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This is the story of the superbly elegant early eighteenth century Pallant House in Chichester It s the story of 19 Princelet Street in Spitafields built for a Huguenot silk weaver ultimately a synagogue It s also the story of among others a row of two up two downs in Toxteth a block of flats in London s East End and what Ideal Home s magazine described in 1926 as Britain s first modern house in Northampton Together these buildings reveal the ways in which English homes have developed and changed over the past few centuries At the same time as Dan Cruickshank shows they have much to tell us about the lives of their first occupants their aspirations their struggles their place within society and relationship with their local community The English House brilliantly weaves these two strands together blending architectural and social history to create a series of brilliantly observed portraits of fascinating buildings

If old age was thought of as an evening, ending in midnight oblivion, they were well into the eleventh hour. Two quarrelsome old men in Chennai, India, experience private tragedy against the backdrop of national calamity. Revisiting the Bombay neighbourhood of Midnight''s Children, a magical musician is unhappily married to a multibillionaire. In an English college, an undead academic can''t rest until he avenges his former tormentor. Following Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, Salman Rushdie''s new fiction moves between the places he has grown up in, inhabited, explored, and left. In doing so, he asks fundamental questions we all one day face. How does one deal with, accommodate, or rail against entering the eleventh hour, the final stage of your life? How can you bid farewell to the places you have made home? The Eleventh Hour is the magisterial new work from one of our greatest living writers. It speaks deeply to what Salman Rushdie has come from and through, and strikes into the heart of our fractious times.

Dava Sobel acclaimed and bestselling author of Longitude chronicles the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science and the untold story of the young women who trained in her

The award-winning comic about wine that has been a hit not just all over Asia but also in France! Apple TV live-action drama series was recent winner of International Emmy Award!Yutaka Kanzaki, a wine critic whose reviews have enough clout to move the industry worldwide, has diedleaving behind a wine collection worth over two billion yen. Only the one who can name his favorite bottles, plus vintages, will inherit this dream of a cellar. Its a battle between Yutakas biological son Shizuku and adopted child Issei to identify these Twelve Apostlesalong with the very best wine in his collection, the so-called Drops of God.

Consistency is the key to drawing success The Drawing Habit provides the advice exercises and tracking tools you need to keep it up The Drawing Habit by Daria Bogdanova daribodrawing is more than a drawing guide it s a step by step approach to building a consistent daily drawing practice that builds skills and confidence over time With just 20 minutes of daily drawing artists of all levels can see remarkable improvement This book offers practical easy to follow exercises from drawing basic lines and shapes to exploring more detailed subjects like plants trees architecture people and more Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists The Drawing Habit encourages creativity builds hand eye coordination and promotes mindful consistent practice Inside you will find Step by step exercises across popular subjects covering everything from simple lines to more complex subjects and scenes Tools for progress tracking including downloadable practice sheets and a habit tracker template to help you stay motivated and see your improvement Tips for integrating drawing into daily life with advice and techniques for making drawing a regular fulfilling part of each day With The Drawing Habit you will develop the skills and confidence to draw anything one

SMALL HABITS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY This is the book all parents need in their lives This Morning If you want to buy just one book this year to make your life better Get this one And live by it Chris Evans as heard on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Virgin Radio This book will help you find more motivation create deeper connections energise your body and destress your mind Jay Shetty author of Think Like a Monk The best book I ve read on this subject Dr Julie Smith author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before TO BE SOLD IN 19 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES Life can feel overwhelming but it doesn t have to be Today s fast paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows caused by chemical imbalances in our brains brought on by the pressures of modern life and constant digital connectivity In The DOSE Effect Neuroscientist TJ Power shares how you can reset and balance your brain chemistry with simple everyday habits to lead a happier healthier and more productive life Unlock your brain s four key chemicals and discover the powers of DOPAMINE to get motivated and stay drivenOXYTOCIN to build deeper connections with othersSEROTONIN to boost your energy and moodENDORPHINS to destress and find calmTJ s practical a

