driving over lemons chris stewart

Meet Chris Stewart, the eternal optimist. A man who flies to Spain, sees a peasant farm on the wrong side of the river and, with scarcely a second thought, hands over a cash deposit. And then finds he has acquired not just the farm, but the farmer, too, who has no intention of leaving. Not to mention the lack of running water, electricity or even a bridge.It would be enough to send most people straight back home. But Chris and his wife Ana are made of stronger stuff - and besides, they have sunk all their savings into their farm, El Valero, and buying a flock of sheep. So there is no turning back. Life gets tough, but it also gets good.Driving Over Lemons is that rare thing - a funny, insightful book that charms you from the first sun-lit page to the last. And one that makes running an Andalucian mountain farm seem like a half-decent career move. It has been a major bestseller both in Britain and Spain.

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If you''re wondering what Chris Stewart did before he and Ana moved to El Valero, their Spanish farm, here''s one of the answers. He took to the sea, landing a job as skipper for the summer, sailing a Cornish Crabber around the Greek islands. It was his dream job - and there was just one tiny problem. He hadn''t ever sailed before and had not the foggiest how to start.In a series of madcap and hilarious adventures we follow Chris from a shaky start in Chichester harbour to his epic Odyssey to Spetses (a bucket would have been handy), and then on to the journey of a lifetime - battening down the hatches on a trip across the North Atlantic. It''s a journey crackling with Chris''s zest for life, irresistible humour, and unerring lack of foresight. Dry land never looked more welcoming.

Objev podobné jako Three Ways to Capsize a Boat - Chris Stewart

It''s two decades since Chris Stewart moved to his farm on the wrong side of a river in the mountains of southern Spain and his daughter Chlöe is preparing to fly the nest for university. In this latest, typically hilarious dispatch from El Valero we find Chris, now a local literary celebrity, using his fame to help his old sheep-shearing partner find work on a raucous road trip; cooking a TV lunch for visiting British chef, Rick Stein; discovering the pitfalls of Spanish public speaking; and recalling his own first foray into the adult world of work.Yet it''s at El Valero, his beloved sheep farm, that Chris remains in his element as he, his wife Ana and their assorted dogs, cats and sheep weather a near calamitous flood and emerge as newly certified organic farmers. His cash crop? The lemons and oranges he once so blithely drove over, of course.

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of the Bus Club - Chris Stewart

Twig Verginix has gained a formidable reputation as the young sky pirate captain who dared to sail over the Edge. But far out in open sky a storm is brewing. In its path lies Sanctaphrax – the great floating city tethered to the land by a massive chain.Twig has learned of the approaching danger, but a perilous voyage destroys his sky ship, hurling his crew into and beyond the Deepwoods and robbing Twig of his memories. The race against the storm begins, as Twig struggles to reach Sanctaphrax and save its inhabitants before it is too late . . .Midnight Over Sanctaphrax is the third book of the Twig Saga – second trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

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Modernism is usually thought of as a shock wave of innovations hitting art, architecture, music, cinema and literature - the work of Picasso, Joyce, Schoenberg, movements like Futurism and Dada, the architecture of Le Corbusier, T.S. Eliot''s The Wasteland and the avant-garde theatre of Bertolt Brecht or Samuel Beckett. But what really defines modernism? Why did it begin and how long did it last? Is Modernism over now? Chris Rodriguez and Chris Garratt''s brilliant graphic guide is a brilliant exploration of the last century''s most thrilling artistic work - and what it''s really all about.

