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Unlock the more straightforward side of Thirteen Reasons Why with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, a New York Times-bestselling young adult novel with a difference. The high school student at the heart of the story, Hannah Baker, committed suicide a few weeks before it begins, leaving behind a collection of audio tapes addressed to key figures in her life. It is up to her friend Clay Jensen to listen to the shocking recordings and piece together the reasons for her suicide. Thirteen Reasons Why was a major hit with readers, and has since been adapted into a popular Netflix series. It is Jay Asher's debut novel; he has since written The Future of Us (with Carolyn Mackler) and What Light.Find out everything you need to know about Thirteen Reasons Why in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: A complete plot summary Character studies Key themes and symbols Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) A funny story about a madcap race to the finish line... with cake! Written by Teresa Heapy, author of The Marvellous Moon Map. Seven-year-old Jamila sees a notice for a Great Cake Race in her local park and, despite having never baked before, she is eager to enter. But Jasper Dedicoat - the self-proclaimed best baker in town - has also entered and will do anything to win. Who will win the race, and what will they learn along the way? This zany story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Erica Salcedo, illustrator of the Kid Normal series. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Wonderland was only the beginning. "An incredibly fresh and imaginative page-turner... Terence Sullivan is a brilliant storyteller." - Ellen Baker, author of The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson London, 1913. Eighteen-year-old Alice Liddell is confined to Pastoria House, undergoing treatments meant to cure her of Wonderland - visions her doctors insist are delusions. But Pastoria House is no ordinary institution. It is a hidden haven for young witches, and none of them is more closely guarded than Alice. The enigmatic headmistress, Miss Molloy, has bound Alice's powers to keep her from the truth: her dreams are not madness. They are prophecy. When Alice meets Wendolyn Darling - another dreamer, bound to her by a connection neither girl can explain - the walls of her small, managed life begin to shift. Wendy speaks of a boy named Peter and an island that cannot be found, with a certainty Alice envies. Then Wendy vanishes. Cornered by three malevolent witches, Alice flees the only way left to her: through a mirror, into the world her dreams had always warned her about. Oz. Hunted for powers she doesn't yet understand, Alice is pursued across the realm by Princess Languidere, who collects the heads of beautiful women and inherits their dreams; the exiled witch Mombi; the clawed gnome legions that rise from the wells at night; and the fallen demigod Lord Roquat, waiting beneath his crystal palace. Her only hope lies with an unlikely fellowship - a shape-shifting prince named Blinkem, whose loyalty deepens into something neither of them planned; an ingenious inventor and his mechanical soldier; a spunky Munchkin girl; and a wild dragon Alice names Dinah. Together they journey to find Tattypoo, the Great Witch of the North - the one being in Oz who holds the key to Alice's past. But some secrets were hidden for a reason. And what Alice learns will unmake everything she believes about who she is, where she comes from, and what she was born to do. A gothic portal fantasy of time-bent identity, maternal magic, and a stolen legacy - where the worlds of Oz, Wonderland, and Neverland were always one story, and it was never finished. Book One of the Oz Multiverse. Content notes: on-page violence and gore, beheading and body horror, sexual menace and coercion including an on-page assault, confinement and psychiatric control. Closed-door, slow-burn romance. Adult dark fantasy.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with 95 easy recipes for crowd-pleasing, Midwest-inspired baked goods like brownies, loaf cakes, cookies, and pies, from the creator of Butternut Bakery—plus simple swaps to make every recipe gluten-free or dairy-free. “There’s something incredibly special about a baker who not only creates beautiful desserts but truly wants everyone at the table to enjoy them. That’s exactly what Jenna does in Simple Sugar.”—Sally McKenney, New York Times bestselling author of Sally’s Baking 101 Jenna Barnard is known for her comforting, down-to-earth, and delightfully simple baking recipes. Raised in the Midwest, Jenna grew up enjoying humble yet heavenly desserts like strawberry cake and chocolate pudding fudge pops—easy recipes made with love and often passed down on stained, handwritten notecards. She started her blog, Butternut Bakery, to capture the spirit of that delicious simplicity—no-fuss, nostalgic baking that is so beautifully unassuming, you can’t help but fall for it. Now, in her debut cookbook, Jenna proves that baking trends may come and go, but fudgy brownies, pillowy sugar cookies, and gooey cinnamon rolls will always reign supreme. In Simple Sugar, you’ll find 95 irresistible and effortless desserts for every occasion, including: Baked Bars: Cinnamon Sugar Butter Bars; Cookies & Cream Brownie Bark; Key Lime Graham Cracker Shortbread Party & Snack Cakes: Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake; Confetti Crunch Cupcakes; Gooey Lemon Butter Cake Pies & Skillet Bakes: Malted Milk Skillet Cookie; Easy Peasy Peach Cobbler; Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Pie Breakfast & Brunch: Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins; Shine's Berry Scones; Sticky Maple Pecan Monkey Bread The best part is, Jenna’s bakes are accessible to everyone, including those with allergies or dietary restrictions—every single recipe includes optional swaps to easily make it gluten-free, dairy-free, or both, without sacrificing flavor. Simple Sugar hits the sweet spot for all your baking needs: the ingredients are easy to find, the techniques take minutes instead of hours, and taste rules over everything.

