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I Ching - Powell Neil
The 2,500 year old Yi-jing or I Ching, translated as the ''Book of Changes'', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy. Dating from the 4th century BCE, it is traditionally consulted by performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass stalks. The particular patterns formed when six stalks are dropped are represented by 64 symbols called hexagrams, which show every possible combination of broken and unbroken stalks. The Book of Changes tells how to interpret the hexagrams to decide which is the best approach or action in a given situation. I Chingfeatures the 64 hexagrams and their successive interpretations, including the Judgment, written by King Wen in the 12th Century BCE, The Commentary and The Image (both attributed to Confucius, 6–5th Century BCE), and The Lines, written by King Wen’s son. Accompanying The Lines are present-day interpretative texts. In a handy pocket edition with 75 illustrations, this book will allow anyone fascinated by the traditional philosophies of the East to follow in the footsteps of Confucius and use the I Ching to predict their destiny. Perfect for anyone interested in eastern spirituality and culture Features representations of the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching, accompanied by their interpretations Explains the symbolism and meaning behind the I Ching
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The Office of Future Storytelling - Powell Neil
Neil Powell fuses a critical look at language with an exploration of the political and existential problems facing humankind... The Storyteller is tired of telling stories about Love, God and Beauty. With the invention of Eric Crawford, an English teacher at Davenport College, he explores what is required to tell new stories. As a result, a tantalising world of freedom beckons.  This encompasses Eric’s teaching, family and romantic life, the explosive relationship he has with troubled student, David Spurling, a protest movement about the role of Art, and a violent crime on college grounds. The Storyteller’s control of Eric’s life conversely makes the Storyteller realise the power language has over him. Reminding him that language is a public medium, not the exclusive tool of an authority or author. A stylistically innovative novel, at turns both a philosophy and black comedy, The Office of Future Storytelling, examines the relationship of language to individual identity and freedom. It argues that the stories we need are those which demonstrate our unequivocal connection to the world.
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The Eternal Tao Te Ching - Hoff Benjamin
From the bestselling author of The Tao of Pooh, a uniquely authentic translation of the enduring Tao Te Ching based on the meanings of the ancient Chinese characters in use when the Taoist classic was written From Benjamin Hoff, the author of The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet, which have sold millions of copies, comes a new translation of the Tao Te Ching. The original author (or authors, as Hoff makes the provocative claim that there may have been more than one) streamlined the folk religion of China down to its foundation and rebuilt it as a man-in-nature philosophy, incorporating his advanced spiritual, philosophical, social, and political ideas. Ever since its creation, the Tao Te Ching has stood alone among the world's writings. There was nothing like it before it appeared, and there is still nothing like it now. Unlike a good deal of Chinese writing, old and new, the Tao Te Ching makes no reference to specific individuals or events, whether of the then-past or then-present. It is not historical, nor classical; its world is the world of now. Laboring over the ancient text for seven years, Hoff tackled this project by following the same principles he learned while employed by a master restorer of valuable but damaged antique objects: Thoroughly research the history of the object; remove all misguided, historically incorrect alterations and repairs; patch and fill where necessary; match the new work to the old so seamlessly that no one will detect a difference in treatment; honor the materials and its design; and honor the tradition that has formed around the object over the years. This unique interpretation of the Tao Te Ching shows what is possible when a translator truly partners themselves with someone of another time, another place, and another language.
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Making Happy Things - Sue-Ching Lascelles
In this easy-to-follow guide, artist and maker Sue-Ching helps us create 20 joyful DIY sewing projects out of repurposed materials. Known for her playful sense of style, Sue-Ching's projects will bring a smile to your face, whether it is her famous tea towel dress, a bandana cap or a shrimp plush made out of scraps. This book is all about having fun, embracing the making process and creating unique, joyful garments that make you feel happy. In Making Happy Things Sue-Ching shares her passion for sustainability, repurposing and upcycling, encouraging us to reuse materials found at thrift stores or the linens at the back of your cupboard. This is your opportunity to breathe new life into old materials and gain practical insights into the art of re-purposing, guided by Sue-Ching's ingenious tips and ideas. Each project includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Sue-Ching highlights the tools and materials you need, the core process to follow, sewing tips, a guide to print mixing, and you can see each piece styled within the book. The aim of Making Happy Things is to inspire you to be playful, inventive, and create a garment that you can wear with pride, courage and authenticity – a true expression of your wonderful self!
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I Ching - Hilary Barrett
The I Ching, the ancient Chinese oracle of change, has been answering people''s questions for some three thousand years. It''s clarified our daily human concerns, brought out the meaning of our experience, and patiently advised on decisions.This book honours that unbroken tradition of divination, providing an accessible way to start your own conversation with the I Ching. Its introduction explains the historical background of the I Ching and how it works, and includes a complete, practical guide to both casting and understanding your own readings. An authentic translation is paired with clear, straightforward interpretation to foster your intuitive relationship with the oracle''s imagery.Drawing on her many years'' experience as an I Ching diviner, Hilary Barrett has created an I Ching that''s completely beginner-friendly, yet also rewarding for experienced users.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
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Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing): The Way to Goodness and Power - Lao Tzu
No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science and politics. And it was in the Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered. This short, wise but very humble book went on to influence on philosophy, religion and politics.In a compellingly simple rhetorical style the book addresses how to live a simple, peaceful and harmonious life, how to rid oneself of desires and free society of institutions that promote greed. This dual-language edition of Tao Te Ching presents the original Chinese characters with a new translation on the facing page. With a new introduction that discusses the questioned authorship of the text and editorial notes, all 81 brief chapters are included, ranging from advice for politicians to wise words for the everyday person.Of immense influence across millennia, Tao Te Ching is a classic text richly deserving this exquisite edition.
