A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEARWhen everyday life becomes a state of emergency, how can yesterday's words suffice?'We were so happy and didn't know it...'A thirty-three-year-old writer lives in a quiet European suburb with his wife and his dog. His parents have bought an apartment nearby. On weekends they go out for brunch, cook and see friends. Life is good; it is normal. Then the invaders come.The Language of War is about what happens when your world changes overnight. When you wake up to the sound of helicopters and the smell of gunpowder. When your home is hit by shells or broken into by gunmen, and you spend another night in a basement-turned-bomb shelter. When, even though you've never held a weapon before, you realise the only choice is to fight back. It is about things one can never forget, or forgive.Bringing together Oleksandr Mykhed's vivid day-by-day chronicles of the invasion of Ukraine with a chorus of other voices - his family, friends in exile, those who have fought and have witnessed unimaginable atrocities - this book is both a record, and a reckoning. Haunting and timeless, it asks how it is possible to find the words to describe a new reality; how you can still make sense of the world when the only language you can speak is the language of war.

From the age of eight, sixteen-year-old Charity Crosse has been living rough with her grandfather and begging on the streets. When he grandfather passes away, Charity is helped by a kindly doctor who introduces her to bookseller, Jethro Dawkins. He takes Charity in to help in his bookshop and keep house in their one room behind the shop.

Focusing on the concept of slowness in Gilles Deleuze's philosophy, this book diverges from the conventional interpretation of Deleuze as a philosopher of speed or even accelerationism, instead delving into the minor but critical themes in his works, from idiocy to catatonia. Advocating for a pragmatic reading of its source material, it utilises Deleuze's thought to address the urgent challenges in contemporary political and social philosophy, particularly the issue of acceleration in its subjective, socio-political, and ecological dimensions.The first part discusses the significance of analysing "slowness" and introduces the problem of social acceleration, featuring also the relationship of Deleuze's thought with theorists rarely invoked in Deleuzian scholarship, such as Martha Nussbaum or Hartmut Rosa. Using a wide range of examples and sources such as the lesser explored Deleuzian literary inspiration Heinrich von Kleist and Madame de La Fayette, the second part of the book delves deeper into the three manifestations of slowness in Deleuze's philosophy: the conceptual personae of the idiot, the animal, and the catatonic. These personae and the concepts they help develop are explored as potential strategies of active resistance against the facets of social acceleration.With this book that radically opposes today's enamourment with speed and efficiency, Krzysztof Skonieczny shows how a Deleuzian theory of slowness can inspire productive resistance in the three areas that have been most vulnerable to omnipresent acceleration: our subjectivity, profoundly changed by the accelerating pace of life; our socio-political milieu, ruled by corporate efficiency; and our relationship to the environment, quickly heading towards catastrophe.

Dead Ends is the next soaring YA verse-novel by Carnegie-nominated author and poet Ashley Hickson-Lovence.Something is going down at Singer Court.Something big.It's Saturday morning and fourteen-year-old Toby "Mastermind" McKenzie and his younger brother Tré are forced to evacuate their block by armed officers.Set over the course of a single day, this is the nail-bitingly thrilling and poetic tale of a bright young Black boy using the power of courage, friendship and community to save the day.

George Michael hated having his photo taken, which makes this stunning collection of images spanning over 20 years such an unusual and beautiful tribute to one of the most consummate performers the music world has ever seen.Brian Aris first met George when he shot him and his Wham! colleague Andrew Ridgeley in 1984. He gained George's trust and subsequently took some of the most iconic shots of the star that provide an illuminating document of a complex character.With text documenting George's life and Brian's memories of his sessions and meetings with the star, together with iconic images, contact sheets and previously unseen images, this is a beautiful tribute to pop's most likeable and talented singer.

Are you living life authentically, or just maintaining the status quo? The Power in Surrender will help you evaluate your life through the lens of God's truth. Be part of the movement of surrender, a quest towards living in the fullness of your divine potential.

This book explores the value and affordances of critical autoethnography, an established qualitative research methodology, for the construction of language teachers' professional identities. Bedrettin Yazan responds to calls in recent scholarship for the incorporation of practitioners in the construction of their own professional knowledge and identities, the use of narrative as a tool for knowledge generation and identity construction, and the integration of identity as an explicit goal in language teacher education practices. He showcases examples of teacher candidates' autoethnographic work from three different groups of language teacher candidates in two university-based teacher education programmes. Through the narration and analysis of the researchers' own stories, the author discusses the potential of autoethnographic activity for the reconceptualization of language teachers as active agents in their own professional learning. He also discusses how these methodological procedures might be enriched by collaboration with colleagues, by potentially writing collaborative autoethnographies.

This little lion has a soft swishy tail. And this little lion hasa big fluffy mane. But can you find your little lion?This new touch and feel series features friendly characters withsoft and textured patches to explore that are perfect for babiesand toddlers. Each book ends with a bright felt flap and transformative peekaboomirror!

