21 results for 'Shami Chakrabarti'

A unique collection of writings from some of Britain's most talented writers, exploring their personal connections to Europe and reflecting on its significance in shaping British culture.From...

Dread Pirate Calisto is a force to be reckoned with, feared by all who sail the high seas. But when Volke Savan and his adopted sister, Illia, cross paths with the pirate, they discover a complex web...

A powerful explanation and vindication of our human rights and freedoms is urgently needed. After World War Two, the international community came together to enshrine fundamental rights to refuge,...

On Liberty explores the threats to our freedoms and makes a personal plea in defence of fundamental rights. Shami Chakrabarti argues that these rights are indispensable, drawing on her own work in...

Published to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, this anthology brings together favourite extracts, poems and images from some of the UK's leading cultural, political and...

The Shamisen of Japan: A Comprehensive Guide to Tsugaru Shamisen is a unique two-in-one book that combines a step-by-step construction manual with a complete guide for playing the instrument. With...

The Shaman's Body: A New Shamanism for Transforming Health, Relationships, and the Community by Arnold MindellThis groundbreaking book offers a pioneering approach to shamanic healing, one that views...

The Climate of History in a Planetary Age by Dipesh Chakrabarty explores how climate change is redefining our understanding of history, modernity, and globalization. By considering two perspectives -...

Dipesh Chakrabarty's Provincializing Europe challenges the notion of Europe as the original site of modernity, arguing that this idea is built into the social sciences. The book proposes that every...

Explaining Life through Evolution by Prosanta Chakrabarty offers a concise and engaging overview of the science of evolution. This book tells the origin story of life on Earth, exploring how we...

The Coliseum Arcanist by Shami Stovall is set against the backdrop of the Sovereign Dragon Tournament, a grand celebration that attracts hundreds of arcanists competing for fame and glory. Volke...

Benny and Gil meet at a funeral, two men from different worlds. As their families become close, they find common ground in music and life. But as cracks appear in their fragile lives, they begin to...

Discover the medicinal properties of Jamaica's diverse plant life with JA Herbs, a comprehensive guide to 40 of the island's most valuable herbs.This fascinating book explores the traditional uses...

Sue Young's life has been turned upside down by tragedy. With her tranquility shattered, she finds solace in a charity cycle ride led by Kath Fuller, who is struggling with her own issues. Sue is...

This nature scrapbook is packed with fascinating facts and activities to encourage you to explore the world around you. With its unique blend of art and science, it invites you to discover the...

Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War explores the complex reality of life in present-day Syria. The authors draw on new firsthand testimonies from opposition fighters, exiles, and human...

Agnes Hathaway and William Shakespeare's life together is one of powerful but hidden impulses. In 1582, they create a family in Warwickshire, with Agnes as a natural healer and William as the Latin...

The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf A Novel by Mohja Kahf is a beautifully written novel that explores the spiritual and social landscape of Muslims in middle America. Set against the backdrop of 1970s...

Red Velvet by Lolita Chakrabarti is a rich psychological study that offers a shrewd portrait of the theatre as an institution. It explores its vanities and conventions, as well as its politics and...

The Anthropocene era marks a profound shift in our understanding of time and human existence. As the Holocene comes to an end, we are forced to confront the consequences of our actions and consider...

Lessons in Love and Other Crimes by Elizabeth Chakrabarty is a powerful and gripping novel that explores themes of love, acceptance, and justice. Inspired by the author's personal experiences of hate...