the african samurai craig shreve

The African Samurai - Craig Shreve

Longlisted for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize Gripping. Fans of Shogun will love it Conn Iggulden Fierce, vivid and richly detailed Daily MailThe incredible story, based on real events, of the slave who became a Japanese samurai.In 1579, a Portuguese trade ship sails into port at Kinchotsu, Japan, loaded with European wares and weapons. Also aboard is an East African slave. Taken from his village as a boy, sold to mercenaries and forced to fight in Indian wars that meant nothing to him, he is a young but experienced soldier.Serving as the protector for a high-ranking Italian priest, the young man joins an expedition pushing inland towards the capital city of Kyoto.There they meet Oda Nobunaga, the most powerful warlord in Japan, who is preparing a campaign to unify the country after more than a hundred years of civil war. Under the tutelage of Nobunaga, the young African soldier becomes the great warrior Yasuke, Japanâ ™s first foreign samurai, and the only one ever of African descent. His preoccupation is not a question of power, as it is for Nobunaga, but one of freedom.A timeless, epic story, a magnificent reconstruction and moving study of a lost historical figure, and a truly enthralling narrative, thrilling in its dramatization of the making of modern Japan, from which rises the most unlikely of heroes.Praise for The African Samurai Breathtakingly visual with dialogue thatâ ™s filled with insights and wisdom â ¦ Written with compassion and an authenticity brought on by painstaking research, Shreve is the rarest of writers: one who can evoke varied emotions in the reader with few words and attention to detail. I experienced sixteenth-century Japan like never before despite being a huge fan of the novels of Eric Van Lustbader and the seminal Shogun by James Clavell. Yet, it is Yasukeâ ™s journey that pulls me fully and completely into that world, with a sensitivity thatâ ™s unparalleled and which will most certainly guarantee The African Samuraiâ ™s stellar position in the literary space. Violent, raw, visceral, incisive and deftly plotted, Shreve has given us a hero we did not know we needed. He has given voice to someone who has been silenced throughout history, and in the process he has offered us (the reader) hope. In Yasuke, we have found a hero as broken as he is brave and as strong as he is flawed. A necessary tale thatâ ™s been masterfully told, and an essential read for lovers of great literature Femi Kayode, author of Gaslight Shreve tells an extraordinary story with dramatic intensity, sensitivity, and consummate imagination. Like all the best historical novels, it feels relevant and even essential to our present moment. Of the many admirable things about this novel, perhaps the greatest is Shreveâ ™s feat of breathing life into Yasuke, its central character, and rescuing this remarkable man from obscurity David Bezmozgis, award-winning author of Immigrant City and The Betrayers A complex and deeply moving story . . . that powerfully resonates with our current times. The deftly drawn characters of European, Asian and African origin inhabit a sometimes frightening but ultimately hopeful story due to Shreveâ ™s immense skills at illuminating the power of the human spirit Jeffrey Colvin, award-winning author of Africville

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The Way of the Samurai - Inazo Nitobe

Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us - The Way of the Samurai.This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic work The Way of the Samurai - a fascinating exploration of Japanese samurai culture and their moral code. This classic text by Inazo Nitobe reveals the beliefs and traditions within samurai culture. They were not simply warriors but an aristocratic class who practiced literary and military arts in equal measure. Nitobe explores this duality and the ways samurai principles continue to have resonance in modern Japanese society and around the globe.Essential to this way of life was the samurai s moral code and the quality of bushido, roughly translated as chivalry. The Way of the Samurai provides an intriguing exploration of bushido and other valued qualities such as rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honour, loyalty and self-control. It also explores the Samurai s more violent traditions, such as the chilling act of hara-kiri or self-immolation.This mixture of chivalric principles with brutal warfare is fascinating. While many aspects of Samurai culture have disappeared, its principles still have resonance in modern Japanese society and around the globe.This compact edition is presented in a luxury gift format.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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Africký samuraj - Craig Shreve

V roce 1579 připlouvá do Japonska na portugalské obchodní lodi italský kněz a jezuitský misionář otec Valignano, který má ve středovýchodní Asii velkou autoritu, a s sebou jako svého ochránce přiváží velkého a impozantního Afričana. Mladého, ale zkušeného vojáka, jenž byl jako chlapec unesen z rodné vesnice a donucen bojovat se žoldnéři v Indii, stále pronásledují vzpomínky na pohnutou minulost. Otec Valignano vede výpravu do Kjóta, k mocnému vojevůdci Nobunagovi, který se snaží sjednotit národ rozvrácený občanskou válkou. Výměnou za povolení ke stavbě kostela „daruje“ Valignano vládci svého ochránce a mladík se znovu cítí více jako věc než jako člověk. Když ale slíbí Nobunagovi věrnost, muži z naprosto odlišných světů si vybudují vzájemnou důvěru a respekt. Afričan jako první cizinec získá titul samuraje a dostane i nové jméno: Jasuke. Šušká se, že brzy dostane vlastní služebnictvo i vojáky, jimž bude velet. Naplnění všech jeho snů však závisí na tom, zda dokáže nového pána ochránit před četnými nepřáteli a hrozbami.

