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A history of the club that set the 80s alight by the much loved presenter writer and Blitz attendee Robert Elms The short lived Blitz club in London s Covent Garden was more than somewhere to hang out or be seen it was a catalyst for cultural explosion a counter culture blast against everything Thatcher s leadership had ushered in by the dawn of the 80s Tuesday nights boasted a ferocious fearless cast from Boy George and Spandau Ballet to Grayson Perry and Peter Doig to Michele Clapton Sade and Alexander McQueen This was the vanguard of a different England socially liberal loud proud and diverse fiercely individualistic and determined to succeed Britain was black and white the Blitz Kids switched on the colour In Blitz Elms reflects on a club night founded by working class kids one whose impact reverberated beyond its doors through the worlds of Art Literature Fashion and Music and into the present day

A magical tender revealing rude honest very funny and very vulnerable book will be read and talked about for a long time BILL BUFORD Engrossing fearless and ultimately very moving JAY McINERNEY Moving and poignant ANNA WINTOUR The entertaining irreverent and surprisingly moving memoir by the visionary restaurateur behind such iconic New York institutions as Balthazar and Pastis A memoir by the legendary proprietor of Balthazar Pastis Minetta Tavern and Morandi taking us from his gritty London childhood to his serendipitous arrival in New York where he founded the era defining establishments Odeon Cafe Luxembourg and Nell s Eloquent and opinionated Keith McNally writes about his stint as a child actor his travels along the hippie trail his wives and children his devastating stroke and his Instagram notoriety An incredible life recounted with wit humility and a surprising amount of vulnerability PADMA LAKSHMI In this heartfelt memoir he does his best to atone for his misdeeds while recounting remarkable tales of romance adventure and survival GRIFFIN DUNNE

This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell s foundational tale of dystopian fiction 1984 featuring new full colour illustrations by Jason Millet Under the watchful eyes of Big Brother the people of Oceania must submit totally to their government and suppress all expressions of individuality Telescreens are everywhere helicopters hover around buildings and the Thought Police are constantly on alert Despite the threat of severe punishment diligent desk clerk Winston Smith sits down to write a diary which begins his quiet resistance against the regime Arguably the twentieth century s most famous novel 1984 is a dystopian study of political tyranny mind control paranoia and secret mass surveillance which continues to resonate to this day This beautiful hardback edition contains the classic unabridged text presented with specially commissioned full colour illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers Part of the Arcturus Illustrated Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature ABOUT THE SERIES The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works beautifully presented with full colour specially commissioned illustrations patterned endpapers and dus

This edition collects a wide selection of Dickinson s brief but memorable poems Bursting with insights about life love nature death and immortality these works are among the most beloved in Ame

For gardeners who prioritize eco friendliness and biodiversity the Praise for the Pollinators 2026 Wall Calendar showcases vibrant art of flowers and precious pollinating creatures along with educational blurbs at the bottom of each monthly spread Although the best known pollinators are bees and butterflies the calendar also features other animals and insects that play a vital role in pollinating the world s plants frogs lizards fireflies bats and more Features include 12 x 12 12 x 24 open Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Spans January December 2026 Generous grid space for notes appointments and reminders Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases based on Universal Time Illustrations by contemporary artists Tara Reed and Kelly L Judd Informational text provides fun facts about pollinators Wall art for your home school or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming WE PLANT TREES to offset our carbon footprint and resource usage more than ONE MILLION and growing NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC We have eliminated single use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution RESPONSIBLY SOURCED Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled mat

Every day presents an honest to goodness official holiday such as January 10 Peculiar People Day April 12 Big Wind Day and August 27 Banana Lover s Day Each month showcases an entertaining cartoon on the top half of the spread highlighting one of the month s fabulous holidays Meanwhile Boynton s silly boisterous characters whirl about the monthly grids illustrating the holidays Features include 12 x 12 12 x 24 open Cover design eliminates need for plastic packaging Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Planning spread for September December 2025 Spans January December 2026 Official major world holidays and observances Year in a glance for 2025 2026 and 2027 2027 planning 365 spectacular holidays presented by delightful characters from Sandra Boynton s books such as The Going to Bed Book Barnyard Dance Pajama Time Belly Button Book Banana Bop and others

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Oscar Wilde s decadent and disturbing novel with foiled covers marbled endpapers sprayed edges beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon Dorian is a good natured young man until he discovers the power of his own exceptional beauty As he gradually sinks deep into a frivolous glamorous world of selfish luxury he apparently remains physically unchanged by the stresses of his corrupt lifestyle and untouched by age But up in his attic hidden behind a curtain his portrait tells a different story This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR S CLASSICS a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf

Moore is wickedly charming the naughty uncle you want to be sat beside at the dinner table Daily Telegraph Too often history focuses on the tales of kings or those often men who were given the credit for shaping our stories Yet what fascinates most are the figures who have passed through the cracks of history people like The fourteen year old boy who lived undetected in the chimneys of Buckingham Palace Archie Lee the re inventor of Santa Claus The women at Playtex who helped put the first man on the moon Unknown war hero Tommy Brown whose extraordinary bravery helped the code breakers of Bletchley But it s not just forgotten heroes that you ll meet this compendium also reveals the curious back stories behind everyday objects the humble fork the china cup the real history of tea and Queen Victoria s underwear to name but a few The Stuff of History is a thoughtful entertaining and carefully curated miscellany of fascinating forgotten histories from Antiques Roadshow stalwart and popular historian with a huge Instagram following Steven Moore

