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Be Like the Sea
‘The one thing you can’t fully control in a ship is the water all around you, so part of your plan is always reading and analysing the currents and the tides. You have a clear image in your head of how you think the ship will perform in the prevailing conditions. But this time something isn't going the way we had planned it …’As a farmer’s daughter in the country’s largest landlocked county, Marie Gleeson’s unusual career choice took her into uncharted waters. Working her way up from gruelling bootcamp training to leading a drug interdiction operation seizing €700 million of cocaine from a yacht off the Kerry coast, she was a leader among men and rose to every challenge. Developing a love of the sea, Marie learned that to be at one with it required agility, and a willingness to change, to go with the wind – not against it. These lessons prepared her for operating without a life raft when her personal life threw her the greatest challenge of all. Be Like the Sea is the inspiring story of what happens when we overcome our own self-imposed physical, mental and emotional limitations, and a blueprint for charting our own unique path in life.
Inherited Fate
'Riveting . . . This enthralling book will make you think more deeply about your own relationships, and the things that have been left unsaid.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Immediately appealing . . . a welcome deepening of how we understand the human predicament and a pertinent antidote to the sometimes aggressive individualism of our time.' THE IRISH TIMES------The international bestseller. Our families shape who we are. From the circumstances of our conception and the family structure we are born into, to the expectations placed upon us and the love we receive, we are formed by our social and familial network. So if we want to truly know ourselves – to find out why we falter, to explain our anxieties, our repeated relationship patterns – we must look beyond our own lives and discover the secrets, unprocessed losses, and limiting beliefs of our parents, grandparents, and even to ancestors we have never met. In Inherited Fate, psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth invites the reader on a journey of self-awareness that spans generations. Illustrated with vivid stories and questions that invite the reader to engage personally, Inherited Fate is a fascinating framework for discovery of the self, the dismantling of inherited beliefs and the revelation of wisdom stored in the body. We cannot undo what has happened, but if we understand it, the past can help give a different shape to the present and to our future. Inherited Fate explores:the impact of the events surrounding conception and birth – such as the stress our mothers experienced during pregnancy, the expectations of our parents about our sex or our role in the family, or where we fall in the birth order;the far-reaching spillover effects of repressing trauma – both individual and collective;the deep marks left by the attachment pattern formed in childhood, and how it returns in the relationships of adulthood;how family secrets divide us, distort reality and destroy trust, even when they remain buried. ----‘Illuminating . . . A compassionate understanding of how we can recognise and reconcile the legacies we carry.’ Galit Atlas, psychoanalyst and author of Emotional Inheritance‘A deep and comprehensive look at the ways that those ordinary people we call “parents” unwittingly share their pain with their children; and how important it is for all of us “children” to be aware of such historical pain, and explore ways to transform it.’ Gwen Adshead, forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and author of The Devil You Know'A sage companion for anyone who has wanted, or needed, to confront the past and engage with the present. Inherited Fate is full of possibility and curiosity, and disrupts the avoidant gaze . . . Offers rigour to the ongoing conversation of embodied trauma.' Maxine Mei-Fung Chung, psychotherapist and author of What Women Want
Wolf Moon
