Born in poverty in India Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) became a leading spiritual & philosophical thinker whose ideas continue to influence us today. George Bernard Shaw declared that he was the most beautiful human being he had ever seen & Aldous Huxley was one of his close friends. Whether debating politics with Nehru discussing theories with Rupert Sheldrake & Iris Murdoch or challenging his students not to take his words at face value Krishnamurti engaged fully with every aspect of life. He is regarded by many modern religious figures as a great teacher an extraordinary individual with revolutionary insights; Joseph Campbell Alan Watts Eckhart Tolle & Deepak Chopra are all indebted to his writings. Freedom from the Known" is one of Krishnamurtis most accessible works. Here he reveals how we can free ourselves radically & immediately from the tyranny of the expected. By changing ourselves we can alter the structure of society & our relationships. The vital need for change & the recognition of its very possibility form an essential part of this important books message." ...

In 1938 a two year old boy was recognised through a traditional process of discovery as being the reincarnation of all previous Dalai Lamas the spiritual rulers of Tibet. Taken away from his parents he was brought up in Lhasa according to a monastic regimen of rigorous austerity & in almost total isolation. Aged seven he was enthroned in the 1000-room Potala palace as the supreme spiritual leader of a nation the size of Western Europe with population of six million. & at fifteen he became head of state. With Tibet under threat from the newly Communist Chinese there followed a traumatic decade during which he became the confidant of both Chairman Mao & Jawaharal Nehru as he tried to maintain autonomy for his people. Then in 1959 he was finally forced into exile
- followed by over 100 000 destitute refugees. Here in his own words he describes what it was like to grow up revered as a deity among his people reveals his innermost feelings about his role & discusses the mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Freedom in the Air is the inspiring story of a Czech airman Vaclav Robert Bozdech & the Alsatian dog Antis that flew with him in Bomber Command during WWII. Field Marshall Wavell later pinned the ribbon of the PDSAs Dickin Medal the animals Victoria Cross to Antis collar for courage & outstanding service. The Czechoslovakian Radio Praha have recently interviewed Hamish Ross about his book Freedom in the Air published in 2007. Read the article & listen to full interview here:http://www.radio.cz/en/issue/114329 ...

John Pilger is one of the worlds pre-eminent investigative journalists & documentary film-makers. His best-selling books of reportage which include Heroes & Hidden Voices have in the words of Noam Chomsky been a beacon of light in often dark times. In Freedom Next Time he looks at five countries in each of which a long struggle for freedom has taken place; in each the people having shed blood & dreams are still waiting. In Afghanistan Iraq & South Africa there has been the promise of hope & even an official freedom but the reality of these divided societies is that they are still waiting for real freedom. In Palestine the cycle of violence continues with no resolution in sight. & the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean is a microcosm of the ruthlessness of great powers. The island was sold by the British to the American military in the 1960s. The indigenous population descended from slaves were forcibly removed to the slums of Port Louis in Mauritius. They have continued to fight for the return of their homeland ever since
- three years ago the High Court granted them the right of return but this has subsequently been blocked. The island remains the USs third biggest military base; a base from which they are able to launch attacks against the Middle East. Once again John Pilger gives a voice to the people living through these momentous times & in gripping detail shows us the lives behind the headlines.
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The inhabitants of the penal planet Botany had fought a grim & dangerous war to free themselves from their Eosi overlords. Now the Eosi were gone & both Botany & Earth were free again
- free but in serious trouble as the theft of all their communications satellites by the Catteni (working for their Eosi masters) had left them isolated & in a desperate situation. Hoping that everything stolen from them would be returned they found that Catteni greed had triumphed. The merchants of Barevi refused to give up the stolen goods unless a substantial ransom was paid. Earth was in a particularly bad way: disease vandalism starvation & the breakdown of their mechanical world had left its people fighting for survival. They desperately needed the goods the Barevi were hoarding. & so Zainal Kris & a courageous team from Botany set off to try & outwit the thieving merchants. It was an expedition that led to a horrifying replay of an old nightmare for Kris
- & only Zainal could save her & the future of both Earth & Botany.

