Most Popular Books by Kate Evans

An “utterly brilliant” graphic novel biography of the dramatic life and death of German revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg (Guardian). “ . . . a tour de force . . . a straightforward and intellectually honest introduction to [Luxumburg’s] politics and theoretical contributions.” —Los Angeles Review of Books A giant of the political left, Rosa Luxemburg is one of the foremost minds in the canon of revolutionary socialist thought. But she was much more than just a thinker. She made herself heard in a world inimical to the voices of strong-willed women. She overcame physical infirmity and the prejudice she faced as a Jew to become an active revolutionary whose philosophy enriched every corner of an incredibly productive and creative life—her many friendships, her sexual intimacies, and her love of science, nature and art. Always opposed to World War I, when others on the German left were swept up on a tide of nationalism, she was imprisoned and murdered in 1919 fighting for a revolution she knew to be doomed. In this beautifully drawn work of graphic biography, writer and artist Kate Evans has opened up her subject’s intellectual world to a new audience, grounding Luxemburg’s ideas in the realities of an inspirational and deeply affecting life.

In her later years, Jane Austen made a patchwork quilt. She folded thousands of tiny scraps of fabric over diamond-shaped slips of paper and painstakingly stitched them together. Kate Evans employs these slivers of cloth to illustrate Jane Austen''s life story. Evans teases apart the threads that connect Austen''s beloved novels, the events of her life, and the fabric of society in Regency England. Patchwork is a major new work of graphic biography. Kate Evans has an unparalleled ability to marry drama, comedy, and historically immersive detail, bringing Austen''s story to life with fluid, dynamic artwork, at times embroidered onto cloth itself. The author''s love for Austen shines throughout. Her incredible eye for historical detail - panes of glass, bits of lace, hedgelaying styles, the cut of a coat or the architecture of a Hampshire cottage - creates a captivating vision of Jane Austen''s world.

This book explains, in witty, easy-to-understand, and enjoyable comic form, what climate change is about and how to take action to protect the earth and the environment.

Kate Evans, celebrated author of the breastfeeding bestseller, The Food of Love, acclaimed cartoonist, and mother, turns her attention to the joys and pains of growing a baby. Evans deftly handles the physical and emotional changes that come with being pregnant, looking at the practicalities of every stage as well as the challenges that may arise. Her no-nonsense, quirky, and accessible text is illustrated throughout with detailed artwork to guide the reader through the intricacies of human reproduction, whilst her customary laugh-out-loud cartoons demystify the complexities of pregnancy and birth.The book includes:• a graphic guide to conception• practical help for those trying to conceive• early pregnancy advice• stop telling me what to do• food, glorious food• the call of the duvet• engaging with the professionals• abortion rights and wrongs• miscarriage support• screening and scans• are you ready to have a baby?• the physical preparations• ripening and readying• waiting well past your due date• the art of birth: labor• push it real good• the Caesarean section

Inspired by a personal obsession with this singular exotic fruit, Feijoa is a sweeping, global tale about the dance between people and plants - how we need each other, how we change each other, and the surprising ways certain species make their way into our imaginations, our stomachs, and our hearts. The feijoa comes from the highlands of Southern Brazil and the valleys of Uruguay, where it was woven into indigenous and Afro-Brazilian cultures. It was scientifically named in Berlin, acclimatised on the French Riviera, and failed to make its fortune in California. Today, it is celebrated by one small town in the Colombian Andes, and has become an icon of community and nationhood in New Zealand. Of the world''s roughly 30,000 edible plant species, only around 150 are now cultivated for human consumption. Most of those were domesticated hundreds or thousands of years ago, but feijoas are among only a handful of plants that have made this journey from the wild to the orchard in the last few generations, providing a rare opportunity to watch, up close, the myriad ways plants seduce us. Feijoa is a book about connection. Between people and plants, between individuals, between cultures, across disciplines - it celebrates the ways our lives and loves intersect in surprising ways.

