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One of Patrick Gale''s best-loved novels, NOTES FROM AN EXHIBITION, set in Cornwall, is the exquisite story of artistic compulsion, marriage, and the secrets left behind''Poised and pitch-perfect throughout'' Mail on Sunday''This book is complete perfection'' Stephen FryCelebrated artist Rachel Kelly dies alone in her Penzance studio, after decades of struggling with the creative highs and devastating lows that have coloured her life. Her family gathers, each of them searching for answers. They reflect on lives shaped by the enigmatic Rachel - as artist, wife and mother - and on the ambiguous legacies she leaves them, of talent, torment and transcendent love.''An uplifting, immensely empathetic novel''GuardianWhat readers love about NOTES FROM AN EXHIBITION:'' A shifting, multi-layered, beautifully textured portrait of not-quite ordinary family life'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''The word that shimmers with me is empathy. Gale has such a sensitive understanding of how minds and hearts work and react on one another amid the chaos and sometimes intense joys of real living'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I loved the exhibition-style notes at the beginning of each chapter, which heralded a hint of the chapter''s contents. Beautifully woven back and forth in time to reveal the complexities of fascinating family ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For thirty summers Tove and her partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietilä, retreated to the tiny island of Klovharun, a rocky outcrop in the gulf of Finland, where they would live, paint and write, energised by the shifting seascapes and the island''s austere charms. Notes from an Island, offers both a memoir of, and homage to, this beloved island home. Tove''s spare prose, and Tuulikki''s subtle washes and aquatints, combine to form a work of meditative beauty.This edition includes the first UK publication of Tove''s acclaimed 1961 essay/prose poem, The Island.

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In the bitter winds of autumn 1963, Tove Jansson, helped by Brunström, a maverick fisherman, raced to build a cabin on a treeless skerry in the Gulf of Finland. The island was Klovharun, and for thirty summers Tove and her beloved partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietilä, retreated there to live, paint and write, energised by the solitude and shifting seascapes.Notes from an Island, published in English for the first time, is both a chronicle of this period and a homage to the mature love that Tove and ''Tooti'' shared for their island and for each other. Tove''s spare prose, and Tuulikki''s subtle washes and aquatints combine to form a work of meditative beauty.''... Tooti wandered aimlessly around the island and stood stock still for long periods. I thought I knew what she was doing. She was working again. Copperplate etchings and wash drawings. Mostly the lagoon, the lagoon as a consummate mirror for clouds and birds, the lagoon in a storm, in fog. And the granite, first and foremost, the granite, the cliff, the rocks. It''s all peace and quiet now.''

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As part of an interplanetary exchange scheme, a human (from San Francisco) arrives on another planet. He begins to write his journal as he explores the new world and meets the inhabitants. In this book, you are taken on a transformative journey between two worlds. The narrator is the reader’s eyes and ears on this extraordinary trip from the old and the familiar to the new and surprising, but can his observations be trusted? We learn about life and friendships in this alien culture through a thought-provoking and profound narrative. Our pioneer gets along very well with Tungy, his exchange partner, but is all as it seems in this alien landscape? There’s lots to uncover in this story. In a genre of its own. Disturbing, witty and prescient

