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Pressured into a political career by his traditional, establishmentarian family, Nick Dormer longs to be a painter. Eventually, encouraged by the carefree aesthete Gabriel Nash, reminiscent of Oscar Wilde, he resigns from Parliament and follows his artistic dream. His journey is counterpointed with that of budding young actress Miriam Rooth, the subject of Nick's most successful paintings, and the "tragic muse" of the title, who too sacrifices an affluent life (marriage with Nick's cousin Peter) for her art.

In this timely and important audiobook, one of the most trusted and admired writers on the world of faith examines the meaning of Scripture. The sacred texts have been co-opted by fundamentalists, who insist that they must be taken literally, and by others who interpret Scripture to bolster their own prejudices. These texts are seen to prescribe ethical norms and codes of behavior that are divinely ordained: They are believed to contain eternal truths. But as Karen Armstrong shows, such a narrow, peculiar reading of Scripture is a relatively recent, modern phenomenon.

The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden.

The '90s was the decade when British culture reclaimed its position at the artistic centre of the world. Not since the 'Swinging Sixties' had art, comedy, fashion, film, football, literature and music interwoven into a blooming of national self-confidence. It was the decade of Lad Culture and Girl Power, of Blur vs Oasis. When fashion runways shone with British talent, Young British Artists became household names, football was 'coming home' and British film went worldwide.

Four men once close to Jack Dodds, a London butcher, meet to carry out his peculiar last wish: to have his ashes scattered into the sea at Margate. For reasons best known to herself, Jack’s widow, Amy, declines to join them. On the surface a simple tale of an increasingly bizarre day’s outing, this Booker Prize-winning, internationally acclaimed novel is a resonant and classic exploration of the complexity and courage of ordinary lives.

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use it to pinch the Queen's crown. It's a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city...and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!

Are you able to get an erection only to go soft moments later?...when these erectile problems occur, many guys feel like they’re not a real man. The frustration of getting hard starts to affect all aspects of their life, not to mention their confidence, self-esteem and mental health. The best way to cure ED is to find out the exact reasons why it’s occurring, this can astronomically increase your chances of defeating it. No more pain and depression. No more feeling like keeping a woman is impossible.

The first book devoted exclusively to issues of gender transitioning for youth. Real Talk takes early transitioning seriously and offers a road map of the issues that youth can expect to encounter in their journey. But Seth doesn’t stop there. He provides youth with a guidebook of sound advice to help them navigate various stages of gender reassignment, including treatment options for hormones and surgery, coming out to friends and family, and tips for dating and disclosure.

In our increasingly secular world, holy texts are at best seen as irrelevant, and at worst as an excuse to incite violence, hatred and division. So what value, if any, can Scripture hold for us today? And if our world no longer seems compatible with Scripture, is it perhaps because its original purpose has become lost? Today we see the Quran being used by some to justify war and terrorism, the Torah to deny Palestinians the right to live in the Land of Israel, and the Bible to condemn homosexuality and contraception.

Through positive affirmations you will be able to manifest the success and wealth you are searching for. You found this audiobook because you had the realization that in order to attract more abundance into your life you need to alter your mind-set. You know that you are capable of accomplishing more. The thought of being able to increase your earning potential has you excited. In this guide you will learn how to completely shift your mind-set in order to start attracting the wealth that you deserve.

Once upon a time, people believed in finding a job with a good company and climbing the corporate ladder as far as possible before retiring at a ripe old age with a gold watch and a pat on the back. However, “once upon a time” is how fairytales begin...E-Commerce: A Beginner’s Guide with Examples and Descriptions by Reba Jones is the one that you need to get you started well on your goal of financial independence.

One of the biggest selling points of the Paleo Diet is that you do not have to count calories, although you can certainly do so if you want. It will help you lose weight, build muscle, and get into amazing shape! The Paleo Diet works as long as you follow through with it correctly! It has helped a great number of people achieve some amazing results.

Emma was raised with a silver spoon, thoroughly dependent on her father's money. She wasn't exactly in love with her situation, and even if she did want to lead an independent life, she didn't know the first thing on living on her own. But when her parents arrange her to marry a guy she didn't even have any feelings for to seal a business deal between their families, the arrangement became the nudge she needed to escape.

She said she was raped; police said she lied. It was an easy case to close until two detectives cracked it back open. On 11 August 2008, 18-year-old Marie reported that a masked man had broken into her home and raped her. Within days, police - and even those closest to Marie - became suspicious of her story: details of the crime just didn’t seem plausible. Confronted with the seeming inconsistencies, Marie broke down and said her story was a fabrication - a bid for attention. The police convicted her of making a false report. She was vilified as a liar.

Number 4 Euston Square was a respectable boardinghouse, like many others in Victorian London. But beneath this ordinary veneer lurked a murderous darkness. On 8th May 1879, the corpse of former resident Matilda Hacker was uncovered in the coal cellar. The investigation that followed stripped bare the shadow-side of Victorian domesticity, throwing the lives of everyone within into an extraordinary maelstrom.

As you may already know, there are no coincidences in life. You stumbled upon this audiobook, because you acknowledge that you need to develop a positive state of mind. You have come to the realization that you need to change your thoughts in order to manifest your dreams. You are here because you are ready to stop the negative self-talk in order to bring positivity into your life. Are you wondering why you can't attract any of your goals into your life? Do you wish you lived in abundance when it comes to your health, money, relationships, and overall wellbeing?

The world knows Ophelia as Hamlet's troubled lover, but behind Shakespeare's tragedy stands a real woman. This is her story.... The second novel in the new historical fiction series from the best-selling author of The Queens of Conquest, Joanna Courtney's new trilogy unearths the real women behind Shakespeare's most infamous queens. If you love Elizabeth Chadwick and Anne O'Brien you will adore Joanna Courtney.

Ellie is a hospital administrator, and her new husband Peter is an airline pilot. Together they move to a brand new housing estate, The Pentagon. New neighbors mean new friends, and everyone seems to be enjoying life in their new homes. But Ellie is sure someone is in her house while she is asleep. And she’s not the only one! Is the house haunted, or the entire estate? What was the land used for before the houses were built on it?

If the big question you have about the RV lifestyle is if you can afford it, How to Save Money While Enjoying the RV Lifestyle has the answer for you. Learn all the money-saving options available to you "on the road" and the employment opportunities, too.

From the second I picked her up for our date I knew that there was something there. A connection that was undeniable, though neither of us said it. Then something happened that changed what was supposed to flow so smoothly. Would she ever come back? Would we ever get the second chance I knew we deserved deep in our hearts?