Florence's debut book will explore all progressive corners of the feminist conversation; from insecurity projection and refusing to find comfort in other women's flaws, to deciding whether to date or dump them, all the way through to unpacking the male gaze and how it shapes our identity.
WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU PRETTY is an accessible leap into feminism, for people at all stages of their journey who are seeking to reshape and transform the way they view themselves. In a world that tells women we're either not enough or too much, it's time we stop directing our anger and insecurities onto ourselves, and start fighting back to re-shape the toxic structures of our patriarchal society.
Florence's book will help you to tackle and challenge the limiting narrative you have been bombarded with your whole life, and determine feminism on your own terms. After all, you are the love of your own life.
ALAN RICKMAN was one of the world-class actors of his generation, as well as a tireless political activist, an avid traveller and a devoted confidant and friend. Through his never-before-seen diaries - a twenty-five-year passion project - Rickman invites readers backstage and into his life.
Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today.
But Rickman's artistry wasn't confined to just his performances. Rickman's writing details the extraordinary and the ordinary in a way that is anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid. He takes us behind the scenes on films and plays ranging from Sense & Sensibility, the Harry Potter series, Private Lives, My Name is Rachel Corrie and many more.
The diaries run from 1993 to his death in 2016 and offer insight into both a public and private life. Here is Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveller, the fan, the director, the enthusiast: in short, the real Alan Rickman. Here is a life fully lived, all detailed in intimate and characteristically plain-spoken prose. Reading the diaries is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close friend.
Madly, Deeply also includes a selection of Rickman's early diaries, dating from 1974 to 1982, when his acting life first began, with a foreword from Emma Thompson.
From the father of 'gonzo journalism', Hunter S. Thompson's research for Hell's Angels involved more than a year of close association with the outlaws who burned a path through 1960s America, resulting in a masterpiece of underground reportage published in Penguin Modern Classics. 'A phalanx of motorcycles cam roaring over the hill from the west ...
the noise was like a landslide, or a wing of bombers passing over. Even knowing the Angels I couldn't quite handle what I was seeing.' Huge bikes, filthy denim and an aura of barely contained violence; the Hell's Angels could paralyse whole towns with fear. But how much of that reputation was myth and how much was brutal reality? Only one man could discover the truth about these latter-day barbarians; Hunter S.
Thompson, Dr Gonzo himself, the man who saw the fear and loathing at the heart of the American dream. Determined to discover the truth behind the terrifying reputation of these marauding biker gangs, Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. Hell's Angels is the hair-raising result: a free-wheeling, impressionistic counter-culture classic that made Hunter S.
Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing. Hunter S. Thompson (1937 - 2005) began writing as a sports columnist in Florida.
He has worked on newspapers and magazines, becoming South American correspondent for the National Observer. His novels include: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, 1972 and The Great Shark Hunt. If you enjoyed Hell's Angels, you might like William S.
Burroughs' Junky, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'Excellent documentary non-fiction'Time Out'There are only two adjectives writers care about any more - "brilliant" and "outrageous" - and Hunter has a freehold on both of them'Tom Wolfe'The first rock-star writer'Guardian
Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir.
For decades, Demi Moore has been synonymous with celebrity. From iconic film roles to high-profile relationships, Moore has never been far from the spotlight – or the headlines.
Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and insecurities that defined her childhood. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Demi battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years – all while juggling a skyrocketing career and at times negative public perception. As her success grew, Demi found herself questioning if she belonged in Hollywood, if she was a good mother, a good actress – and, always, if she was simply good enough.
As much as her story is about adversity, it is also about tremendous resilience. In this deeply candid and reflective memoir, Demi pulls back the curtain and opens up about her career and personal life – laying bare her tumultuous relationship with her mother, her marriages, her struggles balancing stardom with raising a family, and her journey toward open heartedness. Inside Out is a story of survival, success, and surrender – a wrenchingly honest portrayal of one woman's at once ordinary and iconic life.
Antonia Edwards' first book, Upcyclist, explored how artists and designers around the globe transform castoff materials into elegant domestic furnishings. Now, she turns her sights to the homes themselves in this breathtaking selection of unique buildings and interiors. Divided into three sections-Reclaimed, Revived, and Reimagined-Renovate Innovate offers vibrant photographs and fascinating descriptions of its subjects.