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A trailblazing activist’s passionate and incisive look at why she started a movement to ensure that 26 million Americans have access to the IDs they need to escape poverty and live healthy and productive livesAmerican Identity in Crisis weaves together three remarkable stories: the making of an activist in the wake of the 2016 presidential election; the fight against the onerous rules that are being used to keep vulnerable and targeted populations from participating in all facets of American life -from obtaining jobs and housing to going to the polls- and how we can solve a problem that impacts millions of American adults.Kat Calvin ties all of these threads together in profound ways. In American Identity in Crisis, she takes us on a cross-country tour as she and her team uncover one of the biggest secrets in America and learn how to solve it. We meet veterans, the unhoused, and senior citizens, and learn the story of the fierce advocate who insists on recognizing their humanity and seeing them as souls who are resilient and striving for change. Told in a voice that is strong and vulnerable; funny and fearless, confident and self-deprecating, American Identity in Crisis is a defense ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A powerful personal investigation of the insidious ways white supremacy compromises criminal justice reform, from the award-winning, formerly incarcerated activist and Soros Justice FellowDespite reform efforts that have grown in scope and intensity over the last two decades, the machine of American mass incarceration continues to flourish. In this powerful polemic, formerly incarcerated activist, essayist, and organizer Emile Suotonye DeWeaver argues that the root of the problem is white supremacy. In the same vein as James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time, DeWeaver’s Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine brilliantly combines social commentary and personal narrative. This fiery debut is an original and provocative critique of the deeply troubling racial logic behind parole boards, police unions, prison administrations, and more.During his twenty-one years in prison, DeWeaver covertly organized to pass legislation impacting juveniles in California’s criminal legal system; was a culture writer for Easy Street Magazine; and co-founded Prison Renaissance, an organization centering incarcerated voices and incarcerated leadership. DeWeaver draws on these experiences to interrogate the central premise of reform efforts, including prisoner rehabilitation programs, arguing that they demand self-abnegation, entrench white supremacy, and ignore the role of structural oppression.With lucid, urgent prose, DeWeaver intervenes in contemporary debates on criminal justice ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The second, character-filled 1980s novel of London and quirky English eccentrics from the bestselling author of A PLACE CALLED WINTER ''A huge treat'' Daily MailDomina Tey is a playwright, celebrated by friends, her husband, and the public alike, yet she fears losing her vital edge. Her solution: to leave her beautiful home in Bristol and seek adventure in a squalid, crumbling West London bedsit, where she will live under an assumed name with only her typewriter for companionship. However, once installed, Domina just can''t resist meddling in the business of others, forgetting that blurring fact with fiction can be a dangerous game...''Patrick Gale is among the great, unsung English novelists. Think Austen, Hardy, Murdoch. Remarkable'' IndependentWhat readers have said about EASE:''I loved it and think it''s the book of his I have most enjoyed. Beautifully crafted and interesting characters, with Patrick Gale''s usual easy-to-read prose'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Early Patrick Gale, humour with consequences. Lovely book which can be read in one sitting on a winter''s day in front of a roaring fire'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Patrick Gale''s second novel KANSAS IN AUGUST is a witty, warm 1980s story of sexuality, musicals, bedsits and an abandoned child''Modern, excellent and sympathetic'' Stephen FryHilary Metcalfe is obsessed with musicals, and abandoned on his birthday by his lover Rufus on his birthday, he gets drunk, discovers a baby and brings it home to his flat above a corner shop to provide comfort and company. Rufus, meanwhile, allows himself to be seduced by a frivolous young woman, who is romancing under a pseudonym to escape the reality of her own loneliness. In this witty, bawdy slice of sex and lies, the trio will find themselves drawn together ever more tightly by the lures of hedonism, self-delusion and the inescapable desire to be needed.What readers admired about KANSAS IN AUGUST:''He has a great gift of involving his readers with his characters. You care about them'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''As always with novels from Patrick Gale, this is beautifully written with characters you become involved with and care about'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I love anything by Patrick Gale. His earlier books are worth reading'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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** Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2015 ** A stunning novel of love, life and pioneering love, set in Canada. A Sunday Times Top Ten hardback and paperback bestseller -selected for the BBC Radio 2 Simon Mayo Book Club and the Waterstones Book Club.''A mesmerising storyteller; this novel is written with intelligence and warmth'' The TimesA shy but privileged elder son, Harry Cane has followed convention at every step. Then the beginnings of an affair, and the threat of arrest force him to abandon his wife and child and sign up for emigration to Canada.Remote and unforgiving, his allotted homestead in a place called Winter is a world away from the golden suburbs of turn-of-the-century Edwardian England. And yet it is here, isolated in a seemingly harsh landscape, under the threat of war and madness that the fight for survival will reveal in Harry an inner strength and capacity for love beyond anything he has ever known before.''Rich in atmosphere and period detail, from the wardrobe requirements of pioneers to the construction of catalogue-bought houses, this enjoyable tale is both witty and poignant'' Daily Mail''Neatly constructed and written in a prose of beautiful lucidity, Gale''s novel offers up an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bittersweet and startling, A SWEET OBSCURITY is a multi-stranded novel of childhood, coming of age and the heartbreaking consequences of family life in disarray... ''Intriguing and impressive. A memorable study of a child forced cruelly, even tragically, to grow up too soon'' Sunday TimesSince her mother''s death, nine-year-old Dido has been living with her eccentric aunt, acting as peacekeeper between Eliza, her estranged husband Giles and his girlfriend. They are each cruelly burdened in different ways. Chance draws them down to Cornwall, where a country idyll offers to lighten their urban cares. Then Eliza falls in love with local farmer, Pearce, an event that causes the four adults to re-assess their lives, with some painful and unforeseen consequences for adults and child alike...''Gale''s talent is undeniable''GuardianWhat readers loved about A SWEET OBSCURITY:''Patrick Gale writes fiction which totally absorbs the reader by creating characters that you feel you know. The richness of his writing and the depth of his storylines make each book compulsive reading'' ? ? ? ? ?''Something, anything, by Patrick Gale would definitely be on my Desert Island Books list, but A Sweet Obscurity is the one I go back to most often'' ? ? ? ? ?

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''Absolutely one of his best - a wonderful, wonderful read'' Stephen Fry''Funny and heartfelt'' SpectatorFrom the bestselling author of A PLACE CALLED WINTER comes a compassionate, compelling new novel of boyhood, coming of age, and the confusions of desire and reality. ''An incredibly beautiful story told with compassion. Nothing is wasted. Each sentence is beautifully crafted'' Joanna Cannon1970s Weston-Super-Mare and ten-year-old oddball Eustace, an only child, has life transformed by his mother''s quixotic decision to sign him up for cello lessons. Music-making brings release for a boy who is discovering he is an emotional volcano. He laps up lessons from his young teacher, not noticing how her brand of glamour is casting a damaging spell over his frustrated and controlling mother.When he is enrolled in holiday courses in the Scottish borders, lessons in love, rejection and humility are added to daily practice.Drawing in part on his own boyhood, Patrick Gale''s new novel explores a collision between childish hero worship and extremely messy adult love lives.''It''s delicious, it''s dear, it''s heart-breaking and very funny'' Rachel Joyce''Suffused with the joy and wisdom of Gale''s mid-life reconnection with music'' Guardian''Gale is excellent on the hot, messy nature of self-discovery and sexual awakening'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A rich, compelling and beautiful story of a marriage and the secrets a family holds...''Sparkling with emotional intelligence. A gripping portrait of a marriage and the quiet, devastating fall-out of family life'' Independent''A real craftsman, a master storyteller. Quite simply, you believe every word he tells you'' Independent on Sunday Julian is a contented if naïve only child, and a holiday on the coast of North Cornwall should be perfect, especially when distant American cousins join the party. But their arrival brings upheaval and unexpected turmoil.It is only as a seemingly well-adjusted adult that Julian is able to reflect on the realities of his parents'' marriage, and to recognise that the happy, cheerful boyhood he thought was his is infused with secrets, loss and the memory of betrayals that have shaped his life.''His clear, unforced prose sucks one in effortlessly'' Daily MailWhat readers say about ROUGH MUSIC:''I''m always impressed by his perceptive powers of observation, of his psychological insight and of his assured handling of his material'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''He takes apart a family teetering on the brink of not really knowing each other, or of being in denial of what they know, and analyses their actions and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'Tender, evocative' TLS'Richly engaging' SpectatorA Radio 4 Serial Fiction Book of the Week 'A characteristically tender novel about a young man growing up in the shadow of one war and the whispers of the next' Observer'A wonderful novel about relationships, particularly between a mother and son. A compelling read, beautifully crafted and sensitively written' Irish Examiner_______Laura, a laundress, meets her young husband when they are both placed in service in Teignmouth in 1914. They have a baby, Charles, but his father returns home from the trenches a damaged man, already ill with the tuberculosis that will soon leave Laura a widow.As a new war looms, Charles signs up for the navy as a coder. His escape from the tight, gossipy confines of Launceston to a more colourful life in action sees him blossom, as he experiences the possibility of death, and the excitement - even terror - of a love that is as clandestine as his work._______'Stands with the best queer literary fiction of a historical bent, illuminated as it is by Gale's devilish wit and talent for both social observation and intricacies of character' Sydney Morning Herald 'A wonderful novel - a touching, utterly convincing portrait of the nascent ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LP vinyl - Album Pictures At An Exhibition v podání Chicago Symphony Orchestra pod taktovkou Rafaela Kubelíka. Album Pictures At An Exhibition v podání Chicago Symphony Orchestra pod taktovkou Rafaela Kubelíka. Rok reedice : 2021

