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The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde'A triumph of execution ... one of the best narratives of the "double life" of a Victorian gentleman' Peter AckroydOscar Wilde's alluring novel of decadence and sin was a succès de scandale on publication. It follows Dorian Gray who, enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his depravity. This definitive edition includes a selection of contemporary reviews condemning the novel's immorality.Edited with an Introduction and notes by ROBERT MIGHALL
The Picture of Dorian Gray (The Penguin English Library)
by Oscar WildeWith an essay by Peter Ackroyd.'I am jealous of everything whose beauty does not die. I am jealous of the portrait you have painted of me ... Why did you paint it? It will mock me some day - mock me horribly!'A story of evil, debauchery and scandal, Oscar Wilde's only novel tells of Dorian Gray, a beautiful yet corrupt man. When he wishes that a perfect portrait of himself would bear the signs of ageing in his place, the picture becomes his hideous secret, as it follows Dorian's own downward spiral into cruelty and depravity. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a masterpiece of the evil in men's hearts, and is as controversial and alluring as Wilde himself.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Film Tie-in)
by Oscar WildeEnthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The Picture of Dorian Gray was a succès de scandal. Early readers were shocked by its hints of unspeakable sins, and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at his trial at the Old Bailey in 1895.
Picture This: How Pictures Work
by Molly BangMolly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. Bang's powerful ideas—about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions, and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story—remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists, illustrators, reviewers, critics, and readers look at and understand art.
Pictures at an Exhibition
by Camilla Macpherson'An enchanting debut' Woman's OwnNovember 1942Dear Elizabeth, I've got myself a new project, to cheer myself up a bit. It has absolutely nothing to do with the war effort. We're completely starved of art in London these days. Anything decent was stashed away by the authorities years ago.But the National Gallery is going to dust off one masterpiece each month, put it on display, and allow us masses to trail in front of it. I've promised myself solemnly that I will go along each month to see whichever painting it is that has been chosen, then write and tell you all about it. So, what do you think? It must be better than knitting socks for sailors or collecting old tin to turn into Spitfires. Love Daisy
Pictures from Italy
by Charles Dickens'When Dickens has described something you see it for the rest of your life' George OrwellIn 1844, Charles Dickens took a break from novel writing to travel through Italy for almost a year, and Pictures from Italy is an illuminating account of his experiences there. He presents the country like a magic-lantern show, as vivid images ceaselessly appear before his - and his readers' - eyes. Italy's most famous sights are all to be found here - St Peter's in Rome, Naples with Vesuvius smouldering in the background, the fairytale buildings and canals of Venice - but Dickens's chronicle is not simply that of a tourist. Combining compelling travelogue with piercing social commentary, he portrays a nation of great contrasts: between grandiose buildings and squalid poverty, ancient monuments and everyday life, past and present.Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Kate Flint
The Pie At Night: In Search of the North at Play
by Stuart MaconieFactory, mine and mill. Industry, toil and grime. Its manufacturing roots mean we still see the North of England as a hardworking place. But, more than possibly anywhere else, the North has always known how to get dressed up, take itself out on the town and have a good time. After all, working and playing hard is its specialty, and Stuart Maconie is in search of what, exactly, this entails what it tells us about the North today. Following tip offs and rumour, Stuart takes trip to forgotten corners and locals’ haunts. From the tapas bars of Halifax to the caravan parks of Berwick Upon Tweed, from a Westhoughton bowling green to Manchester’s curry mile, via dog tracks and art galleries, dance floors and high fells, Stuart compares the new and old North, with some surprising results. The Pie at Night could be seen as a companion to the bestselling Pies and Prejudice, but it is not a sequel. After all, this is a new decade and the North is changing faster than ever. This is a revealing and digressive journey and a State of the North address, delivered from barstool, terrace, dress circle and hillside.
