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Isabella of Castile - Giles Tremlett
''Packed with vivid character sketches and lyrical description, Tremlett has told a gripping story, full of beauty and darkness'' The TimesWINNER OF THE 2018 ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZEIn 1474, a twenty-three year old woman ascended the throne of Castile, the largest and strongest kingdom in Spain. Ahead of her lay the considerable challenge not only of being a young, female ruler in an overwhelmingly male-dominated world, but also of reforming a major European kingdom that was riddled with crime, corruption, and violent political factionism. Her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon was crucial to her success, bringing together as it did two kingdoms, but it was a royal partnership in which Isabella more than held her own. Her pivotal reign was long and transformative, uniting Spain and laying the foundations not just of modern Spain, but of the one of the world’s greatest empires. With authority and flair, acclaimed historian Giles Tremlett Tremlett relates the story of this legendary, if controversial, first initiate in a small club of great European queens that includes Elizabeth I of England, Russia''s Catherine the Great, and Britain''s Queen Victoria.
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Espana: a Brief History of Spain - Giles Tremlett
Bestselling author Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer for visitors, curious readers and hispanophiles.''Tremlett is a fascinating socio-cultural guide, as happy to discuss Spain''s World Cup win as its Moorish rule'' Guardian ''Negotiates Spain''s chaotic history with admirable clarity and style'' The TimesSpain''s position on Europe''s south-western corner has exposed it to cultural, political and actual winds blowing from all quadrants. Africa lies a mere nine miles to the south. The Mediterranean connects it to the civilizational currents of Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and Byzantines as well as the Arabic lands of the near east. Bronze Age migrants from the Russian steppe were amongst the first to arrive. They would be followed by Visigoths, Arabs, Napoleonic armies and many more invaders and immigrants. Circular winds and currents linked it to the American continent, allowing Spain to conquer and colonize much of it.As a result, Spain has developed a sort of hybrid vigour. Whenever it has tried to deny this inevitable heterogeneity, it has required superhuman effort to fashion a ''pure'' national identity – which has proved impossible to maintain. In España, Giles Tremlett argues that, in fact, that lack of a homogenous identity is Spain''s defining trait.
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Catherine of Aragon - Giles Tremlett
The image of Catherine of Aragon has always suffered in comparison to the heir-providing Jane Seymour or the vivacious eroticism of Anne Boleyn. But when Henry VIII married Catherine, she was an auburn-haired beauty in her twenties with a passion she had inherited from her parents, Isabella and Ferdinand, the joint-rulers of Spain who had driven the Moors from their country.This daughter of conquistadors showed the same steel and sense of command when organising the defeat of the Scots at the Battle of Flodden and Henry was to learn, to his cost, that he had not met a tougher opponent on or off the battlefield when he tried to divorce her.Henry VIII introduced four remarkable women into the tumultuous flow of England''s history: Catherine of Aragon and her daughter ''Bloody'' Queen Mary; and Anne Boleyn and her daughter, the Virgin Queen Elizabeth. ''From this contest, between two mothers and two daughters, was born the religious passion and violence that inflamed England for centuries,'' says David Starkey. Reformation, revolution and Tudor history would all have been vastly different without Catherine of Aragon.Giles Tremlett''s new biography is the first in more than four decades to be dedicated entirely and uniquely to the tenacious woman whose marriage lasted twice as long as those of Henry''s five other wives put together. It draws on fresh material from Spain to trace the dramatic events of her life through Catherine of Aragon''s own eyes. ''Enthralling biography . . . this lively and richly detailed book . . . describing the queen''s fierce battle to retain her crown, Tremlett brilliantly breathes life into the shadowy figure of a stubborn and finally heroic woman.'' Daily Telegraph
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Ghosts of Spain - Giles Tremlett
Spaniards are reputed to be amongst Europe''s most forthright people. So why have they kept silent about the terrors of their Civil War and the rule of General Franco? This apparent ''pact of forgetting'' inspired writer Giles Tremlett to embark on a journey around Spain and its history. He found the ghosts of Spain everywhere, almost always arguing. Who caused the Civil War? Why do Basque terrorists kill? Why do Catalans hate Madrid? Did the Islamist bombers who killed 190 people in 2004 dream of a return to Spain''s Moorish past? Tremlett''s curiosity led him down some strange and colourful byroads, and brought him unexpected insights into the Spanish character.
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El Generalisimo - Giles Tremlett
A definitive new biography of General Franco that offers a new insight into his lasting legacy in Spain.From a scrawny, overlooked military graduate to the youngest general in Europe, Francisco Franco was known for his ambition, talent and calculated risk-taking. Yet his reputation remains a topic of fierce debate. Did he destroy Spain and stifle its democracy or rescue the nation from left-wing tumult? In this compelling biography, Giles Tremlett unravels the complex life and legacy of the enigmatic dictator who shaped twentieth-century Spanish history.This book will delve into the complexities of Franco''s character, exploring his volatile relationship with a domineering father, his traumatic experiences fighting in Morocco and the formation of his authoritarian ideology. The narrative follows Franco''s ruthless leadership during the Civil War, his alignment with Hitler and Mussolini and the subsequent Cold War era that brought him international rehabilitation. Tremlett interrogates Franco''s transformation of Spain through a lens that challenges the conventional view of him as a bumbling leader. Instead, he argues that Franco was a deliberate and pragmatic dictator who wielded terror to maintain an iron grip on power, and whose lasting (and most surprising) contribution was the period of peace that allowed Spain to challenge the absolutist spirit he embodied. Nuanced and comprehensive, El GeneralÃsimo offers a fresh perspective that reveals the intricate interplay of ambition and fearlessness of Francisco Franco; and examines his enduring legacy that continues to shape Spain''s political and cultural landscape.PRAISE FOR GILES TREMLETT:''Tremlett''s work will bring many who think we know Spain to confront what we have hesitated to acknowledge even to ourselves'' Matthew Parris''Tremlett writes with humour, modesty and a great affection for his subject'' Daily Telegraph''Tremlett is a fascinating socio-cultural guide'' Guardian
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The Diary of Two Nobodies - Giles Wood, Mary Killen
Everybody is a somebody.Giles is a countryman who relishes solitude. His wife Mary thrives in company and enjoys frequent escapes to London.After thirty years in a marriage of opposites, Giles and Mary have adapted to a life of domestic misunderstandings within comical misadventures.In The Diary of Two Nobodies, you will have the unique opportunity to discover, first hand, what occurs when a man who sees himself as a cross between Mr Bean and Basil Fawlty shares his life with a woman who identifies closely with the Queen.Featuring original illustrations by the artist Giles, himself.
