nightrunners of bengal john masters

First published in 1951, The Nightrunners of Bengal is one of John Masters' series of seven novels which followed several generations of the Savage family serving in the British Army in India. Nightrunners of Bengal focuses on the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The central character, Captain Rodney Savage, is an officer in a Bengal Native Infantry regiment, based in the fictional city of Bhowani. When rebellion breaks out, the British community in Bengal is shattered. Savage's empathy for the Indians is shaken, as the British try to discover who is loyal to them and who is not. One of the great novels of India, Nightrunners of Bengal combines John Master's mastery of story-telling with an intuitive sense of history. This was the first novel that Masters wrote in the series, though not the first novel chronologically, and alongside Bhowani Junction is one of his best-known works.

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Pioneering publication exploring in depth the lost textile traditions of Bengal from the 16th to 20th century and impact on the historical and cultural aspects of the region.The famed Bengal textiles which once ‘clothed the world’ have received little scholarly attention. With the systemic destruction of Bengal’s textile industry, prompted by the Industrial Revolution in Europe, the muslins and Balucharis of Bengal were lost in obscurity. The partition of the Indian subcontinent and the consequent varieties of cultural and social identity in present-day India and Bangladesh have contributed to this neglect. This pioneering publication explores in depth the lost textile traditions of Bengal from the 16th to the 20th century and traces its impact on the historical and cultural aspects of the region. Supported by superb illustrations of textiles, maps and trade documents from the past, most of which have never been published before, the book serves as a public history, with engaging chapters presenting a unique perspective on the textiles of wider Bengal. This volume will inspire the reader, reorient scholarly attention and provoke a rethinking of the nature and history of Bengal textiles.

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John Masters Organics Scalp 2 in 1 Shampoo with Zinc & Sage, 236 ml, Šampon a kondicionér 2 v 1 pro ženy, Dopřejte svým vlasům maximální péči v minimálním čase. Šampon a kondicionér 2 v 1 John Masters Organics Zinc & Sage přináší řešení pro majitele suchých vlasů. Zinek s výtažkem z šalvěje jemně čistí, přináší úlevu pro podrážděnou pokožku hlavy, a navíc redukuje tvorbu mazu. Pšeničné aminokyseliny dodají vašim vlasům požadovaný lesk, hebkost a zařídí snadné rozčesávání. Jednoduše vše pro vaši spokojenost. Vlastnosti: jemně čistí a zklidňuje pokožku hlavy redukuje nánosy kožního mazu má jemné exfoliační účinky zmírňuje podráždění dodává lesk, hebkost a sílu vlasovému vláknu umožňuje snadnější rozčesávání péče vhodná pro suché vlasy veganský produkt Složení: zinek – vlasovou pokožku chrání před vysušováním a volnými radikály šalvěj – čistí a harmonizuje vlasovou pokožku pšeničné aminokyseliny – posilují vlasy, dodávají jim lesk, poddajnost a hebkost pro snadné rozčesávání 70 % nebo více organického obsahu přírodní povrchově aktivní látky Jak aplikovat: Šampon John Masters Organics Zinc & Sage protřepejte a následně nanášejte na mokré vlasy, masírováním zpěňte a následně opláchněte vodou. Notino tip: Perfektní účes zajistí sprej na vlasy se střední fixací John Masters Organics Styling.

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A landmark new anthology of Bengali literature in English, including many previously untranslated stories ''A splendid guide to unmapped lands… [Sinha] is one of the best living translators at work bringing the Bengali classics into English… he writes with exceptional elegance and wit, and is astonishingly productive.'' - The Spectator The prose short story arrived in Bengal in the wake of British colonizers, and Bengali writers quickly made the form their own. By the twentieth century a profusion of literary magazines and journals meant they were being avidly read by millions.Writers responded to this hunger for words with a ferocious energy which reflected the turmoil of their times: these stories covered land wars, famine, the caste system, religious conflict, patriarchy, Partition and the liberation war that saw the emergence of the independent country of Bangladesh. Across these shifting geographical borders, writers also looked inward, evolving new literary styles and stretching the possibilities of social realism, political fiction and intimate domestic tales.A first in English, this anthology gathers together a century''s worth of extraordinary stories. From a woman who eats fish in secret to the woes of an ageing local footballer, from the anxieties of a middle-class union rep to a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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John Masters Organics Rosemary & Peppermint Conditioner, 236 ml, Kondicionéry na vlasy pro ženy, Objemový kondicionér pro nadpozemsky krásné vlasy Vneste do svých jemných vlasů působivý objem. Kondicionér John Masters Organics Rosemary & Peppermint Conditioner díky své lehké textuře vlasy nijak nezatíží, naopak jim poskytne plnost a vzdušný vzhled. Obsahuje rostlinné výtažky z rozmarýnu, rakytníku a máty, které vaše vlasy vyživí, hydratují a podpoří jejich lesk. Vlastnosti: dodává vlasům objem a plný vzhled vyživuje a má detoxikační účinky hydratuje vlasy i pokožku hlavy zanechává vlasy lesklé, pružné a zdravě vypadající má lehkou, nezatěžující texturu Složení: výtažek z rozmarýnu – má silné antioxidační účinky, čistí pokožku hlavy a dodává vlasům objem i lesk, redukuje vzhled tmavých skvrn na pokožce výtažek z máty peprné – bohatý na esenciální mastné kyseliny, odstraňuje z vlasů usazeniny, stimuluje pokožku hlavy a poskytuje chladivý efekt výtažek z rakytníku – obsahuje vysoké množství vitamínu C, udržuje přirozenou úroveň hydratace bez silikonů, ftalátu, syntetických sulfátů, parfemace a barviv Jak aplikovat: Naneste přiměřené množství kondicionéru John Masters Organics do délek a konečků vlhkých, šamponem umytých vlasů. Nechte chvíli působit a poté důkladně opláchněte.

