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The Future of Tutoring: Lessons from 10,000 School District Tutoring Initiatives
by Liz CohenThe inspiring story of the high-impact tutoring movement and its revitalization of the post-pandemic classroom Public education isn&’t a sector known for quick change, but the COVID-19 pandemic turned schools into labs of innovation nationwide. By the pandemic&’s end, a remarkable number of K–12 classrooms had come to embrace tutoring, particularly &“high-impact tutoring&” and its adaptable design. In The Future of Tutoring, Liz Cohen looks back at a unique revolution and finds that, with effective buy-in and thoughtful implementation, tutoring programs can improve academic performance for all students. Within a year into the pandemic, 10,000 US school districts were offering some sort of tutoring initiative after years of almost none. The lessons learned are vast. Traveling to Ohio, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, DC, Cohen covers the ups and downs of this massive shift, with a special focus on high-impact tutoring, in which a small group of students work consistently with an adult at least three days a week. Whether the instruction was in-person or virtual, performed by district staff or college students, or focused on math or reading, this renewed investment in the student-tutor relationship helped educators design curricula around students&’ specific needs and motivators, with measurable results. Cohen tells an inspiring story of administrators, practitioners, and state leaders all staking their reputations on a bold intervention. As leaders struggle with how to combat students&’ learning loss, The Future of Tutoring shows where resources can make a real difference.
Mutual Perception of the Blind and the Sighted
by Blind Relief Association DelhiMutual Perception of the Blind and the Sighted is a landmark study conducted by The Blind Relief Association to examine the reciprocal attitudes between blind and sighted people in India. It investigates how the sighted perceive blindness, how blind individuals view the sighted, and the influence of family, peers, and employers on these perceptions. The study reveals that societal prejudice and stereotypes often impose greater challenges than blindness itself, shaping self-image, opportunities, and community integration. By analyzing dimensions such as rejection, pity, overprotection, and acceptance, the book emphasizes the critical role of attitudes in rehabilitation and social inclusion. It is one of the earliest in-depth Indian studies on the psychological and social implications of blindness and remains a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and disability advocates.
Toh Hazreen Hua Yun...Dastan-E-Ankit Chadha: तो हाज़िरीन हुआ यूँ – दास्तान-ए-अंकित चड्ढा
by Ankit Chaddha“तो हाज़िरीन हुआ यूँ – दास्तान-ए-अंकित चड्ढा” दास्तानगोई की प्राचीन परंपरा को आधुनिक समय में पुनर्जीवित करने वाले अंकित चड्ढा की अद्वितीय कला का संकलन है। यह पुस्तक उनकी लोकप्रिय दास्तानों को समेटे हुए है, जिनमें इतिहास, लोककथा, साहित्य, दर्शन और समकालीन मुद्दों का अनोखा संगम है। अंकित की कहानियाँ कभी गंभीर तो कभी शोख़ अंदाज़ में जीवन, समाज और संस्कृति पर गहरी दृष्टि प्रस्तुत करती हैं। इनमें सूफ़ी विचार, कबीर के दोहे, गांधी का दर्शन, पौराणिक कथाएँ और इंटरनेट व सामाजिक न्याय जैसे आधुनिक विषय भी शामिल हैं। यह संकलन न सिर्फ़ अंकित के अल्प लेकिन असाधारण जीवन को श्रद्धांजलि है बल्कि उनकी उस दृष्टि को भी सहेजता है, जिसमें कहानियाँ लोगों को जोड़ने और जीवन के गहरे मूल्यों से अवगत कराने का माध्यम बनती हैं।
Silver Jubilee - Fourth General Assembly Blind Relief Association
by The Blind Relief Association DelhiThis commemorative souvenir celebrates the Silver Jubilee of the Blind Relief Association, New Delhi, alongside the Fourth General Assembly of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind held in October 1969. It features tributes from Indian leaders including President V.V. Giri and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, along with essays and reports from global experts on blind welfare, rehabilitation, education, and employment opportunities. The volume highlights the growth of the Blind Relief Association over 25 years and documents international cooperation in blindness prevention, technical training, and social inclusion. Combining institutional history, personal memoirs, and policy discussions, the publication serves as both a historical record and a guiding vision for advancing the rights and empowerment of persons with visual disabilities.
