the undercurrents kirsty bell

The Undercurrents: A Story of Berlin is a dazzling work of biography, memoir and cultural criticism told from a precise vantage point: a stately nineteenth-century house on Berlinâ ™s Landwehr Canal, a site at the centre of great historical changes, but also smaller domestic ones.When her marriage breaks down, Kirsty Bell â “ a British-American writer, in her mid-forties, adrift â “ becomes fixated on the history of her building and of her adoptive city. Taking the view from her apartment window as her starting point, she turns to the lives of the houseâ ™s various inhabitants, to accounts penned by Walter Benjamin, Rosa Luxemburg and Gabriele Tergit, and to the female protagonists in the works of Theodor Fontane, Irmgard Keun and Rainer Werner Fassbinder. A new cultural topography of Berlin emerges, one which taps into energetic undercurrents to recover untold or forgotten stories beneath the cityâ ™s familiar narratives. Humane, thought-provoking and moving, The Undercurrents is a hybrid literary portrait of a place that makes the case for radical close readings: of ourselves, our cities and our histories.

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WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN⠙S FICTION 2024The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven⠙s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children⠙s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children⠙s Book Prize!⠜With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.⠝Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds ⠓ Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad⠙s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House ⠓ but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie⠙s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It⠙s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait ⠓ and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn ⠓ the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.

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From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and The Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture book team who are beginning to read on their own. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again.Ellen s life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From exploring a hospital after Ellen falls off her bike to chasing after Mirror-Belle s magic ball, going to the seaside and joining the unusual pets club, you can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.This book contains the following stories:- The Flying Horse- The Magic Ball- The Sea Monster s Cave- The Unusual Pets Club- Swan Lake- The Sleeping Beauty

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‘A candid, warm, sad, surprisingly funny, raw, brave, bittersweet book.’ – MATT HAIG ‘Chase the Rainbow is a game-changing book. Poorna Bell’s moving account of the pressures on modern men could be a life-saver. This is a brave and bold work that will inspire us all to talk openly and honestly about depression once and for all. Everyone should read this book.’ – ARIANNA HUFFINGTON ‘I recently devoured this book in a couple of days. It’s so beautifully written, honest and beyond thought-provoking. I urge you to delve into its courageously written pages to learn about Poorna Bell’s story.’ – FEARNE COTTON ‘A story of love and loss and a vital contribution to the mental health debate. A great read.’ – ALASTAIR CAMPBELLAn honest yet uplifting account of a woman #39;s life affected (but not defined) by the suicide of her husband and the deadly paradox of modern-day masculinity. Punk rocker, bird nerd and book lover Rob Bell had a full, happy life. He had a loving wife, a big-bottomed dog named Daisy and a career as a respected science journalist. But beneath the carefully cultivated air of machoism and the need to help other people, he struggled with mental health and a drug addiction that began as a means to self-medicate his illness. In 2015, he ended his life in New Zealand on a winter’s night. But what happened? How did a middle-class Catholic boy from the suburbs, who had an ocean of people who loved him, and a brain the size of a planet, end up dying alone by his own hand? How did it get to this point? In the search to find out about the man she loved, and how he arrived at that desperate, dark moment, Poorna Bell, Executive Editor of The Huffington Post UK, went on a journey spanning New Zealand, India and England to discover more about him. A month after his death, she shared her personal tragedy in an open letter to Rob on the site, which went on to be read by hundreds of thousands of people across the world. This is Poorna’s story, not only of how she met the man of her dreams and fell in love, but also Rob’s story and how he suffered with depression since childhood and had secretly been battling addiction as a means to cope with the illness. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 and a staggering 1 in 4 of us will experience mental illness disease at some point in our lives, but the stigma surrounding mental health means that millions still suffer in silence.Chase the Rainbow is an affecting, poetic, and deeply personal journey which teaches to seek hope and happiness, even in the most tragic of circumstances. Shattering the stigma surrounding depression and suicide, Poorna Bell challenges us talk about what we most fear, and to better understand the personal struggles of those closest to us.

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A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter.So here we go, into the dark.Some things can’t be spoken about in the light of day. But we can visit our fears at night, in the dark. We can turn them over and weigh them in our hands and maybe that will protect us from them. But maybe not.The characters in this collection find their aspirations for happy homes, happy families and happy memories dissected and imbued with shimmering menace. Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of connection to their children; a schoolgirl becomes obsessed with the female anatomical models in a museum; and a cheery account of child’s day out is undercut by chilling footnotes.These dark tales explore women’s fears with electrifying honesty and invention and speak to one another about female bodies, domestic claustrophobia, desire and violence. From a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter, Things We Say in the Dark is a powerful contemporary collection of feminist stories, ranging from vicious fairy tales to disturbing horror and tender ghost stories.KIRSTY LOGAN WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF BRITAIN S TEN MOST OUTSTANDING LGBTQ WRITERS by Val McDermid for the International Literature Showcase in 2019

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At the end of his last adventure (_Belle Nash and the Bath Soufflé_), Belle Nash was banished for four years to the island of Grenada. It is now 1835, and Belle has returned to Bath, glad to be back but pained by the absence of his most recent Caribbean love. His heartache leads to confusions when he meets Pablo Fanque, the Black equestrian acrobat from Norfolk who longs to set up his own circus. As a well-loved figure in Bath, Belle uses his influence to try and help, but has to run the gauntlet of Lord Servitude, the most hated man in England and a die-hard supporter of slavery. As ever, William Keeling s whimsical tale brings Belle, his gay hero, into a situation where comedy does not obscure stark moral issues to do with prejudice and bigotry that are as alive today as they were in Regency times.

