Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2009
ISBN 10: 1444702874 ISBN 13: 9781444702873
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Luke's Gospel tells the complete story of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Accurate and readable, the NIV (New International Version) is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2008
ISBN 10: 1444702882 ISBN 13: 9781444702880
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. John's Gospel tells the complete story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Accurate and readable, the NIV (New International Version) is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2014
ISBN 10: 1444789651 ISBN 13: 9781444789652
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.' (Matt 28:19 NIV)Excellent value, pocket-sized paperback of Matthew's Gospel, ideal for giving away. Matthew's Gospel tells the complete story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Accurate and readable, the NIV (New International Version) is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2012
ISBN 10: 1444702866 ISBN 13: 9781444702866
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Mark's Gospel tells the complete story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Accurate and readable, the NIV (New International Version) is the world's most popular modern English Bible translation.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2008
ISBN 10: 0340946520 ISBN 13: 9780340946527
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. - your essential guide to getting yourself on to television - covers every genre, from reality show to makeover and quiz - full of practical advice from the industry on getting noticed and winning auditions 'teach yourself Get on TV' gives you everything you need to find, apply for and take part in any reality programme, quiz or talk show. It explains every different type of show to you, but most importantly gives you lots of practical advice from industry insiders on what to say in an application, how to audition, what to expect and how to cope with life before, during and after your15 minutes of fame.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2017
ISBN 10: 1473630738 ISBN 13: 9781473630734
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. The Sisterhood explores God's vision for women: what they should believe about God, themselves, and their ability to make the world a better place. Bobbie shows readers how to embrace and implement that vision in every aspect of their lives, helping them to discover their gifts and talents, and includes personal stories from women around the world. The book concludes with a challenge to join the worldwide 'Sisterhood' movement, motivated by the belief that if one woman can change the lives around her, then a united group of women can change the world.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2019
ISBN 10: 1473690412 ISBN 13: 9781473690417
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. This book tells the story of the process of moving to Bournemouth to set up a new church from scratch, on the back of numerous similar failed attempts in London, and the bumpy and scary journey to success St Swithun's has travelled since. Tim demonstrates, through his story, how he has pushed through failure and disappointment with tenacity to trust in God and his plan and timing - and how hundreds of people are discovering faith in Jesus Christ as a result.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2009
ISBN 10: 0340990325 ISBN 13: 9780340990322
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. The current world of work is tough whether you are looking for work or just looking to make better life choices. Things are changing fast and the 'job for life' is a long forgotten myth. This book, perceptively written and full of practical advice, tells you exactly how to become a hot property in the competitive job market. Filled with self-check questions, exercises and case studies it will help you to understand yourself and improve your chance of a fulfilling career. Written to appeal to the broadest spectrum of readers, it will prove invaluable whether you are starting out on your career, returning to work, looking to change direction or coping with redundancy or early retirement. Learn to understand your motivations, grow confident in what you have to offer and go get that job!
