tropic of capricorn henry miller

A cult modern classic, Tropic of Capricorn is as daring, frank and influential as Henry Miller first novel, Tropic of Cancer -- new to Penguin Modern Classics with a cover by Tracey EminA story of sexual and spiritual awakening, Tropic of Capricorn shocked readers when it was published in 1939. A mixture of fiction and autobiography, it is the story of Henry V. Miller who works for the Cosmodemonic telegraph company in New York in the 1920s and tries to write the most important work of literature that was ever published. Tropic of Capricorn paints a dazzling picture of the life of the writer and of New York City between the wars: the skyscrapers and the sewers, the lust and the dejection, the smells and the sounds of a city that is perpetually in motion, threatening to swallow everyone and everything. Literature begins and ends with the meaning of what Miller has done Lawrence Durrell The only imaginative prose-writer of the slightest value who has appeared among the English-speaking races for some years past George Orwell The greatest American writer Bob Dylan Henry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel and made the link between the European avant-garde and the American Beat generation.

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Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Henry Miller s first novel Tropic of Cancer is one of the most scandalous and influential books of the twentieth century -- new to Penguin Modern Classics with a cover by Tracey EminTropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Banned in the US and the UK for more than thirty years because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality. At last an unprintable book that is fit to read Ezra Pound A momentous event in the history of modern writing Samuel Beckett The book that forever changed the way American literature would be written Erica Jong

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Out of the sea, as if Homer himself had arranged it for me, the islands bobbed up, lonely, deserted, mysterious in the fading light Enraptured by a young woman s account of the landscapes of Greece, Henry Miller set off to explore the Grecian countryside with his friend Lawrence Durrell in 1939. In The Colossus of Maroussi he describes drinking from sacred springs, nearly being trampled to death by sheep and encountering the flamboyant Greek poet Katsumbalis, who could galvanize the dead with his talk . This lyrical classic of travel writing represented an epiphany in Miller s life, and is the book he would later cite as his favourite. One of the five greatest travel books of all time Pico Iyer

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The instant Sunday Times and Amazon charts bestseller I found myself in the Auschwitz stables, and I felt an ember of hope. If I could make myself useful, helping these horses, maybe I could stay alive. In the darkest moment of history, one child found the courage and strength to survive the unimaginable. This is Henry s true story.One hot, humid day in July, 1944, the Gestapo abducted fifteen-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Lódz Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear - they were being sent to Auschwitz. Exhausted after hours of traveling, they finally emerged from the stifling, filth-ridden cattle car. Already devastated at having lost his father to starvation, Henry clutched his mother s frail hand, knowing she was all he had left in the world, and that he was the only one left to protect her. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart. Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. Henry knew that was the last time he would ever see her, and he felt like he had failed her. He was now completely alone in the world.Starving, and close to giving up all hope, Henry volunteered to work in the stables, responsible for breeding horses for the war effort. As he watched other prisoners leave and never return, Henry quickly realised these horses were his only lifeline - because every morning he was sent to the stables, was one more morning he escaped the gas chambers. Before long, caring for the horses became a passion, and their comfort and strength gave Henry a glimmer of life and hope in an ocean of death. Although with every second that passed, Henry knew if he became too weak or made one mistake, he would be mercilessly replaced...This is the heart-wrenching and inspirational true account of a courageous little German boy who, against all odds, after losing almost everything a human being can lose, survived to tell his story.This book was originally published as The Kindness of the Hangman. Heartbreaking. Eye opening. Tear jerking... kept having to tell myself that this was a real account of the Holocaust. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; Phenomenal... I learned more about the Holocaust than anything I have read in the past... I can t express how much this book affected me. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; Inspiring book - a Must Read!! Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; Spellbinding... I could not put this book down. The events are recorded in a human voice, not the history book version. I learned so much that was left out of my history books. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; A truly amazing story. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; A moving and powerful story of survival. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; Brought me to tears. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; An incredible story. Once I started reading, I couldn t put this down. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; Amazing story. One that needs to be told over and over to the next generations. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; Riveting, couldn t put it down. An amazing and heart wrenching recollection of unimaginable events. What an inspiring story of bravery, perseverance and finding the will to go on. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; I could not put the book down... will make you appreciate everything that you have in this world. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf; I have never written an amazon review BEFORE finishing a book, but I m doing it today... it is direct, evocative, and emotionally impossible to deal with all at once. IMO if you want to read about the Holocaust from a survivor, you owe it to yourself to read this book. Amazon Reviewer, starf; starf; starf; starf; starf;

