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Featherstone

By: Kirsty Gunn

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The mysterious disappearance and absence of a young woman from an isolated Scottish town has a profound impact on the lives of everyone she touched, but her possible homecoming could provide even more unsettling changes in their lives.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0618446605

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Caroline's Bikini

By: Kirsty Gunn

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Caroline's Bikini

By: Kirsty Gunn

Alright' I said, 'I'll try...' This is how Emily Stuart opens her intricate tale of a classic love affair that becomes Caroline's Bikini: a swirling cocktail of infatuation, obsession, and imagination.The moment that Emily's friend Evan Gordonstone - a successful middle-aged financier - meets Caroline Beresford - a glamorous former horsewoman, and now housewife, hostess, and landlady - there is a 'PING!' At least, that's how Evan describes it to Emily when he persuades her to record his story: the story of falling into unrequited love, which is as old as Western literature itself. Thus begins a hypnotic series of conversations set against the beguiling backdrop of West London's bars, fuelled in intensity by endless G&Ts and Q&As. From the depths of mid-winter to July's hot swelter, Emily's narration of Evan's passion for Caroline will take him to the brink of his own destruction.Written in a voice so playful, so charismatic, and so thoughtfully aware of the responsibilities of fiction it can only be by Kirsty Gunn, Caroline's Bikini is a swooning portrait of courtly love - in a modern world not celebrated for its restraint and abstraction. Ready. Steady. Go!

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Faber & Faber

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0571339352

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Featherstone

By: Kirsty Gunn

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Featherstone

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The Big Music

By: Kirsty Gunn

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The Big Music

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The Big Music tells the story of John Sutherland of 'The Grey House', who is dying and creating in the last days of his life a musical composition that will define it. Yet he has little idea of how his tune will echo or play out into the world - and as the book moves inevitably through its themes of death and birth, change and stasis, the sound of his solitary story comes to merge and connect with those around him. In this remarkable work of fiction, Kirsty Gunn has created something as real as music or as magical as a dream. One emerges at the end of it altered and changed. Not so much a novel as a place the reader comes to inhabit and know, The Big Music is a literary work of undeniable originality and power.

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Faber & Faber

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0571282350

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9780571282357

My Katherine Mansfield Project

By: Kirsty Gunn

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My Katherine Mansfield Project

By: Kirsty Gunn

In 2009, Kirsty Gunn returned to spend the winter in her hometown of Wellington, New Zealand, also the place where Katherine Mansfield grew up. In this exquisitely written “notebook,” which blends memoir, biography, and essay, Gunn records that winter-long experience and the unparalleled insight it allowed her into Mansfield’s fiction. Gunn explores the idea of home and belonging—and of the profound influence of Mansfield’s work on her own creative journey. She asks whether it is even possible to “come home”—and who are we when we get there?

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New York Review of Books

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1910749354

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Caroline's Bikini

By: Kirsty Gunn

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The Keepsake

By: Kirsty Gunn

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The Keepsake

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Written in Gunn's unmistakable and melodic prose, "The Keepsake" is a haunting and unforgettable novel about a lifetime of secrets that binds the relationship between a mother and her daughter.

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Grove Press

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0802135595

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Imagined Spaces

By: Kirsty Gun,Gail Low

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Imagined Spaces

By: Kirsty Gun,Gail Low

Exciting and provocative essays in a collection that is fun, entertaining, and deeply serious. In words and images that explore our environment, culture and architecture, that reflect on literary and artistic creation, mortality, mental health, depression, the North (as a place both real and imagined) and education, Imagined Spaces returns the essay to its original activity of having a go, trying and weighing something out, taking a risk.

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Saraband

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0995512353

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9780995512351

The Big Music

By: Kirsty Gunn

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The Big Music

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Community Work

Theory into Practice

By: Karen McArdle,Sue Briggs,Kirsty Forrester,Ed Garrett

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Community Work

Theory into Practice

By: Karen McArdle,Sue Briggs,Kirsty Forrester,Ed Garrett

Written by community workers from diverse contexts, this highly accessible guide equips practitioners and students working in a range of community settings to make the best use of theory in their work. The book focuses on the hope, excitement and possibilities that contemporary theory brings to practice and is essential reading for all those concerned with social justice, inclusion and equality. Drawing on voices from across the world, influential thinking, both old and new, is applied to the practice that underpins work with individuals, groups and communities. The book will inform and enhance practice for a wide range of students and professionals working in community contexts such as community development, adult education, youth work, community health and social work.