A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces. On August 25, 1944, Rose Valland, a woman of quiet daring, found herself in a desperate position. From the windows of her beloved Jeu de Paume museum, where she had worked and ultimately spied, she could see the battle to liberate Paris thundering around her. The Jeu de Paume, co-opted by Nazi leadership, was now the Germans’ final line of defense. Would the museum curator be killed before she could tell the truth—a story that would mean nothing less than saving humanity’s cultural inheritance? Based on troves of previously undiscovered documents, The Art Spy chronicles the brave actions of the key Resistance spy in the heart of the Nazi’s art looting headquarters in the French capital. A veritable female Monuments Man, Valland has, until now, been written out of the annals, despite bearing witness to history’s largest art theft. While Hitler was amassing stolen art for his future Führermuseum, Valland, his undercover adversary, secretly worked to stop him. At every stage of World War II, Valland was front and center. She came face to face with Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, passed crucial information to the Resistance network, put herself deliberately in harm’s way to protect the museum and her staff, and faced death during the last hours of Liberation Day. At the same time, a young Free French soldier, Alexandre Rosenberg , was fighting his way to Paris with the Allied forces battling to liberate France. Alexandre's father was the exclusive art dealer for Picasso, Matisse, George Braque, and Fernand Léger. The Nazis had taken everything from their family—their art collection, their nationality, their gallery, and their home in Paris. Vivid and atmospheric, The Art Spy moves from the glittering days of pre-War Paris, home to geniuses of modern culture, including Picasso, Josephine Baker, Coco Chanel, Le Corbusier, and Frida Kahlo, through the tension-riddled cities and resorts of Europe on the eve of war, to the harrowing years of the Nazi occupation of France when brave people such as Valland and Rosenberg risked everything to fight monstrous evil. In the spirit of Hidden Figures, with the sweeping narrative of The Rape of Europa and the depth of The Resistance Quartet, The Art Spy is an extraordinary tale of a female hero whose courage and tenacity in a time of violence and terror is an inspiration for us all.

THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE BELT BUCKLE: AN AMERICAN ARTIST WAS MURDERED AND THE CROWN JEWELS MAY BE AT RISK. A young street urchin, one of the Baker Street Irregulars, discovers a man's belt and buckle under a bush in Hyde Park. He brings it to Sherlock Holmes, hoping for a reward. The buckle is unique and stunning, gleaming turquoise stones set in exquisitely carved silver; a masterpiece from the native American west. A body of an American Indian is found in a hotel room in Mayfair. Scotland Yard seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes in solving the murder. The victim is the brilliant artist that created and wore the buckle. A secret key is found leading Sherlock Holmes to a replica set of the Crown Jewels. The real Jewels, supposedly secure inside the Tower of London are in danger of being stolen or destroyed. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, to be held in just a few months, could be ruined. Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Scotland Yard, the Home Office and even Her Majesty all team up to prevent a crime of unspeakable dimensions.

The hilarious and razor-sharp new novel from the million-copy bestselling queen of revenge comedy, Jane Fallon 'Gripping, sharp and brilliantly twisty. Deliciously readable. A rollercoaster of revenge' DAILY MAIL 'Her best yet! Ingenious and entertaining as ever but this book has a lot of WARMTH and HEART' MARIAN KEYES 'Jane just keeps getting better and better. So smart, funny and warm' ADELE PARKS 'Fabulous characters and a story that just will not let you go!' RUTH JONES _________ She's faked her profile picture. He's just a fake . . . When happily divorced Joni finds Ant via a dating app, neither is entirely honest about who they are. But when they meet in real life, they fall for each other. Soon they are a happy, steady item. Until Joni discovers Ant is still on the app, still dating other women . . . Having secret rivals devastates Joni. So she decides to take revenge. But not on them. Can she turn these rivals into allies to get back at the real enemy . . . Ant? _________ NO ONE CAN GET ENOUGH OF JUST GOT REAL . . . 'This escapist gem is loud-snort funny' HEAT 'Witty, smart, topical and full of heart' TAMMY COHEN 'Wry observation and razor-sharp wit' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Funny, fresh and clever' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Her best yet! Especially gorgeous on female friendship' MARIAN KEYES 'We drop everything for a Jane Fallon novel and this is one of her best' CLOSER 'A brilliantly spiky read. Loved it' SAM BAKER 'Another brilliant tale from best-selling author Jane Fallon' HELLO! 'Seems to slip down like a glass of nicely chilled white wine' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Witty, funny, beautifully written' CATHY KELLY 'I loved it. The killer twist of the year. Totally brilliant' TONY PARSONS 'Sharply observed, wickedly funny, with real depths of emotion' MILLY JOHNSON 'Just Got Real is an absolute joy' J OANNA CANNON 'A real page turner . . . Such a treat to read' ALICE FEENEY 'Smart and funny' SUN *Just Got Real: Sunday Times bestseller January 2023*

