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Titas, Son of Aristotle
Little Chap becomes ‘Titas’ on name day. His best friend is ‘Korse’. Titas is somewhat artistically inclined and Korse becomes his unpaid assistant. Unwittingly they become babysitters…to a brat. ‘The Brat’ sticks like glue and Titas and Korse spend more time trying to hide from him than on their own fun projects. Hiding causes many mishaps that need assistance from an unlikely source. The shepherd tries to encourage them to appreciate the talents the interloper provides and as time goes by, they do, but not within earshot. Titas becomes amused at the antagonism between Korse and ‘The Brat’. Korse becomes obsessed with outsmarting ‘The Brat’. ‘The Brat’ is totally oblivious to everything, and The Shepherd helps in providing all players with reasons to continually reassess all situations. At first, ‘The Brat’ is the student, and Titas and Korse are the teachers. This soon morphs into ‘The Brat’, the teacher, and Titas and Korse, the students. Titas has no problem with this, but Korse, on the other hand, is finding it difficult.
Will they all become buddies?
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Tammy's Terrible Temper Tantrums
Tammy is great at throwing tantrums – stamping her feet, waving her arms, and shouting until she gets her way.
When she enters a contest for the best tantrum, Tammy is sure she will win. But after seeing how silly tantrums can look, she learns a lesson that changes everything.
Tammy’s Terrible Temper Tantrums is a fun and gentle story about growing up, understanding others, and finding better ways to be heard.
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The Enigmatic Nature of Infinity
This book is not intended exclusively for mathematicians but for those readers willing to follow logical reasoning and then accept the conclusions, however strange they may seem.
The book comes in several parts. The part titled ‘Infinity Before Cantor’ gives an account of infinity as commonly understood, with explanations of all the mathematics needed for the rest of the book. It includes the analysis of two interesting paradoxes: Achilles’ race with the tortoise (a race the tortoise is convinced he will win) and Gabriel’s Horn, which has a finite volume yet an infinite surface area. The part titled ‘Cantor’s Work on Infinity’ follows Georg Cantor’s revolutionary work. This begins with a logical analysis of an imaginary meeting between delegates and the chairs on which they are seated, from which a fundamental conclusion is reached. The work then progresses, logically and step-by-step, to Cantor’s astonishing results. It culminates in the revelation that there exists an infinity of different levels of infinity, expressed in terms of the infinity of natural or cardinal numbers.
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I Did It My Way
The 19th century was an exciting period for women. I Did It My Way: Extraordinary Women and Their Stories is a compilation of biographies celebrating little-known women from all walks of life who lived remarkable lives of invention, ambition, survival, and strength in a male-dominated world.
Each biography places the reader at the heart of her world before recounting how she overcame struggle and adversity. A broad range of women is covered, representing diverse nationalities and circumstances. The book also explores the geographical and cultural forces of the 19th century that shaped and limited women’s opportunities.
Their achievements span fields from medicine and exploration to social reform and life-saving innovation. Whether through necessity or ambition, each woman found a way to express herself and accomplish extraordinary things at a time when women were often undervalued. They battled sexism, slavery, abuse, and poverty to realise their dreams and to be the very best they could be.
There must have been thousands more across the world who were barely recognised. Each one was a heroine in her own right, and it is important that their stories are told – to surprise, inspire, and embolden the young women of today.
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Billy Brigson Shines
Can a small lump of coal really be magic?
Billy’s dad, a miner, gives him a piece of coal, but it turns out to be much more than just a keepsake. When trouble strikes, the coal might be the very thing that comes to Billy’s rescue…
Each day on the way to school, Billy and his friends pass the War House: an overgrown, crumbling place, dark and forbidding. No one dares go near it.
But when Billy rescues Maisy, a little dog caught on the garden fence, he returns her to the kindly old caretaker, Mr Parker, and ends up late for school, with Sandra Blagstock, the dreaded late monitor, waiting to pounce.
