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A revelatory exploration of insomnia which shows how women
throughout history have found healing, creativity and courage at
night - and how you can too. In the winter of 2020, Annabel Abbs
experienced a series of bereavements. In the wake of this grief,
Annabel kept herself frenetically busy by day - organising funeral
arrangements, caring for her children - but by night, she couldn't
sleep. A more profound wakefulness than Annabel had ever
experienced before, this period of sleeplessness led to an
unexpected revelation: her Night Self. Once Annabel stopped
fighting her insomnia, the night became a place of creativity,
reflection and liberation - as it has been for women throughout
history. From the radical fifteenth-century astronomer Laura
Cereta, to subversive artist Louise Bourgeois, to Virginia Woolf,
to the activist Peace Pilgrim who walked day and night across
America for twenty-eight years, women have found sanctuary,
inspiration and even power in darkness. Journeying from the darkest
corner of the Arctic Circle to Singapore, the brightest city on
Earth, Annabel sets out to discover her Night Self through
travelling, drawing, writing, stargazing, night-swimming and more.
Free from the anxiety of getting 'eight hours', Sleepless shows
that embracing the night can open up a whole world of possibilities
- even, perhaps, sleep.
'A sensual feast of a novel, written with elegance, beauty, charm
and skill in a voice that is both lyrical and unique. The Language
of Food is an intriguing story with characters that leap off the
page and live, but what sets it apart from it's contemporaries is
Abbs' outstanding prose' Santa Montefiore Eliza Acton, despite
having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world's most
successful cookery writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks
around the world. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and truly
inspiring. Told in alternate voices by the award-winning author of
The Joyce Girl, and with recipes that leap to life from the page,
The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs is the most thought-provoking
and page-turning historical novel you'll read this year, exploring
the enduring struggle for female freedom, the power of female
friendship, the creativity and quiet joy of cooking and the poetry
of food, all while bringing Eliza Action out of the archives and
back into the public eye. 'I love Abbs's writing and the
extraordinary, hidden stories she unearths. Eliza Acton is her best
discovery yet' Clare Pooley 'A feast for the senses, rich with the
flavours of Victorian England, I prepared every dish with Eliza and
Ann and devoured every page. A literary - and culinary - triumph!'
Hazel Gaynor 'Exhilarating to read - thoughtful, heart-warming and
poignant, with a quiet intelligence and elegance that does its
heroine proud' Bridget Collins 'A sumptuous banquet of a book that
nourished me and satisfied me just as Eliza Acton's meals would
have... I adored it' Polly Crosby 'An effervescent novel, bursting
with delectable language and elegant details about cookbook writer,
Eliza Acton. Don't miss this intimate glimpse into the early
English kitchens and snapshot of food history' Sara Dahmen
'Wonderful... Abbs is such a good story teller. She catches period
atmosphere and character so well' Vanessa Nicolson 'Two of my
favourite topics in one elegantly written novel - women's lives and
food history. I absolutely loved it' Polly Russell 'A story of
courage, unlikely friendship and an exceptional character, told in
vibrant and immersive prose' Caroline Scott 'Richly imagined and
emotionally tender' Pen Vogler 'Characters that leap off the page,
a fascinating story and so much atmosphere, you feel you're in the
kitchen with Eliza - I loved it.' Frances Quinn 'I was inspired by
Eliza's passion, her independence, her bravery and ambition. Like a
cook's pantry, The Language of Food is full of wonderful
ingredients, exciting possibilities and secrets. Full of warmth and
as comforting as sitting by the kitchen range, I loved it' Jo
Thomas 'A delightful read' Nina Pottell 'Clever, unsentimental,
beautifully detailed and quietly riveting' Elizabeth Buchan, author
of Two Women in Rome 'A wonderful read' John Torode England 1835.
Eliza Acton is a poet who dreams of seeing her words in print. But
when she takes her new manuscript to a publisher, she's told that
'poetry is not the business of a lady'. Instead, they want her to
write a cookery book. That's what readers really want from women.
England is awash with exciting new ingredients, from spices to
exotic fruits. But no one knows how to use them Eliza leaves the
offices appalled. But when her father is forced to flee the country
for bankruptcy, she has no choice but to consider the proposal.
Never having cooked before, she is determined to learn and to
discover, if she can, the poetry in recipe writing. To assist her,
she hires seventeen-year-old Ann Kirby, the impoverished daughter
of a war-crippled father and a mother with dementia. Over the
course of ten years, Eliza and Ann developed an unusual friendship
- one that crossed social classes and divides - and, together, they
broke the mould of traditional cookbooks and changed the course of
cookery writing forever.
