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In this much-lauded memoir, acclaimed for its blend of literary elegance and political passion, Rossana Rossanda, a legendary figure on the Italian left, reflects on a life of radical commitment.Active as a communist militant in the Italian Resistance against fascism during World War Two, Rossanda rose rapidly in its aftermath, becoming editor of the Communist Party weekly paper and a member of parliament. Initially a party loyalist, she was critical of the party’s conservatism in the face of new radical movements and moved into opposition during the late 1960s. The breach widened after she and others publicly opposed the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and were expelled in 1969. She went on to create the influential daily il manifesto, which continues to this day.Her unique experience enables her to reconstruct that period with flair and authority. She paints a revealing picture of fascism, communism, post-war reconstruction and the revolts that shook Europe in the 1960s. In The Comrade from Milan, one of the most influential intellectuals of the European Left relives the storms of the twentieth century. Both cool-headed and precise, Rossanda provides a rare insight into what it means to be politically engaged.

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A collection of essays on the mysteries of the body from one of Italyâ ™s leading postwar communist intellectuals. Politician, translator, and journalist Rossana Rossanda was the most important female left-wing intellectual in post-war Italy. Central to the Italian Communist Partyâ ™s cultural wing during the 1950s and â ™60s, she left an indelible mark on the life of the mind. The essays in this volume, however, bring together Rossandaâ ™s reflections on the bodyâ ”how it ages, how it is gendered, what it means to examine oneâ ™s own body. The product of a decades-long dialogue with the Italian womenâ ™s movement (above all with Lea Melandri, a vital feminist writer who provides an afterword to the current volume), these essays represent an honest and raw meeting between communist and feminist thought. Ranging from reflections on her own hands through to Chinese cinema, from figures such as the Russian cross-dressing soldier Nadezhda Durova to the Jacobin revolutionary Theroigne de Mericourt, here we see Rossandaâ ™s fierce intellect and extraordinary breadth of knowledge applied to the body as a central question of human experience.

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Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. A chance encounter leads a man to spend the afternoon with an older woman, now a widow, who escaped him fifteen years earlier. Neither of them doubts that the day will end in disgust, but for one intimate moment each finds a way to overcome mortality.Written in 1969, before Milan Kundera was known to English-speaking readers, this story renders male and female characters painful equals, and prompted Philip Roth to admire its â ˜detached Chekhovian tendernessâ ™.Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

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Let Secret Milan guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Milan travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Secret Milan features 200+ secret and unusual locations.Inside Secret Milan: Discover a canal lock designed by Leonardo da Vinci as well as the secrets of his Last SupperFind out where Mussolinit s hidden bunker liesMarry beneath frescos by TiepoloVisit artists houses usually closed to the publicSee exceptional private collectionsAdmire the sculpture of a young girl shaving her pudendaLook for the boxers carved on the roof terraces of the cathedralFar from the crowds and the usual cliches, Milan goes unrecognised as one of the Italian cities with the greatest cultural heritage. Yet it only reveals its hidden treasures to resindents and visitors who venture off the beaten track.An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Milan well or for those wishing to discover another facet of the city. The definitive insider⠙s guide to Milan.

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From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the troubled accession of England s first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605).Contrary to traditional assumptions, James s accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James s reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred.Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James s inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland.

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FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary Cecilia Ahern__________One last chance. What would you say? When the residents of a small town on Lake Michigan start receiving phone calls from the afterlife, it becomes the subject of widespread attention. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax?Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, returns to Coldwater from a stint in prison to discover his hometown gripped by miracle fever. Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven.As the calls increase Sully begins to dig into the phenomenon. Determined to discover who or what is behind the mystery, he gradually begins to piece together the pieces of his broken heart. __________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FIRST PHONE CALL FROM HEAVEN Gripping from start to finish . . . The plot twists and turns like a great mystery novel As always, with Mitch Albom s books, the storyline is addictive, leaving the reader wanting more Makes you see the world from a different perspective . . . A real treat for the soul Brilliant and moving read from start to end. Superb Beautifully constructed, thought-provoking and soulful

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The Pig is a collection of restaurants with rooms in Hampshire, Devon, Dorset and Somerset - and soon in Kent, West Sussex and Cornwall. Now, everyone can enjoy The Pig from the comfort of their own homes. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious recipes, how-to guides, tips, tricks and stories.Inside the pages of The Pig you will find: Classic recipes from Nan s rice pudding to proper fish pie, porchetta, gammon with parsley sauce, devilish devilled kidneys on toast, a right old eton mess and even a pink blancmange bunny.The Pig s Guide to Pigs from identifying different breeds and selecting the best cuts of meat to making your own sausages, crackling and charcuterie. How to pickle, forage and identify edible flowers and suggestions on how to bring the weird and wonderful vegetables, fruits and salads from the garden into the kitchen. Noble wine, simple food from classic cocktails to modern twists and all the best accompaniments. Interior design recreating the comfort and elegance of The Pig at home.Setting the scene, The Pigs top tips on hosting your own festivals, summer feasts and winter gatherings, including creating the perfect playlist to the best recipes to cook outdoors. Praise for the book: For us at home, the cookbook provides the perfect inspiration. The Telegraph Magazine Praise for The Pig Hotels:Rick Stein: Dinner, bed and breakfast at The Pig, any Pig, is a comforting thought of some lovely flavoured pork, a British abundance of vegetables and some fabulous red wine. The Sunday Times: There isn t a trace of cynicism here - just enthusiasm, craft and people who love what they do, creating a place you really, really don t want to leave. The Financial Times Some inherited memory of a weekend with grandparents I never had... a little bohemian, and unbelievably good at cooking. Tom Parker Bowles: The Pig revolutionised the country house hotel, creating a true home away from home. No pomp or pretence, just beautiful rooms and magnificent food with produce from their own kitchen gardens. Where The Pig goes, the others follow.

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From the 2nd century CE to the 19th century, the people of the fertile estuary of the great Mekong River created treasures of sacred art, architecture and accomplished feats of water engineering that are coming to light in Vietnam⠙s vigorous new archaeological research programmes. The large stilted wooden houses of Oc Eo, the early Venice of the maritime routes of the East in the earliest centuries of the first millennium, drew in ships with precious cargoes from Rome, India and China to trade while waiting for the change of the monsoon wind to continue their voyages.Chinese annals record that the early polity they called Funan ruled 1,000 km of coastline along the shipping route. Among the earliest Mekong Delta Buddhist icons are a breathtakingly elegant 2.7m tall Buddha carved in hardwood that has survived more than 1000 years in the delta mud and a 29cm bronze Buddha that arrived on a trading ship from the 6th century Chinese Northern Qi dynasty. Very early Vishnu statues wear high, floral mitres and clasp war conch-trumpets on their left hip, and Shiva s face stares out from stone lingas.The Ho Chi Minh Museum collection conserves diverse masterpieces of the art from Vietnam, from the prehistoric Dong Son drums of the Red River Delta in the north to the vibrant Hindu and Buddhist statuary of the former kingdoms of Champa in Central Vietnam. In addition, there is an immense array of art and imperial furnishings of the last Vietnamese dynasty, the Nguyen, which was founded in the Mekong Delta at the beginning of the 19th century. There are refined inlaid wooden cabinets, sets of the finest blue and white ceramics and embroidered silken court costumes worn by the royal family, as well as huge wooden and ceramic Buddha statues which played crucial social and political roles in establishing the dynasty and quelling its foes.