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An essential guide for emerging artists learning how to take pictures of places.From the author of the bestselling Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs series, this jargon–free introduction covers all aspects of photographing places, including landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, and interiors.Whatever your camera, interest, or skill level, this indispensable photography guide gives you all the essential techniques and demystifies the work of acclaimed photographers. Packed with practical tips and iconic images, this accessible book will teach everything you need to take meaningful pictures of the places that matter to you most.Split into five sections, the book covers composition, exposure, light, manipulation and location.Featuring the work of iconic photographers: Alec Soth, Ansel Adams, Martin Parr, Robert Adams, Todd Hido, Rut Blees Luxemburg, Julius Shulman, Rinko Kawauchi, Thomas Ruff, Tim Hetherington, Joel Sternfeld, Kyler Zeleny, Julius Shulman, Bert Danckaert, Mitch Epstein, Mitch Dobrowner, Massimo Vitali, Joel Meyerowitz, Stephen Tourlentes, Lee Friedlander, Yoshinori Mizutani, John Hilliard, Simon Norfolk, Charles March, Floto + Warner, Olaf Otto Becker, John Gossage, Kikuji Kawanda, Richard Misrach, Harry Cory Wright, Philippe Chancel, Harry Gruyaert, Brassaï, Richard Mosse, Dodo Jin Ming, Tina Hillier, Jorma Puranen, William Henry Jackson, Matt Siber, Mike Slack, Reiner Riedler, John Davies, Fay Godwin, Dilon Marsh, Steffi Klenz, Kathy Ryan, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Joan Fontcuberta, Ying Ang, and Charles Duke.Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places is part of the internationally–bestselling Read This series, which has sold over half–a–million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.More titles in the Read This series:Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356)Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People by Henry Carroll (9781780676241)Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887)Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542)Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976)Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People is one of the best photography books to read if you want to learn how to take good pictures of people. This straight–talking guide will give you top portrait photography tips and is ideal for users of any camera who have a basic knowledge of photography. • Learn top portrait photography tips from 50 famous photographers • Take great portrait photography and pictures of people • A must–have guide for amateur photographers and professional photographers • A bestselling book on portrait photographyThis book walks you through the essential techniques of portrait photography, whether it s on the street, at home or in the studio. Packed with iconic images by famous photographers, it gives you the inspiration and know–how needed to get out there and take great pictures of friends, family and everyone else.Top portrait photography tips from 50 famous photographers including: Richard Avedon, William Klein, Cindy Sherman, Garry Winogrand, Richard Renaldi, William Eggleston, Sebastião Salgado and Henri Cartier–Bresson.Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People is part of the bestselling Read This series, which has sold over half–a–million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.Coming soon:Read This if You Want to Be YouTube Famous (Feb 2020)More titles in the Read This. series:Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356)Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places by Henry Carroll (9781780679051)Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887)Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542)Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786274052)Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing People by Selwyn Leamy (9781786275127)Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976)Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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The world in which I began my life in cricket could hardly be further away from the world of cricket today. __________ Henry Blofeld has entertained countless fans around the world with his wit and charm. In his trademark way, Blowers reminisces on a lifetime of being immersed in the sport he loves. Taking readers on a nostalgic journey through his illustrious career, sharing delightful stories about the timeless traditions and remarkable characters that have shaped the game. Filled with stories and marvellous anecdotes, from his own life, Henry reflects warmly on a different era which was full of great fun and adventure. Looking back at the great characters that brought the sport to life, Sharing My Love of Cricket is a nostalgic and heart-warming reminder of the appeal of summers gone by. With the same wit and wisdom that has endeared him to fans worldwide, he turns his keen eye to the future of the sport. With the rise of the short-format game, the unrelenting rise of franchises, and the inevitable influx of money, Henry shares his thoughts on what the future holds and what comes next. Can cricket maintain its historic charm while embracing change? And where is the spirit of cricket? Sharing My Love of Cricket is a love letter to the sport, penned by a man who has lived and breathed the game for decades. It is a reflection on how things were and an analysis of where things are heading. Henry Blofeld s book is a clear reminder of why there is nothing quite like cricket.

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A unique combination of photography and illustration reveals an extraordinary variety of floral motifs in the historical buildings of India: A jewel of a book Embroidery magazine Following the success of Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India, Henry Wilson has turned, for this companion volume, to a single theme. But what a theme: the variety of floral motifs in the exquisitely wrought details of Indiaâ ™s architectural wonders is boundless, and one can only marvel at the way in which the basic elements of wood, stone and plaster have been transformed into masterworks of decorative art. From the illustrious Mughal Empire during its greatest period of monument-building and artistic creativity to the time of British rule, which brought with it an unprecedented period of peace that allowed great wealth to be concentrated on the arts, the richness of Indiaâ ™s architecture is overwhelming. Henry Wilsonâ ™s fine photographs reveal the skill, patience and imagination of the many thousands of craftsmen who have turned to floral motifs and rendered them with precision and life-enriching creativity. Juxtaposed with the photographs are Wilsonâ ™s own detailed drawings, all created by hand but with a stencil-like clarity that helps us understand the original historical patterns. The result is an invaluable sourcebook that will appeal not only to those interested in one of the worldâ ™s oldest civilizations and greatest cultures, but also to anyone seeking inspiration for their own creations.

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Beginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo s status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance of magic -- a crucial part of tattooing s origins -- in contemporary society.

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**A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR SELECTION**As heard on The Tim Ferriss Show! Captivating TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT The book Shukman was born to write NATALIE GOLDBERG, author of WRITING DOWN THE BONES A wonderful and generous book DAVID HINTON, author of THE WILDS OF POETRY***One Blade of Grass is award-winning novelist and poet Henry Shukman s account of his journey through the world of Zen Buddhism. Raised in a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the Sixties and Seventies, an unexpected spiritual awakening would prompt a lifelong quest to integrate the experience into his life, leading him eventually to Zen Buddhism. As Shukman gets to grips with meditative practice and struggles with anxiety, depression and the chronic eczema he had had since childhoods, he discovers in surprising ways the emotional, spiritual and even physical healing that he has been searching for all along.By turns humorous and moving, this beautifully written memoir demystifies Zen training, casting its profound insights in simple, lucid language, and takes the reader on a journey of their own, into the hidden treasures of life that contemplative practice can reveal to any of us.