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The Blackbirds of St Giles - Lila Cain
‘Readers are in for a true treat … Dazzling’ PATERSON JOSEPH‘This powerful story is steeped in truth and resonates with humanity. It’s a gritty thriller and a whirlwind adventure, but most of all it’s a tale of love and hope. A beautiful, original and heart-stopping read’ JANICE HALLETT‘I loved this brilliant book about an essential and forgotten piece of our history. Devious plots, secret pasts and forbidden futures. Gritty and thrilling, with vivid and unforgettable characters’ LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSONSome things are earned. Some things are worth fighting for… It’s 1782, Daniel and his sister Pearl arrive in London with the world at their feet and their future assured. Having escaped a Jamaican sugar plantation, Daniel fought for the British in the American War of Independence and was rewarded with freedom and an inheritance. But the city is not a place for men like Daniel and he is callously tricked and finds himself, along with his sister Pearl, in the rookeries of St Giles – a warren of dark and menacing alleyways, filled with violence and poverty. The underworld labyrinth is run by Elias, a man whose cruelty knows no bounds. But under his dangerous rule is a brotherhood of Black men, the Blackbirds of St Giles, whose intention is to set their people free. Can Daniel use his strength, wit and the fellowship of the other Blackbirds to overthrow Elias and truly find the freedom he fought for…? ‘The novel Dickens didn’t write, but should have done. Simply magnificent’ SEAN LUSK ‘Equally thrilling and informative, a journey you won’t forget!’ AJ WEST ‘Full of twists and turns, peopled with characters to care about and shining a light on a little-known area of history’ FRANCES QUINN ‘Brava! A charismatic cast. A plot to stir your heart’ ESSIE FOX ‘Bringing Black Georgian London to life, this is a dark and wonderful tale of a brother and sister finding their feet in an unfriendly city’ LOUISE HARE
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The Blackbirds of St Giles - Lila Cain
Some things are earned. Some things are worth fighting for… It’s 1782, Daniel and his sister Pearl arrive in London with the world at their feet and their future assured. Having escaped a Jamaican sugar plantation, Daniel fought for the British in the American War of Independence and was rewarded with freedom and an inheritance. But the city is not a place for men like Daniel and he is callously tricked and finds himself, along with his sister Pearl, in the rookeries of St Giles – a warren of dark and menacing alleyways, filled with violence and poverty. The underworld labyrinth is run by Elias, a man whose cruelty knows no bounds. But under his dangerous rule is a brotherhood of Black men, the Blackbirds of St Giles, whose intention is to set their people free. Can Daniel use his strength, wit and the fellowship of the other Blackbirds to overthrow Elias and truly find the freedom he fought for…?
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The Lights of Earth - Gina Berriault
When it was first published, Andre Dubus said of The Lights of Earth, ''Like her stories, it''s masterly. Its central character is a woman, Ilona Lewis, who confronts loss of earthly love. But Ilona''s experience is far more complex than losing a man because he has become a celebrity. It involves the hearts of all of us seeking the lights of earth, the soul''s blessing in its long, dark night.'' Forsaken by her lover as he gains fame as a novelist, Ilona is stirred by the need to remember the brother she left behind long ago. Revealing the precious worth of life that emerges from the depths of loss, The Lights of Earth is a deeply moving exploration of the soul and a masterwork of style and psychological acuity from one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary fiction. Gina Berriault''s work as a storywriter of great psychological empathy and extraordinary elegance and subtlety was widely praised at the end of her life and, with this reissue of one of her more celebrated short novels, her work can be discovered by a new generation of readers.
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The Lost Girls of Autism - Gina Rippon
''A truly fascinating must-read'' – Elinor Cleghorn, bestselling author of Unwell Women''Powerful and well-researched. The Lost Girls of Autism shines a much-needed spotlight on a critical issue'' – Dr Maureen Dunne, author of The Neurodiversity EdgeThe history of autism is male. It is time for women and girls to enter the spotlight.When autistic girls meet clinicians, they are often misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, personality disorders – or receive no diagnosis at all. Autism’s ‘male spotlight’ means we are only now starting to redress this profound injustice.In The Lost Girls of Autism, renowned brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into the emerging science of female autism, asking why it has been systematically ignored for so long. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didn’t bother looking for it in women. But it is now becoming increasingly clear that many autistic women and girls do not fit the traditional, male, model of autism. Instead, they camouflage and mask, hiding their autistic traits to accommodate a society that shuns them.Urgent and insightful, this is a searching examination of how sexism has biased our understanding of autism. Informed by the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Lost Girls of Autism is a clarion call for society to recognize the full spectrum of autistic experience.
