This memoir follows a journey shaped by faith, family, and the quiet discovery of self. Guided by Sandy, her grandparents, with their gentle wisdom, the author learns to question, believe, and imagine freely, finding harmony between spirituality and curiosity. Within a large, close-knit family, siblings become protectors, mentors, and steady anchors through life's challenges.At the center of this story is music, especially the flute, which becomes more than an instrument. What begi...

The first comprehensive account of the history of media arts in Britain. Based on four years of research and numerous interviews with artists and practitioners, this book uncovers the little known history of early British computer art and has been hailed by Roy Ascott: “You have done us all proud! Wonderful book, superbly researched, written, designed and produced.” Roy Ascott, Emeritus Professor, School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of PlymouthThis book records the history o...

If you liked that book, you should find this one up your street as well. Ten tried and tested Strategies to avoid alcohol cravings and switch them off if they start.For the price of a round of drinks or a decent bottle of wine, these two books give you twenty proven strategies that help you avoid alcohol cravings or switch them off if they start. These strategies are ones that I have seen work and have had feedback that they really helped people (maybe you?) get free of the wish to...

This edited volume examines mass media portrayals of women leaders and other powerful women in popular culture. Contributors argue that increased media visibility and representation can lead to more widespread acceptance of women as societal leaders.The book employs an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and international approach to its coverage of these portrayals and their meanings for society and gender norms. Through a feminist lens, contributors examine these ...

Unlock the secrets of the unsung heroes of pollination and discover the incredible journey of Mason Bees in The Incredible Mason Bee book. This book will not only educate you on the fascinating world of solitary bees, but also teach you how to become a steward of these essential creatures.- Learn the art of creating nurturing environments for mason bees and witness the simple joys and rewards of nurturing these extraordinary pollinators right in your backyard.- Immerse yours...

For too long Britain has failed to celebrate its culinary heritage. But from the introduction of borage to the British Isles by the Romans to the nation's love-hate relationship with Marmite, Britain has always played host to an astonishing range of gustatory traditions.This delightful compendium of Britain’s traditional regional foods combines fascinating local history about the origins of some of our most distinctive and curious foodstuffs with a celebration of the ways in which ...

Do you want to keep mason bees in your garden? Do you want to pollinate your flowers and fruits while having fun doing so? Then read on.....Mason bees are fun to keep and make a difference in pollination of your gardens, farms, and community spaces. The Incredible Mason Bee book teaches you about these bees, their management, and how to make your own mason bee house in your own garden to attract these delightful insects. Includes useful information about common issues and challenges with m...

An anthology of original horror stories edited by Bram Stoker Award® winners Vince A. Liaguno and Rena Mason that showcases authors from historically excluded backgrounds telling terrifying tales of what it means to be, or merely to seem, “other”Offering new stories from some of the biggest names in horror as well as some of the hottest up-and-coming talents, Other Terrors will provide the ultimate reading experience for horror fans who want to examine fea...

BOUND IN CHAINS — Audiobook · Narrated by Mason Bishop. Listen time: 4 hours 49 minutes The definitive narrative history of American slavery — Jamestown 1619 to Appomattox 1865 — Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Nat Turner, and the complete story of the institution that built a republic and nearly destroyed it. In August 1619, a Dutch warship arrived at Point Comfort, Virginia, and traded approximately twenty Africans to English colonists. Their legal status was genuinely ambiguous —...

Nils Christie’s (1986) seminal work on the ‘Ideal Victim’ is reproduced in full in this edited collection of vibrant and provocative essays that respond to and update the concept from a range of thematic positions.Each chapter celebrates and commemorates his work by analysing, evaluating and critiquing the current nature and impact of victim identity, experience, policy and practice. The collection expands the focus and remit of ‘victim studies’, addressing key themes around race, ...

Werden sie jemals eine Heimat finden? Der bewegende Roman »Die Masons – Schicksalsjahre einer Familie« von Catherine Cookson jetzt als eBook bei dotbooks. England in den 30er Jahren: Vor den Schatten der Vergangenheit flieht Abel Mason mit seinem kleinen Sohn in den Norden Englands. Das Schicksal scheint ihnen endlich wohlgewonnen, als der reiche Unternehmers Peter Maxwell sie auf seinem Anwesen aufnimmt. Doch Abels schmerzvolle Erinnerungen drohen ihn erneut einzuholen, als Maxwells Ehefr...

You've heard "All For One!"; now get ready for "One For All!" Duck Prints Press is thrilled to bring a whole new meaning to the Musketeers' famous slogan in one inclusive book with a little bit of something for everyone: Aim For The Heart: Queer Fanworks Inspired by Alexandre Dumas's "The Three Musketeers." For this collection, we recruited 20 authors and 16 artists who love Athos, Porthos, Aramis, d'Artagnan, Milady, Madame Bonacieux, and the whole gang from Dumas's wonderful historical m...