my utmost for his highest oswald chambers
My Utmost For His Highest - Oswald Chambers
A modern classic to inspire your faithReader reviews My Utmost for His Highest is the greatest devotional I have ever used.Cannot recommend it highly enough! It s life-changing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is ABSOLUTELY one daily devotion that I cannot live without. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ** Anglicised Modern Classic Edition with NIV Bible Text **The timeless wisdom of Oswald Chambers shines in this Modern Classic Edition which now includes Bible text from the New International Version (NIV). This Anglicised edition has taken a thoughtful approach to the language and context of the original, with the author s voice carefully preserved to speak with clarity and encouragement today. With a Bible passage and short thought for each day of the year, My Utmost for His Highest opens the way to a deeper, stronger faith in God. Oswald Chambers (1874 -1917) was born in Scotland and had a teaching and preaching ministry that took him as far as the United States and Japan. He died at age 43 while serving as a chaplain to the Allied troops in Egypt during World War One. His classic devotional has been a lasting legacy for millions of Christians around the world.
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MacBook For Dummies - Mark L. Chambers
Discover the best tips and tricks for using your new Mac laptop For years, MacBook For Dummies has been making it easy to learn new technology. This new edition keeps the easy-to-follow instructions coming. Learn the basics of customizing your Dock and using desktop widgets. Then, figure out how to go on the internet, stream music, send instant messages, and more. Expert author Mark Chambers will show you how to navigate the macOS operating system and personalize your MacBook to your liking. And you ll learn your way around features like Stage Manager, Continuity Camera, SharePlay, and Handoff. Is this your first new computer in a while? MacBook For Dummies gives you the rundown on how to exist without an internal DVD drive. Whether you re a newbie or a Mac veteran looking for insider tips, this is the quick start guide for you. Learn the features and productivity tools from macOSStay protected by making the most of the built-in Mac security featuresOrganize your life with Mac s multitasking feature, Stage ManagerDiscover how to stream music, edit videos, and share media content online MacBook beginners and upgraders alike will graduate to power users of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, thanks to this trusted Dummies title.
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Macs For Seniors For Dummies - Mark L. Chambers
It s never too late to become a Mac expert! Every year, hundreds of thousands of seniors choose to use Mac productsâ ”like the MacBook Air and iMacâ ”to connect with their loved ones, access the web, and make their lives easier. And even if you ve never used a Mac before, we re here to show you how you can make the most of itâ ”one easy step at a time! The newly updated fifth edition of Macs For Seniors For Dummies is filled with large, easy-to-read text, sharp figures and illustrations, and accessible instructions to help you give the Gen-Z or millennial in your life a run for their money. You ll learn how to customize your Mac so it works exactly the way you want it to, connect to the Internet, work with documents and spreadsheets, play music, watch video, and even read the latest news headlines. This book walks you through how to secure your Mac so your privacy and data is protected and gets you comfortable with the operating system so you won t have to worry about â œbreakingâ something again. You ll also find: Instructions for handy applications so you can make to-do lists and text documentsStep-by-step instructions to keep your Mac updated for security and convenienceStrategies to help you choose a Mac to buy (if you haven t bought one already) Macs are truly the computers for everyone! Whether you re looking to get started with Macs for the first time or you re a long-time Mac user searching for updates, Macs For Seniors For Dummies is where you ll find the easy-to-follow info you need. Grab a copy today!
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Grass for His Pillow - Lian Hearn
Grass for His Pillow is the second novel in Lian Hearn s astonishingly beautiful series inspired by feudal Japan, Tales of the Otori.In the ancient Oriental lands of the Otori, amidst a time of violent war, famine and treacherous alliances, the fate of the young lovers Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede hangs in the balance . . . Takeo, heir to the great Otori clan, has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. His supernatural skills of virtual invisibility and acute hearing make him their most deadly assassin. But he must deny the solemn oath of vengeance he made, his adopted birthright of wealth, land and power â “ and his love for Kaede. If he does not devote himself entirely to the brutal ways of the Tribe, they will kill him. Whichever path he chooses, it will lead to hardship and sacrifice in the bitter winter of the high mountains, and test him to the limits of his being. Kaede, heiress to vast lands, is now the valuable pawn of ruthless warlords. She must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men â “ who must never suspect the dangerous secret she hides.
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Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England - Alex Hill
Football. Itâ ™s what defined my happiness. Itâ ™s what filled my soul with joy and occasionallyâ ¦ despair.Itâ ™s the EURO 2020 Final at Wembley and Billyâ ™s gone viral for sticking a flare up his arse! Billy and his best pal Adam are die-hard football fans. Itâ ™s how they spend every weekend, without fail. Itâ ™s their escape, their religion and their life. But when they encounter a new group of mates, they start to take their support one step further.Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England is a blisteringly funny play which debuted to both audience and critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023. In 2024 it won the prestigious Holden Street TheatreEdinburgh Fringe Award and ran at Australiaâ ™s Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2025.Written and originally performed by Alex Hill, the play asks what it means for young men to find belonging and the lengths to which it might drive them.This edition was published to coincide with the run at Underbellyâ ™s Cowbarn, Edinburgh Fringe Festival in July 2025.
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Who Moved My Cheese For Teens - Dr Spencer Johnson
Teenagers lives are full of change and this simple book will help them cope with the unique problems that face them every day, such as doing well at school, making career decisions, dealing with parents, relationships and dating, feeling good about themselves and being positive about the future. A group of teenagers are worried about changes in their lives. To help them out, Chris tells the story of Who Moved My Cheese. Four characters, Hem, Haw, Sniff and Scurry, search through a maze for cheese, to nourish them and make them happy, but soon the cheese runs out. Sniff and Scurry go off in search for more, but Hem and Haw stay to work out what went wrong and wait for more cheese. Eventually, Haw realises that no new cheese is coming, so he sets out into the maze and eventually finds new cheese. The group then discusses the story, finding ways to apply it to their own lives.Who Moved My Cheese? for Teens is an essential book for teenagers â “ an entertaining parable that reveals profound truths and insights that will last a lifetime.
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MY FIGHT FOR IRISH FREEDOM - Dan Breen
My Fight for Irish Freedom is a gripping memoir written by Dan Breen, a prominent figure in the Irish War of Independence. This book provides a firsthand account of Breen s experiences as a revolutionary and his unwavering dedication to the cause of Irish freedom. My Fight for Irish Freedom is not only a personal memoir but also a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of the Irish people in their pursuit of self-determination. Breen s firsthand account provides invaluable historical insights into a pivotal period in Irish history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the struggle for independence and the human cost of such a fight.
