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Last Weekend

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The novel opens with a surprise phone call from an old university friend, inviting Ian and his wife, Em, for a few days by the sea. Their hosts, Ollie and Daisy, are a golden couple whose glamour and happiness drive Ian to distraction, and dangerous tensions quickly emerge. Beneath congenial yet charged conversation over meals and wine, the history of Ian’s attachment to Daisy is slowly uncovered. ... Read more

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The novel opens with a surprise phone call from an old university friend, inviting Ian and his wife, Em, for a few days by the sea. Their hosts, Ollie and Daisy, are a golden couple whose glamour and happiness drive Ian to distraction, and dangerous tensions quickly emerge. Beneath congenial yet charged conversation over meals and wine, the history of Ian’s attachment to Daisy is slowly uncovered.
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And When Did You Last See Your Father?

by Blake Morrison ...

First published in 1993, Blake Morrison's And When Did You Last See Your Father? is an extraordinary portrait of family life, father-son relationships and bereavement. It became a best-seller and inspired a whole genre of confessional memoirs, winning the Waterstone's/Volvo/Esquire Award for Non-Fiction and the J. R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography. This edition includes a new afterword by the ... Read more

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First published in 1993, Blake Morrison's And When Did You Last See Your Father? is an extraordinary portrait of family life, father-son relationships and bereavement. It became a best-seller and inspired a whole genre of confessional memoirs, winning the Waterstone's/Volvo/Esquire Award for Non-Fiction and the J. R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography. This edition includes a new afterword by the
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We are Three Sisters

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Series series NHB Modern Plays
Poet, playwright and novelist Blake Morrison evokes the lives of the Brontë sisters, with a nod to Chekhov's Three Sisters.Against the backdrop of a windswept northern village, three remarkable young women live their lives brightly.In Haworth in the 1840s, in a gloomy parsonage, where there are neither curtains nor comforts, Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë light up their world with outspoken wit, ... Read more

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Poet, playwright and novelist Blake Morrison evokes the lives of the Brontë sisters, with a nod to Chekhov's Three Sisters.Against the backdrop of a windswept northern village, three remarkable young women live their lives brightly.In Haworth in the 1840s, in a gloomy parsonage, where there are neither curtains nor comforts, Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë light up their world with outspoken wit,
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Justification of Johann Gutenberg

A Novel

by Blake Morrison ...

Around 1400, in the city of Mainz, a man was born whose heretical invention was to change history. Some sixty years later he died — robbed of his business, his printing presses, and, so he thought, his immortality.In his dazzling first novel, Morrison gives us Gutenberg’s “testament” — his justification, dictated to one of the young scribes his invention will soon put out of work. Thus Morrison ... Read more

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Around 1400, in the city of Mainz, a man was born whose heretical invention was to change history. Some sixty years later he died — robbed of his business, his printing presses, and, so he thought, his immortality.In his dazzling first novel, Morrison gives us Gutenberg’s “testament” — his justification, dictated to one of the young scribes his invention will soon put out of work. Thus Morrison
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Seamus Heaney

by Blake Morrison ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
In recent years Seamus Heaney has earned the reputation of being ‘the most important Irish poet since Yeats’. In this book, originally published in 1982, Blake Morrison identifies the central characteristics of his achievement, uncovering the sources of Heaney’s poems, placing his work within both Irish and Anglo-American traditions and explaining his poetry’s complex relation to the political ... Read more

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In recent years Seamus Heaney has earned the reputation of being ‘the most important Irish poet since Yeats’. In this book, originally published in 1982, Blake Morrison identifies the central characteristics of his achievement, uncovering the sources of Heaney’s poems, placing his work within both Irish and Anglo-American traditions and explaining his poetry’s complex relation to the political
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Afterburn

The beautiful new poetry collection from the acclaimed memoirist

by Blake Morrison ...

'Lucid, tender and humane . . . One of the most formally agile and compassionate poets of our age’ Fiona BensonHere you are, on the balcony,the sea serenading you,the sun with its armful of light.In Afterburn, Blake Morrison returns to poetry, his first calling, to offers scenes from his own life and the lives of others. In psychology, 'afterburn' refers to the time before a past event is ... Read more

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'Lucid, tender and humane . . . One of the most formally agile and compassionate poets of our age’ Fiona BensonHere you are, on the balcony,the sea serenading you,the sun with its armful of light.In Afterburn, Blake Morrison returns to poetry, his first calling, to offers scenes from his own life and the lives of others. In psychology, 'afterburn' refers to the time before a past event is
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Shingle Street

The brilliant poetry collection from the award-winning poet

by Blake Morrison ...

