Forgiveness is necessary in the long fight for a just worldbut it is only possible after the oppressed are victorious For too long, revolutionary social movements have reconciled to defeat. We must start winning again. Forgiveness is a crucial strategy for remaking the world, to secure and sustain victories, to transform one-time enemies into friends. With deep political commitment, D. K. Renton makes the case for forgivenessbut of a particularly unruly sort. Tracing the tragic abuse of Eleanor Marx and Jane Wells, the mistakes of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye, Renton urges us to forgive, but only after tearing down the citadels of the rich. Revolutionary Forgiveness connects collective struggle with the individuals search for justice to demand a better future for allwhen the oppressed will be magnanimous in power, and even former oppressors will be free. Renton rescues forgiveness' from the pulpit and returns it, bloodied but lucid, to history. Richard Seymour, author of Disaster Nationalism Autorid: D. K. Renton
A landmark publication on the School of London, showcasing how postwar British artists like Bacon, Hockney, Freud, and Rego transformed figurative painting and the human form.This richly illustrated publication accompanies a major exhibition organized by Kunstmuseum Den Haag in collaboration with Tate, exploring the School of London a group of postwar artists who redefined figurative painting in Britain. Featuring more than 70 works by Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Paula Rego, Frank Auerbach, and their contemporaries, the book traces how these painters captured the human condition in an era of social and cultural upheaval. While Paris and New York led the charge in abstraction, London fostered a quieter yet profound revolution centered on the human body and psyche. Through essays and artworks, the catalog reveals how these artists grappled with shifting notions of identity, intimacy, and power, offering a compelling perspective on 20th-century art and reaffirming Londons role as a crucible of postwar creativity. Autorid: Gregory Salter, Sanjuka Sunderason, Elena Crippa, Thijs de Raedt
Rock the Kasbah takes you on a journey through Moroccos most inspiring places to stay. From ancient kasbahs and serene riads to intimate boutique hotels and luxurious desert tented camps, this book showcases around 20 unique hideaways scattered across the country. Each property is beautifully captured by Spanish-based photographer Bibiana Cristina, whose evocative images bring the soul and atmosphere of Morocco to life. A feast for design lovers, travellers, and dreamers alike, Rock the Kasbah is both a source of inspiration and a celebration of Moroccan hospitality. Autorid: Bibiana Cristina
Unleash your magic! Celebrate feminine energy and creativity with detailed illustrations to color and personalize.Step into a world of magic and creativity with this unique coloring book. Rich and detailed illustrations of enchanting feminine figures invite readers to express their imagination by adding colors, textures, and emotions to every page. From flowing dresses and radiant hairstyles to mystical herbs, plants, and animals, each illustration is a canvas for self-expression and empowerment. The final section of the book features twelve full-page artworks inspired by the zodiac, offering a cosmic touch to this magical journey. Printed on thick, premium paper, the book guarantees a smooth and satisfying coloring experience without bleed-through, making it perfect for pencils, pens, or markers. - Embrace Feminine Power: Includes dozens of richly detailed illustrations of feminine figures. - Magical Details: Illustrations feature herbs, plants, jewels, animals, makeup, and more! - Full-Page Magic: 12 zodiac-themed full-page illustrations - Unlock Creativity: Promotes a restful and empowering mindfulness experience for creative spirits. Autorid: Sara Muzio
Immerse yourself in the harmony of nature with Day and Night, a refined colouring book that guides you through a journey from sunrise to sunset and beyond, celebrating the beauty of the natural world. Each page features intricate and evocative illustrations by Italian artist Sara Muzio, depicting landscapes, plants, and animals in both daylight and nocturnal settings. Printed on premium thick paper, ideal for coloured pencils, markers, or pens, its a real experience of mindfulness and art combined. Perfect for anyone who loves to draw, relax, and find balance away from daily stress. Autorid: Sara Muzio