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Late for His Own Funeral - Elaine Viets
Death Investigator Angela Richman suspects foul play when a disgraced resident of Chouteau Forest survives one car crash only to then be involved in another.Until his Porsche careened off the road killing him instantly and not leaving much of him behind, Sterling Chaney was an influential member of Chouteau Forest - home of the one percenters. As the eulogies at his funeral commence, an unexpected guest interrupts . . . Sterling.The story attracts widespread media coverage. Sterling s the man who showed up late for his own funeral. He revels in the spotlight, until it s revealed he earned his fortune via sordid means and exploiting the women who worked for him. It leaves him vilified and shunned by Chouteau society. Then there s another fatal crash. This time, Death Investigator Angela Richman is tasked with confirming that Sterling has perished. But her investigation reveals more questions than answers. Were both crashes merely accidents, or was someone doubly determined to kill Sterling?
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A Date With Her Rival / Falling For His Nashville Nurse - Janice Lynn, Tessa Scott
A bid for her heart?When equine vet Maya discovers her father has hired another vet to help run their family practice, sheâ ™s not pleased! Even if it is just temporary. Nomadic Cal wouldnâ ™t be her first choice, eitherâ ”the handsome Australian is entirely too confident and charming. The last time she got close to a colleague, it shattered her worldâ ”and her sonâ ™s. If only Cal wasnâ ™t making it so hard to stay away. Especially when he arranges for Maya to win a charity auction. The prizeâ ”a date with him!From a flingâ ¦to forever?Dr Wryn appears happy-go-lucky, but past pain bubbles beneath the surface. So, itâ ™s a surprise when Nashville Medical Clinicâ ™s captivating new nurse, Everleigh, has his traitorous heart racingâ ¦which only worsens as he gets to know the single mum and her adorable son. Wryn should keep his distanceâ ”Everleigh swore off romance following her divorce. But when she admits to feeling the same, his restraint shatters. If a fling is all they can have, heâ ™ll treasure every moment. Falling for Everleigh was never part of the planâ ¦Includes 2 titles!Perfect for fans of:🔥 Enemies to loversâœˆï¸ International💼 Workplace romance
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Falling For His Fake Date / The Venice Reunion Arrangement - Michelle Douglas, Juliette Hyland
Falling for His Fake DateTHE MILLIONAIRE S PERFECT MATCH? What s the scoop that every gossip column wants? The answer to why CEO Decker Hughes—who is everybody s celebrity crush!—is single. Well, his latest date , Frankie Archer, is about to find out...Because Mr Perfect-on-Paper has tasked her with being his dating coach—if only the workaholic can be tempted away from the business that means everything to him first... But as Frankie s lessons in love begin, he s shocked by how their chemistry feels anything but pretend! Still, their relationship isn t real...is it?The Venice Reunion ArrangementA DIAMOND DEAL WITH THE ITALIAN In this Summer Escapes story, when artist Hallie is hired by her ex, millionaire Lucas, to paint a family portrait she s determined not to mix business with pleasure. But she s unable to ignore Lucas in the confines of his luxurious Venetian palazzo, and their still-sizzling attraction threatens to resurface... So, when Lucas changes the terms of their arrangement, asking Hallie to be his fake fiancée in order to fulfil his grandfather s dying wish, she can t say no. But whilst Hallie can t erase the heartbreak of their past, can Lucas tempt her with a new future together?
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Chosen for His People - Jane Swan
St Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow (Vasily Ivanovich Bellavin, 1865-1925) is one of the most important figures of both Russian and Orthodox Church history in the twentieth century. Yet ninety years after his death this remains the only complete biography ever published in the English language. It has now been updated and revised with a new preface and bibliography, together with revised and additional endnotes, by Scott M. Kenworthy. All together these reveal a picture of a man whom no one expected to be chosen as Patriarch. Nevertheless he humbly accepted the call of God and the people to guide the Church during the most turbulent of times as it faced both internal upheavals and external persecution. As he said in his speech immediately following his election as Patriarch in 1917, ??I am entrusted with the care for all the Russian churches, and what awaits me is the gradual dying for them all my days.? Both specialists and general readers will become better acquainted with St Tikhon through this modest but carefully crafted monograph.
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My Head For A Tree - Martin Goodman
Sensitive and engaging ... I hope everybody reads it Brian EnoA SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024With a foreword by Peter WohllebenHow much can one love a tree? Rajasthan, in northern India, is home to the Bishnoi, a community renowned for the extreme lengths they go to in order to protect nature: Bishnoi men and women have died to defend trees from loggers and wildlife from poachers.Writer and conservationist Martin Goodman, one of few trusted outsiders, relates the history of the Bishnoi, and asks what a world facing climate change and natural disaster can learn from a 600-year-old sustainable community leading an existence in delicate balance with nature and under threat from rapacious modernity. My Head for a Tree offers a timely reflection on indigenous, community-based activism and how we might adjust our lives to fight for the natural world.
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Searching for My Slave Roots - Malik Al Nasir
Malik Al Nasir was born in Liverpool to mixed parentage, with a white mother and a black father. Bemused by childhood memories of racist shouts for him to â ˜go back to where you came fromâ ™ â “ he came from Liverpool after all â “ he began to look into his fatherâ ™s ancestry.This resulting book charts the twists and turns of his journey into the past and explores an untold chapter in both Black and British history. As Malik investigates his roots, he reveals a new history of the transatlantic slave trade and the role of Scottish, Dutch and English merchants.Largely set between Liverpool and Demerara, in what was British Guiana, this is a story of sugar and of the barbaric transportation and abuse of human beings that facilitated our insatiable desire for the sweet stuff.In Guyana, he discovers ancestors that had been both enslaved Africans and prominent white slaveholders. He finds himself part of a complex lineage linking slaveholdings to high sheriffs, mayors, a British Prime Minister and bankers, whose companies formed major modern-day financial institutions, some of whom have yet to acknowledge their connections to the slave trade.Announced by the University of Cambridge as the winner of the Vice-Chancellorâ ™s Global Impact Award for his research, Searching for My Slave Roots unravels not just the legacies of slavery but also plantation economics and the wealth of a slaveholding dynasty and that he himself was a descendant of thiers and those they had enslaved. A major theme of this history is the nuanced ways that trauma plays down through generations of the enslaved, and how wealth and privilege plays out across generations of slaveholders and their descendants.
