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James Tiptree, Jr.

The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon

by Julie Phillips ...

"Phillips's superb depiction [of] the woman behind the persona of science-fiction writer James Tiptree is an extraordinary achievement." — Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearA Washington Post Book World Best Book of the YearOne of Entertainment Weekly's 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the YearAlice Bradley Sheldon wa... ... Read more

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"Phillips's superb depiction [of] the woman behind the persona of science-fiction writer James Tiptree is an extraordinary achievement." — Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearA Washington Post Book World Best Book of the YearOne of Entertainment Weekly's 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the YearAlice Bradley Sheldon wa...
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The Baby on the Fire Escape

Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem

by Julie Phillips ...

An insightful, provocative, and witty exploration of the relationship between motherhood and art—for anyone who is a mother, wants to be, or has ever had one.What does a great artist who is also a mother look like? What does it mean to create, not in “a room of one’s own,” but in a domestic space? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, award-winning biographer Julie Phillips traverses the shifting ... Read more

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An insightful, provocative, and witty exploration of the relationship between motherhood and art—for anyone who is a mother, wants to be, or has ever had one.What does a great artist who is also a mother look like? What does it mean to create, not in “a room of one’s own,” but in a domestic space? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, award-winning biographer Julie Phillips traverses the shifting
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Groupwork in Social Care

Planning and Setting Up Groups

by Julie Phillips ...

In this extremely practical guide, Julie Phillips argues that preparation is the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues that practitioners should address. She demonstrates how to prepare effectively, drawing on eight extended case studies with a variety of groups ranging from a positive parenting group to an anger management group. She examines the initial ... Read more

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In this extremely practical guide, Julie Phillips argues that preparation is the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues that practitioners should address. She demonstrates how to prepare effectively, drawing on eight extended case studies with a variety of groups ranging from a positive parenting group to an anger management group. She examines the initial
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The Lives of Seaweeds

A Natural History of Our Planet's Seaweeds and Other Algae

by Julie A. Phillips ...

Series series The Lives of the Natural World
An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algaeAs photosynthetic organisms, seaweeds and other algae transfer billions of tons of carbon globally from the atmosphere to the deep ocean each year. Coming in all manner of colors, shapes, and sizes, from bioluminescent single-celled algae to giant kelps, they form the basis of most marine food webs, ... Read more

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An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algaeAs photosynthetic organisms, seaweeds and other algae transfer billions of tons of carbon globally from the atmosphere to the deep ocean each year. Coming in all manner of colors, shapes, and sizes, from bioluminescent single-celled algae to giant kelps, they form the basis of most marine food webs,
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Compass Points - The Writers' Group Handbook

Getting the Best For and From Your Writing Group

by Julie Phillips ...

Over the past 15 years Julie Phillips has been and still is a member of many different groups and committees including: writing groups, Parent/Teacher Associations, local community campaign committees, Scout committees, School Governor Committees, various further education groups and nursing groups. She has probably seen it all when it comes to how groups work and how they can come off the tracks. ... Read more

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Over the past 15 years Julie Phillips has been and still is a member of many different groups and committees including: writing groups, Parent/Teacher Associations, local community campaign committees, Scout committees, School Governor Committees, various further education groups and nursing groups. She has probably seen it all when it comes to how groups work and how they can come off the tracks.
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Newport in the Great War

by Julie Phillips ...

Series series Your Towns & Cities in the Great War
This book gives a flavour of what it was like to live in the English market town of Newport and the surrounding area during the World War I years.Newport was proud to send its brothers, husbands, uncles and fathers to fight for King and Country, many of whom had never been far from home before, some who came from decorated service backgrounds for whom the armed services was in their blood. Rich or ... Read more

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This book gives a flavour of what it was like to live in the English market town of Newport and the surrounding area during the World War I years.Newport was proud to send its brothers, husbands, uncles and fathers to fight for King and Country, many of whom had never been far from home before, some who came from decorated service backgrounds for whom the armed services was in their blood. Rich or
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Ludlow in the Great War

by Julie Phillips ...

