BookOdyssey

Kit de Waal and her brother and sisters had a hard childhood in the West Midlands. Her Irish mother didn\'t feed them, didn\'t believe in Christmas or birthdays, and thought the world would end in 1975. Her father saved all his money to return to the Caribbean, where he planned to make a new life without them. At school, their faces just didn\'t fit in. This is the story of how Kit and her brother and sisters helped each other escape, and what gave Kit the strength to keep living. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

From the bestselling author of UNDERLAND, THE OLD WAYS and THE LOST WORDS - an essay on the joy of reading, for anyone who has ever loved a bookEvery book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange of intellectual and psychological currency, that leaves each participant enriched. Here Robert Macfarlane recounts the story of a book he was given as a young man, and how he managed eventually to return the favour, though never repay the debt.From one of the most lyrical writers of our time comes a perfectly formed gem, a lyrical celebration of the transcendent power and humanity of the given book. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

\'Politics and the English Language\' is widely considered Orwell\'s most important essay on style. Style, for Orwell, was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics and to truth.\'All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.When the general atmosphere is bad, language must suffer.\'Language is a political issue, and slovenly use of language and cliches make it easier for those in power to deliberately use misleading language to hide unpleasant political facts. Bad English, he believed, was a vehicle for oppressive ideology, and it is no accident that \'Politics and the English Language\' was written after the close of World War II. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

With an Introduction and Notes by Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London. The product of more than a decade\'s continuous work (1598-1611), Chapman\'s translation of Homer\'s great poem of war is a magnificent testimony to the power of The Iliad. In muscular, onward-rolling verse Chapman retells the story of Achilles, the great warrior, and his terrible wrath before the walls of besieged Troy, and the destruction it wreaks on both Greeks and Trojans. Chapman regarded the translation of this epic, and of Homer\'s Odyssey (also available in Wordsworth Editions) as his life\'s work, and dedicated himself to capturing the \'soul\' of the poem. Swinburne praised the resulting translation for its ‘romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur, its freshness, strength, and inexhaustible fire’, qualities that reflect the grandeur, fire and brutality of the original poem. This new edition includes a critical introduction and extensive notes, rendering Chapman’s extraordinary poetic masterpiece accessible to modern readers. Σελίδες: 448, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

George Orwell is a difficult author to summarize. He was a would-be revolutionary who went to Eton, a political writer who abhorred dogma, a socialist who thrived on his image as a loner, and a member of the Imperial Indian Police who chronicled the iniquities of imperialism.  Both the books in this volume were published in the 1930s, a “a low, dishonest decade,” as his coeval W.H. Auden described it. Orwell’s subjects in Down and Out in Paris and London and The Road to Wigan Pier are the political and social upheavals of his time. He focusses on the sense of profound injustice, incipient violence, and malign betrayal that were ubiquitous in Europe in the 1930s. Orwell’s honesty, courage, and sense of decency are inextricably bound up with the quasi-colloquial style that imbues his work with its extraordinary power. His descriptions of working in the slums of Paris, living the life of a tramp in England, and digging for coal with miners in the North make for a thoughtful, riveting account of the lives of the working poor and of one man’s search for the truth. Our edition includes the following essays: Marrakech; How the Poor Die; Antisemitism in Britain; Notes on Nationalism Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now.\'A hugely influential collection for writers and artists of all kinds, Rilke\'s profound and lyrical letters to a young friend advise on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics\' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

\'... a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food...\'Swift\'s devastating short satire on how to solve a famineIntroducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin\'s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). Swift\'s works available in Penguin Classics are Gulliver\'s Travels and A Modest Proposal and Other Writings. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

\'Better mad with the crowd than sane all alone\'In these witty, Machiavellian aphorisms, unlikely Spanish priest Baltasar Gracián shows us how to exploit friends and enemies alike to thrive in a world of deception and illusion.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin\'s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Baltasar Gracián (1601-1658). Gracián\'s work is available in Penguin Classics in The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