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Wings of the Storm - Kristian Giles
A Viking saga of warmongering, honour and loyalty from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones."A fitting end to a trilogy that fans of Bernard Cornwell should devour" -- THE TIMES"The master storyteller...whose books throw the reader headlong into the Viking age." -- BEN KANE"This remains Viking writing at its best: thrilling in it truest sense, heart-rendering and, yes, glorious." -- MANDA SCOTT"Probably the best Viking saga I have ever read -- ***** Reader review "Wonderfully written and researched, the whole series makes the entire Nordic world come alive" -- ***** Reader review"This trilogy is gripping from start to finish" -- ***** Reader review*****************************************THE GODS MUST BE FAVOURED...Norway, AD 785. A wild place, a place of blood, a place where the gods hold sway . . .Sigurd Haraldarson and his oathsworn band are winning fame and reputation. But to confront his hated enemy - the oath-breaker and betrayer King Gorm - they must win riches too.When a daring raid goes wrong, Sigurd finds himself a prisoner of the powerful Jarl Guthrum. Bound like a slave, he is taken to the sacred temple at Ubsola to face the sacrificial knife.But here Sigurd discovers a potent relic: Gungnir, a great spear that would give him the power to assemble a host strong enough to challenge King Gorm, and avenge the betrayal of his father and the murder of his family.The roar of Odin and the wild hunt will be as nothing compared to Sigurd''s rage, for he and his warriors will be borne on the wings of the storm . . .Wings of the Storm concludes the Viking saga, started in God of Vengeance and Winter''s Fire.
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The King of Books - Gina Perry
A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books!It’s Book Day, everyone!And the King of Books cannot wait to show off all the things that he can do with his magnificent collection.He can make dizzying book towers, fearsome book-quakes, and even handy book trays for his meals. Much to the horror of his trusty advisors, though, it seems that the King of Books is oblivious to their original purpose.But when a fearsome Moat Monster takes exception to the King’s antics, the King of Books has to unlock the full potential of reading in order to save the realm.Gina Perry has crafted a comical story with friendly and bright art that treats all of her subjects with grace and compassion, and showcases the power of the written word (and also that books are much easier to read when you hold them the right side up).
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A Conference of Victims - Gina Berriault
Hal O. Costigan, candidate for Congress, is the kind of man people envy. He has a loving wife, a supportive family, and a devoted mother. Friendly, intelligent, successful, he is a man on the rise-until he is caught in an affair with a high school girl and commits suicide. On election day the reporters have forgotten him, and the radio doesn''t mention his name. Around Hal''s hometown, however, a handful of people continue lives that will be forever haunted by his memory. Naomi who is thrown nearly out of her mind by her brother''s suicide questions even her own reason for living. Gina Berriault''s work as a storywriter of great psychological empathy and extraordinary elegance and subtlety was celebrated widely at the end of her life and, with this reissue of one of her more celebrated short novels, her work can be discovered by a new generation of readers.
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Decoding Gita - Abhirup Bhattacharya
The Bhagavad Gita is not relevant to just one community or religion. It speaks of values, principles and concepts that transcend the barriers of time and space. Aeons may separate the modern world and that of Kurukshetra, but the paths to achieving realization or success remain the same. Decoding Gita is a modern interpretation of the epic scripture that highlights the relevance of the Gita with real-life examples drawn from the not-so-disparate worlds of business and sports. Each of the chapters in the book is arranged to coincide with the 18 chapters in the Gita, with excerpts from the Gita in Sanskrit.
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Bhagavad Gita - Jack Hawley
The Bhagavad Gita has been called India’s greatest contribution to the world. For more than five thousand years, this great scripture has shown millions in the East how to fill their lives with serenity and love. In these pages, Jack Hawley brings these ancient secrets to Western seekers in a beautiful prose version that makes the story of the Gita clear and exciting, and makes its truths understandable and easy to apply to our busy lives.The Gita is a universal love song sung by God to His friend man. It can’t be confined by any creed. It is a statement of the truths at the core of what we all already believe, only it makes those truths clearer, so they become immediately useful in our daily lives. These truths are for our hearts, not just our heads.The Gita is more than just a book, more than mere words or concepts. There is an accumulated potency in it. To read the Gita is to be inspired in the true sense of the term: to be in-spirited,” to inhale the ancient and ever-new breath of spiritual energy.
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Violet Made of Thorns - Gina Chenová
There's always a price for defying destiny. Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he's crowned. After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus's love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince's future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can't protect her against fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . . PRAISE FOR VIOLET MADE OF THORNS
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Violet Made of Thorns - Gina Chenová
Beautifully vicious' Chloe Gong There's always a price for defying destiny. Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he's crowned. After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus's love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince's future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can't protect her against fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . . PRAISE FOR VIOLET MADE OF THORNS
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Winter's Fire - Kristian Giles
A thrilling and breathtaking Viking saga of betrayal, bloodshed and brotherhood from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones."Nobody writes this type of swaggering historical fiction better than Kristian" -- THE TIMES"A belter of a novel...perfect for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike, from Cornwell to Abercrombie" -- BEN KANE"Combines gritty, brutal history with the lyrical essence of men as war...written with a panache that made the pages fly by. More!" -- ANTHONY RICHES"I love a good Viking romp and these are really good!" -- ***** Reader review"Giles Kristian certainly knows how to spin a yarn." -- ***** Reader review***********************************A VOW OF VENGEANCE MUST BE KEPT...Norway AD 785. Sigurd Haraldarson has proved himself a great warrior . . . and a dangerous enemy.And yet the oath-breaker King Gorm, who betrayed Sigurd''s father, still lives. The sacred vow to avenge his family burns in Sigurd''s veins, but he must be patient and bide his time as he knows that he and his band of warriors are not yet strong enough to confront the treacherous king. They need silver; they need more fighters to rally to the young Viking''s banner; they need to win fame upon the battlefield.And so the fellowship venture to Sweden, to fight as mercenaries. And it is there - in the face of betrayal and bloodshed, on a journey that will take him all too close to the halls of Valhalla - that Sigurd''s destiny will be forged...The Vikings return in this thrilling, thunderous sequel to Giles Kristian''s bestselling God of Vengeance. Sigurd''s adventures continue in Wing''s of the Storm.
