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Despite a long history of external threats and internal strife, the Roman Catholic Church remains a vast and influential presence in our modern world. But what were its origins, and how has it changed and adapted over the centuries? After Pope Benedict XVI dramatically resigned in early 2013 (the first Pope to resign since the fifteenth century), and Pope Francis was elected, many wondered what direction he would lead the Church in, and whether the Church could modernise in the face of the demands of our world.In this Very Short Introduction, Gerald O''Collins covers the history of the Catholic Church, and considers some of the key issues facing Catholicism today, such as the catastrophic revelations about clerical child abuse, the impact of the growth of Islam, and the destruction in the Middle East of ancient Christian church communities. He also shows how Catholics are being increasingly challenged by an opposition between their traditional Christian values and rights which are endorsed by the secular world, such as the right to physician assisted suicide or same-sex marriage, and considers the future for the largest and oldest institution in the world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Geopolitics of Global Catholicism uncovers the key trends in todayÂ’s Catholicism, providing an incisive analysis of its deep entanglement with national, regional, as well as global politics.This book offers an exciting exploration of five versions of local Catholicism(s) and sheds light on the various theo-political constellations that not only differ widely across these national contexts but also have global geopolitical consequences. It is built around a novel theoretical argument showing that Catholic geopolitics contains not only a spatial dimension (as classic geopolitical studies would have it) but also a temporal one. As a consequence, the Catholic role in the world cannot be simply understood as a result of the spatial expansion of the Church but rather as a result of the complex relationships between Catholicism and colonization, inculturation, backwardness, and modernization(s). To counter the lingering Eurocentrism of most studies of the Catholic Church, this bookÂ’s case studies explore Catholic geopolitics in five non-European contexts, focusing mainly on the Global South (plus the United States): Latin America (Brazil), North America (the United States), Asia (India and China), and Africa (the Democratic Republic of the Congo). These case studies also show that the successes and failures of Catholicism cannot be explained by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How suburbanization was a crucial catalyst for reforms in the Catholic Church.  The 1960s in America were a time of revolt against the stifling conformism embodied in the sprawling, uniform suburbs of the 1950s. Typically, the reforms of the Catholic Church’s Second Vatican Council, which aimed to make the Church more modern and accessible, are seen as one result of that broader cultural liberalization. Yet in Crabgrass Catholicism, Stephen M. Koeth demonstrates that the liberalization of the Church was instead the product of the mass suburbanization that began some fifteen years earlier. Koeth argues that postwar suburbanization revolutionized the Catholic parish, the relationship between clergy and laity, conceptions of parochial education, and Catholic participation in US politics, and thereby was a significant factor in the religious disaffiliation that only accelerated in subsequent decades. A novel exploration of the role of Catholics in postwar suburbanization, Crabgrass Catholicism will be of particular interest to urban historians, scholars of American Catholicism and religious studies, and Catholic clergy and laity. Â

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Take an unprecedented look at the making of Disney’s beloved 1997 classic Hercules, known for its one-of-a-kind character design with this exclusive volume that features hundreds of pieces directly from legendary cartoonist Gerald Scarfe’s archives, the mastermind behind the design of your favorite characters from the iconic film.From zero to hero, discover the magic and creativity that went into creating Hercules, Disney’s uniquely animated film. Each chapter gives insight into the artist’s creative process and presents striking outtakes and brainstorms for what could have been—such as alternative designs and fun facts. Featuring in-depth interviews with Gerald Scarfe and a foreword by President & Producer of Disney Theatrical Production Tom Schumacher, Disney''s Hercules: The Art of Gerald Scarfe is a must-read for Disney fans and artists alike! LEGENDARY ARTIST: Gerald Scarfe, an English cartoonist also known for his work on Pink Floyd’s The Wall, offers unprecedented access to his personal archives and takes the reader on a journey through the process of creating Hercules’ classic on-screen characters STUNNING ARTWORK: Dive into the creative process and watch as the characters transform from initial concepts to the full-color masterpieces onscreen with exclusive access to the concept art DIVE BEHIND THE SCENES: Explore the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As the largest organ in the body, skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive e­ffect on our heart and other major organs. The Healthy Skin Diet is a guide to help readers understand possible connections between their skin and their diet at any age. From psoriasis, acne and PCOS, to dermatitis, eczema and hives, Geraldine Georgeou explains skin conditions and what this means for you when it comes to nutrition, complete with real-life case studies from Geraldine’s own practice. The book is also full of practical ways to help protect your skin from free radicals caused by sun exposure, as well as methods to improve the integrity of your skin, hair and nails by harnessing the natural potential of B vitamins, biotin and vitamin A from your diet. In the recipe section of the book, Geraldine applies her scientific research to the plate, with dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast dishes range from sweet potato halloumi hash with fried eggs to banana nut protein pancakes and spinach, mushroom and ricotta omelette. Lunch options are just as delicious with recipes for Thai beef noodle salad, chicken teriyaki poke bowl and summer pea, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Learn how to grow big veg with Gerald Stratford, the gardening grandad loved by a quarter of a million fans on Twitter. Full of Gerald's encouragement, dryhumor and grandfatherly wisdom - this book makes the perfect companion for anyone keen to grow-your-own.Big Veg is a funny, charming and handy book about growing veg, illustrated with photos of Gerald at home in his garden. With an easy to follow month-by-month guide to sowing, planting and harvesting veg, and tips on how to grow really big veg, Gerald's book is packed with decades of gardening know-how."I am very grateful for all the interest my wonderful friends and followers on Twitter have taken in my gardening. If you're looking to learn more about growing big veg or to find out about the way I do things, I hope this book gives you the motivation you need to get out in the garden. Cheers!" - Gerald