Let Secret Vienna guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Vienna guide book. Let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 220 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Vienna guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Inside Secret Vienna you can discover: A chocolate house An alchemical ceiling in Schönbrunn One of the most beautiful pharmacies in the world An exceptional Art Nouveau church The tomb of a fish that would have converted to Judaism A jazz museum in public toilets The oldest organ in Vienna hidden behind a painting An empress dressed as a nun A surprising private museum of billiards The extraordinary underground annex of the Mauthausen camp where the worlds first jet was built An indispensable guide for those who thought of knowing Vienna or for those who wish to discover the other face of the city. The definitive insiders guide to Vienna. Autorid: Michaela Lindinger
All human life is in London. But within the city exists a shadow world of druids, mystics, magicians and witches. This is an introduction to that hidden realm.Welcome To The Dark Side is a large-format map that charts centuries of occult activity including the headquarters of the Golden Dawn; Aleister Crowleys temples; where William Blake saw angels and William Burroughs launched a psychic attack after eating an unsatisfactory cheesecake. For the aspiring occultist, there are shops to buy spells and books on magic, and libraries and museums for further study. and also included is A Guide To Magickal Tools For The Aspiring Occultist. A checklist for those wishing to take their exploration of the subject beyond the physical realm.This is London, but not as you know it: Welcome To The Dark Side! Autorid:
A USA TODAY BestsellerA Washington Post Noteworthy Book A Moms Choice Awards WinnerFunny, honest, and inspiring for readers feeling overwhelmed by life, Everyone But Myself is like a best friends story of how she returned to solid ground while embracing chaos along the way.For Julie, an elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, there was no time for debilitating anxiety. Yet the terrifying aftershocks of her first panic attack left her grappling with questions about the causes of her mental health crisis and where it would lead next.What follows is a hopeful, honest account of love and loss, a husband who cant read minds, disastrous family outings, and finding a path (with help from loved ones and a few key new friends) to the joy of a well-lived life.Sure to resonate with mothers spread thin by the demands of modern family life, Everyone But Myself offers an intimate portrait of how one woman found her way back to herself. Autorid: Julie Chavez
A Heartwarming Story About Courage, Confidence, and New AdventuresFrom the author of This Mum Loves You and This Dad Loves You comes Maggie Makes a Move, a touching story that encourages children to face their fears and embrace new experiences.Maggie is cautious and careful, happiest when everything feels familiar. But when she finds the courage to step outside her comfort zone, she discovers a world filled with adventure, connection, and newfound confidence. Gentle storytelling and uplifting illustrations guide young readers through Maggies journey, showing how even the smallest brave steps can lead to exciting possibilities.Perfect for reading aloud or exploring independently, this warm and relatable book nurtures emotional growth and resilience, helping children believe in themselves as they navigate new experiences.Key Learning Benefits / Product Features Supports emotional growth by modeling how to manage worries and fears. Encourages confidence, resilience, and bravery when facing new challenges. Highlights the joy of connection, adventure, and discovering new experiences. Features gentle, uplifting storytelling and engaging illustrations that captivate young readers. Ideal for toddlers and early readers preparing to handle new situations with independence. Autorid: Laura Motherway
Join clever, determined Bella on a heartwarming swapping adventure in Bella Grows a Bicycle! Starting with a tiny seed and a big dream, Bella sets out to trade her way toward a shiny new bicycle, learning important lessons with every exchange. As she moves from one thoughtful swap to the next, young readers discover the basics of value, patience, and creative problem-solving in a way that feels playful and relatable.With its charming illustrations and engaging storyline, this delightful picture book introduces early financial literacy in a gentle, age-appropriate way. Perfect for reading aloud, it encourages curiosity, independence, and the excitement of working toward a meaningful goal.Key Learning Benefits / Product Features Introduces concepts of value, trade, and goal-setting in a fun, child-friendly way. Builds creative thinking, decision-making, and awareness of how choices lead to outcomes. Inspires perseverance, independence, and pride in working toward achievable goals. Features engaging, colorful illustrations that support understanding and enjoyment. Encourages conversations between children and caregivers about money, effort, and planning. Autorid: Lellie Lopter
