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Nafssiya, or Edward Said's Affective Phenomenology of Racism
by Norman Saadi NikroThis book adapts the Arabic term nafsiyya to trace the phenomenological contours of Edward Said’s analysis of the affective dimensions of colonial and imperial racism. Reflecting on what he called his “colonial education,” Said rendered his Palestinian/Arab background and experience of racism an enabling component of his academic work. The argument focuses on his “personal dimension” section in his introduction to his famous volume Orientalism, discussing key notions of Said’s oeuvre—such as ‘elaboration,’ ‘circumstance,’ ‘humanism,’ ‘worldliness,’ ‘inventory,’ and ‘critical consciousness.’ Providing a lengthy study of his earlier and somewhat neglected Beginnings: Intention and Method, the book discusses the significance of the style of the essay as a key component of what the author calls Said’s interventionist brand of scholarship. The final chapter outlines how Said’s oeuvre can be situated in a genealogy of a radical phenomenology of racism that emerged from the colonies.
Nagasaki: नागासाकी
by Craig Collie‘नागासाकी’ ही कादंबरी म्हणजे १९४५ मध्ये अमेरिकेने जपानच्या हिरोशिमा आणि नागासाकीवर अणुबॉम्ब टाकला, त्याच्या पार्श्वभूमीची, परिणामांची आणि त्या अनुषंगाने येणाऱ्या अनेक बाबींची विस्तृत कहाणी आहे. १६ ते २९ जुलै आणि ५ ऑगस्ट १९४५ ते १० ऑगस्ट १९४५ या दिवसांतील राजकीय घडामोडींचं आणि हिरोशिमा, नागासाकीतील लोकांच्या दैनंदिन जीवनाचं चित्रण, असं सर्वसाधारणपणे या कादंबरीचं स्वरूप आहे. क्रेग कोली यांनी संशोधन करून, खूप संदर्भ अभ्यासून, प्रत्यक्षदर्शींच्या मुलाखती घेऊन ही कादंबरी सिद्ध केली आहे. जपानने पर्ल हार्बरवर केलेल्या हल्ल्याचा सूड म्हणून अमेरिकेने हा बॉम्बहल्ला केला. त्या हल्ल्यानंतर या शहरांमध्ये झालेल्या मृत्यूच्या तांडवाचं आणि जखमी लोकांच्या वेदनांचं प्राधान्याने चित्रण करणारी ही कादंबरी जरूर वाचली पाहिजे.
Nail That Interview: Answer tough questions, make the best impression, and get the job
by Tim VincentWith the jobs market more competitive than ever, how do you make sure you stand out from the crowd?In this game-changing new book, top recruitment consultant Tim Vincent reveals the secrets to successful interviews. Packed with insider insights, tips and advice, Nail That Interview covers everything you need to know to secure your dream job and build a rewarding career, including: · How to write a winning CV that reflects your skills, ambitions and values· How to prepare for interviews, from your outward appearance to your mental attitude· Tips on how to answer even the toughest interview questions· How to use the interview to launch a brilliant careerWith a step-by-step programme that puts you in charge of your future, Nail That Interview is the only careers advice you’ll ever need.
Nairn's London (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Ian NairnTELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR and OBSERVER BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014'This book is a record of what has moved me between Uxbridge and Dagenham. My hope is that it moves you, too.' Nairn's London is an idiosyncratic, poetic and intensely subjective meditation on a city and its buildings. Including railway stations, synagogues, abandoned gasworks, dock cranes, suburban gardens, East End markets, Hawksmoor churches, a Gothic cinema and twenty-seven different pubs, it is a portrait of the soul of a place, from a writer of genius.
Naked
by Kevin BrooksLondon, 1976: a summer of chaos, punk, love . . . and the boy they called Billy the Kid.It was the summer of so many things. Heat and violence, love and hate, heaven and hell. It was the time I met William Bonney - the boy from Belfast known as Billy the Kid. I've kept William's secrets for a long time, but now things have changed and I have to tell the truth. But I can't begin until I've told you about Curtis Ray. Hip, cool, rebellious Curtis Ray. Without Curtis, there wouldn't be a story to tell. It's the story of our band, of life and death . . . and everything in between.This characteristically gripping novel from award-winning author Kevin Brooks will rock you to the core.
Naked Angel: It's all about the reveal...
by Logan BelleIt's the biggest night of Mallory Dale's life. She's unveiling her sexy new burlesque club, The Painted Lady, and her boyfriend has a thrilling surprise for her. Alec is ready to propose, and he does it at her favourite place - onstage. But can she give up her boas in the name of happily ever after? Mallory isn't the only one torn between bliss onstage and off. Ballerina Nadia Grant has hung up her toe shoes and now she's perfecting the art of the striptease. But one man is outraged, and it's the man Nadia loves. Just when they're so close to having it all, will the stars of The Painted Lady lose everything?