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Policy Press

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144736533X

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9781447365334

Pictures of Time Beneath

Science, Heritage and the Uses of the Deep Past

By: Kirsty Douglas

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Pictures of Time Beneath

Science, Heritage and the Uses of the Deep Past

By: Kirsty Douglas

Pictures of Time Beneath examines three celebrated heritage landscapes: Adelaide’s Hallett Cove, Lake Callabonna in the far north of South Australia, and the World Heritage listed Willandra Lakes Region of New South Wales. It offers philosophical insights into significant issues of heritage management, our relationship with Australian landscapes, and an original perspective on our understanding of place, time, nation and science. Glaciers in Adelaide, cow-sized wombats, monster kangaroos, desert dunes littered with freshwater mussels, ancient oases and inland seas: a diverse group of deep-time imaginings is the subject of this ground-breaking book. Ideas about a deep past in Australia are central to broader issues of identity, belonging, uniqueness, legitimacy and intellectual community. This journey through Australia’s natural histories examines the way landscapes and landforms are interpreted to realise certain visions of the land, the nation and the past in the context of contemporary notions of geological heritage, cultural property, cultural identity and antiquity.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643101942

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9780643101944

The Other Side of Never: Dark Tales from the World of Peter & Wendy

By: A. J. Elwood,Muriel Gray,Rio Youers,Cavan Scott,Guy Adams,Paul Finch,Robert Shearman,A.K. Benedict,Lavie Tidhar,Gama Ray Martinez,Anna Smith Spark,Premee Mohamed,Claire North,Kirsty Logan,Edward Cox

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The Other Side of Never: Dark Tales from the World of Peter & Wendy

Dark tales inspired by J. M. Barrie's classic stories of Neverland, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, and of course Peter Pan, from some the masters of science-fiction, horror and fantasy including A. C. Wise, Claire North, Lavie Tidhar and more. The award-winning Marie O’Regan & Paul Kane bring together the masters of fantasy, science-fiction and horror, to spin stories inspired by J. M. Barrie’s classic tale. A murder investigation leads a detective to a strange place called Neverland; pupils attend a school for Peters; a young boy loses his shadow and goes to desperate lengths to retrieve it. These eighteen stories take the original tales of Peter & Wendy, the Lost Boys and Tinkerbell, twisting and turning them. From dystopias to the gritty streets of London, these stories will keep you reading all night and straight on ‘til morning. Featuring stories from: Lavie Tidhar Claire North Premee Mohamed Kirsty Logan Edward Cox Anna Smith Spark Alison Littlewood A. C. Wise Rio Youers Gama Ray Martinez Juliet Marillier Robert Shearman A. K. Benedict Laura Mauro Cavan Scott Guy Adams Paul Finch Muriel Gray

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Titan Books (US, CA)

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1803361794

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9781803361796

Rain

By: Kirsty Gunn

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Rain

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The debut of an astonishing new literary talent, Rain proves that its author, Kirsty Gunn, is already a master of her craft. Written in luminous prose and embroidered with sensuous imagery, Rain is an unforgettable novel. Twelve-year-old Janey and her younger brother, Jim spend summers at a lake with their parents. Ignored for long stretches and then called upon suddenly to mix drinks or receive drunken kisses, the children huddle together in tender, compulsive closeness. Nourished only by their devotion to one another, the two fill their neglected hours exploring the lush, dangerous landscape and protecting each other from the unpredictable moods of the dark adult world that surrounds them. A haunting, beautifully rendered story that explores the hidden dangers of childhood, Rain has established Kirsty Gunn as one of the most promising and original writers of her generation.

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Grove Press

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0802134475

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9780802134479

This Place You Return to Is Home

By: Kirsty Gunn

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This Place You Return to Is Home

By: Kirsty Gunn

Haunted by the past, these melancholy stories explore the paradox of home as a place of both departure and return, comprising a range of voices portrayed with breathtaking skill.