God created all of us to be in relationship with him and with each
other. Yet for those with disabilities, attitudes and systems of
ableism create barriers to fully participating in God's kingdom
work, as well as leading to deep hurt - and when any members of the
body of Christ are not included, we all miss out. In Belonging,
Deborah Abbs guides us through nine Bible studies on inclusion.
Exploring the deep love and acceptance of our heavenly Father, she
shows us what that means for offering love and acceptance to one
another. In both Old and New Testament stories and teachings on
Christian community we see how God responds in love to those who
are often marginalized and excluded. In turn, through these
examples and lessons we can see the importance of disability
inclusion in church and learn to welcome people of all different
abilities. Part of the LifeBuilder Bible Studies series, Belonging
features questions that can be used both individually or in small
groups. It is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand
Biblical teaching on inclusion and acceptance better, and for those
wanting to make their church a more welcoming place for those with
disabilities.
'A sensual feast of a novel, written with elegance, beauty, charm
and skill in a voice that is both lyrical and unique. The Language
of Food is an intriguing story with characters that leap off the
page and live, but what sets it apart from it's contemporaries is
Abbs' outstanding prose' Santa Montefiore Eliza Acton, despite
having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world's most
successful cookery writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks
around the world. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and truly
inspiring. Told in alternate voices by the award-winning author of
The Joyce Girl, and with recipes that leap to life from the page,
The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs is the most thought-provoking
and page-turning historical novel you'll read this year, exploring
the enduring struggle for female freedom, the power of female
friendship, the creativity and quiet joy of cooking and the poetry
of food, all while bringing Eliza Action out of the archives and
back into the public eye. 'I love Abbs's writing and the
extraordinary, hidden stories she unearths. Eliza Acton is her best
discovery yet' Clare Pooley 'A feast for the senses, rich with the
flavours of Victorian England, I prepared every dish with Eliza and
Ann and devoured every page. A literary - and culinary - triumph!'
Hazel Gaynor 'Exhilarating to read - thoughtful, heart-warming and
poignant, with a quiet intelligence and elegance that does its
heroine proud' Bridget Collins 'A sumptuous banquet of a book that
nourished me and satisfied me just as Eliza Acton's meals would
have... I adored it' Polly Crosby 'An effervescent novel, bursting
with delectable language and elegant details about cookbook writer,
Eliza Acton. Don't miss this intimate glimpse into the early
English kitchens and snapshot of food history' Sara Dahmen
'Wonderful... Abbs is such a good story teller. She catches period
atmosphere and character so well' Vanessa Nicolson 'Two of my
favourite topics in one elegantly written novel - women's lives and
food history. I absolutely loved it' Polly Russell 'A story of
courage, unlikely friendship and an exceptional character, told in
vibrant and immersive prose' Caroline Scott 'Richly imagined and
emotionally tender' Pen Vogler 'Characters that leap off the page,
a fascinating story and so much atmosphere, you feel you're in the
kitchen with Eliza - I loved it.' Frances Quinn 'I was inspired by
Eliza's passion, her independence, her bravery and ambition. Like a
cook's pantry, The Language of Food is full of wonderful
ingredients, exciting possibilities and secrets. Full of warmth and
as comforting as sitting by the kitchen range, I loved it' Jo
Thomas 'A delightful read' Nina Pottell 'Clever, unsentimental,
beautifully detailed and quietly riveting' Elizabeth Buchan, author
of Two Women in Rome 'A wonderful read' John Torode England 1835.
Eliza Acton is a poet who dreams of seeing her words in print. But
when she takes her new manuscript to a publisher, she's told that
'poetry is not the business of a lady'. Instead, they want her to
write a cookery book. That's what readers really want from women.
England is awash with exciting new ingredients, from spices to
exotic fruits. But no one knows how to use them Eliza leaves the
offices appalled. But when her father is forced to flee the country
for bankruptcy, she has no choice but to consider the proposal.
Never having cooked before, she is determined to learn and to
discover, if she can, the poetry in recipe writing. To assist her,
she hires seventeen-year-old Ann Kirby, the impoverished daughter
of a war-crippled father and a mother with dementia. Over the
course of ten years, Eliza and Ann developed an unusual friendship
- one that crossed social classes and divides - and, together, they
broke the mould of traditional cookbooks and changed the course of
cookery writing forever.
