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The Half Moon
Mary Beth Keane
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R485
R369
Discovery Miles 3 690
Save R116 (24%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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"An insightful, riveting study of marriage." --People From the
bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, a masterful and "absorbing"
(The New York Times) novel about a couple in a small town
navigating the complexities of marriage, family, and longing.
Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious longtime bartender at the
Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar. When his boss
finally retires, Malcolm stretches to buy the place. He sees
unquantifiable magic and potential in the Half Moon and hopes to
transform it into a bigger success, but struggles to stay afloat.
His smart and confident wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law
career. After years of trying for a baby, she is facing the idea
that motherhood may not be in the cards for her. Like Malcolm, she
feels her youth beginning to slip away and wonders how to reshape
her future. "A quick and impactful read that will stay with you
long after you finish it" (theSkimm), The Half Moon takes place
over the course of one week when Malcolm learns shocking news about
Jess, a patron of the bar goes missing, and a blizzard hits the
town of Gillam, trapping everyone in place. With a deft eye and
generous spirit, Mary Beth Keane explores the disappointments and
unexpected consolations of midlife, the many forms forgiveness can
take, the complicated intimacy of small-town living, and what it
means to be a family.
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Chemistry for CSEC (Paperback)
Jalsa, Beharry, Leon Chin, (previous editions: Mohammed, Lambert, Remy and Mason), Keane Campbell
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R1,076
Discovery Miles 10 760
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Comprehensively explore topics and help students visualise and
appreciate chemistry within the Caribbean context as they prepare
for the CSEC (R) Examination. - Engage students with full colour
design, colour photographs, clear diagrams and illustrations. -
Reinforce and consolidate learning with end of chapter questions
and practice exam questions. - Show relevance of Chemistry to
everyday life with Caribbean and international examples. - Support
SBA portion of the syllabus and offer new detailed content on
metals and non-metals in the environment. - Extend learning with
extra online resources for students and teachers.
There are two sides to every story - and every marriage in crisis . . .
Malcolm, bartender at the Half Moon, has always dreamed of owning a bar, and when his boss finally retires, he seizes his chance.
His wife, Jess, has devoted herself to her law career, but after years of trying for a baby, she's struggling to accept the idea that motherhood might not be in her future. She finds herself slipping away from both her career and her marriage. The bar is Malcolm's dream, and as she feels her youth start to fade, she wonders how to reshape her own life.
When a blizzard hits their upstate New York town on the same day that Malcolm learns some shocking news about Jess, and a regular at the bar goes missing, everyone is frozen in place for a single, pivotal week, forcing Malcolm and Jess to confront their uncertain future.
The Half Moon carefully explores a marriage in crisis, what it takes to make a life with another person, and the true meaning of family.
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The Big Year (DVD)
Jack Black, Zahf Paroo, John Cleese, Owen Wilson, Rosamund Pike, …
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R27
Discovery Miles 270
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Ships in 10 - 20 working days
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Comedy starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson as three
men in different stages of life competing to become champion
birdwatchers. Stu (Martin) is a successful business executive on
the brink of retirement. Brad (Black), the youngest of the three,
works as a computer programmer but lacks direction and focus in his
life. Meanwhile, the obsessive and unscrupulous Kenny (Wilson) will
stop at nothing to hold onto his title of World's Greatest Birder.
As they travel the length and breadth of North America as
participants of the 'Big Year' competition, in which birders
compete to spot the greatest number of bird species in the United
States over the course of one year, the three men discover as much
about themselves and each other as they do about America's bird
population.
The melodramatic and romantic cliche s that pervade popular
conceptions of working-class Londoners in the 19th and 20th century
are debunked in this innovative expose of proletariat London. The
individual stories of muted historical figures, including an
illiterate silk weaver, a grandmother in an asylum, a deserted
family, an abused daughter, and a dead child, are brought to light
through interpretations of the scraps they left behind-- gravestone
inscriptions, photographs and certificates, the grimy contents of
hidden cubbyholes, and even childhood recollections that have been
passed down through the generations. The unusual contents of these
stories intertwine to evoke a haunting and original picture of
working-class London that adds a much-needed, though bleak facet to
the city's social history.