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Discover how delectably simple and healthy French cooking can be with Paris-born food influencer Géraldine Leverd (@la.cuisine.de.geraldine).As a French girl who loves to share her national cuisine, Géraldine has made it her mission to teach others how to make delicious and inspiring home-cooked meals using French cooking methods. In The New French Kitchen, Geraldine demystifies French cooking with delectable yet easy-to-make recipes that have a little twist, or je ne sais quoi. Say au revoir to being intimidated by French cooking and learn how to add sure-to-be-favorite recipes to your rotation, including quiches; salads; appetizers; soups; meat, fish, and vegetarian mains; and desserts. In The New French Kitchen, you’ll find:Over 70 brand-new recipesTwists on French classics, lesser-known French recipes, and Géraldine''s own French-inspired creationsHow to stock your modern French pantryRecipes for cooks of all levels that feature fresh, easy-to-find ingredients and plenty of vegetarian optionsFlexible recipes for brunches, lunches, dinners, and special occasionsA stunning photo accompanying every recipeBeautiful binding, including a cloth-textured cover and a ribbon marker for fashionable flair Thoughtfully curated, vibrantly delicious, and, most importantly, accessible, these recipes are your roadmap to mastering the art of new French cooking.

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ZAHRADNÍ POLOHOVACÍ KŘESLO GERALD NEW Jste připraveni na teplé letní večery? Relaxujte, sněte, objevujte příběhy knih, které vás zavedou do světa fantazie. Vychutnejte si sklenku vína, šálek dobré kávy nebo odpočinek na čerstvém vdzuchu. Pořiďte si zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW, které využijete v zahradě nebo na terase. Dokonale se přizpůsobí křivkám vašeho těla. BAREVNÉ PROVEDENÍ Černá ocelová konstrukce splňuje všechny požadavky na klidné a ničím nerušené lenošení. Sedací a opěrková část je vyrobena z umělé textilie v několika barevných variantách. béžová šedá černá Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. POHODLÍ A PRAKTIČNOST Součástí je opěrka hlavy, která vždy dobře poslouží. Opěrka zad je polohovatelná v 5 pozicích, takže si můžete nastavit ideální polohu pro čtení, odpočinek nebo opalování. Nic nepřekoná čas strávený v zahradním křesle GERALD NEW. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Materiál: síťovina / ocelRozměry: šířka: 57 cmhloubka: 96 / 147 cmvýška: 87 / 110 cmšířka sedu: 47 cmhloubka sedu: 46 / 96 cmvýška sedu: 50 cmšířka zádové opěrky: 43 cmvýška zádové opěrky: 75 cmNostnost: 100 kgHmotnost: 6,3 kg MONTÁŽ Křeslo je dodáváno sestavené.

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ZAHRADNÍ POLOHOVACÍ KŘESLO GERALD NEW Jste připraveni na teplé letní večery? Relaxujte, sněte, objevujte příběhy knih, které vás zavedou do světa fantazie. Vychutnejte si sklenku vína, šálek dobré kávy nebo odpočinek na čerstvém vdzuchu. Pořiďte si zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW, které využijete v zahradě nebo na terase. Dokonale se přizpůsobí křivkám vašeho těla. BAREVNÉ PROVEDENÍ Černá ocelová konstrukce splňuje všechny požadavky na klidné a ničím nerušené lenošení. Sedací a opěrková část je vyrobena z umělé textilie v několika barevných variantách. béžová šedá černá Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. POHODLÍ A PRAKTIČNOST Součástí je opěrka hlavy, která vždy dobře poslouží. Opěrka zad je polohovatelná v 5 pozicích, takže si můžete nastavit ideální polohu pro čtení, odpočinek nebo opalování. Nic nepřekoná čas strávený v zahradním křesle GERALD NEW. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Materiál: síťovina / ocelRozměry: šířka: 57 cmhloubka: 96 / 147 cmvýška: 87 / 110 cmšířka sedu: 47 cmhloubka sedu: 46 / 96 cmvýška sedu: 50 cmšířka zádové opěrky: 43 cmvýška zádové opěrky: 75 cmNostnost: 100 kgHmotnost: 6,3 kg MONTÁŽ Křeslo je dodáváno sestavené.

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ZAHRADNÍ POLOHOVACÍ KŘESLO GERALD NEW Jste připraveni na teplé letní večery? Relaxujte, sněte, objevujte příběhy knih, které vás zavedou do světa fantazie. Vychutnejte si sklenku vína, šálek dobré kávy nebo odpočinek na čerstvém vdzuchu. Pořiďte si zahradní polohovací křeslo GERALD NEW, které využijete v zahradě nebo na terase. Dokonale se přizpůsobí křivkám vašeho těla. BAREVNÉ PROVEDENÍ Černá ocelová konstrukce splňuje všechny požadavky na klidné a ničím nerušené lenošení. Sedací a opěrková část je vyrobena z umělé textilie v několika barevných variantách. béžová šedá černá Výběr barvy zvolte ve variantě produktu. Pokud Vámi vybraná varianta není ve výběru, je dočasně nedostupná. POHODLÍ A PRAKTIČNOST Součástí je opěrka hlavy, která vždy dobře poslouží. Opěrka zad je polohovatelná v 5 pozicích, takže si můžete nastavit ideální polohu pro čtení, odpočinek nebo opalování. Nic nepřekoná čas strávený v zahradním křesle GERALD NEW. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Materiál: síťovina / ocelRozměry: šířka: 57 cmhloubka: 96 / 147 cmvýška: 87 / 110 cmšířka sedu: 47 cmhloubka sedu: 46 / 96 cmvýška sedu: 50 cmšířka zádové opěrky: 43 cmvýška zádové opěrky: 75 cmNostnost: 100 kgHmotnost: 6,3 kg MONTÁŽ Křeslo je dodáváno sestavené.