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LP vinyl - Ella Fitzgerald a její písně z muzikálů. Ella Fitzgerald a její písně z muzikálů. Seznam stop LP 1 Strana A / I Get A Kick Out Of You (from bdquo;Anything Goes rdquo;) / Summertime (with Louis Armstrong, from bdquo;Porgy amp; Bess rdquo;) / The Lady Is A Tramp (from bdquo;Babes In Arms rdquo;) / Over The Rainbow (from bdquo;The Wizard Of Oz rdquo;) / It #039;s Only A Paper Moon (From bdquo;The Great Magoo rdquo; / All Of You (from bdquo;Silk Stockings rdquo;) / Come Rain Or Come Shine (from bdquo;St. Louis Woman rdquo;) / LP 1 Strana B / Have You Met Miss Jones (from bdquo;I #039;d Rather Be Right rdquo;) / Cheek To cheek (from bdquo;Top Hat rdquo;) / Makin #039; Whoopee (from bdquo;Whoopee! rdquo;) / Mack The Knife (live, from bdquo;Die Dreigroschenoper rdquo;) / I Got Plenty O #039; Nuttin #039; (with Louis Armstrong, from bdquo;Porgy amp; Bess rdquo;) / With A Song In My Heart (from bdquo;Spring is here rdquo;) / Ev`ry Time We Say...

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â ˜Very few people in parliament can match Nadhimâ ™s childhood experience, his understanding of international affairs, his skills as a businessman and his passion for politicsâ ™ Rory Stewart From Baghdad to number 11 Downing Street: in any other country it would be fiction. You have to read it to believe itâ ™ Jeffrey ArcherAn Observer Book of the WeekBorn and raised in Baghdad, Nadhim Zahawi arrived in the UK aged 12, having been forced to flee Iraq with his family, under threat from Saddam Husseinâ ™s regime.In this candid and thoughtful memoir, Nadhim vividly recalls his upbringing in the Middle East, his familyâ ™s adjustment to their new life in Britain and his rise to Second Lord of the Treasury, one of the highest offices in his adoptive homeland.From his family home being repossessed in his teens to the incredible success of YouGov, and from the highs (and lows) of Jeffrey Archerâ ™s mayoral campaign to overseeing Britainâ ™s rollout as Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment, Nadhim reflects on the setbacks faced and hurdles cleared that have reinforced his belief in the power of hard work and the benefits of an open, inclusive society.The Boy from Baghdad is the full and fascinating story of Nadhimâ ™s personal, professional and political journey from Waziriyah to Westminster.

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#39;Remarkable... beautiful #39; - National Public Radio These are the tales of an extraordinary journey: from the small towns of Sweden to the deserts of Nevada to the bitter chill of Siberia. A journey where children make friends with abandoned robots... in a world where dinosaurs roam freely. These are the Tales from the Loop. Stories told in both words and haunting illustrations, TALES FROM THE LOOP captures a not-too-distant reality that is both haunting and imminent: addressing the many ways developing technology and nature can create havoc and wonder in our world... and the hope we might still find in that future. Perfect for fans of everything from STRANGER THINGS to JURASSIC PARK to JUMANJI, Tales from the Loop is an incredible, unmissable work of genius. PRAISE for SIMON STALENHAG #39;Tales has the magic. It #39;s got the robots, the weirdness, the dinosaurs. But most of all, it has the wonder. No one who picks this book up will be the same person when they put it down again #39; NPR on Tales from the Loop #39;No words to describe this novel in pictures. Stahlenhag defined a whole new aesthetic for scifi in the 21st century #39; Damien Walter on The Electric State #39;A chilling, unforgettable visual and narrative experience #39; Locus on The Electric State Stalenhag #39;s #39;stories crawl into my brain and mess with my memory of history, time and place #39; NPR on The Electric State

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The story of surfing in Scotland is defined by people who dared to dream in spite of the cold, from Neva MacDonald-Haig and the coffin-lid surfers of Machrihanish, who first took to the waves off the west coast in the 1930s with a little help from a local undertaker, to Andy Bennetts and the pioneers of the 1960s, who discovered many of the nation s best breaks, to contemporary big wave surfer Ben Larg, a native of the tiny island of Tiree who now travels the world riding skyscraper-sized walls of water for a living.Scotland is also home to a rich and distinctive surfing culture, with its own surfboard shapers, surf instructors, surf filmmakers, surf photographers and surf fashion brands, not to mention surf-inspired artists and musicians. Professional contests held at some of Scotland s best waves have drawn visits from surfing world champions including Tom Curren, Sunny Garcia and John John Florence, and in recent years Scotland s own surfers have begun to make their presence felt on the competitive stage, with the Scottish surf team featuring at the World Surfing Games and at Eurosurf after finally gaining official recognition in 2014.The View From the Shoulder draws together 20 years of surf journalism from the pages of The Scotsman newspaper, together with fresh context, to create a portrait of a wave-riding community like no other.

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Delightfully horrifying. --Popular ScienceOne of Mental Floss s Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday s Best Science Books of 2018· A mysterious epidemic of dental explosions⠦ · A teenage boy who got his wick stuck in a candlestick...· A remarkable woman who, like a human fountain, spurted urine from virtually every orifice...These are just a few of the anecdotal gems that have until now lain undiscovered in medical journals for centuries. This fascinating collection of historical curiosities explores some of the strangest cases that have perplexed doctors across the world.From seventeenth-century Holland to Tsarist Russia, from rural Canada to a whaler in the Pacific, many are monuments to human stupidity ⠓ such as the sailor who swallowed dozens of penknives to amuse his shipmates, or the chemistry student who in 1850 arrived at a hospital in New York with his penis trapped inside a bottle, having unwisely decided to relieve himself into a vessel containing highly reactive potassium. Others demonstrate exceptional surgical ingenuity long before the advent of anaesthesia ⠓ such as a daring nineteenth-century operation to remove a metal fragment from beneath a conscious patient⠙s heart. We also hear of the weird, often hilarious remedies employed by physicians of yore ⠓ from crow⠙s vomit to port-wine enemas ⠓ the hazards of such everyday objects as cucumbers and false teeth, and miraculous recovery from apparently terminal injuries.Blending fascinating history with lacerating wit, The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth will take you on a tour of some of the funniest, strangest and most wince-inducing corners of medical history.

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Church History, Volume One offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and grew from its development in the days of Jesus to the years leading up to the Reformation. Looking closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church, Church History paints a portrait of God s people within its setting of times, cultures, and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church.FEATURES:Maps, charts, and illustrations spanning the time from the first through the thirteenth centuries.Overviews of the Roman, Greek, and Jewish worlds and how they developed or declined.Insights into the church s relationship to the Roman Empire, with glimpses into pagan attitudes toward Christians.Explanations of the role of art, architecture, literature, and philosophy—both sacred and secular—in the Church.Details on the major theological controversies of the periods.Each chapter also contains callout passages from Scripture to assist in understanding the narrative of the Church, even to the present day, as part of the greater narrative of the Bible.AUTHOR S PERSPECTIVE:Scholar and writer Everett Ferguson wrote this history of the church from the perspective that such a history is the story of the greatest movement and community the world has known. It s a human story of a divinely called people who wanted to live by a divine revelation. It s a story of how they succeeded and how they failed or fell short of their calling.From the Apostle Paul to the apologists and martyrs of the second century to Martin Luther, the historical figures detailed are people who have struggled with the meaning of the greatest event in history—the coming of the Son of God—and with their role in that event and in the lives of God s people.

