**Dylan was six when The End came. **Now he is fourteen. Since the disaster that changed everything, Dylan and his mam have survived in their isolated hilltop house above the village of Nebo in north-west Wales, learning new skills and returning to old ways of living. They trap rabbits, tend the vegetable garden, and take turns caring for Dylan's little sister, Mona.Dylan does not remember the time before they were alone, before the electricity went off for good, before the...

For comedian and content creator Manon Mathews, comedy is life. It took more than luck for her hilarious antics on Vine to open the door for her career. Years of routinely embarrassing herself, improv classes, some stints as an amateur standup comic, unrelenting dedication, and a life-altering night out that forced her to change her ways-that's what set her on the path to manifesting her dream life.Making people laugh with hilarious skits isn't the only way Manon chooses to be...

Gisèle Pelicot's story outraged the world. The sickening parade of crimes to which she was subjected and her betrayal are dark pages in our history. Feminist philosopher Manon Garcia decided to attend the trial and to analyse its resonance for our future.It became the trial that demonstrated that trials will never suffice to serve justice. If the perpetrators, for the most part, seemed so unashamed of what they had done, can we see in their sentencing anything meaningful? If their ...

Prize-winner in three categories of the 2019 Wales Book of the Year Award, The Blue Book of Nebo paints a spellbinding and eerie picture of society’s collapse, and the relationships that persist after everything as we know it disappears. After nuclear disaster, Rowenna and her young son are among the rare survivors in rural north-west Wales. Left alone in their isolated hillside cottage, after others have died or abandoned the towns and villages, they must learn new skills in orde...

Over 80 mouthwatering recipes to cook at home.Chez Manon is a heartfelt book filled with Manon’s family recipes, as well as contemporary French meals that make entertaining effortless, whether it’s a brunch for two or lunch for a crowd.The chapters are set out like a classic French menu, allowing you to mix and match according to what’s in season. Recipes include classics, such as Pistachio and Almond Croissants, Chicken and Prune Pie and Salmon en...

“From the bedroom to the classroom to the courtroom, ‘consent’ is a key term in our contemporary sexual ethics. In this timely reexamination, Manon Garcia deftly reveals the hidden complexities of consent and proposes how to reconceptualize it as a tool of liberation.”—Amia Srinivasan, author of The Right to SexA feminist philosopher argues that consent is not only a highly imperfect legal threshold but also an underappreciated complement of...

Dylan was six when The End came, back in 2018; when the electricity went off for good, and the 'normal' 21st century world he knew disappeared. Now he's 14 and he and his mam have survived in their isolated hilltop house above the village of Nebo in north-west Wales, learning new skills, and returning to old ways of living. Despite their close understanding, the relationship between mother and son changes subtly as Dylan must take on adult responsibilities. And they each have their own sec...

Peggy is eighty and the family are having a birthday party. Her son's gift of a beautifully crafted notebook comes with a request… Peggy's not so keen on telling her own story, but each of her family and neighbours has a story to tell, revealing not just Peggy's life but that of her village, tucked beneath Cader Idris on the southern fringes of Snowdownia. Bookended by Peggy's own shocking testimony, each chapter has a different voice and a different take on events, from the jolly fat woma...

A philosophical exploration of female submission, using insights from feminist thinkers—especially Simone de Beauvoir—to reveal the complexities of women’s reality and lived experienceWhat role do women play in the perpetuation of patriarchy? On the one hand, popular media urges women to be independent, outspoken, and career-minded. Yet, this same media glorifies a specific, sometimes voluntary, female submissiveness as a source of satisfaction. In philosophy, even...

**"Nurturing Mindfulness in Children: A Compassionate Guide"**In this essential guide, we delve into the heart of raising mindful children, emphasizing the importance of a compassionate understanding of emotions. Recognizing the unique developmental stages of every child, we offer tailored techniques to foster both emotional intelligence and resilience.This book not only explores structured meditation practices but also highlights the beauty of weaving mindfulness into the ...

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the surgical arm of dentistry, a unique specialty bridging dentistry and medicine. Women are traditionally underrepresented in this specialty due to different reasons. Dr. Hung has brought together a collection of female surgeons to share their personal stories with the aim to inspire more women to pursue the wonderful and fulfilling specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Behind Her Scalpel includes discussions on diversity and inclusion, women in de...

In this HEROS Moment translated from the original French version:Manon Giacomini tells us the results of the study she conducted on the care provided to patients through therapeutic relaxation used by the IDEs (State Registered Nurses) in the hospital.You will also discover the emotions and different signs presented by a patient showing anxiety. Then how these can be managed by the caregivers to bring the patient to a relaxation that can be...