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Marie, a nurse on the island of Mayotte, adopts an abandoned baby and names him Moïse, raising him as a French boy. As he grows up, Moïse struggles with his status as an outsider and to understand why he was abandoned as a baby. When Marie dies, he is left alone, plunged into uncertainty and turmoil, ending up in the largest and most infamous slum on Mayotte, nicknamed Gaza .Narrated by five different characters, Tropic of Violence is an exploration of lost youth on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Shining a powerful light on problems of violence, immigration, identity, deprivation and isolation on this island that became a French département in 2011, it is a remarkable, unsettling new novel that draws on the author s own observations from her time on Mayotte.Translated from the French by Geoffrey Strachan

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A comprehensive look at the work of the groundbreaking photographer, foregrounding her importance as a surrealist artist. Lee Miller (1907â “77) assumed many roles over the course of her remarkable life â “ from avant-gardist to commercial photographer to war correspondent and photojournalist â “ and to each of these roles she brought her unique artistic sensibility. Though she was intimately connected with many of the leading figures associated with surrealism, including Man Ray, Pablo Picasso, and Max Ernst, and participated in major exhibitions of her time, Miller was also at times marginalised in the art world as a woman and as a photographer in an era when photographyâ ™s status as an art form was not widely accepted. Her genre-bending work incorporated portraiture, fashion, still life, landscape, reportage, and advertising: fearless, poetic and surreal, it reveals a world of uncanny beauty and sensual ambiguity â “ often with a humorous edge. Drawing on new primary research, Lee Miller features essays exploring every aspect of Millerâ ™s career, from her early years in Paris, New York and Cairo to her wartime journalism and late portraits. Additionally, the British novelist, playwright, and poet Deborah Levy offers a personal reflection on Miller and her art. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of images, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of Lee Miller, revealing her as one of the most urgent creative voices of the twentieth century.

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With detailed how-tos, evocative stories, and expert advice, this curated collection of 30 beautiful, easily reproducible designs by henna expert Azra Khamissa captures the past, present, and future of henna. Applied intricately to hands before celebrations, spread thickly on the soles of feet to protect the skin, or drawn in loose lines and shapes as a form of creative expression: Henna is all these things and more. Using her deep love for henna and tapping into her years of hosting henna workshops, designer and chiropractor Azra Khamissa fuses her own unique designs with historical and traditional inspiration to create The Henna Archive, a guide with 30 approachable designs that you can create at home. Inside you’ll find historical designs from Libya, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and more, as well as designs of Khamissa’s own creation: leopard prints, crescent moons, Japanese knots, and flowers. Touching stories from people around the world sharing their personal connections to henna pair with the designs and illuminate the intimate nature of this ancient body art. Included are detailed how-tos to take your henna practice to the next level and tips, like how to get the perfect stain, what to look for when shopping for the best quality henna products, and how to host your own henna party.

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Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Henry adores scary stories and ghoulish goings-on. Here are six of his most terrible tales about mummies, monsters and more! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.This collection contains the following stories:- Horrid Henry: Cannibal Curse- Horrid Henry: Monster Movie- Horrid Henry: Bogey Babysitter- Horrid Henry: The Mummy s Curse- Horrid Henry: The Haunted House- Perfect Peter s Horrid Day

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A collection of twelve classic stories about everyone s favourite horrid boy, including the one in which Horrid Henry makes his own scary movie, The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die.

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Az Emile Henry ULTIME sütőedény 29x19 cm-es méretben, elefántcsont színben készül burgundiai kerámiából. A High Resistance® technológia lehetővé teszi a sütőből-mikróból-fagyasztóból való biztonságos használatot és kiváló hőtartást. A kézzel készített, stakolható edény lasagne, rakott ételek és sütemények készítésére és asztali tálalására egyaránt ideális.

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A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience Lisa Miller is the leading psychologist of her generation Martin Seligman We can live chasing goals and rewards, lost in worries and regrets. Or we can awaken to the true fabric of the world, an evolving tapestry that we both behold and help to create, in which every thread matters and no strand stands alone Whether it s meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around us and our place in it. Lisa Miller draws on decades of clinical experience and award-winning research to show that humans are universally equipped with this capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. Bringing scientific rigour to the most intangible aspect of our lives, Miller s counterintuitive findings reveal the measurable positive effects of spirituality: for better decision-making, a healthier brain and an inspired life.Brimming with inspiration and compassion, this landmark book revolutionizes our understanding of spirituality, mental health and how to find meaning and purpose in life.

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This Little Golden Book retelling of the Easter story is the perfect gift for children to learn true meaning of the holiday!This gentle introduction to the biblical account of Jesus s final days on earth, and Resurrection, is perfect for preschoolers. Lush, colorful illustrations of the Last Supper, Jesus carrying his cross, and the angel in the empty tomb are accessible to little readers who are just learning about Easter. At the end of the book, Easter traditions from around the world are introduced, from Ukrainian painted eggs (Pysanky) to the greeting of the Easter sunrise in the British Isles. It s a perfect first book about an important holiday for many, and an ideal Easter gift.

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Profound, lyrical, shocking, wise: the short story is capable of almost anything. This collection of 100 of the finest stories ever written ranges from the essential to the unexpected, the traditional to the surreal. Wide in scope, both beautiful and vast, this is the perfect companion for any fiction lover. Here are childhood favourites and neglected masters, twenty-first century wits and national treasures, Man Booker Prize winners and Nobel Laureates. Featuring an all-star cast of authors, including Kate Atkinson, Julian Barnes, Angela Carter, Anton Chekhov, Richmal Crompton, Charles Dickens, Roald Dahl, Penelope Fitzgerald, Gustave Flaubert, Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham, Ian McEwan, Alice Munro, V.S. Pritchett, Thomas Pynchon, Muriel Spark and Colm Tóibín, THAT GLIMPSE OF TRUTH is the biggest, most handsome collection of short fiction in print today.