'Kelly Rimmer always delivers a poignant story with real characters who lodge themselves in your heart' New York Times bestselling author Madeline MartinA crumbling mansion, a forgotten book, and a mystery that could destroy them all . . .Beneath the decaying grandeur of Wurimbirra, a family estate on the east coast of Australia, dark secrets lie buried. Fiona Winslow returns to restore the mansion she once called home, but what she uncovers is more than just decay - it is a mystery locked away for generations.A forgotten book, The Midnight Estate, leads her into a story of love, loss, and betrayal mirroring her own. And as the lines between fiction and reality blur, Fiona must confront a chilling question: Is the true mystery hidden in the walls of her ancestral home, or within the pages of a book that seems to have chosen her?A Gothic tale told across three timelines, The Midnight Estate is a haunting mystery entwining a family's darkest secrets and a captivating book-within-a-book puzzle.Praise for Kelly Rimmer . . .'The German Wife is a heart-wrenching, uplifting story about love and family and the choices we make in impossible situations' CHRISTINE WELLS'Once again, Kelly Rimmer has turned my emotions upside down' SALLY HEPWORTH'A fast-paced, emotional and utterly riveting tale of love, loss and the choices we make to protect our families - a must-read' KRISTIN HARMEL

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!A revealing account of National Security Advisor H.R. McMasters turbulent and consequential thirteen months in the Trump White House.At War with Ourselves is the story of helping a disruptive President drive necessary shifts in U.S. foreign policy at a critical moment in history. McMaster entered an administration beset by conflict and the hyper partisanship of American politics. With the candor of a soldier and the perspective of a historian, McMaster rises above the fray to lay bare the good, the bad, and the ugly of Trumps presidency and give readers insight into what a second Trump term would look like.While all administrations are subject to backstabbing and infighting, some of Trumps more unscrupulous political advisors were determined to undermine McMaster and others to advance their narrow agendas. McMaster writes candidly about Cabinet officials who, deeply disturbed by Trumps language and behavior, prioritized controlling the President over collaborating to provide the President with options.McMaster offers a frank and fresh assessment of the achievements and failures of his tenure as National Security Advisor and the challenging task of maintaining ones bearings and focus on the mission in a hectic and malicious environment.Determined to transcend the war within the administration and focus on national security priorities, McMaster forged coalitions in Washington and internationally to help Trump advance U.S. interests. Trumps character and personality helped him make tough decisions, but sometimes prevented him from sticking to them. McMaster adroitly assesses the record of Trumps presidency in comparison to the Obama and Biden administrations.With the 2024 election on the horizon, At War with Ourselves highlights the crucial importance of competence in foreign policy, and makes plain the need for leaders who possess the character and intellect to guide the United States in a tumultuous world.

In 2018, India Sturgis - successful journalist, mother and wife - was admitted into the Priory hospital with anxiety so crippling she was deemed a risk to herself. On her slow journey back to herself, it became clear to her that anxiety doesn't discriminate, anyone can suffer from it regardless of external circumstances - but anyone can learn to cope with it too. On her personal journey to uncover the coping strategies that work, India tried every imaginable avenue: antidepressants, benzodiazepines, psychotherapy, group therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, CBT, aromatherapy, mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis, EFT, talking therapy, cranial electrotherapy stimulation, neurofeedback, photobiomodulation, supplements, changing her diet, yoga, cold water swimming and more. She combines this personal exploration with the latest medical and lifestyle thinking from world leading experts to produce a clear-sighted, comprehensive and - ultimately - human look at anxiety. This is what it's like to be in the grip of chronic anxiety - and come out the other side.

¿ Einer der bekanntesten türkischen Künstler der Gegenwart¿ Monumentale Ornamentwelten¿ Zwischen geometrischer Abstraktion und Konzeptkunst

Commercial aviation author Charles Woodley charts the rise of Britain's largest independent airline, British United Airways, during the 1960s.

The first international publication dedicated to innovative Turkish real estate developer Bilgili Holding, seen through the discerning lens of architecture and design editor Catherine Shaw.Biligili Holding is an award-winning real estate development company specialized in luxury housing, villas, and mixed-purpose and hospitality projects. Headquartered in the dynamic cultural crossroads of Istanbul, it has been of global significance for 65 years now.Through its 12 most exciting and ambitious projects, the publication explores Bilgili Holding’s unrivalled expertise in master planning, architecture, and design, and collaborations with the finest architects. The prototypical properties include the legendary Soho House Istanbul and The Peninsula Istanbul. The 12 selected projects – which are presented with personal insights from the architects and interior designers - encapsulate Bilgili Holding’s key characteristics: an intense interest in the balance between architecture, nature and society, and their finely attuned design devices. Nine of the buildings are located in the most pictoresque districts of the metropolitan area of Istanbul, the others in Thessalonica (Greece), Miami and New York.Not only was a new collection of photos was taken especially for the book, it is also richly illustrated with plans and lively original hand-drawn illustrations, all of them giving illuminating insights into Bilgili Holding’s contributions to architecture and interior design. It reveals an extraordinary creative energy behind projects that include student housing, heritage retail, waterfront public multi-use neighborhoods, art museums, and hotels.Shining a light on the challenges, inspirations and design solutions of multiple projects, the volume provides a practical perspective on design in various contexts and cultures, with a direct and contemporary dialogue between nature and culture, tradition and innovation, space and materials.