Complete third series of the popular telefantasy about the trials
and tribulations of the thinly clad busty warrior princess, Xena
(Lucy Lawless) and her equally comely sidekick, Gabrielle (Renee
O'Connor). Episodes are: 'The Furies', 'Been There, Done That',
'The Dirty Half Dozen', 'The Deliverer', 'Gabrielle's Hope', 'The
Debt (Part 1)', 'The Debt (Part 2)', 'The King of Assassins',
'Warrior...Priestess...Tramp', 'The Quill is Mightier', 'Maternal
Instincts', 'The Bitter Suite', 'One Against an Army', 'Forgiven',
'King Con', 'When in Rome...', 'Forget Me Not', 'Fins, Femmes and
Gems', 'Tsunami', 'Vanishing Act', 'Sacrifice (Part 1)' and
'Sacrifice (Part 2)'.
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The Manor (Hardcover)
Jessie Keane
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R501
R418
Discovery Miles 4 180
Save R83 (17%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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The enemy is close to home in The Manor, a gripping gangland
thriller from the top five bestseller Jessie Keane. Charlie Stone
and Terry Barton have been blood brothers since the cradle. They
grew up in the East End skimming along the bottom of the
underworld, until Charlie took over the manor from the local mob
and a twist of fate put him and his best mate on the road to the
high life. When Charlie and Terry both marry and have kids,
everything is set. Both families have everything they ever wanted.
But things begin to turn sour when Charlie’s adopted son Harlan
starts to cause trouble. It soon becomes clear that Harlan
doesn’t just want to be number one son; he wants to be number
one, full stop, and he wants Terry’s daughter Belle Barton by his
side. As the feud caused by Harlan spirals out of control it is
left to Belle to pick up the pieces. Is she strong enough to take
on Harlan Stone? And has she got what it takes to rule the manor .
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Zombie horror starring Billy Zane, Dee Wallace and Mischa Barton.
The youthful residents of the small town of Elwood spend their days
training under the command of veteran Seiler (Zane) who prides
himself in preparing the next generation for their future of
fighting off zombies. The hordes of the undead, brought back to
life by a virus that has wiped out the rest of humanity, lurk on
the other side of Elwood's perimeter fence, waiting for any
opportunists who wish to step outside. While the rest of the town
fight over the cause of the virus, the 'zombie killers' put their
training into action to defend their homes and families. The cast
also includes Gabrielle Stone, Felissa Rose and Brian Anthony
Wilson.
A fitting tribute to John B. Keane, for decades Ireland's favorite
storyteller, this winning short story collection typifies the late
author's folkloric imagination and storytelling arts. These are
congenial tales, too, as this literary legend views the foibles and
fallibilities of Irish country folk with abundant compassion as
well as a shrewd, sometimes sardonic eye. Add to that Keane's
glorious sense of fun and roguery that will make readers relish all
the more how and why, in "Fred Rimble," Jim Conlon kills the best
friend he ever had. Or how Willie Ramley determines that his future
wife will be "Guaranteed Pure." Or how, to tragic as well as comic
effect, a gasp, garlic, and gossip undo Denny Bruder in "The
Hanging." In all, Keane uncovers the folly in the romantic pangs,
exalted aspirations, misguided mischief, and everyday shortcomings
of the characters in the village of his storyteller's mind-and
beyond the folly finds their humanity.