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A Voyage Around the Queen - Brown Craig

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2024 ⠦ GENIUS A BOOK OF THE YEAR for theSPECTATOR, MAIL ON SUNDAY, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, INDEPENDENT, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY EXPRESSand THE TABLET.From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning author of One Two Three Four and Ma am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth II in an unforgettable and fascinating biography. A crown jewel among royal biographies OBSERVER⠘Extraordinarily original, enlightening and fresh⠙ SPECTATOR Absolutely fascinating Ruth Langsford, LOOSE WOMEN A very unusual masterpiece SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Brilliantly funny and well-researched FINANCIAL TIMESVirginia Woolf compared her to a caterpillar; Anne Frank kept pictures of her on the wall of her annex; Jimi Hendrix played her tune; Haile Selassie gave her a gold tiara; Dirk Bogarde watched Death in Venice with her; Andy Warhol envied her fame; Donald Trump offended her; E.M. Forster confessed he would have married her, if only she had been a boy.Queen Elizabeth II was famous for longer than anyone who has ever lived. When people spoke of her, they spoke of themselves; when they dreamed of her, they dreamed of themselves. She mirrored their hopes and anxieties. To the optimist, she seemed an optimist; to the pessimist, a pessimist; to the awestruck, charismatic; and to the cynical, humdrum. Though by nature reserved and unassuming, her presence could fill presidents and rock gods with terror. For close to a century, she inhabited the psyche of a nation.Combining biography, essays, cultural history, dream diaries, travelogue and satire, the bestselling and award-winning author of Ma am Darling and One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of this most public yet private of sovereigns.⠓ An unconventional tribute that offers a snapshot of almost a century of social history with a mix of royal insanity, and superior anecdotes, from farts and corgis to Paul McCartney and poets laureate THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024 An enthralling reverie on memory, identity, coincidence and meaning ⠓ testing, teasing, charming, moving and deceptively wise RORY STEWART⠘An entertaining and revealing digest ⠦ fascinating ⠦ Craig Brown has captured something essential about Britain⠙s curious relationship with royalty⠙TLS Completely and utterly brilliant and exquisitely funny and fascinating. This book is, dare I say, majestic. Craig Brown has no peers ⠓ I would curtsey to him if I met him MARINA HYDE Wonderfully readable ⠦ At once sympathetic but clear-eyed, kind but sharp NEW STATESMAN Brown is as sharp and dryly funny as his subject EVENING STANDARD You wouldn⠙t think the world needed another book about Queen Elizabeth ⠓ but how wrong you⠙d be. Craig Brown⠙s wholly original and enthralling biography is absolute heaven from start to finish⠙ INDIA KNIGHT Craig Brown continues to reinvent the art of biography⠦ utterly fascinating JASON COWLEYCraig Brown s book One Two Three Four won the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in 2020.

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A Voyage Around the Queen - Brown Craig

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2024 ⠦ GENIUS A BOOK OF THE YEAR for theSPECTATOR, MAIL ON SUNDAY, NEW STATESMAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, INDEPENDENT, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY EXPRESSand THE TABLET.From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning author of One Two Three Four and Ma am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth II in an unforgettable and fascinating biography. A crown jewel among royal biographies OBSERVER⠘Extraordinarily original, enlightening and fresh⠙ SPECTATOR Absolutely fascinating Ruth Langsford, LOOSE WOMEN A very unusual masterpiece SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Brilliantly funny and well-researched FINANCIAL TIMESVirginia Woolf compared her to a caterpillar; Anne Frank kept pictures of her on the wall of her annex; Jimi Hendrix played her tune; Haile Selassie gave her a gold tiara; Dirk Bogarde watched Death in Venice with her; Andy Warhol envied her fame; Donald Trump offended her; E.M. Forster confessed he would have married her, if only she had been a boy.Queen Elizabeth II was famous for longer than anyone who has ever lived. When people spoke of her, they spoke of themselves; when they dreamed of her, they dreamed of themselves. She mirrored their hopes and anxieties. To the optimist, she seemed an optimist; to the pessimist, a pessimist; to the awestruck, charismatic; and to the cynical, humdrum. Though by nature reserved and unassuming, her presence could fill presidents and rock gods with terror. For close to a century, she inhabited the psyche of a nation.Combining biography, essays, cultural history, dream diaries, travelogue and satire, the bestselling and award-winning author of Ma am Darling and One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of this most public yet private of sovereigns.⠓ An unconventional tribute that offers a snapshot of almost a century of social history with a mix of royal insanity, and superior anecdotes, from farts and corgis to Paul McCartney and poets laureate THE TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024 An enthralling reverie on memory, identity, coincidence and meaning ⠓ testing, teasing, charming, moving and deceptively wise RORY STEWART⠘An entertaining and revealing digest ⠦ fascinating ⠦ Craig Brown has captured something essential about Britain⠙s curious relationship with royalty⠙TLS Completely and utterly brilliant and exquisitely funny and fascinating. This book is, dare I say, majestic. Craig Brown has no peers ⠓ I would curtsey to him if I met him MARINA HYDE Wonderfully readable ⠦ At once sympathetic but clear-eyed, kind but sharp NEW STATESMAN Brown is as sharp and dryly funny as his subject EVENING STANDARD You wouldn⠙t think the world needed another book about Queen Elizabeth ⠓ but how wrong you⠙d be. Craig Brown⠙s wholly original and enthralling biography is absolute heaven from start to finish⠙ INDIA KNIGHT Craig Brown continues to reinvent the art of biography⠦ utterly fascinating JASON COWLEYCraig Brown s book One Two Three Four won the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in 2020.

