Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1529432960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
'I enjoyed it SO much!' MARIAN KEYES 'With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn't have loved this book more' THE SUN, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEW Back to the city of dreams . . . Paris has always held a piece of Jess's heart, ever since she spent a magical summer there over twenty years ago. So when a writing job offers her the chance to return, she's delighted, especially as her subject is iconic artist Adelaide Fox. Now approaching eighty, Adelaide wants to tell her life story - and what a life it has been, full of scandal, success, betrayal and passion. But Adelaide is keeping secrets from her, Jess is sure. And she soon realises she will have to confront her own past in the city. Can Jess find out the truth - even if it means changing both of their lives for ever? 'Escapist, romantic and a little bit scandalous, this is Lucy Diamond at her page-turning best' VERONICA HENRY 'As multi-layered, rich and enjoyable as a giant mille-feuille. You will adore it' MILLY JOHNSON 'Heartfelt and escapist' WOMAN & HOME 'Lucy's best book yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'I loved it!' KATIE FFORDE 'Escapist, romantic and scandalous' SUNDAY POST 'Such a treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW READERS LOVE LUCY DIAMOND 'I love all of Lucy's books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Pure escapism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'So uplifting' 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'I can't put Lucy's books down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
I Remember Paris
Author: Lucy Diamond
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1529432960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
'I enjoyed it SO much!' MARIAN KEYES 'With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn't have loved this book more' THE SUN, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEW Back to the city of dreams . . . Paris has always held a piece of Jess's heart, ever since she spent a magical summer there over twenty years ago. So when a writing job offers her the chance to return, she's delighted, especially as her subject is iconic artist Adelaide Fox. Now approaching eighty, Adelaide wants to tell her life story - and what a life it has been, full of scandal, success, betrayal and passion. But Adelaide is keeping secrets from her, Jess is sure. And she soon realises she will have to confront her own past in the city. Can Jess find out the truth - even if it means changing both of their lives for ever? 'Escapist, romantic and a little bit scandalous, this is Lucy Diamond at her page-turning best' VERONICA HENRY 'As multi-layered, rich and enjoyable as a giant mille-feuille. You will adore it' MILLY JOHNSON 'Heartfelt and escapist' WOMAN & HOME 'Lucy's best book yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'I loved it!' KATIE FFORDE 'Escapist, romantic and scandalous' SUNDAY POST 'Such a treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW READERS LOVE LUCY DIAMOND 'I love all of Lucy's books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Pure escapism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'So uplifting' 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'I can't put Lucy's books down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
Publisher: Quercus
ISBN: 1529432960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
'I enjoyed it SO much!' MARIAN KEYES 'With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn't have loved this book more' THE SUN, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEW Back to the city of dreams . . . Paris has always held a piece of Jess's heart, ever since she spent a magical summer there over twenty years ago. So when a writing job offers her the chance to return, she's delighted, especially as her subject is iconic artist Adelaide Fox. Now approaching eighty, Adelaide wants to tell her life story - and what a life it has been, full of scandal, success, betrayal and passion. But Adelaide is keeping secrets from her, Jess is sure. And she soon realises she will have to confront her own past in the city. Can Jess find out the truth - even if it means changing both of their lives for ever? 'Escapist, romantic and a little bit scandalous, this is Lucy Diamond at her page-turning best' VERONICA HENRY 'As multi-layered, rich and enjoyable as a giant mille-feuille. You will adore it' MILLY JOHNSON 'Heartfelt and escapist' WOMAN & HOME 'Lucy's best book yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'I loved it!' KATIE FFORDE 'Escapist, romantic and scandalous' SUNDAY POST 'Such a treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW READERS LOVE LUCY DIAMOND 'I love all of Lucy's books' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'Pure escapism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'So uplifting' 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'I can't put Lucy's books down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
Remembering Paris 1958-1960
Author: Sandra Hochman
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1683365364
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Turner Publishing is proud to present another heartfelt memoir from the early life of the novelist, poet, and activist, Sandra Hochman. Following Hochman's Loving Robert Lowell that revealed the details of her affair with one of America's greatest poets, Remembering Paris 1958-1960, A Memoir chronicles Sandra's years before meeting Lowell, her first teenaged love and subsequent tumultuous marriage to an internationally famous concert violinist at the age of 21, her life as an American expatriate, and finding her creative voice in the City of Lights.
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 1683365364
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Turner Publishing is proud to present another heartfelt memoir from the early life of the novelist, poet, and activist, Sandra Hochman. Following Hochman's Loving Robert Lowell that revealed the details of her affair with one of America's greatest poets, Remembering Paris 1958-1960, A Memoir chronicles Sandra's years before meeting Lowell, her first teenaged love and subsequent tumultuous marriage to an internationally famous concert violinist at the age of 21, her life as an American expatriate, and finding her creative voice in the City of Lights.