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John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado Conditioner, 236 ml, Kondicionéry na vlasy pro ženy, Výživné ošetření s přírodními oleji pro dehydratované vlasy  Působí-li vaše vlasy suše a na dotek jsou podobné slámě, je třeba jim poskytnout silnou výživu. Tu zajistí kondicionér John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado Conditioner, který díky pečlivě vybraným přírodním olejům vlasy hydratuje od kořínků po konečky, aniž by je jakkoliv zatížil. Také účinně zlepší schopnost vlasového vlákna vázat a udržovat vláhu, což je klíčové pro boj se suchostí a lámavostí. Užijte si každodenní péči a blýskněte se zdravými a lesklými vlasy, které okouzlí všechny kolem vás. Vlastnosti: zanechává vlasy lesklé, jemné a zdravě vypadající zvyšuje schopnost vlasů vázat a udržovat vláhu dodává vlasům hydrataci a výživu pečuje o vlasy bez zatížení vhodný pro suché vlasy Složení: avokádový olej – hydratuje, vyživuje a posiluje vlasy levandulový olej – zklidňuje a vyživuje jojobový olej – hydratuje od kořínků po konečky více než 70 % ingrediencí organického původu bez obsahu silikonů Jak aplikovat: Kondicionér John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado naneste na vlhké vlasy umyté šamponem. Nechte působit 1–3 minuty a následně opláchněte.

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John Masters Organics Lip Calm, 4 g, Balzámy na rty pro ženy, Balzám na rty Lip Calm z portfolia americké značky John Masters Organics hydratuje a chrání rozpraskané rty. Zklidňující, hydratační a oživující balzám na rty John Masters Organics Lip Calm s 10 organickými ingrediencemi nabízí nebývale vysokou účinnost. Rty zanechává vláčné a dokonale chráněné před sluncem, chladem či větrem. Navíc potěší lehce sladkou chutí a povzbuzující vůní. Vlastnosti: zklidňuje hydratuje chrání zvláčňuje má příjemnou chuť a vůni Složení: citron, limetka, mandarinka – mají antioxidační účinky olivový olej – udržuje vláhu jojobový olej – hydratuje brutnákový olej – je zdrojem GLA, napomáhá regeneraci Jak aplikovat: Rovnoměrně rozetřete na rty. Opakujte podle potřeby. Lze použít také pod rtěnku pro ochranu rtů.

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John Masters Organics Intensive Repair, 236 ml, Šampony pro ženy, Probuďte své vlasy k životu díky šamponu s obsahem medu a mangového másla Objevte sílu intenzivní obnovy, kterou přináší šampon pro poškozené vlasy John Masters Organics Intensive Repair. Díky vynikajícím regeneračním vlastnostem mangového másla a medu zanechá každé pramínek vlasů silný, pružný a zdravě vypadající. Zároveň se dokonale postará o pokožku hlavy, u které vyrovná tvorbu kožního mazu bez toho, aniž by ji jakkoliv vysušil. Dopřejte si luxusní péči o vlasy s bohatou pěnou a nádhernou vůní ibišku. Vlastnosti: zvyšuje odolnost vlasů a chrání je před poškozením poskytuje vlasům intenzivní hydrataci a výživu obnovuje celistvost narušených pramenů odstraňuje z vlasů usazeniny reguluje produkci kožního mazu redukuje lámání vlasů a třepení konečků nevysušuje pokožku hlavy zanechává vlasy zdravé a pružné tvoří bohatou pěnu a příjemně voní vhodný pro poškozené, chemicky ošetřované vlasy Složení: med – hydratuje a dodává vlasům výživu výtažek z ibišku – vyživuje a hydratuje vlasy, udržuje vitální pokožku hlavy, krásně voní mangové máslo – bohaté na kyselinu olejovou, posiluje vlasové folikuly, snižuje lámavost, podporuje zdraví pokožky hlavy povrchově aktivní látky – získané z kokosu, zbavují nečistot bez toho, aniž by vlasy a pokožku hlavy vysušovaly bez sulfátů, silikonů, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This anthology of six selected plays, written between 2000 and 2020 by Bratya Basu, winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award 2021, is the first collection of Bengali plays that blends avant-garde, pop and traditional cultures with contemporary dramatic themes. The six plays, freshly translated into English, each bring a uniquely Bengali and Indian perspective to the intermingling of past and present, global and local, and magical and real in a postmodern pastiche about India today. The collection is divided into three thematic sections: 1) ‘Poignant Challenges, Soulful Remorse’ examines power in Indian politics, religion, and family. 2) ‘(In)visible Boundaries, (Un)democratic Choices’ explores the relationship among democracy, nation building, and the role of women in intergenerational political struggle. 3) ‘Intimately Political, Politically Intimate’ navigates queer identity, mental health and the fabulation of modern Bengali life in a 21st-century India straddling the progressive politics that removed section 377 and Hindu nationalisms that stoke new conservatisms.

