Barbara Taylor Bradford crafts compelling sagas about women's strength and resilience, often set against dramatic historical backdrops. Her writing is characterized by rich atmosphere and deep psychological insight into characters exploring themes of ambition, love, and betrayal. Bradford delves into intricate family dynamics and societal shifts, creating narratives that resonate with readers.
When his beloved younger wife and protegé is rendered a top player in the international art scene, proud Marius introduces her to a leading journalist to cover her life story, unaware that an instant connection between his wife and the journalist will ignite powerful secrets.
These small but comprehensive pocket-sized books are packed with interesting facts, systematically organized for quick reference. Fully illustrated with color photos, drawings, and valuable reference sections with charts, graphs or maps.
A beautifully illustrated, informative book for children introducing them to bugs that creep, crawl, bite, fly, and more From moths and beetles to worms and spiders, the world is crawling with fascinating bugs. The Big Book of Bugs is the first fact-filled book for children to explore the vast array of creepy-crawlies that share our Earth. In the first pages, children learn that bugs live nearly everywhere on the planet and gain tips on how to become a young bug spotter. As the book continues, the scenic compositions on each page are dedicated to key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms, and spiders. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, such as bugs that come out at night, baby bugs, and life cycles, how bugs hide and show off, and how some bugs love to live in your home. The conversational, funny text is also full of facts that will astonish children and adults, and accompanied by Yuval Zommer’s colorful illustrations.
The latest installment in the Big Book series captivates young readers with vibrant illustrations of various colorful and fascinating birds from around the globe. This engaging exploration highlights the unique and whimsical aspects of these feathered creatures, making it a delightful educational experience for children.
EXPANDED AND UPDATED SECOND EDITION. Yours is not your mother’s menopause! She did whatever her doctor told her to do … or nothing at all. You’re a new breed of woman and you’re not willing to settle for that. This is the book for you. You want all the information and all the options, along with guidance in tailoring them to your personal needs and preferences. And you shall have it. Whether you prefer conventional or alternative and complementary medicine, this book empowers you to manage your menopause your way—before, during, and beyond the change. Face Once you reach menopause, you'll remain menopausal for the rest of your life. You'll need to manage your menopause again and again. This book presents the complete range of options for managing your menopause, including diet, lifestyle, vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, acupuncture, hypnosis, hormonal medications, and non-hormonal medications. Using this book, you'll have what you need to make your own choices.
"Take a spectacular 3-D journey into the African wilderness with five incredible pop-up scenes that provide a unique look at different safari locations. A 3-D key provides additional information about the scene."--Bakc cover.
From Victorian London to the vibrant port cities of England and France, from
gracious stately homes in Gloucestershire to the decadence of Paris, Master of
his Fate launches an unforgettable new historical series.
Dive into the oceans of the world and get up close to 36 amazing sharks.The Magnificent Book of Sharks takes you across open waters, into coastal seas, through warm tropical reefs, and deep into the murky ocean depths where sharks live.From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks depicts some of the ocean’s most incredible creatures in stunning and accurate, original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration. Find out why the lantern shark glows in the dark, how the epaulette shark “walks” on land, and which senses sharks use to find their prey. Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about sharks in this gorgeous reference that you will revisit again and again.36 DIFFERENT SHARKS : Learn about dozens of sharks, from the great white to the tasselled wobbegong.BEAUTIFULLY Vibrant, detailed images bring the sharks to life.FASCINATING Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages.MAP OF THE SHARK Includes a beautiful, full-color map that shows where in the world each shark species lives.COLLECT THE More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.
"What did people use before they had refrigerators?" and "Where do inventors get their ideas?" are some of the questions answered in this intriguing look at inventions.
This phenomenally successful novel, the sweeping saga of Emma Harte's dazzling climb from impoverished shop girl to head of a vast empire, propelled Barbara Taylor Bradford to the top of bestseller lists around the world. This ultimately triumphant novel is a celebration of one woman's indomitable spirit. Reissue.
Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding habits, behavior, habitats, and life cycles of spiders and insects, including butterflies, moths, and beetles.
Set in a vibrant world, this book explores the journeys of its characters as they navigate challenges and personal growth. With a focus on themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, the narrative invites readers to reflect on their own experiences. The engaging writing style and relatable characters make it a compelling read for those seeking inspiration and connection.
