3169 results for 'Moi, Toril'

Baise-Moi is a provocative and unflinching novel that explores the darker aspects of female desire and rebellion. The story follows two women, Manu and Nadine, who have reached their breaking point...

Sylvia Moy: A Pioneer in Music History The story of Sylvia Moy, Motown's first certified female in-house producer and songwriter, is one of groundbreaking achievement and perseverance. In the face of...

Afong Moy arrived in America in 1834, her bound feet stepping ashore in New York City. She was both a prized guest and advertisement for a merchant firm, promoting exotic wares from the East to eager...

Vietnam's Foreign Policy under Doi Moi explores the significant socio-economic, political and foreign policy reforms that have transformed Vietnam over the past thirty years. Adopted in 1986, the Doi...

Afong Moy arrived in America in 1834, her bound feet stepping ashore in New York City. She was both a prized guest and advertisement for a merchant firm, used to peddle exotic wares from the East...

Discover the Art of Felted Fibre Painting with Moy Mackay's Expert Guidance. In this comprehensive guide, renowned felt-maker and artist Moy MacKay shares her expertise to help you unlock your...

Paul Muldoon's ninth collection of poems explores themes from his childhood in County Armagh to present day New Jersey. Gritty and graceful, these poems are marked by an elegiac tone. The poet's work...

Get to grips with No et moi by Delphine de Vigan and be fully prepared for your AS/A Level exam with this comprehensive study guide. Written by experienced lecturer Hannah Thompson, the Oxford...

Scott Carpenter's humorous account of life in Paris offers a unique perspective on the everyday experiences that make France so quintessentially French. From cooking disasters to medical mishaps,...

Michel Houellebecq's latest work is a deeply personal and introspective account of his life over several months. In this candid and unflinching memoir, the author reflects on his experiences and...

Scott Carpenter's humorous account of his time in Paris offers an entertaining exploration of everyday life in the City of Light. From cooking disasters to medical mishaps, he recounts the unexpected...

No et Moi study guide helps students build confidence in their language abilities and develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work. By breaking down the novel into its key elements, this...

Henrik Ibsen and the Birth of Modernism Art, Theater, Philosophy by Toril Moi This groundbreaking study redefines our understanding of Henrik Ibsen's place in modern art and literature. By situating...

Discover the vibrant and bizarre world of Polish painter Jakub Julian Ziółkowski in this comprehensive overview of his practice.This publication brings together Ziółkowski's diverse works, including...

This in-depth analysis of Kate Bush's 1985 album Hounds of Love explores the critical issues raised by the artist's work and position as a solo, female artist in an industry. The book presents a...

This book offers a radically original approach to literary studies, drawing on the philosophy of ordinary language. Toril Moi explores how this tradition, developed by Wittgenstein and others, can be...

Character Three Inquiries in Literary Studies by Amanda Anderson, Rita Felski, and Toril Moi offers a fresh perspective on literary studies. The authors reimagine and renew their understanding of...

Sexual/Textual Politics: Feminist Literary Theory by Toril Moi explores the intersection of feminist politics and literary criticism. This influential work examines the strengths and limitations of...

Diotima at the Barricades explores the complex exchanges between feminist intellectual life in post-modern France and the interpretation of ancient texts in Western philosophy. Paul Allen Miller...

Set in a luxurious grand hotel just outside Lisbon during World War II, Estoril is a poignant novel about the complexities of human experience. The hotel's guests are a diverse and intriguing group,...

Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes is a wickedly funny satire of New York high society. With its playful, satirical and sweet tone, this novel has been praised for its intelligence and dark humour. A...

Discover the art of creating beautiful works of art using fleece, fibres and threads. Moy MacKay's visually stunning book showcases her unique approach to felting, using colour and texture to bring...

Flowers in Felt & Stitch is a vibrant and inspiring book that showcases Scottish artist Moy Mackay's unique approach to felt painting. With an emphasis on flowers in still life, landscape, and...

A mammoth frozen for 20,000 years, and dinosaurs that bob their heads as they walk - these are just some of the extinct animals being brought back from the dead using cutting-edge genetic...