Paris Mon Amour
Author: Jean-Claude Gautrand
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783822870228
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Le Flaneur, the turn-of-the-century French term for the urban stroller, the street wanderer -- an intellectual with plenty of leisure time to idly traverse the byways of the city, drifting from one quarter to another, making discoveries, meeting old acquaintances, making new ones. It remains the best way to see Paris. This volume of photography is a memoir of numerous walks through the French capital by some great photographers, who set out, like le flaneur, to capture by chance something they had never seen before. These images map and re-map the desired paths and favourite landmarks of one of the most photographed cities in the world, reprinting classic shots from the last two hundred years -- right up to the present day. They poignantly evoke the bars, the cafes, the architecture, the parks and, of course, the vibrancy of the people. Turning the pages is like taking a walk through the history of the city, noting the changes and those elements that are forever Paris -- the tree-lined boulevards, the dimly lit bistros, the narrow passages, and the banks of the River Seine.
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783822870228
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Le Flaneur, the turn-of-the-century French term for the urban stroller, the street wanderer -- an intellectual with plenty of leisure time to idly traverse the byways of the city, drifting from one quarter to another, making discoveries, meeting old acquaintances, making new ones. It remains the best way to see Paris. This volume of photography is a memoir of numerous walks through the French capital by some great photographers, who set out, like le flaneur, to capture by chance something they had never seen before. These images map and re-map the desired paths and favourite landmarks of one of the most photographed cities in the world, reprinting classic shots from the last two hundred years -- right up to the present day. They poignantly evoke the bars, the cafes, the architecture, the parks and, of course, the vibrancy of the people. Turning the pages is like taking a walk through the history of the city, noting the changes and those elements that are forever Paris -- the tree-lined boulevards, the dimly lit bistros, the narrow passages, and the banks of the River Seine.
The Road to Paris
Author: Nikki Grimes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142410829
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book Paris has just moved in with the Lincoln family, and she isn't thrilled to be in yet another foster home. She has a tough time trusting people, and she misses her brother, who's been sent to a boys' home. Over time, the Lincolns grow on Paris. But no matter how hard she tries to fit in, she can't ignore the feeling that she never will, especially in a town that's mostly white while she is half black. It isn't long before Paris has a big decision to make about where she truly belongs.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142410829
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
A Coretta Scott King Honor Book Paris has just moved in with the Lincoln family, and she isn't thrilled to be in yet another foster home. She has a tough time trusting people, and she misses her brother, who's been sent to a boys' home. Over time, the Lincolns grow on Paris. But no matter how hard she tries to fit in, she can't ignore the feeling that she never will, especially in a town that's mostly white while she is half black. It isn't long before Paris has a big decision to make about where she truly belongs.
The Lost Art of Reading
Author: David L. Ulin
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 157061721X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 157061721X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Reading is a revolutionary act, an act of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions - why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading in an increasingly digital culture. Reading a book, flipping through hard pages, or shuffling them on screen - it doesn't matter. The key is the act of reading, and it's seriousness and depth. Ulin emphasizes the importance of reflection and pause allowed by stopping to read a book, and the accompanying focus required to let the mind run free in a world that is not one's own. Are we willing to risk our collective interest in contemplation, nuanced thinking, and empathy? Far from preaching to the choir, The Lost Art of Reading is a call to arms, or rather, to pages.
Paris for Beginners
Author: Rachael Coopes
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922930717
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Enchanting, amusing, life-affirming and wise.' Toni Pearen Sometimes the best compass to follow is your heart. Actress Rachael Coopes had a serious boyfriend and successful career in Australia when she was awarded a scholarship to study at a renowned clown school in Paris. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, so she upped sticks and fully surrendered herself to the possibilities of Paris. Cue a coveted pied-à-terre with a view of the Eiffel Tower, quaffing champagne at midnight with her glamorous new amies, and learning how to flirt in French. But for all its charm and sensual pleasures, Paris had a hard lesson or two to teach her about life, and love. Paris for Beginners is about growing up (even when you're already, supposedly, a fully-fledged adult) and figuring out what you need in life, set against the perennially alluring backdrop of the City of Lights.
Publisher: Affirm Press
ISBN: 1922930717
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Enchanting, amusing, life-affirming and wise.' Toni Pearen Sometimes the best compass to follow is your heart. Actress Rachael Coopes had a serious boyfriend and successful career in Australia when she was awarded a scholarship to study at a renowned clown school in Paris. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, so she upped sticks and fully surrendered herself to the possibilities of Paris. Cue a coveted pied-à-terre with a view of the Eiffel Tower, quaffing champagne at midnight with her glamorous new amies, and learning how to flirt in French. But for all its charm and sensual pleasures, Paris had a hard lesson or two to teach her about life, and love. Paris for Beginners is about growing up (even when you're already, supposedly, a fully-fledged adult) and figuring out what you need in life, set against the perennially alluring backdrop of the City of Lights.
A Stitch of Time
Author: Lauren Marks
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451697511
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A memoir from "a 27-year-old actress who suffered a massive brain aneurysm onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and awoke to discover that she had aphasia, a rare condition in which one loses the ability to speak, read, and write"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451697511
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A memoir from "a 27-year-old actress who suffered a massive brain aneurysm onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and awoke to discover that she had aphasia, a rare condition in which one loses the ability to speak, read, and write"--Provided by publisher.