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Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching - Ursula K. Le Guinová
A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual-philosophical classic of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching—from a legendary literary icon Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching, we are treated to Le Guin’s unique take on Taoist philosophy’s founding classic. Le Guin presents Lao Tzu’s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation and including extensive personal commentary throughout, she offers an unparalleled window into the text’s awe-inspiring, immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world. Jargon-free but still faithful to the poetic beauty of the original work, Le Guin’s unique translation is sure to be welcomed by longtime readers of the Tao Te Ching as well as those discovering the text for the first time.
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The Kevin Powell Reader - Kevin Powell
A hopeful and insightful collection by one of the great voices of our time "The Kevin Powell Reader is an electric and deeply inspiring selection from Powell''s lifework, spanning the Reagan-Bush years of AIDS and crack epidemics to our current era framed by the COVID-19 pandemic; the tragic killing of George Floyd; the #MeToo movement; and much more." —Essence"[Powell] has consistently published candid nonfiction political books, memoirs, and collections of poetry and essays . . . This comprehensive anthology of the writer''s selections of his most important pieces is essential to aspiring writers and readers interested viewing Black life through a vast and diverse lens." —Amsterdam NewsKevin Powell is one of the most prolific and acclaimed American writers, thinkers, activists, and public speakers of the past three decades. His writings are important contributions to our national conversations on race, gender, class, politics, pop culture, celebrity, hip-hop, and the past, present, and future of the United States. The Kevin Powell Reader is an electric and deeply inspiring selection from PowellÂ’s lifework, spanning the Reagan-Bush years of AIDS and crack epidemics to our current era framed by the COVID-19 pandemic; the tragic killing of George Floyd; the #MeToo movement; and much more. In a journey that has produced fifteen books, countless cover stories, hundreds of published pieces, and definitive writings on iconic figures like Stacey Abrams, Dave Chappelle, Kerry Washington, Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, Kobe Bryant, Tupac Shakur, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar, Powell is a voice for our times, and a voice that is timeless. This collection also tracks PowellÂ’s personal struggles and his unwavering honesty about himself and the world around him. The Kevin Powell Reader captures twenty-first-century America with hope, insight, and the urgent need to preserve freedom and justice for all people.Â
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I Ching - John Minford
A landmark new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom, in a stunning Penguin Classics Deluxe EditionThe I Ching, or Book of Change, has been consulted through the ages, in both China and the West, for answers to fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. The oldest extant book of divination, it dates back three thousand years to ancient shamanistic practices involving the ritual preparation of the shoulder bones of oxen. From this early form of communication with the other world, it has become the Chinese spiritual book par excellence. An influence on such cultural icons as Bob Dylan, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Philip K. Dick, and Philip Pullman, the I Ching is turned to by millions around the world for insights on spiritual growth, business, medicine, genetics, game theory, strategic thinking, and leadership, and of course for the window it opens on China.This new translation, over a decade in the making, is informed by the latest archaeological discoveries and features a gorgeously rendered codex of divination signs-the I Ching''s sixty-four Tarot-like hexagrams. It captures the majesty and mystery of this legendary work and charts an illuminating path to self-knowledge.
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Powell Bud: Time Waits: The Amazing Bud Powell - LP (4508216)
LP vinyl - Time Waits: The Amazing Bud Powell je studiové album jazzového pianisty Buda Powella, kterou Powell nahrál ve Van Gelder Studio v Hackensacku 24. května 1958, se Sam Jonesem na baskytaru a Philly Joe Jones na bicí. Time Waits: The Amazing Bud Powell je studiové album jazzového pianisty Buda Powella, kterou Powell nahrál ve Van Gelder Studio v Hackensacku 24. května 1958, se Sam Jonesem na baskytaru a Philly Joe Jones na bicí. Rok vydání : 1958 Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Buster Rides Again (SIDE A) / Sub City (SIDE A) / Time Waits (SIDE A) / Marmalade (SIDE A) / Monopoly (SIDE B) / John #039;s Abbey (SIDE B) / Dry Soul (SIDE B) / Sub City (Alternate Take) (SIDE A)
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To Keep The Ball Rolling - Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell earned a reputation as a literary giant within the generation of Waugh, Orwell and Greene, best known for his twelve-volume work A Dance to the Music of Time. These memoirs reveal Powell - the man and author - providing an insider's view of the British literary scene and social elite from the 1920s to the 1980s. In these pages, Powell observes the obscenity trial sparked by Lady Chatterley's Lover, and Shirley Temple's libel suit after Graham Greene reviewed Wee Willie Winkie with 'more than his usual verve'.Throughout, Powell paints vivid, witty and superbly written portraits of his contemporaries, other authors including Kingsley Amis, V.S. Naipaul, T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf.Featuring an illuminating new introduction by Louisa Young, TO KEEP THE BALL ROLLING is the abridged version of Anthony Powell's four volumes of memoir, first published between 1976 and 1982.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the source of Zen Buddhism, and is probably the most broadly influential spiritual text in human history.Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated and introduced by David Hinton. Fluent in ancient Chinese and an acclaimed poet, he skilfully reveals how remarkably current and even innovative this text is after 2500 years.According to legend, Lao Tzu left China at the age of eighty, saddened that men would not follow the path to natural goodness. At the border with Tibet, a guard asked him to record his teachings and the Tao Te Ching is what he wrote down before leaving. Lao Tzu's spirituality describes the Cosmos as a harmonious and generative organism, and it shows how the human is an integral part of that cosmos.
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I Ching or Book of Changes
Find inspiration from one of the most important books in the world''s literature . . . __________The I Ching is a book of oracles containing the whole of human experience. Used for divination, it is a method of exploring the unconscious; through the symbolism of its hexagrams we are guided towards the solution of difficult problems and life situations. It can also be read as a book of wisdom revealing the laws of life to which we must all attune ourselves if we are to live in peace and harmony.''The I Ching'', or ''Book of Changes'', a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. It has exerted a living influence in China for 3,000 years, and interest in it has been rapidly spreading in the West.
