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Archaeology, Narrative, and the Politics of the Past
In this innovative work, Julia King moves nimbly among a variety of sources and disciplinary approaches—archaeological, historical, architectural, literary, and art-historical—to show how places take on, convey, and maintain meanings. Focusing on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, King looks at the ways in which various groups, from patriots and politicians of the antebellum era to present-day archaeologists and preservationists, have transformed key landscapes into historical, indeed sacred, spaces. The sites King examines include the region’s vanishing tobacco farms; St. Mary’s City, established as Maryland’s first capital by English settlers in the seventeenth cent...
The Cook and the King
A deliciously funny cooking adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, with a brilliant reading of the story by Alexander Armstrong. There once was a very hungry king Who needed a cook like anything . . . . . . but the king is very fussy; he tries all the cooks in the kingdom, but no one is good enough. Then he spots Wobbly Bob. Maybe Bob can whip up his favourite dinner? But how will Bob be able to cook for the king when he's scared of . . . well, everything?! Discover how the hungry king helps Wobbly Bob face his fears on a cooking adventure across the land and sea. The Cook and the King is a brilliantly funny story from the award-winning picture book duo Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip. With fun rhyming verse and richly detailed illustrations, this is sure to become a firm favourite with children and adults alike. This picture book and CD edition features a fantastic reading of the story by Alexander Armstrong. Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: The Troll, Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree and The Flying Bath.
King
My father gave me to him as a bargaining chip, as though I was nothing more than flesh to be traded. I hate him for that, and I hate the man who took me: Javier Santiago, a ruthless member of the violent Latin Kings. Even though I don’t want to belong to him, he is fiercely possessive. He’ll do whatever it takes to stake his claim and keep me safe, including forcing me to marry him. When his ownership is threatened, his enemies aren’t the only ones to suffer. He says my freedom is the price for my safety. I think he just wants me all for himself.
Super Nit
Super Nit is an illustrated children's book for 5-7 year olds - join Harry and Super Nit on a hair raising rescue mission. Julia E K Thomas is a mum to a young boy and songwriter, pianist and performing arts teacher. She has written musicals for children to perform and has had her songs played on TV, film and stage and as an actress and singer has performed in the West End, on tour and locally. Julia King is a writer and mum to two young boys. Following a career in theatre as a wardrobe mistress, Julia completed the Writing For Performance Foundation Degree at Ruskin College and has had her plays and poems performed across the country. Julia and Julia are Mum and Step Mum to the same daughter and set up Juplicate Books in 2018 to showcase their creative writing.
Bingo's Big Adventure
This is a children’s book which tells the story of a young cat named Bingo, who spends a day exploring the sights and smells of the outdoors at his new home. Told in the first person with several rhyming stanzas, Bingo's Big Adventure will appeal to children ages 3-8 with its colored, farm-scene action photos and exciting moments. Bingo encounters another cat who lives on the farm, scales a tree to new heights, and runs into a pesky rooster. Sniffing, watching, and learning about his new territory, Bingo feels his world instead of just walking though it. Vibrant color photographs document the story line and are matched with Bingo’s questions about his surroundings and his interpretations of what he experiences. Through Bingo, children can see a cat’s eye view of the farm and imagine their life from his perspective. Kids will like following Bingo’s journey because he is a “Mighty Adventurer,” who can lead the way to outdoor exploration.
In Memory of Julia King Parsons, Born November 19, 1871, Died July 8, 1904
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The Magician King
Quentin and his friends are now the kings and queens of Fillory, but the days and nights of royal luxury are starting to pall. After a morning hunt takes a sinister turn, Quentin and his old friend Julia charter a magical sailing ship and set out on an errand to the wild outer reaches of their kingdom. Their pleasure cruise becomes an adventure when the two are unceremoniously dumped back into the last place Quentin ever wants to see: his parent's house in Chesterton, Massachusetts. And only the black, twisted magic that Julia learned on the streets can save them.
The Little King
The Little King has everything! He lives in a castle, he has rooms filled with jewels, and he has the fanciest clothes. What else could he ask for? The one thing the little king does not have is a friend. He decides to go on a journey to find another little king to play with. The little king will learn that sometimes you find exactly what you're looking for in the least expected places.
