Jacob's Room is Full of Books


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When we spend so much of our time immersed in books, who's to say where reading ends and living begins? The two are impossibly and gloriously wedded, as Hill shows in Jacob's Room Is Full of Books. Considering everything from Edith Wharton's novels through to Alan Bennett's diaries, Virginia Woolf and the writings of twelfth century monk Aelred of Rievaulx, Susan Hill charts a year of her life through the books she has read, reread or returned to the shelf. From beneath a shady tree in a hot French summer, or the warmth of a kitchen during an English winter, Hill reflects on what her reading throws up, from writing and writers to politics and religion, as well as the joy of dandies or the pleasure of watching a line of geese cross a meadow. Full of wry observations and warm humour, as well as strong opinions freely aired, this is a rare and wonderful insight into the rich world of reading from one of the nation's most accomplished authors.







A Room Full of Monkeys


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When an unsuccessful writer is confronted by his fictional characters demanding fuller lives than the ones created for them, will those voices in his head take over, or will they all learn to live together, Happily Ever After?




Construction


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The Brickbuilder


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An architectural monthly.







A Room Full of Light


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In this probing novel, FJ Rocca examines the phenomenon of the idiot-savant, in this case, a mentally handicapped young man who is a genius with a paintbrush or a lump of charcoal. While he may not possess ordinary language and speech, he speaks through his paintings. They are more than pictures. They are conversations of imagery through which he interprets the world he sees. His talent clashes with a would-be painter who cannot tolerate the contrast of brilliance and mediocrity; while a famous psychiatrist searches to discover a way to help him survive and find the light. His talent gives hope to his mother, who wants only to open a window into that room full of light she knows is inside his mind. But hope is a two-edged sword that can cut its way through the heart of its holder.




A Room Full of Shadows


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This book is a memoir of a minister and peace activist in partnership with a whimsical ant to show a lifetime of artifacts in a room that uncovers thinking about peace and justice issues, such as in the following themes: • The values of Jesus and biblical evidence often give preference for insignificance and love for peace. • A history of protests demonstrates against injustices and nuclear weapons. • Disenfranchisement of democracy is like wiping out a colony of ants and tagging them with tiny obituaries. • The end of life is a normal part of nature, and death shows up in layers to enhance the cosmos. A Room Full of Shadows is a valuable resource for thinking deeper about our whimsical insignificance and finding peace in the shadows.




In the Dark Room (full colour edition)


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""The mannequins are here again. I can feel them throbbing in my ears. They're standing around in the kitchen, impassive as stone. But inside they're laughing. I'm not getting out of bed for them, not this time."" In the Dark Room is a surreal novella written and illustrated by James Knight, author of Head Traumas. The story is narrated by a bedridden man who finds himself besieged by memories, fantasies and the mannequins at the bottom of the stairs. Knight's combination of words and pictures invites us into a strange yet familiar world, governed by the logic of a dream. This special edition includes 40 full colour ""oneirographs,"" Knight's trademark dream pictures.




A ROOM FULL OF MURDER


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r Private detective John Stockyard thought he had seen it all. With years of experience in navigating the seedy underbelly of the city, he's become adept at uncovering secrets and exposing lies. But nothing could prepare him for the storm about to turn his world upside down. When an old high-school classmate, Jessica Spangler, reaches out to him with a delicate request, Stockyard can't refuse. Emma suspects her wealthy husband of infidelity and needs proof to nullify their prenuptial agreement, securing a fair settlement. What seems like a straightforward case of tailing a cheating spouse quickly spirals into a nightmare. Just as Stockyard gathers the evidence Emma needs, she is found brutally murdered in a posh downtown apartment, her lifeless body intertwined with two other victims. To make matters worse, the police find Stockyard's fingerprints at the scene, and he becomes the prime suspect. His reputation and freedom hanging by a thread, Stockyard's situation deteriorates further when Emma's husband, the man he was hired to investigate, is also found dead, and again, the evidence points to him. With the law closing in and his options dwindling, Stockyard realizes the only way to clear his name is to find the real killer himself. Plunging into a treacherous investigation, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden agendas that reach far beyond a simple marital dispute. Each clue he unearths pulls him deeper into a conspiracy that implicates some of the city's most powerful figures. Racing against time, Stockyard must navigate a minefield of treacherous allies and dangerous enemies. From gritty back alleys to opulent penthouses, he follows a trail of secrets that could topple an empire. With every step, the stakes grow higher and the danger more palpable, leading to a shocking revelation that will change everything. "A Room Full of Murder" is a gripping mystery that combines the best elements of noir fiction with modern twists. John Stockyard is a compelling hero, flawed yet relentless, whose quest for justice takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where nothing is as it seems. Will Stockyard manage to clear his name and bring the true killer to justice, or will he become the next victim in a deadly game of cat and mouse? Dive into this electrifying tale to find out.