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Iain Matthews â “ A Peopleâ ™s History is an oral history of one of Britainâ ™s leading singer-songwriters. One of the founding members of folk-rock pioneers Fairport Convention, Iain left the band in 1969 to further a career in music that now spans almost 60 years.

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Andrew Matthews brings another historical tale to life for young readers. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Villainy in Richard III. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.

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V této příručce naleznete některé z nejoblíbenějších aktivit, které Peter Houghton a Jane Worroll provádějí ve vlastní lesní škole, a zároveň nasajete filozofii lesní pedagogiky založené na budování sebevědomí a sociálních dovedností prostřednictvím pobytu v přírodě. Přestože je kniha psána především pro rodiče, vychovatele a učitele, kteří budou hry usměrňovat v roli průvodců lesní školy, pokynům a obrázkům bez potíží porozumějí i děti. Aktivity jsou vhodné pro děti od 3 do 11 let a mohou být upraveny tak, aby odpovídaly nejen věkové skupině, ale také individuálním schopnostem všech zúčastněných. Například malým dětem je možné asistovat při rozdělávání „vílího ohně“ v lastuře, zatímco těm starším dát za úkol připravit a podpálit vlastní ohýnek pouze za pomoci křesadla. Čeká vás tvořivá kapitola o lesním umění, poutavý popis zálesáckých dovedností a také část o objevování přírody uvádějící seznam neobvyklých aktivit, které hráčům otevřou oči a umožní jim své okolí vnímat ze zcela nového úhlu pohledu. Můžete se těšit na spoustu nápadů, jak se zabavit pouze s jedním nebo dvěma dětmi, a zároveň i na celou kapitolu o skupinových hrách v divočině pro větší počet účastníků, vhodných například při narozeninových oslavách nebo hromadných výpravách do přírody. Díky půvabným ilustracím a hravému vzhledu nabízí tato kniha každému bez rozdílu věku úžasné zážitky při pobývání v lese. Autoři: PETER HOUGHTON je kvalifikovaný průvodce lesní školy, který společně s Jane Worroll vede celoroční lesní kroužek pro děti z Londýna i okolí. Pracoval jako umělecký řemeslník (práce se dřevem a dalšími materiály) a koordinátor v charitativní organizaci zaměřené na ohrožené městské děti a mládež, během čehož prohluboval své zkušenosti s lesní pedagogikou. Je vyučený a zběhlý v historické i ornamentální dřevořezbě a tesařství z nesušeného dřeva. JANE WORROLL prací pod širým nebem strávila většinu svého dospělého života: dělala zahradnici, ošetřovala stromy a po dvanáct let pracovala jako Countryside Ranger (správkyně venkovské oblasti), kdy pečovala o krajinu, sledovala stav chráněných druhů a zaučovala dobrovolníky. Vystudovala ekologii a druhý titul má z oboru ochrany životního prostředí.

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#39;Reads like a house on fire #39; - the extraordinary new novel by Iain Reid, the acclaimed author of I’m Thinking of Ending Things You think you know everything about your life. Long-married couple Junior and Henrietta live a quiet, solitary life on their farm, where they work at the local feed mill and raise chickens. Their lives are simple, straightforward, uncomplicated.Until everything you think you know collapses. Until the day a stranger arrives at their door with alarming news: Junior has been chosen to take an extraordinary journey, a journey across both time and distance, while Hen remains at home. Junior will be gone for years. But Hen won #39;t be left alone.Who can you trust if you can #39;t even trust yourself? As the time for his departure draws nearer, Junior finds himself questioning everything about his life - even whether it #39;s really his life at all. An eerily entrancing page-turner, Foe churns with unease and suspense from the first words to its shocking finale. Perfect for fans of Humans, Westworld and Black Mirror, Foe is a book you will never forget.*** Praise for FOE *** ‘I couldn’t put it down. It infected my dreams. A creepy and brilliant book’ Zoe Whittall, author of The Best Kind of People #39;The narrative is so eerie and disturbing… fuelling the reader’s unease; Reid pulls off a wonderful twist in the tail’ Guardian ‘From the opening page, you’ll have an uneasy feeling as you settle into Iain Reid’s brilliant new novel.. A masterful and breathtakingly unique read. I can’t stop thinking about it ‘ Amy Stuart, author of Still Mine and Still Water ‘Spare, consuming, unforgettable. Foe is a dark arrow from a truly original mind. Page by eerie page, Iain Reid pulls the unknown world out from under you, and leaves you trapped inside a marriage’s most haunting question: can I be replaced? This is a book that seeps into your bloodstream – and crowns Iain Reid the king of deadpan, philosophical horror’ Claudia Dey, author of Heartbreaker ‘Movie producers are simply confirming what the literary community already knows: Iain Reid just might be the most exciting and excitingly unclassifiable author working in Canadian fiction today’ - The Globe and Mail (Canada)‘Foe reads like a house on fire, and is almost impossible not to finish in one sitting...an otherworldly hothouse of introversion and fantasy’ – The Toronto Star

