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Our Books of the Month for April
Fiction

The Women
By KRISTIN HANNAH
AED 90.00 AED 90.00
Dispatched by Magrudy Warehouse.
Estimated delivery between 3-7 days
Description
'Women can be heroes, too'. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.
Non Fiction

When Things Don't Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times
By Sunim, Haemin
AED 90.00 AED 90.00
Dispatched by Magrudy Warehouse.
Estimated delivery between 3-7 days
Description
From the internationally bestselling author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down *** What if moments of great difficulty are, in fact, opportunities for growth and self-discovery? What if they can serve as stepping stones to greater things in life? Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts of the human experience -- but there is solace to be found. In When Things Don't Go Your Way, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim provides simple but powerful wisdom for navigating life's challenges. Through his trademark combination of beautiful illustrations, insightful stories, and contemplative aphorisms, Sunim helps us reframe our mindsets and develop emotional agility. Whether you're in the midst of a crisis or simply seeking to improve your mental and emotional wellbeing, When Things Don't Go Your Way is a soothing balm that helps us all find courage and comfort when we need it most. *** 'Reading this is like rece
Children's Fiction

Artezans: The Whispering World: Electrifying seque
By Lapinski, L.D.
AED 48.00 AED 48.00
Dispatched by Magrudy Warehouse.
Estimated delivery between 3-7 days
Description
For 400 years magic was fading. Two extraordinary twins have changed everything. Now magic is back, but it's out of control. . . Praise for the Artezans series:'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy . . . an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki' series
Children's Non Fiction

How It Works: Water
By Tapsell, Micaela
AED 66.00 AED 66.00
Dispatched by Magrudy Warehouse.
Estimated delivery between 3-7 days
Description
All living things need water to survive. But what actually IS water, and WHY is it so special? Lift the flaps to discover the surprising science of water, then try some simple experiments to see it in action for yourself. You'll find out how water shapeshifts, where it goes after it falls as rain, how it shapes landscapes, why too much or too little water can wreak havoc... AND how water can do magic tricks!