Discover the unique and bold flavours of the Arabian Peninsula with MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi, alongside her personal stories. Featuring over 100 easy, budget-friendly recipes, this vibrant cookbook brings authentic flavours of Arabia to life with a fresh, modern twist! The Red Sea Cookbook is an exuberant, colourful celebration of the diverse culinary influences and traditions of Saudi Arabia, curated by 2021 MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi. Drawing from her multicultural heritage, Madeeha presents over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that balance tradition with modern simplicity, making them perfect for busy home cooks from any walk of life. Explore the key ingredients, influences and standout dishes from the Red Sea region: Master easy Saudi condiments that will add amazing zing and vibrancy to any meal, such as Madinian Dukkah, Yemenite Zhoug and tangy Humr. Create deliciously warm and aromatic breads and rice dishes , the very fabric of Saudi cuisine, from pillowy Fatoot to the vibrant, spice-infused Loaded Jewels Rice. Cook comforting mains such as the renowned Saudi Kabsa, the national dish, aromatic Harissa Chicken with Bulgur Pilav, or Mtabbaq, the recipe that won the hearts of MasterChef viewers. Indulge in decadent cakes and bakes from the viral social media sensation Kunafa Pistachio Chocolate Basque Cheesecake to a native Saudi Keleeja cookie and savoury Farmouza. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delightful desserts like the Sundae Royale featuring date and coffee ice-cream, traditional Areeka Malakiya with a modern trifle twist, or the head-turning Hibiscus Poached Pears. Beyond the recipes, Madeeha shares cultural insights and the origins of key ingredients. Her deeply personal stories revolving around food both celebrate flavours but also reveal an unbreakable bond of father-daughter love. The Red Sea Cookbook a one-of-a-kind treasure trove for those eager to explore and celebrate the rich, multicultural aromatic flavours of Arabia.

das unveröffentlichte Album des Atomic Rooster-Gitarristen von 1977 -produziert und teilweise geschrieben von Francis Rossi (Status Quo) -mit Francis Rossi, Pete Kircher und Andy Bown von Status Quo, John McCoy (Samson, Gillan), Paul Hammond (Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff) -Remaster 2023 + Bonus Tracks und Booklet mit Liner Notes -für Fans von Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff, Status Quo, Vardis, NWOBHM John Du Cann war ein britischer Gitarrist, Sänger und Songwriter. Er ist vor allem als Mitglied der Band Atomic Rooster bekannt, deren größten Hit Devil’s Answer er schrieb. Zu den frühen Bands, bei denen Du Cann spielte, gehörten The Sonics aus Wiltshire (nicht zu verwechseln mit der US-Band gleichen Namens) und The Attack aus London, die den Song Hi Ho Silver Lining ein paar Tage vor der bekannteren Version von Jeff Beck veröffentlichten. Du Cann war anschließend Mitglied der Psychedelic-Rock-Band Andromeda, bevor er zu Atomic Rooster geholt wurde. Nachdem er Atomic Rooster 1971 verlassen hatte, gründete er die Band Daemon, die sich in Bullet umbenannte, um schließlich als Hard Stuff aufzutreten. 1974 spielte er vorübergehend bei Thin Lizzy auf zwei Europatourneen. 1977 nahm Du Cann das Soloalbum The World's Not Big Enough auf, das allerdings bis 1992 unveröffentlicht blieb. Als Produzent fungierte neben Du Cann Francis Rossi von Status Quo, der auch bei einigen Titeln Gitarre spielte. Zu den Studiomusikern gehörten auch die Status Quo Musiker Andy Bown (Keyboards) und Pete Kircher (Schlagzeug) sowie John McCoy (Bass, bekannt von Samson und Gillan) und Paul Hammond (Schlagzeug Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff). Im September 1979 hatte Du Cann mit der Single Don’t Be A Dummy einen Charterfolg (Platz 33 in Großbritannien). Das Stück stammte von dem Soloalbum 1977 und war 1978 in einem Werbespot für Jeans verwendet worden. 1980 gab es eine Wiederbelebung von Atomic Rooster. 1982 verließ Du Cann die Band endgültig. Während dieser Zeit hatte er auch drei Wochen für Ginger Baker gespielt.

