a year of living curiously elizabeth foley beth coates
A Year of Living Curiously - Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates
''A daily dose of joy and wisdom. Just what we need to chase the gloom away!'' OLIVIA COLMAN''This book makes me smile every day.'' FEARNE COTTONWhy is a heart not heart-shaped? Will I ever understand cryptocurrency? What am I doing when I apricate? And is everything getting worse?Finding the time to appreciate the bounty of our world can be tricky amid the demands of work, family and scrolling our phones. Happily, E. Foley and B. Coates have curated A Year of Living Curiously, a book of daily shots of knowledge that will lift your spirits and expand your mind in a flash. In 365 joyfully random, utterly fascinating entries, you''ll learn what the Japanese mean by ''kuchisabishii'' and how the Victorians communicate through flowers; you''ll start to get quantum computing and discover the secret history of the bobble hat. There are tales of footballing bees and Viking mice, the beginning of the thesaurus and the end of the library of Alexandria.Spend just two minutes a day with this glorious almanac of curious treasure and you''ll end your year full of wonder and just that little bit wiser.
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Homework for Grown-ups - Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates
''An obvious candidate to take to a desert island, along with Shakespeare and the Bible'' Daily TelegraphDon''t know your isosceles from your equilateral? Forgotten what actually happened in 1066? Any idea why the sky is blue? This bestselling bible of old-school knowledge for grown-ups has all the answers.With fun lessons in mathematics and algebra, English language and literature, chemistry and the sciences, geography, history, Latin, modern languages and more, Homework for Grown-ups is packed with essential information, facts, figures and theories, along with entertaining test questions to keep you on your toes and reignite those long-dormant brain-cells.
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What Would Boudicca Do? - Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates
Tired of your boss bropropriating your ideas and presenting them as his own? Wondering if the pursuit of having it all has in fact resulted in having not very much? It is time to start channelling the spiky superwomen of history to conquer today. It is time to turn to women like Frida Kahlo and Josephine Baker, Hypatia and Cleopatra, Coco Chanel and Empress Cixi. In this irreverent guide they will help you figure out how to dispatch a loverat, back yourself, kill it at work and trounce FoMo. With original illustrations by Bijou Karman, What Would Boudicca Do? will make you fired-up and ready for anything.
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You Goddess! - Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates
''What guts. What attitude! These are the immortals I wish I’d learned about at school.''OLIVIA COLMAN Channel the feminist power of mythical goddesses in this witty, inspirational gift book. ''Wonderful.'' CERYS MATTHEWSWhether it’s the Norse warrior goddess Freya breaking all the rules, the Yoruba goddess Oshun being unafraid to ask for what she’s owed, or the Japanese goddess Uzume finding humour and playfulness in even the most embarrassing of situations: this fierce and fantastic tour of 25 ancient deities reclaims these feminist icons for a new generation.Why settle for mere mortal excellence when you could be living like a goddess?Divinely illustrated by Georgia Perry, You Goddess! will help you conquer today’s world.
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A Year of Living Simply - Kate Humble
''Simply wonderful.'' - BEN FOGLE''Kate''s book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It''s a treat.'' - GARETH MALONE''Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It''s a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely worth claiming.'' - LUCY SIEGLE''As ever, where Kate leads, I follow. She has made me reassess and reset.'' - DAN SNOW''Kate Humble''s new book is a lesson in moving on from a tragedy and finding our place in the world'' - WOMAN & HOME''A Year of Living Simply is timely, given that the pandemic has forced most of us, in some way to simplify our lives, whether we planned to or not. Kate wrote it before any of us were aware of the upcoming crisis, but it captures the current moment perfectly... It''s not necessarily a "how to" book, more of a "why not try?" approach.'' - FRANCESCA BABB, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU''What I particularly love is her philosophy for happiness, which is the subject of her new book, A Year of Living Simply. The clue is in the title. Remember the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Year of Living Biblically - Jacobsonová Sarina
Avoiding shellfish was easy. The stoning of adulterers proved a little more difficult - and potentially controversial. Was it enough to walk up to an adulterer and gently touch them with a stone? Even that could be grounds for accusations of assault, especially with female adulterers in Manhattan. So what''s a good Bible-reading boy to do?Raised in a secular family but increasingly interested in the relevance of faith in our modern world, A.J. Jacobs decides to dive in head first and attempt to obey the hundreds of less-publicized rules. The resulting spiritual journey is at once funny and profound, reverent and irreverent, personal and universal, and will make you see history''s most influential book with new eyes.
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I Give It A Year - Helen Whitaker
Her husband''s moved out - and her dad''s moved in...Curl up with the page-turning story full of emotion about family, marriage and second chancesIt''s New Year''s Eve, and Iris has just found out that her husband, Adam, is cheating on her. Furious, she kicks him out, and enlists her Dad to move in and help with the children whilst she tries to mend her broken heart.But her Dad soon starts to display signs of Alzheimer''s, and Iris realises that if she loses her partner, she''ll be managing an awful lot on her own. Soon, she realises that Adam wasn''t the only one taking their marriage for granted, and for the sake of the children she decides to give him one more chance. But is it braver to stay than to run? And can anyone fall in love with the same person twice? See what your favourite authors are saying about I Give It A Year:''Emotionally smart and thought provoking'' Clare Pooley, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT''So well-observed, with a kind eye and an open heart. It''s wonderful.'' Laura Jane Williams, author of THE LOVE SQUARE''A keenly observedtale of love gone wrong and the things we do to try and make ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Leap Year - Helen Russell
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY - How to make big decisions, be more resilient, and change your life for good. Having spent the last few years in Denmark uncovering the secrets of the happiest country in the world, Helen Russell knows it''s time to move back to the UK. She thinks. Maybe. Or maybe that''s a terrible idea?Like many of us, she suffers from chronic indecision and a fear of change. So she decides to give herself a year for an experiment: to overhaul every area of her life, learn how to embrace change, and become a lean, mean decision-making machine. From how to cope with changing work lives and evolving relationships, to how we feel about our bodies, money and well-being, Helen investigates the benefits of new beginnings, the secrets of decisive people and what makes changes last - and uncovers the practical life lessons we can all use thrive when change is afoot - and inject some freshness and magic if it''s not.
