an opinionated guide to active london alice porter

Everywhere you look in London, yoga mats peek out from bags, early-morning runners set off across parks and dusty rucksacks are laden with climbing rope. London is full of activity, but it can all feel a bit impenetrable. This guide will be your gateway to the very best of London s dizzying array of ways to get moving, whether you re flying solo or bringing a pal along for a ride. Showing you the city s most accessible classes and pursuits, find the best places to try everything from padel to Pilates, tango to tai chi.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Active London - Alice Porter

You can do pretty much anything you like in London. But it will probably cost a fortune - and might not be worth it anyway. That s where our highly opinionated guide comes in. London is full of excellent places to go and things to do that are totally gratis. The best things in life are. Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guides to Eco London and Kid s London) is back with advice on the very best outings that won t eat your overdraft. From galleries and green spaces to flower markets and subterranean tunnels, discover Emmy s unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider s advice on what to do and see in London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide To Free London - Emmy Watts

Hoxton Mini Press have made a name for themselves as a publisher that celebrates the creative and colourful character of east London. This is the third edition of their unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated (and very popular) guide to the area. With 20 new suggestions of where to eat, sleep, shop and drink this pocket-sized companion is the ultimate guide to the ever-changing face of east London, filled with beautiful photography, pithy reviews, a perfect weekend itinerary and a neighbourhood map showing where all of the places are located. It s a must for east London locals and first-time visitors alike.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to East London (Third Edition) - Sonya Barber

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Think you know London? Think again. Behind unassuming doors and just a few steps from buzzing inner-city streets, London has a mind-boggling wealth of variety to explore - from hidden rooftop courtyards and Roman ruins to eerie foot tunnels beneath the Thames and clandestine cocktail bars. Whether it s a six-person sushi restaurant or token-operated book vending machine you re after, this book will guide you to the city s most unexpected places. Simply slide open the trick bookcase and step into your new favourite London haunt. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider s advice on what to do and see in London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Secret London - Emmy Watts

Gone are the days of the stuffy, old-fashioned wine bar with its impenetrable list and stuck-up staff. Wine is the drink du jour, and the places to sample it in London are plentiful, from bars and restaurants with a seriously good selection to shops championing small-scale producers and vineyards a short train ride away. Whether you re after a silky-smooth pinot noir or a funky organic orange, this is your trusty, opinionated guide to the venues with the best vino in town. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider s advice on what to do and see in Britain.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Wine London - Tom Howells

Look at a London tube map and you d be forgiven for thinking there wasn t much going on south of the river. But you d be gravely mistaken. Home to diverse communities, thriving creative institutions and countless exciting food and drink options, south London is an integral part of the capital s varied arts scene. Mooch around some of London s best galleries, get lost in its sprawling green spaces, feast on culinary delights from all corners of the world and visit that famous pink staircase - south London has it all and more - you just have to know where to find it. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider s advice on what to do and see in Britain.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to South London - Emmy Watts

If your idea of historic London is tired tours of self-important monuments or staring at dusty artefacts in museums while your thoughts drift to lunch, this opinionated guide is here to change your mind. With wit and wisdom, Sheldon Goodman has assembled more than 50 of the best things to do and see to immerse yourself in the rich history of the capital, from mudlarking along the Thames to walking the hidden corridors above St Paul s, shopping in London s oldest cigar store or visiting where the grisly remains of traitors to the Crown were displayed on spikes.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Historic London - Sheldon Goodman

We all know that London has some of the best museums and collections in the world. But it is the plethora of pop-up galleries, experimental street art, open studios and creative workshops that truly make this artistic city a masterpiece. We will show you where to find the best of London s art scene, from independent galleries to treasured supply shops and printmakers off the beaten track. Whether it s a free exhibition or lunch at a restaurant designed by an artist, an evening class or an art trail; discover the creative side of the city from a highly opinionated insider s perspective.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Art London - Christina Brownová