A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella Come and meet Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Café . . . ' An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Issy Randall can bake. No, more than that - Issy can create stunning, mouth-wateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, she has undoubtedly inherited his talent. When she's made redundant from her safe but dull City job, Issy decides to seize the moment. Armed with recipes from Grampa, and with her best friends and local bank manager fighting her corner, The Cupcake Café opens its doors. But Issy has absolutely no idea what she's let herself in for. It will take all her courage - and confectionery - to avert disaster . . . ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic

das unveröffentlichte Album des Atomic Rooster-Gitarristen von 1977 -produziert und teilweise geschrieben von Francis Rossi (Status Quo) -mit Francis Rossi, Pete Kircher und Andy Bown von Status Quo, John McCoy (Samson, Gillan), Paul Hammond (Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff) -Remaster 2023 + Bonus Tracks und Booklet mit Liner Notes -für Fans von Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff, Status Quo, Vardis, NWOBHM John Du Cann war ein britischer Gitarrist, Sänger und Songwriter. Er ist vor allem als Mitglied der Band Atomic Rooster bekannt, deren größten Hit Devil’s Answer er schrieb. Zu den frühen Bands, bei denen Du Cann spielte, gehörten The Sonics aus Wiltshire (nicht zu verwechseln mit der US-Band gleichen Namens) und The Attack aus London, die den Song Hi Ho Silver Lining ein paar Tage vor der bekannteren Version von Jeff Beck veröffentlichten. Du Cann war anschließend Mitglied der Psychedelic-Rock-Band Andromeda, bevor er zu Atomic Rooster geholt wurde. Nachdem er Atomic Rooster 1971 verlassen hatte, gründete er die Band Daemon, die sich in Bullet umbenannte, um schließlich als Hard Stuff aufzutreten. 1974 spielte er vorübergehend bei Thin Lizzy auf zwei Europatourneen. 1977 nahm Du Cann das Soloalbum The World's Not Big Enough auf, das allerdings bis 1992 unveröffentlicht blieb. Als Produzent fungierte neben Du Cann Francis Rossi von Status Quo, der auch bei einigen Titeln Gitarre spielte. Zu den Studiomusikern gehörten auch die Status Quo Musiker Andy Bown (Keyboards) und Pete Kircher (Schlagzeug) sowie John McCoy (Bass, bekannt von Samson und Gillan) und Paul Hammond (Schlagzeug Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff). Im September 1979 hatte Du Cann mit der Single Don’t Be A Dummy einen Charterfolg (Platz 33 in Großbritannien). Das Stück stammte von dem Soloalbum 1977 und war 1978 in einem Werbespot für Jeans verwendet worden. 1980 gab es eine Wiederbelebung von Atomic Rooster. 1982 verließ Du Cann die Band endgültig. Während dieser Zeit hatte er auch drei Wochen für Ginger Baker gespielt.

Achieve your fitness goals and hit your macros with 101 mouthwatering recipes from Will Tennyson-and make every day feel like a cheat day. When fitness influencer and lifelong foodie Will Tennyson began his health journey, he knew he didn't want to sweat through his days eating just oatmeal, chicken breast, and yogurt. He wanted tasty yet approachable meals that would fuel his performance-a feeling that resonates with his millions of fitness-motivated YouTube subscribers. Will invites you to make every meal a macro win with Bite Me, which features cheeky recipes for every occasion. Wake and Bake with Will's Breakfast Stuffed Peppers , or enjoy a Morning Quickie with Chocolate Protein Pancakes . Relish in an Afternoon Delight with a Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich or with a Sweet and Salty Treat of Handheld Apple Pie . This book includes: Key macros for every recipe, including protein, fat, carb, and calorie counts Dietary labels for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes Meal prep instructions Pantry, fridge, and kitchen equipment essentials Measurement conversion charts An enhanced version of Will's popular ebook, Bite Me features 30+ never-before-seen recipes, updated macros, and global-friendly measurements, all in a fun new design. Easy-to-follow and packed with Will's provocative humor, this book makes starting-or

Bloomsbury presents Gloaming: Folklore, recipes and crafts to spark glimmers of joy in the darker months, written and read by Rosie Steer."We often feel like winter is a time when the magic falls away. Rosie shows us that it's very much still there, we just need to know how to look for it. Month by month, she invites us to stop pushing through winter and instead lean into it." – Ramona JonesGloaming is a collection of cosy crafts, soul-nourishing recipes and slow living activities inspired by stories and traditions from Scottish folklore.Turning to her Celtic ancestors who were known for celebrating micro-seasons, Rosie Steer has reframed her mindset when it comes to Wintertime, choosing to embrace, rather than fear it. Split into four parts, Hairst (harvest), Samhain (Hallowe'en), Howe o'the Year (the winter solstice) and Waretym (earliest spring), this book celebrates the glimmers of joys throughout the darker months through step-by-step projects such as Clay Pressed Botanical Imprints and an Upcycled Hot Water Bottle Cover; easy-to-make bakes, like Spiced Pumpkin Loaf Cake and Clementine and Almond Buns; and stories of Scottish Winter folklore.It's something we could all benefit from: connecting with stories from the past, immersing ourselves in nature and carving out seasonal rituals which are key to finding glimmers of light to embrace the darkness in our toughest seasons.