\'It is a most wonderful comfort to sit alone beneath a lamp, book spread before you, and commune with someone from the past whom you have never met...\'Moonlight, sake, spring blossom, idle moments, a woman\'s hair - these exquisite reflections on life\'s fleeting pleasures by a thirteenth-century Japanese monk are delicately attuned to nature and the senses.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin\'s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Yoshida Kenko (c. 1283-1352). Kenko\'s work is included in Penguin Classics in Essays in Idleness and Hojoki. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

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The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England\'s rulers - now in paperbackIf Ethelred was notoriously \'Unready\' and Alfred \'Great\', King George VI should bear the designation of \'George the Dutiful\'. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to the pursuit of what he thought he ought to be doing rather than what he wanted to do. Inarticulate and loathing any sort of public appearances, he accepted that it was his destiny to figure regularly and conspicuously in the public eye, gritted his teeth, largely conquered his crippling stammer and got on with it. He was not born to be king, but he made an admirable one, and was the figurehead of the nation at the time of its greatest trial, during the Second World War. This is a sparklingly brilliant and enjoyable book about him. Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

Horrific, horrendous, unspeakable, The Whitechapel Murderer, Jack the Ripper, stalked the streets of East London in 1888, slaughtering prostitutes and bewildering the police who were hunting him. They never succeeded in apprehending him, and to this day the mystery of his identity remains an enigma. But he did leave clues to his identity, and numerous theories have been entertained throughout the one hundred and twenty years since he held London\'s East End in his grip of terror. This book looks at the evidence left by the murderer and the reports and investigative papers which recorded the atrocities that the Ripper performed. It takes time to analyse the existing information and evaluate the letters sent to the police. It is the strongest and most powerful book ever written on the murders. It dispels a lot of myths attached to the Ripper, and eliminates a lot of the previously conjectured perpetrators, leaving only those who realistically could have been…Jack the Ripper. Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England\'s rulers - now in paperback\'After my death\', George V said of his eldest son and heir, \'the boy will ruin himself in 12 months\'. From the death of his father in 1936 to the constitutional crisis provoked by his proposal to the then-married American socialite Wallis Simpson and his subsequent abdication, Edward VIII reigned for less than year. In choosing the woman he loved over his royal birthright, Edward fulfilled his father\'s prophecy and instigated the monarchy\'s most significant upheaval of the twentieth century. Retitled \'Duke of Windsor\' and essentially exiled, Edward has remained a controversial figure ever since. Through his correspondence with, amongst other confidants, Winston Churchill, Piers Brendon traces Edward\'s tumultuous life in this superb, pacey biography. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

\'I have sometimes dreamt, at least, that when the Day of Judgement dawns and the great conquerors and lawyers and statesmen come to receive their rewards – their crowns, their laurels, their names carved indelibly upon imperishable marble – the Almighty will turn to Peter and will say, not without a certain envy when he sees us coming with our books under our arms, \"Look, these need no reward. We have nothing to give them here. They have loved reading.\"\' First delivered as a speech to schoolgirls in Kent in 1926, this enchanting short essay by the towering Modernist writer Virginia Woolf celebrates the importance of the written word. With a measured but ardent tone, Woolf weaves together thought and quote, verse and prose into a moving tract on the power literature can have over its reader, in a way which still resounds with truth today. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

\'The greatest writer of his time.\' (George Orwell)The author of 20 much-loved novels and novellas, Charles Dickens combined humour and pathos to explore Victorian society in all its shades. Widely praised for his rich narratives and larger-than-life characters, he was not only a celebrity author but also an admired social reformer. Moving from the refined drawing rooms of the upper classes to the horrors of the workhouse or the filthy back streets of London, Dickens\' writings shone a light on the harsh inequalities of the times.The Little Book of Charles Dickens showcases wonderful quotes from the author\'s writings, alongside fascinating facts about his life and achievements. By turns witty, comic, insightful and wise, this delightful volume is a fitting tribute to a literary giant.SAMPLE QUOTE: \'It is said that the children of the very poor are not brought up, but dragged up.\' Bleak HouseSAMPLE FACT: When Dickens was 12 years old, his father was sent to a debtor\'s prison. Forced to become the family\'s main breadwinner, the young Dickens worked at Warren\'s Blacking Factory, where he was paid a pittance for pasting labels onto bottles of shoe polish. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0314, Διαστάσεις: 11.8x11.8cm

