A brand-new, gripping, emotional WWII historical novel from the bestselling author of The Jam Factory Girls.
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Mary Wood
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 53 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 2005–2026, suosituimpiin kuuluu The Brave Daughters. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
53 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 2005–2026.
France, 1943As war casts its shadow over Europe, the tranquil life of Sister Angelica's convent is disrupted by the arrival of Nazi forces. Inside the convent, the nuns offer refuge to children in need of care and protection. Despite the ever-present risks, Angelica is determined to honour her promise to keep them safe. Each day is a testament to courage and hope, even when unexpected challenges arise. London, 1963Angelica has made a new life for herself in East London’s Stepney. Despite the shadows of war, she is nurturing a family of her own with hope and resilience, ready to embrace the future with open arms. Yet, as life often reminds us, the past has a way of weaving itself back into our present when we least expect it . . .
The final heartbreaking instalment of The Guernsey Girls wartime trilogy by Mary Wood, bestselling author of The Orphanage Girls series. Their dreams are worth fighting for . . . Winter, 1941. Olivia’s life in Guernsey is uprooted by the Nazi occupation. Forced to flee in the dead of night, she escapes to London’s East End. As she steps foot in Bethnal Green, Olivia’s former life is there to greet her, and she’s ordered to spy for the British. To find her son’s father, she agrees to undertake this dangerous mission. Will she make it home to hold her little boy again? Meanwhile, Annie’s husband is missing in action, and with each passing day, hope of him returning fades. It’s left for Annie to carry on – there are mouths to feed, and more with each nightly bombing campaign. Will she have to give up on true love? The Guernsey Girls may be separated, but their friendship remains strong. Through tragedy and strife, can they hold on to dreams of peace?'Wood is a born storyteller' – Lancashire Evening Post
From the bestselling author of The Jam Factory Girls, comes the second heartfelt installment in Mary Wood's The Guernsey Girls trilogy. War separates them, but it cannot dampen their spirits . . . Spring, 1940. Annie’s new husband Ricky leaves to fight, but she soon discovers battles brewing closer to home. As her sister Janey begins to unravel, only Annie can pick up the pieces – and, with London’s police officers on the front line, she must also step up at work and do her bit for the country. In Guernsey, Olivia finds herself without her husband and son just as Hitler's forces invade the island. Trapped and heartbroken, she faces untold horrors as the Germans tighten their hold on the islanders. How will Annie manage her responsibilities to her family and her country in the thick of the Blitz, while suffering the heartache of not knowing what is happening to her beloved Ricky? And can Olivia survive in Guernsey at the hands of the enemy?
Friendship is found far from home. Set in the years before WW2 and travelling from London to the island of Guernsey, The Guernsey Girls is the first in a touching series from Mary Wood, author of The Jam Factory Girls.'Wood is a born storyteller' – Lancashire Evening PostJanuary 1936. After the hard work of being a maid at Wallington Manor in the lead-up to Christmas, Annie is thrilled at the prospect of going home to Bethnal Green. She has missed her family, but the money she earns keeps them all afloat. Olivia is from the island of Guernsey and is visiting her aunt at Wallington Manor. When she has to leave for London, Annie is asked to look after her, and on the train journey a friendship blossoms. A tragic accident sees their friendship become even stronger. A friendship that will see both girls through pain, happiness, marriage and death. A friendship that will see them both united in Guernsey. And this is just the beginning of their incredible journey . . .'A cosy fireside read' – Westmeath Examiner
'These heartbreaking but also inspirational tales are full of the grit and hardship that have become hallmarks of a storyteller who writes straight from the heart.' - Lancashire Evening PostHeartfelt and moving, The Orphanage Girls Come Home is the beautiful conclusion to the Orphanage Girls series, set during WW1 and travelling from London's East End to Montreal, Canada. London, 1910. When Amy is chosen to be a part of a programme to resettling displaced children in Canada, her life changes overnight. Her great sadness is having to say goodbye to Ruth and Ellen, the friends who became family to her during the dark days at the orphanage. As she steps on board the ship to Montreal, the promise of a new life lies ahead. But during the long crossing, Amy discovers a terrifying secret. Canada, 1919. As the decades pass, Amy’s Canadian experience is far from the life she imagined. She always kept Ruth’s address to hand – longing to return to London and reunite with her dear friends. With the world at war, it seems an impossible dream . . . Separated by oceans, will Amy the orphanage girl ever come home? The Orphanage Girls Come Home is the third and final book in the Orphanage Girls series, which began with The Orphanage Girls and The Orphanage Girls Reunited. For more beautiful saga writing from Mary Wood, try The Guernsey Girls – available now.