Explore the world of birds with this highly-illustrated children's atlas. Which bird migrates the furthest? How do birds find a mate? What can we do to help endangered birds? Fully updated for its 25th anniversary, The Bird Atlas answers all these questions and more. This lavishly illustrated atlas for children is not your average guide to birds. It takes children on a tour, continent by continent, to meet the birds of the world. Within each section, the book travels through different biomes, such as mountains, deserts, and rivers; and specific regions, from the Mediterranean to the Everglades, Galapagos, and Himalayas. The Bird Atlas is packed with beautiful, life-like illustrations of birds from all over the world, with maps showing precisely where they are found. There are many books that can tell you toucans live in the Amazon rainforest, but this book shows where in the vast habitat you could spot the species. Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape; and the typical and record-breaking birds that live there. The book also explains the anatomy of a bird, traces migration routes, and highlights endangered species, p
/BRADFORD BARBARA; A/ Mallory revels in the happiness she has found with her successful husband and their twins. Life seems almost perfect until a cruel act of random violence tears apart the fabric of her happiness. In her search for salvation, it will take the wisdom of an older woman and the discovery of her own business talents to make Mal b
Intonation in Context is for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to improve their intonation. It aims to make learners aware of the main features of intonation and provides enjoyable activities for both controlled and freer practice in a range of conversational situations. Intonation is presented as a system which has an important communicative function in any interaction between speaker and listener. Learners first explore the meaning conveyed by the parts of this system before going on to a variety of production exercises. The book is intended to be used alongside any general coursebook to provide a systematic and accessible introduction to this often neglected area of pronunciation. The easy-to-follow explanations assume no specialist knowledge of the subject and the accompanying CD provides clear models, making this an excellent choice for both classroom use and self-study.
An enthralling and masterful story--by the acclaimed and bestselling author of A Woman of Substance--about three generations of women, each committing an act of will that
The prequel to the million-copy bestseller, A Woman of Substance, where, high
on the Yorkshire moors, the story of Blackie O'Neill and Emma Harte begins...
A sweeping, multi-generational saga for fans of Downton Abbey, set around the
stately home of Cavendon Hall as the roaring twenties change the family's
fortunes forever.
Sebastian, the fifty-six-year-old patriarch of the Locke clan, is handsome, charismatic, a man of immense charm and intellegence. He heads up th philanthropic Locke Foundation and travels the globe, giving away millins a year to the poor, the sick, and thevictims if natural disasters and war. That is why the police are so baffled when Sebastian is found dead in mysterious circumstances. Has he been murdered, and if so, who would want to kill the world's greatest philanthropist Could such an upstanding man have enemies
At thirty-one, Laura Valiant is an art historian. She and her husband Douglas, a Wall Street lawyer, have a happy though childless marriage. But Laura discovers he has a secret life apart from her. Claire, her best friend, asks Laura to become guardian to her teenage daughter. It is then that Laura's troubles really begin.
From the blockbuster selling author comes the dramatic conclusion to the saga that began with "A Woman of Substance." Four women at a crossroads, a family in crisis, and an enemy planning revenge--who will have their just rewards? Martin's Press.
In the latest installment of the Harte family chronicle, Barbara Taylor Bradford uncovers a long-buried secret from her beloved Emma's past. When a dying woman begs her granddaughter to find Emma Harte in London, Evan Hughes complies, even though she has no idea who Emma is. Soon, captivated by the allure of that venerable city, she finds herself wrapped up in the glamour and intrigue of the Hartes' world. Navigating the corridors of power in the Hartes' holdings - fashion, newspapers, and hotels - Evan also learns to steer a steady course through the loyalties, passions, and betrayals of the idiosyncratic members of the dynasty. Through her eyes we come to know Emma's secrets, which turn the story back to World War II and a hidden part of her past.
Presents a memoir of a young historian, who was admitted in England's largest psychiatric institution, Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum, later known as Friern Hospital. This memoir tells the story of author's madness years, set inside the wider story of the death of the asylum system in the twentieth century.
The pleasures of kindness have been well known since the dawn of western thought. Kindness, declared Marcus Aurelius, was mankind's 'greatest delight' - and centuries-worth of thinkers and writers have echoed him. But today many people seem to find these pleasures literally incredible. Instead of embracing the benefits of altruism, as a species we seem to be becoming deeply and fundamentally antagonistic to each other, with motives that are generally self-seeking. This book explains how and why this has come about, and argues that the affectionate life - a life lived in instinctive sympathetic identification with the vulnerabilities and attractions of others - is the one we should all be inclined to live. 'We mutually belong to one another,' as the philosopher Alan Ryan writes, and the good life is one 'that reflects this truth'. What the Victorians called 'open-heartedness' and the Christians 'caritas' remains essential to our emotional and mental health, for reasons both obvious and hidden, argue the authors of this elegant and indispensable exploration of the concept of kindness.
