Solitude

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days `An elegant, thoughtful book... beautifully expresses the importance and experience of liberation from the battery-hen life of constant connection and crowds.' Daily Mail `A compelling study of the subtle ways in which modern life and technologies have transformed our behaviour and sense of self.' Times Literary Supplement In a world of social media and smartphones, true solitude has become increasingly hard to find. In this timely and important book, award-winning writer Michael Harris reveals why our hyper-connected society makes time alone more crucial than ever. He delves into the latest neuroscience to examine the way innovations like Google Maps and Facebook are eroding our ability to be by ourselves. He tells the stories of the remarkable people - from pioneering computer scientists to great nineteenth-century novelists - who managed to find solitude in the most unexpected of places. And he explores how solitude can bring clarity and creativity to each of our inner lives. Urgent, eloquent and beautifully argued, Solitude might just change the way you think about being alone. `Speaks to a long-overdue conversation we still haven't properly had in our society.' Vice `A timely, elegant provocation to daydream and wander.' Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall `The leading thinker about technology's corrupting influence on our collective psyche.' Newsweek `A poetic, contemplative journey into the benefits of solo sojourning.' Elle Features Summary Being alone - really alone - could be the only antidote to the frenzy of our digital age. Author Michael Harris Publisher Random House Books Release date 20180403 Pages 272 ISBN 1-84794-766-2 ISBN 13 978-1-84794-766-6

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Author(s): Irene Nemirovsky [translated by Sandra Smith]  Title:      The Wine of Solitude  ISBN:  9780701185589  Publisher: Chatto and Windus  This Edition: paperback edition 2011  Place Of Publication: Great Britain First Published: 1935 (Albin Michel, France)  Binding: paperback Number of pages: 248  Weight: 281g  Condition:   Excellent   

Shore Of Solitude - By Noel Tempest Hamlyn First Edition, Hard Cover, Published By P.I.E.S.A.N.G 1974 Cover Boards Are Red With White Gold Text To The Spine, Has Rubbing To The Edges & White Staining To The Bottom Edges Of The Front & Rear. Binding Is Tight & Strong. There Is A Bookplate Inside The Front Cover Board, And Browning & Foxing To The Pages.  Dust Jacket Is Complete, Has Slight Wear & Tear To The Edges, Rubbing Throughout & Browning To The Inlays. Has NOT Been  Price Clipped. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R30.00 Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote.

'Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendia was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice' Gabriel Garcia Marquez's great masterpiece is the story of seven generations of the Buendia family and of Macondo, the town they have built. Though little more than a settlement surrounded by mountains, Macondo has its wars and disasters, even its wonders and its miracles. A microcosm of Columbian life, its secrets lie hidden, encoded in a book, and only Aureliano Buendia can fathom its mysteries and reveal its shrouded destiny. Blending political reality with magic realism, fantasy and comic invention, One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the most daringly original works of the twentieth century. This product ships within 3-5 working days.

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A dazzling, remarkably original dark comedy about a young New Yorker's failed attempts to isolate himself in a city that won't take solitude for an answer For years it's been Andy Green's job to stump students nationwide by coming up with the wrong answers for their multiple-choice tests. Recently, however, his own life has become overwhelmed by wrong choices. When a love affair is mysteriously ended by a Post-it note and followed up by a random street assault, Andy locks himself in his Hell's Kitchen apartment. In solitude, he thinks, he might be able to get a grip on his life. But when he is forced to reemerge six months after the attacks of September 11, the city awaiting him is more bewildering than ever and all the people in his world seem to be part of a vast conspiracy. Equal parts noir, French farce, and homage to New York, Suspension is a surprisingly heartfelt novel about learning to live in a world where nearly everything is decided behind our backs. Features Summary Secluding himself in his apartment after his boyfriend leaves and September 11th occurs, Andy Green stumbles upon a strange package that draws him into a quest for the truth about the identities of his former friend and of a Russion cabaret singer... Author Robert Westfield Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20060724 Pages 18 ISBN 0-06-074137-6 ISBN 13 978-0-06-074137-2