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Hudební CD - Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Gerald Clayton je americký jazzový pianista a skladatel holandského původu. Rok vydání : 2022 (2.album) Seznam stop CD Water's Edge feat. John Clayton & Justin Brown / Elegia feat. John Clayton / Damunt de tu Només les Flors feat. MARO, John Clayton & Justin Brown / My Ideal 1 / That Roy feat. Justin Brown / Rip feat. Justin Brown / Just A Dream feat. MARO / My Ideal 2 / Peace Invocation feat. Charles Lloyd / This Is Music Where You're Going My Friends

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LP vinyl - Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Pianista a skladatel Gerald Clayton zkoumá dopad a abstrakci času na svém úchvatném druhém albu Blue Note Bells on Sand. Gerald Clayton je americký jazzový pianista a skladatel holandského původu. Rok vydání : 2022 (2.album) Seznam stop LP Water's Edge feat. John Clayton & Justin Brown / Elegia feat. John Clayton / Damunt de tu Només les Flors feat. MARO, John Clayton & Justin Brown / My Ideal 1 / That Roy feat. Justin Brown / Rip feat. Justin Brown / Just A Dream feat. MARO / My Ideal 2 / Peace Invocation feat. Charles Lloyd / This Is Music Where You're Going My Friends

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A heartrending and beautiful memoir of sudden loss and a journey to peace, from the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of  Horse.Many cultural and religious traditions expect those who are grieving to step away from the world. In contemporary life, we are more often met with red tape and to-do lists. This is exactly what happened to Geraldine Brooks when her partner of more than three decades, Tony Horwitz - just sixty years old and, to her knowledge, vigorous and healthy - collapsed and died on a Washington, D. C. sidewalk.After spending their early years together in conflict zones as foreign correspondents, Geraldine and Tony settled down to raise two boys on Martha''s Vineyard. The life they built was one of meaningful work, good humor, and tenderness, as they spent their days writing and their evenings cooking family dinners or watching the sun set with friends at Lambert''s Cove. But all of this came to an abrupt end when, on Memorial Day 2019, Geraldine received the phone call we all dread. The demands were immediate and many. Without space to grieve, the sudden loss became a yawning gulf.Three years later, she booked a flight to a remote island off the coast ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A classic Gerald Durrell title reissued by Penguin to celebrate the centenary of his birth'Gerald Durrell was magic' SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGHMenagerie Manor chronicles the early, sunlit days of Gerald Durrell’s dream to create a sanctuary for animals, realized Les Augrès Manor in Trinity, Jersey. Here we encounter Leo the lion, who enjoys roaring solidly through the night; N’Pongo the gorilla who thinks nothing of boarding a small plane to be part of a BBC documentary; and Claudius the South American tapir, an escape art of Houdini-like cunning. Republished to celebrate the centenary of Durrell’s birth, this book is a testament to the enduring importance of conservation in a changing world, and the profound connection between the human and animal kingdoms. 'This book is a certain joy' NEW STATESMAN'Animals come close to being Durrell's best friends. . . . He writes about them with style, verve, and humour' TIME

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Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time ‘When My Family and Other Animals was published it was as if someone had flung back the curtains, thrown up the windows and let in a stream of bright light’ - Kathryn Hughes, Guardian‘Gerald Durrell was magic’ - Sir David Attenborough ''Living in Corfu was rather like living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas’It is 1935 and the Durrells have escaped the leaden summer skies of Bournemouth to arrive ‘like a troupe of medieval tumblers’ on the sun-drenched island of Corfu for a new life. Gerald Durrell’s beloved portrayal of his chaotic family – beatific Mother, Roger the dog, diet-obsessed Margo, book-loving Lawrence and gun-wielding Leslie – as well as his own adventures with a burgeoning menagerie of beasts, birds and insects (including an owl called Ulysses), is a timeless account of an idyllic childhood and an uproarious portrait of the English abroad.

