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A dazzling and haunting vision of the end of the world, Ice is a masterpiece of literary science fiction now in a new 50th anniversary edition with a foreword by Jonathan Lethem "One might become convinced that Kavan had seen the future . . . A half century after its first appearance, Kavan’s fever dream of a novel is beginning to seem all too real." -The New Yorker In a frozen, apocalyptic landscape, destruction abounds: great walls of ice overrun the world and secretive governments vie for control. Against this surreal, yet eerily familiar broken world, an unnamed narrator embarks on a hallucinatory quest for a strange and elusive “glass-girl” with silver hair. He crosses icy seas and frozen plains, searching ruined towns and ransacked rooms, all to free her from the grips of a tyrant known only as the warden and save her before the ice closes all around. A novel unlike any other, Ice is at once a dystopian adventure shattering the conventions of science fiction, a prescient warning of climate change and totalitarianism, a feminist exploration of violence and trauma, a Kafkaesque literary dreamscape, and a brilliant allegory for its author’s struggles with addiction—all crystallized in prose glittering as the piling snow. Kavan’s 1967 novel has built a reputation as an extraordinary and innovative work of literature, garnering acclaim from China Miéville, Patti Smith, J. G. Ballard, Anaïs Nin, and Doris Lessing, among others. With echoes of dystopian classics like Ursula Le Guin’s The Lathe of Heaven, Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle, and J. G. Ballard’s High Rise, Ice is a necessary and unforgettable addition to the canon of science fiction classics. "One of the most mysterious of modern writers, Anna Kavan created a uniquely fascinating fictional world. Few contemporary novelists could match the intensity of her vision." —J.G. Ballard “There is nothing else like it.” —Doris Lessing For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The articles investigate representations in literature, both by the colonizers and colonized. Many deal with the effect the dominant culture had on the self image of native inhabitants. They cover areas on all continents that were colonized by European countries.

Professional leadership is increasingly recognised as being vital to enhancing social work’s reputation and effectiveness. Although professional leadership is one of the nine domains of the professional capability framework in England, sometimes leadership is assumed to be the prerogative of managers rather than the responsibility of all professional social workers. The participation of social workers and social work educators in shaping professional cultures within organisations through practice innovation, practitioner research and workforce development is thus crucial. Drawing on theories that challenge hierarchical concepts of leadership, this book will enable experienced social work practitioners and educators to develop their professional leadership to more expert levels. Throughout the book there are case examples illustrating examples of advanced professional leadership in action, research highlights and exercises utilising self-reflection, action planning, creative writing and imagery to provide practical support to the reader.

Karl Krinken His Christmas Stocking by Anna Bartlett Warner and Susan Warner is a heartwarming tale of a young boy''s journey through adversity and the power of hope during the holiday season. Set in a quaint village, the story follows Karl Krinken, a poor but kind-hearted boy who dreams of having a magical Christmas stocking filled with gifts. Despite his difficult circumstances, Karl''s unwavering optimism and selflessness touch the lives of those around him. As Christmas approaches, Karl encounters a mysterious stranger who grants him a wish. This wish leads Karl on a remarkable adventure, teaching him valuable lessons about the true meaning of giving, love, and the spirit of Christmas. Karl Krinken His Christmas Stocking is a timeless tale that reminds us of the importance of compassion and generosity. The engaging narrative and memorable characters will captivate readers of all ages, making it a perfect read-aloud story for families to share during the holiday season. Embrace the magic of Christmas with Karl Krinken His Christmas Stocking and rediscover the joy of spreading happiness and cheer to others.

A classic later novel by Anna Kavan. A largely autobiographical account of an unhappy childhood, this daring synthesis of memoir and surrealist experimentation chronicles the subject''s gradual withdrawal from the daylight world of received reality. Brief flashes of daily experience from childhood, adolescence, and youth are described in what is defined as "nighttime language"--a heightened, decorative prose that frees these events from their gloomy associations. The novel suggests we have all spoken this dialect in childhood and in our dreams, but these thoughts can only be sharpened or decoded by contemplation in the dark. Revealing that side of life which is never seen by the waking eye but which dreams and drugs can suddenly emphasize, this startling discovery illustrates how these nighttime illuminations reveal the narrator''s joy for the living world.