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My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors - Michael Miller
My Microsoft Windows 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-colour tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-colour photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: Get started with Windows 10, whether youâ ™re experienced with computers or not Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges Explore the web with Microsoftâ ™s Edge browser and Google Search Find, install, and use the best Windows apps Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away Shop safely online and avoid online scams Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype Connect your phone to your PC to text and make calls Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter Store, touch up, and share your pictures Send and receive email with Windows 10â ™s Email app Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely Watch streaming video on your PC with Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora Fix common PC problems, and manage Windows updates
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My Appetite for Destruction - Steven Adler
From original Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler comes a tale of sex, drugs, excess, hairspray and and intense 20-year struggle with addiction. Guns N Roses is one of the world’s most successful rock bands, with estimated sales of 90 million albums worldwide. Steven Adler is the original drummer, with an infamous past of sex, drugs, and rock n roll that led to his removal from the band.And here, for the first time, Steven Adler tells it all. In My Appetite for Destruction, he reveals with wit and candour his personal struggles with drug addiction, including the financial ruin he faced after being kicked out of Guns N’ Roses and the health problems that almost claimed his life several times – two heart attacks, a suicide attempt, and a debilitating stroke, as well as an epic 20-year addiction to crack and heroin. Now clean and sober, Steven sets the record straight on his life and his time with Guns N Roses, during the rise and collapse of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
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Police To Be My Avatar For Woman - EDP 40 ml
Parfémovaná voda To Be My Avatar For Woman je určena pro ženu, která se nebojí být jiná, která se vydává na cestu za svými sny, je tvůrcem svého života a sama sobě inspirací. Svěží nástup manga, mandarinky a italského citronu je jako první krok do nové dimenze, plné energie a optimismu. Srdce vůně, jemné a svůdné, tvoří lotosový květ, bílé pižmo a osmanthus, které symbolizují její vnitřní klid, ale také nezkrotnou sílu. Když se vůně usadí, sladké tóny cukrové třtiny a dřevitých tónů s důrazem na hloubku cedrového dřeva vytvářejí zázemí, které zůstává v paměti – elegantní a nezapomenutelné. Pro ženu, která má svůj vlastní styl, vyzařuje sílu a křehkost v jednom a ví, že je stále na začátku svého životního dobrodružství. Vůně byla uvedena na trh v roce 2024.
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My Wish For Christmas - Helen Stephens
My Wish For Christmas tells the story of why the animals remember the magic of Christmas and ends with the most precious childhood wish of all - to always remind us of the importance of Christmas.
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Crowned For His Desert Twins / Forbidden To Her Spanish Boss - Susan Stephens, Clare Connelly
A royal wedding to claim his twins!To become King, Sheikh Khalil must marryâ ¦immediately! But first a mind-blowing whirlwind night with India McCarthy that neither can resist! When India reveals sheâ ™s pregnant, can a ring secure his crownâ ¦and his heirs?Tempted by an off-limits attractionRose Kelly canâ ™t afford any distractions. Especially not her devilishly attractive boss Raffa Acosta! But a week of networking on his superyacht might take them from the professional into dangerously passionate territoryâ ¦
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Work Therapy: Or The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life - Naomi Shragai
Is 2023 the year you want to change your working life? Perhaps you want to stop catastrophising about small mistakes, instil a better job/life balance or find new mechanisms to cope with a nightmare boss. Solutions to these problems, as well as an array of other office issues, are what Naomi Shragai offers in Work Therapy. If you re searching for a new way to handle office politics, you could well find the answers in this book. - Sunday TimesThere s no place like home...or work?You probably don t realise this, but every working day you replay and re-enact conflicts, dynamics and relationships from your past. Whether it s confusing an authority figure with a parent; avoiding conflict because of past squabbles with siblings; or suffering from imposter syndrome because of the way your family responded to success, when it comes to work we are all trapped in our own upbringings and the patterns of behaviour we learned while growing up.Many of us spend eighteen formative years or more living with family and building our personality; but most of us also spend fifty years - or 90,000 hours - in the workplace. With the pull of the familial so strong, we unconsciously re-enact our personal past in our professional present - even when it holds us back.Through intimate stories, fascinating insights and provocative questions, business psychotherapist Naomi Shragai will transform how you think about yourself and your working life. Based on thirty years of expertise and practice, Shragaiwill show you that what is holding you back is within your gift to change - and the first step is to realise how you, like the rest of the people you work with, habitually confuse your professional present with your personal past.
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Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults): A Story of Race and Inheritance - Barack Obama
BRAND-NEW EDITION of the multi-million-copy bestseller, now adapted for YA readers and complete with never-before-seen colour photos. A revealing portrait of one of the most important voices in America long before he became president: a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging.Barack Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organizer in Chicago and travelling to Kenya. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path by trial and error while staying connected to his roots, determined to lead a life of purpose, service and authenticity. Obama s powerful and enduring memoir has been skilfully abridged to make it accessible and engaging for young readers, giving them the opportunity to reflect on where they have come from â “ and where they are capable of going.
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All My Kisses for You - Monica Murphy
This steamy, sizzling and beautifully romantic new adult romance will be perfect for readers who love spicy scenesWillow is navigating her school year in the shadow of her infamous parents. Could she find love with the mysterious boy in her class? Will history repeat itself? --- Everyone loves Willow Lancaster, and every girl wants to be her. After studying in Europe, she returns to Lancaster Prep, eager to kick off being a senior back with her friends and maybe even start something up with her old crush? But everything has changed.Her supposed best friend is dating her crush and everyone is obsessed with the new guy . . .Rhett Bennett is gorgeous. Lethally charming. Absolutely full of himself.And he’s all she can think about. Then Rhett begins to feel the same way about her . .. And now, she’s desperate to throw away her good girl reputation just for him.
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The War of the Heavenly Horses - Roland Chambers
Toppsta MUST-READ CHILDREN S BOOKS 2024From the Arctic to China to Egypt to America, Billy time travels to new adventures. A series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful black and white illustrations. For 7+Shaman by name and shaman by nature... Billy just hasn t found his magic yet... but he is learning fast.No one is more surprised than Billy when he wakes up on a Chinese battlefield. Scooped from the jaws of death by a boy called Han, Billy s far from rescued. Taking refuge in the royal stables, the boys are soon held hostage by the Emperor Wudi. He s at war with the Horse King whose powerful and magical herd of horses, the heavenly horses of Ferghana, he wants for his own. It takes all Billy s skills and a very special spirit horse to get Han to safety and Billy back to his friend Charles Darwin, a two-hundred-year-old talking tortoise.Join Billy, a new kind of explorer who sets out to return artefacts to their original home.
