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But what is a Snark? "Humpty Dumpty's theory, of two meanings packed into one word like a portmanteau, seems to me the right explanation for all." (Lewis Carroll)

C. S. Lewis was a profound thinker with the rare ability to communicate the philosophical and theological rationale of Christianity in simple yet amazingly effective ways. God in the Dock contains 48 essays and 12 letters written by Lewis between 1940 and 1963 for a wide variety of publications.

Through the Looking-Glass, Lewis Carroll’s dazzling sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, invites you into an even stranger, smarter, and more imaginative journey than before. When Alice climbs through the looking-glass in her drawing-room, she finds herself inside a chessboard world where time runs oddly, words mean whatever their speakers choose, and logic twists into delightful nonsense. Blending playful fantasy with sharp wit and hidden philosophy, Carroll crafts a story filled with riddles, wordplay, and surreal adventures that reward listeners of all ages.

“Mr. and Mrs. Seth Appleby, though nearing the twilight of their years, still found joy in the simplest of gestures—holding hands and cuddling in the corners of their home. Seth, a man with a youthful spirit, cleverly navigates the annual challenge of securing two weeks off from his job at the shoe store to escape to Uncle Joe Tubbs farmhouse on Cape Cod. This year, however, their vacation takes an unexpected turn as they embark on a delightful scheme to open a charming country tea room. Little do they know, their lives are about to transform in ways they never imagined…” (Introduction...

Immerse yourself in this captivating play inspired by Cervantes Don Quixote, which may also be a reconstruction of a lost work by Shakespeare and Fletcher. The story unfolds as Duke Angelo and his son Roderick grow increasingly worried about the reckless behavior of the dukes younger son, Henriquez. They enlist the help of his friend Julio, who, in a moment of folly, asks Henriquez to help secure his marriage to the beautiful Leonora before he departs for the court. Join us for a tale of intrigue, love, and the complexities of relationships, beautifully narrated by Libby Gohn.

“Dive into the dynamic intersection of sports, politics, and entertainment, where we break down the latest headlines, uncover hidden stories, and explore how these worlds collide. Join us for insightful commentary, engaging interviews, and a fresh perspective on the issues that shape our world.”

Beyond the System is my podcast about life in and after care, not through reports or labels, but through lived experience. As someone who grew up in care and now works with looked-after children, I share honest reflections and conversations about growing up in care, participation, identity, and the long-term impact of the system. Some episodes are personal, some feature stories from others, but all aim to centre voices that are too often spoken about rather than truly listened to.

Welcome, dear Listener - pray step quietly, for the shelves are dozing.You have found The Lewis Carroll Library: a most respectable collection of unrespectable tales, where words may walk backwards, time may forget its manners, and a sentence will occasionally tumble headlong into a pun. Here we read the books entire - every chapter, every curiosity - turning pages as one might turn a looking-glass: expecting, at any moment, to find the world on the other side behaving rather differently.So settle comfortably, keep a corner of your imagination unbuttoned, and - if you happen to see a White ...

Giant fireblasts tear across the earth as the Gates of Hell are ripped open. In an instant, billions are killed. Human technology becomes utterly worthless in the face of the end of the world. Fortunately for Jaco, he barely survives the opening act of the Apocalypse. Unfortunately for him, he has to live through what comes next. Those who died in the initial blast are reincarnated as undead monsters. Massive fiery pits swallow up the center of every major city across the world.

The finest fighting force in the world. Escape. Evade. Survive. Repeat. Seven gripping tales of overcoming the impossible. Arguably the finest special forces troops of the Second World War, the SAS was the jewel in the British military crown. But the near-impossible nature of their heroic missions sometimes left them trapped behind enemy lines, the enemy closing and forced to endure the unendurable. But the unendurable is all in a day’s work for these magnificent seven. Incredible odds. Outstanding bravery. Real adventure.

In The Opportunity Index, BlackRock managing director and cofounder of the #Talkaboutblack movement Gavin Lewis skillfully plots the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequalities faced by the Black community today. Weaving a personal and at times moving narrative through some of the most disruptive events of our time, he offers a blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality and issues an urgent call to action.

James has never been in love. New to the idea of romance and still hiding in his own shell, he wonders how everyone can so easily find someone. And when he attends his sister’s wedding it becomes more obvious: He’ll never know. He’s convinced he’ll never find a person that can love him. Then Alex steps into his life. Can a single night of passion lead to a lifetime of happiness?

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," also known as "Alice in Wonderland," is a story loved by adults and children alike throughout the world. Alice is a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole, only to find herself in a whole new world filled with speaking cats, smoking caterpillars and mad tea parties. This 19th-century novel by Lewis Carroll from has seen countless adaptations on the screen, stage and radio. The Oscar-nominated Disney animation Alice in Wonderland from 1951 is one of its most iconic film adaptations.

A family with a dark secret. A child who refuses to speak. Rosie must help her before it’s too late. Nine-year-old Caitlin has a secret, but she cannot tell anyone about it. When her mother is sectioned under the Mental Health Act she and her three siblings have to go and live with her...

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A stunning poetry debut: this meditation on the black female figure throughout time introduces us to a brave and penetrating new voice. Robin Coste Lewis’s electrifying collection is a triptych that begins and ends with lyric poems considering the roles...

This classic nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll introduces 10 characters setting sail for the hunt of the elusive creature called the Snark. Alluding to several themes already presented in Through the Looking Glass, Carroll brilliantly builds fantastical typology on an existential foundation. The crew members hunt for the Snark like we hunt for happiness; with great passion and conviction but also some level of uncertainty regarding its actual meaning or even existence.

Do strong smells or certain food textures trigger vomiting in your child? Does your child have major meltdowns when foreign things touch him/her? Does your child not feel pain when he/she’s supposed to? Wondering what a parent is supposed to do in such situations? To answer this question, we will need to take a deeper look at sensory processing disorder (SPD). From this book, you will learn: What is sensory processing disorder? What are some common behaviors of different types of SPD that are often overlooked? And much more....

In today's volatile economic environment, filled with uncertainty and sudden change, the forces pushing you to stay focused on the core business are extremely powerful. Profiting from the core is crucial, but the danger is that overfocusing on the core can blind companies. Scanning the horizon for new markets and new products can also be tempting, but risky. Fixating too much on either strategy can cause you to miss the substantial opportunities for growth that are often hidden in plain sight, at the edge of the core business.

"Alisa v Zazerkal'e" - detskaja kniga anglijskogo matematika i pisatelja L'juisa Kjerrolla, napisannaja v 1871 godu kak prodolzhenie knigi "Alisa v Strane chudes". Devochka Alisa proshla skvoz' zerkalo i okazalas' v Zazerkal'e, gde mir predstavljaet soboj bol'shuju shahmatnuju dosku. Iz zazerkal'noj komnaty Alisa popadaet v zazerkal'nyj sad govorjashhih cvetov, gde vstrechaet Chjornuju Korolevu i stanovitsja Beloj Peshkoj....

Antarctica, June 6th 1998. 23-year-old Matt Lewis has just started his dream job: an observer aboard a deep sea fishing boat. As the crew haul in their lines for the day, the waves seem bigger than usual - they are casting shadows on the deck. A storm is brewing. What follows is an astonishing story of courage and tragedy. Lewis leads the escape onto three life rafts, where the battle for survival begins.