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Slam
‘there was this time when everything seemed to have come together. and so obviously it was time to go and screw it all up.’ sam is sixteen and a skater. just so there are no terrible misunderstandings: skating = skateboarding. there’s no ice. life is ticking along nicely for sam: his mum’s got rid of her rubbish boyfriend, he’s thinking about college and he’s met someone. alicia. then a little accident happens. one with big consequences for someone just finding his way in life. sam can’t run (let alone skate) away from this one. he’s a boy facing a man’s problems and the question is – has he got what it takes to confront them? visit betweenthelines. com. au – the destination for young adult books.
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The Judge’s List
As an investigator for the florida board on judicial conduct, lacy stoltz sees plenty of corruption among the men and women elected to the bench. in ‘the whistler’, she took on a crime syndicate that was paying millions to a crooked judge. now, in ‘the judge’s list’, the crimes are even worse. the man hiding behind the black robe is not taking bribes – but he may be taking lives.
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Heads You Win
In a single moment, a double twist decides alexander’s future. during an epic tale of fate and fortune, spanning two continents and thirty years, we follow his triumphs and defeats as he struggles as an immigrant to conquer his new world
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Bring Up The Bodies
Winner of the man booker prize 2012 with this historic win for bring up the bodies, hilary mantel becomes the first british author and the first woman to be awarded two man booker prizes, as well as being the first to win with two consecutive novels. continuing what began in the man booker prize-winning wolf hall, we return to the court of henry viii, to witness the irresistible rise of thomas cromwell as he contrives the destruction of anne boleyn. by 1535 cromwell is chief minister to henry, his fortunes having risen with those of anne boleyn. but the split from the catholic church has left england dangerously isolated, and anne has failed to give the king an heir. cromwell watches as henry falls for plain jane seymour. negotiating the politics of the court, cromwell must find a solution that will satisfy henry, safeguard the nation and secure his own career. but neither minister nor king will emerge unscathed from the bloody theatre of anne’s final days. an astounding literary accomplishment, bring up the bodies is the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.
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The Ice Monster
From no. 1 bestselling children’s author david walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! illustrated by the artistic genius tony ross. this is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth… read all about it! read all about it! ice monster found in arctic! when elsie, an orphan on the streets of victorian london, hears about the mysterious ice monster – a woolly mammoth found at the north pole – she’s determined to discover more… a chance encounter brings elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime – from london to the heart of the arctic! heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in david walliams’ biggest and most epic adventure yet!
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The Hating Game
Twee medewerkers van een net gefuseerde amerikaanse uitgeverij hebben een haat-liefde verhouding maar ze proberen hun loopbaan toch op de rails te zetten.
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The Planets
Explore the volcanic landscape of venus, the dunes of mars, the fathomless depths of jupiter, and other wonders of the solar system. state-of-the-art imagery and high-definition maps reveal each planet and major moon in beautiful detail, from atmosphere to core. based on the latest discoveries and data from nasa, the planets takes you on an incredible journey through worlds that defy imagination. – publishers description.
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The Human Body
This reference guide is designed for the whole family to enjoy! easy to read text and over 600 full-color illustrations explores the secrets of the human body. it covers structure and systems, senses, evolution, genetics and much, much more, including diagrams of each key system of the body.
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Wild Oceans
“take an ocean tour and find out amazing facts about these incredible habitats. explore beaches, reefs, and the dark ocean depths through hundreds of facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons. meet incredible sea cratures from green turtles to giant squid, discover why oceans are so important, and find out what people can do to protect them.”–cover.
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This Monk Wears Heels
Kodo nishimura rose to fame following his appearance in queer eye: we’re in japan. now this celebrity make-up artist and ordained buddhist monk shares his unique and practical guide to positivity and self-acceptance. readers will learn from the author’s path to self-love and resilience and modern take on buddhist teachings. it’s time to be true to you this book is for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit in. and for all those who dare to be different. do you show who you truly are? do you say what you really think? or do you hide your heart’s desire and camouflage yourself to look like others? it is too easy to limit ourselves for fear of what other people will think. the message of this book is that we can choose to love our uniqueness—and that our diversity offers hope for the world. this monk wears heels is a guide to self-love, self-acceptance, and taking a buddhist approach to life. kodo nishimura reveals how inclusive the buddhist teachings really are—and that, yes, it is possible to be a buddhist monk and do makeup and wear sparkly earrings. this book is about being who you really are, totally unapologetically and with full conviction. it will show you how to shine in your own colors and be celebrated for yourself. this is the english translation of seisei dodo, published in japan in 2020 by sunmark publishing, inc., tokyo.
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The Sealed Letter
Based on a scandalous divorce case that gripped england in 1864, the sealed letter is a riveting, provocative drama of friends, lovers, and divorce, victorian style.
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Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs To Know
Hundreds of fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!
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Amazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs To Know
Hundreds of fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!