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A Calamity of Mannerings - Joanna Nadin
‘It is a curse to be born a girl…’ Take a peek into the diary of Panth (never enquire as to her given name), a young woman knocking on the gilded door of adult life and high society. But kicking up one’s heels at the Café de Paris does not come easily to a girl navigating:1. Poverty (even the genteel kind), thanks to her papa’s sad demise2. A lack of any experience whatsoever with the opposite sex, of course not counting Freddy Spencer (and he wasn’t that sort of experience, anyhow) 3. Multiple sisters with ideas, a grandmother with opinions and one recalcitrant sheepPanth knows there is more for her out in the world – it’s 1924, for goodness’ sake – and that could include swoonsome American with excellent teeth, Buck Buchanan. The question is – how in the name of Tatler is she to claim it?A hilarious coming-of-age story for fans of I Capture the Castle and Bridgerton.Book 2 coming summer 2025 - My Year of Living Dangerously.
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Where the Hearth Is: Stories of home - Kate Humble
''A celebration of people who live a life less ordinary'' - Country Living''A discovery of what makes us feel we belong'' - Yours Magazine''From crofts to castles... Where the Hearth Is explores what makes a home. It''s hard to define, but drawing on the stories of those she meets, everyone knows when they have found it.'' - The ScotsmanWhat is it about a place that makes us feel truly home? Kate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers, enables them to reassess their own lives and helps them achieve their personal goals. Having encouraged readers to reconnect with nature in Thinking on My Feet and simplify their lifestyles in A Year of Living Simply, she turns now to reimagining whatever we consider ''home'' - examining her own experiences and expectations, ideals and memories, and considering the views of others living uniquely, extraordinarily, happily. And she''s gaining insights from some unexpected quarters - including the animal kingdom.As our time spent in office buildings and other traditional workplaces shrinks forevermore, feeling happy, healthy, productive and content in our homes (be they castles or caravans, flat-shares or farms, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Owner of a Lonely Heart - Beth Nguyen
Named a Best Memoir of 2023 by Oprah Daily • Selected by Time, NPR, and BookPage as a Best Book of 2023 “This book…is what memoir writing in the hands of a caring, curious wunderkind can be.” —Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy From the award-winning author of Stealing Buddha’s Dinner, a powerful memoir of a mother-daughter relationship fractured by war and resettlement.At the end of the Vietnam War, when Beth Nguyen was eight months old, she and her family fled Saigon for America. Only Beth’s mother stayed—or was left—behind, and they did not meet again until Beth was nineteen. Over the course of her adult life, she and her mother have spent less than twenty-four hours together. Owner of a Lonely Heart is “a portrait of things left unsaid” (The New York Times), a memoir about parenthood, absence, and the condition of being a refugee: the story of Beth’s relationship with her mother. Framed by a handful of visits over the course of many years—sometimes brief, sometimes interrupted, some alone with her mother and others with the company of her sister—Beth tells an “unforgettable” (People) coming-of-age story that spans her childhood in the Midwest, her first meeting with her mother, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Year of Garden-Inspired Living - Linda Vater
Bring simplicity and grace into your life, garden, home, and community with this treasured collection of ideas and daily inspiration from garden lifestyle guru Linda Vater.Whether it’s connecting with a neighbor over a bowl of homemade soup, displaying a much-adored collection of books, creating personalized seed packets, setting a beautiful seasonal tablescape, or compiling a basket of comforts for someone in need, author Linda Vater (@potagerblog) has gathered a wealth of reflections on how to make the ordinary extraordinary and bring the joy of the garden’s seasons back into your life. Each page features a narrative story about a special life moment, followed by an idea for bringing that moment to fruition in your own life, all organized by the season. Beautiful watercolor illustrations add further inspiration and a spark of creativity to the notion on each page.A small sampling of the guidance found inside includes: Giving a house blessing to a brand-new homeownerPicking a seasonal wardrobe “piece” and letting it shineSpreading seeds in an old spice jarBeing intentionally inefficientWearing your garden boots with a flouncy dressWelcoming friends and neighbors to cut bouquets from your gardenHaving a “ladybug party” for the children in your lifeCreating herbal bouquets for cookingMaking and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Unfortunate Wishes of Nelly Young - Beth Garrodová
From bestselling author Beth Garrod comes a fantastically funny wish fulfilment story. Perfect for fans of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks and The Amazing Edie Eckhart. Secondary school is ninety-eight days away, which means I’m running out of time to break free from my totally embarrassing nickname Breaking News Nelly . . . Why did it have to be me who tripped playing netball and smashed a TV camera during the live report on our new sports hall opening?! I desperately need a relaunch, but it's hard when you have the worst luck in the world! At least I have my best friends Clara and Jas. Even though nothing ever seems to go right for us, we’ve always been in it together. Like the time we wrote down our ultimate wishes but knew they wouldn’t come true . . . until they did! Now more and more of our wishes are being granted, and we’re having the best time ever! Maybe my fortunes have changed and I have the chance to ditch my old identity and become Totally Cool Nelly. Surely absolutely nothing is about to go wrong . . .?Praise for Sister Switch: 'Hilarious!' Jenny Valentine, author ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Hearts - Nadine Akkerman
The dazzling new biography of one of history''s most misunderstood queensElizabeth Stuart is one the most misrepresented - and underestimated - figures of the seventeenth century. Labelled a spendthrift more interested in the theatre and her pet monkeys than politics or her children, and long pitied as ''The Winter Queen'', the direct ancestor of Elizabeth II was widely misunderstood. Nadine Akkerman''s biography reveals an altogether different woman, painting a vivid picture of a queen forged in the white heat of European conflict.Elizabeth Stuart, daughter of James VI and I, was married to Frederick V, Elector Palatine in 1613. The couple were crowned King and Queen of Bohemia in 1619, only to be deposed and exiled to the Dutch Republic in 1620. Elizabeth then found herself at the epicentre of the Thirty Years'' War and the Civil Wars, political and military struggles that defined seventeenth-century Europe. Following her husband''s death in 1632, Elizabeth fostered a cult of widowhood, dressing herself and her apartments in black, and conducted a long and fierce political campaign to regain her children''s birthright - by force, if possible - wielding her pen with the same deft precision with which she once speared boars from horseback. Through ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Quest for the Living God - Elizabeth A. Johnson
