letter from america alistair cooke

A defining collection from Alistair Cooke s legendary BBC Radio broadcasts, guiding us through nearly sixty years of changing life in the United States No one else succeeded in explaining to the English-speaking world ... the idiosyncrasies of a country at once so familiar, and yet so utterly foreign IndependentWhen Alistair Cooke retired in February 2004 he was acclaimed as one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. His Letter from America radio series, which began in 1946 and continued every week for fifty-eight years until his retirement, kept the world in touch with what was happening in America. Cooke s wry, humane and liberal style both informed and entertained his audience. The selection here, made largely by Cooke himself and supplemented by his literary executor, gives us the very best of these legendary broadcasts. It covers key moments from the assassination of Kennedy through to the Vietnam War and Watergate to 9/11, the Iraq War and anticipates the 2004 elections. It includes portraits of the great and the good from Charlie Chaplin to Martin Luther King, Jr, and topics as varied as civil rights, golf, jazz and the changing colours of a New England fall. Each Letter contributes to a captivating portrait of a nation - and of a man.

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Manderley Press is delighted to announce the publication of a brand-new edition of Helene Hanff s Letter from New York - another literary jewel from the author of 84, Charing Cross Road. To showcase this wonderful book, we commissioned the New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz (The Plot) to pen a new introduction - she is a cousin of Helene Hanff s, and was inspired to become a writer after meeting her as a teenager. The front cover was specially designed by New Yorker illustrator Bruce Eric Kaplan, also a fan of the author and a resident of New York City too. Over several years, Helene Hanff read aloud these stories of her life in New York for BBC Radio 4 s Woman s Hour. This book is a collection of selected scripts from this series, composed with a British audience in mind, in which the author offers us a glimpse into her own everyday tales of the city. Written in her trademark whimsical and upbeat style, Helene Hanff transports us right to the heart of Manhattan in the 1980s, describing her favourite places, people and pets with gentle humour, and introducing the reader to the ups and downs of life in a high-rise apartment building in New York City ( the last small town in America ). We are introduced to Bentley, the Old English Sheepdog belonging to a neighbour who captured the author s heart; we take a stroll through the beautiful Shakespeare s Garden in Central Park; and we join the author to enjoy annual city parades down Fifth Avenue - especially the St Patrick s Day parade, when the whole of New York turned green. And we meet Helene s friends: Arlene, whose glamorous social life - and wardrobe - puts Hanff s tiny apartment and simple writer s life into perspective, and Nina, whose garden on the sixteenth-floor overflows with flowers and fruit trees. Finally, we accompany the author as she travels to London to celebrate the opening night of the dramatisation of her best-selling book 84, Charing Cross Road. What started out as a six-month trial in 1978 eventually turned into a six-year project, during which time Helene Hanff captivated radio audiences with her monthly broadcasts - each one a love letter to her beloved NYC. Long before the cast of Friends - and Sarah Jessica Parker s iconic evocation of life in the city - recreated a New York existence for us to experience vicariously, these 5-minute vignettes were the perfect way for native New Yorkers and international readers alike, to revel in the quotidian as well as the glamour of city life, and to discover the unexpected hidden gems - and treasured traditions - of New York City. Letter from New York is still a delight to read, 40 years after it was first written - a timeless and beguiling tale of everyday life in this great city, by one of the best-loved authors of the 20th-century.

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An underwater treasure-chest to be slowly unpacked, full of things I adore: nosy and loving families, epistolary romance, gorgeous worldbuilding, and anxious scholars doing their best to meet the world with kindness and curiosity Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous LightThe charming conclusion to the Sunken Archive duology, a heart-warming magical academia fantasy filled with underwater cities, romance of manners and found family, perfect for fans of Emily Wilde s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.Former correspondents E. and Henerey, accustomed to loving each other from afar, did not anticipate continuing their courtship in an enigmatic underwater city. When their journey through the Structure in E. s garden strands them in a peculiar society preoccupied with the pleasures and perils of knowledge, E. and Henerey come to accept--and, more surprisingly still, embrace--the fact that they may never return home.A year and a half later, Sophy and Vyerin finally discover one of the elusive Entries that will help them seek their siblings. As the group s efforts bring them closer to E. and Henerey, an ancient, cosmic threat also draws near. . .Praise for Sylvie Cathrall: With its gorgeous underwater setting and whimsical academic sensibility, A Letter to the Luminous Deep is a strange, epistolary wonder. Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel A shimmering, delicately crafted delight. . . Readers looking for heart warming romance and scholarly mystery against the backdrop of a wildly imaginative world will be charmed H.G. Parry, author of The Magician s Daughter Cathrall s debut caught me up on a wave of whimsy and swept me away with its charm. A story to be cherished Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black A Letter to the Luminous Deep is a fascinating and charming story told in a uniquely elegant voice. A watery wonder of a novel! I loved it. Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches A Letter to the Luminous Deep is like nothing I ve read before. The heartfelt intimacy of the epistolary narrative, juxtaposed with the magnificent oceanic world-building, results in a novel that is at once deeply human and mind-bogglingly imaginative. Both the setting and the story are exquisite, but it was the lovingly crafted voices of the characters that kept me hooked from beginning to end Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

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Spanning forty years, two women s stories of love, loss and betrayal are intertwined in this award-winning novel by Jojo Moyes, internationally bestselling author of Me Before You, After You and the new bestseller Still Me.**** Beautifully written . . . an exquisite tale of love lost, love found and the power of letter writing. - Sunday ExpressWhen journalist Ellie looks through her newspaper s archives for a story, she doesn t think she ll find anything of interest. Instead she discovers a letter from 1960, written by a man asking his lover to leave her husband - and Ellie is caught up in the intrigue of a past love affair. Despite, or perhaps because of her own romantic entanglements with a married man.In 1960, Jennifer wakes up in hospital after a car accident. She can t remember anything - her husband, her friends, who she used to be. And then, when she returns home, she uncovers a hidden letter, and begins to remember the lover she was willing to risk everything for.Ellie and Jennifer s stories of passion, adultery and loss are wound together in this richly emotive novel - interspersed with real last letters .**** Fabulous, emotional and evocative - Sophie Kinsella Totally un-put-downable - Stylist Top-class - Woman Homes Incredibly moving - Marie Claire Epic, romantic and utterly brilliant - Lisa Jewell Jojo Moyes is a brilliant writer - India Knight Just perfect - Jenny Colgan