The Pieces of Us
by Caroline Montague'A moving and enchanting story with an uplifting message of hope at its heart... Be warned - you will need tissues. Caroline's best book yet!' Dinah Jefferies'Warm, moving, romantic' Prue Leith'Tender and moving' Jane Bailey'A beautiful portrait of love and loss, and of hope in adversity' Sarah SteeleMarina and Hugh were once madly in love. But after the loss of their beautiful little daughter, grief has created a distance between them that feels impossible to bridge. Marina knows leaving Italy is the only way they will be able to move on, but Thorncliffe Hall, Hugh's family home in England, is so grey and unwelcoming.Just when life feels like it may never regain colour, Marina and Hugh come across a striking china coffee pot in a London shop window, adorned with a fox flying through the night sky. The coffee pot comes attached with a mystery, one that is connected with Hugh's own family many years ago.By digging into the past, Marina is about to discover a story far beyond her wildest dreams. But will the past help her heal the present?A heartwrenching, utterly unforgettable story for fans of Sally Page and Amanda Prowse.***Praise for Caroline Montague's spellbinding stories'All all the ingredients for a Sunday night TV drama' Prue Leith 'Enthralling... snared us in an ever-tightening circle of love and despair, secrets and forgiveness' Joanna Lumley'Thoroughly engrossing' Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey'Enthralling and wonderfully romantic, with gorgeous characters, this is perfect to curl up with and get lost in' Katie Fforde 'A moving, sweeping saga of love and loss' Dinah Jefferies
Pieminister: A Pie for All Seasons: the ultimate comfort food recipe book full of new and exciting versions of the humble pie from the award-winning Pieminister
by Jon Simon Tristan HoggA stunning recipe book with easy-to-follow recipes, beautiful photography, charming good-humour and a wealth of information around the history of the pie from award-winning Pieminister - the creation of Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon - who have led the way in reinventing this great British classic for a new generation of food lovers. Guiding us through pie recipes for all seasons, and including sweet and savoury pies, this is the perfect choice for any foodie!'It is the honest good flavour of these pies I like so much' -- Daily Telegraph'A book of delicious recipes for pies of all seasons' -- Sun'A whole lot of pie love. Delicious' -- Fork Magazine'You won't believe that there are so many pies to be made: it's great' -- Choice Magazine'A beautiful book full of scrumptious recipes' -- ***** Reader review'Yum yum!' -- ***** Reader review'THE KING OF PIE BOOKS!' -- ***** Reader review'This is easily my most used recipe book' -- ***** Reader review'Just buy it. You won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************Everyone loves a pie. Pies are part of our food culture and heritage, as British as ... pork pie.And they are more than a comforting plate-full for the winter months. Throughout the year, the team at the award-winning Pieminister search out the best fresh, natural ingredients, creating an ever-changing, wonderfully varied menu. And in Pieminister - A Pie for All Seasons, you will find recipes that are filled with seasonal ingredients, great for spring suppers, summer parties and autumn lunches.Small pies, big pies, breakfast pies, fruit pies, family pies and pies that make you go oooooh!Recipes include:pork, chorizo and prawn pieasparagus, pea and ricotta piechili con carne piesmoked haddock and cider piesmoked aubergine and olive strudelpulled pork, sage and apple piepheasant and Bath chaps piepaneer, spinach and pea pierhubarb and custard piechocolate 'hedonist' pieFantastic ingredients and the best pastry you've ever tasted. Into the oven, be patient and then enjoy.Live and eat pie!
Pierre and Jean: Father And Son, Boitelle And Other Stories
by Guy MaupassantThe fraternal love that Pierre Roland feels for his younger brother Jean has always been tinged with jealousy. But when a lawyer arrives at the house of their parents, to declare that an old family friend has bequeathed his entire fortune to Jean, this envy rapidly becomes an all-consuming force. Despising himself for the hate that he feels, Pierre roams the seaport of Le Havre alone, desperate to come to terms with his brother's success. As he walks through the streets, however, one thought dominates his mind. Why was he not left a share of the friend's estate? Vivid, ironical and emotionally profound, Pierre and Jean is considered Maupassant's greatest novel - an intensely personal story of suspicion, jealousy and family love.