The Naked Drinking Club
by Rhona Cameron'It was dark when I came to. What woke me was the cold and the water on my legs. I was doing spoons with Scotty, me behind him. We were on a beach. We didn't speak for the first minute, we were so disorientated. I had to genuinely think very hard about where I was. Then I remembered I was in Australia.'It's the late eighties and 24-year-old Kerry has been drifting aimlessly through life in Edinburgh. Rarely having plans of any kind, she gets drunk and things happen: sex, drugs, parties, relationships, and, when she's really pushed, work.Setting off on a hastily arranged visit to Australia, Kerry packs only three items of clothing, a pair of flip-flops, two hundred pounds and her young persons' work visa. Soon broke, hungry and homeless, she joins ART, a likeable but mismatched band of travellers who sell dodgy oil paintings door-to-door in the suburbs. Young, beautiful and free, they drink wildly and live for the moment. Embarking on a riotous road trip together, their lives become deeply entangled, and the drinking spirals out of control. Eventually, Kerry is forced to admit that her journey to Australia isn't quite what it seems ...
The Naked Flame
by Crystalle ValentinoVenetia Halliday is a go-getting entrepreneur who's trying to make it in London's fiercely competitive restaurant business. Her new chef - East End wide-boy Micky Quinn - is tricking his way into her business and her bed. He's cheeky, well-built, horny and confident - and Venetia's polished and calm appearance is being ruffled by his rogueish charm.Venetia is determined that her Camden Town restaurant will take the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award. But with barriers broken down in every area of her personal life and wild sexual abandon on the menu, can she keep her mind on the job on hand, or will her 'bit of rough' snatch the glory from under her nose?Black Lace erotic fiction - the best adult stories and erotic books for women
The Naked Leader Experience
by David TaylorImagine if you simply could not fail. Where would you go? What would you do? Who would you be?There are no answers, only choices. Right here and now, as you hold this book in your hands, you have literally millions of choices open to you. This has been true since the day you were born, and remains true until the moment you die. Yet, with so many choices and decisions to make every day, how can you be sure you're getting it right every time?With The Naked Leader Experience David Taylor releases you for ever from doubt, uncertainty and the fear of failure, forever, as he helps you to choose the right paths to take - the ones that will lead you towards the fulfilment of your dreams and ambitions. Refreshingly free of jargon and hype, and packed with positive, practical advice, this invaluable guide will show you how to:* RECLAIM your birthright and be the very best that you already are...* REIGNITE your relationships and truly connect with others...* REINVENT your organization and unleash the awesome potential that lies within you and your team...No matter what your age, experience, or the challenges you face, The Naked Leader Experience will serve to remind you of your unique strengths and abilities - and that your future is in your hands. So, if you're ready to accept this inspiring invitation to personal and professional transformation - ready to shape your own destiny - please stand up. Your time has come. Your life awaits you.
Naked Truths: (Churchminster: book 2): a romantic, scandalous and sizzling rom-com – the perfect dose of escapism (Churchminister #2)
by Jo CarnegieIf you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie.'Sexy, sassy and scandalous...Hilarious stuff!' -- Glamour'Packed with cheeky characters, dark secrets and delectable men...' - Heat'Just add bubble bath and Cava for the perfect night in' - Scarlet Magazine'A jolly good read' -- ***** Reader review'Saucy and funny as the first. I literally read it in a day!' -- ***** Reader review'It's got everything, great characters, fab story, sex and fun!' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************RUMOURS CAN BE VERY REVEALING...Newly-weds Caro and Benedict have swapped country life in Churchminster for an exclusive London mews. It's blissful . . . until Benedict's sister arrives, bringing with her a dangerous secret.Fashionable socialite Saffron lives next door. She always thought the countryside was boring, but when she's invited to Churchminster, she's shocked to learn just how dirty rural life can get.Saffron's boss, workaholic editor Catherine, is fighting to save her ailing magazine. But her scandalous past threatens to destroy everything, especially when rugged builder John Milton strides into her life.Following a sexy, colourful cast through city and country, Naked Truths is an addictive, funny, feel-good romantic romp.The Churchminster adventures continue in Wild Things. Have you read Country Pursuits, the first in the series?
