A celebrated young British artist uses her gift to convey the dignity and resilience of women survivors of violence in forgotten corners of the world. This debut art book by British artist and human rights activist Hannah Rose Thomas presents her stunning portrait paintings of Yazidi women who escaped ISIS captivity, Rohingya women who fled violence in Myanmar, and Nigerian women who survived Boko Haram violence, alongside their own words, stories, and self-portraits. A final chapter features portraits and stories of Afghan, Ukrainian, Uyghur, and Palestinian women.  These portraits, depicting women from three continents and three religions, are a visual testimony not only of war and injustice but also of humanity and resilience. Many of the women have suffered sexual violence; all have been persecuted and forcibly displaced on account of their faith or ethnicity. Hannah Rose Thomas met these women in Iraqi Kurdistan, Bangladeshi refugee camps, and Northern Nigeria while organizing art projects to teach women how to paint their self-portraits as a way to reclaim their personhood and self-worth. She gives women their own voice both by creating a safe space for them to share their stories and by using her impressive connections to make sure their stories are heard in places of influence in the Global North.  Thomas uses techniques of traditional sacred art – early Renaissance tempera and oil painting and gold leaf – to convey the sacred value of each of these women in spite of all that they have suffered. This symbolic restoration of dignity is especially important considering the stigma surrounding sexual violence. Hannah’s work attests to the power of the arts as a vehicle for healing, remembering, inclusion, and dialogue. Long after the news cameras have moved on to the next conflict, this book shines a spotlight on the ongoing work of healing and restoration in some of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities around the world.  All publisher profits from this book will be donated to relevant charities.

During the nineteenth century and especially after the Civil War, scores of black abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, Moses Roper and Ellen Craft travelled to England, Ireland, Scotland, and parts of rural Wales to educate the public on slavery. By sharing their oratorical, visual, and literary testimony to transatlantic audiences, African American activists galvanised the antislavery movement, which had severe consequences for former slaveholders, pro-slavery defenders, white racists, and ignorant publics. Their journeys highlighted not only their death-defying escapes from bondage but also their desire to speak out against slavery and white supremacy on foreign soil. Hannah-Rose Murray explores the radical transatlantic journeys formerly enslaved individuals made to the British Isles, and what light they shed on our understanding of the abolitionist movement. She uncovers the reasons why activists visited certain locations, how they adapted to the local political and social climate, and what impact their activism had on British society.

** A FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW STATESMAN AND GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR ** 'A must read' - Janina Ramirez, bestselling author of Femina 'An eye-opening history of Britain's enduring fixation with its own past' - Jeremy Paxman 'Rule, Nostalgia announces Woods as one of the most interesting new historians of her generation' - Dan Snow Longing to go back to the 'good old days' is nothing new. For hundreds of years, the British have mourned the loss of tradition and called for a revival of 'simpler', 'better' ways of life, from modern politicians indulging in fantasies of an imperial past, to Victorian artists yearning to retreat into a medieval dream of Merry England. But were the 'good old days' ever quite how we remember them? Rule, Nostalgia is a surprising, timely new history of Britain that separates the history from the fantasy and traces back to its origins the powerful influence that nostalgia's perpetual backwards glance has had on British history, politics and society.

After years portraying the popular comic book character, The Red Rogue, Maisie Wade is desperate to hang up the spandex suit. When her exit from the Red Rogue's TV series leads to its unceremonious cancellation, Maisie finds herself trapped in her home by a group of unhinged intruders. Cosplaying as the character's archvillains, these fans want to teach Maisie a lesson. To survive the night, Maisie must become the hero she has grown to despise. Collects ROGUES' GALLERY #1-4

During the nineteenth century and especially after the Civil War, scores of black abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, Moses Roper and Ellen Craft travelled to England, Ireland, Scotland, and parts of rural Wales to educate the public on slavery. By sharing their oratorical, visual, and literary testimony to transatlantic audiences, African American activists galvanised the antislavery movement, which had severe consequences for former slaveholders, pro-slavery defenders, white racists, and ignorant publics. Their journeys highlighted not only their death-defying escapes from bondage but also their desire to speak out against slavery and white supremacy on foreign soil. Hannah-Rose Murray explores the radical transatlantic journeys formerly enslaved individuals made to the British Isles, and what light they shed on our understanding of the abolitionist movement. She uncovers the reasons why activists visited certain locations, how they adapted to the local political and social climate, and what impact their activism had on British society.

