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Glowrushes
by Roberto PiuminiA gorgeous modern classic from Italy - a stunning tale of friendship, beauty and mortality ‘I don't think I have read anything like this before - a tale of life, death love and beauty that by the storyteller's art makes those things true, fresh, real and important. I hope this unforgettable story finds all the readers it deserves.’ Philip PullmanMadurer is the son of a great lord, with untold wealth, but he is also the victim of a mysterious disease that means he cannot be exposed to sunlight or fresh air. He is confined to three windowless rooms inside a palace, but his doting father summons a famous artist to cover the walls of the rooms with paintings showing the world his son cannot experience for real.As the painter works on his murals, his relationship with the boy begins to deepen until they forge a firm friendship. How can he show this child the beauty of the world with only his paintbrush to work with? Glowrushes is a heartbreakingly beautiful classic of Italian children's literature, published here in English for the first time.
The Glubb Reports: Glubb Pasha and Britain's Empire Project in the Middle East 1920-1956 (Britain and the World)
by Tancred BradshawThe Glubb Reports studies papers written by General Sir John Glubb, the long-serving British commander of the Jordanian Arab Legion. It covers issues such as the role of tribes and desert control, the impact of Palestine, the Arab Legion's role in the first Arab-Israeli war, the expansion of the Arab Legion, and Glubb's dismissal in 1956.
Glubbslyme
by Jacqueline Wilson'Glubbslyme. You're magic!'When Rebecca wades into the witch's pond after a row with her best friend Sarah, she meets a very unusual new friend - a huge, warty toad! And Glubbslyme is no ordinary toad. Hundreds of years old, he can talk and - best of all - he can work magic. Maybe, just maybe, he can help Rebecca be best friends with Sarah again . . .
Glue: Wm Format
by Irvine WelshGlue is the story of four boys growing up in the Edinburgh schemes, and about the loyalties, the experiences and the secrets that hold them together into their thirties.As we follow their lives from the 70's into the new century - from punk to techno, from speed to Es - we can see each of them trying to struggle out from under the weight of the conditioning of class and culture, peer pressure and their parents' hopes that maybe their sons will do better than they did. What binds the four of them is the friendship formed by the scheme, their school, and their ambition to escape from both; their loyalty fused in street morality: back up your mates, don't hit women and, most importantly, never grass - on anyone.
Glue Fingers
by Matt ChristopherReluctant to play football because he stutters, Billy Joe's first game discloses that he has no reason to fear ridicule.
Glyn Maxwell: Broken Journey - Best Man Speech - The Last Valentine (Oberon Modern Playwrights)
by Glyn MaxwellIncludes the plays Broken Journey, Best Man Speech and The Last Valentine.A car breaks down in a quiet place in the small hours. Soon a man is dead, a woman traumatised, another man accused. But who really knows what happened? Even the dead man tells a tale. Broken Journey examines the terror and beauty hidden in the mist.The truth hurts for bridegroom Addy, when his downtrodden friend takes revenge on him in his Best Man Speech, and a cruel trick goes seriously wrong for a gang of schoolfriends when they send a mysterious new boy in The Last Valentine.
The Glyph and the Gramophone: D.H. Lawrence's Religion (New Directions in Religion and Literature)
by Luke FerretterD. H. Lawrence wrote in 1914, 'Primarily I am a passionately religious man, and my novels must be written from the depths of my religious experience.' Although he had broken with the Congregationalist faith of his childhood by his early twenties, Lawrence remained throughout his writing life a passionately religious man. There have been studies in the last twenty years of certain aspects of Lawrence's religious writing, but we lack a survey of the history of his developing religious thought and of his expressions of that thought in his literary works. This book provides that survey, from 1915 to the end of Lawrence's life. Covering the war years, Lawrence's American works, his time in Australia and Mexico, and the works of the last years of his life, this book provides readers with a complete analysis, during this period, of Lawrence as a religious man, thinker and artist.
The Glyph and the Gramophone: D.H. Lawrence's Religion (New Directions in Religion and Literature)
by Luke FerretterD. H. Lawrence wrote in 1914, 'Primarily I am a passionately religious man, and my novels must be written from the depths of my religious experience.' Although he had broken with the Congregationalist faith of his childhood by his early twenties, Lawrence remained throughout his writing life a passionately religious man. There have been studies in the last twenty years of certain aspects of Lawrence's religious writing, but we lack a survey of the history of his developing religious thought and of his expressions of that thought in his literary works. This book provides that survey, from 1915 to the end of Lawrence's life. Covering the war years, Lawrence's American works, his time in Australia and Mexico, and the works of the last years of his life, this book provides readers with a complete analysis, during this period, of Lawrence as a religious man, thinker and artist.