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Until We Are Free: My Fight for Human Rights in Iran (1846045029)
Kniha - autor Shirin Ebadi, 286 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Penned by the Nobel Peace Prize winning author of "Iran Awakening", comes the story of one woman's fight for human rights in the face of political and personal betrayal. 'Powerful and sometimes shocking... (Ebadi), who is an emblem of her country... has paid a high price' "Sunday Times"
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American Pravda : My Fight for Truth in the Era of Fake News - James O
The one real difference between the American press and the Soviet state newspaper Pravda was that the Russian people knew they were being lied to. To expose the lies our media tell us today, controversial journalist James O Keefe created Project Veritas, an independent news organization whose reporters go where traditional journalists dare not. Their investigative work-equal parts James Bond, Mike Wallace, and Saul Alinsky-has had a consistent and powerful impact on its targets. In American Pravda, the reader is invited to go undercover with these intrepid journalists as they infiltrate political campaigns, unmask dishonest officials and expose voter fraud. A rollicking adventure story on one level, the book also serves as a treatise on modern media, arguing that establishment journalists have a vested interest in keeping the powerful comfortable and the people misinformed. The book not only contests the false narratives frequently put forth by corporate media, it documents the consequences of telling the truth in a world that does not necessarily want to hear it. O Keefe s enemies attack with lawsuits, smear campaigns, political prosecutions, and false charges in an effort to shut down Project Veritas. For O Keefe, every one of these attacks is a sign of success. American Pravda puts the myths and misconceptions surrounding O Keefe s activities to rest and will make you rethink every word you hear and read in the so-called mainstream press.
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John Singer Sargent: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Susie Hodgeová
An American who spent most of his life in Europe, a portraitist who painted landscapes, a family man who never married, and an accomplished pianist who often entertained his sitters, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was one of the most influential portrait painters of his time, but he is also an enigma. Despite his huge body of work, we know little about Sargent the man. Truly international, he was acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, and was close friends with many of the leading artists, writers, actors and musicians of his generation. Over the course of his career, Sargent created roughly 900 oil paintings, more than 2,000 watercolours and a vast number of sketches and charcoal drawings. He travelled extensively, to Venice, the Tyrol, Capri, Corfu, Spain, France, England, Holland, the Middle East, Canada and across America. Wherever he went, he captured the people and the surroundings. Using the fluid brushwork that had been introduced by his friends the Impressionists, his portraits are intimate and experimental, conveying both superficial appearances and psychological depths, and his landscapes are atmospheric and immediate. Sargent was in constant demand for his portraits, and during his lifetime he was perceived as a far more significant artist than contemporary avant-garde painters such as Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin, and he allied himself with one of the most progressive, independent ateliers in Paris. His style fused the spectacular Impressionistic brushwork with techniques he learned from both Old and Modern masters, combined with his interest in human psychology, all consolidated by his own adroit artistry. Yet during his life, as well as attracting such acclamation from across Europe and America, he provoked some scandal and condemnation, and after his death, he became judged adversely. As with many artists however, the wheel of favour eventually turned and once again, in the early 21st century, Sargent’s work was reassessed and revalued and he is now considered one of the finest and most skilful sought-after painters.The first part of this informative book explores the life of Sargent and the times he lived in, and the second part is a magnificent gallery of his work, with details about each painting and its context, with expert analysis of his style and technique. This beautifully illustrated volume, with 500 reproductions and images, will be essential reading for anyone who would like to learn more about this intriguing artist, whom The Metropolitan Museum in New York called ‘The Van Dyck of our times. #39;.
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My iPhone for Seniors (covers all iPhone running iOS 15, including the new series 13 family) - Brad Miser
Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most. Large, full-color, close-up photos with callouts to iPhone photos that show you exactly what to do. Common-sense help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPhone. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to: â ¢ Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, and Wi-Fi networks â ¢ Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more--just by speaking to your iPhone â ¢ Customize your iPhone with noti_ cations, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more â ¢ Use iCloud, Google, and other cloud services to have consistent calendar, contact, and other information on all your devices â ¢ Communicate via phone calls, FaceTime videoconferences, text, email, and more â ¢ Take advantage of the Messages app to instantly communicate with just about anyone, anywhere; send and receive photos and videos with a few simple taps â ¢ Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one Inbox â ¢ Use the Wallet app to store and easily use boarding passes, loyalty cards, and credit cards â ¢ Capture and edit photos and video; use great camera features such as telephoto zoom, portrait mode, burst photos, time-lapse and slow-motion video, and Live Photos â ¢ View, edit, and organize your photos in the Photos app; easily send photos via texts and emails or use them on the Home or Lock screens â ¢ Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more
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My iPad for Seniors (Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15) - Michael Miller, Molehill Group
Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover all the new features of iPadOS 15 Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works--including adding widgets to the Home screen Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
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His Enemy
Expecting the Greek s HeirClaiming his heir…and his enemy!Billionaire Alexandros’s searing encounter with Olympia leaves him torn. She’s the sharpest, sexiest woman he’s ever met. Yet by sleeping with her he briefly let himself forget that her family ruined his. Now he can’t walk away…Olympia is pregnant―and they will wed! They both acknowledge their marriage will be for the baby’s sake, and yet every held gaze brims with devastating desire…Kidnapped for His RevengeStolen for revenge…then seduction!Ruthless Venetian Zago has never known why Irinka walked away from him. But that’s not why he’s kidnapped her! Zago can’t let the professional break-up artist’s wrongs go unpunished―not after his sister got caught in the crossfire. Except he’s forgotten that when they’re together the world disappears into the inferno that blazes between them… He must decide which he craves more: retribution, or his intoxicating captive?
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Wanted: His Heir - Dani Collins, Maya Blake
Crowned for His SonBound by his royal heir!An accident means that penniless waitress Eden doesn’t remember her nights with soon-to-be King Azar, but there’s no mistaking her son is his heir. To protect his throne, he must make Eden his queen. He won’t let their connection consume him like it once did, though. Because Eden might not remember what happened before she left, but Azar remembers every devastating yet passionate detail…Hidden Heir, Italian WifeThe secret behind his diamond…Since her night of pure, indulgent passion with Jackson, Brielle has been a devoted single mother. In her world fathers cannot be relied on. Then, three years later, the unforgettable Italian billionaire bursts back into her life. He declares that his daughter will be raised with the protection of the Visconti name, and he will be a present father. So Bree wearing his ring is non-negotiable!
