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Wings over Delft (The Louise Trilogy #1)
by Aubrey FleggBook 1: The Louise trilogy Winner of the Bisto Book of the Year Award 2004 As the daughter of a wealthy Dutch family, Louise Eeden knows that certain things are expected of her. When her father commissions a famous artist to paint her portrait, she reluctantly agrees. But lately things have started to move too fast in her life. Somehow everyone believes she is engaged to Reynier de Vries; a marriage that will bring about the merger of two respected pottery businesses.In the studio with Master Haitink and his gangly apprentice, Pieter, Louise unexpectedly finds freedom to be herself. But someone has been watching her every move, and her deepening friendship with Pieter has not gone unnoticed. Behind the scenes, a web of treachery and deceit is gradually unravelling, leading to a brutal and shocking confrontation. And fate has yet another surprise in store for Louise Eeden.
From Tweens to Teens: The Parents' Guide to Preparing Girls for Adolescence
by Maria Clark FleshoodIn this groundbreaking guide, psychotherapist and educator Maria Clark Fleshwood provides a tested, six-step approach to engage, guide, and prepare their pre-teen daughters for the challenges and changes of adolescence.
A Duke for Christmas
by Jenni FletcherDiscover the gorgeous new Christmas romance from the author of How to Lose an Earl in Ten Weeks - perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.Tis the season to be courting!There's precisely three and a half weeks until Christmas Day, and Imogen Abernethy is turning her back on the ton. Forever.Her lacklustre experiences at this year's marriage mart have forced her to conclude that though she'd secretly love her own fairy tale ending, it's never going to happen.And with a looming Christmas deadline to pay off her family's extraordinary debt - acquired no thanks to the expense of her failed season - there's nothing for it, Imogen must get a (whisper it) job. It's the only way to save their home, save her beloved aunts from debtor's prison, and save Christmas. But in order to do so she'll need someone to vouch for her good name, and introduce her to potential employers . . .Rafe Holloway, Duke of Campion, is dealing with an impossible deadline of his own. When his bride-to-be chooses to marry someone else, Rafe, a man with a desperate family secret, has no choice but to look for another to wed - by Christmas. With no time - or inclination - for romance, he needs to find a sensible applicant who can see the merit of a loveless match with a duke.She secretly desires a fairy tale romance, but he absolutely does not - could they still be each other's perfect gift this Christmas?
How to Lose an Earl in Ten Weeks
by Jenni Fletcher'Be prepared to be enchanted and waltz the night away with this beautiful romance. Make this "Plan A" for "At the top of your TBR pile!"' - Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth---This is the announcement of the engagement of The Earl of Denholm to Miss Essie Craven. Welcome to the hottest Season that Regency London has ever seen.An enemies-to-lovers regency romance that's like watching an episode of Bridgerton. Perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Outlander and Romancing the Duke.Miss Essie Craven has been engaged since birth to a man she has only met once. The haughty, black-haired man with the intense blue eyes: Aidan Ravell, Earl of Denholm. The most coveted man in all of the Ton.The day of their marriage is set. The only problem is, spirited Essie dreams of more than being a Countess. She soon finds out that Aidan has his own reasons for not wishing to marry, but is compelled to proceed due to his sense of honour and the financial baggage his father has left him.So, Aidan and Essie strike up a deal. Essie will find him a more suitable match, and in the meantime they will keep up appearances as the most fashionable couple in all of the Ton.But soon what is real and what is fake begins to converge. Suddenly, what seemed to be a simple agreement is no longer quite that straightforward . . .---'Fun, pacy, flirty and witty [. . .] I romped through this book, smiling and loving every minute of it' - Marguerite Kaye, co-author of Her Heart for a Compass'I adored this book - it's fresh and funny and definitely feminist as well as being thoroughly charming! Jenni has a real talent for writing hugely appealing characters, crisp, witty dialogue and page-turning romance. It's a perfect uplifting read!' - Nicola Cornick'How to Lose an Earl in 10 Weeks is an absolute page-turner. Jenni Fletcher's talent knows no bounds.' - Therese Beharrie, author of And They Lived Happily Ever After 'A sparkling, witty slice of deliciousness from start to finish and one I struggled to put down.' - Virginia Heath, author of Never Fall for Your Fiancé
Two Dukes and a Debutante
by Jenni FletcherDiscover the gorgeous new regency romance from the author of How To Lose An Earl In Ten Weeks - perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.One duke spells trouble, two spells disaster...Caroline Foyle is sick of being a debutante.Still reeling after avoiding the scandal of a near-disastrous elopement, she does not want to see the inside of another ballroom for a very long time.Though Caro longs for the comfort and security of home, away from the ton's sharp eyes and vivid imagination, she's still the Season's Incomparable, and leaving London now will only draw more unwanted attention. So she agrees to wait it out - after all, how hard can it be to avoid getting engaged for a few more weeks?But when a handsome, arrogant duke and his extremely charming half-brother move into the house next door, perhaps love may have a sneaky way of finding her after all...Praise for How To Lose An Earl In Ten Weeks:Be prepared to be enchanted and waltz the night away with this beautiful romance. Make this "Plan A" for "At the top of your TBR pile! - BETH REEKLES, author of The Kissing Booth
The Creakers (PDF)
by Tom Fletcher Shane DevriesDo you ever hear strange, creaking noises at night? Ever wonder what makes those noises? Lucy Dungston always did. Until, one morning, Lucy discovers that all the grown-ups have disappeared - as if into thin air. Chaos descends as the children in Lucy's town run riot. It's mayhem. It's madness. To most kids, it's amazing! But Lucy wants to find out the truth. Lucy lost her dad not long ago, and she's determined not to lose her mum too. She's going to get her back - and nothing is going to stop her . . . . . . except maybe the Creakers.
