One of the first things ninety-two-year-old Marian Leatherby overhears when she is given an ornate hearing trumpet is her family plotting to commit her to an institution. Soon, she finds herself trapped in a sinister retirement home, where the elderly must inhabit buildings shaped like igloos and birthday cakes.
Offers a framework upon which the whole of modern philosophy is based. This book presents an investigation into the nature of human reason, its knowledge and illusions. It brings together the two opposing schools of philosophy: rationalism, which grounds our knowledge in reason, and empiricism, which traces our knowledge to experience.
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Presents chronologically works such as "Paterson", selections from "White Shroud", "Cosmopolitan Greetings", and including the poems "Howl" and "Kaddish" as well as songs, and notes by Ginsberg. This volume brings together the personal verse of an American poet.
Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses ...magic forests and enchanted towers ...little pigs and big bad wolves ...Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean? This book presents an exploration of the best-known fairy stories.
Quantum electrodynamics - or QED for short - is the theory that explains how light and electrons interact, and in doing so illuminates the mysteries of the world around us. This book uses examples to provide the definitive introduction to QED.
Air fryers save you time and money. Now discover just how delicious air frying can really be, with Jamie . . . Whether you're new to air frying or an expert, Jamie Oliver's here to help you take your gadget to the next level - enter Easy Air Fryer. The result of months of experimentation, this is the first book to show you just how delicious and versatile air frying can be. Whether prepping ahead or cooking to order, Jamie will have you making meals people won't believe were created in the air fryer. Chapters include Quick Fixes, New Classics, Big Up the Veg, Super Salads, A Little Bit Fancy, Cute Canapes, Get Your Bake on and Proper Puds. Full of hacks, inspiration and new ideas, Jamie's Easy Air Fryer will have you cooking easy, tasty, nutritious food time and again.
Did you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic problems in their lifetime? Yet these issues are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. Conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMDD, or pelvic floor dysfunction, don't receive the stream of funding for research and new treatments that other conditions do, despite affecting up to half the population. It's Not Hysteria shares critical knowledge that anyone impacted by these conditions desperately needs. Covering everything from the anatomy and reproductive health basics you wish you learned at school, to issues such as abnormal periods, PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids, to more complex aspects of gynaecologic care like fertility, sexual health, and hysterectomies. Dr Tang's accessible advice empowers readers to take action and advocate for themselves with healthcare professionals. At a turbulent time when global health, reproductive, and human rights are under siege, Dr Tang is determined to revolutionise how gynaecologic health and pelvic pain are treated by the medical community. This book will be part of the fight for the healthcare all people with uteruses deserve - healthcare that is intersectional, gender-affirming, validating and hopeful.
The brand new dark romance from TikTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of Punk 57.-------------------------------------------------------On the other side of town are five brothers. . .Macon is the oldest. I've never seen him smile.Army is a single dad with beautiful green eyes.Iron will be in prison soon.Dallas is the one I hate.Trace used to be mine.I need to go home. Away from the swamps and these men. I¿ll leave tomorrow. Tonight I'll crash on the couch tonight.Everyone is asleep. Except for one. He sees me crying. I let him wrap his arms around my body and hold me.I don¿t think it was Trace.Which means it was another brother. I don¿t know who, but I can¿t help but want him to hold me again. . .
A heartwarming blend of cosy fantasy and romance in this tale of a wayward house witch and the magical adventures in and out of the royal kitchen . . .--When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he¿s an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine. He¿s satisfied simply serving as the royal cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting some truly scrumptious meals.But Fin has secret, one that may not stay hidden for long . . .As his past begins to catch up with him, Fin must negotiate court politics and stay out of trouble, together with his familiar, Kraken his fluffy black kitten.But things become even more complicated when he catches the eye of a certain lady who just so happens to be part of the royal court.Can Fin successfully hide his secret and protect his heart? Or will the chaos of the castle and its good hearted people get the best of him?Filled with fascinating characters, courtly intrigue, political machinations, delicious cuisines, cuddly companions, magical hijinks, and will-they-won¿t-they romance, The House Witch is the first in a captivating new series.