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''Everything you ever wanted to know about the world''s biggest singing star.'' 5* - Best Beyoncé: Running The World is the full story of Houston born-and-bred Beyoncé''s extraordinary life, which saw her join her first pop group at the age of nine before fronting the girl band Destiny''s Child - the biggest-selling female group of all time. After embarking on a solo career in 2003, Beyoncé''s status as a superstar was sealed and to date she has won more than 220 awards internationally and the hearts of millions of fans the world over. The most definitive and up-to-date telling of Beyoncé''s story ever written, this book provides an intimate close-up on both her professional and personal life, with the inside story on how she and rapper husband Jay-Z became the biggest power couple on earth. With reports that their marriage was crumbling before the world''s eyes on their 2014 joint tour, On The Run, it pieces together the split rumours that plagued them at every turn and documents exactly how they coped with such intense public scrutiny. The book also analyses Beyoncé''s role as a mother to young daughter Blue Ivy and explores the hidden heartbreaks of her past, including a tragic miscarriage, a lengthy battle with depression and an agonising rift with her manager father Mathew. While celebrating Beyoncé''s greatest triumphs Beyoncé: Running The World uncovers the truth behind the headlines, finding out exactly who ''Queen Bey'' is and what really goes on behind the scenes... Contains an extra chapter with the most up-to-date information on the world''s biggest star.

Un best-seller américain adapté et modernisé par Anna Todd. Les quatre filles de l''officier Spring vivent avec leur mère, Meredith, sur la base militaire de Fort Cyprus, près de la Nouvelle-Orléans, alors que leur père est en mission en Irak. Durant les vacances de Noël, Meg, l''aînée des Spring qui espère la demande en mariage de son petit ami militaire, est perturbée par le retour d''un ancien « ami ». Sa cadette Jo, 17 ans, ambitieuse et révoltée, se découvre de nombreuses affinités avec le nouveau voisin, Laurie. Amy, la plus jeune des soeurs, peste contre leurs problèmes d''argent et l''absence de cadeaux sous le sapin tandis que Beth, calme et discrète, fait de son mieux pour seconder leur mère à la maison. Entre premiers émois amoureux, trahisons entre amis et difficultés financières, le quotidien de cette famille américaine est jalonné de problèmes auxquels les quatre soeurs font face chacune à leur manière. Dans cette période riche en changements, les Spring Girls parviendront-elles à trouver leur place dans le monde ? Anna Todd revisite les Quatre filles du docteur March et réussit le tour de force de rendre hommage à l''oeuvre de Louisa May Alcott en l''adaptant aux questionnements et aux moeurs du xxie siècle. Une histoire intemporelle, pour des lectrices libres et modernes.

Om staterne Armenien, Azerbaidzjan og Georgien i det sydlige Kaukasus.

Delve into the rich tapestry of human experience with "Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies" by Anna Jameson. This enchanting collection invites you to explore the musings and reflections of a brilliant mind, weaving together thoughts that resonate across time. What if a single thought could spark a journey through the heart of creativity and introspection? Could these memories and fancies change your perspective on life? Jameson’s writing is a treasure trove of insights, filled with wisdom that transcends the ordinary. Each entry is a glimpse into her soul, offering readers a chance to reflect on their own thoughts and experiences. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inspiration? This commonplace book serves not just as a reflection of Jameson’s life, but also as a mirror for your own. It encourages you to think deeply, dream boldly, and embrace the beauty of your unique experiences. Don’t miss the opportunity to enrich your mind and spirit! Will you join Anna Jameson on this literary adventure? Grab your copy of "Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies" now and immerse yourself in the art of reflection and creativity!