Pierre Bourdieu in Studies of Organization and Management: Societal Change and Transforming Fields (Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society)
by Sarah RobinsonThere is increasing academic interest in how Pierre Bourdieu’s sociology can be applied to management and organization studies (MOS). In a context of increasing complexity faced by organizations and those who work in them due to globalization, neoliberalism, austerity, financial crisis, ecological issues, populism and developing technologies, there is untapped potential to use Bourdieu’s theoretical inventions to arrive at greater understandings of how change, transition and crisis shape work, organizational life as well as relations between different organizational and sectorial fields.This book aims to take a specific focus on the relational nature of Bourdieu’s work and its relevance for contemporary organizations. It provides empirically-grounded examples that showcase the explanatory strength of Bourdieu´s intellectual concepts, such as field, habitus, capital, hexis, hysteresis, symbolic power, symbolic violence, doxa, illusio as applied to the current challenges within MOS. Such challenges include issues resulting from globalization, neoliberalism, financial crisis, ecological crisis, populism and developing technologies, to name but a few; and added to those, a global pandemic. The twelve chapters presented in this book study a great variety and range of organizational phenomena that are organized into three thematic sections: ‘Neoliberalism, fields and hysteresis’, ‘Global and national movements as sites for competition and symbolic domination’ and the ‘The emergence and transformation of professional fields’. The chapters show a concern with the challenges and opportunities such developments offer to MOS scholars and to managers and employees in public and private sector organizations.It will be of interest to researchers, academics and students in the fields of organizational studies, critical management studies, human resource management and sociology.
Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advanced Foods (D-2): Credit Agreement - Lender Perspective
by Guhan Subramanian Mike HarmonSupplement to case 919022
Piers the Ploughman
by William LanglandWritten by a fourteenth-century cleric, this spiritual allegory explores man in relation to his ultimate destiny against the background of teeming, colorful medieval life.
Pies: Recipes, History, Snippets
by Jane StruthersThis delightful book tells you everything you ever wanted to know about pies - from their surprising beginning in Ancient Egypt, through their adoption by the Romans to their journey to becoming a popular British classic. Did you know that originally the pastry on pies wasn't eaten? Or that what we call pies were once termed 'coffyns' or 'coffers'? Pies reveals these curious facts and is packed with snippets and trivia that will inform and amuse anyone from the avid cook to the culinary novice.Some of our most famous and well-loved dishes are pies - from mince pies at Christmas, to regional specialities which have become national favourites like the Melton Mowbray pork pie and the Cornish pasty. Jane Struthers takes a look at the origins of these classics and includes easy and accessible recipes for you to try in your own kitchen. From mouthwatering recipes to surprising facts, Pies is packed full of material as appealing as a sumptuous Bakewell Tart or a hearty Steak and Ale pie.
Pies and Prejudice: In search of the North
by Stuart MaconieA Northerner in exile, Stuart Maconie goes on a journey in search of the North, attempting to discover where the clichés end and the truth begins. He travels from Wigan Pier to Blackpool Tower and Newcastle's Bigg Market to the Lake District to find his own Northern Soul, encountering along the way an exotic cast of chippy Scousers, pie-eating woollybacks, topless Geordies, mad-for-it Mancs, Yorkshire nationalists and brothers in southern exile.The bestselling Pies and Prejudice is a hugely enjoyable journey around the north of England.
