a system so magnificent it is blinding amanda svensson

LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZEA joyful family saga about free will, forgiveness, and how we are all interconnected. In October 1989, triplet babies are born into chaos in a Swedish hospital. Over two decades later, the siblings are scattered around the world, barely speaking. Sebastian is in London working for a mysterious scientific organisation and falling in love. Clara has travelled to Easter Island to join a doomsday cult. And the third triplet, Matilda, is in Sweden, practising being a stepmother. Then something happens that forces them to reunite. Their mother calls with worrying news: their father has gone missing and she has something to tell them, a twenty-five-year secret that will change all their lives …'Hilarious' CLAIRE LOMBARDO'Playfully experimental' THE GUARDIAN'Magnificent' THE TELEGRAPH

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''A modern Gothic novel unlike any other, about love and loss echoing through the ages. Sad, sweet, funny and hopeful'' --- Emilia Hart (author of Weyward)From acclaimed author Keith Stuart, author of A Boy Made of Blocks and The Frequency of Us, comes a daring and unique story of heartbreak and hope.A single sentence was all it took to define Cammy''s life. They came as her beloved artist aunt was dying, a teenage Cammy standing by her bedside: ''Did your mother ever tell you about the curse?''Cammy is warned that the women in her family are destined always to lose the one they love. She thinks nothing of it - until the day when, in her late twenties, her new boyfriend is hit by a car. Convinced she is to blame, Cammy begins to investigate the one-hundred-and-fifty-year story of a family that is both ordinary and remarkable, tragic and beautiful.But is the curse real, or is there an answer lurking in the letters, diaries and paintings of generations of women whose hearts were broken?''An original yet entirely universal story - sweeping in its scale, yet sweet-tempered, moving, and just the right amount of spooky. I loved it'' --- Samuel Burr (author of The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers)''Love Is a Curse uses Gothic so cleverly. I binged the ending in one sitting and was absolutely gripped (and may have had a tear or two in my eye!)'' --- Sarah Brooks (author of The Cautious Traveller''s Guide to the Wasteland)READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH LOVE IS A CURSE''One minute I''m on the edge of my seat and the next I''m reaching for tissues. Love, love, LOVED IT!''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Full of twists and drama and all you need from a good book, a fantastic novel once again bravo!!!''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This has to be my favourite of Keith Stuart''s novels so far. It is an absolute celebration of the pursuit of love through adversity''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This whole book is an entire feeling. It''s raw, gothic, suspenseful, thought provoking and an emotional read. Loved it''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Stuart has a gift for storytelling. Not a word is wasted and it reads beautifully.''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I loved this book. It had everything, suspense, horror, love. You name it this book had it!''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What a fantastic read, everything you''d expect from Keith Stuart and more''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Very well written, with great characters, in whom you become fully invested''READER REVIEW⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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The second book in the Lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller Brent Weeks. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb and Joe Abercrombie.Gavin Guile is dying.He''d thought he had five years left - now he''s got less than one. With fifty thousand refugees, a bastard son and an ex-fiancée who may have learned his darkest secret, Gavin''s got problems on every side. As he loses control, the world''s magic runs wild, threatening to destroy the Seven Satrapies. The old gods are being reborn and their army of colour wights is unstoppable.The only salvation may be the brother whose freedom and life Gavin stole sixteen years ago.''Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into the story. He doesn''t allow you to look away'' Robin Hobb''Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style'' Andrea Stewart''Weeks is a giant of the genre'' Nicholas Eames''Brent Weeks is so good it''s beginning to tick me off'' Peter V. Brett''I was mesmerised from start to finish. Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writers'' work'' Terry Brooks''Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time'' British Fantasy Society Books by Brent WeeksLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteNight AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow''s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar ChroniclesNight Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel NovellaThe Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel

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It’s summer vacation, and Uka’s social circle is dazzling! Hanging out at the beach, texting, going to karaoke…Uka has never had so many opportunities to experience fun with friends. But the start of her second term at Hachimitsu may signal storm clouds on the horizon, as her overprotective father doesn’t take so kindly to her new lifestyle. Will the friendships Uka has always dreamed of be ripped away as quickly as they came together?

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''Striking, surprising, and technically excellent, the poems resonate way beyond their endings'' Roger Robinson''Deft, daring, devastating and delightful'' Pádraig Ó Tuama''Astonishing. These poems glimmer with a white-hot beauty that is hard won, and that sings'' Sarah RuhlPatient is a normal appearing woman in no obvious distress.On an ordinary day, out with her three-year-old in the park, Amanda Quaid received a life-changing call - the back pain she had been living with for years was actually a rare and aggressive form of cancer. In an instant, life became a series of sterile rooms, medical charts and body-altering treatments which completely upend Amanda''s marriage, work and family life as she knows it.Poetry became a lifeline for Amanda, a form to organize the chaos and pain of day-to-day life into order and beauty. In inventive and arresting poems that explore desire, marriage, motherhood and mortality, No Obvious Distress is a powerful memoir-in-verse about Amanda''s unique experience. But it is also a tender, witty and universal collection that asks how we can continue to live and love in times of uncertainty.

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The Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller by the star of More4''s Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm.''With its fizzing energy and celebration of nature and community, this is perfect comfort reading for uncertain times'' – Daily MailAmanda Owen loves her traditional life on her hill farm alongside her nine children and husband Clive. And, as readers of her previous bestsellers will know, every day at Ravenseat brings surprises. In Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda takes us from her family’s desperate race to save a missing calf to finding her bra has been repurposed as a house martin’s nest, and from wild swimming to the brutal winter that almost brought her to her knees. As busy as she is with her family and flock though, an exciting new project soon catches her eye . . .Ravenseat is a tenant farm and may not stay in the family, so when Amanda discovers a nearby farmhouse up for sale, she knows it is her chance to create roots for her children. The old house needs a lot of renovation and money is tight, so Amanda sets about the work herself, with some help from a travelling monk, a visiting plumber and Clive. It’s fair to say things do not go according to plan!Funny, evocative and set in a remote and beautiful landscape, this book will delight anyone who has hankered after a new life in the country.

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Hudební CD - K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts" je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts„ je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. Album se dotýká mnoha pomíjivých věcí v životě a tajemství štěstí, kterým jsou mezilidské kontakty.” Deluxe Edition obsahije 32stránkový booklet s exkluzivními fotografiemi. Bryan Adams je kanadský rockový zpěvák, kytarista a také fotograf. Své první sólové album vydal již v roce 1980. Od té doby vydal 14 studiových alb a získal si svými poprockovými skladbami, zejména baladami, milióny fanoušků po celém světě. Rok vydání : 2022 (15.album) Seznam stop CD (deluxe edition) So Happy It Hurts / Never Gonna Rain...