Japanese Childcare Method - HOIKU
by Heiji FujimoriJapanese Childcare Method by Heiji Fujimori presents a unique perspective on early childhood education through the philosophy of Mimamoru—a Japanese approach to “watching over” children with warmth and distance, enabling them to grow independently while feeling secure. Drawing from decades of experience in nursery education, Fujimori emphasizes the importance of creating environments where children learn naturally through play, group interaction, and self-motivation rather than direct adult instruction. The book critiques the division of childcare in Japan between kindergartens and day care centers, advocating instead for a unified, child-centered system that balances care and education. It highlights the role of caregivers in fostering emotional security, self-confidence, and independence, while also stressing the power of group learning and multi-age interaction. Rooted in East Asian ethical and cultural values, the Mimamoru approach seeks to nurture children who coexist harmoniously, contribute to society, and develop self-awareness as members of a community. This book serves as a practical guide for educators, caregivers, and parents, offering insights into childcare methods that encourage natural growth, empathy, and resilience in children.
Search After Happiness
by Swami RamakrishnanandaSearch After Happiness by Swami Ramakrishnananda is a profound collection of lectures originally delivered between 1893 and 1911, exploring the eternal quest of human beings for peace, happiness, and self-realization. Drawing upon Vedantic philosophy and the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, the book addresses fundamental questions such as “Who am I?”, “What is the soul?”, and the relationship between the finite and the infinite. It explains the illusory nature of worldly desires, the role of mind and maya, and the path to true freedom through self-knowledge, renunciation, and devotion to God. This revised edition consolidates earlier works, offering seekers timeless wisdom on overcoming restlessness, realizing the true Self, and attaining lasting happiness and peace.
Domestic Data Entry Operator–2: Trainer Guide
by Niit FoundationThe Domestic Data Entry Operator – 2: Trainer Guide is a structured training resource created by NIIT Foundation to prepare learners for entry-level roles in the IT and IT-enabled services sector, specifically data entry operations. The book aligns with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) set by NASSCOM and emphasizes practical knowledge in handling customer information, error-free data transcription, form filling, workplace safety, and professional skills such as teamwork, time management, and logical thinking. It guides learners through real-world tasks like handling financial, personnel, and public records, ensuring accuracy, and managing confidentiality. Additionally, it provides modules on workplace health and safety, resource management, and customer service excellence. Designed for trainers, the guide integrates activities, session plans, and assessments to build efficiency, professionalism, and industry-ready competence in aspiring data entry operators.
Surajdas-The Blind Man (Drishtiheen ki Antarvedna Evam Jeevan Sangharsh): सूरजदास The Blind Man (दृष्टिहीन की अंतर्वेदना एवं जीवन संघर्ष)
by Dr Manoj Kumarसूरजदास – The Blind Man एक मार्मिक हिंदी उपन्यास है जो दृष्टिबाधित व्यक्ति के जीवन-संघर्ष और उसकी अंतःदृष्टि को उभारता है। इसमें नायक सूरजदास के माध्यम से यह दिखाया गया है कि बिना दृष्टि के जीवन को कैसे देखा और जिया जाता है। उपन्यास में एक अंधे बालक की शिक्षा, परिवार और समाज में उसकी स्वीकृति, माँ की चिंता, बहन की जिजीविषा तथा एक आदर्श संस्था द्वारा किए जा रहे प्रयासों को जीवंत रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया है। इसमें पति-पत्नी के रिश्तों में दरार, सामाजिक पूर्वाग्रह, अन्याय और न्याय की आकांक्षा जैसे गहन विषयों को भी छुआ गया है। लेखक ने अपने व्यक्तिगत अनुभवों को आधार बनाकर इस कथा को लिखा है, जो दृष्टिबाधित जनों के संघर्ष, साहस और समाज में समावेश की आवश्यकता को प्रभावी ढंग से उजागर करती है। यह रचना न केवल एक संवेदनशील कथा है बल्कि दृष्टिबाधित जीवन का सशक्त सामाजिक दस्तावेज भी है।
Never Have I Ever: A Novel