Piezoelectric Sensors (Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors #18)
by Peter LieberzeitThis book provides a comprehensive overview of piezoelectric sensor devices and instrumentation and their use for chemical and biochemical analysis. Sensors relying on established transducers, such as the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and the surface acoustic wave resonator (SAW) are covered, and novel devices like surface transverse wave (STW) resonators, film bulk acoustic resonators (FBAR) as well as non-piezoelectric devices with mass-sensitive properties are presented. As their name implies, such devices respond directly to mass changes on their surfaces and thus address the most fundamental quality of any analytes. First, the book presents the fundamentals of new measuring strategies with these devices. Then, it introduces a variety of chemo- and biosensing application scenarios of these devices. In addition, the book covers both the state-of-the-art of academic research and prospects concerning the commercialization of these sensors. Given its scope, the book is of interest to academics, specialists in industry, and advanced students in the areas of analytical chemistry, rapid analysis, and sensor technology, giving them the unique possibility to familiarize themselves with this chemical sensing strategy. Readers will benefit from the coverage of both cutting-edge research results and applications that help bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Pig: King of the Southern Table
by James VillasA nose-to-tail guide to the very best Southern pork recipes, from award-winning food writer James VillasThough beef, poultry, and fish all have their place in Southern cuisine, one animal stands snout and shoulders above the rest—the mighty pig. From bacon to barbecue, from pork loin to pork belly, James Villas's Pig: King of the Southern Table presents the pride of the South in all its glory. 300 mouth-watering recipes range from the basics like sausages, ribs, and ham to creative ideas involving hashes, burgers, gumbos, and casseroles. A North Carolina native, Villas doesn't just provide great pork recipes but also brings the spirit of Southern cooking alive with tasty cultural and historical tidbits and favorite recipes from beloved restaurants like Louis Osteen's on Pawley's Island and Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill. With gorgeous full-color photography and recipes from Maryland to Louisiana and everywhere in between, Pig is the definitive take on the South's favorite animal. Includes 300 recipes for pork dishes of all kinds, including appetizers, soups, sides, rice dishes, and even breads Features recipes like Cajun Boudin Rice Sausage, Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin with Dates and Walnuts, Mississippi Spice-Stuffed Baked Ham, and Collard Greens with Pork Belly Offers more than just recipes—the book includes a pig-parts primer, a glossary of pig cooking terms, and cooking tips and sidebars throughout Written by James Villas, winner of two James Beard Journalism Awards and former food and wine editor of Town & Country magazine for 27 yearsWhether you're planning the perfect summer barbecue or just looking for new ideas for family dinners, Pig shares the secrets of great Southern cooking with every corner of the nation.
Pig Wrestling: The Brilliantly Simple Way to Solve Any Problem… and Create the Change You Need
by Pete Lindsay Dr Mark Bawden‘This enjoyable book could bring about profound change’ Professor Steve Peters author of The Chimp ParadoxARE YOU WRESTLING WITH A PIG OF A PROBLEM?Pig Wrestling is a simple story with a powerful message. Read it in under an hour, and you’ll be ready to tackle any type of sticky situation in work or life.Meet a stressed Young Manager, whose teams are at each other’s throats. At his local coffee bar he shares his frustrations with his barista – who turns out to be more than he seems.It’s the start of a journey into Pig Wrestling – a process that can be used to resolve any seemingly impossible problem. By reframing the issue we can all create change, whenever and wherever we need it most.Developed out of the authors’ work in elite sports and business – including Manchester City, Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill and the England Cricket team – this instantly memorable story will help you thrive in complex and messy times.
Pigface
by Catherine RobinsonNoah is pretty happy at school - he's in a friendly class, he's got a best mate, Jack, and he's one of the youngest to be picked for the school football team. Then a broken leg keeps him off school for several weeks and on his return there's been a mysterious change of atmosphere. A new boy, Basil, has joined the class and everyone is fascinated by him. The only person who seems to be immune to Basil's charms is class-joke, Bertie, known as Pigface. Try as he might, Noah just can't slip back into his normal place - it seems to have been usurped by Basil. His only choice of partner in class, at lunch, in Games and at break is Pigface. Forced to sample life as an outsider, Noah has a choice - make a desperate effort to get back into the 'inner circle' or get to see life from Pigface's alternative viewpoint.
Pigs: The Homoeopathic Approach to the Treatment and Prevention of Diseases
by George MacleodWritten in response to a growing demand on the part of pig farmers, here is a text-book which will provide a working manual to which reference can be readily made.Not all the diseases discussed in the text are of interest to pig producers in the United Kingdom but they have been included in the hope that they may be of interest to pig farmers in other countries. Also some of the diseases discussed are subject to the restrictions under the Diseases of Animals Acts and Orders, but they have been included in the hope that owners may recognise the cardinal symptoms of these diseases and take action accordingly.