That evening, Mr Parker comes with worrying news: Maisy has vanished. Billy and his friends search high and low, but she’s nowhere to be found. Then, on the way home, Billy hears barking… from inside the War House.
He creeps towards the gate.
Is his adventure about to begin?
He knows he must help the little dog…
But will he dare enter the terrifying building alone?
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Atlas and the Secrets of the Moon
Atlas and the Secrets of the Moon by Charlotte Leimer, with illustrations by Valerio Forleo, follows the enchanting journey of Atlas, a curious boy who dreams beyond the stars. One night, driven by wonder, he discovers a silver ladder leading to the Moon. On the Moon’s shimmering surface, he encounters delicate life and meets the wise Moon Keeper, who entrusts him with the knowledge of the Moon’s fragility and the importance of protecting it. Upon returning, Atlas carries a newfound responsibility to safeguard the beauty of both the Moon and Earth, embodying a spirit of exploration, courage, and guardianship.
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Memorable Moments
This book shares humorous incidents from the life of someone who had five different careers. Alongside the laughs, it offers thoughtful reflections on medicine and medical teaching, capturing the unique journey of a varied and eventful professional life.
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My Dream with Bear: At the Fair
Have you ever been to a fair… with a bear?
In the second book of ‘My Dream with Bear’, Boy goes off to sleep and he again spends the day with Bear in his dreams.
This time Boy and Bear go to a country fair.
All Bear wants is his favourite treat...
FAIRY FLOSS!
Unfortunately, Bear gets a little carried away…
And learns a very important lesson about self-control.
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Ruckus Raccoon Aims for the Moon
Ruckus Raccoon loves gazing up at the night sky, dreaming about one day visiting the moon.
Determined to make his dream come true, he begins planning his journey to land among the stars.
With the help of his friends, Ruckus sets out on an exciting adventure. But will he reach the moon, or will a different adventure be waiting for him instead?
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Beneath the Surface
Appearances can be deceptive. The lives of others may look very different from the reality you may find if you just scratch beneath the surface. Kira is the picture of physical perfection. Carolyn had the idyllic family life others dream of. Ruby is high-flying in her career as a lawyer. And yet.
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Painting Paris
The art of love and loss
Paris, 1908. In Montmartre, painters are creating works that will change the way we see life. Some do it better than others; some fall victim to the pursuit of love as well as art. But it’s a time to live deeply and take risks with whatever you care about the most.
Painting Paris tells the story of the intertwined lives of an artist, a would-be artist and a collector. The artist, Berthe, is destined by her mixed race to be always on the brink of exclusion, but she takes in the Italian Paolo, who arrives as a painter with more ambition than talent; and they are both drawn to an uncomfortable reliance on the financier Henri, who is struggling with his sexual identity.
In three parts, each viewed from different perspectives of character, time and place, the story of aching love and loss unfolds towards a resolution in the 1930s. Another era, another secret to confront, another reconciliation to strive for – this is a novel of courage and hope, of yearning and fragility, with a tone of self-reflection that will haunt readers.
“Assured, exquisitely written, wise in its judgements and insights with a feel for character and the complex relationships between life and art. And Berthe is just a wonderful character.”
– John Mitchinson, founder of Unbound, host of Backlisted podcast.
Cover image by Mark Noad.
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Poetry for the Hungry
Poetry for the Hungry by Denise Le’Anne is a poignant and powerful poetry anthology that gives voice to the silenced and strength to the broken. Centred around the raw and often unspoken realities of domestic violence, mental health struggles, and the challenges of personal empowerment, this collection is both a personal testament and a universal call for awareness, healing, and resilience. Through evocative language and unflinching honesty, Le’Anne crafts poems that explore the painful yet transformative journey from trauma to empowerment. Her words offer solace, stir empathy, and ignite hope, capturing the complexity of healing and the strength found in reclaiming one’s voice. This is a vital read for anyone seeking understanding, empowerment, or a voice that speaks truth to pain and personal growth.
£6.99
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