Encouraging children to explore their feelings, this reassuring picture book, co-written by a clinical psychologist, helps them build resilience and develop a healthy relationship with their emotions. Illustrations. "Delivered in beautiful rhyme, this picture book is a gorgeous exploration of feelings and how to navigate them. Add colorful, funky illustrations and it takes a big subject that could be heavy and complicated and makes the whole thing light and easy forkids to engage with"-- Feelings can be crawly things. Some have spikes and some have wings. Some will creep from nowhere, fast! Some cling tight and some float past. Inside each of us is a whole world of feelings. It is reassuring to know that no matter what we feel in this moment, all feelings are okay.I Feel the World encourages children to explore their feelings with curiosity and acceptance. This book helps to make sense of emotions and open up important conversations with parents, caretakers and teachers. Children's author Zanni Louise and clinical psychologist Dr. Ameika Johnson have created a beautiful resource to help children build resilience and develop a healthy relationship with their feelings. Autorid: Zanni Louise, Ameika Johnson, Nia Gould
Fully illustrated profiles of the most legendary American golfers. The Immortals of American Golf celebrates the greatest golf pros to hail from the U.S. It takes the Immortals concept made famous elsewhere in the sporting world and applies it to the club-and-ball game, delving into the history of legends. Michael Purkey selects his top 18 golfers, then shines a spotlight on their victory-filled careers. Renowned golfers selected and profiled include: Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, and Walter Hagen. The book tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversity faced through their careers. Autorid: Michael Purkey
Featuring more than 200 quirky and eye-catching illustrations and written by award-winning drinks writer Mick Wüst, this easy-to-follow book is your passport to navigating the swirling seas of whisky, from bourbon to scotch and beyond. Award-winning booze writer Mick Wüst throws aside the rules for drinking whisky. Instead, he gives you the tools to navigate the world of whisky. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned connoisseur, prepare for an adventure where each page is as eye-catching as a well-aged dram. Cheers to discovering the delightful diversity of whisky like never before! Uncover the origins of whisky and track its journey from grain to barrel to glass. Explore the many styles of whisky from around the world and discover their complex flavours. Experiment with mixing whisky, learn how to taste it neat, and find a drink to suit any occasion. Entertaining and easy to read, this book is more like a chat in a bar than a lecture. You don't need a textbook. You need a Toolkit. Autorid: Mick Wüst
Discover your inner seer and connect with your true destiny. Being psychic is an innate skill that we are all born with, no exceptions. Some people will have more flair for certain techniques than others, while some may have to practice or persevere. Whatever your level, you can learn to overcome self-sabotage, create heart and mind balance, and feel more connected to your life. You Are Psychic will show you how to develop your own psychic abilities to help you: - find balance and purpose in your life - heal physically, emotionally and spiritually - improve your personal relationships - discover your true path Through easy-to-follow techniques and inspirational, real-life examples, clairvoyant healer Belinda Grace will teach you how to develop your imagination, and clear and revitalize your chakras. Explore the skills of channelling and using your Inner Screen or conduct a psychic conversation. Meet your Angels and spirit guides, experience the power of automatic writing, past life lessons and, most importantly, use all these skills to help you gain insight into your current situation and release negative patterns from your life. Everyone is psychic - especially you. Autorid: BelindaGrace
What makes Civilisation? is an overview of the history of Law and Western civilisation from the Mycenaeans to today - over 3000 years. The impetus for writing this short book was my belief that classicists, historians, economists and politicians simply do not understand law. They have a blind spot. As such, they are uninterested in this topic. Without law, you cannot have a developed civilisation. As a result of this misunderstanding, on any discussion on Western civilisation, the enormous contribution law has made is simply ignored or not given the attention it deserves. This book attempts to tackle the reasons why law's contribution to Western civilisation is so misunderstood. I conclude by comparing Western civilisation with other previous civilisations and comment on postmodernism and the rule of law. Autorid: John Fisher