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Ching Shih, Famous Pirate Commander - Stephanie Peters
Born poor in rural China, Ching Shih''s early life was full of challenges. But she would grow to become one of the most powerful pirates the world had ever seen. She made a name for herself using her intelligence and cunning. Learn how Ching Shih became a famous pirate commander - and the terror of the South China Sea - in an accessible graphic novel filled with adventure and intrigue.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, Tao Te Ching, beautifully illustrated in full colour with traditional Chinese artwork. The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of eastern philosophy. Best translated as the classic of the way and its power (or virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and ''non-action'', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.This illustrated hardback edition features exquisite Chinese images in full-colour that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and its subtle guidance on how to live well.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
This beautiful hardback edition presents the Lao Tzu''s classic work Tao Te Ching, with stencilled page edges, full-colour illustrations and gold-embossing. The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility and ''non-action'', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.Featuring stunning full-colour illustrations as well as the complete original Chinese text, this luscious hardback edition with stencilled page edges and gold foil blocking makes a wonderful gift or collectable for anyone interested in the contemporary insights of ancient Chinese wisdom.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Luxury Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of classic works of literature, complete with stencilled page edges, gold embossed cover designs, full-colour illustrations and beautiful patterned endpapers.
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Wok On - Ching-He Huang
Winner for the UK in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2020 in the Easy Recipes category. ''As always, Ching''s recipes are not only deliciously healthy but easy enough for anyone to have a go at and enjoy.'' - Tom Kerridge Perfect for sautéing, braising, frying and steaming, cooking with a wok is a way of life all over Asia. In Wok On, bestselling author Ching-He Huang celebrates the huge versatility of this magical 2,000-year-old cooking pot with a modern collection of recipes that are simple enough for every day as well as every cook.Featuring dishes from across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Macau, almost every recipe can be made in 30 minutes or less and has been created with nutrition, taste and affordability in mind. Many are suitable for those with gluten and dairy allergies and, because Asian food typically includes lots of vegetables, many are also vegetarian or vegan too.
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Baden Powell s Fighting Police The SAC - Ross Hamish
Exploring the creation and impact of Baden-Powell''s South African Constabulary during and after the Boer War.This work begins in August 1900 during the war in South Africa, when mounted Boer commandos ranging across the veldt superseded pitched battles of massed armies and heavy weaponry. Thanks to his flair for organization, Baden-Powell is asked to create a mounted force with a combined military and police role, and will be answerable to the Commander-in-Chief and the civil High Commissioner.Rejecting Army models of command, Baden-Powell creates the South African Constabulary (SAC) with a small number of officers, dividing it into Troops of 100 men, then sub-dividing again into sections and the key working unit – the squad of six men under a corporal. To get the caliber of recruit he wants, the SAC will be better paid than the Army and he expects the men to be motivated by a code of honor, to be self-reliant and ‘handy men’ able to tackle any kind of work. Most recruits come from the UK, but in Canada, however, the Governor General intervenes and botches selection.The SAC’s effectiveness comes to light in this book – the first that deals with its creation and development; its wartime achievements and its peace-time transition into a community support helping local people returning to their homes. This work also highlights what Baden-Powell brought from the SAC and gave anew to the Scouts.Based on research using archive material in the UK, South Africa and Canada, it also includes images that have not previously appeared before in the public domain.
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AQA A-level Economics Book 1 - Ray Powell, James Powell
Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Build knowledge of Economics through active learning with the latest Powell textbook, featuring quantitative skills practice and brand new case studies.This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA A-level specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and will enable your students to:- Develop subject knowledge with topic-by-topic support from Ray Powell and James Powell, who both have extensive experience in teaching and examining- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Economics through brand new case studies that also help build analytical and evaluative skills- Use the language of economics to explain important concepts and issues effectively, with key terms identified throughout the text and glossaries for both microeconomics and macroeconomics- Build quantitative skills with worked examples- Stretch and challenge their knowledge with extension materials- Prepare for exams with practice questions and activities throughout
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AQA A-level Economics Book 2 - Ray Powell, James Powell
Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: EconomicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Build knowledge of Economics through active learning with the latest Powell textbook, featuring quantitative skills practice and brand new case studies.This textbook has been fully revised to reflect the 2015 AQA A-level specification, giving you up-to-date material that supports your teaching and will enable your students to:- Develop subject knowledge with topic-by-topic support from Ray Powell and James Powell, who both have extensive experience in teaching and examining- Demonstrate awareness of current issues in Economics through brand new case studies that also help build analytical and evaluative skills- Use the language of economics to explain important concepts and issues effectively, with key terms identified throughout the text and glossaries for both microeconomics and macroeconomics- Build quantitative skills with worked examples- Stretch and challenge their knowledge with extension materials- Prepare for exams with practice questions and activities throughout
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Boldly Bi-Vocational - James M. Powell
Boldly Bi–Vocationaloffers a fresh perspective on ministry, challenging traditional notions of full–time pastoral work.Drawing from personal experience and biblical wisdom, Powell presents bi–vocational ministry as a strategic and fulfilling calling rather than a mere stopgap measure.This book explores the biblical foundations of bi–vocational ministry, tracing its roots to the apostle Paul’s tent–making example. Powell argues that this model can enhance a minister’s effectiveness, providing unique insights and opportunities for kingdom impact both within and outside the church.Key topics include: The glory of diversified kingdom investment Navigating the challenges and opportunities of bi–vocational life Balancing roles and maintaining boundaries Enhancing preaching through real–world experience Correcting common ministry pitfalls Powell offers practical advice for pastors considering or currently engaged in bi–vocational ministry, as well as guidance for churches supporting such leaders. He presents this paradigm not as a universal solution, but as a biblically grounded option for expanding gospel influence.Boldly Bi–Vocational is an essential read for pastors, church leaders, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to ministry in today’s complex world. It calls for a renewed vision of pastoral work that embraces both sacred and secular spheres for God’s glory.Contents:ForewordPrefaceTenets and commitmentsIntroduction: Isn’t this something missionaries often do? Ministry Burnout and a Paradigm Shift Making Tents and Preaching the Gospel: A Vocational Life The Glory: A diversified kingdom investment The Mindset: Plundering the Egyptians The Surprise: The same Word, the same preacher … BUT The Opportunity–Cost: Considerations for the church and minister The Balance: A corrective alignment The Vision: Something even bigger
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Drawing: Landscapes with William F. Powell - Mr. William F. Powell
With Drawing: Landscapes, learn to render a variety of beautiful landscape subjects in graphite pencil.William F. Powell invites you into his artistic world to explore a number of basic drawing techniques and shows how to develop a drawing to its fullest through a series of step-by-step demonstrations. In this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book, Powell explains a number of drawing techniques and special effects and gives tips on how to design a well-balanced composition.Landscapes provides you with the necessary knowledge to create your own landscape drawings from preliminary sketch to the completed work. Discover different methods of shading, ways of manipulating drawing tools to produce specific textures, and a wealth of beautiful landscapes to both copy and admire, includes scenes from American national parks.Also included are simple techniques for developing common landscape elements—such as trees, clouds, rocks, and water—and how to apply a variety of methods to convey a sense of realism. Then, with a little practice, you will be able to apply your newfound skills and draw your own beautiful landscape masterpieces!Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Landscapes allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed landscape drawing.