The Naked Woman: A Study Of The Female Body
by Desmond MorrisThe human female form is the brilliant end-point of millions of years of evolution, loaded with amazing adjustments and subtle refinements. It is the most remarkable organism on the planet. At different times and in different places, human societies have tried to improve on nature, modifying and embellishing the female form in a thousand different ways. In this new study, people-watcher Desmond Morris turns his skill and attention to the female form and takes the reader on a guided tour 'from head to toe'. Highlighting the evolutionary functions of biological features that all women share, Morris explores the enhancements and constraints that human societies have developed in the quest for control and perfection of the female form. Written from a zoologist's perspective and packed full of scientific fact, fascinating anecdote and thought-provoking conclusions, The Naked Woman builds on Desmond Morris's unrivalled experience as an observer of the human animal.
Namaste Bharat: नमस्ते भारत
by Manu Manojभारत का इतिहास कई सुनहरी गाथाओं को संजो कर रखे हुए है जो आज भी मानवता के लिए प्रेरणा हैं। उपनिषदों और दर्शन में भारतीयों का चिंतन उत्कृष्ट कोटी का है। कई महान व्यक्ति इस धरती पर पैदा हुए हैं जिन्होने सम्पूर्ण मानवता के लिए ज्ञान के नए द्वार खोले हैं। वैश्विक स्तर के कई महाविद्यालय इस धरती पर हुआ करते थे और नमस्ते भारत नाम का यह उपन्यास इस सुनहरे इतिहास को देखने का मात्र एक प्रयास है।
The Name of an Angel
by Laura ThorntonClarissa Cornwall is a respectable university lecturer who has little time for romance until she encounters the insolently sexy Nicholas St Clair in her class on erotic literature. Suddenly her position – and the age gap between them – no longer matters as she finds herself becoming obsessed with this provocative young man. He likes playing power games and she begins to take more and more risks in an effort to satisfy her sexual appetite for his fit young body. But as the tables are turned, and Nick encourages Clarissa to explore her own erotic horizons, who actually ends up teaching whom?
A Name on a Wall: Two Men, Two Wars, Two Destinies
by Mark ByfordAn unusual coincidence occurred early one morning at the most visited war memorial in the United States as a shaft of sunlight hit one of the 58,282 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The name was Larry Byford. So begins a unique personal journey to discover the story of the name on the wall. Travelling more than 30,000 miles, from east Texas to Vietnam, Mark Byford learns about the lasting impact on Larry's siblings, friends and the comrades who were there with him on the day he died in the summer of 1967. He pinpoints why that time became the turning point of America’s most divisive war of the twentieth century.A Name on a Wall is a gripping true story that focuses on duty, heroism and fate. We learn not only about the tragic loss of Larry Byford, a draftee rifleman in Vietnam, but also the contrasting war story of the author’s own father, Lawry Byford, a draftee from Yorkshire, for whom the Second World War became the springboard for a new life filled with opportunities.Forty years after the final American combat troops left Vietnam, thirty years after The Wall was built to heal a nation, and in the light of the recent controversial wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, what lessons, if any, have been learnt through the ultimate sacrifice of the name on a wall?
The Nameless Day: Book One Of 'the Crucible' (The Crucible Series #1)
by Sara DouglassThe Black Plague. The Pestilence. Disease and death haunt every town and village across 14th century Europe and none are immune from its evil. Some see the devastation of their world as a sign from God for Man's wickedness.But Brother Thomas Neville sees this swath of death as something much more. Neville is a man beset by demons. Or is it angels? He has had a visitation from none other than the Archangel Michael, who commands Thomas to a mission. This mission will take Neville across the length and breath of the continent in a desperate bid to find the means to stop the minions of Satan who have found a doorway out of Hell and are preparing to venture forth, to try and seize this world in preparation for an assault on Heaven itself.As Thomas Neville encounters angels and demons, saints and witches, he comes to realize that the armies of God and Satan are arraying themselves for the final battle...and that his soul is to be the battleground.The question is, has Neville picked the truly good side?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Names of Dead Girls (Canaan Crime Novels #Bk. 3)
by Eric Rickstad“As I read Eric Rickstad’s latest, The Names of Dead Girls, I felt myself constantly wanting to skip ahead -- anxious, desperate, to find out what was going to happen...You’re in the hands of one of the best in the business, at the very peak of his form. “ -- Michael Harvey, author of BrightonNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Eric Rickstad delivers another Canaan Crime novel and features once again detectives Frank Rath and Sonja Test as they track a depraved killer through rural Vermont.Every murder tells a story. Some stories never end . . . In a remote northern Vermont town, college student Rachel Rath is being watched. She can feel the stranger’s eyes on her, relentless and possessive. And she’s sure the man watching her is the same man who killed her mother and father years ago: Ned Preacher, a serial rapist and murderer who gamed the system to get a light sentence. Now, he’s free. Detective Frank Rath adopted Rachel, his niece, after the shocking murder of her parents when she was a baby. Ever since, Rath’s tried to protect her from the true story of her parents’ deaths. But now Preacher is calling Rath to torment him. He’s threatening Rachel and plotting cruelties for her, of the flesh and of the mind. When other girls are found brutally murdered, and a woman goes missing, Rath and Detective Sonja Test must untangle the threads that tie these new crimes and some long-ago nightmares together. Soon they will learn that the truth is more perverse than anyone could guess, rife with secrets, cruel desires, and warped, deadly loyalty.Mesmerizing, startling, and intricately plotted, The Names of Dead Girls builds relentlessly on its spellbinding premise, luring readers into its dark and macabre mystery, right to its shocking end.
