Ed Smith - Luck - What It Means and Why It Matters Bloomsbury Publishing 2012-01-23 | http://bloomsbury.com/Luck/Ed-Smith/books/details/9781408815472 For aspiring cricketer Ed Smith, luck was for other people. Like his childhood hero, Geoff Boycott, the tough, flinty Yorkshireman, the young Ed knew that the successful cricketer made his own luck by an application of will power, elimination of error, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But when a freak accident at the crease at Lords prematurely ended Ed Smith's international cricketing career, it changed everything - and prompted him to look anew at his own life through the prism of luck. Tracing the history of the concepts of luck and fortune, destiny and fate, from the ancient Greeks to the present day - in religion, in banking, in politics - Ed Smith argues that the question of luck versus skill is as pertinent today as it ever has been. He challenges us to think again about privilege and opportunity, to re-examine the question of innate ability and of gifts and talents accidentally conferred at birth. Weaving in his personal stories - notably the chance meeting of a beautiful stranger who would become his wife on a train he seemed fated to miss - he puts to us the idea that in life, luck cannot be underestimated: without any means of explaining our differing lots in life, the world without luck is one in which you deserve every ill that befalls you, where envy dominates and averageness is the stifling ideal. Embracing luck leads us to a fresh reappraisal of the nature of success, opportunity and fairness. Bankers have promised 'risk-free' investments, the self-help industry pedals the idea that everyone can pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, and life's winners are encouraged to claim that they did it all themselves in a 'meritocracy'. The case for luck needs to be made now, more than ever.
Lit in Colour Student Scene-Writing Competition - Winning scene: Human(being) Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-10-08 | Winners of the Bloomsbury Lit in Colour Student Scene-Writing Competition - Emily Clark and Bella Deamer from Sponne School - introduce and perform their scene with members of their Drama department. Read all winning play scenes at bloomsbury.com/LitinColour
The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-10-04 | A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast'Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve' Spectator'Dazzling ... Not just a historical study but also a love letter' Guardian'An outstanding new account ... The most compelling retelling we have had for generations' Financial Times
The Gift of the Great Buffalo by Carole Lindstrom and Aly McKnight Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-09-25 | ...
Bloomsbury Childrens Winter/Spring 2025 preview Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-09-24 | 00:00 - introPICTURE BOOKS00:30 - The Gift of The Great Buffalo05:19 - Cats Love Books, Too07:04 - YAY!08:12 - A Cup of Quiet10:06 - The Friendship Train12:05 - Happy Holi14:06 - Finding Home15:11 - Through Sand and Salt17:08 - Little Lion Girl18:10 - Nightsong19:29 - Sakina and the Uninvited Guests21:48 - We Are The WibblyMIDDLE GRADE23:09 - All the Blues in the Sky24:46 - The Trouble with Heroes27:08 - My Mummy vs. Your Ghost28:19 - A Dangerous Idea30:33 - Pablo & Splash: Frozen in Time31:36 - A Field Guide to Broken PromisesTEEN33:36 - The Wild Dark34:45 - They Bloom at Night37:16 - The Girl You Know39:13 - How To Survive a Slasher41:12 - Contact Info
The Rest is History Returns Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-09-19 | From the podcast legends who brought you The Rest is History comes The Rest is History Returns!This time Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook bring you an alphabetical miscellany, taking on some of history's best and most bizarre moments. Charge forth against the traitors of the American Revolution, journey through Baghdad to discover the origins of the Arabian Nights and head to Sicily to witness the first face-off between Carthage and Rome.Along the way you'll find the answers to questions like:- Who was Jesus's wife?- What would it have been like to live-tweet through the eruption of Vesuvius?- Why did the Romans inspire so much American science fiction?- Which Mitford sister tried to seduce her girlish crush, Adolf Hitler?- Who are history's top 10 monkeys?- Was Henry V's great-grandfather, Edward III, the biggest 'lad' in British history?But that's not all – this book also includes puzzles and a pub quiz. So dust off your tricorne hat, grab your lasso and get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster through the past . . .'The world's most successful history podcast . . . Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age' The Times
Christmas at Hogwarts Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-09-03 | Christmas at Hogwarts out in hardback 15th October 2024 A joyfully illustrated gift book featuring text from ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’By J.K. Rowling and illustrated by Ziyi Gao'Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow.'So begins Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's magical first Christmas at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From the wonder of the Great Hall decked with sparkling, decorated fir trees to cosy evenings by the fire in the Gryffindor common room and the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning, it's a school holiday filled with warmth, friendship, treats and magical surprises that Harry will never forget.With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and luminous artwork by Ziyi Gao, this favourite moment, showing Harry's very first Christmas amongst friends, is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Potter fans of all ages, it's the perfect gift to put under the tree or read together at Christmas – the beginning of an enchanting new festive tradition.
