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Once a Peacock, Once an Actress: Twenty-Four Lives of the Bodhisattva from Haribhatta's "Jatakamala"
By Peter Khoroche, Haribhatta. 2017
Written in Kashmir around 400 CE, Haribhatta’s Jåtakamåla is a remarkable example of classical Sanskrit literature in a mixture of…
prose and verse that for centuries was known only in its Tibetan translation. But between 1973 and 2004 a large portion of the Sanskrit original was rediscovered in a number of anonymous manuscripts. With this volume Peter Khoroche offers the most complete translation to date, making almost 80 percent of the work available in English. Haribhatta’s Jåtakamålå is a sophisticated and personal adaptation of popular stories, mostly non-Buddhist in origin, all illustrating the future Buddha’s single-minded devotion to the good of all creatures, and his desire, no matter what his incarnation—man, woman, peacock, elephant, merchant, or king—to assist others on the path to nirvana. Haribhatta’s insight into human and animal behavior, his astonishing eye for the details of landscape, and his fine descriptive powers together make this a unique record of everyday life in ancient India as well as a powerful statement of Buddhist ethics. This translation will be a landmark in the study of Buddhism and of the culture of ancient India.Nadiya's Bake Me a Festive Story: Thirty festive recipes and stories for children
By Nadiya Hussain. 2017
Join Great British Bake Off sensation Nadiya Hussain for scrumptious stories and delicious bakes that the family can enjoy together…
at Christmas.Christmas is a time when families come together. This unique combination of storybook and cookbook, with all recipes and stories devised and written by Nadiya herself, brings families into the kitchen to share this special time of year through cooking and stories.- Go on an adventure to the Snow Queen's palace, then make her treacle icecream- Make and decorate cheesy-feet biscuits, then read the story about where all the odd socks go at Christmas time- Meet some very confused elves in The Elves and the Chouxmaker, then bake your own lemon choux buns- Read Nadiya's version of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, then cook a scrumptious nut roastCombining playful photography of Nadiya and her children with vibrant illustrations by Clair Rossiter, this glorious celebration of the joy of sharing food and stories is the perfect Christmas gift.Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles Volume 2
By Naru Narumi. 2020
Yuu's worried about whether Ms. Koizumi might have a boyfriend...but as usual, the only thing Ms. Koizumi's worried about is…
missing all the tastes to try in ramen!How about butter ramen with a sweet pepper accent, from Japan's dairy region in Hokkaido? Chashumen--stewed and smoky pork belly ramen? Fukuoka's famous red spicy miso akamaru ramen? Do you have the special fork for eating ramen? Know the German style of slurping noodles? Better save room for more--because this is only a few pages in the delicious volume two!The Choice: The gripping and thought-provoking story you need to read this year!
By Claire Wade. 2019
'This story is amazing, well crafted, and truly makes you think' NetGalley reviewer'Gripping and original. A timely dystopian, feminist novel'…
NetGalley reviewer'A cleverly crafted, and chillingly current novel' NetGalley reviewerImagine a world where...Everything you ate was monitored by the government.Every step you took was counted.Your children were weighed every day at school.Neighbours reported on neighbours and no one was safe from judgement.Sugar was illegal, and baking was a crime.Imagine if that world was here... What would you do?Toe the line or fight for your freedom...The Choice: The most gripping and thought-provoking story you'll read this year!
By Claire Wade. 2019
'Electrifying' Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times Bestselling author of VOX'A cleverly woven tale' The Times*WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK AWARD…
FOR FICTION 2020*Imagine a world where...Everything you ate was monitored by the government.Every step you took was counted.Your children were weighed every day at school.Neighbours reported on neighbours and no one was safe from judgement.Sugar was illegal, and baking was a crime.Imagine if that world was here... What would you do?Toe the line or fight for your freedom...'A captivating and thought-provoking debut' Heidi SwainNetGalley reviewers are falling in love with The Choice:'This story is amazing, well crafted, and truly makes you think''Gripping and original. A timely dystopian, feminist novel''A cleverly crafted, and chillingly current novel'The Choice: The most gripping and thought-provoking story you'll read this year!
By Claire Wade. 2019
'Electrifying' Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times Bestselling author of VOX'A cleverly woven tale' The Times*WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK AWARD…
FOR FICTION 2020*Imagine a world where...Everything you ate was monitored by the government.Every step you took was counted.Your children were weighed every day at school.Neighbours reported on neighbours and no one was safe from judgement.Sugar was illegal, and baking was a crime.Imagine if that world was here... What would you do?Toe the line or fight for your freedom...'A captivating and thought-provoking debut' Heidi SwainNetGalley reviewers are falling in love with The Choice:'This story is amazing, well crafted, and truly makes you think''Gripping and original. A timely dystopian, feminist novel''A cleverly crafted, and chillingly current novel'