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2020
ISBN 10: 0349700982 ISBN 13: 9780349700984
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. A BARACK OBAMA SUMMER READING PICKSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 CENTRE FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN'A whole lot more than just a spy thriller, wrapping together the ties of family, of love and of country' BARACK OBAMA'There has never been anything like it' MARLON JAMES (GQ)'A compelling read' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Brilliant Cold War spy thriller. A gripping tale and an unusual take on the spy genre told from an intriguing perspective' HWA DEBUT CROWN JUDGES'Pacy and very exciting' DAILY TELEGRAPH__________________________________What if your sense of duty required you to betray the man you love? It's 1986, the heart of the Cold War. Marie Mitchell is an intelligence officer with the FBI. She's brilliant and talented, but she's also a black woman working in an all-white boys' club, and her career has stalled with routine paperwork - until she's recruited to a shadowy task force aimed at undermining Thomas Sankara, the charismatic, revolutionary president of Burkina Faso, whose Communist ideology has made him a target for American intervention.In the year that follows, Marie will observe Thomas, seduce him, and ultimately, have a hand in the coup that will bring him down. But doing so will change everything she believes about what it means to be a spy, a lover, and a good American.'A stunning book' PAUL BEATTY'Intelligent and propulsive' GUARDIAN 'A spy thriller like you've never read before' TIME.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2019
ISBN 10: 0349700702 ISBN 13: 9780349700700
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: New. GUARDIAN MUST READ BOOKS OF 2019iNews BEST NEW FICTION 2019 'A symbolic rallying cry for the need for LGBTQ+ teens to have safe spaces of their own' DAZED BOOKS TO READ IN 2019'Vivid prose reinventing ideas of motherhood, belonging and taking us into the community of drag balls and protest, both personal and political' JENNI FAGAN'Fearless, authentic, vivid - necessary in a world that's running out of tolerance' PANOS KARNEZIS'A vital book' ANDREW MCMILLAN'A novel of rare intensity and sustained passion, THIS BRUTAL HOUSE shines a light on lives marginalised and magnificent, and asks the pressing question: what would you do to stand up for your truth?' STEPHEN KELMAN'A powerful and poetic book' KERRY HUDSON'Niven Govinden is a true force of fierceness and beauty' OLIVIA LIANG -On the steps of New York's City Hall, five ageing Mothers sit in silent protest. They are the guardians of the vogue ball community - queer men who opened their hearts and homes to countless lost Children, providing safe spaces for them to explore their true selves.Through epochs of city nightlife, from draconian to liberal, the Children have been going missing; their absences ignored by the authorities and uninvestigated by the police. In a final act of dissent the Mothers have come to pray: to expose their personal struggle beneath our age of protest, and commemorate their loss until justice is served.Watching from City Hall's windows is city clerk, Teddy. Raised by the Mothers, he is now charged with brokering an uneasy truce.With echoes of James Baldwin, Marilynne Robinson and Rachel Kushner, Niven Govinden asks what happens when a generation remembered for a single, lavish decade has been forced to grow up, and what it means to be a parent in a confused and complex society.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2008
ISBN 10: 0340972882 ISBN 13: 9780340972885
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Written by successful Second Life resort owner Irie Tsure, this comprehensive guide will accompany you on the tricky journey from Newbie to practising expert in the virtual world of Second Life. Teach Yourself Making Money in the Second Life World is intended to cover every skill required to enjoy and prosper within this virtual world but in particular focuses on those entrepreneurial activities, strategies and skills which can help you get ahead in business in Second Life. This book is packed with advice for virtual entrepreneurs looking to develop independent businesses within SL, perfect for individuals or small companies interested in entering SL and succeeding there.Authored by an established, popular business savvy and creative SL character, areas covered include: The Second Life economy Intellectual property rights Creating retail objects Creating fashion items including clothing, hair and footwear Scripting Creating animations including QAvimator and how to upload an animation Putting it all together including the creative process Retail outlets and venues including how,to rent or to buy space,store design and layout, selling your products in-world,opening a resort or nightclub, streaming music into Second Life,including your own music, developing the business,minimising lag, community and staff Land management including: finding, buying and selling land in Second Life, obtaining a private island, making money from virtual land, managing a Shopping Mall, checking and improving a region's performance Real-world brands in Second Life - examining the opportunities etc Marketing in second life including: branding, Second Life groups, promoting your business Appendices: A Irie's summary of success; B My past, our present and the future; C: Useful keyboard shortcuts Most other books are written by techies or tourists, not by an author who has actually made the SL experience work for themselves.This is the real McCoy.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2007