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Giggling and gasping in equal measure ... darkly funny, fast-paced, and unhinged in the best way! Joanna WallaceTHE FIRST RULE OF BOOK CLUB: PROTECT THE SISTERHOOD. THE SECOND RULE OF BOOK CLUB: NO HUSBANDS. OH, AND THE THIRD RULE OF BOOK CLUB: NO MURDERS. Welcome to Book Club. Emma has it all. Jules knows it all. Rosa s seen it all. Marianne s done it all. Lucy watches it all. And newcomer Lydia wants it. All. When perfect wife Emma gets arrested for the murder of her husband at Book Club, the group is reeling. But as the women turn from the murder mystery on the pages to the hidden secrets in the group, will they discover a killer plot twist that none of them saw coming?Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, author of How To Kill Your Family and Katy Brent, author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With it. Readers are gripped:â ˜Loved this book from the very first pageâ ¦Couldnâ ™t put it down, great twists, highly recommended.â ™????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Simply wonderful! I donâ ™t think Iâ ™ve had as much fun reading thrillers/mysteries as I have had reading this.â ™????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Fascinatingâ ¦and suspensefulâ ¦there are plot twists and surprises throughout the story. ????? Reader Review This thriller was unhinged in the best way.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜A deliciously twisted revenge thriller that had me giggling and gasping in equal measureâ ¦If youâ ™re craving a darkly funny, fast-paced read with juicy drama, this oneâ ™s a total home run.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜If youâ ™re looking for a fast, binge-worthy read with the same addictive pull as reality TV, The Woman From Book Club absolutely delivers.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜This book sucked me in from the first page and I flew through it.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜This is for readers who like their domestic thrillers rich, sharp, and a little wicked.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜A great, fast-paced read that hooks you early and keeps your attentionâ ¦Itâ ™s the kind of book you can fly through in a weekendâ ”and one that would spark good conversation in a book club settingâ ¦I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging, character-driven story.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜I couldn t put it downâ ¦it kept me up at night in that just one more chapter loop.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜Such a fun read, showing off girlbossery from many aspects.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜A compulsive, dramatic thriller that...delivers what it promises: wit, drama, and women at the center of a deliciously twisted mystery. Highly recommended for fans of cozy domestic suspense and strong female ensemble dynamics.â ™???? Reader Reviewâ ˜Secrets, drama surprises made this a super entertaining read. ???? Reader Review

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â ˜an emotional, captivating read which is perfect for anyone who loves a good saga!â ™ Over The Rainbow Book BlogEven in the darkest of times, she never gave up hopeStaffordshire, 1911. Ginnie Jonesâ ™s childhood is spent in the shadow of the famous Potteries, living with her mother, father and older sister Mabel. But with Fatherâ ™s eyesight failing, money is in short supply, and too often the family find their bellies aching with hunger. With no hope in sight, Ginnie is sent to Haddon Workhouse.Separated from everything she has known, Ginnie has to grow up fast, earning her keep by looking after the other children with no families of their own. When she meets Clara and Sam, she hopes that she has made friends for lifeâ ¦ until tragedy strikes, snatching away her newfound happiness.Leaving Haddon three years later, Ginnie finds work as a mouldrunner at the Potteries, but never stops thinking about her friends in the workhouse â “ especially Sam, now a caring, handsome young man. When Sam and Ginnie are reunited, their bond is as strong as ever â “ until Sam is sent to fight in WW1. Faced with uncertainty, can Ginnie find the joy that sheâ ™s never had? Or will her heart be broken once again?An emotional, uplifting and nostalgic family saga that will make you smile, while tugging on your heart-strings. Fans of Sheila Newberry Kitty Neale and Sheila Riley will love this beautiful read.Readers are loving The Girl from the Workhouse:â ˜A poignant, emotional and heart-wrenching readâ ¦best read with a box of tissues handyâ ™ Bookish Jottingsâ ˜This truly was a fabulous story from beginning to end and I struggled to put it down!... richly detailed, beautifully written and the storyline along with the characters was enthrallingâ ™ Rose is Readingâ ˜heartbreaking, emotive and well researchedâ ¦This is an easy,enjoyable and informative read, recommended for lovers of historical fiction.â ™ Waggy Talesâ ˜I highly recommend reading this and being transported back in time. An excellent historical fiction that had me compulsively turning the pages.â ™ Books and Bookendsâ ˜Overall, I loved it. There were lots of moments that made me gasp and others that almost made me cry, and then there were those that made me smile and sigh.â ™ Jess Bookish Lifeâ ˜heartwarming and emotional. I absolutely love the story lineâ ¦I really enjoyed the setting and the characters. If you enjoy historical fiction, this is definitely a book to read!â ™ Jessica Belmont Book Reviewsâ ˜Iâ ™m quite astonished this is a debut novelâ ¦ The characters came alive on the page, and itâ ™s a fully rounded storyâ ¦ A fabulous readâ ™ Grace J Reviewerladyâ ˜an emotional, captivating read which is perfect for anyone who loves a good saga!... a fantastic read that quickly drew me into the story and kept my interest throughout with its fabulous plot.â ™ Over The Rainbow Book Blogâ ˜Ginnie is a likeable character from the offâ ¦ I cried at some of the heartache she saw, and was so pleased with every small moment of happiness. You wonâ ™t be able to put this one down.â ™ Jennifer C Wilsonâ ˜the author winds her story around your person and snares your heartâ ¦ Though filled with much darkness and despair, there is also hope and loveâ ™ Insatiable Readersâ ˜Johnson has a Cookson flairâ ¦she does capture the heart and soul of her characters.â ™ Cheryl M-M Book Reviewsâ ˜a step back in time with a young protagonist who pulled on my heart stringsâ ¦The friendship between her and Sam was especially heartwarming. I really enjoyed my first introduction to this authorâ ™ By The Letter Book Reviews

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The teachings of Stoic philosophy began and thrived in the Greek and Roman world until the 3rd century AD, and has since experienced multiple revivals right up to the modern day.With wise lessons in key philosophical subjects, from Acceptance and Change to Virtue and Cooperation with Nature, there is much that we can learn from the writings of the Stoics. And in this book, readers can explore 365 expertly chosen extracts⠔one for each day of the year⠔from Stoicism⠙s most notable names: Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.Using translations of their original writings and meditations, 365 Lessons from the Stoics provides access to the Stoics⠙ ancient wisdom in bite-sized chunks. Each quote is matched to a guiding theme, allowing readers to realize the power of the Stoic⠙s words in relation to self-improvement, learning and understanding in their life.Including an Introduction to the Stoics and Stoicism, readers will gain insight into the lives and era of the Stoics, before delving into the wise words that continue to rise in popularity, proving all the more relevant in today⠙s increasingly complex world.Each themed, daily entry delivers a reflection or mini-lecture, enabling the reader to either mentally prepare for the day ahead or contemplate the day as it draws to a close.ACCEPT AND COOPERATE WITH NATURE:⠜⠦tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous and surly. They are like this because they can t tell good from evil. But I have seen the beauty of good, and the ugliness of evil, and have recognized that the wrongdoer has a nature related to my own ⠓ not of the same blood and birth, but the same mind, and possessing a share of the divine. And so none of them can hurt me. No one can implicate me in ugliness. Nor can I feel angry at my relative, or hate him. We were born to work together like feet, hands and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lower. To obstruct each other is unnatural. To feel anger at someone, to turn your back on him: these are unnatural.⠝