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LP vinyl - K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts" je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts„ je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. Album se dotýká mnoha pomíjivých věcí v životě a tajemství štěstí, kterým jsou mezilidské kontakty.” Bryan Adams je kanadský rockový zpěvák, kytarista a také fotograf. Své první sólové album vydal již v roce 1980. Od té doby vydal 14 studiových alb a získal si svými poprockovými skladbami, zejména baladami, milióny fanoušků po celém světě. Rok vydání : 2022 (15.album) Seznam stop LP A1 So Happy It Hurts / A2 Never Gonna Rain / A3 You Lift Me Up / A4 I #039;ve Been Looking For You / A5 Always Have, Always Will...

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Hudební CD - K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts" je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts„ je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. Album se dotýká mnoha pomíjivých věcí v životě a tajemství štěstí, kterým jsou mezilidské kontakty.” Bryan Adams je kanadský rockový zpěvák, kytarista a také fotograf. Své první sólové album vydal již v roce 1980. Od té doby vydal 14 studiových alb a získal si svými poprockovými skladbami, zejména baladami, milióny fanoušků po celém světě. Rok vydání : 2022 (15.album) Seznam stop CD So Happy It Hurts / Never Gonna Rain / You Lift Me Up / I #039;ve Been Looking For You / Always Have, Always Will / On The Road...

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Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn''t commit - and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though she was exonerated, it''s taken more than a decade for her to reclaim her identity and truly feel free. Free recounts how Amanda survived prison, the mistakes she made and misadventures she had reintegrating into society, culminating in the untold story of her return to Italy and the extraordinary relationship she''s built with the man who sent her to prison. It is the gripping saga of what happens when you become the definition of notorious, but have quietly returned to the matters of a normal life - seeking a life partner, finding a job, or even just going out in public. In harrowing (and sometimes hilarious) detail, Amanda tells the story of her personal growth and hard‑fought wisdom, recasting her public reckoning as a private reflection on the search for meaning and purpose that will speak to everyone persevering through hardship.

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''This romantic story of courage and determination is simply captivating.'' - CLOSER***From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.Ever since hairdresser Poppy Day married her childhood sweetheart, Mart, she''s been deliriously happy. Now Mart is fighting in Afghanistan, and Poppy is counting the days until he returns. It takes one knock at the door to rip Poppy''s world apart. Mart has been taken hostage, and it''s too dangerous for the army to rescue him. Poppy is determined to bring him home herself. But her journey will lead her to a heartbreaking dilemma. What price will she pay to save the man she loves? This is a gripping story of loss and courage from an author who knows what it is like to be the one left behind.Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?*** Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' - DAILY MAIL''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' - HEAT''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' - IRISH SUN''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' - CLOSER''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' - HELLO''An emotional, unputdownable read'' - RED''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

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In 1968, at the age of 22, Karl Marlantes abandoned his Oxford University scholarship to sign up for active service with the US Marine Corps in Vietnam. Pitched into a war that had no defined military objective other than kill ratios and body counts, what he experienced over the next thirteen months in the jungles of South East Asia shook him to the core. But what happened when he came home covered with medals was almost worse. It took Karl four decades to come to terms with what had really happened, during the course of which he painstakingly constructed a fictionalized version of his war, MATTERHORN, which has subsequently been hailed as the definitive Vietnam novel.WHAT IT IS LIKE TO GO TO WAR takes us back to Vietnam, but this time there is no fictional veil. Here are the hard-won truths that underpin MATTERHORN: the author''s real-life experiences behind the book''s indelible scenes. But it is much more than this. It is part exorcism of Karl''s own experiences of combat, part confession, part philosophical primer for the young man about to enter combat. It It is also a devastatingly frank answer to the questions ''What is it like to be a soldier?'' What is it like to face death?'' and ''What is it like to kill someone?''

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LP vinyl - K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts" je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts„ je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. Album se dotýká mnoha pomíjivých věcí v životě a tajemství štěstí, kterým jsou mezilidské kontakty.” Bryan Adams je kanadský rockový zpěvák, kytarista a také fotograf. Své první sólové album vydal již v roce 1980. Od té doby vydal 14 studiových alb a získal si svými poprockovými skladbami, zejména baladami, milióny fanoušků po celém světě. Barva LP : Průhledná Rok vydání : 2022 (15.album) Seznam stop LP A1 So Happy It Hurts / A2 Never Gonna Rain / A3 You Lift Me Up / A4 I #039;ve Been Looking For You / A5...

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Hudební CD - K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts" je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. K albu Bryan říká: „Pandemie a lockdown mi pomohly si uvědomit pomíjivost věc jako je možnost sednout o auta a vyrazit na turné nebo jen na výlet. Titulní skladba ”So Happy It Hurts„ je o svobodě, autonomii a spontánnosti. Album se dotýká mnoha pomíjivých věcí v životě a tajemství štěstí, kterým jsou mezilidské kontakty.” Bryan Adams je kanadský rockový zpěvák, kytarista a také fotograf. Své první sólové album vydal již v roce 1980. Od té doby vydal 14 studiových alb a získal si svými poprockovými skladbami, zejména baladami, milióny fanoušků po celém světě. Rok vydání : 2022 (15.album) Seznam stop CD (EE Version) So Happy It Hurts / Never Gonna Rain / You Lift Me Up / I #039;ve Been Looking For You / Always Have, Always Will...

