Winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize England is in a state of environmental and economic crisis. A woman known as \'Sister\' leaves her oppressive marriage to join an isolated group of women in a remote northern farm at Carhullan, where she intends to become a rebel

Humphrey is a vegetarian vampire, who loves garlic knots, but not the sun so much! Join Humphrey and his friends on their brilliant adventure to see the Skeleton King! Even though they may appear different to us at first, they\'re probably more like us than you would

From one of Britain\'s most impressive cultural and political commentators comes a controversial and much needed look at our highly sexualised

Just as no person is the same as another, each death is individual. This special book does not promote methodolgies or theories, but rather offers insights, information and contemplations on the end of life. It supports the companions of those on their dying journey, whether volunteers, medical professionals, pastors or loved ones. Ren e Zeylmans taught courses on accompanying the dying and bereavement

A woman\'s quest to shake off the status quo and redefine her own expectations of happiness, switching off the noise of the status quo, and finding peace in simpler

This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists! Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators. In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists. The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced cutting-edge

To this day, Japan\'s modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan\'s relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by tracing

Fandom, Now in Color gathers together seemingly contradictory narratives that intersect at the (in)visibility of race/ism in fandom and fan studies. This collection engages the problem by undertaking the different tactics of decolonization--diversifying methodologies, destabilizing canons of \"must-read\" scholarship by engaging with multiple disciplines, making whiteness visible but not the default

An amusing account of the technology of Renaissance entertainment and the ancient influences that inspired it. Renaissance Fun is about the technology of entertainment in the forms of stage machinery, theatrical special effects, gardens, fountains, automata, and self-playing musical instruments from the Renaissance. How did the machines behind these shows work? How exactly were chariots filled with

The liberal order is decaying. Will it survive, and if not, what will replace it? On the eightieth anniversary of the publication of E.H. Carr\'s The Twenty Years\' Crisis, 1919-1939, Philip Cunliffe revisits this classic text, juxtaposing its claims with contemporary debates on the rise and fall of the liberal international order. The New Twenty Years\' Crisis reveals that the liberal international

Summer, 1858. Young Imogen Burnhope and her maid Rhoda board a non-stop train to Oxford to visit Imogen\'s Aunt Cassandra, who waits on the platform at the terminus to greet them. All the passengers alight at Oxford, but the two women are nowhere to be seen. The train is searched and the coachman swears he saw them join first class, however they seem to have vanished into thin

The definition of narcissism can be a moving target. Is it an excess of self-love? Profound insecurity? Low self-esteem? Too much self-esteem? Because of the multifaceted nature of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), treating this disorder presents clinicians with a range of wholly unique challenges. Narcissism and Its Discontents recognizes the variable nature of NPD and provides a template for

Is the newest installment in the Celebrating series. An overview of liturgical theology written by a well-known liturgical scholar which includes history, theology, and practical

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language

This textbook for the master\'s program explains a comprehensive insight and overview of microeconomics.It covers a lot of ground, from decision theory to game theory, from bargaining to auction theory, from household theory to oligopoly theory and from the theory of generalequilibrium to regulation

Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend - the puppy, Teeny!The second in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children\'s Book of the Week.Grant the Genie is happy living in the real world in a teapot with his best friend, the dog, Teeny.But keeping a genie a secret on Earth is harder than they\'d

Life can be hard: grief, loss, busyness, financial hardships, abuse, broken relationships, and illness are just some of the difficulties we all face on a regular basis. It\'s easy to lose faith in your neighbor and feel like you\'re alone--but Max Lucado assures us that hope is here. Stories for Your Soul: Ordinary People. Extraordinary God. by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado

This collection of multi-disciplinary essays offers a fresh, perspective on Central Asian art and culture as it gains increased attention on both the local and international stage. Influenced by the golden ages of its history - from the ancient Scythians, through the glory of the Persians and Turks, and shaped by the Russian and later Soviet imperial powers - the region is revealed as exotic, dramatic,