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The Way of the Dragon (Young Samurai, Book 3) - Chris Bradford

June 1613. Japan is threatened with war and Jack is facing his greatest battle yet. Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack s warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his father s prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye. Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai . . .

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The Timekeepers: Samurai Saga - SJ King

Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories and discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Join the Timekeepers in this chapter book series for 7 to 9 year-olds covering a range of adventures that span all of history. The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover!In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to Edo Period Japan and become mixed up in a samurai showdown. This childrenâ ™s chapter book series offers:An introduction to history that blends a fun story with real facts, plus a non-fiction section with timelines, quizzes and a glossary.A fun, educational chapter book series that blends fact and fiction for children who love history.An insight into different historical time periods showing the connection between the past and present.Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track â “ and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaosâ ¦ When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and itâ ™s up to them to put things right. More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like The Timekeepers: Samurai Saga, then youâ ™ll love other titles in the series. Why not try The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first-ever Olympic Games, or Eiffel Tower Emergency to find out about the building of Paris iconic landmark?

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 11 - Yusei Matsui

In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within.The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!The battle for control of Kamakura has been joined! The Hojo and Ashikaga forces clash as Tokiyuki and his Elusive Warriors take on the members of the infamous Kanto Hisashiban, and Kojiro has engaged Kagetada, a warrior twisted by Uesugi’s chemical experiments. Meanwhile, Genba skirts the edges of the battle trying to track down another Ashikaga ninja. After Tokiyuki’s inspiring race around the battlefield, his opponent, the horse-mad samurai Imagawa, moves in for the kill.Even Tokiyuki’s famed elusiveness may not save him this time…

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The African Trilogy: Things Fall Apart No Longer at Ease Arrow of God - Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe is considered the father of African literature in English, the writer who opened the magic casements of African fiction for an international readership. Following the 50th anniversary of the publication of his ground-breaking Things Fall Apart, Everyman republish Achebe s first and most famous novel alongside No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God, under the collective title The African Trilogy. In Things Fall Apart the individual tragedy of Okonkwo, strong man and tribal elder in the Nigeria of the 1890s is intertwined with the transformation of traditional Igbo society under the impact of Christianity and colonialism.In No Longer at Ease, Okonkwo s grandson, Obi, educated in England, returns to a civil-service job in colonial Lagos, only to clash with the ruling elite to which he now believes he belongs. Arrow of God is set in the 1920s and explores the conflict from the two points of view - often, but not always, opposing - ofEzuelu, an Igbo priest, and Captain Winterbottom, a British district officer. In spare and lucid prose,Achebe tellsa universal tale of personal and moral struggle in a changing world which continues to resonate in Africa today and has captured the imaginations of readers everywhere.

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The Last Samurai - Helen DeWitt

â ˜Fiercely intelligent, very funny and unlike anything else Iâ ™ve ever readâ ™ MARK HADDON Original...witty...playfulâ ¦a wonderfully funny book JAMES WOOD A triumph â “ a genuinely new story, a genuinely new form A. S. BYATTEleven-year-old Ludo is in search of a father. Raised singlehandedly by his mother Sibylla, Ludoâ ™s been reading Greek, Arabic, Japanese and a little Hebrew since the age of four; but reading Homer in the original whilst riding the Circle Line on the London Underground isnâ ™t enough to satisfy the boyâ ™s boundless curiosity. Is he a genius? A real-life child prodigy? Heâ ™s grown up watching Seven Samurai on a hypnotising loop â “ his motherâ ™s strategy to give him not one but seven male role models. And yet Ludo remains obsessed with the one thing his mother refuses to tell him: his real fatherâ ™s name. Let loose on London, Ludo sets out on a secret quest to find the last samurai â “ the father he never knew.

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The Watkins Book of African Folklore - Helen Nde

Combining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, this is the ultimate collection of African folklore, with 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package.From creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and amusing animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde also provides marvellous context for history and colonial influences for the stories.Read 50 stories that take you north to Egypt, west to Sierra Leone, east to Somalia, south to South Africa and many places in-between. Discover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as:• FROM ALGERIA: The Story of the First Man and Woman , who meet when they struggle over access to a well, but go on to have 100 children and start the human race.• FROM SUDAN: Okwa and the River Maiden , a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit s approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles.• FROM ZIMBABWE: The Moon and His Wives , a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion.• FROM GHANA: How Goat Caused a War by tricking the Supreme Being and giving his holy message to the wrong prince.• FROM TANZANIA: The Singing Kaguru Birds , who offer help and riches to poor folk in exchange for a strict rule or even a trick.Carefully researched and vividly retold these stories represent a vital and fresh perspective on African Folktales for anyone interested in folktales, mythology and storytelling from around the world.

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The African Gaze - Amy Sall

The African GazeThis is a hugely important and timely publication—engagement with Black and African histories is stronger than ever before (and long overdue). The major names of African photography, such as Malick Sidibé, Sanlé Sory, and Seydou Keïta, have become highly collectible in the art market, while African cinema, pioneered by filmmakers such as Ousmane Sembène in 1960s Senegal, is now recognized for its creative innovation and storytelling.For anyone drawn to African photography and film, this book will provide an exciting and accessible overview.Featuring interviews with Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Cissé.

