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Focusing on the emotional journey of a family grappling with severe mental illness and addiction, this personal account shares the poignant story of a mother's love and loss. Following the tragic fentanyl-related death of her daughter Katie in Kitchener, Ontario, the narrative explores themes of resilience and unwavering support amid impossible circumstances. It highlights the complexities of familial bonds and the struggles faced by those dealing with mental health challenges, offering a heartfelt testament to love in the face of adversity.

This edited collection explores the representations of identity in comedy and interrogates the ways in which “humorous” constructions of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, class and disability raise serious issues about privilege, agency and oppression in popular culture. Should there be limits to free speech when humour is aimed at marginalised social groups? What are the limits of free speech when comedy pokes fun at those who hold social power? Can taboo joking be used towards politically progressive ends? Can stereotypes be mocked through their re-invocation? Comedy and the Politics of Representation: Mocking the Weak breaks new theoretical ground by demonstrating how the way people are represented mediates the triadic relationship set up in comedy between teller, audience and butt of the joke. By bringing together a selection of essays from international scholars, this study unpacks and examines the dynamic role that humour plays in making and remaking identity and power relations in culture and society.

"What is it you're looking for?" she demanded. "Can't say." He was calm, preoccupied. It was half past three in the morning, and the soldier hunkered over her bedside cabinet was one of three searching her home. Marion O'Neill was unaware that her life had just changed forever; a sequence of events was about to carry her along a twisting, unfamiliar path, illuminated with sublime happiness and shadowed by crippling fear.

A fascinating biography that sheds light on Jewish history, economic history and nineteenth-century France -- .

Contemporary fiction, film, and television reexamine the lives of 19th-century freak show performers, highlighting the neo-Victorian freak show as a vital space for discussing the politics of disability, gender, sexuality, and race. This exploration reveals how these narratives challenge societal norms and engage with complex themes, making it a significant contribution to the genre.

An illustrated dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases, and amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. Arranged thematically so words appear in context with topics on 'buying food', 'at work' and 'in the countryside' and more. An online pronunciation guide allows readers to listen to every word in the book, read by a native Italian speaker. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

This is a colourful dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. The words are arranged thematically and appear in context with topics on 'buying food', 'at work', and 'in the countryside'.

A diverse collection of seven stories about wonderful legendary Welsh creatures told in an easy-to-read style with rich colour illustrations. Suitable for 7-10 year old readers. Includes 7 colour and 7 black-and-white illustrations.

There are over 2,000 words and phrases, each illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes, in this colourful dictionary. Words are arranged thematically, with topics including buying food, at work, travel and more. Children can hear every word read aloud by a native Spanish speaker, via the Usborne Quicklinks website