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Jane Austen in 41 Objects
In this riveting, gorgeously illustrated book, Sutherland... has identified 42 objects - one for each year of Austen's life . . . the great advantage of Sutherland's pick and mix approach is that it allows us the buried stories, side angles and overlooked corners that get squeezed out in more conventional treatments of Austen's life. - Kathryn Hughes, Sunday Times, March 2025 More than 200 years after Jane Austen’s death at the age of just forty-one, we are still looking for clues about this extraordinary writer’s life. What might we learn if we take a glimpse inside the biographies of objects that crossed her path in life and afterwards – things that she cherished or cast aside, or that furnished the world in which she moved, or that have themselves been inspired by her legac? mong objects described in this book are a teenage notebook, a muslin shawl, a wallpaper fragment, a tea caddy, the theatrical poster for a play she attended and the dining-room grate at Chawton Cottage where she lived. Poignantly, the last manuscript page of her unfinished novel and a lock of hair kept by her devoted sister, Cassandra, are also featured. Objects contributing to Jane Austen’s rich cultural legacy include a dinner plate decorated by Bloomsbury artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Grayson Perry’s commemorative pot from 2009 and Mr Darcy’s wet shirt, worn by Colin Firth in the 1995 BBC adaptation. This is a different kind of biography, in which objects with their own histories offer shifting entry points into Jane Austen’s life. Each object – illustrated in colour – invites us to meet Jane Austen at a particular moment when her life intersects with theirs, speaking eloquently of past lives and shedding new light on one of our best-loved authors.
Counting the Cost
For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC?s hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show in this ?no-holds barred? (People) instant New York Times bestseller. Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn?t possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, Jill grew up in front of viewers who were fascinated by her family?s way of life. She was the responsible, second daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle?s nineteen kids; always with a baby on her hip and happy to wear the modest ankle-length dresses with throat-high necklines. She didn?t protest the strict model of patriarchy that her family followed, which declares that men are superior, that women are expected to be wives and mothers and are discouraged from attaining a higher education, and that parental authority over their children continues well into adulthood, even once they are married. But as Jill got older, married Derick, and they embarked on their own lives, the red flags became too obvious to ignore. For as long as they could, Jill and Derick tried to be obedient family members?but now they?re raising a family of their own, and they?re done with the secrets. Thanks to time, tears, therapy, and blessings from God, they have the strength to share their journey. Theirs is a ?complicated, remarkably relatable story of faith and family loyalty? (Salon) and a moving example of how to find healing through honesty.
Stevie Smith
‘Confident and very readable . . . one of Frances Spalding’s achievements in this book is to display Stevie Smith’s frailties without destroying her dignity’ – Victoria Glendinning, Literary Review‘A careful, informative and worthwhile book’ – Hermione Lee, The Observer‘It is a biography of inner life. It is also a hymn to tenebrous suburbia, a book full of English oddness, and a lovely loamish read.’ – The TimesStevie Smith had a unique literary voice: her idiosyncratic, wonderfully funny and poignant poems established her as one of the most individual of English modern poets. She claimed her own life was ‘precious dull’, but Frances Spalding’s acclaimed biography reveals a far from conventional woman.While she lived in suburbia with her beloved ‘Lion Aunt’, Stevie Smith was from the early 1930s a vibrant figure on London’s intellectual and literary scene, mixing with artists and writers, among them Olivia Manning, Rosamond Lehmann and George Orwell. She was noted for her wit – often maliciously directed at friends – and occasional public tantrums. Her use of real people in her writing angered many of her friends and brought the threat of libel.Always feeling herself out of step with the world, she was haunted by her father’s absence during her childhood and her mother’s early death; she longed for love yet was sexually ambivalent. In exploring the intimate relationship between Stevie Smith’s life and work, Frances Spalding gives a new insight into a writer who always saw death as a friend, yet was also one of the great celebrators of life, whether commonplace or extraordinary.