''Since the middle of the twentieth century,'' writes Elizabeth Johnson, ''there has been a renaissance of new insights into God in the Christian tradition. On different continents, under pressure from historical events and social conditions, people of faith have glimpsed the living God in fresh ways. It is not that a wholly different God is discovered from the One believed in by previous generations. Christian faith does not believe in a new God but, finding itself in new situations, seeks the presence of God there. Aspects long-forgotten are brought into new relationships with current events, and the depths of divine compassion are appreciated in ways not previously imagined.''This book sets out the fruit of these discoveries. The first chapter describes Johnson''s point of departure and the rules of engagement, with each succeeding chapter distilling a discrete idea of God. Featured are transcendental, political, liberation, feminist, black, Hispanic, interreligious, and ecological theologies, ending with the particular Christian idea of the one God as Trinity.
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A Book of Mediterranean Food - Elizabeth David
Discover the enticing and mouth-watering flavours of Mediterranean cooking with Elizabeth David''s classic cookbook''Britain''s most inspirational food writer'' INDEPENDENT_______Having lived in France, Italy, the Greek islands and Egypt, Elizabeth David has perfected the art of Mediterranean cooking.In her classic cookbook she gives us hearty pasta dishes from Italy; aromatic and tangy salads from Turkey and Greece; and tasty seafood and saffron dishes from Spain.With delicious dishes including . . .- Tomato and Shellfish Soup- Greek Spinach Pie- Toulouse-Style Cassoulet- Valencian Paella- Turkish Salad Dressing- Syrian Fish Sauce. . . You will be taken on a tasting tour of the Mediterranean from your own kitchen.Whether it is the simplicity of hummus or the delicious blending of flavours found in plates of ratatouille or paella, Elizabeth David''s wonderful recipes in A Book of Mediterranean Food are imbued with all the delights of the sunny south._______''Not only did she transform the way we cooked but she is a delight to read'' Express on Sunday''When you read Elizabeth David, you get perfect pitch. There is an understanding and evocation of flavours, colours, scents and places that lights up the page'' Guardian
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Elizabeth of York - Alison Weirová
‘Weir perfectly combines the dramatic colour and timing of an historical novelist with the truth to fact of a scrupulous historian’ The TimesBritain’s foremost female historian reveals the true story of this key figure in the Wars of the Roses and the Tudor dynasty who began life a princess, spent her youth as a bastard fugitive, but who finally married the first Tudor king and was the mother of Henry VIII.Elizabeth of York would have ruled England, but for the fact that she was a woman. Heiress to the royal House of York, she schemed to marry Richard III, the man who had deposed and probably killed her brothers, and it is possible that she then conspired to put Henry Tudor on the throne. Yet after marriage to Henry VII, which united the royal houses of Lancaster and York, a picture emerges of a model consort - mild, pious, generous and fruitful. It has been said that Elizabeth was distrusted by Henry VII and her formidable mother-in-law, Margaret Beaufort, but contemporary evidence shows that Elizabeth was, in fact, influential.Alison Weir builds an intriguing portrait of this beloved queen, placing her in the context of the magnificent, ceremonious, often brutal, world ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Making of Biblical Womanhood – How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth - Beth Allison Barr
USA TODAY BESTSELLER ● OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDIt is time for Christian patriarchy to end.Biblical womanhood--the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers--pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn''t biblical, says historian Beth Allison Barr. It arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments. Barr presents historical insights and shares a better way forward for the contemporary church by ● giving context for contemporary teachings about women''s roles in the church ● explaining why biblical womanhood is more about human power structures than the message of Christ● interweaving her story and experiences as a Baptist pastor''s wife● shedding light on the #ChurchToo movement and abuse scandals in Southern Baptist circles and the broader evangelical worldThis book moves the conversation about biblical womanhood beyond Greek grammar and into the realm of church history--ancient, medieval, and modern--to show that this belief is not divinely ordained but a product of human civilization that continues to creep into the church."A powerful work of skillful research and personal insight."--Publishers WeeklyChristianity Today 2022 Book Award Finalist ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Signature of All Things - Elizabeth Gilbertová
_______________SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION_______________''Quite simply one of the best novels I have read in years'' - Elizabeth Day, Observer''Charming . . . extensively researched, compellingly readable'' - Jane Shilling, Daily Telegraph''Sumptuous . . . Gilbert''s prose is by turns flinty, funny, and incandescent'' - New Yorker_______________A captivating story of botany, exploration and desire, by the multimillion copy bestselling author of Eat Pray LoveEverything about life intrigues Alma Whittaker. Her passion for botany leads her far from home, from London to Peru to Tahiti, in pursuit of that rare specimen: knowledge. But as her careful studies draw her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, she meets the man who she will come to love – whose perspective, radically different from her own, will transform the way she understands the world. Radiating with all the heart, soul and earthiness as its unforgettable heroine, The Signature of All Things is a captivating celebration of the workings of this world, and the mechanisms behind all life._______________''My own 500-pager of choice? Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Signature of All Things . . . just read it . . . Hugely enjoyable'' - Viv Groskop, Observer Books of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A View Of The Harbour - Elizabeth Taylor
INTRODUCED BY SARAH WATERS''Every one of her books is a treat and this is my favourite, because of its wonderful cast of characters, and because of the deftness with which Taylor''s narrative moves between them ... A wonderful writer'' SARAH WATERSIn the faded coastal village of Newby, everyone looks out for - and in on - each other, and beneath the deceptively sleepy exterior, passions run high. Beautiful divorcee Tory is secretly involved with her neighbour, Robert, while his wife Beth, Tory''s best friend, is consumed by the worlds she creates in her novels, oblivious to the relationship developing next door. Their daughter Prudence is aware, however, and is appalled by the treachery she observes. Mrs Bracey, an invalid whose grasp on life is slipping, forever peers from her window, constantly prodding her daughters for news of the outside world. And Lily Wilson, a lonely young widow, is frightened of her own home. Into their lives steps Bertram, a retired naval officer with the unfortunate capacity to inflict lasting damage while trying to do good.''Her stories remain with one, indelibly, as though they had been some turning-point in one''s own experience'' - ELIZABETH BOWEN''Always intelligent, often subversive and never dull, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A View of the Harbour - Elizabeth Taylor
INTRODUCED BY SARAH WATERS''Every one of her books is a treat and this is my favourite, because of its wonderful cast of characters, and because of the deftness with which Taylor''s narrative moves between them ... A wonderful writer'' SARAH WATERS''Her stories remain with one, indelibly, as though they had been some turning-point in one''s own experience'' ELIZABETH BOWENIn the faded coastal village of Newby, everyone looks out for - and in on - each other, and beneath the deceptively sleepy exterior, passions run high. Beautiful divorcee Tory is painfully involved with her neighbour, Robert, while his wife Beth, Tory''s best friend, is consumed by the worlds she creates in her novels, oblivious to the relationship developing next door. Their daughter Prudence is aware, however, and is appalled by the treachery she observes. Mrs Bracey, an invalid whose grasp on life is slipping, forever peers from her window, constantly prodding her daughters for news of the outside world. And Lily Wilson, a lonely young widow, is frightened of her own home. Into their lives steps Bertram, a retired naval officer with the unfortunate capacity to inflict lasting damage while trying to do good.Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Beauty of Living Twice - Stone Sharon
THE TIMES #1 BESTSELLERTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Vogue''s Best Books to Read in 2021One of O Magazine''s 55 Most Anticipated Books of 2021One of Marie Claire''s 25 Best 2021 Memoirs to Pre-Order Now''Electrifying.'' The Sunday Times''A glorious, rogue, raw account ... It is funny; it is shocking; it is good.'' The Times''Dangerous, alluring and misunderstood: Sharon Stone remains one of our best ever movie stars ... Her new book serves as a spectacular reminder of the outrageous fun of her Nineties fame and why she is more than due for contemporary respect.'' Independent''Brawler, hillbilly, misfit, thief - the actress''s memoir of her hardscrabble life, The Beauty of Living Twice, is a feast of yarns and jokes.'' Daily Telegraph''While [The Beauty of Living Twice] contains some startling personal revelations, equally affecting is Stone''s warmth and grace, qualities that, by the end, feel quite miraculous . . . Writing with zeal and urgency, Stone argues for a stronger legal system, for rape kits on police shelves to be processed, for better training for teachers and paediatricians. Above all, she offers a hopeful glimpse of life beyond trauma . . . The Beauty of Living Twice promises the possibility of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Beauty of Living Twice - Stone Sharon
THE TIMES #1 BESTSELLERTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Vogue''s Best Books to Read in 2021One of O Magazine''s 55 Most Anticipated Books of 2021One of Marie Claire''s 25 Best 2021 Memoirs to Pre-Order Now''Electrifying.'' The Sunday Times''A glorious, rogue, raw account ... It is funny; it is shocking; it is good.'' The Times''Dangerous, alluring and misunderstood: Sharon Stone remains one of our best ever movie stars ... Her new book serves as a spectacular reminder of the outrageous fun of her Nineties fame and why she is more than due for contemporary respect.'' Independent''Brawler, hillbilly, misfit, thief - the actress''s memoir of her hardscrabble life, The Beauty of Living Twice, is a feast of yarns and jokes.'' Daily Telegraph''While [The Beauty of Living Twice] contains some startling personal revelations, equally affecting is Stone''s warmth and grace, qualities that, by the end, feel quite miraculous . . . Writing with zeal and urgency, Stone argues for a stronger legal system, for rape kits on police shelves to be processed, for better training for teachers and paediatricians. Above all, she offers a hopeful glimpse of life beyond trauma . . . The Beauty of Living Twice promises the possibility of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Campaigns of Curiosity - Elizabeth L. Banks
Celebrating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, the Forerunners series revives groundbreaking works of investigative journalism and incisive analysis published a century before CGR’s founding. These texts, once forgotten or underexplored, reflect CGR’s core mission: fearless reporting, global perspective, and intellectual rigor. Each selection remains strikingly relevant today, offering historical insights that challenge contemporary perspectives and reaffirm the power of journalism to shape the world. Campaigns of Curiosity chronicles American journalist Elizabeth Banks’s bold entry into London’s rigid class system at the height of the Victorian era. Determined to make her name, Banks went undercover as a housemaid, laundress, flower girl, and heiress, bringing sharp wit and keen observation to her exposés of working-class life and the role of women in British society. First published in 1894, Campaigns of Curiosity marks a pivotal moment in the rise of investigative journalism, a form pioneered and shaped by women using ingenuity and audacity to break new ground. Following Nellie Bly’s trail, Banks showed that “stunt†reporting could achieve both literary merit and lasting social insight. With a new introduction by longtime correspondent Brooke Kroeger, this edition restores a forgotten pioneer to her rightful place in journalism’s history. The complete Forerunners series:Campaigns of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Art of Living - Thich Nhat Hanh