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The works of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson The State of the Art is the only collection of Iain M. Banks s short ­fiction and includes the acclaimed Culture novella of the same name.From science ­fiction to horror, dark fantasy to twisted comedy, all eight stories bear the inde­finable stamp of Banks s staggering talent.Praise for the novels of Iain M. Banks: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday Telegraph The novels of Iain M. Banks: The Culture seriesConsider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataThe State of the ArtOther books by Iain M. BanksAgainst a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe AlgebraistAlso now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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Vyzpívej svou duši zpátky domů. Najdi svůj hlas a skutečný osud. Cítíte-li se vzdáleni svému přirozenému světu, uvězněni materiální společností, a hledáte význam a smysl svého života, odpověď vám může poskytnout moudrost šamanů. Caitlín Matthews předvádí, jak úcta k přírodě a zvědavost v kombinaci s duchovním potěšením a léčením, jsou podstatou uceleného šamanského světa. Následujte její cvičení, obsažená v knize, a zažijete skutečné šamanské putování. Tímto způsobem se stanete cestovatelem mezi světy a budete vědomý nejen fyzické reality, ale také jemné reality šamanského duchovního světa. Budete vaší vlastní rychlostí vedeni kompletní šamanskou praxí. Můžete prozkoumávat svůj vlastní niterní prostor, cestu mezi každodenním světem a duchovní říší šamana, a objevit váš duchovní hlas a skutečný osud. Následováním této cesty povzbudíte kreativní představivost a uvědomíte si své vrozené léčivé schopnosti. Šamanské astrální cestování je pozoruhodným dílem opravdové praktické hodnoty, knihou své doby, s potenciálem pomoci změnit váš život. • kniha obsahuje více než 80 jasných, praktických cviků • naučíte se cestovat mezi světy • původní pracovní verze byla napsána předním šamanským učitelem Caitlín Matthews vede šamanskou praxi v Oxfordu ve Spojeném Království a je mezinárodně známá svým výzkumem keltské moudrosti a souvisejících oblastí. Její práce je inspirací pro tisícovky studentů, kteří překročili své vlastní prahy k nalezení duchovní moudrosti. Je spoluzakladatelkou nadace Foundation for Inspirational and Oracular Studies, která má za úkol vyučovat šamanismus a podporuje úctu k posvátnému umění a tradičnímu ústnímu projevu. Caitlín Matthews je autorkou mnoha knih, včetně The Celtic Book of the Dead a Celic Wisdom Sticks.

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**IAIN DALE S LATEST COLLECTION OF ESSAYS: AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW** Praise for Iain Dale: Riveting and enlightening. A history lesson via a novel route. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really enjoying reading this book. It is easy to dip in and out and each chapter is well written. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Illuminating yet balanced ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Were the signs that Putin is a ruthless dictator there all along? How should we deal with President Xi of China? Given the world seems to be moving more and more towards authoritarian rule, this is the right moment to seek warnings, and lessons, from history. In The Dictators, Iain Dale brings together 64 essays by historians, academics, journalists and politicians about elected and unelected dictators, wartime and peacetime dictators, those driven by ideology and those with a reputation for sheer brutality. How did these tyrants, autocrats and despots seize power - and how did they exercise it? And how did they lose it? Very few dictators die peacefully in their own beds, after all. Only by examining these figures from the 6th century BC to the present, from ancient Greece to present day Saudi Arabia, do patterns start to emerge. We can see the shared character traits, the common conditions, the patterns of behaviour that have enabled dictators to seize power - time and time again. The Dictators is acutely relevant to world politics today: it is indeed a warning from history. Will we take heed? Or will history, in fact, teach us that history teaches us nothing?

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Once upon a time, there lived a happy family called the Maitlands. Iain, the father, was a writer. Tracey, the mother, worked at a nearby school. They had three bright and charming children, Michael, Sophie and Adam. It looked like the perfect family life. Until October 2012, when Iain received a message. Michael had been taken to hospital. Years of depression, anxiety and anorexia had taken their toll, and he had pneumonia and a collapsed lung. The doctors weren t sure if he would make it.Told with humour and frankness through Michael s diary entries and Iain s own reflections, Out of the Madhouse charts Michael s journey to recovery from entering the Priory and returning home, to becoming a mental health ambassador for young people. Sharing tips and techniques that have helped them and others to self-manage, this is an essential resource for anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and similar issues.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. With breathtaking imagination and extraordinary storytelling, they have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson Count Sessine is about to die for the very last time . . .Chief Scientist Gad­fium is about to receive the mysterious message she has been awaiting from the Plain of Sliding Stones . . .Bascule the Teller, in search of an ant, is about to enter the chaos of the crypt . . .This is the time of the encroachment and everything is about to change. Although the dimming sun still shines on the vast, towering walls of Serehfa Fastness, the end is close at hand. The King knows it, his closest advisers know it, and the crypt knows it too; so an emissary has been sent - an emissary who holds the key to all their futures.Praise for the novels of Iain M. Banks: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday Telegraph Books by Iain M. Banks:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataThe State of the ArtAgainst a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe AlgebraistAlso now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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Aktivity z lesní škol(k)y po celý rok Ať už prší, nebo svítí sluníčko, tato příručka „vytáhne“ děti na čerstvý vzduch, naučí se díky ní něco nového a začnou prozkoumávat krásy přírody ve všech ročních obdobích. Na své si přijdou rodiče, učitelé i všichni ostatní, kdo mají zájem okusit aktivity z lesní škol(k)y, ale zkrátka nepřijdou ani zkušení průvodci, kterým kniha poslouží jako šikovný zdroj inspirace. Příručka navazuje na úspěšný první díl Hry z lesní škol(k)y. Najdete v ní nové návody na neotřelé hry a seznámíte se s dalšími nezbytnými zálesáckými dovednostmi, které děti propojí s přirozeným koloběhem roku. Kromě toho každou kapitolu věnovanou jednomu ročnímu období zakončuje program na celý den pod širým nebem, který využijete při pořádání oslav, ale i kdykoliv jindy. Na jaře si nasbírejte čerstvé kopřivy na polévku, uplácejte Zemi k narozeninám dort z bláta a upleťte si provázek z mladého ostružiní. V létě si z ostružin a ptačích per vyrobte inkoust a psací brky, vytvořte si masky z opadané kůry a připravte si na ohni ovocnou pochoutku. Na podzim ze spadaného listí udělejte duhu, postavte si bunkr a pak si v něm vyprávějte příběhy podle malovaných příběhových kamínků. V zimě se projděte krajinou s buzolou v ruce, vyřezejte si skřítky z klacků a na otevřeném ohni si svařte jablečný džus s vánočním kořením. Autoři: PETER HOUGHTON je kvalifikovaný průvodce lesní školy, který společně s Jane Worroll vede celoroční lesní kroužek pro děti z Londýna i okolí. Pracoval jako umělecký řemeslník (práce se dřevem a dalšími materiály) a koordinátor v charitativní organizaci zaměřené na ohrožené městské děti a mládež, během čehož prohluboval své zkušenosti s lesní pedagogikou. Je vyučený a zběhlý v historické i ornamentální dřevořezbě a tesařství z nesušeného dřeva. JANE WORROLL prací pod širým nebem strávila většinu svého dospělého života: dělala zahradnici, ošetřovala stromy a po dvanáct let pracovala jako Countryside Ranger (správkyně venkovské oblasti), kdy pečovala o krajinu, sledovala stav chráněných druhů a zaučovala dobrovolníky. Vystudovala ekologii a druhý titul má z oboru ochrany životního prostředí.