From a stunning new voice in Irish literature a searing and powerful debut collection of singularly brilliant and distinctive stories

Cartoonist Tom Gauld returns with more incredible cartoons from his beloved New Scientist strip

A landmark history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Appeasing Hitler An astonishing achievement Compellingly told immensely wide ranging and utterly fascinating Superb JAMES HOLLAND The best book I have ever read about the politics of the Second World War TIM SHIPMAN After the fall of France in June 1940 only Britain stood between Hitler and total victory Desperate for allies Winston Churchill did everything he could to bring the United States into the conflict drive the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany apart and persuade neutral countries to resist German domination By 1942 after the German invasion of Russia and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the British Soviet American alliance was in place Yet it was an improbable and incongruous coalition divided by ideology and politics and riven with mistrust and deceit Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin were partners in the fight to defeat Hitler yet they were also rivals who disagreed on strategy imperialism and the future of liberated Europe Allies at War is a fast paced narrative history based on material drawn from over a hundred archives Using vivid first hand accounts and unpublished diaries we enter the rooms where the critical decision

La guerra en la Edad del Hierro fue una forma más de la cultura y, sobre todo, algo más que violencia. La artesanía, el comercio, los códigos estéticos o el contacto con otras culturas se vieron condicionados e influenciados por ella. El componente guerrero afecto, pues, a todos los aspectos de la vida de las gentes de la Celtiberia, ambito en el que "las alas" representan, en esta muestra expositiva, su valor simbolico. Alas que decoraron los cascos; alas de buitres que trasportaron al Mas Alla a los guerreros caidos en la batalla; alas de las aves presentes en su entorno cotidiano que tambien poblaron su paisaje mitico.Catalogo de la exposicion Alas para la guerra. Aratis y la Celtiberia, que ofrece un panorama del fenomeno belico en la protohistoria peninsular, concretamente en la Celtiberia, con todas sus derivadas en los procesos economicos, sociales - y de genero - o simbolicos.Exposicion disponible desde el 24 de junio hasta el 5 de octubre de 2025 en el Museo Arqueologico Nacional.

Si uno de los retos más importantes de los movimientos es la articulación de teoría y práctica como componentes de una acción política efectiva, este texto ha de ser una referencia en este sentido. Este libro surge de una decada de experiencia militant

Talento, creatividad, determinación: estas son solo algunas de las cualidades que comparten las estrellas del tenis que conocerás en estas páginas. Desde Rafa Nadal hasta Roger Federer, desde Novak Djokovic hasta las legendarias hermanas Williams, aqui estan atletas que han escrito (o siguen escribiendo) la historiade este deporte atemporal!

¡Fútbol, risas y un equipo que lo rompe! Conoce a los Super Goals, el equipo de fútbol más insólito que puedas imaginar. Una colección en inglés llena de humor, amistad y pasión por el fútbol, que n

En 1975, una joven cineasta belga de 24 años filmó la que está considerada como una de las mejores películas de la historia. La cineasta era Chantal Akerman; la película, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. Este ensayo pretende ser una reflexion personal sobre este film que, como ningun otro, retrata el trabajo rutinario del ama de casa, su soledad y su alienacion. Reflexiona tambien sobre la mirada femenina y el lugar que ocupa esta pelicula desconocida, pero imprescindible en la historia del cine.

Después de abordar los diarios íntimos de escritoras en Heridas abiertas, Begoña Méndez (Palma, 1976) propone un recorrido por las obras de las autoras místicas: Beatriz de Nazaret, Margarita Porete, Josefa Tolra, Hilma af Klint, Simone Weil, Clarice Lispector, Marosa di Giorgio, Chantal Maillard y Anne Carson. Este ensayo compone, con el mismo pulso de la materia que trata, un coro de experiencias trascendentes que resuena desde la Edad Media hasta nuestros dias: un linaje de mujeres sabias que han encontrado en la expresion artistica un lugar propio, un modo de estar en el mundo y a la vez mas alla de el.

¿Qué hay detrás de la angustia que atraviesa la obra de Edvard Munch?Este ensayo propone un recorrido accesible y revelador por la vida y el universo creativo del pintor noruego. A través de una mirada critica y humanista, se analizan los grandes temas que marcaron su obra el amor, la muerte, la enfermedad y la locura sin perder de vista el contexto social y psicologico en el que vivio.Munch no fue solo el autor de El grito, sino un testigo sensible de la fragilidad del alma humana. Este libro nos invita a comprender su arte como una forma de resistencia, de busqueda, de catarsis. Ideal para amantes del arte, la historia cultural y quienes desean descubrir que late tras los trazos de uno de los artistas mas atormentados y fascinantes del siglo XX.

EL DEBUT HIPNÓTICO DE UNA ESTRELLA EMERGENTE DE LA LITERATURA POLACA, TRADUCIDO EN DIEZ PAÍSES: LIRISMO Y BRUTALIDAD EN UN MUNDO OLVIDADO GANADOR DEL PREMIO CONRAD Y DEL PREMIO KOSCIELSKI Y NOMINADO