When it comes to swimming in the capital, we re spoilt for choice. Lane swimming doesn t have to mean drab, windowless, verruca-inducing sites of school sports lessons, and open water swimming doesn t always involve slimy encounters with fish and suspicious-looking algae: this highly opinionated guide includes only the very best places to derobe, take the plunge and unwind. Whether you want to clock up lengths, doggy paddle laps or relax with a cocktail and a view across London in Western Europe s highest pool, there s plenty here to dip your toe - or dive headfirst - into.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Swim London - Joe Minihane

It s a truism to say design is all around us but in London it s perhaps truer than almost anywhere: from the red double decker we climb aboard to the latest gallery it drives past, this city is, and always has been, at the cutting edge of design. But how to get the best of it? This latest title in our bestselling Opinionated Guide series will take readers on a whirlwind tour through our 60 favourite design destinations, from design museums and commercial galleries to homewares and clothing boutiques and of course, a selection of the best design bookshops.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Design London - Rosa Bertoli, Sujata Burman

This is the third edition of Hoxton Mini Press unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated (and very popular) guide to Vegan London. With over 15 new suggestions of brilliant new ethical eateries (and some places that have fallen out of flavour taken out), this pocket-sized companion that is a must for anyone that cares about the planet as much as their taste buds. From smash burgers to superfood bowls, fine dining to cheese mongers, it s clear that veganism has come of age. And we should all be thankful, not just the cows.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London: Third Edition - Emmy Watts

London is suprisingly great for cycling. And as the world goes green more of us are moving across the capital on two wheels. Thank goodness. This book tells you in no uncertain terms the best places to buy bikes, fix bikes, meet other cyclists, join events and how to ride through (or ven out of) the capital, whether you are a lyrca-clad racer, a fixie-mad courier, a seasoned commuter or a nervous newcomer. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider s advice on what to do and see in London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Cycle London - Rachel Segal Hamilton

From cutting-edge maker spaces to heritage workshops, London is a haven for creators. Make London will show you the city s most extraordinary studios and workshops with endless creative opportunities, whether you re a complete novice or enthusiastic craft hobbyist. Sculpt your vision in clay, shape molten glass, tuft your own masterpiece or delve into the art of bespoke spectacle making. Whether it s Japanese weaving or intricate paper marbling that calls to you, this guide invites you to participate in some hands-on activity and uncover London s thriving creative spaces.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Make London - Riya Patel

This updated edition of our bestselling book celebrates the creative and colourful character of east London, with 20 new suggestions of where to eat, sleep, shop and drink - a pocket sized guide to the ever-changing face of east London, filled with beautiful photography, pithy reviews, a perfect weekend itinerary and a neighbourhood map showing where all of the places are located. It s a must for east London locals and first-time visitors alike

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to East London - Sonya Barber

From atmospheric bookshops and cafes to storied libraries and pubs steeped in writerly lore, London is a paradise for bibliophiles. Whether you re after the quiet romance of the Keats House gardens or looking to lose yourself amid the elegant nooks of Daunt Books or the stacks at the British Library, this guide unlocks the city s greatest literary treasures. Toast the ghosts of writers past at Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, soak in the decadence of the Oscar Wilde Bar or even go further afield on London s best literary day trips.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Literary London - John Clegg

Think you ve traipsed around every worthwhile destination the city has to offer? Think again. This is a handbook to London s most perplexing points of interest and hidden corners: visit the Victorian mausoleum supposedly containing a time machine, go shopping for Viking supplies, get crafty at a squirrel taxidermy workshop and then enjoy dinner and a cowbell show at an ersatz alpine lodge. There s plenty of weirdness in London. Lucky for you, we ve sorted the best from the... better avoided. So come with curiosity and an open mind, and get ready for some shock, amusement and plain unusual intrigue.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Weird London - Tom Howells

London s music scene is one of the most vibrant in the world. The city s creative allure draws in bands, singers, DJs, record collectors and ravers from across the country, from musicians moving to the capital with stars in their eyes, to the melomaniacs flocking in to catch live performances by the next big thing or legends from decades past. Whether you re after richly stocked record shops or spirited festivals, sweaty gigs from up-and-coming bands in basement bars or spectacular live shows at world famous venues, these are the places that make up London s pulsing beat.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Music London - Lucie Grace