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Grove Press

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0802136826

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9780802136824

Wiltshire Folk Tales

By: Kirsty Hartsiotis

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Wiltshire Folk Tales

By: Kirsty Hartsiotis

These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Wiltshire reflect the wisdom of the county and its people. From the Giant's Dance to the Great Western Railway, no stone is left unturned to discover the roots of the county. Discover the Moonraker's passages and Merlin's trickery, dabchicks and the devil, the flying monk of Malmesbury and a canal ghost story. These tales have all stood the test of time, and remain classic texts that will be enjoyed time and again by modern readers.

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The History Press

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0752470418

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9780752470412

Cornwall (Slow Travel)

By: Kirsty Fergusson

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Cornwall (Slow Travel)

By: Kirsty Fergusson

Many of Cornwall's wildest or most curious corners as well as the exciting new range of places to eat, sleep or drink are often overlooked in the headlong race to get to the beach or the well-known tourist spots. Taking the Slow approach, using local knowledge and the author's endless curiosity, this guide offers both visitors and seasoned residents alike the chance to discover what lies behind the immediate and obvious attractions of Britain's favourite holiday destination.

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Bradt Travel Guides

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1841628646

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9781841628646

Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly

By: Kirsty Fergusson

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Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly

By: Kirsty Fergusson

Thoroughly updated and significantly expanded in this new fourth edition, Bradt’s Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly (Slow Travel) is the most well-established guide to a perennially popular British county. Offering in-depth exploration of both frequently visited and less-well-known destinations that will interest locals as much as newcomers, it is written in a friendly, engaging style and includes up-to-date listings of the best (and sometimes least obvious) places to eat, drink and sleep, appealing to all budgets. Long popular with discerning travellers and foodies, the boom in staycations and coverage in TV dramas such as Poldark mean that Cornwall enjoys ever-increasing acclaim as a healthy, wholesome destination. Few places offer such geographical diversity: rugged, storm-lashed north coast and wide, sandy beaches favoured by surfers lie barely a few miles from the south’s sheltered creeks, coves and exotic gardens. Wild moorland is dotted with Neolithic standing stones and mining heritage. And, just 28 miles from Land’s End, the Isles of Scilly offer an exhilarating blend of tropical exoticism and wild isolation. Cornwall thus possesses an enduring appeal as a year-round destination for visitors of all ages and interests. But such popularity makes it all too easy to overlook the diverse character of the county and its less obvious destinations – which is why taking a Slow approach is so rewarding. As local residents have discovered, treasures of all kinds are revealed when you ditch the car and start investigating what lies immediately beyond the doorstep. Explore the ‘Cornish Alps’, the lonely Rame peninsula, secret beaches or stone circles lost amid remote-feeling uplands. Glimpse the future of sustainable technologies at the Eden Project. Listen to world-class musicians playing in tiny rural churches. Celebrate the comeback of the chough, Cornwall’s emblematic bird. Wander around Bodmin Moor’s Kerdroya, a classical labyrinth built of Cornish stone hedging. Discover where oysters are still harvested in the traditional way and where the best Cornish ice creams, pasties and cider are made. The ideal companion for a visit, Bradt’s Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly (Slow Travel) is an invitation to imbibe the region’s rich, diverse delights.

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Bradt Travel Guides

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1804690988

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9781804690987

Modernism and the Rhythms of Sympathy

Vernon Lee, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence

By: Kirsty Martin

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Modernism and the Rhythms of Sympathy

Vernon Lee, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence

By: Kirsty Martin

This volume looks at ideas of sympathy in the early 20th-century novel. It offers a new reading of literary modernism challenging notions of modernism as hostile to emotion and empathy. It also offers a new intervention into the growing field of literature and emotion studies.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199674086

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9780199674084

Applied Positive Psychology

Integrated Positive Practice

By: Tim Lomas,Kate Hefferon,Itai Ivtzan,Kirsty Gardiner

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Applied Positive Psychology

Integrated Positive Practice

By: Tim Lomas,Kate Hefferon,Itai Ivtzan,Kirsty Gardiner

Updated with the latest theory and research and structured around a pioneering multidimensional model of wellbeing, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to apply positive psychology to many areas of life. This includes interventions aimed at developing mental and physical functioning, as well as recommendations for enhancing relationships and reshaping organisational structures. A wealth of case studies show you how these practices can be successfully deployed in diverse real-world contexts, such as society, religion, the classroom and the workplace. Key features include: Learning objectives Practice essay questions and quizzes Useful psychometric tools you can adapt for your own research Summary boxes Case study and reflection boxes Suggested further reading Keyword definitions and glossary list of acronyms This book is essential reading for students of Applied Positive Psychology or the Psychology of Happiness and Wellbeing. Tim Lomas is a Psychology Research Scientist in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and part of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University. Kate Hefferon has studied, lectured and worked in the areas of wellbeing and trauma research for 20 years. Itai Ivtzan is the Director of the School of Positive Transformation. Kirsty Gardiner is a Chartered Social Psychologist and a Research Director of a DEI consultancy.

