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The Dictionary of Lost Words

A Novel

By: Pip Williams

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “Delightful . . . [a] captivating and slyly subversive fictional paean to the real women whose work on the Oxford English Dictionary went largely unheralded.”—The New York Times Book Review “A marvelous fiction about the power of language to elevate or repress.”—Geraldine Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of People of the Book Esme is born into a world of words. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, she spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, an Oxford garden shed in which her father and a team of dedicated lexicographers are collecting words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. Young Esme’s place is beneath the sorting table, unseen and unheard. One day a slip of paper containing the word bondmaid flutters beneath the table. She rescues the slip and, learning that the word means “slave girl,” begins to collect other words that have been discarded or neglected by the dictionary men. As she grows up, Esme realizes that words and meanings relating to women’s and common folks’ experiences often go unrecorded. And so she begins in earnest to search out words for her own dictionary: the Dictionary of Lost Words. To do so she must leave the sheltered world of the university and venture out to meet the people whose words will fill those pages. Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement and with the Great War looming, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative, hidden between the lines of a history written by men. Inspired by actual events, author Pip Williams has delved into the archives of the Oxford English Dictionary to tell this highly original story. The Dictionary of Lost Words is a delightful, lyrical, and deeply thought-provoking celebration of words and the power of language to shape the world. WINNER OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARD

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1984820745

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The Dictionary of Lost Words

A Novel

By: Pip Williams

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By: Pip Williams

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1984820737

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One Italian Summer

Across the world and back in search of the good life

By: Pip Williams

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One Italian Summer

Across the world and back in search of the good life

By: Pip Williams

Pip and Shannon dreamed of living the good life. They wanted to slow down, grow their own food and spend more time with the people they love. But jobs and responsibilities got in the way: their chooks died, their fruit rotted, and Pip ended up depressed and in therapy. So they did the only reasonable thing - they quit their jobs, pulled the children out of school and went searching for la dolce vita in Italy. One Italian Summer is a warm, funny and poignant story of a family's search for a better way of living, in the homes and on the farms of strangers. Pip sleeps in a tool shed, feasts under a Tuscan sun, works like a tractor in Calabria and, eventually, finds the good life she's always dreamed of - though not at all where she expected.

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289

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Affirm Press

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1925475859

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9781925475852

The Bookbinder

A Novel

By: Pip Williams

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The Bookbinder

A Novel

By: Pip Williams

A young British woman working in a book bindery gets a chance to pursue knowledge and love when World War I upends her life in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick The Dictionary of Lost Words. “Williams spins an immersive and compelling tale, sweeping us back to the Oxford she painted so expertly in The Dictionary of Lost Words.”—Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife It is 1914, and as the war draws the young men of Britain away to fight, women must keep the nation running. Two of those women are Peggy and Maude, twin sisters who live on a narrow boat in Oxford and work in the bindery at the university press. Ambitious, intelligent Peggy has been told for most of her life that her job is to bind the books, not read them—but as she folds and gathers pages, her mind wanders to the opposite side of Walton Street, where the female students of Oxford’s Somerville College have a whole library at their fingertips. Maude, meanwhile, wants nothing more than what she has: to spend her days folding the pages of books in the company of the other bindery girls. She is extraordinary but vulnerable, and Peggy feels compelled to watch over her. Then refugees arrive from the war-torn cities of Belgium, sending ripples through the Oxford community and the sisters’ lives. Peggy begins to see the possibility of another future where she can educate herself and use her intellect, not just her hands. But as war and illness reshape her world, her love for a Belgian soldier—and the responsibility that comes with it—threaten to hold her back. The Bookbinder is a story about knowledge—who creates it, who can access it, and what truths get lost in the process. Much as she did in the international bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams thoughtfully explores another rarely seen slice of history through women’s eyes.