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Hudební CD - Na klavír hraje Mikhail Arkadiev Na klavír hraje Mikhail Arkadiev Seznam stop CD MUSSORGSKY, Modest Petrovich (1839-1881) Pictures at an Exhibition (1874) Promenade Gnomus / The Gnome / Il vecchio Castello / The Old Castle / Tuileries (Dispute d'enfants apres jeux) / The Tuileries (Quarrel of the Children After ) / Bydło / The Ox Care / Promenade / Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks / Samuel Goldenberg und Schmuyle / Limoges le marché: La grande nouvelle / The Market at Limoges: The Great News Catacombae: Sepulcrum romanum / Cum mortuis in lingua mortua Cum mortuis in lingua mortua / With the dead in a dead language / The Hut on Hen's Legs (Baba-Yaga) / The Giant Gates (In Kiev Capital) SCRIABIN, Alexander (1872-1915) Vers la flamme Op.72 / Five Preludes Op.74 / Sonata No.5 Op.53 ARKADIEV, Mikhail b. 1958 Sonata brevis Op. 1 / Eine kleine Zaubermusik Op.3

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Hudební CD - Tato nahrávka představuje geniálního pianistu Richtera. Patří mezi největší pianisty 20. století. Tracks 1 - 13: studio recordings first published in 1960 Tracks 14- 16: recordings first published in 1957 Seznam stop MUSSORGSKY, Modest Petrovich (1839-1881) Pictures at an Exhibition (piano version) I. Promenade - The Gnome - Promenade / II. The Old Castle- Promenade / III. Tuileries / IV. Bydlo- Promenade / V. Ballet of the unhatched chicks / VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle / VII. Limoges. The Market / VIII. Catacombs / IX. Promenade, The Hut of Fowls' Legs / X. The Great Gate at Kiev PROKOFIEV, Sergey (Sergeyevich) (1891-1953) Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83 I. Allegro inquieto / II. Andante caloroso / III. Precipitato RACHMANINOV, Sergey Vasil'yevich (1873-1943) Preludes No. 4 in D Major: Andante cantabile Op. 23 / No. 5 in G Minor: Alla marcia Op. 23 / No. 10 in B Minor: Lento Op. 32 / No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor: Allegro...

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LONGLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2021''One of the year''s funniest books'' i Paper''Funny, smart, soulful and sometimes devastating ... It made me laugh and cry'' EMILIE PINE, author of Notes to Self_______________Patrick Freyne has tried a lot of stupid ideas in his life. Now, he is here to tell you about them: like the time (aged 5) he opened a gate and let a horse out of its field, just to see what would happen; or the time (aged 19) he jumped out of a plane for charity, even though he didn''t much care about the charity and was sure he''d end up dead; or the time (aged old enough to know better) he used a magazine as a funnel for fuel when the petrol cap on his band''s van broke.He has also learned a few things: about the power of group song; about the beauty of physically caring for another human being; about childlessness; about losing friends far too young. Life as seen through the eyes of Patrick Freyne is stranger, funnier and a lot more interesting than life as we generally know it. Like David Sedaris or Nora Ephron, he creates an environment all his own - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This unsettling black comedy about private passion and public shame is based on Zoe Heller''s acclaimed novel, adapted for the screen by celebrated dramatist Patrick Marber (Closer). When art teacher Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) arrives at a London comprehensive she catches the keen eye of her older colleague Barbara Covett (Judi Dench). Barbara is not the only one drawn to Sheba, who then begins an illicit affair. Barbara is the keeper of Sheba''s secret, but can she be trusted?

