Exploring themes of identity, faith, and chronic illness, this collection of poetry delves into the challenges of growing up and the search for hope amidst adversity. Through personal reflections, the author navigates the complexities of life, offering insights that resonate with the struggles faced in a seemingly hopeless world. Each poem serves as a testament to resilience and self-discovery, making it a poignant read for those on their own journeys of understanding and acceptance.
Join Roary the Lion on an adventurous journey through the universe, where young readers will discover fascinating facts about space and celestial wonders. This engaging and educational story combines entertainment with learning, making it perfect for curious minds eager to explore the cosmos. Through vibrant illustrations and captivating narratives, children will be inspired to dream big and embrace their love for science and exploration.
The poetry collection delves into the author's personal journey, shaped by her survival of domestic violence and profound experiences in love and loss. Each piece is characterized by emotional intensity and raw honesty, offering readers a deeply personal glimpse into her struggles and resilience.
One of the first detailed empirical studies of how and why London became the leading western financial centre within the wider Chinese economic and political project of internationalising its currency, the renminbi (RMB). Examines how political authorities in both London and Beijing identified the potential value of London's international financial centre in facilitating and legitimising RMB internationalisation Features original data from on-the-ground research in London and Beijing conducted with financial and legal professionals working in RMB markets Offers an original theoretical approach that brings economic geography into closer dialogue with international political economy Illustrates how financial centres are not simply containers and facilitators of global financial flows - rather they serve as territorial fixes within the dynamic and crisis-prone nature of global finance A sympathetic critique of existing work in economic geography, as well as within the broader social sciences
An electrifying story of passion, connection and transformation from 'a writer of show-stopping genius' (Guardian). 'Dark and brilliant.' SARAH MOSS 'A masterpience.' DAISY JOHNSON 'Extraordinary.' SARAH PERRY 'Hall has set a bar . . . Finely wrought, intellecutally brave and emotionally honest.' THE SCOTSMAN In the bedroom above her immense studio at Burntcoat, the celebrated sculptor Edith Harkness is making her final preparations. The symptoms are well known: her life will draw to an end in the coming days. Downstairs, the studio is a crucible glowing with memories and desire. It was here, when the first lockdown came, that she brought Halit. The lover she barely knew. A presence from another culture. A doorway into a new and feverish world. 'Sarah Hall makes language shimmer and burn . . . One of the finest writers at work today.' DAMON GALGUT 'Wonderful . . . The writing goes down smoking hot onto the page.' ANDREW MILLER 'I can think of no other British writer whose talent so consistently thrills, surprises and staggers . . . With Burntcoat she has solidified her status as the literary shining light we lesser souls aspire to.' BENJAMIN MYERS
Sudden Traveller is Sarah Hall's third story collection. From Turkish forest and coastline to the gorges of the Pacific Northwest and the rain-drenched villages of Cumbria, Hall's characters walk, drive, dream, and fly, trying to reconcile themselves with their journeys through life, death, and love.
Walking ahead of him on the heath, his wife turns to look at him over her
shoulder, 'Topaz eyes glinting. Scorched face. Vixen.'In language harvested
from nature, Sarah Hall tells a story of metamorphosis, of wildness and
fecundity, and of a man reaching for reason, who cannot let go of the creature
he loves.
Focusing on the contemporary international financial environment, the book integrates insights from economic geography, economic sociology, and critical management studies. It offers a student-friendly approach, encouraging a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and dynamics within global finance. This interdisciplinary exploration aims to equip readers with the necessary tools to critically analyze and engage with current financial challenges and structures.
LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2018Madame Zero is a remarkable
collection of dark, sensuous stories set in sometimes conflicting landscapes -
rural, industrial, psychological - all of which are hauntingly resonant with
dread.