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The USA TODAY bestseller!Inspired by the brave women of WWII, this is a moving and powerful novel of friendship, love and resilience for fans of My Name is Eva, The Alice Network and The Tattooist of Auschwitz.A story of love not a story of a warâ ¦A daring WWII pilot who grew up among the clouds, Juliet Caronâ ™s life was one of courage, adventure â “ and a love torn apart by war. Every nook of her Cornish cottage is alive with memories just waiting to be discovered.Katherine Henderson has escaped to Cornwall for Christmas, but she soon finds there is more to her holiday cottage than meets the eye. And on the eve of Julietâ ™s 100th birthday, Katherine is enlisted to make an old ladyâ ™s final Christmas wish come trueâ ¦Me Before You meets The English Patient in this stunning romantic historical novelâ ˜I loved itâ ™ Jill MansellReaders love The Last Letter from Julietâ ˜OKâ ¦. Iâ ™ve finished the book. Holy ******â ¦I had to keep taking breaks in the last 15% just so I didnâ ™t break down in a flood of tearsâ ™ Zoe Hartgenâ ˜Read the first chapter and I. Was. HOOKED!â ™ Skyeâ ™s Mumâ ˜If you only read one book this year make it The Last Letter from Julietâ ™ Tracey Shultsâ ˜I just couldn t put it down until finishedâ ™ Jeanetteâ ˜Captures those stolen moments in dangerous and desperate timesâ ¦beautiful, nostalgic and emotionalâ ™ Cheryl M-Mâ ˜Jam packed full of emotionâ ¦I don t usually read historical fiction but I m so glad I read thisâ ™ Jennie Scanlanâ ˜I can highly recommend this beautiful tale of love, sacrifice, friendship, courage and so much moreâ ™ Nessa Stimpson

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⠘Grab a copy and a box of tissues ASAP ⠓ simply beautiful⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘My summer read of the year! Absolute perfection⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Wow⠦there are still tears in my eyes!⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Will walking in her mother⠙s footsteps help Sophie discover who she was meant to be all along⠦?Devastated by her mother⠙s death, Sophie longs to get away from an empty house full of memories and a life that hasn⠙t quite turned out as she had imagined.So when a chance discovery among her mother⠙s belongings hints at a past Sophie knows nothing of, she jumps at the opportunity for escape and a chance to heal. The magical, idyllic Greek town of Methoni awaits⠦But Sophie ⠓ determined to uncover her mother⠙s secrets ⠓ is about to discover so much more. Among the tranquil waters and cosy tavernas, Methoni⠙s locals offer Sophie the answers she craves, along with unexpected romance and, if she⠙ll take it, a chance at her own happiness⠦The breathtaking, escapist debut novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.Praise for One Last Letter from Greece:⠘This book made me cry (a lot)! A gorgeous read I can⠙t recommend enough!⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice⠙ Santa Montefiore⠘I⠙m in love with this story ⠓ I couldn⠙t stop reading⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Emma⠙s written a beauty⠙ Peter Andre⠘This book has it all⠦romance, forbidden love, highs, lows, a great setting and a happy ever after. An easy 5 star read from me⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss⠙ Adriana Trigiani⠘Gripping⠦heartbreaking⠦simply wonderful⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An emotional rollercoaster. I fell in love with Theo and with Methoni which sounds so beautiful. Such an emotive tale of love and loss⠙ Rosanna Ley⠘Your perfect summer escape guaranteed!⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A delicious slice of Greek life. A beautiful love story. A lovely tribute to a mother s love⠙ Jo Thomas

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Based on the CBBC TV series, Alphablocks is great for encouraging early readers. This pack contains 4 fiction books - Tent Twins , A Trip to the Park , A Letter from Liverpool , and Grans and Grandads . Suitable for children age 4-5. Bug Club Phonics is a Department for Education-approved phonics teaching programme that gives children a strong foundation in phonics.â ¯It uses research-based teaching methods, proven to work. All books are 100% decodable to help today s little readers get started on their journey to reading success. Bug Club Phonics books are ideal for use at home and are a great way to help your child take their first steps towards cracking the code which will enable them to learn to read and spell. Helpful notes on the inside front cover of each book highlight tricky words and give you ideas for before and during reading, and the inside back covers include ideas for delving deeper after reading to check understanding. The packs are matched to the phonics phases children are taught in school by term, from nursery to Year 1: Nursery (EYFS): phase 1 Reception, term 1: phase 2 Reception, term 2: phase 3 Reception, term 3: phase 4 Year 1, term 1: Phase 5 Year 1, term 2: Phase 5/6 Year 1, term 3: Phase 6

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The untold story of two of Toman’s toughest officers is revealed in this all-new Tokyo Revengers tale! And don t miss the full series, available in 2-volume omnibus releases in print!The Tokyo Manji motorcycle gang has carved out a reputation as the toughest band of delinquents in Tokyo. No matter who stands against them in a fight, no matter how bad the odds, Toman always emerges undefeated. Yet its members all carry the scars of Bloody Halloween, the night when a showdown with a rival gang saw their First Division Captain, Keisuke Baji, get senselessly murdered. Months later, vice-captain Chifuyu Matsuno is still struggling to make sense of what happened. When he receives a letter from Keisuke Baji—written on the day of his death—it stirs up memories of all their years together...

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You ve seen Snoop work his culinary magic on VH1 s Emmy-nominated Martha and Snoop s Potluck Dinner Party, and now, Tha Dogg s up in your kitchen...with his first cookbook.Delivering 50 recipes straight from his own collection, Snoop s cookbook features OG staples like Baked Mac Cheese and Fried Bologna Sandwiches with Chips, and new takes on classic weeknight faves like Soft Flour Tacos and Easy Orange Chicken. And it don t stop...Snoop s giving a taste of the high life with remixes on upper echelon fare such as Lobster Thermidor and Filet Mignon. But we gotta keep it G with those favorite munchies too, ya know? From chewy Starbursts to those glorious Frito BBQ Twists, you should have an arsenal of snacks that ll satisfy. And of course, no party is complete without that Gin and Juice and other platinum ways to entertain.The Doggfather s got you covered - complete with epic stories and behind-the-scenes photos that brings this masterpiece to life.

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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. This landmark missive from one of the greatest activists in history calls for direct, non-violent resistance in the fight against racism, and reflects on the healing power of love. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York s underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.