 Mahlangeni, the Tsonga word for 'meeting place', is one of the most remote ranger stations in the Kruger National Park.  Far from everywhere, this isolated corner of the wilderness was home for eleven years to Kobie Kruger, wife of the ranger in charge of the station, and their three daughters. Running a household and raising a family in a place where leopards, elephants, snakes and the like are your only neighbours, where you have no telephone, and where a trip to town means first crossing a river full of hippos and crocodiles is hardly a straightforward business.  But Kobie tackled each problem with undaunted pragmatism and an energy that gives new meaning to the word resourceful. Written with warmth, humour and a charm that reflects her deep love of the solitude of wilderness and her respect for its creatures, great and small, her story of life at Mahlangeni will delight all lovers of wild places. Soft cover, fairly good condition.  Mild signs of wear.  Rubber stamp marking on first page. Dimensions: 130x198x20.

 At one stroke a car crash robs Jennifer Barbury (Mirabel Rainwood's granddaughter) of two close friends and puts an end to her own promising musical career.  To escape from the constant solitude of the Rainwood family circle, she accepts an invitation to stay with her cousin Christine in the Border country.  There the sympathy is less obtrusive and there, too, Jennifer meets Joel and his vivacious four year old niece, and despite Christine's disapproval of Joel, she finds despair gradually yielding to hope again under the influence of his dominant personality and the child's unquenchable thirst for life. Hard cover with dust jacket.  Fairly good condition.  Some signs of wear.  Ex-library.  191 pages.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Happiness can be found in the most unexpected places...Roxanne Pellegrino's world collapses when her husband dies unexpectedly, and overwhelmed by her all-consuming grief, she runs away for a new start on Peaks Island. But her new life of solitude is interrupted when she meets Lloyd - a stray black Labrador with an equally unhappy past. As both slowly begin to heal, a remarkable friendship blossoms, and Roxanne will soon discover she's not so alone after all..."I love the story so much...it spoke to me". (Katherine Heigl). Features Summary Roxanne Pellegrino's world collapses when her husband dies unexpectedly, and overwhelmed by her all-consuming grief, she runs away for a new start on Peaks Island... Author Jacqueline Sheehan Publisher Ebury Press Release date 20170404 Pages 304 ISBN 1-78503-451-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78503-451-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days She was "just right"... The last thing Liam Daly expected to find was a golden-haired beauty deep in the Colorado mountains. But when a blizzard leaves Meredith Jensen stranded, Liam's solitude is shattered. Meredith is determined to build a new, independent, life for herself. But she's attracted by Liam's warm soul, still recovering from a love he tragically lost decades earlier. It's just a matter of time before they give in to the spark between them...a spark that unexpectedly makes them parents-to-be. Even though Liam wants to do the right thing, Meredith won't settle for a duty-bound man. She wants the fairytale. Features Summary She was "just right"... Author Tracy Madison Publisher Mills And Boon Release date 20170824 Pages 224 ISBN 0-263-92332-0 ISBN 13 978-0-263-92332-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The book that started the Quiet Revolution At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts--Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak--that we owe many of the great contributions to society. In "Quiet, "Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, "Quiet "has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves. Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader's guide and bonus content Features Summary The book that started the Quiet Revolution At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams... Author Susan Cain Publisher Random House Release date 20130129 Pages 352 ISBN 0-307-35215-3 ISBN 13 978-0-307-35215-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days From Amontillado to Apple-Water, Claret Cup to Cobblers, Pale Ale to Parfait Amour - welcome to the world of delightful drinks, with Britain's first ever cocktail book. In William Terrington's timeless classic, published for the first time nearly 150 years ago, you will encounter a collection of nineteenth-century libations perfect for the modern-day mixologist. The numerous irresistible recipes include the most delectable meads, punches, lemonades, beers, cups, cocktails, syrups, bitters and hot drinks - with instructions on how to create a Whiskey Sling, Hot Spiced Ale and Birthday Sillabub, and even useful pointers on making the most of the `new art' of refrigeration. Recline, relax