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John Masters Organics Scalp Puirifying Serum, 57 ml, Séra na vlasy pro ženy, Nechte přírodu, aby pracovala za vás. Sérum na vlasovou pokožku s vyživujícím účinkem John Maters Organics Scalp čerpá svou sílu z dvou druhů máty, extraktu z tužebníku a B-komplexu. Díky tomuto spojení účinně zklidňuje podrážděnou pokožku hlavy, zbavuje ji veškerých nečistot i toxinů a celkově ji revitalizuje. Vaše vlasová pokožka bude díky pravidelné péči séra John Masters Organic příjemně svěží, dokonale čistá a vyživená. A vy se budete moct radovat z viditelně zdravějších, silnějších a zářivějších vlasů. Vlastnosti: osvěžuje a zklidňuje pokožku hlavy odstraňuje z pokožky toxiny a nečistoty navrací pokožku do přirozené rovnováhy dodává pokožce i vlasům potřebnou výživu zanechává vlasy na pohled zdravé Složení: obsahuje více než 70 % složek přírodního původu máta peprná, máta klasnatá – chladí a zklidňuje pokožku hlavy extrakt z tužebníku jilmového – má adstringentní účinky B-komplex – pomáhá pokožku celkově posilovat Jak aplikovat: Naneste na čistou pokožku hlavy a jemně vmasírujte. Neoplachujte. Pro udržení optimálního stavu pokožky používejte pravidelně.

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John Masters Organics Green Tea & Calendula Leave-in Conditioning Mist, 125 ml, Bezoplachové kondicionéry pro ženy, Příjemně hebké, lesklé a na pohled celkově zdravější  – takové budou i vaše vlasy, pokud jim dopřejete bezoplachový kondicionér John Masters Organics Green Tea & Calendula. Má lehoučkou konzistenci, složení plné živin a pomůže vám jednotlivé pramínky vlasů snadno a bezbolestně rozčesat. Výtažky ze zeleného čaje, měsíčku a brokolice účinně regenerují roztřepené konečky a ochrání účes před elektrizováním. Vaše vlasy budou po každé aplikaci hedvábně hladké a zářící přirozeným leskem. Vlastnosti: usnadňuje rozčesávání a styling vlasů zanechává vlasy hebké a lesklé revitalizuje roztřepené konečky předchází elektrizování vlasů chrání vlasy před poškozením dodává vlasům potřebné živiny vhodný pro každodenní použití Složení: organický výtažek ze zeleného čaje – díky velkému množství antioxidantů bojuje proti poškození vlasů způsobenému volnými radikály a současně zklidňuje suchou pokožku hlavy organický výtažek z měsíčku – pomáhá zklidňovat pokožku hlavy a chrání vlasy před poškozením organický olej z brokolice – je bohatý na mastné kyseliny, které eliminují krepatění a dodávají vlasům přirozený lesk Jak aplikovat: Zlehka nastříkejte do vlhkých či suchých vlasů po celé jejich délce. Poté účes upravte tak, jak jste zvyklí.

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John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Mask, 148 ml, Masky na vlasy pro ženy, Maska na vlasy John Masters Rose & Apricot oživuje vaše vlasy silou přírodních složek. Vlastnosti: dodává vlasu potřebnou vlhkost zaceluje roztřepené konečky udržuje vlasy lesklé a jemné vlasy se po použití lépe upravují Složení: růžová voda – hydratuje vlasy olej z meruňkových jader – změkčuje a zjemňuje vlasy pšeničný protein – optimalizuje vlhkost ve vlasech Jak aplikovat: Naneste masku na mokré vlasy po umytí šampónem, nechte ji 3-5 minut působit a smyjte. Používejte ji dvakrát týdně.

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John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo, 236 ml, Šampony pro ženy, Přírodní šampon s pupalkou, který jemně čistí, hydratuje a posiluje vlasy Péče speciálně vyvinutá na míru suchým vlasům, přesně takový je šampon John Masters Organics Evening Primrose, který obsahuje vysoký podíl složek přírodního původu včetně pupalky večerní, avokádového a jojobového oleje. Jemně čistí vlasy bez zatížení, udržuje optimální úroveň hydratace a obnovuje přirozený lesk. Vlastnosti: šetrně myje suché vlasy zvyšuje optimální úroveň hydratace posiluje, vyživuje vlasy i pokožku hlavy propůjčuje vlasům lesk přináší zklidňující účinek speciálně vyvinutý pro suché vlasy Složení: minimálně 70 % složek organického původu přírodní povrchově aktivní látky pupalka večerní – bohatý zdroj kyseliny gama linolenové, vyživuje vlasy a pokožku hlavy jojobový olej – zvlhčuje vlasové vlákno avokádový olej – dodává vlasům výživu a zanechává je posílené bez sulfátů Jak aplikovat: Vmasírujte do vlasů i pokožky hlavy a vytvořte pěnu, následně důkladně opláchněte. Pro ty nejlepší výsledky používejte s kondicionérem ze stejné řady.

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John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli Conditioner, 236 ml, Kondicionéry na vlasy pro ženy, Popis: Lehký kondicionér John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli vyživuje vlasy a dodává jim sílu a lesk. Obsahuje vysoký podíl certifikovaných organických složek, které o vlasy i vlasovou pokožku intenzivně pečují. Kondicionér vlasy zanechá dokonale nadýchané, hebké, hydratované a příjemně provoněné citrusy. Účinky: hydratuje vlasy podporuje objem posiluje vlasy zklidňuje vlasovou pokožku Složení: grapefruit – tonizuje pokožku hlavy neroli – zklidňuje podrážděnou pokožku hlavy sójová bílkovina – posiluje vlasové folikuly kokosový olej – zvlhčuje vlasy a dodá jim lesk Typ vlasů: Pro jemné a normální vlasy. Jak aplikovat: Aplikujte na vlhké vlasy umyté šamponem. Nechejte působit 1–3 minuty a následně opláchněte.