This critical edition documents Frederick Douglass's relationship with Britain through unexplored oratory and print culture. With an unprecedented and comprehensive 60,000-word introduction that places the speeches, letters, poetry and images printed here into context, the sources provide extraordinary insight into the myriad performative techniques Douglass used to win support for the causes of emancipation and human rights. Editors examine how Douglass employed various media - letters, speeches, interviews and his autobiographies - to convince the transatlantic public not only that his works were worth reading and his voice worth hearing, but also that the fight against racism would continue after his death.

This critical edition documents Frederick Douglass's relationship with Britain through unexplored oratory and print culture. With an unprecedented and comprehensive 60,000-word introduction that places the speeches, letters, poetry and images printed here into context, the sources provide extraordinary insight into the myriad performative techniques Douglass used to win support for the causes of emancipation and human rights. Editors examine how Douglass employed various media - letters, speeches, interviews and his autobiographies - to convince the transatlantic public not only that his works were worth reading and his voice worth hearing, but also that the fight against racism would continue after his death.

'At the end, the teacher asked for some feedback. I had obviously made an impression on a boy called Ben. `I'm glad you've come in today because people think that I can't do anything in a wheelchair. After listening to you I know that I can.' At the age of 15, Hannah Rose had to come to terms with a life-changing event when a virus paralysed her from the neck down. Her story was featured in `Hannah, Same Both Ways', a book which had a huge impact on many readers. In this follow-up, Hannah's remarkable story continues. `Hannah: Moving On' is full of amazing developments, unexpected surprises and hilarious anecdotes. From beginning to end, Hannah never fails to inspire.

Hannah Rose had a loving, normal childhood and grew into a typical teenage girl. At the age of fifteen she developed a pain in her back and went into hospital. Within days she was completely paralysed from the neck down. In this lively and engaging memoir, Hannah relates her journey. Despite severe disability and periods of dark depression, she has been awarded a degree, found a job with the police and enjoyed an active social life. Hannah, Same Both Ways is her remarkable story.

Perhaps you have traveled the same road and experienced similar heartaches. Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and it tries to get the best of us. Remember, God has a plan for each one of us to transform us into His image, and He will be faithful to bring it to pass. The means He uses always results in a perfect end. Hannah Rose shares part of her faith journey in grace, using personal anecdotes along with God's voice as a very present help in times of struggle and doubt. The relevance of God's Word is continually portrayed through her selection of entries as encouragement and exhortation. Read as a whole or as daily individual entries, Hannah's hope is that you would be encouraged to learn that God has used the devastation and pain of her life to continually change her from glory to glory. He will do the same for you through your circumstances if you let Him

I grew up in the Shetland Islands, North Scotland, surrounded by handicrafts, art and nature, and in a family home full of intriguing ornaments and nic-nacs. I have always found delight in handling and looking at such objects and as I grew older I too became a hoarder of bits and pieces. From a young age I enjoyed making mini "creations" using all sorts of materials. And so, at University it felt natural for me to study jewellery design and I loved creating pieces which could be playful, tell a story, or give an insight about the wearer. In my final year of study, and this dissertation, I have explored various everyday objects and how the use of materials and aesthetical qualities can ignite an emotional response to the owner. Perhaps influenced by my own surroundings, I hoped to create jewellery which can encourage ideas of comfort and homeliness for the wearer. Therefore I have researched the influence of physical touch and why certain objects, such as living room furniture and children's toys, can provide reassurance and soothing feelings for a person.