... quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to the furthest extremes of science, to the things ...
... Find out how being conceived in an air-raid gave her curly hair; what pranks led to her being known as the ... cross-dressing Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, This Much Is True is as warm and honest, as full of ...
... 99). Created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is an uplifting ... own speeches and writing, this book is a moving reminder of Mandela's legacy and encourages every reader to find and ...
... and spot-on comedic timing in this unique laugh-out-loud book. ... is sincere when he lays it on that thick. The battle between fatigue and informed citizenship: I play a videotape of "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" every ...
... theologian and ecumenist, who worked for 20 years in Europe - Paris, Geneva, and latterly in the European churches office in Brussels. He was Warden of Scottish Churches House, Dunblane (2003-2008). Author: Peter ...
... silences between generations-especially within the Asian diaspora in the West-as she finds her way back to ... 's Minor Feelings and Claudia Rankine's Citizen , This Part Is Silent introduces a fierce new voice to our most ...
... Ellen Johnson Sirleaf--Africa's "Iron Lady"--was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous turning point in the history of the West African nation. In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf shares the inside story ...
... inferno. When Charlene awoke, she discovered that 64 percent of her body had been burned, and her fiance had died. In This Altered Body is the compelling story of Charlene's physical and emotional odyssey to reclaim her ...
... inferno. When Charlene awoke, she discovered that 64 percent of her body had been burned, and her fiance had died. In This Altered Body is the compelling story of Charlene's physical and emotional odyssey to reclaim her ...
... , not apart, to make the most of the time we have together. In This Nightmare I'm Living In is a collection of poetry and short essays about how life is so short; it's important to never give up, even when you think ...
... most part, there's no right or wrong way to do things - life becomes whatever you make it' This book has been written for you. In 2018, Ben's world collapsed around him when he unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide ...
... inspired work by the leading authority on the subject of creativity, Walking in This World is destined to become a classic in its own right. Author: Julia Cameron. Format: Paperback Non-Fiction Books Biographies ...
... questions about leadership and what really matters to him. Created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is an uplifting new series inspired by his legacy. Extraordinary figures ...
... leading authority on the subject of creativity, Walking in This World is an invaluable tool for artists. This second book is followed by Finding Water, the third book in The Artist's Way trilogy. About the Author Award ...
... ." -- Telegraph (UK) Las Vegas is on Luxury Standard Time: every clock in the airport is a Rolex. No dream is too big, no wish is too small--the VIP hosts in Vegas fulfill guests' every (legal) desire. Jackpots hit when ...
... ." -- Telegraph (UK) Las Vegas is on Luxury Standard Time: every clock in the airport is a Rolex. No dream is too big, no wish is too small--the VIP hosts in Vegas fulfill guests' every (legal) desire. Jackpots hit when ...
... by their silhouettes; sleeping in the family bomb shelter - these were the everyday realities of a boyhood spent in the outskirts of London during the early 1940s. In this deeply personal and meticulously detailed ...
... Kennedy's Profiles in Courage serves as a clarion call to every American. In this book Kennedy chose ... and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Profiles in Courage is as Robert Kennedy states in the ...
... life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a ...
... - job in law enforcement, and few have been more successful than Rinek at solving these sort of cases. In the Name of the Children takes readers into the trenches of real-time investigations where every second counts ...
... and institute the secular ideas of the French Revolution, was witness to this great popular interest in the saints and religious imagery. The eight essays in this work explore the popularity of the saints from the 1850s ...
... s memories then contradicted her mother's at nearly every turn, but beneath them lay a difficult history ... best hurt us most. Readers will recognise themselves and their families in this moving, heartbreaking memoir. About ...
... a history of terrorizing local residents. Yet nothing in this case was what it seemed to be. The suspects claimed that their signed confessions were forced by police officers in a hurry to prosecute. DNA evidence not ...
... someone I never felt before, someone so older than me knowing there is no reason to have this fake smile that was closing in on me every second, I begged for this one chance to give my heart as she steals my breath away ...
... , III, have surveyed every collection of Chesnutt's papers and those of his correspondents in order to reconstruct the ... in this first-ever edition of Chesnutt's letters is a detailed portrait of one of the pioneers in ...
... hides his profession from his GP due to stigma. Most of the characters in this book are his patients. Some of them are family. One of them is him. Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji ...
