate Vocational.
Did you know that Patrick Swayze was 35 when he got his big break
in Dirty Dancing? The Swayze Year is an entertaining and inspiring
humour book that proves you’re never too old to reach your
potential. The Swayze Year celebrates later-in-life wins with short
profiles of one person for every year from age 35 to age 100 who
climbed mountains—metaphorical and literal—wrote their own
storylines, and found their happy little trees at a more mature
age. With wit, humour, and warmth, The Swayze Year proves that no
matter how old you are, you’re not done yet. Featured profiles
include: Toni Morrison published her debut novel, The Bluest Eye,
at age 39 At 41, Bob Ross became the beloved host of The Joy of
Painting Judi Dench first achieved international fame for
her role in Goldeneye at age 61 At 84, Iris
Apfel and her unique style were showcased by the
Metropolitan Museum of Art Pinetop Perkins became the oldest person
to win a Grammy at age 97
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The Hostage
A.F. Carter
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"Revelatory and sublime...Her work remains conceptually open enough
for viewers to draw their own conclusions, insert their own meaning
and feel transported to other glorious worlds." -The New York Times
One of the most inventive artists of the twentieth century, Hilma
af Klint was a pioneer of abstraction. Her first forays into her
imaginative non-objective painting long preceded the work of
Kandinsky and Mondrian and radically mined the fields of science
and religion. Deeply interested in spiritualism and philosophy, af
Klint developed an iconography that explores esoteric concepts in
metaphysics, as demonstrated in Tree of Knowledge. This rarely seen
series of watercolors renders orbital, enigmatic forms, visual
allegories of unification and separateness, darkness and light,
beginning and end, life and death, and spirit and matter. Published
on the occasion of the exhibition Hilma af Klint: Tree of Knowledge
at David Zwirner New York in 2021 and David Zwirner London in 2022,
this catalogue features a text by the art historian Susan Aberth
examining af Klint's spiritual and anthroposophical influences.
With a conversation between the curator Helen Molesworth and the US
Poet Laureate Joy Harjo discussing connections between Tree of
Knowledge and native theories about plant knowledge, the
publication broadens the scope of philosophical interpretations of
af Klint's timeless work. Also included is a newly commissioned
essay by the celebrated af Klint scholar Julia Voss, a contribution
by the artist Suzan Frecon, and a text by art historian Max
Rosenberg that further develops the conversation around why af
Klint's work was not recognized in its time.
Featuring storytelling as a central theme, this book examines the
role of narrative inquiry in social processes of establishing
teacher knowledge and identity to provide new insights into the
role of storytelling in education’s teaching and learning
paradigm. Gui and Wong engage with a body of academics, creative
writers, and researchers looking at the role of storytelling in
Hong Kong education. The book is split into three sections of
storytelling: introspective, agentive and collaborative. Examining
personal accounts of teachers using storytelling to reflect on and
transform feelings, the authors reconstruct the traditional
pedagogical and learner practices into new opportunities for civic
participation and generative community practices. With attention to
educators who make use of collaborative experiences to develop
narrative approaches and foster community identities, the chapters
explore existing pedagogical, creative, and scholarly literature
for re-purposing narratives, teacher transformation and learner
participation. With use of autoethnographic accounts, this book’s
innovative approach to storytelling will appeal to professional
educators, teachers, and researchers in the fields of literacy,
narrative inquiry, and creative writing. Scholars engaging with
reflexive, participatory, and collaborative modes of teaching and
learning will find this an essential read.
When people and circumstances upset us, how do we deal with them?
Often, we feel victimized. We become hurt, angry, and defensive. We
end up seeing others as enemies, and when things don't go our way,
we become enemies to ourselves. But what if we could move past this
pain, anger, and defensiveness? Inspired by Buddhist philosophy,
this book introduces us to the four kinds of enemies we encounter
in life: the outer enemy, people, institutions, and situations that
mean to harm us; the inner enemy, anger, hatred, fear, and other
destructive emotions; the secret enemy, self-obsession that
isolates us from others; and the super-secret enemy, deep-seated
self-loathing that prevents us from finding inner freedom and true
happiness. In this practical guide, we learn not only how to
identify our enemies, but more important, how to transform our
relationship to them. Love Your Enemies teaches us how to: - Break
free from the mode of "us" versus "them" thinking - develop
compassion, patience, and love - Accept what is beyond our control
- Embrace lovingkindness, right speech, and other core concepts
Throughout, authors Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman share
stories and exercises for achieving finding peace within yourself
and with the world. Drawing from ancient spiritual wisdom and
modern psychology, Love Your Enemies presents tools that are useful
for all readers.
Originally published 1915. This reprints the edition of 1969. When
originally published this volume was the first history of English
schools before the Reformation, reckoned from the accession of
Edward VI.
The Saxon Age (1979) presents a vivid portrait of the daily life of
Saxon England. Using the first hand evidence of contemporary
writers, artists and craftsmen, the book conveys the mood and style
of the Saxons from the royal court to a peasant’s hut. A wealth
of information is offered, extending over five hundred years.
Chronologically presented, many diverse aspects of life are covered
– towns, family, education, the arts, sports and pastimes,
health, work and wages, religion, law and crime, historic events,
warfare and happenings on the sea.
A fantastic collection of poems for 7 year olds filled with an
incredible assortment of poems to dip into time and again, compiled
by A.F. Harrold. There are songs, funny poems, nonsense rhymes,
word magic and poems about animals, adventure, fairy tales, food,
friends, school and ghosts. Includes classic and contemporary poems
by Lewis Carroll, A.F. Harrold, Matt Goodfellow, Charles Causley,
Laura Mucha, Jan Dean, Kate Wakeling, Sabrina Mahfouz, Paul
Cookson, Brian Moses, John Siddique and many more.
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