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John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk, 118 ml, Balzámy a mléka na vlasy pro ženy, Jsou vaše vlasy vysušené a těžko se vám s nimi pracuje? Bezoplachové mléko John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk je jako doušek života pro matné a suché vlasy, které volají po hydrataci a zjemnění. Zkrotí poletující pramínky, poradí si s nevzhledným krepatěním a vlasům dodá lesklý a uhlazený vzhled. Vlastnosti: intenzivně hydratuje, změkčuje a vyživuje vlasy redukuje krepatění, zlepšuje upravitelnost vlasů zanechává vlasy zářivě lesklé, hladké a jemné chrání a obnovuje roztřepené konečky díky lehké textuře vlasy nezatěžuje vhodné pro matné a suché vlasy Složení: meruňkový olej – bohatý na mastné kyseliny, vitamíny a antioxidanty, změkčuje a hydratuje vlasy olej z marocké růže – čistí a zklidňuje pokožku hlavy máslo cupuaçu – změkčuje a uzamyká vlhkost ve vlasech, zlepšuje jejich upravitelnost bez obsahu silikonů, syntetických barviv a parfemace Jak aplikovat: Přiměřené množství péče Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk naneste na suché nebo mokré vlasy s důrazem na poškozené partie, jako jsou konečky. Poté vlasy upravte jako obvykle. Neoplachujte.

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Bhowani Junction is set in the wake of the partition of India, as the British prepare to withdraw from the newly independent country. Evoking the tensions and conflicts that accompanied the birth of modern India, the characters struggle to find their place in the new India that is emerging. In the last hectic days of the British Raj, Victoria has to choose between marrying a British Army officer or a Sikh, Ranjit, as she struggles to find her place in the new, independent India. One of John Masters' seven novels which followed several generations of the Savage family serving in the British Army in India, it is Masters' most famous novel, and was made into a film in 1956, starring Ava Gardener and Stewart Granger.

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The second part of the bestselling novelist''s autobiography about his time in the Gurkhas during the second world warThis is the second part of John Masters'' autobiography: how he fought with his Gurkha regiment during World War II until his promotion to command one of the Chindit columns behind enemy lines in Burma. Written by a bestselling novelist at the height of his powers, it is an exceptionally moving story that culminates in him having to personally shoot a number of wounded British soldiers who cannot be evacuated before their position is overrun by the Japanese. It is an uncomfortable reminder that Churchill''s obsession with ''special forces'' squandered thousands of Allied lives in operations that owed more to public relations than strategic calculation. This military and moral odyssey is one of the greatest of World War II frontline memoirs.

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A keepsake collection of Lord John Grey''s shorter adventures and a spectacular addition to any Gabaldon fan''s library, Lord John and the Hand of the Devils brings these three unique novellas together for the first time.____________Lord John and the Hellfire Club marks the first appearance of Lord John outside the Outlander novels (and chronologically precedes the novel Lord John and the Private Matter). A young diplomat is killed in the street as he begs Lord John for help. Witnessing the murder, Grey vows to avenge the young man, as the trail leads to the notorious Hellfire Club and the dark caves beneath Medmenham AbbeyIn Lord John and the Succubus, Grey''s assignment as liaison to a Hanoverian regiment in Germany finds him caught between two threats: the advancing French and Austrian army, and the menace of a mysterious ''night-hag,'' who spreads fear and death among the troops. Acknowledging that he is unlikely to fall victim to a succubus, Lord John is obliged to contend with the marauding night-hag before the enemy arrives. This tale with a touch of the supernatural bridges the action between Gabaldon''s two full-length Lord John tales.Finally, in Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is called ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A mysterious Dragon Master has kidnapped the Lightning Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In book #8, Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are searching for Lalo the baby Lightning Dragon! Lalo was kidnapped by Eko -- Griffith's first Dragon Master. Eko ran away with her Thunder Dragon, Neru, years ago. Now she's back and she wants to kidnap every dragon in the kingdom! Can Drake and the other Dragon Masters rescue Lalo and stop Eko before it's too late?