... course the story of some of the most remarkable music ever written, music that has been played and sung, and loved, in this country-and throughout the world-for three hundred years. Author: Jane Glover. Format: Paperback ...
... and anthropology to examine the society she grew up in, and the many meanings of family and home. In this luminous memoir, she asks what happens to children who are raised as the product of social experiments and ...
... disappear. After a few months of speaking these healing promises out loud, the disease was no longer present in my blood. The teaching in this book is God's method of healing. It is not the only method, but the Christian ...
... hides his profession from his GP due to stigma. Most of the psychiatric cases in this book are his patients. Some of them are family. One of them is him. Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji ...
... immeasurably our understanding of the Trump administration's influence on crime and justice in America. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Victims & Offenders: An International ...
... Winston Churchill called it. In Commander in Chief Nigel Hamilton reveals FDR's true role in this saga: overruling his own ... abandon Allied D-day strategy (twice). This FDR is profoundly different from the one Churchill ...
... far deeper than the abolitionist achievements for which Wilberforce is honored, astounding though they were. William Wilberforce's secret, as revealed in this book, was that he made the journey from self-centeredness ...
... of how courage can make a difference, and how, especially in the darkest of times, the lessons of history are most needed” ( Booklist ). In this “well-written addition to the history of Congress” ( Kirkus Reviews ...
... Souad Mekhennet, a reporter for the Washington Post who was born and educated in Germany, has had to balance the two sides of ... voice between these cultures, which too often misunderstand each other. In this compelling and ...
... . Ranging from the mouth-wateringly memorable to the comfortingly domestic and to the infuriatingly inedible, the meals memorialised in this diary are a prism for him to reflect on the ways his life, and his family ...
... Civil War Union army colonels who commanded regiments from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is the sixth volume in a series documenting the Union army colonels who did not advance beyond the rank of colonel ...
... remarkable music ever written, music that has been played and sung, and loved, in this country – and throughout the world – for three hundred years. About the Author In Jane Glover's long and hugely successful career ...
... head, making you worried, can feel like a great relief. Many of the prompts and practices in this journal are based on the theme of letting go, as so many of us have a natural tendency to hold on to thoughts and mental ...
... of the most popular and engaged rappers right now. His method was simple: love and believe in yourself absolutely and work hard no matter what. In this memoir, Russ inspires readers to walk to their individual rhythms ...
... characterizations. On Audrey Hepburn is an entertaining and insightful guide to this star through her films, reminding readers why she was so immediately popular after her breakout roles in Roman Holiday and Sabrina ...
... his "eyes on the prize" and ultimately found what he was seeking: grace, within himself and in this nation we call home. Rich with humor and Louisiana realness, I Once Was Lost is a prayer for a country that reflects the ...
... hit, selling nearly 200,000 copies in eight weeks. Many of the companies talked about in this book no longer exist. Many of the stocks are no longer traded. Nevertheless, the basic principles are as sound as ever. About ...
... , and continues to support her husband through his struggles with PTSD. This is the story of a God who reshapes us into the people he wants us to be. And in that way, this is the story of all of us. Anyone whose life has ...
... , that ensue."-- Time Out New York "The essays in this collection are as exuberant as they are sad. Her storytelling is as vulnerable as it is bombastic. These essays roll in gangsta, but wear freshly picked daisies ...
... stakes of the long struggle for full Black equality in this country are particularly evident--and centered on the state of Florida--it is a gift to have this brilliant and lyrical reckoning with Bethune's journey from ...
... and helped her to endure and overcome the fears, trauma and limiting beliefs that were developed from those traumatic events in the past. In writing this book Lynette hopes to inspire you as the reader to take action to ...
... of life? We could all do with a bit more Dolly in our lives! With empowering advice on love, business, style and looking out for number one, these pages will help Dolly Parton lovers everywhere create the life they truly ...
... years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world. How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation? ... thinking like an owner. Today, every business can choose to be a hospitality business-and we can ...
... their heart. The history, the heroes, the hardships- every rugby league club has a unique tale to tell, whether ... Zealand, and the Hunter Valley heartland. They are all here in this emotional tribute to the clubs and their ...
... , animals, land, local communities, and our climate "If I could have one wish it is that every eater in America would read this book." -Ruth Reichl From a pioneer of the regenerative agriculture movement, a memoir-meets ...
... is-and what it should be In this illuminating collection that redefines an ancient institution in ... regarding the way the Church hierarchy is moving forward. "Has something to say to almost every Catholic, or even one-time ...