'The ability to put a good dinner on the table has become my superpower and I want it to be yours too'From the bestselling author of East, Fresh India and Made in India comes a fresh and joyful celebration of the power of a good evening meal. Drawing from Meera's 'New Vegan' Guardian column and from a wide range of Asian cuisines, Dinner also includes many brand-new recipes, all created to answer the question: What's for dinner? in an exciting and delicious way.Discover 100 vibrant, easy-to-make vegetarian and vegan main dishes that burst with flavour, including whole roast cauliflower pilaf with almonds and pistachios, fennel and dill dal and miso aubergines with salt and vinegar cavalo nero. There are also mouth-watering desserts, like coconut and cardamom dream cake and Bubble Tea ice cream, and versatile and surprising side dishes, including asparagus and cashew thoran and kimchi tofu and carrot salad.From quick-cook recipes, to one-pan wonders and delectable dishes you can bung in the oven and leave to look after themselves, Dinner is the essential companion for the most important meal of the day.
Pre-order the game-changing new guide to getting Rich AF and learn the secrets that the wealthy have been gatekeeping for generations.__________Get ready to meet Your Rich BFF. Former Wall Street trader, Vivian Tu is on a mission to demystify the world of finance and teach you the methods of the wealthy so you can beat them at their own game.In 7 easy-to-follow chapters, Rich AF will give you the financial foundation you wish you got in school (but never did).This book will cover everything from personal finance 101, to budgeting and investing and will reveal the easiest way to get rich, STRIP-ing. Get your mind out of the gutter. The STRIP method is as follows:S - Savings (and WTF to do with it)T - Total Debt (and how to pay it off without losing your mind)R - Retirement (and what tax loopholes you can take advantage of)I - Investing (and why it feels so scary, but shouldn't be)P - Planning (for you, your family, and the future)Packed with hot-tips and interactive exercises to build a custom plan of action, inside you will find everything you need to make more informed decisions, maximise your money and upgrade your financial life.Vivian believes that everyone deserves a seat at the table when it comes to money management. With this empowering handbook and Your Rich BFF by your side, you can finally break down the barriers to the world of finance because we all deserve to be RICH AF!__________
We have to keep saying it because they keep doing it.Do colleagues roll their eyes in a meeting when you use words like sexism or racism? Do you refuse to laugh at jokes that aren't funny? Have you been called divisive for pointing out a division? Then you are a feminist killjoy, and this handbook is for you.The term killjoy has been used to dismiss feminism by claiming that it causes misery. But by naming ourselves feminist killjoys, we recover a feminist history, turning it into a source of strength as well as an inspiration.Drawing on her own stories and those of others, especially Black and brown feminists and queer thinkers, Sara Ahmed combines depth of thought with honesty and intimacy. The Feminist Killjoy Handbook unpicks the lies our culture tells us and provides a form of solidarity and companionship that can be returned to over a lifetime.
A powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of The Vegetarian.'Breathtaking . . . She is simply my favourite living writer to read, and think with, and see the world with' Max Porter__________________In a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice. Her teacher finds himself drawn to the silent woman, for day by day he is losing his sight.Soon they discover a deeper pain binds them. For her, in the space of just a few months, she has lost both her mother and the custody battle for her nine-year-old son. For him, it's the pain of growing up between Korea and Germany, being torn between two cultures and languages.Greek Lessons is a tender love letter to human connection, a novel to awaken the senses, vividly conjuring the essence of what it means to be alive.Translated by Deborah Smith and Emily Yae Won.__________________'Another stunning gem: quiet, sharply faceted, and devastating' Kirkus'Han Kang's vivid and at times violent storytelling will wake up even the most jaded of literary palates' Independent'Han Kang is a writer like no other. In a few lines, she seems to traverse the entirety of human experience' Katie Kitamura
Learn to identify every meow, tail swish, and slow blink in this fun, informative, illustrated guide to feline body languageHave you ever wanted to know what your cat really thinks? Professional artist Lili Chin explores felines in this whimsical visual guide to reading and understanding the feelings and behaviors of your kitty.Packed with playful, vibrant, and informative illustrations, Chin demystifies common behaviors-including sniffing, rubbing, kneading, staring, stalking, and more-so you can help your kitty feel safe, secure, stimulated, and happy. Did you know that the further apart your cat's ears are, the less relaxed he is feeling? Or that when kitty bumps you with the top of her head, it can be a sign of affection, a request for interaction, or her way of saying, "You are my friend"?A well-known artist in the animal training and welfare world, Chin creates informational artwork backed by scientific research and vetted by animal behaviorists and veterinarians. From head rubs and tail twitches to eye blinks and ear flicks, Kitty Language is a fun and quick read to help pet parents connect with and appreciate their feline friends.