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Gino's Healthy Italian for Less - Gino D'Acampo
Want to cook like a true Italian and stick to the budget? Look no further than these 100 authentic and simple meals from the heart of Italy.Gino will teach us how to cook like a true Italian, but this time on a budget! Full of money-saving tips and tricks, to create delicious, healthy Italian meals at home - brimming with fresh ingredients with the same big flavours, in his simple signature style. Learn how to shop smart and store food, make the most of your fridge / freezer, and fill your kitchen cupboards with fail-safe Italian basics. Bring down the cost of your weekly shop and start eating better than ever with Gino''s Healthy Italian for Less.
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The Lost Girls of Autism - Gina Rippon
The first scientific exploration of neurodiversity in women and girls, and why it is being ignored across the world.
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Giro d'Italia - Colin O'Brien
The story of the Giro d''Italia - Italy''s equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many - is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself. Heroism, suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition under threat from modernity all play out against a timeless landscape. The iconic riders, mythical stories and career defining exploits are conveyed in rich, vibrant prose.
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Queens of the Age of Chivalry - Alison Weirová
The third volume of Alison Weir's magisterial history of the queens of medieval EnglandMedieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies, yet many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex, as Alison Weir shows in this gripping group biography of England's fourteenth-century consorts.Using personal letters and wonderfully vivid sources, Alison Weir evokes the lives of five remarkable queens: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois.The turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry witnessed the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, the Hundred Years War against France and savage baronial wars against the monarchy in which these queens were passionately involved. Queens of the Age of Chivalry brilliantly recreates this truly dramatic period of history through the lives of five extraordinary women.
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Rules of Estrangement - Joshua Coleman
Readers and professionals agree, this book could help you!''A Ray of Hope'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review''A really helpful book for estranged parents'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review''I feel so much lighter after reading this book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review''I''ve seen many parents and adult children grappling with these issues, and this is exactly the book they have all been waiting for.'' Lori GottliebHas your adult child cut off contact with you?How can you heal the pain and start to build a bridge back to them?Labelled a silent epidemic by a growing number of therapists and researchers, estrangement is one of the most disorienting and painful experiences of a parent''s life. Popular opinion typically tells a one-sided story of parents who got what they deserved or overly entitled adult children who wrongly blame their parents. However, the reasons for alienation are far more complex and varied. As a result of rising rates of individualism, an increasing cultural emphasis on happiness, growing economic insecurity, and a historically recent perception that parents are obstacles to personal growth, many parents find themselves forever shut out of the lives of their adult children and grandchildren.As a trusted psychologist whose own daughter cut off contact for several years and eventually reconciled, Dr Joshua Coleman is uniquely qualified to guide parents in navigating these fraught interactions. He helps to alleviate the ongoing feelings of shame, hurt, guilt, and sorrow that commonly attend these dynamics. By placing estrangement into a cultural context, Dr Coleman helps parents better understand the mindset of their adult children and teaches them how to implement the strategies for reconciliation and healing that he has seen work in his forty years of practice. Rules of Estrangement gives parents the language and the emotional tools to engage in meaningful conversation with their child, the framework to cultivate a healthy relationship moving forward, and the ability to move on if reconciliation is no longer possible.While estrangement is a complex and tender topic, Dr Coleman''s insightful approach is based on empathy and understanding for both the parent and the adult child.
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Hieronymus Bosch Masterpieces of Art - Rosalind Ormiston
Hieronymus Bosch lived and worked over 500 hundred years ago in the Netherlands’ town of ’s Hertogenbosch, from which he takes his name. One of a long line of artists and craftsmen, Bosch is best-known for his fantastical, wondrous art full of strange creatures both grotesque and heavenly, which has earned him the reputation of being ‘the devil’s painter’. Up to date with new research about his work, Hieronymus Bosch Masterpieces of Art gives an overview of what is known of this elusive painter and draughtsman, providing the reader with a glimpse into the long-ago world that he inhabited, through a discussion of his life and work, followed by a selection of his best-known and most fascinating works, from his apocalyptic Four Visions of the Hereafter and hellish Last Judgement to the hidden messages in The Garden of Earthly Delights and some stunning line drawings such as The Wood Has Ears, The Field Has Eyes and The Tree Man.