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Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. Lara is on holiday in Dorset. She writes to Gran about what she does - and how her little brother Bert is afraid of everything! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Red C Phonics phase: 4

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The brand new book from bestselling author Marie Kondo explores her cultural roots and reveals the aspects of Japanese culture that are intrinsic to her world-famous tidying method. The six chapters in this book - Cherish, Perfect, Consider, Harmonise, Purify, and Savour - represent guiding principles by which Marie leads her life every day. They also define the values that flow through the arts, rituals, and sensibilities of Japan.We discover why appreciating the beauty of sakura, cherry blossom, allows for a moment to deeply experience a season through a single entity (Cherish). In the traditional tea ceremony, we see the importance of kiwameru, the Japanese word for achieving mastery or perfection (Perfect). In umami, we taste how something simple and delicious can nourish the heart (Savour).We explore why the things left unsaid, ma, are just as important as the words we say (Harmonise). The beautiful hardback edition, which will includes foiling on the cover and illustrated pages, will make the perfect gift.

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*Exclusive limited edition first print run with a foiled board design and beautifully designed endpapers. Available while stocks last.* Chilling, atmospheric Sunday Times Vivid and haunting Emilia Hart Blisteringly brilliant Anna Mazzola Will she be damned by flame⠦ or cursed by magic? Innsbruck 1485 Helena should be doing what every other wealthy young wife is doing: keeping her husband⠙s house, bearing his children. But when their footman is found dead, Helena is accused of killing him. Worse, she is accused of being a witch. Imprisoned with six other women, Helena is plunged into a world of terror. When a cursed witch totem is smuggled into the prison, the prisoners attempt to use it to escape only to unleash a malevolent spirit which places all their lives in danger. Does Helena risk her life and the lives of others by standing up to the terrifying witchfinder and risk death at the stake if found guilty? Or is the real threat the world beyond this one⠦? __________________________________ Readers LOVE The Last Witch: A phenomenal read⠝ ????? A magical blend of horror, psychological thriller and historical fiction⠝ ????? Another spellbinding masterpiece from C.J. Cooke, it is as haunting as it is heartbreakingly beautiful⠝ ????? I must be in my witch phase, and this author has me hooked⠝ ????? Another cracker by C.J. Cooke. I loved this one from beginning to end, rarely putting it down⠝ ?????

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Give kids tools to calm their inner worry monster with this interactive, vibrantly illustrated book! Tried-and-true methods from a child pscyhologist will have little ones mindfully breathing, practicing gratitude, and gracefully surfing their worry waves.“We all have a worry monster, but Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone teaches us how we can tame it with a bunch of strategies in her adorable The Worry Monster.”—Christopher Willard, PsyD, Harvard Medical School, and author of AlphabreathsEveryone worries sometimes! But when your worries are giant, overwhelming, and constant--you ve turned into a worry monster.Fortunately, the Worry Monster is here to help. He s going on a field trip tomorrow that he s very anxious about. Is there something that makes you very anxious, too?You re in luck! Worry Monster knows six Mindful Monster Moves that will help him--and you--stop the worry spiral. Will you join the Worry Monster and practice these skills so that you can both feel calmer?In this therapeutic story from Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone, kids are able to see themselves in the Worry Monster and learn step-by-step practices for self-soothing and reducing their own anxiety.

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From America s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system, Democracy in America--first published in 1835--enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. Philosopher John Stuart Mill called it among the most remarkable productions of our time. Woodrow Wilson wrote that de Tocqueville s ability to illuminate the actual workings of American democracy was possibly without rival. For today s readers, de Tocqueville s concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His shrewd observations about the almost royal prerogatives of the president and the need for virtue in elected officials are particularly prophetic. His profound insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember. From America s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system Democracy in America enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. De Toqueville s concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember.

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Will its words uncover a dark family secret?Readers love Josephine Cox! Loved the story and the characters Family secrets hidden away for years. I really loved this story I was hooked from start to finish This one goes to the top of my list ... a five star read Another gripping and dramatic family drama from the Sunday Times bestsellerBella can t wait to be married to her fiancee Sidney, and dreams of the day she will walk up the aisle to be given away by her widowed father, with her bookish sister Alice as her bridesmaid.Their lives are disturbed when they receive a letter from their fifteen-year-old cousin Millie. Taken in by her austere aunt and uncle when her parents were killed in an accident, Millie says she is being badly treated and pleads to be rescued.When the two sisters take a trip to find out the truth, things take a troubling turn. Millie is brought home to live with them, her only possessions her ill-fitting clothes and a tatty suitcase.But soon they are questioning this act of kindness. Does their teenaged cousin just need some love and kindness? Or is she a troublemaker, with only mischief and malice on her mind...?

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A perfect atmospheric thriller for this Halloween . . .A house stands alone in the woods.Deep in the forests of Norway, Lexi finds a fresh start with Tom and his two young daughters, working as their new nanny.The darkness creeps closer.But Lexi is telling lies, and she⠙s not the only one. This family has a history ⠓ and this place has a past. Something was destroyed to build this house, and in the dark, dark woods, a menacing presence lurks.Lexi must protect the children in her care ⠓ but protect them from what? Atmospheric, gothic, spine-chilling, the new thriller from C.J Cooke will haunt you long after you turn the last page . . . ⠘Vvivid and compelling⠙ Rosamund Lupton⠘A gorgeous, atmospheric book that chilled me to the bone⠙ Samantha Downing⠘⠘A dark but gripping read⠙ Bella⠘So eerie I wanted to sleep with the light on⠙ Prima⠘Atmospheric⠙ New York Post, Best Books to ReadReader reviews for The Nesting⠘Worth far more than five stars⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Very atmospheric and eerie⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A real treat⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Very atmospheric and a fantastic read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A brilliant combination of a gothic style mystery and a cast of troubled characters, all with secrets to hide⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A great tale for a winter read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This is perfect for lovers of gothic, dark, ghost stories⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Haunting and wonderful⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A Seletti GLASS FROM SONNY borospohár kézzel készült boroszilikát üvegből, 19,5 cm magas és 510 ml-es térfogatú. Minden darab egyedi íveléssel rendelkezik, és alkalmas vörös és fehérbor tálalására is. A kollekció karafát és vízospoharakat is tartalmaz.

• Kézzel készített, minden darab egyedi íveléssel rendelkezik.
• Boroszilikát üvegből készült, könnyű és elegáns kivitelű.
• Mind vörös, mind fehérbor tálalására alkalmas, 510 ml-es térfogattal.
• A GLASS FROM SONNY kollekció része, karafával és vízospoharakkal kombinálható.

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A Seletti GLASS FROM SONNY borospohár kézzel készült boroszilikát üvegből, 24 cm magas és 510 ml-es térfogattal rendelkezik. Minden egyes darab egyedi ívelésű, könnyű és kifinomult megjelenést kínál, alkalmas vörös és fehérbor fogyasztására is. A kollekció karafát és vízipoharakat is tartalmaz, így komplett asztali díszítést tesz lehetővé.