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AN INTERNATIONAL SENSATION! FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS – THE ORIGINAL LAW OF ATTRACTION TEACHINGS OF ABRAHAM THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIE THE SECRETINCLUDES 22 PROVEN PROCESSES TO IMPROVE YOUR MANIFESTING AND HELP YOU FEEL MORE HAPPINESS NOWThe most comprehensive volume of the first 20 years of the teachings from Abraham - a loving group consciousness from the non-physical dimension.“A publishing milestone that offers you a blueprint for understanding and implementing your own destiny.” -Wayne Dyer, best-selling author of The Power of IntentionAsk and It Is Given, the pivotal manifestation and law of attraction book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, presents the inspirational teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, to help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you’re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. This empowering book will show you how to feel good now and as you read, you’ll come to understand how your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more are influenced by the Universal laws that govern your time/space reality—and you’ll discover powerful manifesting processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life."An absolute must for anyone interested in the law of attraction, and using it to better their lives, finances and relationships." - Soul & Spirit magazine"The reason you have not already gotten what you desire is because you are holding yourself in a vibrational holding pattern that does not match the vibration of your desire." - Abraham“Ask and It Is Given is primarily about how whatever we’re asking for is being given to us—and it’s also the first book to ever, in such clear terminology, give us the simple practical formula for how to ask for, and then how to receive, whatever we want to be, do, or have. This book offers you a hands-on course in spiritual practicality and also teaches you how not to be, do, or have anything that displeases you.” - Jerry Hicks“One of the most valuable things about Ask and It Is Given is that Abraham gives us 22 different powerful processes to achieve our goals. No matter where we are, there’s a process that can make our lives better. I love this book, and I love Esther and Jerry Hicks!” — Louise HayChapter Titles Include: · The Power of Feeling Good Now · We Are Keeping Our Promise to You – We Are Reminding You of Who You Are· You Do Create Your Own Reality· How Can I get There from Here?· This Simple Basis of Understanding Makes It All Fit Together· The Law of Attraction, the Most Powerful Law in the Universe· You Are Standing on the Leading Edge of Thought· You Are a Vibrational Transmitter and Receiver· The Hidden Value Behind Your Emotional Reactions· The Three Steps to Whatever You Want to Be, Do, or Have· With Practice, You Will Become a Joyous, Deliberate Creator· Your Emotional Set-Points Are Within Your Control· Allow Your Feelings to Be Your Guide· Some Things You Knew Before You Arrived· You Are a Perfect Yet Expanding Being, in a Perfect Yet Expanding World, in a Perfect Yet Expanding Universe· You Are Co-creating Within a Magnificently Diverse Universe· Where Are You, and Where Do You Want to Be?· You Can Gradually Change Your Vibrational Frequency· Only You Can Know How You Feel about You· Trying to Hinder Another''s Freedom Always Costs You Your Freedom· You Are Only 17 Seconds Away from 68 Seconds to Fulfillment· The Different Degrees of Your Emotional Guidance Scale· Processes to Help You Achieve What You Now RememberIt’s your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good—and this life-changing book will show you how to make it so in every way!

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Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson celebrates over forty years on stage and screen with a uniquely entertaining, eye-opening and enthralling memoir.The iconic actor best known for his role as Jim McDonald in Coronation Street, Lawson unveils a life as dramatic off-screen as his on-screen roles. In his own words, he recounts his shenanigans at boarding school, his experience of the Troubles in his native Northern Ireland, his time at drama school and his first acting roles – as well many boisterous nights out and a short-lived attempt to run an illicit club night in 1980s East London.As Lawson’s career unfolds, we encounter many fellow actors who are now household names, resulting in many hilarious anecdotes. But he is not afraid to settle scores and call out cases of injustice and abuse in the industry. And he is equally unflinching in his portrayal of his private life, with details of his marriages and personal tragedies.Fans of Coronation Street will love the details of his nearly three-decade tenure on Britain’s beloved soap – as Lawson shares behind-the-scenes pranks, cast disputes and the chaos of celebrity culture. But the book also provides compelling accounts of the many high-profile theatre, TV and film productions he has been involved in – not to mention his other passions such as horse racing and field sports.

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The Tide Is Rising, So Are We! is an inspiring picture book in verse that invites readers into the sweeping story of the climate justice movement and offers a framework for hope and action. Written by climate activist Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, this book speaks to readers'' spiritual and emotional needs. How do we grieve, organize, and express our love for the world all at once? How do we find our own place in the climate movement at this late hour?With climate anxiety at an all-time high, this book does not put the solution to the environmental crisis on the child-reader''s shoulders. Instead, it tells the story of an already-vibrant movement the child can join in their own way. Readers will discover a sense of interconnection--with the natural world and the millions of people around the globe fighting for a livable planet. Friedman''s uplifting text and Kiki Kita''s lush illustrations will propel readers to move into action from a place of joy.This book is an indispensable companion for new and seasoned activists of all ages, and for anyone concerned about the climate crisis. It is based on the song "The Tide Is Rising," a popular climate anthem Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman co-wrote with her husband, Yotam Schachter. Simple sheet music is included in the back matter so readers can learn to sing the original song too. "The Tide Is Rising" has been sung at countless protests, marches, religious conferences and congregations, and community gatherings. From Standing Rock to holding cells in police stations and across at least three continents, "Tide" spreads a message of radical empowerment, devotion, and active hope.?

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''A witty, gossipy, sparkling history, full of bright jewels of anecdote... Magnificent Rebels is a triumph'' THE TIMES, Book of the Week''Extraordinary... A thrilling intellectual history that reads like a racy, intelligent novel, with a cast of unforgettable characters'' SUNDAY TIMES''Magnificent Rebels is a magnificent book: a revelation which could easily become an obsession'' SPECTATOR''A thrilling page-turner, by turns comical & tragic... My book of the year so far'' TOM HOLLAND''Elegantly written, deeply researched and totally gripping'' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIOREIn the 1790s an extraordinary group of friends changed the world. Disappointed by the French Revolution''s rapid collapse into tyranny, what they wanted was nothing less than a revolution of the mind. The rulers of Europe had ordered their peoples how to think and act for too long. Based in the small German town of Jena, through poetry, drama, philosophy and science, they transformed the way we think about ourselves and the world around us. They were the first Romantics.Their way of understanding the world still frames our lives and being.We''re still empowered by their daring leap into the self. We still think with their minds, see with their imagination and feel with their emotions. We also still walk the same tightrope between meaningful self-fulfilment and destructive narcissism, between the rights of the individual and our role as a member of our community and our responsibilities towards future generations who will inhabit this planet. This extraordinary group of friends changed our world. It is impossible to imagine our lives, thoughts and understanding without the foundation of their ground-breaking ideas.

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Funny animals play a party game that''s both silly and thought-provoking. This Level B book is perfect for new readers!It is a tree. It is a wall. It is a snake. It is a fan.A zebra, a giraffe, a turtle, and other animals play a party game. Blindfolded, they guess what''s in the room by feel alone. Could it be a wall? A rope? A fan? No. It''s an elephant!This very easy-to-read story, based upon the ancient Indian parable about the blind men and the elephant, teaches point-of-view, and reinforces the simple vocabulary with bright illustrations of the different objects the animals guess. Perfect for new readers to practice on their own!This book has been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.Level B books, suitable for kindergarten readers, feature short sentences and high-frequency words. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When Level B is mastered, follow up with Level C.The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!