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Varování před masovou migrací neevropského obyvatelstva a ideologií „antidiskriminace - Enoch Powell
V této publikaci vám předkládáme překlad světově proslulého projevu anglického politika Enocha Powella, v kterém veřejně varoval Angličany před masovou migrací neevropského obyvatelstva na Britské ostrovy a před tzv. „antidiskriminačními“ zákony, které zvýhodňují nebělošské cizince a diskriminují původní bílé obyvatele. Fakticky se pod rouškou boje s rasismem začaly omezovat občanská práva původních obyvatel, například právo odmítnout někomu pronajmout svou nemovitost, když jste ji deklarovali k pronájmu. Pokud by úřady dospěly k názoru, že vaše odmítnutí bylo motivováno diskriminací, tak jste mohli být přísně potrestáni bez ohledu na to, jestli jste opravdu byli motivování rasistickým postojem nebo jen obavou z možného násilí zájemce o pronájem.Tento projev zlidověl pod názvem „řeky krve“. Paradoxně byl projev pronesen v Birminghamu, který je dnes považován za město již prakticky bez převažující anglické kultury – což je výsledek několik desítek let trvající masové migrace neevropského obyvatelstva.Jen pro ilustraci: v roce 2021 se k muslimskému vyznání hlásilo 341 811 obyvatel Birminghamu, což představuje 29,9 % celkové populace města. Dle sčítání lidu v Anglii a Walesu, bez Skotska a Severního Irska, jsou výsledky následující: Počet muslimů v Anglii a Walesu vzrostl z odhadovaných 226.000 v roce 1971 na přibližně 3,9 milionu v roce 2021, což představovalo 6,5 % populace. To představuje nárůst o 1 611 % za 50 let!Několik let po pronesení svého projevu v jednom rozhovoru pro média komentoval Powell postoj většiny britských politiků:„Moje vize je, že politici všech stran řeknou: ‚No, Enoch Powell má pravdu, neříkáme to veřejně, ale víme to soukromě, Enoch Powell má pravdu a bezpochyby se to vyvine tak, jak říká. Ale pro nás je lepší teď nic nedělat a nechat to, jestli to nastane až po našem odchodu, než abychom se dotýkali mnoha jedovatých kopřiv, což bychom museli, kdybychom se v této fázi pokusili zvrátit výsledek.‘ Tak ať to pokračuje, dokud nebude třetina centra Londýna, třetina Birminghamu a Wolverhamptonu barevná, dokud nepřijde občanská válka, ať to dál pokračuje. Nebudeme za to viněni, buď už budeme pryč, nebo se z toho nějak vyvlékneme.“
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Tattoos & Tequila - Vince Neil, Mike Sagar
Tattoos & Tequila je výbušná biografie jedné z nejznámějších amerických kapel - Mötley Crüe. Mötley Crüe vznikli v Los Angeles v roce 1981 a od té doby se s devíti studiovými alby a více než 80 miliony prodaných alb stali jednou z nejprodávanějších a notoricky známých heavymetalových kapel v Americe. Koncem 80. let sklidili obrovský úspěch se svou směsí heavy metalu a glam rocku, přičemž "glam" vzhled zpěváka Vince Neila dokonce údajně inspiroval hit skupiny Aerosmith "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)". V roce 1992 Neil opustil kapelu, aby se věnoval sólové kariéře, než se pak v roce 1997 vrátil. Od roku 2000 si kapela dala pauzu, ale v roce 2004 se dala znovu dohromady. V knížce Tattoos & Tequila zaznamenává Vince Neil své osobní zkušenosti jako zpěvák a frontman Mötley Crüe a dobu její existence jako účastník reality show. Mötley Crüe byla kapela, která vždy žila podle typické představy o rock'n'rollovém životním stylu, a právě to na základě osobní zkušenosti zachytil Neil, který otevřeně píše o boji kapely s drogami, alkoholem a zákonem. Sem patří i incidenty, jako je téměř smrtelné předávkování baskytaristy Nikkiho Sixxe heroinem v roce 1987. Neil také podrobně popisuje svá dosavadní manželství a dojemně píše o úmrtí dcerky Skylar na rakovinu v roce 1995. Výsledkem je přesvědčivý pohled na kapelu a na muže, který v průběhu kariéry zažil nespočet úspěchů i pádů. Film Hnüs o impozantním vzestupu skupiny na vrchol rockové scény 80. let byl do kin uveden v roce 2019. Vince Neil, narozený v roce 1961, je zpěvákem americké metalové skupiny Mötley Crüe. Vystupuje již více než 25 let, a to jak s Mötley Crüe tak i sólově. Neil také založil nadační fond Skylar Neil Memorial Fund s cílem zvýšit povědomí a podpořit financování léčby dětských chorob. V současné době žije v Kalifornii. Mike Sagar je autor bestsellerů a oceněný reportér, který během let, kdy působil jako externí redaktor v časopisu Rolling Stone, úzce spolupracoval s gonzo novinářem Hunterem S. Thompsonem. Se svým synem žije v La Jolla, CA.