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Rubens: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Susie Hodgeová
• A fascinating biography of one of the 17th century’s most versatile, original and prolific artists, often classed as the supreme Baroque painter of northern Europe. • Features an extensive gallery of the major works of Peter Paul Rubens, including dramatic altarpieces, grand portraits, atmospheric landscapes, mythological scenes and passionate allegories. • With a total of 500 beautiful reproductions of paintings, drawings, engravings and tapestries, the book gives a superb overview of one of the world’s greatest artists Paul Rubens was one of the most productive and exciting painters of his time, noted for his expressive, emotive and sensual paintings which are now instantly recognizable. Indeed, his voluptuous female figures have given rise to the word ‘Rubenesque’. This book explores the life and times of Rubens, from his early studies in Italy through to his apprenticeship in Antwerp and his subsequent outstanding accomplishments as ‘the prince of painters and the painter of princes’. It also contains a gallery of 300 of his paintings and drawings, revealing his unparalleled position as an artist, diplomat, scholar, linguist, teacher, art collector and devoted family man.
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Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear - Mosab Abu Toha
Winner of the American Book Award, the Palestine Book Award and Arrowsmith Press s 2023 Derek Walcott Poetry PrizeNational Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry Finalist“Written from his native Gaza, Abu Toha’s accomplished debut contrasts scenes of political violence with natural beauty. —The New York TimesIn this poetry debut Mosab Abu Toha writes about his life under siege in Gaza, first as a child, and then as a young father. A survivor of four brutal military attacks, he bears witness to a grinding cycle of destruction and assault, and yet, his poetry is inspired by a profound humanity.These poems emerge directly from the experience of growing up and living in constant lockdown, and often under direct attack. Like Gaza itself, they are filled with rubble and the ever-present menace of surveillance drones policing a people unwelcome in their own land, and they are also suffused with the smell of tea, roses in bloom, and the view of the sea at sunset. Children are born, families continue traditions, students attend university, and libraries rise from the ruins as Palestinians go on about their lives, creating beauty and finding new ways to survive.Accompanied by an in-depth interview (conducted by Ammiel Alcalay) in which Abu Toha discusses life in Gaza, his family origins, and how he came to poetry.Praise for Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear:“Mosab Abu Toha is an astonishingly gifted young poet from Gaza, almost a seer with his eloquent lyrical vernacular … His poems break my heart and awaken it, at the same time. I feel I have been waiting for his work all my life.”—Naomi Shihab Nye“Though forged in the bleak landscape of Gaza, he conjures a radiance that echoes Miłosz and Kabir. These poems are like flowers that grow out of bomb craters and Mosab Abu Toha is an astonishing talent to celebrate.”—Mary Karr Mosab Abu Toha s Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear arrives with such refreshing clarity and voice amidst a sea of immobilizing self-consciousness. It is no great feat to say a complicated thing in a complicated way, but here is a poet who says it plain: In Gaza, some of us cannot completely die. Later, This is how we survived. It’s remarkable. This is poetry of the highest order. —Kaveh Akbar
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Titian: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Susie Hodgeová
Celebrated for his use of expressive brush marks, which filled his paintings with dynamism, light and colour in a way not seen before in Renaissance art, Tiziano Veccellio became the greatest painter 16thcentury Venice had ever known. In the first half of her beautiful new book, Susie Hodge explores Titian’s fascinating life through his family, friends, patrons and commissions. Starting out as a young apprentice in the great city of Venice, Titian grew up surrounded with spectacular works of art, architecture and sculpture. His early influences and remarkable achievements are explained clearly with informative and attractive illustrations throughout. The second half of the book contains a comprehensive gallery of over 300 of Titian’s major works of art, each of which is accompanied by a thorough analysis of the artwork and its significance within the context of Titian’s life, his rapidly changing technique and his body of work as a whole.
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Settling His Hash - J.A. Johnstone, William W. Johnstone
Legendary national bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return with a new installment in the rip-roaring, gun-blazing Chuckwagon Trail series featuring Dewey “Mac” Mackenzie. A chuckwagon cook who’s also deadly with a pair of six-shooters, he’s a man who has no qualms filling men’s bellies with food—or lead. Finally cleared of a crime he didn’t commit, he’s able to enjoy the fruits of his labor on the trail without looking over his shoulder. But even his best served grub can be spoiled by those with evil appetites…After traversing California from one end to the other, and finding nothing much to his liking, Mac Mackenzie is heeding his heart’s call to return to Texas. Lucky for him, a group of cowboys heading for the Lone Star state need someone who knows their way around a chuckwagon. Their previous cook’s temper boiled over during a saloon brawl and ended up in jail. With no love for the cook—or his food—the cowboys just want to head home peaceably, share some quality meals with good company, and give their boss the small fortune they’re carrying from the herd they sold. Otis Bradley knows he’s no gourmet, but that’s no excuse for his fellow cattlemen to leave him rotting behind bars. He still earned his share of the payroll for this time on the trail—and after befriending outlaw Stack Ketchum, Otis has a gang of gunfighters ready to dish out some revenge in exchange for the loot. But Otis and Ketchum’s badmen haven’t reckoned with the likes of Mac, a man who will settle their hash—raw and bloody . . . JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE MEN STAKE THEIR CLAIMS.
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Discover Your Destiny with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - Robin Sharma
A potent pathway to self-awakening that will help you to live your greatest life and claim the happiness, prosperity and inner peace that you deserve. From the author of the international bestseller, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.The Monk is back with a visionary new book on awakening your authentic greatness, full of fresh and exciting new lessons to stimulate your life.Combining Eastern wisdom with Western success principles in this deeply inspiring, yet highly practical guide, Robin Sharma offers a blueprint for living a beautiful life, rich with joy, prosperity and lasting inner peace.This fable follows the story of Dar Sanderson, a middle-aged human resources manager with a good job, nice home and steady income. Despite his apparent success, Dar is deeply unhappy, realising that his good life is keeping him from his best life. After encountering the Monk, he embarks on a 6-month odyssey to discover his authentic self and reclaim the life of his dreams. Along the way he learns the 7 stages every person must choose to walk if they wish to seek a life of lasting happiness and personal freedom.Robin Sharma is renowned for his captivating story-telling, which has earned him fans including the master of spiritual fiction Paulo Coelho.