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‘What an extraordinary, spectacular book! As long as there are women like Mykytenko in the world, human society will be okay. The combination of courage and love in a single person is an ancient story and one that we must hear over and over again to know that it’s possible. And Marlowe’s prose is so powerful and compelling that I was at a loss as to when to put the book down and do something else for a while. It may well be one of the best and most important books to come out of this brutal war that Russia has inflicted on Ukraine.’Sebastian Junger, author of In My Time of Dying ‘This is an account of the Ukrainian soul. If you want to know who we are and why we fight, if you want to understand the heart of this conflict, from the experience of a woman who has seen more than you will ever know, please read this book. It touched me deeply. I recognized the events and familiar places, but most of all, I recognized Yulia Mykytenko. I knew her father and have followed her destiny withoutthinking that the story of her struggle would be turned into such a powerful book about this strong and wilful female soldier. The roots of Ukrainian defiance are clearly visible in this down-to-earth but moving story.’Andrey Kurkov, winner of the Prix Médicis and author of Death and the Penguin‘This book is an extraordinary act of moral courage. It feels like it was created not so much by a writer, and indeed her subject, as by the absolutely necessary spirit of our times. It is a book that is prepared to reach the depths of despair, and yet somehow to cleave open the darkness too. A song about our broken times, it reveals the human strands that hold us together against the odds.’Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin

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''Understanding what is happening in our country is critical if we want to fix it and Robert Reich is an exceptional teacher.'' - Senator Bernie SandersMillions of Americans have lost confidence in their political and economic system. After years of stagnant wages, volatile job markets, and an unwillingness by those in power to deal with profound threats such as climate change, there is a mounting sense that the system is fixed, serving only those select few with enough money to secure a controlling stake. In The System Robert B. Reich shows how wealth and power have interacted to install an elite oligarchy, eviscerate the middle class, and undermine democracy. Addressing himself Jamie Dimon, the powerful banker and chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Reich exposes how those at the top, be they Democrats or Republicans, propagate myths about meritocracy, national competitiveness, corporate social responsibility, and the ''free market'' to distract most Americans from their own accumulation of extraordinary wealth, and their power over the system. Instead of answering the call to civic duty, they have chosen to uphold self-serving policies that line their own pockets and benefit their bottom line. Reich''s objective is not to foster cynicism, but rather to demystify the system so that American voters might instill fundamental change and demand that democracy works for the majority once again.

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Winner of the 2021 SSTAR Consumer Book Award!What makes sex magnificent? What are the qualities of extraordinary erotic intimacy and what are the elements that help to bring it about? Is great sex the stuff that people remember nostalgically from the "honeymoon" phase of their relationships, or can sex improve over time? Magnificent Sex is based on the largest, in-depth interview study ever conducted with people who are having extraordinary sex. It gathers the nuggets for remarkable sex from the "experts", distilling them into an attainable blueprint for ordinary lovers who want to make erotic intimacy grow over the course of a lifetime. Looking at factors including individual and relational qualities, empathic communication and the myths and realities of magnificent sex, this book offers accessible and evidence-based guidance for lovers and therapists alike. It is replete with frank and often humorous interviews with straight and LGBTQ individuals and couples, those who are "vanilla" and "kinky", monogamous and consensually non-monogamous and healthy and chronically ill. This illuminating book explores the implications of the findings to develop a model that effectively tackles the common problems of low desire and frequency. The "cure" for low desire is to create desirable sex!

Objev podobné jako Magnificent Sex - A. Menard, Peggy Kleinplatz

Is there a gap between how you’d like things to be and how they are?Most likely there is, and it hurts. It may be a small gap or an enormous ravine, but that gap is the primary cause of pain and unhappiness for a lot of people.What if you said ‘F**k It’ to the idea of how your life should be and found peace with the way things are? That’s going to shake things up and take the edge off your pain and discomfort way more than any quick fix could.But being at peace doesn’t necessarily mean being peaceful, and it certainly isn’t being passive; it means embracing life in all its colours.Instead of constantly trying to change our lives, ourselves, or the world around us, just say ‘F**k It’. This is a radical message that can create radical shifts in your perception of life, just as it is.

Objev podobné jako Fuck It: Be at Peace with Life, Just as It Is - John Parkin

Hudební CD - Album This is How it is v podání tria bubeníka Otta Hejnica Album This is How it is v podání tria bubeníka Otto Hejnice prezentuje jeho autorské skladby, ve kterých vyniká kromě robustní, ale zároveň hravé rytmiky Hejnice a kontrabasisty Josefa Feče i barevná hra Ondřeje Krajňáka na Rhodes pianu. Seznam stop CD Rousta / Flow / Landscape / Blob / Spring / Rememberance / This is How it is

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A delightfully thought-provoking study of why we have sex, from award-winning psychoanalyst Darian Leader'It was just sex.'It's a familiar claim. But is it really possible?The old idea that sexuality is a smouldering, animalistic force within us, desperate for release yet restrained by social forces, has little to support it. Bodies aren't just sticks that make fire when you rub them together, and the pain, heartache, and regret that can accompany the highs of sexual excitement show us that much more is at stake.So, what are we really thinking about when we think about sex? And what are we really doing when we do it?As acclaimed psychoanalyst Darian Leader argues, with his trademark clarity, energy and wit, there is no such thing as 'just sex'. It is always about so much more than that - about phantasy, anxiety, guilt, revenge, violence, love - and Leader draws on his analytic experience, historical research and case studies to explore their importance to every aspect of our sexual lives.

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Winner of the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award, the princess saves herself in this one is a collection of poetry about resilience. It is about writing your own ending. From Amanda Lovelace, a poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author while the final section serves as a note to the reader. This moving book explores love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment, and inspiration.the princess saves herself in this one is the first book in the "women are some kind of magic" series. Author Bio growing up a word-devourer & avid fairy tale lover, it was only natural that amanda lovelace began writing books of her own, & so she did. when she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found waiting for pumpkin spice coffee to come back into season & binge-watching gilmore girls. (before you ask: team jess all the way.) the lifelong poetess & storyteller currently lives in new jersey with her husband, their bunnycat, & a combined book collection so large it will soon need its own home. she has her B.A. in english literature with a minor in sociology. her first collection, the princess saves herself in this one, won the Goodreads choice award for best poetry of 2016 and is a USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestseller.