... Like Fleabag without the glamour or the priest and in a book. Like Nina Stibbe before she thinks of it. From the deep rage of knowing where to find every single thing your husband is looking for to the joy of a friend's ...
... published in 2018. She lives in London with her husband, child, cat and multiple Billy bookcases. Her own domestic set-up is a miracle of efficiency and competence. This book has, absolutely, been a gargantuan feat of ...
... ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free. Through previously untold stories from her father's life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ...
... Wiradyuri nation of central New South Wales but was raised in the suburbs of Sydney and educated at the local Catholic school. In this heartfelt and revealing memoir, told in her distinctive, wry style, with large doses ...
... say there's nothing more to be written about Lucrezia Borgia? How wrong you are, for in these pages you'll find Will Cuppy footloose in the footnotes of history. He transforms these luminaries into human beings, not as ...
In this memoir series; Been There, Done That: The author expounds on the memoir of his lifetime journey ... successful career/life, and a formal retirement. The book is an affirmation of a typical family's basic value system ...
... topic. The systems that we have put in place to manage our mortality are manifestly failing; but, as Gawande reveals, it doesn't have to be this way. The ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death, but a good ...
... This moving memoir spans the years from 1980 to 2000 giving an intimate look at two women. As a girl, Katy found out that her mother Yvette had been ... edited two collections of memoirs. In 2017 she was a judge for the first ...
... queue for hours to see his latest exhibition. Now more National Treasure than edgy outsider, who is Banksy and how did he become what he is today? In this fully updated and illustrated story of Banksy's life and career ...
... experience that cries out for explanation but for Gail there were bigger mysteries than the identity of the gunman. In this book she questions the place of guns in our world and explores the intricate surprising ways our ...
... isolated North Dakota farm "built around a fork and shovel" to postmodern America. Grounded in telling and luminous detail, "The Last Hunter "is an examination of family, life on the land, and those things we hold dear ...
... cult following. Anchorman 2 is guaranteed to generate similarly massive interest in Ferrell, and this biography is timed to coincide with the DVD release. This is an in-depth and enthusiastic biography, ideal for ...
... -taker, social commentator, charity worker, public speaker, passionate mother and wife, Jessica Rowe is all of these things, and more. In this extraordinary memoir, Jessica reveals herself as a woman who thought it would ...
... , reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, to become a better person, and to find the answers to the big (and small) questions about how to live his life. In this delightful celebration ...
... and even at times adopting his fashion. In this original and illuminating book, Professor Brooker approaches ... that terrible day in January, David Bowie will live on forever. About the Author Will Brooker is a writer and ...
... and even at times adopting his fashion. In this original and illuminating book, Professor Brooker approaches ... that terrible day in January, David Bowie will live on forever. About the Author Will Brooker is a writer and ...
... world-leading expert and author of the international bestseller How To Be an Antiracist In this interactive workbook, one of the world's leading experts in antiracism, Ibram X. Kendi, author of the global bestseller How ...
... Bob Mortimer Music journalist and self-professed creep, Harriet Gibsone, lives in fear of her internet searches being leaked. Is This OK? is an outrageously funny and painfully honest account of trying to find connection ...
... 's potential, Ken Livingstone provides a fascinating insider's account of the Party at this pivotal moment in its history. Being Red takes us from the self-proclaimed radical socialism of the Greater London Council; to ...
... that he is attracted to men. Max and Emily's journey takes many forms - they experiment with drugs; they travel abroad; they try sleeping with other people (together), and everything in between - all in the name of 'this ...
... case they employ their own Johnny Castle. Embrace these teachings and achieve newfound clarity in all aspects of your life. About the Author Neal E. Fischer is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and pop culture fanatic ...
... she finished treatment for her first breast cancer. As Notley wrote these poems she realized that events during this period were connected to events in previous decades; the work moves from reminiscences of her mother ...
... to four-year-old Ruth until her late teens when she was sent out to serve as a domestic on a station homestead. Ruthie is the central character in this lively and candid memoir of institutional life. Her milestones and ...
... is all about showing up in the most important moments, and always making sure your kids know that you love and support them even when your kids do really dumb, disappointing, or just plain weird stuff. In this charming ...
... medley of illustration, observation, advice and breathtaking honesty will instantly earn a place in your heart. This woman is a Real Life unicorn.' - Zoe Foster Blake This on-point guide to growing up by Instagram ...