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The Genius of Trees - Harriet Rix
'Sublime ... It is a true masterpiece' DAILY TELEGRAPH, *****'Mind-blowing' GUARDIAN‘Wondrous. Gives us trees as we've never seen them before’ ISABELLA TREE, author of Wilding**A TELEGRAPH, COUNTRY LIFE, NEW YORKER and CRITIC BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025**The Genius of Trees tells the mind-expanding story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees learned to shape our natural world. Over hundreds of millions of years, from prehistoric forests to the trees around us today, we see trees using fire as a reproductive tool, harnessing large mammals to spread their seeds (but poisoning smaller, less useful mammals), and splitting rock to create fertile ground in barren landscapes. Because trees, we discover, manipulate fundamental elements, plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and even humankind to achieve their ends. From the laurel cloud-forests of the Canary Islands to the magnificent sex-shifting oaks of Iraq, from the giant sequoias of California to the carbon-spinning junipers of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border – trees sculpt their environments. At once transporting and expert, The Genius of Trees gives us hope for the future. It enables us to see trees, for the first time, not as victims but as agents of change in a grand ecological narrative – and as leading actors in the great drama of life on earth. ‘Exceptional’ ROBIN LANE FOX, Financial Times Gardening Columnist'If I was dazzled by nature and in awe of trees before, I now know how much we are indebted to them’ KIRSTY WARK'Full of wonder and revelation ... Highly recommended' SUE STUART-SMITH, author of The Well Gardened Mind
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Queens of the Age of Chivalry - Alison Weirová
The third volume of Alison Weir’s magisterial history of the queens of medieval England.‘Weir’s history books are as gripping as novels’ The TimesMedieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies – yet, as Alison Weir shows in this group biography, many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex.Using personal letters and fascinating sources, Weir evokes the lives of these five extraordinary women: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois. At the same time, she recreates a truly astonishing period of history – the turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry.‘Places the reader in the midst of…complex, gripping events, telling the stories of five royal wives who lived through them’ BBC History‘Weir is an excellent storyteller’ Spectator
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A Woman of Opinion - Sean Lusk
From the bestselling author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley, discover the illuminating historical novel about the extraordinary life of pioneering writer, poet and feminist, Mary Wortley Montagu. ‘Witty, insightful and moving’ Sunday Times''This book is a triumph - vivid, exquisite, enthralling and revealing'' Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade''Lusk conjures prose of a spell-binding elegance and charm - as charismatic as the woman who he brings so vividly into life upon the page'' Essie Fox, author of The Fascination---''I shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...''Lady Mary Wortley Montagu longs for adventure, freedom and love, believing that only by truly living can she ever escape the stalking crow of Death...An aristocratic woman in 18th century England is expected to act in certain ways. But Mary has never let society''s expectations stifle her: she writes celebrated poetry and articles advocating for equality, as well as endless, often scandalous, letters to her many powerful friends.However, Mary wants more from the world. Using her charm and connections, she engineers a job offer for her husband as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Travelling to Constantinople, Mary finally discovers the autonomous life she dreams of. And when she observes Turkish women ''engrafting'' children against smallpox, she resolves to bring the miracle cure back to England.Despite this, Mary''s reputation becomes increasingly tainted. Her inability to abide by the rules, her outspoken opinions on women''s rights, and her search for love and desire at all costs gains her powerful enemies. While Mary tries to ensure her name will live on by arranging the publication of her diaries after her death, her own daughter works against her, afraid of what they might contain...An illuminating and beautiful novel, A Woman of Opinion gives a voice to the tragically unremembered yet extraordinary life of pioneering poet and feminist, Mary Wortley Montagu.---Praise for The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley:''One of the best books I''ve read this year . . . completely unforgettable'' Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry''Inventive, fantastical . . . memorable'' The Times''So powerful . . . like the love child of Charles Dickens and Isabel Allende'' Ruth Jones, Sunday Times bestselling author of Love Untold‘Beautifully written, ingeniously crafted . . . absolutely enthralling’ Sunday Express
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History of Philosophy Volume 10 - Frederick Copleston
This addition to Copleston’s covers Russian thought from the eighteenth century to Lenin and the post-Stalin period. Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 10 covers Mikhail Bakunin, Nikolai Bukharin, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alexander Herzen, Vladimir Lenin, George Plekhanov and Leo Tolstoy.In the course of tracing the evolution of philosophical thought in Russia from the time of Catherine the Great into the present century, the author devotes careful analysis to radical thinkers, Marxists and the relevant ideas of the great Russian writers. He also includes a discussion on Russian thinkers in exile. Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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History of Philosophy Volume 11 - Frederick Copleston
In this additional volume of A History of Philosophy Copleston provides a detailed and objective introduction to Logical Positivism and Existentialism - two highly controversial areas of recent thought.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 11 covers A.J. Ayer, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Karl Jasper, Søren Kierkegaard, Gabriel Marcel, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ludwig Wittgenstein.Between them, the movements of Logical Positivism and Existentialism dominated philosophy in Europe for much of the last century, and the influence they exerted can still be felt today. This book explores the work of many of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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Shadow of the Hawk - David Gilman
Winter, 1364.The King is dead.Defeated on the field of Poitiers, Jean Le Bon, King of France, honoured his treaty with England until his death. His son and heir, Charles V, has no intention of doing the same. War is coming and the predators are circling.Sir Thomas Blackstone, Edward III''s Master of War, has been tasked with securing Brittany for England. In the throes of battle, he rescues a young boy, sole witness to the final living breaths of the Queen of Castile. The secret the boy carries is a spark deadly enough to ignite conflict on a new front – a front the English cannot afford to fight on.So Blackstone is ordered south to Castile, across the mountains to shepherd Don Pedro, King of Castile, to safety. Accompanied only by a small detachment of his men and a band of Moorish cavalrymen loyal to the king, every step takes Blackstone further into uncertain territory, deeper into an unyielding snare.For the Master of War, the shadow of death is always present.Praise for David Gilman:''The level of suspense is ratcheted up to a truly brutal level'' SHARON PENMAN''A gripping ride'' WILBUR SMITH''Gilman does heart pounding action superlatively'' THE TIMES''Like a punch from a mailed fist, Master of War is a gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty'' ROBERT FABBRI
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History of Philosophy Volume 8 - Frederick Copleston
The eighth volume of Copleston’s A History of Philosophy opens with an examination of the turn to empiricism in nineteenth-century Britain, analysing the important work of utilitarian thinkers such as Bentham and Mill.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 8 covers Jeremy Bentham, Francis Herbert Bradley, John Dewey, William James, John Stuart Mill, George Edward Moore, Charles Sanders Peirce, Josiah Royce, Bertrand Arthur William Russell and Herbert Spencer.This volume details the development of idealism in both Britain and America as well as the revolt against it represented by the work of Moore and Russell in the twentieth century. There is also an invaluable section on Peirce’s and Dewey’s pragmatism.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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The Story of Maserati - Stuart Codling
Discover more than a century of automotive excellence in this photographic celebration of Maserati.Since 1914, Maserati has been at the forefront of sport and luxury motoring - the famous trident adorning many of the most beautiful cars of the last century. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Maserati gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and, of course, the cars that have helped define the brand as one of the premier names in Italian carmaking.Founded and headquartered in Italy''s Emilia-Romagna region, Maserati has retained a quintessentially Italian quality throughout its history, embodied in its unfailingly sumptuous designs. Each of the manufacturer''s most iconic models is showcased here: from the Quattroporte and 3500 GT to the Ghibli and GranTurismo. Maserati''s long and storied participation in motorsport is also covered here, from its time in Formula 1 and touring car series, to its re-emergence in Formula E from 2022.Packed with stunning photography and a fascinating text, The Story of Maserati charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfectly giftable package.
