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In this blinding debut, Robert Jones Jr. blends the lyricism of Toni Morrison with the vivid prose of Zora Neale Hurston to characterise the forceful, enduring bond of love, and what happens when brutality threatens the purest form of serenity.
The Halifax plantation is known as Empty by the slaves who work it under the pitiless gaze of its overseers and its owner, Massa Paul. Two young enslaved men, Samuel and Isaiah dwell among the animals they keep in the barn, helping out in the fields when their day is done. But the barn is their haven, a space of radiance and love - away from the blistering sun and the cruelty of the toubabs - where they can be alone together.
But, Amos - a fellow slave - has begun to direct suspicion towards the two men and their refusal to bend. Their flickering glances, unspoken words and wilful intention, revealing a truth that threatens to rock the stability of the plantation. And preaching the words of Massa Paul's gospel, he betrays them.
The culminating pages of The Prophets summon a choral voice of those who have suffered in silence, with blistering humanity, as the day of reckoning arrives at the Halifax plantation. Love, in all its permutations, is the discovery at the heart of Robert Jones Jr's breathtaking debut, The Prophets.
Surreal comedy starring award-winning British comedian, author and
TV presenter Harry Hill. Featuring machine gun-toting chickens and
a terminally ill hamster, the film follows Harry and his Nan (Julie
Walters) as they travel to Blackpool while being pursued by a
mentally unstable veterinarian (Simon Bird). While on the journey,
the pair are met with a whole host of other weird and wonderful
characters including Harry's long-lost twin Otto (Matt Lucas) and
Michelle (Sheridan Smith), an underwater shell person.
The Welsh criminal justice system is unique. While the country has
its own devolved government and parliament, there is no Welsh
equivalent of the Scottish or Northern Irish justice systems.
Rather, the writ of England and Wales criminal justice institutions
continues to run. Yet the extensive responsibilities of Wales's
devolved institutions ensure that they necessarily play a
significant role in criminal justice. As a result, the Welsh
criminal justice system operates across a 'jagged edge' of devolved
and reserved powers and responsibilities. This book provides the
first academic account of this system. It demonstrates not only
that Wales has some of the worst criminal justice outcomes in
western Europe, but that even if the will existed to try to address
these problems, the current constitutional underpinnings of the
Welsh criminal justice system would make it nigh-on impossible.
Based on official data and in-depth interviews, this is an urgent
and challenging book, required reading for anyone interested in
Welsh politics and society.
Information is a key resource to primary health care and is
increasingly required in individual practices. This book will
demystify the subject, which is often presented in complex terms.
It sets out in a simple and interesting way what information those
working in primary care will need, the systems required to deliver
them and how to set them up. Information and IT for Primary Care
uses exercises, stories, key points, case studies, model answers
and think boxes. Worldwide web links refers the reader to resources
and shows how to get the most out of your computer. The book is
user-friendly, jargon free and based on primary research evidence.
It is essential reading for everyone working in primary care
organisations including GPs, practice managers and nurses, and
staff working in community trusts and the NHS.
*A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'This visionary and deeply evocative
debut carves a radiant love story out of the bleakest of
landscapes.' Waterstones - Best Books to Look Out For in 2021 'An
Outstanding novel' Guardian 'A lyrical, poetic novel' Independent
'Epic in its scale' Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf
'A rare marvel' Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly
Gorgeous 'Magisterial' Courttia Newland, author of A River Called
Time 'A spellbinding debut' COSMO 'Ambitious and intense' Vanity
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January O, the Oprah Magazine's 32 LGBTQ Books That Will Change the
Literary Landscape in 2021 Cosmopolitan's New LGBTQ+ Books to Add
to Your Reading List BuzzFeed's Most Anticipated Historical Fiction
of 2021 Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2021 The Millions' Most
Anticipated Books of 2021 -------------------------- In this
blinding debut, Robert Jones Jr. blends the lyricism of Toni
Morrison with the vivid prose of Zora Neale Hurston to characterise
the forceful, enduring bond of love, and what happens when
brutality threatens the purest form of serenity. The Halifax
plantation is known as Empty by the slaves who work it under the
pitiless gaze of its overseers and its owner, Massa Paul. Two young
enslaved men, Samuel and Isaiah dwell among the animals they keep
in the barn, helping out in the fields when their day is done. But
the barn is their haven, a space of radiance and love - away from
the blistering sun and the cruelty of the toubabs - where they can
be alone together. But, Amos - a fellow slave - has begun to direct
suspicion towards the two men and their refusal to bend. Their
flickering glances, unspoken words and wilful intention, revealing
a truth that threatens to rock the stability of the plantation. And
preaching the words of Massa Paul's gospel, he betrays them. The
culminating pages of The Prophets summon a choral voice of those
who have suffered in silence, with blistering humanity, as the day
of reckoning arrives at the Halifax plantation. Love, in all its
permutations, is the discovery at the heart of Robert Jones Jr's
breathtaking debut, The Prophets.
Holographic and speckle interferometry are optical techniques which
use lasers to make non-contracting field view measurements at a
sensitivity of the wavelength of light on optically rough (i.e.
non-mirrored) surfaces. They may be used to measure static or
dynamic displacements, the shape of objects, and refractive index
variations of transparent media. As such, these techniques have
been applied to the solution of a wide range of problems in strain
and vibrational analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), component
inspection and design analysis and fluid flow visualisation. This
book provides a self-contained, unified, theoretical analysis of
the basic principles and associated opto-electronic techniques (for
example Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry). In addition, a
detailed discussion of experimental design and practical
application to the solution of physical problems is presented. In
this new edition, the authors have taken the opportunity to include
a much more coherent description of more than twenty individual
case studies that are representative of the main uses to which the
techniques are put. The Bibliography has also been brought up to
date.
