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The Expressiveness of the Body and the Divergence of Greek and Chinese Medicine
by Shigehisa KuriyamaAn illuminating account of how early medicine in Greece and China perceived the human bodyWinner of the William H. Welch Medal, American Association for the History of MedicineThe true structure and workings of the human body are, we casually assume, everywhere the same, a universal reality. But when we look into the past, our sense of reality wavers: accounts of the body in diverse medical traditions often seem to describe mutually alien, almost unrelated worlds. How can perceptions of something as basic and intimate as the body differ so? In this book, Shigehisa Kuriyama explores this fundamental question, elucidating the fascinating contrasts between the human body described in classical Greek medicine and the body as envisaged by physicians in ancient China. Revealing how perceptions of the body and conceptions of personhood are intimately linked, his comparative inquiry invites us, indeed compels us, to reassess our own habits of feeling and perceiving.
Across the Green Sea: Histories from the Western Indian Ocean, 1440-1640 - Connected Histories of the Middle East and the Global South
by Sanjay SubramanyamBeginning in the mid-fifteenth century, the regions bordering the western Indian Ocean - 'the green sea,' as it was known to Arabic speakers - underwent vast transformation. An era of commercial and cultural exchange blossomed between the Red Sea and Mecca, the Persian Gulf, East Africa, Kerala and western India. In Across the Green Sea, Sanjay Subrahmanyam recounts the history of this ocean from a variety of shifting viewpoints. He sets the scene with the withdrawal of China's Ming Dynasty and explores how the western Indian Ocean was transformed by the growth and increasing prominence of the Ottoman Empire and the continued spread of Islam into East Africa. He examines how several cities, including Mecca and the vital Indian port of Surat, grew and changed during these centuries, when various powers interacted, until famines and other disturbances upended the region in the seventeenth century. Rather than proposing an artificial model of a dominant centre and its dominated peripheries, Across the Green Sea reveals the complexity of a truly dynamic and polycentric system through the use of connected histories, a method which he has pioneered.
Twilight of the Eastern Gods
by Ismail Kadare1958. In a dorm room in Moscow, a young writer is woken by the sound of angry voices on the radio. Through the fog of a hangover he hears the news that a novel called Doctor Zhivago has earned its author the Nobel Prize. There is uproar. The author, Boris Pasternak, faces exile, the press hound him and demand that he refuse the award. A few days earlier the young writer found a copy of this book - could those simple pages really be so dangerous? Based on Ismail Kadare's own experience, Twilight of the Eastern Gods is a fictionalised recreation of his time as a student at the prestigious Gorky Institute for World Literature - a strange 'factory of the intellect' set up to produce a new generation of Socialist writers. With its drunken nights, uninspiring professors, specially selected students and enforced Socialist Realism his time at the Gorky Institute brought Kadare to the brink of abandoning writing altogether. In English for the first time, Twilight of the Eastern Gods is a portrait of a city and a time, it is a story of youth, of disenchantment and of the incredible importance of the written word.
The Fall of the Stone City
by Ismail KadareShortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2013. In September 1943, Nazi troops advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokastër, Albania. The very next day, the Germans vanish without a trace. As the townsfolk wonder if they might have dreamt the events of the previous night, rumours circulate of a childhood friendship between a local dignitary and the invading Nazi Colonel, a reunion in the town square and a fateful dinner party that would transform twentieth-century Europe. A captivating novel of resistance in a dictatorship, and steeped in Albanian folklore, The Fall of the Stone City shows Kadare at the height of his powers.
Sarah Thornhill: Roman (Historical Trilogy Ser. #3)
by Kate Grenville*NEW NOVEL RESTLESS DOLLY MAUNDER SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024* FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AND WOMEN’S PRIZE-WINNING AUSTRALIAN NOVELIST Sarah is the youngest daughter of William Thornhill, a ruthless man who made a life for himself and his family in New South Wales after being sentenced from England. When Sarah finds true love with Jack, an older boy with mixed ancestry, she also encounters disapproval: someone in her family will not tolerate their relationship. The reason lies in both the past and the present, and it will take Sarah across an ocean, to a place she never imagined she would go, to discover if her love is ever going to be enough.