There are plenty of terrifying things about London. Sky-high rents. Rush-hour Tube journeys. A thousand years worth of undead souls, wandering the city s streets, graveyards, pubs and parks. London s history is staggering and, at times, grisly; it would be more surprising if it weren t a bit haunted. From the Enfield house that hosted one of the world s most famous poltergeists, to the square where the ghosts of 35,000 plague victims mill about each night, these spooky locales will send shivers up the spine of even the most hardened sceptics.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Haunted London - Ian Simmons

London s high streets are becoming ever more homogeneous and, well, downright dull. We can thank Pret A Manger for that. But there s good news: a wealth of independents are hidden among the chains, you just need to know where to find the best ones. This pocket-sized paperback featuring the top 50 indie spots is a celebration of smaller businesses and one-off shops that bring colour, personality and style to the scene.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Independent London

This book is like a finely reduced sauce. It takes the best of our guides to the capital and tells you where to go and what to do in this vast, multicultural, chaotic city. London has pockets of wilderness complete with open air swimming and free-roaming deer; art galleries and museums full of masterpieces; restaurants serving some of the most exciting food in the world; history dating back centuries; parades of interesting indie shops; hundreds (no, thousands) of pubs and plenty to entertain overly energetic kids. Overwhelmed? Don t be. All you need to know is in this handy pocket-sized and proudly opinionated guide. This is part of a series of opinionated guides which offer insider s advice on what to do and see in cities around the world.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London - Hoxton Mini Press

Peruse the latest releases in indie favourites Pages of Hackney and Kirkdale Books, get wanderlust among the vast shelves of Stanfords and bag well-thumbed second-hand treasures in Bloomsbury s Skoob. London is a world-leading literary mecca and bookshops here are more than just places to pick up paperbacks - from community favourite (and the city s first Black bookshop) Beacon Books to queer Soho institution Gay s the Word, these 50 shops are the capital s finest places to seek out new stories. Time to clear some space on your to-be-read shelf. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider s advice on what to do and see in London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Bookshops - James Manning, Sonya Barber

Once used for transporting goods to keep the capital s industry chugging along, London s canals now form a maze of delightful walking, biking and boating routes. The city has swapped barges and towpaths for engines and roads, and in its place life has sprouted from the canal banks, transforming these waterways into hives of cultural activity. Amble through the quaint beauty of Paddington s Little Venice, cycle along the River Lea to the marshy expanse of Walthamstow Wetlands or take a waterside table in one of Hackney Wick s bustling bars and watch the world (and the narrowboats) go by. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider s advice on what to do and see in London

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Canals - Emmy Watts

Two expert writers, Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli, have joined forces with architectural photographer Taran Wilkhu to create an unashamedly confident guide to the must-see buildings in London, spanning all the architectural styles: from Art Deco to postmodern, brutalist to futuristic. Over 50 buildings are included alongside four maps with guided city walks.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture - Hoxton Mini Press

Don t be fooled by London s concrete landscape: it is, in fact, one of the greenest cities in the world. This small paperback featuring the top 50 green spaces to visit is part of a series of opinionated guides that offer simple, highly-curated advice on what to do and see in the capital. Illustrated with original photography and compelling text including insider s tips, it will cover the most impressive large and medium-sized parks, lesser-known green spaces, enchanting walks and pathways, urban zoos and more. Contents: Foreword Introduction Maps/Walks Features

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces - Harry Ades, Marco Kesseler

For as long as there’s been paint, there have been women painters - this book gathers together 65 female painters from throughout history and across the world.For as long as there’s been paint, there have been women painters – these are the painters you may not have heard of who have shaped the way we see. From artists at the forefront of the Dutch Golden Age to avant-garde radicals in Soviet Russia and surrealist thinkers in exile, this book gathers together 65 female painters from throughout history and across the world. This highly opinionated guide will tell you everything you need to know, and nothing that you don’t, about the women behind the canvas (and quite a bit about what’s on the canvas too). Witty opinion is set alongside faithful color reproductions in an elegant hardback that will persuade anyone that these female painters are worth knowing about. The first book in a new series of Opinionated Guides on art movements, mediums and ideas which builds on the success of Hoxton Mini Press Opinionated Guides to London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Women Painters - Lucy Davies