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Augustine the African - Catherine Conybeare

Engaging, thoughtful, and illuminating Madeline Miller A long-needed survey of the great theologian Rowan WilliamsAugustine of Hippo is one of the world s most influential theologians, an early Christian writer whose work shaped the course of Western philosophy. Born in Numidia in 354 CE, Augustine s African identity has long been painfully denied. But it was foundational to his thinking and faith. Drawing on original sources and the Augustinian texts themselves, world-renowned scholar Catherine Conybeare traces Augustine s travels from North Africa to the European continent and back again, placing his African origins firmly at the centre of his story. A tale of exile, faith and identity, Augustine the African upends conventional knowledge about one of Christianity s most celebrated saints, and recentres Africa as the locus of early Catholic intellectual activity - with Europe on the periphery.

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Heroes of the African Revolution Vol 2 - Prudence Ithaka

We made this colouring book in order to expose African children to their authentic history. Malcolm X told us decades ago that we had to take responsibility for our children s education because he understood that our people had been intentionally robbed of their true history. We can no longer rely on institutions to educate our children and must take it upon ourselves to equip our children with the truth so that they can bring a positive contribution to our people s struggle for justice and freedom. This book highlights some of the key figures within the struggle to achieve Pan-Africanism which is the total liberation and unification of Africa. All of the brave women and men featured in this book were Pan-Africanists. They understood that people of African descent throughout the world faced the same issues and therefore had to unite in order to overcome those issues. We hope this book can inspire the next generation of African children to become Pan-Africanists and to join the struggle to liberate and unite Africa.

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The African Queen - C.S. Forester

Central Africa, 1914; Rose Sayer, a thirty-three year-old English woman, is left alone when her missionary brother dies. Her only route out is aboard The African Queen, a steam-powered launch captained by Cockney mechanic, Charlie Alnutt. Determined to do her bit for the war effort and to avenge her brother, Rose persuades Charlie that they should attack the German gunboat, the Königin Luise. And so begins a most unlikely alliance and love affair, as Charlie and Rose venture down the treacherous Ulanga river encountering danger and adventure at every turn.This beautiful Macmillan Collector s Library edition of The African Queen by C. S. Forester features an introduction by the award-winning author and journalist, Giles Foden.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure.

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 12 - Yusei Matsui

In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within.The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!After years of training and deadly battles, the combined Hojo and Suwa army, with Tokiyuki at its head, has defeated Ashikaga Takauji’s forces and retaken the city of Kamakura! Tokiyuki and his retainers celebrate their return, then they seek the services of the legendary swordsmith Masamune, asking him to forge personalized weapons. Meanwhile, Emperor Go-Daigo, shocked and confused by the defeat, orders Takauji himself to ride forth at the head of his army to attack and destroy Tokiyuki once and for all!

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The Times Samurai Su Doku 13 - The Times Mind Games

Test your powers of logic with these challenging Su Doku puzzles.For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues â “ and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:10 Easy40 Mild40 Difficult10 Super difficultEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brainteasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 17 - Yusei Matsui

In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!The monstrously powerful Toki Yorito, who serves the Ashikaga, has brought his force to engage with Akiie’s army. His human bombs devastate Akiie’s troops, and even Tokiyuki’s retainers have trouble stopping him. The march on Kyo continues as more of the Ashikaga troops deploy to defend the capital. Then Tokiyuki must face a former friend when Fubuki returns to send Tokiyuki on a journey to the Underworld!The monstrously powerful Toki Yorito, who serves the Ashikaga, has brought his force to engage with Akiie’s army. His human bombs devastate Akiie’s troops, and even Tokiyuki’s retainers have trouble stopping him. The march on Kyo continues as more of the Ashikaga troops deploy to defend the capital. Then Tokiyuki must face a former friend whe

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African-Americans and Non-Agricultural Labor in the South 1865-1900 - Donald G. Nieman

This is Volume 4 of 12 of a series on the African American Life in Post-Emancipation South, 1861 to 1900.The essays included explore the non agricultural dimension of African-American economic life in the decades following emancipation.

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The Perfect Reminder - Craig McAllister

Released in 1993, I ve Seen Everything was the Trashcan Sinatras second album. Now reissued and ripe for reappraisal, this book tells the story of the album; from the initial song-writing ideas and underwhelming studio sessions to a settled line-up and a new-found confidence in their combined abilities, expertly captured on tape by producer Ray Shulman.Written with a microscopic eye for the finer details by Craig McAllister and lovingly photographed by Stephanie Gibson, the book â “ beautifully designed by Chris Dooley - promises to be a warm, funny, and definitive account of one of music s best-kept secrets. Within these pages, writers, broadcasters, musicians and fans from across the world explain what the band and the album means to them. The book features interviews with long-time admirers and supporters of the band such as Gideon Coe, Pete Paphides, Eddi Reader, Emma Pollock, Billy Sloan, and Gary Crowley.