by Joshilyn Jackson“Wonderful—suspense and surprises, real characters, and a scary, ominous backbeat. This feels like the book Jackson was born to write.” —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling authorNamed a Best Book by USA Today • People • The Wall Street Journal • Time • Entertainment Weekly • Bustle • and many more!From New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson, a twisting novel of domestic suspense in which a group of women play a harmless drinking game that escalates into a war of dark pastsIn this game, even winning can be deadly...Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasures that come with it—teaching diving lessons, baking cookies for new neighbors, helping her best friend, Charlotte, run their local book club. Her greatest joy is her family: her devoted professor husband, her spirited fifteen-year-old stepdaughter, her adorable infant son. And, of course, the steadfast and supportive Charlotte. But Amy’s sweet, uncomplicated life begins to unravel when the mysterious and alluring Angelica Roux arrives on her doorstep one book club night.Sultry and magnetic, Roux beguiles the group with her feral charm. She keeps the wine flowing and lures them into a game of spilling secrets. Everyone thinks it’s naughty, harmless fun. Only Amy knows better. Something wicked has come her way—a she-devil in a pricey red sports car who seems to know the terrible truth about who she is and what she once did. When they’re alone, Roux tells her that if she doesn’t give her what she asks for, what she deserves, she’s going to make Amy pay for her sins. One way or another.To protect herself and her family and save the life she’s built, Amy must beat the devil at her own clever game, matching wits with Roux in an escalating war of hidden pasts and unearthed secrets. Amy knows the consequences if she can’t beat Roux. What terrifies her is everything she could lose if she wins. A diabolically entertaining tale of betrayal, deception, temptation, and love filled with dark twists leavened by Joshilyn Jackson’s trademark humor, Never Have I Ever explores what happens when the transgressions of our past come back with a vengeance.
With My Little Eye: A Novel
by Joshilyn JacksonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever comes the hair-raising story of a mother who moves herself and her daughter across the country to escape a dangerous stalker— but she can’t keep herself and her daughter safe from a monster she can’t identifyHIS GAME. HIS RULES. HER LIFE.It started with the letters…For actress Meribel Mills, disturbing fan mail is part of the price of fame. So when she starts getting creepy letters written in fruit-scented marker she’s mostly unfazed. But there’s something different about Marker Man…He’s been in her home…Meribel’s sheets smell of unfamiliar cologne, and objects are changing places inside her house. While the police insist that stalkers hardly ever escalate to violence, Meribel has played the dead girl one too many times on TV to risk becoming her in real life. She and her daughter move from Los Angeles to Atlanta for a fresh start—but no distance is great enough.He’s watching her…Years of being in front of a camera have given Meribel a superpower—she can feel eyes on her, and someone definitely has her in their sights. Could Marker Man have followed her all the way across the country? Suddenly, every man in her life is a suspect and Meribel finds herself in the fight of her life, desperate to protect those she loves as danger closes in from all sides.If he can't have her, no one can.Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson:Mother May INever Have I Ever
Mother May I: A Novel
by Joshilyn JacksonNATIONAL BESTSELLER“A finely paced, shrewdly observed, multi-tiered story . . . A thinking (and feeling) reader’s thriller.” –Wall Street Journal "Chilling, thought-provoking, and hauntingly written, Mother May I kept me on the edge of my seat with its breathless race against time." — Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from Widow HillsRecommended by Buzzfeed • Parade • Country Living • Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Augusta Chronicle • The Nerd Daily • She Reads • BookBub • and more!The New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Never Have I Ever returns with an even more addictive novel of domestic suspense in which a mother must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her child and the life she loves—an unforgettable tale of power, privilege, lies, revenge, and the choices we make, ones that transform our lives in unforeseen ways.Revenge doesn’t wait for permission.Growing up poor in rural Georgia, Bree Cabbat was warned that the world was a dark and scary place. Bree rejected that fearful outlook, and life has proved her right. Having married into a family with wealth, power, and connections, Bree now has all a woman could ever dream of.Until the day she awakens and sees someone peering into her bedroom window—an old gray-haired woman dressed all in black who vanishes as quickly as she appears. It must be a play of the early morning light or the