“The answer is not to silence me. . . . The answer is for you to have better arguments.” Go the Joe Rogan way. Sh*t Joe Rogan Says is a book of motivation, inspiration, and reflections from the man who talks to everybody. Not one to back down from a conversation or an f-bomb, Joe Rogan tells it like it is and gives everyone a fair shake. From years of discipline and expertise in martial arts, to unabashed comedy and showing people how to face their fears, to his stratospheric ascent to podcast greatness, Joe Rogan knows a little something about life, discipline, hard work, and an unrelenting pursuit of personal freedoms and free thought. Get Joe Rogan’s take on philosophy, comedy, politics, free speech, mind-altering experiences, censorship, and happiness with this collection of his most influential quotes and ideas. Get your hands on 150 Joe Rogan-isms on life, free thought, and common senseFind motivation, momentum, and real talk in Joe Rogan’s no-nonsense reflectionsFollow the Joe Rogan route to achieve confidence, nonconformity, and an uncensored life
The Orphanage Girls come back together in The Orphanage Girls Reunited, the second installment of the moving wartime saga set in London’s East End. From the bestselling author of The Jam Factory Girls, Mary Wood. Ellen. Abandoned by her father for the second time, left scarred from the orphanage, Ellen finally finds happiness and hope – reunited with her long-lost gran. But it cannot compensate for being torn apart from her beloved friends Ruth and Amy. When a devastating encounter leaves Ellen broken and desperate, she is forced to fight her past demons. Ruth. Ruth has found peace, building a new life as an actress and surrounded by new friends. But still she longs to be with Ellen and Amy, after everything they endured together in the orphanage. Amy was shipped to Canada with hundreds of other orphans – what hope have they of finding her? One wish comes true when Ruth’s acting career leads her to Ellen. No sooner than has the dust settled, war is on the horizon. Friendship locked them into each other’s her hearts forever. Will they find Amy? Can the Orphanage Girls ever reunite?
*A portion of profits will be donated to relief funds in Ukraine*"When you attack us, you will see our faces, not our backs, but our faces." —Volodymyr Zelensky, hours before Russian Autocrat Vladmir Putin invaded Ukraine“Glory to Ukraine” isn’t a greeting, it’s a calling. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the unexpected leader of a generation, one whose unwavering strength rallied everyday citizens to defend their homes, take to the streets, and fight for their independence. Everything is Possible is a collection of President Zelensky’s most powerful words of bravery, demand for grit, and declarations for peace. On the pages of this book, you’ll find the unshakable conviction of a leader who stands up not just for his people, but for the future of all people throughout the world. President Zelensky’s fierce sense of duty and steadfast faith in a better tomorrow are reminders that Ukraine’s values are human values. Find humility, strength, and compassion in the guiding force whose full-throated, full-hearted leadership shook the world awake. Glory to the heroes. Read through nearly 150 moving quotes on courage, unity, and freedomFind inspiration in the Ukrainian president’s unrelenting force, determination, and decencyBe encouraged by the humanity and resolve that can be found in the darkest of times
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Games Book 6 with Digital Access
Mary Wood; Emma Low
Cambridge University Press
2022
muu
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. From ratio snap to the pie chart game, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each activity in this book. These can also be downloaded in the accompanying digital version.
A gripping tale of friendship, motherhood and courage – three orphan girls dare to dream of a better life beyond the confines of their East London orphanage. Ruth longs for a life far away from the horrors within the walls of Bethnal Green's infamous orphanage. With her friends Amy and Ellen by her side, she plots her escape, but the suffering only worsens. Desperate for freedom, Ruth breaks free and sets out into the gritty streets of East London, hoping to make a new life for herself. But for a girl with nowhere to turn, life on the outside proves just as tough. Bett, who keeps order in this unruly part of the East End, takes Ruth and fellow orphanage escapee Robbie under her wing. But it is the kindly Rebekah who offers them a true home – something neither have ever known. Yet even these stalwart women cannot protect them when the police learn of an orphan on the run. Ruth must do everything in her power to hide, for her life – and the lives of the friends she left behind at the orphanage – depend on it. Continue the emotional series with The Orphanage Girls Reunited, the next instalment in this moving historical saga from bestselling author Mary Wood.
