'We make a city our own by noticing.'
Gail Jones
Walking Sydney invites us to walk with a city's writers as they share places of home and imagination. From suburban streets to the shores of the harbour, as we walk amid diasporas, countercultures, activists, artists, dreamers and thieves, the city comes alive with story. Written by Belinda Castles from walks taken with fifteen writers, Walking Sydney is an opportunity to see the city afresh.
Eveleigh and Carriageworks with Jazz Money Surry Hills with Fiona Kelly McGregor The Rocks, Walsh Bay and Circular Quay with Gail Jones Parramatta with Eda Gunaydin King Street, Newtown with Vanessa Berry Freshwater with Malcolm Knox Yagoona and Bankstown with Sheila Ngc Phm Rushcutters Bay Park and Elizabeth Bay with Delia Falconer North Willoughby and Middle Cove with Jakelin Troy Casula and Liverpool with Max Easton Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay, Darlinghurst and Surry Hills with Neal Drinnan Bronte and Clovelly with Beth Yahp Bankstown and Punchbowl Boys' High School with Michael Mohammed Ahmad Cooks River with Michelle de Kretser City and Redfern with Larissa Behrendt.
]]>Hal Wootten's commitments reflected the stages of a remarkable career, from a young lay anthropologist in Papua New Guinea to octogenarian observer of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. These were bookends to his working life as barrister, dean of law, Supreme Court judge, Royal Commissioner into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and President of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Throughout all these different roles, Hal retained a clarity of moral vision, memorably captured in his expressed commitment and concern for 'those upon whom the law bears harshly'.
In this collection of essays, speeches and unpublished work, David Dixon and Andrew Lynch present Wootten's contribution to shaping a more just society.
'We all continue to benefit from Hal's legacy of "living greatly in the law" through the generations of lawyers he has educated and inspired. This important book introduces his vision to the next generation.' Jennifer Robinson
]]>Professor Andrew Lynch is Dean of Law at UNSW and in his almost 20 years at UNSW has shared in the appreciation of all that Hal achieved in his founding of the law school, as well as the remarkable example he continues to set for the University's students of a life lived with commitment to both professional excellence and justice. His experience as an editor of books includes Counter-Terrorism and Beyond: The Culture of Law and Justice After 9/11 (Routledge 2010), Tomorrow's Federation: Reforming Australian Government (Federation Press 2012), Great Australian Dissents (CUP 2016) and The Judge, the Judiciary and the Court: Individual, Collegial and Institutional Judicial Dynamics in Australia (CUP 2021).
]]>When Mandy Sayer learns of her father Gerry's diagnosis of terminal cancer, she faces a reckoning with past and future as she learns to navigate a precarious present. This is the joyous and nuanced account of her father's later life, his illness and the beautiful moments, music and memories of earlier times they share, yet it is also a fearless exploration of inescapable grief.
And an unfurling story of new love. Most of us will face the death of a cherished parent, and we all know the euphoria of falling in love. But few of us will experience both at the same time. Mandy's clear-eyed memoir is an unforgettable love letter from a daughter to her father and a wife to her husband.
No Dancing in the Lift is rich in intimate anecdotes begging to be shared. Evocative, funny, uplifting and heartbreaking, Mandy Sayer writes with a vivacious and lyrical grace.
'Mandy Sayer's storytelling is unforgettable music.' Maxine Hong Kingston, author of Woman Warrior
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]]>Many swore they would keep their covert roles hidden, even from their families. Eighty years later, their intriguing stories are starting to emerge.
As World War II climbed to its crescendo in the Asia-Pacific, the Australian government called in a new weapon: women. Within this female arsenal was a top-secret group focused on signals intelligence.
These young women, many just teens, were soon dotted across Australia, working in discreet locations from an outback bunker disguised as a farmhouse to a Melbourne apartment block, from the garage of a Brisbane manor to a Perth girls' school. As war inched closer to home, they became our secret weapon, intercepting enemy messages and passing intelligence between local networks and allies across the globe, from Bletchley Park to the United States and across the Asia-Pacific. Some information was so sensitive it was burned to ensure its security. Their covert work helped the Allies win the pivotal battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, and plot the assassination of the Japanese commander behind the Pearl Harbour bombings.
When war ended, the women rejoiced. Demobilised and reminded of their oaths of secrecy, they returned to civilian lives. Some followed careers, others married and raised families. Their service remained hidden until recently.
This is not just an extraordinary war story, but a coming-of-age tale for the nation and its women. It brings to life a new Anzac, neither male nor bloodied from battle. It is time to write these remarkable women back into our history, where they belong.
'A fascinating read about the women at the heart of Australia's covert war operation. These women, who kept silent for 40 years about the undercover operations that helped change the course of WW2, should be honoured and their work known. It's time their part in Australia's top secret wartime operation is properly told.' Lisa Millar
'When the Second World War erupted in 1939, Australia's women declared that rather than stand behind their men, they wanted to stand with them. Diana Thorp's lively account of the women entrusted with transmitting and keeping Australia's war secrets deftly blends national and personal histories to tell their extraordinary stories.' Michelle Arrow
]]>Overseas the war in Vietnam finally ended, Papua New Guinea became independent, and conflict erupted in East Timor. At home Prime Minister Gough Whitlam struggled with rising energy prices, unemployment, and economic stagnation while also introducing major social reforms including universal health care and no-fault divorce. The year ended dramatically when Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed Whitlam's government on 11 November, quickly followed by an election in December ushering in Malcom Fraser as Australia's new prime minister.
Now, 50 years on, the National Library of Australia looks back on this amazing year and reflects on what it was like to live in the seventies.
]]>On the denuded, rabbit-infested Limestone plains, Charles Weston embarked on an ambitious re-greening project that would transform the region and the fledgling nation's capital.
London-born Weston rose through the massive British gardening industry in the second half of the 19th century, becoming Foreman of 79 gardeners at the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle on the Scottish borders. With testimonials from the most influential Head Gardener in Britain, he migrated to Australia seeking new challenges free from the British class system and reached Sydney in 1896. In the wake of Federation in 1901, he set his sights on the greatest challenge of all the new national capital. It was here that he gave life to his 'dream city', and the reforestation of its surrounds.
This highly readable story of the tree planter of Canberra includes familiar characters in Home Affairs Minister King O'Malley and Walter and Marion Griffin portrayed in a surprising new light and offers readers new insight into the making of the national capital. This is also a story of three million trees and shrubs from Australia and around the world, planted to create a template garden city, less susceptible to climate change.
This will be a book of interest to the great number of Canberran gardeners, garden-enthusiasts, park-goers and bushwalkers, and their interstate visitors. Lavishly illustrated with both historic and modern images that highlight the impact of Westons planting's on the Federal Capital.
]]>For better or worse, the 1980s shifted the dial on expectations about what pop and rock music should be. But the decade saw more than just mullets and shoulder pads. It was also the heyday of synth pop, the golden age of heavy metal and hip-hop, and the beginnings of acid house.
Buoyed by the extraordinary success of Michael Jackson's Thriller (still the biggest-selling album of all time), the 1980s saw new ways of experiencing music. The Sony Walkman shifted listening from a shared to a solo experience. Vinyl records gave way to cassettes, then CDs. The arrival of MTV saw music, television and consumerism merge an unholy alliance, while record producers became the new gurus of chart success. Against a climate of political conservatism and ostentatious materialism, the industry embraced the notion of charity rock, saw powerful female performers take centre stage and witnessed the subcultural stirrings of what was to come in grunge.
Witty, vivid and brimming with stories, Mixtapes and MTV charts the musical highs and lows of a tumultuous decade, which saw free-market economics, the AIDS crisis and the fall of the Berlin Wall. From Duran Duran to Run DMC, from Madonna to Metallica, and from Springsteen to Sinead O'Connor, this book offers new insight into the decade that fashion (arguably) forgot but music did not.
'Tony Wellington writes passionately about music history. This book grooves like a mix of Adam & The Ants and Prince. What's not to love?' Stuart Coupe
]]>Music spoke to young people in their own bespoke language, urging them to view themselves as decidedly separate from mainstream society even suggesting they might 'drop out' altogether. For a brief time, millions of young people across western culture believed they could successfully reinvent society. Liberation for pacifists, women, people of colour, homosexuals, students and the oppressed seemed just a short revolution away.
There was no room for complacency or apathy in the face of the Vietnam War, Cold War, and dual threats of nuclear and environmental annihilation. Australians were spared the fear of bomb blasts, assassinations and kidnappings. Yet the ructions abroad invaded our national psyche, and the music that was generated in that milieu infiltrated Australian culture and transformed society forever.
'I just finished Freak Out. I literally couldn't put it down. The combination of the strong memories it evoked and the new knowledge it delivered was irresistible. Right to the end Spotify allowed me to experience big gaps in my knowledge. King Crimson? I'd never heard of them but Wow! Over and above the superb research your moral concerns made this more than just a knowledge book. Your sympathy for bands that really cared about the horrors of Vietnam and attacked the brutal and stupid western Governments that prosecuted it was evident, as it was for bands that tackled injustice and racism and inequality. A lament in some ways for the time when the common good seemed important.' David Williamson
]]>Tony graduated from Sydney's Macquarie University in 1976 with a BA majoring in Mass Media and Communications. He received the University Prize for his media studies.
He has worked on a freelance basis in the film and television industry, written books and articles, lectured in media, had exhibitions of his paintings around Australia, run folk clubs, recorded a CD of original songs, worked as a photographer, and published a regular political newsletter.
He is a father of three and keen surfer. Living in the hinterland of Queensland's premier holiday destination, Noosa, he gets to surf world-class point breaks and indulge his fascination with the natural environment.
]]>After the dense miasma of the sixties, the seventies hit like a hangover. Idealism took a pounding as cynicism began to pervade western culture. Stagflation became a thing. Watergate, environmental disasters and an oil crisis proved there was even more to worry about than a Cold War. Individualism and personal greed began to replace the hippie ideal of universal love.
Australia experienced a dramatic upheaval: a loosening of censorship laws, campaigns for women's, Aboriginal and LGBTI+ rights, and a new relationship with China. This tumult saw a remarkable blooming of pop music. Monumental albums were born: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, John Lennon's Imagine, Carole King's Tapestry. Rock music splintered into dazzling shards, as technical innovations helped propel feverish experimentation.
Vinyl Dreams is a fast-paced romp through the seventies, from the golden era of rock music in the early seventies, to disco, punk and new wave music in the later years of the decade. Brimming with fascinating stories, and tracing the revolutions that shaped the soundtrack of our lives, it reveals the power and enduring legacy of seventies music. was born, grew and evolved to become an integral part of Australian culture.
'A damn good read. [The 1970s were] a gender-bending ride, filled with good memories, good times.' - Suzi Quatro
'Tony Wellington writes with incredible insight, passion, and intelligence about music and the context in which it was created.' - Stuart Coupe, music journalist
'In Vinyl Dreams Tony happily shines a forensic light on the finest musicians of the age, while gleefully exposing the fakes, the frauds and the febrile.' - Rob Hirst, founding member of Midnight Oil
]]>Bollen explores the Gallagher brothers' chemistry and rivalry, the backstage fights, their Irish blood and English hearts, the substance abuse and intense media circus that swirled around them. Oasis became the band of the people by giving the people what they wanted: rock 'n' roll. They were Artful Dodgers from a housing scheme, who enjoyed their fame and created stadium anthems that connected with millions.
]]>Alice Fraser has a special place in her heart for the sweeping silliness of romance novels. The journey to reach a believable Happily Ever After can go via an unbelievable rollercoaster of intensity, through wildly entertaining twists and unlikely turns. To celebrate the unparalleled joy this genre can bring to readers and defy its oft maligned status, Alice has created the author, D'Ancey LaGuarde, the ineffably mysterious, outrageously prolific, undisputed regent of the art of romance.
Collecting together excerpts, book cover designs, character sketches and synopses of 'D'Ancey's' most absurdly frivolous and outlandishly whimsical works: from A Knight of Passion to The Dragon Lord's Lady and Luring the Laird to A Cowboy Called Home, this is an exclusive glimpse into the tropes and dreams that rise like perfumed bubbles through the fecund swamp of the romantic mind, and a fulsome challenge to anyone denying the importance of joy purely for its own sake.
This book will be a constant source of solace and encouragement for romance fans worldwide, and the perfect companion to smuggle into your next ball...
]]>In 2017 an intense fundraising campaign ensured that the Galloway Hoard was saved for the nation of Scotland. Since then work has been ongoing to preserve and understand it. Dr Martin Goldberg, Principal Curator of Medieval Archaeology and History, and Dr Mary Davis, Galloway Hoard Conservator (both from National Museums Scotland) provide the first full description of the Hoard and place the find in a wider historical and geographical context. They describe the work that has been done so far and what lies ahead to uncover its secrets.
]]>This book tells the gripping tale of a mighty four-year effort to take a rag-tag bunch of footy part-timers and community Countrymen head-to-head against their semi-professional city-cousin counterparts.
Coming up against the 'butterfly effect' of a rising bloc of south Asian nations, a footy chief whose inbox was redlining, flight timetable changes and a Red Centre 'jewel' that sat so close yet so agonisingly far, local representative football has never been so thrilling.
Wadjarri-Tharrgari man and long-time sportswriter Darren Moncrieff brings together his journalistic skills, love for Australian rules football and keen eye for humour to tell the inspiring story of the Redtails.
To this day, the Redtails legacy lives on through the Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Foundation, which mentors and helps young people in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and remote communities gain employment and become community leaders. Now a Central Australian success story, this is where its story began.
]]>A lifelong footy fan, Darren has played Aussie rules football for almost 40 years, reluctantly hanging up his boots only a few years ago. He has written about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and extensively on Indigenous sport since the late 1990s.
Darren has held the roles of sports editor and sports reporter for Koori Mail, Torres News and Yamaji News. This is his first book.
]]>Insect Architecture takes you inside the amazing structures that insects build, from the paper galleries of yellowjacket wasps to elaborate termite mounds complete with royal chambers and air-conditioning systems. Each chapter focuses on a group of insect architects, describing the materials and methods they use while exploring the structures themselves in detail. Blending spectacular illustrations with illuminating case studies of representative species from around the world, this is the ultimate guide to insect artistry and innovation.
Michael S. Engel is a world authority on bees and the diversity of living and extinct insects. His books include Innumerable Insects: The Story of the Most Diverse and Myriad Animals on Earth and Evolution of the Insects.
]]>Conspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects. This book explores the astonishing variety of butterfly species around the world and examines their central role in maintaining a range of delicate ecosystems. Their sensitivity to changes in the environment across their life stages makes them effective indicators for monitoring the health of habitats and populations. The use of a variety of strategies has ensured their survival, such as the ability to shift host plants at different life stages and the colourful wing patterns they use for mimicry, camouflage, and predator deterrence. In this expert guide, the introductory section covers topics ranging from anatomy and evolution to life stages and conservation. A directory of profiles follows, highlighting the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and ecology of notable species. Blending the latest science with breathtaking illustrations, Butterflies of the World is the premier guide to these exquisite creatures.
Shinichi Nakahara is Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, where his research centers on Neotropical butterfly systematics.
]]>What tends not to be reported is the abuse, assaults and online hate that have become a daily experience for trans women, and the bullying that trans kids experience at school. Some of this is due to the ripple effects of the animosity spewed out by the so-called 'leader of the free world'. From the early days of his campaign for a second term as US president, Donald Trump has had the trans community in his sights, and he now appears intent on denying their very existence. But a broader dynamic seems to be a deep-seated intolerance, if not loathing, of trans people in our society.
Why are trans people so hated? Why have they become contemporary 'villains' and the target of so much prejudice and bigotry? And most importantly, how do we change this? Is it possible to move from blaming, shaming and excluding trans people to respecting, protecting and including them? These questions are at the heart of Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights inAustralia, alongside the goal of increasing community-wide understanding of this much maligned minority.
]]>Paula is the Chair of Kaleidoscope Human Rights Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for better protection of the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in the Asia-Pacific region, where many countries continue to persecute trans and gender-diverse people and criminalise same-sex sexual conduct.
]]>'Joel Deane writes about politics in the way it should be practised: with a cool head, a warm heart and a sense of humour.' George Megalogenis
'Deane's excellent book is a fascinating history of Labor politics.' James Campbell, Herald Sun
'Fascinating. We glimpse a world of ruthless deal and bitter counter allegiance...A crisp telling that flashes with moments of the poet's lyricism and insight.' The Age / Sydney Morning Herald
Power is the only measure of a politician that matters. How they win power. How they wield power. How they lose power. This new edition of an Australian classic features a new introduction by the author taking into account the latest developments in Australian politics.
Catch and Kill is an inside account of the beguiling and nomadic nature of that unholy trinity of politics. Taking us into the inner sanctum of state and national politics, Joel Deane investigates how four friends Steve Bracks, John Brumby, John Thwaites and Rob Hulls beat the factions, won office in Victoria, achieved progressive reforms, then tried to hijack Canberra. 'We were', Bracks says, 'a government that could catch and kill its own'.
Drawing on dozens of interviews with key figures, Deane provides a candid insight into the triumphs and failures of the Bracks-Brumby government, as well as those of its federal and state counterparts. He also shines a light on the personalities behind these decisions their ambitions, their passions and their disappointments.
]]>This book presents thirty-one extinct species through personal portraits. The intimate approach not only highlights each species but explores the broader implications of losing a species forever. How do we honour such a loss? Can we grieve for species we never knew? These animals range from the well-known passenger pigeon, thylacine and great auk, to lesser-known creatures like the Arabian ostrich, Saint Helena earwig and Bramble Cay melomys. These poignant portraits tug on the heartstrings and aim to inspire readers to protect vulnerable and endangered species today, motivating them to play a positive role in conserving our planet's biodiversity.
]]>With rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there's no question that today's coral reefs are in trouble. As predictions about the future of these ecosystems grow increasingly dire, scientists are looking in an unlikely place for new ways to save corals: the past. The reefs of yesteryear faced challenges too, from changing sea level to temperature shifts, and understanding how they survived and when they faltered can help guide our efforts to help ensure a future for reefs.
Lisa Gardiner weaves together the latest cutting-edge science with stories of her expeditions to tropical locales to show how fossils and other reef remains offer tantalising glimpses of how corals persisted through time, and how this knowledge can guide our efforts to ensure a future for these remarkable organisms. Gardiner takes readers on an excursion into 'the shallow end of deep time' when marine life was much like today's yet unaffected by human influence to explore the cities of fossilised limestone left behind by corals and other reef life millennia ago. The changes in reefs today are unlike anything ever seen before, but the fossil record offers hope that the coral reefs of tomorrow can weather the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
A breathtaking journey of scientific discovery, Reefs of Time reveals how lessons from the past can help us to chart a path forward for coral reefs struggling for survival in an age of climate crisis and mass extinction.
]]>The Kojiki is the classic of Japanese classics a foundational text for Japanese history and literature and for the Shinto religion. This literary masterpiece has shaped Japanese thought and culture for a millennium and continues to be influential today. Its vivid storytelling style, tales of supernatural interventions in human affairs, and powerful depictions of human emotions continue to inspire countless works of poetry, drama and art.
Central to the story are the primordial deities Izanagi and Izanami, their role in creating the Japanese islands, and the birth of divine beings who established Japan's imperial bloodline. These elements form the spiritual basis for Shinto, Japan's indigenous religion. The divine origins of the imperial family reinforced their sacred status and right to rule the nation a concept that has shaped Japan's political structures for many centuries.
In this new and vastly improved edition, the English text has been improved and Japanese characters and place names have been modernised. Latin versions of 'racy' passages in the earlier editions have been rendered into English. Footnotes have been shortened and edited for their relevance to modern readers. The result is a truly accessible edition of the Kojiki a book which remains a cornerstone of Japan's national identity, offering a window to ancient beliefs and customs that continue to define the Japanese people today.
]]>Basil Hall Chamberlain (1850-1935) was a British Japanologist who played a key role in introducing Japanese culture and language to the West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prolific writer and translator of Japanese works including The Classical Poetry of the Japanese, Things Japanese and Japanese Fairy Tales.
Matthieu Felt is Assistant Professor of Japanese at the University of Florida, where he teaches courses on Japanese literature and culture. He received his Ph.D. in Japanese literature from Columbia University and is the author of Meanings of Antiquity: Myth Interpretation in Premodern Japan. He is currently working on a two-volume translation of The Chronicles of Japan for Oxford University Press.
]]>The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary Samurai warrior, is the top-selling book on Japanese military strategy, one that continues to be read by hundreds of thousands of people today. In this contemporary interpretation, Boye Lafayette De Mente distills the essence of Musashi's teachings into 42 simple lessons that can be applied to any competitive field business, sports, politics and everyday human interactions.
The 42 strategies revealed in this book include:
A new foreword by Musashi expert Alexander Bennett underscores how Musashi's tactics, developed in the 17th century, offer powerful insights for today's ambitious over-achievers by helping you develop mental strength that defeats the physical and natural abilities of your opponents.
]]>Alexander Bennett is professor of Japanese history and Budo theory at Kansai University. He co-founded and publishes Kendo World, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in numerous martial disciplines including Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido 5-dan and Naginata 5-dan. His published works include The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works and Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai.
]]>Practical sections provide fundamental advice on looking after plants and nurturing them back to life, and she also advises on buying plants and the perils of mass production, so that we can all acquire and grow houseplants sustainably.
]]>In this impressively broad yet personal account, John Miller 'a conventionally dressed middle-aged academic with a full bodysuit' explores tattooing as a unique expression of individual, cultural and national identity.
As the inherent shock factor of tattooing in the west decreases, tattoos are becoming more extensive, public and challenging in response, prompting an upsurge in 'extreme' tattooing. In an age of aesthetic obsession, the tattoo once the ultimate symbol of deviance is now as commodifiable as anything else.
Resisting this apparent loss of the 'magic' of tattooing, The Philosophy of Tattoos returns to its origins in cultural locations as disparate as Polynesia, the Amazon and the Arctic to interrogate the innate human desire to mark the skin. It asks what the history of tattooing might tell us about that fundamental question: what does it mean to be human?
]]>'Pere-Lachaise in Paris, whose tombs of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, dith Piaf and many other artistic icons have made it a popular tourist draw, has become a haven for wildlife.' from the New York Times profile of author Benot Gallot
For Benot Gallot, Pere Lachaise is best explored without a guide: You're guaranteed to lose your way. You'll feel as though you've stepped out of time, out of Paris, and into another place entirely. In his debut memoir, Gallot, head curator of Pere Lachaise and son of a grave stonemason, pulls back the curtains on his otherworldly workplace a cemetery crammed with tourists in the high season and mourners year round, but also a natural paradise, where foxes roam, birds flit between trees, and wildflowers and moss encroach onto tombstones.
In elegant, engrossing chapters, Gallot reveals the secret world of Pere Lachaise its Napoleonic origins, its unusual graves and monuments alongside touching stories from his working life in the cemetery. Born into a family of undertakers, Gallot was named curator of Pere-Lachaise in his early-thirties, inheriting the complex job of managing over 100 acres of green space, overseeing 70,000 graves, and arranging burials and cremations, all while contending with millions of tourists plus film crews, birdwatchers, ghost hunters, and the occasional nude performance artist. Gallot, who also lives on the cemetery grounds with his wife and young children, demystifies his unusual and often misunderstood profession, which in reality requires much more contact with living people than dead ones. In doing so, he provides insight into the history of graveyards and our evolving relationship with death.
Gallot also shares vivid descriptions of flora and fauna, which have reemerged in recent years thanks to a huge rewilding effort. Initially unsure about the idea, he embraced it as the cemetery alleys blossomed and birdsong proliferated. Then in April 2020, with the city in lockdown, Gallot took an early-morning stroll and crossed paths with a fox in the middle of Paris! He snapped a picture and posted it, unwittingly setting off a media frenzy. Gallot's daily photographs of Pere-Lachaise's flourishing animal and plant life have attracted followers from around the world, helping to change the public perception of cemeteries, which ultimately exist as places for the living.
A bestseller in France, lauded as 'a superb book...full of humor, empathy, and great sweetness' by the French literary press, The Secret Life of a Cemetery is a life-affirming read that will stand the test of time.
]]>Arielle Aaronson is a French-to-English translator of books, films, TV, and more. Her translations have been shortlisted for the 2023 Governor General's Literary Award and longlisted for the 2021 Canada Reads book of the year. She lives in Montreal, Quebec, with her family.
]]>This unique and enchanting book opens the door to a captivating world of Icelandic folk legends unfolding across six chapters, each based on a different setting: farm, wilderness, darkness, church, ocean, and shore. The anthology provides translated tales from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as introductions by the author that place these often supernatural happenings in the context of Icelandic society. The legends include tales of hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and even polar bears, exploring themes of love, revenge, and conflict. The book highlights the tension between Christianity and heathen beliefs, past and present, nature and humanity, and divides within society. Drawing from a wide variety of Icelandic sources, the book makes these colorful, entertaining, lively stories available to non-Icelandic speakers, many for the first time.
]]>Emerging from Scandinavian mythology, trolls are contradictory creatures: fleshy in their desires but turning to stone in sunlight, as large as slumbering mountains or small enough to help you with your washing, charmingly charmless or genuine threat. They lurk in pine forests and peat bogs, overrunning homesteads, abducting princesses and generally nagging society with their troublesome presence.
Immortalised in the artworks of Theodor Kittelsen, John Bauer and Erik Werenskiold, this beautiful little book follows their journey from the dense forests of Norway to Middle-earth.
]]>Why does the Twilight saga Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books, movies, and unforgettable characters continue to inspire both passionate fandom and heated critique? In Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher unpacks the cultural obsession with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the supernatural love story that redefined YA literature and pop culture forever.
Explore the Phenomenon That Sparked a Generation.
Delve into the world of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series the books, movies, and cultural whirlwind that have captivated and divided fans for over a decade. Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight examines the global sensation through a fresh, thought-provoking lens, exploring why it continues to ignite adoration and debate alike.
From Edward and Bella to Taylor Lautner's Werewolf Charm.
This book dives deep into the Twilight Saga book set, from New Moon to Breaking Dawn Part 2, unpacking the stories, characters, and themes that have kept Twilight in the spotlight. Whether you're fascinated by Bella Swan's journey, mesmerised by Edward Cullen's allure, or just curious about the frenzy behind the movies, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher offers insights for every kind of reader.
Inside, you'll find:
If you liked Midnight Sun, Life and Death, or Why We Love Middle-Earth, you'll love Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight.
]]>Learn about the man who wroteThe Lord of the Ringsin this Middle-earth treasury. Full of answers to common questions asked by readers to learn about Middle-earth and the fandom, this book about Tolkien celebratesWhy We Love Middle-earth.
TheLord of the Ringsomnibus for all. Who wroteThe Lord of the Rings? What details are in the movies, books, and other stories and how do they tie together? Intrigued by Amazon's new showThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? What's the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earth's expansive lore withWhy We Love Middle-earth, a fandom book about Tolkien's work.
The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveller.Written by beloved Tolkien commenters ofThe Prancing Pony Podcast, Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto,Why We Love Middle-earthis the ultimate guide tothe fandom. Newcomers and existing fans of Tolkien will revel in the dragon's hoard of information inside.
Inside, find:
If you enjoy fandom books or a good book about Tolkien's works such asAtlas Of Middle-Earth,Recipes from the World of Tolkien, orWhy We Love Star Wars, you'll loveWhy We Love Middle-earth.
'...a great resource for readers and film-viewers who are new to Tolkien and curious about all things Middle-earth.' Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor and president of Signum University
]]>Alan Sisto has been reading Tolkien since the Rankin & Bass animated Hobbit came out before he was born. Or right after. An all-around Tolkien nerd, Alan can be found enjoying Tolkien's lesser-known works 'Leaf by Niggle' is his favourite just as often as he gets lost in First Age histories and Third Age adventures. Alan has worked with Shawn for nearly six years to grow The Prancing Pony Podcast each season, and spends much of his working time producing the show. He also provides narration and commercial voiceovers (alansisto.com) and has also been an architectural photographer for 15 years (freshpageimages.com). He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children, who give him the freedom to indulge his inner nerd.
]]>This unique guide to traditional handmade Japanese tools offers hobbyists, woodworkers and craftspeople an essential introduction to the artistry of Japanese tools. Their structure, mechanics, use and care are described in loving detail as only master Japanese craftsmen and tool expert are able to do.
This unique book features:
Created by the editorial staff of Japan's leading woodworking and carpentry magazine, this is a must-have book for any serious carpenter or woodworking enthusiast.
]]>Ever wish you could create delicious ramen at home that tastes like it came straight from a professional noodle bar in Tokyo or Osaka? This new book by Japanese ramen chef Shigekazu Takanashi shows you how using easy-to-find ingredients, flavour-enhancing secrets and time-saving shortcuts!
His book contains 50 delicious recipes including:
Takanashi's easy tricks to achieve maximum flavor in minimum time have won him a loyal social media following. This book is a must-have for ramen aficionados who love to eat authentic Japanese ramen at home but don't want to spend the whole day in the kitchen!
]]>Makiko Itoh, author of the Just Bento cookbook series and Real Japanese Cooking, has translated many Japanese works into English including Zen Wisdom for the Anxious, and Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook. She now writes a monthly column on Japanese food for the Japan Times and her new compendium work, Real Japanese Cooking has just been published by Tuttle Publishing.
]]>Perfect for fans of Buzzfeed's Tasty cookbooks or her viral tiktok recipes, Alix Traeger's Scratch That brings a fresh perspective to home cooking that celebrates both successes and failures. The ultimate cookbook for beginners, it offers over 100 approachable recipes alongside practical tips for avoiding (or fixing) common kitchen mishaps. Anyone in search of fun cookbooks will enjoy Traeger's signature blend of humour and practicality that prove making mistakes in the kitchen isn't just okay it's part of the process!
]]>In this book, Cate takes readers far beyond the design trend, introducing them to the connection between aesthetics and well-being that is at the heart of this style. The book opens with an introduction to traditional Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies, putting forward the idea that the concept of Japandi is nothing new, but has far-reaching foundations.
The following chapters each focus on a different aesthetic theme, covering everything from colour and texture, to decluttering and simplifying, as well as designing for well-being. Japandi Home is packed with gorgeous imagery, insightful features from contributing experts, and design inspiration readers can implement in their own homes.
]]>More than any other Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson made his reputation on the brilliance of his writing. John Adams chose the 33-year-old Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence largely because of his 'masterly Pen'. The genius of the Declaration and Jefferson's later writings amply confirmed Adams's judgment. Few writers have said so much on so many subjects and said it so well as Jefferson. The Quotable Jefferson the most comprehensive and authoritative book of Jefferson quotations ever published demonstrates that as does no other book.
Drawing primarily on The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, published by Princeton University Press, John Kaminski has carefully collected and cleverly arranged Jefferson's pronouncements on almost 500 subjects, ranging from the profound and public the Constitution to the personal and peculiar cold water bathing.
The Quotable Jefferson is the first book to put Jefferson's words in context with a substantial introduction, a chronology of Jefferson's life, the source of each quotation, an appendix identifying Jefferson's correspondents, and a comprehensive index.The main section of Jefferson quotations, which are arranged alphabetically by topic, is followed by three other fascinating sections of quotations: Jefferson on his contemporaries, his contemporaries on him, and Jefferson on himself.
This book will delight the casual reader and browser, but it is also a serious and carefully edited reference work. Whatever the subject, if Jefferson said something memorable about it, you are likely to find it here.
]]>John P. Kaminski is the founder and director of the Center for the Study of the American Constitution in the Department of History at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is the director and coeditor of The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution (nineteen volumes to date). He has written or edited sixteen other books, including three on Thomas Jefferson.
]]>Few writers are more quotable than Henry David Thoreau. His books, essays, journals, poems, letters, and unpublished manuscripts contain an inexhaustible treasure of epigrams and witticisms, from the famous ('The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation') to the obscure ('Who are the estranged? Two friends explaining') and the surprising ('I would exchange my immortality for a glass of small beer this hot weather'). The Quotable Thoreau, the most comprehensive and authoritative collection of Thoreau quotations ever assembled, gathers more than 2,000 memorable passages from this iconoclastic American author, social reformer, environmentalist, and self-reliant thinker. Including Thoreau's thoughts on topics ranging from sex to solitude, manners to miracles, government to God, life to death, and everything in between, the book captures Thoreau's profundity as well as his humour ('If misery loves company, misery has company enough'). Drawing primarily on The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau, published by Princeton University Press, The Quotable Thoreau is thematically arranged, fully indexed, richly illustrated, and thoroughly documented. For the student of Thoreau, it will be invaluable. For those who think they know Thoreau, it will be a revelation. And for the reader seeking sheer pleasure, it will be a joy.
]]>Jeffrey S. Cramer is the editor of The Portable Thoreau, Walden: A Fully Annotated Edition, and I to Myself: An Annotated Selection from the Journal of Henry D. Thoreau, among other books.
]]>A bewitching book all about that old witch's familiar, the cat, The Good Cat Spell Book by Gillian Kemp will help you perform works of magic and divination all with the assistance of your furry companion. Found within are spells, incantations, charms, and divinatory methods that will help guide you and your cat toward what you both want, be it career advancement or catnip. Learn the fascinating history behind the feline as the witch's familiar and engross yourself in cat folklore and even astrology! This purrrfect title is just what you need to build your magical relationship with your furry feline friends.
This title was previously published in 2008.
]]>Gillian has firsthand experience of the effectiveness of her spells, as she regularly uses them to help family and friends. She has received many letters from her readers to tell her they have used her spells successfully and to thank her for the accuracy of her predictions.
]]>Many witches want to build a magical relationship with man's best friend, but where does one start on such an endeavour? The Good Dog Spell Book by Gillian Kemp will teach you how to create fantastic works of magic while including your furry companion. Perform divination with your dog, learn their personality through their zodiac sign, and create spells to attract the things you want for yourself and for Fido. The positive and harmless indoor and outdoor spells included within will help you build a strong magical relationship between yourself and your pet, deepening your magic in the process.
]]>Gillian has firsthand experience of the effectiveness of her spells, as she regularly uses them to help family and friends. She has received many letters from her readers to tell her they have used her spells successfully and to thank her for the accuracy of her predictions.
