Tim Firth Knihy

Bonfire night 2019, Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.'s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Sheila has been nominated team leader, and, using her cryptic crossword solving skills, has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District.Our intrepid heroines fi nd themselves manufacturing weapons from cable ties and spatulas, and create a rescue fl ag with plastic plates and a toasting fork.Questions are asked; truths are told; dirty washing is aired.Is it possible to build an adequate night shelter with a prom dress and a sleeveless jumper? What is Julie's husband really up to in Aldi? And why are they on this bloody team building exercise when they could be at a spa?

When Annie's husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women's Institute members to pose nude with them for an 'alternative' calendar. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small Yorkshire village of Knapeley. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame. Calendar Girls opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history.

Just as the G-Force--an elite team of highly trained guinea pigs--is about to save the world, the F.B.I. shuts the secret unit down. But these next-generation action heroes--Darwin, loyal team leader; Blaster, weapons expert with attitude to spare; Juarez, drop-dead gorgeous martial arts diva; and tag-along Hurley--won't be stopped. Armed with the latest in high-tech spy equipment, and with the F.B.I. on their tails, the fur flies as they race against the clock to save the world.

A spirited 13-year-old wins a magazine competition that allows their family to embark on a dream holiday to any destination worldwide. This exciting opportunity sets the stage for adventure, exploration, and the strengthening of family bonds, as they navigate new experiences together. The story captures the joy of travel and the significance of family connections, making it a heartwarming tale of discovery and togetherness.