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Digital Classroom 6 Access Card (1 Year Site Licence)
Tutors24; Mary Wood; Emma Low
Cambridge University Press
2022
muu
With onscreen versions of the learner's book and workbook, video, animations and slideshows as well as activities, our Digital Classroom resources bring maths to life!
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Digital Classroom 5 Access Card (1 Year Site Licence)
Tutors24; Mary Wood; Emma Low
Cambridge University Press
2022
muu
With onscreen versions of the learner's book and workbook, video, animations and slideshows as well as activities, our Digital Classroom resources bring maths to life!
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Games Book 5 with Digital Access
Mary Wood; Emma Low
Cambridge University Press
2022
muu
Halvin toimitettuna 58,70 €
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. From decimal multiplication to a fraction trail, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each activity in this book. These can also be downloaded in the accompanying digital version.
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Digital Classroom 4 Access Card (1 Year Site Licence)
Tutors24; Mary Wood; Emma Low
Cambridge University Press
2021
muu
With onscreen versions of the learner's book and workbook, video, animations and slideshows as well as activities, our Digital Classroom resources bring maths to life!
The Jam Factory Girls Fight Back is a moving historical novel of friendship set in the heart of pre-WWI London from bestselling author, Mary Wood. Can they claim what is rightfully theirs? From the moment Len came into their lives, everything changed for Millie and Elsie. Both fell in love with him, but he chose Millie, because of her attractive legacy – the Jam Factory. Millie’s expecting Len’s baby and it should be the happiest time, but her husband’s true colours have come to the fore – and Millie is forced to leave the marriage. Now Millie is desperate to save her child from Len’s clutches. Will Len ever allow her to find happiness? Elsie’s fallen in love with dependable Jim – but Len is threatening their happiness too. Elsie and Millie are determined to overthrow Len and reclaim the Jam Factory as their own. Will they succeed, and can they rebuild their lives after the devastation Len has caused?
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Games Book 4 with Digital Access
Mary Wood; Emma Low
Cambridge University Press
2021
muu
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. From fraction dominoes to shape bingo, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each activity in this book. These can also be downloaded in the accompanying digital version.
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Teacher's Resource 6 with Digital Access
Mary Wood; Emma Low; Greg Byrd; Lynn Byrd
Cambridge University Press
2021
muu
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. With everything you need to plan and run your lessons, this teacher's resource helps you get the most out of the series. You'll find starter activities and lesson suggestions to supplement the learner's book and workbook, as well as learner's book and workbook answers. There are language support suggestions, along with clearly identified assessment and differentiation ideas to help you meet all your learners' needs. Includes access to further lesson ideas, worksheets with additional differentiation activities and language development worksheets in the accompanying digital resource.
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Workbook 6 with Digital Access (1 Year)
Mary Wood; Emma Low; Greg Byrd; Lynn Byrd
Cambridge University Press
2021
muu
Halvin toimitettuna 27,00 €
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Packed with activities, including angles, completing sequences and working out rations, these workbooks help your students practise what they have learnt. Specific exercises develop thinking and working mathematically techniques. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear progression through each topic, helping learners see what they've achieved. Ideal for use in the classroom or for homework.
Cambridge Primary Mathematics Learner's Book 6 with Digital Access (1 Year)
Mary Wood; Emma Low; Greg Byrd; Lynn Byrd
Cambridge University Press
2021
muu
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Whether they are presenting data in a range of formats or exploring cube numbers, Cambridge Primary Mathematics helps your learners develop their mathematical thinking skills. They'll be fully supported with worked examples and plenty of practice exercises, while projects throughout the book provide opportunities for deeper investigation of mathematical concepts – including predicting patterns using matchsticks. With key word boxes, clear diagrams and supporting illustrations, the course makes maths accessible for second language learners.