China is at the crux of reforming, professionalising, and
internationalising its cultural and creative industries. These
industries are at the forefront of China's move towards the status
of a developed country. In this comprehensive Handbook,
international experts including leading Mainland scholars examine
the background to China's cultural and creative industries as well
as the challenges ahead. The chapters represent the cutting-edge of
scholarship, setting out the future directions of culture,
creativity and innovation in China. Combining interdisciplinary
approaches with contemporary social and economic theory, the
contributors examine developments in art, cultural tourism,
urbanism, digital media, e-commerce, fashion and architectural
design, publishing, film, television, animation, documentary, music
and festivals. Students of Chinese culture and society will find
this Handbook to be an invaluable resource. Scholars working on
topics related to China's emergence and its cultural aspirations
will also find the themes discussed in this book to be of interest.
Contributors: R. Bai, M. Cheung, Y. Chu, P. Chung, J. Dai, J. De
Kloet, A.Y.H. Fung, L. Gorfinkel, M. Guo, E.C. Hendriks, C.M. Herr,
V. Ho, Y. Huang, M. Keane, W. Lei, H. Li, W. Li, Y. Li, W. Lei, B.
Liboriussen, T. Lindgren, R. Ma, L. Montgomery, E. Priest, Z. Qiu,
X. Ren, F. Schneider, W. Sun, M.A. Ulfstjerne, J. Wang, Q. Wang, C.
Hing-Yuk Wong, H. Wu, B. Yecies, L. Yi, N. Yi, X. Zhang, E.J. Zhao,
J. Zheng
An Irish Times book of the year 2022 A powerful, probing book about
PTSD. As a journalist Keane has covered conflict and brutality
across the world for more than thirty years, from Rwanda, Sudan,
South Africa, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine and many more.
Driven by an irresistible compulsion to be where the night is
darkest, he made a name for reporting with humanity and empathy
from places where death and serious injury were not abstractions,
and tragedy often just a moment's bad luck away. But all this time
he struggled not to be overwhelmed by another story, his acute
'complex post-traumatic stress disorder', a condition arising from
exposure to multiple instances of trauma experienced over a long
period. This condition has caused him to suffer a number of mental
breakdowns and hospitalisations. Despite this, and countless
promises to do otherwise, he has gone back to the wars again and
again. Why? In this powerful and intensely personal book, Keane
interrogates what it is that draws him to the wars, what keeps him
there and offers a reckoning of the damage done. PTSD affects
people from all walks of life. Trauma can be found in many places,
not just war. Keane's book speaks to the struggle of all who are
trying to recover from injury, addiction and mental breakdown. It
is a survivor's story drawn from lived experience, told with
honesty, courage and an open heart.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. At a time when
neoliberalism has become an accepted term in public debate to refer
to the current state of modern societies and their political
economies, Kean Birch critically analyses the conflicting theories
that shape our understanding of 'neoliberalism'. With an
ever-expanding variety of perspectives on the concept of
neoliberalism, it is increasingly difficult to identify any
commonalities. This book explores how different people understand
neoliberalism, and the contradictions in thinking of neoliberalism
as a market-based ethic, project, or order. Detailing the
intellectual history of 'neoliberal' thought, the variety of
critical approaches and the many analytical ambiguities, Kean Birch
presents a new way to conceptualize contemporary political economy
and offers potential avenues for future research through a
judicious exploration of 'neoliberal' practices, processes, and
institutions. This work will be an essential resource for
undergraduate and postgraduate students, scholars, and researchers
to critically assess the concept of neoliberalism across many
disciplines. The book will also serve as a general introduction to
a wider audience interested in the term 'neoliberalism', its
potential pitfalls, and its contested future.
Ellen Keane spent most of her teens uncomfortable with her limb
difference. Hiding behind long-sleeved hoodies, she perfected poses
in photographs and concealed her insecurities. How did she go from
being a shy young girl to a strong, confident woman and
gold-winning Paralympian? The day Ellen embraced her difference was
the day she found her superpower. She started to believe in her
unique abilities and gradually find the success that she had never
dreamed possible. Perfectly Imperfect is for anyone struggling to
embrace who they are. With anecdotes from her own life, practical
advice, monthly check-ins and good-natured humour, Ellen dares you
to let go of waiting until everything is perfect and, instead,
embrace your imperfect, messy self just as you are. It might just
change your life.