• Kézzel készített, egyedi ívelésű design minden pohárnál
• Boroszilikát üveg, amely könnyű és elegáns megjelenést kölcsönöz
• Mind vörös, mind fehérbor számára alkalmas, 510 ml-es térfogattal
• A GLASS FROM SONNY kollekció része, karafával és vízipoharakkal párosítható

Objev podobné jako Sklenice na víno GLASS FROM SONNY Seletti 24 cm

A Seletti GLASS FROM SONNY karafa egy 28,5 cm magas, 1,7 literes italosüveg, amely kézzel készült boroszilikát üvegből. Könnyű és egyedi megjelenésű, minden darab eltérő íveléssel rendelkezik. A karafa a GLASS FROM SONNY kollekció része, amely víz és borospoharakat is tartalmaz.

• Kézzel készített, minden darab egyedi íveléssel rendelkezik
• Könnyű és finom boroszilikát üveg, amely különleges megjelenést kölcsönöz
• Többfunkciós: víz, gyümölcslék és egyéb italok számára ideális

Objev podobné jako Karafa GLASS FROM SONNY Seletti 28,5 cm

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZE 2023**SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2023* I read the book in one go. I laughed and cried like a baby, and was transported back to a time of innocence, clouded by the enormity of the harsh reality . . . Just amazing CATHERINE ZETA JONES As it happens, I was also a Jill in the eighties - but not half as good a Jill as real Jill DAWN FRENCH Jill met the crisis head on . . . She held the hands of so many men. She lost them, and remembered them, and somehow kept going RUSSELL T DAVIESA heartbreaking, life-affirming memoir of love, loss and cabaret through the AIDS crisis, from IT S A SIN s Jill NalderWhen Jill Nalder arrived at drama school in London in the early 1980s, she was ready for her life to begin. With her band of best friends - of which many were young, talented gay men with big dreams of their own - she grabbed London by the horns: partying with drag queens at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, hosting cabarets at her glamorous flat, flitting across town to any jobs she could get.But soon rumours were spreading from America about a frightening illness being dubbed the gay flu , and Jill and her friends now found their formerly carefree existence under threat.In this moving memoir, IT S A SIN s Jill Nalder tells the true story of her and her friends lives during the AIDS crisis -- juggling a busy West End career while campaigning for AIDS awareness and research, educating herself and caring for the sick. Most of all, she shines a light on those who were stigmatised and shamed, and remembers those brave and beautiful boys who were lost too soon. Thank God for people like [Jill] . . . I cannot recommend this book highly enough MICHAEL BALL An engaging, moving account TIMES SATURDAY REVIEW Simultaneously devastating and uplifting GRAZIA Engrossing, heart-breaking and inspiring MATT CAIN

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On the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook⠙s successful navigation to the coast of Australia, this is Alistair MacLean⠙s absorbing story of one of Britain⠙s great national heroes, from his obscure beginnings to his sudden and violent death at the age of fifty-one.When James Cook was hacked to death by Hawaiian islanders on 14 February 1779, he was already considered the greatest explorer of his age. Born in obscurity but gripped by a boundless passion for new horizons, he became the greatest combination of seaman, explorer, navigator, and cartographer that the world had ever known. He still is. He had driven himself mercilessly, and his men likewise, and yet the surgeon⠙s mate on the Resolution was able to write: ⠘In every situation he stood unrivalled and alone; on him all eyes were turned; he was our leading star, which at its setting left us involved in darkness and despair⠙.Between 1768 and 1779, Captain Cook circumnavigated the globe three times in voyages of discovery that broke record after record of exploration, endurance, and personal achievement. He explored and charted the coasts of New Zealand, landed in Botany Bay, explored the Pacific, mapped its islands, and travelled further south than any man before him; he explored the Great Barrier Reef and travelled thousands of miles north to tackle the North-West Passage. He excelled in all aspects of his craft and inspired in his men an affection for him and an enthusiasm for his undertakings that provoked constant loyalty and unfailing endeavour in frequently savage conditions.Alistair MacLean presents a graphic and lively account of this great explorer, his three amazing voyages and the adventures that befell him, his crews, and his ships in lands that until he sailed were in many cases unknown. Cook⠙s life was a resounding success and the story of it is a thrilling exemplification of his own description of himself as a man ⠘who had ambition not only to go farther than anyone had done before, but as far as it was possible for man to go⠙.

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In this book, Alistair Moffat brings vividly to life the story of this great nation, from the dawn of prehistory through to the twenty-first century.Ambitious, richly detailed and highly readable, Scotland: A History From Earliest Times skilfully weaves together a dazzling array of fact and anecdote from a vast range of sources. The result is an imaginative, informative, balanced and varied portrait of Scotland, seen not just through the experience of the kings, saints, warriors, aristocrats and politicians who populate the pages of conventional history books, but also through that of ordinary people who have lived Scotland s history and have played their own important part in shaping its destiny.

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In his quest to define ⠘sporting greatness⠙, double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become ⠓ and remain ⠓ a champion.Featuring:Ian Botham ⠢ Mark Cavendish ⠢ Alastair Cook ⠢ Alex Danson ⠢ Richard Dunwoody ⠢ Donna Fraser ⠢ Chris Froome ⠢ Anna Hemmings ⠢ Denis Irwin ⠢ Michael Johnson ⠢ Kílian Jornet ⠢ Stuart Lancaster ⠢ AP McCoy ⠢ Ronnie O⠙Sullivan ⠢ Michael Owen ⠢ Adam Peaty ⠢ Ian Poulter ⠢ Paula Radcliffe ⠢ Ian Thorpe ⠢ Mark Webber ⠢ Shane WilliamsFrom an early age Alistair Brownlee has been obsessed with being the very best, and not just improving his sporting performance across his three specialist triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, but also understanding how a winner becomes a dominant champion. Winning gold in consecutive Olympic Games has only strengthened this need and desire.Over the last 4 years Alistair has been on a journey to learn from the best, talking to elite figures across multiple sports as well as leading thinkers and scientists, to understand what enabled these remarkable individuals to rise to the very top, and to push the limits of human capability in their relentless pursuit of perfection.Alistair uses these fascinating interviews, along with extensive research, to explore a range of sports and environments ⠓ athletics, cycling, football, rugby, horseracing, hockey, cricket, golf, motor racing, snooker, swimming and ultra-running ⠓ to reveal how talent alone is never enough and how hard work, pain, pressure, stress, risk, focus, sacrifice, innovation, reinvention, passion, ruthlessness, luck, failure and even a lockdown can all play a crucial part in honing a winning mentality and achieving sustained success.

