This volume contains numerous original translations of ancient poetry inscriptions & documents all of which illuminate the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity. The detailed introduction provides full social & historical context for the sources & guides students on how to use the material most effectively. Themes such as marriage prostitution & same-sex attraction are presented comparatively with material from the Greek & Roman worlds shown side by side. This approach allows readers to interpret the written records with a full awareness of the different context of these separate but related societies. Commentaries are provided throughout focusing on vocabulary & social & historical context. This is the first major sourcebook on ancient sexuality; it will be of particular use on related courses in classics/ancient history & gender studies. ...

Sexy Little Numbers is the best erotica stories written by women writers from around the world. A choice cut of all new & original fiction & the latest addition to Black Laces immensely popular series of erotica collections. These stories are fun irreverent & deliciously decadent. Sexy Little Numbers combines humour & attitude with wildly imaginative stories. 21 stories from the established & new names in female sexual fantasy including Kristina Lloyd Portia Da Costa Janine Ashbless Carrie Williams Rachel Kramer Bussel Madelynne Ellis Justine Elyot & Charlotte Stein. ...

The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series" which

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The traveller guides series are informative & concise & are aimed at mainstream travelers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. These indispensable guides offer the perfect blend of culture history practical information mapping photography & listings. ...

Palm-fringed silvery sands turquoise seas misty mountain peaks & coral reefs coupled with tropical sun & starry skies make the Seychelles an idyllic escape for discerning travellers. With plants & animals historically linked to Africa Madagascar & Asia & marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region The Seychelles" is a haven for those interested in natural history & this is the only travel guide to the Seychelles with a comprehensive account of the flora & fauna. The authors provide fascinating coverage of the islands' biodiversity from mangroves turtles & birds to nature reserves. Updated throughout they reveal the islands many secrets from coco de mer palm forests & bird sanctuaries to local markets & Creole cuisine." ...

Comfort the beauty of imperfections the allure of time-worn objects & the appeal of simple practical living: these are the cornerstones of what has come to be known as the Shabby Chic style. Rachel Ashwell founder of the Shabby Chic home decor stores provides her invaluable & much-sought-after advice on how to re-create Shabby Chic style in your own home. With engaging text lavish photographs & easy-to-follow instructions Rachel details the Shabby Chic basics in a way that will put even the most apprehensive or novice decorators at ease. A behind-the-scenes look at a flea market lets readers in on Rachels personal secrets of how to cull hidden treasures from flea market trash
- an old trunk its paint peeling around the edges can be given new life as a coffee table while a chipped white iron salvage piece becomes the perfect frame for a vintage mirror. This book tells you not only how to restore these pieces but how to find the perfect place for them in any home from Victorian to Mediterranean to contemporary. From flowers to fabrics to lighting Shabby Chic" illuminates all of the elements essential to this unpretentious yet truly exquisite style."
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Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest daughter Missy has been abducted during a family vacation & evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later still trapped in his great sadness Mack receives a suspicious note apparently from God inviting him back to that shack. Against his better judgement he arrives at the shack on a wintery afternoon & faces up to his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever. In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant THE SHACK wrestles with the timeless question ' Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?' The answers Mack gets will astound you & perhaps transform you as much as it did him. You'll want everyone you know to read this book! ...

The powerful story of THE SHACK stole the hearts of millions & rocketed to fame by word of mouth making it a publishing phenomenon. Now The Shack: Reflections for Every Day of the Year provides an opportunity for you to return to the shack with Papa Sarayu & Jesus in a fresh & unique way. This 365-day devotional contains insightful & thought-provoking prayers by Paul Young alongside each day's short"ation from THE SHACK
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Africa is the only continent to have grown poorer over the past three decades. Why? Robert Guest's fascinating book seeks to diagnose the sickness that continues to hobble Africa's development. Using reportage first-hand experience & economic insight Robert Guest takes us to the roots of the problems. Two fifths of African nations are at war AIDS has lowered life expectancy to as young as forty & investment is almost impossible as houses that could be used as collateral do not formally belong to their owners. Most shocking of all is the evidence that the billions of dollars of aid given to Africa has had little perceptible effect on the poor. The Shackled Continent" offers insightful & occasionally controversial explanations for this state of affairs. In this magnificent & engaging book Robert Guest provides an invigorating history & an inspired commentary on the enigma of modern Africa & this paperback edition

Includes:: a new chapter. 'I doubt whether there is a better brief introduction to the travails of modern Africa & their causes.'
- Anthony Daniels " Sunday Telegraph". ' He is a lively & observant reporter who can describe in a breezy no-nonsense style the horrors & miseries of Africans in the interior... The reader can learn much from this lively & outspoken book.'
- Anthony Sampson " Guardian"."



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Ernest Shackleton was the quintessential Edwardian hero. A contemporary
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