The Country Girls & its sequels The Lonely Girl & Girls in their Married Bliss changed the temperature of Irish literature in the 1960s & inspired generation after generation of readers & writers The passion artistry & courage of Edna O' Brien's vision in these three novels continue to resonate into the twenty-first century
- & they are collected here with a new introduction from Eimear Mc Bride
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Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas & concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British & Irish country house libraries Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners & librarians the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession the process of designing library architecture & the care (and neglect) of collections The author also disputes the notion that these libraries were merely for show arguing that many of them were profoundly scholarly assembled with meticulous care & frequently used for intellectual pursuits For those who love books & the libraries in which they are collected & stored The Country House Library is an essential volume to own ...

Historian Dan Cruickshank is invited through the closed doors of six of Britain’s greatest private houses in an illuminating & surprising journey through our architectural history These fascinating buildings remain private homes & closed to the public but their owners have allowed Dan Cruickshank to roam the corridors tease out each home’s story – who built them lived in them & lost them – & uncover tales of excess & profligacy power & ambition From the disarming Elizabethan charm of South Wraxall Manor the classical rigour of Kinross House in Scotland & the majesty & ingenuity of Hawksmoor’s Easton Neston to the Palladian sweep of Wentworth Woodhouse with its 600-foot frontage the Victorian exuberance of Clandeboye & the Edwardian ingenuity of Lutyens’ Marsh Court the secrets of these houses reveal not only the story of our architecture but also reflect the fortunes of the nation itself Dan shows how the story of each house tells the social & economic history of Britain each built on an economic crest or crash & uniquely expressive of its creator’s aims strengths & frailties; the crystallisation of a ruling class at a moment in time ...

A Double Shot of Heartache Forbidden Wine Farther Than My Eyes Can See It's Such a Pretty World Today I Regret It Every Day That's Why I Sing in a Honky Tonk Open Letter to the Blues I'm Walkin' Slow We Have Strayed so Far Away Followed Closely by My Teardrops The Day I Let Him In The Storm Within My Heart Dying a Little Every Day Is Killing Me I'm Down to My Last Cigarette ...

The Country Wife is a satirical comedy which exposes the immorality of Restoration society in a way that has been both condemned & admired since it was written 184 pages Wycherley William ...

The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller & the overall bestselling novel of 2017PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF ALMOST ANYTHING Meticulously crafted & razor-sharp THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR lingers long after you turn the final page' HARLAN COBENFast-paced & addictive THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR announces a major new talent in thriller writing You never know what's happening on the other side of the wall Your neighbour told you that she didn't want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party Nothing personal she just couldn't stand her crying Your husband said it would be fine After all you only live next door You'll have the baby monitor & you'll take it in turns to go back every half hour Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last But now as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house your worst fears are realized She's gone You've never had to call the police before But now they're in your home & who knows what they'll find there What would you be capable of when pushed past your limit?' How well do we ever know those around us? THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR will keep you glued to the pages in search of the answer Even then you'll never guess the truthuntil it's too late' LISA GARDNER ...

The Sunday Times bestseller & WHSmith Book of the Year 2016PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF ALMOST ANYTHING A twisty utterly riveting tale that will send readers on a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions Shocking revelations kept me turning the pages like a madwoman' TESS GERRITSENFast-paced & addictive THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR announces a major new talent in thriller writing You never know what's happening on the other side of the wall Your neighbour told you that she didn't want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party Nothing personal she just couldn't stand her crying Your husband said it would be fine After all you only live next door You'll have the baby monitor & you'll take it in turns to go back every half hour Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last But now as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house your worst fears are realized She's gone You've never had to call the police before But now they're in your home & who knows what they'll find there What would you be capable of when pushed past your limit?' How well do we ever know those around us? THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR will keep you glued to the pages in search of the answer Even then you'll never guess the truthuntil it's too late' LISA GARDNER'I thought the read-it-in-one-sitting thing was a cliche Not any more' LINWOOD BARCLAYMeticulously crafted & razor-sharp THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR lingers long after you turn the final page' HARLAN COBEN ...

The Japanese phenomenon that teaches us the simple yet profound lessons required to liberate our real selves & find lasting happiness The Courage to be Disliked shows you how to unlock the power within yourself to become your best & truest self change your future & find lasting happiness Using the theories of Alfred Adler one of the three giants of 19th century psychology alongside Freud & Jung the authors explain how we are all free to determine our own future free of the shackles of past experiences doubts & the expectations of others It's a philosophy that's profoundly liberating allowing us to develop the courage to change & to ignore the limitations that we & those around us can place on ourselves The result is a book that is both highly accessible & profound in its importance Millions have already read & benefited from its wisdom Now that The Courage to be Disliked has been published for the first time in English so can you ...

Based on the experiences of hundreds of child abuse survivors The Courage to Heal profiles victims who share the challenges & triumphs of their personal healing processes Inspiring & comprehensive it offers mental emotional & physical support to all people who are in the process of rebuilding their lives The Courage to Heal offers hope encouragement & practical advice to every woman who was sexually abused as a child & answers some vital questions including-How do I know if I was sexually abused?-Where does the decision to heal start?-How can I break the silence & who will listen?-How can I re-build my self-esteem intimacy & capacity to love?-What therapy support groups self-help programmes or organisations are available? ...

20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection & Renewal is a helpful companion to Parker J Palmer's classic work on restoring identity & integrity to professional life A superb resource for those who wish to extend their exploration of the ideas in The Courage to Teach as individuals or part of a study group the Guide provides practical ways to create safe space for honest reflection & probing conversations & offers chapter-by-chapter questions & exercises to further explore the many insights in The Courage to Teach The bonus online content

Includes:: a 70-minute interview with Parker Palmer in which Palmer reflects on a wide range of subjects including the heart of the teacher the crisis in education diverse ways of knowing relationships in teaching & learning approaches to institutional transformation & teachers as culture heroes Discussion questions related to the topics explored in the interview have been integrated into the Guide giving individuals & study groups a chance to have a conversation with the author as well as an engagement with the text

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