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Part autobiography, part travelogue, and wholly a tribute to the unspoilt beauty of southern Spain, Gerald Brenan''s South from Granada includes an introduction by Chris Stewart, author of the bestselling Driving Over Lemons, in Penguin Modern Classics.Between 1920 and 1934, Gerald Brenan lived in the remote Spanish village of Yegen and South of Granada depicts his time there, vividly evoking the essence of his rural surroundings and the Spanish way of life before the Civil War. Here he portrays the landscapes, festivals and folk-lore of the Sierra Nevada, the rivalries, romances and courtship rituals, village customs, superstitions and characters. Fascinating details emerge, from cheap brothels to archaeological remains, along with visits from Brenan''s friends from the Bloomsbury group - Lytton Strachey and Virginia Woolf among them. Knowledgeable, elegant and sympathetic, this is a rich account of Spain''s vanished past.Gerald Brenan (1894-1987) was an English writer who spent much of his life in Spain. He is best known for The Spanish Labyrinth, a work of history on the background to the Spanish Civil War and for South From Granada: Seven Years in an Andalusian Village. He was awarded a CBE in 1982, and was much honoured in SpainIf you enjoyed South ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A posthumous work from the beloved conservationist and naturalist Gerald Durrell, to celebrate the centenary of his birth, with a new foreword by HRH Princess Anne. ‘Gerald Durrell was magic’ SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH ‘A wise, genial and world-encompassing book’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Fills important gaps in the biographical narrative . . . Truly, there is magic here’ GUARDIAN Myself and Other Animals is a new book mosaicked from unpublished autobiographies, uncollected pieces and previously published extracts from Durrell’s work and archives. The result is an extraordinary journey through Durrell’s life in his own words, edited and introduced by his widow Lee Durrell. Drawing on a memoir that Durrell started writing before he became too ill to continue it, and an unfinished book from a trip to Australia in 1969 to the Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory and Queensland, here is the unvarnished story of Durrell’s life, from touching family tributes to golden bats and pink pigeons. Moving from India to England and then to the always sun-lit Corfu, told with dry wit and insight into our fellow animals, here is the vivid finale of one of Britain’s most beloved conservationists and prose stylists. 'Funny and readable and hugely charming' i ‘One ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Geraldine Brook''s Nine Parts of Desire is a fascinatingly rich portrait of a little-known world that lifts the veil on the lives of Islamic womenThis is the insightful, thought-provoking and at times humorous story of Geraldine Brooks'' quest to discover the truth about women and Islam.From adopting a chador as camouflage to taking meetings with Queen Noor of Jordan and former Iranian President Rafsanjani''s daughter, the author and journalist went undercover and deep into the heart of another culture. She met with Palestinians protesting about ''honour killings'' for adultery and sheltered girls transformed into warriors by the Emirates'' armed forces. Throughout the Middle East, Brooks was invited into the homes and lives of these women where she found real stories that overturn western stereotypes. Fair-minded and often revelatory, Nine Parts of Desire is an extraordinarily rich tapestry of the different lives women lead under Islam, and a captivating and diverse portrait of a little known world. This is reportage at its best.Geraldine Brooks is an award-winning author and journalist. She has written several books of fiction and non-fiction, including the international bestselling novel Year of Wonders and more recently March, which won the Pulitzer. She lives in rural Virginia.

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A Little Book of Impressions describes life behind the mirror, probe and drill. After his unexpected encounters with dentistry from an early age and his time as a student at Guy’s Hospital in the seventies, Gerald Feaver describes embarking on a fulfilling and rewarding career that became his great passion.He writes of the amazing people he met over the years and how his life was enriched by hearing insights into their remarkable lives (yes, dentists do allow their patients to speak sometimes!), fascinating tales of romance, intrigue and heroism. This memoir is full of humour, interspersed with some poignant and personal moments that encapsulate the life of a dentist and patients in a variety of situations.The perception that a visit to the dentist was something to be feared or at least endured, was an anathema to him. Gerald always wanted his patients to feel relaxed and at ease. Revealing the human side of dentistry, the care and compassion that dentists strive to achieve when treating their patients, Gerald hopes that this book may help to reduce the fear that many still have about a visit to the dentist’s chair.

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The Moonstone is one of the first true works of detective fiction, in which Wilkie Collins established the groundwork for the genre itself. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Sandra Kemp.The Moonstone, a priceless yellow diamond, is looted from an Indian temple and maliciously bequeathed to Rachel Verinder. On her eighteenth birthday, her friend and suitor Franklin Blake brings the gift to her. That very night, it is stolen again. No one is above suspicion, as the idiosyncratic Sergeant Cuff and the Franklin piece together a puzzling series of events as mystifying as an opium dream and as deceptive as the nearby Shivering Sand. The intricate plot and modern technique of multiple narrators made Wilkie Collins''s 1868 work a huge success in the Victorian sensation genre. With a reconstruction of the crime, red herrings and a ''locked-room'' puzzle, The Moonstone was also a major precursor of the modern mystery novel.In her introduction Sandra Kemp explores The Moonstone''s the detective elements of Collins''s writing, and reveals how Collins''s sensibilities were untypical of his era.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An extensive overview of Catholicism''s rich history, the life and work of hundreds of the most significant saints, and of the popes, with over 1500 evocative colour images.

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Has Catholicism reached its end or is there hope for a genuine new beginning? This remarkably retrieved – hitherto lost and unpublished – work by iconic radical thinker Mary Daly, complemented by reflections from six preeminent feminist writers, raises profound questions that seemingly led to Daly's final break with the Catholic Church.