The Unnatural Selection of Our Species: A New Era in Gene Editing By Torill Kornfeldt Hardcover, 224 pages, published 2021. As genetic technology advances at an unprecedented pace, humanity is faced...

The Samoyed Complete Owner's Manual provides comprehensive guidance for anyone considering bringing this breed into their family. Written by an expert dog whisperer and experienced owner, the manual...

Sri Chinmoy Answers V brings together 13 thought-provoking titles in one comprehensive volume. This collection offers insightful answers to a wide range of spiritual questions, covering topics such...

Grimoire Dehara Nahir Nuri is the third volume in a pop culture magic system based on Storm Constantine's fantasy novels. This comprehensive guide explores the Dehara, androgynous deities that...

The Best of Days: A Memoir of the SeaA memoir of journeys into deep waters on merchant ships, this book takes the reader on a journey from tranquil tropical harbours to violent storms far from shore...

Reginald Heath's A Wartime Childhood in Horton and Rudyard is a poignant memoir that offers a unique perspective on rural life during World War II. Born into a farming family, Reg recalls his idyllic...

Top-selling author coach Jennie Nash shares her expert system for writing successful memoirs. Her Blueprint method provides a step-by-step approach to defining your story, deciding what to include...

The Destiny Grimoire Anthology Volume II is a comprehensive collection of lore and storytelling from the world of Destiny. For fans of fantasy and science fiction, this anthology offers a unique...

A Victorian Grimoire brings to life the magic and romance of the past. This enchanting book explores the simple yet effective ways of conjuring magic that were practiced during the Victorian era,...

Michelle Alfano's memoir recounts her experience as a mother of a child who transitions. The story begins with a dollhouse kit that Michelle and her husband bought for their daughter, imagining a...

Lawrence Wells' memoir offers a unique glimpse into his life and family, including his marriage to Dean Faulkner, the niece of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner. As he recounts his...

Comfort Food for Breakups: A Memoir of Nourishment and Healing This poignant memoir explores the intersection of food, family, and personal history, as Ukrainian Canadian lesbian Marusya Bociurkiw...

A Floral Grimoire: A Collection of Spells and Charms for the Green Witch's Garden. Patricia Telesco brings together the wisdom of Wise Women with the Victorians' love of flowers, creating an...

Exploring Other Lifetimes: Memoir of a Soul's Journey by Patty Paul is a thought-provoking memoir that delves into the author's experiences visiting multiple lifetimes through guided meditations. In...

A vivid and engrossing narrative of one woman's journey from shame and internal conflict to becoming a liberated, confident, and proud lesbian. Arlene Avakian recounts her personal history, tracing...

A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady TrentThe story of a pioneering spirit who risked everything to satisfy her scientific curiosity, Lady Trent recounts her thrilling expedition to the...

Drink in the Summer: A Memoir of Croatia is a poignant reflection on the power of place and family. Tony Fabijancic's journey through his childhood haunts, from the northern village of Srebrnjak to...

The Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the British Academy, XVII presents the lives of outstanding scholars who have made significant contributions to various fields. Their stories often reveal...

A harrowing account of one of the greatest undocumented naval stories of the Second World War. On 8th June 1940, the HMS Glorious was attacked by Nazi battleships, resulting in the loss of over 1,200...

For anyone looking to write and share their life story, this comprehensive guide offers practical advice from a renowned memoirist. With contributions from six colleagues and friends, Jourdan's...

This is a candid and unflinching account of life as a bush war operator in Rhodesia and beyond. From the scorching heat of the Zambezi valley to the freezing cold of the Chimanimani mountains, Andrew...

Cover of Darkness is Roderick Chisholm's captivating autobiography, tracing the development of night-flying from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the final triumph over Germany.In this...

Through the darkness of the Holocaust, a Jewish family's incredible survival story is revealed in this memoir. Henry Reiss recounts his journey as a Polish-Jewish engineer, defying the horrors of the...

Through the darkness of the Holocaust: A Jewish family's incredible survival story is revealed in this memoir. Henry Reiss recounts how his family defied the horrors of the Holocaust, making choices...

The Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland provide a unique window into the history of northern Ireland in the 19th century. Written in the 1830s to accompany the Ordnance Survey maps, these memoirs...