]]>Intuition is something we're all born with and use every day. But generally, it's not consciously explored and strengthened like a muscle. But with the right work, we all can increase our intuitive ability. This fascinating introduction guides you, with the help of real-life examples from over two decades as a spiritual life coach, how to listen to your intuition, act upon it, and discover the resulting flow and magic that comes from living life intuitively.
]]>Take a pilgrimage of the heart, a journey toward change that will allow you to approach life with a more contemplative stance and recreate a sense of la dolce vita the sweet life wherever you may be.
In The Italian Soul, Judith Valente shares personal stories and insights into the Italian way of life that she experienced as she strolled the streets of this charming country. Focusing on the attitudes, traditions, and practices that make the people of Italy role models for experiencing delight amid the demands and distractions of ordinary living, she observed how they
Additionally, it explores the contemplative practices and attitudes that seem to come naturally to a people who have made an art of living and working joyfully. A cross between a travel dispatch and a spirituality guide for seekers who eschew traditional religious practices but yearn for ways to bring more balance, sanity, and a greater sense of the transcendent into their daily lives. The Italian Soul is a book that will change the way you look at life.
]]>The Year takes us on a journey into how nature transforms across twelve months, each chapter focusing on a specific month's natural events, from spring's beginning through winter's end. It opens with an overview of our evolving understanding of time and nature, from ancient astronomy to the present, and concludes with a chapter on the impact of climate change. Spike Bucklow draws on both modern ecological studies and historical naturalists such as Aristotle, Gilbert White, Thoreau, and Aldo Leopold. Poetic reflections from Ovid, Shakespeare, John Clare, and William Wordsworth enrich the narrative, offering further insights into nature's changes. Blending modern science with traditional wisdom, The Year provides a positive perspective on ecological, global, and personal change, appealing to those interested in ecology, astrology, and the history of science.
'The Year is a contemplative almanac charting nature and culture through the zodiac, with a powerful message for our time of grave disjuncture between the two.' Ferdinand Saumarez Smith, author of Eleusis and Enlightenment
'A wonderful book that invites you to read its words in ebbs and ows: a historical-cultural-aesthetic-poetic almanac to carry in your pocket, its sentences in your head.' Julian Yates, H. Fletcher Brown Professor of English, University of Delaware
]]>The cultural epoch we know as the Renaissance emerged at a certain time and in a certain place. Why then and not earlier? Why there and not elsewhere? In The World at First Light, historian Bernd Roeck explores the cultural and historical preconditions that enabled the European Renaissance. Roeck shows that the rediscovery of ancient knowledge, including the science of the medieval Arab world, played a critical role in shaping the beginnings of Western modernity. He explains that the Renaissance emerged in a part of Europe where competing states and cities formed relatively open societies. Most of the era's creative minds from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to Copernicus and Galileo came from the middle classes. The art of arguing flowered, the basso continuo to intellectual and cultural breakthroughs.
Roeck argues that two revolutions shaped the Renaissance: a media revolution, triggered by Gutenberg's invention of movable type which itself was a driving force behind the scientific revolution and the advent of modern science. He also reports on the dark side of the era hatred of Jews, witch panic, religious wars, and the atrocities of colonialism. In a series of meditative counterfactuals, Roeck considers other cultural rebirths throughout the first millennium, from the Islamic empire to the Carolingians, examining why the epic developments of the Renaissance took place in the West and not elsewhere. The complicated legacy of the Renaissance, he shows, encompasses the art of critical thinking as learned from the ancients, the emergence of the modern state, and the genesis of democracy.
]]>These lively essays by luminary writers offer a queer perspective on how people experience other cultures and how other cultures receive queer people. This anthology of essays includes the perspectives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and trans American authors from multiple ethnic identities, showcasing the travel writing of both established and emerging authors across a wide age spectrum to address these central questions.Contributors include Alexander Chee, Edmund White, Daisy Hernndez, Putsata Reang, Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Denne Michele Norris, Garrard Conley, Andrew Ellis Evans, Nicole Shawan Junior, Raluca Albu, KB Brookins, Genevieve Hudson, Zoe Sprankle, Sara Orozco, and Calvin Gimpelevich. Their essays take the reader to different areas of the world including Spain, Ukraine, Florida, New York City, Mexico, Cambodia, Russia, Senegal, Berlin, and more.
]]>Let me tell you about Faeries, let me take you away on a journey, an adventure.
The Faultlines is an ancient name given to those places where the veil between this world and the Other is thinnest. It is the place where faeries dwell, creatures creep, and magic oozes through the cracks. Recently the Faultlines have been stirring, opening up to all who wish to see, and to all who dare to venture...
Faeries of the Faultlines was an instant Kickstarter success in 2017, and this edited, expanded edition includes the complete original documentation from the greenmen to mermaids, with expanded sections and many more faeries to meet!
'Iris Compiet's work is an astonishing and masterful revelation of the Faery Realms. She is an artist who, with stunning alacrity, reveals the fleeting personalities of the normally unseen.' - Brian Froud
'Iris summons and draws upon the forces that are necessary in giving life to such creatures-imagination, an intelligent curiosity, and a relentless energy. The Faeries are lucky to have her!'- Alan Lee
'I have known Iris for many years. I have watched her find her voice. I am enchanted by her vision.'- John Howe
]]>Illumino explores the history of medieval Britain through the biographies of twelve remarkable illuminated manuscripts and their creators. Each manuscript serves as a gateway into the lives of its makers and commissioners, and as a springboard into the era of its creation. Illuminated manuscripts are among the most intricate and fascinating forms of medieval evidence, blending literature, art, science, faith and human thought with the materiality of their production. By undertaking the detective work needed to determine the nature of each project and the underlying human-interest stories, this book reveals their social, economic and cultural contexts and charts the exchange of ideas and materials across time and space. Featuring over a hundred beautiful illustrations, this is a unique and accessible introduction to Britain's history, art history and book history over a thousand years.
]]>Inside of me, there is a river.
In fact, rivers.
Inside of me, the Euphrates and the Tigris and the Nile converge to meet the pebbles of Brighton Beach, where my mother taught me the pure pleasure of a 99p Flake.
Whoever said nature is still has not borne witness to the migration of the seasons.
In this striking exploration of identity and place, Dalia Al-Dujaili considers what it means to belong in your land. Tracing the rich heritage of both the oak and the date palm, Iraqi marshes and Loch Ness monsters, Al-Dujaili marries Arab and Islamic mythology with the English and Christian pastoral. She draws from a rich array of sources to consider in a new light the communal lush, wild and at times, dark places we share.
A love song to Britain, Iraq and the body of earth we hold in common, Babylon, Albion is an urgent reimaging of what it means to be native.
]]>Flowers have a language all their own. They speak to us through colours, shapes, and their confident opening to the world. The magic of flowers is everywhere, generous and undeniable, and it reminds us at every moment of the splendour of the natural world. Where words often fail, flowers speak of beauty, emotion, desire, grief, and love.
Flower Magic is a brilliantly illustrated tour of the most magnificent, mysterious, and magical flowers nature has to offer, transporting readers into a universe of colour, fragrance, and hidden potential. Here you'll explore the Gardens of the Psyche, the Heart, the Sun, the Inner Child, the Wind, and the Senses.
Every garden has messages and secrets to share for healing, growth, expansion, blessings, cleansing, and magic.
]]>Giada Ungreddais an illustrator and graphic designer. She studied advertising graphics at the Porta Romana State Institute of Art in Florence and attended the International School of Comics, the Scandicci School of Illustration, and Ars in Fabula in Macerata. She devours fantasy and steampunk stories, and has always dreamed of imaginary worlds and daring adventures.
]]>About the Designers
The Food and Medicine Garden by Harry Holding, The Botanic Garden by Eelco Hooftman, The Small Garden by Tom Massey, The Family Garden by Ann-Marie Powell, The Garden Square by Tonkin Liu, The Garden City by Nelson Byrd Woltz, The Rural Garden by Andy Sturgeon, The Indoor Garden by Sophia Kaplan and Lauren Camilleri, The Community Garden by Grow to Know, The Garden in Space by Sarah Eberle
]]>The essays in this collection came about during the unhurried months when one who had traveled incessantly was obliged to stay still, even as events flared on all sides in a world that never stops moving. Wade Davis brings his unique cultural perspective to such varied topics as the demonisation of coca, the sacred plant of the Inca; the Great War and the birth of modernity; the British conquest of Everest; the endless conflict in the Middle East; reaching beyond climate fear and trepidation; on the meaning of the sacred. His essay, 'The Unraveling of America', first published in Rolling Stone, attracted five million readers and generated 362 million social media impressions. Media interest in the story was sustained over many weeks, with interview requests coming in from 23 countries.
The anthropological lens, as Davis demonstrates, reveals what lies beneath the surface of things, allowing us to see, and to seek, the wisdom of the middle way, a perspective of promise and hope that all of the essays in this collection aspire to convey.
'Wade Davis has a gift for saying the unsayable. He's a fearless explorer in the intellectual world, as in the physical. His refusal to embrace conventional wisdom on climate change, for example, and instead think through the issue for himself, is a model of independent thinking. Even when I disagree with Wade, as with some of his bleak comments about the United States, I'm grateful for his voice. We usually live on the surface of ideas when we talk about issues such as war and racism; Wade takes us far deeper.' David Ignatius, columnist and associate editor, Washington Post
]]>'Will appeal to anyone interested in the world around us.' DR. JANE GOODALL
Filled with reverence and wonder for the natural world, this captivating book reveals the secret life of sea turtles, one of the oldest living creatures on Earth, and the story of one female scientist's fight to save their future.
In 2015, a team of researchers carefully removed a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nostril off the coast of Costa Rica. The disturbing incident, which was captured on video, went viral, leading to corporate straw bans around the world. In this evocative book, reminiscent of Jane Goodall's memoir In the Shadow of Man, the marine biologist behind the camera, Christine Figgener, recounts her own life spent studying and protecting sea turtles.
From the time she was a young girl, Figgener was determined to become a biologist, and study the marvels of the marine world. In My Life With Sea Turtles, she shares how she went from a small, gray town on the edge of industry to the lush coastline of Costa Rica, where she fell in love with the local environment and its famous residents: the sea turtles.
Figgener describes patrolling the beach at night, swimming with turtles in the open ocean, watching tiny turtles emerge from sandy nests, and risking her life during tropical storms. We learn about her experience as a woman in conservation, a male dominated space where she struggles to be taken seriously. Through discovering the fascinating science of sea turtles and the threats they face today, readers will be inspired to live their own lives differently to ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures.
]]>Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India which includes today's India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan and the people who have lived there.
A sweeping account of five millennia, from the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilisation to the twenty-first century, this engaging and richly textured narrative chronicles the most important political, social, religious, intellectual, and cultural events. And throughout, it describes how the region has been continuously reshaped by its astonishing diversity, religious and political innovations, and social stratification.
Here, readers will learn about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism; the Vedas and Mahabharata; Ashoka and the Mauryan Empire; the Silk Road; the Cholas; Indo-Persian rule; the Mughal Empire; European colonialism; national independence movements; the 1947 Partition of India; the recent rise of Hindu nationalism; the challenges of climate change; and much more. Emphasising the diversity of human experiences on the subcontinent, the book presents a wide range of voices, including those of women, religious minorities, lower classes, and other marginalised groups.
You cannot understand India today without appreciating its deeply contested history, which continues to drive current events and controversies. A comprehensive and innovative book, India is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the past, present, or future of the subcontinent.
]]>In December 1832, Charles Darwin sailed into Tierra del Fuego, at the tip of South America, where he first encountered 'Indians'. 'I would not have believed how entire the difference between savage and civilised man is,' he wrote. 'It is greater than between a wild and [a] domesticated animal.' But he was shocked by the 'war of extermination' he witnessed in northern Patagonia, waged by the colonising army of Buenos Aires.
Darwin's Savages explores how these experiences influenced Darwin's writings, as well as the justifications for racial 'exterminations' that others drew from his work. In a sweeping account of soldiers, missionaries, anthropologists and skull-collecting scientists, Matthew Carr traces the connections between colonial expansionism and scientific racism, and the tragic 'extinction' of indigenous peoples in one of the most remote places on Earth.
From Indigenous graveyards and military memorials to archaeological sites and natural history museums, this is a compelling journey through Patagonia past and present. Amid global battles for historical memory, culture wars over race and empire, and ongoing struggles for Indigenous rights, Carr chronicles the subjugation of Argentina's First Peoples and the ideas that made it possible.
]]>Brain research has been accelerating rapidly in recent decades, but the translation of our many discoveries into treatments and cures for brain disorders has not happened as many expected. We do not have cures for the vast majority of brain illnesses, from Alzheimer's to depression, and many medications we do have to treat the brain are derived from drugs produced in the 1950s before we knew much about the brain at all. Tackling brain disorders is clearly one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. What will it take to overcome it? Nicole Rust takes readers along on her personal journey to answer this question.
Drawing on her decades of experience on the front lines of neuroscience research, Rust reflects on how far we have come in our quest to unlock the secrets of the brain and what remains to be discovered. She shows us that treating a brain disorder is more like redirecting a hurricane than fixing a domino chain of cause and effect, arguing that only once we embrace the idea of the brain as a complex system do we have any hope of finding cures. Rust profiles the pioneering ideas about the brain that are driving research at the cutting edge to illuminate exactly how much we know about disorders such as Parkinson's, epilepsy, addiction, schizophrenia, and anxiety and what it will take to eradicate these scourges.
Elusive Cures sheds light on one of the most daunting challenges ever confronted by science while offering hope for revolutionary new treatments and cures for the brain.
]]>A consultant to billion-dollar companies and the brightest lights of Hollywood, Laura Day in her bestselling, breakthrough book Practical Intuition explained how anyone can train themselves to gain full access to the powers of their intuitive mind. Only Day's closest friends, however, knew that behind the book's phenomenal success was a dark family history one that provided her with profound insights into human nature and an understanding of what it takes to achieve your dreams, no matter how challenging your past or present.
Now, Day has combined those insights with her intuitive program to create a life-changing method of self-discovery and renewal. Developed over a decade with thousands of students and based on a unique approach that combines scientific principles, wisdom from ancient traditions, and her own remarkable intuitive gifts, The Prism reveals seven points in our development that can either hinder us or be harnessed to create healthy lives. Day teaches us how to resolve our vulnerabilities and replace them with potent new structures that will help us find joy, attract success, and materialise our goals.
Every human is born to thrive, according to Day. The Prism is your guide to creating that future.
]]>Depending on the news you read, new tools like AI will either save or destroy us. But our response to emerging technology's 'unprecedented' threats actually follows a pattern as old as civilisation. From ancient Athens to COVID-19, social media to spam, Alicia Wanless shows how humans have always consumed information, whether accurate or not.
First a new technology changes how information is shared, broadening its availability and accelerating how fast it travels. Then, as more people engage with this new content, fresh ideas arise, often challenging prevailing beliefs. Some use the new tools to promote their views, win power or simply profit, adding to the mounting information pollution. Competition and conflict follow. We scramble in vain to control information flows and use of the new technology.
With democracies worldwide lurching from crisis to crisis, knee-jerk reactions to information conflict won't suffice. What's needed is an understanding of our nature as 'information animals', in a millennia-long relationship with technology and of how a content-saturated world impacts the political battle for hearts and minds.
]]>Many technology leaders believe in having more women and people of colour in technical and leadership positions throughout their organisations. In truth, though, they just fall back on exclusionary behaviours, like revering the typically male 'lone genius' who is essential to their innovative future. Why the disconnect?
According to Telle Whitney, cofounder of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, while tech leaders may want to talk about inclusivity, few actually change their cultures to dismantle the unwelcoming environment, fearful that doing so will compromise innovation. Women and people of colour pay the price, facing exclusive and even hostile workplaces. They're held back from professional growth and, in many cases, choose to leave the industry altogether.
But there is a solution. In Rebooting Tech Culture, Whitney argues that the same values at the heart of innovation creativity, courage, confidence, curiosity, communication, and community can also foster a culture that's welcoming to all employees. Drawing on more than fifty interviews with tech executives and a survey of a thousand people in tech, she shows how these 'six Cs' can power real change in technology organisations, creating workplaces where anyone can be successful and where innovation thrives.
Today, every company is a tech company. By understanding how to apply these values and reinvigorate their cultures, leaders will learn how to eliminate the behaviours holding their teams back from true belonging, growth, and innovation.
]]>You always want to grow your brand, but there's a dilemma: the more customer segments you target, the harder it becomes to avoid conflict between them. Sometimes attempts to court new customers can feel like a betrayal to your loyal base. Sometimes new customer segments rush to adopt your products and in the process unwittingly alienate your existing customers. And sometimes your growth strategy flies in the face of what your customers have decided your brand means to them.
Brands must navigate these incompatibilities in order to achieve sustainable growth or face losing more customers than they gain. Marketing experts and professors Annie Wilson and Ryan Hamilton show you how to manage this challenge with a fresh, simple framework for growing without imploding, helping you choose whom to target, how to avoid conflict between segments, and, crucially, what to do when the sensibilities of one segment clash with those of another.
Wilson and Hamilton illustrate their framework with dozens of real-world cases. How did Supreme lose its coveted reputation among skateboarders? How did a software update cost Apple a devoted customer base? What did Gucci do when the cast of Jersey Shore started toting its handbags around? And why are Crocs even a thing?
With depth, clarity, and a bit of humour, Wilson and Hamilton give you a better way to strategically select new target markets and manage multiple customer segments. The Growth Dilemma is your road map to brand growth.
]]>Ryan Hamilton is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. He received his PhD in marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Hamilton has served as a consultant to Walmart, FedEx, Home Depot, Caterpillar, ConAgra, Cigna, Visa, and Ipsos, among others.
]]>If you read nothing else on leading winning teams, read this book. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you communicate effectively, build trust, and cultivate a learning culture. From Tom Brady's advice on leading high-performing teams from within to Amy Edmondson's best practices for building psychological safety, this book will inspire you to:
This collection of articles includes 'The Secrets of Great Teamwork', by Martine Haas and Mark Mortensen; 'Begin with Trust', by Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss; 'Great Teams Are About Personalities, Not Just Skills', by Dave Winsborough and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic; 'Discipline of Teams', by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith; 'New Rules for Teamwork', by Angus Dawson and Katy George; 'The Feedback Fallacy', by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall; 'How to Preempt Team Conflict', by Ginka Toegel and Jean-Louis Barsoux; '20 Questions to Ask When Your Team's Vibe Is Off', by Liane Davey; 'Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups', by Vanessa Urch Druskat and Steven B. Wolff; 'How Are You Protecting Your High Performers from Burnout?', by Matt Plummer; 'Use Learning to Engage Your Team', An interview with Whitney Johnson by Sarah Green Carmichael; 'Global Teams That Work', by Tsedal Neeley; 'Leading the Team You Inherit', by Michael D. Watkins; 'Teamwork at the Top', by Gregory LeStage, Sara Nilsson DeHanas, and Pete Gerend; and 'Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates', by Tom Brady and Nitin Nohria.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
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If you read nothing else on data strategy, read this book. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you maximize your analytics capabilities; harness the power of data, algorithms, and AI; and gain competitive advantage in our hyperconnected world.
This book will inspire you to:
This collection of articles includes 'What's Your Data Strategy?', by Leandro DalleMule and Thomas H. Davenport; 'Democratizing Transformation', by Marco Iansiti and Satya Nadella; 'Why Companies Should Consolidate Tech Roles in the C-Suite', by Thomas H. Davenport, John Spens, and Saurabh Gupta; 'Developing a Digital Mindset', by Tsedal Neeley and Paul Leonardi; 'What Does It Actually Take to Build a Data-Driven Culture?', by Mai B. AlOwaish and Thomas C. Redman; 'When Data Creates Competitive Advantage', by Andrei Hagiu and Julian Wright; 'Building an Insights Engine', by Frank van den Driest, Stan Sthanunathan, and Keith Weed; 'Personalization Done Right', by Mark Abraham and David C. Edelman; 'Ensure High-Quality Data Powers Your AI', by Thomas C. Redman; 'The Ethics of Managing People's Data', by Michael Segalla and Dominique Rouzies; 'Where Data-Driven Decision-Making Can Go Wrong', by Michael Luca and Amy C. Edmondson; 'Sizing Up Your Cyberrisks', by Thomas J. Parenty and Jack J. Domet; 'A Better Way to Put Your Data to Work', Veeral Desai, Tim Fountaine, and Kayvaun Rowshankish; and 'Heavy Machinery Meets AI', by Vijay Govindarajan and Venkat Venkatraman.
HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.
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What does the rapid rise and astonishing rate of improvement of AI mean for brands in the next five years? Listen to what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told authors Adam Brotman and Andy Sack when he met them: 'It will mean that 95 percent of what marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today will easily, nearly instantly, and at almost no cost be handled by AI. No problem'
Upon hearing that astonishing statement, the authors began a journey of discovery to understand what the transition to an AI first world would mean. You'll hear from a who's who of tech visionaries who spoke with the authors, including Altman himself, Bill Gates, and Reid Hoffman, sharing how they're thinking of the transition to the new reality. You'll also hear from practitioners bold enough to be surfing this tidal wave of change, including one who audaciously mandated experimentation with AI for all his employees.
Brotman is the former chief digital officer at Starbucks, pivotal in the development of the coffee giant's mobile payment and loyalty programs. Sack is a legendary tech visionary and former adviser to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Together, they formed the strategic consultancy Forum3 to take on every aspect of the challenge of becoming an AI first organisation, including how you think about the design of jobs, what skills you need to develop within your organisation, what your customers will expect from your brands, and how you can achieve early wins. In the AI first arena, where almost anyone can build creatively engaging brands quickly and cheaply, you need to know how to compete.
It's time to get ready for a brand-new world. Start here.
]]>Andy Sack is the cofounder and co-CEO of Forum3. He brings more than twenty-five years of entrepreneurial and investment expertise in high tech and finance to this role. As the founder and managing partner of Keen Capital, he focused on blockchain ventures. In addition, he is a former adviser to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Sack's successful track record includes leading Techstars Seattle and selling multiple technology companies to giants such as Microsoft and New York Times Digital.
]]>Like the flash of a tropical bird's iridescent wing, cinema can be furtive and intensely beautiful-and it can leave a viewer craving more. Cinemal is Tessa Laird's passionate inquiry into the ways that films mimic the majesty, mystery, and movements of animals,her field notes from countless hair-raising encounters with films in their natural habitat.
Part of a growing focus on nonhuman animals in film, Cinemal ventures to the "furry underbelly" of global experimental film practice, focusing on films from New Zealand, Australia, and South America. Laird examines how animals are depicted in film and analyzes the various animal qualities of cinema, like scratching and sniffing, vibrant colors, and voices (barking, howling, or echolocation). Burrowing into the work of filmmakers such as Arthur and Corinne Cantrill, Sriwhana Spong, and Ana Vaz, Laird's energetic prose embodies the films she discusses, seamlessly combining personal anecdotes with art theory and philosophy to spread a wide sensory buffet.
Lively and optimistic, Laird uses cinematic animal tropes to encourage readers to rethink what it means to be human. She argues that, in a time of ecological collapse, such an impulse is a necessary means of imagining other, healthier ways of being in this world. Connecting us with the more-than-human, Cinemal lures us toward the beastly becomings of film and, ultimately, our own animal natures.
Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly.
]]>Could any discovery be more unexpected and shocking than the realisation that the reality we were born into is but an approximation of an underlying quantum world that is barely within our grasp? This is just one of the foundational pillars of theoretical physics that A. Zee discusses in this book. Join him as he presents his Top Ten List of the biggest, most breathtaking ideas in physics the ones that have fundamentally transformed our understanding of the universe.
Top Ten Ideas of Physics tells a story that will keep readers enthralled, along the way explaining the meaning of each idea and how it came about. Leading the list are the notions that the physical world is comprehensible and that the laws of physics are the same here, there, and everywhere. As the story unfolds, the apparently solid world dissolves into an intertwining web of dancing fields, exhibiting greater symmetries as we examine them at deeper and deeper levels. Readers come to see how physical truth is universal, not relative, and how the forces in the multiverse are not disparate pieces but an indivisible unity a vision only partially realised today.
With Zee's trademark blend of wit and physical insight, Top Ten Ideas of Physics reveals why the book of nature is written in the language of mathematics, why entropy and information are intimately linked, and why the action principle underpins the choreography of all that exists.
]]>'A comprehensive biography of...one of the most acclaimed poets of her generation and a face of American feminism.' New York Times
A major American writer, thinker, and activist, Adrienne Rich (19292012) transformed herself from a traditional, Radcliffe-educated lyric poet and married mother of three sons into a path-breaking lesbian-feminist author of forceful, uncompromising prose as well as poetry. In doing so, she emerged as an architect and exemplar of the feminist movement, breaking ranks to denounce the male-dominated literary establishment and paving the way for women writers to take their places in the cultural mainstream. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished materials, including Rich's correspondence and in-depth interviews with many people who knew her, Hilary Holladay provides a vividly detailed, full-dimensional portrait of a woman whose work and life continue to challenge and inspire new generations.
]]>'This book will embolden readers to shake stigma and speak out loud about this marvelous organ, the uterus, and its complex role in everything from menstruation to menopause and beyond.' Amanda Thebe, author of Menopocalypse
It gives life to humankind, billions of people have one, and yet the uterus is still mysterious to many. And talking about it can feel taboo. But when you don't talk about it, you don't discover what's normal and what's not or what questions to ask at the doctor's office. The reality? This versatile, pear-shaped organ is worthy of everyone's attention.
In Pear-Shaped, a gynecologist and a science communicator join forces to tell the life story of your uterus.
Did you know that the uterus is a muscle? Or that it can stretch to the size of a watermelon? In Pear-Shaped, the authors reveal surprising facts about the uterus, alongside practical, helpful information including:
As Pear-Shaped shows, the uterus is truly fascinating. But it also can be a source of serious concern for many. Pear-Shaped also discusses various problems and diseases that arise in the uterus including endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, and unwanted pregnancy and how everyday people work with their doctors to find a solution that works for them.
]]>Corien van Zweden is a journalist who writes about health and has published several books, including Breasts: The Life of an Intimate Body Part, which was translated into several languages and nominated for the best journalistic book of 2019.
]]>Why are so many women feeling anxious, stressed out, and depressed, and why are they not getting the help they need? Over the past decade, mood disorders have skyrocketed among women, who are twice as likely to be diagnosed as men. Yet in a healthcare system steeped in gender bias, women's complaints are often dismissed, their normal emotions are pathologized, and treatments routinely fail to address the root causes of their distress. Women living at the crossroads of racial, economic, and other identities face additional barriers. How can we pinpoint what's wrong with women's mental health, and what needs to change?
In All in Her Head, science writer Misty Pratt embarks on a crucial investigation, painting a picture of a system that is failing women on multiple levels. Pratt, who shares her own history of mental illness, explores the stereotypes that have shaped how we understand and treat women's distress, from the Ancient Greek concept of 'hysteria' to today's self-help solutions. Weaving together science and women's personal stories, All in Her Head debunks mental health myths and challenges misconceptions, addressing the following questions:
Pratt also tackles the thorny topic of medication, taking a nuanced and evidence-based approach. Women who present at their doctor's office with depression, anxiety, or stress are often prescribed antidepressants as a first-line treatment: at least one in four American women are now taking these medications. Antidepressants have a real effect that can be helpful for some individuals; however, Pratt persuasively argues that our current approach ignores the underlying causes of most women's depressive symptoms.
Today, a rising movement of women is demanding better when it comes to mental health treatment. Armed with the latest science, insight from those who have been through the therapeutic system, and enough humour to lighten the load, All in Her Head provides women with hope and courage to reframe and reclaim their mental health.
]]>Inside, you'll find expert recommendations and practical insights to help you care for your infant and toddler with confidence, from sleep routines and safety tips to family media use and mental health (yours!). Month-by-month chapterscover your child's growth and movement, as well as their sensory, mental, and social development.
You'll also find guidance on:
In this revised third edition, key updates address the questions and issues facing today's parents. To help you make the best decisions for your family, you'll find information on screen time, vaccines, new devices, and parental depression and anxiety. Other additions help you navigate toddler nap transitions, picky eating, big feelings, and behavior issues.
From birth to your child's third birthday, this guide is your trusted companion through the great adventure of infant- and toddlerhood.
Mayo Clinic Parenting Guides provide trusted expertise for every step of your journey.
]]>Americans knew polio as the 'summer plague'. In countries further North, however, the virus arrived later in the year, slipping into the homes of healthy children as the summer waned and the equinox approached. It was described by one writer as 'the autumn ghost'.
Intensive care units and mechanical ventilation are the crucial foundation of modern medical care: without them, the appalling death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic would be even higher. In The Autumn Ghost, Dr. Hannah Wunsch traces the origins of these two innovations back to a polio epidemic in the autumn of 1952. Drawing together compelling testimony from doctors, nurses, medical students, and patients, Wunsch relates a gripping tale of an epidemic that changed the world.
In vivid, captivating chapters, Wunsch tells the dramatic true story of how insiders and iconoclasts came together in one overwhelmed hospital in Copenhagen to save the lives of many polio patients dying of respiratory failure. Their radical advances in care marked a turning point in the treatment of patients around the world from the rise of life support and the creation of intensive care units to the evolution of rehabilitation medicine.
Moving and informative, The Autumn Ghost will leave readers in awe of the courage of those who battled the polio epidemic, and grateful for the modern medical care they pioneered.
'A perfectly pitched medical mystery that will captivate you from page one.' Wes Ely, MD, MPH, author of Every Deep-Drawn Breath, winner of the 2022 Christopher Award for Literature.
]]>Do any of us really care about truth when it comes to politics? Should we? In a world of big lies, denialism, and conspiracy theories, democracies are experiencing two interlocked crises: a loss of confidence in democracy itself and the growing sense among many that politics is only about power not truth. In this book, Michael Patrick Lynch argues that truth not only can but must matter in politics. He shows why truth is an essential democratic value a value we need to sustain our democratic way of life and how it can be strengthened.
Despite evidence that people are rarely motivated by truth when it comes to politics, On Truth in Politics argues that this isn't inevitable. Accessibly written and rigorously argued, it draws on the American pragmatist tradition to develop an original theory of the nature and value of truth in the messy world of politics. Contrary to the belief of many, political beliefs can be true or false. But if democracy is to continue to be a space of reason and not just an arena of power, we must build a better infrastructure of knowledge, including stronger schools and media, and renew our commitment to science and history.
A vital and timely book, On Truth in Politics makes an original case for why democracy cannot survive without truth.
]]>Does the outside world seem overly scary? Do social situations make you want to run for the hills? Is solitaire the only game you ever play?Ainsley Drew is one of you, which is why she created this ode to the enjoyment of your own company.Perfect for introverts and those who love them,How to Meet No Oneis the ultimate survival guideto everyday interactions,with tips that include how to:
Ainsley knows that it's hard tostep out of your comfort zone. With her hard-won advice inHow to Meet No One, you might not ever have to.
]]>Why do interiors of houses mimic nature the wallpapers and curtains, flowers in vases, a vaporiser in the bathroom? Why do we so often connect our childhoods with gardens? Why has the myth of a lost Eden been so ubiquitous and so formative?
The Green Fuse: Essays in Making Sense of Gardens explores our deep-rooted impulses to create gardens, examining them through the lenses of history, religion, nostalgia and myth. It connects gardens with the other arts painting, music, literature and theatre and contemplates their intellectual and philosophical significance. Blending lyrical reflections with research, it o ers an unusually wide-ranging and thoughtful perspective on gardens and why we make them. It will be ideal for all readers interested in gardening and its cultural implications.
]]>Sustainable Market Farming is the comprehensive, go-to reference for serious growers in every climate zone. Extensively revised and updated, this brand new, full-colour edition is packed with detailed information on everything from planning to harvest, and features in-depth profiles of a full range of crops. This complete practical guide includes:
Whether you are a beginning grower, an aspiring market gardener, or an established enterprise seeking to take your operation to the next level, Sustainable Market Farming is the book you will find yourself returning to again and again throughout a long farming career.
]]>In 1994, Patagonia invited representatives from 75 grassroots nonprofit organisations to gather and learn from active experts how to be more effective at what they do. Through this ongoing conference as well as years of funding these organisations, Patagonia has helped thousands of activists make the changes they envision for the world.
In 2016, Patagonia publishedTools for Grassroots Activists,a compilation of presentations from the Tools conferences, accompanied by case studies and inspiring essays from environmental leaders.
The world since then has changed in profound ways, and this new edition reflects the world we now occupy.Completely revised,Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker's Guidebook,The lessons and examples it shares are as current, diverse, and global as the change makers working around the world.
At a high level, the book's structure echos an activist's journey. It begins with self-reflection, essays prompting readers to identify their purpose and clarify their cause. The focus shifts to the inner workings of an organisation or campaign how to create a communications strategy,organise people, and fundraise before taking an outward look at creating momentum through mobilising and events, using political tools, collaborating with other people and organisations, and taking legal action. The book culminates with a chapter all about movements: How combining purpose, effective organisations, and momentum can create a tidal wave that can change the world.
Ago-to resource for driving change, offering anyone who is passionate about environmental and social justice a timely and relevant resource to support their mission-aligned work, this book is intended for both those who are new to taking action and seasoned activists and community organisers who want to learn how others are finding success.The hope is that, like its predecessor, it will become dog-eared and scribbled in a reassuring and resourceful companion to the environmental and environmental justice movements.
]]>Patrick Thomas is a Minnesota-based marketing leader, editor, and consultant. Over 20 years of publishing work he's edited New York Times bestsellers, served as managing director of Milkweed Editions, ran the San Francisco Chronicle book review, and developed innovative branching narrative gaming scripts. He's been fortunate to work with numerous award-winning writers, scientists, adventurers, and poets, and believes in the powerful role stories have to play in saving the planet.
Jessica Flint has worked as an editor at such publications as Vanity Fair, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Departures, and was a content strategist at Apple. She has written about mountain climbing in Africa for Outside, hiking with her father through Chilean Patagonia for Departures, and trends in sustainable travel for National Geographic, among other publications. She lives in Minnesota.