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One of The Millions Most Anticipated Books a Powell s Bookstore Staff Favorite of the Year!Short stories from 25 emerging and established writers of Middle Eastern and North African origins, a unique collection of voices and viewpoints that illuminate life in the global Arab/Muslim world. Provocative and subtle, nuanced and surprising, these stories demonstrate how this complicated and rich region might best be approached—through the power of literature. —Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The CommittedStories from the Center of the World gathers new writing from the greater Middle East (or SWANA), a vast region that stretches from Southwest Asia, through the Middle East and Turkey, and across Northern Africa. The 25 authors included here come from a wide range of cultures and countries, including Palestine, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco, to name some.In “Asha and Haaji,” Hanif Kureishi takes up the cause of outsiders who become uprooted when war or disaster strikes and they flee for safe haven. In Nektaria Anastasiadou’s “The Location of the Soul According to Benyamin Alhadeff,” two students in Istanbul from different classes — and religions that have often been at odds with one another — believe they can overcome all obstacles. MK Harb’s story, “Counter Strike,” is about queer love among Beiruti adolescents; and Salar Abdoh’s “The Long Walk of the Martyrs” invites us into the world of former militants, fighters who fought ISIS or Daesh in Iraq and Syria, who are having a hard time readjusting to civilian life. In “Eleazar,” Karim Kattan tells an unexpected Palestinian story in which the usual antagonists — Israeli occupation forces — are mostly absent, while another malevolent force seems to overtake an unsuspecting family. Omar El Akkad’s “The Icarist” is a coming-of-age story about the underworld in which illegal immigrants are forced to live, and what happens when one dares to break away. Contributors include: Salar Abdoh, Leila Aboulela, Farah Ahamed, Omar El Akkad, Sarah AlKahly-Mills, Nektaria Anastasiadou, Amany Kamal Eldin, Jordan Elgrably, Omar Foda, May Haddad, Danial Haghighi, Malu Halasa, MK Harb, Alireza Iranmehr, Karim Kattan, Hanif Kureishi, Ahmed Salah Al-Mahdi, Diary Marif, Tariq Mehmood, Sahar Mustafah, Mohammed Al-Naas, Ahmed Naji, Mai Al-Nakib, Abdellah Taia, and Natasha Tynes

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SHORTLISTED: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Older ReadersSHORTLISTED: 2022 Victorian Premier s Literary Awards, Indigenous Writing PrizeSHORTLISTED: 2022 NSW Premier s Literary Award, Indigenous Writers Prize SHORTLISTED: 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards, Young Adult Fiction Award SHORTLISTED: 2021 QLD Literary Awards, Griffith University Young Adult Book Award I don t paint so much anymore, I say, looking to my feet. Oh. Well, I got a boy who needs to do some art. You can help him out, Aunty Pam says, like I have no say in the matter, like she didn t hear what I just said about not painting so much anymore. Jackson, this is Tomas. He s living with me for a little while. It s a hot summer, and life s going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It s almost Christmas, school s out, and he s hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town. Just like every year, Jackson s Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city - but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them... As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. And he must face his darkest secret - a secret he thought he d locked away for good. Compelling, honest and beautifully written, The Boy from the Mish is about first love, identity, and the superpower of self-belief. The Boy from the Mish is an extraordinary debut novel, and I loved this tender, beautiful story with all my heart. Jackson and Tomas stole my heart, and I ll be thinking about them for a long time. NINA KENWOOD A lightning bolt to the soul. The Boy from the Mish announces a bold, necessary new talent. WILL KOSTAKIS How I wish I had this big-hearted book when I was a teenager. It would ve changed my life. Let it change yours. BENJAMIN LAW It is, honestly, a book I ve been searching for over my whole career as an editor, as well as all my years as a (queer) reader. I m not ashamed to say that it made me cry (repeatedly) and awed me with the power of its storytelling. DAVID LEVITHAN, Scholastic US Editorial Director A deftly woven tale that is both a raw, unflinching look at the experience of growing up gay and Aboriginal, and a sweet, truly endearing love story you just can t turn away from. This is Own Voices storytelling at its best. HOLDEN SHEPPARD Honest. Funny. Beautiful. This book is all the things. GABBIE STROUD What an amazing work Gary Lonesborough has launched into the world. It s bound to launch him into the stratosphere. This story will lighten and enrich the life of many. JARED THOMAS

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From the global bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name - a dazzling, sunbaked Italian summer story. Another masterful tale of longing and desire. Glamourâ ˜You donâ ™t so much read André Acimanâ ™s novels as tumble breathlessly into them.â ™ The TimesWe spend more time than we know trying to go back. We call it fantasising, we call it dreaming. . . but weâ ™re all crawling back, each in his or her own way.A group of college friends find themselves marooned at a luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While their boat is being repaired, they canâ ™t help but observe the daily routine of a fellow hotel guest â “ a mysterious, white-bearded stranger who sits on the veranda each night and smokes one cigarette, sometimes two. When the group decides to invite the elegant traveller to lunch with them, they cannot begin to imagine the miraculous abilities, strange wisdom, and a life-changing story he is about to impart to one of the friends in particular. . . Deeply atmospheric and sensual, The Gentleman From Peru weaves achingly poignant insight into a story of regret, fate and epic love.Readers loved The Gentleman from Peru:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love love loved this . . . I felt the heat rise from the page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful depiction of a moment that will stay with me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magic . . . a rare story you will remember forever ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and poignant, a perfect read for the summer

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Modern New York: The Illustrated Story of Architecture in the Five Boroughs from 1920 to Today takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride through the changing fortunes of New York City throughout the last hundred years, from the heights of the Roaring Twenties and Mad Men Fifties, to the depths of the Great Depression Thirties, through to Fear City in the Seventies, and beyond. Many of the featured buildings won t be found in city guides and some of them are no longer around but each one played an integral part in the fascinating story of the five boroughs. The ten decades are explored through some 150 buildings in all corners of the city, from Rockefeller Center to the Pan Am Building to the Standard Hotel, as well as treasures lost, such as the 1927 Savoy-Plaza Hotel, and treasures rescued, such as the astonishingly glamourous 1924 American Radiator Building, now the Bryant Park Hotel.New York City has been described from every possible angle through thousands of books. But not many of them venture out of Manhattan, let alone visit all five boroughs. Out of these, only a handful is accessible to non-experts and fewer still are entertaining and illustrated.And none of them offer such a crisp and visually unified picture of the Big Apple.

