![]() ![]() Lovely.' Simple Things 'A beautiful memoir' Good Housekeeping 'Gentle, brave and acutely observant' Woman's Weekly Leaving her garden to the mercy of the slugs, the Guardian's award-winning writer Alys Fowler set out in an inflatable kayak to explore Birmingham's canal network, full of little-used waterways where huge pike skulk and kingfishers dart. ![]() ![]() Beautiful' Press Association 'An astounding memoir' Gay Star News 'Hidden Nature is one of the most thrilling things I've read in a long time' Waterways World 'She writes wonderfully about the species that have carved out a place for themselves amid the discarded shopping trolleys, condom packets and industrial waste' Guardian 'This candid book is as much about mapping the heart as it is about mapping the paths of waterways. 'Fowler's moving memoir charts her experience of coming out as a gay woman, alongside her journey through Birmingham's canal networks, mapping both the waterways and the travails of her heart.' Observer 'An emotional and compelling memoir, that left me inspired, both by her bravery in transforming her life, and by the unexpected beauty she finds along the way' Countryfile Magazine 'Fowler beautifully exposes her emotional fragility while also celebrating the unloved nature of buddleia, herons and even the water rats who take refuge among the locks.' i paper 'Fowler captures the beauty of the canal's dishevelled, neglected condition.' Times Literary Supplement 'Thoughtful and heartbreakingly honest. ![]()
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![]() “ The Divide is a face-slap…When swindlers know that their risks will be subsidized, and their potential crimes will be punishable only through negotiated corporate settlements, they will surely commit more crimes. “ impossible to put down… has a facility for rendering complex financial skulduggery intelligible is similarly skillful at explaining how bureaucratic imperatives in the criminal justice system can spin scarily out of control.” The book, which takes readers on a galvanizing journey through both sides of our new system of justice-the untouchably wealthy and the criminalized poor-has also been receiving rave reviews. Not only did it debut at #8 on the New York Times bestselling hardcover nonfiction list, it has already jumped to #4. Matt Taibbi's new book, The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap, has made quite a splash in the first week of its release. ![]() ![]() While Wyatt eventually cleared his name, he knew he would never work again as a teacher in his small town. When his husband was involved in a sex scandal with a student, he tried to place blame on Wyatt. Wyatt Adley has come to Fairfield more recently, arriving from Canada after the collapse of his marriage. There he has a found family that has embraced him and given him a community of love and support. It left Mat in a dark place for a while, but he has found a new home and a new life in Fairfield, Colorado, working as a tattoo artist at Irons and Works. ![]() His family and his wife abandoned him, unable to handle the challenges Mat now faces or the changes required in his life. ![]() The traumatic brain injury Mat suffered left him with an inability to read and occasional difficulty communicating. Mat Harlow was married and on his way to becoming a doctor when his life got turned upside down by someone texting while driving. ![]() ![]() ![]() Take high-concept technology (biomechanical control mechanisms and distributed intelligences), the animal kingdom (mostly dogs, but not exclusively), complex ethical questions (amongst others: dilemmas of choice technological responsibilities what qualifies as humanity?) and a relatable world, add a compelling protagonist with a unique voice, and in Tchaikovsky’s hands you get a sci-fi tale that’s powerfully human. ![]() When faced with the freedom to follow his own path and make his own decisions, however, Rex learns that being a Good Dog isn’t always easy. He leads his pack (including Honey the bear, Dragon and Bees) into combat following the orders of his Master, his obedience rewarded by his feedback chip, and all he wants is to be a Good Dog. ![]() ![]() Seven feet tall and capable of astonishing feats of violence, Rex is a Bioform – a biotechnical hybrid of dog and man – engineered solely for war. With his novel Dogs of War, prolific SFF author Adrian Tchaikovsky explores questions of ethics, free will and what it means to be human, wrapped up in an enthralling story about genetically engineered animal soldiers. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Versatile, affordable and easy to use! How to use paint to transform your home without blowing the budget Royal-sized entourage! Katy Perry's glam squad will take up FIVE dressing rooms backstage at King Charles' Coronation concertĬelebs who King Charles 'snubbed': From David and Victoria Beckham to the Spice Girls, the famous faces who didn't make the cut for the Coronation ![]() Long live the King! 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Julian sees three beautiful mermaids from his subway seat, and he is mesmerized by their dress, accoutrements and amazing fishtails. ![]() It began one day after he and his abuela take the subway home from the pool. ![]() Julian Is a Mermaid is a wonderfully imaginative story of a young Afro-Latinx boy who realizes he loves mermaids so much that he decides to be one. ![]() ![]() ![]() Luckily, Skaife tells me, these particular ravens are disinclined to leave they want to stay where the food is. Because of course, as legend has it, if the ravens ever leave the Tower, it will crumble to dust and a great harm will come to England. Skaife is the Ravenmaster - one of the Tower's famous uniformed yeoman warders, his particular job is to take care of the seven resident ravens. 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Demarchelier was known as Princess Diana’s personal photographer. The Frenchman was also the first non-British lensman to be asked to photograph the royal family, and shot famous subjects including Madonna, Gisele Bündchen, Hillary Clinton, Nicole Kidman, Kate Moss and many more. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.ĭuring his career, Demarchelier worked at Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and became Princess Diana’s personal photographer. ![]() Sources told Page Six that he passed away on the island of St Barts. He is survived by his wife Mia, his three sons Gustaf, Arthur, Victor and three grandchildren.” The news was announced on Instagram, with a message reading: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Demarchelier… at the age of 78. Iconic fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier died on Thursday at age 78. ![]() ![]() ![]() Kat and Dan’s story has seemed like it has been a long time coming, but trust me, Penny Reid will not disappoint you! I binge read and caught up on all the KitC books I hadn’t read yet to prepare myself for Marriage of Inconvenience, which was SUCH a fun experience. ![]() ![]() “Knitting means never having to say you’re sorry.” Sure, she might have a wee little crush on Dan the Security Man, but with clear rules, expectations, and a legally binding contract, Kat is certain she can make it through this debacle with her sanity-and heart-all in one piece.Įxcept, what happens when Dan O’Malley isn’t as indifferent-or as trustworthy-as she thought? Dan O’Malley checks all the boxes: single, romantically indifferent to her, completely trustworthy. To avoid imminent disaster, she must marry immediately it is essential that the person she chooses have no romantic feelings for her whatsoever and be completely trustworthy.įortunately, she knows exactly who to ask. But now, Kat’s silver spoon past has finally caught up with her, and so have her youthful mistakes. Determined to live a quiet life, Kat Tanner changed her identity years ago and eschewed her family’s legacy. and yes, she is *that* Kathleen Tyson): 1) She’s determined to make good decisions, 2) She must get married ASAP, and 3) She knows how to knit.īeing a billionaire heiress isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. There are three things you need to know about Kat Tanner (aka Kathleen Tyson. ![]() |