The White Stuff

Author : Simon Armitage
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141938097

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The White Stuff by Simon Armitage Pdf

Abbie Fenton wants a baby. Her husband Felix, not unaware of the thunderous ticking of Abbie's biological clock, wants to oblige but their home has still to be blessed. Cue the usual round of doctors, tests, probes and scans - all to no avail. So Abbie - adopted at birth - decides that if she can't have a child then she must at least discover whose child she is. Soon, she and Felix are caught up in a make-or-break search for family, identity and meaning. And little do they know quite where the journey will take them ... The White Stuff announces Simon Armitage, one of our nation's leading and award-winning poets, as one of our greatest novelists. 'Superb, very impressive, grimly funny ... I lay on the floor and howled with laughter' Independent 'With plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, touchy-feely bits and some choice observations about the things that men do, Armitage gives Hornby a run for his money' Daily Mirror

Author : Simon Armitage
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141010441

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The White Stuff by Simon Armitage Pdf

Abbie Fenton wants a baby. Her husband Felix, not unaware of the thunderous ticking of Abbie's biological clock, wants to oblige but their home has still to be blessed. Cue the usual round of doctors, tests, probes and scans all to no avail. must at least discover whose child she is. Soon, she and Felix are caught up in a make-or-break search for family, identity and meaning. And little do they know quite where the journey will take them

Author : Chrissie Rucker
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780063002241

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For the Love of White by Chrissie Rucker Pdf

Create calming, peaceful spaces in your home with white and neutral tones with the first home decorating book from The White Company, published as this much-loved brand celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. “The thing about white is that it goes with everything, it is a canvas for life, whoever you are and whatever your tastes. You just can’t beat it.”—Chrissie Rucker Whether you live in a tiny city apartment, a rambling country cottage or an elegant town house For the Love of White offers the definitive book on decorating with white and neutral ones. From room schemes for light, bright family kitchens and calming bedrooms to the all-important finishing touches—this is a book to be inspired by again and again. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography by leading interiors photographer, Chris Everard and organized into three sections—Country, Town and Coastal—the book provides both the advice and the inspiration needed to transform your home.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle,Vladislav Trotsenko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783963764752

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The White Company by Arthur Conan Doyle,Vladislav Trotsenko Pdf

Author : Christian Lander
Publisher : Random House
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-06
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781588368379

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Stuff White People Like by Christian Lander Pdf

They love nothing better than sipping free-trade gourmet coffee, leafing through the Sunday New York Times, and listening to David Sedaris on NPR (ideally all at the same time). Apple products, indie music, food co-ops, and vintage T-shirts make them weak in the knees. They believe they’re unique, yet somehow they’re all exactly the same, talking about how they “get” Sarah Silverman’s “subversive” comedy and Wes Anderson’s “droll” films. They’re also down with diversity and up on all the best microbrews, breakfast spots, foreign cinema, and authentic sushi. They’re organic, ironic, and do not own TVs. You know who they are: They’re white people. And they’re here, and you’re gonna have to deal. Fortunately, here’s a book that investigates, explains, and offers advice for finding social success with the Caucasian persuasion. So kick back on your IKEA couch and lose yourself in the ultimate guide to the unbearable whiteness of being. Praise for STUFF WHITE PEOPLE LIKE: “The best of a hilarious Web site: an uncannily accurate catalog of dead-on predilections. The Criterion Collection of classic films? Haircuts with bangs? Expensive fruit juice? ‘Blonde on Blonde’ on the iPod? The author knows who reads The New Yorker and who wears plaid.” –Janet Maslin’s summer picks, CBS.com “The author of "Stuff White People Like" skewers the sacred cows of lefty Caucasian culture, from the Prius to David Sedaris. . . . It gently mocks the habits and pretensions of urbane, educated, left-leaning whites, skewering their passion for Barack Obama and public transportation (as long as it's not a bus), their idle threats to move to Canada, and joy in playing children's games as adults. Kickball, anyone?” –Salon.com “A handy reference guide with which you can check just how white you are. Hint: If you like only documentaries and think your child is gifted, you glow in the dark, buddy.” –NY Daily News