**Pre-order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while stocks last - featuring foil and spot UV finishes on the cover and inside cover printing of full colour character art**No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Ana Huang is back with the next book in the Gods of the Game series He has to play by the rules . . . but for her, he'd break them all.As the captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the highest-paid athletes in the game, Vincent DuBois should be on top of the world.But when his fame brings danger to his doorstep, he finds himself in his worst nightmare scenario - secretly sharing a flat with his coach's daughter, knowing full well she's far too big a temptation for him to resist.When his new living arrangements escalate into a bet that throws them even closer together, he realizes he's in deeper trouble than he thought.He's always played to win - but for her, he might just risk it all.***As a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, Brooklyn Armstrong is used to dealing with hotshot athletes.However, no player gets under her skin like Vincent, her best friend's infuriatingly cocky (and gorgeous) brother. She left California hoping for a fresh start, and he's the kind of distraction she doesn't need.Now, he's sleeping in the room next to hers while her career is up in the air and her defenses are crumbling.But no matter how many sparks fly between them, a relationship between the captain and the coach's daughter could never work . . . could it?Tropes to love Best friend's brother Forced proximity (roommates) Captain x coach's daughter Semi-forbidden romance

At school, survival wasnt just about fitting init was about making it through the day with his dignity intact. The first time they shoved Garys head into the toilet bowl, he questioned how much more he could take. By the time they drew a swastika on his forehead, he stopped wondering.In the backdrop of 1970s England, Gary navigates the chaotic seas of adolescence in the English coastal town of Hove. With humour and a delicious sense of naivety, he steers through a life marked by a blend of love and dysfunction, anchored by his loving and quirky mother and his deeply cherished father. But beyond the warmth of home, school is a much darker and crueller reality. At Knoll Boys, Gary confronts relentless and vicious bullying that pushes his spirit and resilience to the brink. The horrors he endures are not just physicalthey are ritualistic and dehumanizing, the cruelty seemingly unending. Yet, Garys resilience shines through, a testament to the human spirits capacity to endure.

Aya has gone missing after Kakos brutal attack on Dunmeaden. Will is desperately searching for her, joined by Aidon, whos on the run after revealing his forbidden power. But what no one knows is that Aya has been abducted by the vindictive first saint, Evie, who plans to join Kakos and help destroy the gods who killed her 500 years ago. Aya must decide her true fate. Can she fulfil the prophecy and save the realm from the destruction Evie will inevitably bring in her search for vengence? Or should the gods pay for what theyve done?

Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought provoking history of the wind written in his edifying and entertaining style What is going on with our atmosphere The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes murderous tornadoes and cataclysmic fires Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead strengthening in power speed and frequency While this prediction worried the insurance industry governmental leaders scientists and conscientious citizens one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm To the energy industry rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind a vital source of clean and safe power Between these two poles wind as a malevolent force and wind as saviour of our planet lies a world of fascination history literature science poetry and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works In The Breath of the Gods he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives from

An epic fantasy novel by Mark Lawrence, part of The Library Trilogy. A tale of magic, mystery, and emotional depth set in a richly imagined world.

In this seductive insightful and highly entertaining follow up to her bestselling The Book of Answers as seen on TikTok Carol Bolt provides the answers to any and all questions about the amatory future in The Book of Love Answers Drawing on the ancient wisdom of bibliomancy the art of foretelling the future using books this divination tool between covers provides answers to any yes or no question about your romantic life With a solution on every page The Book of Love Answers is intriguing inspiring and enormous fun to use its also the perfect gift book

Los secretos de Art están en juego Adéntrate en el nuevo fenómeno webtoon creado por TurtleMe con millones de lectores en todo el mundo. ¡Anime disponible en Crunchyroll! La famosa subasta de Helstea esta en pleno apogeo, pero Arthur tiene asuntos mas urgentes de los que preocuparse. Sebastian, el mago de la familia real, tiene la mira puesta en Sylvie, ¡y esta decidido a conseguirla cueste lo que cueste! Art es consciente de que puede vencer a Sebastian en batalla, pero debe actuar con cautela, ya que la reputacion de su familia ante el rey esta en juego...

One of Smithsonian Magazine s Ten Best Travel Books of 2021 A personal and historical exploration of the Bears Ears country and the fight to save a national monument