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The Roma - A Travelling History
A profoundly personal and moving portrait of a misunderstood people and their on-going journey - shedding new light on Romani history and what it means to be Romani in Europe today.
The Romani story is not widely known, and that invisibility has allowed fear and hostility to thrive. The Roma, full of extraordinary individuals and hitherto ignored moments from history, corrects this.
We meet the artist who chronicled her experiences of the Holocaust in Austria; the boxer who should have become Germany's light-heavyweight champion only to have his win scratched from the record by the Nazis; and a eighteenth-century woman in London who was sentenced to death for kidnapping to be exonerated by the detective work of an unconvinced judge. Throughout, Madeline Potter weaves in her travels though Romani Europe and experience as a Romani woman in Romania and in Britain.
Blending evocative history and lyrical travel writing with intimate accounts of racism and calls for change, The Roma is a powerful story of resistance, resilience and survival - and a celebration of a vibrant culture and misunderstood people.
Attuned and Attached
A somatic psychotherapist's guide to building authentic and loving connections
Are your closest relationships often a source of stress rather than security?
Do you ever feel disconnected and lonely, even in the company of family and friends?
In Attuned and Attached, Yolanda Renteria invites you to take a deeper look at your emotional connections and discover what secure attachment and true intimacy actually feels like. With a practical programme of psychotherapy tools and accessible, safe ways of implementing somatic trauma healing, Yolanda will guide you to understand how your attachments have been formed, and how they are capable of being improved.
Begin a profound journey of self-discovery which has the potential to positively transform all of your relationships and interactions. You'll learn how to:
Recognise signs of emotional disconnection in yourself and others
Break patterns of intergenerational trauma
Develop skills to practise non-aggressive communication
Create a safe and supportive community
This book offers the ultimate roadmap to bringing more safety into all your relationships, so you can live a life filled with nourishing, peaceful and fulfilling connections.
The Companion to Heraldry
‘A feast of heraldry and a thoroughly enjoyable book.’ - The Genealogist’s Magazine‘Very readable and lavishly illustrated . . . provides the keys to unlock the mysteries of heraldry and its language.’ - Teaching HistoryUbiquitous in the fabric of our ancient churches, castles and houses, in documents, and on monuments and stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure house of information for both the historian and the genealogist. In The Companion to Heraldry, Stephen Friar, an experienced armorist and historian, provides the reader with the keys to unlock the mysteries of heraldry’s language, conventions and traditions. The origins of heraldry and its significance in the lives of our noble and gentle forebears are considered, as are the interpretation of heraldic devices; the systems of marshalling that record affiliation, marriage and inheritance; cadency, by which the younger members of a family may be identified; and the symbols themselves, which often contain obscure references to a family’s history and its fluctuating relationships with the Crown. The conventions of armory are explained, and there is a useful section on the interpretation of blazon, the language of heraldry, complemented with an illustrated glossary. With over one hundred black-and-white photographs, sixteen pages of colour illustrations and exquisite line-drawings by Andrew Jamieson and John Ferguson, this volume provides a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to heraldry.
Someone Your Own Age
Sometimes love doesn't follow the rulesOn the eve of her forty-second birthday, Esme's husband announces he's leaving her for a twenty-something sound bath practitioner. Desperate to avoid becoming her mother (who left her marriage in tatters and abandoned Esme as a child), she throws herself into her work, but when she meets new office temp Callum, Esme finds herself in the middle of what appears to be a second sexual awakening. Inexplicably drawn to Callum and the potential of someone eleven years her junior, Callum and Esme embark on a secret affair that gives Esme back the joy she was missing in her staid, joyless marriage. The two grow closer, but Esme knows that she can never be more than a secret, physical connection - she's too old, too career-driven, she's approaching the end of fertility. What could a young, handsome aspiring actor want with her, anywa? ut when Esme is forced to choose between what society deems acceptable and her feelings for Callum, will she follow her heart, or her hea? sharp, sexy, funny love story about ageing, leaving your baggage behind, and the power of dating like a man. Fans of The Idea of You, Daisy Buchanan, Caroline O'Donoghue and the film Babygirl will love this.