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*****''Reads like a John le Carré novel but is, in fact, very real.'' - The Big Issue''Very Bad People would be a hugely enjoyable thriller if it wasn''t all true.'' - Isabella Tree, author of Wilding''Global Witness are fearless.'' - Gordon Roddick, Campaigner and Co-Founder of the Body Shop''Part true crime tale, part investigative procedural, this is the account of the brilliant and necessary superheroes of Global Witness, whose superpower is the truth.'' - Edward Zwick, Director of Blood Diamond''Very Bad People reads like a non-stop high-speed chase as our fighters against corruption hunt down a litany of criminals and con-men.'' - David Farr, Screenwriter, The Night Manager''The story told in this book of three youthful idealists is simply riveting. Don''t miss it.'' - Misha Glenny, author of McMafia''Alley has produced a clear-eyed account of a world poisoned by dark money, and a welcome reminder that resistance is possible. As it turns out, his book is even more timely than he could have hoped.'' - Irish Times''This book is inspirational. It shows how young people with sufficient passion and intelligence have the capacity to go after some of the most powerful governments and corporations and shame, humiliate and just push ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A poignant and moving LGBTQ+ story that explores sexuality and masculinity with a touch of humour, by twice Carnegie Medal-winner and bestselling author Patrick Ness.Ant Stevenson has many questions, like when did he stop being a virgin? Are there degrees of virginity? And is it different for boys? Especially for boys who like boys? Ant tries to figure out the answers to his questions as he balances his relationships with three very different boys: Charlie, who is both virulently homophobic and yet close friends with Ant; Jack, whose camp behaviour makes him the target of Charlie''s rage; and finally Freddie, who just wants Ant to try out for the rugby team. From the bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a timely and important story about inclusivity, prejudice and friendship.PRAISE FOR DIFFERENT FOR BOYS"Different For Boys by Patrick Ness explores teen sexuality, friendship, and romance in this frank and humorous LGBTQ+ story about Ant who is finding all his relationships increasing complicated." Books of 2023, BBC Entertainment & Arts"Hormones crackle in this coming-out story… Broken rules and pushed boundaries abound in this punchy postmodern satire… Not content with merely writing a moving coming-out story, he has also constructed a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Patrick Deeley''s train journey home to rural East Galway in autumn 1978 was a pilgrimage of grief: his giant of a father had been felled, the hurley-making workshop silenced. From this moment, Patrick unfolds his childhood as a series of evocative moments, from the intricate workings of the timber workshop run by his father to the slow taking apart of an old tractor and the physical burial of a steam engine; from his mother’s steady work on an old Singer sewing machine to his father’s vertiginous quickstep on the roof of their house. There are many wonderful descriptions of the natural world and delightful cameos of characters and incidents from a not-so-long-ago country childhood. In a style reminiscent of John McGahern’s Memoir, Deeley’s beautifully paced prose captures the rhythms, struggles and rough edges of a rural life that was already dying even as he grew. This is an enchanting, beautifully written account of family, love, loss, and the unstoppable march of time.

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To tie in with the 100 year anniversary of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby: Death of an Irishman delivers a compelling and new insight into the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the genesis of The Great Gatsby.Fitzgerald once told a friend that ‘Gatsby started as one man I knew and then changed into myself.’ Jay Gatsby’s story is one of aspiration and reinvention, so was Fitzgerald’s. The book shows how Fitzgerald dramatized the most powerful emotional experiences of his own life in the novel; from his childhood in the Midwest, Ivy League education at Princeton, literary success in New York, partying on Long Island, and marital struggles on the French Riviera.Underpinning Scott’s brilliant, but turbulent, life was his complex, evolving and surprising relationship with his Irish heritage. Scott’s journey went from childhood shame in St. Paul at being ‘common’ Irish to a patriotic immersion in Irish literature and revolutionary politics at Princeton. But the shame never went away, reinforced when the poor boy found he could not marry the rich girl. He tried to escape it; first through his imagination as a boy, and then through self-invention as a young man, then in his writing, and throughout his adult life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What is it in chocolate that makes us feel good when we eat it? What''s the molecule that turns men on? What''s the secret of Coca-Cola? In this fascinating book, John Emsley takes us on a guided tour through a rogue''s gallery of molecules, some harmful some pleasant, showing how they affect our lives. There are eight galleries in all, full of individual portraits on molecules that are to be found on a daily basis in the home, the environment, and in our bodies–from caffeine to teflon, nicotine to zinc. Find out how Mozart met his death, how Hitler could have saved the Third Reich from defeat, and many more interesting snippets in this highly entertaining, and often surprising book. ''A broad audience, regardless of whether it has a background in chemistry, will enjoy browsing and reading it.'' Nature ''a fine example of popular science writing at its best. It is educational, interesting, may prove inspirational and therefore deserves to find a very wide readership.'' THES ''highly readable and entertaining'' New Scientist

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Join the galactic conversation on the biggest issues in the universe, from the 'most popular scientist in the world' 'Don't fear change. Don't fear failure. The only thing to fear is loss of ambition. But if you've got plenty of that, then you have nothing to fear at all' - Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson is arguably the most influential, acclaimed scientist on the planet. As director of the Hayden Planetarium, and host of Cosmos and StarTalk, he has dedicated his life to exploring and explaining the mysteries of the universe. Every year, he receives thousands of letters - from students to prisoners, scientists to priests. Some seek advice, others yearn for inspiration; some are full of despair, others burst with wonder. But they are all searching for understanding, meaning and truth. His replies are by turns wise, funny, and mind-blowing. In this, his most personal book by far, he covers everything from God to the history of science, from aliens to death. He bares his soul - his passions, his doubts, his hopes. The big theme is everywhere in these pages: what is our place in the universe? The result is an awe-inspiring read and an intimate portal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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As Polaris Dawn crewmember, engineer, and mother Anna Menon gets ready to take off into space, she penned this sweet picture book as a love letter to her kids—reimagining their family as a tight-knit clan of adventurous dragons who love each other across any distance!You see, when we’re apart,we’re not really alone. I’ll send kisses from space, and I’ll always come home. When Anna Menon was offered the chance to become an astronaut on Polaris Dawn, it would fulfill her childhood dream of going to space. But it would also put the largest distance ever between her and her kids. Anna had to consider how she'd connect with her kids as she orbited 870 miles above them at over 15,000 miles per hour. Kisses from Space is the story of a mama dragon coming home from an out-of-this-world adventure and, snuggling her baby dragons close, she tells them of her journey and how she thought of them the entire time. This heartwarming picture book—written in fun, lyrical rhyme and stunningly illustrated—is about the bonds between family members and a mother’s unwavering love for her children.