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bell hooks was a prolific, trailblazing author, feminist, social activist, cultural critic, and professor. Born Gloria Jean Watkins, bell used her pen name to centre attention on her ideas and to honour her courageous great-grandmother, Bell Blair Hooks. hooks s unflinching dedication to her work forged deep grooves for the feminist and anti-racist movements. In this collection of interviews, from early in her career until her last interview before her death, she discusses feminism, the complexity of rap music and masculinity, her relationship to Buddhism, the politic of domination, sexuality, and love and the importance of communication across cultural borders. Whether she was sparking controversy on campuses or facing criticism from contemporaries, hooks relentlessly challenged herself and those around her, inserted herself into the tensions of the cultural moment, and anchored herself with love.

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WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN⠙S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN⠙S BOOK PRIZEWINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN⠙S BOOK OF THE YEAR⠜Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines.⠝ ⠓ Katherine Woodfine, author of The Synclair⠙s Mysteries seriesA thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven⠙s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds ⠓ Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad⠙s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House ⠓ but they both share a love of solving mysteries.And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they⠙ve seen something suspicious on stage.Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery ⠓ and becoming best friends. But can they work out what⠙s going on in time to prevent a murder?

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A shimmering, sexy, thrilling tale of intrigue and desire, and the dark paths we walk to keep our secrets safe. Bell has written a shining debut Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Dance Tree A powerful, atmospheric debut Sunday TimesEveryone connected to the court of Louis XIV has something to hide. For the Baroness Marie Catherine, it is the pleasures she seeks outside of her unhappy marriage, indulging in a more liberated existence of decadent salons and discussions with writers and scholars. At the centre of her illicit freedom is her lover Victoire Rose de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Conti, the androgynous, self-assured countess. When Victoire s devotion results in an act of murder to save Marie Catherine, the pair must escape from the clutches of Paris overzealous chief of police. As they attempt to outwit him, they are led to the darkest corners of Paris and Versailles, discovering lies, mysticism, and people with secrets they too would kill to keep. Fast-paced, opulent and hypnotically absorbing, Celia Bell s debut is a love story to die for.

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A Scottish Number One Bestseller and Book of the Month.A novel of family drama and long-hidden secrets, set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, from the bestselling author of The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle. Evocatively drawn Sunday Times | Rich, layered and compelling, Wark s debut was impressive; with this novel she has really hit her stride Yorkshire Post | A deeply satisfying work of pure imagination Damian Barr, author of You Will Be Safe Here | Beautiful and atmospheric Alistair Moffat, author of The Hidden Ways | Rich and pleasing Allan Massie, The Scotsman | Beautifully written Daily Mail | One to savour Sunday Express | An epic masterpiece Philippa Perry Scotland, 1950sWalter MacMillan is bewitched by the clever, glamorous Jean Thompson and can t believe his luck when she agrees to marry him. Neither can she, for Walter represents a steady and loving man who can perhaps quiet the demons inside her. Yet their home on remote Loch Doon soon becomes a prison for Jean and neither a young family, nor Walter s care, can seem to save her.Many years later, Walter is with his adult children and adored grandchildren on the shores of Loch Doon where the family has been holidaying for two generations. But the shadows of the past stretch over them and will turn all their lives upside down on one fateful weekend.The House by the Loch is the story of a family in all its loving complexity, and the way it can, and must, remake itself endlessly in order to make peace with the past. Powerful and compelling Sue Lawrence | Her understanding of family - its mysteries, losses and secrets - is masterful Julie Myerson

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The best lives leave a mark. A bewitching tale of first love, shattering grief, and the dangerous magic that draws us home.Mara s island is one of stories and magic, but every story ends in the same way. She will finish her days on the cliff, turned to stone and gazing out at the horizon like all the islanders before her. Mara s parents - a boxer and a ballerina - chose this enchanted place as a refuge from the turbulence of their previous lives; they wanted to bring up their children somewhere special and safe. But the island and the sea don t care what people want, and when they claim a price from her family, Mara s world unravels. It takes the arrival of Pearl, mysterious and irresistible, to light a spark in Mara again, and allow her to consider a different story for herself. The Gloaming is a gorgeous tale of love and grief, and the gap between fairy tales and real life.

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In 1890, the tolling of the Traeger Hall bell announces that death has come to the estate, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her relatives murders. In the present day, the hall s new owner, Jennie Phillips, realizes its dark legacy threatens not only the Traeger descendants but also, chillingly, Jennie herself.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRE SOCIETY SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDAn unconventional, unexpectedly funny, brutally honest memoir about infertility, pregnancy and motherhood You and your partner want a baby. But your two bodies can t make a baby together. If you want a baby but your body says otherwise -If you don t know the polite way to say thank you for the sperm -If you re waiting for the sound of a brand-new heartbeat -If you know it takes a village to raise a baby but have no idea who should be doing what -If you re lurching between bliss and bewilderment -If you don t fit the shape of what you ve been told a mother should be -Reach for The Unfamiliar and don t let go.Moving and immersive, and written with wisdom, disarming humour and raw honesty, The Unfamiliar casts a fresh eye on motherhood and challenges our assumptions about pregnancy, gender roles, queer identity and what it means to be a parent.

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A flooded world. A floating circus. Two women in search of a home. North lives on a circus boat with her beloved bear, keeping a secret that could capsize her life.Callanish lives alone in her house in the middle of the ocean, tending the graves of those who die at sea. As penance for a terrible mistake, she has become a gracekeeper.A chance meeting between the two draws them magnetically to one another - and to the promise of a new life. But the waters are treacherous, and the tide is against them. The Gracekeepers is enchanting and heart-tugging. If you love Margaret Atwood you ll love this Sunday Telegraph A wondrous read Stylist Clever and original The Times Truly magical Heat

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Kniha - 394 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 1911, Chief Investigator Isaac Bell is hired to find a young woman named Anna Pape who ran away from home to become an actress. He gets a shock when her murdered body turns up instead. Vowing to bring the killer to justice, he begins a manhunt which leads him into increasingly more alarming territory. Anna Pape was not alone - petite young blonde women are being murdered in cities across America.