ISBN 10: 0340942282 ISBN 13: 9780340942284
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. "Teach Yourself Your Baby's Development" will provide a unique combination of advice, practical exercises and background information for the ever-growing numbers of parents interested in helping their child get a successful head start in life. It explains how your baby develops socially, intellectually and emotionally, before moving on to a step-by-step guide to what to expect at every stage from birth to preschool. It includes both authoritative information and also interactive exercises so that you can review and note your child's progress, and help them to learn and grow in every sense with tips, suggestions and games. It will reassure any parent worried about 'milestones' and provide plenty of support for those with special children, including pre-term babies and multiple births.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2007
ISBN 10: 0340940816 ISBN 13: 9780340940815
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. "Teach yourself Your Wedding" is your one-stop shop for every piece of information you might need to enjoy the best day of your life in a trouble free manner. Thoroughly modern, yet mindful of the traditions that can make getting married so complicated, it covers everything from the formalities and legal requirements to how to keep the passion alive after the honeymoon. Planning, etiquette, and choosing a venue are all explained, along with top hints for styling your ceremony to suit yourself, and finding the dress of your dreams, the ideal photographer and the menu that pleases all the guests. With practical information on budgets and interactive tools such as year planners, it is also full of tips and clever suggestions, and is suitable for couples of all types, backgrounds and with every requirements.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2007
ISBN 10: 0340938765 ISBN 13: 9780340938768
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Do you want to join a local theatre group? Are you interested in staging a show? Perhaps you're a budding amateur lighting technician or a soon-to-be committee member of your local group. Wherever your interest lies, there is something in this essential guide for you. It covers a wide range of key issues, from tips on coping with first night nerves, to a full guide to health and safety, funding, and even taxation issues. Illustrated with handy guides to lighting and staging, and containing such essential resources as useful contacts, sources of local funding, and even a 'theatrical jargon buster', it is written with the endorsement of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association and will be a welcome guide for all those interested in the vibrant local theatre scene.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2013
ISBN 10: 1444185829 ISBN 13: 9781444185829
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Sunday Computation 1: estimates and checks, calculator techniques, percentages and decimalsMondayComputation 2: fractions, ratios, conversions, ratesTuesdaySequences and similar: looking for patterns; types of sequences; interleaved sequences; sets of related numbers in other layoutsWednesdaySums from stories: getting to the numbers; what sort of calculation? Simplifying into sums.ThursdayReading charts: how to read from X and Y axes; identifying values in series; checking answersFridayData from tables: reading lists and tables; double conversions; intermediate workingsSaturdayTest techniques: timing, pacing, checking. Mixed set of tests.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2008
ISBN 10: 0340974818 ISBN 13: 9780340974810
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. sensible advice on how to get your child interested in sports lots of suggestions for sporty activities for you to do together - whatever your fitness tips, tricks and techniques for getting them to eat healthily advice if you're worried about your child's weight This book will help you overcome all your concerns about your child's health and fitness, giving you sensible advice for how to boost their activity levels and keep them active and healthy. It shows you things to do as a family, gives advice on how to motivate your child, and offers you tips on keeping their diet healthy - with plenty of sensible suggestions if you need to help your child lose weight.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2006
ISBN 10: 044669844X ISBN 13: 9780446698443
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2007
ISBN 10: 1847090125 ISBN 13: 9781847090126
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2020
ISBN 10: 0349700672 ISBN 13: 9780349700670