In Case I Go Missing
In Case I Go Missing, the debut YA thriller from R. N. Swann, is a twist-filled small-town mystery. Perfect for fans of The Reappearance of Rachel Price.
Fenny has been the Watson to Sarah's Sherlock for as long as she can remember. Over the years, Sarah has ruffled a few feathers in their small town as an amateur detective and vigilante.
Now, she's disappeared. The police have written her off as a runaway - but when Fenny discovers the binder Sarah left behind with a disturbing title, In Case I Go Missing, she knows there's foul play. Sarah was investigating her biggest mystery yet, one so explosive it had the power to shake the town to its very foundations.
So Fenny picks up the case, following a trail of clues leading back to the dark, secret past of her home. How far did her suspects go to keep the truth buried?
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.
Coconut
Coconuts have been around for longer than Homo sapiens; they have been turned into art, taken part in religious rituals and been a sign of wealth and success. They have saved lives, not only by providing nourishment, but also as part of the charcoal filters in First World War gas masks. It was coconuts that triggered the mutiny on the Bounty, and coconuts that saved the life of the man who went on to become the 35th President of the United States. The coconut has long been the unseen player in the endeavours of industrialists and bomb makers, physicians and silversmiths, smugglers and snake charmers. To this day, coconuts shape the lives of people around the world. At a time when coconut products crowd the shelves of supermarkets, health food shops and beauty salons, Robin Laurance looks beyond the oils and health drinks to uncover the unexpected, roles played by the coconut palm and its nut in past and present.
Great Expectations
Rediscover Charles Dickens’s compelling story of poverty and wealth in this stunning collectible edition of Great Expectations. Set in Victorian London, Great Expectations is the cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor. Its remarkable characters, crime and poverty, and the bitterness of unrequited love are as relevant today as when the novel was first serialized in 1860–1861. This elegantly designed edition includes:A gorgeous faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by scholar Grace MooreUnabridged textDestined to become a beloved heirloom and ideal for gifting, this edition of Great Expectations will hold an honored place on any bookshelf. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
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A NATURALS Novel: Bad Blood, Book 4
The fourth title in no.1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes's fast-paced, full-throttle mystery series with to-die-for romance is now in a stunning, special edition DELUXE HARDCOVER!Featuring:- An updated, shining foiled cover- Stenciled sprayed edge design- Lush endpapers- A ribbon bookmarkCold Cases heat up in the Naturals, a TikTok favourite, unputdownable series with over 1 million copies sold!Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people, piecing together the tiniest details to know who a person is, and what they want. But it's not a skill she takes seriously until the FBI come knocking - they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teens to crack infamous cold cases, and they want her to join. What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved homicides. Sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own, she quickly realizes no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. Emotion-reader Michael is a wild card - and far too perceptive for Cassie's good. The resident deception-detector is a pathological liar, and the program's perky, blonde statistician is far better with numbers than with people. And then there's Dean - a profiler like Cassie but with a much darker gift. When a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive. Perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and Holly Jackson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a suspense-ridden psychological thriller with killer appeal, a love triangle to die for, and a gorgeous new design that will stand out on any shelf. **Don't miss the other books in this series: Naturals, Killer Instinct, Bad Blood, and the novella, Twelve. For more unputdownable stories from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, check out Raised by Wolves trilogy and her breathtaking standalones, At First Sight and Every Other Day.
Call of the Rift
In Fuse, the fifth and final chapter of The Call of the Rift, Kateiko Rin faces her greatest challenge yet - herself. Reeling from the Fourth Elken War, Katja throws herself into a gruelling medical apprenticeship. Her fragile peace shatters when a rift tears open the world. In stumbles another version of herself: K, bloody and bruised, hunting the rogue wind spirit Suriel to reclaim her soul. Their plans go awry when they realise the rift is killing their worlds. Wildfires and drought devastate the coastal rainforest. Sky-rivers and rusty creeks defy logic. The girls'' only hope of saving their homeland is waking ancient, powerful nature spirits - the exact thing Katja fought a war to prevent. The Kateikos forge a grudging alliance, but after nine years of their worlds diverging, they''re each other''s worst enemy. K is everything Katja''s scared to be - cold, callous, and conniving. Katja has everything K lost - a home, family, and the affection of Tiernan, the fire mage they both loved. Friends take sides. Enemies take notice. Danger creeps closer - people Katja thought she escaped, people K killed in her world, people with grudges old and new. The Kateikos must find a way to calm the storm, because if their friction lights a fuse, nothing will survive the apocalypse.