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War is one of the greatest human evils. It has ruined livelihoods, provoked unspeakable atrocities and left countless millions dead. It has caused economic chaos and widespread deprivation. And the misery it causes poisons foreign policy for future generations. But, argues bestselling historian Ian Morris, in the very long term, war has in fact been a good thing. In his trademark style combining inter-disciplinary insights, scientific methods and fascinating stories, Morris shows that, paradoxically, war is the only human invention that has allowed us to construct peaceful societies. Without war, we would never have built the huge nation-states which now keep us relatively safe from random acts of violence, and which have given us previously unimaginable wealth. It is thanks to war that we live longer and more comfortable lives than ever before.And yet, if we continue waging war with ever-more deadly weaponry, we will destroy everything we have achieved; so our struggles to manage warfare make the coming decades the most decisive in the history of our civilisation. In War: What Is It Good For? Morris brilliantly dissects humanity''s history of warfare to draw startling conclusions about our future.

Objev podobné jako War: What is it good for? - Ian Morris

Amanda Prowse has built a bestselling career on the lives of fictional women. Now she turns the pen on her own life.I guess the first question to ask is, what kind of woman am I? Well, you know those women who saunter into a room, immaculately coiffed and primped from head to toe?If you look behind her, you’ll see me.From her childhood, where there was no blueprint for success, to building a career as a bestselling novelist against all odds, Amanda Prowse explores what it means to be a woman in a world where popularity, slimness, beauty and youth are currency—and how she overcame all of that to forge her own path to happiness.Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious and always entirely relatable, Prowse details her early struggles with self-esteem and how she coped with the frustrating expectations others had of how she should live. Most poignantly, she delves into her toxic relationship with food, the hardest addiction she has ever known, and how she journeyed out the other side.One of the most candid memoirs you’re ever likely to read, Women Like Us provides welcome insight into how it is possible—against the odds—to overcome insecurity, body consciousness and the ubiquitous imposter syndrome to find happiness and success, from a woman who’s done it all, and then some.

Objev podobné jako Women Like Us - Amanda Prowseová

Find clarity on everyday green-living dilemmas to maximise your sustainabilityAre paper bags always more environmentally friendly than plastic? How much better for the planet are electric cars? What saves more water - using the dishwasher or washing up by hand?We all want to do the right thing for the planet, but with so many factors at play it can be difficult to work out which is the greenest way. With answers to the everyday green-living questions, Is it really green? cuts through the confusion and gives you the facts.Inside the pages of this book about eco-friendly living, you''ll discover:- Answers to more than 140 everyday green-living questions- Advice on making all aspects of your home green like your kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe- How to shop sustainably - The big issues surrounding the climate crisis and what you can do about it- Practical advice on living green everyday including transport and travel as well as managing family and relationshipsGet to the heart of each eco-conundrum, interrogate your instincts, and make informed decisions to reduce your ecological footprint.Combat Everyday Eco-DilemmasThis book sheds light on the consequences of our everyday decisions and helps you feel empowered to do what you can to make a positive impact on the future of our planet. Whether it''s choosing a vegan lifestyle, taking steps towards zero-waste living, or cutting down on travel, every small adjustment to the way we live counts. The book itself has also been made as sustainably as possible, using recycled paper and locally based printers to reduce air miles. It is the perfect gift for the environmentally conscious.

Objev podobné jako Is It Really Green? - Georgina Wilson-Powell

Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

Objev podobné jako The Most Magnificent Thing - Ashley Spires

Now available in trade paper!A Publishers Weekly and ECPA BestsellerAcross forty days of vivid storytelling, It Is Finished offers you a unique and vital roadmap to trace the power and necessity of the cross throughout the Bible, from the book of Genesis all the way to your present-day reality.Through forty slices of the story of Calvary, master storyteller and vivid Bible teacher Charles Martin, will walk you back to the cross to look up at it from a different angle each day and ask the Father to reveal to you:What exactly did he mean when the dying Jesus said, "It is finished"—what was finished at the cross?When did what Jesus finish at the cross even begin?What does this man''s death 2,000 years ago have to do with me today?What is God offering at the cross that I so easily forget and take for granted?What do I not realize about myself that the Father God has never forgotten?Whether it is your first, tenth, or ten thousandth time looking up at the cross of Christ, you can trust New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, to wrap an arm around your shoulder, come alongside and walk with you as a fellow pilgrim headed in the same direction and answering the same question: "What will I do with this man, Jesus?"Because before we can celebrate the resurrection, we need to backtrack to where Jesus has been, how He got there, and what His presence there accomplished. And while Satan can''t change what happened on that Friday, he has been working ever since to hide what happened there. To obscure the work of the Cross. To avert our eyes. But on this 40-day pilgrimage your eyes will open wide and your heart will race as you discover the answer to the question that can change your life, Lord, why me? Why would you endure the cross and despise the shame, for me?

Objev podobné jako It Is Finished - Charles Martin

AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4Winner of the 2021 BPS Popular Science Book Award'Read this incredible book. I wept and I learnt' - Prof Tanya Byron'This book comes from the heart' - Roman Kemp'Compassionate, personal and thought-provoking' - Prof Steve PetersWhen you are faced with the unthinkable, this is the book you can turn to. Suicide is baffling and devastating in equal measures, and it can affect any one of us: one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. Yet despite the scale of the devastation, for family members and friends, suicide is still poorly understood. Drawing on decades of work in the field of suicide prevention and research, and having been bereaved by suicide twice, Professor O'Connor is here to help. This book will untangle the complex reasons behind suicide and dispel any unhelpful myths. For those trying to help someone vulnerable, it will provide indispensable advice on communication, stressing the importance of listening to fears and anxieties without judgment. And for those who are struggling to get through the tragedy of suicide, it will help you find strength in the darkest of places.

Objev podobné jako When It Is Darkest - Rory O’Connor

Meet Khaki Oliver, a woman perennially trying to disappear: into a codependent friendship; an ill-advised boyfriend; the punk scene; or simply, the ether. These days, it''s a meaningless job and an empty apartment. Then, after a decade of estrangement, she receives a letter from her former best friend - Fiona''s throwing a party for her newly adopted daughter and wants Khaki to join the celebration. One song at a time, from 1980s hardcore to 2010s emo, the shared and separate contours of each woman''s mind come into focus. Will listening to the same old songs on repeat doom Khaki to a lonely life of arrested development? Or will hindsight help her regain her sense of self and pave a healthy path for the future? Set in the suburbs of Los Angeles and New York City, I Love You So Much It''s Killing Us Both is a Black woman''s coming-of-age story, chronicling a life-changing friendship, the interplay between music fandom and identity, and the slipperiness of sanity.