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Ať už jste rodiče, děti, vychovatelé, učitelé, nebo průvodci v lesní školce či škole, s tímto balíčkem karet s popisem aktivit pod širým nebem si užijete zábavu na 48 způsobů: hry, rukodělné činnosti a dovednostní úkoly, při nichž se nasmějete i mnohé naučíte. Hlavní slovo přitom mají děti, které si dobrodružství samy vybírají a organizují. Dejte si balíček karet do kapsy a vyrazte do divočiny za každého počasí! Děti si samy vyberou, čemu se chtějí věnovat, a každé téma se pro ně stane inspirací k lesnímu dobrodružství. Vybijte energii při akčních týmových aktivitách, jako je hra na hladová ptáčata nebo zvířátková honěná. Prohlubte spojení s přírodou při výrobě mapy nebo uplácávání narozeninového dortu pro Zemi. Vytvořte si příběhové kamínky, rámy z klacíků nebo masky z kůry. Procvičte si zálesácké dovednosti při přípravě hranice s roštem nebo stavění týpí. A naučíte se ještě spoustu dalšího! Převzato z úspěšných příruček Hry z lesní škol(k)y a Rok v lesní škol(c)e. Autoři Jane Worroll a Peter Houghton už mají na kontě dvě úspěšné příručky Hry z lesní škol(k)y a Rok v lesní škol(c)e. Jsou kvalifikovanými průvodci lesní školy a společně vedou celoroční lesní kroužek pro děti z Londýna i okolí (více na webové stránce www.theforestschoolway.com) . Jane je někdejší countryside ranger (správkyně venkovské oblasti), zahradnice a ošetřovatelka stromů, vystudovala ekologii a ochranu životního prostředí. Peter je umělecký řemeslník se zaměřením na práci se dřevem a deset let pracoval coby koordinátor v charitativní organizaci zaměřené na ohrožené městské děti a mládež.

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Ať už jste rodiče, učitelé, průvodci v lesní školce, nebo jen máte na starosti partu dětí, tato příručka je napěchovaná nápady, jak dostat ratolesti ven a učit je poznávat přírodu. Vytvoří si k ní pouto, získají nové dovednosti a užijí si spoustu zábavy na čerstvém vzduchu. Hry a zálesácké či rukodělné aktivity jsou založeny na využití čtyř základních přírodních živlů — země, vzduchu, ohně a vody. Nesou v sobě poselství udržitelnosti a vzbuzují úžas nad fascinující propojeností života. ZEMĚ : vytvořte si bahenní skluzavku, nabatikujte látku mazlavou hlínou a zkuste koulemi z bláta zasáhnout pohyblivý cíl VZDUCH : vyřežte si ze dřeva píšťalu, vyrobte a vypusťte do vzduchu papírového draka nebo předvídejte počasí podle mraků OHEŇ : vykopejte si v přírodě bezpečné ohniště, vytvořte si pochodeň k odpuzení hmyzu nebo se zorientujte pomocí stínové hole VODA : umíchejte si přírodní barvivo, postavte a otestujte vodotěsný bunkr nebo si z vlastnoručně vyrobených dřevěných tupláků vychutnejte přírodní březový čaj Vše doplňují čtyři kouzelné příběhy, které v dětech probudí fantazii — pro každý živel jeden. Autoři Jane Worroll a Peter Houghton jsou kvalifikovaní průvodci lesní školy a společně vedou celoroční lesní kroužek pro děti z Londýna a okolí. Jane pracovala jako countryside ranger (správkyně venkovské oblasti), zahradnice a ošetřovatelka stromů, vystudovala ekologii a ochranu životního prostředí. Peter se věnuje uměleckému řemeslu (zaměřuje se na práci se dřevem a dalšími materiály) a deset let pracoval jako koordinátor v charitativní organizaci určené pro ohrožené městské děti a mládež.

Objev podobné jako Jane Worroll a Peter Houghton Hry se zemí, vzduchem, ohněm a vodou - Živly v lesní škol(c)e Provedení: Tištěná kniha

Vynikající příručka, jak si v lese s dětmi užít zábavu! Jedná se o první knihu, která veřejnosti představuje hravé, rukodělné a dovednostní aktivity prováděné v lesních školách v úpravě pro rodiny a přátele, a její kouzelné ilustrace a jednoduché pokyny snadno děti vtáhnou do zázračného světa přírody. V této příručce naleznete některé z nejoblíbenějších aktivit, které Peter Houghton a Jane Worroll provádějí ve vlastní lesní škole, a zároveň nasajete filozofii lesní pedagogiky založené na budování sebevědomí a sociálních dovedností prostřednictvím pobytu v přírodě. Přestože je kniha psána především pro rodiče, vychovatele a učitele, kteří budou hry usměrňovat v roli průvodců lesní školy, pokynům a obrázkům bez potíží porozumějí i děti. Aktivity jsou vhodné pro děti od 3 do 11 let a mohou být upraveny tak, aby odpovídaly nejen věkové skupině, ale také individuálním schopnostem všech zúčastněných. Například malým dětem je možné asistovat při rozdělávání vílího ohně v lastuře, zatímco těm starším dát za úkol připravit a podpálit vlastní ohýnek pouze za pomoci křesadla. Čeká vás tvořivá kapitola o lesním umění, poutavý popis zálesáckých dovedností a také část o objevování přírody uvádějící seznam neobvyklých aktivit, které hráčům otevřou oči a umožní jim své okolí vnímat ze zcela nového úhlu pohledu. Můžete se těšit na spoustu nápadů, jak se zabavit pouze s jedním nebo dvěma dětmi, a zároveň i na celou kapitolu o skupinových hrách v divočině pro větší počet účastníků, vhodných například při narozeninových oslavách nebo hromadných výpravách do přírody. Díky půvabným ilustracím a hravému vzhledu nabízí tato kniha každému bez rozdílu věku úžasné zážitky při pobývání v lese.