Projects in the Reclaimed chapter include environmentalist Peter Bahouth's highly coveted three-unit tree house nestled in the Atlanta woods and the Love Art Studio in Phuket, Thailand, which is constructed entirely from bits of driftwood. The Revived section features a traditional Slovenian barn, rescued from disrepair and converted into a light-filled holiday home with beautiful Alpine views, and a Milanese apartment furnished with striking vintage finds. Reimagined takes readers from Melbourne to Madrid, Tribeca to the English countryside, showcasing a 7,500 square-foot reservoir converted into a trendy modern residence and a former cement factory that has found new life as architect Ricardo Bofill's famed studio and living space.This international sampling of stunning new buildings and renovations will inspire readers, designers, architects, and dreamers alike to reimagine lived in s
From the rise of the egalitarian Little Free Library movement (motto: 'Take a book, return a book') to the growth in luxury hotel libraries, Alex Johnson - whose parents were both librarians - maps out the history and future of the 21st-century library revolution in seven thematic chapters, each consisting of a brief essay followed by illustrated project profiles. Whether by bike in Chicago or by donkey in Colombia, librarians all over the world are coming up with astonishingly ingenious ways of ensuring their books reach the people who need them. Many of these new libraries function as community centres, and assist their members in overcoming economic, social and political barriers.
Others provide an unexpected dose of culture for travellers and commuters - or even prisoners. Elsewhere, architects are designing monumental public libraries without walls, and prefabricated home libraries that can be assembled in an ordinary back garden. Whether you're at an airport, a park, a cafe or in the wilds, you can still find just the right book - all for free.
A unique 'A to Z' biography from music journalist and Queen biographer Mark Blake that will shed new light on the story of the biggest rock band of all time.
The story of Queen is rich with anecdotes, trivia, humour and tragedy - accompanied by some of the best-known songs of all time. In this revealing profile, acclaimed biographer Mark Blake uses a unique 'A to Z' approach to shed new light on the legendary band. With every entry aiming to celebrate, inform, entertain or amuse, Blake's complete portrait covers not only the major hits and bestselling albums, but also the inside stories behind the music.
Via a series of essays, lists and mini biographies, the author shares a wealth of lesser-known details - gained from over thirty years of original interviews - and explores what the songs of Queen say about their creators. The book's format also allows it to take fascinating tangents, charting the places, characters and events that, often inadvertently, played a part in shaping the band and informing its music. Elsewhere, entries offer light-hearted trivia - from a list of LPs the band was listening to in 1970 to tales of the fifteen Jimi Hendrix gigs Freddie Mercury hitchhiked around the UK to attend - as well as serious analysis, including the truth behind Mercury's funeral, which was effectively controlled by Queen's management, and a reflection on the ways in which the flamboyant frontman confronted the twentieth century's sexual mores and prejudices. Addressing the phenomenal success of Bohemian Rhapsody, while challenging the fictionalised account it sold to cinemagoers, Blake builds on the band's enduring audience appeal in order to provide a fresh and unparalleled take on Queen's music, story and legacy.
Comprising a vivid and varied series of miniature biographies, revealing profiles, thought-provoking essays and a multitude of previously unknown anecdotes and quotes, Hercules!: The A to Z of Elton John is the perfect compendium for the casual fan or devoted connoisseur, providing a funny, comprehensive and fully alphabetised overview of the star's life and music.
Charting all the highs and lows, the major record releases and the significant tours, the strokes of genius and the bottoms of barrels, this insightful portrait will cover serious subjects such as Elton's battle with the media, his highly publicised addictions, his route to sobriety, his tangled love life and his struggles to come to terms with his sexuality, hair loss and temper. But, as Elton himself always does so well in the hundreds of interviews he has given over the past half-century, his stories will also be told frankly and humorously, his demons now conquered and his success unrelenting.
And at the heart of this book is a joyride through one of the all-time greatest musical catalogues from a brilliant, versatile, glamorous and universally loved pop superstar.