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We have a 50 per cent chance of dying from heart or artery disease. However, these devastating diseases can be prevented by using a simple yet powerful medicine - food. In Say No to Heart Disease you will learn how eating the right foods and correctly supplementing your diet can eliminate your chances of a heart attack, lower your blood pressure without drugs, reverse artery disease, maximise recovery after a stroke or heart attack, and add twenty years to your healthy lifespan.Informative and practical, it describes the cardiovascular system and what goes wrong with it, the key theories on the major contributors to heart disease, how to work out your own risk, and which areas of your diet and lifestyle to focus on in order to minimise your risk. It also gives advice on maximising recovery from a heart attack or stroke.

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Nástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE ANCO – Elegantní řešení pro moderní interiérNástěnné svítidlo NOVA LUCE ANCO vyniká svým minimalistickým designem a kvalitním zpracováním. Díky kombinaci matného bílého skla a chromovaných kovových detailů působí nadčasově a přirozeně splyne s jakýmkoliv interiérem – od moderních bytů po klasické domy. Svítidlo je určeno pro žárovku s paticí E27 a maximálním příkonem 12W, což umožňuje použití úsporných LED zdrojů.Hlavní vlastnosti svítidla ANCO Moderní kombinace matného bílého skla a chromovaného kovu Rozměry: výška 160 mm, šířka 75 mm, délka 300 mm Patice E27 – flexibilita ve volbě světelného zdroje (žárovka není součástí balení) Energeticky úsporný provoz: maximální příkon 12W Stupeň krytí IP20 – vhodné pro interiéry Kolekce: ANCO Materiál: kvalitní sklo Elegantní bílá barvaVyužití svítidla NOVA LUCE ANCONástěnné svítidlo ANCO doporučujeme instalovat do obývacích pokojů, ložnic, chodeb nebo na schodiště. Je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají decentní a přitom efektivní osvětlení, které podtrhne celkový charakter prostoru. Skvěle vynikne samostatně i ve vícenásobné instalaci podél stěny.Technické parametry Výška: 160 mm Šířka: 75 mm Délka: 300 mm Příkon světelného zdroje: 12W Napětí: 220–240V Patice: E27 (žárovka není součástí balení) Stupeň krytí: IP20 (pouze pro vnitřní použití) Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Trust badges & garance Životnost svítidla: až 30 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The legendary 1964 Broadway run of Hamlet directed by John Gielgud is one of the most famous productions of Shakespeare’s most important play. Audacious for its time in concept and execution, it placed the actors in everyday clothes within an unassuming “rehearsal” set, with the Ghost of Hamlet’s father projected as a shadow against the rear wall and voiced by the director himself. It was also a runaway critical and financial success, breaking the then-record for most performances of a Broadway show. This was in no small part due to the starring role played by Richard Burton, whose romance with Elizabeth Taylor was the object of widespread fascination.Present throughout, and ever attentive to the backstage drama and towering egos on display, was the actor William Redfield, who played Guildenstern. During the three months of the play’s preparation, from rehearsals through out-of-town tryouts to the gala opening night on Broadway, Redfield wrote a series of letters describing the daily happenings and his impressions of them. In 1967, they were in 1967 collected into Letters from an Actor, a brilliant and unusual book that has since become a classic behind-the-scenes account that remains an indispensable contribution to theatrical history and lore.This new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At the behest of his soon-to-be wife, Adrian Tomine set out to create a wedding favor for their guests that would be funnier and more personal than the typical chocolate bars and picture frames. What started out as a simple illustrated card soon grew into a full-fledged comic book: a collection of short strips chronicling the often absurd process of getting married. A loose, cartoony departure from Tomine''s previous work, Scenes from an Impending Marriage is a sweet-natured, laugh out-loud skewering of the modern marriage process, including hiring a DJ, location scouting, trips to the salon, suit fittings, dance lessons, registering for gifts, and managing familial demands. The most personal and autobiographical work of Tomine''s career, Scenes from an Impending Marriage is a charming, delightful document of the little moments leading up to the big day.Praise for Adrian Tomine:''Tomine is, trust me, superb.'' Sam Leith, Daily Telegraph ''Near perfection . . . Tomine is a superb graphic novelist.'' Daily Telegraph''Visually stunning . . . absolutely essential.'' Independent on Sunday''Rendered with uncluttered beauty, the dialogue is so convincing that you can almost hear the characters speak, and it is alight with truth.'' Neel Mukherjee, The Times

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Drawing together the work of 12 leading playwrights, this National Theatre Connections anthology celebrates highlights from 21 years of the Connections festival with a retrospective selection of plays. Featuring work by some of the most prolific playwrights of the 20th and 21st centuries, and together in one volume, the anthology offers young performers between the ages of 13 and 19 an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study.Each play has been specifically commissioned by the National Theatre''s literary department over the years, with the young performer in mind. In 2016, these plays were then performed by approximately 500 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional partner regional theatres at which the works were showcased. The anthology contains all 12 of the play scripts; notes from the writer and director of each play, addressing the themes and ideas behind the play; and production notes and exercises for the drama groups.This year''s anniversary anthology includes plays by Snoo Wilson, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt; Simon Armitage; Jackie Kay; Patrick Marber; Mark Ravenhill; Bryony Lavery & Frantic Assembly; Davey Anderson; James Graham; Katori Hall; Carl Grose; Stacey Gregg; and Lucinda Coxon.