]]>The hero for our time is someone few people get right. Thoreau wasn't a hermit in the woods. He lived during a time like ours, of rapid technological and economic changes, political division, and a pandemic. Thoreau, like us, reassessed his priorities: What does success really look like? What is my duty as an ethical citizen of a less-than-ethical world? How can I live a good life amid (insert hand-sweeping gesture) all of this?
His solution: Pare down to trade up.
Finding Your Walden combines classic literature with happiness studies, exploring how experts psychologists, career coaches, and doctors support Thoreau's ideas as guideposts for today's Great Reassessment. It combines insights of the 1854 classic with people who embrace the pare-down-to-trade-up philosophy today, whether through major life changes (such as tiny homes or sabbaticals) or smaller life hacks (like digital sabbaths or meditation practices). Their stories inspire us to apply creativity, simplicity, and peace to the experiment of life.
Finding Your Walden isn't about shunning money or success. It's about grappling with the purpose of the first and the meaning of the second. Whether you love Walden or haven't read it, you can join Thoreau on a path to discover an intentional life during a volatile time you just need to make a stop at a cabin on the way.
]]>McGivney lives with her husband, Jimmy, and their rescue pitties, Phoebe and Maddie.
]]>Delve into the healing traditions of Latine folk herbalism and modern curanderismo with this all-in-one guidebook offering a fusion of time-honored and contemporary practices. Latine Herbalism details the medicinal power of herbs and plants, their origins, and their most common uses while also exploring the folk traditions from sacred locations in the US, Mexico, and South America. This book even goes one step further, helping you navigate through the most common afflictions of body and mind, from digestive issues to stress management and beyond, with remedios y rituales such as:
Authored by a passionate advocate and practitioner, this book explores and honors the nuanced realms of curanderismo and Latine herbalism.
]]>The tarot remains an enigma for many. Wise Earth Medicine Tarot endeavours to simplify the mysteries of the tarot and ground it in the natural world. Drawing upon Lalania Simone's indigenous ancestral knowledge, this beautiful deck presents the tarot as a form of earth medicine. Focusing on the animistic realm, this tarot deck and guidebook takes us on an internal vision quest where we learn the wisdom of all natural things.
Each of the seventy-eight cards features three keywords on the front for instant access to the traditional tarot meanings. The four suits have been renamed according to their element rather than their symbol, which further enhances the deck's connection to nature: water rather than cups, fire rather than wands, wind rather than swords, and earth rather than pentacles. The ninety-six-pagefull-colour booklet includes the traditional tarot meanings as well as an oracle-style message. The message presents 'the medicine', a word used in indigenous spiritual traditions to refer to the spiritual healing power with which each animal or plant is endowed.
When we become one with the earth and her messages, then we are truly on a journey for self-awareness and a deeper understanding of life.
]]>Lalania is the creator of Tarot of the Cosmic Seed and Oracle of Awakening. These decks feature diverse representations of people and cultures from around the world. She is also the co-owner of Alchemy Ritual Goods, a popular spiritual shop in Denver that offers Ancestral Medicine Clinic, a sliding-scale clinic offering multiple modalities dedicated to healing and spiritual liberation.
]]>Learn to draw people, characters, and the human form by exploring the subject's fundamental principles with expert Michel Lauricella artist, teacher, and best-selling author of the Morpho drawing series of books. This brief but information-packed guide covers essential concepts such as:
Each concept is clearly explained and richly illustrated, allowing you to deepen your understanding and effectively apply these techniques in your own work.
]]>Learn to draw realistic perspective by exploring its fundamental principles with expert teacher and artist Yves Leblac. This brief but information-packed guide covers essential concepts such as:
Each concept is clearly explained and richly illustrated, which will allow you to deepen your understanding and effectively apply these techniques in your own work.
]]>The brand-new artwork inside is created primarily with digital art software, such as Procreate, Photoshop, and Clip Studio Paint, with some traditional methods used for the early steps.
The in-depth introduction is written jointly by Stephen Oakley, Senior Concept Artist at Naughty Dog and designer of monsters for the award-winning God of War games, and Alexander Ostrowki, whose clients include game studios such as Wizards of the Coast. These two expert artists discuss the history and anatomy of the dragon, the techniques to create the colours and textures of these mighty creatures, and how to turn real-world inspiration into eye-catching fantasy. You will then find thirteen epic design projects to pore over, with professional artists taking a defined dragon from mythology, such as Hydra, Lindworm, Wyvern, and Jaculus, and sharing a step-by-step creative process as they transform it into a brand-new representation.
This is the ultimate dragon-design book for artists of any skill level and fantasy fans of all ages.
]]>Alexander Ostrowski is a concept artist and illustrator from Germany, who specialises in creature design for the entertainment industry. His clients include respected IP developers SIXMOREVODKA and West Studio, and game studios including Eidos Montreal and Wizards of the Coast.
]]>Authoritative and accessible, Animal Anatomy for Artists willequip you with the knowledge, tools, and reference materialyou need to take your animal drawings to the next level.Introductory chapters by artist and instructor Joe Weatherlyfocus on a structural approach to drawing, exploring core topicsincluding gesture, rhythm and posing, construction, anatomybasics, proportions, and more. This is followed by the visualreference library, an expansive collection of stunning animalphotography with detailed overlaid illustrations showing theskeletal structure, musculature, and contour forms of a widevariety of animals, illustrated by artist Shannon Beaumont. Thelibrary also contains numerous pose sketches, both stationaryand mid-action, of each animal. Whether you are an oil painter,traditional sculptor, or digital concept artist, the informativeresources within this book will help you to improve the qualityand accuracy of your art.
With an enlightening foreword from artist and teacher MarshallVandruff, Animal Anatomy for Artists is a key resource for artistsof any skill level who seek to capture animals realistically, or aimto exaggerate the animal form to create fantastical creaturesand characters. The clear presentation and incredible detailsprovide a keepsake resource that will enable you to createanatomically correct images for years to come.
]]>Filippo Brunelleschi is at once the most famous and most misunderstood architect of the Renaissance. The founding architect of the movement that led the way to modernity, his originality was not expressed in words or theory but rather in the materials he used, the scenography of space he engineered, the ingenuity of his designs, the exquisite workmanship of his detailing and the strikingly creative reworking of classical elements that make up his buildings. Marvin Trachtenberg oers a new view of Brunelleschi's brilliant career as well as his life, guiding the reader through his most iconic works in Florence. In the process, this book sheds light on the driven, competitive culture of Renaissance Italy. This is an original, lively account of a key Renaissance figure.
]]>For a tour ofnoircinema, No Daylight in That Faceis the perfect companion, and Barry Gifford is an ideal guide. His choice selection of films exposes the menacing, moody, and oftentimes violent underbelly of this dark movie genre that occupies a favorite niche in American popular culture.
. Gifford's roll call of unforgettables includes these, and more:The Asphalt Jungle,Body and Soul,Body Heat,Charley Varrick,Chinatown,The Devil Thumbs a Ride,D.O.A.,Double Indemnity,High Sierra,Key Largo,Kiss of Death,Mean Streets,Mildred Pierce,Mr. Majestyk,Out of the Past,The Strange Love of Martha Ivers,Strangers on a Train,White Heatclassics from EuropeRepulsion,The Hidden Room,Shoot the Piano Player,The 400 Blows,Odd Man Out.
Gifford identifies the directors and names the many noir stars, the greats and not-so-greats who were cast in the indelible roles of hoods, B-girls, psychopaths, grifters, gumshoes, waifs, tarts, femme fatales, mobsters, molls, and ex-cons.
In an introduction, novelists Edward Gorman and Dow Mossman collaboratively applaud Gifford's selections and his insights: 'The movies discussed here range from the lowest of the B's to the biggest of the A's, and this book is going to make you want to run out and locate every one of them (and good luck to you; finding The Devil Thumbs a Ride could take you a lifetime). Through Barry Gifford's eyes, we begin to see their similarities and their value. What Andrew Sarris did for the mainstream film in The American Cinema, Barry does here for the crime film.'
With a connoisseur's insight and an offbeat sensitivity perfectly tailored to his subjects, Gifford's brief essays cover a hundred of the noir buff's favorites. His highly polished impressions take the reader through five decades of noir to find both the heart and the art of the plotline.
]]>Edward Gorman is an award-winning American author best known for his crime and mystery fiction. He wrote The Poker Club, which is now a film of the same name directed by Tim McCann. He has written under many pseudonyms including 'E. J. Gorman' and 'Daniel Ransom'. He won a Spur Award for Best Short Fiction for his short story 'The Face' in 1992. His fiction collection, Cages, was nominated for the 1995 Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection. His collection, The Dark Fantastic, was nominated for the same award in 2001. He has contributed to many magazines and other publications including Xero, Black Lizard, Cemetery Dance, the anthology Tales of Zorro, and many more.
Dow Mossman is the author of The Stones of Summer, originally published in 1972 by Bobbs-Merrill, and Popular Library a year later. Following publication of the novel, Mossman was mentally exhausted and spent several months in an Iowa sanitarium. The novel soon went out of print, but in 2002, Mossman became the subject of the documentary film Stone Reader by Mark Moskowitz, which chronicled the director's attempt to resuscitate the acclaimed book and speak to its seemingly vanished author. After the film's release, The Stones of Summer was reissued by Barnes & Noble, and Mossman is now semi-retired living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
]]>The French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle is best known for her Nanas joyful and brightly coloured monumental sculptures of goddess-like female figures. But her work, which was grounded in her visionary beliefs about social experiments and personal freedom, ranged much more widely from painting, film, architecture, and books to theatre sets, clothing, and jewellery. Niki de Saint Phalle: The Sketchbooks presents a beautiful collection of previously unpublished drawings, notes, and other preparatory work from Saint Phalle's private sketchbooks. Culled from a vast archive of never-before-seen materials, these drawings shed new light on Saint Phalle's fascinating artistic evolution, style, and interior life.
]]>Larry Warsh has been active in the art world for more than thirty years as a publisher and artist-collaborator, and was a founding member of the Basquiat Authentication Committee. He is the editor of the ISMs series, including Holzer-isms and Abramovi-isms, as well as Basquiat's The Notebooks and James Rosenquist: Collages, Drawings, and Paintings in Process (all Princeton), among many other books.
Kyla McDonald is an art historian and curator.
]]>Transcending medium, chronology, and geography, Carrie Mae Weems: The Heart of the Matter puts the artist as well as her spiritual and philosophical journeys at the centre of the discourse. Weems is a touchstone artist, renowned for her work investigating history, identity, and power. A comprehensive monograph, The Heart of the Matter features generous presentations of landmark bodies of work, from Family Pictures and Stories (1981-82) to her most recent series on the Black church. Throughout the book, the artist's spiritual musings provide critical insight into the iconic artist's mind and eye. Newly commissioned essays and additional contributions from esteemed thinkers and scholars across generations underscore the singular value of Weems's vision in grappling with the complexities and injustices of the world around us. Carrie Mae Weems: The Heart of the Matter will accompany a related exhibition at Gallerie d'Italia, Turin, opening in April 2025.
The book is co-published by Aperture and Allemandi Editore.
]]>Sarah Hermanson Meister is executive director at Aperture. She worked in the Department of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art for more than twenty-five years, where she curated acclaimed exhibitions on the work of Josef Albers, Bill Brandt, and Brazilian modernist photographers, as well as Dorothea Lange, Gordon Parks, and many more.
Jeffrey Hoone was director of Light Work, Syracuse, New York, for forty years and is a working artist. He has written extensively on photography and served on peer review panels for the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. He is married to Carrie Mae Weems.
Dawoud Bey makes groundbreaking and evocative work about the histories of Black communities. A major career retrospective of his work, An American Project, was co-organised by the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Bey's many books include the Aperture titles Class Pictures (2007), Dawoud Bey on Photographing People and Communities (2019), and Elegy (2023).
Dr. Erich Kessel is assistant professor of art history at the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. A scholar of contemporary art and critical Black studies, Kessel has published essays on Jacob Lawrence and Jacolby Satterwhite. He is coeditor of a collection of sketches entitled An Excess of Quiet: Selected Sketches by Gustavo Ojeda, 1979-1989 (2020), which was a finalist for the 2021 Lambda Literary Award in LBGTQ Nonfiction. Kessel received his PhD in the history of art and African American studies from Yale University in 2023.
Dr. Tiana Reid is assistant professor of English at York University, Toronto. Her research and teaching interests include Black literature, gender, and labour. Her writing has appeared in American Quarterly, Art in America, Bookforum, Frieze, the Nation, the New York Review of Books, the New York Times, and the Paris Review, among other places. She is a former editor at the New Inquiry and Pinko. In 2021, she received her PhD in English and comparative literature from Columbia University.
Dr. Megan Kincaid serves on the faculties of the Cooper Union and New York University. Her scholarship reconstructs the history of Modernism in the Americas through the lens of critical refugee theory and mobility studies. Her writing has been published by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and Duke University Press and has appeared in Artforum, the Brooklyn Rail, Gagosian Quarterly, among others. She has organised exhibitions of Jose Antonio Fernndez-Muro, Cauleen Smith, Frank Stella, and others. She received her PhD from New York University in 2024.
]]>Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.
One of 3dtotal's favourite contributing artists, Simone Grnewald from Germany shares her wealth of knowledge and talent with CDQ in this issue, with a beautiful cover design, an insightful interview, and an inspiring tutorial showing us how she came up with the cover artwork. Also in this issue, LA-based artist Chelsea Blecha discusses how to effectively use lighting to enhance your character designs, while Kate Pellerin (aka Poopikat), who has over 166k followers on Instagram and lives in Toronto, Canada, reimagines the character of Alice from Alice in Wonderland in an in-depth tutorial.
]]>Originally a digital artist's resource website, 3dtotal has grown into an industry-leading art-book publisher. Renowned for creating high-quality, inspirational, and practical tutorial books with some of the best artists working in the movie, games, animation, and publishing industries, 3dtotal Publishing sets the standard for modern art books.
]]>The relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance.
As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass trespassers, shepherds, quarrymen, botanists, poets and pioneering cragsmen and women among them. At the same time, he is ever attuned to the present moment a flash of bright moss in a bog, the swoop of an eagle above a skyline, a winter sun sinking into a sea of cloud.
Following an arc from the gentle Downs of southern England to the wild peaks of Scotland's far north, Upland combines personal experiences with a keen curiosity about the history and nature of mountain landscapes, and the people who once worked and wandered among them. The result is a meditation on the enduring yet ever-changing hills, on the transience of human experience, and on the shifts and twists of time itself.
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In this unique and timely volume Robert Jay Lifton, the National Book Award-winning psychiatrist, historian, and public intellectual proposes a radical idea: that the psychological relationship between extremist political movements and fanatical religious cults may be much closer than anyone thought. Exploring the most extreme manifestations of human zealotry, Lifton highlights an array of leaders from Mao to Hitler to the Japanese apocalyptic cult leader Shk Asahara to Donald Trump who have sought the control of human minds and the ownership of reality.
Lifton has spent decades exploring psychological extremism. His pioneering concept of the 'Eight Deadly Sins' of ideological totalism originally devised to identify 'brainwashing' (or 'thought reform') in political movements-has been widely quoted in writings about cults, and embraced by members and former members of religious cults seeking to understand their experiences.
In Losing Reality Lifton makes clear that the apocalyptic impulse that of destroying the world in order to remake it in purified form is not limited to religious groups but is prominent in extremist political movements such as Nazism and Chinese Communism, and also in groups surrounding Donald Trump. Lifton applies his concept of 'malignant normality' to Trump's efforts to render his destructive falsehoods a routine part of American life. But Lifton sees the human species as capable of 'regaining reality' by means of our 'protean' psychological capacities and our ethical and political commitments as 'witnessing professionals'.
Lifton weaves together some of his finest work with extensive new commentary to provide vital understanding of our struggle with mental predators. Losing Reality is a book not only of stunning scholarship, but also of huge relevance for these troubled times.
]]>Challenging traditional histories of Nehru's India, Pratinav Anil shows that minority rights were neglected right from independence. Despite its best intentions, the Congress regime that ruled for three decades was often illiberal, intolerant and undemocratic. Muslims had to contend with discrimination, disadvantage, deindustrialisation, dispossession and disenfranchisement, as well as an unresponsive leadership.
Anil demonstrates how the Muslim elite encouraged depoliticisation, taking up seemingly noble but largely inconsequential causes with little bearing on the lives of ordinary members of the community. There was no room for mass protests or collective solidarity in this version of Muslim politics. Another India explores this elite betrayal, whose consequences are still felt by India's 200 million Muslims today.
]]>'Any history of Australian art must be, at minimum, a double history: of art made by Indigenous artists since the Dreaming, and, since the eighteenth century, of the art of the colonizers. Double Nation tells the second part of this story with vigor and critical irreverence, rehearsing but also challenging the conventional landmarks of Australian art history. A fresh narrative emerges: more complex, more reflective, doubled.' - Terry Smith, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Contemporary Art History and Theory, University of Pittsburgh, and author of Art to Come: Histories of Contemporary Art (2019)
]]>Australian food history is also the story of its xenophobia and the immigration policies pursued which continue to question the image of Australia as a model multicultural society though the history ends on a positive note as Indigenous peoples take increasing control of how their food is interpreted and marketed.
'A comprehensive history of the food of Australia, from its beginning with the First Nations people 60,000 years ago to 2020.' - John Newton, author of The Oldest Foods on Earth: A History of Australian Native Foods
'A masterful overview of Australian food history and foodways, including their social and political implications and the influences of scientific and technological advances. From millennia-old fish traps to television's MasterChef Australia, by way of damper and mutton, lamingtons and Anzacs, it charts the evolution of Australian food and agriculture, acknowledging the contributions of the many cultures that make up contemporary Australia.' - Barbara Santich, Professor Emeritus, The University of Adelaide
'A comprehensive history of the food of Australia, from its beginning with the First Nations people 60,000 years ago to 2020.' -John Newton, author of The Oldest Foods on Earth: A History of Australian Native Foods
'A masterful overview of Australian food history and foodways, including their social and political implications and the influences of scientific and technological advances. From millennia-old fish traps to television'sMasterChef Australia, by way of damper and mutton, lamingtons and Anzacs, it charts the evolution of Australian food and agriculture, acknowledging the contributions of the many cultures that make up contemporary Australia.' -Barbara Santich, Professor Emeritus, The University of Adelaide
]]>At no time before have so many people lived alone, and never has loneliness been so widely or keenly felt. Why, in a society of individualists, is living alone perceived as a shameful failure? And can we ever be happy on our own? Drawing on personal experience, as well as philosophy and sociology, Daniel Schreiber explores the tension between the desire for solitude and freedom, and for companionship, intimacy and love. Along the way he illuminates the role that friendships play in our lives - can they be a response to the loss of meaning in a world in crisis? A profoundly enlightening book on how we want to live, Alone spent almost a year on Germany's bestseller list.
'The most moving, memorable books are the ones that attempt to answer questions that the author has been struggling with for his entire life. In Alone, Schreiber-a beautiful writer and, just as important, a beautiful thinker-explores the questions of not just his life, but our age: Who am I if no one loves me? What are the limits of friendship? How does one live with deep and profound loneliness? This is a book for not just this year, but this era.' - Hanya Yanagihara, author of A Little Life
'Schreiber has written a brave and searching vindication of single life, a book about the cultivation and tending of solitude, about solitude as an art. Amid the bewildering loss of everydayness imposed by the pandemic, when solitude was not chosen but enforced, Schreiber creates in these pages a moving conversation - with philosophers and poets, theorists and novelists - about the sources of value in our lives. By multiplying our sense of those sources, by insisting on the dignity of models of life that have sometimes been disparaged, this book finally becomes a document of liberation.' - Garth Greenwell, author of Cleanness
'This is a book to love and to cherish. Schreiber is such a skilled and engaging writer. Without sentimentality, he digs into the taboo subject of loneliness - societal, personal, existential; the salvation of hiking, the many dimensions of friendship, the solace of literature, the value of kindness, the pleasures of solitude. You will meet Nietzsche, Sappho, Arendt - and perhaps you will meet yourself, walking in the hills, thinking about new ways to live.' - Deborah Levy
'An engrossing meditation on solitary living, as well as an exploration of the enriching connections that can come from loving friendships.' - Anna MacDonald, Paperback Bookshop
]]>Ben Fergusson is an award-winning writer and translator. He is the author of Tales from the Fatherland and An Honest Man.
]]>Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson's daughter Elizabeth Carter - who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of southern England - to modern walker-writers such as Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed. For each, walking was integral, whether it was rambling for miles across the Highlands, like Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt, or pacing novels into being, as Virginia Woolf did around Bloomsbury.
Offering a beguiling view of the history of walking, Wanderers guides us through the different ways of seeing - of being - articulated by these ten pathfinding women.
]]>Humorous and deeply affectionate, Cricketing Lives tells the story of the world's greatest and most incomprehensible game through those who have shaped it, from the rustic contests of eighteenth-century England to the spectacle of the Indian Premier League. It's about W. G. Grace and his eye to his wallet; the invincible Viv Richards; and Sarah Taylor, 'the best wicketkeeper in the world...male or female'. Paying homage, too, to the game's great writers, Richard H. Thomas steers a course through the despair of war, tactical controversies and internecine politics, to reveal how cricket has always stormed back to warm our hearts as nothing else can.
'A warm and generous history that glows with love as well as learning.' - Wisden Cricket Monthly
'A very good cricketing history indeed, and highly recommended.' - Marcus Berkmann, The Spectator
'You name it, it's all here. Terrific.' - Daily Mail
]]>'Exhaustively researched...Students of Japanese history and culture owe Cryns a debt of gratitude for this impressive achievement.' - Wall Street Journal
'William Adams comes alive in the revelatory In the Service of the Shogun...Fans of the novel Shogun and the television series would do well to pick this one up.' - Washington Independent Review of Books
]]>Artist Reid Chancellor leads us on a tour through hardcore musicians that have struggled with mental health-and written about it in their songs. In this standalone graphic novel, Chancellor picks up the discussion he began in Hardcore Anxiety, in an engaging narrative that will be deeply relatable to anyone grappling with identity, fear, and loss in the mosh pit.
If you're considering supplementing your headbanging sessions with therapy and medication, or if you just want to read about the music scene you love from a unique angle, Hardcore Happiness can help you find your way. Punk opens the door to speaking out about mental health issues, but it doesn't always encourage you to walk through the door and get help. Chancellor props that door open with humor and vulnerability, asking the question, 'Why aren't there more hardcore songs about seeing your therapist?' That's a song we all might need to hear.
]]>Whether you have one tiny succulent on your desk at work or a massive collection of tropical plants in your home, caring for houseplants can be a real source of joy and the occasional moment of wild frustration.
In this Q&A guide to happy, healthy houseplants, lifelong gardeners Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose are here with the insight you need to take you from perusing the plant shop to the dreaded repotting to splitting your mama spider into little spidies to share with friends. Learn:
Opening with a chapter on setting up a houseplant-friendly home, the pair talk containers, lighting, watering, soil and nutrients, propagation, pests and other problems, and offer a final grab bag of tips to help you satisfy some of those trickier plant pals in your midst (calling all orchids).
]]>Sheryl Normandeau is the co-author of the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series and author of The Little Prairie Book of Berries. A life-long gardener, she holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate and is a freelance writer specialising in gardening writing with hundreds of articles published. She is a regular contributor The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many more. She lives in Calgary.
]]>Whether you're just getting started with your very first little pot or have accidentally found yourself manager of a mini jungle, you'll know that houseplants require at least a little bit of regular maintenance. With this handy journal, expert gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau help you keep track. This guided journal provides charts for recording all the pertinent information about your plants, including where and when you acquired them, when they last had their shot of fertiliser, how often they like to be watered, when they were last repotted, and more.
And while you fill in your charts, Janet and Sheryl fill you in with tips on plant care and facts about houseplant history, nomenclature, and folklore. Kind of like a baby book for your plant babies, The Houseplanter is a dedicated companion notebook to keep things on track and your houseplants happy and accounted for.
]]>Sheryl Normandeau is the co-author of the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series and author of The Little Prairie Book of Berries. A life-long gardener, she holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate and is a freelance writer specialising in gardening writing with hundreds of articles published. She is a regular contributor The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many more. She lives in Calgary.
]]>How should we think and live in a world facing environmental catastrophe? In this urgent, original, and wide-ranging book, classicist and farmer M. D. Usher brings together ancient, indigenous, and modern ideas about how to live in this world and describes how we might begin to reconnect with Nature and heal our damaged planet and lives. The ancients hewed close to Nature, the source of their survival, in ways that most of us can scarcely conceive of today, and ancient philosophy often argues that humans should follow Nature's lead. Usher makes the case that Nature's resilience can serve as a model for our own responses to climate trauma and all the other harms caused by modern lifestyles.
Drawing on philosophy, science, economics, art, literature, history, and religion, Following Nature's Lead is both an indictment of human overreach and a celebration of human ingenuity and the adaptability of Nature. Here, Plato meets German biologist Jakob von Uexkll, Lucretius illuminates King Lear, and Diogenes the Cynic crosses swords with Henry Thoreau.
Filled with vital and inspiring insights, Following Nature's Lead shows how the ancients can help teach us to live in accordance with Nature and why it's essential for human survival that we learn to do so without delay.
]]>John McPhee has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1965 and has written more than thirty acclaimed books that began on the magazine's pages. But few readers know or fully appreciate the true breadth of his writing. Looking for a Story is a complete reader's guide to McPhee's vast published work, documenting much rarely seen or connected with McPhee, including remarkable early writing for Time magazine published without his name.
In chronicling McPhee's career where he broke ground applying devices long associated with fiction to the literature of fact, Noel Rubinton gives insights into McPhee's techniques, choice of subjects, and research methods, shedding light on how McPhee turns complicated subjects like geology into compelling stories. Beyond detailing more than seventy years of McPhee's writing, Rubinton recounts McPhee's half century as a Princeton University writing professor, a little known part of his legacy. McPhee inspired generations of students who wrote hundreds of books of their own, also catalogued here.
With an incisive foreword by New Yorker staff writer and former McPhee student Peter Hessler, Looking for a Story also includes extensive annotated listings of articles about McPhee, reviews of his books, and interviews, readings, and speeches. Whether you are already an admirer of McPhee or new to his writings, this book provides an invaluable road map to his rich body of work.
]]>Peter Hessler is a staff writer at The New Yorker and his books include Other Rivers: A Chinese Education.
]]>Thinkers, activists, and artists have long grappled with definitions of art, the role of activism, and the relationship between the two answers that shift across historical and cultural frameworks. This anthology challenges and expands the canon by deliberately juxtaposing radically different conceptions of art and activism, bringing together thinkers from different eras, cultures, and geographies.
Rather than including case studies or manifestos, the texts are organised thematically: Art Unsettles: Social Systems and Critique; Art Reveals: Making the Invisible Visible; Art Resists: Everyday Interventions; Art Acts: Activism as Art; Art (Re)Orders: Making Sense of the World; and Art Imagines: Envisioning New Worlds.
Through this thematic structure, the anthology seeks to expand and decenter traditional canons. Each thematic section opens with a brief essay by the editors framing the central conceptual debates, inviting readers to engage with the tensions and possibilities at the intersection of art and politics. Among the writers included are: Gloria Anzalda, John Berger, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Octavia Butler, John Dewey, W.E.B. Du Bois, Frantz Fanon, Safdar Hashmi, bell hooks, Juan Lpez Intzn, Audre Lorde, Herbert Marcuse, Jacques Ranciere, and Ngg wa Thiong'o.
]]>Stephen Duncombeis a Professor of Media and Culture in the Gallatin and Steinhardt Schools of New York University, where he teaches the history and politics of media and culture. He is the author and editor of ten books on the intersection of culture and politics, and the cofounder of The Center for Artistic Activism, a training and research organization dedicated to helping activists create more like artists and artists strategize more like activists.
]]>Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States with a history shaped by conquest and resistance. For centuries, Puerto Ricans have crafted and negotiated complex ideas about nationhood. Jorell Melendez-Badillo provides a new history of Puerto Rico that gives voice to the archipelago's people while offering a lens through which to understand the political, economic, and social challenges confronting them today.
In this masterful work of scholarship, Melendez-Badillo sheds light on the vibrant cultures of the archipelago in the centuries before the arrival of Columbus and captures the full sweep of Puerto Rico's turbulent history in the centuries that followed, from the first indigenous insurrection against colonial rule in 1511 led by the powerful chieftain Ageyban II to the establishment of the Commonwealth in 1952. He deftly portrays the contemporary period and the intertwined though unequal histories of the archipelago and the continental United States.
Puerto Rico is an engaging, sometimes personal, and consistently surprising history of colonialism, revolt, and the creation of a national identity, offering new perspectives not only on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean but on the United States and the Atlantic world more broadly.
Available in Spanish from our partners at Grupo Planeta
]]>Vocabulary flash cards are one of the best tools to help you learn Japanese words quickly! This expertly-designed set of 200 flash cards from Tuttle Publishing comes complete with a study booklet and free online audio recordings of all the words and phrases. These cards present the 1,200 most essential Japanese vocabulary that you need to know!
Frequent review is the key to learning new words, and these cards can be easily sorted into batches and carried around in a pocket or purse for a quick review while on the go a huge time saver!
This boxed kit contains:
These cards will help you get your Japanese language ability up to speed quickly and painlessly!
]]>From hearty Chicken Cacciatore and Sri Lankan-Style Dhal to Herby Rice and Citrus Prawns and Delicious Vegan Laksa, there is a supper to suit every season. These quick, no-fuss recipes span the seasons as well as the globe, offering inspired ideas for that last meal of the day no matter what the time of year.
Whether feeding a family or entertaining friends these creative recipes will delight and impress all who join you at your supper table.
]]>Now in paperback, Al Dente takes readers on a journey through Italy's regions and food history, exploring how its cuisine evolved. Including historical recipes, Al Dente is a captivating history of perhaps the world's most beloved cuisine.
'Dense with passion and expertise, written exquisitely...infinitely enjoyable...destined for classic status.' Huffington Post
'Parasecoli's knowledge of his subject is encyclopedic...the sheer volume of information packed into Al Dente makes it a valuable contribution to the field.' TLS
'This cool analysis of the geopolitical background to the delights of Italian gastronomy is a welcome addition.' Gillian Riley, author of The Oxford Companion to Italian Food
]]>Cannabis explores the historical, pharmacological, and cultural significance of the controversial plant. Beginning with cannabis's origins as a food source in Southeast Asia, Borougerdi describes the global evolution of cannabis over the centuries, with a particular focus on its spread across the Atlantic and its modern renaissance in cuisine. The book also investigates the stimulant's mood-altering forms of consumption, from smoking to edibles and drinks. A richly illustrated guide, this book draws together a diverse account of international cannabis cultures in a single, captivating narrative.
'Borougerdi's Cannabis is a masterful examination of humanity's millennia-long relationship with the plant, exploring how the world's growing taste for pot led to the commercial revolution in cannabis edibles we see today. A unique and necessary new contribution to the field.' Emily Dufton, author of Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America
'Cannabis showcases the history and culture of the most consumed illicit substance in the world. Anyone interested in a serious examination of cannabis as a global phenomenon as well as fun ways to prepare cannabis-infused meals and beverages must begin by reading this book.' Marty Otaez, University of Colorado Denver
]]>'A sparkling history of the world's greatest wine. Stories, pictures and mouth-watering cocktails.' The Lady
Champagne signals celebration, fun and camaraderie, embodying luxury and decadence as the preferred drink for any toast. Now available in a revised and expanded second edition, Champagne explores the history of sparkling wines and the people behind them, from Dom Perignon to Veuve Clicquot. Becky Sue Epstein traces the journey from the first French sparkling wines in 1531, produced by monks in Limoux, to modern vineyards across the Champagne region, Germany, Spain and the New World. She explains the science of fizz and bubble, proper storage and serving techniques, and the distinction between champagne and other sparkling wines. Whether you enjoy magnums of Cristal or a ordable prosecco or cava, Champagne is an elegant, informative gift for wine lovers.
]]>Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, family systems therapy, and shamanic practice, Dr. Steven Farmer reveals how the physical, emotional, behavioural, and mental traits passed down through your family tree influence your relationships, decisions, and overall well-being. This compassionate and practical guide will help you:
Identify the traits and patterns you've inherited from your ancestors.
Heal emotional wounds that have been carried across generations.
Break free from cycles of addiction, trauma, and dysfunction.
Enhance your connection with your ancestors to draw on their wisdom and strength.
Create a legacy of healing that benefits both you and your descendants.
With a blend of modern therapeutic techniques and ancient shamanic practices, Healing Ancestral Family Patterns offers a clear path to ancestral healing. Whether you're seeking to address deep-seated trauma, understand your family's history, or simply connect more deeply with your roots, the practices within will empower you to transform your ancestral patterns into sources of strength and resilience.
]]>For many, the tarot serves as a compass, illuminating the path to their 'true will' and guiding them toward their destiny. If you've ever felt stuck or unsure of which way to turn, the tarot offers a beacon, revealing unseen options and providing clarity on difficult decisions. Now, you have a unique opportunity to master the art of tarot under Lon Milo DuQuette, an internationally recognised authority on tarot and esoteric principles.
You will discover how to interact with the cards, whether new to the tarot or an experienced reader, along with learning the unique colours, correspondences, the basic symbolism of each of the seventy-eight tarot cards, their history, and simple ritual exercises designed to activate and integrate the spiritual forces resident in each individual card. By the end of the book, you'll bring together all the knowledge you've learned to create your own tarot deck a tangible reflection of your journey and a tool for continued spiritual growth and divinatory practice.
'This is an indispensable tarot grimoire that is both accessible and profound. The serious student of Western Mystery Traditions is going to cherish this text.' Benebell Wen, author of I Ching, the Oracle and Holistic Tarot
'Few people have explored the underlying dynamics among the qabalistic and tarot correspondences to the extent that Lon DuQuette has.' Mary Greer, author of Tarot for Your Self
]]>Cassandra Snow's groundbreaking book Queering the Tarot helped change the shape of tarot discourse for scores of new readers to reclaim this ancient practice in their own way. Tarot in Other Words opens doors for these brilliant tarotists, offering unique insights and concepts for tarot readers of all levels.