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Theatre of Marvels - Lianne Dillsworth
''Richly evocative and glittering with atmosphere, this tale of ambition and identity had me gripped from start to finish'' STACEY HALLS, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars''Theatre of Marvels is a fascinating, empowering story of a young woman''s search for identity and justice in Victorian London, a world which Lianne Dillsworth evokes so richly'' JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne_________________________________Behind the spectacle there are always secrets.Unruly crowds descend on Crillick''s Variety Theatre. A black, British actress, Zillah, is headlining tonight. An orphan from the slums of St Giles, her rise to stardom is her ticket out - to be gawped and gazed at is a price she''s willing to pay.Rising up the echelons of society is everything Zillah has ever dreamed of. But when a new stage act disappears, Zillah is haunted by a feeling that something is amiss. Is the woman in danger?Her pursuit of the truth takes her into the underbelly of the city - from gas-lit streets to the sumptuous parlours of Mayfair - as she seeks the help of notorious criminals from her past and finds herself torn between two powerful admirers.Caught in a labyrinth of dangerous truths, will Zillah face ruin - or will she be the maker of her fate?A deliciously immersive tale, Theatre of Marvels whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of race, class and gothic spectacle.AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW_______________________________''Zillah is a memorable heroine'' Sunday Times''Exploitation and empowerment, race and class are all explored in this gripping historical novel. Dillsworth is a class act'' Woman & Home''A thought-provoking, atmospheric debut'' Daily Express''Very much enjoyed Theatre of Marvels. Zillah is a brilliant character who leads us through a Victorian London little spoken of, making for an illuminating, page-turning tale of self-actualisation. Loved it'' KATE SAWYER''A tale steeped in Victorian London, I fell in love with Zillah and her theatre world. I was gripped from the opening pages - highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London'' LOUISE HARE, author of This Lovely City''A startling, original and utterly compelling novel which subtly navigates the core issues of race, gender and class'' MARY CHAMBERLAIN, author of The Dressmaker of Dachau''Thrilling, eye-opening and absorbing'' LIZZIE POOK, author of Moonlight and the Pearler''s Daughter''Fresh, original and full of atmosphere - a compelling story with a heroine I''ll remember for a long time'' FRANCES QUINN, author of The Smallest Man''A story that shines a spotlight into the shadows of the 19th century, while also exploring very relevant themes of identity. So fantastic to read a novel that centres POC in the Victorian era. Loved it!'' SAARA EL-ARIFI, author of The Final Strife''Loved Lianne Dillsworth''s Theatre of Marvels. A gripping story about identity and belonging with a strong sense of place. Can''t wait for everybody to meet Zillah who is such strong and nuanced heroine.'' LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of Nobody But Us
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History of Philosophy Volume 6 - Frederick Copleston
In the sixth volume of his A History of Philosophy, Copleston examines the Enlightenment in France and Germany.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 6 covers Johann Gottfried von Herder, Immanuel Kant, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Giambattista Vico, Voltaire and Christian Wolff.The influence of the Enlightenment has been long argued over to the point where some have rejected its claims for rational thought. Copleston discusses the work of major figures such as Rousseau, Lessing, Herder and Voltaire. He also looks in fascinating detail at the philosophy of Kant, so vital to an understanding of the development of nineteenth-, twentieth- and twenty-first-century philosophy. This volume is the ideal companion not only to the Enlightenment but also to the contemporary debates it has provoked.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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History of Philosophy Volume 5 - Frederick Copleston
This volume of Copleston’s A History of Philosophy looks at the British philosophers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In particular, it deals with the political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke that developed in response to the English Civil War, and with Hume’s empiricism.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 5 covers George Berkeley, Joseph Butler, Thomas Hobbes, David Hume and John Locke.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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History of Philosophy Volume 9 - Frederick Copleston
Copleston’s ninth volume of his A History of Philosophy masterfully takes in over 150 years of French thought from the French Revolution to the mid-twentieth century.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 9 covers Henri Bergson, Albert Camus, Auguste Comte, Maine de Biran, Claude Lévi-Strauss and Jean-Paul Sartre.This volume includes history from the ideologists, to positivists such as Comte, to the singular work of Bergson, to philosophers of science, religion and politics, to Sartre’s existentialism, and finally to the beginning of the dramatic and controversial changes that developed in French post-war philosophy with phenomenology and structuralism.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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History of Philosophy Volume 7 - Frederick Copleston
This volume of Copleston’s A History of Philosophy looks at the idealist philosophies, and the reactions against them, that developed mainly in Germany in the nineteenth century.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 7 covers Johann Gottlieb Fichte, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, Joseph von Schelling, Friedrich Schleiermacher and Arthur Schopenhauer.Copleston guides the reader through the work of the Post-Kantian idealists such as Schelling and Hegel, moving on to their various opponents such as Schopenhauer, Marx and Kierkegaard. He also discusses the Neo-Kantians and the influential work of Nietzsche.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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Theatre of Marvels - Lianne Dillsworth
Behind the spectacle there are always secrets.Unruly crowds descend on Crillick's Variety Theatre. Young actress, Zillah, is headlining tonight. An orphan from the slums of St Giles, her rise to stardom is her ticket out - to be gawped and gazed at is a price she's willing to pay.Rising up the echelons of society is everything Zillah has ever dreamed of. But when a new stage act disappears, Zillah is haunted by a feeling that something is amiss. Is the woman in danger?Her pursuit of the truth takes her into the underbelly of the city - from gas-lit streets to the sumptuous parlours of Mayfair - as she seeks the help of notorious criminals from her past and finds herself torn between two powerful admirers.Caught in a labyrinth of dangerous truths, will Zillah face ruin - or will she be the maker of her fate?A deliciously immersive tale, Theatre of Marvels whisks you on an unforgettable journey across Victorian London in this bold exploration of gothic spectacle.