and revel like a true Victorian in one of Terrington's exquisite beverages, be it in sublime solitude or among friends. Features Summary The first cocktail recipe book, published in 1869, presented in a stunning vintage style and perfect for all drinks lovers Author William Terrington Publisher Gerald Duckworth Release date 20171102 Pages 208 ISBN 0-7156-5131-5 ISBN 13 978-0-7156-5131-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Amanda Eyre Ward's debut novel is an intimate portrait of three women whose lives collide during a brutal Texas summer. In Gatestown, Texas, twenty-nine-year-old Karen Lowens awaits her execution with a host of convicted serial killers on death row. In Manhattan, Dr. Franny Wren, also twenty-nine, tends to a young cancer patient, and resists the urge to run from her fiance and her carefully crafted life. In Austin, Texas, brassy Celia Mills, a once-vibrant librarian, mourns her murdered husband. Over the course of the summer, fate pushes these eerily recognizable women together, culminating in a revelation of the possibility of faith, the responsibility of friendship, and the value of life. Sleep Toward Heaven is a luminous story of murder and desire, solitude and grace -- a rare literary page-turner where redemption seems perpetually within arm's reach. Features Summary The lives of three women--Karen, a twenty-nine-year-old death row inmate; Franny Wren, a young New York physician; and Celia, and a young librarian widowed by the murder of her husband--converge in a small Texas town... Author Amanda Eyre Ward Publisher HarperPerennial Release date 20040217 Pages 294 ISBN 0-06-058229-4 ISBN 13 978-0-06-058229-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days To some a walker's paradise, to others a foodie's heaven, the delights of the Lake District might be world-famous, yet picturesque peace and solitude is always surprisingly easy to find. The AA Guide to Lake District & Cumbria gives you all you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this wonderful area. From the 'most beautifully located' theatre in Britain to the last working slate mine in the country, the home of William Wordsworth to the landscapes that inspired Beatrix Potter, each entry is packed with the very best sites to see, things to do, recommendations for eating and drinking, and places to explore nearby. With everything from local legends to must-see festivals and events, this authoritative and practical guide ensures you will never be lost for something to do. Features Summary The AA Guide to Lake District & Cumbria gives you all you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this wonderful area. Each entry is packed with the very best sites to see... Publisher Automobile Association Release date 20180531 Pages 272 ISBN 0-7495-7943-9 ISBN 13 978-0-7495-7943-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a compelling, moving story exploring injustice and mob hysteria by the Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera. 'On the day they were going to kill him, Santiago Nasar got up at five-thirty in the morning to wait for the boat the bishop was coming on' Santiago Nasar is brutally murdered in a small town by two brothers. All the townspeople knew it was going to happen - including the victim. But nobody did anything to prevent the killing. Twenty seven years later, a man arrives in town to try and piece together the truth from the contradictory testimonies of the townsfolk. To at last understand what happened to Santiago, and why... 'A masterpiece' Evening Standard 'A work of high explosiveness - the proper stuff of Nobel prizes. An exceptional novel' The Times 'Brilliant writer, brilliant book' Guardian Features Summary Santiago Nasar is brutally murdered in a small town by two brothers. All the townspeople knew it was going to happen - including the victim. But nobody did anything to prevent the killing... Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20030414 Pages 122 ISBN 0-241-96862-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-96862-8

Book still in very good condition - 1st Edition published by Black Cat with rough cut pages. >>>  "Book of Clouds" is a haunting, masterfully wrought debut novel about a young woman adrift in Berlin, where a string of fateful encounters leads to romance, violence, and revelation. T atiana, a young Mexican woman, is adrift in Berlin. Choosing a life of solitude, she takes a job transcribing notes for the reclusive Doktor Weiss. Through him she meets 'an illustrator turned meteorologist' Jonas, a Berliner who has used clouds and the sky's constant shape-shifting as his escape from reality. As their three paths intersect and merge, the contours of all their worlds begins to change...   *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me you only pay R 6 postage on each additional book - See what else I have to offer, it might just be worth your while.                          