The anthology, presented in two parts (1) Finding Ourselves in the Tarot and (2) Finding the Tarot in Ourselves comprises ten essays that shine a light on the tarot from multiple queer perspectives. Understanding queerness and why it matters in tarot can teach all of us so much about not just gender and sexuality but also how and why we should liberate ourselves in the first place. These essays on queerness show us that who we are is right, beautiful, and sacred. Tarot in Other Words is a necessary and overdue addition to the tarot canon that allows a number of queer voices to come together to share their tarot views and help fledgling and intermediate tarot readers discover their own voice in the process.
Contributors include:
Asali Earthwork, Charlie Claire Burgess, Maria the Arcane, Maria Minnis, Junauda Petrus, Siri Vincent Plouff, Rebecca Scolnick, Cassandra Snow, Taylor Ursula, Meg Jones Wall
Discover the Power of the Witch's Tools!
Dive into the mystical world of magic with Instruments of the Craft, a groundbreaking guide that brings the wisdom of Raven Grimassi's beloved correspondence course right to your doorstep. This user-friendly book gives you the secrets to mastering the classic tools of the Craft the pentacle, wand, athame, and chalice along with the elemental energies that fuel them.
Experience a deep connection with the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water and discover how they shape your magical practice. You'll uncover the unique qualities of each element, their significance in casting ritual circles, and their influence on the magical tools you use. As you explore each tool, you'll learn practical techniques to prepare, charge, and wield them effectively in your rituals.
Geared for beginners, Instruments of the Craft provides the foundational knowledge and skills to work with the tools of the witch. Not only will it help you understand how these tools work, but it will also show you how to make them work for you. With this book by your side and tools ready in hand, take your next step into your magical journey!
]]>Places featured include:
Port Ellen Distillery, Islay Bowmore, Islay Craighouse, Jura Oronsay Priory Oban Gateway to the Hebrides St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore Lip na Clioche, Mull Iona Abbey Puffins on Staffa Skerryvore Lighthouse Breachacha Castle, Coll Muck Harbour Sgurr of Eigg Kinloch Castle, Rum Canna House Old Man of Storr, Skye Dunvegan Castle, Skye Neist Point, Skye Kismul Castle, Barra Rodel, Harris Dun Carloway Broch, Lewis Ness Harbour, Lewis Lewis Chessmen
]]>Recently, with the greater attention given to the personalisation and stylisation of home decoration, there has been a growing interest in integrating macrame aesthetics into the daily lives of enthusiasts.
This book introduces you to the preparation, basic knots, patterns, and macrame projects in four parts, from entry-level to more advanced designs. In these pages, you will:
Beautifully cut, polished, and shaped gemstones are marvelous treasures. They can be very expensive to purchase, but have you ever wondered how to create your own? You might be surprised at how quickly you can learn to do it and how affordable it is, especially when compared with many other popular hobbies. From Rough Stones to Wow is your one-stop shop for beginning and being successful along your lapidary journey.
Written by Jim Magnuson, this accessible how-to guide keeps things simple while covering a variety of the most popular lapidary arts. The step-by-step instructions supplemented by easy-to-follow, full-colour photographs can help you produce high-quality gemstone products that you'll be proud to display, wear, or even sell. Learn about the tools and equipment needed, as well as types of rocks and minerals you might want to utilise. Then, with Jim's focused instruction, you can discover the rewarding experience of taking rough stones and making your own creations. There's even a brief introduction to jewellery making, with seven simple jewellery projects.
You'll appreciate these features:
Jim also enjoys sharing his passion through writing, both creatively and from a practically-oriented-process perspective. Because of Jim's in-depth knowledge, he is frequently called upon to present to groups such as rock and mineral clubs, geological societies, and educational institutions that focus on outdoor and environmental interests.
In addition to Jim's passion for prospecting and hunting, he also likes to perform various lapidary arts with the stones that he finds, and he has a small business making and selling custom-polished stones and jewellery pieces. Jim also enjoys creating photographic illustrations that are up close and personal for prospecting, hunting, and lapidary work. Jim was a photographer for his high school and college newspapers and yearbooks, where he focused on student activities that created perspectives on campus life. This experience has helped Jim capture unique and compelling photographic images for modern-day gem and mineral prospecting.
]]>This collection of ready-to-embroider notecards is perfect for those who dream of rediscovering forgotten treasures in the attic of great-aunt Norma's old Victorian. Stitch and embellish images of 12 different antique engravings, following the provided instructions or your own artistic vision, to create lovely, hand-crafted cards for any occasion.
Embroidery Notecards contains 24 ready-to-embroider notecards: 12 unique designs with 2 cards each. The included booklet gives step-by-step instructions, explains necessary embroidery techniques, and provides a list of needed materials.
]]>In an age of growing wealth disparities, politicians on both sides of the aisle are sounding the alarm about the fading American Dream. Yet despite all evidence to the contrary, many still view the United States as the land of opportunity. The American Mirage addresses this puzzle by exposing the stark reality of today's media landscape, revealing how popular entertainment media shapes politics and public opinion in an increasingly news-avoiding nation.
Drawing on an eclectic array of original data, Eunji Kim demonstrates how, amid a dazzling array of media choices, many Americans simply are not consuming the news. Instead, millions flock to entertainment programs that showcase real-life success stories, such as American Idol, Shark Tank, and MasterChef. Kim examines how shows like these leave viewers confoundingly optimistic about the prospects of upward mobility, promoting a false narrative of rugged individualism and meritocracy that contradicts what is being reported in the news.
By taking seriously what people casually watch every day, The American Mirage shows how rags-to-riches programs perpetuate the myth of the American Dream, glorifying the economic winners, fostering tolerance for income inequality, and dampening support for redistributive policies that could improve people's lives.
]]>Get inside the head of Steve Jobs: inventor, visionary, business mogul, and one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world.
Drawn from more than three decades of media coverage, this tribute serves up the best, most thought-provoking insights ever spoken by Steve Jobs: more than 200 quotations that are essential reading for everyone who seeks innovative solutions and inspirations applicable to their business, regardless of size.
Jobs, who passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56, cofounded Apple in 1976. He stepped down from that role in August 2011, bringing an end to one of the greatest, most transformative business careers in history. Over the years, Jobs gave countless interviews to the media, explaining what he called 'the vision thing' his unmatched ability to envision, and successfully bring to the marketplace, consumer products that people find simply irresistible.
Jobs made an indelible mark in multiple industries, and played an enormous role in creating others. Consider how Jobs and Apple shaped the following fields: personal computers (laptop and desktop), apps (for multiple electronic devices), computer animation (Pixar), music (iTunes), telecommunications (iPhone), personal digital devices (iPod), books (iBook), and tablets (iPad). Jobs was the greatest business visionary of our era.
Steve Jobs: In His Own Words is the perfect gift or reference item for everyone interested in this great American original.
]]>In June 1975 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a state of emergency, resulting in a 21-month suspension of democracy. Jaffrelot and Anil explore this black page in India's history, a constitutional dictatorship of unequal impact, with South India largely spared thanks to the resilience of Indian federalism.
India's First Dictatorship focuses on Mrs Gandhi and her son, Sanjay, who was largely responsible for the mass sterilisation programmes and deportation of urban slum-dwellers. However, it equally exposes the facilitation of authoritarian rule by Congressmen, Communists, trade unions, businessmen and the urban middle class, as well as the complacency of the judiciary and media. While opposition leaders eventually closed ranks in jail, many of them especially in the RSS tried to collaborate with the new regime. Those who resisted the Emergency, in the media or on the streets, were few in number.
This episode was an acid test for India's political culture. While a tiny minority of citizens fought for democracy during the Emergency, in large numbers the people bowed to the strong woman in power, even worshipped her. Equally importantly, Hindu nationalists were endowed with a new legitimacy. Yet, the Emergency was neither a parenthesis, nor so much a turning point but a concentrate of a style of rule that is very much alive today.
]]>Pratinav Anil is a Lecturer in History at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, whose writings have appeared in The Times, The Guardian, The Spectator and History Today.
]]>Silverwhite is a captivating exploration of the eastern Baltic nations' earliest history and interactions with peoples of the Mediterranean and the Near East. This journey meticulously outlines an answer to the true whereabouts of Thule, the unearthly northernmost land of ancient legend.
Although Silverwhite is grounded in classical literature and extensive historical, astronomical and geographical fact, Lennart Meri foremost a writer and filmmaker weaves his travelogue with poeticism. Whereas a professional historian must show caution when using fantasy to patch gaps between facts, a poet is untethered. This epic work can also be read as a thriller: millennia ago, an enormous cosmic rock crashed into the Estonian island of Saaremaa. Through this extraordinary historical event, Meri brings together a curious cast including ancient Greeks, Arabs and Estonians. All genuinely existed and met, even if their names have been lost to oblivion.
When Meri wrote Silverwhite, Estonia was occupied; forced into the restrictions of Soviet Russian colonialism. His work was a balm against that closed-minded and unnatural state, offering the unmistakable message that the world has never been divided into isolated islands of civilisation. Nations, eternally interconnected, have always shared knowledge and impacted one another in complex ways. Openness is inherent.
]]>Adam Cullen (b. 1986) is a poet and translator of Estonian literature into English. His translation of Martin Algus's short story 'The Lion', adapted as a radio play and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, earned a special commendation for Prix Europa's 'Best European Radio Fiction of the Year' (2022), and won the BBC Audio Drama Award for Best European Drama. His translation of Kai Aareleid's novelBurning Citieswas longlisted for the 2020 Dublin Literary Award. Originally from Minnesota, Cullen has lived in Estonia since 2007.
]]>Beginning in the 1960s, the Soviet Union was unexpectedly confronted by a dissident movement that captured the world's imagination. Demanding that the Kremlin obey its own laws, an improbable band of Soviet citizens held unauthorised public gatherings, petitioned in support of arrested intellectuals, and circulated banned samizdat texts. Soviet authorities arrested dissidents, subjected them to bogus trials and vicious press campaigns, sentenced them to psychiatric hospitals and labor camps, sent them into exile and transformed them into martyred heroes. Against all odds, the dissident movement undermined the Soviet system and unexpectedly hastened its collapse. Taking its title from a toast made at dissident gatherings, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause is a definitive history of a remarkable group of people who helped change the twentieth century.
Benjamin Nathans's vivid narrative tells the dramatic story of the men and women who became dissidents from Nobel laureates Andrei Sakharov and Alexander Solzhenitsyn to many others who are virtually unknown today. Drawing on diaries, memoirs, personal letters, interviews, and KGB interrogation records, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause reveals how dissidents decided to use Soviet law to contain the power of the Soviet state. This strategy, as one of them put it, was 'simple to the point of genius: in an unfree country, they began to conduct themselves like free people.'
Extraordinary account of the Soviet dissident movement, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause shows how dissidents spearheaded the struggle to break free of the USSR's totalitarian past, a struggle that continues in Putin's Russia and that illuminates other struggles between hopelessness and perseverance today.
]]>Histories of Australian science largely overlook women. Their absence gives the impression that, until recently, there were no Australian women scientists. But this is far from true: women formed a much larger proportion of the scientific community from the 1900s to the 1940s in Australia than in Britain or the United States, and numbers have only grown since. Why don't women scientists make it into history books? Because women's work is less cited than men's and more likely to be forgotten.
Taking to the Field is the first comprehensive history of Australian women in science from the colonial period to contemporary times. This untold story shows that women have played a greater role than is commonly recognised. From the first years of colonisation, women engaged in myriad scientific endeavours, ranging from botany to genetics to organic chemistry. There was a vibrant culture of women in science in the years up to 1945 as academics, researchers, lab workers, teachers, writers and activists for science-based social reform. They outnumbered men in some fields.
This is not a straightforward tale of progress or a simple celebration of unsung heroines. Some women were involved in darker episodes of colonial science and eugenics. Few women of colour were given opportunities for scientific exploration. But within these limitations, many remarkable individuals illuminated our understanding of the world. From the first female science graduate, Edith Dornwell, to Nobel laureate molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, Australian women have had an outsized influence. The botanical collection of Western Australian Georgina Molloy, the discoveries of Tasmanian-born molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn and the research of Melbourne zoologist Georgina Sweet all tell a story: how Australian women in science have transformed the world.
]]>Jane Carey teaches history at the University of Wollongong, where she was a founding co-director of the Centre for Colonial and Settler Studies. She has published widely on Australian history, British colonial history, Indigenous history and women's history. The editor of numerous collections, including Indigenous Networks (2014) and Colonial Formations (2021), she has held a Monash Fellowship at Monash University and an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Melbourne.
]]>**Shortlisted, NSW History Awards 2025, NSW Community and Regional History Prize**
**Highly Commended, Ernest Scott Prize 2025**
**Highly Commended, Oral History Australia Book Award 2024**
HIV and AIDS devastated communities across Australia in the 1980s and 1990s. In the midst of this profound health crisis, nurses provided crucial care to those living with and dying from the virus. They negotiated homophobia and complex family dynamics as well as defending the rights of their patients.
Bringing together stories from across the country, historian Geraldine Fela documents the extraordinary care, compassion and solidarity shown by HIV and AIDS nurses. Critical Care unearths the important and unexamined history of nurses and nursing unions as caregivers and political agents who helped shape Australia's response to HIV and AIDS.
'Drawing on the frontline experience of nurses, Fela has written an insightful and moving history of the tragedy and triumphs of Australia's response to the AIDS epidemic.' Dennis Altman, Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
'Critical Care shows how Australia's AIDS crisis aroused fear, hatred and homophobia and yet forged new bonds of care, community and love. This beautifully told story of the nursing profession's response to acute suffering and great tragedy borne predominantly by gay men is among the most moving Australian histories I have read. It will be essential for anyone interested in health, the professions, gender, sexuality and the shifting emotional landscape of the nation.' Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History, Australian National University
'This outstanding book chronicles the role of nurses in addressing the AIDS pandemic, after the arrival of HIV. The old approach to epidemics was strict control and isolation. But something new was required by the nature of this unexpected crisis. Fortunately, in Australasia, healthcare professionals and lawmakers rose to the occasion. The special challenge of coping with patients needing care, often when they were profoundly sick and dying; where no vaccine was available; and no drugs were effective at first to turn the tide, put huge pressure on nurses on the front line. They helped lead our community to address the AIDS paradox. This book tells a heroic story. I honour the author and those whose work she describes so that their lessons will not be forgotten.' The Hon. Michael Kirby, Past Justice of The High Court of Australia and Patron of The Kirby Institute
'As well as being a pleasure to read, this book shines new light on previously hidden stories in the Australian HIV response; that of nurses, trade unions and First Nations people. Fela's insightful narrative brings to life the unique and vital role played by nurses who provided care in environments that were too often marked by intense fear and shame.' Jennifer Power, Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, La Trobe University
'In this insightful book, Geraldine Fela revisits the Australian response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and unearths the important and untold contribution of nurses. Nurses were on the frontlines of care during the epidemic and Fela beautifully brings forth their experiences, perspectives and voices. In her attention to labour history, gender and the impact of colonisation, Fela highlights less-told stories of the epidemic that help us re-evaluate the Australian response to HIV/AIDS. This is an important and often moving book.' Robert Reynolds, Professor of Modern History, Macquarie University
'In the worst years of the AIDS crisis, nurses were the frontline of healthcare. Geraldine Fela's compelling, myth-busting book shows how Australian nurses challenged stigma and transformed healthcare relationships and practices. Fela illuminates different healthcare approaches across states, and between city and country, and how nurses ensured effective responses to HIV in Indigenous communities.' Alistair Thomson, President Oral History Australia and Emeritus Professor in History, Monash University
'In this marvellous book, Geraldine Fela reveals the day-to-day work of nurses and their unions in responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Australia. Through interviews and archival research, she shows how in caring, educating, advocating, they saved lives, eased suffering and reshaped our medical system from the ground up.' Graham Willett, Historian, Arch-tivist, Publisher
'This book honours those who bathed the sweat from the exhausted brows of sufferers; who cared for people abandoned by their families and the community; who stood up for those who could no longer stand up for themselves. Bravo, bravo, bravo.' Caroline Overington, The Australian
'Critical Care is an optimistic and galvanising read that celebrates the power of activism.' Jinghua Qian, ABC ARTS
'The author skilfully weaves the professional, personal and political to make visible the often-invisible work of those lower down in the hospital hierarchy who braved fear, hate and ignorance to deliver a service that recognised people's humanity. Critical Care is a challenging read, but its reward is insight into the power of love, courage and solidarity.' Judges' comments, NSW History Awards
'This inspiring history of progressive public health strategy should be cause for national pride. Characterised by a collaborative, community-based education approach rather than isolating and controlling patients nurses played an important role, centring the rights of affected communities.In the age when public health is a matter of urgent concern, Critical Care is both an original and revealing history of Australia's response to AIDS and a valuable source of guidance for the future.' Judges' comments, Prime Minister's Literary Awards
]]>Some questions have nipped at humanity's heels for as long as we've been...well, humans. In Why Are We Like This? science journalist Zoe Kean takes us behind the scenes of the evolutionary paradoxes that make up life on this planet. Exploring with scientists, from freezing in Tasmanian sleet to a laboratory of sleeping sharks in North Queensland, we see how these evolutionary mysteries might just uncover the secrets of a better life for humans and the creatures we share the planet with.
The ancient ancestors of life on Earth faced the same challenges we do, so let's learn a lesson or two about how they dealt with them.
'Why Are We Like This? is a witty and inquisitive exploration of humans' place in the web of life. It takes readers on a journey through the history of life on Earth full of wonder, curiosity and tenderness.' Tegan Taylor
'Evolution is not perfect, just good enough. This book brilliantly guides you through this complexity, showing us how we evolved to be marvellously imperfect. Why do we have sex? Why does cancer happen, why do dogs age and sharks sleep? Read this book, and get learned up.' Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
'[a] bold, scientifically savvy and nuanced work.' Sydney Morning Herald / the Age
'Kean's book paints a compelling picture of contemporary understandings of evolution, and how it relates to our humanity.' Readings Monthly
'Overall, this book offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about what life is and why we are what we are. As Dr Kruszelnicki is quoted as saying on the cover, it is a "brilliant guide to how we evolved to be marvellously imperfect". Not only does it provide many thought-provoking observations into evolution, it challenges the very way we've always thought about the concept; it is a marvellous and instructive read.' Erich Mayer, Arts Hub
'Why Are We Like This? is profound, philosophical and insightful within science's sensible and reliable parameters.' Mark Parry, Good Reading Magazine
]]>In Silk & Venom, James O'Hanlon takes us from his backyard to all corners of the globe (and even outer space!) to explore these fascinating creatures and show us why they're not so scary after all.
You'll encounter everything from miniscule jumping spiders with super intelligence to giant tarantulas whose venom could one day save your life.
Clearing up spider myths and misconceptions, James O'Hanlon introduces readers to the beauty of their lives, including remarkable hunting techniques, the fascinating engineering of spider silk and the spiders that live in extremes - from underwater to the slopes of Mount Everest.
'Within the first few paragraphs, I knew that this book was going to be brilliant. With a fresh and creative approach, Silk & Venom takes away fear and instead fills the reader with amazing eight-legged tales and stories.' - Sami Bayly
'A thrilling meander through lesser-known aspects of the lives of Australia's numerous and fascinating spiders, which over the years have been grossly and unfairly maligned. I for one have a new appreciation for these diminutive predators, which play a vital role in Australia's ecosystems.' - John Pickrell
'If, like me, you love natural history, ALL OF NATURAL HISTORY, you'll adore James O'Hanlon's enthralling Silk & Venom. It is surprising and funny, and will make every part of the garden (and even dark crevices indoors) look so much more intriguing - and safe.' - Robyn Williams
]]>'The story I'll tell here is about the evolution of the way we humans record and make sense of all the data that swirl around us...'
Vector takes readers on an extraordinary 5000-year journey through the human imagination. The stars of this book, vectors and tensors, are unlikely celebrities. Yet mathematician and science writer Robyn Arianrhod shows how they enabled physicists and mathematicians to think in a brand-new way. They inspired James Clerk Maxwell to usher in the wireless electromagnetic age; Albert Einstein to predict the curving of space-time and the existence of gravitational waves; Paul Dirac to create quantum field theory; and Emmy Noether to connect mathematical symmetry and the conservation of energy. Today, you're likely relying on vectors or tensors each time you pick up your mobile phone, use a GPS, or search online.
In Vector, Robyn Arianrhod shows the genius required to reimagine the world - and how a clever mathematical construct can dramatically change discovery's direction.
'In Vector, Arianrhod shows, with beautiful ease, that maths is not some foreign world only geeks inhabit. It is the world around us.' Adam Spencer, author of Adam Spencer's Big Book of Numbers: Everything you wanted to know about the numbers 1 to 100
'Arianrhod's Vector, a masterpiece of science exposition, reads as a welcoming cognitive cliffhanger tour of vectors, their generalizations, and their accompanying symbolic tools of mathematical physics, all dovetailing through germane history vignette accounts of astonishing connections and applications.' Joseph Mazur, author of The Clock Mirage: Our Myth of Measured Time
'A vector is quantity that has magnitude and, crucially, direction. This idea has enabled physicists and mathematicians to imagine and describe the world in new dimensions. The author traces the influence of vectors over the past 5,000 years, and why vectors (and tensors) are still relevant today.' The Bookseller
'There have been lots of books about the evolution of modern physics: from Newton to Maxwell to Einstein and on to quantum theory. But seldom does an author pay attention to the mathematical revolutions that made those physical theories possible. Only as the mathematical toolkit expanded from simple scalars to include such tools and ideas as quaternions and vectors and tensors could physicists and mathematicians find the language to describe an increasingly bewildering universe. Arianrhod does a remarkable job telling the story of the mathematical revolution under the hood, the engine that drove the physics revolutions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; the result is a book well worth your time.' - Charles Seife, author of Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea
'"If all mathematics disappeared," physicist Richard Feynman opined, "it would set physics back precisely one week." To which mathematician Mark Kac retorted, "Precisely the week in which God created the world." Arianrhod persuades us that vectors and tensors are among those creations. Students and teachers should read this excellent book together.' - Marjorie Senechal, editor-in-chief of The Mathematical Intelligencer
'With a flair for exposition that makes the complex simple, and a gift for storytelling, Arianrhod is without peer in conveying the beauty, and power, of mathematics. William Rowan Hamilton, James Clerk Maxwell, and Albert Einstein come alive in this dramatic tale of a simple idea that changed our world.' - Amir Alexander, author of Infinitesimal: How a Dangerous Mathematical Theory Shaped the Modern World
'Everyone understands what it means to move at some particular speed in some particular direction. But it took a long time to start thinking of such behavior in terms of a single clarifying concept, the vector. Arianrhod's lively and detailed chronicle explains why vectors and tensors are at the heart of our best ways to think about the universe.' - Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe
'...mathematician Robyn Arianrhod tells the story beautifully...a very human story of how men and women explored and refined pure maths and physics, their friendships and rivalries, frustration and insights. Dr Arianrhod is most effective in describing collaboration across time and nationalities, as well trained minds and curious mavericks picked up the challenge to understand our universe.' - Robyn Douglass, The Daily Telegraph
'Written with wit and impressive scholarship in both history and mathematics.' - Peter Main
'Arianrhod has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of physics and mathematics, as well as a deep understanding of often very technical subject matter...Arianrhod's deep research and attention to neglected figures in the history of science, many of them women, is refreshing...Vector is a fascinating read.' - Michael Lucy, Australian Book Review
'This book expanded my imagination by showing how even the simplest of concepts can have a fascinating and far from simple history...Whether you are interested in popular history of science or would like to know more about the details of how vectors and the laws of physics developed together, I recommend this book.' Thomas Britz, Parabola
'Few books can claim to be able to engage historians in mathematics and mathematicians in history, but Robyn Arianrhod's Vector is just such a rare book. It takes extremely complex concepts from mathematics and the natural sciences and turns them into a fascinating and highly personal journey through the history of the thinkers who made the hallmark inventions of the modern world possible...Both a towering display of erudition and a deeply engaging, charming and intimate retelling of the lives and times of its subjects and their work.' Judges' comments, NSW History Awards
]]>Two Australian scientists played a vital yet largely unknown role in the Allied victory in the Second World War. Almost eight decades later, Wizards of Oz finally tells their story.
In this fast-paced and compelling book, Brett Mason reveals how childhood friends from Adelaide - physicist Mark Oliphant and medical researcher Howard Florey - initiated the most significant scientific and industrial projects of the Second World War: manufacturing penicillin, developing microwave radar and building the atomic bomb. These innovations gave the Allies the edge and ultimate victory over Germany and Japan.
More than just a story of scientific discovery, Wizards of Oz is a remarkable tale of secret missions, international intrigue and triumph against all odds. Mason tells how Oliphant and Florey were also instrumental in convincing a reluctant United States to develop and deploy the three breakthrough inventions in time to change the course of the war. These two Australians not only helped win the war but shaped the peace, with their war-time contributions continuing to influence international politics and the health and wealth of nations.
Oliphant and Florey emerge in Wizards of Oz as the two most consequential Australians of the Second World War - perhaps of all time.
'Unputdownable!' - General Sir Peter Cosgrove
'A wonderful slice of Australian history.' - Peter Fitzsimons
'Great stories!' - Professor Peter Doherty
'Both the telling and the tale are utterly captivating.' - Campus Morning Mail
'It's a timely reminder, after so many years of Australian science being neglected and diminished, of an era when Australian scientists not only held their place on the world stage but commanded it.' - Bianca Nogrady, the Sydney Morning Herald
'A compelling read: exquisitely detailed, beautifully written, comprehensively researched...I couldn't put it down until I turned the very last page.' - Hon Julie Bishop
'A truly great book...Among the very best of scientific histories I have read anywhere in the world.' - Professor Brian Schmidt AC
'This book will captivate and enchant you.' - Colin Steele, Emeritus Fellow at ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
]]>From deserts to rainforests and even the polar Arctic, scientists venture into the field to collect, observe and study the world's organisms and the environments they live in. But even with the best planning, unexpected weather, unpredictable animals and unforeseen encounters can occur.
Wild Science: Unexpected Encounters When Working in Nature explores the precarious, hilarious and thought-provoking stories 'behind the science'. It shows the value of these experiences, even when things don't go right, and the importance of fieldwork for understanding our own place in the world.
With contributions from Cara Penton, Terrah Guymala and Warddeken Rangers; Christopher R. Dickman; Laura Kojima; Pamela Catcheside; Euan G. Ritchie; Neil Jordan; Leonardo Guida; Manu E. Saunders; David M. Watson; Jessica Marsh; Erika M. Roper; Laura M. Skates; Andrew E. Derocher; Isabel Castro; David G. Hamilton; Abi T. Vanak; Jodi J. L. Rowley; Wayne Boardman; Robert Heinsohn; Jo Isaac; Lydia McLean; Tracy Ainsworth; Dieter F. Hochuli; and Bradley P. Smith.
]]>The science of eclipses is explained, as well as how to prepare for an eclipse and view it safely. For upcoming eclipses the best locations to view each one are revealed, alongside tips for taking photographs.
The book also reveals untold stories of how past Australian astronomers observed the total eclipses that have occurred since European settlement, and how these eclipses were celebrated in popular culture, poetry and art. It explores the great significance of solar eclipses for First Nations peoples, and their observations and cultural meanings.
Eclipse Chasers showcases the drama and beauty of total solar eclipses and is essential for anyone fascinated by these amazing events.
The next total solar eclipse in Australia is set to occur April 20, 2023. The Ningaloo Eclipse will entice people from all over the world to travel to Exmouth in Western Australia to have front row seats.
]]>Dr Toner Stevenson is an honorary History affiliate at the University of Sydney, and has over 30 years' experience working in museums and heritage sites in Australia and the UK. She currently resides in Balgowlah Heights, NSW.
]]>Through a combination of practical advice, real-life examples and big-picture vision, this thought-provoking work shows how Australia's world-class science can navigate successfully across the 'Valley of Death' to become successful innovations and grow our economy. With contributions from leaders in business, research, venture and scientists who have made the leap to become 'Scientist CEOs', Invention to Innovation is essential reading for anyone who believes Australia's excellent science deserves a vibrant, globally competitive innovation ecosystem to ensure our sustainable and prosperous future.
'This book, written by one of our brightest minds, addresses a critical question: how can Australia become a science and technology superpower?' - Dr Andrew Forrest, AO, Founder & Chairman of Fortescue, Minderoo Foundation & Tattarang
'The Digital Future has huge potential to unlock new waves of innovation and economic prosperity for all Australians. It's a future where Aussie kids see Aussie scientists and Aussie entrepreneurs solve Australian problems and take them to the world. Larry is passionate about this future for our children, and this book is all about how to make it happen.' - Melanie Silva, Managing Director, Google Australia and New Zealand
'Powered by his extensive scientific entrepreneurship, Dr Larry Marshall shows us how to couple science with innovation to produce prosperity.' - Dr Alan Finkel, former Australian Chief Scientist, President Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, Chancellor Monash University, CEO and Founder Axon Instruments
'For Australia's budding technology entrepreneurs, [Invention to Innovation] is an excellent 'how to' manual, full of practical advice, and offering useful, tangible guidance on how our scientists and entrepreneurs can seize the tremendous opportunities Australia offers.' - Michelle Simmons, CEO Silicon Quantum Computing and 2018 Australian of the Year
]]>Jenna Daroczy believes that well-chosen words and stories can inspire change. She works with leaders and changemakers to articulate their vision in robust ways that ignite interest, build understanding, influence opinion and inspire action. Jenna has worked as a journalist and in corporate communications for nearly two decades and has qualifications in communications, science, law and policy.
]]>Apart from Antarctica and the Arctic, the regions covered here stretch to places as remote as the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Tristan da Cunha and the Falkland Islands.
]]>With known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, the age-old dream of venturing forth into the cosmos and perhaps even colonising distant worlds may one day become a reality. A Traveler's Guide to the Stars reveals how.
Les Johnson takes you on a thrilling tour of the physics and technologies that may enable us to reach the stars. He discusses the latest exoplanet discoveries, promising interstellar missions on the not-so-distant horizon, and exciting new developments in space propulsion, power, robotics, communications, and more. But interstellar travel will not be easy, and it is not for the faint of heart. Johnson describes the harsh and forbidding expanse of space that awaits us, and he addresses the daunting challenges both human and technological that we will need to overcome in order to realise tomorrow's possibilities.
A Traveler's Guide to the Stars is your passport to the next great frontier of human discovery, providing a rare inside look at the remarkable breakthroughs in science and technology that will help tomorrow's space travellers chart a course for the stars.
]]>When we think of carbon, we might first think of a simple element near the top of the periodic table: symbol C, atomic number 6. Alternatively, we might think of something more tangible a sooty piece of coal or a sparkling diamond, both made of carbon. Or, as Earth's temperature continues to rise alarmingly, we might think of the role carbon plays in climate change. Yet carbon's story begins long ago, far from earthly concerns. In The Sixth Element, astronomers Theodore Snow and Don Brownlee tell the story of carbon from a cosmic perspective how it was born in the fiery furnaces of stars, what special chemical and physical properties it has, and how it forms the chemical backbone of the planets and all life as we know it. Foundational to every part of our lives, from our bodies to the food, tools, and atmosphere that sustain our existence, carbon is arguably humankind's most important element.
Snow and Brownlee offer readers the ideal introduction to the starry element that made our world possible and shapes our lives. They first discuss carbon's origin, discovery, and unique ability to bond with other elements and form countless molecules. Next, they reveal carbon's essential role in the chemical evolution of the universe and the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, and life, and then, more generally, its technological uses and its influence on Earth's climate. Bringing readers on a historical, scientific, and cross-disciplinary journey, The Sixth Element illuminates the cosmic wonder that is carbon.
]]>Don Brownlee is professor emeritus of astronomy at the University of Washington. He has been involved in spacecraft, rocket, high-altitude balloon, and U-2 airplane experiments since he was a graduate student, and he was the principal investigator in charge of the NASA Stardust mission that collected samples from a comet and returned them to Earth. He is the coauthor of Rare Earth and Life and Death of Planet Earth.
]]>Recent years have seen tremendous strides in the fields of vision, visual ecology, and our own multilayered experience of colour in life and the world. These advances have been driven by astonishing discoveries in neuroscience and evolutionary biology as well as psychology and design. This beautifully illustrated book unlocks nature's colourful purpose, revealing how creatures see colour as well as shedding light on the important part that it plays in animal behaviour, from reproduction and communication to aggression and defense. Color in Nature also places the human experience and uses of colour in the context of all the colours around us, both in the natural world and in the world that we humans create for our own pleasure and purpose. A wide-ranging survey of a vibrant and compelling topic, Color in Nature will open your eyes to new ways of perceiving the world.
Anya Hurlbert is professor of visual neuroscience at Newcastle University. J
ane Boddy is a colour trend forecaster based in London, and is a creative contributor to the Pantone Color Institute.
Thomas Cronin is professor of biological sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Ron Douglas is emeritus professor in the Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences at City, University of London.
Snke Johnsen is professor of biology at Duke University.
Fabio Cortesi is a research fellow and group leader in evolutionary biology and marine science at the School of the Environment at the University of Queensland.
]]>Brahic, a leading researcher on diseases of the central nervous system, first describes the discovery of prions and their role in infection, beginning with early work on the animal disease scrapie and a mysterious human illness in New Guinea, apparently transmitted by cannibalism. Prions were eventually identified and named by Stanley Prusiner in the 1980s. (Brahic tells us Prusiner's alternate name for prion was 'piaf'.) Prion proteins were then revealed as the cause of other illnesses, from 'mad cow' disease and its human counterpart, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, to such noninfectious brain disorders as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. While the prion proteins responsible for diseases are definitively 'bad', Brahic also explains that these abnormal prions are rare exceptions. Most of the time, prion proteins actually serve 'good' and vital functions and they may even have been present at the origin of life itself.