All We Say
All We Say is the story of the United States through fifteen speeches – some iconic, others long forgotten, all pivotal – from its founding to the intense divisions of our times, from one of President Obama's former speechwriters.
'Wonderful – fascinating, thought-provoking and full of insights. Essential reading' - Justin WebbFor 250 years, America has debated what it means to be American. The question shaped the compromises in the Constitution and the arguments they’ve had ever since, spawning abolitionism, secession and civil war; populism, mass migration and global leadership; movements for reform and the backlashes to them. Through riveting accounts of the people, movements and moments that produced these speeches, Rhodes traces the history of America's battle over identity. The result is a singular and revealing portrait of the United States: a nation divided between two stories – one of inheritance, power, and exclusion, the other of equality, striving, and belonging. Drawing on a decade writing for Barack Obama, Rhodes also reveals how words can redirect a nation, what makes a speech enduring, and why oratory is a unique form of persuasion in a democracy.These speeches remind us that history is a living argument. At a time when American identity – and truth – is contested, All We Say offers a fresh and powerful look at who America really is, and who it could still become. ‘Ben Rhodes reminds us what American greatness actually sounds like, and what it means’ – Ayad Akhtar
Healthy Shouldnt Be This Hard
**WITH A FOREWORD BY DR STACY SIMS**'An essential guide for anyone seeking a calmer, more integrated approach to wellbeing' William W. Li, MD'Will change how you think about health and self-worth' Mo GawdatChanging your diet may not change your life.But changing how you think about what you eat will.From dopamine hacks to meal-replacements and 'protocols', optimisation culture promises peak health, but leaves us burnt out, disconnected and at war with our own bodies. Amid the noise of macros, hormones, cold plunges and dopamine detoxes, we've skipped the one step that makes any of it matter.In this groundbreaking guide, leading nutritionist Sarah Ann Macklin fuses the latest science of nutrition, gut health and neuroplasticity to reveal a radical truth: self-compassion is the foundation of lasting health and happiness. Far from being indulgent, her research shows that how you speak to yourself directly alters your stress hormones, digestion and even your ability to absorb nutrients.Through a personalised three-phase plan of rituals, perspective shifts and recipes, she encourages us to develop this physiological skill, revealing:
why indulgent treats might not be so bad, if we just learn to think about them differently,
why dancing while we cook will improve digestion,
how journalling could be more effective than calorie counting, and
how to make better choices for the right reasons, free from fear, shame or judgment.Here, at last, is a transformative approach for healthy eating habits for life.
Zoo Quest to Guyana
Zoo Quest to Guyana tells the story of the ground-breaking BBC-London Zoo expedition to then-British Guiana. David Attenborough describes the a country of broad, flat savannahs, swift creeks, marshy coastal districts as well as the swamps remote indigenous forest reserve of the Rupununi. During his visit Attenborough encounters sloths, manatees, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles such as snakes and spiders, as well as capybara and caiman. tells the story of the ground-breaking BBC-London Zoo expedition to then-British Guiana. David Attenborough describes the a country of broad, flat savannahs, swift creeks, marshy coastal districts as well as the swamps remote indigenous forest reserve of the Rupununi. During his visit Attenborough encounters sloths, manatees, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles such as snakes and spiders, as well as capybara and caiman. "The Zoo Quest series details David Attenborough's early expeditions of, setting him on his path as the world's most widely viewed documentarian of natural history and a much-loved British national treasure. As part of the ground-breaking 1954 BBC television series developed in association with London Zoo, which would form the basis for the documentary work that would later propel him to global acclaim, the Zoo Quest books presents Attenborough's earliest accounts of expeditions to far-flung regions in Latin America, Asia, and Oceania. In this collection, you will read a young Attenborough as he traverses distant lands, meets local peoples, and of course as he comes into contact with all manner of wildlife. To read Zoo Quest is to catch a glimpse of how the world's foremost conservationist began his career. The books display his characteristic charm and concern for all things natural, offering the reader not only a greater appreciation for and understanding of Attenborough, but also of nature and the world.