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Out of the crisis of our times Joseph Stiglitzs Freefall: Free Markets & the Sinking of the Global Economy" is a convincing coherent & humane account that goes to the heart of how we run our societies. When the world economy went into freefall so too did our unquestioning faith in markets. But what happens now? Are bailouts & stern lectures enough or do we need a rethink of our entire financial system? This acclaimed & inspiring book by one of the worlds leading economic thinkers dissects the flawed ideas that led to the credit crunch but also looks to the future. Drawing on his years spent shaping policy at the World Bank Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz shows why far more radical reforms are needed to avoid future crises why the cost of recovery should be borne by the financial sector & how we now have the opportunity to create a new global economic order. " Bang on the money.. .unafraid to ask tough questions.. .we need more of his ilk". (Will Hutton " Observer"). "A brilliant analysis.. .always enthralling". (Martin Jacomb " Spectator Business"). "A powerful new book". (Devin Leonard " The New York Times"). "A seer of almost Keynesian proportions.. .this is Joe Stiglitzs victory lap". (Michael Hirsh " Newsweek"). Joseph Stiglitz was Chief Economist at the World Bank until January 2000. He is currently University Professor of the Columbia Business School & Chair of the Management Board & Director of Graduate Summer Programs Brooks World Poverty Institute University of Manchester. He won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2001 & is the author of the best-selling " Globalization & Its Discontents" " Making Globalization Work" " The Roaring Nineties" & " The Price of Inequality" all published by Penguin." ...

After Deeper can the Tunnels adventure be any more dangerous? & where will it end? Will Burrows & his gang are far from finished as they free-fall down a subterranean pore. As they experience reduced gravity the dark mysteries of the deep unfold & they discover a strange fungal shelf which not only reveals artifacts from ancient civilisations but clues to a lost land at the end of the Earth. This title is the third in the thrilling Tunnels" series
- an international publishing sensation."
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Break the rules with a sewing style that's all about irresistibly rough edges uneven stitching & mismatched fabric! Step into the studio of popular textile designer Poppy Treffry as she demonstrates how to create quirky fun & memorable sewing projects using freehand machine embroidery in this follow up to her first book Free & Easy Stitch Style. Learn to draw & doodle with your sewing machine using scraps of new used & vintage fabrics for one-of-a-kind creations. This book will make you look at your sewing machine in a whole new light
- not just as a maker of curtains & tablecloths but as an artist's tool. As you work your way through the steps & become more confident with the techniques you'll be able to make your sewing machine do things you never thought it could! Poppy guides you through the basics from getting to grips with your sewing machine & setting the right tension to choosing fabrics & hooping up ready to stitch. She then demonstrates how the core techniques including outlining shading & applique are used to create pictures with charm. She shows how layering fabric pieces & leaving edges to fray add to the unique & personal effect. Once you have mastered the techniques 16 projects allow you to put your new skills to use to make practical & desirable sewn objects. Make your own embroidered craft kit in the Getting Crafty chapter with needlecase pincushion sewing kit & knitting bag designs. Create beautiful gifts for little ones in the New Arrivals chapter with a tooth fairy pillow pouch baby bib nursery wall hanging & quilted baby blanket. Set the stage for a celebration in the Party Time chapter with nautical bunting place name tags a party bag & a stunning tablecloth design. Finally have a great getaway with the Happy Holidays chapter with designs for a sunglasses case bookmark wash bag & beach backpack. With style & substance these charming project ideas are sure to excite & inspire you. Step-by-step instructions helpful illustrations & photographs combine with a fresh design to offer you a new twist in needlecrafting.
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A tender & thought-provoking story exploring the sacrifices we make for family & what it takes to be a good parent. Grace's teenage mother dies shortly after giving birth & the perfect adoptive parents are found for her: David the curate of an inner-city parish & his wife Leila who are unable to have children of their own. What they don't count on is Matt Harrison Grace's shell-shocked young father who falls in love with his daughter & fights to keep her. The Harrisons are an unconventional family who see in Grace a chance for redemption. To convince the courts of their suitability will require a commitment from Matt's mother to return from Africa to her unhappy marriage. The Harrisons enlist their friend the feckless charming Jake Kelly to retrieve her & he sets off on a quest that will force a confrontation. Ultimately there are terrible decisions to be made about Grace's fate. Everyone only wants what's best for her
- but who can say exactly what that is?""
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Now in a fully updated third edition The Freelance Writers Handbook is the essential book for everyone who dreams of making money from their writing. It will appeal to all aspiring writers whether they want to write as a full time profession or simply to supplement their existing income through writing. This inspiring guide will also benefit professional writers & journalists who want ideas on how to find new markets for their work. Helps you to decide what to write & how to sell it* Packed with advice on ghostwriting travel writing fiction short stories television & radio scripts newspaper & magazine journalism.

Includes:: valuable information on agents making contacts interviewing skills potential markets how to get commissioned & much more. Covers the latest developments in web writing blogging & online publishing.

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