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The Fight and Other Writings
Par William Hazlitt. 2000
Hazlitt is one of the greatest masters of English prose style and this new selection demonstrates the variety and richness…
of his writing. The volume includes classic pieces of drama and literature criticism, such as his essays on Shakespeare and Coleridge, as well as less well-known material from his social and political journalism. This collection encourages the reader to reconsider the nature of critical writing, which Hazlitt transforms into an art form.The Five Lessons Of Life
Par Bill Adams. 2000
An inspiring, beautifully written, true story, this extraordinary book is the account of how the author, Bill Adams, went walking…
in the Himalayas where he met a mysterious local man of the mountains who gradually imparted his five 'Lessons of Life', before disappearing. These lessons concern how to know youself better, how to fulfil your needs, how to become more effective in everything you do, how to deal with problems, and guidance on your behaviour with others. After searching for and dispairing of ever finding the man again, Adams is visited in New Delhi by a computer engineer who, by an extraordinary coincidence, brings a message from the guru, a message Adams cannot refuse: it is now time to share the Five Lessons of Life.Fifty Years Fighting: Another Step In Time
Par Jan De Vries. 2004
Fifty Years Fighting is the sequel to Jan de Vries's popular first autobiographical volume, A Step At A Time, which…
prompted readers to ask for more information about the life of the legendary alternative medicine guru.In Fifty Years Fighting, de Vries focuses on his lengthy struggle for the recognition of alternative medicine. He details how he was threatened with imprisonment by the Inspectorate of Health early in his career and reveals how the same organisation is now promoting this form of medicine today to the extent that, in his home country of Holland, a great majority of doctors have adopted alternative medicine in the way that he envisioned and campaigned for many years before. In the second part of his autobiographical trilogy, de Vries also describes some of the methods of alternative medicine he has used down the years and the remarkable results he has obtained while administering these treatments. Fifty Years Fighting is packed with intriguing case histories from Jan's vast experience of practising homoeopathy. Some are very surprising, while others give helpful tips for the reader. Invaluable advice is offered as to what patients can do to help themselves in certain circumstances and on how to obtain physical, mental - and most importantly - spiritual health in life.Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes
Par Jules Clancy. 2013
Cook up a storm in the kitchen every day. Delicious AND healthy food, using five ingredients, and just ten minutes…
cooking time.Make midweek meals, simple, quick and healthy with Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes. It is designed to come to the rescue when the 'What's for dinner?' question crosses your mind. From vegetable white bean stew to lamb fillet with fresh mint and hummus to creamed spinach with chickpeas to French toast with raspberry sauce, with Jules Clancy cooking quickly at the end of a long day shouldn't be a difficulty any more!Jules Clancy trained as a food scientist, before working for Kellogg, a wine company, and then as a designer of chocolate biscuits and cookies. She's is now a full-time blogger, with a virtual cookery school specialising in quick and easy, simple food.'Cause for major celebration' TelegraphEric Bristow: The Crafty Cockney
Par Eric Bristow. 2008
Eric Bristow MBE (1957-2018) might just have been the greatest darts player of all time.An unmistakable figure on the oche…
during his 1980s heyday, 'the Cheeky Cockney' became renowned not just for the number of world titles he won but for his arrogance on stage and off it.In this candid account, Bristow reveals how darts saved him from his early life as a cat burglar, shoplifter and thug - and introduced him to a new world of beer, babes and success beyond his wildest dreams. In his rapid rise to the top, he gives fascinating insights into the characters that pioneered darts in those early days and how, when his own career began to slide at the end of the decade, he trained his protégé Phil 'The Power' Taylor, turning him into the most successful player darts has ever known.Bristow holds nothing back as he reveals his battle with dartitis, a psychological condition which left him unable to let go of the dart and almost destroyed his career; his relationship with girlfriend and former women's world darts champion Maureen Flowers; and his occasional all-too-public falls from grace. Bristow's life story is a thrill-a-minute ride through the raucous world of darts and how it helped to shape and drive his life.The Fifth Girl
Par Georgia Fancett. 2021
When DC Rawls decided to take some time off work for his mental health, he thought he would need just…
a few days. However, it's been months since that terrible night and Rawls still hasn't returned to the Somerset Police Dept. He can't seem to shake the feeling that he might never be the same again.But when a schoolgirl disappears and the police link her case to the disappearances of three other girls in Bath, it sends the media into a frenzy that places Rawls and his team at the heart of the storm.Rawls isn't sure that he's ready to work on a case that hits so close to home, but he knows he can't have any more blood on his hands. He has to find out the truth before it's too late.Who is behind these abductions?And which girl will be taken next?If you like Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher, you'll absolutely love this beautifully emotive and compelling novel of…