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. THE LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY BRITISH DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE 'Full of the heart and spirit Norman Jay brings to his music, but it also offers a salutary account of growing up as part of the Windrush generation in London's Notting Hill, the violence and racism he faced, and his success' ObserverMister Good Times is the enthralling story of a black kid growing up in a (largely white) working class world; of vivid, often violent experiences on the football terraces; of the emerging club scene growing out of a melting pot of styles; of how Jay, with his contemporaries, took the music of Black America, gave it a distinctly London twist, and used the marriage of styles to forge a hugely successful career as a trailblazing DJ and broadcaster, becoming an inspiration to a whole generation of dance music fans, black and white, without ever compromising his integrity.Along the way are tales of adventures across the country following Spurs; of Northern Soul nights, warehouse parties and illegal raves; of sound systems, the good and bad times of the Notting Hill carnival, the heady days of pirate radio, Rare Groove and the burgeoning British dance music scene.Mister Good Times is the story of a man who has lived his life on his own terms, helping to define a new British culture.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2022
ISBN 10: 1529373336 ISBN 13: 9781529373332
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. 'The 'Queen of Uplit' returns brilliantly to form with this gloriously good-natured novel.' DAILY MAIL 'Supremely upliftng .an absolute gem' - MIKE GAYLE 'Stunning, immersive and absolutely wonderful' - ANNIE LYONS 'Woke up early to finish this breathtakingly beautiful story . absolutely wonderful' - CELIA ANDERSON 'Blooming with wonderful, vibrant and charismatic characters' PRIMAMadame Burova - Tarot Reader, Palmist and Clairvoyant is retiring and leaving her booth on the Brighton seafront after fifty years.Imelda Burova has spent a lifetime keeping other people's secrets and her silence has come at a price. She has seen the lovers and the liars, the angels and the devils, the dreamers and the fools. Her cards had unmasked them all and her cards never lied. But Madame Burova is weary of other people's lives, their ghosts from the past and other people's secrets, she needs rest and a little piece of life for herself. Before that, however, she has to fulfill a promise made a long time ago. She holds two brown envelopes in her hand, and she has to deliver them.In London, it is time for another woman to make a fresh start. Billie has lost her university job, her marriage, and her place in the world when she discovers something that leaves her very identity in question. Determined to find answers, she must follow a trail which might just lead right to Madame Burova's door.In a story spanning over fifty years, Ruth Hogan conjures a magical world of 1970s holiday camps and seaside entertainers, eccentrics, heroes and villains, the lost and the found. Young people, with their lives before them, make choices which echo down the years. And a wall of death rider is part of a love story which will last through time.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2019
ISBN 10: 1473696267 ISBN 13: 9781473696266
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Introduction by Professor Stephen Hawking.When Edwin Hubble looked into his telescope in the 1920s, he was shocked to find that nearly all of the galaxies he could see through it were flying away from one another. If these galaxies had always been travelling, he reasoned, then they must, at some point, have been on top of one another. This discovery transformed the debate about one of the most fundamental questions of human existence - how did the universe begin?Every society has stories about the origin of the cosmos and its inhabitants, but now, with the power to peer into the early universe and deploy the knowledge gleaned from archaeology, geology, evolutionary biology and cosmology, we are closer than ever to understanding where it all came from. In The Origin of (almost) Everything, New Scientist explores the modern origin stories of everything from the Big Bang, meteorites and dark energy, to dinosaurs, civilisation, timekeeping, belly-button fluff and beyond.From how complex life evolved on Earth, to the first written language, to how humans conquered space, The Origin of (almost) Everything offers a unique history of the past, present and future of our universe.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2008
ISBN 10: 0340974176 ISBN 13: 9780340974179
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Second Life is the latest internet craze, where people set up lives and careers in an online world. Written by successful Second Life resort owner, Irie Tsure, this resourceful and comprehensive guide will accompany you on the tricky journey from Newbie to seasoned resident in the virtual world of Second Life. Intended to cover every skill required to enjoy and prosper within the Second Life experience, the book will follow the development and provide support for a new character from deciding to download the software right through to proficient use of the modelling tools needed to be really creative within Second Life. Chapters include: What and where is Second Life (SL); Glossary for Newbies ; What can I see and do in SL; Vital skills; Modelling tools; Exploring SL; Creativity; Shopping; Land; Starting a Business.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2007
ISBN 10: 144470169X ISBN 13: 9781444701692