Author : Kathleen Belew,Ramon A. Gutierrez
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520382503

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A Field Guide to White Supremacy by Kathleen Belew,Ramon A. Gutierrez Pdf

It is not a matter of argument among the vast majority of scholars, but of demonstrable fact. White supremacy includes both individual prejudice and, for instance, the long history of the disproportionate incarceration of people of color. It describes a legal system still predisposed towards racial inequality even when judge, counsel, and jurors abjure racism at the individual level. It is collective and individual. It is old and immediate. Some white supremacists turn to violence, but there are also a lot of people who are individually white supremacist-some openly so-and reject violence. This Field Guide proposes that a better understanding of hate groups, white supremacy, and the ways that racism and patriarchy have braided into our laws and systems can help people to tell, and understand, better stories. .

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The White Company by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

One of Arthur Conan Doyle's lesser known works, The White Company is a historical novel that is set during the Hundred Years War - a series of conflicts in the 14th and 15th centuries between the House of Plantaganet and the House of Valois. The novel in particular tells of Edward, the Black Prince and his attempts to restore Peter of Castille to his throne. The name of the book comes from a group of archers (The White Company) and is taken from an actual group of merceneries from the 14th century. The book is supposed to be read alongside Doyle's Sir Nigel, about a knight (based on Sir Neil Loring) - and this character also features in this book. As well as many fictional characters, The White Company includes some real life historical figures, such as John of Gaunt, Edward III, Thomas Percy, and Henry II of Castille. Doyle regarded this novel, as well as his other historical ones, higher than he did his books about Sherlock Holmes, and it was popular up until the time of WWII. He wrote the book after attending a lecture about the Middle Ages, and after much research, it was first serialised in Cornhill Magazine.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Classic Historical Fiction Works by Arthur Conan Doyle : The White Company/Sir Nigel/The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard/The War in South Africa, Its Cause and Conduct by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Classic Historical Fiction Works by Arthur Conan Doyle (The White Company/Sir Nigel/The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard/The War in South Africa, Its Cause and Conduct) by Arthur Conan Doyle: Embark on a journey through time with this collection of classic historical fiction works by the esteemed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The White Company takes readers back to the medieval era, following the adventures of a young archer in the Hundred Years' War. Sir Nigel follows the heroic exploits of a young knight during the reign of Edward III. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard offers entertaining stories of a daring French officer during the Napoleonic Wars. The War in South Africa, Its Cause and Conduct provides Doyle's first-hand account of the Boer War as a war correspondent. Key Aspects of the Book "Classic Historical Fiction Works": Historical Settings: Doyle's vivid descriptions transport readers to different historical periods, immersing them in the events and culture of the time. Adventure and Heroism: The collection celebrates acts of heroism, chivalry, and camaraderie in times of war and conflict. War Correspondence: Doyle's experiences as a war correspondent provide unique insights into the realities of military engagements. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, best known for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Beyond his detective fiction, Doyle's historical fiction works showcase his storytelling brilliance and passion for exploring various historical periods and themes.

Author : Adam Daniel Rotfeld,Anatoly V. Torkunov
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822980957

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White Spots—Black Spots by Adam Daniel Rotfeld,Anatoly V. Torkunov Pdf

Poland and Russia have a long relationship that encompasses centuries of mutual antagonism, war, and conquest. The twentieth century has been particularly intense, including world wars, revolution, massacres, national independence, and decades of communist rule—for both countries. Since the collapse of communism, historians in both countries have struggled to come to grips with this difficult legacy. This pioneering study, prepared by the semi-official Polish-Russian Group on Difficult Matters, is a comprehensive effort to document and fully disclose the major conflicts and interrelations between the two nations from 1918 to 2008, events that have often been avoided or presented with a strong political bias. This is the English translation of this major study, which has received acclaim for its Polish and Russian editions. The chapters offer parallel histories by prominent Polish and Russian scholars who recount each country’s version of the event in question. Among the topics discussed are the 1920 Polish-Russian war, the origins of World War II and the notorious Hitler-Stalin pact, the infamously shrouded Katyn massacre, the communization of Poland, Cold War relations, the Solidarity movement and martial law, and the renewed relations of contemporary Poland and Russia.

