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The brilliant and incisive new novel from the author of Lives Like Mine...A deeply affecting novel, In Bloom tells of strength, survival, forgiveness, resilience and determination, and the fierce love and unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters...

Nostalgic, razor-sharp and deliciously peculiar, this is a weird but wonderful comedy of manners by the award-winning author of The Tap Dancer. William is a lonely young man on the loose in the late 1960s. A disastrous appearance as a stand-up comic in...

Challenging the Western view of idols as objects of worship, this book explores the role that male idols play in fashion and cosmetics brand marketing in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau; including the role of the female gaze. It examines idols in...

Rocket has just gone through the worst summer ever. Which means it's the perfect time to start over in drama school in London ... Another joyful queer romance from Daniel Tawse, author of ALL ABOUT ROMANCE.It's September, and Rocket Middleton has just...

Democracy as Creative Practice: Weaving a Culture of Civic Life offers arts-based solutions to the threats to democracies around the world, practices that can foster more just and equitable societies. Chapter authors are artists, activists, curators, and...

In the absence of a tradition of self-portraiture, how could artists signal their presence within a painting? Centred on late Timurid manuscript painting (ca. 1470-1500), this book reveals that pictures could function as the painter's delegate, charged...

  'Darkly funny, heart-smashing, and absolutely unforgettable, Madwoman is a masterpiece.' Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch  An unexpected letter from her mother threatens to pull Clove back to a life she's left behind, in this thrilling novel from an...

'The art of a chair is not its resemblance to art, but is partly its reasonableness, usefulness, and scale as a chair.'This publication introduces readers to the furniture designs of renowned artist Donald Judd. Initiated by the renovation of his home...

This book provides an analysis of Latinidad in Latin American and U.S. Latinx films by women and/or LGBTQ directors from 1991 to 2016. Challenging traditional notions of gender roles, family, and national identities, it discusses how film directors are...

Cassandra, the daughter of King Priam of Troy, is cursed with the gift of true prophecies that are not believed by anyone. She foretells the city’s fall should Paris bring Helen as his wife, as well as the death of several of Troy’s heroes and her family...

Settle down for story time with You Are My Baby from Petit Collage.This sweet felt book all about love and family is perfect for reading together with your little one. The brightly colored and softly textured touch-and-feel areas will keep children...

This is the first critical and theoretically grounded book-length study of Hajj literature (written texts about the experience of the Hajj) and Hajj practices of Bosnian Muslims. It redefines the ways pilgrimage can be understood and offers new methods...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rarely out of the news and the public’s imagination. Images of red-eyed Terminators illustrate press accounts of incremental advances in medical diagnosis, facial recognition, natural language processing, and robotics...

In this luxurious and aspirational home design book, the founders of renowned Colorado firm Rowland+Broughton share a selection of their extraordinary residential projects, with Aspen and the Rocky Mountains as the dazzling backdrop.Rowland+Broughton is...

My father, Connell R. Miller Sr. (1918-1954), was a noted Dallas, Texas, photographer whose camera captured everything from the aftermath of a tornado to the zany antics of the Dallas Bonehead Club. Dad’s interest in and dedication to photography began...

The topic of intelligence involves questions that cut deep into ultimate concerns and human identity, and the study of intelligence is an ideal ground for dialogue between science and religion. This volume investigates the notion of spiritual...

Taikang Space is one of the most important non-profit art institutions in China. Based in Beijing, they focus on contemporary art and photography. Building off of their 2019 exhibition China Landscape: Selections from the Taikang Collection, this book...

From Confucius to Saint Augustine and Beethoven to the blues, a rediscovery of the joy that is music In this revelatory book, Daniel K. L. Chua asks a simple question: Is music joy? For Chua, the answer is a resounding yes—music is a lesson in joy that...

This book provides a survey of the history of Christianity in Uxbridge from its beginnings to the present day. Uxbridge has a rich history and is linked to national events such as the Reformation, the Civil War, the Second World War and the growth of...