remnant of a waking dream, Bree tells herself, shaking off the bad feeling that overcomes her.Later that day though, she spies the old woman again, in the parking lot of her daughters’ private school . . . just minutes before Bree’s infant son, asleep in his car seat only a few feet away, vanishes. It happened so quickly—Bree looked away only for a second. There is a note left in his place, warning her that she is being watched; if she wants her baby back, she must not call the police or deviate in any way from the instructions that will follow.The mysterious woman makes contact, and Bree learns she, too, is a mother. Why would another mother do this? What does she want? And why has she targeted Bree? Of course Bree will pay anything, do anything. It’s her child.To get her baby back, Bree must complete one small—but critical—task. It seems harmless enough, but her action comes with a devastating price. Bree will do whatever it takes to protect her family—but what if the cost tears their world apart?
Near Eastern Archaeology, volume 88 number 3 (September 2025)
by Near Eastern ArchaeologyThis is volume 88 issue 3 of Near Eastern Archaeology. Archaeological discoveries continually enrich our understanding of the people, culture, history, and literature of the Middle East. The heritage of its peoples—from urban civilization to the Bible—both inspires and fascinates. Near Eastern Archaeology brings to life the ancient world from Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean with vibrant images and authoritative analyses.
Comparative Education Review, volume 69 number 3 (August 2025)
by Comparative Education ReviewThis is volume 69 issue 3 of Comparative Education Review. The Comparative Education Review (CER) is the flagship journal of the Comparative and International Education Society. Its editorial team pursues greater critical engagement, interrogation and innovation in the field of comparative and international education. The journal publishes intellectually rigorous original research in both theoretical and practical applications, seeking representation across sexual, ethnic, cultural and religious diversity. Further, the editors seek to advance the field by bringing greater awareness to discourses on education across the lifespan in historically underrepresented regions, contexts, and topics. CER promotes multidisciplinary research, valuing diverse perspectives and methodologies in order to expand and transgress current ways of knowing and understanding education throughout the world. Through publishing eclectic scholarship, the CER editorial team seeks to engage a wide-ranging community of scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers.
Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics, volume 3 number 3 (September 2025)
by Journal of Political Economy MacroeconomicsThis is volume 3 issue 3 of Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics. Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics (JPE Macro) strives to publish high-quality theoretical and empirical research papers that address issues of relevance to macroeconomics. Macroeconomics is interpreted in a broad sense and includes issues related to the traditional macroeconomic topics of growth, fluctuations, and distribution, as well as issues that connect and interact with topics from monetary economics, labor economics, finance, trade, international economics, industrial organization, political economy, public finance, and development economics.
The Art of Botanical Painting: Art from the golden age of scientific discovery
by Anna LaurentDiscover the wonders of the natural world with this beautiful collection of botanical paintings from around the globe.The opening of the 19th century ushered in an age of unprecedented scientific discovery and artistry. As the development of the microscope allowed scientists access to a previously unimaginable world in miniature, and naturalists travelling the globe sent home reports of weird and wonderful species, there was a growing desire for knowledge of the natural world.Through the medium of popular botanical wall charts, botanical drawing and painting was able to bring this new area of exploration out of the elite salons and universities and into classrooms and homes.This book is a celebration of these botanical wall charts, and the fantastic convergence of art and science they represent. With the artworks taking centre stage, accompanied by text that gives insight into the historical, botanical and artistic context, this unique collection will delight and fascinate botanists, devotees of beautiful vintage illustration, and all with an interest in the natural world.
