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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Carson McCullers
Ella is given a blessing at birth by a very stupid fairy: she gets the gift of obedience! But the blessing turns into a horror for Ella who literally has to do what anyone and everyone tells her - from sweeping the floor to giving up a precious necklace!
Two fairy tales are given a modern twist in this storybook. When a fairy gives gentle Rosella the gift of gemstones that fall from her lips every time she speaks a greedy Prince insists on marrying her and makes her speak endlessly. In the second tale Lorelei has to pass tests to save the prince.
In this version of "Sleeping Beauty", Princess Sonora sleeps for a 100 years - only to be rescued by Prince Christopher, who's desperate to learn why his country's sheep are all going bald. In the second tale Cinderellis tests his sticking powder on his horses' feet to win the hand of the princess.
Two princesses in a kingdom of magic, evil and sorcerors. When Princess Meryl succumbs to the terrible Grey Death, can Princess Addie overcome her fears and embark on a dangerous quest to find the cure?
Romantic dreams, snatched by war… Lizzie Bishop’s humble beginnings as a dressmaker’s daughter see her hope for nothing more than a simple offer of marriage. Love, passion and romance are reserved for daydreams. But then into Lizzie’s quiet world comes two men – one reliable and kind-hearted, the other heartbreakingly handsome. Just as Lizzie’s made her choice, the ominous call of war sounds, and her life changes again. Will Lizzie get her chance at happiness, or has it gone forever?
A compelling tale of one girl's brave escape from a world of poverty in her search for true love.
Only tragedy can save her… Lucy Piddock meets Arthur Goodrich, solid, kind and dependable; a stonemason by trade working in his father’s Black Country business. Arthur seems to be the ideal match, but he lights no flame in Lucy’s heart. Anyone else would be satisfied. But Lucy wants more. She dares to dream of love and hankers for Dickie Dempster, the debonair young guard she meets who works on the newly constructed railway. Prompted by Lucy’s rejection, Arthur leaves home to seek a new life and a new love in Bristol, leaving Lucy free to pursue her dream of happiness with Dickie. Free to make her own choices, Lucy finds the water muddied by tragedy, and must re-examine where her heart really lies . . ..
Rescued from destitution and poverty…but at what price? When charming Lawson Maddox asks Daisy Drake to become his wife she jumps at the chance to better herself. But with the honeymoon over he shows his true colours, and Daisy’s life descends into loveless chaos. The appearance of John Mallory Gibson, a sensitive and idealistic painter, offers Daisy the prospect of real happiness, which she finds hard to refuse. But Lawson will not let go of her, and he embarks on an unscrupulous quest for revenge that threatens to shatter Daisy and her entire family . . .
A must-read sweeping saga, full of intrigue, romance and page-turning drama . . .
Whisked from the industrial Black Country to the dazzling clubs of New York City...1936 will be Maxine Kite's year!
Higher Modern Studies
Patrick Carson; Donna Ford; Donna Millar; Fiona Weir
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2020
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Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Modern Studies Two books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is all you need to revise for the exam. The revision guide• Covers all of the topics in the CfE Higher Modern Studies curriculum, broken down into manageable chunks for easy revision• Clearly explains key concepts, research evidence and real-life applications• Contains Quick Tests to let students check their knowledge and understanding as they go along The practice test papers• Are in the format and the style of the SQA exam, giving students an opportunity to practice taking the Higher Modern Studies exam Marking instructions and sample answers are provided online, so students can check their progress.