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You''re nine when you get your first computer. It''s not long before you discover porn. You don''t know what you''re watching, but you do know that you shouldn''t tell anybody.Later, older, your first kiss is captured on camera and shared with everyone in your year. Part of the incessant cycle of posting, sharing and liking.Now, you can''t remember a time when you didn''t feel hollow inside. Now, you know that something has to change.Chilling, potent and intensely intimate, This Is How You Remember It is about a life lived online, and about finding another way, when it''s all you''ve ever known.

Objev podobné jako This Is How You Remember It - Catherine Prasifka

It Is A... - What is it? Can you find it on the page?Big Fin and Fat Ben - Big Fin is much fitter than his friend. But who will help Big Fin when he gets lost?

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An impressive and though-provoking collection from GRAMMY nominated artist and poet Courtney Marie Andrews.With the same vulnerability and timelessness as her debut collection Old Monarch, Love Is a Dog That Bites When It’s Scared acknowledges the layers to our feelings, experiences, and humanity. Inspired by her own life, Courtney Marie Andrews speaks gently to love and its many layers. She comforts readers with the knowledge that though love is confusing, unorganized, bewitching, and often too hard, it is also magical, and surreal, and always worth it.

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TIGI Repair System Some Like It Hot, 100 ml, Ochrana vlasů před teplem pro ženy, Chraňte své vlasy před poškozením způsobeným jejich úpravou pomocí vysokých teplot. Sprej pro tepelnou úpravu vlasů TIGI Bed Head Some Like It Hot™ zajistí ochranu vlasů až do 230 °C a zároveň zabraňuje jejich lámání, vyhlazuje vlasová vlákna a zanechává vlasy krásně lesklé a chráněné. Vlastnosti: chrání vlasy před tepelným stylingem až do 230 °C vyhlazuje vlasová vlákna a dodává jim hydrataci zabraňuje lámání vlasů dodává vlasům lesk a hebkost se svěží ovocnou vůní Složení: Anti-Humidity Shields – chrání vlasy před krepatěním Repair Active Technology – posiluje vlasová vlákna a zabraňuje jejich lámání glycerin – dodává vlasům hydrataci Surface Nourishment Emulsion – vyhlazuje drsnou strukturu vlasů Soft Style Molecules – zabraňuje poletování vlasů olej ze slunečnicových semínek – zdroj vitaminu E extrakt z grapefruitu – zdroj vitaminu C Jak aplikovat: Před použitím tepelných stylingových nástrojů nastříkejte sprej na vlhké vlasy a zaměřte se na konečky.

Objev podobné jako TIGI Repair System Some Like It Hot sprej pro tepelnou úpravu vlasů 100 ml

Shortlisted for the CWA Twisted Dagger 2025 Award.The captivating new thriller, perfect for fans of Saltburn…''Perfect for fans of tales in which the rich and entitled get their comeuppance… deliciously twisty'' Daily Mail''Flawless, beautiful, moving, shocking and wildly compelling… I wish I could read it all over again'' Lisa Jewell*****As the champagne flows at a glittering society wedding, one guest isn''t celebrating.It''s been years since Victoria fell in love with Nick and was welcomed into his circle of privileged friends at university. Then life took a darker turn…Now old friends are reuniting to toast the ruthlessly well-connected Julian Draper''s marriage to Hollywood darling, Ingrid Olsson. As painful memories resurface, Victoria can''t shake the feeling that some people seem to get away with everything.But maybe not this time. Maybe this time, someone will pay the ultimate price.*****Praise for Beautiful People:‘A masterpiece… as heart thumping as a thriller should be… but also emotional and intelligent with a sensitive understanding of human frailty’ My Weekly''Saltburn meets quintessential crime thriller'' i News''I inhaled this tense and twisty page-turner… A dark, dazzling masterpiece'' Claire Douglas''Fans of Saltburn will devour this slow-burning exploration of obsession, identity and revenge, which is as glamorous as it is devastating'' Crime Monthly''Deliciously dark and decadent… The uber rich behaving badly at a fabulously over-the-top wedding, overshadowed by toxic secrets from the past'' Tammy Cohen''A well-put-together and gripping thriller'' The Observer''A captivating tale that exposes the dark underbelly of the elite'' Isabelle Broom‘A glamorous and haunting journey through identity, obsession and revenge’ Closer''Compelling'' Woman & Home''Her best yet… Dark, unsettling, and at the same time completely recognisable angst about fitting in and finding yourself'' Jane Casey''Champagne, pain, secrets and drama. I was swept up by this dark and decadent tale of elitism, toxicity and survival'' Anna Mazzola‘Absolutely brilliant, so clever and propulsive’ Laura Marshall''An addictive page-turner with lavish settings and some brilliantly awful characters'' Catherine Cooper''Devoured this immersive tale of privilege, class and #metoo'' S E Lynes''A richly gripping exploration of privilege and deceit – and what it really means to be on the outside looking in. A belter of a page-turner!'' Isabel Ashdown****Readers give Beautiful People five stars!''Powerful, emotive and utterly brilliant. Highly recommended by me''''An absolutely gripping novel that I devoured in one weekend. beautifully written, emotionally charged, and utterly unforgettable''''Bitingly wicked''''Dark and delicious – and maybe one of the best books I''ve read this year… read in two sittings, and I entirely loved it''*****Praise for Amanda Jennings:‘Another mesmerising, gripping and evocative read from the Queen of Cornish Noir’ Lisa Jewell‘A dark delight … I absolutely loved it’ Eve Chase‘A masterly unravelling of a utopian dream that gradually becomes a nightmare. Lyrical descriptions and utterly believable characters’ Elly Griffiths‘Hypnotic’ Financial Times‘A deliciously dark and tense exploration of human nature. There’s trouble brewing in paradise’ Emma Haughton‘A beautifully written story with vividly drawn, believable characters I really cared about’ Sarah Stovell‘A compelling, brilliant story’ Gytha Lodge