Sister to the Sioux: The Memoirs of Elaine Goodale EastmanIn 1885, a young woman from New England traveled to the western frontier to open a school among the Lakota people. For six years, she lived...

A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of Secrets, Lies and Family Love by Mohsin Zaidi Growing up in a devout Shia Muslim community in east London, Mohsin felt like an outsider from a young age. He struggled to...

The Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland: Parishes of County Antrim IX, 1830-2, 1835, 1838-9 N Antrim Coast provides a unique insight into the history of northern Ireland before the Great Famine...

Explore the powerful and ancient spirit of Santa Muerte in this comprehensive guide to working with her. Sophia DiGregorio shares her secrets for harnessing the energy of altars, talismans, and...

Roxana, Daniel Defoe's final novel, is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores the moral struggles of its protagonist. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe, the story follows...

The Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Vol 38: County Donegal I, 1833-5 and II, 1835-36 offer a unique insight into the northern half of Ireland before the Great Famine. Written in the 1830s to...

Joan Didion: Memoirs & Later Writings A comprehensive collection of Joan Didion's most recent and haunting works, this definitive edition concludes the Library of America's three-volume series. The...

Sarah Baring's story is one of transformation and discovery. In 1938, she was living a life as a young debutante, but just a few years later, she found herself working alongside some of the greatest...

Popscript: Graduate Research In Popular Music Studies is a collection of essays by graduate students in popular music studies.Edited by Simone Krüger and Ron Moy, this book provides a unique insight...

W-3 A Memoir by Bette Howland is a vivid and often humorous portrait of life in a psychiatric ward, where the boundaries between reality and madness are constantly blurred. In 1968, author Bette...

Dying A Memoir by Cory Taylor is a poignant and introspective account of one woman's experience with terminal illness. At 60, Cory was diagnosed with brain cancer, prompting her to reflect on the...

Memoir: An Introduction by G. Thomas Couser provides a concise history and analysis of the memoir genre, tracing its origins in 18th-century British novels and early American roots in works like...

Takahiro Kurashima's Moirémotion is an interactive visual experience that brings optical overlays to life. The book features intricate graphic patterns that are animated by the reader, creating a...

A Memoir by Joyce Kitching This memoir is a personal account of childhood in the 1920s and 30s, set against the backdrop of a family living in a small house. At its heart is a close-knit extended...

David Rockefeller's Memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential families. Born into wealth and privilege, he has forged his own path, with dealings that spanned...

Robin Robertson's Grimoire is a collection of Scottish folk tales that weave together stories of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. Drawing from the Celtic tradition, these tales...

Instagrimoire by Justin Isis is a collection of poems that explore themes of TikTok, necromantic sex, and pseudo-Platonic theurgy. The language used is deliberately artificial and grotesque,...

A unique perspective on British politics and history is offered in Douglas Hurd's memoirs. As a former Foreign Secretary and key figure in Margaret Thatcher and John Major's administrations, Hurd...

Robin Robertson's Grimoire weaves together tales of ordinary people caught up in the extraordinary, exploring themes of violence, madness, and retribution, alongside stories of second sight, witches,...

Robert Lowell's Memoirs is a comprehensive collection of his autobiographical prose, spanning from his youth to reflections on his adult life. This volume brings together previously unpublished...

At 80, Ireland's most celebrated artist shares her refreshingly honest memoir of an extraordinary life. From her childhood in County Kerry to becoming internationally renowned, Pauline Bewick remains...

John McGahern's memoir is a poignant and deeply personal account of childhood love and loss, told with exceptional restraint and tenderness.With exceptional restraint and tenderness, McGahern...

W-3 A Memoir by Bette Howland is a vivid and often humorous portrait of life in a psychiatric ward. In 1968, at thirty-one, Howland was struggling to support her family as a single mother and writer,...

A Fictitious Story of Unveiling the Truth This book tells the story of a man's words holding immense power and the potential consequences of revealing long-hidden truths. For over two thousand years,...

Howard Dully's memoir is a deeply personal account of his tumultuous childhood, his experiences with lobotomy, and his quest for redemption. At just twelve years old, Dully underwent a life-changing...