'A beautifully written combination of personal reflection and broader thought . . . at once atmospheric and touching' Louise Doughty, author of Apple Tree Yard'Had me entranced from start to finish . . . an absolute joy'Lucy Atkins, author of Windmill Hill'A deft, rich and intimate exploration of darkness in all its varied guises'Annabel Abbs, author of Sleepless'Truthful, lyrical and unforgettable'Yasmin Alibhai-BrownThe night is a time of darkness and nightmares, fear and vulnerability, especially for women. And, yet, it is another world, full of beauty and possibility, too. After the sun goes down, insomnia and sleep paralysis do threaten. But some have always walked the nocturnal landscapes, with more or less confidence. Others have worked, night shifts and hidden night work: nurses, security guards, sex workers. And some have found solace in the darkness, from queer rave culture to religious pre-dawn traditions. From dusk through to day, Arifa Akbar elegantly explores how the night shapes our bodies, minds and cultures. A personal and artistic journey from fear and into hope, Wolf Moon embraces the dark before bringing us, once more, into the light. Praise for Consumed:? 'Beguiling . . . this one stands out for its eccentricity and elegiac splendour' Diana Evans, Guardian? 'Moving, engrossing, elegantly written' Sunday Times? 'I have rarely read a memoir with such a combination of powerful, tender feelings and cool-headed analysis' Mail on Sunday
Experiences Matter: Llama's Sports Day
Llama''s Sports Day offers a gentle introduction to the experience of taking part in Sports Day competitions for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of Sports Day. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Everyone is excited about Sports Day. But Llama really doesn''t like it, and he doesn''t want to take part in any of the races. Koala helps him to practise and to see how he can enjoy Sports Day by cheering for his friends ...The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
When She Remembered
When She Remembered showcases an intertwined group of seven influential women, from well-known figures such as Simone Veil to memory activist Sabine Zlatin, who shaped the production of Holocaust memory in France from 1945 to the present. Most of these women began their memory work immediately after the war by testifying at perpetrator trials and when monuments were commissioned. In the subsequent decades, their work transformed from personal memory projects to large-scale, politically driven initiatives. Through decades of engagement with Holocaust memory, these seven individuals ensured the stories of Jewish women were featured in the greater wartime narrative. In doing so, they deliberately shifted the French discourse on the Holocaust away from a focus on victimization and resistance to female agency during the fight for survival under Nazi occupation. Alongside other activists, these women became political actors by pushing the state to reckon with the legacy of French complicity in the deportation of Jews. Pulling from diverse archival sources as well as material culture and oral histories, When She Remembered convincingly reveals why the themes of gender, resistance, and memory continue to resonate widely in French history.
The Last Ditch
'A BOOK THAT ENTERS THE GAA CANON' THE 42'A MAGICAL-MYSTERY TOUR OF A GAA SEASON' IRISH INDEPENDENT'A cracking read ... a championship season as redemption song.' MICHAEL CLIFFORD"All the tension of a tight knockout encounter ... one of the books of the year." MIKE McCORMACKTwenty-one years on from his bestselling The Road to Croker, sportswriter Eamonn Sweeney set out to follow the All-Ireland championships around the country once again. But there was one problem. To make the journey, he would have to confront a secret fear that had quietly shaped his life. On the pitch, The Last Ditch captures the drama of a hurling season for the ages and a football championship that tested even the most loyal supporters - a landscape of unlikely triumphs, renaissances, shocks, cliffhangers and heartbreak. Off the field, it becomes something deeper: one man's reckoning with middle age, masculinity and a crippling travel phobia that for two decades had dictated the span of his quiet, rural existence. As he moves through towns, terraces and conversations, Sweeney discovers not just the unifying spirit of the GAA, but the possibility of reclaiming a life he thought he'd lost. Both an unforgettable sporting odyssey and a profoundly human memoir, The Last Ditch is a testament to how in Ireland, when all else fails, the GAA brings us home again.
Seeing Stars! (Batcat Book #4)
Batcat is back in this heartfelt exploration of love and family in the latest installment of Meggie Ramm’s critically acclaimed early-reader graphic novel series!Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it’s a wishing star, and will grant the wish of one lucky island resident. Batcat has been looking forward to this day all year, but when it becomes clear that their wish isn’t going to come true, they become quiet, withdrawn, and oh-so . . . blue. Literally. Al the Ghost will do anything to help their friend—after all, Batcat has always had Al’s back, now Al can return the favor! With an uplifting message about supporting our friends and loved ones, Star Search has all the heart and hilarity that are Meggie Ramm’s trademarks in the marvelous world of Batcat.