Essays on Aristotle's De Anima
Author: Martha C. Nussbaum
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191519774
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Aristotle's philosophy of mind has recently attracted renewed attention and respect from philosophers. This volume brings together outstanding new essays on De Anima by a distinguished international group of contributors including, in this paperback efdition, a new essay by Myles Burnyeat. The essays form a running commentary on the work, covering such topics as the relation between body and soul, sense-perception, imagination, memory, desire, and thought. the authors, writing with philosophical subtlety and wide-ranging scholarship, present the philosophical substance of Aristotle's views to the modern reader. they locate their interpretations firmly within the context of Aristotle's thought as a whole.
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191519774
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Aristotle's philosophy of mind has recently attracted renewed attention and respect from philosophers. This volume brings together outstanding new essays on De Anima by a distinguished international group of contributors including, in this paperback efdition, a new essay by Myles Burnyeat. The essays form a running commentary on the work, covering such topics as the relation between body and soul, sense-perception, imagination, memory, desire, and thought. the authors, writing with philosophical subtlety and wide-ranging scholarship, present the philosophical substance of Aristotle's views to the modern reader. they locate their interpretations firmly within the context of Aristotle's thought as a whole.
Time in the Medieval World
Author: Chris Humphrey
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9781903153086
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
A look at the competing notions of time in the middle ages, from the spiritual - death, the Last Judgement - to the practical - lawyers' calculations, clocks and calendars. By exploring some of the more important senses of time which were in circulation in the medieval world, scholars from a wide range of disciplines trace competing definitions and modes of temporality in the middle ages, explainingtheir influence upon life and culture. The issues explored include anachronism as a feature in earlier senses of time, perceptions of death and of the Last Judgement, time in literary narratives and in music, constructions of timeas used in the professions, and original work on the particular systems and technologies which were used for the keeping of time, such as clocks and calendars. Contributors: PAUL BRAND, PETER BURKE, MARY J. CARRUTHERS, DEBORAH DELIYANNIS, CHRISTOPHER HUMPHREY, ROBERT MARKUS, AD PUTTER, HOWARD WILLIAMS.
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN: 9781903153086
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
A look at the competing notions of time in the middle ages, from the spiritual - death, the Last Judgement - to the practical - lawyers' calculations, clocks and calendars. By exploring some of the more important senses of time which were in circulation in the medieval world, scholars from a wide range of disciplines trace competing definitions and modes of temporality in the middle ages, explainingtheir influence upon life and culture. The issues explored include anachronism as a feature in earlier senses of time, perceptions of death and of the Last Judgement, time in literary narratives and in music, constructions of timeas used in the professions, and original work on the particular systems and technologies which were used for the keeping of time, such as clocks and calendars. Contributors: PAUL BRAND, PETER BURKE, MARY J. CARRUTHERS, DEBORAH DELIYANNIS, CHRISTOPHER HUMPHREY, ROBERT MARKUS, AD PUTTER, HOWARD WILLIAMS.
La Vie de Paris
Author: James Brogan
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595490115
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
As a youngster in 1912, Toby Edgeworth first visited Paris. His holiday ended far too soon, but Toby vowed to return. He fulfilled his promise in 1923 and stayed a lifetime. In this fictional memoir, journalist James Brogan is assigned to discover what became of Toby, a fellow journalist, who once wrote a column for the same British daily for which James now works. Toby's columns presented vivid images of what occupied the attentions and possessed the imaginations of Parisians between World Wars I and II. Surprised to find Toby still alive, James develops a close friendship with him. Beyond penning just a single newspaper profile, Toby asks James to chronicle his life story, including detailed reminisces of Paris when she was alive with the littérateur and bon viveur. Over their six-year relationship, Brogan listens to Toby's recollections and lyrically illustrates one of the most glamorous periods in Paris history. La Vie de Paris captures Toby's joys of living, from promenading the Grande Boulevards to observing the kaleidoscope of people from café terraces. Through Toby's story, you'll delight in everything from a restful morning in Luxembourg Gardens to a glimpse of nightlife on the fairyland-like tableau of the Champs Elysee.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595490115
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
As a youngster in 1912, Toby Edgeworth first visited Paris. His holiday ended far too soon, but Toby vowed to return. He fulfilled his promise in 1923 and stayed a lifetime. In this fictional memoir, journalist James Brogan is assigned to discover what became of Toby, a fellow journalist, who once wrote a column for the same British daily for which James now works. Toby's columns presented vivid images of what occupied the attentions and possessed the imaginations of Parisians between World Wars I and II. Surprised to find Toby still alive, James develops a close friendship with him. Beyond penning just a single newspaper profile, Toby asks James to chronicle his life story, including detailed reminisces of Paris when she was alive with the littérateur and bon viveur. Over their six-year relationship, Brogan listens to Toby's recollections and lyrically illustrates one of the most glamorous periods in Paris history. La Vie de Paris captures Toby's joys of living, from promenading the Grande Boulevards to observing the kaleidoscope of people from café terraces. Through Toby's story, you'll delight in everything from a restful morning in Luxembourg Gardens to a glimpse of nightlife on the fairyland-like tableau of the Champs Elysee.