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The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***Food Book of the Year at the 2019 André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards A masterpiece - Bee Wilson, The Sunday TimesAs featured on BBC Radio 4 The Food Programme Books of the Year 2018 This is an extraordinary piece of food writing, pitch perfect in every way. I couldn t love anyone who didn t love this book. - Nigella LawsonShortlisted for the Irish Book Awards - Eurospar Cookbook of the year Diana Henry s How to Eat a Peach is as elegant and sparkling as a bellini - The Guardian Books of the Year I adore Diana Henry s recipes - and this is a fantastic collection. They are simple, but also have a sense of occasion. The recipes come from all over the world and each menu has an evocative story to accompany it. Beautiful. - The Times Best Books of the Year ...her best yet...superb menus evoking place and occasion with consummate elegance - Financial Times The recipes are superb but, above all, Diana writes like a dream - Daily Mail Any book from Diana Henry is a joy and this canny collection of menus and stories is no exception - delicious (As featured in delicious. magazine Top 10 Food Books of 2018) You can always rely on Diana Henry. Her prose is elegant and evocative, her recipes pure and delectably international. This is perhaps her best yet - Tom Parker Bowles, The Mail on Sunday Essential Cookbooks Published This Year No one quite captures a place, a moment, a taste and a memory like she does. If you ve been there before, you re transported back but if you haven t not to worry, she takes you there with her - The Independent Best Books of the Year The stories associated with the meals are what draw you in - The Herald The Year s Best Food Books A life-enhancing book - The London Evening Standard Best Cookbooks To Buy This Christmas ...enchanting, evocative menus. - iPaper One of my favourite food writers with a book of 25 themed menus that I can t wait to cook. This is top of my wish list! - Good Housekeeping Favourite Reads to Gift When Diana Henry was sixteen she started a menu notebook (an exercise book carefully covered in wrapping paper) in which she wrote up the meals she wanted to cook. She kept this book for years. Putting a menu together is still her favourite part of cooking. Menus aren t just groups of dishes that have to work on a practical level (meals that cooks can manage), they also have to work as a succession of flavours. But what is perhaps most special about them is the way they can create very different moods - menus can take you places, from an afternoon at the seaside in Brittany to a sultry evening eating mezze in Istanbul. They are a way of visiting places you ve never seen, revisiting places you love and celebrating particular seasons.How to Eat a Peach contains many of Diana s favourite dishes in menus that will take you through the year and to different parts of the world.

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In 1986 Rangers FC appointed Graeme Souness as Player Manager, in a bold and imaginative move that rocked the world of football. Prior to his tenure, Rangers FC had not won the league title since 1978. Graeme Souness won the title in his first season in charge, and it was to change just about everything at Rangers FC for the next decade. Rangers FC had failed to win the Scottish league title since 1978 with Celtic, Aberdeen and even Dundee United being the dominant forces of the period. The Dons under Alex Ferguson and the Tannadice side, with Jim McLean at the helm, were seriously making their mark in European competition too.With need for action, Rangers FC turned to Souness, who was playing in Italy with Sampdoria at the time, giving him a clear mandate, and substantial funds, to transform the sleeping giant. The move clearly captured the imagination of the fans and the immediate demand for season tickets was overwhelming.40 years on, we take a deep dive into this crucial period in the history of Rangers FC and remember the dramatic events, both on the field and in the boardroom, with key input from many Rangers heroes of that era, including Terry Butcher, Ally McCoist, Ian Durrant and John Brown. We will also recall the reactions of opponents in those days with Alex McLeish, Craig Levein and so many more.We go behind the scenes to bring you details and events that have not really been covered before in a fascinating story with a Scottish footballing icon, Souness himself, at the heart of it! With a foreword by iconic Rangers FC Captain Richard Gough. #39;I could have gone to Man Utd., but when Souness trapped up at Ibrox, there was only one destination for me! #39; - Ian Ferguson

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A 14 cm átmérőjű, granátvörös Emile Henry kerámia mozsárt fa nyelű és kerámia fejű mozsártörővel szállítják. A hőálló, ütésálló kerámia készlet ideális fűszerek őrlésére, pácok, szószok készítésére. A francia kézműves termék mosogatógépben mosható, és akár 250°C-ig ellenáll a hőnek.

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*2025 Lammy Award Finalist* One of the most exciting new novels FINANCIAL TIMES Very funny... Its deeply felt pages flew by GUARDIAN Sexy, compassionate, uncommonly imaginative: I ve never read anything quite like it Oisín McKenna, author of Evenings and WeekendsLondon, 2014. Hal Lancaster ⠓ twenty-two, gay, Catholic, chops lines of cocaine with his myWaitrose card ⠓ is the reluctant heir of his father Henry, the sixteenth Duke of Lancaster. Henry is half tyrant, half martyr, with an investment in his eldest son that has grown into an obsession. While Hal floats between internships and drinking sessions, Henry keeps him in check with passive-aggression, religious guilt, and a cruelty that Hal sometimes confuses for tenderness. When a grouse shooting accident ⠓ funny in retrospect ⠓ makes a romance out of Hal⠙s rivalry with fumblingly leftist family friend Harry Percy, Hal finds that he wants, for the first time, a life of his own. But his father Henry is an Englishman: he will not let his son escape tradition. To save himself, Hal must reckon not only with grief and shame but with the wounds of his family s past. Deeply enjoyable Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea Thrillingly imaginative Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time

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The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***As featured in the Daily Telegraph s Best cookbooks to turn to in isolation Diana Henry named Best Cookery Writer at Fortnum Mason Food Drink Awards 2015Winner - James Beard Award: Best Book, Single Subject The Guild of Food Writers named Diana Henry as Cookery Journalist of the Year 2015Chicken is one of the most popular foods we love to cook and eat: comforting, quick, celebratory and casual. Plundering the globe, there is no shortage of brilliant ways to cook it, whether you need a quick supper on the table after work, something for a lazy summer barbecue or a feast to nourish family and friends. From quick Vietnamese lemon grass and chilli chicken thighs and a smoky chicken salad with roast peppers and almonds, through to a complete feast with pomegranate, barley and feta stuffed roast chicken with Georgian aubergines, there is no eating or entertaining occasion that isn t covered in this book. In A Bird in the Hand, Diana Henry o­ffers a host of new, easy and not-so-very-well-known dishes, starring the bird we all love.