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 16 - Yusei Matsui

In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!Kitabatake Akiie’s army, including Tokiyuki’s powerful Hojo clan contingent, begins their westward march on Kyo from Oshu. It will be a long journey and will not go unopposed, as forces loyal to Ashikaga Takauji are mobilizing to stop them. Not only will Akiie and Tokiyuki need to contend with ambushes and supply problems along the way, but the army of the renowned warrior Toki Yorito also moves to confront the Oshu army at a place that will one day become famed in Japanese history—Sekigahara.Kitabatake Akiie’s army, including Tokiyuki’s powerful Hojo clan contingent, begins their westward march on Kyo from Oshu. It will be a long journey and will not go unopposed, as forces loyal to Ashikaga Takauji are mobilizing to stop them. Not only will Akiie and Tokiyuki need to contend with ambushes and supply problems along the way, but t

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Samurai - Michael Wert

The idea of the sword-wielding samurai, beholden to a strict ethical code and trained in deadly martial arts, dominates popular conceptions of the samurai. As early as the late seventeenth century, they were heavily featured in literature, art, theater, and even comedy, from the Tale of the Heike to the kabuki retellings of the 47 Ronin. This legacy remains with us today in the legendary Akira Kurosawa films, the shoguns of HBO s Westworld, and countless renditions of samurai history in anime, manga, and video games. Acknowledging these common depictions, this book gives readers access to the real samurai as they lived, fought, and served.Much as they capture the modern imagination, the samurai commanded influence over the politics, arts, philosophy and religion of their own time, and ultimately controlled Japan from the fourteenth century until their demise in the mid-nineteenth century. On and off the battlefield, whether charging an enemy on horseback or currying favor at the imperial court, their story is one of adventures and intrigues, heroics and misdeeds, unlikely victories and devastating defeats. This book traces the samurai throughout this history, exploring their roles in watershed events such as Japan s invasions of Korea at the close of the sixteenth century and the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Coming alive in these accounts are the samurai, both famed and ordinary, who shaped Japanese history.

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Samurai - Michael Wert

The idea of the sword-wielding samurai, beholden to a strict ethical code and trained in deadly martial arts, dominates popular conceptions of the samurai. As early as the late seventeenth century, they were heavily featured in literature, art, theater, and even comedy, from the Tale of the Heike to the kabuki retellings of the 47 Ronin. This legacy remains with us today in the legendary Akira Kurosawa films, the shoguns of HBO s Westworld, and countless renditions of samurai history in anime, manga, and video games. Acknowledging these common depictions, this book gives readers access to the real samurai as they lived, fought, and served.Much as they capture the modern imagination, the samurai commanded influence over the politics, arts, philosophy and religion of their own time, and ultimately controlled Japan from the fourteenth century until their demise in the mid-nineteenth century. On and off the battlefield, whether charging an enemy on horseback or currying favor at the imperial court, their story is one of adventures and intrigues, heroics and misdeeds, unlikely victories and devastating defeats. This book traces the samurai throughout this history, exploring their roles in watershed events such as Japan s invasions of Korea at the close of the sixteenth century and the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. Coming alive in these accounts are the samurai, both famed and ordinary, who shaped Japanese history.

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The African Emperor - Simon Elliott

Septimius Severus was Rome s black emperor. Born in the blistering heat of a North African spring in Leptis Magna AD 145, he died in the freezing cold of a northern British winter in York in AD 211. A giant of an emperor, whose career can be counted in superlatives, Severus was in power at the height of Rome s might. He led the largest army to ever campaign in Britain, comprising 50,000 men, part of a Roman military establishment which peaked at 33 legions under his rule.Born into the richest family, in the richest part of the Roman Empire, Severus monumentalised his rule across the empire. He visited - and often fought in - every region. Where he did, he left a mighty legacy in the built environment, for example in Rome where much of the Forum Romanum and most of the imperial palaces are Severan. In North Africa, his hometown of Leptis Magna is all Severan, as are the Roman cities at the Atlas mountains. In London, the land walls that still define the City s Square Mile were delineated under his rule. Visitors to the under croft at York Minster can stand where he died. Septimius Severus was one of the greatest warrior emperors, a hard man who almost died in battle several times and whose attitude is reflected in his deathbed advice to two sons: Be of one mind with your family, enrich the soldiers, and despise the rest.

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The Energy Equation - Craig Robinson, Sarah Myhill

Energy as a foundation of good health—how we can get it and keep itWhether we are elite athletes, office workers, or students struggling with assignments, we all need energy and can only optimise our performance with optimal energy levels. And if our energy demand exceeds our energy supply we eventually have to stop. In her NHS and then independent medical practice, Dr Myhill has increasingly specialised in helping patients with pathologically low levels of energy. Through this she has learned of the centrality of having sufficient energy to live well and stay healthy, and of balancing energy generation with energy use. In this, her simplest and most readable account of the fundamentals of good health, supported by editor and former patient Craig Robinson, Dr Myhill provides all we need to ensure the energy equation is resolving in our favour.

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The African Queen - C.S. Forester

A classic tale of love and adventure from the author of the Captain Hornblower series. The film adaptation, which starred Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, became one of the most popular films ever made.The African Queen is an old, dirty, ugly, unreliable steamboat - not the kind of boat anyone would take down a dangerous river through the jungles of Central Africa. But Rose Sayer and Charlie Allnut do just that. Why do they do it? The First World War has just begun, and Rose has a crazy plan. She and Charlie set off down the river and come close to death many times, but they survive all dangers - except the danger of falling in love.

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Kuchařský nůž Samurai Dellinger 20 cm

A Dellinger Samurai 20 cm-es japán gyuto kés damaszkus acélból készült, VG10 acélmaggal. A 66 rétegű szerkezet kiváló élettartamot és élességet biztosít Rockwell 62 keménységgel. Az ergonomikus G-10 markolat karbantartásmentes és kiválóan kezelhető.

  • VG10 japán acélmag 66 damaszkus réteggel a maximális élességért és korrózióállóságért.
  • Ergonomikus G-10 markolat kiváló fogással és gyakorlatilag karbantartásmentes anyaggal.
  • 200 mm-es penge mindennapi konyhai feladatokra, gyökerek és zöldségek bölcsővágására is alkalmas.
  • Egyedi, kézzel polírozott damaszkus mintázat (Tiny Wave) és szamuráj motívumú mozaikcsap.