Ripeness
The perfect book club spring read from the Sunday Times bestselling author. In 1960s Italy, a family secret rips a teenage girl's world apart, only for her to discover its true meaning decades later. 'Moss makes every moment count' – The Sunday Times'A book of lasting pleasures' – Eleanor Catton, Booker Prize-winning author of The Luminaries'Powerful and beautifully written' – The GuardianJust out of school and teetering on the brink of adulthood, Edith is sent alone to rural Italy. Her task is simple: support her sister Lydia, a brilliant but brittle ballet dancer, through the final weeks of her pregnancy. Once the baby is born, she is to make a phone call that will change all of their lives forever. Decades later, Edith is living a contented life in Ireland, happily divorced and finally free. But with the arrival of an unexpected message, Edith must face the truth of that long-ago summer, and the secret she has carried for a lifetime. 'Tender and rueful’ – Emma Donoghue, Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Room'A delicious novel' – Literary Review'Sublime . . . glorious' – Vogue'Luminous' – Financial Times'Beautifully crafted . . . absorbing and moving' – Daily Mail
Inside the Hamptons
A curated guide to some 20 distinctive homes in the fabled East End, owned by some of the area’s most creative denizens, including interior designers, architects, furniture designers, and entrepreneursIn Inside the Hamptons, Southampton resident Jennifer Ash Rudick takes us on an insider’s tour of some 20 diverse and notable homes, from the village of Quogue to Montauk.Sag Harbor–based photographer Tria Giovan captures the ineffable Hamptons ambiance, bringing to life generous verandas, intimate nooks, antique-laden barns, and windows framing sweeping ocean views, all bathed in that inimitable light.The Atlantic Ocean washes up against miles of pristine beaches along Long Island’s South Fork. This legendary stretch—the Hamptons—seduces with its unique light, fertile fields, lush gardens, and distinctive architecture, which ranges from humble shingled cottages to artists’ barns, charming farmsteads, ultramodern residences, and magnificent oceanfront estates.Together, the homes featured in this beautifully photographed coffee table book provide an inspiring look at interior design, architecture, and the enduring appeal of coastal living in the Hamptons.Sustainability is integral to Vendome''s publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https://trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.
Ecocivilization
“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism''s—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut EconomicsIt has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for. As climate chaos, inequality, and social fragmentation intensify, humanity faces an imminent choice: continue with a system built on extraction and endless growth, or reimagine civilization itself. Incremental policy improvements are no longer enough—we need a deep transformation of our current civilization to continue to survive. In Ecocivilization, leading thinker Jeremy Lent offers that reimagination, grounded in proven design principles of ecosystems and in humankind''s evolved inclination toward justice, mutuality, and dignity.What unfolds is a robust framework incorporating Lent’s own expertise, and the lived experiences of those on the ground already putting ecological civilization’s core tenets into practice—justice, mutuality, diversity, and symbiosis. From the global economy to universal housing and income, from infrastructure to agriculture, every major aspect of our society could be redesigned to work together as a coherent whole, setting the conditions for all people to flourish. Ecocivilization shows how this future on a regenerated Earth is not only desirable, but entirely feasible.
Eagles Have Flown
Young Festus’ family have been murdered and his home destroyed by the invaders.What should he d? ifteen hundred years ago Britain was facing the darkest period in its history. The Legions had left, hastening back to protect Rome. The great civilisation the Romans had built, the roads, fortresses and towns, were crumbling, and along the coast of Britain, land-hungry wanderers, beached their long-ships and killed all who opposed them.No man could trust his neighbour; all were afraid. All that is, except Artos the Bear, a leader of great strength who like King Arthur has become one of our greatest heroes.