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Fuelled by passion, nostalgia and perhaps eccentricity over necessity, Chris Haddon unveils often overlooked and garage-dwelling cars and introduces you to the worlds’ most classic cars and their owners.Some are immaculate, while some come with rust, but regardless of age and value, they are regularly used, loved and clock up an impressive mileage.Cast your mind back to a time of car design when individuality was a selling point and manufacturers dared to be different. My Cool Classic Car explores quirky design aspects, big and small, good (or bad) handling traits and humorous, slightly haphazard approaches to solutions. In all cases, My Cool Classic Car embraces manufacturers’ individuality and the trends of the era.My Cool Classic Car allows us to pause, think and reconnect with a time when dashboards and interior spaces were art forms in their own right.Chapters include:Beloved: Read about treasured cars packed full of memories that will never have a selling price, such is the connection between owner and vehicle.Retro: Lose yourself in nostalgic time capsules with styling, colours and materials driven solely by inspirations and fashions of the time.Glory Days: Who wouldn’t want to return to fast-paced times when automotive design was in its prime? Explore a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The first book in a brand new series of Edge Chronicles adventures, from Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. If he didn''t get out of the city now, he was as good as dead. Cade has never met his uncle, the infamous ''descender'' Nate Quarter, who years ago committed heresy by lowering himself over the cliff-face of the Edge. But Nate has returned, and the Academy of Flight are looking for revenge against all of his supporters -- including Cade. So now he has to run. With no money and nowhere else to go, Cade''s only option is to stow away aboard the Xanth Filatine -- a mighty sky-ship bound for the city of Hive. But getting onto the ship is only the beginning of his troubles as he runs afoul of thieving goblins, brutal skymarshals, and the unpleasant-sounding threat of ''skyfiring''. Stewart and Riddell return to the world of the Edge Chronicles with the first in a brand new series of adventures starring Cade Quarter. Welcome to a world like no other. Welcome to the Edge.

Objev podobné jako The Edge Chronicles: The Nameless One - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

Written by an expert team and praised for its refreshing approach, this essential text offers a critical, holistic understanding of strategy theory and practice. The fourth edition has been fully updated to include: • Coverage of contemporary issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and digitalization • Topical and engaging case studies such as Disney’s Strategy and Covid-19, Netflix Versus Amazon: Dynamic Capabilities for Global Success, and PS5, Xbox and BMW: Chips and Supply Chains • A wealth of new examples of strategy in practice from world-renowned organisations such as Google, Uniqlo, Tesla, IKEA, and Airbnb Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, Strategy: Theory and Practice encourages readers to engage critically with the internal and external factors that shape strategy in the real world. A selection of tried and tested online resources, including a teaching guide, PowerPoints, an online case study bank and test bank of questions have been developed to support lecturers using the book in their teaching. Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, and Visiting Professor at the University of Stavanger, University of Johannesburg, and Nova School of Business and Economics. Christos Pitelis is Head of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A brilliantly inventive, fabulously illustrated addition to the Far-Flung Adventure series from the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator team, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. Set in the same world as Fergus Crane and Corby Flood''s stories, this is the tale of a small boy, Hugo Pepper, and his amazing exploits. Raised in the Frozen North by reindeer herders, his parents eaten by polar bears when he was just a baby, Hugo discovers that the sled they arrived in has a very special compass - one that can be set to ''Home''. And so Hugo arrives in Firefly Square - to discover a group of very special friends, and a dastardly enemy... With three-toed snowmen, a secret buried treasure and a host of fabulous stories, this is a fantastic new tale in this series.

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Celebrate twenty years of The Edge Chronicles with this thrilling conclusion to Stewart and Riddell’s multi-bestselling epic fantasy series!Cade Quarter has spent the last few years of his life running from an enemy he’s never even met – the ruthless and power-hungry High Professor of Flight, Quove Lentis. But Quove’s deadly agenda has finally caught up with Cade, and now he must leave his home and flee once more, this time to the legendary floating city of New Sanctaphrax. But even reuniting with his uncle, Nate Quarter, isn’t the end of Cade’s troubles – and now, more than ever, he must find the courage to defy his enemies, unite his friends, and unlock the secrets of descending. The Descenders is the third and final book in the Cade trilogy - the fifth and final saga in Stewart and Riddell’s internationally bestselling series, The Edge Chronicles, which has featured on the Times and New York Times bestseller lists, and sold more than 3 million copies. 2018 marks twenty years of the series, now complete with thirteen titles across five separate but interlinking sagas.