The Rise and Rise of Chappell Roan: The Stories Behind the Songs, Tours and Rise of an Icon (Stories Behind The Songs, Tours and Rise of an Icon)
by Katherine St. Asaph Hamza Jahanzeb'Jahanzeb and St. Asaph's song-by-song analysis is illuminating. Sparkly, sassy, but with a strong foundation, much like Roan herself.' - Genevieve Williams, Library JournalWELCOME TO THE PINK PONY CLUBThe SONGS, STORIES, PERFORMANCES, FASHION, and FUTURE of your favourite artist's favourite artist.Step into the glitter-dusted world of Chappell Roan with this ultimate insider's guide.From her early demos as Kalyleigh Amustz to the development of her drag persona and the dazzling stages of The Midwest Princess Tour, this guide chronicles her 10-year journey from small-town dreamer to global queer icon.Delve into the inspiration behind chart-topping hits like 'Good Luck, Babe!', 'Pink Pony Club', and 'HOT TO GO!', along with lesser-known tracks and fan favourites. With iconic photography, stunning illustrations, and rare insights into her collaborations with Dan Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo, and Elton John, this book reveals the trials and triumphs that have fuelled her rise.For fans, dreamers, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, this is your backstage pass into the mind of an artist who is fearlessly pushing the boundaries of pop music.CHAPPELL ROAN IS REWRITING THE RULES OF POP STARDOM - THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.
The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture
by Tricia RomanoA rollicking history of America's most iconic weekly newspaper told through the voices of its legendary writers, editors, and photographers. You either were there or you wanted to be. A defining New York City institution co-founded by Norman Mailer, The Village Voice was the first newspaper to cover hip-hop, the avant-garde art scene, and Off-Broadway with gravitas. It reported on the AIDS crisis with urgency and seriousness when other papers dismissed it as a gay disease. In 1979, the Voice&’s Wayne Barrett uncovered Donald Trump as a corrupt con artist before anyone else was paying attention. It invented new forms of criticism and storytelling and revolutionized journalism, spawning hundreds of copycats. With more than 200 interviews, including two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Colson Whitehead, cultural critic Greg Tate, gossip columnist Michael Musto, and feminist writers Vivian Gornick and Susan Brownmiller, former Voice writer Tricia Romano pays homage to the paper that saved NYC landmarks from destruction and exposed corrupt landlords and judges. With interviews featuring post-punk band, Blondie, sportscaster Bob Costas, and drummer Max Weinberg, of Bruce Springsteen&’s E Street Band, in this definitive oral history, Romano tells the story of journalism, New York City and American culture—and the most famous alt-weekly of all time.FINALIST FOR 2024 NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS FINALIST FOR 2025 GOTHAM BOOK PRIZE LISTED IN BEST BOOKS OF 2024 BY NEW YORK MAGAZINE (VULTURE), THE NEW YORKER, LITHUB, AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Every Smile You Fake: an addictive thriller with shocking twists you won't be able to put down
by Dorothy Koomson'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE'Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read' SUN'An edge-of-your-seat thriller that'll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile' HEATPlease take care of my baby. But don't try to find me. You'll put him in danger. x Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon is shocked when she finds a baby on the backseat of her car, with an unsigned note asking her to take care of him. Kez has a pretty good idea who the mother is - Brandee, a popular social media star with a troubled background, who once lived in Kez's house. Brandee recently dropped out of the limelight and if the internet rumours are true, Kez knows Brandee's life is in danger. Kez is torn. Should she simply take care of the baby as she's been asked, or should she risk her whole family by using contacts from her previous job to save this young woman? Time is running out for Brandee. Can Kez find her before it's too late? This is the heart-stopping new novel from The Queen Of The Big Reveal and author of Beach Hut 512.'A timely read that will have you on the edge of your seat' Fabulous'A twisty tale . . . every chapter is more addictive than the last' Daily Express
An Almost Perfect Summer: The brand new feel-good romantic read from the beloved bestselling author
