The World at My Feet
| Author | : Catherine Isaac |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 2021-01-06 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1398502367 |
The dazzling new novel from Richard & Judy book club author Catherine Isaac, The World at my Feet is a story about the transforming power of love, as one woman journeys to uncover the past and reshape her future. The secrets that bind us can also tear us apart… 1990. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule. 2018. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears. From post-revolution Romania to the idyllic English countryside, The World at My Feet is the story of two women, two worlds, and a journey of self-discovery that spans a lifetime. ** Shhh... Can you keep a secret? We can’t wait to hear what you think about #TheWorldAtMyFeet. No spoilers please! ** 'The World at My Feet brought me to tears. What a beautifully written and incredibly moving novel' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare 'Such an interesting and beautifully written book – I loved it and would highly recommend adding it to your 2021 reading list. It is a wonderful story that I know readers are going to feel moved and uplifted by' Libby Page, author of The Lido ‘A poignant and perceptive novel of love and courage in the face of terrible adversity’ Erica James, author of Letters From the Past ‘What a moving and uplifting story this is – Catherine Isaac writes with real humanity and kindness, which is exactly what we all need right now’ Lucy Diamond, author of An Almost Perfect Holiday ‘The World at my Feet is a profoundly moving, heart-filled story showing that, even in the darkest winter, new shoots of love, laughter and hope are waiting to burst through… Catherine Isaac handles Ellie’s backstory with the kind of sensitivity and delicacy that’s the mark of an exceptionally accomplished writer. The World at my Feet is exactly the kind of story we all need right now. I adored it’ Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus 'Beautifully written, thought-provoking and ultimately uplifting – The World At My Feet is Catherine Isaac's best book so far!' Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day
The World at Our Feet
| Author | : Jeffrey Roy Byrne |
| Publisher | : Paragon Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2018-04-27 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1782225870 |
Although this book describes three backpacking journeys undertaken by my wife, Vivien, and myself, it is not simply an account of those walks. Essentially it is about people. The people we met as we went along our way and ourselves. About our experience, frequently hilarious, sometimes frightening but always unique. About our feelings, which see-sawed as wildly as the amazing paths we walked along. From the dizzy heights of hope, to the black depths of despair and what we discovered about our fellow human beings and this wonderful, ever changing world in which we live. All the events and situations depicted in each journey are true although obviously not exactly as they have been written down. The three areas depicted in this book are: Mid Lancashire near the Forest of Bowland The South West Peninsular Coast Path, from Minehead to Heddons Mouth. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Macro Photography
| Author | : Don Komarechka |
| Publisher | : Don Komarechka Photography |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2021-05-07 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 0986820482 |
Step into a world of photography that most artists consider magical. The closer you get to things, the more fascinating they become. Unimaginable details can be captured with the aid of special photography techniques and equipment, detailed at length within these pages. Macro photographers play by a different rulebook. The challenges faced from the subject matter, the equipment and even the laws of physics make this an ambitious genre of photography. It can be abstract, it can tell stories, and it can spark your imagination. Author and “Mad Scientist” photographer Don Komarechka covers every area of macro photography, from simple beginnings and tips to help you get the most out of your first macro lens, all the way through a masterclass in the obscure. Topics include: - Redefining the rules of composition - Finding and exploring narratives we ignore - The challenges of magnification - Camera equipment choices and recommendations - Inexpensive ways to get “closer” - Controlling and sculpting light - Overcoming shallow focus - Using water droplets as lenses for enchanted refractions - The art of photographic discovery: “what if?” - Winter macro: snowflakes and freezing soap bubbles - Ultraviolet fluorescence macro - Stereoscopic 3D macro photography - MANY more topics down the rabbit hole
The World at Our Feet
| Author | : Paul Cookson |
| Publisher | : Pan Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780330510868 |
Collection of poems written especially for The World Cup 2010. Includes trivia quiz. Suggested level: primary.
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
| Author | : David Barclay Moore |
| Publisher | : Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 2017-09-19 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1524701262 |
"The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. Winner of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent and soon to be a major motion picture directed by Michael B. Jordan! It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. A New York Times Notable Book A Time Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of the Year A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year Six Starred Reviews “A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely haven’t heard the last of his brilliance.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming “The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner for As Brave As You
The Sky at Our Feet
| Author | : Nadia Hashimi |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2018-03-06 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0062421956 |
This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s. Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the United States since his father was killed in Afghanistan. Although Jason was born in the US, it’s hard to feel American now when he’s terrified that his mother will be discovered—and that they will be separated. When he sees his mother being escorted from her workplace by two officers, Jason feels completely alone. He boards a train with the hope of finding his aunt in New York City, but as soon as he arrives in Penn Station, the bustling city makes him wonder if he’s overestimated what he can do. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Jason finds an unlikely ally in a fellow patient. Max, a whip-smart girl who wants nothing more than to explore the world on her own terms, joins Jason in planning a daring escape out of the hospital and into the skyscraper jungle—even though they both know that no matter how big New York City is, they won’t be able to run forever.
The World at my Feet
| Author | : Monique Teggelove |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 186 |
| Release | : 2023-03-24 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 3757835530 |
Traveling across the seven continents, the author experiences what it is like to step into the fog of notknowing, to lose sight of the shore, to go with the flow of life, to trust in higher powers and to climb from the valley back to the top. Monique takes us on a camel trek in the Sinai desert, to a tribal meeting in the Andes, on a hiking trip to Machu Picchu and on an adventurous journey from Peru to Bolivia. On Christian Island in Canada she receives a yellow heart and on the Faroe Islands she goes hitchhiking. In Australia she visits Aboriginal sites, in Japan she challenges herself to eat fugu and during a boat trip to Antarctica she learns about historic huts, albatrosses and penguins. Finally, she returns to Egypt to meet Sekhmet. Monique has traveled through more than fifty countries and lived in Mali for eleven years. Tue World at my Feet is her third book.