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In his lucid and bracing history, [David] Bell helps us better understand how [a] charismatic grifter came to occupy the most powerful office in the world . . . Bellâ ™s description of our predicament makes for essential reading. â ”Robert Zaretsky, Los Angeles Review of BooksAn immersive examination of why the age of democratic revolutions was also a time of hero worship and strongmenIn Men on Horseback, the Princeton University historian David A. Bell offers a dramatic new interpretation of modern politics, arguing that the history of democracy is inextricable from the history of charisma, its shadow self. Bell begins with Corsicaâ ™s Pasquale Paoli, an icon of republican virtue whose exploits were once renowned throughout the Atlantic World. Paoli would become a signal influence in both George Washingtonâ ™s America and Napoleon Bonaparteâ ™s France. In turn, Bonaparte would exalt Washington even as he fashioned an entirely different form of leadership. In the same period, Toussaint Louverture sought to make French Revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality a reality for the formerly enslaved people of what would become Haiti, only to be betrayed by Napoleon himself. Simon Bolivar witnessed the coronation of Napoleon and later sought refuge in newly independent Haiti as he fought to liberate Latin America from Spanish rule. Tracing these stories and their interconnections, Bell weaves a spellbinding tale of power and its ability to mesmerize. Ultimately, Bell tells the crucial and neglected story of how political leadership was reinvented for a revolutionary world that wanted to do without kings and queens. If leaders no longer rule by divine right, what underlies their authority? Military valor? The consent of the people? Their own Godlike qualities? Bellâ ™s subjects all struggled with this question, learning from each otherâ ™s example as they did so. They were men on horseback who sought to be men of the peopleâ ”as Bell shows, modern democracy, militarism, and the cult of the strongman all emerged together. Today, with democracyâ ™s appeal and durability under threat around the world, Bellâ ™s account of its dark twin is timely and revelatory. For all its dangers, charisma cannot be dispensed with; in the end, Bell offers a stirring injunction to reimagine it as an animating force for good in the politics of our time.

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The Middler is a gripping story of forbidden friendship, loyalty and betrayal set in a near-future world.

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This book offers a unique and detailed analysis of human rights law from the perspective of both domestic UK law and ECHR law. It will be of invaluable use for undergraduate and graduate students studying and researching human rights law. It will also be of significant interest to human rights practitioners and judges.

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We re living in an age of division. From abortion rights to immigration, gun control to climate change, civil debate has gone out the window. Manners, order, and respect are being eroded. Why can t we all be reasonable? The trouble is, what s reasonable to one person is outrageous to another. Is it okay to let children play in the garden while others are working from home? To do your makeup on a train, or recline your seat on an aeroplane? What s the right way to breastfeed? To protect your neighbourhood? To protest against injustice and oppression? In a world where we all think we re being reasonable, how can we figure out what s right? Looking back through history and around the world, Kirsty Sedgman set out to discover how unfairness and discrimination got baked into our social norms, dividing us along lines of gender, class, disability, sexuality, race... Instead of measuring human behaviour against outdated standards of rules and reason, On Being Unreasonable argues that sometimes we need to act unreasonably to bring about positive change.

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Ez a 3,5 literes, téglalap alakú, fekete sütőedény a Revol Belle Cuisine sorozatból kiváló minőségű francia porcelánból készült. Hőálló, nem szívó felületű, és sütőben, mikróban, fagyasztóban egyaránt biztonságosan használható. Többfunkciós: alkalmas lasagne, rakott ételek, sült zöldségek és húsok készítésére.

• Kiváló minőségű, 100%-ban természetes francia porcelánból készült, ólom- és kadmiummentes.
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• Elegáns, francia dizájn, amely asztaldíszként is szolgál tálaláskor.

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A Belle Cuisine REVOL 1,7 literes téglalap alakú sütőtál porcelánból készült, elegáns megjelenésű. Többféle sütött étel elkészítésére alkalmas, például lasagne, sült zöldség vagy rakott ételek. Könnyen tisztítható, és asztalra téve díszítő elemként is funkcionál.

• Elegáns téglalap alakú kialakítás, amely asztaldíszként is szolgál.
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A stunning display of the vibrant and wide-ranging talent of Vanessa Bell in the first catalogue devoted to the artist.Vanessa Bell (1879â “1961) has been known as the still, quiet centre around which the Bloomsbury Group revolved,. She was renowned for her beauty, her complex romantic entanglements and, later, her domestic gravitas â “ and as the sister of Virginia Woolf. But Bell was also one of the most advanced British artists of her time, with her own distinctive vision, boldly interpreting new ideas about art which were brewing in France and beyond.This publication beautifully showcases Bellâ ™s pioneering oil paintings, photographs, ceramics, fabrics, decorative screens and works on paper in a revelatory affirmation of her vibrant and wide-ranging talent. Including more than 180 colour plates, Vanessa Bell is a definitive record of Bellâ ™s accomplishments. The book is enhanced with photography of Charleston, the Sussex farmhouse that she occupied with creative flair alongside Duncan Grant and the rest of her unconventional family.With sections devoted to portraiture, landscape, still life, design, domestic scenes and female subjects, the book gathers together a rich chorus of voices â “ from renowned Bloomsbury scholars to emerging experts â “ delivering a fresh view of an intrepid modern artist seen clearly on her own terms at last.

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Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs, Charleston Farmhouse is the most important remaining example of Bloomsbury decorative style, created by the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Quentin Bell, the younger son of Clive and Vanessa Bell, and his daughter Virghinia Nicholson, tell the story of this unique house, linking it with some of the leading cultural figures who were invited there, including Vanessa s sister Virginia Woolf, the writer Lytton Strachey, the economist Maynard Keynes and the art critic Roger Fry. The house and garden are portrayed through Alen MacWeeney s atmostpheric photographs; pictures from Vanessa Bell s family album convey the flavour of the household in its heyday.