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Virtual reality takes on a new meaning in the next laugh-out-loud Little Badman adventure. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Planet Omar.Humzaâ ™s life finally feels . . . normal. Aliens arenâ ™t trying to kill him, zombies arenâ ™t trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl Humza is desperate to impress.To get Aishaâ ™s attention, Humza enters the science fair with his friends Wendy and Umer, and it soon looks like they have a real shot at winning. But Alan, their jealous classmate, has other ideas. He has his eyes on Aisha and the science fair prize too, and heâ ™s determined to halt his nemeses in their tracks.Using his invention, Alan traps the friends in a simulation. The only way to escape? Through a series of nightmare video game challenges. Luckily Humza is an expert gamer . . . or so he thought. Might teamwork hold the answer this time?Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties Wildly over the top and satisfying The Observer New Review Children s Book of the Month Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart. The Guardian A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself. BookTrust

Objev podobné jako Little Badman and the Game of Nightmares - Henry White, Humza Arshad

From Frank Miller, the groundbreaking writer behind the acclaimed series The Dark Knight Returns and legendary artist John Romita Jr. comes an inspiring reinvention of the Man of Steel s earliest days. The critically acclaimed team of writer Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns) and artist John Romita Jr.(Kick-Ass) comes a unique and definitive take on the Superman origin story for DC Black Label. From his time on Kansas to his first encounter with Batman, this ambitious coming-of-age tale reframes the Superman mythos for the modern age in a stunning oversize format. Collects: Superman: Year One #1-3.

Objev podobné jako Superman: Year One - Frank Miller

Shona Sandison might be about to get her biggest scoop yet â “ if she can make it to the end of the investigation alive.In a darkening, post-COVID world, fearless investigative reporter Shona Sandison is seeking meaning â “ and her next big story. A secret contact inside the government has promised her something huge, but she has no idea of the danger she is in. Meanwhile, her old friend Hector Stricken has taken on a position in communications for a new state agency, where he stumbles across a sinister, top-secret project codenamed â ˜Grendelâ ™. And on the Scottish coast, an ageing spy chief, living in seclusion, grieves his murdered son â “ and contemplates revenge.Connecting them all is an insidious conspiracy within the UKâ ™s most powerful institutions, a rot so deep that the only way to cure it may be to cut it out â “ or burn the whole thing down.

Objev podobné jako The Diary of Lies - Philip Miller

*Little Badman and friends return in a second hilarious and action-packed adventure, for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams*Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties: Wildly over the top and satisfying The Observer New Review Children s Book of the Month This book is bonkers but proper funny- it s Drake meets James Bond Match of the Day Magazine________ You ve probably heard of me, right? Little Badman. No? Oh. Well . . . doesn t Matter. You will do one day. I m gonna be big. I m Humza Khan, the greatest eleven-year-old rapper Eggington ever had. I ve also faced deadly alien slugs, killer aunties and double maths. But now, I (and my best friend Umer I guess) face something even scarier - my dad! He s pretty fed up with us being naughty, so he s sending us away . . . to school. But this is not ordinary school. This is a special summer school in Pakistan, and man something weird is going on - someone has been messing with time!I may have to save the world again . . .

Objev podobné jako Little Badman and the Time-travelling Teacher of Doom - Henry White, Humza Arshad

Serge A. Storms embarks on a tour to meet his long-lost relatives in this madcap entry in the bestselling series from Florida’s “compulsively irreverent and shockingly funny” (Boston Globe) Tim Dorsey.Devoted Floridaphile Serge Storms is a lover of history, so he’s decided to investigate his own using one of those DNA services from late-night TV. Excited to construct a family tree, he and his sidekick Coleman hit the road to meet his kin. Along the way, he plans to introduce Coleman to the Sunshine State’s beautiful parks where he can brush up on his flora, fauna, and wildlife, and more importantly, collect the missing stamps for his park passport book.But as the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far . . . Serge is thrilled to discover he may be related to a notorious serial killer who’s terrorized the state for twenty years and never been caught. Which one of his newfound relatives will be the one to help him hunt down this deranged maniac? Serge doesn’t know that a dogged investigator from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is also hot on the trail.Then Serge meets a park ranger who’s also longing to make a family re-connection. But all is not as it appears on the surface, and Serge’s newfound friendship in the mysterious swamps of Florida may lead to deadly results.Finding his own relatives has made Serge understand the importance of family. Of course he’ll do anything to help . . .

Objev podobné jako Tropic of Stupid - Tim Dorsey

Borderline Fortune is a meditation on intangible family inheritance - of unresolved intergenerational conflicts and traumas in particular - set against the backdrop of our planetary inheritance as humans. As species go extinct and glaciers melt, Teresa K. Miller asks what we owe one another and what it means to echo one s ancestors grief and fear. Drawing on her family history, from her great-grandfather s experience as a schoolteacher on an island in the Bering Strait to her father s untimely death, as well as her pursuit of regenerative horticulture, Miller seeks to bear witness to our current moment with clarity and attention.