Seeking some much-needed rest and relaxation after a long stint as a TV-news war correspondent in Bosnia, 33-year-old Bill Fitzgerald travels to Venice. There he is struck by the dark beauty of a young American woman, Vanessa Stewart, a 27-year-old glass designer from New York.Unhappily married, she welcomes a no-strings friendship with Bill. Soon they embark on an illicit affair and find themselves desperately in love. They vow to see each other whenever and wherever they can. But on their third meeting, one of them does not show up. Once again, Barbara Taylor Bradford weaves a love story of uncompromising ardor, this time taking readers through secret trysts in Venice, Manhattan and Southampton. In A Secret Affair, she touches on subjects that will stir the hearts and minds of her readers -- unconditional love and devotion, loyalty and loss.
The bestselling author of A Woman of Substance and Everything to Gain now offers a riveting, suspenseful story of family loyalty and betrayal. When the 56-year-old patriarch of the Sebastian clan is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the police are baffled. Who would want to murder the world's greatest philanthropist? Could such a man have enemies?
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a captivating epic saga of courage and honor, following the aristocratic Inghams and the loyal Swann family who have served them for centuries. It is 1938 in England, and Miles and Cecily Ingham have lead the family in bringing the Cavendon estate back from the brink of disaster. But now, with the arrival of World War II, Cavendon Hall will face its biggest challenge yet. It is a challenge that will push the Inghams and Swanns to protect each other and the villagers, and reveal their true capacity for survival and rebirth. Told with Bradford’s deft, evocative prose and featuring a beloved cast of characters, The Cavendon Luck is a story of intrigue, romance, sorrow, and joy that readers won’t soon forget.
Peter Coe Verbica writes with intense imagery. His poetry is strong, crisp, distilled, beautiful, evocative, moving, tender, and touching to the soul.__ Peter spent his childhood on an expansive land grant, where his family raised cattle, sheep and Arabian horses. The open space of his youth haunts his works. When in the city, he admits to a quiet sense of loss.__ You may catch him running on the beach or throwing tennis balls to his two Australian shepherds in the early evening. He greets people with a hug and an easy smile, still a bit of an innocent youth, though he has had his share of life's blessings and heartaches.
Meredith Stratton worked hard to become a successful businesswoman—and now she owns six elegant inns all over the world. But on a trip abroad she is struck by a strange illness, one that seems to have no physical cause. Meredith has always played by her own rules—and won—and now she must uncover the roots of this mystery ailment that threatens her future happiness. The answers lie buried somewhere in her forgotten past. And with the help of a caring psychiatrist, Meredith will have to peel back the layers of her most carefully designed and constructed creation: herself.
When award-winning film maker Justine Nolan returns to her beautiful childhood home, she is intrigued by an envelope she finds in her absent mother's post. But the letter inside contains a shocking revelation. If genuine, it will change everything she believes about her family's recent history.
The new blockbuster from one of the world's greatest storytellers continues where Emma's Secret left off, exploring Emma Harte's wartime experiences and their impact on the present-day Harte clan. Emma's great-granddaughters follow in her legendary footsteps. Evan Hughes, Emma's American great-granddaughter, struggles to integrate into the powerful Harte family while navigating her estranged parents and new love. Meanwhile, her cousin Tessa is fighting her husband for custody of their daughter, Adele, who suddenly goes missing, prompting Tessa to seek help from her sister Linnet. Linnet O'Neill, the most brilliant businesswoman among the great-granddaughters, is poised to lead the Harte empire but faces significant sacrifices. India Standish, the family's traditionalist, falls for a famous British artist from a working-class background and is determined to marry him. The narrative also flashes back to the 1950s, where Emma builds her business empire through sheer determination and embarks on a relationship with a handsome acquaintance from the war years. Revelations in Emma's letters to her grandmother provide Evan with a new perspective, helping her break free from her past. This dramatic tale of love, passion, and jealousy showcases Barbara Taylor Bradford at her best.
As the First World War draws to a close, all seems golden for Edward Deravenel, charismatic head of the house of Deravenel. His wife and young family are safe, ensconced in the family seat of Ravenscar, and his business empire has survived. But the fortunes of the house of Deravenel suffer a terrible reversal.