by Jill MansellTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!A NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLERThe heartwarming, brand-new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell'Adorable characters, wonderful setting, fabulous plot lines . . . Loved every page' Milly Johnson'Sparkle and wit with a hint of wisdom makes for a very satisfying read . . . Jill Mansell is the new Jilly Cooper' Katie Fforde'Full of friendship and love, and the most delicious happy ever after' Jo ThomasNick is the most intriguing man Nella has met in a while. He's a 9 in the looks department (no one gets a 10), he makes her laugh, and he keeps her company when she ends up in A&E. But they live hundreds of miles apart.Then Nella loses her job. There's a perfect role on offer at a Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. And that makes Nick the one man she can't risk falling in love with.While Nella struggles with her feelings, a Hollywood star has found a haven at the retreat. Lizzie's sworn off people - especially men - until her friendly new neighbours entice her out of her shell. Maybe she needs a flirtation - with gorgeous Nick, perhaps? Not with taciturn local Matthew, though, who definitely isn't a member of her fan club. Then an astonishing secret revealed changes everything . . .The scene is set for a fabulous new novel full of friendship, warmth and romance.Praise for Jill Mansell's bestselling novels:'Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch' Marian Keyes'A delicious treat . . . uplifting, joyous' My Weekly 'Fabulously satisfying' Jo Thomas'Uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feel-good' Sophie Kinsella'The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness' Veronica Henry
A Song of Me and You: a heartfelt and romantic novel of first love and second chances, picked for the Richard & Judy Book Club
by Mike GayleMike Gayle: emotions you'll never forget, stories you'll want to shareHelen and Ben parted as heartbroken 18-year-olds and went their very separate ways.Twenty years later, mother-of-two-teenagers Helen is still in Manchester, a part-time primary teacher, stunned by the behaviour of her love-rat husband. In an old T shirt and scruffy jeans, she feels at the lowest point in her life.And suddenly, impossibly, Ben is standing on her doorstep. Tired maybe, lonely even, but clearly still the world-famous, LA-based multi-millionaire rockstar he has become.Can you ever go back?For Helen and Ben, so much has happened in the years between. But just to sit in the kitchen for a while and talk - that would be nice.Before the world comes crashing in.Friendship, love, heartache and hope collide in this unforgettable emotional journey, from the author of Half A World Away.'The escapist pageturner of the summer' The Sunday Times Your favourite writers are already falling in love with this story . . . 'Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with' Lisa Jewell'Full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we're with them every step of the way . . . A wonderful story' Ruth Hogan'Poignant. Powerful. Beautiful' Milly Johnson'Funny, real and unexpected, a story that will keep you hooked to the very last page' Alexandra Potter Fans love this new story . . . 'I've always been a fan of Mike's books BUT this one is my absolute favourite'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mike writes so well and creates the best, most memorable characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me absolutely gripped'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Outstanding. Loved it and devoured every page'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Oliver Twist & Me: The True Story of my Family and Charles Dickens's best-loved novel
by Nicholas Blincoe"A fascinating family and social history and a savage indictment of the role of child slavery in the growth of the Industrial Revolution," Catherine Taylor, author of The Stirrings: A Memoir in Northern TimeWe all think we know the tale. As a child, Charles Dickens was forced to work in a mouldering Thames-side blacking factory, an event that scarred him for life and inspired Oliver Twist. Except that's only part of the story. In reality, Dickens appropriated the stories of foundlings and orphans - including Robert Blincoe, whose memoir supplied the source material for his great novel of childhood. In Oliver Twist & Me, novelist Nicholas Blincoe presents a dual biography of Dickens and his great-great-great-grandfather Robert, showing how the story of an orphan took off in different directions, helping Dickens project himself as an inimitable literary one-off, just as Robert's memoir of a workhouse boy gave a voice to the masses.From London and Kent to the factories of Manchester, Blincoe retraces the steps of both men, along the way discovering the Camden workhouse that inspired Dickens and revisiting the great stage musical. His journeys with his family and his dog Fredo lead him to an affectionate reassessment of a beloved classic, while also revealing how Dickens shaped the story of his lonely childhood to suppress his debt to his family, hide his affairs and, as his career ignited, abandon the people who had helped him. By playing off the lives of a working-class hero and a classic author, Oliver Twist & Me reveals Dickens - and his world - as they have never been seen before.