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Random House

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0593600460

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9780593600467

The Widow Ginger

A heart-warming and upliftingly funny saga from the East End

By: Pip Granger

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The Widow Ginger

A heart-warming and upliftingly funny saga from the East End

By: Pip Granger

Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell, a feel-good, colourful and comic saga set in post war London from Sunday Times bestseller Pip Granger. "Packed with sharp authentic detail, this tale told through a child's eyes brings to life a colourful world of great characters from a bygone age." -- HOME & COUNTRY "Loved this book. Could not put it down, read it in two sittings..." -- ***** Reader review "I enjoyed every minute of it and was sad when I finished it..." -- ***** Reader review *********************************** ALL WAS CALM AND NORMAL...UNTIL A STRANGER CAME INTO TOWN... 1954, Soho, London. Rosie, and her beloved Auntie Maggie are opening up their café in Old Compton Street for Uncle Bert's breakfast special when the Widow Ginger comes to call. The Widow Ginger, an ex-GI with ice-cold blue eyes, is especially scary. He has unfinished business with Uncle Bert- business that includes being cheated on his share of a 'liberated' lorry-load of guns and explosives during the War - and he intends to make sure he now gets paid in full. And this isn't all: the lovely Luigi appears to be suffering from a severe case of unrequited lust; Bert and the local Mafioso Maltese Joe have had an acrimonious falling-out; and, most worrying of all, Rosie's best friend Jenny has begun to keel over mysteriously in the school playground.... The Widow Ginger continues Rosie's story (started in Not All Tarts Are Apples) and paints a picture of 1950s Soho so authentic you feel as though you are there...

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211

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Random House

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1446437965

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9781446437964

Aftershocks

Healing the Curse of Childhood Sexual Abuse

By: Susan Brunson LCSW PIP

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Aftershocks

Healing the Curse of Childhood Sexual Abuse

By: Susan Brunson LCSW PIP

Estimates are that 1/3 of adult females and 1/4 of adult males were sexually abused as children. The multilayered wounds reverberate in the Aftershocks of Post Traumatic Stress...for years..or a lifetime --without healing intervention. NOW...the latest holistic Energy therapies CAN and DO guide people in healing rapidly and gently. No longer must victims of child abuse suffer in silence, avoid therapy for fear of the emotional pain, or suffer extensively in years of talk therapy to make progress. With 21st Century technology and tools, advanced knowledge of whole brain functioning, and the ability to change self-defeating beliefs in the subconsious mind--- healing happens. Utilizing the science of Quantum Physics blended with the wisdom of the Word of God, people can be empowered to heal and become whole. Take a look inside.........

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BalboaPress

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1452538131

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9781452538136

The Bookbinder

A Novel

By: Pip Williams

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A Novel

By: Pip Williams

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Princetown and the Conscientious Objectors of WW1

By: Pip Barker

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Princetown and the Conscientious Objectors of WW1

By: Pip Barker

Over 16,000 men refused to fight in WW1 and became known as Conscientious Objectors. Their initial incarceration in prison was deemed unsuitable for many and they were then sent to work centres to be engaged on work of national importance. One such work centre was in the village of Princetown, Devon, home of the notorious Dartmoor Prison. This book explores its change of purpose to that of work centre and the daily life, type of work and health of those COs held there. It also looks at the impact of their arrival on the local community and the attitudes of the village residents towards them.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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1398419818

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9781398419810

One Italian Summer

Across the World and Back in Search of the Good Life (16pt Large Print Edition)

By: Pip Williams

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One Italian Summer

Across the World and Back in Search of the Good Life (16pt Large Print Edition)

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440

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0369314018

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9780369314017

AAA Spiral Guide: Australia

By: AAA Publishing,Pip Moran

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AAA Spiral Guide: Australia

By: AAA Publishing,Pip Moran

More than 200 pages of slick graphics, spectacular photographs, color-coded locator maps and engaging prose written by experts make the Australia Spiral Guide an indispensable travel companion - the one to trust at home or abroad. Entertaining prose by savvy authors illuminates popular places and introduces newcomers to those little-known gems that locals like to keep secret. This guide is flush with listings of accommodations, restaurants, shopping venues, and nightspots. And foolproof insider information helps readers spend their vacation time wisely. With its practical wire binding, this user-friendly guide lays flat and handles like no other.