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Reveals forgotten Arthurian lore hidden in the prophetic language of a medieval text• Includes the story of Merlin’s birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake• Shares stories of Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John• Includes early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the letter of Prester John that inspired ColumbusMaarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin that claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician. The book was really a compilation of documents collected by an unknown 13th century monk. Working with John Matthews, Maarten spent five years translating the mysteries hidden in this obscure book.Presenting their translation and commentary, the authors share forgotten stories of early Arthurian literature and magic. They share the tale of Merlin’s birth from a demon, how he was born able to speak, and how his magic ensured he was not killed by his guardian. Merlin’s affair with the Lady ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The Book of St John is too witty to be a manifesto, but it is a sturdy invocation of the need for comfort, generosity and ritual at the table. And it is a gurglingly delightful compendium of - quite simply - delicious ideas and stories'' Nigella Lawson''An unutterable joy from the team behind one of the most influential and important restaurants in Britain ... This is much more than a book of recipes, though (glorious as they are). It’s also about the importance of the table, of feasting, of friendship, of the white cloth napkin on your knee. And it sings of simple but wonderful pleasures: a bacon sandwich and a glass of cider, a doughnut and a glass of champagne.’ Diana Henry, The Telegraph''The Book of St. JOHN, part food gospel, part memoir, part recipe book.'' Observer Food MonthlyJoin the inimitable Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver as they welcome you into their world-famous restaurant, inviting you to celebrate 25 years of unforgettable, innovative food.Established in 1994, St. JOHN has become renowned for its simplicity, its respect for quality ingredients and for being a pioneer in zero waste cooking – they strive to use every part of an ingredient, from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Upside of Down is a powerful true story of resilience, as John Ulsh recounts his journey from a catastrophic accident and a near-hopeless prognosis to overcoming immense physical and emotional challenges—offering readers an inspiring roadmap to rebuilding their lives, embracing adversity, and reclaiming their personal power.One December afternoon, John Ulsh and his family were laughing and looking forward to picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Then—impact. Metal twisted, glass shattered, and life as he knew it was torn apart. The next thing John remembers is waking up in a hospital bed from a coma. John and his family were hit head-on in a collision with a combined impact of 125 mph. Given less than a 3 percent chance of survival, he spent weeks in a coma, months in hospitals and rehabs, and years in recovery. With his body shattered, he endured more than forty-five surgeries, relentless pain, and a long road to rebuilding both his body and mind—refusing to let tragedy define him. The Upside of Down is more than a story of survival—it’s a roadmap for resilience. Through raw storytelling and actionable strategies, John shares the principles that helped him move beyond survival and rebuild his life. Readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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JOHNNY RED’S LAST BATTLE In the last year of a long and dreadful war, as vengeful Russian forces reach the German frontier, British-born fighter pilot Johnny Redburn leads Falcon Squadron in deadly strikes against the retreating Nazis. With all his comrades gone and his lover, Nina Petrova, lost somewhere in the maelstrom, the “Red Devil” knows his own doom is only a matter of time. Maybe the next mission, or the one after that - but it’s coming. When a figure from the distant past reappears with an offer of a clandestine operation - an all-out effort against a nightmarish enemy weapons program that could claim the lives of thousands - Johnny finds himself agreeing, despite terrible misgivings. The risks are many, but the prize is the whereabouts of the woman he loves - and Johnny Red will fly through hell for Nina Petrova, no matter what the cost. Yet the unspeakable cruelty of the Soviet hierarchy, not to mention the return of an old and lethal enemy, will push the Englishman’s resolve well past the breaking point. High above the freezing Arctic Ocean, one last aerial duel will decide who lives, who dies - and who is lost forever. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"The Apology of the Church of England" is a vast theological work written by John Jewel, a 16th-century English bishop. This book is a important piece of Reformation literature and serves as a protection and clarification of the principles, practices, and ideals of the Church of England during a duration of religious upheaval. John Jewel became a staunch defender of the English Reformation and a prominent parent inside the early Anglican Church. In "The Apology," he addresses the theological and doctrinal controversies of the time, especially those that emerged at some point of the reign of Queen Mary I, while Catholicism in brief regained prominence in England. The e book serves as an articulate argument in choose of the reformed English church, supplying a case for the distinctive non secular identification of the Church of England. It articulates the church's positions on issues like the authority of the Bible, the position of lifestyle, the character of the sacraments, and the veneration of saints. John Jewel's "The Apology" played a pivotal position in shaping the identification of the Church of England because it transitioned from Catholicism to Protestantism. It stays a treasured historical and theological aid for scholars, theologians, and everyone ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The extraordinary true story of a flamboyant Indian prince who married an English chambermaid, of his place in the British monarchy and his eventual betrayal. The author is the great-granddaughter of the Nawab - this is her family story.

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Based on the BBC television series, John Berger''s Ways of Seeing is a unique look at the way we view art, published as part of the Penguin on Design series in Penguin Modern Classics.''Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it can speak.''''But there is also another sense in which seeing comes before words. It is seeing which establishes our place in the surrounding world; we explain that world with words, but word can never undo the fact that we are surrounded by it. The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled.'' John Berger''s Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and influential books on art in any language. First published in 1972, it was based on the BBC television series about which the Sunday Times critic commented: ''This is an eye-opener in more ways than one: by concentrating on how we look at paintings . . . he will almost certainly change the way you look at pictures.'' By now he has.John Berger (b. 1926) is an art critic, painter and novelist.born in Hackney, London. His novel G. (1972) won both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A brilliant novel of deception, love and trust to join his supreme cannon'' Evening Standard''Vintage le Carré. Immensely clever, breathtaking. Really, not since The Spy Who Came in from the Cold has le Carré exercised his gift as a storyteller so powerfully and to such thrilling effect'' John Banville, GuardianPeter Guillam, staunch colleague and disciple of George Smiley of the British Secret Service, otherwise known as the Circus, has retired to his family farmstead on the south coast of Brittany when a letter from his old Service summons him to London. The reason? His Cold War past has come back to claim him. Intelligence operations that were once the toast of secret London are to be scrutinised by a generation with no memory of the Cold War. Somebody must be made to pay for innocent blood once spilt in the name of the greater good.Interweaving past with present so that each may tell its own story, John le Carré has given us a novel of superb and enduring quality.''Utterly engrossing and perfectly pitched. There is only one le Carré. Eloquent, subtle, sublimely paced'' Daily Mail''Splendid, fast-paced, riveting'' Andrew Marr, Sunday Times''Remarkable. Vintage John le Carré. It gives the reader, at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This is the first selection of the great Romantic ''peasant poet'' John Clare to make available the full range of his accomplishment - as the chronicler of nature and childhood, the champion of folkways in the face of enclosure and oppression, the love poet, the political satirist and solitary visionary, confined in his maturity to lunatic asylums.''Clare grabs hold of you - no, he doesn''t grab hold of you, he is already there, talking to you before you''ve arrived on the scene, telling you about himself, about the things that are closest and dearest to him, and it would no more occur to him to do otherwise than it would occur to Whitman to stop singing you his song of himself.'' John Ashbery''It is what Lawrence calls the poetry of the living present.'' Seamus Heaney

