These essays, reviews and articles illuminate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of this century - a man who created a unique literary manner from the process of thinking aloud and who elevated political writing to an art. Zobraziť viac
Modern life is full of choices - but how do we know we're making the right ones? Why, in our attempts to make life easier, do we often make it harder? With a light touch and plenty of humour, Pandora Sykes delves into the myths we've been sold... Zobraziť viac
Here they are—some of the funniest tales and ruminations ever put into print, by one of the great comic minds of our time. From The Whore of Mensa, to God (A Play), to No Kaddish for Weinstein, ... Zobraziť viac
Moments of clarity are rare and fleeting; how can we become comfortable outside of them, in the more general condition of uncertainty within which we make our lives? Written by critic Emily Ogden while her children were small... Zobraziť viac
A collection of full-throated appreciations, withering assessments, and hard-won lessons by the popular journalist. There are a few things you need to know about Joel Golby. Both his parents are dead. His dad was an alcoholic... Zobraziť viac
This new translation by French writer and academic Donatien Grau includes an introduction that situates the essay within Gauguin’s written oeuvre, as well as a selection of works to illustrate the text itself... Zobraziť viac
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - 'Part memoir, part rant and part joke, Vonnegut's latest book is as elusive as it is beguiling. Thro Zobraziť viac
This new edition of the Essay also includes other writings and diary extracts that show Malthus's intellectual development after his landmark treatise... Zobraziť viac
Vydavatel: HarperCollins Publishers Počet strán: 224 Rozmery: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm Dátum vydania: 13/09/1993 ISBN: 0006861350 Form Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: First published in 1973, this is a study of the force of photographic images which are continually... Zobraziť viac
A funny, intimate memoir by Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, which recounts her experiences on Gilmore Girls - the first and second time - and shares stories about life, love, and working in Hollywood... Zobraziť viac
The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, ... Zobraziť viac
This volume combines two books which were among the greatest contributions to feminist literature this century. Together they form a brilliant attack on sexual inequality. A Room of One's Own, first published in 1929, is a witty, ... Zobraziť viac
A Room of One's Own is Virginia Woolf's most powerful feminist essay, justifying the need for women to possess intellectual freedom and financial independence. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, the essay is one of... Zobraziť viac
A guy walks into a bar ...From here the story could take many turns. A guy walks into a bar and meets the love of his life. A guy walks into a bar and finds no one else is there. When this guy is David Sedaris, the possibilities are endless.... Zobraziť viac
A personal reckoning with the intricacies of money, class and capitalism from the New York Times bestselling author... Zobraziť viac
A landmark, incendiary collection from one of the leading essayists working today... Zobraziť viac
For Isaiah Berlin, there is a fundamental distinction in mankind: those who are fascinated by the infinite variety of things - foxes - and those who relate everything to a central all-embracing system - hedgehogs... Zobraziť viac
Rachel Bloom has felt abnormal and out of place her whole life. In this exploration of what she thinks makes her 'different', she's come to realise that a lot of people also feel this way; even people who she otherwise thought were 'normal'... Zobraziť viac
Twelve early pieces never before collected that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of Joan Didion... Zobraziť viac