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A True Story Of Risk, Resilience and SurvivalAfter a life-changing neck injury left him paralysed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himalâ ”a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepalâ ™s Himalayas. But as the climb unfolded, what began as a daring expedition quickly became a test of survival.Joined by fellow climbers Ben, Beetle, Arron, and their guide Bigraj, Ed faced extreme conditionsâ ”treacherous glaciers, near-misses, and snowstorms that prevented the team from summiting. When altitude sickness forced Ben to turn back, Ed made a fateful decision just meters from the top, realising that success wasnâ ™t about reaching the summit but knowing when to stop. As they descended, the true danger revealed itself.Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come. Isolated in the freezing wilderness, they confronted not only the unforgiving elements but their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities. With Bigrajâ ™s courageous efforts and a helicopter rescue arriving the next day, the climbers narrowly escaped with their lives.From the Mountainâ ™s Edge is more than a tale of adventure. Itâ ™s a powerful story of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, the bonds forged through teamwork, and the courage it takes to recognise when a goal has stopped serving you. As Ed reflects on the perilous journey and the emotional toll it took, this book becomes a profound meditation on the strength it takes to walk awayâ ”and the lessons that come from facing lifeâ ™s greatest challenges head-on.Lucky was a Sunday Times bestseller in the w/b August 9th 2021

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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over comes the third book in the hilarious and riveting Riley Thorn series: a zany and compelling contemporary romance with a head-scratching mystery to solve.***Riley and her private investigator boyfriend, Nick Santiago, are happy to finally have some normalcy as they move into their new fixer-upper. But for a psychic with a history of trouble, it s only a matter of time before a new murder case lands on her doorstep.Riley Thorn and her hot, tattooed, private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago have all moved into their new home. Not only do they finally have their own place â “ they also haven t found any new dead bodies on the premises.Yep. It looks like summer is over, and so is Riley s bad luck. Or is it?When Nick gives up sleeping and showering to obsess over the cold case that still haunts him, his intrepid business partner Mrs. Penny starts calling the investigative shots. It s every bit as bad as you can imagine.Meanwhile, Riley has her hands full fixing up the crumbling crime scene they call home and setting boundaries with the breaking-and-entering octogenarians next door. You know â “ normal stuff.But normal comes to a screeching halt when Riley is abducted by a stranger, and her psychic powers go on the fritz. To make matters worse, it becomes clear that Riley s new house guests are either in trouble or are trouble, after bad guys deliver a warning with a severed finger.Can Nick and Riley solve the case the old-fashioned way before they all end up in pieces? Or will a surprise birthday party, a dog doody bandit, an accidental arson, and a blast from the past be too much for them to handle?A must-read for fans of quirky romance stories and whodunit books, The Blast from the Past showcases Lucy Scoreâ ™s singular talent for crafting an exciting mystery with memorable, madcap characters â “ while weaving in a compelling love story for good measure!TropesRomcomParanormal Murder MysteryContemporary RomanceWhodunitClairvoyant FMCUnlikely DuoThe Riley Thorn Series:The Dead Guy Next DoorThe Corpse in the ClosetThe Blast from the PastThe Body in the Backyard

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Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us HILARY MANTEL Mary Renault s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours MADELINE MILLERThe sequel to The King Must Die. The Bull from the Sea continues the story of the hero Theseus after his return from Crete.Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos - the sacrifice of noble youths and maidens to the appetite of the Labyrinth s monster - Theseus has returned home to find his father dead and himself the new king. But his adventures have only just begun: he still must confront the Amazons, capture their queen, Hippolyta, and face the tragic results of Phaedra s jealous rage. Piecing together the fragments of myth and using her deep understanding of the cultures reflected in these legends, Mary Renault has constructed an enthralling narrative of a time when heroes battled monsters and gods strode the earth. There s much to say about her interweaving of myth and history and, just as interestingly, there s much to wonder at in the way she fills in the large dark spaces where we know next to nothing about the times she describes . . . an important and wonderful writer . . . she set a course into serious-minded, psychologically intense historical fiction that today seems more important than ever Sam Jordison, Guardian

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The Road from Kharkiv: A Journey of Pain in Pursuit of Love, God and Sense is a story of the author s spiritual development as she dealt with a life-threatening situation of extreme adversity.At first hand, Katheryna Fedorova and her family faced the terrifying experience of Russia s military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Based in Kharkiv, the family decided to leave their home and flee westwards to find safety from the bombing and the fighting.Katheryna and her family commenced their long trip, beginning an uncertain, stressful and challenging odyssey. Taking up offers, often from well-meaning strangers and unknown organisations, received from her extensive network of contacts on social media, the family found refuge in various places in Ukraine, Romania and Austria. Throughout the trip, Katheryna s faith kept her going and helped her look after her family while still assisting other people along the way. Through it all, Katheryna s spiritual views and beliefs evolved as her interactions with others presented the opportunities for life lessons to be learned.The Road from Kharkiv: A Journey of Pain in Pursuit of Love, God and Sense will appeal to those interested in spiritual and personal development; how to deal with adversity; the philosophy of life; and those keen to read a first-hand experience of the Ukraine-Russian war.

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Take a bird s-eye tour of our amazing planet in this wow-factor photographic book with altitude ⠓ and attitude!Hold the world in your hands and discover epic new perspectives of renowned cities, monuments and natural landscapes across the globe. Travel continent-by-continent and soar above the Great Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Everest and more using the awesome aerial photography throughout this fascinating guide. Inside The World from Above:Get a whole new-look at planet Earth from up above and explore bucket-list landmarks, attractions and destinations from a different angleIncredible aerial photography, satellite images and maps Divided into seven continent chapters: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and AntarcticaFeatures Guides from Above to major world cities including: New York, Mexico City, London, Paris, Cape Town, Shanghai and Sydney, and picks out their greatest featuresPacked with geographical information and fun facts that both inspire and educate readersWritten by Ben Hubbard, author of more than 130 books including the following for Lonely Planet Kids: The Complete Guide to Space Exploration; Kids Survival Guide; Ocean Animal Atlas; and Lost at Sea! ShipwrecksContents include: North America - Niagara Falls (Canada/USA), Panama Canal (Panama). South America - Machu Picchu (Peru), Atacama Desert (Chile). Europe - Grand Canal (Venice, Italy), The Acropolis (Athens, Greece). Africa - Sahara Desert (Morocco), Table Mountain (South Africa). Asia - Taj Mahal (India), Angkor Wat (Cambodia). Oceania - Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Mount Taranaki (New Zealand). Antarctica - Mount Erebus, McMurdo Dry Valleys. And more! This is the perfect book for curious kids and families who want to learn more about our world ⠓ and see it all too ⠓ from a unique point of view.

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A True Story Of Risk, Resilience and SurvivalAfter a life-changing neck injury left him paralysed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himalâ ”a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepalâ ™s Himalayas. But as the climb unfolded, what began as a daring expedition quickly became a test of survival.Joined by fellow climbers Ben, Beetle, Arron, and their guide Bigraj, Ed faced extreme conditionsâ ”treacherous glaciers, near-misses, and snowstorms that prevented the team from summiting. When altitude sickness forced Ben to turn back, Ed made a fateful decision just meters from the top, realising that success wasnâ ™t about reaching the summit but knowing when to stop. As they descended, the true danger revealed itself.Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come. Isolated in the freezing wilderness, they confronted not only the unforgiving elements but their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities. With Bigrajâ ™s courageous efforts and a helicopter rescue arriving the next day, the climbers narrowly escaped with their lives.From the Mountainâ ™s Edge is more than a tale of adventure. Itâ ™s a powerful story of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, the bonds forged through teamwork, and the courage it takes to recognise when a goal has stopped serving you. As Ed reflects on the perilous journey and the emotional toll it took, this book becomes a profound meditation on the strength it takes to walk awayâ ”and the lessons that come from facing lifeâ ™s greatest challenges head-on.Lucky was a Sunday Times bestseller in the w/b August 9th 2021

