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A sweeping, multi-generational saga for fans of Downton Abbey, set
around the stately home of Cavendon Hall as the roaring twenties
change the family's fortunes forever. 1926. One stately home's
future lies with four very different young women... On a summer
weekend in 1926 the Ingham family gathers at Cavendon Hall, the
great house in Yorkshire that has been their family home for
centuries, summoned by the Earl. With them are the Swanns who have
served the house for generations - and know all their secrets. The
estate is under threat: the aftermath of the Great War has left
Cavendon facing ruin. Its heir is pushing for divorce so he can
follow his heart. And the Earl has a surprise of his own. Four
young women from both sides of the house will be the ones to shape
its future - Daphne, fighting to modernise her ancestral home;
Cecily Swann, forging a path as a fashion designer in London;
Deidre, the career girl, and Dulcie, the outspoken debutante. They
will change the estate's future for good or ill as the roaring
twenties burn towards the Great Depression. Nothing will ever be
the same again...
James Falconer returns in the third House of Falconer historical novel
from multi-million copy bestseller Barbara Taylor Bradford.
The Somme, 1916. James Falconer, once a barrow boy on a London market,
stands in the trenches, awaiting the command to go over the top. Away
from his business empire in London, he is simply a soldier, war the
great leveller.
But, unlike his men, and unknown to them, deep down, Falconer doesn’t
care if he lives or dies.
When a face from the past offers James the chance to repair his
fractured relationship with his estranged daughter, Leonie, he must
decide if he can hold different things dear – and make space in his
life for love.
But the war has left terrible scars, both personal and professional,
and swept huge changes through the glittering world he once inhabited.
James must weather myriad storms as he attempts to right past wrongs
and build a new lif
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The Grand Seduction (DVD)
Gordon Pinsent, Anna Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban, Carly Boone, …
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Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson star in this comedy drama
directed by Don McKellar. The community of the small harbour
village of Tickle Head in Newfoundland is in urgent need of
employment. Since the need for fishermen has rapidly decreased over
the years, the majority of the people have been out of work. When
news reaches the mayor of Tickle Head that there are talks of
opening a petrochemical factory in the village, the people set out
to do everything they can to make it happen; the only problem is
that there is a condition in place that states they must have a
resident doctor. When young doctor Paul Lewis (Kitsch) is caught by
airport security with cocaine, the mayor of Tickle Head sees an
opportunity and tells him that there will be no charges made but he
must stay in the village to serve as their doctor for one month.
Plans are made to get every member of the community to try their
hardest to make him stay.
The ocean is a big, mysterious place. With the magic three-colour
lens included in Illuminoceans, shed some light on the darkest
depths of our watery world, and encounter the creatures, seascapes
and surprising underwater features of all of Earth's oceans. From
the mighty Pacific to the polar
seas, Illuminoceans takes readers on a journey of
discovery through the most mysterious environments known to
science. Meet majestic mammals like blue whales, orcas and
dolphins, shoals of colourful fish, and whole oceans full of weird
and wonderful reptiles, plants and tentacled titans. With your lens
in hand, explore the worlds of wonder hidden just below the
surface. Your blue lens will uncover the most unusual and important
creatures from each habitat, from tiny sea slugs to giant squid, to
extravagantly patterned tropical fish. Use your red lens to reveal
the plants and other phenomena that make up so much of the
underwater landscape, from plankton, to coral, and the strange
relics and wrecks that make up part of our ocean world, reminding
us of the human impact that we have had on the sea for thousands of
years. The green lens sets the scene, bringing to light the
habitat in which these creatures and plants dwell. Continent by
continent, ocean by ocean, and layer by layer of the
sea, Illuminoceans is an undersea odyssey like you've
never experienced before. With expert insight from author Barbara
Taylor and innovative, eye-popping interactive art from Milan-based
design duo Carnovsky, Illuminoceans is sure to delight
any budding marine biologist looking to while away hours in a
nature book like no other.
Children's animated feature following a little girl who becomes a
princess. When her mother marries the king, Sofia (voice of Ariel
Winter) becomes a member of the royal family and moves into their
grand palace. She attends a preparatory school under the tutelage
of fairies Flora (Barbara Dirikson), Fauna (Russi Taylor) and
Merryweather (Tress MacNeille) in order to train for her new role
as princess. With the help of a magic necklace that enables her to
talk to animals and an appearance from Cinderella (Jennifer Hale),
Sofia adjusts to her new surroundings and tries to form a bond with
her initially reluctanct step-siblings.