Beautiful Thing: Inside the Secret World of Bombay's Dance Bars (Books That Changed The World Ser.)
by Sonia FaleiroSonia Faleiro was a reporter in search of a story when she met Leela, a beautiful and charismatic bar dancer with a story to tell. Leela introduced Sonia to the underworld of Bombay's dance bars: a world of glamorous women, of fierce love, sex and violence, of customers and gangsters, of police, prostitutes and pimps. When an ambitious political politician cashed in on a tide of false morality and had Bombay's dance bars wiped out, Leela's proud independence faced its greatest test. In a city where almost everyone is certain that someone, somewhere, is worse off than them, she fights to survive, and to win. Beautiful Thing is a vivid and intimate portrait of one reporter's journey into the dark, pulsating and ultimately damaged soul of Bombay.
Dough: Simple Contemporary Bread
by Richard BertinetRichard Bertinet is renowned for his revolutionary and inspirational approach to breadmaking and Dough is an invaluable and beautiful guide to making simple, contemporary bread. Richard brings fun to breadmaking and with his easy approach, you will never want to buy a supermarket loaf again. Each of the five chapters begins with a slightly different dough - White, Olive, Brown, Rye and Sweet - and from this 'parent' dough you can bake a vast variety of breads really easily. Try making Fougasse for lunch, bake a Ciabatta to impress, create Tomato, Garlic & Basil Bread for a delicious canape or show off with homemade Doughnuts - each recipe is a delight.
Ottoman Reform and Muslim Regeneration
by Weismann ZachsThe late Ottoman period was one of enormous change. This book focuses on the evolution of Ottoman reform as it was perceived, and negotiated, from the perspectives of the capital Istanbul and of the Arab provinces of Syria, including Palestine. It also examines the close interrelationship between the symbolic and actual measures introduced by the state, particularly since the Tanzimat era (1839-76), and the role of Islam as its foundational ethos and as the religion of the majority of the population. The twelve case studies included in this volume reveal the extent of the changes that the Ottoman Empire underwent throughout the period, ranging from the Ottoman dynasty and court at the top, to the marginalized Druzes and Bedouin populations on the periphery.
Attempting to Bring the Gospel Home: Scottish Missions to palestine, 1839-1917
by Michael MartenThe first comprehensive study of Scottish religious imperialism in the Middle East highly topical in the light of parallels with American religious imperialism in the region has interdisciplinary importance and appeal Attempting to Bring the Gospel Home portrays the Scottish missions to Palestine carried out by Presbyterian churches. These missions had as their stated aim the conversion of Jews to Protestantism, but also attempted to 'convert' other Christians and Muslims. Marten discusses the missions to Damascus, Aleppo, Tiberias, Safad, Hebron and Jaffa, and locates the missionaries in their religious, social, national and imperial contexts. He describes the three main methods of the missionaries' work - confrontation, education and medicine - as well as the ways in which these were communicated to the supporting constituency in Scotland. Michael Marten was formerly a graduate student in the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Edinburgh, and now teaches at SOAS.
The Cat Lover's Compendium
by Milly BrownCats can be playful, nonchalant, cunning and coy. This book, which brings together stories, tips, trivia, quotations and poetry celebrating all the curious characteristics of the cat, is for anyone who purrs with delight at the thought of relaxing with a good read and a sweet, furry feline curled up on their lap.
No Fixed Abode: A Journey Through Homelessness from Cornwall to London
by Charlie CarrollCharlie’s teaching contract came to an end and he found himself with no job and no money, but all the time in the world. He decided to travel from Cornwall to London in remarkably cheap way – as a tramp, on foot. With a mix of travel and current affairs writing, No Fixed Abode sheds light on a side of the UK few ever see from within.
The Allotment Diaries: A Year of Potting, Plotting and Feasting
by Kay SextonKay’s diary takes you through a year in the life of an allotment site, from mulching to munching and everything in between. There’s an abundance of horticultural advice for any kitchen gardener, with month-by-month sections on sowing and growing, crop care and allotment tasks, what to harvest and tried and tested seasonal recipes.
Jokes for all the Family
by Harry HiltonDid you hear about the schoolboy who put clean socks on every day? By Friday he couldn't get his shoes on. Prepare to have your ribs tickled, your funny bone waggled and your leg pulled with this bumper compendium of jokes for all the family. With everything from ludicrous lions to preposterous pirates, there are laughs aplenty for everyone!