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On Bird Rock, gannets circle and thick mist surrounds the lighthouse at its centre, hiding the secrets of a tragic past within â ¦From the second they set foot on the island to join their dad and his new family, Jess and Rosie feel that somethingâ ™s wrong. Nightmares haunt their dreams and there seems to be someone, or something, else with them in the lighthouse â “ their home for the summer.Counting down the days until they can leave, Jess and Rosie decide to investigate. But when Rosie disappears, the countdown takes on a new meaning. Especially when no one but Jess remembers Rosie at allâ ¦ Alex Bellâ ™s chilling novel is part of the Red Eye series, perfect for fans of Juno Dawsonâ ™sâ ¯SAY HER NAME and Kat Ellisâ ™s HARROW LAKE.

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From #1 bestselling author Dean Koontz - the must-read thriller of the year, for readers of dark psychological suspense and modern classics of mystery and adventure, about the girl who said no to death. Who is Ashley Bell? The only girl who can save her has no idea who she is ... Bibi Blair is a fierce, funny, dauntless young woman - whose doctor says she has one year to live. She replies, We ll see. When Bibi is miraculously cured of an inoperable brain tumour, it s only the beginning of a strange and terrifying journey. For Bibi believes that in exchange for being saved herself, she in turn must save the mysterious Ashley Bell. But first, she has to find her. Bibi s obsession with finding Ashley sends her on the run from threats both mystical and worldly, including a rich and charismatic cult leader with terrifying ambitions. Brilliantly paced, with an exhilarating heroine and a twisting, ingenious storyline, Ashley Bell is a new milestone in literary suspense from the long acclaimed master.

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The painter Vanessa Bell initiated a step change in modern British art, bringing the bright palette and bold stylization of the Parisian avant-garde to London. She was a central figure in the Bloomsbury group, alongside members of her family and close circle including Virginia Woolf, Clive Bell, and Duncan Grant.Vanessa Bell: Modern Living

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This publication, together with the exhibition it accompanies, presents the largest ever survey of work by Vanessa Bell (1879â “1961). Described in 1923 as â ˜the most important woman painter in Europeâ ™, Bell was a pioneering modernist and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential English artists, writers and intellectuals in the first half of the twentieth century.The book traces Bellâ ™s explorations into the Italian Renaissance, her encounters with the European avant-garde, including Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, and her leading role in social and cultural activities such as the Friday Club, a group of artists founded in 1905, as well as the design enterprise Omega Workshops. It also looks at the key contributions Bell made towards the development of abstract art, creating what friend and art critic Roger Fry described as â ˜visual musicâ ™.Collaborations formed an essential part of Bellâ ™s approach to art, including with her sister, the writer Virginia Woolf, and the artist Duncan Grant, with whom Vanessa Bellâ ™s all-encompassing approach to art found its ultimate expression in Charleston, the farmhouse they shared in East Sussex.Through over 130 works of art produced across her entire career this book examines the development of Bellâ ™s landscapes, still lifes and portraits alongside her wider approach to creativity through design, furniture, ceramics and drawings.

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From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. It contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again.Ellen s life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had!This book contains the following stories:Dragon PoxEllen s CastleSnow White and the Eight DwarfsParty HoppersWobblesdayLove-Potion Crisps

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The son of a gypsy woman, Sébastien is found as a newborn baby in the Alps and brought up by César and his grandchildren Angélina and Jean. Born on the same day, Belle is a beautiful white Pyrenean Mountain Dog who has been neglected and passed on from owner to owner, until one day she escapes from a kennel. When Sébastien rescues the runaway Belle from the wrath of the villagers, the boy and the dog form a lifelong friendship and embark on exciting adventures in the mountains.First published in 1965 to coincide with the internationally successful television series of the same name, Belle and Sébastien is a heart-warming story of camaraderie, adventure and freedom.

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The definitive and authorised biography of the artist Vanessa Bell.Even through the lens of the twenty-first century, the story of Vanessa Bellâ ™s life is unorthodox. A powerful magnetic figure, Bell lived at the heart of the Bloomsbury Group and was often the core figure around which the disparate individuals of the movement revolved.Her art and designs â “ so often overshadowed by her sister Virginia Woolfâ ™s writings and fame and by the interest in her own unconventional life â “ made a significant contribution to the history of the Bloomsbury Group. Yet, until this authorised biography was written, she has remained a largely silent and enigmatic figure.In this captivating account, acclaimed art historian and biographer Frances Spalding restores Bell to the heart of the Bloomsbury Group, illuminating an exceptional life and the free-spirited circle among which she lived.

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From the bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes this fast-paced gaming adventure through the universe s greatest legends.PLAY THE GAME. BRAVE THE LEGEND.Arthur, Ren and Cecily are stuck in Legendarium in the year 2493, where the secretive villain Deadlock has discovered dangerous time-travel technology.To save the universe, the friends must enter the deadly Irontide Tournament, where legends are real and one wrong move could cost them their lives...PRAISE FOR LEGENDARIUM A wonder of an adventure ⠓ Jennifer⠙s storytelling has everything I want; excitement, power and heart. Jasbinder Bilan Sharp, fast-paced and full of heart ... Arthur, Ren and Cecily are adventuring once more in this warm and witty pageturner of a sequel. I love it! Elle McNicoll Legendarium does not disappoint. In fact, it grabs you from page one. With a furious pace and mind-boggling concepts, it⠙s the very definition of a BLOCKBUSTER. Phil Earle Legendarium is clever, fast-paced, action-packed, and lots of fun ⠓ grab your time-key and jump right in! Sinéad O Hart A fantastic, futuristic adventure! With courageous characters and historical legends galore, it⠙s more immersive than any video game! Ellie Irving A thrilling, exciting, jam-packed adventure, full of friendship, danger and heart-stopping moments. I am in awe of Jennifer Bell⠙s writing. Mel Taylor-Bessent A fantastically imaginative and exciting adventure, starring three young heroes who deserve to become legends and the best robot dog ever. Stephanie BurgisPRAISE FOR WONDERSCAPE⠜An expertly crafted, breakneck speed adventure.⠝ BookTrust A whirlwind of fun and mystery across space and time. Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander⠜Eight-plus readers with a taste for adventure and science will immerse themselves in the Uncommoners author Jennifer Bell⠙s exciting new Wonderscape⠝ - Books of the Month , Guardian A breakneck sci-fi romp that s perfect for gamers, puzzle fiends and fact-fans. Ross Montgomery, author of The Midnight Guardians Bell puts a clever and highly inventive spin on the middle-grade fantasy adventure. The Bookseller A fun-filled, character-driven, fast-paced, vibrant story ... together with its thought-provoking, science-embracing and hero-referencing narrative, it will almost certainly win both hearts and minds.⠝ ⠘Children⠙s Book of the Week⠙, Press Association A wonderful mash up of video game and history.⠝ Angels UrchinsFeatured in The Week Junior s 5 books for fans of gaming