Eve of Man: Eve of Man Trilogy, Book 1 (Eve of Man Trilogy #1)
by Tom Fletcher Giovanna FletcherThis is the electrifying dystopian love story, the first in the trilogy by bestselling authors Giovanna and Tom Fletcher.'. . . ONE OF THE BIG BOOKS OF THE YEAR. YOU'D BE A FOOL TO MISS IT' HEAT______________ Eve is like any other teenage girl . . .Except that the fate of the entire world lies on her shoulders.She's the first girl born in fifty years.She's the answer to their prayers.She's the final hope.Which means she has one function alone . . .At sixteen, Eve must face her destiny and make a choice.She will choose a man, one out of three carefully selected suitors.But what about Bram?The future of the planet hangs on Eve making the right choice.Will she?COULD YOU CHOOSE BETWEEN LOVE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE HUMAN RACE?
The Deepest Cut
by Natalie Flynn"Powerful and moving. The story and characters will stay with me for a long time." – Keris Stainton‘You haven’t said a single word since you’ve been here. Is it on purpose?’ I tried to answer David but I couldn’t … my brain wanted to speak but my throat wouldn’t cooperate…Adam blames himself for his best friend’s death. After attempting suicide, he is put in the care of a local mental health facility. There, too traumatized to speak, he begins to write notebooks detailing the events leading up to Jake’s murder, trying to understand who is really responsible and cope with how needless it was as a petty argument spiralled out of control and peer pressure took hold.Sad but unsentimental, this is a moving story of friendship and the aftermath of its destruction.
Britain's Sixteen-Year-Olds: Preliminary findings from the third follow up of the National Child Development Study (1958 Cohort) (PDF)
by Ken FogelmanIn the 1970s, what were Britain's sixteen-year-olds like? How many play truant from school? What were their hopes and plans for the future? And how did they get on with their parents? This historic report presents the answers to a wide range of questions about 1970s teenagers, based on the responses of some 14,000 young people, their parents, teachers and doctors throughout Britain. This ebook is based on information from the National Child Development Study, which charts the lives of children born in Britain during one week in 1958. This is the twelfth book to be written about these young people since their birth, and includes a summary of the preliminary findings.
My Mechanical Romance: from the bestselling author of The Atlas Six
by Alexene Farol FollmuthFrom the globally bestselling, TikTok viral author of The Atlas Six (under the penname Olivie Blake) comes My Mechanical Romance, an adorable opposites-attract YA romance that explores the vulnerability of first love.'I loved this book so much!! Academic rivals to lovers is one of my favourite tropes and this book delivered it perfectly' - Lottie, NetGalley review'I sped through this book and loved every minute' - Poppy, NetGalley Review'An adorable, nerdy, feel-good read that will leave you blissfully satisfied' - NetGalley ReviewNerds are so hot.Especially battle–robot–building nerds. When Bel accidentally reveals a talent for engineering at school, she’s forced into joining the robotics club.Enter Mateo Luna, perfect on paper – captain of the football team and the robotics club – who recognizes Bel as a potential asset, even if they couldn’t be more different. And as the nights of after–school work grow longer, Bel and Teo realize they've made more than just a combat–ready robot for the championship: they’ve made a connection themselves.But with graduation approaching, their differences and what they want for their futures, threatens what they’ve built together. Can they survive Nationals without breaking their robots – or their hearts?