Pathfinding
*Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2025LoveReading’s Best Books of the Year 2025From the author of Wanderers: A History of Women Walking___Can one new mother rediscover a path back to the hills and to freedom? ‘Left me itching to lace up my boots and follow the call of the path.’ Laura Pashby, author of Chasing Fog___ In the wake of the complete upheaval of becoming a mother, walker Kerri Andrews finds herself carrying the idea that maybe the hills are no longer for her. Yet, what she soon discovers are tales of mother-walkers that have long been neglected or hidden away. And with it a sense that there may be a way back into the mountains for her too. So Kerri begins small, joined on walks on beaches and in cities by women who have also experienced profound changes to their sense of themselves and their bodies. And as Kerri’s journeys become increasingly ambitious – the valleys and peaks of her past beckoning – it becomes clear that these wild places could be hers once more. That there may indeed be a way back to the mountains, and to freedom. ___ ‘Bold, brave’ Helen Jukes, author of Mother Animal ‘Powerful and unflinchingly honest’ Annabel Abbs, author of Windswept
Her Name Is Alice
'Thoughtful, beautiful, incredibly necessary. People need to read this book, especially if they feel a resistance to. I wish everyone would.' Sofie Hagen ‘Uncompromising, anguished, combative: culture wars have victims, and this is an agonising story told with honesty and passion.’ Richard Beard 'An intimate, beautifully told memoir' Elinor Cleghorn When my third child was born, I was told I had a boy. The baby was given a boy’s name and raised in that gender. But when she died, twenty years later, she died as my daughter, and will forever be remembered that way. Alice Litman died by suicide in May 2022, aged just twenty years old, having already waited almost three years for her first appointment at a gender identity clinic. In stunningly beautiful prose, Caroline Litman captures the realities of an often-messy journey navigating both her daughter’s transition and the days, weeks and months after Alice’s death. Searing, urgent and utterly unique, Her Name is Alice is the raw, human story of a mother’s love and grief for her child – and of a young trans woman who is impossible to forget and who must be remembered.
Street Hearts
A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn how an army of volunteers goes about it. Each with their own unique story of resilience and yearning for affection, a cast of characters including Tipsy, Big Lad, Mr Wiggles and Roshy the Wonder Dog will steal your heart and challenge your preconceptions about what it means to love and be loved.Through the eyes of these resilient canines and their heroic rescuers this book reveals the profound bond that develops between them and it follows the stories of those who have given the dogs new lives in Britain and elsewhere.Get ready to be inspired, to laugh, to cry, and to fall in love with the indomitable spirit of these street dogs and the heroes who fight for them.
Korespondence T. G. Masaryk - Josef Svatopluk Machar. Svazek IV. (1901-1932)
Komentovaná edice vychází v ediční řadě Korespondence TGM, navazuje na již vydané svazky obsahující korespondenci z let 1893–1895, 1896 a 1897–1900. Editováno je celkem 230 dokumentů zachycujících vztah T. G. Masaryka a J. S. Machara v dlouhém časovém rozmezí posledních let habsburské monarchie počátku 20. století přes přeryv první světové války až do počátku třicátých let, kdy přátelství obou protagonistů skončilo zásadní roztržkou a rozchodem. V korespondenci se odráží široké spektrum témat, od české a rakousko-uherské politiky, kulturního dění, osobního a rodinného života, dobových polemik a sporů až po literární tvorbu obou osobností. Po vzniku Československa v roce 1918 reflektuje i zásadní změnu postavení obou pisatelů ve společnosti a postupnou proměnu jejich vzájemného vztahu. Publikace je též standardně vybavena úvodní studií, jmenným rejstříkem, soupisem dokumentů a obrazovou přílohou.
Milo's Story
The eleventh instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children paperback series. Michelle and Andy are thrilled to be fast-tracked into fostering and are quickly paired with 7-year-old Milo - whom they hope will complete their family, making a 'pigeon pair' with their older daughter, Grace. But Milo tears through their home like a raging tornado, destroying a beautiful interior - and their lives. Their dream of a new homelife costs Michelle her job, thousands of pounds in damages to their home and car, and leaves them with a traumatised daughter in need of professional support. What are the secrets of his violent and destructive behaviours? Experienced foster carer Louise Allen steps in. Can she uncover the little boy's disturbing past and help him?
Píšu, dokud si pamatuju
Vzpomínky Taťány Lukešové v sobě skrývají celou tragiku 20. století s jeho hrůzami i nadějemi. Do jednoho života se tak vešla milá setkání s TGM a Janem Masarykem, kulturní svět první republiky i idylické dětství obklopené láskou, ale také ztráta téměř všeho, výslechy na gestapu, vyloučení kvůli židovskému původu, skrývání se a ponižující rasové testy. Je to život, do něhož vstoupil svět divadla a filmu, velká láska i významné osobnosti včetně britské královny. Ale také nelítostné řádění akčních výborů KSČ, strach a bída 50. let, beznaděj nastupující normalizace i osudové rány.
