The Hungry and the Fat (Vermes Timur)(Paperback)

The Hungry and the Fat (Vermes Timur)(Paperback)

By the author of LOOK WHO'S BACK, a radical and bold satire in inequitable times.'Whizz-bang energy and gleeful imaginative savagery' Sam Leith, Guardian'More than mere satire, it's a book that engages deeply' Alex Preston, Financial Times'An immensely enjoyable read' Daniel Hahn,

The Hungry and the Fat - Timur Vermes

By the author of Look Who's Back, a radical and bold satire in inequitable times.REFUGEE CAMPS IN AFRICA ARE SWELLINGAnd Europe has closed its borders. The refugees have no future, no hope, and no money to pay the vast sums now demanded by people smugglers. But what they do have is time.AND THEN AN

The Hungry and the Fat (Vermes Timur)(Pevná vazba)

Germany has imposed an upper limit on the number of asylum seekers, and Europe's borders are closed. Beyond the Sahara, huge camps have been built for millions of people who have no choice but to wait. They have been waiting so long that they could have walked to Europe by now... if it didn't spell

Private Truths, Public Lies: The Social Consequences of Preference Falsification (Kuran Timur)(Paperback)

Preference falsification, according to the economist Timur Kuran, is the act of misrepresenting one's wants under perceived social pressures. It happens frequently in everyday life, such as when we tell the host of a dinner party that we are enjoying the food when we actually find it bland. In

Vermin: Stories (Hahnel Lori)(Paperback)

The stories in Vermin are linked by themes of loss, longing and music: a restaurant server in a Tofino restaurant reflects on the nature of men in her past and present; a woman prepares to marry a brooding artist unpopular with both her parents and her small town community; a new homeowner has

Hunger of the Pine (Swan Teal)(Paperback)

The first novel by international best-selling author and spiritual teacher Teal Swan, Hunger of the Pine is a compelling exploration of one young woman's struggle with homelessness. Aria Abbott has never had a home. Drifting through the foster system for most of her life, she finally finds herself

LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL (Hession Ronan)(Paperback / softback)

LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL is the story of two friends who ordinarily would remain uncelebrated. They change the world differently to the rest of us: we try and change it by effort and force; they change it by discovering the small things they can do well and offering them to

The Fat of the Land (Seymour John)(Paperback)

More than fifty years on, The Fat of the Land remains an important and inspiring book and retains its power to make us think carefully about our own lives. Complete with Sally Seymour's illustrations and cover, and with a new introduction by Hugh

The Illustrated Baburnama (Verma Som Prakash)(Paperback)

This book presents the Persian Baburnama, a key primary source and the earliest record of Babur's memoirs. The authoritative translation uses paintings from the original work and draws on contemporary texts of the period to delve into the history of the legendary Mughal ruler. It provides a fresh

The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One), 1 (Collins Suzanne)(Paperback)

The first novel in the worldwide bestselling series by Suzanne Collins Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun. . . . In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying

Fat City (Gardner Leonard)(Paperback)

Fat City is a vivid novel of allegiance and defeat, of the potent promise of the good life and the desperation and drink that waylay those whom it eludes. Stockton, California, is the setting: the Lido Gym, the Hotel Coma, Main Street lunchrooms and dingy bars, days like long twilights in houses

Mockingjay (Hunger Games, Book Three), 3 (Collins Suzanne)(Paperback)

The third book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy.The final book in Suzanne Collins's worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is now available in paperback.'My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead.'Katniss Everdeen, girl on

Hungry Ghosts (Selvadurai Shyam)(Paperback / softback)

The Hungry Ghosts is an exquisite tale of differences and how they can tear apart both a country and the heart - not just once, but many times, until the ghosts are freed. This a haunting and captivating story of longing, family ties and forgiveness from award winning author Shyam

Reading Planet - The Clever Rabbit and the Hungry Lion- Yellow: Galaxy (Soundar Chitra)(Paperback / softback)

Catching Fire (Collins Suzanne)(Paperback / softback)

Kniha Catching Fire:After winning the brutal Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta return to their district, hoping for a peaceful future. But their victory has caused rebellion to break out... and the Capitol has decided that someone must pay. As Katniss and Peeta are forced to visit the districts on

The Other F Word: A Celebration of the Fat & Fierce (Manfredi Angie)(Paperback)

The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose celebrating fat acceptance--now in paperback Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Rene e Watson, Julie Murphy, Jes Baker, Samantha

Tudor Tales: The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King (Deary Terry)(Paperback / softback)

The Okay Witch and the Hungry Shadow, 2 (Steinkellner Emma)(Paperback)

In this hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Okay Witch, half-witch Moth Hush uses magic to boost her confidence with disastrous results--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Molly Ostertag Moth Hush is starting to settle into her

Burn (Baggott Julianna)(Paperback / softback)

The final part in the PURE trilogy for fans of THE PASSAGE, THE ROAD and THE HUNGER

Fuse (Baggott Julianna)(Paperback / softback)

The second book in the PURE trilogy for fans of THE PASSAGE, THE ROAD and THE HUNGER

The Sacrifice (Van Hamme)(Paperback)

Defying fate and the gods always comes at a

Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde (Hale Shannon)(Paperback / softback)

Assassin's Fate (Hobb Robin)(Paperback / softback)

The much-anticipated final conclusion to the Fitz and the Fool trilogy.Prince FitzChivalry Farseer's daughter Bee was violently abducted from Withywoods by Servants of the Four in their search for the Unexpected Son, foretold to wield great power. With Fitz in pursuit, the Servants fled through a

Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters, and the Pursuit of Thinness (Maine Ph. D. Margo)(Paperback)

'Father Hunger' is the emptiness experienced by women whose fathers were physically or emotionally absent--a void that leads to unrealistic body image, yo-yo dieting, food fears and disordered eating patterns. The term, which is now part of the psychology lexicon, originated with the first edition