Objev podobné jako The Edge Chronicles: The Descenders - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

A play about what we say and how we say it; about the things we can only hear in the silence; about dead cats, activism, eye contact and lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons.

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"For the Love of Lemons is a joy to read and cook from." - Stanley Tucci "This is a book to keep by your bedside to remind you of the zest of life on dull days or in your kitchen for year-round lemony inspiration." - Bee Wilson ???????Sweet, sour, sharp and bitter, lemons provide color, zest and joy on even the darkest of days. From crisp summer salads to deliciously do-able pasta dishes and indulgent sweet delights, For the Love of Lemons celebrates the versatility of this much-loved citrus fruit. Seamlessly weaving history, anecdote and stories, as well as ways to use lemons outside the kitchen, bestselling author Letitia Clark dives into the enchanting world of lemons with a vibrant collection of Italian-inspired recipes that includes dishes such as Lemony Burrata with Spring Vegetables and Pistachio Pesto, Creamy Lemon and Mascarpone Carbonara, Chicken with Lemon, Saffron and Artichokes and Lemon Tiramisu. Complete with beautiful location photography throughout, it showcases the unrivalled ability of lemons to bring freshness and zing to your cooking.Praise for Letitia’s Previous Books:Reading Letitia Clark’s Bitter Honey: Recipes and Stories from the Island of Sardinia feels like being on the loveliest holiday... a beautiful book, infused with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako For the Love of Lemons - Letitia Clark

Druhá z trojice bohatě ilustrovaných knih pro děti od 7 let od známých autorů fantastických příběhů (mj. slavných Kronik Světakraje). Jejich trilogie je plná fantazie, magie a samozřejmě půvabných ilustrací Chrise Riddella. Osvědčení autoři fantastických příběhů (mj. slavných Kronik Světakraje) se tentokrát zaměřili na menší čtenáře. Jejich trojice knih, z níž každá má svého statečného hrdinu zažívajícího dobrodružství v dalekém, předalekém kouzelném světě, je plná fantazie, magie a samozřejmě půvabných ilustrací Chrise Riddella.Seznamte se s Hugem, který pochází ze země sněžných obrů! Zahleďte se s ním na tisíce jiskřivých odlesků náměstí Světlušek! Žasněte nad úžasnými příběhy jeho obyvatel a odhalte tajemství jednouché kočky!

Objev podobné jako Hugo a podivuhodné vzduchosaně - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

Lemons are not Red. Apples are red. Lemons are yellow. . . .Clever cutouts in the pages make a simple, original, and utterly beguiling introduction to color.Laura Vaccaro Seeger, whose The Hidden Alphabet dazzled critics and readers alike, introduces young children to color in this unique concept book with die cuts. The opening spread features a big, bright red lemon and the simple text, "Lemons are not RED." When the spread is turned an equally bright yellow lemon appears ("Lemons are YELLOW") across from a luscious red apple ("Apples are RED").And so it goes, from carrots that are not purple through reindeer that are not white, et al. The book ends with "The moon is not BLACK / The moon is SILVER / The night is BLACK / Good night! And the reader sees a tranquil night landscape and a house with the lights turned out.This title has Common Core connections.

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Hlavní hrdina, chlapec Snítek, se shodou náhod a proti vůli svého otce, kapitána létajících pirátů Mračného vlka, ocitne na palubě vzdušného korábu jménem Bouřlivák a vydává se na nebezpečnou výpravu. Jejím úkolem je opatřit bleskofrax, zázračnou látku, která jediná může zachránit město Svatý Frax před blížící se zkázou. Posádka čelí útrapám namáhavé pouti zrádnými Soumračnými lesy a přes nelítostný Močál a Snítek už skoro nevěří, že se mu podaří vyváznout živ a zdráv… Knihu opět ilustroval fenomenální Chris Riddell, který za svou tvorbu posbíral dlouhou řadu cen, mj. dvakrát získal prestižní Kate Greenaway Medal.