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I couldn t help thinking of Harper Lee s great American novel To Kill a Mockingbird while reading The Reckoning . . . [Grisham] knows how to spin a yarn - Chicago Sun-Times May be his greatest work yet - David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon?Pete Banning was Clanton s favourite son, a returning war hero, the patriarch of a prominent family; a farmer, father, and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. Then one cool October morning in 1946, he rose early, drove into town, walked into the Church, and calmly shot and killed the Reverend Dexter Bell.As if the murder wasn t shocking enough, it was even more baffling that Pete s only statement about it - to the sheriff, to his defense attorney, to the judge, to his family and friends, and to the people of Clanton - was I have nothing to say .What turned Pete from a pillar of the community into cold-hearted killer? And why won t he confide in anyone? All his closest family knows is that it must have been something devastating - and that the fallout will haunt them, and the town, for decades to come . . .Further praise for The Reckoning Beautifully constructed . . . weaves a truly magical spell - Daily Mail In this saga of love and war, John Grisham has given us a sprawling and engrossing story about a southern family, a global conflict, and the kinds of secrets that can shape all of us. From the courtrooms and jails of rural Mississippi to the war-torn Pacific, Grisham spins a tale that is at once entertaining and illuminating - Jon Meacham, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of America John Grisham is the master of legal fiction, and his latest starts with a literal bang - and then travels backward through the horrors of war to explore what makes a hero, what makes a villain, and how thin the line between the two might be - Jodi Picoult, internationally bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great Things When a master of storytelling and suspense takes on one of the most wrenching stories in history, the result is a book that will break your heart, set your blood pumping and your mind racing, and leave you gasping for breath by the final page. I m still trying to recover from The Reckoning - Candice Millard, New York Times bestselling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republic 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAM

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Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph The Times I loved it Jennifer Saint I couldn t put it down Claire Douglas Utterly spellbinding Woman Home Deeply moving William Ryan Gripping Independent One of a kind RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii s brothel. Determined to survive.Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den... Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father s death plunged her family into penury.Now, she is owned by a man she despises and lives as a slave in Pompeii s infamous brothel, her only value the desire she can stir in others. But Amara s spirit is far from broken. Sharp, resourceful and surrounded by women whose humour and dreams she shares, Amara comes to realise that everything in this city has its price.But how much will her freedom cost?The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii s lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker s The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller s Circe. Reviews for The Wolf Den: This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love Red A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time Dan Jones A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage.Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding Woman Home Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman s longing for freedom LoveReading Utterly gripping Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius Unflinching...The best book I ve read in ages Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor s daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book.An amazing achievement Financial Times

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Absolutely unforgettable READER REVIEW Unlike anything I ve ever read before READER REVIEWTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEROn a mysterious island where crime does not exist, a seemingly impossible murder has been committedâ ¦. Can you join together with a very unlikely amateur detective to solve the Last Murder at the End of the World?The small group of villagers who live on the tiny island lead simple, but happy lives. There is no world beyond their shores, but theyâ ™re content with what they have. Only Emory feels frustrated. Unlike everyone else on the island she doesnâ ™t yet seem to have a purpose. All she seems to be good at is asking questions.But then one of the scientists who guides the villagers is found murdered and as there has never been a crime before, there is no detective to call on. There is only Emory and her gift for asking questions. So now Emory must explore every inch of her island â “ from the cliffs to the jungles, from sandy beaches to the very top of the mountain â “ to find clues that apparently donâ ™t exist. How can she solve a mystery on an island where no one lies but thereâ ™s still no way to find the culprit? An absolute blast BENJAMIN STEVENSON I loved it C. J. TUDOR Wildly inventive M. W. CRAVEN Believe the hype ALICE BELL Extraordinary WILL DEANReaders love The Last Murder at the End of the World: Mind-bending Absolutely loved it Captivating Thrillingly fast-paced New favourite book Another masterpiece Unique Explosive Still shocked by the ending Wonderfully imaginative FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SEVEN DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE AND THE DEVIL AND THE DARK WATERAn Observer Thriller of the MonthThe Last Murder at the End of the World was No. 1 in the Sunday Times Hardback Fiction chart w/e 30th March 2024

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The brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Itâ ™s Always The Husbandâ ˜We were drawn in from the first pageâ ™ BellaA young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder.Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case.When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madisonâ ™s quest for answers brings her deep into the judgeâ ™s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her?As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?Praise for The Intern:â ˜Campbell keeps the twists coming until the tension is almost unbearableâ ¦ I raced through this compelling read!â ™Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrishâ ˜Had me hooked from page one. It s a deftly plotted, fast-moving thrillerâ ¦ The cat-and-mouse storyline kept me guessing right up to its suspenseful, satisfying conclusion.â ™Helen Wan, bestselling author of The Partner Trackâ ˜Nonstop actionâ ¦ Fans of The Firm will devour this contemporary high-stakes combination of family pressures, legal machinations, and jaw-dropping twists. I could not turn the pages fast enough!â ™Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling author of The House Guestâ ˜A surefire hit you shouldnâ ™t start until you clear your calendar. A revenge thriller at its best!â ™Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Finding Tessaâ ˜Wow, what a thrill ride!â ¦ The Intern mixes the compelling intrigue of legal suspense with the pacing of a taut, masterfully plotted psychological thrillerâ ¦ simply unputdownable!â ™Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains

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Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper.SOLVE THE MURDER TO SAVE WHAT S LEFT OF THE WORLDTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A mind-bending, genre-blending, boy-that-ending mystery unlike any I ve ever read A. J. FINN I loved it C. J. TUDOR An absolute blast BENJAMIN STEVENSON Wildly inventive M. W. CRAVEN Believe the hype ALICE BELL Extraordinary WILL DEANAn Observer Thriller of the MonthOutside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what theyâ ™re told by the scientists.Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And they learn the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay.If the murder isnâ ™t solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island â “ and everyone on it.But the security system has also wiped everyoneâ ™s memories of exactly what happened the night before, which means that someone on the island is a murderer â “ and they donâ ™t even know itâ ¦Readers love The Last Murder at the End of the World: Mind-bending Absolutely loved it Captivating Thrillingly fast-paced New favourite book Another masterpiece Unique Explosive Absolutely unforgettable Unlike anything I ve ever read before Still shocked by the ending Wonderfully imaginative

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*ELODIE HARPER S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA S DAUGHTER, COMING AUGUST 2025 â “ PRE-ORDER NOW*Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book AwardsA Waterstones Book of the MonthWinner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph The Times I loved it Jennifer Saint I couldn t put it down Claire Douglas Utterly spellbinding Woman Home Deeply moving William Ryan Gripping Independent One of a kind RedSold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii s brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den... Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father s death plunged her family into penury. Now, she is owned by a man she despises and lives as a slave in Pompeii s infamous brothel, her only value the desire she can stir in others.But Amara s spirit is far from broken. Sharp, resourceful and surrounded by women whose humour and dreams she shares, Amara comes to realise that everything in this city has its price. But how much will her freedom cost?The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii s lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker s The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller s Circe.Reviews for The Wolf Den: This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love Red A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time Dan Jones A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage. Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding Woman Home Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman s longing for freedom LoveReading Utterly gripping Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius Unflinching... The best book I ve read in ages Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor s daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book. An amazing achievement Financial Times

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In this mesmerizing tale of romantic suspense and mystery, a gruesome discovery unleashes inexplicable events at a historic Louisiana mansion as the supernatural and the physical world converge. It begins when two young boys discover the 100-year-old skeleton of a murdered man buried near the grounds of Belle Reve, a Greek revival style mansion built in the 1870s. As police investigate, strange occurrences and eerie sounds overtake the mansion—footsteps in empty hallways, slamming doors in empty rooms.Rachel Belmond, owner of Belle Reve, is petrified. Beautiful, and still young at 47, Rachel is also in failing health, her deteriorating condition baffling doctors. It’s her niece, Nicole, who begins to suspect that something deadly has invaded the house. And it is Nicole who meets someone who might be able to find answers . . .As the incidents grow more intense, Rachel’s niece, Nicole Belmond, begins to suspect that something otherworldly may have invaded the house.Lucas Devereaux is the owner of the Baton Rouge Youth Center where Nicole’s teenage half-brother is serving a sentence for a juvenile crime. The attraction between Lucas and Nicole is instant. Hearing rumors that Lucas, a former priest, has the ability to deal with supernatural events, Nicole shares her worries about Belle Reve. But Lucas can’t begin until he has more information.Fearing for Rachel’s fragile health, trying to ignore their growing attraction, Nicole and Lucas work to find the link between the mysterious old bones and the terrifying events in the house that grow more ominous every day. Can Nicole and Lucas protect Rachel and stop the demonic forces that threaten the very existence of Belle Reve? Or is more happening than anyone can imagine?

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Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain⠙s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke⠙s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty⠙s Darkmouth.An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.The third instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.Charlie s Uncle Paton has dashed off to try to stop the Yewbeam aunts latest plan, but when Grandma Bone greets the arrival of Belle with delight, could this be what Paton left hoping to prevent? At Bloor s, Emma finds art teacher Mr Boldova is the brother of the mysterious Ollie Sparks, made invisible by the blue boa.Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series?Midnight for Charlie BoneCharlie Bone and the Time TwisterCharlie Bone and the Blue BoaCharlie Bone and Castle of MirrorsCharlie Bone and the Hidden KingCharlie Bone and the Wilderness WolfCharlie Bone and the Shadow of BadlockCharlie Bone and the Red KnightAlso look out for The Snow Spider trilogy.⠘Dark, funny, crackling with magic⠙ ⠓ author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone⠘A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter⠙ ⠓ Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie BoneJenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone series. She has won several significant awards for her children⠙s fiction, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.

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Some of the Sneetches have bellies with stars, but the plain-bellied ones have none upon thars! But an unexpected visitor soon leads them to discover they re not that different after all, in the first tale in this classic collection of stories. The Star-Bellied Sneetches have bellies with Stars, but the Plain-Bellied Sneetches don t, and the two just can t seem to get along Rivalries rocket when Sylvester McMonkey McBean steps in to prey on their prejudices, but in the end we realise that prejudice is nothing more than a ridiculous waste of time. The first in a series of splendiferous Seussian stories. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss s bestselling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. The Sneetches and Other Stories belongs to the Yellow Back Books range

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An elegant, atmospheric, emotional coming-of-age novel with themes of generational trauma, sexual identity and coping with mental illness at its heart, as well as the silence of women drowning in plain view in their daily lives. #39;The Polite Act of Drowning is a beautiful and captivating novel, lyrical and sensuous, a precise and faithful evocation of the tumult and trauma of family life, and of emergence into adulthood, and the confrontation of truths about ourselves and the people we love #39; - Donal RyanMichigan, 1985.The drowning of a teenage girl causes ripples in the small town of Kettle Lake, though for most the waters settle quickly. For sixteen year old Joanne Kennedy, however, the tragedy dredges up untold secrets and causes her mother to drift farther from reality and her family.When troubled newcomer Lucinda arrives in town, she offers Joanne a chance of real friendship, and together the teenagers push against the boundaries of family, self-image, and their sexuality during the tension of a long, stifling summer. But the undercurrents of past harms continuously threaten to drag Joanne and those around her under...Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen

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Sisters Isabelle and Laura Hof have been practis­ing and teaching the Wim Hof Method for most of their lives. Science-backed and potentially life-changing, the method focuses on three pillars – breathing, cold therapy and mindset – which can result in increased energy, better sleep, a strength­ened immune system and more. While the method works for everyone, it has unique physical and men­tal health benefits for women.Inspired by the potential of the method, Isa­belle and Laura started the Icewomen community, devoted to unlocking the power of these practices. In this empowering book they invite all women to join the community, and share the groundbreaking research behind the benefits, from improving mental health, boosting confidence and balancing hormones to enhancing hair and skin health and having a positive impact on pregnancy, breastfeeding, meno­pause and more. Secrets of the Icewomen also offers detailed advice specifically tailored for women and their needs, including how to: plan your WHM practice around your cycle work on setting strong intentions adjust and rest if dealing with serious condi­tions or hormonal imbalances, and learn to understand the (very normal!) range of emotions people have when undergoing cold therapy. No longer the domain of extreme athletes and wellness-minded men, cold water therapy is being discovered and embraced by women everywhere. With this book, Isabelle and Laura make the prac­tices more accessible than ever. Their hope is to convince those who may not have thought this life­style was for them, to knock down gender barriers and to offer an invitation: Come on in, the water is very cold – and just the cure to reinvigorate and restore you in body, mind and spirit.

Objev podobné jako Secrets of the Icewomen - Isabelle Hof, Laura Hof

An elegant, atmospheric, emotional coming-of-age novel with themes of generational trauma, sexual identity and coping with mental illness at its heart, as well as the silence of women drowning in plain view in their daily lives. #39;The Polite Act of Drowning is a beautiful and captivating novel, lyrical and sensuous, a precise and faithful evocation of the tumult and trauma of family life, and of emergence into adulthood, and the confrontation of truths about ourselves and the people we love #39; - Donal RyanMichigan, 1985.The drowning of a teenage girl causes ripples in the small town of Kettle Lake, though for most the waters settle quickly. For sixteen year old Joanne Kennedy, however, the tragedy dredges up untold secrets and causes her mother to drift farther from reality and her family.When troubled newcomer Lucinda arrives in town, she offers Joanne a chance of real friendship, and together the teenagers push against the boundaries of family, self-image, and their sexuality during the tension of a long, stifling summer. But the undercurrents of past harms continuously threaten to drag Joanne and those around her under...Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen

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Pre-order The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge, the captivating new novel from the million-copy bestselling author Rachel Hore, coming Summer 2025. #39;A dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read. #39; DAILY MAIL #39;Gorgeous #39; GOOD HOUSEKEEPING #39;A gripping read #39; HELLO!Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Hore’s captivating new novel of secrets, loss and betrayal - set on the beautiful Cornish coast during World War Two and the heady days of the 1960s. When talented musician Gray Robinson persuades Belle to abandon her university studies and follow him to Silverwood, home to an artistic community on the Cornish coast, Belle happily agrees even though they’ve only just met. She knows she is falling in love, and the thought of spending a carefree summer with Gray is all she can think about. But being with Gray isn’t the only reason Belle agrees to accompany him to Silverwood. Why does the name Silverwood sound so familiar? What is its connection to a photo of her as a baby, taken on a nearby beach? And who is Imogen Lockhart, a wartime nurse who lived at Silverwood many years ago? As the summer months unfold, Belle begins to learn the truth – about secrets from the past that have been kept hidden, but also about the person she wants to be.Praise for The Hidden Years #39;A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it! #39; LIZ FENWICK #39;Gripping and beautifully written #39; KATE FURNIVALL #39;An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place. A gorgeous tale, I raced through the pages! #39;TRACY REES

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â ˜Can one part of humanity learn from the bitter experience of another or can it not? Is it possible or impossible to warn someone of danger...to assess soberly the worldwide menace that threatens to swallow the whole world?I was swallowed myself. I have been in the dragonâ ™s belly, in its red-hot innards. It was unable to digest me and threw me up. I have come to you as a witness to what it is like there, in the dragonâ ™s bellyâ ™During 1975 and 1976, Nobel Prize-winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn embarked on a series of speeches across America and Britain that would shock and scandalise both countries. His message: the West was veering towards moral and spiritual bankruptcy, and with it the worldâ ™s one hope against tyranny and totalitarianism.From Solzhenitsynâ ™s warnings about the allure of communism, to his rebuke that the West should not abandon its age-old concepts of â ˜goodâ ™ and â ˜evilâ ™, the speeches collected in Warning to the West provide insight into Solzhenitsynâ ™s uncompromising moral vision. Read today, their message remains as powerfully urgent as when Solzhenitsyn first delivered them.

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Pre-order The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge, the captivating new novel from the million-copy bestselling author Rachel Hore, coming Summer 2025. #39;A dramatic, warm-hearted, wonderfully written read. #39; DAILY MAIL #39;Gorgeous #39; GOOD HOUSEKEEPING #39;A gripping read #39; HELLO!Sunday Times bestseller Rachel Hore’s captivating new novel of secrets, loss and betrayal - set on the beautiful Cornish coast during World War Two and the heady days of the 1960s. When talented musician Gray Robinson persuades Belle to abandon her university studies and follow him to Silverwood, home to an artistic community on the Cornish coast, Belle happily agrees even though they’ve only just met. She knows she is falling in love, and the thought of spending a carefree summer with Gray is all she can think about. But being with Gray isn’t the only reason Belle agrees to accompany him to Silverwood. Why does the name Silverwood sound so familiar? What is its connection to a photo of her as a baby, taken on a nearby beach? And who is Imogen Lockhart, a wartime nurse who lived at Silverwood many years ago? As the summer months unfold, Belle begins to learn the truth – about secrets from the past that have been kept hidden, but also about the person she wants to be. #39;A glorious story, The Hidden Years steals your heart. I loved it! #39; LIZ FENWICK #39;Gripping and beautifully written #39; KATE FURNIVALL #39;An intriguing dual timeline story set in beautiful Cornwall and brimming with sense of place. A gorgeous tale, I raced through the pages! #39; TRACY REESSecrets from the past, unravelling in the present… Uncovering secrets that span generations, Rachel delivers intriguing, involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can.

