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In 1773, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral became the first book of poetry by an African-American author to be published. At the tender age of seven, Phillis had been brought to Massachusetts as a slave and sold to the well-to-do Wheatley family. There, she threw herself into education, and soon she was devouring the classics and writing verse with whatever she had to hand – odes in chalk on the walls of the house. Once her talent became known, there was uproar, and in 1772 she was interrogated by a panel of ''the most respectable characters in Boston'' and forced to defend the ownership of her own words, since many believed that it was an impossible that she, an African-American slave, could write poetry of such high quality.As related in the 1834 memoir by an outspoken proponent of antislavery, B.B. Thatcher, also included in this volume, the road to publication was not straight, and while it became clear that such a volume could not be published in America at the time, Phillis was recommended to a London publisher, who brought out the book – albeit with an attestation as to her authorship, as well as a ''letter from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A thrilling and heart-warming tale about family, friendship and football from award-winning author, Alex Wheatle.''Alex Wheatle is such a fine writer. This novel is beautifully written, beautifully paced. We''re drawn easily into his vivid world and we''re rooting for his hero all the way.'' - David AlmondFourteen-year-old aspiring footballer Kadeen Best is sent to stay with her Aunt Mel in London after her beloved older brother is tragically killed and she identifies the shooter - a dangerous crime lord. She must carry her grief while adjusting to her new home - away from everything she knows and loves in Jamaica - and living with her strict aunt. Kadeen must lie low, as if she''s recognised, she''ll put them both in serious danger. Desperate for a distraction, Kadeen practises football in the local park where she''s asked to try out for a girls'' team. Kadeen thinks her aunt won''t approve, so she keeps it secret, and finds herself part of a new family: the SW2s. But when Aunt Mel finds out, she is furious and bans Kadeen from playing. Can she convince her aunt to let her play her way to the top with the SW2s and avoid attracting the crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Twenty-first-century how-to advice for parents who want to protect children as they launch them into college, from bestselling author Stephen Arterburn, host of New Life Live!, the nation''s number one Christian call-in counseling show.Your child is getting ready to leave home for college…and you are terrified. You’ve been preparing for this moment for years—but as a Christian parent, you are well aware of the kind of ideological indoctrination that takes place on most college campuses. Will your child make it through the next four years with his faith intact? This is a question syndicated radio host Stephen Arterburn hears regularly from his listeners. In Understanding and Loving Your College Student, he teams with life coach James Phillis to help parents develop in their kids a love for God that encompasses their heart, soul, mind, and strength and a love for their neighbors on campus, as well as themselves. This book will -Help parents of kids still in junior high or high school lay a solid groundwork for living out their faith -Offer tools for helping your child select the right school, including financial aid tips -Help you let go of the reins of your child’s life as he becomes an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Alex Wheatle writes from a place of honesty and passion’ Steve McQueen, director of Small AxeEast of Acre Lane is the fast-paced and razor sharp story of a young man trying to do the right thing from celebrated author Alex Wheatle, one of the figures who inspired Steve McQueen’s Small AxeIt is 1981, and Brixton is on the verge of exploding. Biscuit lives with his mother, brother and sister, trapped hustling on the frontline for the South London badman Nunchucks. As the patience of the community breaks and the riots erupt, Biscuit must make a choice that could change his life forever.‘His prose is as sharp as a barber’s cutthroat and the hard edged dialogue perfectly captures that London vibe. Thrilling, very funny, and most of all a page turner’ Courttia Newland

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"Pacy; witty; his characters are real and recognisable" LINTON KWESI JOHNSON "Alex Wheatle is the real deal; he writes with heart and authenticity, books that make you laugh and worry and cry and hold your breath" KIT DE WAAL "Alex Wheatle writes from a place of honesty and passion" STEVE McQUEEN, director of Small Axe South London in the 1980s. Sixteen-year-old Brenton Brown is the mixed-race child of a mother he has never met. He's been living in a children's home all his life, and when he is unexpectedly reunited with his mother, Cynthia, his whole world seems poised to change. The best thing happens: Brenton has a family at last. And then the worst: Brenton falls in love with his beautiful half-sister, Juliet. As tensions brew in Brixton, Brenton finds himself embroiled in a violent feud with a killer. Vengeance seems like the only option as Brenton hurtles towards an explosive climax which will risk everything. Brixton Rock is the extraordinary debut of one of the UK's finest writers, a pitch-perfect depiction of South London life. "A triumph . . . This is a debut which confirms its author is a pro in prose" The Times

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Tanková bitva u Prochorovky představovala v bývalém Sovětském svazu (a v dnešním Rusku) jeden ze symbolů hrdinství Rudé armády za druhé světové války: epické střetnutí s množstvím obětí na obou stranách, při němž po sobě pálily stovky tanků z těsné blízkosti a z něhož vyšli vítězně sovětští tankisté. O významu bitvy v Kurském oblouku v létě 1943 není sebemenších pochyb. Stejně tak nelze zpochybnit vítězství Rudé armády a hrdinství jejích vojáků. Jeden problém tu však je: legendární střetnutí u Prochorovky se odehrálo úplně jinak a dlouholetý obraz této bitvy je založený na nepravdivých tvrzeních. Britský vojenský historik Ben Wheatley na základě pečlivého studia známých i nově objevených archivních dokumentů (především německých hlášení o stavu a opravách bojové techniky) předkládá nový obraz bitvy, z něhož jasně plyne, že poměr ztrát u Prochorovky byl silně nevyrovnaný a že dosavadní obraz patří do světa mýtů. Výklad je doplněn množstvím statistických údajů, přehledových tabulek, dobových dokumentů a historických i současných fotografií bojiště.Jakmile se Stalin doslechl o extrémně vysokých ztrátách obrněných vozidel, které 5. gardová tanková armáda u Prochorovky utrpěla, požadoval vysvětlení. Údajně udeřil přímo na Rotmistrova: „Cos to provedl se svou velkolepou obrněnou armádou?“ Stalin… chtěl Rotmistrova zbavit velení a postavit ho před vojenský ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing''A vivid and powerful story ... Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle, a truly gifted storyteller'' David OlusogaKemosha and her brother have lived their whole lives in slavery. Sold away to work in lawless Port Royal, Kemosha takes her chance to escape brutal treatment. With fortune on her side, Kemosha befriends Ravenhide, a man with a mysterious past who teaches her the art of swordfighting, and introduces her to the beautiful runaway Isabella.Yet Kemosha''s greatest test yet is upon the deck of the Satisfaction: the notorious Captain Morgan’s ship. His next adventure on the high seas could be the making of Kemosha – and her one chance to earn enough pieces of eight to buy the freedom of her brother...