What s so great about a Hogarth? Why should we care about a shark in a tank? What does it matter that they are both British artworks? This short but very opinionated guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of 65 iconic artworks, and explains in no uncertain terms why they matter and why British Art is amongst the most exciting in the world. Lucy Davies shares the stories and meaning behind these wonderful works of art with wit and wisdom. This book features faithful colour reproductions in an elegant hardback. The first book in a new series of Opinionated Guides on art movements, mediums and ideas which builds on the success of Hoxton Mini Press Opinionated Guides to London.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to British Art - Lucy Davies

London is full of things to do with kids. The problem is many of them are a high-stress, plastic-filled, over-priced parents nightmare. That s where our highly opinionated guide comes in. Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guide to Kids London) is back with advice on the very best things to do with not-so-little Londoners. From climbing walls to trampoline parks, interactive art galleries to slime-making workshops, discover Emmy s unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital - guaranteed to inspire adults and big kids alike.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Big Kids

London is home to over 3,500 pubs. The trouble is that 95% are awful. Dark, sweaty and tired. Says who? Says us. This small paperback tells you the only ones you should know. Whether you re after the perfect Sunday roast, great craft beer, a cosy spot to read a book, the best pint of bitter or a raucous gig, this guide highlights the capital s most exciting and, crucially, most stylish saloons in which to find it all.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Pubs

This is our unashamedly biased guide to the places worth the hype. This is not a list of dusty, overpriced, triple-Michelin-starred Mayfair haunts; from delis to finer (but affordable) small plates, the eateries included in this book are fresh, innovative and colourful, bursting with flavour and life. We ll tell you why you should queue along the canal for Towpath s ever-changing seasonal menu, which really is the greatest curry in Whitechapel (Tayyabs) and where you ll find the tastiest meal among the culinary medley that is Brixton Village market. There are too many places to eat in London; these ones are the best.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Food - David Paw

Everyone knows that London is a world-class culinary destination. But in these increasingly cost-of-living-challenged days, enjoying good food out has become an infrequent treat. Too often, the city s restaurants are overpriced and overhyped, leaving you feeling that you should have stayed home and saved your cash. Not these ones. From curries made according to generations-old family recipes, to the best falafel pita you will ever sink your teeth into, the restaurants and cafes in this book offer supremely delicious meals that won t break the bank.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Cheap Eats - Josh Barrie

London is great... but let s be honest, it s also often raining. In a city renowned for its showers, Londoners know how to make the most of the day despite the downpour. World-class museums and snug pubs are just the beginning: explore subterranean vintage markets, sprawling food courts, board game cafes, roller rinks, luxe basement spas, cavernous climbing centres and even, for the intrepid, heated lidos that stay open year-round (feel the rain on your skin!). Welcome to the best of the city in the worst of the weather.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Rainy Day London - Emmy Watts

Discover the capital through 40 suggested walks, taking in verdant green spaces, striking architecture, oddball history and other cultural and gastronomic hotspots. Amble down the Regent s Canal, tour the City s haunted buildings on a sleepy Sunday or trace 1,000 years of history in the East End. Whether you want to uncover urban wildlife, grand buildings, spectacular public sculptures or simply sample all of London s best food and drink in one indulgent day, these walking routes will reveal the city from a new angle.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Walks - Tom Howells

London is a sh*t place to bring up kids. Except, it s not! Where else can you find artist-designed playgrounds, Brutalist boulderscapes and fairy-tale towers, all within walking distance of a flat white and sourdough toastie? Whether your little Londoner is a fearless scrambler or a nature-loving dreamer, there are enough swings (and roundabouts, treehouses and monkey bars) for everyone. When the city s overcast, these outdoor playgrounds will bring out the sun in your kids - and even in you.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to London Playgrounds - Emmy Watts

There s much more to Brighton than beaches and beer. We ve gathered the very best that this seaside town has to offer, from where to get an exceptional cup of coffee to the top destinations for enjoying Brighton s culture and nightlife. Grab a single-origin brew at Bond St Coffee before browsing the thriving independent shops in the Lanes (don t miss Snooper s Paradise); take a bracing bike ride along the undercliff path; and be spoiled for choice with a wealth of buzzing bistros and award-winning pubs. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider s advice on what to do and see in Britain.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Brighton - Joe Minihane