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A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella Come and meet Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Café . . . ' An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Issy Randall can bake. No, more than that - Issy can create stunning, mouth-wateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, she has undoubtedly inherited his talent. When she's made redundant from her safe but dull City job, Issy decides to seize the moment. Armed with recipes from Grampa, and with her best friends and local bank manager fighting her corner, The Cupcake Café opens its doors. But Issy has absolutely no idea what she's let herself in for. It will take all her courage - and confectionery - to avert disaster . . . ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic

A complete baking course from the world-renowned professional culinary school École Ferrandi Paris, dubbed the "Harvard of gastronomy" by Le Monde newspaper. From crunchy baguettes to fig bread, and from traditional brioches to trendy cruffins, this comprehensive volume teaches aspiring bakers how to master the art of the French boulangerie. This new cookbook focuses on bread and viennoiserie, the category of French baked goods traditionally enjoyed for breakfast (like croissants and pains au chocolat); it is a perfect complement to Ferrandi's bestselling French Pâtisserie, which covers baked desserts. Here, the culinary school's team of experienced chef instructors provides more than 40 techniques, explained in 220 step-by-step instructions-from making your own poolish or levain to kneading, shaping, and scoring various types of loaves, and from laminating butter to braiding brioches. Base recipes for doughs, fillings, and classic viennoiserie provide fundamental building blocks. Organized into four categories-traditional breads, specialty breads, viennoiserie, and sandwiches-the 83 easy-to-follow recipes provide home chefs with sweet and savory options for breakfast or snacks-from country bread to grissini, pastrami bagels to croque-monsieurs, and kougelhopf to beignets. Select gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes offer something for everyone. A general introduction explains the fundamentals of bread and viennoiserie making, including key ingredients, the importance of gluten, the steps of fermentation, and an informative glossary.

'If you're a woman over 40, ever going to be a woman over 40 or you've ever met a woman over 40 you should read this book' JANE FALLON 'I NEED this book. We ALL need this book! If menopause happened to men, there would be CELEBRATIONS and parties every time one of them completed their change.' MARIAN KEYES 'A compelling voice within [the menopause] movement' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Funny, frank and empowering... a vital book for any woman who is at the beginning of her radicalisation journey, looking at her life and finally piecing together the personal and the political.' THE OBSERVER 'Sam Baker is rewriting the narrative around menopause' WOMAN & HOME 'A rollicking read' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'I loved it.. blazingly hopeful and beautifully written. This book is meant to be mainlined.' LISA TADDEO 'This gem is a guide to navigating your 40s and 50s and just generally being yourself. ... joyful, positive, and goes to ALL the places. Highly recommended.' JOJO MOYES The essential manifesto for any woman s taring the second half of their lives in the face and wondering, WTF is going on? * Invisible to society now you're past child-bearing age? * Tired of being disregarded, overlooked and underestimated? * Wondering what the hell is happening to your body, mind and internal thermostat? Women over forty are the most ignored demographic in society. And yet this is the time when you are likely to have the most freedom, power, confidence and self knowledge than ever before. Some serious life has been lived: there have been great loves, heartbreaks, births, marriages, careers, betrayals, bereavements and survival. So what now? What happens when the narrative given to you by society - husband, babies, house - runs out and you become storyless? Including chapters on menopause, sex, culture, work, rage and freedom, writer and journalist Sam Baker shares her experiences of life post 40 and shows how women to create their own story. This needn't herald the era of loose clothing and hair dye; or hot flashes and bad sleep (though there is that too). It's time women north of 40 took a leaf out of the millennial handbook and reinvented things our way. Sam hosts a podcast of the same name, now with over 50 thousand downloads. Harness your energy, opinions and power and create a liberating new narrative for the second half of life. 'I am so glad The Shift exists. Sam's writing is a wonderful generous mixture of no-bullsh*t and a comforting hug. I'll be passing this book on to many women I know and love.' EMMA GANNON 'brilliant - powerful, brimming with integrity, inspiring, the politics of anger and what it means when we refuse to be invisible. Every woman (whatever her age) should buy, borrow, lend a copy' KATE MOSSE 'This is such a painfully beautiful look at the menopause in all its complexity. As honest as it is insightful, this is the first book I've read about later womanhood that exchanges shame and fear for truth and celebration... does for 40-something women what the honest parenting movement did for mothers.' ANNA WHITEHOUSE, founder, Mother Pukka 'great pace and feisty content. It will be a great help to women to see their lives mirrored and not feel like they are going mad... bold and funny.' CARYN FRANKLIN '[Sam] tackles the menopause with her customary wit and wisdom' i PAPER 'Honest and witter account of life post-40. Makes for essential reading at any age.' - KATE WILLS, FABULOUS MAGAZINE 'Insightful, thoughtful, inspirational - impressive work.' - VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE

A stunning and comprehensive look at the indelible contribution of Black designers, models, scene-makers, and stylists to fashion history. Black in Fashion is a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's Wear Daily contributors and photographers since the publication's inception in 1910. WWD is showcased here with more than 375 black-and-white and color photographs, illustrations, and articles from its massive archive. The book, written by Tonya Blazio-Licorish and Tara Donaldson, explores the contributions of trailblazing designers like Stephen Burrows and Virgil Abloh, whose philosophy inspired a new generation to interact with fashion differently; pioneering models like Naomi Sims, who in 1969 at age twenty-one launched Naomi Inc., a cosmetics company catering to Black women; and celebrities and multi-hyphenates like Josephine Baker, whose approach to fashion in the 1920s single-handedly changed and challenged the influence of Black culture on a global scale. In-depth profiles on Black creatives throughout the fashion world-and on key topics such as the Black is Beautiful movement-punctuate the lavish pages as well, in addition to original interviews with notables and a foreword from acclaimed American designer Tracy Reese. Black in Fashion is an incomparable celebration of Black fashion from the ultimate voice of authority. Curated from the expansive archives of the legendary WWD, this visually stunning and groundbreaking work unveils the remarkable legacy of Black trailblazers whose style and vision have left an indelible mark on the fashion industry. Perfect for those looking for fashion books, fashion coffee table books, or Black history books, Black in Fashion is a must-have for fashion and history enthusiasts alike.

Raymond Bannister is a wealthy man living a secure life. He is found slashed down in a dirty alleyway, in a part of town he had no reason to be in. The crime and the crimescene are inexplicable to Chief Inspector Lestrade, and he seeks the help of his new consultant detective, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Though this first mystery is quickly solved, it has deep connections to a far larger, and far grimmer case. We are lead back in time, to India, and the disturbing origins of a group of children who call themselves 'the Irregulars'. Can this be the key to Sherlock Holme's identity? And who is the new, mysterious and cruel new player who has entered the London underworld? His signature is just theletter M. Meanwhile the emotions between Missy Hudson and John Watson are stirring, as a certain Mary Morstan comes knocking at their door on Baker Street. Listen to the second installment of the Becoming Sherlock series. What listeners have said: - 'As good as the previous novel Twisting plot. Excellent narration. This second novel builds on the characterisations of the first and fleshes out some of the 'Sherlock' backstory. However, it leaves enough unexplained to make you want to move on to novel number three.' - 'Excellent narration and brought new dimensions to familiar characters I enjoyed the other Anthony Horowitz takes on Sherlock, Moriarty and the House of Silk were both very good and different in their own right. This again is familiar but different.' - 'Riveting Hope there is a book 3 as I will be very disappointed if I cannot hear more of these dystopian adventures' - 'A very clever concept perfectly executed. This is clever stuff. Apocalyptic London. Re-imagined Watson & Holmes. A solid storyline. Intriguing characters. Hugely enjoyed both the books in this series. More please.'

On the conditions of artistic research and related discourse via twenty significant concepts. What are the key discussions, presentations, and publications that have shaped the recent discourse of artistic research? In search of some answers, this book departs from twenty research projects developed by the author over the past decade at venues including BAK Utrecht, Bucharest Biennial, Guangzhou Triennial, Havana Biennial, Kuanda Biennial, Nottingham Contemporary, Research Pavilion Venice/Helsinki, and Seoul Media City. The conceptual frameworks of these projects are resituated here, drawing on the critique of the alphabetical order articulated in Roland Barthes by Roland Barthes. From Diderot’s Encyclopedia to the current form of online lexicons and vocabularies, alphabetical order has long been a conventional mode of organizing knowledge. Barthes, however, shifted the mode entirely when he started to arrange his texts alphabetically based on concepts that emerged while rewriting them. Alphabetical order then functions as a non-chronologizing anti-structure that prevents the different fragments from sliding into a single linear narrative. The twenty concepts developed here adopt a similar, essayistic approach to the heteronomous practices of artistic research: each one is a new point of departure from which to explore this nascent field in a provisional way. Rather than advancing definitive assertions, theories, or conclusions, Collateral Concepts is an assemblage of productive hints that invite the reader to reflect on the meaning, role, and position that ideas emerging from creative practices play in further articulating artistic research as an idiosyncratic mode of inquiry. Published in partnership with the Centre for Research in Artistic Practice under Contemporary Conditions at Aarhus University.