A Far Cry From Kensington (Virago Modern Classics #27)
by Muriel SparkI can't help it. Sometimes the words just come out and I can't stop them. It feels like preaching the gospel.When publishing assistant and war widow Nancy Hawkins tells Hector Bartlett he 'urinates frightful prose', the repercussions are swift. Losing not one, but two, much-sought-after literary jobs, Mrs Hawkins finds herself embroiled in a mystery involving anonymous letters, quack remedies and blackmail. Years later, and a far cry from Kensington, she looks back with a sharp and mischievous eye at the cost of telling the truth. Introduced by Ali Smith.'Mercurially funny, playful and mischievous' Ali Smith 'I was in heaven reading this book. . . just blissful' Stephen Fry'Funny, astringent, shrewd, her take on life is wonderfully bracing' William Boyd'Wonderfully entertaining' Sunday Telegraph'An outstanding novel . . . A Far Cry From Kensington has an effortless, translucent grasp of the spirit of the period' Observer'The divine Spark is shining at her brightest . . . Pure delight' Claire Tomalin
The Whisky World Tour: A curated guide to unforgettable distilleries and their whiskies
by Joel HarrisonWith a foreword by Charles MacLean MBE, the celebrated 'world authority' on whisky The Whisky World Tour takes you beyond the glass to discover 52 of the very best whisky distilleries open to the public, around the globe. Discover their unique stories and histories from the comfort of home, along with bottle recommendations, too. Award-winning whisky writer Joel Harrison kicks off The Whisky World Tour in North America, taking in key bourbon producers, before moving on to the traditional whisky powerhouses of Ireland and Scotland. Along the way 'new world' whisky-makers from South Africa to Scandinavia are explored, before finishing in Japan, home to some of the world's most lauded whiskies. Each stop along the way is a window into the world of whisky, so settle in, pour a dram and allow yourself to be taken on this grand and spirited journey. Featuring distilleries across the globe including:USACanadaScotlandIrelandJapanDenmarkAustraliaNew ZealandIndiaChina
Return Journey: How to get back to work and thrive after a career break
by Julianne MilesA highly useful, inspiring guide for anyone returning to work after a career break, by a world-renowned return to work expert and Chartered Psychologist.'A must read for anyone who wants to return to work.' SARAH ELLIS, co-founder of Squiggly Careers'Accessible, informative and full of sound advice .' JANE GARVEY___________________________________________________Returning to work after a career break - for childcare, eldercare, for health or other reasons - can feel daunting and overwhelming. You don't have to find your way back alone.In Return Journey, Julianne Miles - a world-renowned return-to-work expert, Chartered Psychologist, and a successful returner herself - offers a psychology-led, step-by-step guide for any professional looking to get back to fulfilling work. Using a mix of practical advice, coaching exercises and real-life case studies, Return Journey will be your wise companion at every stage: from boosting your confidence as you start out, to offering advice on an effective job search strategy, to helping prepare you emotionally and practically for the first months back.Above all, Julianne proposes that returning to work is not about hiding your career break or struggling to catch up. It's about properly valuing your wealth of skills and experience, taking control of your story, and coming back stronger than ever before.
Little Book of Berlin Style: The fashion story of the iconic city (Fashion Destinations)
by Amelie StanescuWith an international population bringing culture from all over the world, a reputation for cool minimal style (read: black), and a party scene where what you wear is everything, Berlin has a reputation as one of the most stylish cities in the world.From the turbulence of the early twentieth century to today's status as a beacon for artists, writers and hedonists, Little Book of Berlin Style is your fully illustrated guide to Europe's edgiest city. From street style to the catwalk, and from the club to the atelier, over 100 images depict the buzzing fashion scene of this cult capital of contemporary fashion.