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Ručně sbíraný zelený OM TEA Dračí studna - Lung Ching - 50 g (28-0001-50)
Čaj - zelený, sypaný sypaný čaj Máte za to, že k dlouhým zimním večerům patří šálek horkého čaje? Pak se vám zalíbí čaj OM TEA. Zelený čaj je lidem znám již 5 tisíc let. Jejich největšími producenty jsou Čína nebo Japonsko, ale i další země Asie. Vše začíná sklizní lístků čajovníku čínského či assámského. Dalším krokem je tzv. zavadnutí lístků, což je proces, při kterém se z nich odpaří voda. U čajů zelených se proces zavadnutí snižuje na co možná nejkratší dobu a ihned se prudce zahřívají, aby nedocházelo k oxidaci (jako u čajů černých). Proces oxidace se zastaví prudkým zahřátím, např. opražením na pánvi, napařováním či pečením. Následně dochází k jejich rolování. Je sypaný, je tedy pouze na vás, jaké množství budete louhovat. Hlavní přednosti čaje Ručně sbíraný zelený OM TEA Dračí studna - Lung Ching - 50 g Nechte se unést šálkem lahodného čaje Historie zeleného čaje sahá zpět až 5 tisíc let, je znám pro jeho bohatou chuť a příjemnou vůní Forma: sypaný
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OM Tea Ručně sbíraný zelený čaj Dračí studna (Lung Ching), 250 g (28-0001-250)
Čaj - zelený, sypaný, 250 g sypaný čaj Máte za to, že k dlouhým zimním večerům patří šálek horkého čaje? Pak byste si neměli nechat ujít čaj OM TEA. Již 5 tisíc let pije lidstvo zelený čaj, jeho největší producenti jsou Čína a Japonsko, ale i další asijské země. Vše začíná sklizní lístků čajovníku čínského či assámského. Další krok se nazývá nazývá zavadnutí lístků, při kterém se odpařuje přebytečná voda. Proces zavadnutí je u zelených čajů krátký, zabrání se tím oxidaci, která je žádoucí třeba u čajů černých. Oxidace se zastaví prudkým zahřátím, např. opražením na pánvi, napařováním či pečením. Následně se lístky svinují. Je sypaný, množství k louhování je tedy jen na vás. Čaj OM TEA obdržíte v balení po jednom kusu o celkové hmotnosti 250 g. Čaj OM TEA je dodáván v balení po jednom kusu s celkovou hmotností 250 g. Zásadní přednosti čaje OM Tea Ručně sbíraný zelený čaj Dračí studna (Lung Ching), 250 g Vychutnejte si šálek svého oblíbeného čaje Zelený čaj je...
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OM Tea Ručně sbíraný zelený čaj Dračí studna (Lung Ching), 500 g (28-0001-500)
Čaj - zelený, sypaný, 500 g sypaný čaj Přináší vám pití čaje požitek a máte rádi, když si jej můžete vychutnat v klidu vašeho domova? Pak vás určitě zaujme čaj OM TEA. Historie zeleného čaje sahá zpět až 5 tisíc let, nejvíce jej vyprodukuje Čína a Japonsko, ale ani další země Asie nezůstávají pozadu. Vše začíná sklizní lístků čajovníku čínského či assámského. V dalším kroku přichází na řadu zavadnutí čajových lístků, při kterém se odpaří přebytečná voda. Proces zavadnutí je u zelených čajů krátký, zabrání se tím oxidaci, která je žádoucí třeba u čajů černých. Oxidaci zastaví prudké zahřátí, např. opražení na pánvi, napařování či pečení. Následně se lístky rolují. Je sypaný, lze si tak vyluhovat potřebné množství. Čaj OM TEA můžete zakoupit v balení po jednom kusu s celkovou hmotností 500 g. Čaj OM TEA obdržíte v balení po jednom kusu o celkové hmotnosti 500 g. Hlavní vlastnosti čaje OM Tea Ručně sbíraný zelený čaj Dračí studna (Lung Ching), 500 g Dopřejte si...
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Ručně sbíraný zelený OM TEA Dračí studna - Lung Ching - 100 g (28-0001-100)
Čaj - zelený, sypaný sypaný čaj Jste milovníky čaje a rádi si jej vychutnáváte v pohodlí domova? Pak vás určitě zaujme čaj OM TEA. Zelené čaje známe více než 5 tisíc let, jejich největšími producenty jsou Čína nebo Japonsko, ale i další země Asie. Nejprve se musí sklidit lístky čajovníku čínského či assámského. Jako další krok se lístky nechají zavadnout, aby se zbavily přebytečné vody. Zavadnutí je u zelených čajů krátké, protože následně by začal proces oxidace, který je vhodný pro jiné druhy čajů. Proces oxidace se zastaví prudkým zahřátím, např. opražením na pánvi, napařováním či pečením. Následně dochází k jejich rolování. Je sypaný, budete si tak moci vylouhovat vámi určené množství. Klíčové přednosti čaje Ručně sbíraný zelený OM TEA Dračí studna - Lung Ching - 100 g Vychutnejte si šálek výborného čaje Zelený čaj je lidem znám již 5 tisíc let, je oblíbený pro jeho bohatou chuť a příjemnou vůni Forma: sypaný
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Tao Te Ching Illustrated - Lao Tzu
The Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, describes the fundamental beliefs of Taoism, addressing how to live a simple, peaceful and harmonious life, how to rid oneself of desires and institutions that promote greed. This traditional Chinese-bound dual-language edition presents the original Chinese text with a new translation on the facing page.