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I Want 100 Dogs
Stacy McAnulty; Illustrated by Claire Keane
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R299
Discovery Miles 2 990
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and
her parents ponder - in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail -
all the best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you
can (literally) shake a stick at. A young girl proclaims, "I want
100 dogs." In a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one
question: Where will 100 dogs sleep? Our protagonist revises her
request to 90 dogs. But how does one walk 90 dogs? A silly,
subtractive counting tale and an over-the-top ode to the joys (and
woes) of canine company, this sweet and surprising story proves
that no matter how boundless your enthusiasm, when it comes to
finding the perfect pet, sometimes less really is more. Written by
bestselling author Stacy McAnulty and illustrated with vintage
flair by Claire Keane, this clever and funny picture book will be a
new favorite for readers and pet lovers everywhere - whether you
have no dogs, one dog, or one dog too many.
A Disney production mixing animation with live action. Lonely
orphan boy Pete (Sean Marshall) finds a new friend in a surprising
form: Elliott, a 12-foot tall dragon that has the power to make
itself invisible. Together they innocently cause chaos in their
sleepy hometown, but their partnership is put in jeopardy when a
visiting medicine seller (Jim Dale) tries to kidnap Elliott.
Jody Jean Dreyer worked for the Walt Disney Company for 30 years
and in Beyond the Castle she shares one-of-a-kind stories and
insights into what sets the Disney experience apart, as well as
secrets to help you discover your own "happily ever after." When
the credits roll and you've left the park, when your Disney day is
over, how do you take the magic with you into your everyday work
and life? The wish for happy endings is written in our hearts.
Every park guest or movie watcher is looking for their own "happily
ever after," as they ask the questions: What's my story? Does it
matter? Will the story end well for me? Jody's personal experiences
and her underpinning faith help her to offer practical and
sometimes unexpected principles to better appreciate and navigate
our own stories. Now updated with a discussion guide for individual
and group study, you can open the doors and peek inside the castle
- and more, to unlock and illuminate life's true treasure.
Beginning with her first position as a summer intern at Walt Disney
World, through her role leading synergy and special projects for
Disney (reporting to former CEO Michael Eisner), to her work with
top leadership at Walt Disney Motion Pictures sharing the magic of
Disney films around the world, Jody's entertaining storytelling
unpacks secrets that can change the way we understand ourselves,
our work and relationships, and how we can find our own path to
happiness. You will read her stories about working with Walt's
nephew, Roy E. Disney, her front-line role in the opening of theme
parks around the world and her own journey to discovering how to
bring some Disney magic into every day.
From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in
Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers
astonishing insights through an array of narratives. How the names
of gardens reveal their essential meaning. A new definition of what
art is. What trees are really made of. The true meaning of the
enigmatic torii gate found at Shinto shrines. Why we give flowers
as gifts. The essential, underlying unity of the world.
Recognising that creativity is a major driving force in the
post-industrial economy, the Chinese government has recently
established a range of "creative clusters" - industrial parks
devoted to media industries, and arts districts - in order to
promote the development of the creative industries. This book
examines these new creative clusters, outlining their nature and
purpose, and assessing their effectiveness. Drawing on case studies
of a range of cluster models, and comparing them with international
examples, the book demonstrates that creativity, both in China and
internationally, is in fact a process of fitting new ideas to
existing patterns, models and formats. It shows how large and
exceptionally impressive creative clusters have been successfully
established, but raises the important questions of whether profit
or culture is the driving force, and of whether the bringing
together of independent-minded, creative people, entrepreneurial
businessmen, preferential policies and foreign investment may in
time lead to unintended changes in social and political attitudes
in China, including a weakening of state bureaucratic power. An
important contribution to the existing literature on the subject,
this book will be of great interest to scholars of urban studies,
cultural geography, cultural economics and Asian studies.
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