This Element explores the idea of publication in media used before, alongside, and after print. It contrasts multiple traditions of unprinted communication in their diversity and particularity. This decentres print as the means for understanding publication; instead, publication is seen as an heuristic term which identifies activities these traditions share, but which also differ in ways not reducible to comparisons with printing. The Element engages with texts written on papyrus, chiselle...

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: A married woman begins an impulsive affair in Paris in this novel of "brilliant insight" ( The Times, London).Sheila Redden, a devoted mother and reserved wife of a busy Belfast surgeon, is awaiting the arrival of her husband at a Paris hotel. In a matter of days, they'll be celebrating a second honeymoon after sixteen years of marriage. But Sheila never could've imagined the chance encounter with Tom, a handsome and a...

The hunt is on for an elusive Nazi war criminal in this "absorbing intellectual thriller that keeps you guessing . . . until the final page" ( The New York Times).For four decades Pierre Brossard has eluded capture as one of the most vicious SS officers in history. Condemned to death in absentia he's tenuously protected by an intricate web of Nazi collaborators and an extreme right-wing faction of the Catholic Church. With nothing more than a suitcase and ...

Anthony Maloney, a scholar of Victorian history, checks into a motel in Carmel, California, goes to sleep, and dreams of a priceless collection of rare Victorian artifacts. When he wakes up and looks out the window, he is astonished to find his dream has become reality: in the parking lot, an enormous assortment of Victoriana lays spread out like an open-air market. When the world gets wind of this strange and fantastic occurrence, experts arrive to examine the items and discover that, imp...

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: An unhappy marriage is further shaken when IRA terrorists invade the couple's home in this "first rate" thriller ( The New York Times).Michael Dillon, a self-described "poet in a business suit," is a once-aspiring writer in Belfast whose dreams have been consumed by a stultifying career as a hotel manager and a hateful marriage to his unstable wife, Moira. But on the day he decides to leave Moira for ...

The average UK retirement age is 66.12 million people in UK are aged over 65.10% of this number is still working - by choice or by financial necessity.Whether you choose to retire or not - this book is how you can live your later years to their fullest.Many of us can be apprehensive to start planning for our 'second half' in life. And then, once it begins, what should become some of our very best years, a time of hard-earned relaxation and free...

'With real life examples to guide the reader and proven cognitive behavioural techniques, this will help people to overcome the distress associated with tinnitus and live a meaningful life'Dr Rory Allott, Greater Manchester NHS Foundation TrustWorldwide, about one billion people experience tinnitus at some point in their life. It is a life-changing experience for many of them. Learning effective management strategies in a timely fashion is t...

A "near-masterpiece" about faith and doubt by the award-winning, international bestselling author ( The New York Times).In Rome, surrendering to secular pressures, the Fourth Vatican Council is stirring a revolution with their official denial of the church's core doctrines. They've abolished clerical dress and private confession; the Eucharist is recognized only as an outdated symbol; and they're merging with the tenets of Buddhism. They're also unsettled ...

Not so long ago James Mangan was a brilliant young poet. These days, however, he toils as a journalist and shivers in the shadow of his glamorous movie-star wife. And now she has left him for her lover. Adrift and depressed, Jamie takes refuge with his father, in whose house he turns up a 19th-century daguerreotype bearing the initials “J.M.” and depicting a man who, as it happens, is Jamie’s spitting image. Could this be the only existing photograph of his purported ancestor, the legendar...

A day in the life of a mad housewife in Manhattan: "One of the truest and most awesome books I have ever read" ( The Scotsman).She was born Mary Dunne. A New York actress in a stalled career, she's previously been known as Maria and Martha. Married three times, she's also been called Mrs. Phelan, Mrs. Bell, and currently, Mrs. Terence Lavery—wife of the esteemed playwright. No wonder Mary Dunne forgot her name this morning at th...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to maintain focus and find calm in your daily life? ADHD Hacked: 5-Minute Neuroscience Fixes for Focus & Calm is your ultimate guide to mastering attention, boosting productivity, and achieving emotional balance without relying solely on medication. Whether you're navigating the challenges of work, relationships, or personal growth, this book offers practical, easy-to-implement neuroscience-based techniques d...

If you’re looking to eat healthier, save money, or simply enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own vegetables, this book is your ultimate guide.Unlock the secrets to thriving vegetable gardens with "Vegetable Gardening for Beginners," your comprehensive guide to cultivating your own fresh and healthy produce. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a cozy balcony, this book is designed to help you transform any space into a vibrant garden filled with delicious vegetables....