‘A cul-de-sac, a dead-end track,A sandbanked strand to sink a fleet,A bay, a bar, a strip, a trap,A wrecking ground, that’s Shingle Street.’Blake Morrison’s first two collections, Dark Glasses (1984) and The Ballad of a Yorkshire Ripper (1987) established him as one of our most inventive and accomplished contemporary poets.In his first full-length collection for nearly thirty years, Shingle Street ... Read more

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‘A cul-de-sac, a dead-end track,A sandbanked strand to sink a fleet,A bay, a bar, a strip, a trap,A wrecking ground, that’s Shingle Street.’Blake Morrison’s first two collections, Dark Glasses (1984) and The Ballad of a Yorkshire Ripper (1987) established him as one of our most inventive and accomplished contemporary poets.In his first full-length collection for nearly thirty years, Shingle Street
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A Little, Aloud

An anthology of prose and poetry for reading aloud to someone you care for

Edited by Angela Macmillan ...

We are on the cusp of a reading revolution. Increasingly, research is uncovering an intimate connection between reading and wellbeing. The seemingly simple act of being read to brings remarkable health and happiness benefits. It stimulates thought and memory, encourages the sharing of ideas and feelings, hopes and fears. It enriches our lives and minds.This unique book offers a selection of prose ... Read more

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We are on the cusp of a reading revolution. Increasingly, research is uncovering an intimate connection between reading and wellbeing. The seemingly simple act of being read to brings remarkable health and happiness benefits. It stimulates thought and memory, encourages the sharing of ideas and feelings, hopes and fears. It enriches our lives and minds.This unique book offers a selection of prose
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Writing Works

A Resource Handbook for Therapeutic Writing Workshops and Activities

Edited by Gillie Bolton, Kate Thompson, Victoria Field ...

Series series Writing for Therapy or Personal Development
The use of creative writing as a route to personal development is a powerful therapeutic tool - a fact that is recognized in the growing numbers of workshops and writing groups within professional contexts, including clinical, health and criminal justice settings.Writing Works is a guide for writers or therapists working with groups or individuals and is full of practical advice on everything from ... Read more

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The use of creative writing as a route to personal development is a powerful therapeutic tool - a fact that is recognized in the growing numbers of workshops and writing groups within professional contexts, including clinical, health and criminal justice settings.Writing Works is a guide for writers or therapists working with groups or individuals and is full of practical advice on everything from
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AI for Beginners: Understanding the Technology Changing Everything

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Master artificial intelligence and turn tech anxiety into practical upskilling without writing a line of code. Whether you are commuting to the office or looking to streamline your daily routine, this clear, jargon-free guide empowers non-technical professionals to navigate the digital world. Grasp the core concepts shaping our modern economy and stay competitive in any career.Stop feeling ... Read more

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Master artificial intelligence and turn tech anxiety into practical upskilling without writing a line of code. Whether you are commuting to the office or looking to streamline your daily routine, this clear, jargon-free guide empowers non-technical professionals to navigate the digital world. Grasp the core concepts shaping our modern economy and stay competitive in any career.Stop feeling
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Artificial Intelligence Explained: What Everyone Needs to Know

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2 hours 26 min

Master artificial intelligence and secure your career in a tech-driven world without learning a single line of code. This accessible guide cuts through confusing jargon to reveal how machine learning and ChatGPT actually shape our daily routines. Turn your morning commute into an empowering masterclass on the technology defining our era.Replace tech anxiety with confident curiosity as you explore ... Read more

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Master artificial intelligence and secure your career in a tech-driven world without learning a single line of code. This accessible guide cuts through confusing jargon to reveal how machine learning and ChatGPT actually shape our daily routines. Turn your morning commute into an empowering masterclass on the technology defining our era.Replace tech anxiety with confident curiosity as you explore
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Financial Freedom Before 40: The Complete Blueprint

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Escape the daily 9-to-5 grind and achieve financial independence with a proven early retirement blueprint. If you are feeling burned out by endless commutes and stressed about your financial future, this empowering guide provides the exact exit strategy you need. Stop waiting for traditional retirement age to finally start living.Designed specifically for ambitious professionals in their twenties ... Read more

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Escape the daily 9-to-5 grind and achieve financial independence with a proven early retirement blueprint. If you are feeling burned out by endless commutes and stressed about your financial future, this empowering guide provides the exact exit strategy you need. Stop waiting for traditional retirement age to finally start living.Designed specifically for ambitious professionals in their twenties
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