Mary Carter Knihy

Osmatřicetiletá Lena zůstává sama doma s dětmi a psem poté, co její manžel, profesor výtvarných umění, odjíždí pracovně do Florencie. Když se má muž po dvou semestrech vrátit, zjistí, že má v Itálii vztah s o dvacet let mladší studentkou. Rozzuřená Lena na nic nečeká, sbalí sebe i rodinu a okamžitě odletí do Itálie. Tohle nemůže jen tak nechat být! Když ji navíc manžel oznámí, že se do Alexandrie zamiloval, udělá Lena to jediné, co v danou chvíli udělat lze – vymění ve florentském bytě všechny zámky a svému muži řekne, aby se s dětmi a psem vrátil do Ameriky a zkusil si, jaké je to se o ně starat... A Lena? Ta se přece chtěla do Florencie celý život podívat, a teď tu má dokonce byt!

Featuring over 400 cherished recipes, this collection showcases the culinary traditions and flavors that define America's hometowns. Each recipe reflects the unique tastes and cultural influences from various regions, making it a delightful exploration of comfort food. Perfect for home cooks seeking to create nostalgic dishes, the book emphasizes community and shared meals, celebrating the heart of American cooking.

This series of books is aimed primarily at the lower school age group and provides a foundation for GCSE. It adopts a broadly chronological framework within which selected topics are explored in depth. The skills covered include cause and consequence, similarity and difference, change and continuity, use of evidence, primary and secondary sources and empathy and chronology. Each book contains a skills guide, as well as a time-line of events and a glossary of difficult terms. Every unit focuses on two or three skills and/or concepts which are highlighted in the aims section at the start. At the end of each section an assessment section tests the pupil's use of these skills and concepts. All pupil books are accompanied by a separate booklet of lesson notes for teachers.

The story centers on the unexpected bond formed between a directionless young woman and a troubled boy, leading them on a transformative journey filled with humor and emotion. As they navigate their personal challenges, their connection reveals deeper themes of growth, belonging, and the impact of relationships on one's life. Mary Carter crafts a narrative that is both entertaining and poignant, highlighting the significance of companionship in overcoming adversity.

One part You by Caroline Kepnes and one part Parasite: a dark and hypnotic novel about obsession and what happens when we twist the truth too far . . .

Set against a backdrop of tension and danger, the story follows a reluctant messenger who finds himself caught in a perilous situation. As he navigates through threats and misunderstandings, he must deliver crucial information while evading those who would silence him. Themes of survival, loyalty, and the consequences of choices unfold as he grapples with his role in a larger conflict. The narrative promises suspense and a deep exploration of the weight of responsibility in a world where every message can be a matter of life and death.

Carlene Rivers is many things. Dutiful, reliable, kind. Lucky? Not so much. At thirty, she's living a stifling existence in Cleveland, Ohio. Then one day, Carlene buys araffle ticket. The prize: a pub on the west coast of Ireland. Carlene is stunned when she wins. Everyone else is stunned when she actually goes. As soon as she arrives in Ballybeog, Carlene is smitten not just by the town's beguiling mix of ancient and modern, but by the welcome she receives. In this small town near Galway Bay, strife is no stranger, strangers are family, and no one is ever too busy for a cup of tea or a pint. And though her new job presents challenges - from a meddling neighbour to thepub's colourful regulars - there are compensations galore. Like the freedom to sing, joke, and tell stories, and in doing so, find her own voice. And in her flirtation with Ronan McBride, the pub's charming, reckless former owner, she just may find the freedom to follow where impulse leads and trust her heart - and her luck - for the very first time ..

Lacey, a deaf artist, rarely thinks of her childhood in a home for disabled orphans until she receives a letter that begins, You have a sister. A twin to be exact... An identical, hearing twin who experienced a normal childhood. For every question Lacey asks, more baffling ones arise.

Explore the correspondence between Mrs. Mary Carter and FM Nelthorpe in this collection of letters and journal entries. With added MS notes.