A collection of the most famous cases faced by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's peerless creation, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes contains an introduction by Iain Pears and notes by Ed Glinert in Penguin Classics. This collection includes many of the famous cases - and great strokes of brilliance - that made the legendary Sherlock Holmes one of fiction's most popular creations. With his devoted amanuensis Dr Watson, Holmes emerges from his smoke filled room in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue and evil in such cases as 'The Speckled Band', in which a terrified woman begs their help in solving the mystery surrounding her sister's death, or 'A Scandal in Bohemia', which portrays a European king blackmailed by his mistress. In 'Silver Blaze' the pair investigate the disappearance of a racehorse and the violent murder of its trainer, while in 'The Final Problem' Holmes at last comes face to face with his nemesis, the diabolical Professor Moriarty - 'the Napoleon of crime'. In his introduction, Iain Pears discusses characterization, the key themes of the stories and Victorian methods of deduction. This edition also includes a chronology, further reading and explanatory notes by Ed Glinert, author of The London Compendium. Edinburgh-born Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) took a degree in medicine at Edinburgh University before becoming a doctor in Southsea. He began writing detective stories to supplement his income and 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887) introduced his finest creation, the hawk-eyed detective, Sherlock Holmes. If you enjoyed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, you might like Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone, also available in Penguin Classics. 'Arthur Conan Doyle is unique ... Personally, I would walk a mile in tight boots to read him to the milkman' Stephen Fry

Nobody does get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express ___________________________________ In a little Cornish town by the sea, a warm summer breeze brings stirrings of change. . . 'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle Voted Best Feel Good Read by Women & Home Readers! Summer has arrived in the Cornish town of Mount Polbearne and Polly Waterford couldn't be happier. Because Polly is in love: she's in love with the beautiful seaside town she calls home, she's in love with running the bakery on Beach Street, and she's in love with her boyfriend, Huckle. And yet there's something unsettling about the gentle summer breeze that's floating through town. Selina, recently widowed, hopes that moving to Mount Polbearne will ease her grief, but Polly has a secret that could destroy her friend's fragile recovery. Responsibilities that Huckle thought he'd left behind are back and Polly finds it hard to cope with his increasingly long periods of absence. Polly sifts flour, kneads dough and bakes bread, but nothing can calm the storm she knows is coming: is Polly about to lose everything she loves? ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Her books are so compelling that you can feel the cool breeze on your face, smell the salty air' 'Her descriptions of scenery (and food!) are beautiful' 'I wish her places were real' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic

From the season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada and star of Mary's Kitchen Crush, Mary Berg is here to bring food, family, and friends together where all good parties start and end--the kitchen. As anyone who has ever hosted a party will know, at some point, every guest will find him or herself standing around the kitchen--maybe grabbing another drink, tasting a dish, or just chatting casually with the host and other guests. That's because the act of gathering around the comfort of a hearth is an age-old tradition, one that unifies a group of people with a home-cooked meal. But, often, a kitchen party--even if it's just a weeknight meal for two--can become overwhelming. There's the mess to deal with, the timing of the dishes, the grocery shopping and much more. In her first book, TV star and home cook Mary Berg is here to banish any inflated pomp, circumstance, and anxiety surrounding the idea of inviting people into your home. Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion is filled to the brim with family-style favorites for brunches, cocktails, dinners, and special occasions--along with some of Mary's famous baked goods and desserts, of course. You'll find over 100 simple and straightforward recipes that are grand enough for company, yet easy enough to accomplish on a regular Tuesday night. Delight in mouthwatering dishes like Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake with Apple Cinnamon Syrup; Ricotta, Roasted Grape and Hazelnut Tartines; Flank Steak with Horseradish Cream; and Slablova (aka Pavlova for a Crowd). All of Mary's recipes are meant to be plunked down on a table that is groaning under the weight of delicious food and relaxed elbows. And with signature tips and suggested menu pairings for all types of occasions, from Mother's Day Brunch to a Low-Key Bridal Shower, you'll never find yourself short of ideas. Whether you're cooking for a big crowd of friends or hosting a romantic dinner for two, Mary is ready to guide you using the warmth and culinary skills that have made her so beloved among home cooks nationwide.