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The Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy Gallwey
Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's international bestseller has been essential reading for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. With a new foreword from Bill Gates.Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.In his revolutionary approach, built on a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology, Gallwey will teach you how to trust the intuitive wisdom of your body and achieve a state of ‘relaxed concentration’. With lessons on gamesmanship and breaking bad habits, it is no surprise that Gallwey’s method has had a far-reaching impact both on and off the tennis court. Whether you want to win at tennis, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential.No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.
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Brief History of Equality - Thomas Piketty
It’s easy to be pessimistic these days.We know that inequality has increased dramatically over the past two generations. Its ravages are increasingly impossible to ignore. But the grand sweep of history gives us reasons for hope.In this short and surprisingly optimistic history of human progress, the world’s leading economist of inequality shows that over the centuries we have been moving, fitfully and inconsistently but inexorably, toward greater equality. Thomas Piketty guides us through the seismic movements that have made the modern world: the birth of capitalism, the age of revolution, imperialism, slavery, two world wars, and the building of the welfare state. He shows that through it all, societies have moved toward a more just distribution of income and assets, reducing racial and gender inequalities and offering greater access to health care, education, and the rights of citizenship.To keep moving, he argues, we need to commit to legal, social, fiscal, and educational systems that can make equality a lasting reality, while resisting the temptations of cultural separatism. At stake is the quality of life for billions of people. We know we can do better.But do we dare?
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The Story of McLaren - Alex Kalinauckas
Explore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren.For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. The Story of McLaren gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to the pinnacle of motorsport.From its founding in 1963 by legendary Bruce McLaren, right through to its current position as one of the world''s premier motoring brands, this beautifully designed pocket guide celebrates McLaren''s major achievements across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and beyond. It also highlights the host of legendary drivers who have sat behind the wheel of a McLaren on the grid, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.The brand''s phenomenal road cars are also included here, from the record-breaking McLaren F1 to the revolutionary GTS. Filled with beautiful photography and insightful text, The Story of McLaren charts the history of this extraordinary marque in perfectly giftable package.
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The Power of You - Michele Knight-Waite
Have you tried manifesting - and zilch?! Have you been dreaming, longing, and wishing for a better future? Have you vision-boarded like a wild thing, carried crystals in your underwear while lighting your New Moon candles and chanting positive affirmations, and yet nada, nix, nothing? Don''t worry! You''re not alone. A lot of manifesting wisdom will tell you that it''s all your fault. You created your circumstances. Your vibes are off. That''s wrong. You are not a failure. You were doing nothing wrong. You are lovable, worthy, and equal to anyone on this earth.We are all distinctive and unrepeatable sparks of the universe with special skills and magic encoded within us. Finding the way to access this, releases your ability to make your dreams come true. The trick to manifesting is finding the right technique for you. The Power of You gives you those techniques so that you can easily and simply draw towards you the life you deserve. And most importantly, create a better relationship with yourself, with others, and with the outside world along the way. The Power of You hands you every tool, secret, and process you need, broken down into simple steps so that you can get the results you deserve.Know this. Wherever you come from and whatever you have experienced you are a perfect soul. There is nothing flawed about you. Look around you and find others who have the kind of life you yearn for. They are not ''better'' or more deserving than you. And if they can live the life of their dreams - so can you. The fact you are reading this tells you that it is now your time to break through and tap into your huge reservoirs of magic and self-certainty. And receive what you truly desire. Ready to begin your journey? It''s going to be a wild ride that takes you to places you never imagined. So, hold that dream and climb aboard!
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The Story Of A New Name - Elena Ferrante
Soon to be an HBO series, the follow-up to My Brilliant Friend in the New York Times bestselling Neapolitan quartet about two friends growing up in post-war Italy is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted family epic by Italy's most beloved and acclaimed writer, Elena Ferrante, "one of the great novelists of our time." (Roxana Robinson, The New York Times) In The Story of a New Name, Lila has recently married and made her enteree into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighborhood that she so often finds stifling. Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their stories. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena. Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challenges. In these Neapolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante, the acclaimed author of The Days of Abandonment, gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging. Ferrante is one of the world's great storytellers. With the Neapolitan quartet she has given her readers an abundant, generous, and masterfully plotted page-turner that is also a stylish work of literary fiction destined to delight readers for many generations to come.