Worth a Shot
'A charming and fun read that will have you pining for a summer on a misty Irish island' - Georgie Tilney, author of Beach RivalsA wildly romantic story on a wild island with the promise of hope, redemption and self-discovery at its core.Cordelia James was once a renowned street photographer with a massive social media following, gallery showings in Chelsea, and a lucrative book deal. But after the sudden death of her father, everything changed. Now, Cordelia can barely force herself to leave her apartment. That is, until she sees an ad for a summer gig at a cosy cottage on Ireland's picturesque Inishmore island ... Featuring a lovable band of quirky supporting characters, Worth a Shot is an emotionally gripping tale of love, passion, art, food, and finding your community-even if that community happens to be on a remote island thousands of miles from home.
Sirotci dešťových stínů 1
V Závětrném městě vládne chudoba, korupce a strach ze Šťastných havranů – gangu, který určuje, kdo smí žít a kdo skončí pod zemí. Tošiko, Jun a Mei nespojuje příbuzenské pouto, ale touha pomstít smrt ženy, která jim byla vším. Haru, císařovnin syn, utíká od politiky ke Slunečním duchům, záhadným bytostem, které vidí pouze on. A Teo, nelegální přistěhovalec, touží jen splynout s okolím – jenže v gangu i tak přitahuje pozornost. Jejich světy by se nikdy neprotnuly, kdyby Dračí perla nepřepsala pravidla hry.
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Így leplezd le a saját gyilkosodat
A tizenhét éves Frances Adams 1965 nyarán egy angol vidéki vásárban hátborzongató jóslatot kap: egy napon gyilkosság áldozata lesz. Bármily hihetetlenek a kóklernek tűnő jósnő szavai, Frances nem tud tőlük szabadulni, és attól kezdve egész életén át rögeszmésen próbál felderíteni egy bűntényt, amely még meg sem történt.
Közel hatvan évvel később Annie Adamst meghívják egy találkozóra gazdag, visszavonultan élő nagynénje, Frances hatalmas vidéki birtokára. Mire azonban a lány megérkezik a bájos angol faluba, Castle Knollba, Francest holtan találják – bekövetkezett az, amit mindig is váltig állított. Annie – nem mellesleg pályakezdő krimiíró – a nagynéni naplójával a kezében elszántan keresi a gyilkost, hiszen a jókora örökség azt illeti, aki leleplezi a bűnöst. Ám Frances egész életében maga is titkokat és hazugságokat ásott elő, emiatt szinte valamennyi falubelinek lehetett indítéka a gyilkosságra.
Vajon képes lesz-e Annie kibogozni a sötét Castle Knoll-i rejtélyt, vagy a múlt sebeinek feltépése őt magát sodorja a gyilkos útjába? Ahogy egyre közelebb jut az igazsághoz, mind jobban retteg attól, hogy nem nagynénje vagyonát, hanem a sorsát fogja megörökölni.
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Celebrate the genius, passion, and poetry of William Shakespeare with this beautifully bound deluxe edition, featuring his complete plays and poems in one timeless collector’s volume. No writer has shaped the English language or the human imagination like William Shakespeare. From the unforgettable tragedies of Hamlet and Macbeth to the wit and romance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s works have inspired readers and performers for more than four centuries. This deluxe edition features:All 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 4 narrative poems—the definitive collection of Shakespeare’s masterpiecesA sumptuous vegan leather cover with foil-stamped accentsGilded page edgesAn introduction by Renaissance literature scholar John Lotherington, providing valuable context for the playwright’s enduring influenceWithin these pages are the comedies, histories, and tragedies that defined an era and continue to shape the literary canon today:Romeo and JulietHamletKing LearOthelloMacbethJulius CaesarA Midsummer Night’s DreamMuch Ado About NothingTwelfth NightHenry V… and many moreWhether you’re rediscovering a favorite soliloquy or exploring the full scope of the Bard’s genius for the first time, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is a display-worthy keepsake for every lover of literature and drama. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Also available from the series: Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
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