From the Author of WOMEN, RACE AND CLASS, this is a timely provocation that examines the concept of attaining freedom in light of our current world conflictsIn these newly collected essays, interviews and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.Reflecting on the importance of black feminism, intersectionality and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles, from the Black Freedom Movement to the South African anti-Apartheid movement. She highlights connections and analyses today's struggles against state terror, from Ferguson to Palestine.Facing a world of outrageous injustice, Davis challenges us to imagine and build the movement for human liberation. And in doing so, she reminds us that 'Freedom is a constant struggle.'
Rock stars to royalty, society to sobriety, get to know the real Susannah Constantine in the hottest memoir of 2022'Sensational, juicy, gossipy, filthy and bravely honest in equal measure, Susannah Constantine's memoir is a rollicking romp through the upper middle classes' SUNDAY TIMES, 'BEST BIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIR BOOKS OF 2022''Hilarious and honest. A book for anyone who's after laughter, tears and one hell of a rollercoaster ride' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, 'BOOKS OF THE YEAR''Absolutely brilliant' ELTON JOHN'Wildly fun' DAILY TELEGRAPH, 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022''Sensational, juicy, honest, terrific - it reminded me of reading Lady Anne Glenconner' GRAHAM NORTON, Virgin Radio'Hilarious and unsparing. An extraordinary story' REV. RICHARD COLES, Saturday Live'Bonkers and brilliant. With comedy and candour, she bares her soul . . . Magnificent' SUNDAY MAIL'There is a lot we can't mention on this show - you have to buy the book to find out what we mean' STEVE WRIGHT, BBC RADIO 2__________If you think you know Susannah Constantine you may be surprised to learn the truth. That she made her name as a 'style guru' from What Not to Wear is actually the least interesting thing about her.Hers is a tale full to the brim with extraordinary anecdotes. From lavatory dramas with Princess Margaret, to behind-the-scenes power struggles between Thatcher and the Queen at Balmoral and eye-opening sex-club etiquette with pop royalty - her social landscape has been nothing, if not varied.But appearances are deceptive and beneath it all, life had a darker side: her mother's bipolar disorder, her father's inability to cope and her own subsequent alcoholism. Somehow she had to forge her own life, away from the expectations of others.Told with gobsmacking honesty and great dollops of humour, Ready For Absolutely Nothing is essential reading for anyone who loves a good memoir but secretly just wants to read the naughty bits.__________'Wonderfully written, very funny, but more than anything completely genuine' LADY ANNE GLENCONNER, author of Lady in Waiting'A romp . . . Constantine comes across as a trooper with a filthy sense of humour' THE TIMES'A rollicking ride . . . What a life' SUNDAY TIMES'Fascinating, an incredible life' Christine Lampard on LORRAINE'Shrewd, funny, ideally candid and written with great confidence, brio and aplomb. A feisty, thought-provoking delight' WILLIAM BOYD'A treasure trove of previously untold stories . . . A riveting read' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Gives readers a fascinating insight into [her] extraordinary life' WOMAN & HOME'Entertaining and funny' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Sparkling' DAILY MAIL'Fascinating' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Funny . . . Never dull' GUARDIAN'Revealing' PRIMA'We lunched better than we danced' ANTON DU BEKE'Exuberant' i
AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover space as you've never seen it before, with these awe-inspiring, breathtakingly restored images of our first missions to the Moon'The next best thing to being there' Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 astronautIn a frozen vault in Houston sits the original NASA photographic film of the Apollo missions. For half a century, almost every image of the Moon landings publicly available was produced from a lower-quality copy of these originals.Now we can view them as never before. Expert image restorer Andy Saunders has taken newly available digital scans and, applying pain-staking care and cutting-edge enhancement techniques, he has created the highest quality Apollo photographs ever produced. Never-before-seen spacewalks and crystal-clear portraits of astronauts in their spacecraft, along with startling new visions of the Earth and the Moon, offer astounding new insight into one of our greatest endeavours. This is the definitive record of the Apollo missions and a mesmerizing, high definition journey into the unknown.
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