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SHORTLISTED FOR *AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR* AT THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS*One of Waterstones Best Sport Books of the Year 2024* Steph is truly one of the all-time greats of the women s game Jill Scott Documents [Steph s] crucial role in helping to change perceptions of women s football The GuardianThe inspiring memoir of one of football s greatest players - Steph Houghton - in which she recounts the highs and lows of making it to the top of her game as England Captain, star of the London Olympics, and Man City stalwart, via Sunderland, Leeds and Arsenal.With 121 caps for the Lionesses, Steph has been at the heart of the women s football revolution, inspiring girls and young women around the world but in her own understated way.Leading from the Back is Steph s incredibly honest account of what it takes to make it to the pinnacle of women s football when the odds are well and truly stacked against you.Inside, she shares her dreams of becoming professional as a young girl in Sunderland and how reaching that status has been a long and often difficult path, both on and off the pitch, especially her husband Steph Darby s devastating Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis. In between, she recounts the amazing highs of playing for her country, making history at the Olympics, lifting cups for her team, and the awe-inspiring people she has encountered along the way.This is not only Steph s personal story, but also the story of women s football in England and internationally. Steph is credited as being one of the greatest influences in growing the women s game to the biggest it has ever been.A remarkable journey of unwavering determination that reveals the grit needed to stay true to yourself, and what it really takes to be a leader; this is the full and incredible story of a sports pioneer, Super Steph .

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Fully illustrated collection of rare and previously unpublished tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, retold for a new generation by leading Arthurian expert, John Matthews, introduced by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film, Excalibur, and illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien artist, John Howe.It is a time of magic and adventure, of chivalry and courtly love, when great evil must be met with heroic deeds. It is a time of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.Realms of the Round Table presents for the first time an extensive collection of forgotten tales, retold for a new generation of readers by a modern-day Merlin, the world-renowned Arthurian authority, John Matthews. Contained within are a rich feast of Arthurian love stories and tales that delve deep into the darker mysteries of the Great Wood and the denizens of fantastic lands beyond.Here also is a heady mixture of magic, faery lore, wisdom and mystery â “ capturing extraordinary tales of Camelotâ ™s greatest knights, such as Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain, and others less well known, and soaring from high adventure to mystical accounts of the Grail. There is even an Arthurian Christmas tale!These age-old stories, companions to those collected in the sister-volume, The Great Book of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, honour the work of Thomas Malory in his legendary Le Morte Dâ ™Arthur. They are dramatically brought to life by the luminous paintings and drawings of internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to present a glorious reimagining of the most influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson The Culture - a utopian human-machine symbiotic society - has thrown up many expert Game Players, and one of the greatest is Jernau Morat Gurgeh. He is Master of every board, computer and strategy - he is The Player of Games.Bored with success, Gurgeh travels to the cruel and incredibly wealthy Empire of Azad to try their infamous game . . . a game so complex, so like life itself, that the winner becomes emperor. Mocked, blackmailed, almost murdered, Gurgeh plays the game, and faces the challenge of his life - and very possibly his death. Praise for the Culture series: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Banks s sci-fi, at its best, is staggeringly inventive, beautifully written, dramatic and often very funny. His stories are packed with ideas, warships with minds very much of their own, alien races, charismatic drones and intergalactic politics New Scientist Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday TelegraphThe Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataThe State of the ArtOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe AlgebraistAlso now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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A compelling account of a compulsory subject ... A masterpiece of compression and readability Daniel Finkelstein A deft, clear-eyed summary of Thatcher s life Rory Stewart Iain Dale introduces Margaret Thatcher to a new generation and intelligently explodes some of the myths about her Simon HefferMargaret Thatcher was a woman of tremendous paradoxes: a conviction politician who was also a pragmatist; someone who delighted in her tough reputation, yet could also be emotional, and even tearful, when confronted by personal or national tragedy. Her reputation as a cabinet leader was one of being quasi-dictatorial, yet she left her ministers to get on with their jobs â “ far more than any of her successors ever have. She was known as a classical laissez faire liberal, yet she started out as a social conservative, and wasnâ ™t averse to state intervention when she felt it was warranted. Iain Daleâ ™s sparkling short biography of Margaret Thatcher brings her to life in all her paradoxes and contradictions, and shows how her election in 1979 really was a turning point in British history. Dubbed the â ˜Iron Ladyâ ™ by the Soviets, she was one of the few recent prime ministers to burnish an international reputation, fighting the Falklands war, playing a leading role in defeating Communism and winning the Cold War, and through her battles with the European Economic Community. Domestically, she ushered in a period of forty years of consensus on the limited role of the state, an industrial relations settlement and the dominance of the private sector in the economy â “ a settlement that is only now being seriously questioned. A little over a decade after her death, Margaret Thatcher introduces her to new generations of readers who may not remember her premiership, but who are living with its consequences.