'Michel Brahic provides a thorough history of prion proteins that delves beyond their well-documented role in neurodegenerative diseases. A prion researcher himself, Brahic expertly details the origins of his field.' Francisco J. Rivera-Rosario, The Transmitter
'Michel Brahic provides a close-up view of these mysterious proteins...[and] provides a clear, straightforward overview of how the nervous system and proteins function.' Ed Cara, Gizmodo
]]>The much-anticipated follow-up to acclaimed graphic novelist Lee Lai's Stella-shortlisted Stone Fruit, a funny, dark, emotionally turbulent slice of friendship strife.
We arrive to wreckage a restaurant smashed to rubble, with tables and chairs upended riotously. Under the swampy nighttime cover of a Montreal heatwave, we meet our protagonist, Cannon, dripping in beads of regret sweat. She was supposed to be closing the restaurant for the night, but instead, she destroyed it. The horror-scape left in her wake is not unlike the films Cannon and her best friend, Trish, watch together. Cooking dinner and digging into deep cuts of Australian horror movies on their scheduled weekly hangs has become the glue in their relationship. In high school, they were each other's lifeline two queer second-generation Chinese nerds trapped in the suburbs. Now, on the uncool side of their twenties, the essentialness of one another feels harder to pin down. Yet when our stoic and unbendingly well-behaved Cannon finds herself very uncharacteristically surrounded by smashed plates, it is Trish who shows up to pull her out
In Cannon, Lee Lai's follow-up to the critically acclaimed and award-winning Stone Fruit, the full palette of a nervous breakdown is just a part of what is on offer. Lai's sharp sense of humour and sensitive eye produce a story that explores the intimacy of queer friendship and weight of family responsibility, and breaks open the question of what we owe both to each other and to ourselves.
'In Cannon, Lee Lai has performed a rare and powerful act of alchemy the images, narrative, and writing not only capture a life, but combine so that the book itself feels alive.' Torrey Peters
'Beguilingly drawn, Cannon depicts a wide spectrum of adulthood with nuance and complexity. From one story unravels many stories, about friendships, situationships, work, familial obligations. I was struck by its attention and care.' Ling Ma
'A beautifully drawn slice of life, filled with the kind of intimate, specific details that make the best fiction seem autobiographical.' Adrian Tomine
'It's rare, and precious, when a moment in a movie, in a poem, in a comic surges up at you as being True. And in Cannon, Lee Lai does it again and again.' Eleanor Davis
]]>Intent on keeping Ed and his flowers alive, Fifi follows his cues into a world on the brink of climate collapse. But when Ed becomes demanding, urging her towards the people and places that left her scarred, Fifi realises that preserving his life could mean risking her own. How far will she go to keep him blooming?
Set in a future that feels all too real, Emily Buchanan's startlingly original debut explores the right to protest amidst climate chaos, the importance of community in weathering life's storms and the resilience of love and hope in a world that seems beyond saving.
'Send Flowers is so much more than its brilliantly out-there concept: a climate activist's dead boyfriend comes back as a houseplant. Equal parts funny and furious, it's a book that blooms as you read it.' Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Egg
'Radical, hopeful stories are exactly what the world needs right now and through her characters, Buchanan gets to the heart of what drives activism now and throughout history: the simple hope that a better world is possible.' Will McCallum, Executive Director, Greenpeace UK
'A warm, witty take on grief both for lost loved ones and for our ailing planet...Buchanan's spirited message will renew your appreciation for nature and leave your inner activist inspired.' Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover
'Witty, original and aching with feeling...Buchanan has made a powerful contribution to the new body of climate fiction...A novel for our times.' Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal
'A prescient love letter to activism and the natural world that serves as a timely call to arms for people and planet.' Henry Fry, author of First Time for Everything
]]>Fourteen-year-old Billie rarely crosses the boundaries of her high-rise housing estate. By the end of the month their money just about stretches to pasta with ketchup, but her mother, Marika, lights up Billie's world with her imagination and big heart.
One day they receive an unwelcome visit from her Hungarian grandmother, and Billie loses much more than the colourful everyday life she shared with her mother. No longer able to ask Marika questions, Billie sets off alone in their old Nissan determined to meet the father she never knew and find out why she keeps dreaming about the sea, even though she's never been there.
Longlisted for the German Book Prize 2023, Paradise Garden is a spellbinding journey and a deeply affecting story of class, resilience and belonging.
'Elena Fischer writes so lovingly about sadness that it is comforting.' Alina Bronsky
'An accomplished debut about the courage to get to know one's own origins and to accept them as they are.' Ursula Nowak for Deutschlandfunk, Cologne
'This novel is a small miracle and a big surprise.' Claudio Armbuster / ZDF, Mainz
]]>Elena Fischer has been nominated for the German Book Prize and for the Harbour Front Literary Festival's Debut Prize 2023.
]]>Tash was thrilled when the dramatic rights to her surprise-hit feminist novel were snapped up. But now a big-shot director has taken charge and he wants 'the dirty version' of her book.
Despite her best efforts to stall, the studio assigns Tash its golden-boy intimacy coordinator to help her add spice to the script. Tash resents Caleb from the first word of the first sentence they write together but as the story continues, the romantic tension spills off the page.
Just when Tash feels it's all coming together, the whole plot falls apart. Can she find a narrative that saves her show and her own love story, or are both lost forever?
'This debut really stood out for me...Bold, smart, with a heroine I loved and lots of interesting things to say about sex, art and entertainment.' Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flat Share and The Road Trip
]]>A lifelong mystery reader who wrote her senior thesis on Jane Austen, Claudia believes she's landed her ideal job. But when a client vanishes, Claudia breaks protocol to investigate - and uncovers a maelstrom of personal and corporate deceit.
Part literary mystery, part family story, The Verifiers is a clever and incisive examination of how technology shapes our choices and the nature of romantic love in the digital age.
'Your go-to summer read...Really fun and will keep you hooked.' Emily Henry, author of Beach Read
'This book is exhilaratingly well-written. I loved it so much that I didn't want it to end.' Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven
'Pek's engrossing debut novel gives us a thoroughly modern twist on classic detective fiction.' New York Times (Editors' Choice)
'Clever, dryly funny...This is a fascinating, carefully layered mystery novel as well as a love letter to New York City and complicated families.' Washington Post
]]>Often a small and seemingly insignificant event can change the course of our lives.
Not long after starting a new job, Neil meets Chrissie. Romance soon blossoms and together they move to a lavish flat in Edinburgh. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly.
But an innocuous, throw-away comment unintentionally causes Neil's career to collapse, and, at the same time, a cruel betrayal shatters the life he thought he knew.
His only option is to escape to the secluded, remote beauty of a breathtaking Hebridean island. Here, he finds a different way of life, and new friendships develop. But he can't escape the past forever, and soon he must confront a life-changing decision once more.
'... fans will find it rippling with gentle observational comedy.' Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
'His latest book is something of a departure. It encompasses very present issues in the UK: cancel culture, workplace bullying, and the changing world of academia...an exploration of character...a call to arms for better society.' BBC Radio 4 Front Row
Praise for Alexander McCall Smith's writing:
'The author's prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. This is art that conceals art.'Sunday Telegraph
'Bags of warmth and wisdom and easy, accomplished writing that begs for a comfy chair.'The Times
'Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff.' Daily Express
]]>Compelling and strange, Ben Walter's debut poetry collection explores our eccentric connections to the natural world the flora and fauna, water and wind that burst through the valleys and peaks of the lithosphere, the hard, rocky crust of the Earth that makes all life possible.
Driftwood groans towards the ocean, meadows of grass overrun a mountain, ruined teahouses serve up snow and the bushranger Rocky Whelan roars from his cave. With striking, shimmering language, Lithosphere delves into the peculiarities hidden in our relationship with the world outside.
]]>'Get in loser. Brace yourself. Liam Ferney's new book has landed and it's punchy, raw and raucous as well.
'The Shark of Messina is a book for the new roaring twenties; it's recent history as a kind of rock and roll comic book fantasia, complete with characters we know, or think we know Trump and Rambo, Keanu and Satan. Haters rule. This book is full of lines you'll probably want to quote and pass off as your own, for instance, "We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts / And their neighbors." As Ferney implies, we're all "losers" in that world' Rae Armantrout
]]>'Toby Davidson is a master of the run-on line, and his end words often create a form of spell-making that works like a lit fuse. These poems move from the accessible, fine-boned lyric to complex narratives that invite close scrutiny and make invitations, not detour signs, towards understanding. The Grand Reopening is a compelling third collection.' Anthony Lawrence
'Whether through observing a pod of passing whales, Dublin's seagulls or a drowning cicada or in musings on love or dental treatment Davidson's unfailingly precise diction and compression, and disciplined, deeply-considered structural decisions, bring us a new collection which crackles with intense, unpredictable energy. And the final sequence is a knockout.' Marcella Polain
'The Grand Reopening is a searing book of love and mortality. In its taut, short lines, the long sequence "His Blood Whisper Scolds the Deathless Intelligence" enters the mind and heart and simply will not leave.' Kevin Hart
]]>The collection features The Grape Picker[s], shortlisted for the Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize (2025).
]]>Writing is a world
where oceans are tiny.
]]>Anji works as a castle servant, cleaning laundry for a king she hates. So when a rare opportunity presents itself, she seizes the chance to cut his throat. Then she runs for her life. In her wake, the kingdom is thrown into disarray, while a bounty bigger than anyone could imagine lands on her head. On her heels are the fabled mercenaries of the Menagerie, whose animal-shaped masks are magical relics rumored to give them superhuman powers. It's the Hawk who finds Anji first: a surly, aging swordswoman who has her own reasons for keeping Anji alive and out of the hands of her fellow bounty hunters, if only long enough to collect the reward herself. With the rest of the Menagerie on their trail, so begins an alliance as tenuous as it is temporary and a race against death that will decide Anji's fate, and may change the course of a kingdom.
]]>Etsy Beaucarne is an academic, who needs to get published. So when a journal, written in 1912 by a Arthur Beaucarne, a Lutheran pastor and her grandfather, is discovered within a wall during renovations, she sees her chance. She can uncover the lost secrets of her family, and get tenure.
As she researches, she comes to learn of her grandfather's life, and the life of a Blackfeet called Good Stab, who came to Arthur to share the story of his extraordinary life. She discovers the journals detail a slow massacre, a chain of events charting the history of Montana state as it formed. A cycle of violence that leads all the way back to 217 Blackfeet murdered in the snow.
A blood-soaked and unflinching saga of the violence of colonial America, a revenge story like no other, and the chilling reinvention of vampire lore from the master of horror.
]]>One night, Jess, a struggling actress, finds a five-year-old runaway hiding in the bushes outside her apartment. After a violent, bloody encounter with the boy's father, she and the boy find themselves running for their lives.
As they attempt to evade the boy's increasingly desperate father, horrifying incidents of butchery follow them. At first Jess thinks she understands what they're up against, but she's about to learn there's more to these surreal and grisly events than she could've ever imagined.
And that when the wolf finally comes home, none will be spared.
]]>Welcome to Jamie Pike's Fairharbour a city stuck in perpetual winter, its windows and doorways bricked shut to keep out the freezing cold, its residents striving to survive in the arctic conditions. Welcome to Esther Pike's Fairharbour a city stuck in constant summer, its walls crumbling in the heat, its oppressive sunlight a relentless presence. Winter and Summer alike, have both fallen under the yoke of oppressive powers, that have taken control after the cataclysm. But both Fairharbours were once a single, united city. And in certain places, at certain times, one side can catch a glimpse of the other. As Jamie and Esther find a way to communicate across the divide, they set out to solve the mystery of what split their city in two, and what, if anything, might repair their fractured worlds.
'A beautifully strange and unique fable.' The Guardian's Best SF of 2024 on Aliya Whiteley
'A unique and memorable work.' The Guardian's Best SF of 2024 on Oliver K. Langmead
'An elegantly told meditation on how we can't leave ourselves behind.' Esquire's 30 best SF Books of 2024 on Oliver K. Langmead
]]>Aliya Whiteley's is the author of The Beauty, The Loosening Skin, Skein Island, From the Neck Up, The Arrival of Missives and more. Her novels and novellas have been shortlisted for multiple awards including the Arthur C. Clarke award, British Fantasy award, British Science Fiction award and a Shirley Jackson award. Her short fiction has appeared in The Guardian, The Dark, Interzone, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Black Static, Strange Horizons, McSweeney's Internet Tendency and anthologies such as This Dreaming Isle, 2084 and Lonely Planet's Better than Fiction.
]]>Lorna Blake is a woman able to create her own reality: a swindler with nerves of steel, gifted manipulator and devoted single mother to two daughters. When her eldest needs lifesaving treatment she cannot afford, Lorna begins a risky but thrilling scheme; taking her daughters to the hallways of London mansions to beg with tales of a husband at turns dangerous, deserting and dead. But as years pass and Lorna continues to wring pity and pounds from wealthy strangers, her victims start closing in.
Acted out in the hallways of London mansions and across several continents, The Woman in the Hall is part psychological drama, part cat-and-mouse chase, as well as a darkly comic portrait of how the figure of a single mother could wring pity from 1930s society.
]]>Lying awake after a hotel party on holiday in the Mediterranean, Daisy Simpson reflects on her lacklustre social performance and muses on the impression her confident and graceful half-sister Daphne may have made on the other guests. What is it that makes Daphne, Daphne and Daisy, Daisy? And which of the two will attract the attentions of one of their hosts, Raymond, whom they have both fallen for?
Returning to London, Daisy's life is strained by the efforts of presenting the right elements of her personality to the right people, resulting in embarrassments, difficulties and deceits as she navigates her relationships and social standing. Rose Macaulay's novel, first published in 1928, offers a sharp and witty commentary on how we twist our identities to fit, delivered in an intelligent and innovative style.
]]>Ancient tales of mythical gods and monsters are embedded deep in the world's cultures, and as weird fiction developed, a haunting sub-genre emerged in which these eternal beings and their power to wreak havoc and enthral mortals remained alive in sacred ruins, cursed relics and the hushed whispers of their followers.
Delving into the rich lore of Greek, British, Norse and Egyptian myth and through lost pantheons from Carthage to Mesoamerica, Katy Soar has unearthed fourteen strange stories of beasts and deities tyrannizing the modern world. Offering classics and rare finds by Stephen Baxter, John Wyndham, Flavia Richardson and more, this collection also includes notes on the mythical figures of each tale.
]]>Standing stones, stone circles, tumps, barrows and ancient clearings still remain across the British Isles, and though their specific significance may be obscured by the passing of time, their strange allure and mysterious energy persist in our collective consciousness.
Assembled here in tribute to these relics of a lost age are accounts of terrifying spirits haunting Stonehenge itself, stories of awful fates for those who impose modernity on the sacred sites and grim tales in which unwitting trespassers into the eternal rites of pagan worship find themselves part of an enduring legacy of blood. To represent the breadth of the sub-genre, authors include Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood and Rosalie Muspratt alongside lesser-known writers from the periodicals and journals of the British Library collections.
]]>'From time to time there is published a mystery story which is also a piece of good writing. Such a novel is Cat and Mouse...a mystery novel for the connoisseur.' Glasgow Herald, 1950
'This department has never before admitted its inability to put a book down. But I had trouble with Cat and Mouse...A fine melodrama, with a cheerful disregard for the sterile rules of the detective game.' News Chronicle, 1950
]]>Night falls in the capital, and a "London particular" pea-souper fog envelops the city. In Maida Vale, Rose and her family doctor Tedwards struggle through the dark after a man has telephoned from Rose's house, claiming to have been attacked. By the time they arrive the victim, Raoul Vernet, is dead. The news he brought from Switzerland for Rose's mother has died with him.
Arriving to the scene, Inspector Cockrill faces a fiendish case with seven suspects who could have murdered their guest family members and friends with alibis muddled by the suffocating fog and motives wrapped in mystery. Now, the race is on to find the truth before the killer strikes again.
First published in 1952, London Particular was Brand's favourite among her own books, and it remains a fast-paced and witty masterpiece of the genre, showing off the author's signature flair for the ruthless twist.
]]>Mary Darling is a pretty wife whose boring husband is befuddled by her independent ways. But one fateful night, Mary becomes the distraught mother whose three children have gone missing from their beds. After her well-meaning uncle John Watson contacts the greatest detective of his era (but not that great), Mary is Sherlock Holmes's prime suspect in her children's disappearance.
To save her family, Mary must escape an attempt to have her locked away as mad, and to travel halfway around the world. Along the way, her allies include a Solomon Islander whose village was destroyed by Western civilisation; a Malagasy woman on an island that is run by women; Captain Hook and the crew of the Jolly Roger; and of course, Nana, the faithful dog and nursemaid.
This adventurous and witty novel will appeal to fans of classic Victorian tales, as well as those who are looking for a new take on the British Empire.
'Pat Murphy reveals powerful characters who've had to hide in plain sight while saving their world. The result is a rip-roaring tale of magic and mystery.' Andrea Hairston, author of Archangels of Funk
]]>The fair is in town in Ashton Mead and everyone is keen to join in the fun that is until a young woman falls from the Ferris wheel and all fingers point to Emily's new friend, Dana. With her outsider status, mysterious past and penchant for stretching the truth, who else could it be?
As the villagers grow increasingly suspicious of the fairground people and tensions start to bubble, Emily vows to clear Dana's name and protect her friend, much to the dismay of those closest to her. But can Emily and her dog Poppy find the real culprit before the town erupts, or will Emily risk her life for nothing?
Page-turning and heart-warming, The Poppy Mystery Tales are perfect for fans of Richard Coles' Murder Before Evensong, Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Ian Moore's Death and Croissants and SJ Bennett's The Queen Investigates series.
]]>Not knowing what to expect, Emily sets off for the village, hoping to make a new life for herself. In Ashton Mead, she soon makes friends with Hannah who runs the Sunshine Tea Shoppe and meets other residents of the village where she decides to settle.
All is going well... until Emily's ex-boyfriend turns up and against the advice of her new friends, she takes him back. When Emily decides to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a neighbour, she unwittingly puts her own life in danger...
]]>Alongside her popular DI Geraldine Steel detective novels, Leigh Russell is the author of the Poppy Mystery Tales, a brand new cosy crime series set in an idyllic English village. The stories feature Poppy, a lively puppy who helps her owner solve mysteries. Leigh has an MA in English Literature from the University of Kent. She has been shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award, the CWA Dagger in the Library, and the People's Book Prize. Keen to support new writers, Leigh chairs the CWA Debut Dagger Judges, and is a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund. Leigh lives in London, near her two daughters and granddaughter. One of her daughters has a rescue puppy who inspired the Poppy Mystery Tales.
]]>Emily has settled in the picturesque village of Ashton Mead, where she lives with her puppy, Poppy. Life is finally going well for Emily. She has a cottage of her own, a job she likes and friends. Then she stumbles on the body of a woman who apparently drowned in the river.
The other villagers suspect foul play and are quick to blame Richard, Emily's next-door neighbor and a newcomer to the village. Emily finds it hard to believe her friendly neighbor could be a cold-hearted murderer. When she meets his attractive son, Adam, her feelings become more complicated. Determined to find out the truth behind the death in the village, Emily travels to London to track down the man with whom Richard's wife was having an affair.
Unfortunately for Emily, her visit does not go as planned. Instead of helping clear Richard's name, she finds her own life is in danger...
]]>Unlike the other villagers, Silas Strang and his mother have a bad reputation. Rude and aggressive, they terrorise their neighbours and no one stops them. That is until Silas sets his sights on Emily's beloved dog Poppy, which Emily won't stand for. After a public altercation, Silas is mysteriously murdered. To Emily's dismay, the police view her as their number one suspect.
Assisted by her friends, Hannah and Toby, Emily sets out to establish the truth and clear her name...but her enquiries have frightening consequences.
]]>In the 1980s, Anna McCormick was an anti-nuclear peace activist. She was used to taking on those abusing their political power, but when she was targeted by abuse herself, it left a wound so deep it would still be reverberating through her life decades later.
In 2020, Anna is teaching nine-year-olds on Zoom, navigating a relationship interrupted by enforced distance, and coping with a teenaged son who cannot leave the house. When an unstamped envelope arrives overnight, the traumatic past she had tried to bury begins to cast its own long shadow on the present.
This is a twisty, heart-racing page-turner and an incisive look at the personal impact of the violence of the state, the police and the villains much closer to home.
]]>At an otherwise forgettable party in Los Angeles, a queer Korean American painter spots a woman who instantly controls the room: gorgeous and distant and utterly white, the centre of everyone's attention. Haunted into adulthood by her Korean father's abandonment of his family, as well as the spectre of her beguiling, abusive white mother, the painter finds herself caught in a perfect trap. She wants Hanne, or wants to be her, or to sully her, or destroy her, or consume her, or some confusion of all the above. Since she's an artist, she will use art to get closer to Hanne, beginning a series of paintings with her new muse as model. As for Hanne, what does she want? Her whiteness seems sometimes as cruel as a new sheet of paper.
When the paintings of Hanne become a hit, resulting in the artist's first sold-out show, she resolves to bring her new muse with her to Berlin, to continue their work, and her seduction. But, just when the painter is on the verge of her long sought-after breakthrough, a petition started by a Black performance artist begins making the rounds in the art community, calling for the boycott of major museums and art galleries for their imperialist and racist practices.
Torn between her desire to support the petition, to be a success, and to possess Hanne, the painter and her reality become more unstable and disorienting, unwilling to cut loose any one of her warring ambitions, yet unable to accommodate them all. Is it any wonder so many artists self-destruct so spectacularly? Is it perhaps just a bit exciting to think she could too?
Your Love Is Not Good stuffs queer explosive into the cracks between identity and aspiration, between desire and art, and revels in the raining debris.
]]>Recreate signature dishes from the game, accompanied by the Gourmet Supremos, the game's iconic cooking quest givers.
With prefaces from Michelin star chefs Paul Pairet and Mory Sacko, this book invites you to explore, taste, and experience the adventure of Genshin Impact in an entirely new way.
Featuring new and accessible recipes for chefs of all abilities, let the magic of cooking transport you into the world of your favourite game!
]]>The filming of Jaws is regarded as a landmark event in both the history of motion pictures and the quaint New England island of Martha's Vineyard, where the geographic isolation necessitated the hiring of hundreds of locals to work as actors and laborers. Among this virtual army of hometown participants were numerous professional and amateur photographers, each with full access to the production's inner workings. This compiles their behind-the-scenes photographs and stories for the first time into a treasure trove of Jaws rarities into a unique compendium, the first to focus on the production's local participants.
Movie buffs, special effects enthusiasts, and fans of the watershed film will thrill in this definitive volume's special features:
A must-have for the worldwide legions of Jaws fans who can't get enough of the greatest action-adventure picture of all time.
]]>Steven Spielberg is an award-winning Hollywood movie director.
]]>What does a Klingon warrior get up to in his downtime?
What song would he choose at a karaoke bar? How does a trip to the barber work out for him?
From sports to shopping, hobbies to holidays, pets to personal grooming, discover how an honourable warrior takes on the challenges of day-to-day life, and learns how to relax, in this very funny collection of cartoons.
]]>Over 40 years ago, in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Admiral Kirk and his crew embarked on a perilous mission to retrieve Spock's body and reunite his soul with his physical form, defying Starfleet orders and facing off against Klingon enemies to save their friend.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock The Making of the Classic Film delves into the untold stories behind the making of one of the most pivotal films in the Star Trek saga. From the pressures of continuing the iconic story after The Wrath of Khan to Leonard Nimoy stepping into the director's chair, this book explores the creative challenges, technical innovations, and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped the film. Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and production staff, it uncovers the intricate world-building, the special effects that brought Klingon battles and the Genesis Planet to life, and the emotional weight of Spock's resurrection.
Featuring a foreword from Robin Curtis, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock The Making of the Classic Film is a must-read for Trek fans and film enthusiasts alike, celebrating the legacy of a film that solidified the franchise's place in pop culture history.
]]>Maria Jose Tenuto has been a sociology professor for 23 years. Her research on Star Trek has been featured in Wired, USA Today, and on CBS, Grayslake Il.
]]>Gilbert & George and the Communists is more than just a picaresque and deeply funny riot through art history: it is a first-hand account of how, just as one global giant died, another was born.
]]>Michael Hodges has reported extensively from Russia and the Middle East. He has written for many newspapers and magazines including The Sunday Times, the Financial Times, Time Out, New Statesman and Esquire. He is the author of AK47: THE STORY OF THE PEOPLE'S GUN. He is currently editor-at-large of the Radio Times and he lives in London with his family.
]]>School teacher Rosy Winter is dying.
Her husband Charlie offers all the relief he can. Rosy's sister-in-law, Sally, offers none.
But Rosy feels something growing in her. A hard knot in her chest.
Beyond the homeopathic remedies, the dinner party obligations, the snatched whispers on wards and in staffrooms, a force murderous, feminine, feverish is stirring within her...
]]>In work that is playful, political and provocative, borrowing from many forms and produced over many mediums, Jeremy Deller enjoys critical acclaim in the UK and across the world.
Art is Magicis the first book in which the artist reflects on the entirety of his career, his life and his art.
]]>His projects over the past two decades, such asBattle of Orgreave (2001), We're Here Because We're Here(2016) as well as the documentary Everybody in the Place: An Incomplete History of Britain 1984-1992 (2019) have influenced the conventional map of contemporary art.
]]>In this bold fictionalisation, Sinclair enters the underworld of Deakin's life and imagination, pursuing his subject across continents, in dive bars, and bedrooms. The result is an engrossing, utterly unique portrait of a man who some felt was a fallen angel, and others, the devil himself.
'His lexicon is occult as well as criminal. This is a world of negatives, dark rooms and transparencies. He inverts the old anthropological canard about groups [...] believing that the camera steals the soul. Sinclair presents Deakin's imagined life as a form of botched exorcism, with the subjects warped, distorted and smeared like sitters in a Bacon painting.' Stuart Kelly, The Spectator
'[Pariah Genius] gives us a rollicking account of the celebrity criminals, obliging osteopaths and screaming queens of the seedy quarter. This "brotherhood of the damned" was caught by Deakin's unforgiving camera, his prints bringing out their terror and melancholy. [...] Sinclair gives brilliant, pungent accounts of the sacred sites: Wheeler's oyster bar, the Colony Club, the Waterman's Arms and the French House. [...] Sinclair is particularly imaginative with his cinematic and literary parallels and digressions.' Roger Lewis, The Times
'The result is a remarkable fictional biography or "psychobiographic fiction" - written in Sinclair's highly poetic and dazzlingly allusive prose.' Tancred Newbury, Literary Review
]]>From the desolation at the heat-death of the universe to the impassable distance between two people talking, and from the trust exercise of walking in darkness to experiments on the vacuum, Absence searches for what's missing and what we never had.
Starting with the problem of how to represent that that isn't there, and ending with the end of love, Absence takes in the ache for a vanished god, the permanently delayed doomsday of millenarian cults, and the overflowing life inside our seemingly empty buckets and stomachs.
Ali Lewis's poems mirror, undermine, reframe and rephrase each other in a voice that feels as precise and scientific as is it playful and warm. Absence is both intricate and ambitious, comic and tragic.
It is a book of restless curiosity and revelation.
'Deft, ingenious, funny and metaphysically gymnastic. What an absolute gift it is.' Abigail Parry
'I love this. Ali Lewis's poems have an unparaphrasable quality, as if they're not read but inhaled, like a clear vapour which leaves you giddy, tranquil and troubled all at once. Read it, you'll see what I mean.' Caroline Bird
]]>He frequently collaborates with composers and settings of his work have featured on Radio Three and Radio France Musique.
He holds a PhD from Durham University. Absence is his first book.
]]>The echo of a question permeates the collection where does a person grow up? moving restlessly between rural Wales, London and the American South; between the esoteric spaces of the internet; between the artlessness of childhood and adolescence transfigured inexplicably into a disquieting adulthood, with its attendant weirdness of rent-paying, cohabiting, the churn of mindless work and alienation.
The generous abundance of Cowboy's references memes, early noughties television shows, pop songs, cities and their suburbs, video games bring anxiety and pressure, joy and glory to this singularly impressive debut.
]]>Sarah Fletcher's dazzling debut collection pushes at the world, reaching towards the 'beyond' of its title poem to explore questions of power, romance, pain and the sublime. These poems challenge, play and press, but also carry an anxiety around borders: what is 'beyond'? What happens when you reach the boundary and keep going?
With a sharp, Plathian interrogative voice Fletcher's poems prowl the bars and night-haunts of Madrid and London, and in rich, mythic language plumb the below-places where discoveries are made, drowned, and left behind.
]]>The 15th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set.
Fresh off the heels of his first adventure with the Avengers in Marvel Studios' Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker is back in action! With a mentor like Tony Stark-a.k.a. Iron Man-it looks like Spider-Man's about to hit the big time. But New York's newest villain has other plans. Go behind the scenes in this keepsake volume continuing the Marvel Infinity Saga series! Discover exclusive concept art, production stills and commentary from cast and crew as Marvel Studios brings Spider-Man into the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Discover everything you need to know about the making of the movie from all the key players-including Director Jon Watts, Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding, Producer and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, and the talented cast, concept illustrators, costume designers, and other talented individuals who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Homecoming.
]]>But cracks have begun to form in the community's idyllic facade, and Elijah's increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.
A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family.
'A brilliant and completely addictive read.' Ruth Hogan
'[A] dazzling debut.' Good Housekeeping
'A powerful read.' Prima
'A gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of women.' Carole Hailey
'An astonishing and extraordinary debut.' Charlie Carroll
'A fascinating story.' Ilona Bannister
'An extraordinary debut novel.' Anne Cater
'A stunningly written, powerful tale of power and control, and what happens when people lose themselves in the face of cohersion.' Jessica Ryn
'I loved this fierce and perceptive book.' Janet Ellis
'Masterfully crafted narrative about strength, solidarity and faith.' Ruby Sloane, @xrubyreadsx
'An enthralling tale of female strength. One of the best books I've read this year.' Matina Tzoumerka, @breathing_pages
'Uniquely compelling and profound.' Poppy Smith, @poppysreads
'Absolutely gripping, with unforgettable characters I'm still thinking about...This novel took my breath away.' Seth Insua
'A needle sharp contemporary fable that consumed me. It is unflinching. It is brutal. It is tender. And it lingers long after the covers close.' Lucy Rose
'A MUST-read for every book club! With strong female leads and an unputdownable story...an incredible debut that will have you hooked from start to finish.' The London Girls Book Club, @londongirlsbookclub_
]]>Kate Mayer has always been troubled by visions of the future. No matter what she does, her disturbing premonitions are always realised often with terrible consequences. But Kate has a secret: swirling, romantic dreams of a strange boy, and a chance meeting in the woods.
Oliver returned from the Great War disabled, disillusioned, and able to see the dead. Haunted by the death of his best friend and his traumatic memories of the trenches, Oliver realises that his ability to communicate with spirits may offer the chance of closure he desperately seeks.
Nora Jo's mother and grandmother were witches, but she has never nurtured her own power. Always an outsider, she has made a place for herself in the town as Chatuga's schoolteacher, clinging to the independence the job affords her. When her unorthodox ideas lead to her dismissal, salvation comes in the form of a witch from the mountains who offers her a magical apprenticeship. Yet as she begins to fall for another woman in town, her loyalties pull her in disparate directions.
Rumours of a dark force stalking the town only push Kate, Oliver, and Nora Jo onwards in their quest to determine their own destinies. But there are powers in the world stronger and stranger than their own, and not all magic is used for good...
]]>A universe cursed with life after death.
It all started deep beneath the Yucatan peninsula, where an archaeological discovery took us into a new age, bringing us face-to-face with our origins and destiny.
Michael Altman had a theory that no one would hear.
It cursed our world for centuries to come.
This, at last, is his story.
A prequel to Dead Space, the novel focuses on the birth of Unitology. In this novel set centuries before the events of the main series, geophysicist Michael Altman investigates an alien artefact called The Black Marker. We have seen the future. A universe cursed with life after death. It all started deep beneath the Yucatan peninsula, where an archaeological discovery took us into a new age, bringing us face-to-face with our origins and destiny. Michael Altman had a theory that no one would hear. It cursed our world for centuries to come. This, at last, is his story.
]]>Like Mandelstam, Akhmatova, and Vallejo, Gazan poet Nasser Rabah embodies the magnificent possibilities of the human spirit and imagination under extreme conditions.
'Nasser Rabah is my favorite living poet in Palestine. The musicality of his lines could replace my heartbeats and I would feel more than alive.' Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear
Born in Gaza in 1963, Rabah spent some of his formative years in Egypt, before returning to Gaza in his early twenties, where he has lived ever since. There, among the generations who built its neighborhoods and populate its villages, in a place of great natural beauty and vibrant cities, living under constant surveillance, military occupation, blockade, siege and regular attack, in a culture steeped in literary and spiritual tradition, Rabah developed his distinctively singular vision and poetics.
This is Rabah's first book in English translation. The poems include a selection from three of his published collections, along with new poems written after October 2023, during the full-scale Israeli assault on Gaza. Throughout, we find a combination of irreverence and fidelity to tradition, a sense of surrealism infusing the depiction of everyday incomprehensibilities, and an unsettling, delicate tenderness always on edge in an atmosphere of sensory inundation and emotional saturation. Rabah's poems can be raw and uninhibited by social or literary conventions, exploring and questioning one's relationship to divinity in absurd circumstances while confronting the sacred cows of his own society, along with the sometimes voyeuristic interest from those on the outside of it. His poetry constantly interrogates-sometimes playfully and sometimes in utter existential despair-the paradoxes and difficulties of expression and of writing itself. Nasser Rabah is a poet we have much to learn from.
This is a bi-lingual edition and includes the original versions in Arabic.
]]>Ammiel Alcalay is a poet, novelist, translator, essayist, critic, and scholar whose over 20 books include After Jews and Arabs, Memories of Our Future, Islanders, and the forthcoming CONTROLLED DEMOLITION: a work in four books, and Follow the Person: Archival Encounters.
Emna Zghal is a visual artist and professional interpreter with an acute sense of poetry in a number of languages.