Howard Phillips Lovecraft had a short life, and he died of cancer in 1936 at the age of 46. But in that relatively short time he had a significant, varied and outstanding output, and although he was not a well-known writer during the time he lived, he has since been hailed as one of the great supernatural fiction writers. Although a huge influence on many writers since his death, and now someone with significant book sales every year, Lovecraft never managed to make a living from writing during his lifetime.Lovecraft spent much time battling various physical and mental issues, but he was able to form bonds and relationships with key people in his life, some of which influenced his thinking and his work. These included his mother, grandfather, aunt, wife and famous figures from the time including Harry Houdini and Robert E Howard; comments from many are included.Lovecraft\'s sensitivity comes through in his writing, and this book also contains numerous quotes from his famous fictional works. Samples from his poems, letters and other writings serve to paint a full portrait of this master of his chosen genre, horror, but who also contributed significantly to science fiction and fantasy; he truly possessed outstanding talent, as celebrated inside.SAMPLE QUOTE: \'The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents.\' - Francis Wayland Thurston sets the scene for indescribable horror in The Call of Cthulhu, HP Lovecraft, 1926. SAMPLE FACT: HP Lovecraft\'s work was the inspiration behind Arkham Asylum (Batman), Black Sabbath\'s album Behind the Wall of Sleep and The Book of the Dead from the Evil Dead movies. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1115, Διαστάσεις: 11.8x11.8cm

Edgar Allan Poe, the original master of the macabre and dark Romantic writer of Gothic novels, detective stories, poetry, short stories and satires is synonymous with themes of premature burial, death, madness and mysticism. His life was intriguing and his early death at 40 was appropriately mysterious – dying in delirium (possibly opium, alcohol, rabies or syphilis induced) in someone else\'s clothes on the streets of Baltimore.One of the most recognizable and widely referenced literary figures, outside of the enormous popularity of his literature, Poe also became a compelling popular culture figure, especially for literary, horror and sci-fi fans. The Little Book of Edgar Allan Poe is made up of fascinating, poignant, witty and occasionally disturbing quotes from across the breadth of Poe\'s work, as well as comments from his contemporaries, extracts from letters and interesting facts about the man\'s life and works. It adds up to a fascinating overview of this unique literary character and the incredible fiction he produced.SAMPLE QUOTE: \'Tis the wind and nothing more! Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore\' - The Raven, 1845.SAMPLE FACT: American football team the Baltimore Ravens are name after Poe\'s classic poem, The Raven. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0920, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

The iconic leader who \'mobilized the English language and sent it to battle\'. Churchill\'s life and political career were certainly long and colourful: he travelled the world, fought in the Boer War, and oversaw the disastrous Gallipoli campaign during the First World War. But it was during the Second World War that this natural leader\'s qualities of grit, dogged determination and perseverance truly came to the fore as he led the nation to victory. Churchill\'s rallying speeches made him one of the world\'s greatest orators, while his acerbic wit was legendary. Readers will delight in finding the best of this illustrious Briton\'s words in one handy, pocket-sized volume. \'Never give in – never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.\' Speech given at Harrow School for boys, London, October 1941. \'I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.\' Said on his 75th birthday, 30th November 1949. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1201, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