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Explore Robotics
Abbe Lynn Starr
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R255
Discovery Miles 2 550
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Abbe Brown's new work provides a welcome and extremely valuable
addition of the human rights dimension to the long standing
conflict over essential technologies between intellectual property
and competition law.' - Steven Anderman, University of Essex, UK
and University of Stockholm, Sweden'Much has been written on the
flexibilities available within the intellectual property system to
address development and social needs. This book goes a step
further: it explores how greater access to essential technologies
can be ensured through human rights and competition law. Although
the analysis is focused on UK and the European Union, the book
provides valuable insights for assessing the situation in other
jurisdictions. The author suggests an innovative approach for
courts and legislators to overcome, in the light of public interest
considerations, the limits imposed by intellectual property rights.
This book is a much welcomed contribution to academic and policy
debates on the subject.' - Carlos M. Correa, University of Buenos
Aires, Argentina 'Intellectual property interacts (or clashes?)
with human rights and competition law. The refreshing bit about
this book is that a detailed practical approach to the inevitable
balancing act is proposed. Abbe Brown explains how a human rights
approach is the cornerstone of such a balancing approach and how
positive results can be achieved towards unblocking essential
technologies. And it can be done in the existing international
legal framework, even if the latter could be improved.
Well-researched, challenging and interesting reading!' - Paul
Torremans, University of Nottingham, UK 'Abbe Brown's study starts
from the assumption that IP right owners, particularly those of
innovative technologies, dispose of a disproportionately strong
legal position in relation to that of competitors and customers,
which is detrimental to society at large. Brown investigates how
the power of the IP right owners can be limited by applying
existing human rights law and competition law. To that aim it is
suggested to widen the legal landscape and to develop a more
tripartite substantive approach to IP law, human rights law and
competition law. Brown's study offers a very welcome new
contribution to the literature on the functioning of IP law, by
stressing the joint role which competition law and human rights law
can play in this respect.' - F. Willem Grosheide, Utrecht
University and Attorney at law, Van Doorne Amsterdam, The
Netherlands This detailed book explores the relationship between
intellectual property, competition and human rights. It considers
the extent to which they can and must be combined by decision
makers, and how this approach can foster innovation in key areas
for society such as pharmaceutical drugs, communications software
and technology to combat climate change. The author argues that
these three legal fields are strongly interrelated and that they
can be used to identify essential technologies. She demonstrates
that in some cases, combining the fields can deliver new bases for
wider access to be provided to technologies. The solutions
developed are strongly based on existing laws, with a focus on the
UK and the EU and the structures of existing forms of dispute
resolution, including the European Court of Human Rights and the
dispute settlement bodies of the World Trade Organization. The
final chapters also suggest opportunities for further engagement at
international policy and activist level, new approaches to IP and
its treaties, and wider adoption of the proposals. This timely book
will appeal to academics and practitioners in IP, competition and
human rights, as well as innovation-related industry groups and
access to knowledge, health and environment activists.
This volume reaffirms the indispensable place of the arts in any
coherent curriculum. The author hopes that the specific arguments
formulated in the book will advance the conservationist
post-Modernist aesthetic.
When originally published this was the first book to offer a
collective history of all the arts - Art, Drama, Dance, Music,
Literature and Film - in the curriculum. It also offers a coherent
framework for the teaching of arts which is in line with the best
current trends since the Gulbenkian Report of 1982. It insists that
the arts, seen together should be an essential part of the national
curriculum.
* Provides nearly 300 full-color illustrations of both common and
unique taphonomic affects to bones, derived from actual forensic
cases * Presents new research including experimentation on recovery
rates during surface search, timing of marine alterations; trophy
skulls; taphonomic laboratory and field methods; laws regarding the
relative timing of taphonomic effects; reptile taphonomy; human
decomposition; and microscopic alterations by invertebrates to
bones * Explains and illustrates common taphonomic effects and
clarifies standard terminology for uniformity and usage within in
the field.
The first book to introduce and explore this hugely important
subject Contains clear practical guidance on how to put athlete
welfare at the heart of sport Covers key theory and contemporary
issues Covers the full span of an athlete career and
post-retirement transition Includes useful learning features, such
as review questions and illustrative case studies
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Semantic AI in Knowledge Graphs
Sanju Tiwari, Fernando Ortiz-Rodriguez, Sarra Ben Abbes, Patience Usoro Usip, Rim Hantach
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R3,078
Discovery Miles 30 780
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Existing research papers do not have complete information in depth
about the Semantic AI in Knowledge Graphs. This book has all the
basic information required to gain in-depth knowledge of this
field. Covers neuro-symbolic AI, explainable AI and deep learning
to knowledge discover and mining, and knowledge representation and
reasoning.
