Author : Hamish Clayton
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 26,12 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1459621964
Early nineteenth century New Zealand ? the great chief Te Rauparaha has conquered tiny Kapiti Island, from where Ngati Toa launches brutal attacks on its southern enemies. Off the coast of Kapiti, English trader John Stewart seeks to trade with Te Rauparaha, setting off a train of events that forever change the course of New Zealand history. Nar...
Author : Daisy Hirst
Publisher : Candlewick
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 37,16 MB
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536215287
What do little monsters like to wear? Daisy Hirst brings her charming wit to a silly board book for the youngest set. When monsters get up in the morning, they have to find something to wear. Simon wears socks, Darrell puts on a dress, and Terrence tries on a tomato. Meanwhile, Cassie is wearing cars and Lester has on the latest trend: leaves. What can Evie wear to outdo them all? With child-friendly art in the brightest of colors, this whimsical foray into toddler fashion will tickle the fancy of mischievous monsters everywhere.
Author : Daisy Hirst
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 28,55 MB
Release : 2018-02
Category : Friendship
ISBN : 9781406378313
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Author : Daisy Hirst
Publisher : Candlewick
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 46,66 MB
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536217743
What do little monsters like to eat? Daisy Hirst infuses a bright, funny board book with her offbeat charm. Some monsters eat peaches. Some monsters eat pears. And then there are monsters who eat only chairs. Some monsters like noodles and some prefer stew, but there’s always that one you’ll see eating a shoe, or . . . a rake? Picky little eaters, adventurous eaters, and born jokesters alike will see themselves in this comedy of cuisine, perfectly suited for the youngest (and hungriest) of listeners.
Author : M.C. Beaton
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 45,52 MB
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1849011788
The very first Hamish Macbeth crime mystery, from internationally bestselling author M.C.Beaton When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling the feathers - or should that be fins? - of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth, yet not even Hamish thinks someone would seriously want to silence Lady Jane's shrill voice permanently - until her strangled body is fished out of the river. Now with the help of the lovely Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, Hamish must steer a course through the choppy waters of the tattler's life to find a murderer. But with a school of suspects who aren't willing to talk, and the dead woman telling no tales, Hamish may well be in over his head for he knows that secrets are dangerous, knowledge is power, and killers when cornered usually do strike again. Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series: 'First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist 'It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' New York Times 'Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast ... Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' Library Journal 'Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' Publishers Weekly
Author : Daisy Hirst
Publisher : Candlewick
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 19,67 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536216593
Trains, cranes, good friends—with warmth and whimsy, Daisy Hirst follows an adventurous bear and a home-loving goose who discover that new experiences are even better shared. Hamish the bear and Noreen the goose live in the country, where they like to watch the trains whoosh by. While Noreen is happy to stay in the country, Hamish can’t help but wonder what it would be like to ride the train into the city. So one day he says goodbye to Noreen and sets off along the tracks. Hamish’s ride on the train takes him to new places, where he meets new friends and even gets a job on a construction site. Before long, though, Hamish realizes how much he misses his home and Noreen. From Daisy Hirst, the award-winning author-illustrator of The Girl with a Parrot on Her Head, here is a warm and friendly story about finding adventure and then finding your way home again.
Author : Paul Theroux
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 11,29 MB
Release : 2006-12-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0547526997
The acclaimed travel writer chronicles a year of train travel across China in a revealing travelogue that “gives the reader much to relish and think about” (Publishers Weekly). The author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey through China. The always irascible, infectiously curious author “is in top form as he describes the barren deserts of Mongolia and Xinjiang, the ice forests of Manchuria and the dry hills of Tibet. He captures their otherworldly, haunting appearances perfectly. He is also right on target when he talks about the ugliness of China's poorly planned, hastily built cities” (Mark Salzman, The New York Times). Theroux hops aboard a train as part of a tour group in London and sets out for China's border. He then spends a year traversing the country, where he pieces together a fascinating snapshot of a unique moment in history. From sweeping and desolate natural landscapes to the dense metropolises of Shanghai, Beijing, and Canton, Theroux offers an unforgettable portrait of a magnificent land and an extraordinary people.
Author : Hamish de Bretton-Gordon
Publisher : Headline
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1472274563
GRIPPING, MOVING AND INSPIRING: the remarkable life of a world-leading expert in chemical weapons defence. "Unlike any account of warfare I've read" - Billy Billingham For thirty years, Hamish has served and volunteered in conflict zones around the world. As the army's foremost chemical weapons expert, he built a unique first-hand understanding of how to prevent attacks and train doctors on the frontline - saving countless lives in the process. After suffering near-death experiences time and again, Hamish discovered he had a ticking time bomb in his own chest: a heart condition called Sudden Death Syndrome that could kill him at any time. But with a new awareness for the fragility of life, he fought harder to make his count. Despite facing extraordinary personal danger, Hamish has unearthed evidence of multiple chemical attacks in Syria and continues to advise the government at the highest level, including after the 2018 Novichok poisoning in Salisbury. Lifting the lid on Hamish's unique world of battlefield expertise and humanitarian work, Chemical Warrior is a thrilling story of bravery and compassion.
Author : Hamish Beaton
Publisher :
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 50,11 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Humor
ISBN :
A young New Zealander arrives to teach English in Japan, but what has he got himself into? Jetlagged and dazed, he is swept up into a mystifying world. As he tries to make sense of it, he encounters an astonishing cast of characters.
Author : Linda Strachan
Publisher : Gw Pub
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 2005-03
Category :
ISBN : 9780954670177
This series of four picture books follows the adventures of Hamish McHaggis and his friends as they visit various destinations throughout Scotland. Hamish McHaggis is a lovable, happy-go-lucky Haggis recognizable by his orange fur, big red nose, and tartan hat. In tow are the skeptical Rupert Harold the Third, a Hedgehog and English gent, the cheeky and mischievous Pine Marten, and Angus and Jeannie, two accident-prone Osprey. Colorfully illustrated, the captivating stories will educate and reveal the geography and history of Scotland and leave children wanting to know more about Scotland. Hamish has tickets for the Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. But will they make it?