Khaled al-Hilli is a life-long student of the Arabic language and grammar and now professor of Arabic whose own life journey has immersed him in various Arabic milieus, from Iraqi to Lebanese and Levantine.
Mosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet, short-story writer, and essayist from Gaza. His first collection of poetry, Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear, published by City Lights, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry and won the Palestine Book Award, the American Book Award, and the Walcott Poetry Prize. His new book of poems is Forest of Noise. Abu Toha is also the founder of the Edward Said Library in Gaza, which he hopes to rebuild. He recently won an Overseas Press Club Award for his 'Letter from Gaza' columns for The New Yorker.
]]>Poetry has always served as a mode of resistance in Palestinian culture. In defiance of dispossession and decades of military siege, of a nakba that never ended, of historical and cultural obfuscation, of unrelenting violence and thousands of martyred people, the 'power to narrate', as Edward Said wrote, remains a necessary tool for self-determination. The poems collected here reclaim that power, bridging borders, languages, and generations to forge new conversations around resistance and liberation.
HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US is a battle-cry against the annihilation of a people. As Palestinian history remains haunted by exile, violence, and grief, so, too, are the poems in this anthology. And yet, editors George Abraham and Noor Hindi present these realities alongside other themes that are also true: queer and feminist perspectives, eco-poetry, meditations on love and time, and lineages of protest. This anthology dares to imagine a future beyond a nation-state for Palestinian people everywhere. Contributors include Refaat Alareer, Mahmoud Darwish, Naomi Shihab Nye, Mohammed El-Kurd, A.D. Lauren-Abunassar, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, Hala Alyan, Fady Joudah, and Heba Abu Nada, and many other voices, both established and ascending.
]]>'Witty, witchy, darkly brilliant' Andrea Barrett
'A wunderkammer of beauty and sorrow.' Carmen Maria Machado, author of In the Dream House
A lovesick nanny slays a dragon. The devil tries to save her mother. A girl drowns and becomes a saint. Three kids plot to blow up their dad, a grieving mother sails the sea to find her son's grave, a scientist brings a voice to life, and a mermaid falls into the power of a witch. Here, historical fiction, horror, and fantasy tangle together in a queer garden of love, grief, and longing.
]]>In 'Zen and the Art of Starship Maintenance', a cloud-based contractor finds a human war criminal clinging to the hull of the ship. The clones of 'All the Colours You Thought Were Kings', about to attend their coming-of-age ceremony, are also plotting treason. During 'A Temporary Embarrassment in Spacetime', two outlaws go on the run after stealing a device from a space cult.
Take a faster-than-light trip to the future. Discover where memes rise and fall in moments. Here are the new, adventurous, and extremely efficient takes on interstellar battles, sentient spaceships, and galactic intrigue. The future is sooner than you think, and there's only so much time to visit.
]]>A sinister blues recording pressed on vinyl in blood conjures lethal shadows with its unearthly wails. In order to rescue Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn traverses the shifting horrors of the aptly named Dread Island. In the weird Wild West, Reverend Jebidiah Mercer rides into a possessed town to confront the unspeakable in the crawling sky. Legendary detective C. Auguste Dupin uncovers the gruesome secrets of both the blue lightning bug and the Necronomicon.
Exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche, here is a lethally entertaining journey through Joe Lansdale's twisted landscape, where ancient evils lurk and sanity hangs by a rapidly fraying thread.
'Joe Lansdale squares up to the Great Old Ones and taps into rich veins of awe and wit, with always a backbeat thrum of cosmic terror.' Kim Newman, author of the Anno Dracula series
]]>No one could have been prepared for the day when orcs, trolls, and dragons fell from portals in the sky. But the world fought back against the invaders as best it could, with soldiers, tactical weapons, and even some rudimentary magic.
Now a tough but not-quite-prepared platoon of Marines is trapped on the wrong side of the portals. The enchanting landscape looks like Middle Earth but to the dismay of the nerdiest soldiers is nothing like it. While the Marines fend off dangerous, improbable, and very rude assailants, their mission is to escort a VIP (Very Important Princess) who could broker a strategic alliance between worlds.
]]>Zenya was a teenager when she ran away from home to join the mechanically-modified warrior sect. She was determined to earn mechanised wings and protect the people and city she loved. Under the strict tutelage of a mercurial, charismatic leader, Zenya became Winged Zemolai. But after twenty-six years of service, Zemolai is disillusioned with her role as an enforcer in an increasingly fascist state. After one tragic act of mercy, she is cast out, and loses everything she worked for. As Zemolai fights for her life, she begins to understand the true nature of her sect, her leader, and the gods themselves.
]]>The life of the youngest musketress of Ninetha has been one of hard training. But Lilith's days have also contained many pleasures, the royal privileges of her family's guardianship of the Cornucopia, a mystical source of limitless bounty. Lilith has never seen a book, and she never expects to encounter one within the safety of the citadel.
When Ishmael, an outcast librarian, shows up outside the Afriq Gate, Lilith saves him from immediate execution by her father's second-in-command, the zealot Kira. As Lilith's curiosity draws her to Ishmael, she lets slip her family's most dangerous secret, sparking a deadly rebellion and an unexpected journey full of stunning revelations.
'With A Stranger In The Citadel, Tobias Buckell writes to the moment we live in, with a clarity and urgency that only fable can provide. Read it.' - John Scalzi, author of The Kaiju Preservation Society
]]>After burying his father, Floyd Betts is returning to Galveston, Texas. He is not alone in his journey, riding out of town with two orphaned siblings he has rescued. Descended from a long line of witches, Nellie struggles with visions from other people's minds. Her impulsive younger brother Hank just wants to break out his oversized revolver.
On the way to Galveston, Floyd, Nellie, and Hank rescue a lost, two-legged amphibian, Charlie Fish. But dangerous men, who want to profit from the spectacle of Charlie, are hot on their trail.
As Nell forms a strong psychic bond with Charlie, Floyd, still grieving, is struggling to protect this strange new family. Ominous winds are picking up from an impending hurricane. Meanwhile, all Charlie wants is to return to his home at sea.
With the taut intensity of an impending storm, Josh Rountree has created a unique Western, neo-gothic novel that demonstrates exactly why he is a rising star of American fiction.
'Odd, creepy, funny, The Black Lagoon meets the Six Gun universe. High up on the way-cool factor. You need this.' - Joe R. Lansdale, Edgar Award-winning author of the Hap and Leonard series
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When Shai is caught replacing the Moon Scepter with her nearly flawless forgery, she must bargain for her life. An assassin has left the Emperor Ashravan comatose, a circumstance concealed only by the death of his wife. If the emperor does not emerge after his hundred-day mourning period, the rule of the Heritage Faction will be forfeit and the empire will fall into chaos.
Shai is given an impossible task: to create - to Forge - a new soul for the emperor in fewer than one hundred days. But her soul-Forgery is considered an abomination by her captors. She is confined to a tiny, dirty chamber, guarded by a man who hates her, spied upon by politicians, and trapped behind a door sealed in her own blood. Shai's only possible ally is the emperor's most loyal councillor, Gaotona, who struggles to understand her true talent.
Time is running out for Shai. Forging, while deducing the motivations of her captors, she needs a perfect plan to escape...
'The forgery was a masterpiece, an almost perfect replica of a priceless work of art. The minor inconsistencies were all but impossible for even an expert to detect. However, Shai had been betrayed. Now awaiting execution, Shai would be reprieved if she could do the impossible. As a Forger, Shai is a skillful artist who can apply complex magical glyphs to rewrite the history of the item to change it completely. Although Forgers are despised, the Empire needs Shai to accomplish the unthinkable: to Forge a new soul for the Emperor. Verdict: Sanderson, the best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy and The Way of Kings, has set this novella in the same world as Elantris, one of his earlier novels, but it is totally independent. Fantasy fans will love both the compelling story and the creative magical setting.' - Library Journal
'Sanderson proves to be an exceptionally talented writer in the pages of this book ... The Emperor's Soul is one of those rare high fantasies that feels fresh and is filled with a sense of wonder.' - Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction
'A fascinating study of clashing beliefs, another inventive magic system, and highly entertaining action sequence, The Emperor's Soul is the book I would recommend to anyone who wants to find out for the first time what Sanderson is all about.' - Fantasy Book Review
'If you're going to pick up one book by Brandon Sanderson, this should be it.' - The Illustrated Page
'A wonderful balance with the world, characters, and magic building.' - Open Book Society
'Fast-paced, clever, and fun.' - Fantasy Book Critic
'Just absolutely magical and engaging.' - Hidden in Pages
'An excellent fast read, highly recommended for readers looking for unique story worlds and magic systems.' - Flight of the Dragon
'It truly is a work of art.' - Pendemon
]]>Despite his ability to control the ambient digital cloud, a foster teen falls for a clever con-man. Luring bullies to a quarry, a boy takes clearly enumerated revenge through unnatural powers of suggestion. In the aftermath of a shapeshifting alien invasion, a survivor fears that he brought something out of the Arctic to infect the rest of the world. A rebellious group of queer artists create a new identity that transcends even the anonymity of death.
Sam J. Miller, Blackfish City, The Art of Starving, shows his savage wit, unrelenting candour, and lush imagery in this essential career retrospective collection, taking his place alongside legends of the short-fiction form such as Carmen Maria Machado, Carson McCullers, and Jeff VanderMeer.
'Highly recommended for any reader interested in speculative fiction that concerns itself with queer themes, particularly messy or emotional ones.' - Booklist
'Miller's sheer talent shines through in abundance...Boys, Beasts & Men is an outrageous journey which skillfully blends genres and will haunt you with its original, poetic voices as much as its victims, villains, and treasure trove of leading actors.' - Grimdark Magazine
]]>When Boris Chong returns to Tel Aviv from Mars, much has changed. Boris's ex-lover is raising a strangely familiar child who can tap into the datastream of a mind with the touch of a finger. His cousin is infatuated with a robotnik - a damaged cyborg soldier who might as well be begging for parts. His father is terminally-ill with a multigenerational mind-plague. And a hunted data-vampire has followed Boris to where she is forbidden to return.
Rising above them is Central Station, the interplanetary hub between all things: the constantly shifting Tel Aviv; a powerful virtual arena, and the space colonies where humanity has gone to escape the ravages of poverty and war. Everything is connected by the Others, powerful alien entities who, through the Conversation - a shifting, flowing stream of consciousness - are just the beginning of irrevocable change.
At Central Station, humans and machines continue to adapt, thrive ... and even evolve.
'It's all of science fiction distilled into a single book.' - Warren Ellis, author of Transmetropolitan and Gun Machine
]]>This collection of nearly a hundred pieces of very short fiction spans five decades and reveals James Kelman's mastery of the form. As ever, Kelman insists on his characters telling their stories in their own voices, whether in working-class Glaswegian dialect or the dull menace of bureaucratic babble. Everyday tragedy and bleak humour colour these marvels of narrative efficiency, yet at their core they are tender and full of human truth.
]]>Taking time for nature poetry is an act of reverence for the natural world, and a path to understanding our part in it. The poems in this pocket sized anthology will transport you, sending you into the garden, forests, mountains, and shores with searching hands and open eyes.
Through centuries of storytelling, nature poetry has shapeshifted through the major upheavals in our relationship with the landscapes, plants and other species with whom we share the Earth. As our environment is destabilized and threatened by the climate crisis today, we find renewed meanings in these poems once again. They become sources of joy or hope, and catalysts for action.
Together, they show what we have in common across countries and centuries: an undeniable kinship with nature and a fierce will to protect it.
]]>A runaway seeks shelter from violence with a pack of wild coyotes. A young woman falls into a hypocritical crew of white Christian YouTube influencers. A mother witnesses her daughter's prophecy about the end of the world come true. In Sympathy for Wild Girls, young Black women yearn for intimacy and hunt for belonging in a subtly warped version of our world, where social mores loom like shadows and bigotry shape-shifts.
Skirting the chasms that lurk in our common notions of 'girlhood' and their heightened peril for queer women of colour Demree McGhee's characters track the prints of their desire and pain to the edges of reality, finding refuge in unlikely places. Fighting self-loathing and societal abuse, they explore the bounds of their feral strength and ugliest truths, howling at the moon to be known.
]]>When Margaret Hale, a minister's daughter, relocates with her family to Milton in the north of England she witnesses firsthand the brutal working conditions in Milton's factories and mills. Her liberal education has given her strong convictions, but little common sense, and her pity finds a mostly unsympathetic ear among the gruff mill workers and their families.
Magaret is most vexed by a local industrialist and mill-owner, John Thornton, whom she considers contemptuous and bull-headed. But through her clashes with Thornton and her growing affinity for the workers and their plight for survival, Margaret comes to see the world as a much more complicated place, and that her earlier pity was not charity but a kind of arrogance.
Thunderously philosophical and compulsively readable, North and South is a vivid portrayal of not only unthinking conformity or selfish individualism, but the power of vulnerability and change.
]]>Adrienne Garcia-Specht is a writer and Elizabeth Gaskell enthusiast. She earned a master's degree in English from Syracuse University and lives on California's Central Coast.
Morgan Spector is an actor and producer who is best known for his leading role as George Russell in The Gilded Age.
Allison Miriam Smith is a co-founder of Smith & Taylor Classics. She is also an Acquiring Editor and Publishing & Publicity Manager for Unnamed Press. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing from the University of Southern California where she was an assistant curator for the USC Doheny Library George Cassady Lewis Carroll Special Collection. She later went on to earn a Masters in 18th & 19th c. Literature from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, working nights at the library. Before Unnamed Press, she was a bookseller at Skylight Books in Los Angeles, CA.
Brandon Taylor is the author of the novels Minor Black Figures, The Late Americans and Real Life, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, and named a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a Science + Literature Selected Title by the National Book Foundation. His collection Filthy Animals, a national bestseller, was awarded The Story Prize and shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize. He is the 2022-2023 Mary Ellen von der Heyden Fellow at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. He is an Acquiring Editor at Unnamed Press and co-founder of Smith & Taylor Classics. He lives in NYC.
]]>Weinman writes the monthly Crime & Mystery column for the New York Times Book Review. A 2020 National Magazine Award finalist for Reporting and the recipient of fellowships from MacDowell and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, her work has also appeared most recently in The Atlantic, Esquire, New York, and Vanity Fair, while her fiction has been published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, and numerous anthologies. Weinman also writes (albeit more sporadically) the “Crime Lady” newsletter, covering crime fiction, true crime, and all points in between. She lives in New York City.
]]>Life is peaceful at old Audley Court until the arrival of Robert Audley Sir Michael's nephew and his friend George Talboys, who is home again after making his fortune in Australia.
When George mysteriously disappears, Robert takes it upon himself to find him again. Developing a detective's eye, following disturbing clue after clue, Robert becomes convinced his alluring Aunt Lucy isn't as innocent, or possibly as sane, as she seems.
Lady Audley's Secret first appeared in Robin Goodfellow magazine in 1861, establishing it as a 'sensational' novel to rival Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White (1860). A cunningly plotted mystery novel as sensual as a Pre-Raphaelite portrait, Lady Audley's Secret probes mid-Victorian anxieties about the rapid rise of consumerism with the invention of one of literature's great villainesses who goes to great lengths to secure her greatest desires.
]]>Rachel Vorona Cote is the author of TOO MUCH: How Victorian Constraints Still Bind Women Today. She has written essays and criticisms for The New York Times Magazine, The Nation, The Atlantic, The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Poetry Foundation, Lapham's Quarterly, and The Washington Post, and a number of other publications. In a past life, she was ABD at the University of Maryland, where she studied Victorian literature. She lives in Takoma Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Sarah Weinman is the author of three books: Without Consent, forthcoming in 2025; Scoundrel, named a Best Book of 2022 by Time, Esquire, CBC, and NPR and a NYT Editor's Choice; and The Real Lolita, named a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, BuzzFeed, The National Post, Literary Hub, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Vulture, and winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Award in Nonfiction. She also edited several anthologies, including Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of Reckoning; Unspeakable Acts: True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit & Obsession, winner of the Anthony Award for Best Nonfiction/Critical Work; Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s & 50s (Library of America); and Troubled Daughters, Twisted Wives (Penguin).
Weinman writes the monthly Crime & Mystery column for the New York Times Book Review. A 2020 National Magazine Award finalist for Reporting and the recipient of fellowships from MacDowell and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, her work has also appeared most recently in The Atlantic, Esquire, New York, and Vanity Fair, while her fiction has been published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and numerous anthologies. Weinman also writes (albeit more sporadically) the 'Crime Lady' newsletter, covering crime fiction, true crime, and all points in between. She lives in New York City.
Allison Miriam Smith is a co-founder of Smith & Taylor Classics. She is also an Acquiring Editor and Publishing & Publicity Manager for Unnamed Press. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English & Creative Writing from the University of Southern California where she was an assistant curator for the USC Doheny Library George Cassady Lewis Carroll Special Collection. She later went on to earn a Masters in 18th & 19th c. Literature from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, working nights at the library. Before Unnamed Press, she was a bookseller at Skylight Books in Los Angeles, CA. She lives in Los Angeles.
Brandon Taylor is the author of the novels Minor Black Figures, The Late Americans and Real Life, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, and named a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a Science + Literature Selected Title by the National Book Foundation. His collection Filthy Animals, a national bestseller, was awarded The Story Prize and shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize. He is the 2022-2023 Mary Ellen von der Heyden Fellow at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. He is an Acquiring Editor at Unnamed Press and co-founder of Smith & Taylor Classics. He lives in NYC.
]]>'It is the English edition to acquire.' Washington Post
Pulitzer Prize winning poet and translator, Richard Howard, gives readers the true voice of Baudelaire in this masterful translation. Charles Baudelaire's 1857 masterwork was scandalous in its day for its portrayals of sex, same-sex love, death, the corrupting and oppressive power of the modern city and lost innocence, Les Fleurs Du Mal (The Flowers of Evil) remains powerful and relevant for our time.
In 'Spleen et ideal', Baudelaire dramatises the erotic cycle of ecstasy and anguish of sexual and romantic love.
'Tableaux Parisiens' condemns the crushing effects of urban planning on a city's soul and praises the city's anti-heroes including the deranged and derelict.
'Le Vin' centres on the search for oblivion in drink and drugs. The many kinds of love that lie outside traditional morality is the focus of 'Fleurs du Mal' while rebellion is at the heart of 'Revolte'.
'Howard's achievement is such that we can be confident that his Flowers of Evil will long stand as definitive, a superb guide to France's greatest poet.' The Nation
]]>Richard Howard was one of the most prolific and respected twentieth-century literary critics and translators. He won a Pulitzer Prize, a PEN Translation Prize, a National Book Award (for Les Fleurs Du Mal (The Flowers of Evil)), a Literary Award from the Academy of Arts and Letters, a MacArthur Fellowship, the title of Chevalier from France's L'Ordre National du Merite, and the position of Poet Laureate of New York.
]]>The year is 2011, and our aging narrator has returned to Alto da Vigia to say goodbye to the house where her family spent summers during her childhood. Divided into three sections, one for each day that she spends at the home, Midnight is Not in Everyone's Reach unspools in torrents of dialogue and surreal, feverish scenarios.
Over these three days, the dead return to life, time splinters and freezes, and conversations flow from the past into the present and back again, as we journey across the narrator's corrosive psyche toward our real destination the place inside herself where the family's grief-stricken secrets are kept.
]]>Elizabeth Lowe, born in New York City, has translated over thirty works by Lusophone writers from Brazil, Portugal, and Africa. She was one of the first to translate Jorge Amado, Clarice Lispector, Rubem Fonseca, Nelida Pion, and Antnio Lobo Antunes. She is the author of The City in Brazilian Literature (1982), and co-author with Earl E. Fitz of Translation and the Rise of Inter-American Literature (2008), along with many scholarly articles and book chapters. She is a recipient of an NEA Literary Translation Fellowship, National Science Foundation grants for language preservation projects, Fulbright fellowships to Colombia and Brazil, and recognition by the Brazilian Academy of Letters. Her memoir, Translating from the Portuguese: A Life Translated, is forthcoming in 2025. She lives in Gainesville, Florida.
]]>It's 1897, and a new fashion for thin threatens to end the career of proudly fat vaudeville performer Evelyn Cross. Enter Thomas Gallier, the man behind the new palace of entertainment promising to be the apex of New York City's theatrical scene. He's in search of a star for his vaudeville spectacular, and when he hears Evelyn sing, he knows exactly who he needs to grace his stage.
In a grand finale, present-day narrator Phoebe steps in to reveal secrets and show readers what it really means to claim self-love. Inspired by the true story of a Progressive Era troop of plus-size dancers, this is a story about the spirit of community and the power of romance.
]]>Featuring original stories from Hugo, Nebula, and Lambda Literary Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders, UNITY author Elly Bangs, Kiera Jessica Bane, Ava Kelly, Juliet Kemp, Rafi Kleiman, Tucker Lieberman, Nathan Alling Long, Ether Nepenthes, Lane Fox Marcus Woodman, and Nebula-nominated M. Darusha Wehm, and an introduction to the new edition by Microcosm publisher Joe Biel.
]]>Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the author of several works of horror and dark fiction, including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and currently resides in Boston, MA with his partner. For more information, please follow @hystericteeth on Twitter/Instagram or visit ericlarocca.com.
]]>'Layers of a mysterious past must be unraveled to solve a murder in the present in this intimate journey through time.' John Farrow, author of The Storm Murders Trilogy
]]>While Romeo begins to think that the dead woman may be linked to violence against several homeless people in the city, the search for justice in both cases is thwarted by societal apathy and ignorance, even as the killer is stalking the frigid streets of Montreal, preying on and terrorising its most vulnerable citizens.
'...another simply riveting suspense thriller of a read and continues to showcase the author's natural knack for the kind of narrative storytelling that keeps the reader's riveted attention from beginning to cliff-hanger style ending.' Clint Travis / Midwest Book Review
'It's a red-hot potboiler that effectively pierces through any kind of bone-chilling cold.' Stuart Nulman / The Montreal Times
]]>When Magnus' plans for a dramatic environmental protest take a dark turn, Romeo and Marie are forced to abandon their honeymoon in the Laurentians in order to catch a killer, unearthing long-buried secrets along the way. Fast-paced and chilling, Whale Fall is a riveting tale of love, vengeance, and climate justice.
'[Ann Lambert] has produced her third stunning murder mystery after The Birds That Stay and The Dogs of Winter, combining terrific whodunits with subtle messages of social justice and marvellous characterization... Whale Fall is a rare reminder that just one murder is a tragedy; you don't need bloodshed and gore and gunfire to have a crackerjack of a story.' Nick Martin / Winnipeg Free Press
'A simply riveting novel with a narrative story line the includes love and romance, retaliatory vengeance, and environmental climate justice, Whale Fall by Ann Lambert is especially and unreservedly recommended for the personal reading lists of dedicated mystery fans, as well as community library Contemporary Mystery & Suspense collections.' Midwest Book Review
]]>When one of the greatest museums in the world gave the illustrator Zelba free rein to make a graphic novel about great art, she knew exactly what she would do: address a double standard. She'd seen the Louvre's halls filled with sexualized female bodies, ogled at by crowds and sometimes even groped, and wanted to turn the tables. What if, she dreamed, those naked bodies refused to be the objects of our gaze? What if the female nudes in the Louvre went on strike?
The result, a co-edition with Editions Louvre, is a critique of great artists and great museums. Awarded the prestigious Prix Sceneario and the Prix Artemisia in France, the pages are filled with unforgettable characters, such as a heroic cleaner who can speak to statues and a museum director who secretly offloads his work onto his sister. Featuring well-known masterpieces, this entertaining romp displays one of the world's greatest art collections in a whole new light.
]]>Alice Yang is a PhD student in French at Yale University. Her translation ofAbounding Freedom, a collection of prose poetry by Julien Gracq, was published by World Poetry Books in 2024. She divides her time between New Haven, Conneticut, and Lyon, France.
]]>'Searching, honest, funny, and beautiful.' Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch
"I laugh-sobbed my way through The Mother, so loudly my children came to check on me.' Angela Garbes, author of Essential Labor and Like a Mother
In this hilarious and harrowingly honest graphic memoir,New Yorker cartoonist Rachel Deutsch, aka @weirdmomart on Instagram, shares the story of her journey into motherhood.
Rachel Deutsch had always wanted a baby. She wanted to press her face into theirs and feed them from her body. Eventually her child might hate her a little. But they'd be on speaking terms most of the time. Wait...or was that just Rachel's experience with her mum? Had she processed her own childhood enough to raise a child herself!?
The Mother is about the constant dualities and contradictions of motherhood. The collision of future Rachel and past Rachel. Desperately wanting to get pregnant while fearful of being pregnant. Loving a new identity while missing an old one. Celebrating a new family while mourning the previous incarnation of a partnership.
Funny, provocative, and unabashedly candid, Deutsch's memoir embraces both the joys and the challenges of modern parenthood in a way that will resonate with new and seasoned parents.
]]>Perfect for Halloween and illustrated in Norm's own gorgeous style.
'Every village has its stories - those of the living - and those of the dead.'
After the sudden death of his twin sister, 14 year old James Reynolds becomes obsessed with her tale of a black hound, a folkloric creature that is regarded as a portent of death. Enlisting the aid of his elderly neighbour, who the local children call 'The Witch', he delves into the centuries of village history, folklore, and ghosts, until he uncovers a deeper secret beyond his darkest nightmares, beyond the sight of most, and beyond the mortal veil.
Set in the South Downs of England, a place that has been home to Celts, Romans, and Vikings, James's story is interwoven with tales from his village that also blur the line between the living and the dead.
]]>With demons for parents, and supernatural powers of their own, Milly and Billy are now firmly involved in the world of the supernatural. The shadowy forces of their parent's monstrous relatives and rival demons are flourishing, and the twins must survive the nightmares to come from the mysterious band of mortals who wish to control them.
Eisner Award-winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda (winner of Best Painter/Multimedia Artist Eisner for The Night Eaters: Her Little Reapers), continue the story of Night Eaters in Her Little Reapers, spinning an epic tale of gods and monsters!
Eisner Award-winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda continue the story of Night Eaters in Her Little Reapers, spinning an epic tale of gods and monsters!
]]>Prepare to be captivated by another masterpiece from the mind of Akira Kanou, where fantasy meets reality, with Outsiders Volume 1. Delve into a world where vampires and werewolves clash in the shadows, and humans unravel the secrets of an ancient feud.
Navigate the world of dark fantasy alongside Ema, a high school student who is full of energy and determination. She embarks on a perilous path that will challenge her beliefs and reshape her destiny.
The courageous, young protagonist finds that she possesses special abilities, but will those same gifts attract unwanted attention? Will her curious nature help her uncover secrets, or lead to her demise?
With mesmerising artistry, Akira brings this dark tale to life, capturing the bustling streets of Japan and the eerie shadows where otherworldly creatures lurk. Although Akira thrusts readers into a treacherous war between fantastical creatures, it is in a world not so different from our own.
These monsters aren't from another dimension, they are from ours and have been fighting an age-old battle within the shadows. Outsiders Volume 1 casts that same shadow over the reader, who is caught in the chaos and conflict and left on the edge of their seat.
]]>Six's journey leads him to fight a tough foe to save an old acquaintance. Fans of mecha fights and anime will find a perfect fit with this action-packed Manga!
The eleventh volume of Atom: The Beginning marks the team's return from their adventures in Vietnam, where they were able to uncover clues about the 'robot boy' from the future.
They have the chance to ponder the various pieces of information they gathered, whilst resuming their research and daily life. But before everything can become completely normal again, an unexpected visitor disrupts the harmony.
Someone that the team does not get along with the team turns up, out of the blue, at Lab-7. Their appearance leads to some unsettling revelations that could bring them even closer to the truth about the 'robot boy', but at what cost?
Volume 11 of ATOM: The Beginning, created by Masami Yuki and Tetsuro Kasahara, seems as if it's leading our heroes towards the secrets of the iconic Osamu Tezuka creation, Astro Boy, an icon known across the world from the hugely successful manga and anime. However, it's slowly becoming a truth that might be better left untouched.
]]>Masami Yuuki is a manga artist and member of the artist group Headgear. He is most known for his celebrated manga series Mobile Police Patlabor, which has spawned many spin-offs and adaptations into anime, movies, live-action projects, novels, video games, and more.
Osamu Tezuka was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, and animator whose revolutionary comics earned him the title of manga no kamisama ('God of Manga'). His body of work is one of the largest and most prolific in all of Japanese culture, including the iconic Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, Dororo, Message to Adolf, and Princess Knight. Tezuka passed away in 1989.
]]>A thrilling, propulsive story of escape as a small-time crook goes on the run across Australia with a stolen secret that will change the world, perfect for fans of William Gibson's All Tomorrow's Parties, Richard Morgan and Ghost in the Shell.
Jackson Nguyen is a petty crook living slim on the mean streets of Melbourne. When he crosses paths with a desperate, but wealthy, Chinese dissident, begging for his help, Jack responds in the only natural way: he steals her shoes.
And yet, despite every effort to mind his own damn business, a wild spiral into the worst kind of trouble begins - Murder, mayhem, fast cars, fast-talking, bent cops, and long straight highways into the terrible beauty of the vast Australian Outback.
In Jack's world, taking a stand against the ruling class is the shortest path to a shallow grave. But when an Earth-shattering technology falls into his hands, he must do everything he can to stop the wrong people taking it. In a world of pervasive government surveillance and oppressive corporate control, it's up to a small-time criminal to keep the spark of human rebellion alive.
]]>Danged Black Thing is an extraordinary collection of stories about love and migration, gender and class, patriarchy and womanhood, from a remarkable and original voice. Traversing the West and Africa, they celebrate the author's own hybridity with breathtaking sensuousness and lyricism.
Simbiyu wins a scholarship to study in Australia, but cannot leave behind a world of walking barefoot, orange sun and his longing for a 'once pillow-soft mother'. In his past, a darkness rose from the river, and something nameless and mystical continues to envelop his life. In 'A Taste of Unguja' sweet taarab music, full of want, seeps into a mother's life on the streets of Melbourne as she evokes the powers of her ancestors to seek vengeance on her cursed ex. In the cyberfunk of 'Unlimited Data' Natukunda, a village woman, gives her all for her family in Old Kampala. Other stories explore with power what happens when the water runs dry and who pays, capture the devastating effects on women and children of societies in which men hold all the power, and themes of being, belonging, otherness.
Speculative, realistic and even mythological, but always imbued with truth, empathy and Blackness, Danged Black Thing is a literary knockout.
'Eugen Bacon gives us a cornucopia of dark fruitfulness. Her writing is equal parts fecund earth and fine-cut jewels; her stories juxtapose the scarred and abused with the powerfully magical, the numinous and the deceptively mundane. They travel the known world, remaking all its parts as they go, and they pull new worlds, fully formed, from Bacon's unfettered imagination.' - Margo Lanagan
'Lyrical, rich,oftentimes darkandsometimes hopeful,Danged Black Thing is a speculative fiction collection that takes the reader on a journey from Africa to Australia. The cities and villages the stories are set in are sometimes familiar, while others are plucked fully formed from author Eugen Bacon's imagination, providing a vast backdrop to her exploration of the emotional costs of being a woman...Where men rule, there will be women who suffer. With the lyricism of Toni Morrison and the worldbuilding of Ken Liu, Bacon secures herself as an important voice in Australian genre fiction. Danged Black Thingis the feminist sciencefiction debut that brings women and Blackness to the forefront.' - Jing Xuan Teo, Books+Publishing
]]>After living in a Singapore dog shelter for five years, Gucci a vaguely Dalmatian-like crossbred is losing hope of ever being rescued. One day to his surprise he is adopted by her, a writer, and moves to inner city Sydney. On arrival, however, an anti-dog war breaks out in their apartment block; Gucci's owner receives a letter threatening the possibility of 'euthanasia'. The incident triggers nightmares in her and brings back distressing childhood memories.
My Name Is Gucci is a charming novel about the relationships between pets and their owners and about how the past shapes the present. This bold ex-shelter dog narrated fable beautifully unravels Gucci's and his adopter /guardian's secrets, which have been intertwined for decades through their recurring reincarnations.
Sun Jung understands the deep connections that exist between animals and humans. You won't need to be a dog lover to be entranced by this story; it is brimming with warmth, wit and wisdom.
'A comic and moving Homeric odyssey about Gucci the dog, who must deal with, and outwit, the most problematic species of all humans.' Louis Nowra, author of Sydney: A Biography
'A magical novel that will capture your heart.' Andrea Carter, author of A Body Falls
]]>**Winner, NSW Literary Awards 2025, Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry**
**Shortlisted, Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2025, Poetry**
**Shortlisted, NSW Literary Awards 2025, Glenda Adams Award for New Writing**
**Shortlisted, Victorian Premier's Literary Awards 2025, Poetry**
A moving testament to the displacement and dispossession of the Palestinian people.
rock flight is a book-length poem that, over five chapters, follows a personal and historical narrative, to compose an understated yet powerful allegory of Palestine's occupation. The poem uses refrains of suffocation, rubble, and migratory bird patterns to address the realities of forced displacement, economic restrictions and surveillance technology that Palestinians face both within and outside Palestine. It depicts a restlessness brought about by dispossession, and a determination to find significance in fleeting objects and fragments. It looks to the literary form as an interactive experience, and the book as an object in flux, inviting the reader to embark on an exploration of space, while limited by the box-like confines of the page. Formally claustrophobic, the poem morphs into irony, declaring everything a box while refusing to exist within one.
'Here is a poetry of passion; a poetry of necessity; a poetry of survival, and a poetry-triumphant.' Maxine Beneba Clarke
'rock flight is a work of timelessness, rigour, precision, relationality and guts just like its poet. A must-read for all of us who yearn and stretch and reach for a world beyond colonies, and an even more urgent read for those who don't.' Alison Whittaker
]]>Moving nimbly between the granular and the broad view, The Oblong Plot, Chris Andrews' third collection, takes in paint splotches on a sawhorse and a star named Fang, life-wasting systems and means of escape. These faceted, echoing poems observe the world's shifting arrangements while rearranging their own letters, sounds, syllables, words and lines. The Oblong Plot invites the reader to join in its serious play.