Prof. dr hab. Adam Daniel Rotfeld, minister spraw zagranicznych w rządzie Marka Belki (2005), dyrektor Międzynarodowego Instytutu Badań nad Pokojem w Sztokholmie – SIPRI (1990 2002), członek Kolegium Doradczego Sekretarza Generalnego ONZ do Spraw Rozbrojenia ABDM (2006–2011), uczestnik Aspen Ministers Forum, członek European Leadership Network i wielu innych międzynarodowych grup roboczych powołanych przez sekretarzy generalnych NATO i OBWE. Opublikował ostatnio tom esejów W poszukiwaniu strategii (Wydawnictwo BOSZ, Lesko 2018) oraz The War on Values and International Order (UMCS, Lublin 2023). Pracuje na Wydziale „Artes Liberales” Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.
Professor Adam Daniel Rotfeld, Ph.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland (2005), Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI: 1990–2002); Member of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters (2006–2011); participant of Aspen Ministers Forum (2009–2017); member of the European Leadership Network Board and many other international panels and working groups appointed by the Secretary Generals of NATO and OSCE. Recent publications: In Search of Strategy (published by BOSZ Publishers, Lesko 2018) and The War on Values and International Order(UMCS, Lublin 2023). Professor at the „Artes Liberales” Faculty of the Warsaw University.
In July 1944 the Allies were stunned by the appearance of the Messerschmitt Me-262, the world’s first operational jet warplane. This new German fighter was more than 100mph faster than any other aircraft in the skies. Although always greatly outnumbered, the Me-262 gained scores of victories over Allied fighters and bombers, and by the end of the war, many of the Luftwaffe’s greatest aces had clamored to be in their cockpits. No wonder military leaders believed that if it had been introduced earlier, this jet could have changed the outcome of the war. Sharks of the Air tells the story of Willy Messerschmitt’s life, and shows how this aeronautical genius built many revolutionary airplanes - not excluding the Luftwaffe’s mainstay, the Me-109 - and culminating in the Me-262. It describes how his various warplanes fought in Spain, Poland, France, Britain, the U.S.S.R., and over Germany, and it provides thrilling accounts of air battles drawn from combat reports and interviews with veterans. This book also shows how Messerschmitt - like other geniuses such as Porsche, vonBraun, and Speer - was affected by cutthroat Nazi politics, and describes his intense rivalries with other aircraft designers. It reveals aspects of his life never before made public, including his love affair with the beautiful Baroness Lilly Michel-Rolino, a rich aristocrat who left her husband to live with Willy. And finally it shows how in World War II Messerschmitt believed he was loyally supporting the Fatherland, until he realized too late that Hitler was a madman. Like many of the technical innovations of Nazi Germany in the war, production arrived too late in order to change the final outcome. If Messerschmitt had been given free rein from the start, however, Allied air superiority might never have occurred.
Bolesław III Krzywousty, jeden z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych władców piastowskich, objął samodzielne rządy nad Wisłą w 1102 roku. Rządził przez trzydzieści sześć lat, co plasuje go w czołówce najdłużej polskich panujących. Czego przez ten czas dokonał? Jak ocenić jego działania? W swojej najnowszej książce Mariusz Samp skupia się na przedstawieniu politycznych i militarnych aspektów panowania Bolesława Krzywoustego. Autor analizuje m.in.: zmagania Bolesława o jedynowładztwo ze starszym bratem Zbigniewem, przebieg wojny stoczonej w 1109 roku z królem Henrykiem V, podboje ziem pomorskich i ich skutki oraz zjazd Bolesława Krzywoustego z cesarzem Lotarem III w Merseburgu w 1135 roku, gdzie Piast złożył sąsiadowi hołd lenny z Pomorza i Rugii. To pozycja obowiązkowa dla wszystkich pasjonatów historii, którzy chcą lepiej poznać piastowskiego boga wojny i zgłębiać najstarsze dzieje Polski.
Fascynująca opowieść o pełnej pasji świętej, mistrzyni życia duchowego i reformatorce, która jako pierwsza kobieta została ogłoszona doktorem Kościoła.
W jaki sposób pełna temperamentu, lubiąca towarzystwo, romanse i modne stroje Hiszpanka stała się wybitnym teologiem, mistrzynią życia duchowego, zręczną organizatorką i niezwykle wpływową kobietą? Z tej wciągającej, ale i pełnej ciepła książki dowiesz się, jakie wydarzenia ją ukształtowały, co czytała, kogo spotkała i jak rozwijała się jej niezwykła, mistyczna relacja z Bogiem, która była motorem wszystkich działań świętej. A działania te były naprawdę niezwykłe – Teresa z Avili w trudnych warunkach przemierzała setki kilometrów, przezwyciężając trudności finansowe i formalne zakładała klasztory, zachowując pokorę, posłuszeństwo i pogodę ducha radziła sobie z niechęcią części zakonnic oraz niecierpliwością i nieufnością niektórych duchownych. Była kobietą odważnego czynu i głębokiej wiary.