‘If you loved The Twilight Zone, this is for you. It's a mind-blower.’ STEPHEN KING "The future of warfare – if not humanity – changed on a hot August day on the grounds of a naval base more than 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean. The discovery involved a single scientist and a model airplane." When every pilot in the country receives a call from their mother begging them not to fly, air travel comes to a halt. But none of the mothers remember making these calls – and some weren’t alive to make them. As senior officials scramble for answers, a teenager named Charlie makes online documentaries about her new home, a place where locals insist they saw passengers survive a plane crash, only to be reported as dead. And, unknown to Charlie, a place where renowned scientist Marty Hazleton once conducted experiments for making planes disappear… With the growing threats of nuclear weaponry and artificial intelligence, what begins as a ground stop becomes a threat to civilization as we know it in this high-octane, political thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Frederick Forsyth. ‘Part Cold War thriller, part Twilight Zone episode and part Stephen King-like yarn about regular people in extraordinary circumstances.’ NEW YORK TIMES –––––––––––––––– PRAISE FOR SCOTT CARSON ‘One of the best of the best.’ MICHAEL CONNELLY ‘Terrific suspense.’ DEAN KOONTZ ‘DEPARTURE 37 is a rollicking, and at times terrifying, mashup of the 20th and 21st century political, nuclear, and technological tensions and ambitions. It's smart, inventive, breathlessly paced, and most importantly, humane.’ PAUL TREMBLAY ‘In this striking thriller, Carson nimbly entwines a contemporary coming-of-age story with a tale of Cold War paranoia. It’s a winner.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Wildly imaginative and genuinely, nailbitingly suspenseful.’ BOOKLIST
This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift--the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.A tween favorite for 25 years--now shared with today's young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves
A spiteful fairy. A beautiful princess. An outstretched finger. A spindle. A hundred-year snooze. A charming prince. A kiss. All the familiar ingredients.But wait Where did that extra prince come from? And those fairy gifts that were never there before? And what does a flock of balding sheep have to do with anything?Gail Carson Levine has waved her magic wand over the old standby of "Sleeping Beauty" and presto It reappears, transformed, sparkling and hilarious. Chuckles and giggles are guaranteed.
Once upon a time...A kind sister and a cruel one. A charming prince. A spiteful fairy. A hundred-year snooze. A pea under a pile of mattresses. A kiss.All the familiar ingredients, but why is the punished sister happy? Where did that extra prince come from, and what does a flock of balding sheep or a fleck of tuna in a chocolate cake have to do with anything?Gail Carson Levine has waved her magic wand over three well-known fairy tales, and presto They are transformed -- and sparklingly funny-in these delightful retellings: The Fairy's MistakeThe Princess TestPrincess Sonora and the Long SleepHappily ever after has never been so hilarious
A completely updated edition of this classic, explaining the author's laid-back but stunningly powerful methods for taming self-defeating behaviours. Your gremlin interprets your every experience. He has nothing good to say about you or anything you do, not to mention your dreams and aspirations. Just when you feel you've out-argued or overcome him, he changes his disguise and his strategy. Grapple with him and you become more enmeshed. What he hates is simply being noticed. That's the first step to his taming. This and many other straightforward and powerful techniques await you in Taming Your Gremlin: A Guide to Enjoying Yourself. Rick Carson is the creator of the renowned Gremlin-Taming Method(TM). His seminal work, Taming Your Gremlin(R), has been in print for twenty years and has been translated into several languages. Rick’s work has influenced thousands in virtually every walk of life. For thirty years he has been a counselor, personal/executive coach, and trainer for mental health professionals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. His work is used in the training of psychotherapists, personal and executive coaches, substance abuse specialists, and clergy. He is a former faculty member at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and a clinical member and approved supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Rick is the founder and director of the Gremlin Taming Institute(TM) in Dallas. He and his wife live in Colleyville, Texas.
In a land far, far away . . .A boy with magical powers to win Princess Charming's heart. A fairy who likes turning humans into toads. A true love forbidden by the King. A world of fairies and magic -- what could be more perfect than that? But is it perfect enough to help a simple farm boy marry a beautiful princess? And if an unruly fairy turns a maiden into a toad, how does she turn herself back? And can a fairy -- even a helpful one -- change a stubborn king's law? Welcome to a land where Princess Charming saves the day, the prince must kiss the toads, and nothing is as it seems Now in one volume, three hilarious chances at happily-ever-after from the Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted: Cinderellis and the Glass HillFor Biddle's SakeThe Fairy's Return