Name: Jamaica Vibes | Lisa Lovatt-Smith
Brand: ASSOULINE UK
SKU: 51eb6e8488f77643f2ec47428c1830fa
Price: 420 AED
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Jamaica Vibes | Lisa Lovatt-Smith

Surely the most stylish and cool island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is not only the cradle of reggae but also a favorite destination for James Bond. While there is no shortage of luxury villas and white-sand beaches, Jamaica offers something that other destinations lack: a vibrant culture, wholly its own. Overflowing with character, Jamaica has a strong sense of self, which was shaped over the centuries during its fight for freedom and independence.This national pride is reflected in the music, dance, cuisine and literature that originated in Jamaica but has since influenced people across the globe. The legacy of Bob Marley is intricately linked with the image of Jamaica, leaving an indelible mark on the country and the world. For novelist Ian Fleming, Jamaica was his creative incubator. At his home, GoldenEye, Fleming crafted one of the most well-known characters in the world, James Bond. Travelers can now walk in the footsteps of these titans of creative expression by touring 56 Hope R…

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The Fraud | Zadie Smith

'A writer at the peak of her powers' The TelegraphTruth and fiction. Jamaica and Britain. Who gets to tell their story? Zadie Smith returns with her first historical novel.It is 1873. Mrs Eliza Touchet is the Scottish housekeeper - and cousin by marriage - of a once famous novelist, now in decline, William Ainsworth, with whom she has lived for thirty years.Mrs Touchet is a woman of many interests: literature, justice, abolitionism, class, her cousin, his wives, this life and the next. But she is also sceptical. She suspects her cousin of having no talent; his successful friend, Mr Charles Dickens, of being a bully and a moralist; and England of being a land of facades, in which nothing is quite what it seems.Andrew Bogle meanwhile grew up enslaved on the Hope Plantation, Jamaica. He knows every lump of sugar comes at a human cost. That the rich deceive the poor. And that people are more easily manipulated than they realise. When Bogle finds himself in London, star witness in a celebra…

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Nisha's War | Dan Smith

Nisha and her mother, Amma, flee the war in Malaya to take refuge at her father's ancestral home in England. Here, however, Nisha must follow her stern grandmother's countless rules - and most of all ignore the ghost child beckoning her from the weeping tree high on the cliff top ...From acclaimed author Dan Smith comes a page-turning,atmospheric ghost story packed full of adventure and heart ...Malaya, 1942. Nisha's home is destroyedby war and she and her mother, Amma, flee to her father'sancestral house in England, perched on a cliff top on the cold Northerncoast.When Amma falls gravely ill, Nisha is left to face her formidablegrandmother alone. Grandmother's rules are countless, and herAnglo-Indian granddaughter is even forbidden from climbing the oldweeping tree.But when a ghost child beckons Nisha to sit under its boughs,and promises her Amma's life in return for three truths, itspull proves irresistible ...A thrilling historical ghost story; full of adventure,grief, guilt, forgiv…

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Worthy | Jada Pinkett Smith

A gripping, painfully honest, and ultimately inspirational memoir from global superstar and creator of the Red Table Talk series Jada Pinkett Smith.In a media driven landscape that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Smith recounts her story in an intimate conversation with readers. Along the way, she explores her path to accepting her power as a woman, and her discovery that a strong sense of self is every woman's right and saving grace.An impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates, Worthy is a courageous love song to self, to family, to life, and to the world.From an unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to an unconventional marriage to one of the most famous men in the world, adhering to the status quo has never been a familiar road for Jada Pinkett Smith. In Worthy, Smith strips herself of all the labels and stories crafted by others, and reclaims her narrative with radical self-love. Worthy teaches us who Jada is, and how to embrace our most authentic loveable souls.

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The Way I Used To Be | Amber Smith

After finishing this book, my heart was pounding and I couldn't find words big enough to describe how brilliant, beautiful, and powerful it is.' L.E. Flynn, author of All Eyes On Her.All Eden wants is to rewind the clock. To live that day again. She would do everything differently. Not laugh at his jokes or ignore the way he was looking at her that night. And she would definitely lock her bedroom door.But Eden can't turn back time. So she buries the truth, along with the girl she used to be. She pretends she doesn't need friends, doesn't need love, doesn't need justice. But as her world unravels, one thing becomes clear: the only person who can save Eden. . . is Eden.

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Jessica Goes To School | Jessica Smith

Freckles... Curly hair... Glasses... Wouldn't things be boring if we were all the same?It's the first day of school and Jessica is very excited. She can't wait to meet her new teacher and make friends but the day moves in an unexpected direction when a boy points out that Jessica only has one arm.Jessica Goes to School is a heart-warming story about being proud of who you are and embracing what makes us different.Author and Paralympian Jessica Smith draws on her own experiences in the Just Jessica series. This beautifully-illustrated book is a perfect bedtime read with discussion points to encourage chats around important topics about our world.

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None Of This Is True - A Novel | Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast.Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. They are, in fact, birthday twins.A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again, this time outside Alix's children's school. Josie has been listening to Alix's podcasts and thinks she might be an interesting subject for her series. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life.Josie's life appears to be strange and complicated, and although Alix finds her unsettling, she can't quite resist the temptation to keep making the podcast. Slowly she starts to realise that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it, Josie has inveigled her way into Alix's life-and into her home.Bu…

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How to Be Confident | James Smith

From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT - the third instalment in James' no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life.Now, more than ever, we are so often lost within a cycle of negativity - from comparing ourselves to others and doom scrolling on social media, to a paralysis of choice and chasing external gratification that does nothing to nurture authentic happiness. We need confidence to master our true ambitions, realise our genuine strengths, and achieve the life we need, but might not know we want. Luckily, with his candid, no-nonsense advice, experience, and passion, James is here to lead the way.

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Either / Or | Elliot Smith

Tracklist:Speed TrialsAlamedaBallad Of Big NothingBetween The BarsPictures Of MeNo Name No. 5Rose ParadePunch And JudyAngelesCupid's Trick2:45 AMSay Yes

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Vibes Fidelity EarpLUgs (with Neck Cord)

Vibes are designed to enhance your live music experience. They lower decibel levels of your environment without sacrificing sound clarity. You hear true natural sound the way it was intended: clear, clean, controlled. Vibes provides approximately 22 dB reduction across frequencies (15 NRR)IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: With Vibes, you can take control of your environment and create an enjoyable and balanced listening experience free from the distraction of uncomfortable noise.INCREASED CLARITY: Unlike standard ear plugs, Vibes filter specific frequencies to deliver the best possible listening experience and sound quality right to your ear. You can hear your favorite band the way they intended: clean and controlled.DAMAGE REDUCTION: Vibes lower the levels of harsh sound, protecting your ears from damaging decibels.REUSABLE DESIGN: Vibes have been constructed from carefully selected materials chosen for durability, longevity, and comfort. With washable ear tips Vibes are reusable and built to las…

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