Życie Teresy z Avili to także znakomity przykład świadomego kierowania własnym rozwojem duchowym. Historia świętej pokazuje, że staranność w utrzymywaniu higieny duszy wydaje wspaniałe owoce. Posłuszeństwo przełożonym, wnikliwa obserwacja własnego życia wewnętrznego, wystrzeganie się pokus i wchodzenia w dwuznaczne sytuacje – to tylko niektóre ze wskazówek pomocnych w duchowym wzrastaniu współczesnego chrześcijanina. Przeczytaj tę fascynującą opowieść o szalonej miłości do Boga, kiełkującej świętości, wielkiej walce duchowej, mocy przyjaźni i kierownictwa duchowego w barwnych i niespokojnych czasach hiszpańskiego złotego wieku, epoki inkwizycji, ale i rozkwitu mistyki, teatru czy literatury.
Renata Czerwińska jest z wykształcenia polonistką, z zawodu redaktorką, na swoim koncie ma autorstwo książek Cuda świętych i Cuda polskich świętych.
Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations to shocking runaway shows, the controversial, uncompromisjing and much-missed designer was beloved for his fantastical silhouettes and blurring of gender lines.
The Little Book of Alexander McQueen explores the story behind the House, from the early days to the current leadership of Sarah Burton. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and sketches, this exquisitely illustrated book pulls back the veil on the wonderful world of Alexander McQueen.
Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's in a little black dress Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have beguiled women from jackie Kennedy to the Duchess of Sussex , all drawn by the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless.
This exquisitely illustrated book explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 tothe modern yet timeless designs of recent years. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.
World Football Records 2024 is packed full of facts and stats from the world of international football. Focusing on all the major world and continental tournaments, national team records, exceptional matches and the stars who made it all possible, this exhaustively researched annual tells the stories of these key moments and some of the tales behind them.
For eleven years, Peter Hince lived the rock 'n' roll dream. Head roadie for Queen he held backstage pass to some of the greatest moments in music history, rubbing shoulders with the band as they recorded, toured and partied around the world.
Now, he is opening up his incredible archive of intimate photographs and rare items – many never seen before – showing what life was really like with one of he greatest rock bands of all time.
From one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life - Alain de Botton sets out to understand our universal fear of failure - and how we might change it
'De Botton's gift is to prompt us to think about how we live and how we might change things' The Times
We all worry about what others think of us. We all long to succeed and fear failure. We all suffer - to a greater or lesser degree, usually privately and with embarrassment - from status anxiety.
Alain de Botton gives a name to this universal condition and sets out to investigate both its origins and possible solutions. He looks at history, philosophy, economics, art and politics - and reveals the many ingenious ways that great minds have overcome their worries. The result is a book that is not only entertaining and thought-provoking - but genuinely wise and helpful as well.
'He analyses modern society with great charm, learning and humour. His remedies come as a welcome relief when most books offering solutions to the stresses of life recommend the lotus position' Daily Mail
KsiążkaChiny bez makijażunie jest ani dziełem naukowym, ani dziennikarskim reportażem, nie są to też beztroskie zapiski z podróży. Nie ogranicza się do zamierzchłych czasów, nie jest także politologiczną czy ekonomiczną analizą współczesnego kraju. To przede wszystkim rzecz o chińskiej teraźniejszości, opowiedziana w kontekście historycznym i kulturowym. Tylko w ten sposób można spróbować wznieść się ponad uproszczenia i stereotypy i zastanowić się, jaki naprawdę jest ten wielki kraj.Czy Chiny to archaiczna dyktatura, czy może nowoczesne mocarstwo? Czy coś łączy dawne cesarstwo i dzisiejszą młodocianą potęgę, pradawną cywilizację, gdzie niemal wszystko wynaleziono na długo przed Europą, i kraj tanich podróbek, który zdominował światowe rynki? Czy Chin należy się obawiać? Jacy żyją tam ludzie? W co wierzą, jakie mają zmartwienia a jakie ambicje? Jakie wyzwania stawia przed nimi nowoczesność?Autor, sinolog, tłumacz, profesor Uniwersytetu SWPS, nie daję kategorycznych odpowiedzi na powyższe pytania, stara się unikać uproszczeń. Ostateczną ocenę tak opisanej rzeczywistości pozostawia Czytelnikowi.