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Discover Your Destiny with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - Robin Sharma
A potent pathway to self-awakening that will help you to live your greatest life and claim the happiness, prosperity and inner peace that you deserve. From the author of the international bestseller, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.The Monk is back with a visionary new book on awakening your authentic greatness, full of fresh and exciting new lessons to stimulate your life.Combining Eastern wisdom with Western success principles in this deeply inspiring, yet highly practical guide, Robin Sharma offers a blueprint for living a beautiful life, rich with joy, prosperity and lasting inner peace.This fable follows the story of Dar Sanderson, a middle-aged human resources manager with a good job, nice home and steady income. Despite his apparent success, Dar is deeply unhappy, realising that his good life is keeping him from his best life. After encountering the Monk, he embarks on a 6-month odyssey to discover his authentic self and reclaim the life of his dreams. Along the way he learns the 7 stages every person must choose to walk if they wish to seek a life of lasting happiness and personal freedom.Robin Sharma is renowned for his captivating story-telling, which has earned him fans including the master of spiritual fiction Paulo Coelho.
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Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 9 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
HELL IS TOO COLDMo Ran awakens in the prison at Tianyin Pavilion, the subject of scorn and ridicule as he awaits trial for his crimes. At worst, his souls will be torn apart, never to re-enter the cycle of reincarnation. At best, Tianyin Pavilion will dig out his shattered spiritual core in the name of justice. In either case, he is unlikely to survive.Far away on Mount Jiao, Chu Wanning, too, has awakened with the memories of two lifetimes and more: The truth of how Mo Ran became infected with the curse that poisoned his heart in the past lifetime. Distraught, he rushes to Mo Ran’s rescue, hoping to clear his name in time to save his life.As the cultivation realm assembles to decide Mo Ran’s fate, Hua Binan and Taxian-jun lurk in the shadows, waiting for the final piece of their nightmarish plan to fall into place—a plan that, if allowed to come to fruition, stands to sunder two worlds.
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WD My Passport 2TB Ext. 2.5
WD My Passport 2TB Ext. 2.5\" USB3.0 for MAC USB-C <img src="/image/ag570633-65a5366994072-1138087-620-620-3.webp"> My Passport pro Mac je důvěryhodné a přenosné úložiště. Je vybaven zařízením pro připojení k dnešní nejnovější technologii. Stylový design, který se vejde do dlaně. Technické specifikace Model: My Passport for Mac Kapacita: 2TB Typ disku: 2,5\" HDD Kompatibilita Kompatibilní s USB-C ™ a USB-A. Bezpečnost Spárován se záložním softwarem Time Machine společnosti Apple. Ochrana heslem pro udržení vašich souborů v bezpečí. Provozní podmínky Provozní teplota: 5°C to 35°C Rozměry [V x D x Š): 11.15 mm x 107.2 mm x 75.00 mm Hmotnost: 120 g
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Tweedy: The Clown Who Lost His Nose - Tweedy the Clown
Join Tweedy the Clown as he searches for his missing red nose in this interactive picture book for children.Clown around with Tweedy on the hunt for his big red nose in this laugh-out-loud adventure for children aged 5-9. Follow Tweedy as he chases after his elusive nose and causes chaos for the other performers trying to present their fantastic acts.The circus is sold out, the big top is packed, the ringmaster is about to introduce the first act butâ ¦ oh no! Tweedy the Clown has lost his red nose. He is absolutely sure nobody will laugh if heâ ™s not wearing it, so he sets out to find his missing nose â “ wherever can it be?This whimsical picture book for kids offers: An interactive and engaging story that encourages children to read along and spot the hidden character.Content written by a celebrity author, Tweedy the Clown, star of Gifford s Circus, Cirque Berserk and the Cheltenham Everyman pantomime.Vibrant and playful illustrations on every page that children will love to follow.A meaningful underlying message teaching children an important lesson, that who you are is enough.Children will enjoy following Tweedy the clown in this interactive picture book, as they help him spot the culpritâ ¦a little intruder who has come into the circus and is hiding in the background! Can you find who is playing with the nose and enjoying Tweedyâ ™s misadventures?Illustrated throughout by Daniel Duncan, this hilarious picture book weaves the magic of the circus into every page, while its simple message reminds everyone that the best thing you can be is yourself.
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Durer: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Rosalind Ormiston
Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), Renaissance genius – artist, poet, writer, and theorist – was acknowledged across Europe. He was praised as the Apelles Germaniae (‘German Apelles’), honoured by noble patronage, commissioned by the Elector of Saxony, Frederick the Wise and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. He worked in many mediums – woodcut, etching, and engraving, drawing, watercolour and oil painting and after his death there was a mania for his work (or many forgeries of it) for another half century. This glorious and comprehensive volume is both a fascinating, detailed biography of his life and a comprehensive gallery of his work.
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The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 3 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
THE LONELY ROAD TO HELL As Mo Ran accompanies Chu Wanning in pursuit of the mastermind behind the mysterious incidents plaguing his life reborn, Mo Ran finds his hatred for his teacher beginning to waver. Yet all too soon, disaster strikes again: the opening of the Heavenly Rift, a tear in the fabric of the world that would set hell’s most terrible demons loose upon humanity. Despite all he has seen since rebirth, Mo Ran is unprepared to face the greatest tragedy of his past life—the calamity that turned him against his teacher forever and set him on the lonely path to a bloodstained throne. If Mo Ran is to avoid this bitter fate, he must make a new choice and break with the past. But while the tragedy of this life may unfold differently, the sacrifices will be no less great.
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Loyal in His Love - Tabitha Panariso
When everyone else leaves, Jesus stays. When all fails, Jesus remains.Rejection is inevitable. Yet we spend little time considering the significant impact it makes on an individual s whole self. When we do, we swaddle it in quippy statements and shallow encouragement--meaningful for just a moment. But rejection--like abandonment, betrayal, and estrangement--leaves aching wounds that challenge and forge our most intimate thoughts of who we believe God, others, and ourselves to be.In Loyal in His Love, Tabitha Panariso blends biblical truth, candid personal stories, and timeless wisdom forged through personal experience and her vocation as a therapist to invite readers into a new way of living. The heart that suffers rejection can t be cured. It must be resuscitated. Its condition warrants more than just platitudes--it merits the full attention of a loyal and loving God.This isn t just another Christian self-help book. Though Tabitha makes ample room for the hurting to process their own stories, points them to God s faithfulness, and challenges the way they think--she doesn t stop there. Jesus lived a life and death marked by rejection. Yet we remember Him for His compassion and generosity. He was and is proof that we could be remembered that way too. Thus, Tabitha guides readers through the life and death of Jesus as a means of counter-cultural response to the pain of rejection.Loyal in His Love ends squarely on the triumph of Christ s resurrection--not just as an antidote but a daily supplement. His restoration is ours--alive and active in our hearts, bodies, and lives. Each devastating moment of rejection is an opportunity to build bridges that will lead us into and through living hope and transformation.