The Gnaughty Gnomes of 'No'!: Cautionary Tales for Lovers of Squeam! Book 7 (Grizzly Tales #7)
by Jamie RixAway from the Hothell Darkness ('You'll never leave ...') we book our passage on a rusting hulk at the bottom of the ocean floor, The Hard Ship Grizzly. Read and weep the tales of the wicked children who were too naughty, too selfish, too rude or just ... too much.
Gnit: A Fairly Rough Translating Of Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt (Oberon Modern Plays)
by Will EnoIs the search for the Self for total nobodies? Watch closely as Peter Gnit, a funny-enough but so-so specimen of humanity, makes a lifetime of bad decisions, on the search for his True Self, which is disintegrating while he searches. A rollicking and very cautionary tale about, among other things, how the opposite of love is laziness.Gnit is a faithful, unfaithful, and willfully American misreading of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt, a 19th century Norwegian play which is famous for all the wrong reasons, written by Will Eno, who has never been to Norway.
Gnome Alone at Christmas
by Nick PineA perfect stocking filler for readers aged 5+! Fans of The Christmasaurus will love this funny and festive story about a magical, mischievous gnome that's ideal for sharing aloud or reading independently.Noah can't believe his eyes - or his luck - when a magical gnome called Tommy turns up on the 24th of December. He's sure it's going to be AWESOME! But Tommy's spells keep going WRONG... The Christmas tree topples over, a gingerbread army goes on the attack, and a real-live reindeer is charging around the garden. Worst of all, Noah's parents are coming home soon - AARRRGHH! Can Noah fix Tommy's magical mischief in time to save Christmas?
Gnomon
by Nick HarkawayA GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'Gnomon is an extraordinary novel, and one I can’t stop thinking about some weeks after I read it. It is deeply troubling, magnificently strange, and an exhilarating read.' Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven'Nick Harkaway’s most ambitious novel yet. [A] story of near-future mass surveillance, artificial intelligence and human identity ... An amazing and quite unforgettable piece of fiction.' Guardian'Harkaway dazzles.' Daily Mail'Wonderfully good.' Sunday TimesNear-future Britain is a state in which citizens are constantly observed and democracy has reached a pinnacle of 'transparency.' Every action is seen, every word is recorded and the System has access to thoughts and memories.When suspected dissident Diana Hunter dies in custody, it marks the first time a citizen has been killed during an interrogation. Mielikki Neith, a trusted state inspector, is assigned to find out what went wrong. Immersing herself in neural recordings of the interrogation, what she finds isn't Hunter but rather a panorama of characters within Hunter's psyche.Embedded in the memories of these impossible lives lies a code which Neith must decipher to find out what Hunter is hiding. The staggering consequences of what she finds will reverberate throughout the world.
The Gnostic Paradigm: Forms of Knowing in English Literature of the Late Middle Ages (The New Middle Ages)
by N. EliasNo study has been carried out examining the gnostic undercurrents in medieval England. For the first time, Natanela Elias investigates the existence of these gnostic traces, using prominent late medieval English literary works such as Piers Plowman and Confessio Amantis and ultimately shedding light on a previously overlooked religious dimension.
GNR360, Level 3: Lost and Found
by Barbara MitchelhillThe New Reading 360 series is designed to provide a solid literary foundation for infants and build on previous literacy knowledge for juniors. Readers help to develop literacy skills and build up confidence.
Go: A Novel (Penguin Modern Classics)
by John Clellon Holmes James AtlasThe novel that launched the beat generation's literary legacy describes the world of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and Neal Cassady. Published two months before Kerouac began ON THE ROAD, GO is the first and most accurate chronicle of the private lives the Beats lived before they became public figures. In lucid fictional prose designed to capture the events, emptions and essence of his experience, Holmes describes an individualistic post-World II New York where crime is celebrated, writing is revered, and parties, booze, discussions, drugs and sex punctuate life.