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Hackney, that Rose-Red Empire is Iain Sinclair s foray into one of London s most fascinating boroughs As detailed and as complex as a historical map, taking the reader hither and thither with no care as to which might be the most direct route ObserverHackney, That Rose-Red Empire is Iain Sinclair s personal record of his north-east London home in which he has lived for forty years. It is a documentary fiction, seeking to capture the spirit of place, before Hackney succumbs to mendacious green papers, eco boasts, sponsored public art and the Olympic Park gnawing at its edges. It is a message in a bottle, chucked into the flood of the future. An explosion of literary fireworks Peter Ackroyd, The Times Gloriously sprawling, wonderfully congested, one of the finest books about London in recent decades Daily Telegraph Sinclair adopts the roles of pedestrian, pilgrim and poet, magnificently illuminating the borough s historical and spiritual life The Times Remarkable, compelling, bristles with unexpected, frequently lurid life. On Sinclair s territory there s nobody to touch him . . . a gonzo Samuel Pepys Sunday TimesIain Sinclair is the author of Downriver (winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Encore Award); Landor s Tower; White Chappell, Scarlet Tracings; Lights Out for the Territory; Lud Heat; Rodinsky s Room (with Rachel Lichtenstein); Radon Daughters; London Orbital, Dining on Stones, Hackney, that Rose-Red Empire and Ghost Milk. He is also the editor of London: City of Disappearances.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson It was one of the less glorious incidents of a long-ago war.It led to atrocities on an extraordinary scale. To the destruction of two suns and the billions of lives they supported.Now, eight hundred years later, the light from the first of those doomed stars has reached the Culture Orbital, Masaq , bathing its ­fifty billion inhabitants in the rays of their society s ancient mistake.Amongst them is Major Quilan, sent on a mission so secret that not even he knows what it is, and determined to exact his revenge against the Culture at any cost.Praise for the Culture series: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday Telegraph The Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataThe State of the ArtOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe AlgebraistAlso now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson The man known as Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks or military action.Though the woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and aided his stratospheric rise, she did not know him as well as she thought.The drone Ska­ffen-Amtiskaw thought it knew both of these people. It had once saved the woman s life by massacring her attackers, and it believed the man to be a burnt-out wreck - but not even its superlative machine-intelligence could see the horrors in his past. Praise for the Culture series: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Banks s sci-fi, at its best, is staggeringly inventive, beautifully written, dramatic and often very funny. His stories are packed with ideas, warships with minds very much of their own, alien races, charismatic drones and intergalactic politics New Scientist Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday Telegraph The Culture series: Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen SonataThe State of the Art Other books by Iain M. Banks: Against a Dark Background Feersum Endjinn The Algebraist Also now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson The War in Heaven , a simulated war game, rages between civilisations. Its virtual battles have been fought for decades, and the victors will decide the fate of the digital Hells - torturous artificial afterlives with horrors beyond imagination.In the Sichultian Enablement, Y breq is one of the Intagliated, her marked body bearing witness to a family shame, her life belonging to a man whose lust for power is without limit.As the virtual war threatens to spill into the Real, Y breq is willing to risk everything for her freedom - but she ll need the Culture, and its help comes at a price. The Culture is going to war with death itself.Praise for the Culture series: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday Telegraph The Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataThe State of the ArtOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe AlgebraistAlso now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson The intricate structure of a Shellworld - an arti­ficial planet of spheres-within-spheres - is matched only by the machinations of its inhabitants.On the eighth sphere of Sursamen, a man witnesses the murder of his father and flees, searching for the one - maybe two - people who could clear his name. For his brother, this means a life lived under constant threat of treachery, while for their sister, Djan Seriy Anaplian, it means returning to a place she d thought abandoned forever.Anaplian is not who she once was. She has become an agent of the Culture s Special Circumstances section, charged with high-level interference in civilisations throughout the greater galaxy.Concealing her new identity - and her particular set of abilities - might be a dangerous strategy. In the world to which she returns, nothing is quite as it seems; and determining the appropriate level of interference in someone else s war is never a simple matter.Praise for the Culture series: Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution Independent on Sunday Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future Guardian Jam-packed with extraordinary invention Scotsman Compulsive reading Sunday Telegraph The Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataThe State of the ArtOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe AlgebraistAlso now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

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**Winner of the 2020 PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian**A Times Political Book of the Year An entertaining, thorough and informative canter through the characters and stories of prime ministers past. - New Statesman A wealth of enjoyable insights into three centuries of Westminster politics... It is a most elegant hardback volume, with a gilded cover that looks a little like the famous front door of No. 10 itself; the ideal Christmas gift. - Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman This is a timely study of UK Prime Ministers and Iain Dale has done the subject a great service with this measured and thoughtful labour of love which offers a fascinating set of insights into the history of Britain, politics, the role of Prime Minister, and elite and establishment power... a superb guide to the times we have lived through and are living in. - Gerry Hassan, Scottish ReviewIt has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of the office of Prime Minister in 1721 - an office which today is under scrutiny like never before. The Prime Ministers, edited by leading political commentator Iain Dale, brings to life all 55 of Britain s First Among Equals with an essay for each office holder, written by key figures in British politics. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, this book provides a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements.

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Everything AND the Kitchen Sink analyses kitchen sink realism and the birth of pop cinema in the context of contemporaneous debates surrounding politics, civil liberties, sexuality, race, immigration and urbanisation. Covering the lives and careers of well-known figures such as Alan Sillitoe, Shelagh Delaney, David Storey, Edna O Brien and Albert Finney, as well as charting the rise of iconic British series like Coronation Street and Z-Cars, Simon Matthews offers a fascinating blend of social history, pop culture, drama and cinema. Matthews also interviews contemporary figures - including Ken Loach - about the kitchen sink era and how it inspired their work.