Nobel Peace Prize nominee, internationally renowned Zen master and bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh shares his mindful techniques in mastering the art of living.''Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout...a scholar of immense intellectual capacity'' -- Martin Luther King''[He] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth'' -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama''The father of mindfulness'' -- Irish Times''Easy to read and understand'' -- ***** Reader review''Uplifting, questioning, and reaffirming'' -- ***** Reader review''An enlightening book by a truly enlightened being'' -- ***** Reader review''Compulsive reading'' -- ***** Reader review''''The Art of Living'' is probably the best Buddhist book I''ve read so far'' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************Master the art of living from one of the world''s most revered spiritual leaders.Thich Nhat Hanh, the world''s most renowned Zen master, turns his mindful attention to the most important subject of all - the art of living.The bestselling author of The Miracle of Mindfulness presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships and our interconnectedness with the world around us. He reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Living Wands of the Druids - Jon G. Hughes
A practical guide to the creation of natural wands for magical work. From Moses to Merlin to the power of the royal scepter, the wand has been a key magical device found in nearly every civilization and esoteric tradition throughout history. The fundamental purpose of a wand is to act as a spiritual conduit, harnessing the power of the adept’s intention and channeling it into manifestation. Exploring the history, lore, and creation of living wands—those crafted from local natural materials—fifth-generation Druid Jon G. Hughes presents a practical guide to the harvesting, crafting, and potentializing of living wands, as well as rods and staffs. He offers detailed harvesting advice, explaining the magical actions and meditations specific to each tree that should accompany crafting work as well as important influences such as the phases of the moon and the seasons. He looks in depth at woodlore, explaining the variety of woods and other botanicals that may be used to craft wands, their magical and hermetic attributes and virtues, and how these influence the adept’s intention and magical workings. Trees and botanicals examined include oak, hawthorn, hazel, birch, apple, ash, mistletoe, holly, and ivy. The author explores various types of wands, such as ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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HM Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration of the Queen and 25 Amazing Britons from Her Reign - Williams Imogen Russell
In celebration of the incredible life of HM Queen Elizabeth II, here is the history of her reign, told through the enthralling life stories of The Queen and 25 amazing people who have called Britain home. The reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been long and eventful.
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The Art of Living: Reflections on Mindfulness and the Overexamined Life - Grant Snider
A humorous, uplifting look at mindfulness, from beloved illustrator Grant Snider“Find a quiet spot away from all distraction / Listen to your breath / Watch your thoughts float past you / Forget the obligations of today / Try not to consider your eventual decay / Let yourself drift away / Arise, connected with the Earth / Awakened to the Universe.â€â€œMindfulness†is a buzzword bordering on the cliché, with books filling the shelves of any indie bookstore you step into. Although clichés remind us of the familiar and the commonplace, they take on new meaning and greater significance when presented in a fresh new way. In The Art of Living, cartoonist Grant Snider, author of The Shape of Ideas and I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness—evergreen subjects that are more important and relevant now than ever. With a striking package that includes a die-cut cover, The Art of Living is an extension of the themes ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Year of Miracles - Ella Risbridger
A DELICIOUS MAGAZINE BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A GLOBE AND MAIL TOP 10 COOKBOOK OF THE YEARShortlisted for the Andre Simon Best Cookbook Award 2022From the author of Midnight Chicken, a month-by-month chronicle of writing and recipes that explores joy and healing through food."A gift to readers and cooks alike ... wise and tender, a reminder that however gloomy your situation, the world abounds in beauty, should you choose to see it.” -The Washington Post"Exuberant, unstoppable, and triumphantly on the side of love and life in the face of death and loss and grief." -VoxThis cookbook is about a year in the kitchen (and in the garden under the fire-escape steps). A year of grief and hope and change; of cardamom-cinnamon chicken rice, chimichurri courgettes, quadruple carb soup, blackberry miso birthday cake, and sticky toffee Guinness brownie pudding. A year of loss, and every kind of romance, and fried jam sandwiches. A year of seedlings and pancakes. A year of falling in love. A year of recipes. A year, in other words, of minor miracles.In Ella Risbridger''s first book Midnight Chicken, she showed readers how food can serve as a light in our darkest days. Now, in The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Ride of Her Life - Elizabeth Letts
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion“The gift Elizabeth Letts has is that she makes you feel you are the one taking this trip. This is a book we can enjoy always but especially need now.”—Elizabeth Berg, author of The Story of Arthur Truluv In 1954, sixty-three-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins embarked on an impossible journey. She had no money and no family, she had just lost her farm, and her doctor had given her only two years to live. But Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. She ignored her doctor’s advice to move into the county charity home. Instead, she bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, and headed south in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. Annie had little idea what to expect beyond her rural crossroads; she didn’t even have a map. But she did have her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Home of Her Own - Elizabeth Gill
From the author of A Daughter''s Wish comes a gritty tale of one woman''s determination to find a home to call her own, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs and Ellie Dean.Abandoned by her father as a baby, Lorna Robson spends her days working long hours in her aunt''s hat shop in County Durham.When she unexpectedly inherits a property in the city from the grandfather she never knew, her aunt is furious at her for leaving and tells Lorna never to return.Arriving at Snow Hall, Lorna can''t help but fall in love with the dilapidated old house she''s been given. But with her grandfather''s disreputable family prepared to do anything to take it from her, will Lorna be able to keep Snow Hall and turn this house into a home?Readers love Elizabeth Gill''Everything you want from a novel . . . A damn good read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Elizabeth Gill has the ability to bring her characters to life'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''I loved this book and couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Well written and researched as per usual'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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The Art of Living (1846045096)