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The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book - Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman's glorious reinvention of the iconic bestseller Good Omens, adapted from the internationally beloved novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, launched on Amazon Prime Video this year to great acclaim. Soon to be shown on the BBC, the series is written and show-run by Neil himself and stars David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm and Miranda Richardson, to name but a few.Before he died, Terry Pratchett asked Neil Gaiman to make a television series of the internationally beloved novel they wrote together about the end of the world.What followed was almost... ineffable. Over six glorious episodes, Neil brought an angel, Aziraphale, and a demon, Crowley, (the only things standing between us and the inevitable Armageddon) to life in some of the most extraordinary television ever made.Here you will find the scripts that Neil wrote, containing much that is new and revelatory and even several scenes throughout that never made the final cut. For the very first time, this edition collects all the missing bits - from a certain Other Four Horsemen to a little demonic shopping trip - and reveals the secrets of the show, which, by its very nature, is known to ask for the impossible.Step backstage and see the magic for yourself.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
Translated with Notes by Arthur Waley. With an Introduction by Robert Wilkinson.Dating from around 300BC, Tao Te Ching is the first great classic of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. Within its pages is summed up a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. A profound mystical insight into the nature of things forms the basis for a humane morality and vision of political utopia.The ideas in this work constitute one of the main shaping forces behind Chinese spirituality, art and science, so much so that no understanding of Chinese civilisation is possible without a grasp of Taoism. This edition presents the authoritative translation by Arthur Waley, with a new Introduction reflecting recent developments in the interpretation of the work.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility and ''non-action'', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound. This beautiful compact hardback edition, with gilded edges and foil on the cover, makes a wonderful gift.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
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Tao Te Ching
'Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it. If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it.' Stephen Mitchell's translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) has sold over half a million copies worldwide. In this stunningly beautiful edition of the fundamental modern Taoist philosophy text, Mitchell's words are set against ancient Chinese paintings selected by Asian art expert, Dr Stephen Little.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
''What is rooted is easy to nourish What is recent is easy to correct''Lao Tzu''s Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell''s acclaimed translation is accompanied by ancient Chinese paintings that beautifully reflect Lao Tzu''s timeless words. An illustrated edition of one of the most widely translated texts in the world. Features the best of classical Chinese painting A modern, accessible translation which reflects the poetry of Lao Tzu''s words.‘Beautiful and accessible; the English, as ''fluid as melting ice,'' is a joy to read throughout'' The New Republic.''I have read many translations of this ancient text but Mitchell''s is by far the best.'' James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces.
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Dance To The Music Of Time Volume 1 - Anthony Powell
_________________________The first three volumes of Anthony Powell''s remarkable A DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME sequence: A QUESTION OF UPBRINGING; A BUYER''S MARKET; THE ACCEPTANCE WORLD''One of the greatest pleasures of my reading life. The cool elegance of the prose, the deliciously dry humour, the confident choreography of his characters make for an incomparable treat.'' - Michael PalinAnthony Powell''s brilliant twelve-novel sequence chronicles the lives of over three hundred characters, and is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England. It is unrivalled for its scope, its humour and the enormous pleasure it has given to generations. These first three novels in the sequence follow Nicholas Jenkins, Kenneth Widmerpool and others, as they negotiate the intellectual, cultural and social hurdles which stand between them and the ''Acceptance World''.
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Tao Te Ching - Tze Lao
Reflected in Eastern philosophy, art, and literature for more than 2,000 years, the magisterial effects of the Tao Te Ching have shaped the thinking of some of the world''s most profound philosophers. This spiritual work, one of the most influential books in history, promotes the achievement of peace and harmony through meditation.
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SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell
Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment.Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military''s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he''s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite.Des describes exactly what it takes to be an elite special forces operator. From raw recruit to trained fighting machine - including the heart-breaking moment he was forced to withdraw, only to begin the process again - Des shares the details of his personal journey, itself a tale of prevailing against almost overwhelming odd. He teaches us valuable life skills by taking us deep into the training regime itself: fitness, navigation, endurance, weapons and combat training, survival techniques in hostile climates, the terrifying jungle phase, the dark arts of escape and evasion, the secret of surviving interrogation.No one''s lifted the lid on what it takes to join the SAS and become the best of the best. Until now.Praise for Bravo Three Zero''A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.'' Billy Billingham''The story that needed to be told'' Jason Fox''The attention to detail is unbelievable'' Tim Lovejoy''Thrilling'' Express
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SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell
Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment.Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military''s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he''s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite.Des describes exactly what it takes to be an elite special forces operator. From raw recruit to trained fighting machine - including the heart-breaking moment he was forced to withdraw, only to begin the process again - Des shares the details of his personal journey, itself a tale of prevailing against almost overwhelming odd. He teaches us valuable life skills by taking us deep into the training regime itself: fitness, navigation, endurance, weapons and combat training, survival techniques in hostile climates, the terrifying jungle phase, the dark arts of escape and evasion, the secret of surviving interrogation.No one''s lifted the lid on what it takes to join the SAS and become the best of the best. Until now.Praise for Bravo Three Zero''A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.'' Billy Billingham''The story that needed to be told'' Jason Fox''The attention to detail is unbelievable'' Tim Lovejoy''Thrilling'' Express
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Texas - Mary Jo Powell
Mary Jo Powell''s Texas begins with a panorama of the vast Texas landscape, from the Piney Woods to Big Bend Country, before turning to the people of the land now called Texas. She begins with those who inhabited the area before the Spanish arrived, the story of the Alamo, the movement from independent nation to state, the role of slavery in Texas, the state''s role in the Civil War and reconstruction, and how the state survived both World Wars and the Depression. Along the way, Powell addresses some uniquely Texan phenomena, such as the myth and realities of the Texas cowboy, how the discovery of oil and logging changed the land and its identity, and the rancorous and spirited world of Texas politics, which made its mark on US politics with the rise of Lyndon B. Johnson and the Bush family. It also introduces readers to the spicier side of the state, including its food, the movies it inspired, its music, and its writers.