Autorka opisuje życie i działalność Franciszka Szlachcica - człowieka z nizin społecznych, który po drugiej wojnie światowej wkroczył na salony władzy Polski Ludowej. Próbuje odpowiedzieć na pytanie o powody, dla których związał się z ruchem komunistycznym, ukazuje mechanizmy awansu "po linii" służb specjalnych do stanowiska ministra spraw wewnętrznych. Stara się odnaleźć miejsce tej postaci w sporach wewnątrzpartyjnych i wąskich kręgach kierowniczych PZPR-u, zastanawiając się, czy Szlachcic, biorąc udział w grze o władzę u boku Edwarda Gierka, rzeczywiście zajmował pozycję "drugiego" człowieka w partii i państwie. Szuka przyczyn upadku tego polityka i powodu zamknięcia przed nim drogi powrotu, umieszcza go wreszcie w szerszym kontekście awansu ludzi służb specjalnych do aparatu władzy. Porównuje jego pozycję i zakres władzy z innymi osobami z kręgów kierowniczych PZPR na przestrzeni jej istnienia. W końcu otwiera pole do dalszej dyskusji nad relacjami ludzi służb i członków ścisłego kierownictwa PZPR-u ze stroną radziecką, a także możliwościami wpływu poszczególnych osób na obraz polskiej sceny politycznej przekazywany do Moskwy. Autorka nie wpisuje się w tak obecnie modną i popieraną politykę historyczną, a wręcz dystansuje się od niej. () Pisząc biografię swojego bohatera, odrzuca więc kolor czarny, pragnie wydobyć z historii PZPR i PRL wszelkie odcienie szarości, chce pokazać uwarunkowania, dylematy, racje i emocje ludzi zaangażowanych w ten system. Nie ma w pracy epitetów, są fakty i ich analiza. (). Należy podkreślić fakt szerokiego kontekstu społecznego i politycznego, w którym umieszcza swojego bohatera. W jej wykonaniu jest to nie tylko biografia polityczna Szlachcica, ale kawałek dobrze pokazanej historii politycznej czterech dekad Polski. dr hab. Zbigniew Siemiątkowski Anna Sobór-Świderska - ur. w 1977 r. w Krakowie, absolwentka Wydziału Historycznego Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego. Doktoryzowała się w 2007 r. u prof. dr hab. Ireny Paczyńskiej. Specjalizuje się w historii najnowszej Polski, a w szczególności w biografistyce, badaniach nad dziejami PZPR oraz relacjami pomiędzy partią komunistyczną w Polsce i w ZSRR. Autorka biografii Jakuba Bermana, która została wyróżniona przez IPN nagrodą za "Najlepszy Debiut Historyczny" 2007 r. Przetłumaczyła i opracowała dziennik oficera KGB, pracującego w Polsce płk Siergieja A. Kormilca. Publikowała na łamach "Dziejów Najnowszych" i "Studiów Historycznych". Współpracuje z redakcją Polskiego Słownika Biograficznego. W latach 2008-2020 asystent, a następnie adiunkt w Zakładzie Historii Polski Najnowszej Instytutu Historii UJ. Obecnie pracuje nad monografią poświęconą związkom polskiego i radzieckiego kierownictwa partyjnego w latach 1944-1980 uwzględniającą kanały łączności, przepływ i obieg informacji na linii Warszawa - Moskwa
The stories collected here--including such gems as Stephen Crane's "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky," O. Henry's "The Marry Month of May," F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Bridal Party," Joy Williams's "The Wedding," and Lorrie Moore's "Thank You For Having Me", encompass comic wedding mishaps, engagements broken and mended, honeymoon adventures, and scenes both heartwarming and heartbreaking. There are glamorous weddings in Paris and New York, and more eccentric ones in the Wild West and on a remote island beach. There are nervous brides, forgetful grooms, meddling guests, interrupted nuptials, second thoughts, and second chances. Above all, there are all kinds of people - young and old, rich and poor, divorced and widowed, with or without children - joining together in the age-old quest for matrimonial happiness.
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