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1595081062

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9781595081063

Māori Medicine

By: P. M. E. Williams

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Māori Medicine

By: P. M. E. Williams

Out of print for over two years this book is now being reissued by popular demand. Pip Williams spent his life observing and recording the use by local Maori of native plants for medical purposes. This book brings together his observations on 43 New Zealand plants and the health problems they were used to treat, colourfully interspersed with anecdotal evidence and beautifully illustrated with watercolours and engravings. Much of the information was told to the author by kuia and kaumatua over 40 years ago.

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Raupo

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0790005107

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9780790005102

Te Rongoā Māori

Māori Medicine

By: Pip M. E. Williams

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Te Rongoā Māori

Māori Medicine

By: Pip M. E. Williams

Pip Williams, a retired pharmacist living in Northland, has spent his life observing and recording the use by local Maori of native plants for medicinal purposes. Te Rongoa Maori brings together his observations on 43 New Zealand plants and the health problems they were used to treat, colourfully interspersed with anecdotal evidence and beautifully illustrated with watercolours and engravings. Much of the information in Te Rongoa Maori was told to the author by Ngapuhi kuia and kaumatua over 40 years ago. Maori in earlier times knew abou the therapeutic benefits derived from trees and plants for a variety of health problems, but had no knowledge of pharmacology. Consequently, Te Rongoa Maori makes no claims to being a manual of Maori medicine. However, it comprises an important and faithful record of information gleaned over a lifetime's close association with the Ngapuhi people, and of the cultureal importance of this heritage.

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0143011367

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Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth

Tools to Feel Calm and Confident

By: Pip Davies

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Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth

Tools to Feel Calm and Confident

By: Pip Davies

‘An empowering birth book for every mum-to-be’ DR ZOE WILLIAMS Midwife Pip is on a mission to help every parent-to-be to feel informed and prepared for birth. With the right education and support, she firmly believes that all births - whether planned or unplanned, assisted, caesarean, waterbirth or hypnobirth - can be positive. Midwife Pip's Guide to a Positive Birth will take you through every stage of preparation for pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond. Packed with evidence-based information and insider tips and tricks from a practising midwife, this book is your personal antenatal class. You'll discover: - How to harness the connection between your mind and body - The importance of the birth environment and how to influence it - The best positions for labour and birth - How your birth partner can best support you - Breathwork and visualisations to help you relax - How to make an informed decision about birth, including VBAC - The key questions to ask your midwife - What you need to know about postpartum aftercare, and much more! Whether you're having your first or your fifth baby, this honest and reliable guide will equip you with everything you need to know to embrace the exciting journey of parenthood.

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204

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Random House

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1529918553

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9781529918557

Distraction Pieces

By: Scroobius Pip

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Distraction Pieces

By: Scroobius Pip

The Times Bestseller (Non-Fiction) Join Scroobius Pip as he gets to the bottom of what matters most in life: whether getting Russell Brand to expound on capitalism, Jon Ronson on the perils of social media, Simon Pegg on the power of satire, Killer Mike on race relations in the United States or Howard Marks on drugs and cancer, Pip elicits thought-provoking material by rummaging through the minds of some of the most interesting creatives of our time. Distraction Pieces features both curated highlights from the iTunes-chart-topping podcast - from Akala to Howard Marks via the likes of Adam Buxton, Romesh Ranganathan and Amanda Palmer - and exclusive new content, with chapters on politics, social media, music, comedy and more. Featuring illustrations by tattoo artist mr heggie, this is a must-have for fans of the Distraction Pieces podcast, and a must-read for anyone interested in the creative mind.

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279

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Cassell

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1844039234

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9781844039234

Book's by Pip Williams

The Dictionary of Lost Words

The Dictionary of Lost Words

The Dictionary of Lost Words

The Dictionary of Lost Words

One Italian Summer

One Italian Summer

The Bookbinder

The Bookbinder

The Widow Ginger

The Widow Ginger

Aftershocks

Aftershocks

The Bookbinder

The Bookbinder

Princetown and the Conscientious Objectors of WW1

Princetown and the Conscientious Objectors of WW1

One Italian Summer

One Italian Summer

AAA Spiral Guide: Australia

AAA Spiral Guide: Australia

Māori Medicine

Māori Medicine

Te Rongoā Māori

Te Rongoā Māori

Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth

Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth

Distraction Pieces

Distraction Pieces

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