\'Not all Essex girls are party girls. They can be sages, martyrs, leaders. In her neat and provocative little book, Sarah Perry celebrates their courage and vivacity.\' Hilary Mantel A defence and celebration of the Essex Girl by the best-selling author of The Essex Serpent Essex Girls are disreputable, disrespectful and disobedient. They speak out of turn, too loudly and too often, in an accent irritating to the ruling classes. Their bodies are hyper-sexualised and irredeemably vulgar. They are given to intricate and voluble squabbling. They do not apologise for any of this. And why should they? In this exhilarating feminist defence of the Essex girl, Sarah Perry re-examines her relationship with her much maligned home county. She summons its most unquiet spirits, from Protestant martyr Rose Allin to the indomitable Abolitionist Anne Knight, sitting them alongside Audre Lorde, Kim Kardashian and Harriet Martineau, and showing us that the Essex girl is not bound by geography. She is a type, representing a very particular kind of female agency, and a very particular kind of disdain: she contains a multitude of women, and it is time to celebrate them. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0505, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

One of Time Magazine\'s 100 Must-Read Books of 2020 and an FT Best Book of the YearThought-provoking and deeply consoling, a perfectly distilled set of essays on the strangest year many of us have experienced, from one of our wisest and most humane thinkers\'As well as offering a new guide to living in a wild, messy and unfair world, Smith provides a reminder that we can use this crisis to imagine a better one\' Evening Standard Deeply personal and powerfully moving, a short and timely series of essays on the experience of lockdown, by one of the most clear-sighted and essential writers of our timeFrom the critically acclaimed author of Feel Free, Swing Time, White Teeth and many more\'There will be many books written about the year 2020: historical, analytic, political and comprehensive accounts. This is not any of those - the year isn\'t half-way done. What I\'ve tried to do is organize some of the feelings and thoughts that events, so far, have provoked in me, in those scraps of time the year itself has allowed. These are above all personal essays: small by definition, short by necessity.\' Crafted with the sharp intelligence, wit and style that have won Zadie Smith millions of fans, and suffused with a profound intimacy and tenderness in response to these unprecedented times, Intimations is a vital work of art, a gesture of connection and an act of love - an essential book in extraordinary times. \'Zadie Smith is a marvel - her soulfulness, her sensitivity, her ability to write . . . She doesn\'t try to make grand statements but just leaves you with the sense that you\'re in the company of someone who can help you feel things deeply\' Tom Hollander in the Guardian Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

An essay on work, desire, and fear of being replaced From the workplace to our personal relationships, anxieties about being replaced have come to dominate the late-capitalist psyche. Tech and self-help industries have exploited these fears, selling gadgets and ideologies that offer a privatised vision of ‘progress’. How can we reclaim the desire for collective resistance? In this wide-ranging essay, critic Amber Husain asks if our obsession with replacement might in fact be at the heart of political stasis. Radical, clear-sighted, and moving, Replace Me is at once a repudiation of myths of replacement and a celebration of the political possibilities inherent in embracing our own replaceability. Praise ‘A close cousin to Franco Berardi, Amber Husain conducts one of the most sweeping assessments to date of neoliberalism’s psychic toll. Beginning with the sad fact of expendability in entry-level work, she expands on Lauren Berlant’s concept of cruel optimism, diving deep into under-investigated histories to understand the roots of systemic unhappiness and the nature of desire itself.’ – ­Chris Kraus ‘Replace Me is a short, searing meditation on the idea of human replaceability in politics and work, love and comradeship, which ranges from Karel Čapek to Maggie Nelson, from Aleksandra Kollontai to Lauren Berlant. It packs an extraordinary range of ideas and inspirations into its brief polemic, managing to be sensitive and yet utterly provocative.’­ – Juliet Jacques ‘How rare it is to read a book like Amber Husain’s Replace Me, a work of criticism that lays bare the horrors of our automated lives with such subtle and sustained beauty. Replace Me is at once wonderfully unsparing in its critique of capitalism’s myths and wonderfully humane in its affirmative vision of love’s political vitality.’ – Merve Emre ‘Essential reading for anyone in search of different futures. Amber Husain’s pellucid, erudite prose captures the many ways in which the workplace has been changing, further eviscerating any sense of engagement in meaningful labour. With verve and originality, Replace Me tracks through time highlighting social discontents before finally suggesting creative modes of coming to terms with, and hence resisting, the chief dysfunctions of the present.’ – Lynne Segal Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11.2x11.2cm