The story of extraordinary women who lost their way - their sense
of self, their identity, their freedom - and found it again through
walking in the wild. 'Moving and memorable' Virginia Nicholson,
author of How Was It for You? 'A triumph ... I felt as though I
were being lifted, carried up to peaks' Charlotte Peacock, author
of Into the Mountain: A Life of Nan Shepherd 'A beautiful and
meditative memoir' Publishers Weekly For centuries, the wilds have
been male territory, while women sat safely confined at home. But
not all women did as they were told, despite the dangers; history
reveals women for whom rural walking became inspiration,
consolation and liberation. In this powerful and deeply inspiring
book, Annabel Abbs uncovers women who refused to conform, who
recognised a biological, emotional and artistic need for
wilderness, water and desert - and who took the courageous step of
walking unpeopled and often forbidding landscapes. Part wild-walk,
part memoir, Windswept follows an exhilarating journey from Abbs's
isolated, car-less childhood to her walking the remote paths
trodden by extraordinary women, including Georgia O'Keeffe in the
empty plains of Texas and New Mexico, Nan Shepherd in the mountains
of Scotland, Gwen John following the Garonne, Simone de Beauvoir in
the mountains and forests of France and Daphne du Maurier along the
River Rhone. A single question pulses through their walks: How does
a woman change once she becomes windswept?
At once provocative and inspiring, Against the Flow is a work of polemic from an internationally respected writer and thinker on arts education. Peter Abbs argues that contemporary education ignores the aesthetic and ethical as a result of being in thrall to such forces as the market economy and managerial and functional dictates. He identifies the present education system as being inimical to creativity and authentic learning and instead, narrowly focused on the quantitative measuring of results. This absence of a creative and ethical dimension in education has implications for art making in wider society. Art is shown as emerging from, and appealing to, the ironic postmodernist sensibility and mass media-led culture, while being devoid of philosophical significance. This book opens up a fresh and timely debate about the vital power of creativity in modern education. Drawing on examples from modern poetry, literature and visual art, it is an eloquent and passionate argument for the need to develop ethical and aesthetic energies to confront the growing vacuity of contemporary culture.
Written with both the cultural and moral crisis and the challenge
of the future in mind, Peter Abbs's book charts an open, clear, and
positive way forward for education. Divided into four sections, the
first examines the true and fitting ends of education and outlines
a positive conception of education as an initiation into critical
enquiry and the personal art of learning. The two middle sections
consider aesthetic education. Abbs confronts government approaches
to arts teaching and offers an alternative dynamic paradigm within
which the creativity of the culture (transmitted down the ages) and
the creativity of the individual (seen as biologically given) must
be combined. The outcome of this is explored, in detail, in
relation to the teaching of literature, creative writing and drama.
The final section offers critical appraisals of influential figures
in the arts field:;Herbert Reid, the late Peter Fuller and David
Holbrook.
Written with both the cultural and moral crisis and the challenge
of the future in mind, Peter Abbs's book charts an open, clear, and
positive way forward for education. Divided into four sections, the
first examines the true and fitting ends of education and outlines
a positive conception of education as an initiation into critical
enquiry and the personal art of learning. The two middle sections
consider aesthetic education. Abbs confronts government approaches
to arts teaching and offers an alternative dynamic paradigm within
which the creativity of the culture (transmitted down the ages) and
the creativity of the individual (seen as biologically given) must
be combined. The outcome of this is explored, in detail, in
relation to the teaching of literature, creative writing and drama.
The final section offers critical appraisals of influential figures
in the arts field:;Herbert Reid, the late Peter Fuller and David
Holbrook.
Featuring the iconic design house's most beloved pattern Unikko in
5 different colourways, this chic set of 10 graphite Standard
HB/No. 2 Pencils brings lively style to every writing endeavor.
Twenty different notecards featuring Marimekko's iconic designs are
showcased in this collectible box of all-purpose notes.
Positive psychology (PP) is a fast-developing area of research that
emphasises personal growth and the positive qualities of life. This
is the first book to apply the principles and practice of PP to
sport and physical activity. In attempting to help people enjoy
sport, sport psychology has paradoxically often focused on topics
such as anxiety, stress and burnout. By contrast, this
reader-friendly introduction to PP shows how it can improve
sporting performance while also enhancing physical and mental
well-being. Demonstrating the practical relevance of PP for all
those who participate in sport and physical activity at any level,
it covers a variety of topics including: passion, enjoyment and
flow positive pedagogy and appreciative inquiry for sport leaders,
coaches and teachers gratitude, mindfulness, optimism and hope
positive psychology coaching for sport leaders and practitioners
character strengths, growth mindset and resilience. With expert
contributors from around the globe, real-life case studies,
practical strategies and suggestions for future research in every
chapter, this book is inspirational reading for all students,
coaches, researchers and practitioners with an interest in sport
and exercise psychology, mental health and well-being.