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An innovative novel featuring an astonishingly wicked female villain, Wilkie Collins''s Armadale was regarded by T.S. Eliot as ''the best of [his] romances''. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by John Sutherland.When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a terrible confession on his death-bed, he has little idea of the repercussions to come, for the secret he reveals involves the mysterious Lydia Gwilt: flame-haired temptress, bigamist, laudanum addict and husband-poisoner. Her malicious intrigues fuel the plot of this gripping melodrama: a tale of confused identities, inherited curses, romantic rivalries, espionage, money - and murder. The character of Lydia Gwilt horrified contemporary critics, with one reviewer describing her as ''One of the most hardened female villains whose devices and desires have ever blackened fiction''. She remains among the most enigmatic and fascinating women in nineteenth-century literature and the dark heart of this most sensational of Victorian ''sensation novels''.John Sutherland''s introduction illustrated how Wilkie Collins drew on scandalous newspaper headlines and on new technology particularly the penny post and the telegraph - to lend extra pace and veracity to his tale. This edition also contains notes, further reading and an appendix on stage dramatisations of Armadale.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE NEW QUESTIONTen years after the worldwide bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins returns with another groundbreaking work, this time to ask: Why do some companies thrive in uncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research, buttressed by rigorous analysis and infused with engaging stories, Collins and his colleague, Morten Hansen, enumerate the principles for building a truly great enterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous, and fast-moving times.THE NEW STUDY Great by Choice distinguishes itself from Collins''s prior work by its focus not just on performance, but also on the type of unstable environments faced by leaders today. With a team of more than twenty researchers, Collins and Hansen studied companies that rose to greatness - beating their industry indexes by a minimum of ten times over fifteen years - in environments characterized by big forces and rapid shifts that leaders could not predict or control. The research team then contrasted these "10X companies" to a carefully selected set of comparison companies that failed to achieve greatness in similarly extreme environments.THE NEW FINDINGSThe study results were full of provocative surprises. Such as: * The best leaders were not more risk taking, more visionary, and more creative than ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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______________________________THE BOOK THAT REED HASTINGS AT NETFLIX TOLD EVERY ASPIRING CEO TO READNearly thirty years ago, Stanford University faculty members Jim Collins and Bill Lazier showed you how to turn an entrepreneurial business into an enduring great company.Beyond Entrepreneurship became a leadership staple, particularly among small and early-stage companies. And while Collins would go on to write a series of famous bestsellers that have sold more than ten million copies worldwide, this lesser-known early work remains the favourite of many of his loyal readers.Now, with Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, Collins re-shares the timeless insights in Beyond Entrepreneurship alongside new perspectives gleaned after decades of additional research into what makes great companies tick. In Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, you''ll learn how to turn your company into the 2.0 version of itself. You''ll be challenged to grow your own leadership as your company grows, from 1x to 2x to 5x to 10x. You''ll learn Collins''s newest reflections on people decisions, insights that extend beyond his seminal "first who" principle about getting the right people on the bus. You''ll learn why luck favours the persistent, and what it means to look for "who luck." You''ll learn about the origins of the "BHAG" (Big Hairy Audacious ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Inspirational''- YO YO MA''When Dr Collins speaks, I listen - and his message is more important now than ever''- PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON''Collins''s personal journey of reflection and discovery will speak to many struggling to make sense of life, cope with uncertainty, and find their place in a greater scheme of things''- ALISTER MCGRATH''Francis is a careful, friendly and generous thinker. This book will help anyone who wishes to see integrity, civility and truth prevail in the public square.''- JUSTIN BRIERLEY''Dr Francis Collins is a bridge person in a polarized time. Amid the shrillness of our era, Collins offers a calming voice of hope''- PHILIP YANCEY''I would recommend this book to anyone.''- NICKY GUMBEL''This practical, refreshingly humble book offers guidance for all those worried about the state of wisdom in our world''- ELIZABETH OLDFIELDFrom world-leading scientist and New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God, a deeply thoughtful guidebook to discerning what and who we can trust to move us from societal discord to civic harmony.As the COVID-19 pandemic revealed, western society has become not just hyper-partisan, but also deeply cynical; distrustful of traditional sources of knowledge and wisdom such as science and faith. Scepticism about vaccines led to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Michael Collins and the Women Who Spied for Ireland is the first book to concentrate on the crucial role played by women in Collins''s personal and working life. From his boyhood in an overwhelmingly female household in West Cork, women brought out the best in him and he brought out the best in them. Susan Killeen, his first girlfriend, remained a steadfast ally throughout his life. From 1917, his girlfriend, Madeline (Dilly) Dicker, helped to ease the burden of his huge workload as well as acting as a secret agent. Society ladies Moya Llewelyn Davies and Lady Hazel Lavery were conduits between Collins and the British Establishment and active participants in his work of espionage. In the final years of his life the true romantic passion between him and Kitty Kiernan is testified to by their frequent correspondence.These women, and many others who participated in the national struggle, women such as Kathleen Clarke, Leslie Price, Peg Barrett, Nancy O''Brien, Madge Hales and Collins'' sister Mary Collins Powell, are woven into this fascinating narrative of Collins'' life.

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Blu-ray film Michael Collins HD [1996]. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Příběh Michaela Collinse, vůdce boje za irskou svobodu, jehož odvaha a tragický osud formovaly dějiny národa. Irsko 1916. Jeho sny vzbuzovaly naději. Jeho slova rozněcovala vášeň. Jeho odvaha určila osud národa. Píše se rok 1920 a Irsko prožívá dramatické okamžiky přerodu ostrova na svobodnou a nezávislou zemi. Irové jsou hrdým národem, který si nade vše váží klasických mravních hodnot a víry v Boha. Stejně tak ale dokáží téměř vše obětovat pocitu svobody a národní svrchovanosti. Průsečíkem národního charakteru se stává Michael Collins, jemuž se podařilo sjednotit široké masy v celonárodní spontánní hnutí. Zároveň je však i zakladatelem Irské republikánské armády (IRA), který zároveň stál u zrodu jejích teroristických praktik... Režisér Neil Jordan si pro titulní roli vybral Liama Neesona, který postavě Michaela Collinse dokázal vtisknout rozměr nespoutané touhy po svobodě, jakož i věčné dramatické napětí, oscilující mezi individuálními a celospolečenskými zájmy. Jeho osud je ve svém tragickém vyznění až příliš podobný všem ostatním osobnostem, které i za cenu nejvyšší posouvaly vývoj dějin kupředu.Bonusy:• Komentář Neila Jordana• Na slovíčko s Neilem Jordanem• Vystřižené scény• Trailer• The South Bank Show Rozhovor s Neilem Jordanem a záběry skutečného Michaela Collinse – dokument