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Reveals forgotten Arthurian lore hidden in the prophetic language of a medieval text• Includes the story of Merlin’s birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake• Shares stories of Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John• Includes early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the letter of Prester John that inspired ColumbusMaarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin that claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician. The book was really a compilation of documents collected by an unknown 13th century monk. Working with John Matthews, Maarten spent five years translating the mysteries hidden in this obscure book.Presenting their translation and commentary, the authors share forgotten stories of early Arthurian literature and magic. They share the tale of Merlin’s birth from a demon, how he was born able to speak, and how his magic ensured he was not killed by his guardian. Merlin’s affair with the Lady of the Lake is detailed, ending with his imprisonment in a tomb. Other stories include Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the mystical king Prester John. The authors show how The Prophecies of Merlin sheds new light on the world of King Arthur and the women who learned magic from Merlin.To reveal the esoteric meaning of this work, the authors include Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin (translated by John and Caitlín Matthews), other prophecies attributed to Merlin that were compiled by Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the original letter of Prester John that inspired the Polo family and Columbus to search for India.Discovering a hitherto lost or forgotten book about Merlin and King Arthur is a rare event these days. Yet here the authors present a virtually forgotten and, to date, untranslated book, which includes much that is new—and exciting—about the legendary king and his magical adviser. Through their translation and insightful passage by passage commentary, they reveal secrets long hidden behind the obscure language of the prophetic utterances.

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Iain Sinclair explores modern London through a day s hike around the London Overground route.The completion of the full circle of London Overground provides Iain Sinclair with a new path to walk the shifting territory of the capital. With thirty-three stations and thirty-five miles to tramp - plus inevitable and unforeseen detours and false steps - he embarks on a marathon circumnavigation at street level, tracking the necklace of garages, fish farms, bakeries, convenience cafés, cycle repair shops and Minder lock-ups which enclose inner London. He is incapable of writing a dull paragraph Scotland on Sunday Sinclair breathes wondrous life into monstrous man-made landscapes Times Literary Supplement If you are drawn to English that doesn t just sing, but sings the blues and does scat and rocks the joint, try Sinclair. His sentences deliver a rush like no one else s Washington Post

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Pro všechny, které lákají tajemné hvozdy Vstupte do divokého lesa a ocitněte se ve světě, kde vládnou příroda a mýty, prostota i hluboké poznání. Kráčet mezi letitými stromy znamená cestovat zpět do dob, kdy jsme byli jiní a náš vztah k moudrosti předků byl stejně samozřejmý jako dýchání. Je málo témat, která jdou takto hluboko. V Tarotu divokého lesa nás Mark Ryan a John Matthews seznamují s klasickými lesními archetypy, jako jsou Zelený muzž a Zelená žena, Muž v kápi, Lučištnice, či Rozťatý dub. Jsou zde i zvířata se symbolickými významy jako Jestřáb, Zajíc, Vydra a Vlk – tvorové, kteří se kdysi pohybovali spolu s námi po zelené divočině a ozvěnu jejich přítomnosti cítíme i dnes. Živé a barvité obrazy Willa Worthingtona probouzejí tento svět k životu a dávají nám pocítit sílu a magickou moc divokého lesa. Tarot divokého lesa čerpá inspiraci z předkeltské mytologie a víry založené na moudrosti šamanů a zákonech lesa. Vychází z koloběhu ročních období a pradávných oslav a umožňuje nám tak opět navázat spojení s dávno ztraceným světem, s jehož pomocí dokážeme lépe porozumět sobě samotným.

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Šestnáctiletý Frank žije na skotském ostrově jen s otcem, vzpomíná na bratra Erika, který skončil v blázinci, a většinu času tráví podivnými rituály a stavbou hrubých zbraní, kterými zabíjí drobná zvířata. Jeho největším vynálezem je ale Vosí továrna, záhadný přístroj podobný bludišti, do něhož Frank vpouští vosy a z jejich pohybu věští věci budoucí.Nyní se duševně nevyrovnaný Erik vrací na ostrov a Frank se snaží proniknout do věčně zamknuté otcovy pracovny. Jak dopadne vzájemné střetnutí a jaká rodinná tajemství vyplavou na povrch? Vosí továrna je prvním románem, který Iain Banks napsal. Knize se dostalo velmi kontroverzního přijetí – kritici ji dílem vynesli do nebes, dílem strhali pro její násilnost a nemorálnost. Dodnes se však objevuje v žebříčcích nejlepších anglických románů a stala se moderní klasikou.

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From the author of FOE, now a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal Penny, an artist, has lived in the same apartment for decades, surrounded by the artifacts and keepsakes of her long life. She is resigned to the mundane rituals of old age, until things start to slip. Before her longtime partner passed away years earlier, provisions were made, unbeknownst to her, for a room in a unique long-term care residence, where Penny finds herself after one too many “incidents.” Initially, surrounded by peers, conversing, eating, sleeping, looking out at the beautiful woods that surround the house, all is well. She even begins to paint again. But as the days start to blur together, Penny – with a growing sense of unrest and distrust – starts to lose her grip on the passage of time and on her place in the world. Is she succumbing to the subtly destructive effects of aging, or is she an unknowing participant in something more unsettling?At once compassionate and uncanny, told in spare, hypnotic prose, Iain Reid’s genre-defying third novel explores questions of conformity, art, productivity, relationships, and what, ultimately, it means to grow old.‘I loved this book and couldn #39;t put it down – a deeply gripping, surreal and wonderfully mysterious novel. Not only has Reid given us a brilliant page turner, but a profoundly moving meditation on life and art, death and infinity. Reid is a master’ Mona Awad, author 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl and All #39;s Well