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Osvědčení autoři fantastických příběhů (mj. slavných Kronik Světakraje) se tentokrát zaměřili na menší čtenáře, zhruba od osmi let. Jejich trojice knih, z níž každá má svého statečného hrdinu zažívajícího dobrodružství v dalekém, předalekém kouzelném světě, je plná fantazie, magie, neobyčejných tvorů, důvtipných mechanických vynálezů a samozřejmě půvabných ilustrací Chrise Riddella. Vypravte se spolu s neohroženou Klárkou na Dalkrétské pobřeží, které je domovem tura počtáře, roztančeného čuníka a rozchechtané kozy! Nacpěte se při Obřadu na půli cesty vanilkovými nákypy! Odhalte tajemství tvora ukrytého v podivné bedně! Pro děti od 8 let.

Objev podobné jako Klárka a samohybné křeslo - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

Osvědčení autoři fantastických příběhů (mj. slavných Kronik Světakraje) se tentokrát zaměřili na menší čtenáře, zhruba od 7 let. Jejich trojice knih, z níž každá má svého statečného hrdinu zažívajícího dobrodružství v dalekém, předalekém kouzelném světě, je plná fantazie, magie a samozřejmě půvabných ilustrací Chrise Riddella.Vydejte se spolu s Fergusem na úžasnou výpravu do Smaragdového moře! Vychutnejte si, jak zachrání své spolužáky ze spárů zběsilého zločince! Sledujte se zatajeným dechem, jak čelí v podzemí strašlivému nebezpečí! Vznášejte se s ním oblohou! A poznejte, jak chutnají ty nejoříškovější čokoládové sušenky, jaké kdy kdo upekl!

Objev podobné jako Fergus a létající kůň - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

′If strategy is the queen of business, then this book offers us the perfect introduction to her court! It is accessible, lively, and informative. The book repays the reader with wonderful account of how strategy works. It also lets the reader in on some of the darker secrets of strategy′ - André Spicer, Associate Professor of Organisation Studies, Warwick Business School Studying Strategy is a welcoming, lively and thought provoking account that helps students get to grips with strategy′s key issues and broad debates and introduce them to the latest ideas. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for students of strategy at Undergraduate, Masters and MBA level, professionals involved in strategic decision making and anyone interested in how strategy works.Â

Objev podobné jako A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Strategy - Chris Carter, Stewart R Clegg, Martin Kornberger

Over the years, Jeanine Donofrio''s wildly popular Love and Lemons recipes and her bestselling books have become the go-to gold standard for incredibly simple, deeply flavorful, and nourishing vegetarian meals. From the feedback she''s gotten from her enormously engaged online community, she''s sussed out that her fans all love her fast, veggie-first approach to recipes that fit into their busy lives and make them feel good. But they also fall into two camps of home cooks: those who keep a folder of go-to recipes they can easily make right now, and those who like to plan ahead. Love and Lemons: Simple Feel-Good Food caters to both (and to those of us who toggle back and forth). Each chapter - Breakfasts, Salads, Soups and Stews, Dinners, and Desserts - is divided into two parts: one for recipes you can make with minimal prep and ingredients, and the second for food you can prepare ahead of time, such as the perfect lasagna (with ideas for changing up the layers) and packable salads. Every recipe is supplemented by Donofrio''s trusted tips and flow charts that offer easy visuals on how to reuse, mix, and match ingredients for fresh, must-eat dishes, whether you''re reusing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Love and Lemons Simple Feel Good Food - Jeanine Donofrio

Escape it all with this hilarious, heartwarming read from the Sunday Times bestseller and author of Kindle sensation The Woman Who Ran Away from Everything..Sometimes life can be bittersweet . . . Between tending to the whims of her seven-year-old and the demands of her boss, Viv barely gets a moment to herself. It’s not quite the life she wanted, but she hasn’t run screaming for the hills yet.But then Viv’s husband Andy makes his mid-life crisis her problem. He’s having an affair with his (infuriatingly age-appropriate) colleague, a woman who – unlike Viv – doesn’t put on weight when she so much as glances at a cream cake.Viv suddenly finds herself single, with zero desire to mingle. Should she be mourning the end of life as she knows it, or could this be the perfect chance to put herself first?When life gives you lemons, lemonade just won’t cut it. Bring on the gin!Readers love When Life Gives You Lemons:‘A fun, wild and light-hearted read and a look inside what most women are faced with today!’ *****‘Give me more stories like this one! Great characters, great plot and an author who is a talented storyteller’ *****‘Had me laughing out loud ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako When Life Gives You Lemons - Gibson Fiona

