' The moment I finished this memoir I read it again No other book I've ever read has left me so deeply involved with its author' DIANA ATHILL' Astonishing
- I read it in a single gulp' DEBORAH MOGGACH'A jewel of a book' NINA STIBBE' Emma's letters remind me what reading & writing are for' LOUISA YOUNG This astonishing memoir of a childhood lived in extreme poverty in Latin America was hailed as an instant classic when first published in Colombia in 2012 nine years after the death of its author who was encouraged in her writing by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Comprised of letters written over the course of thirty years it describes in vivid painterly detail the remarkable courage & limitless imagination of a young girl growing up with nothing Emma was an illegitimate child raised in a windowless room in Bogota with no water or toilet & only ingenuity to keep her & her sister alive Abandoned by their mother she & her sister moved to a convent housing 150 orphan girls where they washed pots ironed & mended laundry scrubbed floors cleaned bathrooms & sewed garments & decorative cloths for church Illiterate & knowing nothing of the outside world Emma escaped at age nineteen eventually coming to have a career as an artist & to befriend the likes of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Far from self-pitying the portrait that emerges from this clear-eyed account inspires awe at the stunning early life of a gifted writer whose talent remained hidden for far too long
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Take a journey down winding lanes & Roman roads in this witty & informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns & villages From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors right up to the Industrial Revolution deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived worked travelled & worshipped & how their influence has shaped our landscape From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants & knights learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities & discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town Region by region Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales & ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England ...

BESTSELLERThe almost incomprehensible wit & wonder of Irish slang words Can you tell your bowsies from your gougers from your gurriers? No? Well it's time to stop acting the maggot & find out courtesy of this invaluable reference book that's been donkey's years in the making (only coddin') It's absolutely jammers with nouns verbs & sayings that didn't quite make the Oxford Dictionary including a few manky ones that are guaranteed to leave some oul' wans & Holy Joes completely morto On the other hand slappers & sleeveens will be dying for a gawk So feck it you just know this is one book any self-respecting cute hoor just can't do without ...

Did you know that the US Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that the Brazilian flag shows a star constellation of the night sky from 1889? Welcome to the bizarre & fascinating world of flags! From the chequered Formula 1 flag & the rainbow banner to historical standards & country flags this book is packed with amazing facts stories & curiosities behind some of the world's most iconic banners Discover the cultural & political history behind each flag as well as flag rituals historical uses of flags & heaps of curiosities & unusual facts ...

The Book of Forgiving written together by the Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu & his daughter Revd Mpho Tutu offers a deeply personal testament & guide to the process of forgiveness All of us have at times needed both to forgive & be forgiven
- whether small everyday harms or real traumas But the path to forgiveness is not easy & the process unclear How do we let go of resentment when we have been harmed at times irreparably? How do we forgive & still pursue justice? How do we heal our hearts & move on? How do we forgive ourselves for the harm we have caused others? Drawing on his memories of reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa Archbishop Desmond Tutu has identified four concrete steps to forgiveness through which we must all pass if we are to reach our destination 1) Admitting the wrong & acknowledging the harm 2) Telling one's story & witnessing the anguish 3) Asking for forgiveness & granting forgiveness 4) Renewing or releasing the relationship Each chapter contains reflections & personal stories as well as exercises for practising each step of the path The Book of Forgiving is a touchstone & tool for anyone seeking the freedom of forgiveness an inspiring guide to healing ourselves & creating a more united world
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Naomi Watts stars as Susan a single mother of two working as a waitress in a small town Her son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher) is an 11-year-old geniuswho not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother & younger brother (Jacob Tremblay) When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands in this imaginative & emotional drama from director Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) ...

Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes rebels world leaders action heroes sports legends & many more daring dudes all of whom played their part to make their mark make a contribution & make the world a better place From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull Stephen Hawking to Galileo these cool guys had the boldness bravery & brains to meet the challenges of their day With a fun design engaging text & high-quality photographs this is the ultimate hero guide & keepsake for the 21st century ...

Is your heart fluttering in anticipation? Is your stomach tight with nerves? Are you falling in love? Feeling a bit miffed? Are you curious (perhaps about this book)? Do you have the heebie-jeebies? Are you antsy with iktsuarpok? Or giddy with depaysement? The Book of Human Emotions is a gleeful thoughtful collection of 156 feelings both rare & familiar Each has its own story & reveals the strange forces which shape our rich & varied internal worlds In reading it you'll discover feelings you never knew you had (like basorexia the sudden urge to kiss someone) uncover the secret histories of boredom & confidence & gain unexpected insights into why we feel the way we do Published in partnership with the Wellcome Collection Wellcome Collection is a free museum & library that aims to challenge how we think & feel about health Inspired by the medical objects & curiosities collected by Henry Wellcome it connects science medicine life & art Wellcome Collection exhibitions events & books explore a diverse range of subjects including consciousness forensic medicine emotions sexology identity & death Wellcome Collection is part of Wellcome a global charitable foundation that exists to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive funding over 14000 researchers & projects in more than 70 countries wellcomecollectionorg ...

The most beautiful guide to the Danish custom of hygge the everyday life philosophy for better living Hygge is a feeling of belonging & warmth a moment of comfort & contentment This beautiful little book will help you to find hygge & embrace it every day Make a pot of coffee relax in your favourite chair & discover for yourself how life is better with hygge ' Best book for the philosophy of hygge' You Magazine'a philosophy for mindful living' The Guardian Her book is a thing of beauty' Irish Examiner ...

Few readers will want or be able to resist this modern bestiary Here you will find the familiar
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