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The dramatic biography of a slaveship turned freedom-fighter—which brings new insights into Britain’s involvement in the end of the trade in enslaved people

Thomas R. Martin recounts the unmatched political and military career of Phocion of Athens, and his tragic downfall

Hilarious, horrifying, and heart-breaking tales from a Scottish vet and animal surgeon in the back-blocks of Northland, New Zealand Adam Kay-esque book by a young Scottish farm vet writing about his experiences as in heartland New Zealand. James Herriot meets Hot Fuzz.

Richard Perceval Graves, who has written acclaimed biographies of A.E. Housman, Richard Hughes, the Powys Brothers and his uncle Robert Graves, has now turned the spotlight on his own life: because he wishes to tell the story of what it was like being brought up in a professional family in those far-off days of the 1940s and 1950s.

Learn from Lady Gaga's career experiences and discover how you too can be an ally, unafraid to be your truest self and let your creativity flourish. Lady Gaga is a modern day Renaissance person, an icon who masters everything she does. Who else could break the Internet multiple times with her groundbreaking musical performances, acting roles and fashion choices, whilst also becoming a hugely respected philanthropist known for her compassion and advocacy? This A to Z collates some of Gaga's most incredible moments and is overflowing with wisdom, quotes and facts from one of the most powerful cultural forces in a generation.

Convinced the world was headed toward certain disaster, Mead and Bateson made it their life's mission to reshape humanity through a new science of consciousness expansion, but soon found themselves at odds with the government bodies who funded their work, whose intentions were less than pure.

An illustrated history of the SAS

'The stories here are vital to our understanding of women's sporting history' GABBY LOGANFrom the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular. In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes - some have overcome heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others have succeeded in the face of prejudice. Like Sam, all have been propelled by sheer grit and determination to succeed. Many now campaign for women's equality and acceptance in sport, knowing the confidence it can bring young girls and the message that they can achieve anything. Featuring a series of candid interviews from some of sport's most successful women, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach those heights: from coping with puberty to foregoing teenage fun to pursue a dream; from the punishing physical training schedule to the mental power needed to win or bounce back from defeat; and coping with the pressure of the media spotlight. And, what it feels like in that magical moment when you step up to the podium knowing every sacrifice has been worth it. Roar is a celebration of the bold and fearless - the women empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps - but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society.

The name BUGATTI is legendary in the history of the motor car. "ELITE CARS FOR THE ELITE" was his own claim.When people talk about BUGATTI they always mean ETTORE BUGATTI, the technical genius. But if we draw aside the heavy veil of the BUGATTI MYTH, the spotlight falls for the first time on his equally gifted son JEAN BUGATTI. He crated the most beautiful cars in history such as the T41 ROYALE and the T57 ATLANTIC.This historical novel reveals the difficult, indeed tragic, relationship between these two great personalities. At the same time it is a love story and a mystery story.JEAN BUGATTI only lived to be 30. Wikipedia records an accidental death: "Driving at over 200 kmph JEAN BUGATTI had to avoid a cyclist ... and crashed into a tree".This documentary novel disproves that story. It will cause outrage and denial among BUGATTISTS all over the world - or stimulate their curiosity!

The Ratana movement gains national coverage every February as politicians make the pilgrimage to its headquarters near Whanganui, yet the history and workings of the religion are less widely recognised. In this new edition of his standard biography, Keith Newman reveals the life and times of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana and the movement he founded in 1918, tracing its activities and influence up to the present-day community of some 50,000 followers. Extensively illustrated colour and black & white photographs.

Soon to be an AppleTV+ series, Enzo uncovers a wealth of new facts about the origins, ambitions, and private life of Enzo Ferrari.Drawing on years of original research conducted in Italy and abroad, this book lays bare the hidden aspects of Ferrari's career. From his earliest failed business ventures, to his political dealings with Italy's fascist government, Allied occupiers, and even Communist leaders.Revisit all the highlights of Ferrari's rise to greatness. Including his driving career in the 1920s, his management of racing teams for Alfa Romeo in the 1930s and the launch of his own company and team in the late 1940s.A must have for Ferrari and Formula 1 fans, this definitive biography makes previous accounts obsolete.