love and loss from The Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis. READERS ARE LOVING FIVE FARTHINGS! "Susan Sallis as always never disappoints.""Excellent read"***************************************************************************WHEN A CHANCE DISCOVERY TEARS YOUR WORLD APART, CAN YOU MAKE A NEW START?Jess Tavener would have said that her life in a Somerset market town, with her husband Matt and their small daughter Lucy, was happy and settled. The recent death of her beloved father had cast the only shadow on their tranquil domesticity. But when she returns to work after her bereavement, she finds a sketch, drawn by Matt, of her father, which turns her world upside down and she begins to realize that her family and friends have secrets which, as they are gradually revealed, affect the foundations of all their lives. Can she work through the heartbreak and loss to reach out to a new, and different, kind of happiness?Erewhon
Par Samuel Butler. 1970
Setting out to make his fortune in a far-off country, a young traveller discovers the remote and beautiful land of…
Erewhon and is given a home among its extraordinarily handsome citizens. But their visitor soon discovers that this seemingly ideal community has its faults - here crime is treated indulgently as a malady to be cured, while illness, poverty and misfortune are cruelly punished, and all machines have been superstitiously destroyed after a bizarre prophecy. Can he survive in a world where morality is turned upside down? Inspired by Samuel Butler's years in colonial New Zealand and by his reading of Darwin's Origin of Species, Erewhon (1872) is a highly original, irreverent and humorous satire on conventional virtues, religious hypocrisy and the unthinking acceptance of beliefs.A Fiery & Furious People: A History of Violence in England
Par James Sharpe. 2016
*Chosen as a Book of the Year by The Times, History Today and the Sunday Telegraph*‘Wonderfully entertaining, comprehensive and astute.’…
The Times‘Genuinely hard to put down.’ BBC History MagazineFrom murder to duelling, highway robbery to mugging: the darker side of English life explored.Spanning some seven centuries, A Fiery & Furious People traces the subtle shifts that have taken place both in the nature of violence and in people’s attitudes to it. How could football be regarded at one moment as a raucous pastime that should be banned, and the next as a respectable sport that should be encouraged? When did the serial killer first make an appearance? What gave rise to particular types of violent criminal - medieval outlaws, Victorian garrotters – and what made them dwindle and then vanish? Above all, Professor James Sharpe hones in on a single, fascinating question: has the country that has experienced so much turmoil naturally prone to violence or are we, in fact, becoming a gentler nation?‘Wonderful . . . A fascinating and rare example of a beautifully crafted scholarly work.’ Times Higher Education‘Sweeping and ambitious . . . A humane and clear-eyed guide to a series of intractable and timely questions.’ Observer‘Deeply researched, thoughtfully considered and vividly written . . . Read it.’ History Today‘Magisterial . . . The outlaw’s song has surely never been better rendered.’ Times Literary SupplementFive Deep Breaths: The Power of Mindful Parenting
Par Dr Genevieve Von Lob. 2017
'Five Deep Breaths is a lifeline for parents' - Georgia Coleridge'A wonderful book' - Gillian AndersonA simple, supportive, down-to-earth guide…
for real-life parenting.Every parent is doing the best they can, but there are times when it feels like nothing you do is ever good enough. Everyone seems to have an opinion and there’s no shortage of advice on how to be a better parent. Raising happy, confident, and resilient children is the most important job in the world – but in our fast-paced, twenty-first-century society, the challenges can feel overwhelming and exhausting: · Do you feel like you’re constantly being judged for the decisions you make?· Are you forever fretting about whether you’re doing enough to help your child through their problems?· Are you struggling to navigate your child’s school pressures or the pitfalls of social media?· Has your home become a combat zone?If you recognise any of these stress points, give yourself a break: this book really can help you.In Five Deep Breaths, clinical psychologist Dr Genevieve von Lob draws on her extensive experience with hundreds of families from all walks of life to provide simple, practical support for parents. Based on mindfulness, psychology and neuroscience, this reassuring guide will show you how to be kinder to yourself and trust your own judgement when dealing with dilemmas every parent faces. Examples based on real mums and dads show how to defuse tension, drama and anxiety in the home. Stressed-out parents will discover a sense of confidence, calm and balance – both for themselves and their children.Fierce Competition
Par Michelle M Pillow. 2005
With a dream job, great roommates and a wonderful boyfriend, Dean, Jane Williams has everything her heart desires - that…
is until her vicious social rival, Vanessa, finds out her most humiliating secret and sets about bringing her social whirl crashing down around her. Jane's terrible secret is that she works part-time as a waitress in a down-market pizza restaurant to fund an addiction to designer shoes and handbags. When Vanessa lets Dean's senator father in on the discovery, Jane is likely to lose not only the gorgeous Dean but also her hard earned social credibility. There's only one way for Jane to avenge herself: she's going to do exactly what Vanessa's done to her - take her man -- but the only problem is that she's still in love with Dean.Five-Day Course in Thinking
Par Edward De Bono. 2016
First published in 1967, this remarkable title from one of history’s greatest minds remains a must-read in the world of…
creative thinking. Based on the tenet that an error can lead to the right decision, de Bono guides the reader through a series of non-mathematical problems and puzzles, all designed to help us analyse our personal style of thinking, work out its strengths and weaknesses, and to consider the potential methods that we never use.There are three courses, each five days long and each created to focus on a different style of thinking, featuring: The Bottles ProblemThe Blocks ProblemThe L-GameThe End GameA true life-changer, this book will have you thinking in ways that you never thought were possible.Equal Opportunities