Láhev na pití - objem 0,532 l, bez obsahu BPA, vhodná do myčky a s širokým hrdlem Jestli často sportujete nebo pokud rádi cestujete, oceníte 0,532l láhev Klean Kanteen Classic Narrow Sport Cap lemons s širokým hrdlem. Láhev Klean Kanteen vám ušetří mnoho času, protože ji po vyprázdnění stačí jen opláchnout vodou. Navrch překvapí pěkným vzhledem. Materiál lahve je nerez. Nerezovou ocel si opravdu zalíbíte, navíc láhev můžete bez obav mýt i v myčce. Nejdůležitější přednosti láhve Klean Kanteen Classic Narrow Sport Cap lemons Neobsahuje BPA, olovo, ftaláty ani jiné zdraví škodlivé toxiny Objem láhve je 0,532 l Materiál lahve Klean Kanteen: nerez Pro pohodlné přenášení má láhev poutko Nerezová ocel nabízí dlouhou životnost Možnost mýt láhev v myčce

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''4 stars. Attlee, who knows and loves Italy and the Italians, takes the reader through the country''s scented gardens with her sharp descriptions, pertinent stories and quotes and intriguing recipes. I was there with her'' Anna del Conte, Sunday TelegraphA delightful book about Italy''s unexpected history, told through its citrus fruitsThe story of citrus runs through the history of Italy like a golden thread, and by combining travel writing with history, recipes, horticulture and art, Helena Attlee takes the reader on a unique and rich journey through Italy''s cultural, moral, culinary and political past.''Fascinating . . . A distinguished garden writer, Attlee fell under the spell of citrus over ten years ago and the book, like the eleventh labour of Hercules to steal the golden fruit of the Hesperides, is the result. She writes with great lucidity, charm and gentle humour, and wears her considerable learning lightly . . . Helena Attlee''s elegant, absorbing prose and sure-footed ability to combine the academic with the anecdotal, make The Land Where Lemons Grow a welcome addition to the library of citrologists and Italophiles alike'' The Times Literary Supplement ''A paradise of citrus is how I always think of Italy too: a place ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ori Reynolds has just made the biggest mistake of her life. One that’s resulted in:1) losing all but one of her friends,2) feeling like the World’s Most Terrible Person,and3) having all her fun summer plans cancelled.And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she now has no choice but to go on a road trip with her estranged grandad Claude to his home in the French countryside. Talk about life giving you lemons! However, while Ori scoffs at her mum’s suggestion to “make lemonade”, her sour situation is about to turn significantly sweeter than she could ever have imagined… The Thing About Lemons is the perfect summer read for fans of The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I Loved Before and Sex Education.

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The Love & Lemons blog has taken the Internet foodie world by storm. Its standout design and delicious recipes have attracted buzz from everyone from Yotam Ottolenghi to Saveur. Now, in her highly anticipated debut cookbook, creator Jeanine Donofrio celebrates seasonal and impromptu cooking with more than 100 new, delicious vegetarian recipes. With exquisite photography and exceptionally stylish layouts, The Love & Lemons Cookbook caters to today''s image-oriented readers. This book will be a resource that you''ll find yourself using again and again.