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A Short History of Byzantium is renowned historian, and author of A History of Venice, John Julius Norwich''s classic history of Byzantium Constantine the Great moved the seat of Roman power to Constantinople in AD 330 and for eleven brutal, bloody centuries, the Byzantine Empire became a beacon of grand magnificence and depraved decadence . . .Here then are the centuries dominated by ferocious arguments over the nature of Christ and his Church. By knowledge, where scholars and scribes preserved the heritage of the ancient world. By emperors like Justinian the Great and Basil the Bulgar-Slayer - men pious, heroic or monstrous. By creativity, as art and architecture soared to new heights. In this abridgement of his celebrated trilogy, John Julius Norwich provides the definitive introduction to the savage, scintillating world of Byzantium.''Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he'' Spectator''A real-life epic of love and war, accessible to anyone'' Independent on Sunday''Norwich tells a remarkable story with boundless zest. He offers character sketches of the appalling personages who infest his narrative . . . with the assurance of a Macauley or a Gibbon'' Daily TelegraphJohn ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A revised and updated edition of Sir John Summerson's classic book. Derived from the principles of Greek and Roman architecture in antiquity, the classical style has long dominated the history of western architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Sir John Summerson’s timeless text, as relevant today as it was when first published, distils the visual language of architecture into its core classical elements, and illustrates that building throughout the ages express an awareness of the ‘grammar’ of style and its rules even if they vary, break or poetically contradict them. From the original edifices of Greece and Rome to the recapitulations and innovations of the Renaissance; the explosive rhetoric of the Baroque to the grave statements of Neo-classicism; and finally, the exuberant eclecticism of the Victorians and Edwardians to the 'stripped Neo-classicism' of some of the moderns; Summerson explains how every period has employed classical language to make their statement. With a new introduction by academic and architectural historian Alan Powers, this introduction continues to be one of the defining texts on the subject and is essential reading for all students of architecture.

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A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 ONDAATJE PRIZE''A masterful portrait of one of the world''s greatest cities... A must-read'' PETER FRANKOPAN''Such a delightful read'' KATJA HOYER, The Times''Berlin may well be Europe''s most enigmatic city and John Kampfner is the ideal guide.'' JONATHAN FREEDLAND, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist''Gripping'' Financial TimesNo other city has had so many lives, survived so many disasters and has reinvented itself so many times. No other city is like Berlin.Ever since John Kampfner was a young journalist in Communist East Berlin, he hasn''t been able to get the city out of his mind. It is a place tortured by its past, obsessed with memories, a place where traumas are unleashed and the traumatised have gathered.Over the past four years Kampfner has walked the length and breadth of Berlin, delving into the archives, and talking to historians and writers, architects and archaeologists. He clambers onto a fallen statue of Lenin; he rummages in boxes of early Medieval bones; he learns about the cabaret star so outrageous she was thrown out of the city.Berlin has been a military barracks, industrial powerhouse, centre of learning, hotbed of decadence - and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Connolly grips like a vice and he''s an extraordinary storyteller'' Crime Time''One of the best thriller writers we have'' Harlan CobenWyatt Riggins, the boyfriend of rising Maine artist Zetta Nadeau, has gone missing, leaving behind a cell phone containing a single-word message: RUN. Private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find out why Riggins has fled, and from whom.Parker discovers that Riggins, an ex-soldier, has been involved in the abduction of four children from Mexico: three girls and a boy, all belonging to the cartel boss Blas Urrea - except Urrea''s family is safe and well in Mexico, which means the abductees cannot be his children. Yet whoever they are, Urrea wants them back, and has dispatched his agents to secure them, even if it means butchering everyone who stands in their way.One of those agents is Eugene Seeley, a clever, ruthless solver of other men''s problems. The other is an unknown woman.Every child has a mother. Now Charlie Parker will face one unlike any other, and learn the terrifying truth about the Children of Eve.Praise for John Connolly:''John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time'' Sunday Telegraph''Dark and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. A Time of Courage is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne’s mighty fantasy trilogy, Of Blood and Bone. Battle the dark.Reclaim the world. The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south.And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior angels and their allies for good. In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council ­­– desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star.But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defences may soon shatter. Across the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star’s warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle.But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near?Start the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Dread. ‘Reminds me of why I became a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In John le Carré''s electrifying novel Our Kind of Traitor, innocents abroad are drawn into the darkest recesses of the financial world.Britain is in the depths of recession. A left-leaning young Oxford academic and his barrister girlfriend take an off-peak holiday on the Caribbean island of Antigua. By seeming chance they bump into a Russian millionaire called Dima who owns a peninsula and a diamond-encrusted gold watch. He also has a tattoo on his right thumb, and wants a game of tennis.What else he wants propels the young lovers on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps, to the murkiest cloisters of the City of London and its unholy alliance with Britain''s Intelligence Establishment.''If you want to know about the state of Britain today, forget the Booker shortlist. Just read John le Carré''s latest thriller'' Evening Standard''Few recent plays have had dialogue as good, and few recent literary novels can boast a set of characters so vividly imagined. Our Kind of Traitor is a teasing, beguiling, masterly performance'' Sunday Times