When he falls in love, he loves too hard New York ist anders als alles, was Landon bisher kannte. Aber er hat einen netten Job, liebt die Uni und kann seiner Exfreundin Dakota zum Glück aus dem Weg gehen. Sein winziges Apartment in Brooklyn teilt er sich mit seiner besten Freundin Tessa. Sie kennt sich mit Liebeskummer aus. Als Landon sich plötzlich zwischen zwei schönen Frauen wiederfindet, ist es das totale Chaos. Extrem aufregend. Fast wie eine Sucht. Es wird sich schon irgendwie regeln, aber der Weg dahin ist vermutlich ... ziemlich crazy. "Sexy, spannend und emotional - Anna Todd ist in Hochform". Colleen Hover

When Megan and Ben meet the attraction is instantaneous. The only problem? Ben is bound for Australia in just a week’s time! Determined not to let what they’ve just found go, Ben suggests they get married so that she can go with him. Megan is shocked but doesn’t want to lose him, so she agrees. Virtual strangers the two embark on an unforgettable journey, determined to make a success of their hasty marriage... An adventurous contemporary romance perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy

Leonowens (nee Edwards, 1831-1915) was an Indian-born English travel writer, educator and social activist who became well-known with the publication of her memoirs, beginning with "The English Governess at the Siamese Court" (1870) which chronicled her experiences as teacher to the children of the Siamese King Mongkut. Her story has been fictionalised and adapted for the stage and screen, most notably in the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit musical "The King and I" (1951). This sequel, published in 1873, incorporates tales based on palace gossip, including the king''s alledged torture and execution of one of his concubines although the veracity of this has been disputed.

"After the end of a brutal civil war, London is divided, with slums standing next to a walled city of elites. Monk-like masters are selected for special schooling and shut away for decades, learning to write beautiful compositions for the chimes, played citywide morning and night, to mute memory and keep the citizens trapped in ignorance. A young orphan named Simon arrives in London with nothing but the vague sense of a half-forgotten promise, to locate someone. What he finds is a new family--a gang of scavengers that patrols the underbelly of the city looking for valuable metal to sell. Drawn in by an enigmatic and charismatic leader, a blind young man named Lucien with a gift for song, Simon forgets entirely what originally brought him to the place he has now made his home. In this alternate London, the past is a mystery, each new day feels the same as the last, and before is considered "blasphony." But Simon has a unique gift--the gift of retaining memories--that will lead him to discover a great injustice and take him far beyond the meager life as a member of Lucien''s gang. Before long he will be engaged in an epic struggle for justice, love, and freedom. The Chimes is an impressive work of speculative fiction, an imaginative adventure elegantly told. The Chimes reveals the human capacity to create both beauty and terror, in art and in life"--

A REPUTATION AT RISK What woman in her right mind would say no to marrying the dashing Duke of Sedgemoor? Miss Penelope Thorne, that''s who. She''s known Camden Rothermere since they were children-and she also knows she''d bring nothing but scandal to his name. Cam can hardly believe Penelope turned down his proposal. But if she wants to run off to the Continent and set the rumor mill ablaze, he can''t stop her. Then her brother''s dying request sends him to bring home the one woman he thought he''d finally gotten over. The only way they''ll both get back to London without their reputations in tatters is to pretend they''re married during the journey. That means kissing like they mean it and even sharing a bed-until it becomes hard to tell where the game ends and true desire begins . . .

Why is classical music predominantly the preserve of the white middle classes? Contemporary associations between classical music and social class remain underexplored, with classical music primarily studied as a text rather than as a practice until recent years. In order to answer this question, this book outlines a new approach for a socio-cultural analysis of classical music, asking how musical institutions, practices, and aesthetics are shaped by wider conditions of economic inequality, and how music might enable and entrench such inequalities or work against them. This approach is put into practice through a richly detailed ethnography which locates classical music within one of the cultures that produces it - middle-class English youth - and foregrounds classical music as bodily practice of control and restraint. Drawing on the author''s own background as a classical musician, this closely observed account examines youth orchestra and youth choir rehearsals as a space where young people learn the unspoken rules of this culture of weighty tradition and gendered control. It highlights how the middle-classes'' habitual roles - boundary drawing around their protected spaces and reproducing their privilege through education - can be traced within the everyday spaces of classical music. These practices are camouflaged, however, by the ideology of ''autonomous art'' that classical music carries. Rather than solely examining the social relations around the music, the book demonstrates how this reproductive work is facilitated by its very aesthetic, of ''controlled excitement'', ''getting it right'', precision, and detail. This book is of particular interest at the present moment, thanks to the worldwide proliferation of El Sistema-inspired programmes which teach classical music to children in disadvantaged areas. While such schemes demonstrate a resurgence in defending the value of classical music, there has been a lack of debate over the ways in which its socio-cultural heritage shapes its conventions today. This book locates these contestations within contemporary debates on class, gender and whiteness, making visible what is at stake in such programmes.