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Dip My Brain in Joy: A Life With Neil Innes - Yvonne Innes
THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF NEIL INNES, SONGWRITING POWERHOUSE AND 'SEVENTH PYTHON', BY THE PERSON CLOSEST TO HIMNominated for the Chortle Comedy Awards 2025'A lovely writer and performer. A very sweet man, much too nice for his own good...' - John Cleese'He was a great writer and he was eccentric and he was clever without being pretentious' - Sir Michael PalinFew individuals have had such an impact on British culture over the past fifty years as the comedy and music icon Neil Innes.He was the songwriting powerhouse of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band. Beatles muse and collaborator. Injector of art college surrealism into 1960s TV comedy. Instigator of a revolution that led directly to Monty Python, the group he repeatedly joined on screen and stage. He was Ron Nasty, co-founder of the much-loved Rutles, the 'pre-fab four'. Accidental inventor of the phrase 'Cool Britannia'. Much-loved children's TV storyteller, thinker, maker, creator, undisputed national treasure and Britain's sweet idiot laureate. And through it all, Neil remained one of the kindest and brightest individuals in showbusiness. Musicians, comedians and fans alike loved being around Neil. He created music and joy and art wherever he went. And the person who loved having him round more than anybody else was Yvonne. Neil and Yvonne met at Goldsmiths College in the 1960s and they went on to walk hand-in-hand through life for over fifty years, until Neil's untimely death in 2019.This book is a heartfelt, eyewitness tale of the life of one of British culture's quiet geniuses. It is tribute to life inside the circus, with the gentlest and wisest of clowns.
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Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am? - John Powell
This book by the author of Why Am I Afraid to Love? contains insights on self-awareness, personal growth and communication with others. Why do people continually hide their real selves from the people around them? Why are so many so insecure and afraid to open up? The answer, explains John Powell, is that maturity is reached by communicating and interacting with others. This book considers the consequences our real self faces if no one else ever finds out what we are like. In this enduring classic, the companion to Why Am I Afraid to Love?, John Powell explains how to be more emotionally open, and shows how people adopt roles and play psychological games to protect their inner selves. The courage to be our real selves can be developed, and then we can begin to grow. Now newly designed for a fresh audience, Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am? is as relevant as it has been for twenty years. With a proven track record, it continues to speak to the needs and aspirations of people today. It is best included in self help sections of general bookshops, but also has a religious appeal.
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Peter’s War - Anthony Warwick-Ching
It’s summer 1944. The Allies are still locked in life and death struggle with the Axis, and few yet talk of peace. But a select contingent from Britain is combining with our American and Russian allies in something very new. Their mission? To build order from the ashes in vanquished enemy countries. Their weapon? The Allied Control Commissions. Unlike the punitive protocols after the Great War, the spirit of these unique instruments of peace is to be co-operative and constructive. The story is told by Peter Ching, a young British Intelligence officer posted to a succession of military governments. His letters are vivid, humorous and frank as he migrates from sunny Algeria to war-wracked Italy, the snowy peaks of the Balkans and a newly-liberated Greece facing civil conflict. His longest posting is Sofia. A highlight of the book is the profound respect he develops for his Red Army comrades. Many have heroic war records but defy daunting reputations and baleful commissars by proving punctilious, competent and very friendly. Fatefully, within months of the Nazi surrender ideological tensions are threatening the fragile partnerships. And a rare moment when British and Russian soldiers could work constructively together in the great cause is passing into history.
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Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
''All things end in the Tao just as the small streams and the largest rivers flow through the valleys to the sea.'' The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and ''non-action'', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound. This beautifully illustrated silkbound slipcase edition features exquisite full-colour Chinese images that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and it subtle guidance on how to live well.
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Dip My Brain in Joy: A Life With Neil Innes - Yvonne Innes
THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF NEIL INNES, SONGWRITING POWERHOUSE AND 'SEVENTH PYTHON', BY THE PERSON CLOSEST TO HIMNominated for the Chortle Comedy Awards 2025'A lovely writer and performer. A very sweet man, much too nice for his own good...' - John Cleese'He was a great writer and he was eccentric and he was clever without being pretentious' - Sir Michael PalinFew individuals have had such an impact on British culture over the past fifty years as the comedy and music icon Neil Innes.He was the songwriting powerhouse of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band. Beatles muse and collaborator. Injector of art college surrealism into 1960s TV comedy. Instigator of a revolution that led directly to Monty Python, the group he repeatedly joined on screen and stage. He was Ron Nasty, co-founder of the much-loved Rutles, the 'pre-fab four'. Accidental inventor of the phrase 'Cool Britannia'. Much-loved children's TV storyteller, thinker, maker, creator, undisputed national treasure and Britain's sweet idiot laureate. And through it all, Neil remained one of the kindest and brightest individuals in showbusiness. Musicians, comedians and fans alike loved being around Neil. He created music and joy and art wherever he went. And the person who loved having him round more than anybody else was Yvonne. Neil and Yvonne met at Goldsmiths College in the 1960s and they went on to walk hand-in-hand through life for over fifty years, until Neil's untimely death in 2019.This book is a heartfelt, eyewitness tale of the life of one of British culture's quiet geniuses. It is tribute to life inside the circus, with the gentlest and wisest of clowns.