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Renomovaný vědec Gerald Hüther předkládá nejnovější a fascinující poznatky z oblasti neurobiologie do srozumitelné řeči a poukazuje na to, jaký konkrétní prospěch z těchto skutečností vyplývá pro život jeho čtenářů. V oblasti moderního zkoumání mozku byly učiněny průkopnické objevy. Pojem "plasticita lidského mozku" značí, že mozek je orgánem, který je schopen se po celý život měnit, obnovovat a přizpůsobovat. Dokonce ani masa mozkových buněk není, jak se dříve vědci domnívali, pevně daná, ale může se během života dokonce zvětšit. Podle nejnovějších vědeckých poznatků má způsob, jakým mozek používáme, rozhodující vliv na to, která nervová propojení v něm vzniknou a jak se později stabilizují nebo destabilizují. Potom se tedy vnitřní struktura mozku přizpůsobuje svému konkrétnímu použití. Je-li však mozek takový, jak jej používáme a doteď jsme používali, vzniká otázka, jak s ním pak musíme nakládat, abychom mohli odhalit všechny možnosti, které nám skýtá. Čtivou a obraznou řečí sleduje neurobiolog Gerald Hüther komplex těchto otázek a dostává se k poznáním, která otřásají dosavadním nazíráním na svět a která nás nutí, abychom převzali něco, co jsme doposud rádi přenechávali jiným instancím: zodpovědnost.

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Audiokniha: Nejdřív zvířata, až potom zoo! Kniha vypráví o šestiměsíční cestě, kterou v roce 1957 podnikli Gerald Durrell s manželkou do západní Afriky, aby získali zvířata pro vlastní zoo. Kniha vypráví o šestiměsíční cestě, kterou v roce 1957 podnikli Gerald Durrell s manželkou do tehdejšího Britského Kamerunu, aby si, jak říká autor, nachytali vlastní zoologickou zahradu. Britský zoolog strávil mnoho let odchytem divokých a ohrožených zvířat pro jiná zoo, ale vždy mu přišlo líto, když se s nimi po měsících neumdlévající péče a starostí musel rozloučit. Tenhle problém se dal řešit jen jediným způsobem – zařídit si vlastní zoo. S vládcem stepního království Bafutu, s kterým ho pojilo dávné přátelství, přitom vypil nejednu sklenku whisky. Tedy slovy afrického krále: „Ať složí. Nasraví!“

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Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities'' Sunday TelegraphTen-year-old Gerald doesn''t know why his older brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, the family home on the Greek island of Corfu is a bit like a zoo so they should feel right at home... Gerald joyfully pursues his interest in natural history in the midst of an unconventional and chaotic family life - all brilliantly retold in this very funny book.

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My Family and Other Animals is the bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu by treasured British conservationist Gerald Durrell, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range.'What we all need,' said Larry, 'is sunshine...a country where we can grow.''Yes, dear, that would be nice,' agreed Mother, not really listening.'I had a letter from George this morning - he says Corfu's wonderful. Why don't we pack up and go to Greece?''Very well, dear, if you like,' said Mother unguardedly.Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu.But the Durrells find that, reluctantly, they must share their various villas with a menagerie of local fauna - among them scorpions, geckos, toads, bats and butterflies.Recounted with immense humour and charm My Family and Other Animals is a wonderful account of a rare, magical childhood.'Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities' Sunday Telegraph'A bewitching book' Sunday TimesGerald Durrell was born in Jamshedpur, India, in 1925. He returned to England in 1928 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell - are available in a single edition for the first time in The Corfu Trilogy. Just before the Second World War the Durrell family decamped to the glorious, sun-soaked island of Corfu where the youngest of the four children, ten-year-old Gerald, discovered his passion for animals: toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies, scorpions and octopuses. Through glorious silver-green olive groves and across brilliant-white beaches Gerry pursued his obsession . . . causing hilarity and mayhem in his ever-tolerant family.

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Ten of Shakespeare''s greatest plays, retold for children by multi-award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, Geraldine McCaughrean retells some of Shakespeare''s best-known stories, including Romeo and Juliet, Henry the Fifth, A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and The Tempest.With easy to follow prose punctuated with well-known quotations and featuring a cast list for each play, this accessible collection will delight and entertain readers of all ages.

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Volume Two of Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time''A lot of frolic, fun and charming ribaldry, as well as the warm feeling of having been transported to a lovely spot where worry is unknown and anything is believable'' - The New York Times‘Another tiger-golden day lay ahead of us. It was as though England had never really existed’The Durrell clan’s escapades on their Greek island home resume with the second volume of the Corfu Trilogy. Budding zoologist Gerald continues to explore the natural wonders around him, enjoying a night fishing trip, receiving a donkey as a birthday present and accidentally bringing a bear home for tea. Here too are more stories of the eccentric creatures he calls his family, including Margo’s ill-advised foray into spiritualism and what becomes known as ‘Mother’s Great Romance’. Ending as the Second World War is declared, Birds, Beasts and Relatives is an enchanting return to a magical place.

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Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time''Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities'' - Sunday Telegraph ‘My collection of animals swelled to a point where even Mother occasionally grew alarmed’The island of Corfu, where the Durrell family live in agreeable chaos, is paradise for aspiring naturalist Gerald. His battalion of creatures has grown to include eleven puppies, a toad named Dierdre and an unwelcome infestation of scorpions. Yet the human visitors to their sun-drenched villa are even more curious, whether it is an innocent pair of American painters ripe for practical jokes, or a supercilious Count who barely survives an outing on Gerald’s home-made boat, the Bootle-bumtrinket. The third volume in the Corfu Trilogy brings this glorious tale of halcyon days to a close.