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Shortlisted for the CWA Twisted Dagger 2025 Award.The captivating new thriller, perfect for fans of Saltburn…''Perfect for fans of tales in which the rich and entitled get their comeuppance… deliciously twisty'' Daily Mail''Flawless, beautiful, moving, shocking and wildly compelling… I wish I could read it all over again'' Lisa Jewell*****As the champagne flows at a glittering society wedding, one guest isn''t celebrating.It''s been years since Victoria fell in love with Nick and was welcomed into his circle of privileged friends at university. Then life took a darker turn…Now old friends are reuniting to toast the ruthlessly well-connected Julian Draper''s marriage to Hollywood darling, Ingrid Olsson. As painful memories resurface, Victoria can''t shake the feeling that some people seem to get away with everything.But maybe not this time. Maybe this time, someone will pay the ultimate price.*****Praise for Beautiful People:‘A masterpiece… as heart thumping as a thriller should be… but also emotional and intelligent with a sensitive understanding of human frailty’ My Weekly''Saltburn meets quintessential crime thriller'' i News''I inhaled this tense and twisty page-turner… A dark, dazzling masterpiece'' Claire Douglas''Fans of Saltburn will devour this slow-burning exploration of obsession, identity and revenge, which is as glamorous as it is devastating'' Crime Monthly''Deliciously dark and decadent… The uber rich behaving badly at a fabulously over-the-top wedding, overshadowed by toxic secrets from the past'' Tammy Cohen''A well-put-together and gripping thriller'' The Observer''A captivating tale that exposes the dark underbelly of the elite'' Isabelle Broom‘A glamorous and haunting journey through identity, obsession and revenge’ Closer''Compelling'' Woman & Home''Her best yet… Dark, unsettling, and at the same time completely recognisable angst about fitting in and finding yourself'' Jane Casey''Champagne, pain, secrets and drama. I was swept up by this dark and decadent tale of elitism, toxicity and survival'' Anna Mazzola‘Absolutely brilliant, so clever and propulsive’ Laura Marshall''An addictive page-turner with lavish settings and some brilliantly awful characters'' Catherine Cooper''Devoured this immersive tale of privilege, class and #metoo'' S E Lynes''A richly gripping exploration of privilege and deceit – and what it really means to be on the outside looking in. A belter of a page-turner!'' Isabel Ashdown****Readers give Beautiful People five stars!''Powerful, emotive and utterly brilliant. Highly recommended by me''''An absolutely gripping novel that I devoured in one weekend. beautifully written, emotionally charged, and utterly unforgettable''''Bitingly wicked''''Dark and delicious – and maybe one of the best books I''ve read this year… read in two sittings, and I entirely loved it''*****Praise for Amanda Jennings:‘Another mesmerising, gripping and evocative read from the Queen of Cornish Noir’ Lisa Jewell‘A dark delight … I absolutely loved it’ Eve Chase‘A masterly unravelling of a utopian dream that gradually becomes a nightmare. Lyrical descriptions and utterly believable characters’ Elly Griffiths‘Hypnotic’ Financial Times‘A deliciously dark and tense exploration of human nature. There’s trouble brewing in paradise’ Emma Haughton‘A beautifully written story with vividly drawn, believable characters I really cared about’ Sarah Stovell‘A compelling, brilliant story’ Gytha Lodge

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“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman. Even before its usage to mean “a female canine,” bitch didn’t refer to women at all—it originated as a gender-neutral word for “genitalia.” A perfectly innocuous word devolving into an insult directed at females is the case for tons more terms, including hussy, which simply meant “housewife”; and slut, which meant “an untidy person” and was also used to describe men. These are just a few of history’s many English slurs hurled at women.Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power. Ever wonder why so many people are annoyed when women speak with vocal fry or use like as filler? Or why certain gender-neutral terms stick and others don’t? Or where stereotypes of how women and men speak come from in the first place?Montell effortlessly moves between history, science, and popular culture to explore these questions—and how we can use the answers to affect real social change. Her irresistible humor shines through, making linguistics not only approachable but downright hilarious and profound. Wordslut gets to the heart of our language, marvels at its elasticity, and sheds much-needed light on the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness.

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What to Grow for a Climate Resilient Garden urges green-thumbed readers that are conscious of the environment to think deeper about the impact of maintaining a thriving garden on the future of the planet, and vice versa. With easy, practical ideas, it is the ideal book for experienced gardeners and a growing environmentally-inclined public looking for ways to make a difference. Eminent plant expert Dr Amanda Rasmussen explains what makes particular plants suited to certain conditions, along with easy-to-implement ideas for forward-thinking gardeners. Whether you are gardening in the rain, the baking hot sun, in the city or the countryside, you'll discover information and inspiration for creating your very own resilient, future-proofed garden. The author's expertise ensures a book that is botanically sound, but also aesthetically designed and eye-catching. The fascinating information about easy-to-find plants for a wide range of abilities and geographically diverse locations makes this book highly desirable for all gardeners wishing to diversify their green spaces as the climate continues to change radically.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE KAVYA PRIZE 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE 2022Reflecting on family, identity and nature, belonging is a personal memoir about what it is to have and make a home. It is a love letter to nature, especially the northern landscapes of Scotland and the Scots pinewoods of Abernethy.Beautifully written and featuring Amanda Thomson''s artwork and photography throughout, it explores how place, language and family shape us and make us who we are. It is a book about how we are held in thrall to elements of our past. It speaks to the importance of attention and reflection, and will encourage us all to look and observe and ask questions of ourselves.

Objev podobné jako Belonging - Amanda Thomson

Love is not easy, especially if you find the woman of your dreams and then lose her – as Philip Griffin and his son Stephen each discover in turn. Stephen is just a boy when his mother and sister are killed in a car crash, and his father never recovers from the accident: he wasn’t involved but is consumed by grief, his only desire to be reunited with his wife. Before that happens, though, Philip wants to ensure the happiness of his son, Stephen – now a grown man. ‘As it is in Heaven, Niall Williams’ tale of love and tragedy, will leave you in tears’ Tatler ‘A bitter-sweet novel about passionate love giving way to commitment, grief to a sort of healing’ Irish Times ‘A tender and sober novel with a faith in romance that is absolute’ Daily Express ‘Delicious coincidence and tragedy, as extraordinary lives unravel and intertwine’ Guardian

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"A powerful novel about the bond between fathers and daughters, and how stories connect us all. I loved it" Jenny Colgan THE LOST STORYTELLER is the heartwarming and evocative debut novel from a stunning new voice in fiction, Amanda Block. Perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Jessie Burton and Diane Setterfield.Rebecca hasn't seen her father Leo since she was six. Her family never talk about him, and she has long since pushed him firmly to the back of her mind. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved children's TV star.But when a journalist turns up uninvited at her office, asking questions about her once-famous father, Rebecca starts to wonder whether there is more to Leo's absence than she realized. Then, looking for answers, she unearths a book of fairy tales written by Leo and dedicated to her - but what use are children's stories to her now, all these years later?Tentatively, Rebecca tries to piece together her father's life, from the people he used to know and her own hazy memories. Yet her mind keeps returning to the magical, melancholic fairy tales, which seem to contain more truth than make-believe. Perhaps they are the key to unlocking the mystery of her father, the lost storyteller; to revealing who he was, what he went through - and even where he might be now...THE LOST STORYTELLER celebrates the power and resilience of imagination."Absolutely beautiful . . . A cleverly wrought tale of fathers and daughters, and a bond buried so deep that it is lost to folklore" Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child"Captivating, moving and profound. I loved it! A spellbinding novel about the power of the stories we tell both to ourselves and to others" Tracey Emerson, author of She Chose Me"Incredibly moving . . . A genuinely beautiful must-read" Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder

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LP vinyl - Pocta Leonardu Cohenovi na tomto 2LP z roku 2022. Pocta Leonardu Cohenovi na tomto 2LP z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop LP 1,2 Steer Your Way - Norah Jones / Here It is - Peter Gabriel / Suzanne - Gregory Porter / Hallelujah - Sarah Mclachlan / Avalanche - Immanuel Wilkins / Hey, That #039;s No Way to Say Goodbye - Luciana Souza / Coming Back to You - James Taylor / You Want It Darker - Iggy Pop / If It Be Your Will - Mavis Staples / Seems So Long Ago, Nancy - David Gray / Famous Blue Raincoat - Nathaniel Rateliff / Bird on the Wire - Bill Frisell

Objev podobné jako Various: Here It Is:Tribute To Leonard Cohen (2x LP) - LP (4565996)

Hudební CD - Pocta Leonardu Cohenovi na tomto CD z roku 2022. Pocta Leonardu Cohenovi na tomto CD z roku 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD Steer Your Way - Norah Jones / Here It is - Peter Gabriel / Suzanne - Gregory Porter / Hallelujah - Sarah Mclachlan / Avalanche - Immanuel Wilkins / Hey, That #039;s No Way to Say Goodbye - Luciana Souza / Coming Back to You - James Taylor / You Want It Darker - Iggy Pop / If It Be Your Will - Mavis Staples / Seems So Long Ago, Nancy - David Gray / Famous Blue Raincoat - Nathaniel Rateliff / Bird on the Wire - Bill Frisell

Objev podobné jako Various: Here It Is:Tribute To Leonard Cohen - CD (4565995)

The smart guide that every midlife woman needs to read … Forget everything you’ve been told about midlife. For millennia, women have been led to believe that it’s a time of decline. On the contrary, it is a time of transformation and re-formation; a turning point when we can move towards as bigger, better and more magnificent future. And who better to help you navigate this complex and wildly exciting time than women’s health campaigner and documentary maker Kate Muir.In this essential and empowering guide, Kate draws upon scientific research, personal experience and the courageous and humorous stories of women to arm you with the knowledge you need to approach your second half with confidence, purpose and energy. She reveals how to:have better sex (after decades of trying)take advantage of brain rewiring in menopauseupgrade your relationships and friendshipschange your job and find a creative renaissanceavoid the midlife muffin top and love your microbiome This is your time to reset, renew and refresh ...

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Anne de Courcy, the author of Husband Hunters and Chanel''s Riviera, examines the controversial life of legendary beauty, writer and rich girl Nancy Cunard during her thirteen years in Jazz-Age Paris.Paris in the 1920s was bursting with talent in the worlds of art, design and literature. The city was at the forefront of everything new and exciting; there was no censorship; life and love were there for the taking. At its center was the gorgeous, seductive English socialite Nancy Cunard, scion of the famous shipping line. Her lovers were legion, but this book focuses on five of the most significant and a lifelong friendship.Her affairs with acclaimed writers Ezra Pound, Aldous Huxley, Michael Arlen and Louis Aragon were passionate and tempestuous, as was her romance with black jazz pianist Henry Crowder. Her friendship with the famous Irish novelist George Moore, her motherÂ’s lover and a man falsely rumored to be NancyÂ’s father, was the longest-lasting of her life. CunardÂ’s early years were ones of great wealth but also emotional deprivation. Her mother Lady Cunard, the American heiress Maud Alice Burke (who later changed her name to Emerald) became a reigning London hostess; Nancy, from an early age, was given to promiscuity and heavy drinking and preferred a life in the arts to one in the social sphere into which she had been born. Highly intelligent, a gifted poet and widely read, she founded a small press that published Samuel Beckett among others. A muse to many, she was also a courageous crusader against racism and fascism. She left Paris in 1933, at the end of its most glittering years and remained unafraid to live life on the edge until her death in 1965. Magnificent Rebel is a nuanced portrait of a complex woman, set against the backdrop of the City of Light during one of its most important and fascinating decades.

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Inspire girls of all ages to embrace the magic within them with this witty collection of fantastical life lessons from award-winning author DJ Corchin. The perfect graduation, birthday, or just-because gift for fantasy lovers!There is a difference between magic and illusion.The more unique a creature is, the better the tale they tell.Wands are not needed to settle your differences.And remember...if you happen find a unicorn, it is not yours to keep!DJ Corchin offers timeless wisdom with a mystical twist in this lighthearted rulebook for the whole family to enjoy. Enchanting lessons to live by and whimsical illustrations are sure to be passed down from generation to magical generation.

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An invigorating work that identifies obstructions to transformative change in higher education and offers paths to break through. In “Whatever It Is, I’m Against It,” president emeritus of Macalester College Brian Rosenberg draws on decades of higher education experience to expose the entrenched structures, practices, and cultures that inhibit meaningful postsecondary reform, even as institutions face serious challenges to their financial and educational models. A lively insider’s account, the book pinpoints factors that hinder the ability of U.S. colleges and universities to be creative and entrepreneurial amid calls to improve affordability, access, and equity for students. Through pithy personal stories of divisive town hall meetings, multiyear college governance battles, and attempts at curricular reform, Rosenberg illustrates internal and external dynamics that impede institutional evolution. Pressures such as declining enrollment, escalating costs, and an oversupply of PhDs in academia have long signaled a grave need for reform within a profession that, as Rosenberg ruefully acknowledges, lacks organizational flexibility, depends greatly on reputation and ranking, and retains traditions, from the academic calendar to grading systems, that have remained essentially the same for decades. Rosenberg looks outside the U.S. system to find possible antidotes in innovative higher education models such as student-centered and experiential learning approaches. This thought-provoking work offers ample evidence for presidents, chancellors, deans, provosts, and faculty to consider as they plan their missions to achieve institutional transformation.

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