Explore the picturesque landscapes and charming villages of Sussex, revealing a rich tapestry of history through captivating images and stories. This journey highlights the region's evolution from ancient times to the present, showcasing its cultural heritage and natural beauty. Discover the unique tales that define Sussex, making it a vibrant part of England's countryside.
A blazingly creative re-imagining of the short life of one of England’s greatest writers, picked as one of the best historical fiction novels by The Times.
Work by eight of today’s leading contemporary artists exploring the complex nature of familial relationships and other interpersonal bonds. Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have forced many of us, including artists, to view ideas of closeness in a new light. Kinship , published on the occasion of the National Portrait Gallery’s tenth “Portraiture Now” exhibition, features the work of eight leading contemporary artists who explore familial relationships through photography, painting, sculpture, and performance. Contemporary portraiture offers a way to consider the mutable yet enduring qualities of kinship and the internal and external forces that affect our bonds with others. For example, interpretations of distance—whether emotional, physical, or geographical—have recently become more fraught. By recognizing the transformations that occur in the genre of portraiture and the threads that today’s portraits share, we can better understand the universality and specificity of kinship.
Focusing on the Powell family lineage, the narrative spans from 1792 to modern times, beginning with Edward Powell, one of the first free settlers in New South Wales. The book intricately explores the author's familial connections, detailing their experiences and contributions throughout Australian history, while highlighting the evolution of the family in the changing social and cultural landscape of the region.
Focusing on the challenges faced by single pensioners relying on the government Aged Pension in Australia, this book offers personal insights and practical strategies to address pensioner poverty. It highlights key issues and provides valuable resources for understanding and navigating the complexities of financial support for seniors.
Lessons from Malaysias Bilingual Legal System
Focusing on Malaysia's transition from English to Malay in its legal system, this book examines the complexities of multilingual postcolonial common law. It evaluates the potential benefits and drawbacks of this language shift for citizens less proficient in English. Through legislative analysis, interviews with legal professionals, and observations of court and academic settings, the author explores the broader implications of societal bilingualism on justice. The work poses critical questions about how altering the legal language may also transform the law itself.
The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of young mothers caught in a sinister web of drug companies that produce cloned babies and distribute illegal pharmaceuticals globally. As they navigate the moral and ethical dilemmas posed by these exploitative practices, the characters face intense challenges that test their resilience and determination. The story delves into themes of motherhood, corporate greed, and the implications of scientific advancements gone awry, offering a gripping and thought-provoking journey.
Unveiling the unconventional : Kehinde Wiley's portrait of Barack Obama / Taína Caragol -- "Radical empathy" : Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama / Dorothy Moss -- The Obama portraits, in art history and beyond / Richard J. Powell -- The Obama portraits and the National Portrait Gallery as a site of secular pilgrimage / Kim Sajet -- The presentation of the Obama portraits : a transcript of the unveiling ceremony.
The River Within will surely take its place as a classic in a tradition of English fiction that takes in Thomas Hardy, Graham Swift and Helen Dunmore.