Kniha - autor Thich Nhat Hanh, 192 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Master the art of living from one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders. Thich Nhat Hanh, the world's most renowned Zen master, turns his mindful attention to the most important subject of all - the art of living. The bestselling author of The Miracle of Mindfulness presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships and our interconnectedness with the world around us. He reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions, experience the happiness and freedom we desire and face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy instead of fear. Stimulating and inspiring, this book teaches us the importance of looking inside ourselves and developing compassion, before we can turn to our relationships at home and in the wider world. Full of remarkable stories from Thich Nhat...
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Year of the Monkey - Patti Smith
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids Selected as Book of the Year by the Daily Telegraph, i paper, Metro and Harper''s Bazaar‘Magical’ GUARDIAN''A gripping tale of the search for meaning in times of turbulence - expressed with Smith’s signature poetic flair'' VOGUE ''Extraordinary ... A tense, teasing mix of reality and dream'' Sunday Times''A melancholy mood and poetic language distinguish Smith’s third memoir'' BBC‘Her willingness to look closely at life’s closing chapters makes for a magical book'' WASHINGTON POST, ''The 10 books to read in September''Following a run of New Year’s concerts at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger’s words, “Anything is possible: after all, it’s the year of the monkey.†For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Year of Amigurumi Friends - Andreia Ferreira
A fun collection of 24 amigurumi friend couples to crochet throughout the year. A Year of Amigurumi Friends is a book of crochet patterns featuring loveable animal character duos representing each month of the year. Inspired by seasonal activities, holidays, and events, readers and makers will have their hands busy all year long. You can follow along with the stories and characters as you enjoy a year of making with these crochet amigurumi patterns.The character designs feature different construction techniques, colour changes, textured stitches, and all the main characters have cute accessories to make this an exciting pattern collection for amigurumi and crochet lovers.A Year of Amigurumi Friends features:• Crochet patterns for fun character duos and their cute accessories for a year of making.• Amigurumi makes based on events and themes for each month throughout the year including holidays and special occasions.• Step-by-step instructions for all the crochet techniques required including assembling and finishing the amigurumi toys.
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The Life of Charlotte Bronte - Elizabeth Gaskellová
''It is in every way worthy of what one great woman should have written of another.'' Patrick BrontëElizabeth Gaskell''s The Life of Charlotte Brontë (1857) is a pioneering biography of one great Victorian woman novelist by another.Gaskell was a friend of Charlotte Brontë, and, having been invited to write the offical life, determined both to tell the truth and to honour her friend. She contacted those who had known Charlotte and travelled extensively in England and Belgium to gather material. She wrote from a vivid accumulation of letters, interviews, and observation, establishing the details of Charlotte''s life and recreating her background. Through an often difficult and demanding process, Gaskell created a vital sense of a life hidden from the world.This edition is based on the Third Edition of 1857, revised by Gaskell. It has been collated with the manuscript, and the previous two editions, as well as with Charlotte Bront¨''e''s letters, and thus offers fuller information about the process of composition than any previous edition.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Art of Darkness - S. Elizabeth
The Art of Darkness is a visually rich sourcebook featuring eclectic artworks that have been inspired and informed by the morbid, melancholic, and macabre. Throughout history, artists have been obsessed with darkness – creating works that haunt and horrify, mesmerise and delight, and play on our innermost fears. Gentileschi took revenge with paint in Judith Slaying Holofernes while Bosch depicted fearful visions of Hell that still beguile. Victorian Britain became strangely obsessed with the dead and in Norway Munch explored anxiety and fear in one of the most famous paintings in the world (The Scream, 1893). Today, the Chapman Brothers, Damien Hirst and Louise Bourgeois, as well as many lesser known artists working in the margins, are still drawn to all that is macabre. From Dreams & Nightmares to Matters of Mortality, Depravity & Destruction to Gods & Monsters – this book introduces sometimes disturbing and often beautiful artworks that indulge our greatest fears, uniting us as humans from century to century. But, while these themes might scare us – can’t they also be heartening and beautiful? Exploring and examining the artworks with thoughtful and evocative text, S. Elizabeth offers insight into each artist’s influences and inspirations, asking what comfort ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings - Elizabeth Garver Jordan
The first and only comprehensive collection of writings by Elizabeth Garver Jordan, the groundbreaking journalist, suffragist, and editor whose fearless reporting on women preceded the #MeToo movement and popularized the true-crime genreA Penguin ClassicThe Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings is the first to collect Garver JordanÂ’s fiction and journalism, much of which has been out of print for over a century. Jordan began her career as a reporter, making her name as one of few women journalists to cover the Lizzie Borden murder trial for the New York World in 1893. JordanÂ’s distinctive, narrative-driven coverage of the Borden and other high-profile murder cases brought her national visibility, and she turned increasingly to fiction writing. Drawing on her experiences as a true-crime reporter and newspaper editor, she published detective novels and short story collections such as Tales of the City Room that explored the fine line between womenÂ’s criminality and crimes against women. Employing popular genre conventions as a means of dealing with womenÂ’s issues, Jordan exposed gendered abuse in the workplace and the prevalence of sexual violence. The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings encourages readers to draw a historical trajectory from JordanÂ’s pioneering literary activism to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Hero of This Book - Elizabeth McCracken