... darkest and most horrific of the fallen queen's life, vividly recaptured in this richly researched history. About the Author Will Bashor is the author of the award-winning Marie Antoinette's Head: The Royal Hairdresser ...
... -jug band to create Will the Circle Be Unbroken, which Rolling Stone magazine declared to be "the most important album to come out of Nashville." This landmark album celebrates its fiftieth year in March 2022, and McEuen ...
... -Australian writer and artist Mimi Zhu was a survivor of intimate-partner abuse. This left them broken, in search of ways to heal and find love again. They found that in words. In sharing their own intimate encounters ...
... solidified a fan base that has endured to this day. In this memoir, Jorma tells stories from his early life ... Robertson's Testimony and Deal by Bill Kreutzmann, Been So Long is the memoir for anyone who wants to hear ...
... stands-the good, the bad, and the disastrous. In this wickedly honest new work, she casts the net wider ... of My Horizontal Life. She is the star of her own late-night show on E!, Chelsea Lately; was one of the stars of ...
... training and practice, that defence tends to become instrumental in nature, whether consciously and explicitly, or otherwise. This book is interested, more widely, in the power of the arts as a remedial force. Following ...
... , and of finding fulfilment within yourself. About the Author Henry Winkler will celebrate 50 years of success in Hollywood this year and continues to be in demand as an actor, producer, and director. He co-stars as ...
... that way- they felt more like star performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they hadn't signed up for. It turned out Will Smith's education wasn't nearly over. This memoir is the product of a profound journey of ...
... to four-year-old Ruth until her late teens when she was sent out to serve as a domestic on a station homestead. Ruthie is the central character in this lively and candid memoir of institutional life. Her milestones and ...
In this delightful and intriguing collection of essays, Trevor W. Harrison, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge and a well-known contributor to public media, tells sometimes light-hearted and ...
... Excellent" The Times "Kevin's immense knowledge shines on every page." Gary Lineker "A football book by a ... watching football at all levels. This book is the result of that: a tale of being chased down a railway line at ...
... presence at every turn in her life, Katie powerfully combines hard-earned lessons with biblical teachings in a ... a witness to the overwhelming power of his hand in your life. Follow Katie's venture from hopeless defeat ...
'Every Day of My Life' is the remarkable tale of how Beeb Birtles, conquered the music world - and then lost the band he had helped form. Gerard Bertlekamp arrived in Australia in the 1970s, a Dutch boy with no English. ...
... raised. Not all succeed, of course, even ending in heart break and sadly, tragic circumstances, at times. ... events of the previous years that led to this attempt were compelling and after much consideration, made the urge ...
... painfully dark place, the poet behind The Cryptonaturalist, Jarod K. Anderson, found comfort and redemption in these facts and the shift in perspective that comes from paying a new kind of attention to nature. Something ...
... who has ever been entranced by the Beatles' joyful, electrifying magic, "Every Little Thing" offers ... sparked an explosive political melee in Manila. Aficionados will flock to this incomparable volume, which provides ...
... by documenting her every move online. But Sophie and her comfortable existence were thrown a ... What more can I learn? What more can I be? In Then There Was Her , Sophie describes how challenging the set social ...
... a chance to obtain justice for the dead. Because every contact leaves a trace... Jo Ward is part of a generation of pioneering women who lead forensic investigation in the UK. Her investigations into high-profile crimes ...
... story of beating the odds, of the power of love and the strength of family ties to overcome every obstacle. In the Middle of Nowhere is a story of beating the odds, of the power of love and the strength of family ties to ...
... out of every eight frauds go unreported. a Most fraudsters will get away with their crime. a Government agencies and crime watchdogs suggest that there could be up to $100 billion worth of fraud in this country in any ...
... readers to dip in and out of the book, and go at their own pace - replicating the fact that grief is not a linear journey but an iterative one that goes back and forth. This book is a lifeline for anyone struggling ...
... at every level in an authentic way. So many women, including stay-at-home moms yearning for more, entrepreneurs, and 9-to-5ers see this time of disruption as an open road. As Bethenny says, the snow globe has been shaken ...
... , unfeminine, unwanted. But what happens when a female-assigned person decides to embrace their facial hair? In How to Be Between , Bastian Fox Phelan explores how something as seemingly trivial as facial hair can act as ...