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“To love is to suffer and there can be no love otherwise” – Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from the UndergroundThe darkly fascinating novella Notes From The Underground was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in 1864, shortly before he penned his lengthier later novels, including The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment.Considered by many to be one of the first existentialist novels it follows the complicated mind of a bitter, retired civil servant (generally referred to by critics as the Underground Man), who lives alone in St. Petersburg, Russia in the mid 19th century.Able to retire after recently inheriting some money, the narrator in full retreat from society has defiantly withdrawn into an underground existence. In full retreat from society, he scrawls a passionate, obsessive, self-contradictory rambling narrative that runs the gamut from human morality, to logic and reason and serves as a devastating attack on emerging Western and contemporary Russian philosophy, as well as social utopianism and an assertion of man’s essentially irrational nature. These memoirs or confessions describe and explain his alienation from modern society and the work can be viewed as an attack on and rebellion against determinism, the idea that everything, including the human personality and will, can be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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26 short tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne were compiled and published in "Mosses from an Old Manse". In addition to tales in a variety of genres, such as horror, romance, and allegory, the book examines topics like sin, guilt, and salvation. In keeping with Hawthorne's interest in the history and culture of the area, several of the stories are set in Puritan New England. The collection is well-known for its vivid imagery and eerie atmospheres, and Hawthorne's use of symbolism and allegory is a key aspect of the work. Numerous of the tales have become well-known and important in American literature because of their complex interpretations and hidden meanings. The Birthmark, one of the most well-known tales in the book, examines the effects of a scientist's preoccupation with perfection. Some other noteworthy tales include "Young Goodman Brown," which explores the nature of sin and temptation, and "Rappaccini's Daughter," which explores themes of love, treachery, and poison. Overall, "Mosses from an Old Manse" contributed to Hawthorne's status as a major author in the United States and had an impact on the growth of American short fiction. The collection is still regarded as a treasured and significant piece of American literature today because ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NOVA LUCE Stropní Svítidlo ANCOStropní svítidlo NOVA LUCE ANCO kombinuje moderní design s kvalitními materiály, což jej činí ideální volbou pro jakýkoliv interiér. Jeho elegantní konstrukce z matného bílého skla a chromovaného kovu přidává místnosti jemný a sofistikovaný vzhled.Klíčové vlastnosti: Elegantní design: Kombinace matného bílého skla a chromovaného kovu. Energetická účinnost: Příkon svítidla je pouhých 12W. Flexibilita: Kompatibilní s žárovkami E27, což umožňuje snadnou výměnu světelných zdrojů.Technické parametry: Výška: 80 mm Průměr: 300 mm Ochrana IP: IP20 Příkon sv. zdroje: 12W Celkový příkon: 12W Napětí: 220-240V Patice: E27 Vč. světelného zdroje: Ne Materiál: Sklo Barva: Bílá Kolekce: ANCO Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 Svítidlo NOVA LUCE ANCO je perfektní volbou pro ty, kdo hledají kvalitu a styl v jednom. Ať už jej umístíte do obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo pracovny, toto svítidlo obohatí každý prostor svým jemným světlem a luxusním vzhledem.

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That sense of the meaninglessness of existence that runs through much of twentieth-century writing - from Conrad and Kafka, to Beckett and beyond - starts in Dostoyevsky's work' Malcolm BradburyAlienated from society and paralysed by a sense of his own insignificance, the anonymous narrator of Dostoyevsky's Notes from Underground tells the story of his tortured life. With bitter irony, he describes his refusal to become a worker in the 'anthill' and his gradual withdrawal from society. The seemingly ordinary world of St Petersburg takes on a nightmarish quality in The Double when a government clerk encounters a man who looks exactly like him - his double perhaps, or possibly the darker side of his own personality.Like Notes from Underground, this is a masterly tragi-comic study of human consciousness. Translated by Ronald Wilks with an Introduction by Robert Louis Jackson

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A whimsical story about learning to use maps, perfect for very young children.One day, Anna''s friend Zane sends her an invitation: Come to tea tomorrow! This is the way to my home. Love, Zane. Inside the envelope, there''s a MAP. Anna soon decides to make a map of her own, too ... and before long, Dad and even Whiskers the cat are in on the fun. From routes to symbols, point of view and scale, join Anna and her dad as they explore the wonderful world of maps – with words by Vivian French, storyteller extraordinaire, and delightful pictures by rising star Ya-Ling Huang.

