Adriana Trigiani's two remarkable grandmothers Lucia & Viola lived through the 20th century from beginning to end as working women who juggled careers & motherhood. From the factory line to the family table the two of them
- the very definition of modern women
- cut a path for their granddaughter by demonstrating courage & skill in their fearless approach to life love & overcoming obstacles. Trigiani visits the past to seek answers to the essential questions that define the challenges women face today: how we hold on to the values that make life rich & beautiful how we can take risks & reap the rewards how to stand resilient in the face of tragedy. ' Be bold; 'be direct'; 'be different'!

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Psychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers rapists suicide bombers & gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts not all psychopaths are violent or even criminal. Far from it. In fact they have a lot of good things going for them. Psychopaths are fearless confident charismatic ruthless & focused
- qualities tailor-made for success in twenty-first century society. In this groundbreaking adventure into the world of psychopaths renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals that there is a 'scale of madness' along which we all sit. Incorporating the latest advances in brain scanning & neuroscience he shows that there is a fine line separating a brilliant surgeon & a serial killer illustrating the spectrum of psychopathy with some insightful & startling case studies. The Wisdom of Psychopaths" is an intellectual rollercoaster ride that combines original scientific research with bold on-the-ground reporting from secret monasteries Special Forces training camps & rarefied psychopath wings of maximum-security hospitals. Provocative engaging & surprising at every turn " The Wisdom of Psychopaths" reveals a shocking truth: beneath the hype & the popular characterisation psychopaths have something to teach us."
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This title is presented with an introduction by Ali Smith. A richly comic tale of the tangled fortunes of two theatrical families the Hazards & the Chances Angela Carters witty & bawdy novel is populated with as many sets of twins & mistaken identities as any Shakespeare comedy & celebrates the magic of over a century of show business. ...

For over 2000 years Buddhist psychology has offered invaluable insights into the nature of the heart & mind & transformed the way many people around the world handle lifes challenges. But the ancient texts on which these remarkable teachings are based can be difficult to penetrate for modern seekers. Now drawing on his experience as a monk trained in Thailand Burma & India as well as his expert psychology practice Jack Kornfield provides an accessible definitive guide to Buddhism for Buddhists & non-Buddhists alike. This important new work is in the tradition of his classic works A Path with Heart & After the Ecstasy the Laundry offering practical tools to coping with modern life & dealing with emotions such as fear anger & shame. Kornfield also shares the illuminating stories of his students & fellow practitioners as well as his own journey towards enlightenment including his recovery from a violence-filled childhood. Here is a rare treasure that will give readers greater access to the secret beauty within
- & without.
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Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy ...

This charming guide to the world of the English country house reveals all the essential hints & tips for living in & running a great house whether you were lord lady maid or cook. By esteemed author Ruth Binney & with a Foreword by Julian Fellowes creator of the much-loved Downton Abbey. Discover the rules of etiquette & manners that existed both upstairs & downstairs the daily routines of servants bygone housekeeping maxims for everyone from the scullery maid to the gardener & learn how to prepare for a grand ball. The intricate way in which the country house worked is reflected in the six chapters of this book beginning with Keeping House & progressing to The Daily Routine & The Country House Kitchen. Since correct behaviour was so important to all activities of the house A Matter of Manners addresses the essentials of etiquette a theme that also extends into Leisure Entertainment & Sport. Finally Garden & Grounds focuses on everything from the cultivation of exotic fruit for the table to brewing & the care of horses & other animals. This is the world that Ruth Binney has brought so wonderfully to life in her book (Julian Fellowes creator of Downton Abbey) With beautiful line drawings Wise Words & Country House Ways will be fascinating for anyone who has wondered what it would be like to be served or in service in a grand country house. ...

With the most colourful poetic & picturesque country sayings & phrases of all the books in this bestselling series Wise Words & Country Ways Weather Lore" is a nostalgic delight that satisfies our fascination for the now lost wisdom of our ancestors & indulges our obsession with the weather whilst reminding us how our generation has lost touch with the rhythms of the natural world. Probably the best known country saying of them all is red sky at night shepherds delight. " Wise Words & Country Ways Weather Lore" presents us with dozens more similar but largely now forgotten words of wisdom that are imbued with a centuries-old understanding of the patterns of British weather seasonal changes & the behaviour of plants & animals around us. It has highly relevant content for an age where we all feel we have lost touch with the patterns of nature." ...

Each entry shows how the advice came into popular use & explains the scientific logic behind the saying
- in most cases proving
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Its time to change the world Your world The whole world & The Wish shows you how. Its time to make your wishes a reality! The Wish will help you to discover the real you recognise & overcome your deepest fears & use your unique passions & talents to live an empowered life. The Wish shows you how to boost your life energy & make your wishes happen
- dreams need lots of energy to get lift-off! Recognise the dreams that will work for you & those that wont. Learn how to create genuinely good vibes around you & find out why giving is essential to creating an abundant life. The Wish takes all your anxiety & shreds it. In its place it puts strength hope & peace of mind. & it shows you how to build on these qualities to make all your wishes come true.
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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR
- YOU MIGHT JUST GET IT... Buddy is just your average guy So imagine his surprise when he fills in
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