The perfect book for those new to crocheting to learn the essential fundamentals including basic materials and tools, an easy-to-follow stitch guide, stitch-step instructions with photographs, and how to read abbreviated crochet instructions. Using these...

The story of how the Belgian Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta conceived his private residence/studio and how architect Barbara Van Der Wee restored it to its original splendour Victor Horta (1861–1947) is considered the most prominent Belgian...

'A mouth-watering delight . . . subtle yet striking' - Sarah Jessica Parker'One of the most beautiful debuts I’ve ever read — musical, magical, and full of tenderness' - Dawnie Walton, author of The Final Revival of Opal & NevTWO DREAMERS. ONE LOVE STORY...

Chiltern Publishing was formed in 2018 with a vision to create the most beautiful classics. Using a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques, 19th Century quality has met 21st Century technology. With wonderfully detailed...

A woman seduces her landlord to extort the family farm. Gamblers recruit a wily prostitute to get a rich young man back in the game. Silver counterfeiters wreak havoc for traveling merchants. A wealthy widow is drugged and robbed by a lodger posing as a...

Reconnect with your handwriting and discover the calming, creative joy of calligraphy.Inkspired contains both guidelines and practice pages, and its calligraphy-friendly paper and unique lie-flat binding mean you can write straight into the book with...

The discourse of Victorian liberalism has long been explored by scholars of literature, with reference to politics, ethics and aesthetics. Yet little attention has been paid to music's role in the context of these debates, leaving a rich collection of...

'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees BrennanA desperate thief. A magical book. And a heist for the ages.There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit...

An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds! This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sound, then point at the...

Standing by the mailbox in Ithaca, New York, Elaine thinks of her child and husband, an Ivy League academic, inside her house and wonders...is this it? As she begins to push back against the strictures of her life in 1950s America, she undertakes a...

This work examines African American children's poetry through a variety of lenses: jazz poetics, the blues, nonsense verse, gender, and working class studies. African American children's poetry reveals legacies of segregation, the Great Migration north,...

THE RUNAWAY GLOBAL BESTSELLING NOVEL BY COLLEEN HOOVER – SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BLAKE LIVELY.  Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small...

A young rabbit jumps to try to touch the mezuzah on the doorpost in this board book about trying and trying again. Includes concepts Up and Down. A rotating layout encourages active engagement with the story.Book InformationISBN 9781681155753Author Ann...

 The must-have guide for any camera collector, avid film photographer, or novice creative seeking advice on what camera to choose and how to get started purchasing and collecting.Film Camera Zen is a carefully curated guidebook by Bellamy Hunt, the...

Versatile and accessible, marker pens are the must-have art material for beginner and experienced artists alike. Under the expert guidance of artist and educator Angela Pan, learn how to get to grips with your marker set and really master the medium...

An unputdownable YA thriller with a twist that will electrify readers, Silent Sister is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Kathleen Glasgow. Grace can't remember how her sister Maddy disappeared, and even the police think she’s lying...

What is dramaturgy? Can you be taught how to do it?1000 Ways to Ask Why, is a practical how to guide and introduction to dramaturgy and dramaturgical thinking for dramaturgs, directors, playwrights, devised theatre makers, choreographers, and performers...

This book offers an account of how the global popularity of the Nordic Noir wave of television crime drama such as?The Killing/Forbrydelsen and The Bridge/Broen/Bron?had a profound impact on the production of television crime drama in Australia. Through...

Ever since the Honourable Charles Rolls and Henry Royce (later Sir Henry) came together at their famous meeting at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, UK in 1904 the name Rolls-Royce has been synonymous with striving to be the best. This story will tell the...

'A quiet and tender apocalyptic story' NATALIA THEODORIDOU'Stayed with me after the final page' FREYA BROMLEYA moving story of isolation and mankind's connection with nature, perfect for fans of Emily St. John Mandel and Jon McGregor.Sarah wakes up one...

The book of Ecclesiastes is the Bible's problem child. Its probing doubts, dark ruminations, self- reflexive dialogues, and unflinching observations have simultaneously puzzled and fascinated readers for over two millennia. Some read the book's message...