Twelfth Knight: a YA romantic comedy from the bestselling author of The Atlas Six
by Alexene Farol FollmuthFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of The Atlas Six comes Twelfth Knight, a grumpy/sunshine YA romantic comedy and coming of age story. Featuring gorgeous inside cover artwork.Viola and Jack do not get along.Popular Jack Orsino is the worst Student Body President Viola Reyes has ever seen, and his lackadaisical attitude is just one more thing on Vi’s long list of things to be annoyed about.Her only escape? The online role-playing game Twelfth Knight – where she creates a masculine alter-ego in order to be taken seriously in the gaming world.When a football injury leads Jack to start playing Twelfth Knight too, their two worlds are set to collide. And as it becomes increasingly difficult for Vi to hide her true identity, Jack might just be falling for her offline . . .‘What a joy this book was, I found myself literally kicking my feet and screaming’ - Faridah àbíké-íyímídé - The New York times-bestselling author of Ace of SpadesAlexene Farol Follmuth is the globally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, under her adult pseudonym Olivie Blake.
Ace Of Shades (The Shadow Game series #1)
by Amanda FoodyFrom the author of Daughter of the Burning City comes a thrilling new series about the scandalous lives in the City of Sin. ‘Amanda Foody has a wicked imagination.’ Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval Take a card. The price is your soul.
King Of Fools: The Shadow Game Series #02 (The Shadow Game series #2)
by Amanda Foody‘Amanda Foody has a wicked imagination.’ Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval Name your price and claim your throne.
Queen Of Volts (The Shadow Game series #3)
by Amanda FoodyReturn to the City of Sin, where the final game is about to begin… and winning will demand the ultimate sacrifice.
Minecraft Legends Return Of The Piglins
by Matt ForbeckMinecraft Legends saw the piglins invade the Overworld. Hundreds of years later, could history be about to repeat itself?
Mamiaith
by Patricia Forde Mari GeorgeWedi'r cynhesu byd eang daeth y Toddi Mawr. Wedyn, daeth yr Arch. Mae rheolwr newydd yr Arch eisiau gwahardd siarad am byth. Ond Crefftwr Geiriau ydi Mair, a'i gwaith yw cadw'r geiriau'n fyw. Yng nghysgodion y coed, mae hi a'r crefftwyr eraill yn dysgu'r plant am iaith, cerddoriaeth a chelf. [After the global warming came the Great Thaw. Following that came the Ark, whose new governor wants to prohibit speech for ever. Mair is a Word Crafter, and her work is to keep words alive. In the shadows of the trees, she and the other crafters teach the children about language, music and art.]
Michael Foreman: A Life in Pictures
by Michael Foreman"One of my earliest memories is lying on the floor in front of the kitchen fire, drawing…" Michael Foreman
Zyla & Kai
by Kristina ForestA fresh new YA romance novel by Kristina Forest, Zyla & Kai is an epic star-crossed love story about first love and not just the will they, won't they - but why can't they?While on a school trip to the Poconos Mountains, Zyla and Kai run away together, leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, they've been broken up for months.And honestly? Their break-up hadn't surprised anyone. Zyla, a cynic about love, met Kai, a hopeless romantic, while working together at an amusement park the previous summer, and they couldn't have been more different.Alternating between the past and present, we see the love story unfold from Zyla and Kai's perspectives: how they first became the unlikeliest of friends over the summer, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately broke up. Or did they?
The Black Witch: Wandfasted Light Mage (The Black Witch Chronicles #1)
by Laurie ForestA new Black Witch will rise…her powers vast beyond imagining.
Wandfasted: Wandfasted Light Mage (The Black Witch Chronicles #1)
by Laurie ForestMagic, romance and adventure collide in Wandfasted, the irresistible ebook prequel to The Black Witch by Laurie Forest.
Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia
by James W. Forgan Noelle BalsamoParent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of dysgraphia and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering identification, strategies for improvement, advocating for your child, and maintaining your child’s self-esteem. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include a wealth of research-backed activities, strategies for improving penmanship, making writing fun, technological assistance, and more. Offering straightforward, easy to understand, and evidence-based information, this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with dysgraphia.
Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia
by James W. Forgan Noelle BalsamoParent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of dysgraphia and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering identification, strategies for improvement, advocating for your child, and maintaining your child’s self-esteem. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include a wealth of research-backed activities, strategies for improving penmanship, making writing fun, technological assistance, and more. Offering straightforward, easy to understand, and evidence-based information, this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with dysgraphia.
Penguin Readers Level 4: A Room with a View (ELT Graded Reader)
by E. M. ForsterPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.A Room with a View, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Lucy Honeychurch is on holiday in Florence, when she meets the strange Mr Emerson and his son, George. Feeling frightened by George's feelings for her, she soon leaves for Rome. But when the Emersons becomes her neighbours in England, Lucy must decide how she really wants to live her life.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
A Curious Boy: The Making Of A Scientist
by Richard ForteyWhat makes a scientist? In a charming memoir, beloved and brilliant scientist Richard Fortey offers a tour of the natural world in all its joys, puzzles and curiosities.