Fresh and funny, this perfect gift for new mothers is a refreshingly different guide to breastfeeding. Packed with hilarious and stylish graphi, it will entertain the rest of us too: partners, friends and anyone who has ever wondered how it all works. A perennial favourite with breastfeeding counsellors and those working with new mothers, The Food of Love has the support of the professionals as well as of Kate''s many fans.

Donna Morris has chosen to do her probationary year as detective constable in the small seaside town of Scarborough. But on her first day, a body is found in the woods: the corpse of Henrik Grünttor presents itself as that of a homeless man, dead from his own drug use. However, until recently, Grünttor had been working at the local GCHQ centre on the Russian section and the postmortem reveals the cause of his death to be uncertain. Now in her early fifties, Donna has her own reasons for wanting to be in Scarborough, ones she would prefer to keep from her colleagues. For she''s not been drawn there by the landscape or the light, or even the beach, but to be closer to her wayward daughter - a daughter serving time in the nearby prison for GBH. Yet beyond even this, Donna hides another secret: she grew up in East Berlin, escaping across the wall in the early 1980s. Due to the circumstances of her past Donna is drawn to the dead man whose background is not dissimilar to hers... and her persistence reveals there are several people who wanted Grünttor dead -- and gathered around him in his final days like a wake of crows...

If you mixed Marie Kondo, Brene Brown, your best friend, and a sailor on shore leave together, this is the book you''d get—an irreverent guide to decluttering yourself and your home so you can create the life you deserve. Available in striking 2-color paperback and ebook or black-and-white hardcover. This is the book you need to read before all of those other decluttering and organizing books collecting dust on your shelves. You’ve had plans to go through your closets for years. You have piles of stuff. Your kitchen is overflowing or your basement is crowded with boxes. You want control but don’t know how to get it because you keep addressing the symptom—the clutter—and not the cause—a lifetime of negative thoughts and messages. Ditch Your Sh*t! validates you and every time you’ve doubted yourself. It teaches you that decluttering yourself will lead to overcoming the barriers that have stopped you from decluttering your home so you can create sustainable change. In Part I, you''ll tackle the mental shit in chapters like "Shitty Thinking" and "Ditch your Shitty Habits." You will draw on your own strengths. You will learn how to create realistic goals for success and overcome feelings of shame and imperfection. In Part II, you''ll tackle the physical shit in chapters that focus on specific areas of your house, such as the kitchen, shared common areas, and even the bathroom. In the end, you will learn how to get shit done and feel good about yourself while doing it. By the time you’ve finished Ditch Your Sh*t!, you’ll understand yourself better and actually be excited to tackle the clutter in your home instead of being frozen with overwhelm. It’s time to learn what author Kate Evans did when she decluttered her own home: Caring for your home is self-care.

Kate Evans'' book is the first ever study of lesbian and gay pre-service teachers. It includes experiences as a student of teaching in the university, as well as teachers or assistant teachers in public schools. Integrating personal stories from interviews with broader global theories on notions of identity and queer theory, she gives a moving and insightful look at the positions these teachers hold. Her study provides for thought-provoking debate on the negotiation of self and subjectivity and gives valuable perspective to this growing field in education.

A heartbreaking, full-color graphic novel of the refugee drama In the French port town of Calais, famous for its historic lace industry, a city within a city arose. This new town, known as the Jungle, was home to thousands of refugees, mainly from the Middle East and Africa, all hoping, somehow, to get to the UK. Into this squalid shantytown of shipping containers and tents, full of rats and trash and devoid of toilets and safety, the artist Kate Evans brought a sketchbook and an open mind. Combining the techniques of eyewitness reportage with the medium of comic-book storytelling, Evans has produced this unforgettable book, filled with poignant images—by turns shocking, infuriating, wry, and heartbreaking. Accompanying the story of Kate’s time spent among the refugees—the insights acquired and the lives recounted—is the harsh counterpoint of prejudice and scapegoating arising from the political right. Threads addresses one of the most pressing issues of modern times to make a compelling case, through intimate evidence, for the compassionate treatment of refugees and the free movement of peoples. Evans’s creativity and passion as an artist, activist, and mother shine through.