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For fans of unheralded women’s stories, a captivating look at Sigrid Schultz—one of the earliest reporters to warn Americans of the rising threat of the Nazi regime “No other American correspondent in Berlin knew so much of what was going on behind the scene as did Sigrid Schultz.” — William L. Shirer, author of The Rise and Fall of the Third ReichWe are facing an alarming upsurge in the spread of misinformation and attempts by powerful figures to discredit facts so they can seize control of narratives. These are threats American journalist Sigrid Schultz knew all too well. The Chicago Tribune s Berlin bureau chief and primary foreign correspondent for Central Europe from 1925 to January 1941, Schultz witnessed Hitler’s rise to power and was one of the first reporters—male or female—to warn American readers of the growing dangers of Nazism.In The Dragon From Chicago, Pamela D. Toler draws on extensive archival research to unearth the largely forgotten story of Schultz’s years spent courageously reporting the news from Berlin, from the revolts of 1919 through the Nazi rise to power and Allied air raids over Berlin in 1941. At a time when women reporters rarely wrote front-page stories and her male colleagues saw a powerful unmarried woman as a “freak,” Schultz pulled back the curtain on how the Nazis misreported the news to their own people, and how they attempted to control the foreign press through bribery and threats.Sharp and enlightening, Schultz s story provides a powerful example for how we can reclaim truth in an era marked by the spread of disinformation and claims of “fake news.”

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This accessibly written volume examines the major periods of Jewish history around the world, from their distant origins in antiquity through the beginnings of the modern period and the emergence of secular culture. Although Jews are a small minority, they have settled in almost every part of the world, developing many different subcultures. They have had an outsized impact on global religion even as they have faced prejudice and persecution, and their history makes for a fascinating story of cultural change, adaptation and survival that is continuing to unfold in the present. Now in new edition as a split volume, this first volume of a comprehensive history of the Jews draws on up to date research to recount the story of the Jews from their distant origins in antiquity through the beginnings of the modern period and the emergence of secular culture. Enhanced by images, limelight given to various historical mysteries, recommendations for how to learn more, as well other features, the book moves chapter by chapter through the major periods of Jewish history, balancing introductions for those unfamiliar with that history, with discussion of new approaches and recent discoveries that have reshaped understanding of the Jewish past. The book is useful not just for those interested in the Jews themselves but also for readers open to learning about global history from the vantage point of a people whose experiences attest both to the resilience of human culture and the impact of hate and violence.

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Who would have thought that one of the most popular childhood toys held so many of life s answers. In The Little Red Wagon, prolific business leader and public servant Ron Simmons invites you to leave ordinary behind and glide into the richly meaningful life you were intended to live. From his humble beginnings in the rural South to the heights of influence as an entrepreneur, finance executive, and three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, Simmons mines the depths of his triumphs and travails to provide a wealth of applicable insights. Whether you re out front holding the wagon s handle, shifting the direction from inside, riding along as cargo, or pushing from the rear, the place you occupy will set your course toward more of the same or to bold adventure. Simmons has learned that it isn t a lack of talent or ability that often holds us back. It s the lure of the safe, comfortable path that threatens to keep us stuck in a rut of fear and negativity, speeding along with no clear destination, or passively catching a ride instead of taking initiative and action. Filled with winsome stories and hard-won lessons, The Little Red Wagonwill inspire you to: Escape a drifting, copy-and-paste life and embark on real adventure.; Take the next uncomfortable step on your journey from settling to soaring.; Recognize when to pivot to positions that move your wagon forward.; Dream big and pursue your dreams with passion, purpose, and a plan.. The Little Red Wagon is certain to take you places that will change your outlook and your life.

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Award-winning therapist Sally Baker shares her professional and personal experience of what it takes to survive trauma, providing practical guidance in the techniques she has refined working with an international array of clients – hypnotherapy, brain wave recursive therapy, EFT and more.To combat physical nasties we need a strong immune system. To combat negative life events we need resilience. In The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out, award-winning therapist Sally Baker gives us a practical guide to developing a wider understanding of resilience and to fostering it so that we have the essential perseverance and drive to emerge successfully when confronted with life’s inevitable and often unexpected challenges. Sally explores some of the key family dynamics that can result in unhelpful ways of thinking about oneself which may undermine the natural development of resilience and in its place impose a cycle of self-sabotaging behaviour. Coping strategies, such as heightened anxiety, non-confrontational behaviour, people-pleasing habits, along with ‘adult failure to thrive’, are just a few of the learnt strategies often originally forged out of powerlessness in response to less than ideal early life experiences. These strategies however can be re-assessed and the misplaced guilt, shame and self-blame that have affixed these behaviours, often for many years, can be resolved and released, making way for the getting of resilience from the inside out.Based on extensive experience and case studies from Sally Baker’s own therapy practice of working with many clients over 20 years, this book provides gentle, perceptive insight along with tried and tested self-help therapeutic tools, free additional online resources and the expert guidance needed to take the reader through the stages from negativity to self-empowerment.

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Poems from the First World War is a moving and powerful collection of poems written by soldiers, nurses, mothers, sweethearts and family and friends who experienced WWI from different standpoints. It records the early excitement and patriotism, the bravery, friendship and loyalty of the soldiers, and the heartbreak, disillusionment and regret as the war went on to damage a generation. It includes poems from Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Vera Brittain, Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Thomas, Laurence Binyon, John McCrae, Siegfried Sassoon and many more. The Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917 to collect and display material relating to the â ˜Great Warâ ™, which was still being fought. Today IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present. They seek to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and wartime experience.

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The Stranger From the Sea is the eighth novel in Winston Graham s hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner.Cornwall 1810. The Poldark family awaits the return of Ross from his mission to Wellington s army in Portugal. But their ordered existence ends with Jeremy Poldark s dramatic rescue of the stranger from the sea. Stephen Carrington s arrival in the Poldark household changes all their lives. For Clowance and Jeremy in particular, the children of Ross and Demelza, Stephen s advent is the key to a new world â “ one of both love and danger.The Stranger From The Sea is followed by the ninth book in the Poldark series, The Miller s Dance.

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A USA Today Bestseller!⠘Wow! What an enthralling and emotional read! I was literally in tears⠦ Captivating.⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A world at war. One woman will risk everything. Another will uncover her story.1940: When the island of Guernsey is invaded by the Nazis, two sisters are determined to rebel in any way they can. But when forced to take in a German soldier, they are shocked to find a familiar face on their doorstep ⠓ a childhood friend who has now become their enemy.2016: Two generations later, Lucy returns to Guernsey after the death of a distant cousin. As she prepares the old family house for sale, Lucy discovers a box of handwritten notes, one word standing out: resistance. Lucy⠙s search for the author will uncover the story of a forgotten sister who vanished from the island one night, never to be seen again.A timeless story of love and bravery. Fans of Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn will be absolutely gripped from the very first page.Readers love The Girl from the Island:⠘I finished this novel last night and I cannot get it out of my head⠦ Put the phone off the hook, pour yourself a nice hot chocolate and settle down for a wonderful read⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was gripped from the beginning and could not put it down. I lost a lot of sleep on this one and do not regret it in the slightest!!⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Unputdownable, passionate, captivating, and magnetic!!⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Absolutely brilliant⠦ I had to stay up late to read the next chapter!! I couldn t put it down⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Gripping and very emotional⠦ This book has it all and I loved it⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A heart wrenching story of love, loss and survival⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A beautiful, wonderful, and poignant story⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Utterly beautiful and poignant⠦ I was blown away⠙ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Kniha - 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders. This new edition includes recent updates from Stephen Hawking with his latest thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal and offers new information about dark energy, the information paradox,...

