The most graceful English translation of this masterpiece of world literature
- prepared with the participation of the Dalai Lama
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Kaddy Benyon`s second collection, The Tidal Wife, is concerned with islands: both as physical landforms & as emotional states; the need to retreat & be cut off as much as the need to reconnect & come to trust the pulse of one`s internal tide. The poems address the day-to-day realities of being wife, mother, daughter, poet while drawing on nature`s rage & beauty to describe the shifting states of `I`. ...

It's December 1997, & a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote Russian village. The tiger isn't just killing people, it's annihilating them, & a team of men & their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. As the trackers sift through the gruesome remains of the victims, they discover that these attacks aren't random: the tiger is apparently engaged in a vendetta. Injured, starving, & extremely dangerous, the tiger must be found before it strikes again. As he re-creates these extraordinary events, John Vaillant gives us an unforgettable portrait of this spectacularly beautiful & mysterious region. We meet the native tribes who for centuries have worshipped & lived alongside tigers, even sharing their kills with them. We witness the arrival of Russian settlers in the nineteenth & early twentieth centuries, soldiers & hunters who greatly diminished the tiger populations. & we come to know their descendants, who, crushed by poverty, have turned to poaching & further upset the natural balance of the region. Beautifully written & deeply informative, The Tiger circles around three main characters: Vladimir Markov, a poacher killed by the tiger; Yuri Trush, the lead tracker; & the tiger himself. It is an absolutely gripping tale of man & nature that leads inexorably to a final showdown in a clearing deep in the taiga. ...

Little Tiger is not like other tigers. Not content to spend her days alone, roaming the snow forests of Siberia hunting prey, she prefers instead to ponder the ways of the world. One day, eager to discover her own place within it, she sets out on a remarkable journey to discover the secret of life, & to meet the creatures she has heard most about: humans.A moving tale of bravery & spirit, The Tiger & the Acrobat is a celebration of the power of friendship, & a testament to the courage it takes to be true to ourselves. ...

In 1841, Nigel Halleck set out from Britain for Calcutta as a clerk in the East India Company. He served in the colonial administration for eight years before taking leave of his post, eventually disappearing in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, never to be heard from again. Despite most traces of his life being destroyed in the bombing of his home town of Coventry during the Second World War, Nigel was never quite forgotten
- the family myth of the man who headed east would reverberate through the generations.A century-&-a-half later Kief Hillsbery, Nigel`s nephew many times removed, embarked upon his own journey east, having promised his mother that he would search for the final resting place of their ancestor. What follows is a remarkable tale, beautifully rendered, weaving together a clash of civilizations in history, the quest to discover one`s own identity & the moving tale of one man against an empire. A work of transportive power, The Tiger & the Ruby bestows upon us a very personal sense of a time & a place deep in the heart of British & Indian history.
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The third book in Philip Pullman`s classic SALLY LOCKHART quartet in a beautiful new edition. Sally Lockhart is 25, & somebody wants to destroy her. She receives divorce papers from a man she has never met, let alone married
- yet this trap is so well laid that she is powerless to prove otherwise. When custody of her precious daughter is awarded to this evil stranger, it is the beginning of a terrifying struggle in which Sally will have to fight, & kill if necessary, for the freedom of her family.
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It's amazing how easy it is for the tiger to pass himself off as a rug
- he enjoys a life of luxury with the Rajah's family,
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The enchanting story of Sophie & her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published 40 years ago. Now a new generation can enjoy this perennial children`s classic in a mini edition. The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don`t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This modern classic picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time & again. All artwork has been re-originated & a fresh design approach has been used for this reformatted edition. ...

Share in fifty years of magic... The classic story of Sophie & her extraordinary teatime guest is loved by millions of children & was first published fifty years ago. Now available in a new, cased board book format. The Tiger has been coming to Tea for 50 glorious years! Celebrate this incredible anniversary with this brand new cased board book edition of the beloved classic. The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don`t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This inimitable picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time & again. First published in 1968 & never out of print, it has become a timeless classic enjoyed & beloved by generations of children. The magic begins at teatime! ...

Read the classic story & enjoy your very own tiger tea party, with this delightful book & china tea set! The doorbell rings just as Sophie & her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don`t expect to see at the door is a big, furry, stripy tiger! This captivating picture book has delighted generations of children for more than forty-five years. Now little ones can recreate the tiger`s visit with their very own tiger tea set. This beautiful special gift set contains: 1 hardback edition of ` The Tiger Who Came to Tea`, 1 china teapot, 2 china cups, 2 china saucers & 1 china milk jug
- perfect for hosting your own tiger tea party!
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