Seymour the hamster has the perfect life. He has a spacious cage, a constant food supply, and a FuzzyBoy 360 exercise wheel that lets him run to his heart's content. Life could not be better. Or...

Elizabeth Jane Howard's memoir, Slipstream, offers a candid and revealing look at the life of a celebrated British writer. Born in London in 1923, Howard recounts her journey from a private education...

The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George is a captivating tale told in the first person, from Queen Cleopatra's earliest memories to her own reign over one of the most glittering kingdoms in the...

Vera Figner's Memoirs of a Revolutionist is a candid and introspective account of her life as a Russian revolutionary. Born into the aristocracy, Figner recounts how she transformed into one of...

Chelsea Manning's README.txt A Memoir is a powerful and courageous account of her life as a transparency activist and trans woman. In 2010, she made headlines by leaking 720,000 classified military...

Seymour Hersh's remarkable life story is told in his memoir Reporter. From running a dry cleaning store as a teenager to becoming one of America's premier investigative journalists, Hersh's journey...

Gaia in Turmoil explores the intersection of global environmental problems and Gaian science, providing new perspectives on climate change, biodiversity destruction, and Earth ethics.This collection...

Stitches: A MemoirThis searing graphic memoir recounts David Small's terrifying childhood experience after a supposedly harmless operation left him mute and with cancer. With vivid, kaleidoscopic...

Lying A Metaphorical Memoir by Lauren Slater is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between fact and fiction. After being diagnosed with a rare illness, Slater developed seizures and...

Autofellatio A Memoir by James Maker is a candid and introspective work that explores the complexities of life. With its remastered edition featuring new chapters, this memoir offers a unique...

The War: A MemoirA haunting and deeply personal account of life in Paris during the Nazi occupation and its aftermath. Written by Marguerite Duras, this memoir is a riveting portrayal of the...

This epic memoir tells the extraordinary story of a geisha girl, spanning over twenty years of Japan's most dramatic history. Born in 1929, she recounts her journey from a small fishing village to...

The Apricot Memoirs by Tess Guinery is a captivating collection of poetry and prose that invites you to surrender the ordinary for something greater. Born from a season of adventure and...

Jon Cryer's So That Happened A Memoir is a warmly endearing and frankly funny look at life in Hollywood. With behind-the-scenes stories from his three-decades-long career, Cryer shares his triumphs...

Bucky Orson's life in Blackwell is far from ordinary. His little sister's extraordinary power has made her a target, and Bucky must confront his own flaws to protect those he cares about. As he...

Fearless: A Memoir by Mohinder Amarnath and Rajender Amarnath is a candid account of the author's remarkable cricketing career. From his early days as a batsman struggling with short-pitched fast...

Marise Gaughan's memoir is a powerful exploration of her journey towards understanding and healing. At nine years old, she first realized that something was amiss in her life, which would ultimately...

For as long as Porochista Khakpour can remember, she has been struggling with illness. Her story is one of survival, pain and transformation, as she navigates the complexities of feeling at home in...

Adamus Saint-Germain's Memoirs of a Master is a collection of 20 short stories that explore complex teachings in an engaging and accessible way. By presenting sacred information in story form, the...

Discover the power of ancient magick with over 120 spells to guide your life in the direction you wish.This comprehensive grimoire covers various forms of magick, including white, gray, and black...

Nicholas Royle's memoir is a poignant and humorous portrait of family life, mother-son relationships, and bereavement. Written with poetic and philosophical insight, it explores themes of literature,...

Jesse Dayton's memoir Beaumonster is a behind-the-scenes look at his extraordinary career as a musician and performer. From sneaking into nightclubs to play gigs in his youth, to touring the world...

A memorial edition of Elie Wiesel's powerful memoir Night, with tributes by President Obama and Samantha Power. This edition serves as a fitting tribute to the author, who passed away in 2016. In...

Godspeed: A Memoir is a deeply personal and evocative account of one woman's struggle with addiction and loneliness.At 15, Casey Legler was already a world-class swimmer, but behind the scenes she...

This poignant novel opens with the sound of parakeets speaking in a secret language, echoing the migrations that brought ancestors from India to Mauritius in 1872. This marks the beginning of a...