Series series Your Towns & Cities in the Great War
Wars affect everyone. Whether they are fought on the battlefields or on the home front, by the armed forces or civilians, sacrifices have to be made, and everyone suffers one way or another. This book gives a flavour of what it was like to live in Ludlow through the Great War years. Ludlow was proud to send its brothers, husbands, uncles and fathers to fight for King and Country, many of whom had ... Read more

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Wars affect everyone. Whether they are fought on the battlefields or on the home front, by the armed forces or civilians, sacrifices have to be made, and everyone suffers one way or another. This book gives a flavour of what it was like to live in Ludlow through the Great War years. Ludlow was proud to send its brothers, husbands, uncles and fathers to fight for King and Country, many of whom had
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Birmingham at War, 1939–45

by Julie Phillips ...

Series series Your Towns & Cities in World War Two
Barely 17 years after the Great War that had brought Britain to its knees, the country was once again asked to make sacrifices and give their all to the war effort. With its strong industrial background, Birmingham was already geared to help manufacture the vehicles that could be adapted for war use, and with the threat of the German Luftwaffe screaming across the skies, it was only right that the ... Read more

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Barely 17 years after the Great War that had brought Britain to its knees, the country was once again asked to make sacrifices and give their all to the war effort. With its strong industrial background, Birmingham was already geared to help manufacture the vehicles that could be adapted for war use, and with the threat of the German Luftwaffe screaming across the skies, it was only right that the
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The Three Friends; A Story Of Rugby In The Forties (Unabridged)

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3 hours 13 min

This is a novel that describes the life of three friends while they are attending Rugby School. The work illustrates for the reader many of the boys' pranks, challenges, sorrows, and victories and, as well, gives a good sense of school life in the middle of the 19th Century. Anyone who looks back with fondness on his or her younger days of schooling will enjoy this work. ... Read more

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This is a novel that describes the life of three friends while they are attending Rugby School. The work illustrates for the reader many of the boys' pranks, challenges, sorrows, and victories and, as well, gives a good sense of school life in the middle of the 19th Century. Anyone who looks back with fondness on his or her younger days of schooling will enjoy this work.
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The Baby on the Fire Escape

Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem

by Julie Phillips ...

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9 hours 14 min

An insightful and provocative exploration of the relationship between motherhood and art through the lives of women artists and writers.What does it mean to create, not in "a room of one's own," but in a domestic space? Do children and genius rule each other out? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, award-winning biographer Julie Phillips traverses the shifting terrain where motherhood and creativity ... Read more

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An insightful and provocative exploration of the relationship between motherhood and art through the lives of women artists and writers.What does it mean to create, not in "a room of one's own," but in a domestic space? Do children and genius rule each other out? In The Baby on the Fire Escape, award-winning biographer Julie Phillips traverses the shifting terrain where motherhood and creativity
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Remember When

My life with Alzheimer's

by Fiona Phillips ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey, Martin Frizell ...

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8 hours 56 min

This audiobook is narrated by Julie Maisey and Fiona's husband, Martin Frizell.'I hope this book can show people a little about what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s. How frightening and confusing it is. But also how much life can still bring joy and be valued.'Much-loved broadcaster Fiona Phillips was sixty-one when she discovered that she had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She had cared for ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by Julie Maisey and Fiona's husband, Martin Frizell.'I hope this book can show people a little about what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s. How frightening and confusing it is. But also how much life can still bring joy and be valued.'Much-loved broadcaster Fiona Phillips was sixty-one when she discovered that she had early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She had cared for
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Languages In The World

How History, Culture, and Politics Shape Language

by Julie Tetel Andresen, Phillip M. Carter ...

This innovative introduction outlines the structure and distribution of the world’s languages, charting their evolution over the past 200,000 years.Balances linguistic analysis with socio-historical and political context, offering a cohesive picture of the relationship between language and societyProvides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of language by drawing not only on the diverse ... Read more

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This innovative introduction outlines the structure and distribution of the world’s languages, charting their evolution over the past 200,000 years.Balances linguistic analysis with socio-historical and political context, offering a cohesive picture of the relationship between language and societyProvides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of language by drawing not only on the diverse
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