'I loved this exhilarating, brilliant book. The poems in The Oblong Plot have style and wit to burn, and strike like a tuning fork, reverberating and reshaping the air around us. They are sharply attuned to the ironies and absurdities of contemporary life, finding linguistic torque and wry humour in cityscapes and their inhabitants' waking lives, dreams and aspirations. In seemingly effortless but technically dazzling syllabics, time and again Andrews punctures through the surface of things to find something much stranger and more surreal sitting under the day's skin. He is a relentlessly surprising and inventive poet whose vast linguistic gifts - including an electrifying skill at toggling between the vernacular and the poetically charged, "between / the dreamwarp and the cybercapsule" - remind us that language can both unmake and remake the world around us. The Oblong Plot is a gift to all who turn to poetry seeking to find our language recharged and refreshed.' - Sarah Holland-Batt
]]>A poetry collection which is part criticism, part autobiography, and always acute in its recollection of the emotions inspired by television drama
In her new collection Television, award-winning poet Kate Middleton considers the emotional impact that television programs had on her formative years - from childhood cartoons Astro Boy and Roadrunner to series like Pretty Little Liars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks and Beverly Hills 90210. These were 'the shows I watched to cry, to feel/ the hot gash angst of teenaged-ness'. In poems that expand like mini-essays, the poet explores the feelings evoked by these shows, the shame and longing, the regret and desire, and the different kinds of identification they encouraged, especially in a teenage girl. But the focus is also on the poet as an adult, thinking back over her adolescent responses, about the ways in which television plays with time and reality, and the extent to which its jumble of images reflects her own multi-faceted consciousness, if it hasn't in fact formed it - 'the one whose interests are too voluminous, the one who tries/ to write deeply into one idea and is instead immediately/ tugged sideways...I try to do too much and/ my attention shatters, ricochets among ruins'.
]]>The witch hunt in Europe intensified between 1550 and 1650, decades after the Protestant Reformation and the Peasants' Revolt. It is right in the middle of these one hundred years of infamy that Anna Thalberg's story takes place.
Anna is a woman of singular beauty who is accused of witchcraft and taken by force to be tried. Klaus, her husband, and Friedrich, the village priest, will also travel to Wrzburg, where Anna has been incarcerated. They will use all available resources, seeking to stop the blind beast of the Inquisition, which is inexorable in trying to drag the woman to the stake.
Witches, werewolves, family spirits and even a demon who theologizes come together in these pages, but their presence is insufficient to hide the true horror: the inhumanity of the institutions, their manipulations and manufacturing of fear, and the arbitrary evil that nests in the heart of human beings.
]]>In these self-mocking poems - populated with youths and elders, cellphones and televisions - Jiang Tao presents and dissects a discontent with the state of the world. The complex use of metaphor highlights his profound wit and poetic mastery, building subtle layers of satire that act as commentary and proposed remedy for society's flaws. But melancholy, nostalgia, dispassion, and the occasional lyricism also come into play as he explores the passage of time, city life, materialism, economic realities, and the difficulties of human communication and connection.Jiang Tao's verse is, as translator Josh Stenberg has written, "a quintessential expression of urban malaise in contemporary China."
]]>Josh Stenbergis a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Sydney.He is the author ofMinority Stages: Sino-Indonesian PerformanceandPublic Display(2019) and an upcoming book on Hokkien theatre, as well as the editor ofIrina's Hat: New Short Stories from China(2013) andKunqu Masters on Chinese Theatrical Performance(2022).He translated two volumes of short fiction by Nanjing author Su Tong, short fiction by PRC, Taiwanese, and Southeast Asian Chinese authors, and numerous works of spoken and traditional Chinese theatre. His fiction and poetry have been published inThe Antigonish Review, The New Quarterly, CV2, The Dalhousie Reviewand other literary journals. He has been a fellow of Fulbright Taiwan, the Center for Chinese Studies (National Central Library), the International Institute for Asian Studies (Leiden), and the Vermont Studio Centre/Luce Foundation.
An emotionally wrenching novel tackling key themes such as generational trauma and what it means to be Black British, surviving between the gaps of knowledge around familial migrant journeys, set in today's London and Ghana in the mid-90s.
On the cusp of thirty, Ghanaian Londoner Whitney Appiah was born with a special gift. The massage therapist can physically sense where her clients' trauma lies and heal them. But Whitney has no idea that she too is suffering. Tragic events from her youth have left a terrible, unseen mark.
When a dangerous encounter with the man she's dating triggers a wave of fragmented recollections, Whitney embarks on a journey to reclaim her memories and the truth that is buried deep in her early years growing up in Kumasi, Ghana.
Spanning three decades, told through the viewpoints of Whitney, her aunts Gloria and Aretha, and their house help Maame Serwaa, The Rest of You explores what happens when we try to move forward through the lacuna of our past.
'A novel that doesn't shy away from the modern issues of being Black and female. At times heartbreaking, this portrait of a family coming to terms with a tragic past is vivid and tender.' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
'Maame Blue's skill at crafting characters that take bits of your heart with them as you read the final pages; is a true gift. Following the characters through the intertwining of multiple timelines brought forth the force that yearning and longing actually possess. A wonderful book!' Kelechi Okafor, author of Edge of Here
'Equal parts romance and coming-of-age story, Blue's emotionally charged debut explores the highs and lows of love...Those looking for heavy emotion in their romance should jump on this one.' Publisher's Weekly on Bad Love
'What is singularly powerful about Bad Love, and commendable for this reason alone, is that the winners and losers in love are all Black. It's so unusual to have a Black woman lead in a romance story, that it is sadly still remarkable.' Words of Colour on Bad Love
]]>In the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo the remains of more than a thousand 'chinamen' lie interred, many in unmarked graves. Most were sojourners, who hailed from the Canton region in south China, and found themselves unable to return to their homeland. Joss: A History is inspired by the lived experiences of these early settlers, and their compatriots and descendants across Victoria and New South Wales, and Aotearoa New Zealand. The poems pay tribute to the author's ancestors, illuminating how they survived and thrived amid longstanding colonialist stories that have exoticised and diminished Chinese communities in white settler nations around the Pacific Rim since the gold rushes of the nineteenth century. Refracted through a twenty-first century lens, Joss is grounded in the conviction that the past is not past, that historical events reverberate insistently in the present.
]]>As its title suggests, ime Kneevi's first book-length poetry collection gestures towards the elusive and often fragmented reality of dreams and recollections. The poems speak of distance, dislocation and longing, evoked by the poet's cultural ties to Croatia, the awkwardness of personal relations and the discomforts of language. They also convey the embarrassment and regret which spring from daily encounters, especially when the point of view is that of an adolescent, a lover, a rival, indeed a poet, endowed with a more than usual amount of self-consciousness. These concerns are echoed, and heightened, by the elliptical form of the poems and their surreal dislocations, which invite the play of implication, giving space and silence their own kind of eloquence. The effect is remarkable, both for the range of emotions expressed, which includes humour and joy alongside unease and uncertainty, and for the intensity of their expression.
]]>That's what these poems offer old lyric technology turning against its partiality to lull, to wrap up, the poems are fast as ice. I go outside and at the top of the street, it is bitterly cold and at the bottom sweltering, humid. Here is the street, here is the weather at every extreme. Transit becomes transit.' John Wilkinson
]]>Sometimes the language is sharp, sometimes lavish, each poem a document of life as a waking dream, a relentless exploration of the everyday. Ali Jane Smith writes, 'It is a relief to turn thoughts and feelings into a poem. Sometimes it is like making a chair, and sometimes it is like smashing concrete with a crowbar.' Here, the chair might wobble, the cracks in the concrete twist like rivers. They take you somewhere, or they tell you something.
]]>This collection of prose poems explores the linked tensions of flight and longing: the immigrant caught on the other side of the world; the transformation of a home; the reckoning of motherhood. Often otherworldly, frequently affirming, and sometimes heartbreaking, these poems offer small meditations - circling overhead, descending into daily life.
]]>Her books include What the Ground Can't Hold (Picador) and She Played Elvis (Allen and Unwin).
Her short works have appeared in Best Australian Stories, Anthology of Australian Prose Poetry, Dreaming Awake, The Writing Mind, Cordite, Overland, Antipodes, Southerly, Island, takahe, Eunoia Review and various Spineless Wonders collections. She has judged the Joanne Burns Award and received an ANU Humanities Research Centre Fellowship, a Bundanon Artists Residency, the Varuna House Eleanor Dark Flagship Fellowship and a Nan Tien Temple and South Coast Writers Centre residency.
]]>separations. Cutting away
from her past, from varied, acceptable and permissible futures
dreamed into expectations by others on her behalf. From
always being a dangerous difference in a country town, and
rural school. Segue to wide-eyed in the city, to wild eyed, in a
city never imagined.'
In She Goes to Town Sandra Renew writes as a lesbian poet. She shows a gendered world from the point of view of outsider and one who lives on the fringes of heterosexuality, and who fully inhabits a voice of dissent and protest. She deep-dives into gender and comments on living in both urban and rural communities.
She Goes to Town explores the tensions between leaving and staying, crossing lines, endings and beginnings. In poetry, micro-lit, short prose there is a mapping of the path to destruction and the saving graces of hope and trying again.
]]>Sandra's collection, It's the sugar, Sugar (Recent Work Press, 2021) won the ACT Writers Notable Awards for Poetry 2021.
Acting Like a Girl (Recent Work Press, 2019) was the winner of the 2020 ACT Writing and Publishing Award for Poetry, and was also shortlisted for the 2020 ACT Book of the Year.
She writes on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land (Canberra) and Yuin land (Cobargo).
]]>Alcatraz is a one-of-a-kind illustrated anthology of short prose and prose poetry. It showcases works from many of the most exciting practitioners writing in English across the globe.
This includes work by luminaries such as Will Alexander, Indran Amirthanayagam, Nin Andrews, Maxine Chernoff, Denise Duhamel, Holly Iglesias, Peter Johnson, Luke Kennard, Naveen Kishore, Janice Lee, Jane Monson, Mariko Nagai, Nguyn Phan Qu Mai, Alvin Pang, Lauren Russell, Fiona Sampson, Ian Seed, Sudeep Sen, John Skoyles, Donna Stonecipher, Sam Wagan Watson, Cyril Wong, Nicholas Wong, Jenny Xie and Gary Young.
The volume is edited by the award-winning Australian prose poets Cassandra Atherton and Paul Hetherington who recently published the definitive book about the form, Prose Poetry: An Introduction (Princeton University Press, 2020), and the authoritative Anthology of Australian Prose Poetry (Melbourne University Press, 2020). The book is illustrated by renowned artist and publisher, Phil Day, whose work recently appeared in the New Yorker.
The anthology is titled Alcatraz largely because of the playfulness inherent in the word, which contains the first and last letters of the English alphabet in first and last positions. Contributing writers were asked to respond to the idea of 'Alcatraz' in any way they chose whether directly or more tangentially. This resulted in a wonderful series of responses, taking on and expanding a wide array of the associations connected to this historically loaded word.
The book is highly inventive in its layout, with contributions appearing according to their length. This means that the book moves from the shortest to the longest pieces and the illustrations complement the shape of the written pieces. They are line drawings, playing on the idea of taking a line from the work and representing it obliquely without ever overwhelming it.
Alcatraz is a creative, unusual and distinctive volume celebrating international collaboration and the special magic that happens in the meeting of short prose works and visual art.
Alcatraz includes works by:
Will Alexander
Indran Amirthanayagam
Nin Andrews
Sally Ashton
Cassandra Atherton
Stuart Barnes
Linda Black
Jessica Bundschuh
Anne Caldwell
Anthony Caleshu
Maxine Chernoff
Paul Christiansen
Denise Duhamel
Carrie Etter
Gerald Fleming
Jeff Friedman
Oz Hardwick
Bob Heman
Xavier Hennekinne
Paul Hetherington
Cindy Hochman
MC Hyland
Holly Iglesias
Brenda Iijima
Peter Johnson
S. K. Kelen
Luke Kennard
John Kinsella
Naveen Kishore
Janice Lee
Gian Lombardo
Kathleen McGookey
Alyson Miller
Jane Monson
Margaret Moores
Paul Munden
Mariko Nagai
Sawako Nakayasu
Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Geoff Page
Alvin Pang
Jonathan Penton
Meg Pokrass
Lee Ann Roripaugh
Lauren Russell
Sarah M. Sala
Fiona Sampson
Kristin Sanders
Ian Seed
Sudeep Sen
John Skoyles
Donna Stonecipher
Ruth Stacey
Marc Vincenz
Samuel Wagan Watson
Amelia Walker
Jen Webb
Jessica L. Wilkinson
Cyril Wong
Nicholas Wong
Jenny Xie
Gary Young
Illustrator:
Phil Day
]]>'In this verse-paced novel Kinsella never quite uses Auden's phrase in The Fall of Rome - 'altogether elsewhere' - but we sense the priorities and judgement of the natural environment, and of an older world. Coastal birds and dolphins are among his observers, and we too feel the wind and ocean currents fall and rise so that, despite surveillance and silencing, we may also remember and join in bearing witness.' - Kim Scott
'A book against laughter and forgetting if ever there was one. Moving, incandescent, quietly devastating...Cellnight is contemplative, fiercely elegiac, and a panoramic ode to Whadjuk Noongar country and anti-ode to its settler colonial overlay. As Kendrick Lamar said: the judge make time. So does Kinsella.' - Declan Fry
'To open Cellnight is to encounter John Kinsella's cat's cradle of a verse novel - intersecting threads pulled tight and tense between prison bars, protest signs, booze bottles and warships. Feathered visitors also flit among the narrative fibres, bearing witness to the fists raised over prone and vulnerable bodies in the carceral corners of a swelling port city.' - Cass Lynch
]]>Sometimes has written the celestial subjectively or is it the subjective celestially? and smears the lines between the practices of cosmology, poetry, and astrophysics. After reading this collection, it seems to me like poetry is as valid a method of interrogating the universe as any other.' - Andrea Rassell
]]>This book-length verse narrative is about a so-called 'Dirty T-Shirt Tour', on which a group of Australian poets travel to cities in the United States and Canada in the mid-1980s, to give readings. It is composed as a diary, written from the point of view of one of the poets, who finds himself at odds with the others by virtue of his migrant background, and his commitment to 'performance' poetry. It is his first visit to America, which he views with both wonder and alarm. Isolated in the group by his commitment to a poetics of 'utterance', he finds friendship and acclamation in his audiences and the people he encounters on the street. The tensions portrayed extend beyond the group to encompass issues of racism, sexism and class, as the book offers snapshots of American society, as viewed by the outsider, which are in themselves an expression of his performance poetic. The Tour stands as a chronicle of the difficulties and triumphs of performance poetry, of which Pi.O. was one of the pioneers, long before it became the popular form it is today.
'.. follows no form but his own, a text for spoken performance punctuated by pop-up commas and slashes that pause or jolt...[his] anarchist aesthetic locates the scurrying phrase, the overlooked figures, the extraneous observation in epic scale as Joyce, in modernist commandment, had displayed throughoutUlysses.' - Gig Ryan, Sydney Review of Books
]]>Everett continuously defies convention with every creative expression and brings his literary audacity back to his poetic roots with this, his sixth collection with Red Hen Press.
Sonnets for a Missing Key is a mesmerising feat of language that reinforces Percival Everett as one of the great wordsmiths of the century.
]]>It's a dry, sunny day and perfect for hanging out the laundry. But what happens when an unexpected wind pulls the washing off the line and carries it next door to the Zoo! Will the animals give up their new-found clothes and can all the washing be returned safely?
]]>Kate Talbot is an Australian-born, New Zealand-based children's book writer and illustrator. Working digitally, she is passionate about instilling a love for stories and storytelling in little people and hopes to nurture life-long readers and artists through her quirky characters and vibrant illustrations.
]]>Without his i-tree, how will he tree-time his family? How will he order bananas from his Just Peel app? It feels disastrous.
But with all this time on his hands, and no screens around, Miles discovers there's a bit more to a good monkey-life than he realised.
]]>Ian Smith was born and raised in a little village in the West Midlands. While growing up, he spent much of his time playing in the mud with his plastic dinosaurs, reading about dinosaurs or chasing his little sisters while pretending to be a dinosaur. But even more than dinosaurs, he loved to draw. With a box of crayons, he could be happy for hours in fact, some of his best work has been in crayon on his mum's walls! He always knew he wanted to be an artist (or a dinosaur!) When he got a bit older and the house had run out of walls for him to scribble on, he moved to Bristol to study for a BA in illustration at the University of the West of England. Since then, he's continued to draw and write funny stories, creating characters like the ones that had fired his imagination as a child, and before he knew it, he'd turned into an illustrator (and not a dinosaur after all). Ian can be contacted on Instagram: @ian_smith_illustration
]]>Change is in the air.
Oak leaves are gently falling like hands waving. Hello trees.
You will soon have a change of outfit, with lacy, delicate branches reaching for the sky.
My First Book of Zen is an invitation for young minds to explore the gentle teachings of Zen philosophy. Through a day in the life of two children, young readers encounter messages of presence, kindness, and connection to the world around them.
Each of the nine moments encourages curiosity and reflection, helping children develop an appreciation for nature's beauty and the peace found in still moments. Enchanting watercolour illustrations by award-winning artist Tracy Gallup paint the soft moods of Zen and capture a sense of inner calm. Each image is paired with a thoughtful message and a quote from an inspirational thinker like the haiku master Issa, Zen philosophers D.T. Suzuki and Alan Watts, or the Dalai Lama offering a quiet space for reflection.
A perfect book for bedtime and fostering moments of calm, My First Book of Zen sows the seeds of inner harmony, compassion, gratitude, and a lasting love for the natural world.
]]>A fully bilingual children's book, My First Book of Haiku includes the original Japanese poems (in both Japanese script and Romaji form) on each page alongside the English translation to form a complete cultural experience.
Each haiku poem is accompanied by a full page "dreamscape" painting that will be admired by children and adults alike. Commentaries and brief bios offer parents and teachers ready-made "food for thought" to share with young readers and stimulate a conversation about each work.
]]>A Crazy Little series, King Cat
, and also illustrated the book Beastly Banquet. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband. As a child, Tracy had and loved her very own collection of Tuttle books.
]]>Dive into The Reef That Coral Built, a captivating aquatic tale inspired by The House that Jack Built. From tiny coral polyps to reef sharks and manta rays, each turn of the page reveals how every element and creature has an important role in the delicate and complex ecosystem of the reef. Through its engaging rhyme, children will discover how everything on the reef shares a connection, how life is sustained under the waves, and what humans can do to protect this incredible environment.
]]>Sabina Sagin was born in Melbourne, Australia. Classic children's stories, history, adventure, and nature inspire much of her work. She holds degrees in Communication Design and Music. Growing up, she was surrounded by dogs and other pets, and her British bulldog Rosie keeps her company while she writes and illustrates stories for the next generation of readers.
]]>Mooshy Crackerjack is determined to stay out of trouble and have the best birthday ever but everyone seems to have forgotten! Although his family are busy preparing something special, it isn't for him, and with each step Mooshy takes, mayhem follows. From an icing disaster to a soggy balloon mishap, nothing goes right. Has anyone actually remembered his birthday? Or will there be a surprise in store? Join Mooshy in this delightfully illustrated and hilarious adventure about family, friendships, and the joy of surprises.
]]>Maia Batumashvili was born in Tiblisi, Georgia, in 1978. From a young age, Maia has loved to draw and is inspired by the children's books and cartoons she grew up with. After graduating from two art institutes, Maia worked on an animation project before finally realising her dream of illustrating children's books. When Maia is not creating imaginative worlds, she enjoys spending time with her three beautiful children and her dog, Tayo.
]]>Ted is a turtle with a perfectly flat shell, so he wears a backpack and vest to fit in. But that doesn't stop others from teasing him. Rather than dwell on his sadness, Ted decides to help other animals who feel different, leaving them special notes as encouragement. From a lonely bat to a brightly coloured lizard, Ted's kindness spreads through the forest. But when an accident leaves him stuck on his back, he discovers the kindness he has given will return to him in a most unexpected way. A beautifully illustrated and heartwarming tale about self acceptance and empathy.
]]>Mariela Lotfi was born in Mendoza, Argentina and has always been captivated by the enchanting illustrations found in books. After graduating from the Faculty of Visual Arts at the National University of Mendoza, Mariela became a freelance illustrator, expressing her love of animals, people and nature through a variety of artistic techniques. Mariela now lives with her family in Switzerland.
]]>Ben doesn't really do mornings. He would much rather stay tucked up in bed. So, when his mother calls that it's time for school, Ben does something totally different he drives his bed down the stairs, through the kitchen, and off to school! On his journey, Ben learns the rules of the road and gives a friend a lift, but what will everyone think when he turns up at school in a bed?
The Boy Who Drove His Bed to School is a wildly imaginative and amusing story about having big ideas.
]]>Garin Adi S. is an Indonesian illustrator who specialises in creating charming childlike illustrations. With a portfolio brimming with delightful characters and vibrant worlds, Garin has developed his distinctive style by working on a variety of different picture book projects. His talent lies in capturing the innocence and wonder of childhood, bringing stories to life with their playful and captivating illustrations.
]]>Japanese Cooking with Kids is the perfect way for you and your kids to learn about Japanese cooking while having fun in the kitchen and to get them excited about eating healthy meals. Some of these dishes may even become their new favourites!
These 50 kid-tested recipes for ages 8 to 14 get 'two thumbs up' and empty plates every time. They include:
Each chapter in this book contains a fun, hands-on activity like counting to ten in Japanese while washing your hands, growing your own green onions or making your own chopstick rests! In addition to preparing delicious Japanese recipes, kids will learn the basic principles of Japanese cuisine eating foods that are in season, and only eating until you feel 80% full to help you live a healthier life.
Japanese Cooking with Kids will give you and your family a whole new perspective on food and eating the Japanese way!
]]>Mayumi Uejima-Carr became the president of TABLE FOR TWO USA following work with Accenture and Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company and earning an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. With TABLE FOR TWO USA, she has developed a program to provide healthier school meals for children in the U.S. She was a delegate to the US-Japan Leadership Program (2017-18).
Yumi Komatsudaira is a recipe developer, food stylist, culinary instructor and President of K-Seaweed a leading ocean greens provider. She is the author of Japanese Superfoods.
]]>Drawn from the rich folklore of the Philippines, these seven exciting tales are filled with magical creatures, captivating gods and goddesses, and the remarkable acts of ordinary people. Children and parents alike will love the stories and their whimsical watercolour illustrations. The collection includes:
Carefully crafted by an award-winning author to match the literacy level and interests of young readers, these stories touch on universal themes of accountability and the need to balance freedom with good choices. For those of Filipino descent, they offer a connection to their heritage culture and language, while for other readers they introduce a dazzlingly diverse country and people.
]]>Corazon Dandan-Albano is an award-winning children's book illustrator and author. Her picture-poetry book Habulan received a National Children's Book Award, and All About the Philippine, which she illustrated, won a Moonbeam Children's Book Gold Award. Kora has created over 50 children's books and holds a BFA in painting from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
]]>Klink is a jittery young owlet who is afraid of just about everything his wrinkly feet, what to eat, but most of all, cats. His brave brother Dash and sassy sister Tink love to tease him, but when a game of pirates leaves the three in danger and a sly predator creeps closer, it's down to Klink to muster his courage and prove that he is not a worrywart! An exciting adventure of bravery, self-discovery, and sibling bonds that features vivid illustrations, Klink will prove that even the smallest of us can be mighty heroes!
]]>Katrijn Jacobs is a Belgian illustrator who loves to draw. For her, drawing is the way to bring colour into the world. She gets her inspiration from her surroundings, people, emotions, animals, and plants. She transforms these things into playful, cheerful illustrations with a high sensitivity factor. She also works on art projects, murals, and personalised illustrations. Katrijn has already illustrated picture books for several publishing houses.
]]>I wish I could show you...
this great big meadow,
like a sea of lacy clouds...
In this beautiful ode to nature and mindfulness, a child sets out to explore the environment around their home, using all their senses. Yet, someone important is missing, someone the child wishes could be there on the journey.
Expressive text by Kathy Stinson leaves room for readers' own interpretations about who the child in the story might be missing, while Indigenous illustrator Maya McKibbin's gorgeous images capture the lush beauty of the natural world and the tenderness of a child's emotions.
The perfect book for helping a child navigate loss, or missing someone that can't be there with them.
]]>Maya McKibbin is a Two-Spirited Ojibwe, Irish filmmaker, illustrator and indie game artist. They grew up in shshlh and later in the Southwest of England. Maya's work explores the magic of the natural world both human and not, their illustrations take on subjects of the supernatural, grief, nostalgia and curiosity.
]]>The forest has lots to say...if you listen.
When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns.
I Hear You, Forest is an excellent resource for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach:
Book #1 in the Sounds of Nature series!
This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.
]]>Carmen Mok studied studio art at the University of Waterloo and design at Sheridan College. Her illustrations have been published in magazines across Canada and the U.S., as well as in greeting cards, stationery, and children's home accessories. She has now decided to dedicate herself to children's book illustration, and she has received several illustration awards, including the SCBWI Canada East People's Choice Portfolio Award for Illustration in 2017 and 2018, as well as the Storyteller Award in 2018. Carmen is the illustrator of Grandmother's Visit, written by Betty Quan; Violet Shrink, written by Christine Baldacchino; and A Stopwatch from Grampa, written by Loretta Garbutt. She currently lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.
]]>Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it's Kimbo's birthday!
Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo's house! Will they ever get to celebrate together?
There is so much to see in this zany city: there's a bug parade, a shop selling rhymes, a busy bakery selling cream puffs and ice cream, a Robo-Dog dancing in the park, and so much more!
From the creators of No. 5 Bubblegum Street, featuring artwork that 'share[s] the bright hand-drawn style of beloved Scarry characters' (The Times), join the friends as their paths get tangled and the city takes them on an adventure. Will they ever get to celebrate together?
There is so much to see in this vibrant city! Come along and join the adventure!
]]>For the last fifteen years, Gosia Herba has been working for publishers, magazines, music labels, and ad agencies. She's also an illustrator and author of books for children and graphic novels. Her work can often be seen at various children's illustration exhibitions worldwide, such as Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition, Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava, Tallinn Illustrations Triennial, and IBBY Poland Showcase, Bologna Children's Book Illustrator Fair Exhibition. She lives and works in Wrocaw, Poland.
Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Scotia Gilroy is now based in Krakw, Poland. She holds a BA in English literature (First Class Honours) from Simon Fraser University and a diploma in Polish language and literature from the Jagiellonian University's Centre for Polish Language and Culture. She was a mentee in the National Centre for Writing's Emerging Translator Mentorship in Norwich, England, in 2016-2017 (under the mentorship of Antonia Lloyd-Jones).
]]>Explore a whimsical underwater amusement park where sea creatures transform into playful workers and visitors, each with a unique job. From cuttlefish stamping fins with ink at the entrance to turtles supervising the playground in the coral reef, every corner of this park is bustling with life. Kids will be delighted as they see mackerels racing on a racetrack, sardines filling the Ferris wheel cabins, and manta rays offering a joyful ride for tired guests. Along the way, young readers will discover fun facts about the diverse animals of the deep sea, and the fold-out map adds to the interactive adventure.
Perfect for young readers aged 3-6, this book combines educational content with vibrant illustrations, turning learning into a fun and engaging experience. With a creative and imaginative approach to exploring marine life, it's an excellent tool for fostering curiosity about the natural world. The fold-out map enhances the interactive element, making it a must-have for any young reader eager to dive into the wonders of the ocean.
]]>Born in Olsztyn in 1991, Justyna Holubowska-Chrzaszczak graduated from the Faculty of Graphics at the Gdansk Academy of Fine Arts. A self-proclaimed gardener and proud cat owner of three lovely cats, she works primarily with digital painting and enjoys cycling. Her clients include Newsweek, Palmolive, ALDI, the Moscow Times, and various Polish publishing houses. She lives in Gdansk, Poland.
]]>For almost all of time, the moon lay untouched. Then the race into space brought human visitors, spacecraft and a new age of exploration. Mission Moonengages young readers by telling this ongoing adventure with particular emphasis on the moon.
Author and illustrator Sarah Mhlebach details the many endeavors to reach the moon from ancient dreamers to daring astronauts from countries around the globe. In cooperation with the lab run by former NASA administrator Thomas Zurbuchen, Mission Moon spans from the earliest satellites to the 1960s Space Race to life aboard the International Space Station. Plus it looks to the future by examining the new for-profit space race, international moon rover expeditions, and the upcoming Artemis missions, which plan to put humans on the moon again as early as 2026.
]]>It's sometimes a lot easier to say 'Love Your Neighbour' than to actually do so...for kids and adults. In Love Your Neighbor, award-winning author and inspirational speaker Chris Singleton encourages young children to love, love, love and gives us all some concrete action verbs to inspire and guide us.
Readers are asked to consider...
But WHO is my neighbour? Can I pick and choose?
What if my neighbour doesn't LOOK like me?
What about those who don't ACT like me?
But HOW do I love my neighbour?
When you turn love into a verb you can apologise, defend, include, motivate, respect, and more!
In whatever ways you choose, as often as you're able,
Love
Love
Love your neighbour.
Because everyone (yes, EVERYONE) deserves love.
]]>Ryan G. Van Cleave wrote his first poem at age five, and he's been writing, reading, and loving poetry ever since. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught at numerous colleges and universities. As The Picture Book Whisperer, he helps celebrities and high-profile clients write picture books and kidlit projects. He lives in Florida.
Jayri Gomez is a children's book illustrator from the Dominican Republic. From a very young age, Jayri knew she wanted to pursue drawing, and found her dream job in illustrating books. As an illustrator, Jayri has published many works with various brands and publishers. The Stars of Din will be her debut as an author. As an expert in multitasking, she likes to sing or watch videos while working on her art. Jayri loves watching horror shows and movies while working. Despite her love of horror, Jayri's artwork is cute and as colorful as can be. She also channels this colorfulness into her daily life. Jayri is an avid Harry Potter fan and collects Funkos. Other hobbies include eating and taking naps. She lives in the tropical Santo Domingo, with her kittens Momo and Ginny.
Simple, engaging rhymes will inspire little ones to jump, run, and explore the limitless possibilities of their imagination in this energising ode to movement by award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford.
]]>Gloria Forman and Xia Harper go to the same high school in a small South Carolina town, but they couldn't be more different. While Gloria is part of the popular, Christian crowd, Xia sleeps through class, antagonises anyone who dares talk to her, and buries herself in books that help her pretend she's somewhere else anywhere that being lesbian wouldn't be a waking nightmare.
When the two form an accidental friendship, they begin noticing each other in ways they promised themselves they'd avoid. After all, Xia's isolation is self-imposed for a reason, and the last thing Gloria needs is more upheaval, especially after her parents kicked her out of the house for being gay. Ever since, she has spent her nights under the stage in the school auditorium and her days terrified of being discovered.
Xia just wants to keep her head down until the end of senior year. Gloria just wants to keep her living situation quiet until her parents come around. But as their feelings for each other intensify and the truths they've hidden work their way to the surface, what they truly want will change forever.
]]>Explores: First experiences, new foods, relationships, exploring new tastes, communication, inclusion.
]]>Anna McQuinn is the creator of inclusive series Booky Girl Lulu and Zeki Books over 2 million sold in the world. She has written more than 30 picture books published by Annick Press, Barefoot Books, Chicken House, Scholastic, O'Brien Press and Alanna Max www.annamcquinn.com
Ruth Hearson has a BA and Masters degree in Visual Communication. She has illustrated and written several children's books published by Little Tiger, Orchard, DayOne and Alanna Max.
]]>Little Monica, affectionately known as Minimoni, sets off on a delightful adventure to unravel the mystery of love alongside her loyal dog, Max. Set in their charming neighbourhood, Minimoni enjoys her favourite pastime taking walks with Max while pondering the confusing conversations of grown-ups about love. Is it something big that can move mountains, or is it found in the small, everyday moments? With humour and curiosity, Minimoni embarks on a quirky quest to explore what love truly means, discovering that it may not be seen, smelled, or touched, but is felt in the heart.
This enchanting picture book is perfect for children aged 3-6, helping them understand and appreciate the concept of love in a lighthearted way. With its engaging story and delightful illustrations, it captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the joy of exploring emotions. Young readers will relate to Minimoni's questions and experiences, making it a wonderful addition to storytime at home or in the classroom. This book promises to entertain while fostering emotional intelligence and understanding an essential read for every young child.
]]>'Grandpa, tell me the story again of when we went to sea. That's a BIG story, One-Button.
How does it begin? It begins with the uprooting . . .'
And so Grandpa tells the story of how he and One-Button and their whole community were uprooted from their everyday lives, and how they all had to take to sea in different boats. Until one day everything changed, and they were able to return home and resume their previous lives...different, but the same.
]]>Viviane Schwarz has written and illustrated many picture books which have been translated and won awards including two shortlistings for the CILIP Kate Greenaway, winner of the 2016 Little Rebels Award and UK IBBY Honour List nominee in 2018.
]]>Look who's at the dog beach!
Strong dogs, long dogs,
Playing dogs, staying dogs,
Black dogs, brown dogs, go-to-town dogs,
Bit-of-a-clown dogs, upside-down dogs,
Mopey dogs, dopey dogs,
Shaggy dogs, waggy dogs ...
Going to the beach is a big part of Australian culture and, for many people, so are dogs! This book doubles the fun, celebrating all of the different types of dogs that Australians love, from working dogs to lap dogs. Follow them as they run amuck along the sunny shores of Australia.
With bright and dreamy illustrations by Annie White, this short, rhythmic story will capture the attention of all beach and dog loving children, and even their parents!
Educational backmatter closes the book, with sections on huskies in Antarctica, guide dogs, farm dogs, and more. Accompanying this text are images of both fun and wacky, and serious and strong dogs found in the National Library of Australia's pictures collections.
]]>Annie White works from her studio in Melbourne, Australia, where she has illustrated over 90 books for children. Her picture books have appeared on the CBCA Notables list, the Speech Pathology short list and the Prime Minister's Literary Awards short list. Her latest picture book is Clementine's Treasure was listed in the CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year Notables 2023.