Tourists have been flocking to Paris since the 1800s, drawn to its imaginative fine dining, dazzling museums, independent boutiques and romantic gardens. The cobbled streets and pretty Haussmann blocks of the French capital may be gloriously old-fashioned, but be under no illusion: this isn t a city of yesteryear. Paris is thrumming with exciting places to eat, drink, see art, listen to music, shop, stroll and relax. From mouthwatering bistros to cosy wine caves, bright galleries to airy parks, these are the places that make Paris one of the best cities in the world. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider s advice on what to do and see in cities around the world.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Paris - Joel Hart

With a radical metamorphosis seemingly every decade, the city of Berlin has lived through Weimar hedonism and fascist dictatorship, been divided by the Iron Curtain and momentously reunited to become Europe s buzzing creative epicentre. The home of Bauhaus and a frenetic melting pot for brutalism and punk, Berlin is the original anti-establishment provocateur to which artists and misfits gravitated. It may no longer be poor but sexy , but get past the gruff Berliner Schnauze attitude and you ll discover a progressive art scene, superb international eateries and streets thrumming with history. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider s advice on what to do and see in cities around the world.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Berlin - Hoxton Mini Press

The original metropolis, the city of cities: New York is mythic in stature and impossible to pin down. The planet s most surreal urban experiment is a dizzying feast of iridescent skyscrapers, iconic landmarks and heavyweight cultural institutions - it s irresistible, even if all you can afford is a bagel and a walk through Central Park. Luckily, we ve got the inside scoop on the island s most treasured local delis, historic bookshops, memorable bars and beloved neighbourhoods Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten / From the Battery to the top of Manhattan. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider s advice on what to do and see in cities around the world.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to New York - Devra Ferst

Gone is the time when a day out with kids meant bland food and weird, squashy play pens. The capital now boasts a multitude of stylish spots that have little Londoners fully in mind - you just need to know where to find them. Luckily, we do. From the most innovative outdoor playgrounds to the best place for a proper coffee while they slurp a babyccino, this handy little guide is full of shops, places, activities and cafes that we love visiting just as much as our under-five companions.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Kids

From Ukrainian pansky eggs to politically charged quilts, these 65 folk artworks challenge our preconceptions about what constitutes art, how it should be made, and who should make it.The best art isn’t just created in art schools. Scratched into cave walls, molded in clay, embroidered onto clothing, sketched in the margins, painted on scrap cardboard in time snatched after work, perhaps in secret. Art is not only made inside academies and institutions by people with money and training, though sometimes the canon suggests otherwise. From Ukrainian pansky eggs to politically charged quilts, these 65 artworks challenge our preconceptions about what constitutes art, how it should be made and who should make it.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide to Folk Art - Farah Abdessamad

Whether you are flirting with leaving the capital for good or fancy a daytrip to Margate or the South Downs for some much-needed country air, this small guide is an unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best places to get some release from city life in these dificult Covid times. Coastal walks, boutique hotels, top restaurants, wild swimming - there is much to discover within a short train ride from the capital, and so much to remind us that life is not quite as compressed and stressed as it seems.

Objev podobné jako An Opinionated Guide: Escape London - Sonya Barber

Margate s tide has turned. Once seen as a faded seaside town, it is now a vibrant harbour of creativity. Whether you re into modern art, indie boutiques, natural wine or just want to stuff your face with fish and chips and flop into the sea, it s time to explore this revitalised dreamland. From mysterious grottos to seaside small plates, we will help you to make the most out of the sea-breeze. Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guides to Free London and Eco London) is back with a pithy and highly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in Margate. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider s advice.