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Květináč - klasický, kulatý, materiál imitace dřeva a plast, průměr 61 cm Jestli nedáte dopustit na květiny, pořiďte jim elegantní květináč STEWART. Tento model je tradičního, zakulaceného tvaru. Umístíte jej kamkoli, do obývacích pokojů se hodí stejně dobře, jako na terasu. Květináč tvoří imitace dřeva a plast. Květináč STEWART má rozměry 42 × 61 cm. Hlavní přednosti květináče STEWART Květináč BLENHEIM HALF BARREL cínová Květináč STEWART vám udělá radost, jestliže vlastníte nějaké rostliny Jak velké květiny zvládne, to prozradí rozměry 42 × 61 cm Materiál květináče STEWART je imitace dřeva a plast Květináč má kulatý tvar Má průměr 61 cm Barva: stříbrná a šedá Typ květináče: klasický

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The tense, twisty murder mystery which will have you on the edge of your seat, from the author of Madam, Will You Talk? /font size> ''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times Following a heart-breaking divorce, Gianetta retreats to the Isle of Skye hoping to find tranquillity in the island''s savage beauty. But shortly before her arrival a girl''s body is found on the craggy slopes of the looming Blue Mountain, and with the murderer still on the loose, there''s nothing to stop him from setting his sights on Gianetta next . . .Praise for Mary Stewart:''There are few to equal Mary Stewart'' Daily Telegraph''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent''A natural successor to Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte'' Guardian''Total heaven. I''d rather read her than most other authors'' Harriet Evans''She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing'' Elizabeth BuchanWhat readers have said about Wildfire at Midnight:''Could not put the book down, from start to finish! Absolutely brilliant! A great writer. Thank you Mary Stewart''''I''ve read and re-read it countless times . . . wonderful setting for the plot, evocative and captivating writing, I love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A gripping, nail-biting adventure set in Scotland, from the original queen of romantic suspense Total heaven. I''d rather read her than most other authors'' Harriet Evans When Rose Fenemore takes a desperately needed holiday to an isolated cottage on the Scottish island of Moila she doesn''t expect much in the way of adventure - just a few quiet weeks of writing, walking and bird-watching. And then, late one night during a wild storm, two young men appear in her doorway, seeking shelter from the wind and rain. Neither man is quite who he claims, and the question of who to trust will put Rose in grave peril . . . Praise for Mary Stewart:''Mary Stewart is magic'' New York Times''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' Independent''She set the benchmark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing'' Elizabeth Buchan''Mary Stewart''s writing is illuminated by her evident affection for the Western Scottish landscape . . . a rattling good yarn'' Sunday TelegraphReader reviews of Stormy Petrel:''Mary Stewart! What an author! . . . The plot has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, and the writing is a joy''''She ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In his first book of essays, Garrett Stewart demonstrates and reframes his formidable powers as a close reader of a vast range of texts: novels, films, songs, book art, digital media, and more.Among the most prolific and exacting readers of his generation, Stewart is renowned for his virtuosic interventions across a number of humanistic fields, including prose narrative, screen studies, and literary theory. Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010 and winner of the International Society for the Study of Narrative’s prize for Novel Violence (2009), Stewart draws on these varied realms in his intensive readings of enduring works across media – ones worthy of a re-view and a closer look. Closer Reading, like Stewart’s writing more broadly, offers up-close analyses of novels, poetry, cinema, and conceptual art, including chapters on Gerard Manley Hopkins, Charles Dickens, Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Cavell, and John le Carré. A collection a half-century in the making – yet brimming with critical notes from the vanguard – Closer Reading finds Stewart demonstrating, from sentence to sentence, a sustained rethinking of the value of close reading not just as a methodology but also as a cognitive disposition.Leaving paranoid, symptomatic, and surface reading ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ordinary Affects is a singular argument for attention to the affective dimensions of everyday life and the potential that animates the ordinary. Known for her focus on the poetics and politics of language and landscape, the anthropologist Kathleen Stewart ponders how ordinary impacts create the subject as a capacity to affect and be affected. In a series of brief vignettes combining storytelling, close ethnographic detail, and critical analysis, Stewart relates the intensities and banalities of common experiences and strange encounters, half-spied scenes and the lingering resonance of passing events. While most of the instances rendered are from Stewart’s own life, she writes in the third person in order to reflect on how intimate experiences of emotion, the body, other people, and time inextricably link us to the outside world.Stewart refrains from positing an overarching system—whether it’s called globalization or neoliberalism or capitalism—to describe the ways that economic, political, and social forces shape individual lives. Instead, she begins with the disparate, fragmented, and seemingly inconsequential experiences of everyday life to bring attention to the ordinary as an integral site of cultural politics. Ordinary affect, she insists, is registered in its particularities, yet it connects people and creates common experiences that shape ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WASH brutally dissects black womxnhood for all its blood, beauty, sacrifice and strength. Ebony Stewart''s praise and pleas for the lives of black womxn create a devotional space for healing. Stewart''s third collection is uncompromising and emotionally raw. Through trauma and recovery, black girlhood comes of age in WASH, journeying through moments of self-discovery, mental illness, love and heartbreak. Stewart reckons traditional definitions of womxnhood, exploring its complications, its communities, and its queerness. With a distinct, lyrical poetic voice, WASH tells a story of queer, black womxnhood that perseveres. A collection that will bring you to tears and brighten your day, Ebony Stewart''s WASH cannot be missed!