Names of New York: Discovering the City's Past, Present, and Future Through Its Place-Names
by Joshua Jelly-Schapiro"A casually wondrous experience; it made me feel like the city was unfolding beneath my feet.&” —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick MirrorIn place-names lie stories. That&’s the truth that animates this fascinating journey through the names of New York City&’s streets and parks, boroughs and bridges, playgrounds and neighborhoods.Exploring the power of naming to shape experience and our sense of place, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro traces the ways in which native Lenape, Dutch settlers, British invaders, and successive waves of immigrants have left their marks on the city&’s map. He excavates the roots of many names, from Brooklyn to Harlem, that have gained iconic meaning worldwide. He interviews the last living speakers of Lenape, visits the harbor&’s forgotten islands, lingers on street corners named for ballplayers and saints, and meets linguists who study the estimated eight hundred languages now spoken in New York.As recent arrivals continue to find new ways to make New York&’s neighborhoods their own, the names that stick to the city&’s streets function not only as portals to explore the past but also as a means to reimagine what is possible now.
Names on a Map: A Novel
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz“A book of great lyrical power, Names on a Map is a heartbreaking mirror for our own time, about an American family torn apart by an unjust war. In Ben Saenz’ dexterous, tender hands, this novel is a salve upon the wounds of both then and now.” —Ruben Martinez, award winning author of Crossing Over: A Mexican Family on the Migrant TrailA haunting novel from award-winning author and poet Benjamin Alire Saenz, about a family of Hispanic immigrants handling the psychological effects of a war they don’t feel is theirs to fightIn 1967, at the height of the Vietnam War, the Espejo family of El Paso, Texas, is just like thousands of other American families coping with a war they feel does not concern them. When Gustavo, the eldest son—the “bad boy” of the family—is told to report for basic training, his ideology and sense of patriotism is put to the test. Opting to flee to Mexico and avoid the draft, Gustavo soon realizes he is no more culturally connected to his ancestral homeland than he is to the America that called him to war. Poignant and insightful, Names on a Map explores with complex detail the harsh nature of immigrant life in the United States—and the emotional tug-of-war experienced by all those with allegiance to more than one country.
Nana
by Émile ZolaBorn to drunken parents in the slums of Paris, Nana lives in squalor until she is discovered at the Théâtre des Variétés. She soon rises from the streets to set the city alight as the most famous high-class prostitute of her day. Rich men, Comtes and Marquises fall at her feet, great ladies try to emulate her appearance, lovers even kill themselves for her. Nana's hedonistic appetite for luxury and decadent pleasures knows no bounds - until, eventually, it consumes her. Nana provoked outrage on its publication in 1880, with its heroine damned as 'the most crude and bestial sort of whore', yes the language of the novel makes Nana almost a mythical figure: a destructive force preying on a corrupt society.
Nandini Satpathy: The Iron Lady of Orissa
by Pallavi RebbapragadaObliterated from the pages of history, as women often are, Odisha&’s first woman Chief Minister, Nandini Satpathy, known also as the Iron Lady of Orissa, was born to a family of revolutionaries and intellectuals. During her teenage years in the &‘40s, this petite girl in a starchy cotton saree was jailed for pulling down the Union Jack from atop the edifice of Ravenshaw College. Thus began the makings of a force to be reckoned with. Coming up through the ranks to ultimately reach the hallowed halls of the Rajya Sabha at the mere age of 31, this grassroots student politician went on to become the I&B minister in Indira Gandhi&’s first government, where she facilitated the working of the Free Bangla Radio that played a key role in the information war that was &’71. She hobnobbed with the likes of Raj Kapoor, Nargis, and Meena Kumari as India produced films around socialist films and warmed up to Russia. And still, in Delhi circles, she is best remembered as &‘Indira Gandhi&’s friend&’. Nandini&’s political career was as tumultuous as her friendship with Indira Gandhi. They were a close-knit duo, brought together by circumstances and kept together by a strong sense of affection and loyalty. That was until the Emergency. Where once she had enjoyed the proximity to the PMO and all the privileges that it came with, Nandini&’s opposition to the Emergency led to a fall from grace. This loss was not just the loss of a friend; it also meant the loss of her political career. During her chief-ministerial tenure, she implemented radical land reforms and tore down the tobacco trade mafia. These were actions that made her a lot of enemies. Once protected by her friendship with the prime minister, she was now subjected to brutal vendetta. In the twilight years of her life, Nandini succumbed to the deep grief of losing her husband and the ignominy of political obscurity. This is the story of Nandini Satpathy.