"Cassell's New French-English English-French Dictionary" is a comprehensive and authoritative linguistic resource designed for students, translators, and scholars of the French and English languages. Edited by Ernest A. Baker and Frank H. Vizetelly, this classic reference work provides an extensive vocabulary across both languages, ensuring precision in cross-cultural communication and literary analysis. The work goes beyond simple definitions by including a practical key to pronunciations, which assists users in mastering the phonetic nuances of both tongues. Additionally, the volume features an expansive appendix that includes proper names, as well as essential conversion tables for weights and measures, making it a versatile tool for historical research and practical application. This dictionary represents a high standard of lexicographical scholarship, providing clear, reliable entries that remain valuable for those studying 20th-century linguistic usage. Whether utilized for academic study, professional translation, or personal enrichment, "Cassell's New French-English English-French Dictionary" stands as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to bridge the linguistic gap between the French and English-speaking worlds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

'This book is a much-needed, unique and very practical guide to how you can use the new knowledge of the gut microbes to improve your health as well as developing and expanding your skills in the kitchen.' Tim Spector ' It is impossible to read this book without wanting to scuttle off into the kitchen.' Nigella Lawson Foreword by Tim Spector The benefits of sourdough are well known - the slow fermentation process creates a healthier and lighter dough that is easier to digest - but until now they have been mainly linked to bread. If it rises, however, it can be made with sourdough, and in this ground-breaking new book, Vanessa Kimbell focuses on sweet sourdough bakes that not only nourish the gut but also improve your mood. Using a variety of flours, including chestnut, spelt and einkorn, as well as blends you can make up yourself, the classic recipes and new ideas for flavour combinations cover everything from cakes, tarts and biscuits, to doughnuts, brioche and pretzels, and rely on natural sweetness wherever possible. Recipes include Morello Cherry Shortbread, Chocolate, Tangerine & Pistachio Cakes, Carrot & Walnut Cake, Doughnuts and Mille-feuille as well as vinegars, compotes, cultured creams, butters and ghee. There is even Chocolate, Almond & Hazelnut Spread and Sourdough Vanilla Ice Cream. Vanessa also explains how sourdough helps to maintain the health and diversity of your gut microbiome. From understanding the benefits of having diversity in your diet to the amazing work of enzymes, this book is about understanding the connection between our food, gut microbiome and the potential impact on our mental health. New studies are unveiling links between the microorganisms in our gut and our mood and behaviour, and Vanessa is at the forefront of this research. 'Britain's queen of sourdough.' - Telegraph 'Vanessa Kimbell wants to change the bread we eat, one loaf at a time. She's the real deal: a total inspiration.' - Diana Henry ' Just five years ago if someone said to you that they were writing a book about sourdough bread and mental health you would have thought they needed psychiatric help. Today nobody is laughing as the latest science tells us that microbes are the key link between food and the health of our mind and bodies .' - Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth

A must-have for Star Wars fans-the definitive behind-the-scenes history of the classic film that started it all After the 1973 success of American Graffiti, filmmaker George Lucas made the fateful decision to pursue a longtime dream project: a space fantasy movie unlike any ever produced. Lucas envisioned a swashbuckling SF saga inspired by the Flash Gordon serials classic American westerns, the epic cinema of Japanese auteur Akira Kurosawa, and mythological heroes. Its original title: The Star Wars. The rest is history, and how it was made is a story as entertaining and exciting as the movie that has enthralled millions for thirty years-a story that has never been told as it was meant to be. Until now. Using his unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its trove of never-before-published "lost" interviews, photos, production notes, factoids, and anecdotes, Star Wars scholar J. W. Rinzler hurtles readers back in time for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes look at the nearly decade-long quest of George Lucas and his key collaborators to make the "little" movie that became a phenomenon. For the first time, it's all here: the evolution of the now-classic story and characters-including "Annikin Starkiller" and "a huge green-skinned monster with no nose and large gills" named Han Solo excerpts from George Lucas's numerous, ever-morphing script drafts the birth of Industrial Light & Magic, the special-effects company that revolutionized Hollywood filmmaking the studio-hopping and budget battles that nearly scuttled the entire project the director's early casting saga, which might have led to a film spoken mostly in Japanese-including the intensive auditions that won the cast members their roles and made them legends the grueling, nearly catastrophic location shoot in Tunisia and the subsequent breakneck dash at Elstree Studios in London the who's who of young film rebels who pitched in to help-including Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Brian DePalma But perhaps most exciting, and rarest of all, are the interviews conducted before and during production and immediately after the release of Star Wars-in which George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Sir Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, composer John Williams, effects masters Dennis Muren, Richard Edlund, and John Dykstra, Phil Tippett, Rick Baker, legendary production designer John Barry, and a host of others share their fascinating tales from the trenches and candid opinions of the film that would ultimately change their lives. No matter how you view the spectrum of this thirty-year phenomenon, The Making of Star Wars stands as a crucial document-rich in fascination and revelation-of a genuine cinematic and cultural touchstone.