Journey through the undergrowth with your magic three-colour lens
(included) and discover over 180 minibeasts from every continent,
under the sea and even from prehistoric times. Invertebrates make
up nearly 97% of life on earth! With your lens in hand,
discovermini beast habitats, and learn more about the impressive
insects and other creepy crawlies that scuttle and wriggle around
the world. Your green lens reveals ahabitat, spanning7 continents,
under the sea and prehistoric times. Learn about the particular
environments and challenges that minibeasts face here. Your red
lens brings to life insects including beetles, butterflies, moths,
flies and wasps. Your blue lens uncovers theother invertebrate
creepy crawlies from different mini beast families including worms,
snails, and spiders. Fact pages fill in the details and guide you
through a world bursting with life and colour. The latest in the
bestselling Illumi series, Illumibugsis a hidden-world adventure
with a fascinating scientific angle, and the perfect gift for bug
spotters 6 years and older. Innovative illustrations from
award-winning design duo Carnovsky make this a natural history like
no other, with hundreds of places, plants and creatures to discover
on three layers of detailed artwork. How many creepy crawlies will
you find on your prehistoric journey? See 3 images in 1 with the
eye-boggling Illumi series, featuring magic-lens artwork from
creative design duo Carnovsky. Bugs, dinosaurs, animals, the human
body, and even ghosts are envisioned like never before in this
groundbreaking series. The explosions of colour on each page are in
fact three distinct layers of illustrations, each exploring a
different aspect of a fascinating subject. Use the three-colour
lens to reveal the hidden details on each one, then read all about
the topic on in-depth fact pages. There's always something new to
discover in Illumi!
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A Woman Of Substance
Barbara Taylor Bradford
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Reissue of the perennially popular dynastic rags to riches saga to coincide with the publication of its sequel, Emma's Secret . In 1905 a young kitchen maid leaves Fairley Hall.Emma Harte is sixteen, single and pregnant.By 1968 she is one of the richest women in the world, ruler of a business empire stretching from Yorkshire to the glittering cities of America and the rugged vastness of Australia. But what is the price she has paid? A Woman of Substance is as impossible to put down as it is to forget.
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The Ravenscar Dynasty
Barbara Taylor Bradford
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On a bitterly cold day in 1904, the DeRavenel family's future changes for ever. When Cecily DeRavenel tells her 18-year-old son Edward of the death of his father, brother and cousins in a fire, a part of him dies as well.Edward is comforted by his cousin Neville Watkins, who is suspicious of the deaths. The two men vow to seek the truth, avenge the deaths and take control of the business empire usurped from Edward?s great uncle sixty years before. And so begins an epic saga about an astonishing family, set in extraordinary times.Handsome, charismatic and a notorious womaniser, Edward battles his cousin, Henry Grant, for control of the family empire. Elizabeth Wyland, a young widow and a great beauty, stands by his side, and they are secretly married. She is power hungry, and ambitious. But Edward also has a mistress: Jane Shaw, a constant in his life. And as Elizabeth's jealousy damages their marriage, Edward?s only solace is his work and Jane.Edward's position as the glamorous head of the DeRavenels is fatally rocked when betrayal comes from within. Soon, catastrophe threatens to destroy the family and the business...Power and money, passion and adultery, ambition and treachery - all illuminate a dramatic saga set against the backdrop of the Edwardian Era and the Belle Epoque, just before the First World War.
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Unexpected Blessings
Barbara Taylor Bradford
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The new blockbuster from one of the world's greatest storytellers continues the legacy of A Woman of Substance. The great-granddaughters of Emma Harte, the heroine of A Woman Of Substance And Emma's Secret , follow in her legendary footsteps!Evan Hughes, Emma's American great-granddaughter, is trying to integrate into the powerful Harte family. She is caught between her estranged parents, her new family, and new love. Meanwhile a dangerous enemy hovers in the background. Tessa Longden, Evan's cousin, is battling her husband for custody of their daughter, Adele.When Adele suddenly goes missing, Tessa seeks her sister Linnet's help. Linnet O'Neill, the most brilliant businesswoman of the four great-granddaughters, is the natural heir to her mother, Paula. But her glittering future at the helm of the vast Harte empire means many sacrifices. India Standish, the traditionalist in the family, falls in love with a famous British artist from a working-class background. Madly in love, India is determined to marry him.When Evan discovers letters from Emma Harte to her grandmother, the story is swept back to the 1950s. But it is the revelations in Emma's letters to her grandmother that give Evan a new perspective and help to set her free from her own past.This latest dramatic story in the on-going saga of an extraordinary family dynasty is full of love, passion and jealousy and is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her inimitable best.