Autorčiny vzpomínky doplňuje výbor z jejích deníkových záznamů z posledních let života a bohatá dokumentární příloha (plná fotografií i ukázek z tvorby jejího otce a manžela). Na autorku zde vzpomínají také různé osobnosti (Jan Potměšil, Marie Vaculíková, Hana Hegerová aj.).
„Je to skutečně velký příběh…“ (Miloš Forman)
„Neměla jednoduchý život, ale prala se s ním na úrovni. Byla to v každé situaci a za všech okolností dáma, báječná a hrdá.“ (Hana Hegerová)
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Lefty Lawyer
Lawyers often face criticism from politicians when they give inconvenient advice. The term "lefty lawyer" developed to disparage for example, those defending human rights, immigrants, deportees and demanding democratic accountability. Lefty Lawyer: Speaking Truth to Power is Pauline Campbell's response on behalf of all those seeking simply to uphold the Rule of Law. Dubbed not A-Level material at school, the author became an award-winning solicitor, renowned for speaking out against hostile environment policies that caused great fear amongst long-standing UK residents whose paperwork might have been lost or destroyed. Her remarkable resilience has seen her oppose racism, colourism, sexism and injustice, and it is little wonder perhaps that her badge of honour remains being cancelled without explanation after being invited to address civil servants. Undeterred, Pauline Campbell has continued to use her voice and legal skills to support hundreds of vulnerable victims, including pro bono with members and descendants of the Windrush Generation.
Rehearsals for Dying
An expansive, darkly funny, and deeply personal reflection on the reality of living with—and dying from—metastatic breast cancer.
Deena stepped out of the shower and opened her towel in the steam. “Does my breast look weird?” These words irrevocably change the lives of writer Ariel Gore and her wife. As they descend into a world of doctors and tests, medications and insurance, sickness and treatments and hope and pain and more, they discover just how little they truly knew—despite the awareness campaigns and hyper-visible pink ribbons—about the reality of breast cancer. Over the four years following Deena’s terminal diagnosis, Gore does what she always does, no matter how difficult or personal the subject: she writes about it.
With keen insights, empathy, and humor, Ariel Gore braids together the story of Deena’s experience, her own role as a caretaker, narratives from others living with breast cancer, literary reflections on illness, and reportage on the history of breast cancer and the $200 billion industry that capitalizes on and profits from breast cancer screenings and treatments. Rehearsals for Dying investigates and challenges everything we think we know about breast cancer. It goes beyond awareness to knowledge, presenting a rich, nuanced, heartbreaking, and hopeful portrait of what it is to be diagnosed with, treat, and live with breast cancer in the twenty-first century.
Paper Doll
''AN ESSENTIAL READ FOR ANYONE WITH A HEART'' JOE LOCKE, star of Heartstopper''SHOULD BE REQUIRED READING FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY'' Kristin Chenoweth''DYLAN MAKES ME LAUGH AND MAKES ME BRAVE. I LOVE PAPER DOLL AND I LOVE THIS WOMAN'' Glennon Doyle, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of UntamedWhen Dylan Mulvaney came out as a woman online, she was a viral sensation almost overnight, emerging as a trailblazing voice on social media. Dylan''s personal coming-out story blossomed into a platform for advocacy and empowerment for trans people all over the world.Through her "Days of Girlhood" series, she connected with followers by exploring what it means to be a girl, from experimenting with makeup to story times to spilling the tea about laser hair removal, while never shying away from discussing the transphobia she faced online. Nevertheless, she was determined to be a beacon of positivity.But shortly after she celebrated day 365 of being a girl, it all came screeching to a halt when an innocuous post sparked a media firestorm and right-wing backlash she couldn''t have expected. Despite the vitriolic press and relentless paparazzi, Dylan was determined to remain loud and proud.In Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, Dylan pulls back the curtain of her "It Girl" lifestyle with a witty and intimate reflection of her life pre- and post-transition. She covers everything from her first big break in theatre to the first time her dad recognized her as a girl to how she handled scandals, cancellations, and . . . tucking. It''s both laugh-out-loud funny and powerfully honest-and is a love letter to everyone who stands up for queer joy.
Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
The extraordinary story of the entrepreneur who pioneered Red Sea dive tourism with a cast of unforgettable characters. How a diving school in a train carriage at the edge of the desert became a global destination. In a groundbreaking era of uncharted dives, historical discoveries, and remarkable encounters, Howard Rosenstein unearthed sunken treasures, from Roman coins to unmapped depths, while navigating the complexities of a region still marked by conflict. His adventures were interwoven with brushes with underwater legends, authors, photographers, and world leaders, and he found himself a player in the delicate dance of peace negotiations. Through his pioneering dive centers, Howard ignited a passion for the underwater world in a generation, hoping this shared magic would endure, even as the tides of peace brought inevitable change.
Displacement: Zweig, Roth and Benjamin
This compelling work explores the profound experiences of persecution and exile as seen through the interconnected lives of Stefan Zweig, Joseph Roth and Walter Benjamin. All were displaced and hunted to death by fascism. Their literary brilliance, tumultuous lives and tragic ends continue to captivate the imagination and inspire. By bringing together the extraordinary stories of Zweig, Roth and Benjamin for the first time in a single overview, Richard Harper offers a thought-provoking examination of the meaning and feeling of displacement, so highly relevant to the widespread and challenging issues of persecution and migration today.
Duchovná autobiografia
Kniha Duchovná autobiografia (Výber z textov a listov) prináša v jednom zväzku texty z posledných rokov autorkinho krátkeho života, v ktorých načrtáva obraz vlastnej duchovnej skúsenosti a presvedčenia, ktoré nie je založené na náboženských dogmách, ale na poctivom intelektuálnom skúmaní a na oddanosti prameňu, vyvierajúcemu v každom ľudskom srdci.
„Vždy som verila, že pre tých, ktorí žijú správne, je smrť okamihom, keď na nekonečne malý zlomok času vstúpi do duše čistá, obnažená, večná pravda. Môžem povedať, že som nikdy netúžila po nijakom inom dobre. Myslím si, že život, ktorý vedie k tomuto dobru, neurčuje iba všeobecná morálka, ale že pre každého človeka spočíva aj v slede skutkov a udalostí, ktoré sú výsostne osobné a natoľko záväzné, že ten, kto ich nevykoná, minie cieľ.“
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The Short Story
In this enduring classic, renowned Irish author Seán O''Faoláin offers a penetrating examination of what makes great short fiction work. Drawing from his experience as both a master practitioner and dedicated teacher of the form, O''Faoláin provides aspiring writers with insights that have remained relevant for over seven decades.The heart of O''Faoláin''s approach lies not in technical formulas but in his insistence that good writing begins with authentic perception. Through clear-eyed analysis and memorable examples, he demonstrates why so many aspiring writers fail—not for lack of technique, but because they have not truly learned to see the world around them.O''Faoláin challenges the notion that ordinary lives provide insufficient material for fiction, pointing to writers like Dickens and Maupassant who transformed humble experiences into enduring literature. He argues persuasively that the bank clerk who claims to have nothing to write about has missed the essential truth: that the writer''s gift lies not in extraordinary circumstances but in extraordinary awareness. His unique perspective as an Irish writer engaged with European literary traditions gives the book a broad, cosmopolitan outlook. ''The Short Story'' stands alongside Frank O''Connor''s ''The Lonely Voice'' as an indispensable resource for writers, readers, and scholars.Blending practical advice with philosophical depth, this vintage gem from the post-war literary renaissance stands as both a practical guide and a passionate defense of authenticity in fiction. For anyone serious about the craft of short stories, O''Faoláin''s candid, sometimes bracingly direct counsel remains as valuable today as when first written.
My Mother and I
The relationship between the late monarch and her son, the King, has long been a subject of fascination. The upbringing of an heir is especially important, since the demands placed on the monarch are unique - and no one understood this better than the late Queen. She knew that not only must they be figureheads, but they must also uphold family values. Princess Elizabeth made it a point of maternal honour to try and build her routine around her young son while doing her duty – something that became an even more delicate and difficult balance when she became Queen.
My Mother and I reveals the challenges faced by Prince Charles as he remained in his mother's shadow for most of his life and offers insight into how their relationship operated behind closed doors. Charting Charles’ colourful life through many personal anecdotes from his family and his friends – from the moment the guns saluted his birth to the day he was officially declared King at his Coronation – My Mother and I is not only a vivid portrait of a complex relationship; it is also a celebration of the power of family.