This is the extensive legacy of grime, as told by a pioneer of the scene.

Bob Crowder: A New Zealand organics pioneer, by leading garden historian Matt Morris, tells the story of Bob Crowder''s life and his role in the birth of the organics movement in Aotearoa New Zealand.Growing up in wartime Britain, the peaceful pursuit of gardening was young Bob''s refuge.He later became an innovative horticulturalist and early champion of regenerative agriculture. After emigrating to New Zealand in the early 1960s, Crowder established the country''s only university-based organics research unit at Lincoln, where he experimented with new techniques and plant varieties and inspired generations of students.A controversial figure within orthodox agricultural science, Crowder''s impatience with bureaucracy and criticism of industrial growing methods brought him into conflict with the mainstream. From the late 1970s on, he became an outspoken advocate of organics, helping to build a sector now worth hundreds of millions of dollars.To those who knew him, Crowder was a larger-than-life character, pragmatic and visionary, but his homosexuality also made him an outsider in many ways, and he wrestled with the impact of homophobia throughout his career.Scrupulously researched, drawing on extensive interviews with Crowder, and accompanied by full-colour illustrations, Bob Crowder: A New Zealand organics pioneer captures a complex man whose legacy goes beyond his achievements in horticulture.

Benno is the story of one of Coventry City's greatest ever players and biggest characters, Dave Bennett. Benno was integral to Coventry's 1987 FA Cup win but there's far more to his story than that. He fought racist abuse throughout his career, battled back from four leg breaks and enjoyed a night out or two along the way!

Taylor Swift's defining breakout hit, 'Love Story', was written in twenty minutes on her bedroom floor and now is used for fan proposals at live shows that sell out stadiums and the adjacent car parks. In this book, Caitlin Robson writes her way through 11 albums and 18 years of Swift's lyrics, stories, controversies and re-recordings which set a precedent in the music industry to allow artists to demand ownership. There are bigger issues at play in Swift's lyrics; gender politics, mental health conversations, and the building of an enormous musical community while maintaining that letter-writing pen pal dynamic with fans. A fascinating biography of one of the most famous women in the world right now.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Pioneers in Librarianship profiles sixty notable librarians who made significant contributions to the field. Librarians chosen for inclusion in this volume met one or more of these three criteria:·The librarian conceived a new method for improving library services, invented their own method of book cataloging, or devised an administrative system for libraries to operate under. ·The librarian is historically famous because he/she was notable historically.·The librarian was the first woman or minority to make significant achievements within the field of LIS. The achievements of the librarians profiled here are important because they shaped the field. Many of their theories, ideas, and contributions are still being utilized in libraries today.Librarians profiled here include Melvil Dewey, Carla Hayden, S. R. Ranganathan, Justin Winsor, Charles Coffin Jewett, Katharine Sharp, Pura Belpré, Allie Beth Martin, and John Cotton Dana.

This dual biography of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the thirty-ninth President and his wife, chronicles their personal and professional relationships, business and political success, and rise to national power. With a colourful cast of relatives and politicians, it is a blueprint of how they would win the presidency and govern the nation.

An intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity from one of the most respected chefs in the world.

Half of Joseph Conrad's body of work is set in late 19th-century Southeast Asia and his favourite destinations were Singapore and the remote ports of the Dutch East Indies. Burnet connects the fictional and real worlds in this fascinating introduction to Conrad's life in the Malay archipelago.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Majapahit kingdom reigned supreme in eastern Java, and its influence stretched far and wide, throughout present-day Indonesia, parts of the Malay peninsula and the island of Tumasek, now Singapore.