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Featuring a brand new introduction from lifelong fan and Closer magazine Book Reviewer, Amy Rowland, talking about what Jackie and her books mean to her! ‘I read hundreds of books every year. But Jackie Collins’ novels are the only ones I can read over and over’ AMY ROWLAND'Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers.' COLLEEN HOOVER At the novel's core is the Hollywood Five, a clique of jaded twenty-somethings whose parents (all major players) thought that child-rearing ended with naming their offspring after themselves. Not since best-selling superstar Jackie Collins created Hollywood Wives, the book which established a whole new standard for novels of the American dream in the extreme, has she dealt so incisively and so revealingly with tinseltown, and with the people who live and die there. There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins. With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''In the gloom it came along the branches towards me, its round, hypnotic eyes blazing, its spoon-like ears turning to and fro independently like radar dishes . . . it was Lewis Carroll''s Jabberwocky come to life . . . one of the most incredible creatures I had ever been privileged to meet.''The fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar is home to woodlice the size of golf balls, moths the size of Regency fans and the Aye-Aye, a type of lemur held by local superstion to be an omen of death. But when Gerald Durrell visited the island, the destruction of the forests meant that the Aye-Aye and many other creatures were in danger of extinction.Told with his unique sense of humour and inimitable charm, Gerald Durrell''s The Aye Aye and I is the final adventure from one of Britain''s best loved conservationists.

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''For many years I had wanted to start a zoo . . . any reasonable person smitten with an ambition of this sort would have secured the zoo first and obtained the animals afterwards. but throughout my life I have rarely if ever achieved what I wanted by tackling it in a logical fashion.''A Zoo in My Luggage is Gerald Durrell''s account of his attempt to set up his own zoo, after years spent gathering animals for other zoos. Journeying to Cameroon, he and his wife collected numerous mammals, birds and reptiles, including Cholmondely the chimpanzee and Bug-eye the bush-baby.But their problems really began when they attempted to return with their exotic menagerie. Not only had they to get them safely home to Britain but they also had to find somewhere able and - most of all - willing to house them.Told with wit and a zest for all things furry and feathered, Gerald Durrell''s A Zoo in My Luggage is a brilliant account of how a pioneer of wildlife preservation came to found a new type of zoo.

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Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and The Journey Through Wales describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188. In a style reminiscent of a diary, Gerald records the day-to-day events of the mission, alongside lively accounts of local miracles, folklore and religious relics such as Saint Patrick''s Horn, and eloquent descriptions of natural scenery that includes the rugged promontory of St David''s and the vast snow-covered panoramas of Snowdonia. The landscape is evoked in further detail in The Description, which chronicles the everyday lives of the Welsh people with skill and affection. Witty and gently humorous throughout, these works provide a unique view into the medieval world.

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The authorised biography of the great naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell, who died aged seventy in January 1995 in Jersey, where he founded the zoo he’d dreamed of as a small boy and pioneered the captive breeding of animals for conservation.Gerald Durrell was a world-famous naturalist and popular author who wrote, in all, some thirty-seven immensely readable yarns, including the bestselling ‘My Family and Other Animals’. His other books include ‘Birds, Beasts and Relatives’, ‘The Bafut Beagles’ and ‘A Zoo in My Luggage’.Above all, he paved the way in print for the popular presentation of the natural world on television and presented twelve series himself – the early ones, of his own expeditions. Sir David Attenborough has said: ‘He was responsible for changing people’s attitudes to zoology and changing their agenda. He showed them small animals could be as interesting as apes and elephants…He was a pioneer with a marvellous sense of humour.’His brother was the famous writer Lawrence Durrell.

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During the war, Gerald Hanley spent several years in the remote and scorching deserts of Somalia. The rigours of living in such heat, and the difficulties of attempting to control blood-feuding nomads, led to the suicide of seven fellow-officers. Despite these problems, Gerald Hanley writes with great affection for the local clans, an affection that is untainted by sentimentality. "Of all the races of Africa, there cannot be one better to live among than the most difficult, the proudest, the bravest, the vainest, the most merciless, the friendliest: the Somalis."

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Former lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of A Lady''s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem - for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes and Netflix''s Bridgerton!England, 1866: Miss Caroline Hardcastle has finally found purpose in her life, bringing attention to insidious crimes against women. But her parents'' unexpected return from the Continent jeopardizes Caro''s hard-won freedom. They present her with an ultimatum: marry into a title . . . or else. Caro is confident that no gentleman would wed an on-the-shelf journalist, no matter how large her dowry is. But when a dear friend goes missing, Caro finds her best ally is also the nobleman she once dreamed of marrying.Ever since a devastating heartbreak in his younger years, Lord Valentine Thorn has stayed clear of the parson''s trap. Only now, with the lineage in danger, does Val agree to find a bride - with the condition his heart remains unattached. But when his cousin becomes entangled in the disappearance of a young actress, Val finds the only one with any answers is also the only woman he ever dreamed of marrying. Despite their complicated history, Caro and Val reluctantly agree to an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Gerald Posner reveals the heroes and villains of the trillion-dollar-a-year pharmaceutical industry and delivers “a withering and encyclopedic indictment of a drug industry that often seems to prioritize profits over patients” (The New York Times Book Review).Pharmaceutical breakthroughs such as anti­biotics and vaccines rank among some of the greatest advancements in human history. Yet exorbitant prices for life-saving drugs, safety recalls affecting tens of millions of Americans, and soaring rates of addiction and overdose on pre­scription opioids have caused many to lose faith in drug companies. Now, Americans are demanding a national reckoning with a monolithic industry. “Gerald’s dogged reporting, sets Pharma apart from all books on this subject” (The Washington Standard) as we are introduced to brilliant scientists, incorruptible government regulators, and brave whistleblowers facing off against company exec­utives often blinded by greed. A business that profits from treating ills can create far deadlier problems than it cures. Addictive products are part of the industry’s DNA, from the days when corner drugstores sold morphine, heroin, and cocaine, to the past two decades of dangerously overprescribed opioids. Pharma also uncovers the real story of the Sacklers, the family that became one of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hudební CD - Nejpovedenější a nejosobitější nahrávky Phila Collinse. Kompilace Plays Well With Others nabízí 59 duetů a různých kolaborací, včetně několika koncertních verzí. Během své kariéry slavný hudebník Phil Collins spolupracoval s celou řadou více či méně známých kolegů. Za všechny jmenujme třeba Erica Claptona, Briana Ena, Roberta Frippa, Bee Gees, Quincyho Jonese, Roberta Planta, Tears For Fears nebo Annie Lennox. Nejpovedenější a nejosobitějsš z těchto nahrávek Collins zařadil na toto 4CD. Phil Collins Plays Well With Others nabízí 59 duetů a různých kolaborací včetně několika koncertních verzí. Anglický zpěvák, skladatel a multiinstrumentalista se v roce 1970 přidal ke skupině Genesis, kde hrál na bicí a zpíval. Zkraje osmdesátých let se věnoval také sólové kariéře. Debutoval v roce 1981 albem Face Value. Patří k nejúspěšnějším zpěvákům posledního dvacetiletí dvacátého století, velmi populární je i u nás. Seznam stop CD1: 1969 - 1982 Guide Me Orion...