Author : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780486120829

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The White Company by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

This spirited account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers during the Hundred Years War features cameo appearances by historical figures such as Edward III and the Black Prince.

Author : Michael Bennett,Dave Zirin
Publisher : Haymarket Books
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781642590791

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Things That Make White People Uncomfortable (Adapted for Young Adults) by Michael Bennett,Dave Zirin Pdf

Michael Bennett is a Super Bowl Champion, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end, a fearless activist, a feminist, an organizer, and a change maker. He's also one of the most humorous athletes on the planet, and he wants to make you uncomfortable. Bennett adds his voice to discussions of racism and police violence, Black athletes and their relationship to powerful institutions like the NCAA and the NFL, the role of protest in history, and the responsibilities of athletes as role models to speak out against injustice. Following in the footsteps of activist-athletes from Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, Bennett demonstrates his outspoken leadership both on and off the field. Written with award-winning sportswriter and author Dave Zirin, Sitting Down to Stand Up is a sports book for young people who want to make a difference, a memoir, and a book as hilarious and engaging as it is illuminating.

Author : James Deakin
Publisher : William Morrow &Company
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015011322396

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Straight Stuff by James Deakin Pdf

Author : Arthur Machen
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781528785242

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The Novel of the White Powder by Arthur Machen Pdf

“The Novel of the White Powder” is a short story by Welsh author Arthur Machan, first published in his novel “The Three Imposters” (1895). The story concerns a man whose behaviour alters dramatically as the result a change in his prescription. However, even though some of these changes are indubitably for the better, his sister remains sceptical—and with good reason. Arthur Machen (1863 – 1947) was a Welsh author and renowned mystic during the 1890s and early 20th century who garnered literary acclaim for his contributions to the supernatural, horror, and fantasy fiction genres. His seminal novella “The Great God Pan” (1890) has become a classic of horror fiction, with Stephen King describing it as one of the best horror stories ever written in the English language. Other notable fans of his gruesome tales include William Butler Yeats and Arthur Conan Doyle; and his work has been compared to that of Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, and Oscar Wilde. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Author : Christian Lander
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780812982060

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Whiter Shades of Pale by Christian Lander Pdf

HOW WHITE YOU ARE! If you thought you had white people pegged as Oscar-party-throwing, Prius-driving, Sunday New York Times–reading, self-satisfied latte lovers—you were right. But if you thought diversity was just for other races, then hang on to your eco-friendly tote bags. Veteran white person Christian Lander is back with fascinating new information and advice on dealing with the Caucasian population. Sure, their indie-band T-shirts, trendy politics, vegan diets, and pop-culture references make them all seem the same. But a closer look reveals that from Austin to Australia, from L.A. to the U.K., indigenous white people are as different from one another as 1 percent rBGH-free milk is different from 2 percent. Where do skinny jeans and bulky sweaters rule? Where is down-market beer the nectar of the hip? If you want to know the places cute girls with bangs and cool guys with beards roam and emo musicians and unpaid interns call home, you’d better switch off the Adult Swim reruns, put down that copy of The Onion, pick up this book, and prepare to see the white.

Author : Doyle A.C.
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785521071432

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The White Company by Doyle A.C. Pdf

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 – 1930) was an English writer best known for his detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. “The White Company” is a huge historical novel set during the Hundred Years War. Together with the heroes of this story, you will visit England, France, and Spain, and take part in the events of one of the longest wars in human history.