Slither into the extraordinary world of snakes and find out about
these amazing cold-blooded predators.Exactly 100 facts will help
you discover everything you need to know about these shy and
secretive creatures. Learn about the many different snake species
and where they live, how they crush or poison their prey and why
they need our help.
A gripping story of triumph over tragedy from the author of A Woman
of Substance Mallory Keswick is a woman with the world at her feet.
Then out of the blue, that world is shattered by violent tragedy
and she loses all that she holds dear. Torn by grief, Mal knows
that she must rebuild her life. She flees to a village on the
Yorkshire moors where she learns to draw on the deepest reserves of
her spirit. Returning to Connecticut, Mal opens a cafe and shop
selling gourmet food and kitchenware and turns it into a highly
successful venture. But there remains in her life an aching void, a
grief that no individual, nor her new-found business acumen, can
assuage. Then she meets Richard Markson, and once more, Mal's life
has come to a crossroads. It is he who shows her that she has
everything to gain - but only if she has the courage to take it.
Get up close to extraordinary monkeys and amazing apes. Take a
journey through lush rainforests, across grassy plains and up snowy
mountains to find thirty-six magnificent monkeys and apes, from the
tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge Western lowland gorilla. Intriguing
facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why the
Japanese macaque washes its food, how the orangutan makes tools and
why gibbons sing duets. Discover all these facts and more in this
wonderful compendium that you will revisit again and again.
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Hold The Dream Book 2
Barbara Taylor Bradford
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Emma Harte was the heroine of Barbara Taylor Bradford's multi-million copy bestseller, A Woman of Substance. Now she is eighty years old and ready to hand over the reins of the vast business empire she has created. To her favourite grandchild, Paula McGill Fairley, Emma bequeaths her mighty retailing empire with these heartfelt words: 'I charge you to hold my dream.' A towering international success, this is the powerfully moving tale of one woman's determination to 'hold the dream' which was entrusted to her, and in so doing find the happiness and passion which is her legacy.
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Playing The Game
Barbara Taylor Bradford
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From the bestselling author of A Woman of Substance comes an explosive novel about one woman's journey to success. Seduction, passion and international intrigue. Playing the game has never been so thrilling. Good looking, successful Annette Remmington is a London art consultant and dealer at the top of her game. When a rare and long-lost Rembrandt finds its way into her hands, she becomes the most talked about dealer in the world as she auctions it for millions of pounds.Married to the dashing Marius Remmington, Annette owes her life to him for it was he who rescued her from a dark and troubled past. And now he wants to hand-pick the best journalist to write a profile on his talented wife. But Marius has unknowingly made a devastating mistake by bringing Jack Chalmers into their lives and soon Annette's career and marriage are on the line. How could Marcus have known that Jack would uncover a secret that could destroy them all?
This new volume in the Feasting on the Word series provides an
alternative to strict lectionary use for Advent, with six
thematically-designed services for the four Sunday in Advent, as
well as, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Four midweek services
provide a supplemental study of John the Baptist to enhance the
congregation's Advent experience. The resources in this companion
are a combination of material from existing Feasting on the Word
volumes as well as newly written material. In keeping with other
Feasting on the Word resources, the Advent Companion offers pastors
focused resources for sermon preparation along with ready-to-use
liturgies for a complete order of worship. All new material
including hymn suggestions, Service of Hope and Healing, and
children's sermon make this an invaluable resource for the Advent
season.
The prequel to the million-copy bestseller, A Woman of Substance,
where, high on the Yorkshire moors, the story of Blackie O'Neill
and Emma Harte begins... Orphaned and alone, 13-year-old Blackie
O'Neill must leave County Kerry to find work and put food in his
mouth. His only chance of survival lies with his mother's brother,
far away in Leeds. There, amid the noise and bustle, the mills and
manufactories of the clothing industry that have made Leeds one of
England's most prosperous cities, Blackie's spark of ambition
becomes a flame. Working in his Uncle's business, he nurtures a
dream of throwing off the impotence of poverty, of building houses
and perhaps even of becoming a gentleman. And then, high on the
Yorkshire moors, in the mists of a winter morning, he meets a
kitchen maid called Emma Harte. And as the Victorian world gives
way to the freedom of the Edwardian age, so a young man and a
servant girl seize a chance, against the odds, to build a better
life... 'Heart-soaring and hopefuly, this is a story about love,
courage and ambition. A true treat for anyone fell in love with the
original novel' Yours 'This captivating read chronicles 13-year-old
orphan Blackie O'Neill's migration from Ireland . . . when he meets
Emma Harte, it ignites a lifetime of friendship' Woman Don't miss
this stunning new novel from Barbara Taylor Bradford!