]]>Tales of Greek mythology have entertained countless generations of young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and the monsters and marvels that they encounter. Greek Myths: A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys features six classic tales written especially for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Tales include: the legends of Pandora and the Box of Troubles, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Perseus and the Medusa, Philemon and Baucis, Bellerophon and Pegasus, and the labours of Hercules, all illustrated magnificently in colour by Walter Crane.
]]>Heidi is the timeless tale of an orphan girl who comes to live with her cold and frightening grandfather in the mountains of Switzerland - and who, in the end, brings cheer and comfort into the hearts of everyone who knows her. This edition of Johanna Spyri's classic novel features illustrations in full color by Jessie Wilcox Smith.
]]>A gorgeous edition of Jules Verne's landmark of science fiction and wonder, featuring full-colour art by Milo Winter. When Professor Pierre Aronnax and harpoonist Ned Land join an expedition to hunt a fierce 'whale' that has been sinking ships, they end up as captives of Captain Nemo, who prowls the sea in his magnificent submarine, the Nautilus. There, they discover a magnificent, mysterious, and sometimes dangerous underwater world.
]]>Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's most popular storytellers, and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature. Readers the world over know his poignant tale of The Little Mermaid, who sacrifices everything for love, and Thumbelina, the minuscule maiden who captures the heart of many members of the animal kingdom. Several of Andersen's stories are so well known - among them The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling- that their titles alone have become meaningful figures of speech.
The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Talescollectsseventeen of Andersen's incomparable stories, among them The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, The Wild Swans, and his fantasy masterpiece, The Snow-Queen. The book is illustrated in full colour by W. Heath Robinson.
This volume is presented in exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark.
]]>The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood tells the classic tale of the mischievous Master of Sherwood Forest, who lives the outlaw life with Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and his band of Merry Men, bedeviling the implacable Sheriff of Nottingham during the reign of Richard the Lionhearted. This edition features more than 40 full-colour illustrations by author Howard Pyle that bring the timeless text to life.
]]>Why do stars twinkle? What's the best way to start spotting constellations and comets? Is there life beyond Earth? What's the chance of a catastrophic collision with a killer asteroid?
He's covered the big space questions for adults, now Australia's very own Astronomer-at-Large, Fred Watson, embarks on a grand tour of the Universe especially for children. From stargazing to telescopes, space travel to black holes, killer comets to aliens, Fred covers every question kids might ask about space and then some.
With incredible illustrations by Fred himself, and a mix of mind-boggling facts, Spacewarp is a fascinating book that kids will love and parents and friends will undoubtedly learn a thing or two as well!
Teachers' notes available here
'Astronomy was the rst science, so why not start here?' Dr. Karl, award-winning author and science communicator
'The peerless Astronomer-at-Large, Professor Fred Watson, gives a denitive but always accessible guide on the cosmos from viewing our local celestial neighbours with binoculars (and what those numbers on the side actually mean!) to all the information you need on rocketry, planets, and dodging comets. Fred makes sense of the Universe in a fun and engaging way with helpful images that explain the lifecycle of stars to the darker nature of galaxies, and of course the search for alien life! Whether you are a newcomer to the eld of astronomy or a seasoned professional, Spacewarp will provide something new as only the encyclopaedic knowledge of Fred Watson can.' Professor Alan Duffy , Director, Space Technology and Industry Institute
'The perfect book for young space enthusiasts with a thirst for real scientic knowledge. Hilarious cartoons, fast facts and quiz questions, my kids and I loved every minute of it.' Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland
'Fred is a star and this is a book about stars and so much more. There is the sun and the moon and asteroids, meteorites and comets. What are they made of and what do we really know about them? Here is a wealth of information, amazing facts and additional more complex information for those who want it. From how to make your own star wheel to what was the Big Bang, Fred gives us the world of contemporary astronomy. And for those who like numbers he tells us that there are 7500 pieces of space junk and the distance in a light year is nine and a half trillion kilometres. The night sky will be even more brilliant after reading this book.' Libby Gleeson, award-winning author
'A wonderful guide to unleash the curiosity of any young adult about our universe. From the night sky to the darkest secrets of the universe, our own Astronomer-at-Large generously reveals the pathway to understanding.' Dr. Megan Clark AC, Chair of the Advisory Board of the Australian Space
]]>Look up to the stars and observe the wonders of outer space with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible introduction to astronomy. Visit other planets in our solar system, steer a course through the constellations, and head away from our galaxy to unlock the secrets of interstellar space.
Take a tour of the night sky and the wonders of the Universe with Astronomy for Curious Kids. Travel through time and space from the Big Bang to black holes, and study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supergiants and supernovas for a journey that is literally out of this world.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.
]]>Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator, and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, visual diaries, and music. Nik works with clients across the globe and regularly contributes to international publications including Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. He lives and works in Berlin.
]]>Upgrade your tech knowledge with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible guide to the fascinating field of computing. From the simplest software to electronic brains, and from smartphone apps to social media and video games, there are gigabytes of data for you to unravel. Discover the skills you'll need to become a top-class coder or a cyber sensation, and how microprocessors monitor our factories, fitness, traffic, and even guide robots across other worlds.
From the abacus to apps, games to graphics, and GPS to smart speakers, Computer Technology for Curious Kids provides all the data you need to transform yourself into a computer-tech wizard.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.
]]>Nik Neves is a Brazilian graphic artist, illustrator, and comic author specializing in illustrated maps, sketchbooks, visual diaries, and music. Nik works with clients across the globe and regularly contributes to international publications including Lonely Planet, National Geographic, and Arte Magazin. He lives and works in Berlin.
]]>Get ready for lift-off on a Martian adventure!
Have you ever imagined living on another planet? How to Survive on Mars explores whether we could live on this rocky planet, deep in the solar system. But with no air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat and not enough sunlight to keep us warm, living on Mars is going to be challenging! But it just might be possible.
Take a journey to the Red Planet, and discover Mars' natural wonders, like polar ice caps, the highest volcano in the solar system and a 45-kilometre-wide impact crater that was once a Martian lake.
Packed with stunning photographs, fun activities and quizzes, this book will show you what you need to do to survive on Mars! Join scientists, engineers and science-fiction writers for a space exploration adventure.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 8 to 12.
]]>Do Penguins' Feet Freeze? is a wonderfully weird collection of questions and answers about our natural world, written by the expert team at the Natural History Museum, London. Packed with colourful images throughout, this book reveals:
... and many more cool and quirky facts that prove nature is often stranger than fiction!
]]>The Natural History Museum, London is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. They use their unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. They care for more than 80 million specimens spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.
]]>They've been found in astonishing places, from the top of a mountain to the bottom of an ocean. They've even survived a trip into space!
Tardigrades: Nature's Toughest Survivors showcases these astounding little creatures and their remarkable ability to survive.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.
]]>Jennifer Faulkner is an illustrator based in Perth, Australia. Jennifer's work is inspired by her passion for nature, the antics of her two boys and her time spent working in South-East Asia.
]]>In 2018 Michelle became Australian of the Year and is an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow. She is passionate about encouraging girls to pursue a career in science and technology: 'Seeing women in leadership roles and competing internationally ... gives them the sense that anything is possible'.
]]>Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
About Suzy Urbaniak
'Many people tend to follow the crowd, but never ask 'Why?' Suzy Urbaniak taught me so many things. This new way of thinking changed how I view the world.' - Year 6 CoRE Student, 2022
Geologist Suzy Urbaniak is a limbo-dancer, a crepe-baker, a risk-taker and a question-asker. Winner of the 2016 Prime Minister's Prize for her out-of-the-box teaching, Suzy is all about passion, innovation, and doing things your own way.
Because life is what's out there, in #therealclassroom
About this series
Each book is written by an award-winning children's author and celebrates the real-life stories of some of Australia's top scientists and inventors, chosen on the basis of their pioneering work. Themes explored include childhood, school, family, and formative experiences, what inspired them to pursue their chosen path, how they persevered in the face of challenges, and their contribution to science all over the world.
]]>Currently Cristy is a children's author, science writer and presenter who has worked as a science communicator for over 20 years across Australia, the US, the UK, Japan, South Africa, Switzerland and beyond. She has a passion for STEM, loves learning through doing, and aims to inspire creativity, daring and resilience in her readers. She is a sought-after education presenter. This is her second book in the Aussie STEM Stars series, having previously told the story of Fiona Wood: Inventor of spray-on skin (ISBN 9781925893281)
]]>You know all about the planets near Earth, but what about the planets outside our solar system?How are they discovered? Could there be life? Find out inExoplanets!
NASA has confirmed the existence of over 5,000 exoplanets (planets that lie outside of our solar system), and that number is growing! Exoplanets, the first book of its kind for kids, is a visually packed guidebook to the exoplanets of our universe. You'll learn the four main types of exoplanets, techniques scientists use to discover them, the probability of finding life as we know it beyond Earth, plus detailed information about dozens of some of the most fascinating exoplanets discovered so far, from water worlds to planets that are literally evaporating! It's a thrilling journey, and it all begins in Exoplanets!
From NASA.gov:
The 5,000-plus planets found so far include small,r ocky worlds like Earth, gas giants many times larger than Jupiter, and "hot Jupiters"in scorchingly close orbits around their stars. There are "super-Earths," whichare possible rocky worlds bigger than our own, and "mini-Neptunes," smallerversions of our system's Neptune. Add to the mix planets orbiting two stars atonce and planets stubbornly orbiting the collapsed remnants of dead stars.
"It's not just a number," said Jessie Christiansen,science lead for the archive and a research scientist with the NASA ExoplanetScience Institute at Caltech in Pasadena. "Each one of them is a new world, abrand-new planet. I get excited about every one because we don't know anything about them."
]]>Filled with pop-ups, pull-outs, sliders, and foldouts, this interactive nonfiction book about our Solar System will blow children's minds.
It provides updated information with amazing detail and lots of moving parts that will bring a smile to readers' faces. As children greet the celestial bodies designed by Patricia Geis, they will learn facts about each and how they affect our daily lives.
Content includes the most up-to-date information about the sun, moon, and planets of our solar system along with information about our galaxy and the entire universe.
A vibrant, visually appealing interactive book for young space enthusiasts.
]]>Friends Castor and Squeak are camping out on a rocky island with Orni and her cousin, Echid, when they begin to wonder: what really goes on in the depths of the oceans?
Join four friends as they explore the mysterious underwater world; revealing the incredible creatures that live there, the importance of taking care of our oceans, and what we can do to help them thrive!
Super Ocean Weekend features:
Jam-packed with information, humor, and stunning graphic-novel-style illustrations, Super Ocean Weekend is the ultimate introduction to oceanography!
The Science Adventure Club Book Series!
Author and illustrator Gaelle Almers invites young readers to join her and her hilarious and lovable cast of characters as they explore space, the world's oceans, and more. Presented in an eye-catching graphic novel style, the titles in this series are meticulously researched and vetted, providing top-notch science information that is accessible, awe-inspiring, and always entertaining.
Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
]]>The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book explores the science behind the start of our universe and how we came to be a part of it, from the Big Bang and the beginning of life on Earth all the way up until today.
Designed for readers 4-8, Always Beginning includes:
Told with reassuring warmth and mesmerizing art, Always Beginning captures the immensity and strangeness of our galaxy.
]]>Rachel Wada is a freelance illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. Her visual style is an amalgamation of cultural influences and techniques that reflect her Japanese-Chinese heritage. Rachel creates illustrations for children's books, magazines, advertising campaigns, murals, and more! She draws inspiration from the everyday and finds joy in visually communicating thoughts, emotions, and ideas that are often intangible. Rachel loves incorporating lots of texture and vibrant colors in her work to amplify the emotional undertones of stories and ideas big and small.
]]>The essay is a drawing out of implications in the sketches, a suspension of related but different thematic molecules, from which on a 'like to like' principle, sketches are periodically hatched. Colloidal structures are formed at the interface between media: dispersing text and image through each other, the book's design discovers a new interface. Each page exhibits an 'enormous development of surface relative to the amount of matter present'. The magnification of subdivisions (the page) produces new textua distributions intermediate between the solid and the gaseous. The book inhabits its own neglected dimensions. It is a worked example of the view that writing and drawing enact and mobilise what they describe: in a CAD-dominated design culture, this redefinition of representation is timely and liberatory.
]]>The enduring influence of Saint Laurent's designs in modern fashion is undeniable. Concepts introduced by Saint Laurent, like the tuxedo jacket for women and the sheer blouse and dress, have become staples in contemporary fashion, transcending their origins to become symbols of power, elegance and sexuality. His ability to anticipate and articulate the needs and desires of the modern woman has left a lasting blueprint for how fashion interacts with social change and individual identity. Moreover, even after his death at 71 in 2008, Saint Laurent's integration of art and fashion continues to inspire current designers, seen in the ongoing collaborations between high fashion and contemporary artists.
Saint Laurent was above all an artist of synthesis, of agglomeration and reshaping, of conglomeration and adaptation. His work is a fusion of the tactile and aesthetic with fancy and supposition for his interiors are not what were but could have been, a projection of imagination and personality. It is a straddling of two separate worlds, which is crucial to fashion. His significance is in making this explicit.
]]>Vicki Karaminas is Professor of Fashion and Director of Doctoral Studies for the School of Design, Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand.
]]>It applies the conceptual framework of imperial citizenship to nine case studies of settlers and Indigenous peoples who lived through these decades to make two main arguments. It argues that colonial subjects adapted imperial citizenship to both support and challenge settler sovereignty, revealing the continuing importance of imperial authority in self-governing settler spaces. It also posits that imperial citizenship was rendered inoperable by a combination of factors in both Britian and the colonies, highlighting the contingency of settler colonialism on imperial governmental structures and challenging teleological assumptions that the rise of settler nation states was an inevitable result of settler self-government.
]]>It examines colour in relation to six key themes hygiene, emotion, humanisation, homeliness, play, consumerism which are tied together by the idea of the 'modern' hospital. The book does not simply describe changes to the appearance of hospitals over time, but instead thinks expansively about the role of colour in shaping how hospitals felt. It uses colour to understand the layered meanings of modernity in twentieth-century Britain, and its relationship to the 'mundane' or everyday life of hospitals.
]]>Approaching translation as an interpretive process, but also a mode of literary emulation and cultural engagement with Petrarch's prestigious precedent, the collection explores the complex and interconnected trajectories of both poetic works in English and Scottish literary milieux. While situating each translation in its distinct historical, material, and literary context, the essays trace the reception of Petrarch's works in early modern Britain through the combined processes of linguistic and metric innovation, literary imitation, musical adaptation and cultural and material 'domestication'.
The collection sheds light on the origins and development of early modern English Petrarchism as part of wider transnational and indeed, translational - European literary culture.
]]>Featuring examples from China, former Czechoslovakia, Greece, Hungary, India, Japan, Romania, the United Kingdom and the United States, the contributors discuss women's engagement with science across different institutional and non-institutional sites, ranging from the laboratory and the school to the clinic, the home and the media.
The volume moves beyond the professional scientist model to enlarge our understanding of women's participation in twentieth-century science and document the complex combination of factors that rendered such contributions (in)visible to contemporaries and future generations.
]]>His architectural practice, Sir Percy Thomas & Son, designed much of the post-1945 welfare state and industry in Wales and beyond. In the late twentieth century, the Percy Thomas Partnership specialised in complex healthcare, industrial and public buildings, becoming an international practice.
This comprehensive, meticulously-researched history examines the architecture of Percy Thomas in depth for the first time, and explores its wider social and political significance. Arguing that the practice sustained an ethical approach to architecture as a 'national service' for the benefit of society, this book gives new insights into the role of the architect and the changing relationships between the built environment and the state throughout the century. Its unique perspective from Wales promises to reshape our understanding of modern architecture.
]]>It considers his interaction with Rush Rhees, his stimulus for the Swansea School, and his broader influence on students, academics and a plethora of writers from a range of disciplines and interests. The contributors view Wittgenstein's philosophy and legacy from different perspectives, which include explanations and assessments of Wittgenstein's time and work at Swansea; historical and cultural scene setting; analyses of the Swansea School; literary comparisons; ideological evaluations; and a range of intimate reflections and commentaries.
The volume editor additionally offers some psychogeographical observations in consideration of Wittgenstein's present-day significance to Swansea.
]]>The Stalker Film responds to an ongoing cultural conflict narrativised as the fight to protect self and community, and does so within a specific 197881 historical period. As a postmodern work, the surface material of the Stalker Film alludes to past and ongoing cultural forms, to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, for example, to the theories of Sigmund Freud, or even to Laura Mulvey on the male gaze. These forms are not used to enlighten but are exploited to maximum visceral effect. Positioned at the rise of the Reagan era, the Stalker Film questions the Horror Film genre and engages a mass audience response.
]]>'Magisterial.' MAIL & GUARDIAN
'Indispensable.' AFRICA REVIEW OF BOOKS
]]>John Kinahan is an archaeologist based in Namibia.
]]>About Critical Muslim: A quarterly publication of ideas and issues showcasing groundbreaking thinking on Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Each edition centres on a discrete theme, and contributions include reportage, academic analysis, cultural commentary, photography, poetry, and book reviews.
]]>Undermining their assaults on truth, In Defense of Reason After Hegel shows how the fundamental character of nature and of mind allow reason to be autonomous and allow us to enact a reality of freedom in accord with right and freely create works of fine art. The book examines how life and language provide the means for reason to be autonomous and how the autonomy of thought precludes natural evolution or bioengineering from enhancing our capacity for philosophical thinking. It unravels the perplexities of the logic of self-determination and to show how the will can achieve self-determination in the conventions by which agents engender the institutions of freedom.
The book then unveils the limitations of the principle of contradiction, which bars the way to an understanding of how anything can be determinate and how thought and action can be free. Thereupon the paradoxes that arise in thinking time are resolved by liberating thought of the formality of the principle of contradiction. The revolutionary character of Hegel's conception of consciousness is next explored to make intelligible how animals and young children can be conscious and self-conscious, as well as how philosophical thought can overcome the epistemological limitations of the opposition of consciousness.
On this basis, the book draws upon Hegel's Philosophy of Mind to show how language can originate and be an appropriate vehicle of autonomous reason. The book examines the structure of the institutions of freedom that talking animals can enact. It highlights the philosophical underpinnings of the fundamental shortcomings in the American constitution and American society and draws lessons from the author's recent campaign to shed light on how the philosophy of right can be a guide to social reform. It also examines how the autonomy of fine art can be realised in sculpture, contrary to claims made by Hegel that would tie this individual art to the classical style.
]]>Within the context of what some writers see as the fabrication and fakery of the traditional novel and given their desire to move closer in their writing to the 'truth' of 'reality', the monograph focuses on the work of four authors (Karl Ove Knausgaard, Rachel Cusk, Jeanette Winterson, and Xiaolu Guo), all of whom have produced novels, as well as autobiographically informed works and accounts of their lives, along a fact-fiction continuum. Against the backdrop of a seeming hunger for reality, and a distrust of fabrication, the monograph is interested in revisiting assumptions about genre, with a view to problematising conventional understandings of what separates fiction and non-fiction. In focussing on specific works by the named authors, it seeks to show the extent to which their work enacts aspects of a contemporary concern with the nature and constitution of reality, and the status of an auto/biographical subject produced through writing.
]]>In an effort to address not only why Franco-American marriages occurred but also how and why the dynamics that produced them changed over time, this work examines and compares two transnational marriage patterns in different historical contexts: the first, when wealthy American heiresses married French aristocrats during the second half of the 19th century - a period marked by relatively free transatlantic circulation and mobility - and the second, when borders were far more solidified - during the world wars when French women entered into matrimonial contracts with American soldiers.
The purpose of this work is twofold. In an effort to provide new categories of analysis that place the human experience into broader, more global perspectives, the first is to show how concepts of transnational marriage and courtship allow the historian to move further beyond the analytical frameworks of national histories by forcing the researcher to reconsider the ways in which one thinks about family formation and the permeability of national borders during these different stages of the national project. The second is to challenge underlying assumptions in existing historiographical explanations that those who crossed national borders to couple or to marry did so for purely socio-economic reasons. Nicole Leopoldie contends that such rationalisations are simply too narrow and that at the intersection of cross-cultural encounter and transnational coupling stood a profoundly emotional experience. Therefore, greater analytical considerations need to include both cultural and emotional motivations that were always in the background.
Situated in the methodologies of transnational history, cultural history and the history of emotions, Transnational Coupling in the Age of Nation Making during the 19th and 20th Centuries examines and compares courtship and marriage patterns that occurred between France and the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Because the social practices of courtship and marriage became mechanisms through which borders were crossed and new cultural spaces were created, these relationships represent important elements of transnational entanglements. This work, therefore, seeks to examine not only the ways in which observable patterns of transnational marriage emerged out of social spaces of cross-cultural encounter between the two societies but also how the dynamics of those encounters changed over time. While existing scholarship on the subject has pointed to obvious socio-economic motivations for these marriages, Nicole Leopoldie contends that such rationalisations are simply too narrow and that greater analytical considerations need to include both cultural and emotional motivations that were always in the background. By locating and identifying transnational spaces that produced marriages and analysing the cultural and emotional dimensions of those spaces, she argues that marriage participants were largely driven by a strong emotional attachment to perceived cultural differences that stretched beyond the national polity. Within the shifting global contexts of the 19th and 20h centuries, these marriages, therefore, provoke important questions regarding family formation, the role of marriage in the making of national cohesion and belonging, and the permeability of national borders during different stages of the national project.
]]>In this study of influences on Byron's verse and Byron's European impact, I explore these borrowings and transformations as they manifested themselves in his reading. At issue is the very concept of romantic poetic voice. Framing himself in the tradition of the Irish yet cosmopolitan Thomas Moore, Byron adopted continental guises, imitating both Italian writers and political heroes, such as Dante, Machiavelli, and Tasso. In establishing an Italian identity, Byron relied upon the Italian writers he translated (Pulci, Dante), Thomas Moore's 'Fudge Family in Paris', and Shelley's 'Julian and Maddalo', as well as Goethe's Faust.
This Europeanisation of Byron should not conceal the fact that Byron adopted poses from his predecessors, such as Walter Scott, in order to fashion himself as a Scottish poet who also happened to be English. Byron became the writers he read: Moore, Shelley, Wordsworth, Scott, Foscolo, Lady Morgan, and Madame de Stael. Those who imitated Byron, particularly Alexander Pushkin and Adam Mickiewicz, became the best interpreters of his literary example, and explained what it meant to be a Harold in Muscovite Cloak, or a Polish Byron, to be both delimited and emancipated by Byron's example.
]]>This book is a new assessment of the ideology and political program of Britain's fascist and extreme right-wing community during the interwar period (1919-1940). It examines this group's belief system as it clustered around three major preoccupations Modernisation, Empire, and War. In doing so, the book identifies many inconsistencies, contradictions, and moral failings, which contributed to the failure of the far-right tendency in the interwar years. The numerous beliefs and policies examined all point to a movement that was determined to return Britain to the levels of global power and international leadership it had once enjoyed but by means of policies of disengagement and isolation. As such, it provides insight into the resurgence of the extreme right today.
]]>The adaptations, with varying degrees of success, carefully manipulate the gaze of the viewer to illustrate both how crucial the act of looking proves to be for lesbian attachment in these films and how the viewer's own gaze changes the way the lesbian is represented. Maier and Friars consider the adaptations' awareness of the audience, and the ways in which the films implicitly acknowledge the stakes behind bringing the lesbian to life, as it were, in visual media. Because screen adaptations disrupt historical distance by literally picturing Victorian subjects via a medium they did not have, film adaptations of novels and biofictions, and original screenplays are challenged by the lesbian subject's vivid presence on screen. The lesbian is no longer a contained (neo)Victorian presence in the 'othered' nineteenth century, but her very existence on screen signals her effervescent modernity, which filmmakers alternately embrace or reject.
]]>Rachel M. Friars PhD, is an independent scholar.
]]>The gig public departs from traditional notions of publicness and the public, characterised by individuals' spontaneous and less-structured engagement in public discourse. This engagement is often hampered by challenges in fostering sustained interaction and depth of discussion, due to the ephemeral nature of online interactions.
In particular, this monograph highlights the importance of customs, negotiations, and contracts that complement the normatively privileged public reasoning in public domains. It examines the transformations in the multifaceted nature of the public and its interrelationship with other social structures amid the shifting boundaries between public and private domains. In addition, it explores the evolution of conceptualisations of publicness and related concepts within critical theory, illustrating how contemporary shifts are redefining civic engagement and the essence of public life in a rapidly changing world. From these perspectives, the study is structured around three primary focal points: First, it analyses how new information technologies and AI have altered human interactions within the public sphere. Second, it examines the impact of capitalist economic dynamics and governmentality strategies on reshaping the public realm, fundamentally altering the essence of the public and its democratic potential. Third, it explores how habitual and routine practices traditionally associated with the private sphere are now influencing the ongoing evolution of publicness.
The monograph aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges posed by the fragmentation of contemporary public discourse and the emergence of gig publics. It also considers strategies to invigorate publicness through AI technology that enables users to transform plain language into automated actions on their computers, potentially reshaping civic engagement in the digital age.
]]>Through his clothes that are rooted in America's distinctive preppie style, he has challenged age-old conventions of tailoring by altering proportions and blurring gender boundaries. The cropped trouser, which has become a staple of people's wardrobes around the world, owes much to Browne's pioneering reinterpretation of the suit. Through highly choreographed catwalk shows, he has enlivened the presentation of fashion, creating soulful spectacles that variously critique and cherish common themes in human lives.
Browne's influence within the fashion industry has been recognised through various awards. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has named him 'Menswear Designer of the Year' on three occasions, in 2006, 2013, and 2016. Since 2023, Browne has served as the CFDA's Chair. In May 2023, Browne dressed nine celebrities to honour Karl Lagerfeld at the annual gala hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
This book considers Browne's position as a fashion auteur by focusing on four collections that enable detailed consideration of his innovative clothing designs and catwalk presentations, situating them within their historical and social context and drawing out what makes them distinctive and influential.
]]>In recent polemics, postmortems, or even celebrations, a number of prominent critics have suggested that 'theory' is dead, that the heyday of literary or critical theory is past and its insights passe, and that other less speculative or abstract approaches to literature and literary criticism be embraced. At the same time, however, resistance to these trends in criticism has emphasised the degree to which modern critical theory remains essential for any proper analysis of the present condition. Today's dynamic world-system, with its ever-shifting components in the age of globalisation, presents new challenges to literary and cultural studies for which criticism and theory are ideally suited. That is because a fundamental virtue of critical and theoretical practice lies in its speculative vocation, as theory may offer novel vantages from which to view the past, present, and future configurations, while disclosing fresh vistas of the world in which we are situated.
The Critical Situation emphasises the need for, and the vibrancy of, theory today. The essays in this volume each address situations of critical theory and practice in various ways. Some are more methodological or analytical, others more historical, and still others more speculative, but all contribute to the argument in favour of theory as an essential part of literary studies in the present time. In the United States, the renewed resistance to theory has become somewhat tied to this or that conception of what have been labelled 'method wars', the battlelines of which indicate distinctive factions: those emphasising historical investigations are then opposed by those insisting on the precedence of form or formalism, while others contest variations of both types of criticism in favour of some sense of unmediated or 'surface' reading. These mostly parochial or academic debates have their counterparts in the broader culture, in which powerful forces determine the sense of what is worthy or not, what is real or what is fake, or what is suitable for critical study or even attention. The reversal of the situation is, in a sense, built into the nature of the situation itself. At this point, theory enables the recognition that comes with the experience of peripety, an uncertain reversal of fortune which makes possible the suddenly novel perspective.
The Critical Situation offers examples of situated criticism, which in turn are concerned with the ways in which literary and cultural criticism are and have been situated in relation to a variety of ideological and institutional structures, including those of world literature, American studies, spatial literary studies, cultural critique, globalisation, and postmodernity. These structures continue to influence the ways that criticism is practised, and due recognition of their continuing effects seems to me to be crucial to the success of any meaningful critical practice in the twenty-first century.
]]>Renowned designers and up-and-coming artists submitted their works to the competition. The 67 exhibits by 59 silversmiths from 15 countries include the prize-winners Yeunhee Ryu, Yong-il Jeon, Jieun Park, Yegyu Shin, Siqiu Zhang, Jae Hui Jeong, Carl Kankowsky, and Rebecca Bierbrodt, who receive special mention.
Text in English and German.
List of artists: Farah Abdelhamid, Eckhard Adler, Min Sick Ahn, Ana Albuquerque, Barbara Amstutz, Ralf Auer-bach, Hyun Baek, Eva Bauer, Rebecca Bierbrodt, Gitte Bjrn, Emil Borregaard, Tabea Helena Maki Brindpke, Ya-Ping Cheng, Sungho Cho, Sarah Cossham, Andreas Decker, Hanyi Feng, Gretal Ferguson, Benedikt Frster-Heyne, Andreas Frank, Luise Fritzsche, Kristf Andrs Gelley, Kirsten Hay-don, Jiahn Hong, Marian Hosking, Iris Hummer, David Huycke, Inhwan Jeon, Yong-il Jeon, Jae Hu Jeong, Carl Kanowsky, Sang Hoon Kim, Catherine Large, Annette Lechler, Zhizhong Li, Bo-Ting Lin, Qiwei Liu, Christine Matthias, Militsa Milenkova, Alex O'Connor, Byungik Park, Jieun Park, Callum Partridge, Wu Peng, Christoph Pilsel, Christine Ramel, Yeunhee Ryu, Helena Schepens, Juliane Schl, Gerrit Schulze Raestrup, Regina Eva Se-bold, Yegyu Shin, Oliver Smith, Mariko Sumioka, Lee Sungyeoul, Mohammad Taghavi, Christoph Weihaar, Tong Wu, Siqiu Zhang
]]>The Victorian Ghost Story: An Edinburgh Companion invites readers to interrogate the multi-layered, multi-vocal conversations that occur within the Victorian ghost story. Its twenty-four chapters provide a historical overview of the development of the ghost story and explore it in light of the 'new' contexts of the 1800s, including mechanisation, imperialism, Romanticism and religion. As a much-needed survey of critical work on the ghost story, it features detailed analysis of major Victorian writers such as Charles Dickens, Margaret Oliphant, Charlotte Riddell and Henry James and it examines the places haunted by Victorian ghosts: haunted houses but also haunted museums, Fells, pyramids and seascapes. By engaging with ecocriticism, race, colonialism, class and gender, this interdisciplinary Companion constitutes a significant scholarly contribution on the Victorian ghost story and how it relates to a broader Gothic tradition.
]]>Utopian Pasts and Futures in the Contemporary American Novel highlights the emergence of a literary mode, speculative historism, over the past two decades in U.S. literature. Discussing in depth novels by writers such as Ken Kalfus, Joyce Carol Oates, and Colson Whitehead, among others, it integrates questions of critical method, genre, form, and literary theory, all of which have some urgency today. Addressing itself to the question of how to read this mode through a form of utopian hermeneutics, this study explores the formal constitution, narrative choices, and place in the wider literary market of a mode that it believes to be constitutively important for understanding American literature's struggle with the possibility of imagining hopeful futures.
]]>The ideal of 'conversation' recurs in modern thought as a symbol and practice central to ethics, democratic politics, and thinking itself. Interweaving readings of fiction and philosophy in a 'conversational' style inspired by Stanley Cavell, Fiction, Philosophy, and the Ideal of Conversation clarifies this lofty yet vague ideal, while developing a revitalising model for interdisciplinary literary studies. It argues that conversation is key to exemplary responses to sceptical doubt in ordinary language and political philosophy where scepticism threatens ethics and democratic politics and in works of British fiction spanning from Jane Austen through Ali Smith. It shows that for these writers, conversation can shift attention from metaphysical doubts regarding our capacity to know 'reality' and other people, to ethical, democratic, and aesthetic action. The book moreover proposes and models 'conversational criticism' as a framework linking literary studies to broader political and ethical commitments, while remaining responsive to aesthetic form.
]]>The book considers coexistence as an organising or structuring principle of the modern Lebanese state, and of its legal order. It analyses the kind of legal arrangement that coexistence dictates, and the legal processes that sustain coexistence. It reaches beyond the law to describe or provide an account of coexistence as constitutive of a secular sensibility or form of life, a sensibility or form of life that finds its articulations in specific ways of thinking, doing, and feeling. It describes some of the concepts, practices, and attitudes of coexistence, through which Muslims and Christians in Lebanon are secured a place and secured in place, enabled and constrained to make legible their 'religious' difference and distinctiveness through marriage and its consequences (the family), and to keep in check, restrain, or contain their 'religious' passions. It proposes that the coexistence of Muslims and Christians in Lebanon is Lebanese secularism.
]]>Action Heroines in the Twenty-First Century highlights the changing representation of female protagonists in recent action-led genres. It responds to an upturn in women-centred narratives over the past two decades, specifically, those that involve groups of women in action. The work demonstrates how this collective agency reflects an increasingly global rejection of violence towards women (illustrated through initiatives such as the #MeToo movement, and the united reactions to the deaths of Sarah Everard, Sabina Nessa and the deaths of young Iranian women detained by security forces in Iran in 2022). It is against this backdrop that an escalating number of action films released over recent years counter contemporaneous perceptions of women as victims in the face of threat and enable progressive media representations of women.
This book charts such representations from a diverse range of national cinemas and genres, moving from remakes of Charlie's Angels through to the Western, eco-activism, action-comedy and Marvel's superheroines, thus providing a broad platform for its argument and highlighting the growing significance of action heroines operating collectively.
]]>This collection of essays explores the stakes of that seemingly anachronistic comeback. It reframes portraiture as a set of cultural techniques for the dynamic performance of subjects entangled in specific medial configurations. Tracking the portrait across a wide range of media literature, drawings, paintings, grave stelae, films, gallery installations, contemporary music videos, deep fakes, social media, video games and immersive VR interfaces the contributors interrogate and transform persistent metaphysical and anthropocentric assumptions inherited from traditional notions of portraiture.
As technological practices of the portrait have proliferated across the media ecosystem in recent years, this canonical genre of identity and representation has provoked a new wave of scholarly attention and artistic experimentation.
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