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***The instant Sunday Times bestseller***''An epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer of genius and brilliance'' Hannah Kaner''Stewart''s worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read!''Shannon ChakrabortyAfter a divine war shattered the world, humanity struck a pact with the god Kluehnn: in return for regular tribute of magical gems, Kluehnn would restore the world to its former glory. But as each land is transformed, so too are its people changed into strange new forms - if they survive at all.Hakara is not willing to pay such a price. Desperate to protect herself, and her sister Rasha, she flees her homeland for the safety of a neighbouring kingdom. But tragedy strikes when they''re separated, and Hakara is forced to abandon Rasha to an unknown fate.Yet when Hakara discovers she can channel the power of the magical gems, she''s invited to join a clandestine plot to destroy the God Pact. To win Hakara to their cause, the conspirators reveal a startling secret: Rasha is alive - and they can help rescue her.But only if Hakara goes to war against a god.The Gods Below begins ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An instant New York Times Bestseller“If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. And if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, make a garden.” —Martha Stewart, Martha Netflix DocumentaryThe first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving gardenMaster the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth guide that will teach you the knowledge and skills to cultivate a flourishing garden. From understanding soil composition to learning about different types of plants and gardening methods, you’ll discover the secrets to creating a stunning outdoor oasis. Martha covers:the nuances of careful planningsoil testingdrainagewatering and rainfallunderstanding plant hardiness zonesthe art of choosing the healthiest plants for your specific climatePlus, all different kinds of plants like:annuals, perennials, and bulbssucculents and cactivegetable and herb gardenstrees and shrubsFrom designing your garden to selecting the right varieties for your region, this manual has every detail covered. Whether you’re a green thumb or a gardening novice, this gorgeous book, filled with practical tips, stunning images (many from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''An epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer of genius and brilliance'' Hannah Kaner''Stewart''s worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read!''Shannon ChakrabortyAfter a divine war shattered the world, humanity struck a pact with the god Kluehnn: in return for regular tribute of magical gems, Kluehnn would restore the world to its former glory. But as each land is transformed, so too are its people changed into strange new forms - if they survive at all.Hakara is not willing to pay such a price. Desperate to protect herself, and her sister Rasha, she flees her homeland for the safety of a neighbouring kingdom. But tragedy strikes when they''re separated, and Hakara is forced to abandon Rasha to an unknown fate.Yet when Hakara discovers she can channel the power of the magical gems, she''s invited to join a clandestine plot to destroy the God Pact. To win Hakara to their cause, the conspirators reveal a startling secret: Rasha is alive - and they can help rescue her.But only if Hakara goes to war against a god.The Gods Below begins an epic new fantasy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book is for instructors who think that most calculus textbooks are too long. In writing the book, James Stewart asked himself: What is essential for a three-semester calculus course for scientists and engineers? ESSENTIAL CALCULUS, Second Edition, offers a concise approach to teaching calculus that focuses on major concepts, and supports those concepts with precise definitions, patient explanations, and carefully graded problems. The book is only 900 pages--two-thirds the size of Stewart''s other calculus texts, and yet it contains almost all of the same topics. The author achieved this relative brevity primarily by condensing the exposition and by putting some of the features on the book''s website, www.StewartCalculus.com. Despite the more compact size, the book has a modern flavor, covering technology and incorporating material to promote conceptual understanding, though not as prominently as in Stewart''s other books. ESSENTIAL CALCULUS features the same attention to detail, eye for innovation, and meticulous accuracy that have made Stewart''s textbooks the best-selling calculus texts in the world.