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The Dictionary of Dreams - Henri Bergson, Sigmund Freud, Gustavus Hindman Miller
The Dictionary of Dreams provides the necessary tools to interpret almost every dream object and its hidden meaning to better understand what your subconscious is telling you. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go instruction. Dreams can be fun and adventurous, but also frightening and distorted, and still again, they can be an endless combination of both. From spitting teeth out (a sign of aging), to creepy, crawly spiders (a sign that one feels like an outsider), dreams can mean much more to us once we learn how to decipher their hidden meanings. Whether positive or negative, The Dictionary of Dreams gives you all the tools, symbols, and their true meanings to translate our cryptic nightly images. Starting with selections from classic texts like Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and 10,000 Dreams Interpreted by Gustavus Hindman Miller, one of the first authors to complete a thorough study of all the symbols that appear in our dreamscape, this updated edition features revisions (such as the addition of cell phones, computers, televisions, and more) of Miller’s original interpretations to bring the book up to speed with our modern life.
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The Wonders of the First Christmas - Andy McGuire
Experience the Christmas story and witness the goodness of God. Through historical details and Biblical truths, The Wonders of the First Christmas is an inspirational and educational picture book that tells the story of Jesus’s birth from a new perspective, helping families deepen their understanding of God and his word.The Christmas story is so familiar that we often take the details for granted. But did Mary and Joseph really ride on a donkey to Bethlehem? What was a manger and why did they use one for Jesus’s bed? And where were the wise men actually from? By approaching the story with historical insight and a child’s sense of wonder, Andy McGuire crafts a tale that feels fresh and insightful, using well-researched material and beautiful original artwork.The Wonders of the First Christmas:Combines the gospel text of the nativity story with historical, biological, and geographic facts about ancient Israel and the life and times of Jesus.Gives children a solid foundation for their faith with beautiful art and additional content.Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book to share with children ages 4 and upIncludes an easy-to-read main story as well as callouts with easy-to-understand facts Emphasizes God’s love for his children and his plan for our salvation.
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Biopsy Interpretation of the Gastrointestinal Tract Mucosa Volume 2 - ELIZABETH ANNE MONTGOMERY, LYSANDRA VOLTAGGIO
One of the best-selling titles in the highly regarded Biopsy Interpretation Series, Biopsy Interpretation of the Gastrointestinal Tract Mucosa Volume 2 Neoplastic, Fourth Edition, by Drs. Elizabeth A. Montgomery and Lysandra Voltaggio, provides practical, highly illustrated information on mucosal biopsies from the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. Well-organized and highly readable, this fully revised volume offers the information you need to successfully navigate both common and unusual issues that arise in the day-to-day interpretation of gastrointestinal biopsies. Volume Two focuses on neoplastic entities; also available is Volume One, your complete guide to non-neoplastic gastrointestinal lesions. Helps you evaluate the full range of neoplastic GI tract mucosa samples and recognize their distinguishing features Provides thorough, well-illustrated coverage of BarrettÂ’s esophagus; mesenchymal neoplasms such as GIST, schwannoma, and benign fibroblastic polyp; hereditary cancer syndromes, and much more Contains new content on a host of topics, including HER2 testing on colorectal carcinomas, inflammatory bowel disease-associated neoplasms, and syndromic polyposes. Features hundreds of full-color illustrations that capture the characteristic appearance of most mucosal biopsies of the gastrointestinal tract Offers additional images and dozens of review questions and answers online Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech
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Techniques of Drawing - Ursula Weekes
Originally published in 1999, and long out of print, this revised and updated version of Techniques of Drawing gives an overview of historical materials and drawing practices in Europe and Asia, using examples from the Ashmolean Museum, including highlights of the collection and lesser-known works. This up to date edition expands the text and illustrations to include non-western art, including Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Persian works of art, also including some more modern western art works than the first edition, which only covered western art from the 15th to 19th centuries. Expanding the scope of the book to include global perspectives, and the 20th century, involves new sections such as ‘Brush and Ink’ which includes Chinese landscape drawings, Japanese botanical works, as well as illustrating the famous Mughal Indian drawing by Abu’l Hasan in the Ashmolean collection. The book also includes a new section on gouache (opaque watercolour) which will be important for discussing Chinese, Indian and Persian paintings on paper.Â
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Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco (0061655554)
Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Barbarians at the Gate" is the classic account of the defining takeover in Wall Street merger history. The authors' gripping record of the frenzy that overtook Wall Street, in fall of 1988, gives a richly textured social history of wealth at the twilight of the Reagan era.
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The Labyrinth of Fortune - Juan de Mena
The Dantesque political allegory The Labyrinth of Fortune, composed in 1444 by Juan de Mena, reflects on Juan II of Castile’s contentious kingship and frames the Reconquest of Moorish territories as a sacred task. This is the first English translation of a Spanish masterpiece that influenced Miguel Cervantes and Luis de Góngora.
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EYFS: Language of Learning – a handbook to provoke, provide and evaluate language development - Alex Bedford, Julie Sherrington
Early language deficits affect too many pupils on entry to nursery, reception and school settings, negatively impacting not only children''s engagement with curriculum content, but also their self-regulation and mental health. Drawing on Joan Tough''s research and inspiration, Alex Bedford has reignited and reimagined her systematic language development framework, so that every child in an early years setting has the opportunity to build a love of language that radiates understanding, excellence, ambition and clarity.Co-authored by Julie Sherrington, EYFS: Language of Learning explains the vital influence that physical development has on vocabulary development. The book offers practical guidance on what language development is, what to look for and how to provide support. Important cognitive and neuroscience research is clearly explained to help school settings embed the best of what we know about how children learn.EYFS: Language of Learning gives teachers and practitioners a holistic, accessible and powerful toolkit. Alex and Julie''s brilliant worked examples showcase how the language development framework can offer precision and progression within the learning conversation. The book directly complements the ShREC approach and provides clear guidance on how to develop conversations using evidence-informed frameworks.
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