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A sharp, witty and heartfelt tale of the ups and downs of teenage life on one of London''s toughest (fictional) estates, from multi-award-winning Alex Wheatle.Life on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad''s lost his job, Mum''s working so hard to make ends meet, and big brother Kingsley just wants out. With all of the shouting and arguing it''s difficult not to get lost in the mix. So when his best mate Terror and coolest chick in the year Caldonia, cook up a plan to make a quick buck, Briggy hopes this time it might be his chance to shine. Robbing the Post Office … what could go wrong?Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.

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The long-awaited remastered edition of the acclaimed graphic novel - including an introduction by award-winning comics artist Walt Simonson (Thor, Star Wars, Elric). In Breathtaker, all love withers and dies... but for Chase Darrow, it is literally the kiss of death!Chase Darrow is a beautiful weapon. The US government gave her a sexual power that makes her utterly alluring - the perfect weapon for espionage. Yet to kiss a man leaves his lifeforce drained and means that no one can love her without paying the ultimate price. But Chase is now on the run from The Man - another government creation and the first superhero. All machismo, he is sent to bring Chase back, but which weapon will prove the most powerful - love or death?The Breathtaker Collection features the original four-part cult classic remastered and reprinted, so readers can experience the original Breathtaker story in an all-new light. Also includes a new 16 page section of BREATHTAKER art previously showcased in an exhibition.PLUS the special collection also includes an all-new full-length origin comic featuring The Man, by Marc Hempel (The Sandman, Heavy Metal, Hellraiser, Lucifer) and Mark Wheatley (Johnny Quest, EZ Street, Frankenstein Mobster).

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"A rich layering of motive and emotion . . . robust dialogue, streetwise humour and muscular, mischievous vernaculour" Independent Set on the streets of Brixton, south London, BRENTON BROWN is a fatal love story about a man who never got over his first love, a perfect love with his half-sister Juliet that has left him unable to form any real relationships since they both decided it must end. "Wheatle's dialogue sings" Guardian Juliet is consumed by guilt because she knows that her half-brother, Brenton, grew up in children's homes with no family to speak of, while she received all her mother's love. She has a career with good prospects in politics, and has married Clayton, a successful banker, to please her mother. He treats her daughter, Breanna, like his own - but secretly he has always suspected that there has been something going on between Juliet and Brenton. Unable to let go physically or emotionally, Brenton takes the advice of his longstanding friend Floyd, and decides to start a new life in another country. When their good intentions fail, Juliet and Brenton must pay the ultimate price. A story about family ties, forbidden love and life, BRENTON BROWN is shot ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In Child Ballad, David Wheatley's sixth collection, he explores a world transformed by the experience of parenthood.

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A ground-breaking new study that transforms our understanding of one of the most famous battles of the Second World War, widely mythologized as the largest tank battle in history.Today in Russia there are three official sacred battlefields: Kulikovo, where the Mongols were defeated in 1380; Borodino, where Russian troops slowed Napoleon''s Grande Armée before Moscow in 1812; the third is Prokhorovka, where the Soviet annihilation of Hitler''s elite SS Panzer force on 12 July 1943 in the largest armoured clash in history has traditionally been described as a key turning point in the war.The Panzers of Prokhorovka challenges this narrative. The battle was indeed an important Soviet victory, but a very different one to that described above. Based on ground-breaking archival research and supported by previously unpublished images of the battlefield, Ben Wheatley argues that German armoured losses were in fact negligible and a fresh approach is required to understand Prokhorovka. This book tackles the many myths that have built up over the years, and presents a new analysis of this famous engagement.

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Discover a unique toolkit of science, self-compassion and intuitive eating practices to help you understand, love and heal your gut.Living with gut problems means it can feel like our insides are working against us, but have you ever taken a moment to really listen to your gut? Inspired by her own healing journey, expert patient Cara Wheatley-McGrain has developed a revolutionary approach to thriving with IBS and IBD through understanding, loving and listening to your gut.As Cara shares her tried-and-tested methods, you''ll be empowered to create your own unique gut-led journey based on science, self-compassion and intuitive eating. You''ll discover an extensive toolkit of exercises and strategies designed to calm your gut and support you wellbeing at every level. Cara shares how to:· get to know your unique gut microbiome and microbes· cultivate compassion, self-care and greater connection with your gut· use simple techniques for a calmer and more mindful lifestyle· develop intuitive eating practices and a diet that suits you· create fresh, healthy and delicious recipes for every mealtimeWhen you start to truly listen to your gut - in a deeply powerful, gut-loving way - it will change your life.

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