What is "race"? What role, if any, should race play in our moral obligations to others and to ourselves? Ethics along the Color Line addresses the question of whether black Americans should think of each other as members of an extended racial family and base their treatment of each other on this consideration, or eschew racial identity and envision the day when people do not think in terms of race. Anna Stubblefield suggests furthermore that white Americans should consider the same issues. She argues, finally, that for both black and white Americans, thinking of races as families is crucial in helping to combat anti-black oppression. Stubblefield is concerned that the philosophical debate?argued notably between Kwame Anthony Appiah and Lucius Outlaw?over whether or not we should strongly identify in terms of race, and whether or not we should take race into account when we decide how to treat each other, has stalled. Drawing on black feminist scholarship about the moral importance of thinking and acting in terms of community and extended family, the author finds that strong racial identification, if based on appropriate ideals, is morally sound and even necessary to end white supremacy.

In the clash and clatter of our American Conflict, it has been said that the South remains Silent. Like the Sphinx she inspires vociferous disputation, but herself takes little part in the noisy controversy. One muffled strain in the Silent South, a jarring chord and a vague and uncomprehended cadenza has been and still is the Negro. And of that muffled chord, the one mute and voiceless note has been the sadly expectant Black Woman, An infant crying in the night, An infant crying for the light; And with no language-but a cry. The colored man''s inheritance and apportionment is still the sombre crux, the perplexing cul de sac of the nation, -the dumb skeleton in the closet provoking ceaseless harangues, indeed, but little understood and seldom consulted. Attorneys for the plaintiff and attorneys IIfor the defendant, with bungling gaucherie have analyzed and dissected, theorized and synthesized with sublime ignorance or pathetic misapprehension of counsel from the black client. One important witness has not yet been heard from. The summing up of the evidence deposed, and the charge to the jury have been made-but no word from the Black Woman. It is because I believe the American people to be conscientiously committed to a fair trial and ungarbled evidence, and because I feel it essential to a perfect understanding and an equitable verdict that truth from each standpoint be presented at the bar, -that this little Voice has been added to the already full chorus. The "other side" has not been represented by one who "lives there." And not many can more sensibly realize and more accurately tell the weight and the fret of the "long dull pain" than the open-eyed but hitherto voiceless Black Woman of America. The feverish agitation, the perfervid energy, the busy objectivity of the more turbulent life of our men serves, it may be, at once to IIIcloud or color their vision somewhat, and as well to relieve the smart and deaden the pain for them. Their voice is in consequence not always temperate and calm, and at the same time radically corrective and sanatory. At any rate, as our Caucasian barristers are not to blame if they cannot quite put themselves in the dark man''s place, neither should the dark man be wholly expected fully and adequately to reproduce the exact Voice of the Black Woman. Delicately sensitive at every pore to social atmospheric conditions, her calorimeter may well be studied in the interest of accuracy and fairness in diagnosing what is often conceded to be a "puzzling" case. If these broken utterances can in any way help to a clearer vision and a truer pulse-beat in studying our Nation''s Problem, this Voice by a Black Woman of the South will not have been raised in vain. - Taken from "A Voice from the South" written by Anna J. Cooper

Beloved manga artists present classic fairy tales with a creative twist in this collection for fans of all ages! Everybody knows the Brothers Grimm fairy tales—but what if the versions you heard were only part of the story? This book reveals different artists’ creative spin on these beloved tales. Featuring Old Sultan, King Thrushbeard, Rumpelstiltskin, Brother and Sister, Cinderella, The Town Musicians of Bremen, Mother Hulda, and Sleeping Beauty, this fantasy manga retells these timeless tales with a twist. Contributors include: Anike Hage * Anna Hollmann * Kei Ishiyama * Misaho Kujiradou * Mikiko Ponczek * Inga Steinmetz * Luisa Velontrova * Nina Werner * Rayhan Yildirim

Taking you on an in-depth tour of your everyday household products, Anna Turns reveals the harmful chemicals that lurk inside your home, the damage they can cause and helpful swaps and tips to avoid them wherever you can.