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When A Rogue Meets His Match - Elizabeth Hoytová
Hoyt s writing is almost too good to be true Lisa KleypasThe second novel in New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt s Greycourt Series features an enemies-to-lovers romance with her signature blend of captivating characters and sensual romance.Ambitious, sly, and lethally intelligent, Gideon Hawthorne has spent his life clawing his way up from the gutter. For the last ten years, he s acted as the Duke of Windemere s fixer, performing the most dangerous tasks without question. Now Gideon s ready to quit the duke s service and work solely for himself. But Windermere wants Gideon to complete one last task, and his reward is impossible to resist: Messalina Greycourt s hand in marriage.Witty, vivacious Messalina Greycourt has her pick of suitors. When Windermere summons Messalina to inform his niece that she must marry Mr. Hawthorne, she is appalled. But she s surprised when Gideon offers her a compromise: as long as she plays the complacent wife, he promises to leave her alone until she asks for his touch. Since Messalina is confident that she ll never ask Gideon for anything, she readily agrees. However, the more time she spends with Gideon, the harder it is to stay away.
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I Love You with All My Hearts! - Rose Rossner
Tell your octo-cutie you love them with all your hearts in this punny touch-and-feel board book for babies and toddlers!From the USA Today bestselling series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter comes the next sweet story, perfect for reminding your fin-tastic little one that they mean the world to you. I Love You with All My Hearts! is filled with mer-mazing puns and rawr-some illustrations of fun animals â ” including axolotls, unicorns, and dinosaurs! With interactive elements on every page, from sequins to glitter, this adorable board book is made for the small hands of axo-littles ages 0-3!A charming gift of love and encouragement, this book is the perfect way to tell your little one you love them a llama this Valentine s Day or any time of year!You re my octo-cutie!My hearts for you ring true.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion:I Love You Like No Otter â “ A USA Today bestseller!Somebunny Loves You â “ A USA Today bestseller!There s Snow One Like YouI Love You a Ho-Ho Lot!I Love You a Bunch!I Love You, Spooky Boo!And more!
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Charles J. Stick and His Gardens - Jeff Poole, Sam Abell
A fascinating biographical monograph of Charles J. Stick, the Virginia-based landscape architect renowned for his historically and culturally based gardens filled with luxuriant bloomsCharles Stick lives and works in the Piedmont region of Virginia, a land of rolling hills and dramatic vistas filled with echoes of the early history of America. Stick draws on all of this in his designs, which refer back to the classical designs of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and the University of Virginia. Stick focuses on residential gardens, drawing on the principles of Palladio, Charles A. Platt, and Russell Page to connect the architecture to the land and develop enticing pathways between the formal planting and the landscape beyond. This new book is the first to explore and bring together four major estates—Crab Tree Farm on the North Shore of Chicago, Illinois; Mount Sharon near Charlottesville, Virginia; Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut; and Waverley, a previously unpublished farm in Central Virginia—offering new insights into the design process and the intimacy of his client relationships. Ten featured smaller gardens also demonstrate the breadth of Stick’s creative response to topography and climate. The book’s glamorous package includes lush garden imagery from noted photographers, including Roger Foley and T.S. Elliott, together with Stick’s elegant pencil renderings and plans. Featuring gardens in prominent communities across the United States, including Isleboro, Greenwich, Southampton, Jupiter Island, Winnetka, and Dallas, as well as Stick’s home base in Virginia, and first-person commentary from Stick giving a unique personal dimension to the work, this volume is perfect for all garden enthusiasts and horticulturalists.
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My Autobiography - Charles Chaplin
A silent comedy star whose legendary slapstick routines are recognisable to this day, Charles Charlie Chaplin s My Autobiography is an incomparably vivid account of the life of one of the greatest filmmakers and comedians, with an introduction by David RobinsonAs a child, Charlie Chaplin was awed and inspired by the sight of glamorous vaudeville stars passing his home, and from then on he never lost his ambition to become an actor. Chaplin s film career as the Little Tramp adored by the whole world is the stuff of legend, but this frank autobiography shows another side. Born into a theatrical family, Chaplin s father died of drink while his mother, unable to bear the poverty, suffered from bouts of insanity. From a childhood of grinding poverty in the south London slums, Chaplin found an escape in his early debut on the music hall stage, followed by his lucky break in America, the founding of United Artists with D.W. Griffith and Douglas Fairbanks, the struggle to maintain artistic control over his work, the string of failed marriages, and his eventual exile from Hollywood after personal scandals and persecution for his left-wing politics during the McCarthy Era.Sir Charles Charlie Chaplin (1895-1976) was born in Walworth, London. Best known for his work in silent film, his most famous role was The Little Tramp, a universally recognisable and iconic character who appeared in films such as The Kid (1921), The Gold Rush (1925) and City Lights (1931). His other films include Modern Times (1936), a commentary on the Great Depression, and The Great Dictator (1940), a satirical attack on Hitler and the Nazis.If you enjoyed My Autobiography, you might like Andy Warhol s The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Tells so much about this curious, difficult man ... a wonderfully vivid imagination The New York Times The only genius to come out of the movie industry George Bernard Shaw.