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A young girl.A hidden treasure.A dark family secret.⠘Evocative and enchanting ⠓ a future classic Veronica Henry⠘An extraordinary debut⠦ beautiful, dark, haunting⠙ Edward Carey⠘A captivating coming-of-age story⠙ Daily Mail⠘A bewitching read Woman HomeRomilly Kemp has an idyllic childhood, roaming the wilderness that surrounds her father⠙s ramshackle farmhouse. But when he makes her the star of his beautifully illustrated books, her carefree if somewhat lonely existence is threatened.The books are thought to hold clues to an elaborate treasure hunt, and strangers turn up at their door, anxious to get a glimpse of the ⠘Kemp Treasure Girl⠙. But when her father falls ill, leaving Romilly more isolated and alone than ever, she begins to delve deeper into the books ⠓ and her past.As she makes sense of the clues he has hidden, she finds a truth that is far darker and more devastating than any treasure hunt has a right to be. For not everything that is hidden is gold.Praise for The Illustrated Child: Evocative and enchanting ⠓ a future classic and a star in the making Veronica Henry⠘An extraordinary debut⠦ beautiful, dark, haunting and unforgettable. I loved it⠙ Edward Carey⠘A captivating coming-of-age story with memorable characters beautifully brought to life in a setting dripping with atmosphere⠙ Daily Mail⠘Part fantasy, part coming of age, the undercurrents of child neglect and mental ill health pull at you all the way through this poignant tale⠙ Heat⠘A bewitching read Woman Home⠘Written in fine, delicate prose, this treasure of a debut takes up the palette of emotions and paints with all the colours. Beautiful⠙ Nydia Hetherington⠘Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this⠙ Jessica Ryn⠘A magical tale, beautifully written, evocative and mysterious, and stitched through with a dark thread that I wasn⠙t expecting. What a wonderful book⠙ Anita Frank⠘A beautifully written tale that evokes dreams and imagination⠙ Daily Record

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Drinking to excess is living when youâ ™re young. But what happens if living becomes rapeâ ¦ assaultâ ¦ death?!!Lisbon: that city at the mouth of the Tagus, that city that whispers, licks and seduces its visitors, that city that haunts those seeking refuge or its pleasures. Who would wish to escape?It is the start of the millennium and two â ˜ladsâ ™ from South-East London are trapped in Lisbon among people and experiences set to push them to the limits. Attempting to lie low after a fateful night back home, the friends find themselves navigating an unfamiliar and unnerving new reality. A crime novel inspired by a real-life incident, and distinguished by its sensitivity to subtleties of language and dialogue, Along the River Run is a story of guilt and retribution played out amid the streets, sounds and sights of this bewitching city. Just as the undercurrents of Lisbonâ ™s Tagus are ever present, so the literary undercurrents of the capital as written by Pessoa, Saramago or Sa-Carneiro are there to enrich and pervade the evolving narrative. The novel follows the authorâ ™s much-praised earlier book on Lisbon, a cultural exploration in a â ˜Cities of the Imaginationâ ™ series, setting up authoritative background research for this haunting story of psychological destruction.

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NOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER S SECRET PROVENCESecond in the bestselling Olive Farm story from the bestselling author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER She writes so well you can almost smell the sun-baked countryside BELLA Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming SUNDAY EXPRESS I scan the terraces, planted with row upon row of ancient olive trees. It is April, late spring. Here in the hills behind the Cote d Azur the olive groves are delicately blossomed, with their tiny, white-forked flowers. Beyond them, perched halfway up the slope of the hill, our belle epoque villa comes into view. Abounding in balustrade terraces, nestling among cedars and palms, facing out at a south-westerly angle, overlooking the bay of Cannes towards the sun-kissed Mediterranean, there it is, Appassionata, awaiting us... THE OLIVE FARM told how Carol Drinkwater and partner Michel fell in love with and bought an abandoned Provencal olive farm. Now, in THE OLIVE SEASON, Carol is pregnant and their ever-loyal gardener is leaving to oversee the marriage of his son. Often unassisted, and with new challenges to face, Carol takes on the bulk of the farm work alone. Water is, as ever, a costly problem, and she goes in search of a diviner who promises almost magical results. But, as the harvest season approaches, dramatic events cast dark shadows of their olive farm.

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The Spy is the third of Clive Cussler s brilliant historical thrillers. 1908, and American engineering geniuses are being killed off one by one . . .When a brilliant battleship gun engineer commits suicide, his disbelieving family turn to legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency. Quickly on the case, Isaac Bell establishes that the clues point not to suicide, but murder.So when further deaths connected to a top-secret project follow, Bell realizes that this is sabotage. With the world plunging towards war, it s clearly a spy at large. But which of the many foreign agents he has encountered is responsible? Or is there a more sinister explanation? In a blistering story featuring dreadnaught battleships and railroards, criminal gangs and beautiful women, The Spy is a breathtaking thriller that just happens to have at stake the fate of the world. Bestseller Clive Cussler - author of the Dirk Pitt novels Arctic Drift and Crescent Dawn - and co-author Justin Scott place hero Isaac Bell at the centre of a mysterious espionage conspiracy in the third novel of historical thriller series The Isaac Bell Adventures, The Spy. Praise for Clive Cussler: Cussler is hard to beat Daily Mail The guy I read Tom Clancy

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