Objev podobné jako Relentless - Alistair Brownlee

A comprehensive and detailed look into the Scottish Highlands.Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland.This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors.Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.

Objev podobné jako The Highlands and Islands of Scotland - Alistair Moffat

Alistair Moffat tells the extraordinary story of the Highlands in the most detailed book ever written about this remarkable part of Scotland. This is the story of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland as it has never been told before. From the formation of the landscape millions of years ago to the twenty-first century, it brings to life the events and the people who have shaped Highland history, from saints, sinners and outlaws to monarchs, clan chiefs and warriors.Highly readable and informative, it mines a wide range of sources including medieval manuscripts and sagas, poetry and popular culture. Picts, Romans, Irish missionaries, Vikings, Jacobites and the flood of emigrants who left to forge new lives abroad are just some of the important players in the drama. As he paints the bigger picture, Alistair Moffat also introduces many key aspects of Highland culture and explores the experience of ordinary Highlanders and Islanders over thousands of years.

Objev podobné jako The Highlands and Islands of Scotland - Alistair Moffat

⠙S e cruinneachadh de sgeulachdan-goirid ficsein saidheansail a th⠙ ann an Iomall le Alasdair Paul. Coltach ri nobhailean bho ùghdaran leithid William Gibson, J.G Ballard agus Rudy Rucker, tha sgeulachdan Paul a⠙ toirt an leughadair air turas iongantach gu saoghalan ùra. Bho sgeulachdan mu chreutairean neo-thalmhaidh agus daoine glacte ann an tìm, gu sgeulachdan mu chomputairean iongantach agus ⠘gaol-reoithe⠙, tha Iomall a⠙ tabhainn ri chèile measgachadh de stòiridhean à irid agus aithrisean annasach. Tha an cruinneachadh seo iomchaidh do leughadairean a tha measail air nobhailean ficsean saidheansail agus daoine a tha airson eòlas fhaighinn air litreachas Gà idhlig ann an co-theacsa ùr agus dà na. Ma tha ùidh agaibh anns na sgeulachdan avant-garde bho Semiotext(e), neo ma tha sibh measail air stòiridean do-chreidsinneach agus os-fhìreach, bidh do bheò air a ghlacadh le Iomall. Tha an cruinneachadh seo a⠙ tabhann rudeigin ùr do luchd-leughaidh na Gà idhlig agus do dhaoine a tha measail air sgeulachdan ùr-ghnà thach. Iomall by Alistair Paul is a collection of Gaelic short stories that pushes the boundaries of science fiction and the supernatural. With echoes of iconic authors like William Gibson, J.G. Ballard and Rudy Rucker, Paul⠙s stories transport readers to strange new worlds and alternate realities, blending futuristic ideas with a distinctly Gaelic voice. From alien abductions and time loops to biological supercomputers and frozen love, Iomall offers an innovative mix of mind-bending concepts and compelling narratives. This collection is perfect for readers who enjoy experimental fiction, lovers of sci-fi with a twist or anyone eager to experience Gaelic literature in a fresh and daring context. If you⠙re intrigued by the avant-garde works of Semiotext(e) or enjoy surreal, boundary-pushing storytelling, Iomall will captivate your imagination. Readers who appreciate thought-provoking, boundary-pushing narratives will find themselves captivated by the imaginative worlds Alistair Paul creates. Whether you⠙re drawn to cutting-edge ideas or enjoy the surreal and strange, this collection offers something fresh and original for lovers of both Gaelic literature and innovative storytelling.

Objev podobné jako Iomall - Alistair Paul

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of Tales From the Caribbean.A collection of the best-loved and best-known tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world s richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the story of the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings, full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke.

Objev podobné jako Tales from the Caribbean - Trish Cooke

Broken Blue Line is a rollercoaster of a ride depicting the realities of twenty-first-century policing on the front-line. Its well written, honest and informative. Alistair Livingstone put his life on the line, and now he s put his heart on the line. Courageous and human. Highly recommended. Mike Pannett, author of Now Then Lad . . . and Crime SquadAs a police officer, Alistair Livingstone was dubbed Supercop by the media for making more arrests than any other officer in the UK. But then Ali broke down. Broken Blue Line is the vividly told story of what brought him to that point, and the beginning of his slow, painful recovery.Ali was dubbed Supercop for making more than 1,000 arrests over one eighteen-month period, when the average arrest rate for officers in England and Wales is just nine a year. In his work as a police officer, he dealt with life-and-death situations on an almost daily basis: saving lives as a hostage negotiator; rescuing the occupant of a house fire; providing tactical advice during some of the most violent incidents; clinging onto a suicidal man hanging from the roof of a multi-storey car park; and entering a flat that had been blown up in an explosion just moments before. Ali was also engulfed in the aftermath and devastation of losing a colleague and friend who died doing the job she loved, and he witnessed the unprecedented response to the serial killings in Ipswich and the profound effect it had on the community and the police. But then an agonising and debilitating mental breakdown left the seemingly indestructible sergeant desperately seeking help. After almost two decades helping some of society s most vulnerable people he became so troubled by what he had seen and done in the line of duty that he hit rock bottom. Ali had no option but to walk away from the job that had defined him to embark on his biggest challenge yet: regaining his mental health. Ali s book offers an insight into the real world of modern policing: the demands and challenges faced by frontline officers throughout the UK. Ali s hope is that by opening up about his experiences and his struggle to regain his mental health in this no-holds-barred account, he will help to remove some of the lingering stigma that attaches to mental illness within the police and other professions and prevent others from making the same mistakes that he did. Ali says that he thoroughly enjoyed being a police officer and got to experience the sharp end of policing in so many different ways. When he finally made the decision to leave he was devastated and the months that followed his breakdown were the toughest he d ever faced. Now that he is on the road to recovery, he hopes that by sharing his story it ll shine a light on the challenges of modern policing and the toll it can take, and, in doing so, to help others.