No Complacency
When Chris Bowlby’s son Ewan was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 17, you might have thought football would be the last thing on their minds. But in the following decade in which Ewan faced growing threats to his health, the love of football they shared seemed to grow in importance. It was a kind of thread, defiantly holding some kind of normal life together, and a passion that prompted fascinating discussion about why a sport could matter so much.After Ewan’s death from cancer in 2022 Chris faced a choice. He wondered whether his lifelong love of football might fade. But gradually he found a way of including grief in a return to life, all of life. He understood as never before how much football had meant to him, how it had shaped the world he had lived through, and how it could now help him cope. Yet there was tension too. Was he now more aware of how the modern game might be leaving its humanity behin? his book explores that experience, ranging from top-level football to community clubs, the intensely local to the global, the women’s game as well as the men’s. It has football at its heart but is about much more than sport.
Literacy Theory As Practice
This is both a comprehensive overview of major theoretical developments in literacy AND a teaching guide with in-depth classroom examples of how literacy can be used in daily classroom practice.In this expanded and completely updated second edition, Handsfield introduces the most influential theories and models of reading and literacy—from cognitive and information-processing theories that underpin foundational skills to social constructionist and critical theories that support socially just instructional practices in today’s post-digital landscape. Focusing on how these theories connect with different curricular approaches (K–12), the book shows how they both shape and are shaped by everyday literacy practices in classrooms.Readers will find detailed vignettes of classroom practice explored from various theoretical standpoints, illuminating how theory is brought to life in the classroom. Substantial attention is devoted to multilingual classrooms and communities, engaging with current sociopolitical issues in literacy curricula, and literacy teaching in the post-digital age. Chapters contain key questions for further exploration and user-friendly inset discussions that explore complex terminology and connect literacy theory to current debates and world events.New for the Second Edition!Examination of theories and practices related to the Science of Reading movement.Addition of the Active View of Reading and Positioning Theory.New and revised vignettes focused on translanguaging practices and student and teacher uses of generative AI in literacy teaching and learning across the disciplines.New and revised inset discussions highlighting recent insights from neuroscience, knowledge-building, and intersections between literacy instruction and social–emotional learning.
All We Say
A vital account of fifteen speeches and orators – from Benjamin Franklin to Barack Obama – that tells the story of the United States as a battle over what it means to be an American, from a New York Times bestselling author and former presidential speechwriterWhat does it mean to be an American? Since the Founding, Americans have been having an intense debate over this deceptively simple question which has spawned Constitutional crises, civil war, populism, mass migrations, reform movements – and their inevitable backlash. The history of this debate over who and what makes an American, Ben Rhodes argues, is essential to understanding how the United States has evolved as a nation and the intensity of their divisions today.In this book, Rhodes tells the story of fifteen essential speeches – some famous, some obscure - that, together, offer a fresh and revealing portrait of the United States as an ongoing contest over what it means to be American. With rare insight into the power and purpose of political rhetoric, Rhodes illuminates how each speech reflects the nature of American identity at a particular historical moment, with riveting portraits of the people, movements, and social conditions that produced pivotal oratory. Rhode also establishes the unique role of speaking as an act of American political persuasion – from Franklin’s case for compromise at the Constitutional convention to Alexander Stephen’s case for white supremacy as the cornerstone of the Confederacy; or, in social movements, from Martin Luther King’s demand for racial equality at the march on Washington, to Pat Buchanan’s ''culture war'' speech to the 1992 Republican convention which foreshadowed Donald Trump. For a country that values individualism, self-invention, and mass media, Rhodes reminds us that speeches have occupied an out-sized space in the American national imagination: the lone voice before a crowd, bending history to its will.At a time when what it means to be an American is a matter of intense debate and division, Ben Rhodes offers rare insight into the gap between who we say we are, and who we want to be.
My First Gruffalo: Hello Gruffalo! Buggy Book
Take the Gruffalo with you wherever you go, using the handy strap to attach this sturdy board book to your buggy!Say hello to the Gruffalo and take him on every journey with this brilliantly portable, chunky buggy book, perfect for the tiniest hands. Hello Gruffalo! Buggy Book is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. The nation's favourite bedtime story made perfect for small paws!
Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu
Building on the success of his acclaimed Wing Chun series, Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe presents his most comprehensive and advanced guide yet. Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu is written for practitioners who already have a foundation in the art and want to refine, deepen and expand their skills with expert-level coaching and real-world insights. DRAWING ON MORE than 45 years of experience as both instructor and practitioner, Shaun moves beyond technical descriptions to deliver practical lessons that come alive through demonstration, explanation and application. With over 100 photographs and illustrations, detailed form analysis and training drills, this book equips martial artists with the tools to assess their own practice, sharpen their techniques and share knowledge with others. Inside, discover: The three classical empty-hand forms revisited with expanded explanations, applications and training methods, Core principles such as centreline theory, triangulation and elbow energy, explained with clarity and practicality, Drills, Chi Sau training and realistic approaches to kicking and striking, Advanced insights into using Wing Chun beyond the classroom, including awareness, reaction management and peripheral vision, Exclusive new material on ground fighting, plus introductory chapters on wooden dummy and weapons training as tasters for Shaun’s specialist works. If you’re looking for a deeper understanding, Mastering Wing Chun Kung Fu provides the principles, coaching tips and training strategies to elevate your practice.
Alchemy and a Cup of Tea - The Tomes and Tea 4
What price would you pay for a quiet cup of tea?
The gloriously cosy conclusion to the bestselling Tomes & Tea sapphic fantasy quartet from Sunday Times, USA Today and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and T. J. Klune.
Reyna wanted a relaxing cup of her favourite brew. Not to be kidnapped and dropped in a hidden cell. Though she'd faced worse before . . . hadn't she?! Then she discovers her cell has been booby-trapped, and contains a mysterious alchemical circle. What does a radical alchemist want with her? More importantly, how did they think they could get away with it
Kianthe and Reyna's hometown is having problems too. Word of their bookshop, and its celebrity owners, has spread - and tourists are flooding into Tawney. As their friends struggle with the influx, Kianthe and Reyna face heartbreak as well as peril. Could closing their beloved business be the only way to save their town?
Léčitelství bez hranic
Autorka, známá léčitelka, ve své knize sdílí osobní cestu k bylinám, reiki energiím a léčení na dálku. Čtenářům předává své dlouholeté zkušenosti, recepty na léčivé čaje a na další přírodní léčivé prostředky. Součástí knihy jsou příběhy klientů, kteří léčbu absolvovali, včetně zkušeností s podpůrnou léčbou rakoviny. Autorka s pokorou připomíná, že přírodní postupy mají být doplňkem, nikoli náhradou odborné péče, a že při potížích je vždy důležité navštívit lékaře.
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
Published in celebration of the Hollywood star’s 100th birthday and in association with the Marilyn Monroe estate, to accompany the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait celebrates Monroe’s enduring legacy as a cultural icon, by exploring her impact on photography, art and film.
Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous and photographed women of the twentieth century whose cultural significance continues to fascinate generations.
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait reflects on Monroe’s extraordinary impact on photographers and artists, showing familiar and rarely seen photographs of her, alongside outstanding artworks made during her lifetime and afterwards, that collectively create a portrait of her.
Today, as we better understand the challenges Monroe faced in her life and the agency she sought in shaping her career, her photographs have accumulated new meanings and captivated new audiences.
From her collaborations with photographers such as Eve Arnold and Richard Avedon to bold reinterpretations of her by Pop artists including Pauline Boty and Andy Warhol, Monroe’s image has been continually reimagined, speaking to her lasting impact on visual culture and our understanding of beauty, fame, and power.
Far more than a Hollywood star, Monroe was a complex figure; ambitious, witty, charismatic, and deeply involved in the crafting of her public persona. Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait includes contributions from the actor, director and writer Lena Dunham, playwright and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer and feminist art historian Griselda Pollock, who offer fresh and personal perspectives on Monroe’s cultural significance and enduring legacy.
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