The devastating true story of one woman's search for her husband and son aboard the lost Titan sub. Written by Christine Dawood, widow and mother of two Titan submersible victims, Ninety-Six Hours is a deeply human memoir chronicling the harrowing search and rescue operation following the OceanGate disaster in June 2023. Drawing on Christine's real-time experience aboard the search vessel from the moment communication was lost, to the tragic confirmation of the catastrophic implosion the book speaks to anyone who has faced unimaginable loss while offering universal insights into grief, family bonds, and human resilience during crisis. The book combines a first-hand account of the unfolding disaster with intimate family memories spanning two decades. Through alternating timelines, Christine weaves together the desperate 96-hour countdown with cherished memories of her husband Shahzada and 19- year-old son Suleman. Ninety-Six Hours is a testament to resilience and family unity in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. A story of loss, grief and, at its heart, love. Autorid: Christine Dawood
'A delicious, heartwarming hug of a book' Beatrice Blue (author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn) Ban Ban the bunny dreams of starting her own bakery, full of the delicious treats she makes with her Grandma. Finally, its opening time, and everything is going well until Oh no! Whats that burning in the oven? Chaos ensues as Ban Ban struggles to calm the impatient customers, but with the help of a clever baby hamster, everybody bands together to help Ban Ban create the warm and welcoming bakery she's always dreamed of, just in time for a very special guest. This cute and uplifting story about the power of friendship and community is the debut picture book from London-based illustrator Elena Hiroko Magee and her much-loved creation, Ban Ban the bunny. Cosy up with this beautiful book, full of sweet characters and delicious bakes. Theres even a guide for how to make your very own Ban Ban cake at the end! Autorid: Elena Hiroko Magee
Wanderer, washed-up writer and part-time philosopher of Athens nightlife, Michalis Krokos is more comfortable watching the Johnny Depp trial on livestream than getting down to his next book. But his apathetic state is shattered when prosecutor Sofia Charitsi shows up with some startling news. His long-lost friend Rebecca, a sharp-tongued trans sex worker, is in serious trouble. For some reason, a violent far-right group, ONET wants her silenced, and fast. To rescue her, Krokos agrees to go undercover as a fake news copywriter inside ONETs inner circle. Write a few lies, steal a few secrets, take down a fascist or two. All in a days work, right? But what begins as a rescue mission spirals into a wild dive through backroom deals, blackmail, and political paranoia. Sofia is hiding her own complicated past with ONETs megalomaniac leader, and Krokos ends up just trying to stay alive long enough to write something that might be worth publishing. Part literary noir, part darkly comic political thriller Deepfake explores truth, loyalty, and the absurd theatre of modern politics set in the heart of a sweltering, sleepless Athens. Autorid: Makis Malafekas, Jenny Steel
The Marketing Inspiration Book brings together 100 of the most iconic, insightful and engaging examples of marketing brilliance. From Airbnb to Zoom, with stops along the way for the Michelin Man and the Amur Girl, this book celebrates the power of great marketing and the flashes of genius behind some of the worlds most successful brands. Over the course of a 35-year career in the marketing industry, the author has taken note of the remarkable marketing triumphs featured in this book. For newbies to the industry, as well for seasoned marketing professionals, this book offers 100 stories of marketing brilliance and the lessons from their success, to energize their thinking and to inspire their colleagues and teams. And as every marketer knows, stories make ideas more memorableand more actionable Autorid: Dan White
Here, a handful of buildings on the River Deben become a stage on which centuries unfold: church and quay, graveyard and marsh, the traces of smuggling, slavery, war and work lingering in the air. As Shand Kydd walks the familiar fiftyminute circuit with his lurcher, he encounters a landscape alive with memory Suffolk Punches and Black Poplars, otters, barn owls and vanished nightingales and haunted by the stories of his own family. Ramsholt is both love letter and lament, a powerful meditation on memory, nature, and the importance of home. Autorid: Johnnie Shand Kydd