The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-08-06 | ‘Enthralling, passionate, vivid. The Instrumentalist is a marvel’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE‘Historical fiction as it should be written’ MAIL ON SUNDAY_________________________________________Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.But as Anna Maria’s star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria’s shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor…She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.Order your copy: waterstones.com/book/the-instrumentalist/harriet-constable/9781526672568
Your essential guide to Harry Potter Book Day 2024 Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-07-24 | Are you hosting an event this Harry Potter Book Day, Thursday 17th October?The Harry Potter Book Day 2024 event kit is out now to download!Download your event kit today (or sign up if you haven’t already to get yours)!De-gnome the garden, face down a mighty basilisk, design your own dragon eggs and so much more…It’s the perfect tool to help you run your own magical Care of Magical Creatures event, packed full of ideas for decorating, quizzes and activities. Whether you’re a bookseller, teacher, librarian or Harry Potter fan, you won’t want to miss this!HarryPotterBookDay.com
Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-06-05 | Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield
Wishbone by Justine Pucella Winans Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-06-05 | Wishbone by Justine Pucella Winans
Code of Conduct by Chris Bryant Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-06-05 | THE INSTANT TOP TWO SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From leading MP Chris Bryant, the inside story of misconduct in parliament - and how we can help solve it The instant Sunday Times bestseller now updated at paperback with a new chapter 'Takes a bulldozer to the crumbling edifice of parliamentary standards' JAMES O'BRIEN 'Absolutely riveting' REVEREND RICHARD COLES 'Lively, forensic, engrossing' OBSERVER 'Vital' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL 'Blisteringly topical' TELEGRAPH 'Unputdownable' CAROL VORDERMAN
Bloomsbury Lit in Colour: In Conversation with In-Sook Chappell Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-09 | Part of Bloomsbury's Lit in Colour Partnership - in collaboration with Penguin Books UK and The Runnymede Trust - we talk to award-winning playwright In-Sook Chappell. We delve deeper into the plot, overarching themes and cultural context of her play, The Free9 - a new set text option on Pearson Edexcel's GCSE Drama syllabus. The host for this event is Brian Mullin, a playwright, theatre-maker and dramaturg.Find out more about Lit in Colour at bloomsbury.com/LitInColour
Bloomsbury Lit in Colour: In Conversation with Francis Turnly Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-09 | Part of Bloomsbury's Lit in Colour Partnership - in collaboration with Penguin Books UK and The Runnymede Trust - we talk to award-winning playwright Francis Turnly. We delve deeper into the plot, overarching themes and cultural context of his play, The Great Wave - a new set text option on AQA's GCSE Drama syllabus. The host for this event is Dr Donall Mac Cathmhaoill, a professional dramatist and lecturer in Creative Writing at the Open University.Find out more about Lit in Colour at bloomsbury.com/LitInColour
The Quest for a Tangram Dragon by Christine Liu-Perkins; illustrated by Lynn Scurfield Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-08 | ...
Oodles of Poodles and Doodles: A Woofing, Wagging Book of Colors by Stephanie Calmenson Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-08 | illustrated by Hollie Hibbert
I Got the Spooky Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison; illustrated by Frank Morrison Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-08 | ...
Goodnight Sounds by Debbie S. Miller; illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-08 | ...
Go, Wilma, Go!: Wilma Rudolph, from Athlete to Activist by Amira Rose Davis and Michael G. Long Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-08 | illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
Garland of Lights: A Diwali Story by Chitra Soundar; illustrated by Amberin Huq Bloomsbury Publishing 2024-05-08 | ...
