Showing results for "The Book of Hours" in Biographies & Memoirs

A deeply moving and revealing chronicle, from one of the most prominent psychotherapists of our time, of working under wholly new circumstances, and the challenges and breakthroughs he's made as he takes on patients for one hour, one time only. Facing memory loss at age 93, as well as the...

A deeply moving and revealing chronicle of the challenges and breakthroughs that come from a wholly new practice of one-hour, one-time-only sessions, from one of the most prominent psychotherapists of our time Facing memory loss at age ninety-three as well as the fallout from a global pandemic...

Brought to you by Penguin. 1917. Virginia Woolf arrives at Asheham, on the Sussex Downs, immobilized by nervous exhaustion and creative block. 1930. Feeling jittery about her writing career, Sylvia Townsend Warner spots a modest workman’s cottage for sale on the Dorset coast. 1941. Rosamond...

Bloomsbury presents 26.2 Miles to Happiness written and read by Paul Tonkinson. WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 – SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark...

Bloomsbury presents On Our Best Behaviour written and read by Elise Loehnen. *THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'A stunning, big and bold encyclopedia of how to live' LISA TADDEO 'Astute, radical and utterly compelling' KATHERINE MAY 'You will finish this book and immediately hand your copy...

The year is 2008, and the green rush is taking root in Humboldt County, California. Born and raised in this "Emerald Triangle" famous for its natural beauty and perfect cannabis-growing conditions, Ty Kearns wants no part of it. He has seen too many friends and acquaintances lose or derail their lives for the green dream, always feeling the itch for more cash and more power. But as a college student with tuition to pay—and few options in the middle of the worst recession since the Great Depression—Ty is willing to try almost anything.

Alexandra Fuller won worldwide attention, popular acclaim, and critical accolades for her memoir of her childhood in Africa, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight. This engaging follow-up explores Fuller’s parents’ childhoods and charts the trajectories of their lives through all the British couple’s experiences in war-torn Africa. With the same sharply etched narrative that has earned the author such immense praise, Fuller expands on and offers new insights into her family’s remarkable trials and successes.

'A biography as gripping as one of Lee Child's own bestsellers' Ian Rankin 'Very enjoyable' The Times 'Vivid and entertaining' Telegraph Lee Child is the enigmatic powerhouse behind the phenomenally successful Jack Reacher novels. With devoted fans across the globe, and over a hundred million...

When Julie gets in a fight with her beau Phil, she is thrown into the arms of the greasy, long-haired delinquent Nolan who has plans for Julie...dark plans. As the minutes tick by, Julie's chances of survival grow more and more grim... From the author of the taut and exciting novel The Desperate Hours comes a tense thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat! (Summary by Ben Tucker)

NOW A CBC TELEVISION SERIES WINNER OF THE MARGARET AND JOHN SAVAGE FIRST BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE RBC TAYLOR PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE STEPHEN LEACOCK MEMORIAL MEDAL FOR HUMOUR A hilarious story of family, getting into trouble...

Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes of the talent that shaped it Matthew Specktor grew up in the film...

“McCarten's pulse-pounding narrative transports the reader to those springtime weeks in 1940 when the fate of the world rested on the shoulders of Winston Churchill. A true story thrillingly told. Thoroughly researched and compulsively readable.”—Michael F. Bishop, Executive Director of...

In our muddled era of conspiracy theories, fake news and groupthink, science's only goal is truth. Like all human pursuits it can go wrong, but it has the great strength of being self-correcting. At its best, what lasts - after much deliberation, rigour and sweat - is the truth. The story of science is how we get there. Standing on the shoulders of giants, world-renowned immunologist Luke O'Neill (aka the People's Immunologist) tells the zigzag story of how we got to this moment in human history, and what the future might hold.

The Advertising Hour is just an excuse for me to take at least 60-minutes every couple of weeks to explore the goings-on in my curiosity-plagued mind. Part therapy, part meditation, part study.  Mostly, I'm hoping to learn a little more about myself, my contemporaries and my obsessions through the study and discussion of all things advertising.  I expect to get plenty distracted along the way. At very least I hope to light-up a few unsuspecting synapses.  It's a bonus for us all if this helps to surface unique marketing insight.

A 1 hour weekly sit down podcast we cover topics of my life as a drag queen, coming out stories, true crime and so much more including a full audiobook episode of my first book Witches of Willow Creek and sneak peeks into my next few books before they are released. Also special discounts to listeners for the jewelry and crystal store Sergey's Crystal Realm. I've been working on this podcast for almost 6 months now. I'm very proud of this project and I hope everyone loves it too. It will cover topics that may be sensitive to some viewers. DO NOT LISTEN IF S/A, TRAUMA, DEATH OR TRUE CRIME ...

‘A Literary Salon in Your Living Room’ There are lots of ways to arrive at being a writer. In Black Writers: After Hours we uncover the backstories, creative habits, and outlets of key Global Majority writers. Join Commonword's host and poet, Radhaika Kapur, who will meet with other poets, lyricists, fiction writers and spoken word artists, in a low-key vibe. Think small club in the early hours. Sharing anecdotes, extracts and writing prompts to encourage your creativity, this podcast is a must-listen for literary lovers and emerging writers everywhere. New episodes released every ...

This is Bambi After Hours. I read no sleep stories for you. Soft spooky vibes for bedtime.

Here at Imposter Hour, we’re endlessly fascinated with the creative process. We love to nerd out on what makes authors and artists tick and dig into the factors that motivate and shape their work. We explore the imposter syndrome that haunts creatives, delving into how it affects their lives and work. Join us as we chat with authors and artists about creativity, self-doubt, and featuring imposter characters in their stories, as well as the occasional imposter who pops up in their day-to-day lives. Let's geek out on the things that fuel and challenge the most talented minds.

The Devil's Hour: A Podcast For The Strange & Unusual, is a true crime, horror, and paranormal podcast. This macabre series covers serial killers, unsolved mysteries, paranormal activity, hauntings, conspiracy theories, horror movies/shows and so much more. Join our host Darius, Judah, and Angel as they invite a plethora of guests on the show to discuss and dive deep into each case and topic. If you need your fix of spooky material, then you've come to the right place. This podcast is truly for the strange and unusual.