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Pops - Craig Melvin

A deeply personal exploration of fatherhood, addiction, and resiliency from CraigMelvin, news anchor of NBCs Today show.For Craig Melvin this book ismore an investigation than a memoir. It s an opportunity to better understandhis father; to interrogate his family s legacy of addiction and despair butalso transformation and redemption; and to explore the challenges facing alldads--including Craig himself, a father of two young children.Growing up in Columbia, SouthCarolina, Craig had a fraught relationship with hisfather. LawrenceMelvin was a distant, often absent parent due to his drinking as well as hisjob working thegraveyard shift at a postal facility. Watching sports andtinkering on Lawrence s beloved (but unreliable) 1973 Pontiac LeMans were twoways father and son connected,but as Lawrence s drinking spiraled out ofcontrol, their bond was stretched to the breaking point. Fortunately, Craig hada loving, fiercely protective mother who held the family together. He also hada series of surrogate father figures in his life--uncles, teachers, workplacementors--who by their examples helped him figure out the kind of person andfather hewanted to be.Pops is the story of allthese men--and of the inspiring fathers Craig has met reporting his DadsGot This Series on the Today show. Pops is also the storyof Craig and Lawrence Melvin s long journey to reconciliation andunderstanding, and of how all these experiences and encounters have informedCraig s understanding of his own role as a dad.

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Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race (0008201323)

Kniha - autor Margot Lee Shetterly, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Margot Lee Shetterly, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Tying in with a new film adaptation which is due to be released in early 2017, this tells the untold story of the African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America's space programme. The film will star Taraji P. Henson, Kirsten Dunst and Kevin Costner. *Also appeared in Nov/Dec Buyer's Notes*

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Japonský nůž BREAD SAMURAI 19,5 cm, na pečivo, Dellinger

A Dellinger Samurai 19.5 cm-es japán kenyérvágó kés damascus acél pengével és G-10 markolattal készült. A VG10 acélmag R62 Rockwell keménységgel biztosítja a tartós élességet, míg a 66 rétegű acélkonstrukció növeli a szilárdságot. A kés kifejezetten kemény kérgű kenyerek és péksütemények vágására tervezték.

  • VG10 japán acél magvas damascus penge tartós élességgel
  • Ergonomikus G-10 markolat kiváló fogással
  • 19.5 cm-es hosszú penge ideális kemény kérgű kenyerekhez
  • Egyedi damascus minta és szamuráj motívum

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Okrajovací nůž Utility Samurai Dellinger 13 cm

A Dellinger Samurai 13 cm-es utility kés damaszkus acélból készült, VG10 acél maggal, amely hosszú távú élességet és korrózióállóságot biztosít. Az ergonomikus G-10 anyagú fogantyú kényelmes kezelést és minimális karbantartást tesz lehetővé. A kés ideális pontos vágásokhoz, zöldségek és gyümölcsök feldolgozásához, valamint kisebb konyhai feladatokhoz.

  • Kiváló minőségű japán VG10 acél mag, 66 rétegű damaszkus acél borítással, hosszú élettartamú élességgel.
  • Ergonomikus G-10 anyagú fogantyú, vízálló és minimális karbantartást igényel, kényelmes kezelést biztosít.
  • Egyedi damaszkus minta és samurai motívumok, amelyek esztétikai értéket és egyediséget kölcsönöznek a késnek.
  • Tökéletesen kiegyensúlyozott, pontosan lejtős penge, amely csökkenti a súrlódást és megakadályozza az étel ragadását.

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African Feminist Praxis - Jessica Horn

Written in love and fire, African Feminist Praxis is meticulous and visionary. - Dr. Pumla Dineo Gqola, SARChI Chair in African Feminist Imagination, Nelson Mandela University and author of Female Fear FactorySo much of the story of African resistance has been told in the masculine, tracing the history of spectacle: great struggles, great speeches, the grand displays of nation building. This book adds to the literature that reverses this, exploring the flesh and breadth of contemporary African feminist politics as articulated across the African continent. It is structured around the key principles of kinship, courage, pleasure, care and memory, and draws on the African feminist academic canon, the grey literature of practitioner knowledge and narratives of feminists activists themselves. Through this it evidences the argument that African feminist praxis is fundamentally a politics of proposition, a mode of liberatory worldmaking.The Social Science for Social Justice series challenges the Ivory Tower of academia, providing a platform for academics, journalists, and activists of color to respond to pressing social issues. Â

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Gendering Taboos: 10 Short Plays by African Women - Faustina Brew, Rukayat Nihinlola Banjo, Philisiwe Twijnstra, Miliswa Mbandazayo, Kaulana Williams,

Ten new short plays by African women tackling taboo topics on identity, gender, sexualities, family relations and power. Following the international success of Contemporary Plays by African Women, this new collection is the next step in the African Women Playwright Network (AWPN) both showcasing and encouraging the development of new work. Consisting of the ten winners of the AWPN s international writing competition, this collection is centered around the theme of Tackling Taboo Topics in African Female Writing , originally performed as staged readings at the AWPN Festival hosted by the University of Ghana in 2022. Selected from 75 submissions from nine African countries, these plays speak to contemporary and pressing issues, illuminating lived experiences of African women that are common but seldom discussed. An important resource for schools and universities looking to diversify and decolonise curricula and engage with short works for practical classes, performances and auditions from a range of various cultures, Gendering Taboos is also an invaluable tool for programmers looking for new work and scholars working specifically in areas of gender and dramatic criticism.