Objev podobné jako Opinionated Guide To Margate - Emmy Watts

How to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks: If you had the power between life and death, what would you do? Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating an ‘Ethical Guide to Murder’ helps Thea to focus her new-found skills. But as she embarks on her mission to punish the wicked and give the deserving more time, she finds that it isn’t as simple as she first thought. How can she really know who deserves to die, and can she figure out her own rules before Ruth’s borrowed time runs out? ‘Relatable, poignant, and filled with unexpected twists, An Ethical Guide to Murder is near-impossible to put down. I was hooked all the way up to the ending, which I can #39;t stop thinking about. A must-read for 2025’ Jenny Hollander, author of Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead ‘An Ethical Guide to Murder is a fabulous book! Jenny Morris has taken the with great power comes great responsibility concept and applied it to someone who struggles to be responsible for her own laundry. Thea is a relatable, messy character whose trials and tribulations kept me laughing all the way to the emotional gut punch. What a marvellous debut!’ Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations ‘An Ethical Guide to Murder is the best type of book – one that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. With Thea, Jenny Morris has created one of the most interesting characters that I’ve read in a long time’ Kellye Garrett, award winning author of Missing White Woman ‘Is Thea a serial killer? Is she an avenging angel? Maybe she’s both. Fresh and fun, I loved this original take on the crime genre. Combining ethics with a good old revenge story, I raced through this unexpectedly poignant novel. A fabulous debut!’ Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man

Objev podobné jako An Ethical Guide To Murder - Jenny Morris

#39;[A] belting debut . . . This is high-concept, high-octane, hi-jinks and I #39;m here for it #39; Maz Evans ‘This original read is dark, funny and gripping’ heat, Book of the WeekHow to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks: If you had the power between life and death, what would you do? Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating an ‘Ethical Guide to Murder’ helps Thea to focus her new-found skills. But as she embarks on her mission to punish the wicked and give the deserving more time, she finds that it isn’t as simple as she first thought. How can she really know who deserves to die, and can she figure out her own rules before Ruth’s borrowed time runs out? ‘Jenny Morris’ remarkable debut novel resembles Naomi Alderman’s The Power, but she limits the ability to harm and sets the story in the present, not the future…(a) clever, beguiling novel’ The Times ‘Relatable, poignant, and filled with unexpected twists, An Ethical Guide to Murder is near-impossible to put down. I was hooked all the way up to the ending, which I can #39;t stop thinking about. A must-read for 2025’ Jenny Hollander ‘An Ethical Guide to Murder is a fabulous book! Jenny Morris has taken the with great power comes great responsibility concept and applied it to someone who struggles to be responsible for her own laundry. Thea is a relatable, messy character whose trials and tribulations kept me laughing all the way to the emotional gut punch. What a marvellous debut!’ Alice Bell ‘An Ethical Guide to Murder is the best type of book – one that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. With Thea, Jenny Morris has created one of the most interesting characters that I’ve read in a long time’ Kellye Garrett

Objev podobné jako An Ethical Guide To Murder - Jenny Morris

From the creators of the podcast and bestselling book Ghibliotheque, this is a young film fan s comprehensive guide to one of the most exciting and influential film studios in cinema history, NOW FEATURING an all-new section to celebrate 40 years of Studio Ghibli. This new section includes a look at The Boy and the Heron, as well as an overview of Studio Ghibli s theatre productions My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, plus information on Ghibli Park, Japan s amazing Studio Ghibli theme park.Hello from Ghibliotheque! We are Michael and Jake, and together we make a podcast called Ghibliotheque, all about the films of the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli. We think that Studio Ghibli has made some of the greatest films of all time, like My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away. We love nothing more than sharing these films with other people, whether that s by watching them together on the big screen, or writing a book like the one you re holding right now. This book is our handy, illustrated guide to the world of Studio Ghibli, a world that is like no other. Over the following pages you ll meet strong heroes, get to know wild and beguiling creatures, taste mouth-watering food, and travel via fast and fantastical modes of transportation. There is so much to explore and discover, so let s quote the motto of the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, and say: let s get lost, together. Enjoy! Across eight chapters, we will get up close and personal with the movies, learn who s who at the Oscar-winning studio and explore the impact that Ghibli World has left on our planet.

