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From the Mangrove Nine to Notting Hill Carnival, writer and social commentator Chanté Joseph takes us through the formative, radical histories of Black British activism. When the Windrush generation arrived in Britain, the concept of Black Britishness or Black British Culture did not yet exist. Fast forward to the present day, where a distinct and influential Black British identity exists. This concise and informative book traverses the crucial topics within Black British history and culture: exploring community activism, protests, Notting Hill Carnival, the Black British Panthers, Women of the movement, the Mangrove Nine and the Black British Arts. Celebrating and chronicling the fusion of social, political and artistic elements within Black activism in Britain, A Quick Ting On: British Black Power provides an insightful look at how the British Black Power movement first emerged and has developed since.

The seventeenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Childrens Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.Jasmines dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...When Jasmine meets Joy, an injured reindeer calf, she falls completely in love and offers to look after her on the farm. But Christmas is coming and Joy has an important job to carry out over the festive season. Can Jasmine nurse Joy back to health in time? Or will Christmas be ruined for everyone?Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.Check out Jasmines other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle A Sheepdog Called Sky A Kitten Called Holly and many more! "Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" The Guardian"Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smiths Sophie books" The Bookseller

Vivemos mais do que nunca. Mas estamos preparados para isso?Neste livro poderoso e necessário, o médico brasileiro Alexandre Kalache, uma das maiores referências mundiais em envelhecimento, mostra co

Fascinating, rigorously researched and vividly told...[a] groundbreaking biography. - Dr Anna WhitelockPrincess Louise played a crucial role in rise of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, but while her son Albert entered history, she was removed from it. Based on a decade of original research, this is the first English-language biography to explore her life and legacy and the scandal the royal family tried to bury.Married off to the older Duke Ernst Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Louise bore two sons, Ernst and Albert, but her unhappy marriage led to her banishment, divorce, and loss of her children. She died alone at just thirty-one, her reputation destroyed by court gossip and political intrigue. Was she a fallen woman, or a victim of royal machinations? And was Prince Albert truly Ernsts son?Louises story is one of scandal, tragedy, and secrets that shape the House of Windsor today.

A Scots Quair is revolutionary - innovative in its form, deft and humorous in its use of the Scots language, courageous in its characterisation and politics. Central to the trilogy is Chris Guthrie, one of the most remarkable female characters in modern literature. In Sunset song, Gibbons finest achievement, the reader follows Chris through her girlhood in a tight-knit Scottish farming community: the seasons, the weddings, the funerals, the grind of work, the gossip. As the Great War takes its toll, machines repalce the old way of life. Cloud Howe and Grey Granite take Chris from her rural homeland to life in an industrial Scotland and the desperate years of the Depression. The triology as a whole is a major achievment, a picture of society undergoing traumatic and far-reaching transformation. Always readable, never sentimental, A Scots Quair is one of the most important works of Scottish literature.

A vivid, hallucinatory rediscovered classic about split identity in the wake of First World War traumaHans, an esteemed surgeon, has just returned from the hellish battlefields of the First World War. But everything in his home feels alien, even his wife Grete. As he tries to regain a sense of normality, he is haunted by nightmarish visions and a profound sense of dissociation. Has the war turned him into someone else? Or has another man wormed his way into Hanss life?Told in a feverish monologue, A Shadow of Myself is a vivid, hallucinatory immersion in an unsettled mind. First published in 1926 and rediscovered in Germany only last year, this lightning-bolt of a war classic is now appearing in English for the first time.

Rowan Midwinter has sworn off magic, and for good reason. A spell gone wrong back in high school left her with nothing but missing memories and regret, so shes not exactly thrilled when shes guilted into returning to her quaint mountain hometown for the first time in years. But its already Yule and much-needed snow still hasnt fallen, so Rowan reckons she can put up with her family, friends, and former coven if it means saving the towns beloved winter festival from the megacorporation threatening to buy it out.But Rowans plans to save the festival and make it through the holiday magic-free go awry when Gavin McCreery, prodigal son of the festivals landlord, insists on helping, and their unwanted chemistry keeps setting off holiday lights literally.As the quest to keep the festival alive grows increasingly complicated, Rowan realises she must reconnect with what she tried to leave behind - her family, coven, and even her memories - to let go of her fear of magic and let her heart lead the way.

In A State of Siege, Janet Frame brings her signature playfulness to paint a thrilling psychological portrait. After the death of her invalid mother, Malfred Signal, a retired New Zealand art teacher, leaves her birthplace in the south for a beach cottage on a sub-tropical island in the north. Freed from endless lessons on still life and the dominating presence of her family, she hopes at last to be alone with nature and the room two inches behind the eyes. But the solitude she has sought mocks her with echoes of her past, when, one stormy night, an intruder pounds ceaselessly and inexplicably on her door. Propulsive yet poignant, A State of Siege is a mesmerizing exploration of the artistic process, of selfhood and loneliness, and of death and its counterpart: the need to survive, to live.