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SAGE Publications Limited

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1529679818

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9781529679816

Essential Notes for the MRCPsych Part 1

By: Wai-Ching Leung,Kirsty Passmore

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Essential Notes for the MRCPsych Part 1

By: Wai-Ching Leung,Kirsty Passmore

MasterPass Series This summary of the entire MRCPsych Part 1 syllabus uses identical sections and subsections to the actual syllabus with an additional section on how to tackle the examination. The MRCPsych Part 1 examination consists of a written part and a clinical part. The syllabus for the written part includes several different areas in basic sciences (eg. Psychology psychopharmacology and psychopathology) which few trainees would have covered in any detail as undergraduates. The book is essential for candidates for the MRCPsych Part 1 examination but medical students and medical students and mental health nurses may also find it useful. For more information on other titles in this series please click here For more information on 123Doc courses for Junior Doctors please click here

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Radcliffe Publishing

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1900603543

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My Katherine Mansfield Project

By: Kirsty Gunn

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My Katherine Mansfield Project

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New York Review of Books

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1910749354

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44 Things

A Year of Life at Home

By: Kirsty Gunn

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44 Things

A Year of Life at Home

By: Kirsty Gunn

In 44 Things, Kirsty Gunn celebrates her home and her family. This bedside book is a mosaic of personal reflections written over the course of one year in moments stolen from the vibrant and chaotic world that inspired them. In these forty-four pieces – one for each year of her life – Kirsty Gunn shares her most cherished moments in a unique and inspiring work.

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1843545527

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The Keepsake

By: Kirsty Gunn

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The Keepsake

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Written in Gunn's unmistakable and melodic prose, "The Keepsake" is a haunting and unforgettable novel about a lifetime of secrets that binds the relationship between a mother and her daughter.

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Grove Press

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0802135595

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BWB Texts: Writers' Lives

By: Martin Edmond,Maurice Gee,Kirsty Gunn,Owen Marshall

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BWB Texts: Writers' Lives

By: Martin Edmond,Maurice Gee,Kirsty Gunn,Owen Marshall

Award-winning New Zealand writers Martin Edmond, Maurice Gee, Kirsty Gunn and Owen Marshall explore life and memory in this bundle of BWB Texts. These four works are combined into one easy-to-read e-book, available direct and DRM-free from our website or from international e-book retailers. Martin Edmond’s Barefoot Years is a memoir in which the author attempts to re-inhabit the lost domain of childhood. Widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest fiction writers, Maurice Gee has written virtually no non-fiction. The exceptions are the two exquisite childhood reminiscences combined in a mini-memoir, Creeks and Kitchens. In this exquisitely written ‘notebook’ – ‘My Katherine Mansfield Project’ – Kirsty Gunn explores the meaning of ‘home’ in Thorndon. Owen Marshall reflects at length on his writing career and the forces that have shaped him as a writer, in Tunes for Bears to Dance To. BWB Texts are short books on big subjects by great New Zealand writers. Commissioned as short digital-first works, BWB Texts unlock diverse stories, insights and analysis from the best of our past, present and future New Zealand writing.

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Bridget Williams Books

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192732792X

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9781927327920

Carolines Bikini

By: Kirsty Gunn

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Carolines Bikini

By: Kirsty Gunn

Liebe – schwarz auf weiß. Es hat gefunkt beim ersten Anblick. Evan ist in Liebe zu Caroline entbrannt. Alles Weitere soll seine gute alte Freundin Nin für ihn festhalten, auf dem Papier. Am besten als Roman. Den sie bei unzähligen Treffen in diversen Londoner Pubs bereden. Und sollte der Plot zu wünschen übrig lassen ... Es gibt ja berühmte Vorlagen für diese Art von Liebe. Überraschend, herausfordernd, geistreich und witzig.

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Verlag Freies Geistesleben

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3772544266

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9783772544262

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