Objev podobné jako Broken Blue Line - Alistair Livingstone

From Hamas to America is a gripping memoir that follows the son of Hamas founder, Mosab Hassan, as he breaks away from his culture s practice of terrorism to becoming a double-agent for Israel to finally fleeing to America and becoming a US citizen, and ultimately finding peace. This is my opportunity to share my journey with others, to let go of both the traumas and the triumphs, to find freedom, to proclaim my truth. Mosab Hassan Yousef has worn many labels: Hamas terrorist, Green Prince, spy, traitor, hero, Hollywood player, Muslim, Christian, yogi, stateless, refugee, deportee, citizen. But all these labels have one thing in common: they serve someone else s agenda. Now, for the first time, the New York Times bestselling author of Son of Hamas tells the full truth of his story. In it we see him growing up as the son of one of the founders of Hamas,; being imprisoned and tortured by the Israelis,; growing to hate the Hamas tactics of rape and violence,; working with the Israeli intelligence to expose suicide bombers and save lives,; seeking asylum in the US,; fighting with Homeland Security to avoid deportation,; rejecting Islam and converting to Christianity and making international headlines for it,; becoming a top speaker on Middle Eastern affairs and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict,; working with Hollywood to tell his story, and; obtaining US citizenship and discovering the life-saving discipline of yoga.. This is the inspiring story of someone who has been under threat of assassination or imprisonment for most of his life, but who somehow finds the path to freedom and peace. Few will walk in his shoes, but everyone can follow his example and make their own journey to find redemption and peace.

Objev podobné jako From Hamas to America - Mosab Hassan Yousef, James Becket

An adorably illustrated package featuring 40 mouthwatering recipes for cookies—from classic favorites and beautifully piped creations to luscious brownies and bars—this go-to guide will inspire showstopping treats for gifts, special occasions, and everyday snacks.If you’re after the perfect cookie—whether gooey chocolate chip, thin and crispy oatmeal raisin, or classic French macaroon—this artfully curated collection of recipes delivers satisfaction on every page. The recipes are organized by type, including options for drop, shaped, piped, and rolled and cut cookies. You’ll also find fantastic brownies and bars, from tart key lime squares and raspberry-almond linzer bars to blondies glazed with caramel and decadent brownies topped with chocolate frosting. A primer on mixing doughs and batters, expert baking tips, and suggestions for serving and shipping baked goods round out this delectable collection that will appeal to cookie lovers everywhere. Table of contents: Drop Cookies Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Oatmeal-Raisin Crisps Chewy Coconut Macaroons Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches Triple-Chocolate-Chunk Cookies White Chocolate–Macadamia Cookies Shaped Cookies Buttery Vanilla Shortbread Fragrant Lavender Shortbread Crunchy Espresso Shortbread Mexican Wedding Cookies Spicy Ginger Snaps Cinnamon-Sugar Snickerdoodles Gooey Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Blackberry-Pecan Thumbprints Toasted Hazelnut Biscotti Double-Ginger Biscotti Chocolate, Pistachio Cherry Biscotti Piped Cookies Cream-Filled Pecan Lace Cookies Almond-Filled Macaroons French-Style Pistachio Macaroons Chocolate-Almond Macaroons Butter Spritz Cookies Rolled Cut Cookies Pinwheel Icebox Cookies Pink Raspberry Pinwheels Chocolate-Orange Stripe Cookies Sugar Cookie Cutouts Black-and-White Cookies Zesty Lime Sugar Cookies Chocolate Spice Cookies Apricot Rugelach Medjool Date Rugelach Chocolate Chip Rugelach Brownies Bars Tangy Lemon Bars Coconut-Lemon Squares Tart Key Lime Squares Raspberry-Almond Linzer Bars Glazed Cinnamon Streusel Bars Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Frosted Chocolate Brownies Cream Cheese Marble Brownies Caramel-Glazed Blondies Fillings Coatings Vanilla Glaze Chocolate Frosting Cooking Fillings Sweetened Whipped Cream

Objev podobné jako Little Treats - Cookies - Elinor Klivans

Cooking is an everyday skill that anyone can master. The easy-to-use beginner cook’s guide to techniques with recipes to try them out: fry, bake, poach, casserole, steam and roast a fabulous range of 150 tasty dishes, all shown with the help of 800 step-by-step photographs. The recipes in this beginner’s cookbook include well-known classics that will help build a basic repertoire, such as Fish Pie, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Baked Mushroom Risotto. Each recipe contains minimal ingredients, and all the techniques are explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Recipes have been selected to teach a wide range of skills, such as marinating, poaching, frying, grilling, roasting and casseroling. Learn how to master basic techniques, with successful results every time, and understand kitchen basics such as stocking the store cupboard, choosing essential equipment, menu planning, budgeting and hygiene. The book is a must for everyone who wants to learn to cook with fresh ingredients, and who would like to eat healthier home-cooked meals.

Objev podobné jako How to Cook: From first basics to kitchen master - Bridget Jones

With over 80 recipes, I Want to Eat Cookies will get your favorite classics—and fun new twists on them—from pantry to plate in no time. Whether it’s cookies for breakfast, cookies to bring to a dinner party, holiday cookies, or cookies just because, your next sweet treat is just a few ingredients away. I Want to Eat Cookies includes chapters on Scooped and Dropped Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gingersnaps with Candied Ginger, Peanut Butter Cookies with Oats and Chocolate), Chilled and Sliced Cookies (Matcha Vanilla Tea Biscuits, Lemon Poppy Shortbreads), Filled and Stuffed Cookies (Alfajores, Baklava Cookies, Whoopie Pies), Glazed, Iced, Drizzled and Dusted Cookies (Classic Gingerbread, Chocolate Crinkles, Pistachio Amaretti), and finally a Crushed, Stacked, and Soaked chapter to take care of the leftovers (Gingersnap Yogurt Parfaits, Icebox Cakes, Toasted Cookie Granola). Plus, learn techniques for basic frostings, fillings, and mix-ins like pumpkin seed or cocoa nib brittle. Gift the cookie monster in your life with this easy-to-use handbook, or start a Cookie-Book Club with friends and bake your way through (it doesn’t have to be a holiday cookie swap!). Whatever the reason or the season, it’s always time for cookies!

Objev podobné jako I Want to Eat Cookies - Ellen Morrissey

Tracing the dissemination of Secessionist ideas of child creativity – from their origination in early-20th century Vienna through to their eventual commodification in postwar America – this book highlights the central role that visual art has played in child education and in nurturing creativity in elementary and preschool curricula.Taking the reader through the ideas of three artistic visionaries and their students; Franz Cižek, and Austrian-American émigrés Emmy Zweybrück and Viktor Löwenfeld, the author reveals how these ideas developed in postwar America through a focus on child-centered methods of learning by doing in artistic practice. By centring the visual arts as a vital educational medium, we see how these teachings have been popularized as a means of nurturing creativity in childhood.Across three chapter length case-studies, interspersed with three mini chapters on the reception of each artist-educator s radical teachings in the American education system, the book provides new interpretations into the impact of these three luminaries differing philosophies on a broader program of socio-political activism in the USA. Drawing on previously untapped archival and primary source materials, it blends deep material culture analysis with narrative elements to present a compelling account of the unrecognized influence of émigré art pedagogy on progressive, international art education. In doing so, it provides fresh transregional and thematic perspectives on early-1900s Vienna as a hotbed of creative and cultural experimentation and mecca of progressive art education.