Go Ahead, Secret Seven: Book 5 (Secret Seven #Vol. 5)
by Enid BlytonSolve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! In book five, a sinister-looking man gets George in trouble with the police. The Secret Seven are outraged. Spying on him, the gang are certain he's bad news, but what exactly is he up to?They need to investigate, and solve the mystery, once and for allSolve the mystery! Cover and inside illustrations are by the brilliant Tony Ross, illustrator of David Walliams's books. The story was first published in 1953. This edition features the classic text and comes with a Bonus Blyton section at the back with quizzes, puzzles and other bonus extras! Enid Blyton ®, The Secret Seven ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
Go as a River: The powerful Sunday Times bestseller
by Shelley ReadWhen a moment changes everything, how do you live the rest of your life?GO AS A RIVER is the powerful and emotional Sunday Times bestselling novel which you'll never forget.___________'A sweeping story of survival and becoming' Women's Prize for Fiction'Spellbinding' The Times'Beautiful' Daily Mail1940s Colorado: Teenage Victoria Nash is the sole surviving woman in a family of troubled men. She spends her days running the household on her family's peach farm.Wilson Moon is a young drifter with a mysterious past. Displaced from his tribal land, he wants to believe one place is just like another.When Victoria and Wil meet on a street corner, their unexpected connection ignites both passion and danger, revelations and secrets.But when tragedy strikes, Victoria is propelled away from the only home she has ever known and towards a reckoning with loss, hope, and her own untapped strength. Gathering all the pieces of her small and extraordinary existence, she will arrive at a single rocky decision that will change her life for ever.Go as a River is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story and a drama of enthralling power.__________What readers are saying:'An incredible read. Emotional heartbreaking, but very 'real' Five stars *****'Oh, how i loved this book. Going to be Christmas presents for all my family' Five stars *****'After reading non-stop all night, i'm feeling very emotional, still' Five stars *****'From the moment i started reading, i found it very hard to put down' Five stars *****________________
Go as a River: The powerful Sunday Times bestseller
by Shelley ReadWhen a moment changes everything, how do you live the rest of your life?GO AS A RIVER is the powerful and emotional Sunday Times bestselling novel which you'll never forget.___________'A sweeping story of survival and becoming' Women's Prize for Fiction'Spellbinding' The Times'Beautiful' Daily Mail1940s Colorado: Teenage Victoria Nash is the sole surviving woman in a family of troubled men. She spends her days running the household on her family's peach farm.Wilson Moon is a young drifter with a mysterious past. Displaced from his tribal land, he wants to believe one place is just like another.When Victoria and Wil meet on a street corner, their unexpected connection ignites both passion and danger, revelations and secrets.But when tragedy strikes, Victoria is propelled away from the only home she has ever known and towards a reckoning with loss, hope, and her own untapped strength. Gathering all the pieces of her small and extraordinary existence, she will arrive at a single rocky decision that will change her life for ever.Go as a River is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story and a drama of enthralling power.__________What readers are saying:'An incredible read. Emotional heartbreaking, but very 'real' Five stars *****'Oh, how i loved this book. Going to be Christmas presents for all my family' Five stars *****'After reading non-stop all night, i'm feeling very emotional, still' Five stars *****'From the moment i started reading, i found it very hard to put down' Five stars *****________________
Go Ask Alice: A shocking true story for fans of 13 Reasons Why
by AnonymousThe shocking true story of a teenager's descent into darkness - perfect for fans of the smash-hit Netflix series, Thirteen Reasons Why.Alice could be anyone - she could be someone you know, or someone you love - and Alice is in trouble ...Being fifteen is hard, but Alice seems fine. She babysits the neighbour's kids. She is doing well at school. Someday she'd even like to get married and raise a family of her own. Then she is invited to a party, a special party where the drinks are spiked with LSD and Alice is never the same again. This tragic and extraordinary true-life story shows the devastating effect that drug-abuse can have. But the big difference between Alice and a lot of other kids on drugs is that Alice kept a diary . . .
Go Ask Fannie Farmer
by Elisabeth Hyde'A remarkably lucid and authoritative novelist' John IrvingAS RECOMMENDED BY ELLA WOODWARD 'Accomplished, assured . . . A richly rewarding read' The Sunday Times'A first-rate storyteller, funny and compassionate' Woman & Home******Murray Blair had some serious matters to discuss this weekend, and he wanted things to run smoothly. But harmony, that Artful Dodger in so many families, had its way of eluding his family as well. . .Though the adult Blair siblings have agreed to keep things calm and amiable on a trip to stay with their elderly father, each arrives, in true Blair style, with a secret agenda. But plans are derailed when Lizzie, the youngest, turns up late with a burnt hand, impending criminal charges, and a damp family cookbook: Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School. The now ruined cookbook is the last vestige of a more idyllic time, when there were four siblings, not three, a public family reputation to uphold, and a mother whose handwritten notes in the margins of the recipes are their last link to her after the accident years ago. But secrets will always out, especially amongst family: and this weekend, the Blair siblings will learn that there is more to their mother's story than they could have anticipated... Told in three parts, roving between then and now, Go Ask Fannie Farmer tells of the life and death of Lillian Blair, the over-bearing, bickering, but loving children who look for ways to connect with one another in her absence, and the inner lives we hide from our families.'Irresistible' Prima'Hyde's latest novel will delight readers' Booklist'Hyde creates a family we can all relate to . . . and does so with great humour' Woman
Go away, Baby!: Baby And Me: Go Away Baby! (Start Reading: Pip's Pets)
by Claire LlewellynTom is playing with his toys but his sister keeps interrupting him.
Go Back at Once
by Robert AickmanCompleted by Robert Aickman in 1975; but never before published in the USA; Go Back at Once is a delicious; delirious comic fantasy about the joys and terrors experienced by two young women seeking to escape the degradations of our technological and conformist age by fleeing to a chaotic; poet-ruled utopia.