Charlotte Moores schrijven duikt in de ingewikkelde dynamiek van familierelaties en de menselijke psyche. Ze verkent de diepten van emoties en ervaringen van personages, waarbij ze vaak unieke perspectieven belicht. Moore onderzoekt gevoelig thema's als verbondenheid, isolatie en de zoektocht naar begrip in diverse levensomstandigheden. Haar stijl wordt gekenmerkt door oprechtheid en het vermogen om de subtiele nuances van menselijk gedrag vast te leggen.
Hancox is the Tudor hall house in rural Sussex where the author grew up, and where she lives. It's been in the family since her ancestor Milicent Ludlow, young, single and an orphan, took it on in 1891 and began to enlarge the house and manage the farm. This title tells the story of the house and the family.
Her father murdered her mother and sent her away to live as a virtual prisoner with a distant relative. Not only did she bring peace and stability to a suffering people, she turned England from an insignificant little island into the most glorious and powerful country in Europe.
Reading a poem gives us a glimpse of past and future possibilities, other worlds and other lives. It makes a gift of unfamiliar words, and refreshes parts of the mind that other art forms cannot reach...
'Exquisitely observed, extraordinary, wonderful. Moore has done the world a great service by opening up her life, her family, her home' Simon Baron-Cohen, Sunday Telegraph On first publicationGeorge and Sam was immediately acclaimed as a classic account of the lives of two autistic brothers. Their mother Charlotte Moore described how they would only eat certain foods, had no sense of danger, listened obsessively to key sounds and repeatedly watched the same cartoons. They would never be like other children. Refusing to pity herself or her sons, she brilliantly conveyed their family life, above all showing what mysterious, impossible and enchanting boys George and Sam really are. This new edition brings the story up to date by outlining the boys' experiences of adolescence and the challenges they and their mother face for their future as adults. Also included for the first time are Charlotte's original Mind The Gap columns, originally published in the Guardian, which add to this extraordinary portrait of autism as experienced in one family. 'A valuable contribution to families affected by autism' British Medical Journal 'Powerful and deeply affecting' Mail on Sunday
Exploring the transformative power of poetry, this book emphasizes how poems offer insights into both past and future possibilities, transporting readers to different worlds and lives. It highlights the unique ability of poetry to introduce unfamiliar vocabulary and stimulate the mind in ways that other art forms cannot, enriching the reader's experience and understanding of language and emotion.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. Readers should be aware that due to its age, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The publisher emphasizes its commitment to protecting and promoting important literature by making this edition accessible in a high-quality format that remains true to the original text.
A storybook with a twist!Educational, Story and colouring book all in one. Written and illustrated by young author Charlotte Emily Moore
Meet Heather the honeybee in this beautifully illustrated storybook. Unlike other book's this storybook has a twist! It has a story, bee facts and colouring pages throughout.
William the Conqueror ruled as the Duke of Normandy from 1035 to 1087 and as King of England from 1066 to 1087. William invaded England, won a victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and suppressed subsequent English revolts in what has become known as the Norman Conquest.
Florence knew she did not want a life of fancy clothes and parties, like all the other girls. She was going to do something different - and important. But what...? In 1854, she shocked everyone. Florence set out for the Crimea to nurse soldiers injured in the war. She was going to change nursing forever!