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A new workbook to accompany the ground-breaking guide to self-healing and getting the love you missed.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OVER 2000 5-STAR REVIEWS FOR THE EMOTIONALLY ABSENT MOTHER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Distant, emotionally neglectful parenting creates wounds that follow children well into adulthood. As you deal with the impacts as an adult, you might find yourself wondering, Why do I fly into reactive feelings so easily? Why is it so hard to attend to my own needs? Why is it hard for me to trust people to be there for me? Do I need to hide parts of myself to be lovable?If you''re searching for a way to let go of the pain caused by insufficient mothering, learn to provide yourself with the love you didn''t get as a child, and live a more nourished and fulfilled life, Healing from an Emotionally Absent Mother can help. Distilling key takeaways from the groundbreaking book The Emotionally Absent Mother and offering new insights into the legacy left by emotional neglect, this workbook is designed to guide healing with accessible lessons as you: Uncover your childhood experience of emotional neglect Identify the ongoing impacts of this neglect Reclaim the pieces of yourself you changed or hid for Mother''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the frontlines of climate catastrophe, a poet watches the sea approach her doorstep. Born and raised in Florida, Heather Sellers grew up in an extraordinarily difficult home. The natural world provided a life-giving respite from domestic violence. She found, in the tropical flora and fauna, great beauty and meaningful connection. She made her way by trying to learn the name of every flower, every insect, every fish and shell and tree she encountered. That world no longer exists.In this collection of poems, Sellers laments its loss, while observing, over the course of a year, daily life of the people and other animals around her, on her street, and in her low-lying coastal town, where new high rises soar into the sky as the storm clouds gather with increasing intensity and the future of the community—and seemingly life as we know it—becomes more and more uncertain.Sprung from her daily observation journals, haunted by ghosts from the past, Field Notes from the Flood Zone is a double love letter: to a beautiful and fragile landscape, and to the vulnerable young girl who grew up in that world. It is an elegy for the two great shaping forces in a life, heartbreaking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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With an Introduction and Notes by David Rampton, Department of English, University of Ottowa. Notes from Underground and Other Stories is a comprehensive collection of Dostoevsky’s short fiction. Many of these stories, like his great novels, reveal his special sympathy for the solitary and dispossessed, explore the same complex psychological issues and subtly combine rich characterization and philosophical meditations on the (often) dark areas of the human psyche, all conveyed in an idiosyncratic blend of deadly seriousness and wild humour. In Notes from Underground, the Underground Man casually dismantles utilitarianism and celebrates in its stead a perverse but vibrant masochism. A Christmas Tree and a Wedding recounts the successful pursuit of a young girl by a lecherous old man. In Bobok, one Ivan Ivanovitch listens in on corpses gossiping in a cemetery and ends up deploring their depravity. In A Gentle Spirit, the narrator describes his dawning recognition that he is responsible for his wife’s suicide. In short, as a commentator on spiritual stagnation, Dostoevsky has no equal.

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A classic collection of WhittenÂ’s writings and process notes, updated to include additional transcriptions and a new afterwordA Black man who grew up in the Jim Crow South, Jack Whitten arrived in New York in 1959 and began a wide-ranging exploration into the nature of painting and artmaking that would sustain more than five decades of work. Early in his career, in 1970, Whitten experienced his breakthrough moment: when he lifted a thick slab of paint off its support, he realized he could experiment within the physical, dimensional space of the paint itself. Approaching abstraction as scientist and mystic, Whitten probed the expressive and material possibilities of painting. He constantly changed styles, developed new methods and took up new subject matter, but it is precisely this spirit of curious inquiry that unites his relentlessly experimental career.Notes from the Woodshed collects the artist''s notes from his work in the studio alongside selected interviews and texts. Edited by Katy Siegel, one of Whitten''s long-standing champions, this volume offers an intimate look at the artist in his element: the studio. Now in its second edition, this publication is the definitive resource on WhittenÂ’s writings, presenting a fully transcribed collection of the artistÂ’s handwritten ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sacco paved the way for Palestine with his powerful triptych on modern war and its innocent victims, originally published in his comic Yahoo and collected here: ''When Good Bombs Happen to Bad People'' chronicles the effect of aerial warfare on civilians, from Germany and Japan in World War II to Libya in 1986; ''More Women, More Children, More Quickly'' is written from a victim''s perspective, as Sacco illustrates his mother''s harrowing experiences during Italian and German WWII raids on Malta; and ''How I Loved the War'', Defeatist''s centrepiece, is Sacco''s impassioned but sardonic reflection on the Gulf War, and the surrounding propaganda and media circus. Published during the reign of Bush I, it has since acquired an even sharper relevance.Defeatist also features Sacco''s first (relatively) long-form piece, ''In the Company of Long Hair'', a hilarious roadie''s-eye view of an American punk band''s eventful European tour from Amsterdam to Madrid, as well as ''Cartoon Genius'', ''Voyage to the End of the Library'', ''A Disgusting Experience'', and ''On My Day Off'', a cycle of funny and rueful autobiographic comics that display Sacco''s graphic verve to its fullest extent.Defeatist is rounded off with a large section of Sacco''s earliest, pointedly satirical strips (none ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From off beat love poems to poems about world events, Lines from an Ordinary Life will make you laugh, cry and think in equal measure. Taken from observations of ordinary life in all its extraordinariness, there is something for everyone. These aren’t poems about exotic lives or daring deeds, but the mundane and relatable moments that are common to our messy, quirky, wonderful lives.

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The unnamed narrator of the novel, a former government official, has decided to retire from the world and lead a life of inactivity and contemplation. His fiercely bitter, cynical and witty monologue ranges from general observations and philosophical musings to memorable scenes from his own life, including his obsessive plans to exact revenge on an officer who has shown him disrespect and a dramatic encounter with a prostitute.Seen by many as the first existentialist novel and showcasing the best of Dostoevsky's dry humour, Notes from Underground was a pivotal moment in the development of modern literature and has inspired countless novelists, thinkers and film-makers.

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Life in Washington DC is trying to ‘return to normal’ after the trauma of September 11, 2001. George W. Bush is President and Hillary Clinton, former First Lady and now Senator for New York, already has her eye on higher things. One morning Su Soeung, who first came to the US as a child refugee from Cambodia receives an intriguing job offer. So begins an extraordinary train of events. Su’s efforts to discover thefate of her father who ‘disappeared’ during Cambodia’s Pol Pot nightmare, seem to be inextricably intertwined with world politics at the highest level. Just how much did the US know about Pol Pot and his band of ‘brothers’? What deals were done between Washington and Beijing? And, in the end, is Su Soeung just a puppet of forces beyond her control? This is Stanley Johnson’s 11th – and finest – literary thriller yet – tense, provocative, and deeply resonant of our current times, as conspiracy theory and trauma once again put question marks over the aims of the superpowers.