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. The Bible is the world's best-selling book - it has influenced and inspired millions through the ages.The New Testament recounts the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows the first Christians as they begin to spread his revolutionary message to people all around the world.The New International Version is the most popular Bible translation in modern English. It is both readable and accurate, and this edition includes shortcuts to well-known stories and people in the Bible, as well as an introductory reading plan and a selection of passages offering help and guidance.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2003
ISBN 10: 0340859466 ISBN 13: 9780340859469
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Powerful marketing campaigns are based on original thinking and creative planning. TEACH YOURSELF MARKETING concentrates on the engine which drives successful marketing - imagination. Revealing many profitable tips and secrets to help you target, brand and sell your enterprise whilst generating provocative publicity, this book will keep you three steps ahead of the competition. TEACH YOURSELF MARKETING: - covers the key marketing areas of sales, advertising, PR and branding - concentrates on the dynamic, imaginative side of marketing - is easy to follow with useful activities and exercises - includes a comprehensive "jargon buster" section - is suitable for anyone working in or studying marketing. Completely up to date for the competitive world of contemporary marketing TEACH YOURSELF MARKETING is indispensable for anyone who wants their business and career to succeed and continue to breed success.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2008
ISBN 10: 034096619X ISBN 13: 9780340966198
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. * a flexible guide that will add ten happy and healthy years to your life * designed for readers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities - you make the changes you want to make, and you can make them now * all the advice is based on scientific and medical research with plenty of wisdom and commonsense * not just about your health and fitness, this book also covers relationships, love and spirituality * lots of interactive exercises and sample tips This book is designed as a ten-step guide that will add ten (healthy, happy) years to your life. It offers sound advice on health and fitness issues, and will cover diet, and relaxation, in addition to such emotional issues as happiness, love and spirituality. It is all based, not on guru driven theories of bizarre diets or exercise routine, but on common sense and positive thinking, twinned with information that is both practical, and supported widely by the scientific and medical communities. The tone is positive and encouraging throughout; there are also plenty of opportunities for you to interact with the book through features such as quizzes, self-test boxes and exercises.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2015
ISBN 10: 1473611547 ISBN 13: 9781473611542
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. 'A gorgeous, accomplished debut' David MitchellBy internationally bestselling author Bret Anthony Johnston, WINNER of the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award 2017.In Corpus Christi, Texas - a town often hit by hurricanes - parents, children, and lovers come together and fall apart, bonded and battered by memories of loss that they feel as acutely as physical pain.A car accident joins strangers linked by an intimate knowledge of madness. A teenage boy remembers his father's act of sudden and self-righteous violence. A 'hurricane party' reunites a couple whom tragedy parted. And, in an unforgettable three-story cycle, an illness heals a man's relationship with his mother and reveals the odd, shifting fidelity of truth to love.Writing with tough humor, deep humanity, and a keen eye for the natural environment, Bret Anthony Johnston creates a world where cataclysmic events cut people loose from their 'regular lives, floating and spiraling away from where we had been the day before.'.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2024
ISBN 10: 1399818082 ISBN 13: 9781399818087
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. Who are you? Why are you, you? What kind of person do you want to be?You Are A Global Citizen challenges us to take a deeper look at our role as global citizens, from the armchair traveller to the frequent flyer and everyone in between, providing a springboard for us to understand the world and other cultures by first understanding ourselves.This uniquely accessible guided journal ignites your inner curiosity and encourages self-discovery through thought-provoking questions about the cultures you have experienced - including your own - all while helping you become a more inquisitive, aware, observant, and engaged world citizen. Whether you've never left home, are studying at university, looking to live and move abroad, or simply eager to explore your own identity within a global society, You Are A Global Citizen will help you understand how the outside world impacts what's going on inside your mind, and vice versa. In three sections covering your origins, your internal environment and your external environment, with space for reflection at the beginning and end, Damon Dominique, pioneer of the modern day social media travel scene and star of countless popular You Tube travel vlogs and documentaries, shares his insights and stories from a decade of globetrotting, guiding you through questions such as, 'Would you be happy if you knew you had to live in your hometown for the rest of your life?', 'What culture or country do you remember romanticizing about as a kid?', and 'How do you feel about a global language?', with the ultimate goal of encouraging you to consider the fundamental questions about who you are, what culture is and what it means to live in a global society, beyond the borders of our minds and countries.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2019