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), mathematician and physicist, is one of the foremost scientific intellects of all time. This fully illustrated, accessible guide to the life and work of Isaac Newton is the perfect introduction to his groundbreaking work on gravity, motion, optics, light, colour and calculus. It also considers his lesser known research into chemistry, theology and alchemy while assessing his continuing legacy. Organised chronologically, this book covers his childhood in rural Lincolnshire, school days in Grantham and undergraduate life at Trinity College, Cambridge. All of his major discoveries, breakthroughs and publications are lucidly described. Entries include: the story of the falling apple, Gravity and the Principia, Newton’s laws of motion, Optics, Alchemy and Divinity, as well as his time as Warden of the Royal Mint in London. This is the essential guide to the life, work and legacy of one of the greatest geniuses of all time.Organised chronologically, this book covers his childhood in rural Lincolnshire, school days in Grantham and undergraduate life at Trinity College, Cambridge. All of his major discoveries, breakthroughs and publications are lucidly described. Entries include: the story of the falling apple, Gravity and the Principia, Newtons laws of motion, Optics, Alchemy and Divinity, as well as his time as Warden of the Royal Mint in London. This is the essential guide to the life, work and legacy of one of the greatest geniuses of all time. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0206, Διαστάσεις: 17.2x17.2cm

As one of the best-selling and most influential rock bands of all time, Pink Floyd has left an indelible mark on the music landscape, selling over 250 million records worldwide. From their groundbreaking albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon, which spent a staggering 937 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, to the epic narrative of The Wall, which has sold over 23 million copies in the United States alone, Pink Floyd\'s discography is a testament to their unparalleled creativity and enduring legacy.Explore the band\'s evolution, from their humble beginnings in London\'s underground scene to their status as rock legends. Delve into the genius of Syd Barrett, the innovation of Roger Waters, and the brilliance of David Gilmour and Nick Mason. Whether you\'re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, this book offers a fascinating journey through the kaleidoscopic universe of Pink Floyd. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0812, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

Vintage Feminism: classic feminist texts in short formWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JEANETTE WINTERSON‘What conditions are necessary for the creation of works of art?’ Security, confidence, independence, a degree of prosperity – a room of one’s own. All things denied to most women around the world living in Virginia Woolf’s time, and before her time, and since. In this funny, provoking and insightful polemic, Virginia Woolf challenges her audience of young women to work on even in obscurity, to cultivate the habit of freedom, and to exercise the courage to write exactly what we think.ALSO IN THE VINTAGE FEMINIST SHORT SERIES:The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary WollstonecraftThe Beauty Myth by Naomi WolfMy Own Story by Emmeline Pankhurst Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

‘I will write to avenge my people.’ It was as a young woman that Annie Ernaux first wrote these words in her diary, giving a name to her purpose in life as a writer. She returns to them in her stirring defence of literature and of political writing in her Nobel Lecture, delivered in Stockholm on 7 December 2022. To write of her own life, she asserts, is to ‘shatter the loneliness of experiences endured and repressed’; to mine individual experience is to find collective emancipation. Ernaux’s speech is a bold assertion of the capacity of writing to give people a sense of their own worth, and of one writer’s commitment to bearing witness to life, its joys and its injustices. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never goes out of style.Jane Austen\'s much-loved novels vividly describe 19th-century society. But they are also timeless classics that continue to enjoy wild popularity 200 years after the author\'s death. Her delightfully quotable observations on love, men and women, society and class remain as relevant as they ever were. Packed full of intelligent insights, witty asides and wry observations, alongside fascinating facts about Austen\'s remarkable life, this Little Book showcases some of the best lines ever crafted in the English language.\'It isn\'t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.\' Sense and Sensibility, 1811\'For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn?\' Pride and Prejudice, 1813\'There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.\' Emma, 1815When she wasn\'t writing world-class novels, Jane Austen was often brewing beer – and makes frequent reference to it in her personal letters. It was common for Regency-era families to brew beer, as untreated water was often unsafe to drink. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0831, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