A fierce, tender collection of stories about the lives, traumas, and dreams of Mapuche youth in modern-day Chile.Jesús, Valeska, Yajaira, and Ale are some of the vivid characters that inhabit the stories told in Piñen , a book that casts an unflinching gaze on the stark margins of urban life. Within its pages unfold the bullet-ridden death of a big shot from the blocks; the fraught, often violated sexuality of women in a displaced community; the unwavering bond between two friends navigating the waria ; the toxicity that seeps through youth and the distances that inevitably come with growing up; and, finally, a fierce declaration of love to the clandestine spirit of a brother. These are young lives that drift through the many peripheries of the city carrying a hope as immense as the injustice that defines their days.The stories that make up Piñen invite the reader into an intimate, often overlooked space those small, enclosed rooms where the everyday tragedies of the many silently unfold. With brutal realism and lyrical restraint, Daniela Catrileo renders these acts of courage and violence with masterful precision, granting voice and presence to those rarely seen in literature. Autorid: Daniela Catrileo, Jacob Edelstein
Adaptive Strategies for a Sensitive System is a lovingly disordered field guide for surviving a world that keeps turning up the brightness. Disguised in the respectable badge of a diagnostic title, this is in contrast a poetic log of being too sensitive in a society built for the perpetually unbothered. From violent mornings to dreich late nights, Kate sifts through bedrooms, public transport, supermarkets, her Grans house, the surveillance-era optimism of mindfulness apps, and the wild terrain of her own mind- gathering softness, silliness, and unexpected wisdom along the way. With raw energy, wry humour and the stubborn softness of someone who has spent a lifetime feeling like a faulty blue tooth speaker trying to connect, she questions whats innate, whats inherited, and why everything seems to be improving faster than any of us can adapt. Connection, dislocation, loneliness, identity, social failure, and the strange hope that still glimmers beneath it all; this is a companion for anyone who has ever felt out of alignment with the worlds settings, and is still learning how to stay tender without falling apart. Autorid: Kate Ireland
Poets are, as a matter of fact, natural spies. Nondescript in appearance, they're quick, ever-watchful, and shifty in their skins. Practised at fleeing, and at giving pursuit. Likely to reach for a pen that fires a dart. Likely, too, to cross each other's paths in out-of-the-way places, and exchange some vital capsule of information. Most importantly, perhaps, they are experts at slipping the grip of a rival spymaster, who is their own dark double for a time, at least. And when called out of retirement to do their bit well, take any reticence with a pinch of salt... Autorid: Jon Stone, Kirsten Irving
Edward Schröder Prior (1852-1932) is not easily labelled. His reputation as an Arts and Crafts architect is well-earned but his output is much broader and more complex, offering a fascinating window into the debates surrounding English architectural and design culture around the turn of the 20th century. This book brings together the various strands of his work to present a far more complex, holistic understanding of his particularly rich and insightful thinking and his creative approaches. A contemporary and close friend of C.F.A. Voysey and W.R. Lethaby, as well as C.R. Ashbee and Ernest Gimson, Prior was perhaps most famous in his lifetime for his writings, including his books and articles on English medieval art, and as Slade Professor of Art at Cambridge University, where he set up the first architecture course. In subsequent decades, his writings have been upstaged by his original, innovative and varied architecture, with his best-known building, St Andrews, Roker (Sunderland), dubbed the cathedral of the Arts and Crafts movement. When taken together, Priors writings and architecture demonstrate the complexities and contradictions inherent in his work, as well as contemporary and visual cultures. The topics which were at the heart of his work the conflicts between architecture as a creative process, a profession and a business; the translation of design intentions through a project; the challenge of representing architecture to clients and the public; the position and treatment of architecture students in practices; the nature of work in historic buildings make fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in architectural and visual culture, then and now. Autorid: David Valinsky