Fifty Shades of Bliss: The Ultimate Guide to Spicing Up Your Sex Life
by Lexie SuttonWith fifty raunchy chapters covering everything from stripping to submission, this handy no-holds-barred guide is packed with delicious hints, tips and eye-opening ideas for exploring naughty and thrilling new games together. Playful and practical, this sweet treat of a book will lead you and your partner to blissful new heights.
Make Do and Mend
by Summersdale PublishersDon’t let being cash-strapped hold you back from having a house and garden to be proud of! This little book offers advice on how to use your time, energy and money effectively to make a cosy, happy home. With tips on mending, upcycling, cleaning and gardening interspersed with witty quotations, this is an essential addition to every household.
Fred Basset Yearbook 2012
by Alex GrahamBritain’s best-loved canine hero for almost half a century returns in another annual collection of the best from the Daily Mail’s popular strip. With humour drier than a dog biscuit, Fred’s cheeky antics and his astute comments on modern life will keep you entertained all year.
50 Things You Can Do Today to Manage Stress (Personal Health Guides)
by Wendy GreenIn this reassuring and easy-to-follow book, find out 50 things you can do to help you manage stress, such as identifying your stress triggers and learning how to manage them, choosing beneficial foods and supplements, and reducing stress through aromatherapy and therapeutic massage.
50 Things You Can Do Today to Manage Fibromyalgia (Personal Health Guides)
by Wendy GreenIn this accessible and informative guide, find out 50 things you can do today to manage fibromyalgia, such as exercising to ease pain, benefiting from a balanced diet and helpful supplements, and finding helpful products and organisations.
Son of Serge Bastarde: Mayhem in the Antiques Markets of Rural France
by John DummerJohn's life as an antiques dealer in France is decidedly less colourful as his unscrupulous partner in crime, Serge Bastarde, marries and moves to Martinique. But he returns, his personal life in tatters. What follows is a madcap adventure which sees John striking deals with the Romanian 'mafia¡' while Serge rides an emotional roller coaster.
Tales from the Tail End: Adventures of a Vet in Practice
by Emma MilneIn 1996, Emma Milne started her first job as a newly qualified vet, a career captured on camera for television’s Vets in Practice. Now she tells the full story. They say that truth is stranger than fiction, and these Tales from the Tail End turn out to be stranger – and funnier – than you could ever have imagined…
Shit Happens So Get Over It: Upbeat Quotes and Humorous Statements to Help You Laugh Through Life's Every Day Pains
by Summersdale PublishersEver had one of those days when it felt like the whole world was against you? So what if you’ve just wrapped your new car round a lamp post, emailed your personal snaps to the entire company by mistake or delivered a eulogy with your flies undone: s**t happens get over it! Here is a book packed with quotations to help you see the funny side.
Mud, Sweat and Gears: Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats (Via the Pub)
by Ellie BennettAs Ellie’s fiftieth birthday approaches, her ambitions of a steady income, a successful career and an ascent of Everest seem as far away as ever. So when her best friend Mick suggests a cycle from Land’s End to John o’Groats, she agrees. But as they sample local beer along the way, she wonders if they’ll ever make it to the finish line…
Jane Austen on Love and Romance
by Constance Moore'There are certainly not so many men of large fortune in the world, as there are pretty women to deserve them' If you want to make like Elizabeth Bennet and live happily ever after with a man who owns half of Derbyshire, then arm yourself with this Austen-tatious guide to flirting and courtship.
Who Said That First?: The Curious Origins of Common Words and Phrases
by Max CryerWho first wrote ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’, ‘accidentally on purpose’ or ‘no pain, no gain?' Did you know that there is no evidence Queen Victoria said ‘We are not amused’ or Marie Antoinette proclaimed ‘Let them eat cake’, but ‘iron curtain’ was in use for 40 years before Winston Churchill said it, and we have P. G. Wodehouse to thank for ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’?This witty and accessible compendium reveals the obscure origins of over 500 common phrases, dispelling myths and offering plenty of fascinating facts to delight the trivia-holic in all of us.
F in Exams: The Best Test Paper Blunders (F In Exams Ser.)
by Richard BensonYou’ve been studying hard, the day of the BIG test arrives, you turn over the paper, and ‘what the *&%@ does that mean?!’ Some students adopt a creative approach to answering those awkward exam questions. Packed full of hilarious examples, this book will bring a smile to the face of teachers, parents and students alike.