ISBN 10: 0349700494 ISBN 13: 9780349700496
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. From the Northern Writer's Award Winner comes. . .REMEMBERED iNews BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2019'Compares with Toni Morrison's Beloved . . . [Yvonne Battle-Felton's] characters get under your skin' GUARDIAN'Vital, important and humane. Everyone needs to read this book' JENN ASHWORTH'It's haunting and militant and very visceral and compassionate, heart wrenching story and painful to read.' DIANA EVANS 'Deftly explores generational trauma and the nature of enterprise, and gives a perspective on slavery not often explored' CHARLIE BRINKHURST-CUFF'Some books both break your heart and set you free. REMEMBERED will change you.' RACHEL EDWARDS - author of DarlingIt is 1910 and Philadelphia is burning. The last place Spring wants to be is in the rundown, coloured section of a hospital surrounded by the groans of sick people and the ghost of her dead sister. But as her son Edward lays dying, she has no other choice.There're whispers that Edward drove a streetcar into a shop window. Some people think it was an accident, others claim that it was his fault, the police are certain that he was part of a darker agenda. Is he guilty? Can they find the truth?All Spring knows is that time is running out. She has to tell him the story of how he came to be. With the help of her dead sister, newspaper clippings and reconstructed memories, she must find a way to get through to him. To shatter the silences that governed her life, she will do everything she can to lead him home.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2018
ISBN 10: 1473676487 ISBN 13: 9781473676480
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. 'So poised and beautiful . She can't write a bad sentence' Guardian'Melancholic, but in the best possible way' Lady'Exquisitely written and deeply felt . a true book of wonders' Geraldine Brooks 'A lovely, absorbing, and uplifting read.' M.L. Stedman'Overflows with gratitude for the hard, beautiful things of this world' Helen GarnerIn 1948 in a small town on the land's edge, in the strange space at a war's end, a widow, a poet and a doctor each try to find their own peace, and their own new story.Anikka Lachlan has all she ever wanted--until a random act transforms her into another post-war widow, destined to raise her daughter on her own. Awash in grief, she looks for answers in the pages of her favourite books and tries to learn the most difficult lesson of all: how to go on living.A local poet, Roy McKinnon, who found poetry in the mess of war, has lost his words and his hope. His childhood friend Dr. Frank Draper also seeks to reclaim his pre-war life but is haunted by his failure to help those who needed him most--the survivors of the Nazi concentration camps.Then one day, on the mantle of her sitting room, Ani finds a poem. She knows neither where it came from, nor who its author is. But she has her suspicions. An unexpected and poignant love triangle emerges, between Ani, the poem, and the poet--whoever he may be.Written in clear, shining prose, The Railwayman's Wife explores the power of beginnings and endings - and how difficult it can be to tell them apart. It is an exploration of life, tragedy, and joy, of connection and separation, longing and acceptance, and an unadulterated celebration of love.
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2019
ISBN 10: 1473659051 ISBN 13: 9781473659056
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. ** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK **'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR'A charming, absorbing and history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear, from ruffs to spacesuits . . . I devoured this quietly feminist book' SUNDAY TIMES'Joyful and beautiful' NATURE'Will make you rethink your relationship with fabric' ELLE DECORATIONAll textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to what the linen wrappings of Tutankhamun's mummy actually meant; from the Silk Roads to the woollen sails that helped the Vikings reach America 700 years before Columbus; from the lace ruffs that infuriated the puritans to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution, our continuing reinvention of cloth tells fascinating stories of human ingenuity. When we talk of lives hanging by a thread, being interwoven, or part of the social fabric, we are part of a tradition that stretches back many thousands of years. Fabric has allowed us to achieve extraordinary things and survive in unlikely places, and this book shows you how -- and why.With a cast that includes Chinese empresses, Richard the Lionheart and Bing Crosby, Kassia St Clair takes us on the run with escaped slaves, climbing the slopes of Everest and moonwalking with astronauts. Running like a bright line through history, The Golden Thread offers an unforgettable adventure through our past, present and future.