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Notes from the Underground (1864) is one of the most profound works of nineteenth-century literature. A probing, speculative book, often regarded as a forerunner of the Existentialist movement, it examines the important political and philosophical questions that were current in Russia and Europe at the time. The Gambler (1866), set in the fictional town of Roulettenberg, explores the compulsive nature of gambling, one of the author''s own vices and a subject he describes with extraordinary acumen and drama.Specially commissioned for the World''s Classics, this new translation includes a full editorial apparatus. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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''ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I''VE READ IN RECENT YEARS . . . PACKS A HELL OF AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH'' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of TimeFrom one of the most imaginative writers of her generation comes an extraordinary vision of the future.Ven was once a holy man, a keeper of ancient archives. It was his duty to interpret archaic texts, sorting useful knowledge from the heretical ideas of the Burning Age - a time of excess and climate disaster. For in Ven''s world, such material must be closely guarded, so that the ills that led to that cataclysmic era can never be repeated.But when the revolutionary Brotherhood approaches Ven, pressuring him to translate stolen writings that threaten everything he once held dear, his life will be turned upside down. Torn between friendship and faith, Ven must decide how far he''s willing to go to save this new world, and how much he is willing to lose.Notes from the Burning Age is the remarkable and captivating new novel from the award-winning Claire North that puts dystopian fiction in a whole new light.''Beautiful and riveting'' Buzzfeed''Will keep readers hooked right up until the explosive close'' Publishers Weekly''A gripping, utterly involving, dystopian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''This book is heaven. Elspeth Barker writes like no one else''OLIVIA LAING''Deserves to be permanently on the bedside table - to cheer, reassure and inspire''OBSERVER''Gothic, poetic and exuberantly funny. What a pleasure it was to read''ESTHER FREUD''Joyous, startling, funny, lush, dark and complex''THE TIMESIn Notes from the Henhouse, you will find:A Gothic castle, a draughty Norfolk farmhouse and a malevolent AgaA pet pig, Portia with a penchant for drama, an obsession with geraniums and an addiction to wine (the Bulgarian vintage)George Barker, poet and beloved husband, warbling cowboy songs into his glass and declaiming Hopkins and Houseman in The Drinking RoomFive entrancing baby cherubimos, rolling and bouncing about in a big brass bed, before growing up at breakneck speedThe ecstasy of writing, the dither of procrastination, and the endless adventures to be had in the wild realms of the imaginationThe outrage of death, the loneliness of widowhood, and then the surprising joys of dereliction: of moving very slowly round the garden in a shapeless coat, planting drifts of narcissus bulbs for latter springs.This collection of autobiographical essays from the inimitable Elspeth Barker, author of the beloved modern classic O Caledonia, is a delightful portrait of a riotous, rapturous, remarkable life.

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"This is a beautiful book, full of ideas that could help restore America’s genius for freedom and promise.” — Thomas Moore, New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul A lifelong Emerson lover, teacher, and spiritual seeker reveals how American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson’s twelve essential teachings hold the answer to living an authentic and fulfilling life, one that is in harmony with our souls.In this wise, illuminating book, award-winning author Mark Matousek reveals how Emerson’s timeless wisdom can help us with the problems we’re facing today. America’s ‘original Stoic’ confronted many of the issues before us, from polarization to fake news, from crooked politicians and rampant materialism, to the scourge of racism.Matousek explains that Emerson’s path of self-reliance can radically improve your quality of life. The mentor and friend of Henry David Thoreau, Emerson (aka the Oracle of Concord) was America’s first self-help author, and his nation’s conscience for half a century. Like the Stoics before him, he emphasized self-knowledge and mindfulness as paths to happiness; also, self-reliance, cooperation, non-conformity, originality, adaptability, and receptiveness.As Americans are once again discovering the power of Stoicism, Matousek shows why Emerson’s vision is precisely the medicine we need today. The principles ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I''VE READ IN RECENT YEARS . . . PACKS A HELL OF AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH'' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of TimeFrom one of the most imaginative writers of her generation comes an extraordinary vision of the future.Ven was once a holy man, a keeper of ancient archives. It was his duty to interpret archaic texts, sorting useful knowledge from the heretical ideas of the Burning Age - a time of excess and climate disaster. For in Ven''s world, such material must be closely guarded, so that the ills that led to that cataclysmic era can never be repeated.But when the revolutionary Brotherhood approaches Ven, pressuring him to translate stolen writings that threaten everything he once held dear, his life will be turned upside down. Torn between friendship and faith, Ven must decide how far he''s willing to go to save this new world, and how much he is willing to lose.Notes from the Burning Age is the remarkable and captivating new novel from the award-winning Claire North that puts dystopian fiction in a whole new light.''Beautiful and riveting'' Buzzfeed''Will keep readers hooked right up until the explosive close'' Publishers Weekly''A gripping, utterly involving, dystopian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This inspiring memoir, now adapted for young adults, chronicles Top Chef star and Forbes and Zagat 30 Under 30 phenom Kwame Onwuachi''s incredible and odds-defying fame in the food world after a tough childhood in the Bronx and Nigeria.Food was Kwame Onwuachi''s first great love. He connected to cooking via his mother, in the family''s modest Bronx apartment. From that spark, he launched his own catering company with twenty thousand dollars he made selling candy on the subway and trained in the kitchens of some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the country. He faced many challenges on the road to success, including breaking free of a dangerous downward spiral due to temptation and easy money, and grappling with just how unwelcoming the world of fine dining can be for people of color.Born on Long Island and raised in New York City, Nigeria, and Louisiana, Kwame Onwuachi''s incredible story is one of survival and ingenuity in the face of adversity.Praise for the adult edition of NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF"Kwame Onwuachi''s story shines a light on food and culture not just in American restaurants or African American communities but around the world." --Questlove"Fierce and inspiring. . . . This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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These 'Letters from an Old Orangeman' are not just a personal memoir or a one-sided history, but a carefully argued political treatise on the necessity of mobilising and organising the 'reactionary democracy' in an age of popular politics.

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