Nanny: a masterful depiction of one woman's determination, passion and sacrifice as told by bestselling author Charlotte Bingham
by Charlotte BinghamPowerful and heart-wrenching; fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will love this Edwardian saga by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham."Charlotte Bingham's spellbinding novel is required reading" - COSMOPOLITAN"Excellent stuff" -- COMPANY"What a wonderful book-- I am feeling totally wrung out with emotion and I didn't want it to ever end." -- ***** Reader review"Such an enchanting story...Nanny is a rich and memorable character you will carry in your memory once you finish the last page." -- ***** Reader review"I have read most of Charlotte Bingham books and am never disappointed." -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************FROM MASTERLESS TO MISTRESS OF THE HOUSE. BUT CAN IT LAST? 1907: Beautiful and spirited, Grace Merrill seems to stand with the world at her feet until a family tragedy obliges Grace to enter a life in service at Keston Hall. It is a world of sadistic housekeepers, drunken butlers and genuine hardship and drudgery for those employed in servicing the few.However, she soon discovers that she has another talent when she manages to escape from the kitchen to work as the family nanny. Here she learns to love Lady Lydiard's children as her own and revel in the isolated world of the nursery.As time passes, war looms and change reaches out to touch the Hall, Grace grows to become not just the touchstone of the children's lives but in essence the mistress of the house itself.Amidst all this, she has met the love of her life: Brake Merrowby. But is he the right man to give her the personal fulfilment she craves?
Nanny in a Book: The Common-Sense Guide to Childcare
by Louise Heren Susan McMillanThe English nanny is an institution. The image of the smartly uniformed, traditional nanny features in many books and films and there is something rather comforting about the idea of a 'no nonsense', nurturing and sensible childcare expert looking after your family.For over a century, Norland Nannies have cared for royal and celebrity families and are the best, most respected nannies in the world. Now their clear advice and straightforward methods - tried and tested on thousands of families - are brought together for the first time.Nanny in a Book is a practical companion to childcare that will help you with:* Setting up your nursery * Sleeping, weaning and potty training * Teaching your child good manners and behaviour * Nursing common ailments from sore tummies to measles * Organising a fabulous birthday party. Full of Nanny's top tips and personal stories, Nanny in a Book will become a trusted guide and a treasured companion - the next best thing to Mary Poppins herself sweeping in on the East wind and turning up on your doorstep.
Nanny Knows Best: Successful Potty Training
by Nanny Smith with Nina Grunfeld Nina Grunfeld Nanny SmithDrawing on years of practical experience Nanny Smith will help every parent and every baby through this potentially traumatic time to enjoy the ease of life without nappies. Featuring Nanny's 10-step plan for guaranteed success the book answers common questions with sane practical and loving advice. She also addresses serious problems such as soiling and bedwetting in older children. There are no gimmicks in this book - Nanny Smith believes that every parent will learn for themselves what is right for their child.
Nanny Knows Best - Coping With Temper Tantrums
by Nanny Smith with Nina GrunfeldNo parent wants a constantly naughty, screaming or aggressive child -but when does parental discipline become over-control? How can you balance guidelines for good behaviour with allowing the child freedom to develop his or her own character? This helpful, practical and insightful book offers the key to confident parenting. Nanny Smith's tried and tested methods will turn a misbehaving child into a well-balanced child full of character and fun - and will help the parent at the same time.
Nanny Knows Best - Easy Weaning And First Feeding
by Smith , Nanny With Nina GrunfeldFor many parents weaning can become full of trauma and anxiety. Is your baby eating enough? Is he getting the right nutrients? What happens if your baby refuses to eat or is constantly sick or crying? Nanny Smith has the answers to every parent's everyday questions and will help you and your baby through the transition from breast to bottle to solids - with confidence and calm.