Barbara Taylor Bradford introduced the illustrious Harte family in her blockbuster A Woman of Substance. Now she has created an unforgettable new dynasty: the Deravenels. On a bitterly cold day in 1904, the Deravenel family's future changes forever. When Cecily Deravenel tells her eighteen-year-old son Edward of the death of his father, brother, uncle, and cousin in a fire, a part of him dies as well. Edward and his cousin Neville Watkins are suspicious of the deaths. They vow to seek the truth, avenge the deaths, and retake control of their family's business empire.As he grows into a handsome, charismatic man, Edward is torn between duty and desire. There are women in his life for whom he'll risk everything--and one woman who might destroy him. But madness and secrecy lie at the heart of the family, and Edward's enemies are far more ruthless than he knows. He will need his strength more than ever when the house of Deravenel is fatally rocked by betrayal from within. Who will become the ultimate ruler of the Deravenels? Power and money, passion and adultery, ambition and treachery all illuminate a dramatic epic saga that brings to life the glittering Edwardian Era. The Ravenscar Dynasty is based on the familial factions of England's Wars of the Roses, brought to life by the magical, memorable storytelling power that is Barbara Taylor Bradford.
From the internationally beloved bestselling author of A Woman of Substance, The Women in His Life, and Remember--an enthralling novel of four friends transformed by an uncommon bond. When the four orphans met, they felt bound by a loyalty deeper and fiercer than friendship. But into their midst comes two interlopers who will disrupt--and irrevocably tranform "the family".
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the author of such international bestsellers as The Woman in His Life, and Angel, once again demonstrates her superb storytelling gifts in this electrifying novel. Television war correspondent Nicky Wells is a media super-star, courageous, beautiful, and renowned for her hard-hitting reports from the world's battlefields and trouble spots. But her life is shattered when she loses the only man she has ever truly loved, dashing English aristocrat Charles Devereux. Nicky finds solace in her work and her friendship with photographer Cleeland Donovan, and after a romantic interlude in Provence, Nicky wonders if she might finally be able to love again. But suddenly she is forced to remember Charles Deverux when she is confronted with disturbing suspicions about this remarkable man and his mysterious double life . . .
A glittering brand new novel of deeply-buried secrets, passionate love,
obsession and redemption from the master storyteller. Thirty-year old Serena
Stone is a talented war photographer who has followed in her famous father's
footsteps. But when he dies u
When a psychopath with deadly intent vows to shatter M's world forever, the muse and star model to France's iconic designer Jean-Louis Tremont will break the rules to protect her family and her life.
Set against the backdrop of war, the story follows a beautiful young woman navigating perilous challenges and emotional turmoil. With a blend of glamour and drama, it explores her journey of resilience and self-discovery, showcasing the complexities of love and ambition in a tumultuous environment. The narrative promises to engage readers with its rich characters and intense situations, characteristic of Barbara Taylor Bradford's storytelling style.
Four young women attending the prestigious Anya Sedgwick School of Decorative Arts in Paris share the time of their lives, but they part bitterly. Seven years later, they return to celebrate the 85th birthday of the school's founder and spend three unforgettable weeks learning about each other's lives--their loves, marriages, betrayals, and triumphs--while rediscovering the City of Light and each other.
American actress Katie Byrne is on the verge of a triumph in London, but suddenly she's incapable of taking the steps she's dreamed of taking all of her life. Haunted by a brutal past that left one of her friends dead and another in a coma, the tragedy of ten years ago threatens to emerge. Now she must return to her Connecticut hometown to search for answers and forgiveness.
At age twenty-five, Elizabeth Deravenel Turner finds herself in a position few women her age could image: the head of Deravenels, a business empire that spans the globe. It's a company whose reach is wide and whose secrets are deep. Deravenels has roots that go far back in her family's history—and she knows the price that many had to pay to see it reach the success it is today. Elizabeth is the youngest executive in the company she now leads. Surrounded by rumors and disloyalty, she is aware that there are many people who would give anything to take down the company—and her with it. With her enemies circling, she finds herself at a crossroad of choices involving her mind, her heart, and her destiny. As scandal surrounds the one man she's ever loved, Elizabeth discovers how the next move she makes could have deadly and final consequences...
Animal Homes reveals the complexities of natural habitats, from a wasp's nest to a beaver's lodge. Children will gain insight into how things work, from the inside out, as specially commissioned 3-D models are photographed layer by layer. Full color.
Designed to help children at Key Stages 2 an d 3 of the National Curriculum, this is one in a series of b ooks introducing the processes that shape the landscape. '
This title in the Eyewitness Guides series covers the Arctic and Antarctic. It explains how plants, animals and people survive in the cold, what they find to eat, and how they live. Discover how to build an igloo, how husky dogs pull a sled, and follow in the footsteps of the heroic explorers.
A series of geography books that explore the relationship between people and
their environment. Each title begins with a child's local, familiar
surroundings before moving on to the way people live in other parts of the
world. Topics discussed include environmental change, population and planning.