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The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the worldâ ™s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain s strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter s story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Maloryâ ™s Le Morte Dâ ™Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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Nový strhující pohled na dějiny berlínské zdi, především slavného hraničního přechodu Charlie, jenž se stal symbolem studené války, střetu o moc mezi Západem a Východem. V důkladně zdokumentovaném a přitom čtivém příběhu tohoto místa vystupují významné postavy světové politiky jako D. Eisenhower, J. V. Stalin, J. F. Kennedy, N. S. Chruščov, Mao Ce-tung, a další. Na přesvědčivosti mu dodává řada působivých svědectví získaných z rozhovorů s lidmi, kteří zeď stavěli a bourali, s dětmi, které ji překonaly, s příbuznými a přáteli, jejichž blízcí zahynuli při pokusu o průnik do západní zóny, s příslušníky vojenské policie a vojáky strážícími kontrolní stanoviště, s agenty CIA, MI6 a Stasi, kteří dohlíželi na přeshraniční akce. Tři desetiletí po pádu berlínské zdi nám tato kniha připomíná, kolik lidských osudů zasáhla a jaké to bylo žít v rozděleném světě. Povinná četba pro každého, kdo chce porozumět Evropě, jakou jsme zdědili. - Jon Snow, moderátor britského televizního kanálu Channel 4 New MacGregor vdechuje berlínské zdi nový život díky rozhovorům s lidmi, kteří ji stavěli, bránili či žili v jejím stínu. - Whashington Post Bohatá sbírka příběhů z Berlína v době studené války zachycuje zběsilou komplexitu tohoto města. - Observer Iain MacGregor se jako redaktor či editor věnuje literatuře faktu již více než pětadvacet let. Své bohaté zkušenosti zúročil i v knize o berlínském hraničním přechodu Checkpoint Charlie. Jeho otec sloužil s britskou armádou na Rýně v 50. letech a poté byl poslán na zotavenou do Západního Berlína. Sám MacGregor během studií v první polovině 80. let navštívil Pobaltí i Sovětský svaz, se zájmem sledoval dění v Berlíně v noci z 9. na 10. listopadu 1989, kdy padla berlínská teď. Později procestoval bývalé země Varšavské smlouvy a vrátil se i do Berlína, kde zavítal ke stále netknutému hraničnímu přechodu Charlie. Žije v Londýně s manželkou a dvěma dětmi. Checkpoint Charlie je jeho druhá kniha.

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Hledat štěstí není sobecké. Sobecké je být nešťastný. Spokojení lidé jsou vnímavější a pozornější, jsou lepšími partnery, přáteli i zaměstnanci. Utrápení lidé se zajímají jen o sebe a ostatním berou energii. Štěstí netkví v tom, co nám osud nadělí, ale v našem postoji k sobě samému a k životním událostem. Prvním krokem k vyrovnané existenci je přijmout to, co máme, nečekat a nesnít o tom, že budeme šťastní teprve až se něco stane . Andrew Matthews dokazuje, že člověk může dosáhnout štěstí za všech okolností, v každém okamžiku, už předtím, než se mu podaří zhubnout, než najde ideálního partnera nebo získá vysněné zaměstnání.

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A gothic horror story of quite exceptional quality Financial Times Two years after I killed Blyth I murdered my young brother Paul, for quite different reasons than I d disposed of Blyth, and then a year after that I did for my young cousin Esmerelda, more or less on a whim. That s my score to date. Three. I haven t killed anybody for years, and don t intend to ever again. It was just a stage I was going through. Enter - if you can bear it - the extraordinary private world of Frank, just sixteen, and unconventional, to say the least.Praise for Iain Banks: The most imaginative novelist of his generation The Times His verve and talent will always be recognised, and his work will always find and enthral new readers Ken MacLeod, Guardian His work was mordant, surreal, and fiercely intelligent Neil Gaiman An exceptional wordsmith Scotsman

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A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain⠙s right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture⠔⠜one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status⠝ (Nicholas Shakespeare, Times, UK)  ⠜Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative ⠘master⠙ the right. Brilliant and disturbing.⠝⠔Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year  ⠜I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience.⠝⠔W. F. Bynum, Times Literary Supplement  Why is the brain divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been puzzled over for centuries. Drawing upon a vast body of brain research, the renowned psychiatrist, author, and thinker Iain McGilchrist reveals that the difference between the two sides is profound⠔two whole, coherent, but incompatible ways of experiencing the world. The detail-oriented left hemisphere prefers mechanisms to living things and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity.  In the second part of his book, McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from the ancient to the modern, from Aeschylus to Magritte. He ultimately argues that, despite its inferior grasp of reality, the left hemisphere is increasingly taking precedence in today⠙s world⠔with potentially disastrous consequences.

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Iain McGilchrist addresses some of the hardest questions humanity faces â “ Who are we? What is the world? How can we understand consciousness, matter, space and time? Following neurology, philosophy and physics, McGilchrist leads us to a vision of the world that is profound and beautiful â “ in line with the deepest traditions of human wisdom.

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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. Banks is a phenomenon William Gibson Two and a half millennia ago in a remote corner of space, beside a trillion-year-old dying sun from a different universe, the artifact appeared. It was a perfect black-body sphere, and it did nothing. Then it disappeared.Now it is back. Diplomat Genar-Hofoen of Special Circumstances is sent to investigate but, sidetracked by an old flame and the spoiled-brat operative Ulver Seich, and faced with the systematic depravities of a race who call themselves the A­ffront, it s anyone s guess whether he ll succeed . . .

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In Pariah Genius, literary giant Iain Sinclair follows in the footsteps of photographer John Deakin, whose chronicles of Soho life - and the world of Francis Bacon and his friends - have so influenced our perception of that generation s work. In this bold fictionalisation, Sinclair enters the underworld of Deakin s life and imagination, pursuing his subject across continents, in dive bars, and bedrooms. The result is an engrossing, utterly unique portrait of a man who some felt was a fallen angel, and others, the devil himself.