Go wild and escape the noise and clutter of everyday life with this revolutionary guide to the world of wild camping. Beautiful wildernesses; tiny budgets and environmentally-friendly What's not to like? It's all accessible right here, without the need for a flight or a big budget. From getting back to nature with a tent, some snacks and a few litres of bottled water, to enjoying a pub dinner and camping out in the garden afterwards, this book shows how to get stuck into wild camping in all its forms. There's an idea that wild camping is illegal in Britain, but it isn't you just need to know the rules and where to go. This guide opens up this amazing experience for all, covering: - what is wild camping and why bother? - different types (bivvying, tenting, hammocking, on the water) - what the law says (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Ireland, EU, waterways) - how many of the largest landowners in the UK are actively encouraging wild camping - getting started (vital equipment, where to go, when to go, safety) - drinking water and foraging for food Updated throughout for this new edition, the bulk of the book features the best places to wild camp in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, and includes a chapter on the England Coast Path, and the impact of the Dartmoor legal battle. With a Foreword by Ed Stafford, Wild Camping arms readers with the knowledge and inspiration to escape the noise, clutter and stress of day to day life and go wild. Autorid: Stephen Neale
Baby is helping . . . so Daddy is cleaning! A funny and heart-warming day in the life of a loving father and child. This fun-loving baby loves helping with all Daddy's jobs. But the more chaos Baby causes with the laundry, the cooking and the gardening, the more cleaning there is for daddy! Luckily, there's a bubbly bath time and a snuggly story to look forward to at the end of a very long day. Witty concept that subverts gender stereotypes. Simple text with repeated refrain, just right for toddlers learning to talk. The perfect story to share on Father's Day. Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along! Autorid: Angel Dike, Ebony Glenn
Harness the magickal energies that surround us with these 52 beautiful cards that will teach you life-enriching spells Whether you would like to attract long-lasting love or feel more confident when faced with difficult challenges, magic can be the perfect ingredient to help you pursue your dreams and manifest your goals. This deck will help you connect with your inner power and invoke the influence of the natural world to make magick that is meaningful and pure. Inside you will discover: - A booklet covering a brief history of witchcraft and tips on using the cards - 42 double-sided spell cards that include magick for everyday situations, from first date success to protection from negativity - 10 double-sided information cards to help you learn the basics of witchcraft - including what items you need and how to look after them - and become a more conscientious witch, as you learn how to set intentions and understand the influence of the moon and the days of the week Providing you with all the tools you need, this little card deck is here to elevate your magickal powers and help you live a more wholesome existence. Autorid: Summersdale Publishers
Since the Middle Ages, bears have most frequently been seen as objects. For many centuries, Europeans regarded bears as pests to be eradicated because of the danger they posed to human beings and livestock, whilst in recent decades they have increasingly been seen as victims to be protected from human violence. When a bear attacks, the contemporary response is typically to blame human beings failure, either to signal their presence in bears habitats or to bear-proof their backyards. For climate change activists, the polar bear has become emblematic of the threat posed by humans to the natural world, even though the polar bears population has steadily increased in recent times. At two extremes, bears have been objects of predation or pity. In medieval times, however, bears were not objects but subjects viewed as creatures of God. They were seen as being in possession of something analogous to rationality, which enabled them to display surprising intelligence: as warriors endowed with both strength and courage to which humans could only aspire; as fierce competitors in bear-baiting spectacles, like prize-fighters engaged in a bloody sport; or as lovers, inclined to abduct women and have children with them. People treated bears as they expected to be treated themselves, and expected them to behave as humans would; not as passive victims of human action, but as active subjects. Autorid: Karen Sullivan