The Bible has been on a long historical journey since its original composition. Its texts have been copied and recopied. And despite the most careful and painstaking efforts of scribes and publishers down through the centuries, errors of one sort or another have crept in and have been reproduced. Sorting out the errors and determining the original wording is the task of textual criticism.In fact, the task of textual criticism is so daunting and detailed that it is divided between Old Testament textual critics and New Testament textual critics. That is why nearly every book on the subject focuses on the textual criticism of either the Old or New Testament. But if you are one of those interested in a general understanding of textual criticism, this book introduces you to textual criticism of the whole Biblethe Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament.In plain language and with ample illustration, Paul D. Wegner gives you an overview of the history and methods, aims and results of textual criticism. In the process you will gain an appreciation for the vast work that has been accomplished in preserving the text of Scripture and find a renewed confidence in its reliability.

"— Você marcou um gol pra mim. (...)— São todos pra você, Darcy."Depois de quase uma década no relacionamento errado com o cara errado, Darcy Andersen finalmente está pronta para a vida de solteira.

O presente livro, A teoria do Direito, hoje, é uma compilação evolutiva da evolução de toda a teoria do direito, desde os estoicos até as teorias contemporâneas. Abordagem panorâmica, mas fundamentad

Secrets bloom where the roses die and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth.In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda Mel Greenway, a former army mechanic and the familys poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardensuntil she unearths a body beneath the roses.The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonbys privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mels relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Esta antología ilustrada rinde homenaje a Julia Uceda y reivindica tanto su ejemplo moral como la fuerza y la singularidad de su poesía.Publicada con motivo del centenario del nacimiento de Julia Uceda, una de las autoras mas importantes de su generacion y de la poesia española contemporanea, esta antologia es fruto de la colaboracion entre la poeta, que trabajo en ella hasta poco antes de su muerte en 2024, y su sobrino el artista Francisco Uceda. A todo lo que pase y se borre y se pierda recoge poemas de sus diez libros publicados, desde Mariposa en cenizas (1959) hasta Escritos en la corteza de los arboles (2013), y los acompaña de ilustraciones expresamente realizadas para la ocasion, en una hermosa edicion que rinde homenaje a la memoria de Julia Uceda y reivindica tanto su perdurable ejemplo moral como la fuerza y la singularidad de su poesia.

Uma vaca e uma lição surpreendente sobre o verdadeiro sentido da vida. Em A vaca mais rica do mundo, Barroux nos convida a rir, pensar e descobrir que riqueza mesmo é ter tempo para aproveitar a somb

The ultimate showcase of the quirks, mishaps and traditions that define British life, all rolled into one bonkers season.Christmas, as we all know, is a minefield. What the hell do you buy your mother-in-law? How to deal with the inevitable arguments provoked by a simple game of Monopoly? And where should you sit at the dining table to best avoid Grandad when he starts going off about politics?From navigating the awkwardness of marrying into a Presents After Dinner family to the terrors of staying in someone elses house (especially when they have a weak flush), Very British Problems creator Rob Temple is here to ensure youll be invited back next year.

Harriet Smith investigates...The tyrannical Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. But its unclear whether she is more concerned about a possible murderer or the fact that Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank. Either way, she has hired the talented and devious Harriet Smith to break up this nascent relationship as well as uncover who might want her dead.With the help of her long-suffering, sensible best friend, Robert Martin, Harriets list of suspects soon grows - Frank Churchill, Jane Fairfax, Mrs Elton and Wakefield the butler all have means, motive and opportunity.Will Harriet prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself?This is murder most Austen, and Harriet Smith is just the girl to solve it!

Um mergulho na efervescencia cultural e social da Vila Rica de Ouro Preto nos turbulentos anos da Inconfidencia. Pelos olhos do jovem Afonso, A viagem proibida recria a atmosfera da Vila Rica, no coraço das Minas Gerais, em um de seus periodos de maior efervescencia. Alem de descrever o dia a dia desse importante centro da economia no Brasil colonia, a narrativa tambem apresenta as tenses sociais e economicas que fermentavam no local, em particular o descontentamento com os impostos exigidos pela Coroa portuguesa. Os ideais de igualdade dos inconfidentes, a filosofia e a mistica organizadoras da resistencia quilombola e o descontentamento do povo com as autoridades coloniais se unem numa aventura que encantara qualquer interessado pela historia do Brasil.