How to Change History
In How to Change History Robin Hemley grapples with the individual’s navigation of history and the conflict between personal and public histories. In an attempt to restore, resurrect, and reclaim what might otherwise be lost, Hemley meditates and speculates on photography, scrapbooks, historical markers, travelogues, TV shows, real estate come-ons, washed up rock stars, incontinent dachshunds, stalkers, skeletons in the closet, and literature. He also examines his parents’ lives as writers, documenting their under-seen influence on the art movements of the day. In one essay, he writes about his mother’s first cousin, Roy, a survivor of Pearl Harbor whose troubled daughter murdered him. The essay “Jim’s Corner” examines the notion of memorial plaques and how they often highlight erasure rather than forestall it. Hemley writes about a stranger whose World War II experiences were chronicled in a scrapbook Hemley bought at an estate sale. In this book about reconstruction, Hemley posits that while we cannot change events once they have passed, we can return to those events to learn and sometimes perhaps change our understanding of them.
Lady Gaga Is Life
Live your best Little Monster life with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing fan book on everything there is to know, love, and celebrate about the modern icon that is Lady Gaga.From finding her voice on Manhattan''s Lower East Side to working on her debut album in Los Angeles to becoming one of the top 100 most influential people of all time as both a musician and an actor, Lady Gaga has rocked the music scene and captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Gathering her incredible life story, music, and fan culture all in one place, Lady Gaga Is Life captures her epic achievements, moving songs, and her incredible ability to connect with her fans like no other musician before her. This treasure trove of essential knowledge for Little Monsters includes: A full biography capturing her early inspiration and first performances through her sensational acting career, including appearances in A Star is Born, American Horror Story, and Joker: Folie a DeuxA discography of Lady Gaga?s music, including all her studio albums from The Fame to Chromatica, that reflects on the significance of each album personally and professionallyLady Gaga A to Z, covering significant words, imagery, and people in Lady Gaga?s life that every Little Monster should knowOther iconic moments from Mother Monster, from her wild fashion choices and performance art pieces to some of the internet''s favorite memesBoth a tribute to our beloved Gaga and a chic showpiece for any well-appointed bookshelf, Lady Gaga Is Life is a must-have title for every true Little Monster. The Modern Icons series takes you on a journey through the lives and legacies of cultural icons who have shaped our world, from fashion to music to media. With original illustrations and meticulously crafted prose, this series captivates and enlightens, offering a glimpse into the personalities whose unparalleled charm and authenticity have left an indelible mark on popular culture.The series includes: Taylor Swift Is Life, Beyonce Is Life, Harry Styles Is Life, Rihanna Is Life, Zendaya Is Life, Adele Is Life, Timothee Chalamet Is Life, and Billie Eilish Is LIfe.
Čítanie o slávnych osobnostiach je mnohokrát inšpirujúce. Motivujú nás biografie slávnych umelcov, známych hercov alebo významných politikov.
Absolútne prvou biografiou všetkých čias je zrejme Excellentium Imperatorum Vitae, ktorú napísal grék Cornelius Nepos a opisoval v nej životy viacerých gréckych vojenských generálov. Neskôr mal už skoro každý významný vodca svoju biografiu, vrátane Cicera, Júliusa Cézara alebo Alexandra veľkého.
Pri čítaní životopisných kníh máme jedinečnú možnosť sledovať dlhú cestu, ktorú museli títo slávni ľudia prejsť. Uvidíme množstvo pádov a chýb, kvôli ktorým sa ale tieto osoby nevzdali a zobrali ich ako príležitosť zlepšiť sa vo všetkyćh oblastiach. Mnoho v sebe skrývajú aj úprimné rozhovory, ktoré sú často otvorenými vyznaniami a v tejto kategórii nájdete isto aj knihu o človeku, ktorého považujete za svoj vzor a je pre vás inšpiráciou.
Môžete si vybrať, či budete čítať o danej osobe z pohľadu iného človeka, alebo či siahnete po autobiografii. Obidve možnosti majú svoje čaro.
Je všeobecnou pravdou, že dobrá kniha môže ovplyvniť smerovanie nášho života. Pri biografickej literatúre to platí stonásobne, pretože v ruke držíme príbeh reálneho človeka, z ktorého môžeme čerpať mnoho inšpirácie a tipov.
Nájdete tu biografie z oblasti biznisu, filmu a hudby, histórie, literatúry, športu, mafie a podsvetia, náboženstva, politiky, osobností vedy a umenia.