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a hilarious and poignant collection about love, loss, work, comedy and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew. When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one... why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions - What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections - all told in the sharp, wildly funny and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike - readers will feel like they're in the passenger seat on a fun and, ultimately, inspiring journey. With some original illustrations by the author. Features Summary A memoir in essays by Abbi Jacobson, the co-creator and co-star of hit comedy series Broad City. Author Abbi Jacobson Publisher Virago Press Ltd Release date 20181030 Pages 320 ISBN 0-349-01086-2 ISBN 13 978-0-349-01086-1

  Supergirl Issue # 2 "Reign of the Cyborg Supermen", part two Supergirl battles Cyborg Superman in the Fortress of Solitude, and there can be only one winner! But even a temporary victory can spell certain doom for Kara and her new home as her father's plan at last comes to light! Meanwhile, the race for Cat Grant's prized internship heats up, and Kara finds her human competition to be just as challenging! Regular Brian Ching Cover

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'A page-turning heartbreaker' Emma Donoghue, author of Room For years Jaxie Clackton has dreaded going home. His beloved mum is dead, and he wishes his dad was too, until one terrible moment leaves his life stripped to nothing. No one ever told Jaxie Clackton to be careful what he wishes for. And so Jaxie runs. There's just one person in the world who understands him, but to reach her he'll have to cross the vast saltlands of Western Australia. It is a place that harbours criminals and threatens to kill those who haven't reckoned with its hot, waterless vastness. This is a journey only a dreamer - or a fugitive - would attempt. Fierce and lyrical, The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton is a story of survival, solitude and unlikely friendship. Most of all it is about what it takes to keep hope alive in a parched and brutal world. Features Summary The Shepherd's Hut is an exquisite, brutal coming of age novel. It tells the story of Jaxie, a boy on the run from his past, and explores the way love and hate combine to form a young man's beliefs. Author Tim Winton Publisher Picador Release date 20180628 Pages 256 ISBN 1-5098-6387-7 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-6387-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A timely and important new book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. `True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.' Social scientist Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarisation. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping out a clear path to true belonging. Brown argues that what we're experiencing today is a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, `True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in both being a part of something, and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that's rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it's easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it's a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It's a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts.' Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, `The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it's the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.' Features Summary A timely and important new book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture... Author Brene Brown Publisher Vermilion Release date 20170912 Pages 194 ISBN 1-78504-175-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78504-175-4

Paperback. English. Flamingo. 1998. In fair condition.Anton Chekhov's life was short, intense, and dominated by battles--either with his dependents or with the tuberculosis that was to kill him at forty-four. He was one of the greatest playwrights and short story writers ever born, but he was torn between medicine and literature, as he was between family and friends, between a longing for solitude and a need for company.Donald Rayfield spent more than five years combing the Chekhov archives all over Russia, uncovering thousands of documents and letters from lovers, friends, and family, most of them never published before. They tell of a life far more entangled and turbulent than we ever previously suspected, and in Rayfield's hands allow us to look past Chekhov's restrained, ironic facade to appreciate the full heroism of his brief but prodigiously creative life. Rayfield's biography combines an extraordinarily rich cast of characters--Gorky, Tolstoy, and Tchaikovsky, to name just three--with a vivid portrait of Russia and Russian society one hundred years ago. He also delves deeply into the emotions, ideas, conflicts, and experiences that Chekhov transmuted from his life into his enduring art.