Named a Top Ten Best Book of the Year by Time and PeopleNamed a Best Book of the Year by: Washington Post * Kirkus Reviews * New Yorker * Chicago Public Library * NPR * Oprah Daily * Philadelphia EnquirerA taut, groundbreaking, and highly acclaimed novel from bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken, about a writer’s relationship with her larger-than-life mother—and about the very nature of writing, memory, and artTen months after her mother’s death, the narrator of The Hero of This Book takes a trip to London. The city was a favorite of her mother’s, and as the narrator wanders the streets, she finds herself reflecting on her mother’s life and their relationship. Thoughts of the past meld with questions of the future: Back in New England, the family home is now up for sale, its considerable contents already winnowed.The narrator, a writer, recalls all that made her complicated mother extraordinary—her brilliant wit, her generosity, her unbelievable obstinacy, her sheer will in seizing life despite physical difficulties—and finds herself wondering how her mother had endured. Even though she wants to respect her mother’s nearly pathological sense of privacy, the woman must come to terms with whether making a chronicle ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Living Beings - Felix A. Farret
The objective of this book is to show in detail how electromagnetic waves existing in the environment can affect the electrochemical currents present in the brains and bodies of living beings that serve to communicate with their internal organs as well as with other living beings. These electromagnetic waves are intensely distributed by current means of communication (television, cell phones, radar, medical equipment, electrical machines, electrical networks) and by the stars in the universe. Such waves can affect in one way or another the electrochemical currents of living beings, which seem to be currently interpreted as sensations, hypnosis, telepathy, intuition, spells, mediumship, visions, precognition, as well as other less widespread forms such as telekinesis, radiesthesia, clairvoyance, precognition and teleportation. Several world-famous examples of these possibilities are illustrated in the final chapter of this book.Key Features: 14 examples of diverse international case studies includedChallenges conventional ways of thinking by exploring the intersection of electromagnetic waves and extrasensory perception.Equips readers with insights into the various effects of electromagnetic waves in daily life, which promotes awareness of their environment and its different influences and how they impact people.Provides an engineering framework for understanding extrasensory beliefs and aims to explain the concept of historical ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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RHS A Plant for Every Day of the Year
A plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favourites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants as broad as Phil''s knowledge is vast, A Plant for Every Day of the Year is like taking a walk with an accomplished gardener as they show you their favourite plants. Each profile comes complete with stunning photography and an at-a-glance guide to height, spread, hardiness, and other must-know information, so you too can make the most of every season in your own garden.Turn the pages of this plant book to discover: - Unique structure gives the reader a whole year of plants, day by day.- Phil Clayton''s unrivalled knowledge and personal approach are apparent throughout, allowing the reader to absorb his experience and expertise.- Easy-to-follow text and clear photography present the plants in an accessible and enjoyable ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Year of the Monkey - Patti Smith
Following a run of New Year's concerts at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger's words, "Anything is possible: after all, it's the year of the monkey." For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life's gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America.Smith melds the Western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from Southern California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places - this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment. But as Patti Smith heads ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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YEAR OF WONDER: Classical Music for Every Day - Clemency Burton-Hill
''A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.'' Observer''Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.'' Eddie RedmayneClassical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the present day, written by award-winning violinist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Clemency Burton-Hill.Have you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful it stops you in your tracks? Or wanted to discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin? Year of Wonder is a unique celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others and to encourage a love for this genre in all readers, whether complete novices or lifetime enthusiasts. Clemency chooses one piece of music for each day of the year, with a short explanation about the composer to put it into context, and brings the music alive in a modern and playful way, while also extolling the positive mindfulness element of giving yourself some time every day to listen to something uplifting or beautiful. Thoughtfully curated and expertly researched, this is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Year of Feasting & Festivities - Lia Leendertz
A Year of Festivities & Feasting is a delightful collection that celebrates the bounty of nature, the joy of seasonal cooking, and the stories that connect delicious foods with some of our most sacred annual traditions.People find joy in the rhythms of nature. We delight in the taste of fresh ingredients, the turning of the seasons and the earth below our feet, and the joy of gardening. The seasons, with their ever-changing abundance, offer us endless opportunities to savour nature''s gifts, from wild garlic in springtime to juicy berries in summer, autumn mushrooms, and winter root vegetables. This beautiful collection features a wide variety of recipes to celebrate special moments throughout the year and reveals the story of why we associate such events with certain foods, from the traditional Burn''s Night meal of Cullen Sink to Cornish Saffron Buns, Midsummer Cushion Cakes to mark the Summer solstice, and Pot-roast Pheasant, Martinmas Beef and Feast of the Seven Fishes Pie as the colder months set in.This beautifully designed book will be a volume readers will treasure both this year and in those to come, and the perfect companion to A Year in Story and Song.