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Relight My Fire - C. K. McDonnell
The Stranger Times - winner of the 2023 British Fantasy Award for Best Audio Work!Some comebacks can be murder . . .Stella is enjoying life as an almost student, or at least she is until a man falls from the sky right in front of her, leaving a big old hole in the pavement for Manchester Council to fill. The obvious question of how he ended up in the sky in the first place has no obvious answers, which is where The Stranger Times come in.But this isn t just the hunt for another story. Dark powers think Stella might have been involved and the only way she and the team can prove her innocence is to find out what the hell is really going on. And what have dodgy gear, disturbed graves and a decommissioned rock star got to do with all this?Vincent Banecroft has problems of his own in the form of a tall, dark but-definitely-not-handsome man dressed like a funeral who has been sent to make the paper s editor atone for his sins. Once he finds out exactly what that entails, Banecroft is not keen. Being banished to a Hellscape for all eternity looks like being no fun at all, not least because he has that pale Irish skin that burns really easily . . .All that plus territorial ghouls, homicidal felines, eternal (and seemingly unstoppable) gnomes and a celebrity Who s Who that d put a royal wedding to shame, and you re looking at a wild few days for The Stranger Times.Relight My Fire is the fourth book in the acclaimed and brilliantly funny Stranger Times series.Readers love Relight My Fire! I have had a hoot reading this whole series! ***** Do yourself a favour, and go and read The Stranger Times books, because they’re really THAT good. ***** I just cannot rave enough about how much I love these books. *****
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My Tender Matador - Pedro Lemebel
One of the great novels of the past half century GARTH GREENWELLA rediscovered queer classic: the subversive, blazingly beautiful oddball romance between an ageing trans woman and a young revolutionary by a Latin American iconIt is spring 1986 and Santiago s streets are aflame with protests against the dictator Augusto Pinochet. From her lavishly decorated hovel, the Queen of the Corner embroiders linen for the wealthy, dreams of romance and listens to boleros to drown out the rioting and gunshots. When handsome young macho Carlos waltzes into her life, the ageing queer swiftly agrees to help with his clandestine activities. As a strange connection blooms, their fates careen towards that of the dictator himself.Written in lushly imaginative prose that blends the sordid and the profound, the romantic and the militant, My Tender Matador is a transgressive queer classic of desire and revolution.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Translated by Katherine Silver.Pedro Lemebel (1952-2015) is considered one of the most important queer writers of twentieth-century Latin America and was also an activist and a performance artist. Born in Santiago, Chile, he became a renowned voice of Latin American counterculture during the Pinochet dictatorship and its aftermath. He received Chile s José Donoso Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He is best known for his crónicas, a selection of which was published by Pushkin as A Last Supper of Queer Apostles, and one novel, My Tender Matador, which has been translated into more than a dozen languages and was adapted in 2020 into a critically acclaimed film by Chilean director Rodrigo Sepúlveda. Katherine Silver s most recent translations include works by MarÃa Sonia Cristoff, César Aira, Verónica Zondek, Juan Carlos Onetti, and Julio Ramón Ribeyro. She is the former director of the Banff International Literary Translation Centre (BILTC), and the author of Echo Under Story.
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My Family and Other Spies - Alistair Wood
An extraordinary true story of growing up inside MI6, uncovering family secrets, and tracing a legacy of British espionage across half a century. â ˜A fabulous romp of a book, part John le Carré, part Ealing comedy â ¦ compulsively readableâ ™SUNDAY TIMESâ ˜Tells the story of the authorâ ™s unique childhood and the extraordinary, shadowy lives of his mother and fatherâ ™SUNDAY TELEGRAPHâ ˜Truth is stranger than fiction ⠦⠙INDEPENDENTâ ˜Reads like a Cold War thriller written by John le Carré with an added injection of wry humourâ ™BBC SATURDAY LIVEâ “ It has always been inculcated into me that no good could ever come of having anything to do with my fatherâ ¦ As a boy, Alistair Wood lived within the (very high) walls of a Secret Intelligence Service â “ or MI6 â “ 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 Britainâ ™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 Woodâ ™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 sonâ ™s reckoning with the secrets of the past. Simply stunning ... might be the best non-fiction book Iâ ™ve ever read about post-war SIS CHARLES BEAUMONTâ ˜A remarkable insight into British intelligence in the Cold Warâ ¦with all the intrigue and suspense of a truly gripping espionage novel ALEX GERLISâ œThis is very entertaining â ¦ a fascinating biographyâ 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 Britainâ ™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 â ¦ strongly recommended ROBERT LYMAN
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Secret Fling With The King / His Strictly Off-Limits Ballerina - Kate Hardy, Susan Meier
Jessica is delighted with her promotion to King Mateo Stepanov s personal assistant. But the unexpected sparks she feels with her gorgeous boss are a different thrill entirely! Though the guarded widower s completely out of bounds, every incendiary glance tempts her to break the palace s rules... Neither of them can risk the scandal that being publicly involved could cause, but the allure of a secret fling is impossible to resist. After all, what s the harm in some short-term fun? Yet when she s wrapped in Mateo s strong arms, temporary is the last thing on Jessica s mind...After the curtain falls...In this If the Fairy Tale Fits... story, tired of people chasing his celebrity status, TV presenter Rory has put dating on the back burner. Instead, he s turned his attention to scouting a prima ballerina for his new show. And when he meets Pippa he knows he s found her! She s always dreamed of being a dancer—settling down and having a family don t fit into her plans. Yet she can t deny the off-limits desire between her and Rory...and working together only deepens their connection. Will this be a fleeting fairy tale? Or could they dance their way to happy-ever-after?
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Thinking on My Feet - Kate Humble
** SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE**** SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARD - TRAVEL MEMOIR OF THE YEAR ** A beautiful and magnificent book. A paean to a simple act. I defy you to read this book and not be inspired to walk, march or hike - and as a result live a better life more connected with nature and the world around you. - Simon Reeve A lovely book, fast-flowing yet at every turn giving the reader pause for thought. Kate Humble makes a delightful companion, her words full of sunshine and the raw pleasure she radiates as she encounters life in its many unexpected forms. - Benedict Allen A lovely, civilised and transporting read, that should have all of us stepping out to meet the world with fresh eyes. - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall An enticing read that makes every walk Humble describes an adventure - Ranulph Fiennes I ve discovered that going for a daily walk has become as essential to me feeling good for the rest of the day as that first cup of tea. But I would argue that all I am doing is responding to a natural need we all have. Humans have always been migrants, the physiological urge to be nomadic is deep-rooted in all of us and perhaps because of that our brains are stimulated by walking. I solve all sorts of problems, formulate ideas, work things out to that gentle rhythm of self-propelled movement. - Kate HumbleThinking on My Feet tells the story of Kate s walking year - shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate s inspiring narrative not only records her walks (and runs) throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions throughout - capturing the perspectives that only a journey on foot allows - and shares the outcomes: a problem solved, a mood lifted, an idea or opportunity borne. As she explores the reasons why we walk, whether for creative energy, challenge and pleasure, or therapeutic benefits, Kate s reflections and insights will encourage, motivate and spur readers into action. Also featured are Kate s walks with others who have discovered the magical, soothing effect of putting one foot in front of the other - the artist who walks to find inspiration for his next painting; the man who takes people battling with addiction to climb mountains; the woman who walked every footpath in Wales (3,700 miles) when she discovered she had cancer. This book will inspire you to change your perspective by applying walking to your daily endeavours. *PRAISE FOR THINKING ON MY FEET * A diary of sorts, charting a year of wonderful walks through the sun, wind and rain...each entry builds an image of her life in the great out
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