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The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner''s Dictionary is an engaging illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools.Ideal for young learners of English and primary school students who are studying through the medium of English, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner’s Dictionary has been extensively updated to cover all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Throughout the dictionary, learners will find hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and there is also a useful full colour illustrated supplement of essential topics.Updated to include over 10,000 entries, the dictionary also includes a wide range of cross-curricular (CLIL) vocabulary items, which will help students studying English build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. With a range of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Among the best poems that Collins has ever written'' – NPRIn Water, Water Billy Collins writes with joy and wonder about the beauties and ironies of everyday life. The best poems, he believes, begin in clarity and end with a hint of the sublime: A cat learns to drink from a swimming pool. An astronaut recites Emily Dickinson in space. Here is a writer devotedly in love with the world around him, fascinated by its pleasures but generously sensitive of its pains.Ever a laureate of the oblique, Collins is especially sensitive to disappearances and acts of concealment, sketching objects by the outlines their absence leaves: ‘Everything in this hard place’, reflects one voice in ‘Crying in Class’, ‘is designed to disappear.’ From grief’s soft echoes, to the atheist equally afraid of heaven and hell, Collins remains as keenly vigilant of the light as he does the shadows which dance at its edges.‘A poet of plenitude, irony, and Augustan grace’ The New Yorker''Witty, wry and tender when it hurts, Water, Water is a pleasure to read and easy to give'' – The Washington Post

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Includes a hilarious new introduction from Daisy Buchanan, talking about what this book and Jackie means to her! 'We all want to be Lucky for one specific reason, and it isn't her wealth or her looks. It's because she makes things happen' DAISY BUCHANAN'Jackie Collins’s daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers.' COLLEEN HOOVERDangerously sensual, breathtakingly beautiful, and utterly unforgettable, she is Lucky Santangelo... There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins. With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-one New York Times bestsellers, she is one of the world’s top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie chronicled the scandalous lives of the rich, famous, and infamous from the inside looking out. 'A true inspiration, a trail blazer for women's fiction' JILLY COOPER ‘Jackie will never be forgotten, she’ll always inspire me to #BeMoreJackie’ JILL MANSELL ‘Legend is a word used too lightly for so many undeserving people, but Jackie is the very definition of the word’ ALEX KHAN ‘What Jackie knew how to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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`This time the fiction is founded upon facts'' stated Wilkie Collins in his Preface to Man and Wife (1870). Many Victorian writers responded to contemporary debates on the rights and the legal status of women, and here Collins questions the deeply inequitable marriage laws of his day. Man and Wife examines the plight of a woman who, promised marriage by one man, comes to believe that she may inadvertently have gone through a form of marriage with his friend, as recognized by the archaic laws of Scotland and Ireland. From this starting-point Collins develops a radical critique of the values and conventions of Victorian society. Collins had already developed a reputation as the master of the `sensation novel'', and Man and Wife is as fast moving and unpredictable as The Moonstone and The Woman in White. During the novel the atmosphere grows increasingly sinister as the setting moves from a country house to a London suburb and a world of confinement, plotting, and murder. 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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From Marcus Collins, strategist to Apple, Nike and Beyoncé, discover how you can harness the most powerful vehicle for influencing behaviour: true cultural engagement.''Compelling and vivid'' – Robert Cialdini, author of Pre-SuasionWe all try to influence others in our daily lives. We are all marketers, whether you are a manager motivating your team, an employee making a big presentation, an activist staging a protest or a company executive selling the next big thing. In For the Culture, Marcus Collins argues that to inspire communities, we first need to think hard about how we appeal to their values and what we will contribute to their culture.With a deep perspective based on a century’s worth of data, Collins breaks down the many ways in which culture influences behaviour. Using captivating stories from his own life as a top marketer – including spearheading digital strategy for Beyoncé, working with iTunes and Nike+ on their collaboration, and designing ads for McDonalds – he shows how you can do the same.Full of memorable examples, from 1960s hippy culture to the enduring success of Patagonia, For the Culture offers the essential tools for creating lasting engagement and influence.''Some people seem to intuitively ‘get it.’ Most do ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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