Objev podobné jako An Unofficial Guide to the World of Studio Ghibli UPDATED EDITION - Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham

An Informal Guide to Workwear offers a fascinating overview of some of the most important workwear pieces, discussing their history, function, construction and materials.Workwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a staple in modern wardrobes. Originally designed for labour-intensive jobs, todayâ ™s workwear blends durable, well-made and sustainable clothing with fashion. In a world of increasingly fast fashion, workwear provides a sustainable alternative as a statement of endurance and quality. An Informal Guide to Workwear explores the links to the past and the incredible history of how this style became a staple. Workwear pieces include:â ¢ berets, popularised by Claude Monet and Che Guevara, among othersâ ¢ blue jeans, America s sartorial gift to the worldâ ¢ the siren suit, famously worn by Winston Churchill during the warâ ¢ the shop coat, donned by Christian Dior in a show of democratic solidarity with the workers in his atelierFeaturing vibrant illustrations by Michael Parkin, this book is perfect for anyone interested in discovering more about the history of fashion and style.Â

Objev podobné jako An Informal Guide to Workwear - A.W. Sylvester

Underwater Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200 species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100 species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Divided into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna.

Objev podobné jako An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea (2nd) - Lawson Wood

An Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe is a photographic identification guide to 150 species of insect most commonly found in the gardens of Britain and North-West Europe.

Objev podobné jako An Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe - Dominic Couzens, Gail Ashton

A Guide to Criminal Law, Revised edition, is a comprehensive guide to the legal system and the area of criminal law as it affects people in a day-to-day capacity. The book is clear and concise and covers all the relevant areas of the criminal justice system and is designed for those people who either wish to understand more about the legal system or wish to know more about a specific area of law. Case law to 2023 is covered.

Objev podobné jako An Emerald Guide to Criminal Law - Peter Robinson

A modern translation of the ancient Roman poet Ovid’s Remedies for Love—a witty and irreverent work about how to fall out of loveBreakups are the worst. On one scale devised by psychiatrists, only a spouse’s death was ranked as more stressful than a marital split. Is there any treatment for a breakup? The ancient Roman poet Ovid thought so.Having become famous for teaching the art of seduction in The Art of Love, he then wrote Remedies for Love (Remedia Amoris), which presents thirty-eight frank and witty strategies for coping with unrequited love, falling out of love, ending a relationship, and healing a broken heart. How to Get Over a Breakup presents an unabashedly modern prose translation of Ovid’s lighthearted and provocative work, complete with a lively introduction and the original Latin on facing pages. Ovid’s advice—which he illustrates with ingenious interpretations of classical mythology—ranges from the practical, psychologically astute, and profound to the ironic, deliberately offensive, and bizarre.Some advice is conventional—such as staying busy, not spending time alone, and avoiding places associated with an ex. Some is off-color, such as having sex until you’re sick of it. And some is simply and delightfully weird—such as becoming a lawyer and not eating arugula.Whether his advice is good or bad, entertaining or outrageous, How to Get Over a Breakup reveals an Ovid who sounds startlingly modern.

Objev podobné jako How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On - Publius Ovidius Naso

An irresistible anthology of ancient Greek writings that explore queer desire and loveEros, limb-loosening, whirls me about again,that bittersweet, implacable creature. —SapphoThe idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new translations.Filled with enthralling stories, this anthology invites readers of all sexualities and identities to explore writings that describe many kinds of erotic encounters and feelings, and that envision a playful and passionate approach to sexuality as part of a rich and fulfilling life. How to Be Queer starts with Homer’s Iliad and moves through lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, philosophy, and biography, drawing on a wide range of authors, including Sappho, Plato, Anacreon, Pindar, Theognis, Aristophanes, and Xenophon. It features both beautiful poetry and thought-provoking prose, emotional outpourings and humorous anecdotes.From Homer’s story of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, one of the most intense between men in world literature, to Sappho’s lyrics on the pleasures and pains of loving women, these writings show the many meanings of what the Greeks called eros. Complete with brief introductions to the selections, and with the original Greek on facing pages, How to Be Queer reveals what the Greeks knew long ago—that the erotic and queer are a source of life and a cause for celebration.

Objev podobné jako How to Be Queer: An Ancient Guide to Sexuality - Nooter Sarah