For Khalid, the war on terror just got personal. In the tradition of the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, this is the story of one boy''s experience of the war against terror - behind the barbed wire.Khalid is a normal fifteen-year-old. He likes footy, seeing his friends, playing football down the park.He isn''t too excited about visiting his family in Karachi, but his Mum and Dad shame him in to going with them - for the family''s sake. So he goes, and one day opens the door to an unthinkable nightmare. Kidnapped by unknown assailants, Khalid is forced to go to a place no child should ever see. A place where systematic humiliation, torture and brutality are part of the daily routine. A prison he is powerless to escape.A living hell called Guantanamo Bay. Ages 13+

For struggling actress Emily Proudman, life in London is not working out as planned ? in fact, it?s falling apart. So when she is offered a job living and working for a wealthy family on their luxurious property in coastal France, she jumps at the opportunity to start over. The estate is picture-perfect, and its owners exude charisma and sophistication. But as Emily gets to know the family, their masks begin to slip, and what at first appears to be a dream come true turns out to be a prison from which none of them will ever escape ? unless Emily can find a way to set them all free. Superbly tense and oozing with atmosphere, The Safe Place combines the modern suspense of The Girl on the Train with the gothic mind-games of Hitchcock?s Rebecca.

Tashi recounts his experiences with a grumpy genie and a greedy uncle, and Jack tells his parents how Tashi, while visting his hometown, rescued the village''s kidnapped children from the dungeon of the local warlord.

Conceptual primitives and semantic universals are the cornerstones of a semantic theory which Anna Wierzbicka has been developing for many years. Semantics: Primes and Universals is a major synthesis of her work, presenting a full and systematic exposition of that theory in a non-technical andreadable way. It delineates a full set of universal concepts, as they have emerged from large-scale investigations across a wide range of languages undertaken by the author and her colleagues. On the basis of empirical cross-linguistic studies it vindicates the old notion of the "psychic unity ofmankind," while at the same time offering a framework for the rigorous description of different languages and cultures.

A discussion of love & life written in fictional form as letters between "Dane Kempton & Herbert Wace".

Groundbreaking mystery writer Anna Katherine Green is regarded as one of the most important early innovators in the genre and one of the most procedurally and scientifically accurate of most early detective fiction authors. Although The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow is a classic Green novel in its pulse-pounding plot and scientific detail, this mystery also adds a layer of psychological complexity that will thrill suspense fans.

All You Need to Know About Spiders Spiders are super predators and devour everything they can overpower. To do this, they have developed incredibly good catching techniques and, with spider silk, a tool that makes material technology green with envy. The males are usually smaller than the females and, in order to have sex, they have to come up with a lot to avoid being misunderstood as easy prey: Dancing, drumming, and gifts almost always help. Spiders use their venom in very precise doses, and since humans are not on their menu, they are harmless to us. Many people''s (unnecessary) fear of spiders finds cultural roots as early as the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, spider fear is easily treatable. There is no habitat or building without spiders. And that''s a good thing, because spiders have fascinating properties and their world is full of surprises. Everything you need to know about them is explained in this book in understandable language by experts for laymen. In addition, some of the most common spider species in the house and garden are briefly presented with tips for observation. The authors This book is authored by eight scientists, all of them members of the Association for the Promotion of Spider Research: Wolfgang Nentwig, Jutta Ansorg, Angelo Bolzern, Holger Frick, Anne-Sarah Ganske, Ambros Hänggi, Christian Kropf and Anna Stäubli.