Objev podobné jako Borderline Fortune - Carol Muske-Dukes, TeresaK. Miller

The Women of Wild Hill has everything you could want, with a fascinating tapestry of characters and an interesting magic systemâ ™ Daily Express

Objev podobné jako The Women of Wild Hill - Miller Kirsten

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***From critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning author, Diana Henry, a new edition of the hidden gem at the heart of her cookbook repertoire. An irresistible collection of cold-weather recipes that celebrate the unique pleasures of autumn and winter, featuring seven new recipes and a foreword by Nigel Slater. Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish. - Nigel Slater The Delia of my generation - Clare Finney The food writers food writer - Mark DiaconoDiana Henry s classic cookbook, Roast Figs, Sugar Snow, is now revisited, revised, and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes. Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climates, it features recipes gathered from Diana s travels to Scandinavia, the French and Italian Alps, Scotland, Ireland, and New England. This is irresistible food you ll cook over and over again. Choose Alpine dishes of melted cheese; autumnal pies and substantial winter salads; pastries from Viennese coffee houses; festive snow biscuits and - closer to home - Diana s definitive recipe for warming Irish stew. Of course, there is also a recipe for Sugar-on-Snow as well. These recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home. And Diana s evocative writing about both place and food make this a book well worth reading, as well as cooking from.Recipes include:-Georgian Cheese Pies-Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates-Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola-Vermont Baked Beans-Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce-Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper-Snow Biscuits-Skier s Chocolate with Bugnes-Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom CreamNew recipes to this edition include:-Hazelnut, espresso and chocolate shortbread-Crimson leaf, black lentil, roasted grape and walnut salad-Beetroot and blackberry soup with walnut relish-Pasta alla norcina-Ham and haddie pie-Swedish apple, almond and cardamom cake-Plum and cardamom galette

Objev podobné jako Roast Figs, Sugar Snow - Diana Henry

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***Winner of The Fortnum Mason Cookery Book of the Year Award 2017 This is everything I want from a cookbook: inspiration, intelligent company, great good-mood food, and beautiful writing. Nigella Lawson No one writes about food so beautifully with recipes which are, as the title says, simple to prepare yet always enticing. A treasure both to give and receive. Julia Leonard, London Evening Standard Her latest book, Simple, is destined to become a classic. Daily Telegraph Diana Henry s latest release is packed with tasty recipes we want to make again and again .Jamie Magazine I have always been a fan of this author for her good basics and sensible recipes that taste delicious. She writes well and gets the gastric juices going .Irish Examiner It s the next best thing to going to a favourite friend s for dinner and knowing that the food will be delicious, you re going to love and be nourished by everything, there won t be a weird fancy table placement and there is no risk that you ll ever run out of wine. Reading her recipes is almost as satisfying as making and eating them. Daisy Buchanan, The Pool A book to adore Tom Parker Bowles, Mail on Sunday Simple is her 10th book, and one of her very best; beautifully written and endlessly inventive, it would make a great gift for anyone interested in good food with minimal effort (i.e. just about anyone). Felicity Cloake, The Guardian Another outstanding collection of recipes for getting lunch or dinner on the table quickly and easily, but with pizzazz . It s also a fascinating look at how eating habits have changed over the past decade Sunday TimesAs featured in Glamour s best cookbooks ever written, to help inspire your daily cooking at home No-one is better than Diana Henry at turning the everyday into something special. Here is a superb collection of recipes that you can rustle up with absolutely no fuss, but which will knock your socks off with their flavour.Peppered throughout the book are ingenious ideas such as no-hassle starters and sauces that will lift any dish. From Turkish Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Yoghurt and Dill and Paprika-baked Pork Chops with Beetroot, Caraway and Sour Cream to Parmesan-roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Thyme, Diana takes the kind of ingredients we are most likely to find in our cupboard and fridge - or be able to pick up on the way home from work - and provides recipes that will become your friends for life.

Objev podobné jako SIMPLE - Diana Henry

In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God.

Objev podobné jako The Life of God in the Soul of Man - Henry Scougal

Three years after her fateful journeys through Vystrana, the widowed Mrs. Camherst defies convention to embark on an expedition to the savage, war-torn continent of Eriga, home of the legendary swamp-wyrms of the tropics. Accompanied by an old associate and a runaway heiress, Isabella must brave heat, fevers and palace intrigues to satisfy her boundless fascination with all things draconian.

Objev podobné jako The Tropic of Serpents: A Memoir by Lady Trent - Brennan Marie

Az Emile Henry kerámia kenyérsütő forma 4,5 literes térfogatú, hagyományos kenyerek sütésére tervezték. A glazúrázott kerámia anyag egyenletes hőeloszlást biztosít, míg a fedő ideális páratartalmat tart fenn a sütés során. A forma -20 °C-tól 270 °C-ig használható, és különböző típusú kenyerek elkészítésére alkalmas.

• Kiváló hőeloszlású, glazúrázott kerámia anyag
• Fedővel ellátott kialakítás ideális páratartalomhoz
• Sokoldalú, különböző tészták sütésére alkalmas
• Könnyen tisztítható, tartós felület

Objev podobné jako Forma na chleba SPECIALITIES 4,5 l, černá, keramika, Emile Henry

This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild-and to hatch an egg of her own. An anthem for individuality and motherhood, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly has captivated millions of readers in Korea. Now the novel is making its way around the world, where it has the potential to inspire generations of readers the way Jonathan Livingston Seagull or The Alchemist have. And with Nomoco s evocative illustrations throughout, this first English-language edition beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature.

Objev podobné jako The Hen Who Dreamed she Could Fly - Hwang Sun-Mi

Legendary cricket broadcaster takes readers on a charming journey through modern cricket, while looking back at the great games of yesteryear.

