Chartwell Manor


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No one asks for the childhood they get, and no child ever deserved to go to Chartwell Manor. For Glenn Head, his two years spent at the now-defunct Mendham, NJ, boarding school ― run by a serial sexual and emotional abuser of young boys in the early 1970s ― left emotional scars in ways that he continues to process. This graphic memoir ― a book almost 50 years in the making ― tells the story of that experience, and then delves with even greater detail into the reverberations of that experience in adulthood, including addiction and other self-destructive behavior. Head tells his story with unsparing honesty, depicting himself as a deeply flawed human struggling to make sense of the childhood he was given.




The Sketching and Drawing Bible


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An essential and extensively illustrated reference for the practical artist, covering materials, techniques, and subjects. This complete guide to drawing media, from pencils and charcoal to pastels and colored inks, also features: Information on how to achieve exciting and unusual effects by combining two or more drawing media Over 100 step-by-step demonstrations showing ways of tackling tricky subjects Sections covering figure, landscape, nature, urban, and still life drawing Tips on how to professionally present your work and get it into the marketplace




Mr. Chartwell


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July 1964. Chartwell House, Kent: Winston Churchill wakes at dawn. There’s a dark, mute “presence” in the room that focuses on him with rapt concentration. It’s Mr. Chartwell. Soon after, in London, Esther Hammerhans, a librarian at the House of Commons, goes to answer the door to her new lodger. Through the glass she sees a vast silhouette the size of a mattress. It’s Mr. Chartwell. Charismatic, dangerously seductive, Mr. Chartwell unites the eminent statesman at the end of his career and the vulnerable young woman. But can they withstand Mr. Chartwell’s strange, powerful charms and his stranglehold on their lives? Can they even explain who or what he is and why he has come to visit? In this utterly original, moving, funny, and exuberant novel, Rebecca Hunt explores how two unlikely lives collide as Mr. Chartwell’s motives are revealed to be far darker and deeper than they at first seem.




Dream Journal


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Tap into your innermost desires and deeply rooted knowledge with this beautifully designed interactive dream journal and interpretation guide that includes over 20 prompted entries. Dreams are the window into your innermost self, and through them you can learn more about your subconscious feelings, increase your self-awareness, access your creativity, and learn how to be guided by your inner wisdom. All these benefits to dreaming, understanding our dreams, and learning their meanings and more are unlocked with this journal. Dreams are never straight forward. When you’re in the playground of the subconscious, nothing is as it seems. Were there houses? Water? A search or a chase? These are all coded messages from your unconscious mind that are meant to help you solve problems that plague your conscious mind. Journal prompts will guide you through the type of dream you’re having, the meaning behind the strong images that resonate with you once you’re awake, and different common symbols to look out for. Basic themes and symbols and their meanings are described at the beginning of the journal as well as different ways to interpret the same dream. For those who have recurring dreams, anxiety dreams, or nightmares; possible explanations and solutions are offered. Tips on how best to recall your dreams and prep yourself before bed are also given for people who have a hard time getting their mind to quiet down. Guided journal pages will help you get the most out of your dream interpreting. Daily dream recording is recommended because the recurring themes you find will help you unlock the inner workings of your mind. Great for first-time dream recorders and seasoned dream explorers alike, every dream entry helps pave the way for a more fulfilling life where the questions of your subconsciousness are answered.




Churchill Style


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A look at the towering twentieth-century leader and his lifestyle that goes beyond the political and into the personal. Countless books have examined the public accomplishments of the man who led Britain in a desperate fight against the Nazis with a ferocity and focus that earned him the nickname “the British Bulldog.” Churchill Style takes a different kind of look at this historic icon—delving into the way he lived and the things he loved, from books to automobiles, as well as how he dressed, dined, and drank in his daily life. With numerous photographs, this unique volume explores Churchill’s interests, hobbies, and vices—from his maddening oversight of the renovation of his country house, Chartwell, and the unusual styles of clothing he preferred, to the seemingly endless flow of cognac and champagne he demanded and his ability to enjoy any cigar, from the cheapest stogies to the most pristine Cubans. Churchill always knew how to live well, truly combining substance with style, and now you can get to know the man behind the legend—from the top of his Homburg hat to the bottom of his velvet slippers. “All readers will appreciate Singer’s highly intelligent observations about how Churchill’s style contributed to, and was ultimately an integral part of his brilliant career.” —Gentleman’s Gazette




How the Universe Works


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With beautiful visuals in the form of info-graphics, 3D illustrations, cutaways and renderings, How the Universe Works offers a tiny glimpse of the massive stretch of the universe.




Chartwell


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The River War


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Churchill at Chartwell


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Churchill at Chartwell is an account of Winston Churchill's years at Chartwell, his home at Kent from 1924 until his death in January 1965 at the age of ninety. This book traces Churchill's relationship with the house and its contents, particularly the garden. It chronicles the events of his career as they emerge from Chartwell or reflect upon it. This book is comprised of six chapters and begins with a background on Chartwell, from the time Churchill bought it in 1922 and his move, together with his family, to the place in 1924, until his death. The next chapter discusses the changes made by Churchill to the property, from the entrance to the interior. The approach to Chartwell is then described, paying particular attention to the garden and the lakes, along with the interior of the house including the hall, the drawing room, the library, Lady Churchill's bedroom, the anteroom, the museum room, the study room, and the dining room. After describing the garden, the book explores the studio, where Churchill and his friends, Walter Sickert and William Nicholson, the two most distinguished artists of his day, stayed and painted. This monograph will be a useful resource for historians and students interested in the life of Winston Churchill.




Sketch


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A dreamscape book about one of London's most fascinating restaurants: sketch.