A slightly different slant on the 'slacker' comedy genre directed
by 'Friends' star David Schwimmer. Five years ago Dennis (Simon
Pegg) was at the altar about to marry Libby (Thandie Newton), his
pregnant fiancee. He got cold feet and headed for the hills, and
he's been going in circles ever since. When Dennis discovers
Libby's now hooked up with high-flying go-getter Whit (Hank
Azaria), he realises it's now or never. Assisted by his friend
Gordon (Dylan Moran), he decides to enter a marathon to show he's
not a quitter but then finds out just how much sweat, strain and
pain it takes to run for 26 miles. No one rates his chances, but
Dennis knows this is the only way to stop being a running joke.
Branding is possibly the most powerful commercial and cultural
force on the planet. Iconic names such as Coca-Cola, Nike,
Manchester United, Harry Potter, and Google are known and
recognized by millions of people worldwide. As the market economy
spreads across the world, brands are becoming ever more prevalent.
The Apple brand has been valued at $98 billion - more than the GDP
of Slovakia. Every day, we're exposed to more than 3500 brand
messages. And even though people are increasingly brand-aware and
brand-sceptical, they are nevertheless seduced by brands. We may
reject the whole brand system, but we still wouldn't be parted from
our Apple Macs. Brands are impossible to escape. In this Very Short
Introduction Robert Jones discusses the rising omnipresence of
brands, and analyses how they work their magic. He considers the
incredible potency of brands as a commercial, social, and cultural
force, and looks at the many different kinds of brands that exist -
from products, services, and artistic properties, to companies,
charities, sports clubs, and political parties. Defining what we
mean by the word 'brand', he explores both the positive and
negative aspects of brands. Finally Jones considers the business of
branding, and asks whether the idea of brands and branding is
starting to decline, or whether it has a long future ahead. ABOUT
THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford
University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every
subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get
ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,
analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Another title in GMM's highly successful QBase series, this time
focusing on the Primary FRCA (Fellowship of the Royal College of
Anaesthetists) with sets of examination papers the candidate can
use to revise and practice their MCQ technique. As always, the
self-learning experience is greatly enhanced by the free CD-ROM
containing the QBase examination software. This powerful program
allows the user to sit the pre-set exams as printed in the book, or
to create their own exams using questions drawn from the total pool
available on the CD-ROM. The program can either generate these
exams randomly (maintaining the same proportions of each subject as
the 'pre-set' exams), or the user can select any number of
questions in any subject area, to create their very own exam.
However the user chooses to set an exam, they can then mark,
analyse and store each attempt, and review and re-sit the same exam
at a later date, comparing their scores with previous attempts.
When re-sitting an exam, the user can also choose to 'shuffle' the
question stems A-E, so that they cannot simply remember patterns of
true and false answers. A final unique aspect of the program is
that it allows the user to select how confident they are of their
answer, and the program can then provide feedback on a user's
'guessing strategy'.
Resources designed to support learners of the 2010 BTEC Level 3
National Engineering specification. Covers all mandatory and 4
optional units, providing the breadth for tutors to tailor the
course to their learners' needs and interests. Visually-appealing
learner-friendly format, specially designed for Engineering
students. Assessment activities in each unit give students the
opportunity to practice for their assignments and deepen their
knowledge and understanding. WorkSpace case studies take learners
into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their
knowledge in a real-life context.
Robert Jones' Makeup Masterclass is a comprehensive guide to makeup
that is organized from beginner to pro. You can start at your skill
level and learn! This all inclusive guide to the makeup brush is a
full beauty education for women (and men!) of all ages and skill
levels. Robert Jones' Makeup Masterclass features lessons for
people of all skill levels; from the makeup-challenged to those who
are ready to take their skills to the professional level. This
guide book includes: Step-by-step photos to build your makeup
repertoire and maximize natural beauty at any age Techniques to
highlight your best traits and build your confidence as a makeup
artist Before-and-after photos to help you achieve looks for any
skin tone Basic products and tools you should have in your makeup
drawer Extensive product information to help you make smart
purchases Tips for organizing your makeup-know what to keep and
what to toss Secrets about product shelf-life and makeup
ingredients you should know before buying Tips and tricks to help
you achieve your desired effect, shape your face, and find quick
fixes for problem areas (dark circles, age spots, thin lips, uneven
skin tone, and more) Helpful Q&As in every chapter
Quick-reference index Robert Jones' Makeup Masterclass is about
more than dramatic transformations. It's for honing makeup artistry
and building confidence for a beautiful result.
Sometimes, we can all try so hard to avoid causing ourselves pain
that we don't live our lives to the full - and people with
intellectual disabilities are no different. Based on principles of
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Living Your Best Life
provides guided self-help materials for a person with intellectual
disabilities to work through alongside a supporter such as a paid
carer, family member or mental health professional. The tools and
guidance help the individual identify what is important to them and
move towards a life where worries and doubts do not stop them doing
activities they enjoy or trying new things. Each chapter includes
separate sections for supporters and for the person with
intellectual disabilities (which can be read to them if necessary).
The book also includes a wide range of exercises, graded by
difficulty so as to be matched to an individual's specific
abilities and challenges.
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