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Offering an activity-based introduction to geography, this series introduces concepts gradually and simply, and supports them with activities which aim to be both easy and enjoyable - from building a gushing geyser and making a sundial to designing a Treasure Island map. Panel boxes provide real-life analogies, such as showing how toffee sets hard to illustrate how lava turns to rock.
This is one of a series which provides an activity-based introduction to geography, with concepts introduced gradually and simply. The activities aim to be both straightforward and enjoyable, and range from building a gushing geyser to designing a Treasure Island map and making a sundial. Panel boxes show real-life analogies, such as showing how toffee sets hard, to illustrate how lava turns to rock.
Viewfinder: Reptiles lets kids explore the scaly, slimy world of snakes, alligators, turtles, and lizards. Using the removable magnifier, they'll learn how the gila monster moves, how the pancake tortoise protects itself, and how the dangerous Komodo dragon hunts its prey—all in close up, guaranteed to amaze detail. Under special sliding panels and fabulous flaps, kids will find even more to marvel at, from rotating eyes that can see it all to super sharp claws that can slice through just about anything. Viewfinder: Reptiles offers every kid a chance to become a reptile expert!
-- This series looks at the physical world from a scientific, geographical, and historical point of view. -- Maps, diagrams, experiments, landscape models, and projects help kids understand the concepts of earth science. -- Step-by- step explanations of basic geographical principles. -- An invaluable science series for school and home.
The most romantic city in the world sets the stage for Barbara Taylor Bradford’s dazzling new novel, a spellbinding story of four remarkable women—each at a turning point in her life, each about to be changed forever by three weeks in Paris. In Paris, four young women once shared the time of their lives. Now, seven years after they left the prestigious Anya Sedgwick School of Decorative Arts, they are coming back for the eighty-fifth birthday celebration of the school’s founder and grande dame. Designer Kay Lenox returns with her career soaring and her marriage crumbling. Jessica Pierce is determined to unravel the baffling disappearance of the man she loved in Paris. Maria Franconi must face the women whose friendship she lost—and her deepest doubts about herself. And Alexa Gordon knows that Paris is still about a man she can’t resist, even as she is about to become another man’s wife. In Barbara Taylor Bradford’s enthralling tapestry of relationships, choices, and one haunting mystery, four successful women share three weeks in the city that shaped their lives—and where they will now share a second chance.
Als Sauerstofflieferant und – direkt oder indirekt – als Nahrungsquelle bilden Pflanzen die Existenzgrundlage für fast alle anderen Lebewesen auf der Erde. Dieser Band erläutert in Bild und Wort, wie Pflanzen atmen, wachsen, sich ernähren und fortpflanzen. Dreidimensionale Modelle gewähren Einblicke in faszinierende Vorgänge in der Natur: Man kann beobachten, wie Bienen Blüten bestäuben, fleischfressende Pflanzen Fliegen verspeisen oder einige Pflanzen sich mit »Brennhaaren« gegen Tiere schützen.
Ein Netz von Intrigen und Verrat ... Emma Harte ist eine der reichsten Frauen der Welt - und Oberhaupt eines streitsüchtigen Familienclans. Bei einem rauschenden Fest auf ihrem Landsitz zu ihrem achtzigsten Geburtstag möchte sie die Führung ihres glanzvollen Imperiums in jüngere Hände übergeben. Niemand scheint besser geeignet als ihre wunderschöne und temperamentvolle Enkelin Paula. Doch werden sich Emmas Kinder diese Entscheidung kampflos akzeptieren? Und kann sich Paula in dem Netz von Intrigen und Verrat behaupten? Unerwartet naht Hilfe - und die Chance auf die große Liebe ... Eine Saga voller Liebe, Intrigen und Leidenschaft - die Geschichte der Kaufhausdynastie von Emma Harte. eBooks von beHEARTBEAT - Herzklopfen garantiert.
Der junge Unternehmer Edward Deravenel ist zwischen seiner ehrgeizigen Ehefrau Elizabeth und seiner geliebten Jane hin- und hergerissen, während er das traditionsreiche Familienunternehmen leitet. Das dramatische Familienepos von Barbara Taylor Bradford thematisiert Geld, Macht, Leidenschaft und Verrat in der Belle Epoque.
Dieses Buch zeigt und erklärt, wie die Erde ihre heutige Gestalt gewonnen hat, wie Sonne, Wind und Wasser ihre Oberfläche formen; welche Kräfte in ihrem Innern die Kontinente driften lassen, Gebirge aufwerfen und zu Vulkanausbrüchen führen, welche Lebensräume sie bietet, wie sie kartographisch dargestellt wird.§