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A serious reinvestigation full of revealing background information that sheds additional light on what was then and now remains a shocking crime Paul French, author of Midnight in Peking This riveting, eye-opening investigation of a 70-year-old murder mystery reads like a whodunit ... A true crime must-read Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream As much social history as it is gripping true crime Jeremy Craddock, author of The Jigsaw Murders A meticulously researched re-examination Caitlin Davies, author of Private Inquiries: The Secret History of Female Sleuths 1950s France. A British establishment figure. A shocking crime. A miscarriage of justice. The search for truth. In 1952, in a peaceful corner of Provence, a farmer s son stumbled upon a terrible scene. Three bodies: a husband and wife shot dead, their ten-year-old daughter savagely beaten to death. They were all British. So begins one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. Sir Jack Drummond was a senior advisor to the British government, a household name who was respected and admired. His fame made the case a cause célèbre in France and resulted in the swift conviction of a local farmer, but questions about Drummond s life and death remain unanswered. In this bold new investigation, Stephanie Matthews and Daniel Smith strip away the prejudice and propaganda to reveal a grave miscarriage of justice. A light is shone on Drummond s secret life in the shadows of the Cold War, painting a portrait of an enigmatic man who may not have been the innocent holidaymaker he appeared to be, and recasting one of the twentieth century s most notorious murders in a fascinating and important new light.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 GOLF BOOK OF THE YEAR⠘Enthralling ⠦ unmissable⠙ ⠓ Golf News A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf ⠓ Andrew Cotter A complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart - James Corrigan, golf correspondent of the Daily TelegraphGolf is at war. PGA vs. LIV. Establishment vs. upstart. This is the story of how golf was ripped apart.The battle for the future of professional golf has been blazing. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game⠙s most famous players against each other. Led by legend Greg Norman, it has enticed the likes of Sergio García, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Jon Rahm, parking its tanks on the manicured greens of the traditional game. Its tagline: Golf but louder.With LIV now in its season and little sign of the struggle abating, BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter delivers the fascinating ⠓ and ongoing ⠓ account of a sporting upheaval.Golf Wars spotlights the key players, both on the course and in the boardroom, exploring how the PGA Tour and other traditional organisations are fighting back. Carter covers every twist and turn, hearing from influential figures including Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Greg Norman, Keith Pelley and Tiger Woods.Through expert and up-to-date analysis of all sides of this bitter conflict, Carter reveals how the saga is unfolding and what it means for golf⠙s future. Has the controversial Saudi Arabian state essentially bought the game? Is LIV just a sportwashing series of glitzy exhibition tournaments? Or is it a welcome challenge to the golfing hegemony and a long-awaited refresh of tired traditions?This epic tale of fierce internal warfare has shaken golf to its core and marks a seminal moment in sporting history.

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In Pariah Genius, literary giant Iain Sinclair follows in the footsteps of photographer John Deakin, whose chronicles of Soho life - and the world of Francis Bacon and his friends - have so influenced our perception of that generation s work. In this bold fictionalisation, Sinclair enters the underworld of Deakin s life and imagination, pursuing his subject across continents, in dive bars, and bedrooms. The result is an engrossing, utterly unique portrait of a man who some felt was a fallen angel, and others, the devil himself.

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In the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling collection, The Truth of You, poet Iain Thomas explores the unseen forces that shape our inner experience.A collection of over 200 pieces of poetry and prose, The Secret of You focuses on the thoughts and feelings that we might not share and have trouble expressing, the things that we need to let go in order to heal. Â Enhanced by ink illustrations, ThomasÂ’s newest volume asks and answers vulnerable questions on themes of love, loss, identity, shame, and more.Â

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One of the best opening lines of any novel Guardian It was the day my grandmother exploded. I sat in the crematorium, listening to my Uncle Hamish quietly snoring in harmony to Bach s Mass in B Minor, and I reflected that it always seemed to be death that drew me back to Gallanach. Prentice McHoan has returned to the bosom of his complex but enduring Scottish family. Full of questions about the McHoan past, present and future, he is also deeply preoccupied: mainly with death, sex, drink, God and illegal substances...Praise for Iain Banks: The most imaginative novelist of his generation The Times His verve and talent will always be recognised, and his work will always find and enthral new readers Ken MacLeod, Guardian His work was mordant, surreal, and fiercely intelligent Neil Gaiman An exceptional wordsmith Scotsman

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In the Summer of 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts took off for a bike ride within the vicinity of her Staffordshire home. Her body was discovered after a three-day manhunt, concealed from view in a thick privet having been brutally attacked. The community of Tamworth was rocked by the news of her death and an outcry for justice ensued. Within weeks of her murder, an impressionable and troubled soldier, based in the nearby barracks, 17-year-old Andrew Evans, walked into a police station and confessed to the killing. Relentlessly interviewed for hours on end without representation or an appropriate adult present, Andrew was swiftly charged with Judith s murder. Despite attempting to recount his statement and a legal defence at trial that defied the prosecution s arguments that Andrew Evans was guilty, a judge sentenced him to life behind bars. He was eventually acquitted in 1997 in what was, at the time, Britain s longest miscarriage of justice. While Andrew Evans fought for his freedom, another man drove up and down England undetected: Peter William Sutcliffe. Eventually proven capable of inflicting unimaginable horror at any given opportunity, an independent inquiry dubbed him likely responsible for more murders than the 13 he was convicted of and the seven others he attempted between 1975 and 1980. In _The Murder of Judith Roberts_, Chris Clark and Tanita Matthews examine evidence that concludes that Sutcliffe, whose violent criminal history dates back as far as 1969, was the real culprit responsible for Judith s murder. With never before-published dialogue from Andrew Evans police interviews showing the grave miscarriage of justice, the case file of the five-decade cold case is examined under a new light.

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Have you ever experienced conflict between what your head and your heart were telling you to do? Have you struggled to reach agreement with others when making a group decision, or regretted a major decision and had to live with the consequences? Have you ever found it difficult to be sure of Godâ ™s will in a particular situation? If so, youâ ™re in very good company.Everybody makes decisions â “ all the time. Are there â ˜5 simple stepsâ ™ to the right decision? No, there arenâ ™t. Should you stop thinking about it and â ˜just do somethingâ ™? No, you shouldnâ ™t. But could you expect God to share with you his will and purpose, giving you clues and directions in a way you can understand? Yes, you could. Iain Dunbar and Peter Wilkinson share their own decision-making history (even the dodgy stuff) and encourage you to look honestly at yours. Borrowing from the world of coaching, they help you evaluate your decision-making to date and develop new and better habits and practices with God at the centre.

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