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A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 ONDAATJE PRIZE''A masterful portrait of one of the world''s greatest cities... A must-read'' PETER FRANKOPAN''Such a delightful read'' KATJA HOYER, The Times''Berlin may well be Europe''s most enigmatic city and John Kampfner is the ideal guide.'' JONATHAN FREEDLAND, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist''Gripping'' Financial TimesNo other city has had so many lives, survived so many disasters and has reinvented itself so many times. No other city is like Berlin.Ever since John Kampfner was a young journalist in Communist East Berlin, he hasn''t been able to get the city out of his mind. It is a place tortured by its past, obsessed with memories, a place where traumas are unleashed and the traumatised have gathered.Over the past four years Kampfner has walked the length and breadth of Berlin, delving into the archives, and talking to historians and writers, architects and archaeologists. He clambers onto a fallen statue of Lenin; he rummages in boxes of early Medieval bones; he learns about the cabaret star so outrageous she was thrown out of the city.Berlin has been a military barracks, industrial powerhouse, centre of learning, hotbed of decadence - and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For readers of mythology, an original and introspective journey through the life of the Buddha accompanied by 26 beautiful color illustrations and 8 meditations.From longtime Zen teacher and poet John Tarrant, this is an original retelling of the foundational myth of Buddhism—the life of the Buddha. Told and retold for centuries, this story holds a special place in the human legacy because it is, ultimately, an investigation of the nature of mind and consciousness. Literary-minded readers and fans of myths and folklore will be especially drawn to the Buddha’s encounters with kings, gods, heroes, monsters, and wise teachers in his spiritual quest.In this captivating narrative, the author leans into his memories of the Egyptian and Greek myths he encountered as a child. “If we pour ourselves into the story of the Buddha,” he writes, “we enter the journey from an unusual place as far as myths go; we begin where the Odyssey ends.” The Buddha already had everything—a palace, family, food, wealth—yet he was suffocating with discontent. He needed to embark on a journey involving pain, searching, magic, and personal discovery. This led to his awakening and the teachings that form the basis of Buddhism.John Tarrant frames the story with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 ONDAATJE PRIZE''A masterful portrait of one of the world''s greatest cities... A must-read'' PETER FRANKOPAN''Such a delightful read'' KATJA HOYER, The Times''Berlin may well be Europe''s most enigmatic city and John Kampfner is the ideal guide.'' JONATHAN FREEDLAND, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist''Gripping'' Financial TimesNo other city has had so many lives, survived so many disasters and has reinvented itself so many times. No other city is like Berlin.Ever since John Kampfner was a young journalist in Communist East Berlin, he hasn''t been able to get the city out of his mind. It is a place tortured by its past, obsessed with memories, a place where traumas are unleashed and the traumatised have gathered.Over the past four years Kampfner has walked the length and breadth of Berlin, delving into the archives, and talking to historians and writers, architects and archaeologists. He clambers onto a fallen statue of Lenin; he rummages in boxes of early Medieval bones; he learns about the cabaret star so outrageous she was thrown out of the city.Berlin has been a military barracks, industrial powerhouse, centre of learning, hotbed of decadence - and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Inspired by the crimes of Malcolm Macarthur in Ireland, 1982, The Book of Evidence by John Banville is a gripping portrait of a cold, deceptive and utterly unprecedented killer, shortlisted for the Booker Prize.''Banville writes a dangerous and clear-running prose and has a grim gift of seeing people''s souls'' – Don DeLillo, author of White Noise and LibraFreddie Montgomery has committed two crimes. He stole a small Dutch master – an unattributed painting of a middle-aged woman – from a wealthy family friend. And he murdered a chambermaid who caught him in the act, bludgeoning her to death with a hammer.An eccentric narcissist, he has little to say about the woman he killed. He travels through life without any apparent remorse. He killed her, he says, because he was physically capable of it. It made sense to him.However, as he narrates his testimony, there is one thing he cannot understand. One thing he would desperately like to know. Why did he want to steal the painting?''Remarkable'' – Ruth Rendell, author of the Inspector Wexford novelsThe Book of Evidence is the first in John Banville''s acclaimed Frames Trilogy. It is followed by Ghosts and Athena.Now part of the Picador Collection, a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In 1825 William Savage is an official in the East India Company, committed to the people of his remote district and British rule in India. During the course of his duties he witnesses a double murder and stumbles upon the society of the thuggee, a secret cult that has flourished in India for 200 years and murdered over a million people. When Savage discovers a mass grave, including the body of a recently killed British officer, his investigation leads him to infiltrate, while disguised, the cult. He learns their secrets but finds himself drawn to the ecstasy of ritual killing. Can his sense of honour prevail, can he destroy the thuggees?

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This dazzling, large-format hardback presents John James Audubon''s classic Birds of America in a brand new collector''s edition, boldly presented in full-colour with gold blocking and printed page edges. Naturalist and painter John James Audubon published his magnificent work on the birds of North America over 11 years between 1827 and 1838, in Edinburgh and London. Today, it is considered one of the best-known natural history books ever produced and a benchmark of drawing skills for natural painters. This beautiful new edition includes all 435 of Audubon''s hand-colored prints, created from engraved plates, arranged in their modern taxonomic order as agreed by the International Ornithological Congress (IOC). The set of plates is accompanied by a full index of the birds, including the name given by Audubon, their modern name and scientific name. This deluxe gift edition makes the perfect collectible for anyone interested in ornithology and natural history, beautifully presented, with illustrated endpapers, gold cover gilding, printed page edges and high-quality artworks throughout. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.