Par Mathilde Madden. 2006
David thinks his love life is over when he is left unable to walk after a car accident. But then…
he meets kinky Mary, who finds the idea of a boy in a wheelchair too sexy for words.But is their love affair just based on satisfying Mary's kinks, or on something deeper? As David's scars begin to heal, soon both of them are having to face questions about what their attraction to one another really means.Five Children and It (Puffin Classics)
Par Edith Nesbit. 2013
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect…
to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . .A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999–2001).Epitaphs for Underdogs
Par Andrew Szepessy. 2020
'A wonderful discovery' (Ian McEwan), this is a beguiling dystopian tale of a young man confronted with the truth about…
freedom. On a hot summer night, a young man sits in a dark cell in a Hungarian prison. The guards do not explain why he is here; he does not know if he will ever be released. But he is far from alone. Others, too, are trapped within the stone walls - singers and students, sages and spies. As the days pass, the man is drawn into their conversations and their lives, and soon becomes a witness to their sometimes outlandish acts of rebellion.Written in the early 1980s and inspired by Andrew Szepessy's own experiences, Epitaphs for Underdogs is a beguiling and exhilarating novel about power, justice and freedom, and about the solidarity that can be found in even the most unexpected places.'Beautiful... With its sense of the absurd, its laughter in the dark, it belongs in the great tradition of dystopian literature, with echoes of early Kundera and Nabokov' IAN McEWANFierce
Par Kelly Osbourne. 2009
This no-holds-barred account of Kelly Obsourne's upbringing is as shocking as it is disarmingly funny. From stories about her father's…
alcoholism to pushing over portaloos on tour, Kelly unflinchingly deals with the extraordinary experiences that have made up her life so far:'Kelly Osbourne has written Fierce, a handbook for teenage girls/memoir of adolescence lived under very bright lights. After reading it, and her anecdotes about her mum's early experiments with home waxing, and her dad snipping off her thong, and Amy Winehouse complimenting her on her tits, and the confidence that comes with Vicodin, as well as the fact boxes with advice about bullying and hair straighteners, I like her very much.' Eva Wiseman, ObserverFive Children and It
Par E Nesbit. 2012
'Don't you know a sand-fairy when you see one?'I dare say you have often thought about what you would do…
if you were granted three wishes. The five children - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother - had often talked about it but when they are faced with the grumpy sand-fairy they find it difficult to make up their minds. And that is just the beginning of their dilemmas.As they discover, there is nothing quite like a wish for getting you into terrible trouble.EXTRA ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: Learn about what it was like to be a child in 1902 and try some fun activities! This special edition includes fantastic extra educational resources.The Fiend Next Door
Par Sheila Lavelle. 2014
Trouble with the Fiend is a sequel to My Best Fiend, both by Sheila Lavelle. These funny, poignant and timeless…
adventures of Charlie and her best 'fiend' Angela are reissued by popular demand for girls aged 6 - 8s.Angela has a knack of getting Charlie into trouble. She's always having fiendish ideas, like the time they hijack the milkman's float, and lock Miss Bridge in the gym shed, and when Angela pretends to kidnap a baby. But in the end Charlie gets her own back with a vengeance.Friend or fiend life is never dull for Charlie when Angela is around!The Epic of Gilgamesh
Par Anonymous Anonymous. 2020
The ancient Sumerian poem The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in existence, translated with an…
introduction by Andrew George in Penguin Classics.Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic, predating Homer by many centuries. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu, and of his arduous journey to the ends of the earth in quest of the Babylonian Noah and the secret of immortality. Alongside its themes of family, friendship and the duties of kings, The Epic of Gilgamesh is, above all, about mankind's eternal struggle with the fear of death.The Babylonian version has been known for over a century, but linguists are still deciphering new fragments in Akkadian and Sumerian. Andrew George's gripping translation brilliantly combines these into a fluid narrative and will long rank as the definitive English Gilgamesh. If you enjoyed The Epic of Gilgamesh, you might like Homer's Iliad, also available in Penguin Classics.'A masterly new verse translation'The Times'Andrew George has skilfully bridged the gap between a scholarly re-edition and a popular work'London Review of BooksThe Five and Twenty Tales of the Genie
Par M Sivadasa. 1995
Half mythical, heroic and sagacious, the emperor Vikramaditya is widely regarded as India's greatest monarch. This collection of stories tells…
of the ruler's fabled encounter with a vetala, a genie who inhabits the body of a corpse. The emperor begs the spirit for his help against a mighty necromancer and is told in return twenty-four tales, each of which presents a situation he might face as a king and culminates in a riddle that he must solve. With each answer, Vikramaditya displays his deep wisdom, proving himself to be the ideal monarch and winning, in the twenty-fifth tale, the guidance he needs from the vetala to destroy his powerful enemy. Written down in medieval times but inspired by an oral tradition stretching back centuries, these wise and witty tales rank amongst the great masterpieces of Sanskrit literature.