From the internationally bestselling author of A Woman of Substance
comes the continuing story of indomitable heroine, Emma Harte Emma
Harte is now eighty years old and ready to hand over the reins of
the vast business empire she has created. To her favourite
grandchild, Paula McGill Fairley, Emma bequeaths her mighty
retailing empire with these heartfelt words: 'I charge you to hold
my dream.' A towering international success, this is the powerfully
moving tale of one woman's determination to 'hold the dream' which
was entrusted to her, and in so doing find the happiness and
passion which is her legacy.
Take a walk on the wild side and learn all about the extraordinary
lives of animals. Exactly 100 facts will help you discover survival
skills, hunting techniques and incredible animal senses. Find out
how chimpanzees communicate, why lions live in prides, and how
emperor penguins keep warm.
This book examines the intriguing aspects of all kinds of reptiles.
You will learn how their bodies work and where they live, and
discover amazing facts about their habits, life cycles, survival
skills and ancestors. Did you know that a chameleon's tongue is so
long that it can be twice the length of its entire body, or that a
large snake may have up to 400 bones in its spine? Close-up
photographs reveal the advantages of powerful jaws and sharp teeth,
how a hungry crocodile hunts down its lunch, how some lizards can
grow new tails, and much more. Illustrated throughout with fabulous
wildlife photographs and illustrations which show a reptile's view
of the world, this is an ideal reference for 8- to 12- year olds.
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Heirs Of Ravenscar
Barbara Taylor Bradford
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A family at war! A legacy at stake as the First World War draws to a close, all seems golden for young Edward Deravenel, charismatic head of the family empire and master of Ravenscar.Yet beneath the surface lies discord. Elizabeth Deravenel, his beautiful wife, is jealous and her lies and gossip damage the family name. Worse still is Edward's brother George. His reckless behaviour and treachery lead to blackmail and betrayal.The fortunes of the house of Deravenel begin to suffer. It is up to Edward's daughter Bess, and her son Harry to secure the Ravenscar inheritance -- whatever it takes! Ravenscar A House. A Legacy. A Dynasty.
The unputdownable multi-million copy bestseller charting the rags
to riches story of Emma Harte With new Foreword from Fern Britton.
A WOMAN'S AMBITION... In the brooding moors above a humble
Yorkshire village stood Fairley Hall. There, Emma Harte, its
oppressed but resourceful servant girl, acquired a shrewd
determination. There, she honed her skills, discovered the meaning
of treachery, learned to survive, to become a woman, and vowed to
make her mark on the world. A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME... In the wake
of tragedy she rose from poverty to magnificent wealth as the
iron-willed force behind a thriving international enterprise. As
one of the richest women in the world Emma Harte has almost
everything she fought so hard to achieve-save for the dream of
love, and for the passion of the one man she could never have. A
DREAM FULFILLED-AND AVENGED. Through two marriages, two devastating
wars, and generations of secrets, Emma's unparalleled success has
come with a price. As greed, envy, and revenge consume those
closest to her, the brilliant matriarch now finds herself poised to
outwit her enemies, and to face the betrayals of the past with the
same ingenious resolve that forged her empire.
Find out how coral reefs are made, which animals lurk in the
depths, and why saving the oceans is so important. Extra fun facts
are highlighted, and a practical activity on every spread
encourages reader interaction. Also included is an ocean layers
wall poster that helps children learn about the zones of the ocean.
Colour is largely assumed to be already in the world, a natural
universal that everyone, everywhere understands. Yet cognitive
scientists routinely tell us that colour is an illusion, and a
private one for each of us; neither social nor material, it is held
to be a product of individual brains and eyes rather than an aspect
of things. This collection seeks to challenge these assumptions and
examine their far-reaching consequences, arguing that colour is
about practical involvement in the world, not a finalized set of
theories, and getting to know colour is relative to the situation
one is in – both ecologically and environmentally. Specialists
from the fields of anthropology, psychology, cinematography, art
history and linguistics explore the depths of colour in relation to
light and movement, memory and landscape, language and narrative,
in case studies with an emphasis on Australian First Peoples, but
ranging as far afield as Russia and First Nations in British
Columbia. What becomes apparent, is not only the complex but
important role of colours in socializing the world; but also that
the concept of colour only exists in some times and cultures. It
should not be forgotten that the Munsell Chart, with its
construction of colours as mathematical coordinates of hues, value
and chroma, is not an abstraction of universals, as often claimed,
but is itself a cultural artefact.
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