Pigs at a Party
by Hans WilhelmLittle piggies at a party are always polite!Three little pigs are on their way to a party, and little readers are invited to come along! Open the book's cover to welcome the little piggies into the festivities, then join in the fun of their friend's special day! From wrapping presents to playing games, these polite little pigs are on their best behavior, although they just can't wait to dig into that cake!This novelty board book follow-up to Pigs in a Blanket and Pigs in a Pickle packs educational and play appeal in addition to teaching valuable social skills. Paired with an accessible, kid-friendly art style and a strong, age-appropriate theme, this engaging and interactive book will resonate with a wide range of readers.• GO-TO GIFT: This board book makes an ideal, age-appropriate gift for toddlers, thanks to the cute, relatable illustrations and the enduring early concept appeal of both parties/celebrations and minding your manners.• MANNERS MATTER: This sweet rhyming story sets a shining example of good behavior for young children, from not playing too rough to cleaning up when you make a mess—all in the context of a universally exciting event: a child's first party!• EXTENDS THE LITTLE PIG SERIES: This adorable and engaging board book will build on the success of its predecessors, the novelty book Pigs in a Blanket and its follow-up, Pigs in a Pickle. What will these adorable pigs get into next?!Perfect for:• Parents looking for interactive board books• Parents looking for rhyming board books• Parents looking for a book about manners for young children• Fans of cute pigs• Anyone looking for a cute and clever baby shower gift or birthday present
Pigs in a Blanket
by Hans WilhelmFollow the daily adventures of three spirited pigs and the importance of bedtime.Three little piglets are all bundled up and as cozy as can be. Young readers will follow their wacky antics and ever-changing wardrobes as these energetic pigs jump, prance, and dance through a fun-filled day before finally climbing back into bed. A delightful rhyme reinforces key daily rituals and the importance of winding down the day and going to sleep.Hans Wilhelm has written and illustrated over 200 books for children and adults including the popular Guess Which Hand.Fans of Giraffes Can't Dance and If Animals Kissed Good Night will love taking the excited piglets through their adventure-filled day and putting them to bed at night.Great book for preschoolers and early readers that reinforces daily routines and the importance of bedtime.
The Pigs in Blankets Cookbook: 50 Bacon & Sausage Showstoppers (not just for Christmas)
by The Jolly HogPigs in Blankets are for life, not just for Christmas!The Pigs in Blanket Cookbook is filled with 50 fun and creative reasons to enjoy many more PIBs at Christmas and all year round. With colourful photography, bright design and easy to follow steps, this is the perfect book for everyone who loves these savoury treats and wants to jazz up meals for family and friends and make great treats for the kids, BBQs and parties.Includes PIBs take on all the favourites; bolognaise, mac 'N' cheese, risotto, carbonara, egg fried rice, BBQ and breakfasts, the famous PIB Christmas trifle and even recipes for PIB-tatas bravas, smoky PIBs bread and PIB sushi! Starting with Christmas (naturally!) and followed by lighter spring and summer breakfast, salads, BBQ and party recipes and finishing with a warming seasonal autumn galette, one pot dishes and Halloween fun.
Pigs in Planes: The Big Baad Sheep (Pigs In Planes Ser.)
by Paul CooperKweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!When the alarm squeal sounds it must be a job for Captain Peter Porker and the PIGS IN PLANES!There's an emergency somewhere in Animal Paradise and the hogs are flying high to Sheep Island. The Golden Fleece - worn by every sheep king or queen since time began - is in danger from some pesky ram raiders! So it's no more Mr Nice Pig as the PIP's plot to protect the roywool fleece . . .
Pigs in Planes: The Big Bear Nightmare (Pigs in Planes)
by Paul CooperKweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!When the alarm squeal sounds it must be a job for Captain Peter Porker and the PIGS IN PLANES!There's an emergency somewhere in Animal Paradise and the hogs are bound for Bear Island - where all the bears seem to have vanished. Ruthless businessman Mr Sweetie is stirring up trouble at the honey farm - and now the bears are in a sticky fix! Only the PiPs can stop Mr Sweetie - if the Gruesome Grizzlies biker gang doesn't get them first . . .GO, PIPs, GO!