Objev podobné jako Child Creativity and the Visual Arts: From Secessionist Vienna to Postwar America - Dr. Megan Brandow-Faller

Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world s most wondrous performances. From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more.Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design. Expertly written by Sadler s Wells CEO, Sir Alistair Spalding, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of dance. The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.

Objev podobné jako Welcome to the Arts: Dance - Alistair Spalding

An extraordinary true story of growing up inside MI6, uncovering family secrets, and tracing a legacy of British espionage across half a century. ⠘A fabulous romp of a book, part John le Carré, part Ealing comedy ⠦ compulsively readable⠙SUNDAY TIMES⠘Tells the story of the author⠙s unique childhood and the extraordinary, shadowy lives of his mother and father⠙SUNDAY TELEGRAPH⠘Truth is stranger than fiction ⠦⠙INDEPENDENT⠘Reads like a Cold War thriller written by John le Carré with an added injection of wry humour⠙BBC SATURDAY LIVE⠓ It has always been inculcated into me that no good could ever come of having anything to do with my father⠦ As a boy, Alistair Wood lived within the (very high) walls of a Secret Intelligence Service ⠓ or MI6 ⠓ training camp, surrounded by some of the most senior - and colourful - characters in SIS history. After all, he was family. His mother was one of a handful of women to have operated behind the lines in post-war Berlin. His father, once one of Britain⠙s most highly-regarded intelligence officers, was an absent and perplexing figure, the reasons for his sudden departure from the Service still classified to this day. But Wood⠙s search for the truth took him on a journey more remarkable than even he had imagined. My Family and Other Spies is a gripping exploration of an extraordinary, scarcely believable life, a globe-trotting spy story that spans a half century from the gathering storm before the Second World War to the fall of Communism, and a son⠙s reckoning with the secrets of the past. Simply stunning ... might be the best non-fiction book I⠙ve ever read about post-war SIS CHARLES BEAUMONT⠘A remarkable insight into British intelligence in the Cold War⠦with all the intrigue and suspense of a truly gripping espionage novel ALEX GERLIS⠜This is very entertaining ⠦ a fascinating biography⠝ STEPHEN DORRIL, author of MI6: 50 Years of Special Operations A compelling personal journey to uncover the truth and an intimate view into one of Britain⠙s most secretive organisations HELEN FRY The intriguing story of how the author peels back the cloak of mystery surrounding his father, a member of the Secret Intelligence Service. A very good book ⠦ strongly recommended ROBERT LYMAN

Objev podobné jako My Family and Other Spies - Alistair Wood

A walking tour of the border region where England and Scotland meet by the award-winning Scottish writer, meditating on the conflict and union of their relationship through history and in the futureThe border between Scotland and England is rich in history. It has been the site of battles, treaties, castles and crossroads. It is also a place where both countries display their nationalism: Saltires flying in the north, the Cross of St George to the south. But it can also be a lens through which to look at the changing history and identities of these two countries.Alistair Moffat is a life-long borderer and the ideal guide on this one-hundred-mile journey. We begin just north of the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Already the battlelines have been drawn - the town having been grabbed by the English from Berwickshire in 1482 and never given back. From here we will head west as our tour travels backwards and forwards through history. In all, we will walk through eight centuries before we reach journey s end at the mouth of the River Sark.Between Britain is a history book, a travelogue, a personal reminiscence and a gently prodding examination of national identity. But above all it is a celebration of a place and the people who live there.

Objev podobné jako Between Britain - Alistair Moffat

HadrianÂ’s Wall is the largest, most spectacular and one of the most enigmatic historical monument in Britain. Nothing else approaches its vast scale: a land wall running 73 miles from east to west and a sea wall stretching at least 26 miles down the Cumbrian coast. In this book, based on literary and historical sources as well as the latest archaeological research, Alistair Moffat considers who built the Wall, how it was built, why it was built and how it affected the native peoples who lived in its mighty shadow. The result is a unique and fascinating insight into one of the Wonders of the Ancient World.

Objev podobné jako The Wall - Alistair Moffat

Since 1945 the world has changed at breakneck speed, and life in post-war Scotland is now entirely different from what it was like when Alistair Moffat grew up in the quiet Border town of Kelso in the 1950s. At that time the rhythms and practicalities of daily life which had remained constant for many generations were about to change in the most unimaginable ways.This is a book about these changes â “ many of which have been dizzying and disorientating â “ and how they have affected each and every one of us in all parts of the country. The main themes, such as housing, healthcare, sport, the media, the arts and entertainment, urban and country life, our relationship with the environment, politics, religion and education, are all viewed through the lens of personal experience. Alistairâ ™s own recollections of big events and small, together with other eyewitness accounts, bring these decades alive in a way that no ordinary history can with a directness and poignancy that underlines how much has been gained â “ and how much lost.

Objev podobné jako To See Ourselves - Alistair Moffat

The story of the land that became Scotland is one of dramatic geological events and impressive human endeavor. Alistair MoffatÂ’s gripping narrative ranges from the great thaw at the end of the Ice Age, which was instrumental in shaping ScotlandÂ’s magnificent landscape; through the megalith builders, the Celts, and the Picts; to the ascension of King Constantine II.Before Scotland

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Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing AwardsIn The Hidden Ways, Alistair Moffat traverses the lost paths of Scotland - its Roman roads tramped by armies, its byways and pilgrim routes, drove roads and railways, turnpikes and sea roads - in a bid to understand how our history has left its mark upon our landscape. As he retraces the forgotten paths that shaped and were shaped by the lives of the now forgotten people who trod them, Moffat charts a powerful, surprising and moving history of Scotland.