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Last Samurai Standing 2 - Shogo Imamura

The sword-slinging manga that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan⠙s fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing? The year 1878--the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war--against each other! Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!

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Last Samurai Standing 3 - Shogo Imamura

Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan⠙s fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing? The year 1878--the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war--against each other! Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!

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The Decadence - Leon Craig

Lush, complex, and close to the bone, The Decadence filled me with horror in the best way Krystelle Bamford, author of Idle Grounds A genuinely creepy and evocative contemporary ghost story . . . this novel intrigues and unsettles Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti An exquisitely claustrophobic exploration of the places we do and don t belong . . . this is a triumph of the queer gothic Jane Flett, author of FreakslawAt the height of lockdown, a group of flailing twenty-something friends makes an illicit break for freedom.A grand country house stands empty. Once the home of Theo s great uncle, it seems like the perfect place to get high and hang out in the spring sunshine, as they eschew adult responsibilities.Since meeting as teenagers, rifts have grown amongst the group. Even as they are determined to enjoy themselves, tensions cast shadows between them - politics, sex and lies. The house, too, has its own dark history and exudes a palpable sense of menace.Where do the drugs end and the supernatural begin? Will anger and jealousy tear the friends apart, or will it be more ominous forces? Their stay at Holt House will change them all . . . The Decadence is both a deeply unnerving read and a sly commentary on the skeletons in Britain s closet Victoria Gosling, author of Bliss Blunder Lush, sinister, and blackly funny ... Rich, intelligent prose underpins delicate exploration of some of our most profound moral quandaries Kate Collins, author of A Good House for Children

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The Devil Aspect - Craig Russell

A masterclass in suspenseful, character-driven prose fiction. Simply exceptional Frank Darabont, writer and director of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile The best twist I have ever read (Michael Ridpath, author of Traitor s Gate) Breathtaking (Daily Mail) Wildly entertaining . . . truly frightening (New York Times)_____________How do you find a killer when you re surrounded by madness?1935. As Europe prepares itself for a calamitous war, six homicidal lunatics - the so-called Devil s Six - are confined in a remote castle asylum in rural Czechoslovakia. Each patient has their own dark story to tell and Dr Viktor Kosárek, a young psychiatrist using revolutionary techniques, is tasked with unlocking their murderous secrets. At the same time, a terrifying killer known as Leather Apron is butchering victims across Prague. Successfully eluding capture, it would seem his depraved crimes are committed by the Devil himself. Maybe they are... and what links him with the insane inmates of the Castle of the Eagles?Only the Devil knows. And it is up to Viktor to find out._____________ Deep, dark, and twisty . . . a gripping masterpiece of a thriller! Alex Grecian, New York Times bestselling author of The Yard Elegant, edgy, ingenious A. J. Finn, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window Drags you into its dark world kicking and screaming . . . gets under your skin slowly, then goes deep, like the tip of a butcher knife New York Times Sensational . . . twists are jaw-dropping . . . a mind-blowing story line that will appeal to fans of Caleb Carr and Thomas Harris Publishers Weekly A thrilling, twisting trip through the darkest corridors of the human mind Daniel H. Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse A tour de force: a clever and visceral thriller Lincoln Child, New York Times bestselling author Dark, stylish and packed with jaw-dropping twists . . . an astonishing piece of work M. W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show A superior thriller, at once stylish, absorbing and compulsive Laura Carlin, author of The Wicked Cometh Well-crafted gothic crime . . . smart, atmospheric Kirkus Reviews A Gothic masterpiece in psychological horror and creeping dread Neil Broadfoot, author of No Man s Land Deliciously authentic and darkly atmospheric Graham Smith, author of Death in the Lakes

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Nůž na pečivo GERMAN BLACK SAMURAI 20 cm, černá, Dellinger

A GERMAN BLACK SAMURAI 20 cm-es kenyérkés vágófogas pengevel rendelkezik, amely ideális péksütemények, dinnye vagy ananász vágásához. A penge német 1.4116 rozsdamentes acélból készül, kézzel köszörült, a fogantyú vízálló PAKKA műfából. A kés prémium ajándékdobozban érkezik, és bár mosogatógépbe tehető, kézi mosás ajánlott.

  • Kézzel köszörült penge német 1.4116 rozsdamentes acélból (56-58 HRC keménység)
  • Vízálló, korrózióálló és karbantartásmentes fekete PAKKA műfa fogantyú, jobb- és balkezesek számára egyaránt
  • Hosszú, erős vágófogas penge, amely puha belsejű, kemény külsős péksütemények törés- és morzsolódásmentes vágására
  • Prémium ajándékdobozban – fekete fából készült doboz fémlakatokkal

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Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 2 - Sanshiro Kasama

Deadpool moves to Tokyo and makes a mess of everything!Everyone s favorite Merc with a Mouth is back! As a member of the newly formed Samurai Squad, Deadpool moves to Tokyo, where he soon runs afoul of some familiar faces. Whether he s teaming up with new heroes, battling gods, attending concerts, or being repeatedly dismembered, Deadpool always brings chaos and his characteristic sense of humor along with him!Deadpool has proven to be a core member of the Avengers Samurai Squad, as befits such a well-loved, respected, efficient, and handsome hero. (Sakura Spider, Neiro, and Kage are present as well.) But Loki is still lurking in the shadows, determined to lure Deadpool to the side of darkness through his wicked schemes.Look, we ll just say it: this time it s Deadpool versus Thanos, and it only gets weirder from there!