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The Year of the Tiger - Brody Miller
The inside story of legendary golfer Tiger Woods' magnificent run, this sports biography chronicles when he won all four major tournaments in a single calendar year, becoming the greatest player of his generation—a show of unparalleled dominance in the sport with which he has become synonymous. In the annals of golf, one achievement towers above all others—the Tiger Slam. A quarter century ago, between 2000 and 2001, Tiger Woods accomplished a feat so extraordinary, it may never be replicated. Published in time for the twenty-fifth anniversary of this remarkable event, The Year of the Tiger transports readers back in time to witness a pivotal moment in golf history and the sheer brilliance and unrelenting determination that propelled Woods to the pinnacle of his game. Through vivid storytelling, meticulous research, and fresh interviews, The Year of the Tiger uncovers new details about the four major championship victories that cemented Tiger’s status as an all-time great—while also exposing the cracks in his superstardom that led to his inevitable downfall. The Tiger Slam: Go behind the scenes of the legendary 2000-2001 run that saw Woods win all four major championships in a row, a feat that may never be replicated. Meticulous Research: Based ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Another Year of Wonder - Clemency Burton-Hill
''Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. Another Year of Wonder is, indeed, another wonder.'' Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author''Clemmie''s recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or two. What a gift.'' Emma Gannon, bestselling author and host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcastANOTHER YEAR OF WONDER IS A CAREFULLY CURATED COLLECTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERING ONE PIECE TO LISTEN TO EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.WITH A FOREWORD BY ELIZABETH DAYIn this follow-up to her much-loved Year of Wonder, award-winning broadcaster, journalist and violinist Clemency Burton-Hill continues her mission to demystify and open up the world of classical music to everyone, offering up one extraordinary piece of music to listen to every day of the year.''There is no algorithm to this book: it is a thoughtfully curated selection given from one human to another. It is not a history book, or a formal ''guide to classical music''. It is simply from my heart to yours. I have chosen pieces I love, or think historically interesting, or which have some resonance for ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year
This beautiful book celebrates the artistry of bird photography and showcases the best of the best. It accompanies an annual competition, Bird Photographer of the Year, which brings together the most outstanding examples of recent bird imagery.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the sixth year of this annual competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography and with a foreword by long-term birdwatcher, Bill Bailey. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to Birds on the Brink to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond - Elizabeth George Speare
Witch trials in seventeeth-century Connecticut – a Newbery-Medal winning classic.Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1687. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave her beloved home on the island of Barbados and join a family she has never met. Kit''s unconventional background and high-spirited ways immediately clash with the Puritanical lifestyle of her uncle''s household, and despite her best efforts to adjust, it seems Kit will never win the favour of those around her.Torn between her quest for belonging and her desire to be true to herself, Kit struggles to survive in a hostile place, and just when it seems she must give up, she finds a kindred spirit. But Kit''s friendship with old Hannah Tupper, who is believed by the colonists to be a witch, proves more taboo than she could have imagined, and ultimately Kit is forced to choose between her heart and her duty.Elizabeth George Speare''s Newbery Medal-winning novel portrays the life of a girl uprooted from her birthplace and yet unbound by the suppression of her new home, a heroine whom readers will admire for her unwavering sense of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Year of Less - Cait Flanders
Could you go a whole year without shopping? In her late twenties, that''s exactly what Cait Flanders did. Despite having cleared nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, she still struggled to save money. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy, she embarked on a year-long shopping ban. The Year of Less documents the 12 months during which Cait spent money only on the essentials - food, bills, car fuel - and steadily cleared out 70 per cent of her belongings. She learned to make do and mend, imposed a television ban and researched the zero waste movement. The results were profoundly transformative: the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt. In the process of decluttering her apartment, she also decluttered her life and overcame long-held toxic habits. With advice and practical tips from Cait, The Year of Less will leave you questioning what you''re holding on to in your own life - and quite possibly lead you to find your own path of less. ''For your friend who has already Kondo''d her cupboards after reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, The Year of Less will inspire them to do the same to their ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Year of Biblical Womanhood - Rachel Held Evans
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHave you ever wondered what God truly expects of women? Is there really a prescription for biblical womanhood? Does the Bible''s idea of womanhood have a place in modern Christianity? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans embarks on a year-long study of what it means to live by the standards of biblical womanhood. Strong-willed and independent, Evans couldn''t sew a button on a blouse before she embarked on a radical life experiment--a year of biblical womanhood. Intrigued by the traditionalist resurgence that led many of her friends to abandon their careers to assume traditional gender roles in the home, Evans decided to try it for herself, vowing to take all of the Bible''s instructions for women as literally as possible for a full year.Along the way, Evans explores the rich heritage of scriptural heroines, models of grace, and all-around women of valor that we come to know in the Bible. She consults with women who practice these ancient biblical mandates in their own lives--from an Orthodox Jewish woman who changed the way Evans reads the Bible to an Amish community that taught her the true meaning of modesty.In A Year of Biblical Womanhood, Evans shares ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year
The very best photographs from Bird Photographer of the Year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this beautiful book reflects this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the seventh year of this annual competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography and with a foreword by birdwatcher and explorer, Steve Backshall. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to Birds on the Brink to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.
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