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Tiberius - Lindsay Powell
History has not been kind to the memory of Tiberius Caesar (42 BC-AD 37), second emperor of the Romans. His reputation for capable generalship and sensible civic leadership are marred by reports of cruelty, treason trials and sexual depravity. Some historians have described him as a ‘tyrant’ or even a ‘monster’. But does he deserve this negative appraisal?In Tiberius, Lindsay Powell presents a fresh and penetrating reassessment of the life and legacy of the extraordinary man handpicked by Augustus to succeed him. He shows that Tiberius was the right man for the job, at the right time. Tiberius built upon the innovations of Augustus by bolstering the Roman Commonwealth’s institutions and reining in its expenditures. He used his proven leadership skills in military and diplomatic affairs to avoid war whenever possible. A no-nonsense disciplinarian willing to eschew popularity for the good of the Res Publica, he respected the Senate’s independence, recruited competent public administrators, rooted out malpractice in provincial government, and was generous to communities blighted by disaster. Tiberius examines the known facts of the personal and professional life of Ancient Rome’s third longest serving emperor. He was a poet, a collector of art and an astrologer. Lindsay Powell explores how he dealt with success, disappointment and loss all while under the unrelenting pressure of serving Augustus, and then carrying out his ultimate duty by ruling the empire in his own right. Descended from a famous family, his standing has been undermined by his infamous appointees: right-hand man, Aelius Sejanus, who betrayed him; prefect of Judaea, Pontius Pilatus, who crucified Jesus of Nazareth; and his successor, Caius, better known as Caligula. Yet, when he died of old age (or was he murdered?), he left the Roman Empire both stronger and at peace. Meticulously researched, Tiberius is lucidly written by the author of the acclaimed biographies Marcus Agrippa and Germanicus.
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Tao Te Ching
Discover the profound teachings of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching in this convenient Pocket Classics edition. This ancient Chinese philosophical text offers timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature and achieving inner peace. A pocket-sized guide to enlightenment.•
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Great Hatred, Little Room - Jonathan Powell
Making peace in Northern Ireland was the greatest success of the Blair government, and one of the greatest achievements in British politics since the Second World War. In Jonathan Powell''s masterly account we learn just how close the talks leading to the Good Friday agreement came to collapse and how the parties finally reached a deal.Pithy, outspoken and precise, Powell, Tony Blair''s chief of staff and chief negotiator, gives us that rarest of things, a true insider''s account of politics at the highest level. He demonstrates how the events in Northern Ireland have valuable lessons for those seeking to end conflict in other parts of the world and shows us how the process of making peace is sometimes messy and often blackly comic.
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Tao Te Ching
“ If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.” From political advice and lessons on leading a balanced life to common practical wisdom and guidance on self-knowledge, humility, morality, and virtue, this book gives an insight into the fundamental principles that form the basis of Taoism, one of the three great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. This classic edition is a must-have for all! • Lao Tzu’ s Tao Te Ching is one of the most translated works of world literature • Its ancient wisdom is as relevant and important in modern times as it was when it was first written • A great classic, it continues to remain an indispensable source of inspiration • This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers • It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library
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At the Table - Claire Powell
A 2022 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR for THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, RED, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND CRITIC''The kind of rare story you want to nosedive into on a hot hungover weekend and slurp down like iced coffee - cold, sweet and quenching . . . a summer read to devour with suncream and spilt rosé - and then lend to your mum or your daughter'' The Times''At the Table is a hugely intelligent, emotionally astute novel about family dynamics, and Claire Powell is an incredible new talent'' Marian Keyes''An assured, exquisitely drawn novel that fans of Sorrow And Bliss will adore'' Sarra Manning, Red magazineTo Nicole and Jamie Maguire, their parents seem the ideal couple - a suburban double act, happily married for more than thirty years. So when Linda and Gerry announce that they''ve decided to separate, the news sends shockwaves through the siblings'' lives, forcing them to confront their own expectations and desires.Hardworking - and hard-drinking - Nicole pursues the ex she unceremoniously dumped six years ago, while people-pleasing Jamie fears he''s sleepwalking into a marriage he doesn''t actually want. But as the siblings grapple with the pressures of thirtysomething life, their parents struggle to protect the fragile façade of their own relationship, and the secrets they''ve both been keeping.Set in 2018, Claire Powell''s beautifully observed debut novel follows each member of the Maguire family over a tumultuous year of lunches, dinners and drinks, as old conflicts arise and relationships are re-evaluated. A gripping yet tender depiction of family dynamics, love and disillusionment, At the Table is about what it means to grow up - both as an individual, and as a family.''Painfully funny, acutely well-observed, powerfully resonant in its humanity and emotional accuracy. I missed this book whenever I wasn''t reading it'' Luke Kennard ''A brilliant, coruscating depiction of dysfunctional family life. SO astute, on so many levels. I loved it'' Hannah Beckerman
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Scouting for Boys - Robert Baden-Powell
''A Scout is a Friend to all''An amalgam of imperial myth, borrowed tips on health and hygiene, and object lessons in woodcraft, the 1908 text of Robert Baden-Powell''s Scouting for Boys is the original blueprint and ''self-instructor'' of the Boy Scout Movement. One of the all-time bestsellers in the English-speaking world, this primer of ''yarns and pictures'' constitutes probably the most influential manual for youth ever published. Yet the book is at the same time a roughly composed hodge-podge of jingoist lore and tracker legend, padded with lengthy quotations from adventure fiction and Baden-Powell''s own autobiography, and seamed through with the multiple anxieties of its time: fears of degeneration, concerns about masculinity and self-restraint, and invasion paranoia.Elleke Boehmer''s edition of Scouting for Boys reprints the original text and illustrations, and her fine introduction investigates a book that has been cited as an authority by militarists and pacifists, capitalists and environmentalists alike.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 a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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