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This text follows Tony Giles' journey of hedonism and thrill-seeking adventure as he travels across North America, Asia and Australasia. It is a young blind man's view of the world as he sets out to achieve his dream, dealing with disability whilst living life to the limit.
'It's the same small world; it just depends who you are and how you see it'BIRTHDAY GIRLS is Annabel Giles' sparklingly compulsive debut. Set on six different birthdays, and dealing with six different women who are all connected to each other, though they don't all realise it, the story opens with Scarlett, on her 10th birthday, and closes with Constance, on her 60th birthday. Funny, tragic and engrossing, BIRTHDAY GIRLS is a must-read book from a major new voice in women's fiction.
****The nation's favourite cartoonist - Express**** Giles enthusiasts will be thrilled with this latest collection of classic cartoons. Capturing Giles' trademark style and British humour, the 2022 annual collection takes a look inside the Giles family home and showcases the comings and goings within. Full of satirical wit and detailed artwork, this collection perfectly captures the chaos of typical British domestic life through political remarks, heated dinner conversations and unwanted visitors. Due to COVID-19, the home has become the centre of daily life for many across Britain, and so Giles' raw and comical cartoons embody more than ever the small details and dynamics of family life. While the characters' physical appearances never change, the steady progression of British culture can be seen through music references, fashion choices and interior décor. Fans of Giles will be delighted to receive the latest annual compilation, featuring 150 cartoons from the archives of one of the most celebrated cartoonists of the once biggest selling daily newspaper in the world, the Daily Express, whose work led to him being voted the best cartoonist of the 20th century.
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Award-winning fashion designer Giles Deacon, celebrated photographer Sølve Sundsbø, and super-stylist Katie Grand explore 15 years of their finest collaborations in this inspiring and unique book, illustrated with stunning photography by Sølve Sundsbø. For the first time, Deacon, Sundsbø, and Grand discuss the stories, production and artistry behind some of their greatest work together, much of which is published here for the first time. Through exclusive interviews, the trio examines the clothing, photography, and styling – recording their inspirations and providing valuable insights into their virtuosity. Featuring fashion's pre-eminent models, including Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista, and Stephanie Seymour, and insightful anecdotes about putting together and shooting a collection, GilesSølveKatie provides insider knowledge of the trade and outstanding fashion photography.
Now in its fifth edition, Inside Book Publishing remains the classic introduction to the book publishing industry, being both a manual for the profession for over two decades and the bestselling textbook for students of publishing.The book remains essential reading for publishing students, those seeking a career in publishing, recent entrants to the industry, and authors seeking an insider's view. The accompanying website supports the book by providing up-to-date and relevant content.This new edition has been fully updated to respond to the rapid changes in the market and technology. Now more global in its references and scope, the book explores the tensions and trends affecting the industry, including the growth of ebooks, self-publishing, and online retailing, and new business models and workflows. The book provides excellent overviews of the main aspects of the publishing process, including commissioning, product development, design and production, marketing, sales and distribution.
Everybody is a somebody. Giles is a countryman who relishes solitude. His wife Mary thrives in company and enjoys frequent escapes to London. After thirty years in a marriage of opposites, Giles and Mary have adapted to a life of domestic misunderstandings within comical misadventures. In The Diary of Two Nobodies, you will have the unique opportunity to discover, first hand, what occurs when a man who sees himself as a cross between Mr Bean and Basil Fawlty shares his life with a woman who identifies closely with the Queen. Featuring original illustrations by the artist Giles, himself.
Lamar Giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary Witness Protection thriller, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, and John Grisham. Nick Pearson is hiding in plain sight. In fact, his name isn't really Nick Pearson. He shouldn't tell you his real name, his real hometown, or why his family just moved to Stepton, Virginia. And he definitely shouldn't tell you about his friend Eli Cruz and the major conspiracy Eli was uncovering when he died. About how Nick had to choose between solving Eli's murder with his hot sister, Reya, and "staying low-key" like the Program said to do. But he's going to tell you—unless he gets caught first. . . .
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using Evidence to Advance Research, Practice, Policy, and Prevention defines ACEs, provides a summary of the past 20 years of ACEs research, as well as provides guidance for the future directions for the field. It includes a review of the original ACEs Study, definitions of ACEs, and how ACEs are typically assessed. Other content includes a review of how ACEs are related to mental and physical health outcome, the neurodevelopmental mechanisms linking ACEs to psychopathology, sexual violence and sexual health outcomes, and violence across the lifespan. Important and contemporary issues in the field, like reconsidering how ACEs should be defined and assessed, the...
"The purpose of this publication is to summarize the research on childhood stress and its implications for adult health and well-being. Of particular interest is the stress caused by child abuse, neglect, and repeated exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV). We hope this publication provides practitioners, especially those working in violence prevention, with ideas about how to incorporate this information into their work"-- P. 3.