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The Men from Miami is a real-life Cold War thriller about the Americans who fought for Fidel Castro in the Cuban revolution – then switched sides to try to bring him down. This larger-than-life assortment of adventurers and misfits wreaked havoc across the Caribbean as they fought for and against Castro, then went on to be implicated in President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a failed invasion of ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier’s Haiti, and the downfall of President Nixon.Back in 1957, Fidel Castro was a hero to many in the United States for his battle against Cuba’s dictatorial regime. Two dozen American adventurers joined his rebel band in the mountains, including fervent idealists, a trio of teens from Guantánamo Bay naval base, a sleazy ex-con who liked underage girls, and at least two future murderers. The rebels’ eventual victory delighted the USA – but then Castro ran up the red flag and some started wondering if they’d supported the wrong side.Many of Castro’s now disillusioned American volunteers – most importantly Frank Fiorini, who would become infamous for his role in the Watergate burglary, and Alex Rorke, whose mysterious 1963 disappearance remains unsolved – changed sides and joined the Cuban exiles who had washed up in Miami. Their numbers swelled with the arrival of amateur mercenaries from across America ready to drink beer and fight communism. Meanwhile, CIA agents were training Cuban paramilitaries in the Everglades and working alongside the Mafia to assassinate Castro.The Cold War had arrived in Florida, and things would never be the same again.

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Another masterful tale of longing and desire. Glamourâ ˜You donâ ™t so much read André Acimanâ ™s novels as tumble breathlessly into them.â ™ The TimesWe spend more time than we know trying to go back. We call it fantasising, we call it dreaming. . . but weâ ™re all crawling back, each in his or her own way.A group of college friends find themselves marooned at a luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While their boat is being repaired, they canâ ™t help but observe the daily routine of a fellow hotel guest â “ a mysterious, white-bearded stranger who sits on the veranda each night and smokes one cigarette, sometimes two. When the group decides to invite the elegant traveller to lunch with them, they cannot begin to imagine the miraculous abilities, strange wisdom, and a life-changing story he is about to impart to one of the friends in particular. . . Deeply atmospheric and sensual, The Gentleman From Peru weaves achingly poignant insight into a story of regret, fate and epic love.Readers loved The Gentleman from Peru:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love love loved this . . . I felt the heat rise from the page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful depiction of a moment that will stay with me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magic . . . a rare story you will remember forever ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and poignant, a perfect read for the summer

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One of Simenon s darkest novels Le MondeOn a foggy winter s evening in Dieppe, after the arrival of the daily ferry from England, a railway signalman habitually scrutinizes the port from his tiny, isolated cabin. When a scuffle on the quayside catches his eye, he is drawn to the scene of a brutal murder and his once quiet life changes forever. A mere observer at first, he soon finds himself fishing a briefcase from the water and in doing so he enters a feverish and secret chase. As the murderer and witness stalk and spy on each other, they gain an increasingly profound yet tacit understanding of each other until the witness becomes an accomplice. Written in 1933, soon after the successful launch of the Inspector Maigret novels, this haunting, atmospheric novel soon became a classic and the inspiration for several film and TV adaptations.

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Don #39;t miss the latest book in the Arkady Renko series, THE SIBERIAN DILEMMA by Martin Cruz Smith, ‘the master of the international thriller’ (New York Times) – available to order now! #39;One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe #39; Val McDermid #39;Makes tension rise through the page like a shark #39;s fin’ IndependentFrom the creator of the revered Arkady Renko series and bestselling author of Gorky Park comes a suspenseful World War II story set against the beauty, mystery and danger of occupied Venice.Venice, 1945. The war may be waning, but the city known as La Serenissima is still occupied and the people of Italy fear the power of the Third Reich. One night, under a canopy of stars, a fisherman named Cenzo finds a young woman’s body floating in the lagoon and soon discovers that she is still alive and in trouble. Born to a wealthy Jewish family, Giulia is on the run from the Wehrmacht SS. Cenzo chooses to protect Giulia – an act of kindness that leads them into the world of Partisans, Mussolini’s broken promises, and, everywhere, the enigmatic maze of the Venice Lagoon...Praise for Martin Cruz Smith #39;The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity – a literary triumph #39; David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child #39;One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe #39; Val McDermid ‘Cleverly and intelligently told, The Girl from Venice is a truly riveting tale of love, mystery and rampant danger. I loved it’ Kate Furnivall, author of The Liberation ‘Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream #39; Mail on Sunday #39;Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary #39; Guardian #39;Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph #39; Sunday Times ‘Martin Cruz Smith’s Renko novels are superb’ William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From “a legal literary legend” (USA Today) comes a gripping thriller of two childhood friends who find themselves on opposite sides of the law as adults, with all of John Grisham’s trademark twists and turns.For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from gambling, prostitution, bootleg liquor, and drugs to contract killings. The vice was controlled by small cabal of mobsters, many of them rumored to be members of the Dixie Mafia. Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco grew up in Biloxi in the sixties and were childhood friends, as well as Little League all-stars. But as teenagers, their lives took them in different directions. Keith’s father became a legendary prosecutor, determined to “clean up the Coast.” Hugh’s father became the “Boss” of Biloxi’s criminal underground. Keith went to law school and followed in his father’s footsteps. Hugh preferred the nightlife and worked in his father’s clubs. The two families were headed for a showdown—one that would ultimately happen in a courtroom. Life itself hangs in the balance in The Boys from Biloxi, a sweeping saga rich with history and with a large cast of unforgettable characters.Don’t miss John Grisham’s latest novel, Camino Ghosts, and the upcoming Framed, his first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man!

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A unique collection of plays that brings together stories of Jewish life from playwrights around the world. Curated and edited by international theatre collective Global Voices Theatre, these five plays showcase the dazzling multiplicity of Jewish narratives across the globe: the haunting, the challenging, the joyful. From a legendary North African warrior queen to queer French avant-garde artists during World War II; from Israel-Palestine tensions made personal to protests in Istanbul amidst intergenerational trauma, this is a genre-spanning collection that probes at the heart of what it means to be Jewish - past, present, and future. Curated by Jewish-Lebanese Brazilian queer theatre maker Victor Esses, the plays were performed at London s Bush Theatre as part of Global Voices Theatre s popular live events. At a sensitive time for Jewish communities in the UK and beyond, the original event Global Jewish Voices aimed to engage the UK Jewish community and make space for nuanced conversations and representation. This collection of selected plays is a legacy of the event and opens up avenues for wider audiences to read and perform the works.

