The darkly beautiful novelistic memoir of a childhood spent in the shadow of a domineering, abusive father This is a story she never wanted to tell, but in the end she had no choice. When her older sister dies at the age of sixty-nine, it brings back a past the author thought she had left behind. Incensed, she delves back into her childhood, recreating the abusive world that she grew up in, ruled over by her tyrannical father, The Minotaur. In a narrative by turns shockingly dark and stran...

“From the bedroom to the classroom to the courtroom, ‘consent’ is a key term in our contemporary sexual ethics. In this timely reexamination, Manon Garcia deftly reveals the hidden complexities of consent and proposes how to reconceptualize it as a tool of liberation.”—Amia Srinivasan, author of The Right to SexA feminist philosopher argues that consent is not only a highly imperfect legal threshold but also an underappreciated complement of...

In mid-16th century France, at the royal court, the queen's spies use their charms and talents to disarm her enemies and learn their secrets, often in the bedchamber. Among them is the young and naive Gabrielle, who's trying to find her place in the so-called "flying squadron" of Catherine de' Medici. Author Manon Textoris offers an exquisite and charming account of courtly life.

In the contemporary information society, organisations increasingly rely on the collection and analysis of large-scale data (popularly called 'big data') to make decisions. These processes, which take place largely beyond the individual's knowledge, produce a cascade of effects that go beyond privacy and data protection. Should we focus on the possibilities of tackling these often negative effects through other areas of law, or maybe even find new solutions to cope with the dark side of bi...

Traditionally, the history of the birth control movement has been told through the accounts of the leaders, organizations, and legislation that shaped the campaign. Recently, historians have begun examining the cultural work of printed media, including newspapers, magazines, and even novels in fostering support for the cause. Broadcasting Birth Control builds on this new scholarship to explore the films and radio and television broadcasts developed by twentieth-century birth contr...

It's the end of term holidays and Grandma has agreed to house sit for her friend. She is joined by Irwan, Intan and Speare Morgan. This is no ordinary house, but a mansion built long ago by a wealthy merchant with a colourful life.One night, a family friend drops by. He was once a Penglipur Lara, a storyteller. That evening after dinner, he entertains them by telling the story of a mysterious disappearance from within a hidden room in the mansion, which was sealed and forgotten aft...

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The most powerful tool you have is YOU. What if success wasn't about working harder but about working with intention and passion.In a world where apps and artificial intelligence promise quick fixes for everything, this book brings you something no technology can replace, real, timeless wisdom for personal growth and success. No algorithm can replicate the power of self-awareness, following your passion, and authenticity.This book is designed to cut through...

Discover great cities of the world with this beautifully illustrated book and learn about amazing places and landmarks around the globe.From Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, Paris to New York – journey through sixteen different cities in this stunning book, packed with gorgeous illustrations and phenomenal facts.This incredible book, next in the series from the author of NATURE, is a treasure-trove of landmarks and fascinating discoveries and can be enjoyed time and time again. The...

Discover the natural world with this beautifully illustrated book full of amazing animals, plants and the incredible habitats they live in.Which talkative bird is one of the largest of its species? Which tree can live for over 2,000 years? Can you guess which fish darts through the ocean at 68 miles per hour? From dry deserts and tropical beaches, icy terrain to expansive mountains, our planet Earth is rich in spectacular species and breathtaking environments.Journey throug...

Lucy lives at Sutton Manor House with her parents, brothers, sisters and family pets. Lucy is a dreamer and in her dreams she visits the most extraordinary places and meets the most fantastic creatures and people. Her family, whom she regales with her funny stories, revel in the knowledge that Lucy lights up their days and nights with her incredible dream adventures.

Through a thick ethnography of the Fez medina in Morocco, a World Heritage site since 1981, Manon Istasse interrogates how human beings come to define houses as heritage. Istasse interrogates how heritage appears (or not) when inhabitants undertake construction and restoration projects in their homes, furnish and decorate their spaces, talk about their affective and sensual relations with houses, face conflicts in and about their houses, and more. Shedding light on the continuum between ho...