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This book presents a true journey into the heart of the Kyoto experience—one which brings you deep into the world of Kyoto's ancient Zen Buddhist culture. Kyoto's Zen heritage represents one of mankind's greatest achievements—recognized by the large number of temples, shrines and gardens which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Millions of visitors travel to Kyoto yearly in search of their secrets, and here for the first time is a comprehensive overview of each major site. Over 50 temples and gardens—including all World Heritage Sites—are captured here in sensitive photos by acclaimed Kyoto-based photographer John Einarsen. A detailed introduction to each temple by local expert John Dougill includes information about special opportunities for visitors—such as early morning meditation sessions, temple food offerings and special green tea sets provided to enhance the contemplative experience—along with other "insider" information that no other guide provides. A preface by Rev Takafumi Kawakami, the deputy head priest of the Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto, serves to place the book within the context of eastern and western Buddhist thought and practice. His widely viewed TED Talk "How mindfulness can help you to live in the present" has been viewed by over 100,000 people.

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A new edition of John Berger and Jean Mohr’s classic investigation into the nature of photography and what makes it so different from other art forms''One of the world’s most influential art critics … Berger sees clearly with fresh surprise yet profound understanding'' Washington TimesIn one of the most eloquent accounts of photography ever devised, the writer John Berger and the photographer Jean Mohr set out to understand the fundamental nature of photography and how it makes its impact. Asking a range of questions – What is a photograph? What do photographs mean? How can they be used? – they give their answers in terms of a photograph as ‘a meeting place where the interests of the photographer, the photographed, the viewer and those who are using the photography are often contradictory’. From these beginnings they develop a theory of photography that has at its centre the form’s essential ambiguity, arguing that photography is totally unlike a film and has nothing to do with reportage. Rather, it constitutes ‘another way of telling’.The unique combination of critic and photographer results in a work that moves beyond the landmarks established by Walter Benjamin, Roland Barthes and Susan Sontag to establish a new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A guide to understanding the major genres of the story world by the legendary writing teacher and author of The Anatomy of Story, John Truby.Most people think genres are simply categories on Netflix or Amazon that provide a helpful guide to making entertainment choices. Most people are wrong. Genre stories aren’t just a small subset of the films, video games, TV shows, and books that people consume. They are the all-stars of the entertainment world, comprising the vast majority of popular stories worldwide. That’s why businesses—movie studios, production companies, video game studios, and publishing houses—buy and sell them. Writers who want to succeed professionally must write the stories these businesses want to buy. Simply put, the storytelling game is won by mastering the structure of genres.The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works is the legendary writing teacher John Truby’s step-by-step guide to understanding and using the basic building blocks of the story world. He details the three ironclad rules of successful genre writing, and analyzes more than a dozen major genres and the essential plot events, or “beats,” that define each of them. As he shows, the ability to combine these beats in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the New York Times Best-Selling Author John Douglas Comes a Story of True Crime That Reads Like Fiction Inside the Mind of BTK tells the incredible true story of how FBI profiler John Douglas tracked and participated in the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

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John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea.With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John’s adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids – in essence, everyone.John’s narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, far from the shackles of land, when we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable.To live adventurously is to live more fully, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this follow up to the author's hugely popular History of Newcastle, John Grundy turns his attention to the vast and beguiling history of Northumberland. John traces the county's turbulent history with particular focus on the castles, mansions, houses and streets where people lived their lives and fought for survival.

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John Howard's name will forever be linked to the highly successful Pegasus Bridge assault by his glider-born company of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. His men regarded him with awe and his courage and toughness were bye-words. However this book reveals the human side of the man as well as providing a graphic account of the preparation, actual operation and aftermath of this iconic raid.The Pegasus Diaries is a book that will be enjoyed by men and women alike, presenting as it does a complex man often torn between his high sense of loyalty to his men and devotion to duty.

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This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned goth culture, alongside political and social conditions.Reaching back further into history, he examines key events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The art of darkness features interviews with Andrew Eldritch, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned, Einstürzende Neubauten, Johnny Marr, Trent Reznor, Adam Ant, Laibach, The Cure, Nick Cave and many more.It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.

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One of the BBC''s ''100 Novels That Shaped Our World''''My favourite book of all time... it stays with you long after you have read it - for your whole life, in fact'' Billy ConnollyA monument to sloth, rant and contempt, a behemoth of fat, flatulence and furious suspicion of anything modern - this is Ignatius J. Reilly of New Orleans, noble crusader against a world of dunces. The ordinary folk of New Orleans seem to think he is unhinged. Ignatius ignores them, heaving his vast bulk through the city''s fleshpots in a noble crusade against vice, modernity and ignorance. But his momma has a nasty surprise in store for him: Ignatius must get a job. Undaunted, he uses his new-found employment to further his mission - and now he has a pirate costume and a hot-dog cart to do it with...Never published during his lifetime, John Kennedy Toole''s hilarious satire, A Confederacy of Dunces is a Don Quixote for the modern age, and this Penguin Modern Classics edition includes a foreword by Walker Percy. ''A pungent work of slapstick, satire and intellectual incongruities ... it is nothing less than a grand comic fugue''The New York Times

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Renowned historian, and author of A Short History of Byzantium, John Julius Norwich''s classic history of VeniceA History of Venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world''s busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city - and a great and gripping read.''Norwich has loved and understood Venice as well as any other Englishman has ever done'' Sunday Times''Will become the standard English work of Venetian history'' Financial Times''The standard Venetian history in English'' The Times''Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he'' SpectatorJohn Julius Norwich was born in 1929. He was educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto, at Eton, at the University of Strasbourg and, after a spell of National Service in the Navy, at New College, Oxford, where he took a degree in French and Russian. In ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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