Objev podobné jako Sharing My Love of Cricket - Henry Blofeld

The third and final volume of the remarkable Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry Chips Channon___________________________________________ An utterly addictive glimpse of London high society and politics in the 40s and 50s. Robert Harris An instant classic . . . quite simply the greatest social and political diaries of the 20th century. Daily Telegraph Rich, exuberant, copious and shatteringly honest. Spectator A scurrilous read. Fascinating. Gripping! Alan Titchmarsh Chips writes with such vividness that one feels one is living each day in his exalted company. The Oldie_______________________________________This final volume of the unexpurgated diaries of Sir Henry Chips Channon begins as the Second World War is turning in the Allies favour. It ends with Chips descending into poor health but still able to turn a pointed phrase about the political events that swirl around him and the great and the good with whom he mingles.Throughout these final fourteen years Chips assiduously describes events in and around Westminster, gossiping about individual MPs ambitions and indiscretions, but also rising powerfully to the occasion to capture the mood of the House on VE Day or the ceremony of George VI s funeral. His energies, though, are increasingly absorbed by a private life that at times reaches Byzantine levels of complexity. We encounter the London of the theatre and the cinema, peopled by such figures as John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Douglas Fairbanks Jr, as well as a seemingly endless grand parties at which Chips might well rub shoulders with Cecil Beaton, the Mountbattens, or any number of dethroned European monarchs.He has been described as The greatest British diarist of the 20th century . This final volume fully justifies that accolade.

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A premature book of posthumous poems.

Objev podobné jako An Alphabet of Storms - Henry Normal

The Little Red Hen is based on the Russian folk tale of a hen who works hard to make some bread; unlike the animals around her, who are too lazy to help ...This popular story written by Nikki Gamble and beautifully illustrated by Scott Nash will capture your child s imagination! It has been sensitively created to enable your child to engage with the story and discuss the pictures with confidence, whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonic progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 1: Little Red Hen - Nikki Gamble, Teresa Heapy

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***Caring about getting the maximum value out of the ingredients we buy and cook is now second-nature for most cooks. And reduced food waste goes hand-in-hand with spending less of course. It s also about exploring a wider range of ingredients, from seasonal vegetable and fruit gluts to interesting cuts of meat and fish. There is great pleasure to be found in cooking ingredients when they are at their best and in using any leftovers smartly (which neatly saves work for the cook too).As always with Diana Henry, flavour is the key. More than 300 delicious recipes in this book are sourced from cultures around the world that know a thing or two about getting the most out of as little as possible. Cook ahead, make the most of gluts from the garden, magic what s left over into a delicious new meal that takes little time. There is no sense of going without here - it is all about the pleasure of making the most delicious use of everything available.

Objev podobné jako Food From Plenty - Diana Henry

Embark on a captivating journey with O. Henry s timeless short stories. This collection showcases the genius of the master storyteller, filled with unexpected twists, vivid characters, and heartwarming narratives. Dive into this Deluxe Edition and experience the magic of O. Henry s literary world.â ¢

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Sufiya Ahmed has recently written for the bestselling non-fiction anthology IT S NOT ABOUT THE BURQA. Read her debut YA novel now!Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . .Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she ll meet her one true love.Except her parents have other plans.In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba s world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father s honour. But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape?

Objev podobné jako Secrets of the Henna Girl - Ahmed Sufiya

The local mayor has a dinner date with death⠦With school out for the summer, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are taking advantage of the break to go on holiday. They plan to explore the village of St-Martins-on-the-Water and rest before the chaos of Mrs Smith s impending hen do. By the end of their first night, the local mayor lies dead on the floor of the hotel restaurant, having been poisoned by his meal. The villagers are convinced: The Poisoner is back.As the residents turn to the duo with suspicion and begin to freeze them out, Margery and Clementine are left with more questions than answers. Everyone is convinced that the pair ⠓ and Clementine in particular ⠓ are bad news, but why? And as more people in the village start to become unwell, the question remains, is The Poisoner back, or is this the work of a new killer? And will they strike again?A charming cosy mystery that will make you laugh out loud, perfect for fans of Julia Chapman and Fiona Leitch.Praise for A Terrible Village Poisoning ⠘A Terrible Village Poisoning is a really great cosy whodunnit. The plot had me guessing right to the end and the cast of characters, so warm and vivid, were an absolute joy. I m really looking forward to the next one.⠙ Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants⠘A favourite series of mine. Hendy has written a great mystery with the perfect blend of suspects, clues and red herrings that you⠙ll be scratching your head till the end. Highly recommend!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘An enjoyable, light hearted read. I love Clementine and her dry wit and humour, and Margery is the perfect partner for her... The characters are so well written that they are really easy to picture in the mind s eye.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I am absolutely in love with the series⠦ it made me laugh out loud! Margery and Clem are a delight. Can⠙t wait for book four!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘This cozy crime was a perfect read on a cold day snuggled under a blanket and drinking hot tea. I really enjoy this. I loved Margery and Clementine.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Another excellent adventure.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I m a massive fan of Clementine and Margery, if ever I needed a crime solved I would definitely call on these two. This book had so many twists and turns and it definitely did keep me guessing till the end. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of cosy crime and classic murder mysteries.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘It was lovely to be with Margery, Clementine and the gang⠦ a quick read with an easy going storyline that comes to a satisfying conclusion.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Loving the dinner lady detectives, they are fantastic! This instalment won⠙t leave fans disappointed because the ladies are back to mischief⠦ a great fun-filled read, highly recommended.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Margery and Clementine are so loveable, and they always make me smile and warm my heart. This was another fun, entertaining, cosy mystery.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Objev podobné jako A Terrible Village Poisoning - Hannah Hendy

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW*** Thrust this book into the hands of anyone who thinks they can t cook - the Sunday TimesDiana Henry shows you how to turn everyday ingredients into something special with the minimum of effort. Cook Simple is packed with over 150 recipes and ideas - many of which Diana has harvested from her world travels - that offer simple ways to make every meal spectacular.Diana dedicates a chapter to each of 12 everyday ingredient groups: chicken, chops, sausages, leg of lamb, fish, leaves, summer veg, winter veg, pasta, summer fruit, winter fruit, flour and eggs. Each recipe takes only minutes to prepare with ingredients easily sourced from your local supermarket.Features stunning pictures by award-winning photographer Jonathan Lovekin.