This collection featuring nearly 50 memorable poems from some of the best writers of the time: Rupert Brooke, Siegried Sasson, Wilfred Owen, Ivan Gurney, Isaac Rosenberg, Richard Aldington, Edward Thomas, and many more. Vividly expressing the ravages of war fought on the front lines, their poems are some of the most powerful and poignant works of the twentieth century. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 7x7cm

Once it blooms, it changes everything. Love is uplifting, enlightening, transforming. In this timeless collection of more than 80 sonnets, William Shakespeare pays tribute to our most beautiful emotion. Read and share them with the one you love. Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0729, Διαστάσεις: 7.2x7.2cm

King James, the greatest of all time.Named \'The Chosen One\' at just age 17, and with the iconic number 23 set to retire with him at the end of his career, LeBron fulfilled his destiny of surpassing scoring records and becoming one of basketball\'s most well-known stars. A legend on the court and a humble family man at home, LeBron is a man of dedication and honour in every sense, with memorable thoughts about life, sports, family and more.Packed full of insightful and encouraging quotes, this pocket-sized tome covers all zones of LeBron\'s accomplished and fascinating life. From his early years of childhood and rise to basketball stardom with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat to admiration and adoration from more of the greats, this little book highlights why the four-time crowned MVP is deemed one of the greatest of all time. \"People will hate you, rate you, shake you, and break you. But how strong you stand is what makes you.\"LeBron James on resilience and determination. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0910, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

The Little Book of Love Spells is an introductory guide to enhancing your love life with simple spiritual and magical spells and rituals. Using modern magic to harness your inner power and self-love, these spells aim to infuse passion, cleanse negativity and foster positivity in your love life. Whether you have already whispered a few words of manifestation or never lit a candle in your entire life, this essential handbook offers practical advice, important information and specific instructions needed to weave simple and more complicated spells. Everything you need to know to manifest your perfect partner, connect with new crushes or reconnect with old flames, heal from previous lovers or even spice things up in the bedroom. With the help of a little bit of magic, this little book will help you to fulfil all your romantic desires and successfully navigate your love life. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1218, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

In these breathtaking intellectual adventure stories, covering everything from criminology to ketchup, job interviews to dog training, Malcolm Gladwell looks under the surface of everyday life to show how the most ordinary subjects can illuminate the most extraordinary things about us and our world.\'Masterpieces in the art of the essay\' Steven Pinker, The New York Times\'Beautiful ... brings together the writing that made Gladwell the extraordinary figure he is today ... one of the most imaginative non-fiction writers of his generation\' Ian Sample, Guardian \'Chatty, perceptive, impish and amiable ... Comes exuberantly close to ... what goes on inside other people\'s heads\' Philip Womack, Daily Telegraph \'Gladwell makes the world seem fresh and exciting again\' Evening Standard Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

Based on lectures given at Cambridge colleges and first published by the Hogarth Press in 1929, A Room of One’s Own is an extended essay about the predicament of female writers and a stirring call for autonomy and recognition. As well as settling scores with reactionary critics and laying the foundations of a history of women’s literature, the text is also a triumph of imagination, with a celebrated passage envisaging the fate of a fictional sister of Shakespeare’s.A seminal, widely studied feminist polemic that touches on both literature and politics, A Room of One’s Own is essential reading for those wishing to understand the progress that has been made in women’s rights and the struggles that still lie ahead. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0603, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

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