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Ian Stewart explores the astonishing properties of numbers from 1 to10 to zero and infinity, including one figure that, if you wrote it out, would span the universe. He looks at every kind of number you can think of -- real, imaginary, rational, irrational, positive and negative -- along with several you might have thought you couldn''t think of. He explains the insights of the ancient mathematicians, shows how numbers have evolved through the ages, and reveals the way numerical theory enables everyday life.Under Professor Stewart''s guidance you will discover the mathematics of codes, Sudoku, Rubik''s cube, music, primes and pi. You may be surprised to find you live in eleven-dimensional space, that of the twenty-three people on a football pitch two are more likely than not to share the same birthday, and that forty-two is a very interesting number.Professor Stewart''s Incredible Numbers will delight everyone who loves numbers -- including those who currently think they don''t.

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Like its wildly popular predecessors Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities and Hoard of Mathematical Treasures, Professor Stewart''s brand-new book is a miscellany of over 150 mathematical curios and conundrums, packed with trademark humour and numerous illustrations.In addition to the fascinating formulae and thrilling theorems familiar to Professor Stewart''s fans, the Casebook follows the adventures of the not-so-great detective Hemlock Soames and his sidekick Dr John Watsup (immortalised in the phrase ''Watsup, Doc?''). By a remarkable coincidence they live at 222B Baker Street, just across the road from their more illustrious neighbour who, for reasons known only to Dr Watsup, is never mentioned by name. A typical item is ''The Case of the Face-Down Aces'', a mathematical magic trick of quite devilish cunning...Ranging from one-liners to four-page investigations from the frontiers of mathematical research, the Casebook reveals Professor Stewart at his challenging and entertaining best.

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From a member of Parliament and best-selling author of The Places in Between, an exploration of the Marches—the borderland between England and Scotland—and the political turmoil and vivid lives that created it.In The Places in Between, Rory Stewart walked some of the most dangerous borderlands in the world. Now he travels with his eighty-nine-year-old father—a comical, wily, courageous, and infuriating former British intelligence officer—along the border they call home.On Stewart’s four-hundred-mile walk across a magnificent natural landscape, he sleeps on mountain ridges and in housing projects, in hostels and farmhouses. With every fresh encounter—from an Afghanistan veteran based on Hadrian’s Wall to a shepherd who still counts his flock in sixth-century words—Stewart uncovers more about the forgotten peoples and languages of a vanished country, now crushed between England and Scotland.Stewart and his father are drawn into unsettling reflections on landscape, their parallel careers in the bygone British Empire and Iraq, and the past, present, and uncertain future of the United Kingdom. This is a profound reflection on family, landscape, and history by a powerful and original writer.&#8220An unforgettable tale.&#8221 — National Geographic&#8220The miracle of The Marches is not so much the treks Stewart describes, pulling in all possible relevant history, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“One of the most satisfying of all letter-writers.” — Spectator Henry James’s beautiful letters to his friend and inspiration, the unconventional art collector Isabella Stewart Gardner Surrounded by the artists, writers and musicians who made up her court in Boston as they did in Venice, Isabella Stewart Gardner, a passionate art collector, was as revered and sought after as royalty. Henry James was inspired by the rich and powerful Gardner, as well as by the Palazzo Barbaro in Venice, when he wrote his novel The Wings of the Dove. Gardner was to recreate a larger-than-life version of Palazzo Barbaro in Boston, which is now the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.These dazzling letters bring to life James’s passion for Venice and the Palazzo Barbaro, and serve as an introduction to the fascinating world of Isabella Stewart Gardner herself.

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