Objev podobné jako Cook Simple - Diana Henry

Explores the full spectrum of sexual beliefs, practices, and identities. Exploring sexual customs, beliefs, practices, and identities from a wide variety of perspectives, Dr. Miller shares his fascinating interviews with 20 experts ranging from clinical psychologists and researchers to sex workers and polyamory educators. We learn from sex therapists, relationship experts, and tantric sex teachers, such as Dr. Lonnie Barbach, Dr. Stella Resnick, Katherine Rowland, and Diana Richardson, about the importance of communication, how to keep sensuality alive, and how to generate fulfilling and sustainable intimacy in relationships. Looking at sexual identity and non-monogamy, we hear from Dr. Ritch Savin-Williams on sexual identification and gender fluidity, Sumati Sparks on open relationships and polyamory, Janet Hardy, author of The Ethical Slut, on sexual freedom, and Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens on the possibilities of ecosexuality. Revealing the inner workings of the sex industry, we hear from current and former escorts and sex workers on the stigmas and dangers of sex work and the need to decriminalize it, including Norma Jean Almadovar, former LA policewoman and current president of the prostitute’s union Coyote. Dr. Ogi Ogas, author of A Billion Wicked Thoughts, speaks about using data science and computational neuroscience to uncover true statistics about our sexual desires. We hear from Paulita Pappel on porn as a mirror for society, Faith Jones on escaping a sex cult, Maeve Moon on recovering from sexual trauma, and Dr. Laura McGuire about the broad impact of teaching consent. Validating the extraordinary range and diversity of our sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the author gathers voices that help us free our sexuality from the past, accept our natural urge for physical pleasure, and open us up to sexuality as a power for health, healing, and happiness.

Objev podobné jako Freeing Sexuality - Dr. Richard Louis Miller

A gorgeous collection of 35 knitting patterns, all designed in eco-friendly yarns.Bringing their years of expertise, Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie of Mrs Moon demonstrate just how simple it is to knit modern-casual clothes, accessories, and items for the home. There are projects aplenty for you, your home, and your family, from an easy-knit Sloppy Joe sweater that will become a favorite wardrobe staple, a brioche scarf that uses a beautifully simple stitch pattern, and a zigzag-stripe throw in delicious colors to a textured bolster, a delightfully droopy bunny, and a cute baby beanie. Your level of knitting experience doesn’t matter either with Simple Natural Knits—Karen and Susan have included a techniques section that covers everything you need to know to get started, from casting on to making up. Karen and Susan’s regular interactions with knitters of all levels of skill and all kinds of tastes have given them a wonderful insight into the types of projects knitters crave, meaning this book is filled with items that will have fingers itching to get started.

Objev podobné jako Simple Natural Knits: 35 projects to make - Karen Miller, Susan Ritchie

Two sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed. Required reading for fans of Circe . . . a remarkable, thrilling debut - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth AvenueFor millennia, two women have been blamed for the fall of a mighty civilisation - but now it s time to hear their side of the story . . .As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivalled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece.Such privilege comes at a high price, though, and their destinies are not theirs to command. While still only girls they are separated and married off to legendary foreign kings Agamemnon and Menelaos, never to meet again. Their duty is now to give birth to the heirs society demands and be the meek, submissive queens their men expect.But when the weight of their husbands neglect, cruelty and ambition becomes too heavy to bear, they must push against the constraints of their sex to carve new lives for themselves - and in doing so make waves that will ripple throughout the next three thousand years.Perfect for readers of Circe and Ariadne, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid and illuminating retelling of the Siege of Troy that tells the story of mythology s most vilified women from their own mouths at long last.Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth - not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting! - Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist

Objev podobné jako Daughters of Sparta - Claire Heywood

The murder of a loyal king s man threatens the self-crowned King Henry s new regime in this second gripping medieval mystery featuring friar, sleuth and reluctant spy Brother Chandler.January, 1400. The bowman strikes at night, slaying one of King Henry s loyal garrison men before melting back into the darkness. Was the murder the result of a personal quarrel? Or is it, as Henry s stepbrother, Swynford, fears, the start of an uprising against England s self-crowned king? Swynford orders Brother Chandler to investigate, before the spark of rebellion can set the whole country alight. Friar, reluctant sleuth, and even more reluctant spy, Brother Chandler is a man with dark secrets and divided loyalties. To the murdered King Richard. To his paymaster, the usurper King Henry. And to beautiful, naïve Mattie, a maid in the household of heretical poet Geoffrey Chaucer, who holds dangerous secrets of her own.Trusted by no one, Chandler must walk a tightrope of secrets and lies if he is to uncover the truth about the murder, while ensuring he - and the few people he cares about - stay alive.Combining rich historical detail with deep characterisations and enthralling mystery, this medieval puzzler is a perfect choice for fans of sleuthing monks and nuns like Ellis Peters Brother Cadfael and Peter Tremayne s Sister Fidelma.

Objev podobné jako The Day of the Serpent - Cassandra Clark