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How to Own the World - Andrew Craig

THE LIFE-CHANGING PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENT BESTSELLER THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MONEYDiscover the money secret understood by virtually every rich person in history. Turn hundreds into millions through the power of compound interest. HOW TO OWN THE WORLD shows you that:* Making money from your money is easier than you think. * You can do better than many finance professionals.* You can make far more from your money than you ever thought possible. * You can make more from your money than you can from your job.* All this is possible no matter how much you currently earn.* It s easier today than ever. * It s time to start now.Discover how to make a lot of money, control your wealth and become financially free. With just a little knowledge you can turn your financial fortunes around and change your life. For anyone who wants to understand how to best use the tools available in the modern world to learn about becoming a successful investor Metro If you want just one book on investment from the cacophony, you couldn t do much better Michael Mainelli, Economics Professor Opinionated and always packed with information MirrorSEE WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT HOW TO OWN THE WORLD:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An incredibly insightful and accessible guide to personal finance and global investing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant read for novices wishing to improve their knowledge of investing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for anyone who wants to take control of their finances

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Under The Hawthorn Tree - Craig, DMD, MS Miller

Jingqiu, an innocent young woman from a politically questionable family in the city, is selected as one of a small group of students to be sent to the countryside to work on a project that will further the Cultural Revolution. Clever, curious and eager, she tries to fit in with her hosts and the rural way of life, and it isn t appropriate for her to fall in love. But she does, with the son of a mighty army general. This beautiful, simple story of love against the odds will break your heart.

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The Times Samurai Su Doku 14 - The Times Mind Games

Gift a Times puzzle book for the Su Doku fan in your family this Christmas. Challenge yourself with number puzzles. For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.

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The Wonky Donkey - Craig Smith

The book behind the viral internet sensation of The Scottish Granny reading this story to her grandchild, viewed over 3 milliontimes. Based on the popular song, THE WONKY DONKEY has sold over one millioncopies worldwide.

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Leo The African - Amin Maalouf

From his chlidhood in Fez, having fled the Christian Inquisition, through his many journeys to the East as an itinerant merhcant, Hasans story is a quixotic catalogue of pirates, slave girls and princesses, encompassing the complexities of a world in a state of religious flux. Hasan too is touched by the instability of the era, performing his hadj to Mecca, then converting to Christianity, only to relapse back to the Muslim faith later in life. In re-creating his extraordinary experiences, Amin Maalouf sketches an irrisistible portrait of the Mediterranea world as it was nearly five centuries ago - the fall of Granada, the Ottoman conquest of Egypt, Renaissance Rome under the Medicis: all contribute to a background of spectacular colour, matched only by the picaresque adventures of Hasan s life.

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Reasons 2 Smile - My Battles on and off the Rugby Field - Craig Muncey, Matthew Rees

The autobiography of Cardiff Blues, Scarlets, Wales, Lions and Barbarians player Matthew Rees, the most-capped hooker ever for Wales. Lots of insight behind the scenes on his rugby career, but also revealing the full stories behind finding out who his father was at 20 and his battle with testicular cancer at the height of his career. 43 photographs.

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The Weekend Fix - Craig Weldon

An account of hill-walking in various weathers and up and down every possible terrain, braving Welsh farmers, Knoydart rain, the terrors of the Cuillin, and the real ales of Yorkshire.

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The PK Cookbook - Craig Robinson, Sarah Myhill

Dr Myhill s tried-and-tested guide to following a paleo-ketogenic diet - a nutritional approach that combines the benefits of paleo (pre-agricultural wholefoods) with ketogenic (fueling the body with fibre and fats) eating. This is the how to do it book that shows you how to put her approach to sustainable health into practice.

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1945: The Reckoning - Phil Craig

This is a book that crosses the globe from Britain to Germany and from India to Indonesia...it is ambitious, deeply thought-provoking and, as with all the very best history, compellingly told -James Holland

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The Infection Game - Craig Robinson, Sarah Myhill

Research now shows that our big killers, from cancers and coronaries to dementias and diabetes, are infection-drive. The Infection Game shows us how we can maximise our defences and martial our weapons so that we are ready to defeat the infectious organisms we encounter every day and in epidemic situations.

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How to Read African Textiles - Christine Giuntini, Jenny Peruski

The latest volume in The Met⠙s How to Read series, focusing on the rich and varied textiles of Africa through forty exemplars from the nineteenth century to the present day  Historically, handwoven cloth and clothing made across the African continent have been labor-intensive creations deeply embedded in local and regional value systems. These fabrics, frequently adapted to communal and individual needs, serve to clothe the body, divide architectural space, protect physical = and spiritual well-being, and convey wealth and authority. This volume in The Met⠙s acclaimed How to Read series features forty masterworks of African fiber arts, from a dynamic nineteenth-century interior hanging from Sierra Leone to a dreamlike textile canvas by a contemporary Malagasy artist. Authors Christine Giuntini and Jenny Peruski explore the complex histories of production, consumption, and exchange attached to these extraordinary works; contextualize long-standing and recently embraced techniques and materials; and offer readers new ways to appreciate Africa⠙s diverse textile traditions.  Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press

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