The creative industries are becoming of increasing important from
economic, cultural, and social perspectives. This Handbook explores
the relationship, whether positive or negative, between creative
industries and intellectual property (IP) rights. Distinguished
international contributors reflect on the diverse policy approaches
from across the world, taking into consideration a broad spectrum
of economic and philosophical stances. In doing so, the topical
chapters offer a global exploration of a wide breadth of issues,
including sector-specific examples ranging from museums to
traditional knowledge and artificial intelligence to enforcement
and new business models. Intriguingly, this Handbook also looks
forward to future challenges and developments regarding the role of
IP in creative industries. Delivering fresh and challenging
perspectives on the rich and important relationship between IP and
the creative industries, this Handbook will be vital reading for
scholars of IP. It will also be an important reference for advisors
to, policymakers for, and funders of the creative industries, as
well as activists challenging the power of IP. Contributors
include: H. Berthold, A.E. Brown Abbe, R. Burt, I. Calboli, S.
Chillas, S. Collins, J. Cornwell, C. Davies, K. Erickson, S.
Frankel, N. Gervassis, M. Grewar, A. Guadamuz, V. Hafstein, C.
Handke, J. Hartley, E. Kakiuchi, A. Keshet, S. Kheria, G.N. Mandel,
R. Mukonoweshuro, E. Nwauche, M. Pavis, J. Reda, N. Rizk, A.
Sabiescu, P. Schlesinger, N. Searle, J. Stapleton, S.
Teilmann-Lock, B. Townley, C. Waelde, S. Whatley, H.K. Yilmaztekin,
R.I. Yudhishthir
* Provides nearly 300 full-color illustrations of both common and
unique taphonomic affects to bones, derived from actual forensic
cases * Presents new research including experimentation on recovery
rates during surface search, timing of marine alterations; trophy
skulls; taphonomic laboratory and field methods; laws regarding the
relative timing of taphonomic effects; reptile taphonomy; human
decomposition; and microscopic alterations by invertebrates to
bones * Explains and illustrates common taphonomic effects and
clarifies standard terminology for uniformity and usage within in
the field.
The first book to introduce and explore this hugely important
subject Contains clear practical guidance on how to put athlete
welfare at the heart of sport Covers key theory and contemporary
issues Covers the full span of an athlete career and
post-retirement transition Includes useful learning features, such
as review questions and illustrative case studies
Imperial Colors focuses on the paired busts of Emperor Septimius
Severus (r. 193-211) and his wife, Empress Julia Domna in the
Eskenazi Museum of Art, two of the finest known examples of later
Roman portrait sculpture. This book presents innovative
multidisciplinary research that is accessible both to specialists
and generalists. In addition to contextualizing these portraits in
the visual art and culture of the wider Roman empire, this
publication will provide the first detailed and secure evidence for
their original appearances. Highlights of this include the recently
discovered vestiges of colorful paint, fresh insights into
masterful marble polishes, and fascinating possibilities regarding
their production and display in antiquity. These sculptures are
also carefully constructed images, designed to promote political
ideas. They represent continuity with older Imperial models but
were updated to create a distinctive visual language for the new
Imperial house.
This volume argues that ancient Greek girls and early Christian
virgins and their families made use of rhetorically similar
traditions of marriage to an otherworldly bridegroom in order to
handle the problem of a girl's denied or disrupted transition into
adulthood. In both ancient Greece and early Christian Rome, the
standard female transition into adulthood was marked by marriage,
sex, and childbirth. When problems arose just before or during this
transition, the transitional girl's status within society became
insecure. Walker presents a case for how and why the dead Greek
virgin girl, depicted in Archaic through Hellenistic sources, in
both texts and inscriptions, as a bride of Hades, and the life-long
female Christian virgin or celibate ascetic, dubbed the bride of
Christ around the third century CE, provide a fruitful point of
comparison as particular examples of strategies used to neutralize
the tension of disrupted female transition into adulthood. Bride of
Hades to Bride of Christ offers a fascinating comparative study
that will be of interest to anyone working on virginity and
womanhood in the ancient world.
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