A treasure trove of prompts, provocations and practical exercises to help you spark new ideas, hone your craft and unleash your creativity.In A Year of Creative Thinking, award-winning writer, director and film-maker Jessica Swale guides you through 366 fun and rewarding activities one for every day of the year (including leap years!) to fire up your imagination and flex your creative muscles.Youll find a host of writing prompts and imaginative challenges to get you going, quick-fire exercises to help you focus on key aspects of craft (including inventing scenarios, writing dialogue, building subtext, creating atmosphere and plot, and developing your characters), and plenty of quirky and unusual challenges to test your limits and help you explore new avenues. Some are writing exercises, others encourage you to draw, to listen to music, to get outside and find inspiration in your surroundings. Work through the activities day by day, or dip in to suit your needs, the choice is yours! Whether being creative is a professional goal, your aspiration or simply your hobby, youll discover a storehouse of ideas and inspiration, along with insights from a wide range of literary and cultural figures from T. S. Eliot to Quentin Tarantino, Jane Austen to Jimi Hendrix, Maya Angelou to George R. R. Martin, and Virginia Woolf to Paddington Bear.Fun, engaging and pressure-free, this book is designed to supercharge your imagination and boost your creativity, helping you build a set of expressive tools that you can apply in all aspects of your life.Jessica Swale is one of the most inspiringly creative people I know, and in this book shes kind enough to share some of her spark and magic. It is a must-read for any creative spirit Zooey DeschanelJessica has stitched together an endlessly inventive, engaging, accessible ejector-seat (parachute included) into the heart and soul of creativity itself. That energy flows through every page: challenging and guiding you into releasing your inner mad-genius. I wish there were more days in the year for more of her exercises! Inua EllamsWonderful Emerald FennellThe most brilliant book on creativity so inspiring it will make you want to write your own book! Tom FletcherAn enticing treasure chest of inspiration for any writer or creative Deborah Frances-WhiteThis book will last you a lifetime, as youll return again and again to these gems of wise, witty prompts and provocations guaranteed to inspire not just your creativity, but your outlook on life in general Sabrina MahfouzCharming, imaginative, practical and light-hearted, this is the perfect gift for anyone, young or not so young, wanting to kickstart their creativity and have fun while doing it Kate MosseAs I sit in my room smashing my head repeatedly against my laptop, it gives me (some) joy to report not all writers do the same. Jessicas book is a great big fantastic soulful fizzy key to make you think and work hopefully. 16th April is my favourite, but her point is: there are delights on every day of the year Jack Thorne

"And I struggle to find my place in this dark novel. I yearn for passion and despair for that is what makes good literature while Ishwari seeks a life of joy for herself and her son."A powerful novel from the author of Panty about a woman who runs away from home, seeking to free herself from the shackles of society and familial attachments, and instead devote her attentions to writing a novel. When she realises that her five year old son Roo has followed her, Ishwari struggles with her identity as a mother and the responsibilities that brings, versus the guilty knowledge that she cannot want her own child when his existence requires her to suppress her own dreams.Ishwari and Roo wander the streets at night, looking for a place to stay, until an elderly caretaker takes pity on them and offers them an empty room on the terrace of a guest house. Ishwari gets work as a caregiver to the handsome gentleman who lives next door, while Roo, who is lame, spends all day locked up in the room on the roof. Pulsating with raw energy, Abandon gives voice to the perpetual conflict between life and art.

El libro que te brinda apoyo concreto en el momento preciso. Para cuando la vida se complica y necesitas claridad, herramientas y palabras de aliento.Tras el éxito de ¿Por qué nadie me lo dijo antes?, la psicologa clinica Julie Smith regresa con Abrir en caso de..., una guia imprescindible para afrentar los momentos de crisis con claridad y accion. Con un formato innovador de "cartas para abrir cuando...", este libro ofrece consejos practicos y herramientas psicologicas basadas en la ciencia para manejar el estres, la ansiedad, la autoestima y la toma de decisiones.Cada capitulo es una carta de apoyo para situaciones especificas: cuando estas abrumado, cuando necesitas tomar una decision importante, cuando te sientes inseguro o cuando tienes que lidiar con personas dificiles. Con un tono cercano y empatico, Julie Smith te ayuda a encontrar el equilibrio emocional en el momento en que mas lo necesitas.La psicologa clinica y autora bestseller Julie Smith (@drjulie) regresa con este esperado manual lleno de consejos de "romper en caso de emergencia" para afrontar los desafios de salud mental en el momento en que ocurren. En esta guia esencial, la doctora Julie enseña a sus millones de lectores y clientes como navegar por las situaciones mas dificiles de la vida mientras estan sucediendo, en lugar de abordarlas meses o años despues. ¿Y si pudieramos aprender a manejar nuestras emociones y mantenernos presentes para procesarlas y elegir como responder a cada situacion?Retomando donde ¿Por que nadie me lo dijo antes? lo dejo, la Dra. Julie comparte conceptos respaldados por la investigacion y habilidades poderosas que podemos utilizar para atravesar nuestros momentos mas vulnerables. Aprende a afrontar cualquier situacion con equilibrio y claridad, incluyendo: Cuando es dificil estar contigo mismo: enfrentando la vulnerabilidad en soledad, lidiando con tu critico interior y gestionando el sindrome del impostor. Cuando es dificil estar con los demas: enfrentando la traicion y sabiendo que hacer cuando tu (o tus padres) han cometido errores. Cuando es dificil lidiar con tus emociones: afrontando la soledad, el miedo y la desesperanza. Cuando estas sanando del pasado: saliendo de una respuesta de trauma y aprendiendo a dejar de rumiar sobre eventos pasados. Cuando miras hacia el futuro: evitando repetir los mismos errores, enfrentando la incertidumbre y encontrando tu camino.Abrir en caso de... nos enseña a cada uno de nosotros a encontrar y escuchar esa voz positiva dentro de nosotros cuando mas la necesitamos, y a cuidar de nuestro futuro y nuestra salud mental.