Objev podobné jako The Hidden Ways - Alistair Moffat

Operations may not run the world but make the world run! Learn how a business operates and improves its processes from some of the leading experts in the field. Operations Management, 10th edition is the ultimate guide on the subject, providing you with the best ways and strategies to learn, explore and make sense of how a business works, coming from world-leading experts Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones, and Nicola Burgess. Strategic in its perspective and with a clear structure, the latest edition offers a comprehensive and practical way to study key concepts surrounding effective operation processes, from theory to practice. What makes Operations Management, 10th edition work so well? Clear structure, thanks to the 4 Ds model of Operations Management. Real-life examples that are shown in the Operations in Practice boxes and case studies. Worked examples that blend qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Critical commentaries, posing alternative views where appropriate. Summary provided in practical bullet points, answering key questions. A new section in every chapter called Responsible Operations , that summarises how the topic touches upon social, ethical, and environmental issues. With plenty of new end-of-chapter case studies and a plethora of international examples, this textbook will challenge your critical thinking, both individually and as part of your group discussion in class. Along with the practice cases, summaries, and illustrations, this edition is the definitive guide for your studies in the field of Operations Management. Pearson, the world s learning company.

Objev podobné jako Operations Management - Alistair Brandon-Jones, Nigel Slack, Nicola Burgess

From the early fourteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, the Anglo-Scottish borderlands witnessed one of the most intense periods of warfare and disorder ever seen in modern Europe.As a consequence of near-constant conflict between England and Scotland, Borderers suffered at the hands of marauding armies, who ravaged the land, destroying crops, slaughtering cattle, burning settlements and killing indiscriminately. Forced by extreme circumstances, many Borderers took to reiving to ensure the survival of their families and communities, and for the best part of 300 years, countless raiding parties made their way over the border. The story of the Reivers is one of survival, stealth, treachery, ingenuity and deceit, expertly brought to life in Alistair MoffatÂ’s acclaimed book.

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In To the Island of Tides, Alistair Moffat travels to - and through the history of - the fated island of Lindisfarne. Known by the Romans as Insula Medicata and famous for its monastery, it even survived Viking raids. Today the isle maintains its position as a space for retreat and spiritual renewal.Walking from his home in the Borders, through the historical landscape of Scotland and northern England, Moffat takes us on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints and scholars, before arriving for a secular retreat on the Holy Isle. To the Island of Tides is a walk through history, a meditation on the power of place, but also a more personal journey; and a reflection on where life leads us.

Objev podobné jako To the Island of Tides - Alistair Moffat

Acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans and their definitive conflicts. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the clans he also tells of their lives, their language and culture before it was all swept away.From the colonisers who attempted to ⠘civilise⠙ the islanders of Lewis in the sixteenth century through the great battles of the eighteenth century ⠓ Killiekrankie, Dunkeld, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk and Culloden ⠓ this is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define the country⠙s history. The disaster at Culloden in 1746 represented not just the defeat of the Jacobite dream but also the unleashing of merciless retribution from the British government which dealt the Highland clans a blow from which they would never recover. Locations included are:Prestonpans ⠢ Glenfinnan ⠢ The Isle of Lewis ⠢ Edinburgh ⠢ Inverlochy ⠢ Tippermuir ⠢ Mulroy ⠢ Killiecrankie ⠢ Dunkeld ⠢ Sherriffmuir ⠢ Falkirk ⠢ Culloden Moor ⠢ Arisaig Morar

Objev podobné jako War Paths - Alistair Moffat

Alistair Urquhart was a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders captured by the Japanese in Singapore. He not only survived working on the notorious Bridge on the River Kwai , but he was subsequently taken on one of the Japanese hellships which was torpedoed. Nearly everyone else on board died and Urquhart spent 5 days alone on a raft in the South China Sea before being rescued by a whaling ship. He was taken to Japan and then forced to work in a mine near Nagasaki. Two months later a nuclear bomb dropped just ten miles away . . .This is the extraordinary story of a young men, conscripted at nineteen and whose father was a Somme Veteran, survived not just one, but three close encounters with death - encounters which killed nearly all his comrades.

Objev podobné jako The Forgotten Highlander - Alistair Urquhart

[an] exploration of Scotland s past through the eyes of a scholarly hiker ... Magnificent -Â New Statesman, Books of the YearFourteen centuries ago, Irish saints journeyed to the Hebrides and Scotland s Atlantic shore. They sought spiritual solitude in remote places, but their mission was also to spread the word of God to the peoples of Scotland. Columba was the most famous of these pioneers who rowed their curraghs towards danger and uncertainty in a pagan land, but the many others are now largely forgotten.Alistair Moffat sets off in search of these elusive figures. As he follows in their footsteps, he finds their traces not so much in tangible remains as in the spirit and memory of the places that lay at the very edge of their world.Â

Objev podobné jako Islands of the Evening - Alistair Moffat

The story of the Highland clans is famous, the names celebrated, and the deeds heroic. Having clung to ancient traditions of family, loyalty, and valor for centuries, the clans faced their downfall at the decisive Battle of Culloden in 1746.Award-winning historian Alistair Moffat traces the history of the clans from their Celtic origins to the coming of the Romans; from Somerled the Viking to Robert the Bruce; from the great battles of Bannockburn and Flodden to Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite Risings; and from the Clearances to the present day.Moffat is an adept guide to the world of the clans, a world dominated by lineage, land, and community. These are stories of great leaders and famous battles, and of an extraordinary people, shaped by the unique traditions and landscape of the Scottish Highlands. ItÂ’s a story, too, about the pain of leaving, with the great emigrations to the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that began after Culloden.Complete with a clan map and an alphabetical list of the clans of the Scottish Highlands, this is a must for anyone interested in the history of Scotland.

Objev podobné jako The Highland Clans - Alistair Moffat

Thoughtfully curated by bestselling author and early years consultant Alistair Bryce-Clegg, this beautiful Pinterest-worthy book is brimming with 365 days worth of inspiration for early years practitioners. He draws on quotes, images, the thoughts of education and child development thinkers and the work of contemporary practitioners to create a picture of children⠲s play today. Whether it⠲s sitting down with your morning cup of coffee or as you wind down for the day, this beautifully designed full colour book is here to motivate and inspire you and your practice all year through.

Objev podobné jako 365 Days of Play - Alistair Bryce-Clegg

What can occupational therapy practitioners in the Global North learn from the ways OT is practiced across Latin America? This book offers a deep dive into the rich epistemologies, practices, and critical perspectives of Latin American occupational therapists. Featuring contributions from over 30 authors and collaborators across 15 Latin American countries, it presents a ground breaking resource that addresses urgent global challenges such as discrimination, migration, social inequality, and systemic injustice.Edited by an international team of scholars, the book bridges cultural and professional divides, providing practical tools, case studies, and reflective exercises to enhance education, research, and practice. Tailored for anglophone audiences, it encourages transformative inter-regional dialogue and inspires a more inclusive, justice-driven approach to occupational therapy.

Objev podobné jako Learning from Occupational Therapy in Latin America