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A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime.THE FAMILY FROM ONE END STREET by Eve Garnett is the story of everyday life in the big, happy Ruggles family who live in the small town of Otwell. Father is a dustman and Mother a washerwoman. Then there s all the children - practical Lily Rose, clever Kate, mischievous twins James and John, followed by Jo, who loves films, little Peg and finally baby William. A truly classic book awarded the Carnegie Medal as the best children s book of 1937.Eve Garnett was born in 1900 in Worcestershire, and studied art at Chelsea Polytechnic and the Royal Academy School of Art. Whilst a student, she sketched the people of the East End slums and was haunted by the poverty she had witnessed, resolving to do something to bring the plight of the working-class family to people s attention. The Family from One End Street was originally published by Frederick Muller in 1937, followed by The Further Adventures of the Family from One End Street in 1956, and Holiday at Dew Drop Inn in 1962. She died in 1991.

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Welcome back to the Grave-Digger s cemetery on the edge of the endless, black ABYSS that awaits us all. . . . Some sooner than others! Every tombstone tells a tale. . . . These are your EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS!From the immortal EC Comics, prepare yourselves for all-new stories of fatalistic spectacleâ ”told with wanton disregard for moral standards or public decency by masters of splatter de spectacular: Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Echoes), Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls), Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Kano (Gotham Central), Leomacs (Rogues) Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), and many more surprise guests inscribing moribund epitaphs in so much funerary stone!Collecting Epitaphs from the Abyss #5-8.

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A vital call to arms that demands we confront ableism at every level of society. Sophie Morgan I have never related to a book more. Disabled or not, you must read it! Rosie Jones A sharp, funny, and deeply beautiful memoir that doesn t shy away from the realities of disabled life. Ruth MadeleyWomen s lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people s lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you re subjected to both sets of rules?This powerful, honest, hilarious and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster looks at life at the intersection; the struggles, the joys and the unseen realities of being a disabled woman. From navigating the worlds of education and work, dating and friendship; to managing care; contemplating motherhood; and learning to accept your body against a pervasive narrative that it is somehow broken and in need of fixing, The View From Down Here shines a light on what it really means to move through the world as a disabled woman.

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Small-town Sheriff Joanna Brady solves her biggest case yet, from a body in the desert to crimes spanning decades and countries, in the thrilling latest installment in the New York Times bestselling suspense series.Sheriff Joanna Brady is looking forward to the holidays with her busy family, and to celebrating her daughter Jenny’s graduation from the police academy. But the family is interrupted when a body is discovered beneath a bridge in the Arizona desert, and Joanna is called onto the case. A young boy was murdered, and the details of the crime scene tell Joanna two things: This was not the killer’s first murder. And it’s only a matter of time before they kill again.As Joanna digs deeper into the case, she begins to understand this murder is just one piece of a much, much bigger puzzle.  She uncovers unlikely connections between cases of mysterious deaths and missing persons, having long since gone cold, that extend far beyond the confines of her small town and culminate with the discovery of a body in Devil’s Lake. To get justice for the victims and to save the town of Bisbee from a predator, Joanna must chase down every dangerous lead.Meanwhile, as a dogged journalist is circling the case and privileged information is leaked, Joanna can’t be sure who to trust. Could a prolific killer be hiding in plain sight? And how far will they go to keep their many crimes hidden?

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Igor is confident his old Soviet policemanâ ™s uniform will be the best costume at the party. But he hasnâ ™t gone far before he realises something is wrong. The streets are unusually dark and empty, and the only person to emerge from the shadows runs away from him in terror. After a perplexing conversation with the terrified man, who turns out to be a wine smuggler, and on recovering from the resulting hangover, Igor comes to an unbelievable conclusion: he has found his way back to 1957 Kiev. And it isnâ ™t the innocent era his mother and her friends have so sentimentally described. As he travels between centuries, his life becomes more and more complicated. The unusual gardener who lives in his motherâ ™s shed keeps disappearing, his best friend has blackmailed the wrong people, and Igor has fallen in love with a married woman in a time before he was born. With his motherâ ™s disapproval at his absences growing, and his adventures in each time frame starting to catch up with him, Igor has to survive the past if he wants any kind of future.

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Kniha - autor Stephen W. Hawking, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

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nspire children to read, learn, and cook their way around the world with this vibrant collection of authentic recipes and fascinating food facts In this innovative cookbook, children are invited to explore more than forty countries through the universal language of food. Through fun facts and fascinating information, unique ingredients, and culinary customs from across all five continents are celebrated. Also featured are over 40 authentic, kid-friendly recipes inspired by country cuisines around the world, from Vietnamese pho and Mexican salsa verde cruda to Italian focaccia and Nigerian jollof rice.Each entry includes a recipe with simple, step-by-step instructions and lively illustrations of the finished dish. Accessible to all skill levels, the book includes a beginner-friendly section teaching key kitchen vocabulary and skills. There are plenty of recipes made in under thirty minutes, as well as more hands-on projects to excite ambitious young chefs.Peppered throughout are pages dedicated to widely beloved foods such as dumplings, rice, and frozen desserts, revealing ingredients and dishes we share around the world and the unique ways they are enjoyed by children everywhere. Through delicious recipes, fascinating facts, and irresistible illustrations, A World of Flavour is so much more than a cookbook: it’s a mouth-watering road trip for the mind and the taste buds, teaching curious kids about the many ways cultures and cuisines are unique – and how much they have in common. Countries and recipes featured: Afghanistan (plov); Algeria (sandwich aux merguez); Argentina (chimichurri); Australia (pavlova); Bangladesh (shondesh); Brazil (feijoada); China (dumplings); Democratic Republic of the Congo (poulet moambe); Ethiopia (nit’ir qibe); France (truffettes); Germany (cabbage and bratwurst); India (masoor dal); Indonesia (gado gado); Iran (borani ghogondar); Italy (focaccia); Japan (onigiri); Mexico (salsa verde cruda); Middle East (pita bread); Middle East and North Africa (baba ganoush); Morocco (harira); Myanmar (mohinga); New Zealand (lamb chops); Nigeria (jollof rice); North Africa (shakshuka); Pakistan (halwa); Peru (ceviche); Philippines (adobo); Poland (zupa ogórkowa); Russia (blini); Senegal (bissap); South Africa (potele); South Korea (haemul pajeon); Spain (tortilla de patatas); Sudan (salata tomatim bel daqua); Syria and Lebanon (tabbouleh); Tanzania (ndizi kanga); Thailand (pad thai); The Caribbean (pastelillos de guayaba); Uganda (mandazi); Ukraine (borshch); United Kingdom (scones); United States of America (chili con carne); Vietnam (pho).

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A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees â “ full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read togetherFind out how Elvis the donkey helps a trapped sea turtle, meet all the extraordinary animals of Wick Court through J s letters and watch as a special friendship turns Lucky into the very best sheepdog.Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city childâ ™s week on the farm.From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a childâ ™s heart forever.

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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SILK ROADS Filled with Byzantine intrigue, in every sense this book is important, compellingly revisionist and impressive in its scholarly use of totally fresh sources Simon Sebag Montefiore In 1096, an expedition of extraordinary scale and ambition set off from Western Europe on a mass pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Three years later, after a journey which saw acute hardship, the most severe dangers and thousands of casualties, the knights of the First Crusade found themselves storming the fortifications and capturing the Holy City. Against all the odds, the expedition had returned Jerusalem to Christian hands.In the most significant contribution to rethinking the origins and course of the First Crusade for a generation (Mark Whittow, TLS), Frankopan paints a strikingly original picture of this infamous confrontation between Christianity and Islam. Focusing on Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire, a truly fresh interpretation of a very old story emerges that radically alters our understanding of the entire crusade movement.

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