The next in a thrilling new police procedural series set in Scarborough and following DC Donna Morris - middle-aged, seemingly ordinary - but hiding many secrets. . . Rape and organised crime sully even the pretty streets of the small Yorkshire town DC Donna Morris is beginning to think of as home. The National Crime Agency inevitably gets involved but their methods put more people in danger. Guns - though she used one once in anger and fear - are really not how Donna would prefer to nail the guilty. And there are some people who believe their actions are always justified. Then there are others who will never get justice. Can DC Donna Morris negotiate some kind of resolution while dealing with betrayal in her own life? Praise for Kate Evans ''Kate Evans delivers a gripping crime debut with a truly original policewoman as the central character. Highly recommended'' Irish Independent ''Well written and without any flashiness, this believable police procedural deals with guilt, vengeance, love, a serial killer with a God complex and redemption. . . effective and moving'' Literary Review ''Read this book'' 5 Stars, Reader Review ''A rich and rewarding police procedural with a candidly portrayed and memorable central character'' 5 Stars, Reader Review ''A brilliant read'' 5 Stars, Reader Review

One of England''s most talented young comic artists offers up a scathingly funny and carefully researched exploration of climate change, presenting it to readers through the eyes of an idealistic adolescent, a fat cat businessman, and a mad scientist. The book explains the science behind global warming, shows how it is progressing, and says what is being and not being done to stop the problem. Detailed references, suggestions for further reading, and lists of climate change organizations and websites open up possibilities for future exploration by readers, while the comic book format piques the interest of even the most reluctant.

Natasha Kate Evans’ beautifully illustrated educational book Didge is based on former West Ham and Australian footballer, Dylan James Tombides, who passed away to testicular cancer in April 2014. Natasha has written a children’s book equipped with a teaching package that aims to arm future generations with strategies to be resilient through adversity. Through Dylan''s real life story teachers, parents and students will gain the necessary knowledge about testicular cancer that will enable them to be confident when taking health matters in their own hands. Didge follows the life of talented cub, Didge, who excels playing football. However, Sena, the sneaky, slithering snake enters Didge’s life unexpectedly and his life changes dramatically. Didge reflects Dylan’s story and is based on courage, persistence and love that aims to inspire children of all ages. A teaching programme for Didge is also going to be available in PDF format here: http://didgeskingdom.org/. The guide includes lesson plans for teachers, worksheets and assessment rubrics, and the activities are adopted from a range of teaching strategies to provide students with engaging and motivating learning experiences. Natasha has written Didge in Dylan’s memory to help inspire the youth of today to lead positive, meaningful lives and to never give up on achieving their hopes and dreams. It aims to teach children the importance of becoming resilient when they are faced with challenges in their lives, just like Didge, and helps teachers learn how to engage in such sensitive topics with their pupils. A hugely popular figure among his team-mates, coaches, backroom staff, supporters and opponents alike, Dylan was loved and respected throughout the football community for his talent, his smile and his spirit. Dylan was already a star. What he achieved in his 20 years was astonishing, but we knew he had potential to go on and accomplish even greater things. This book will ensure that the stars of the future have the opportunity that Dylan, tragically, was robbed of, to fulfil their potential,” comments Vice Chairman of West Ham United F.C., Karren Brady.

Writing blocks are likely to strike any writer, even experienced ones, at sometime or another. Academia has its own challenges which can provoke blocks particular to that environment. Drawing on her knowledge as writer, psychotherapeutic counsellor and university tutor, Kate Evans has put together a book which addresses many of the differing aspects of writing blocks, including looking at their emotional and psychological foundations. With discussion and practical exercises, this volume suggests that an infusion of creative techniques can offer pathways through writing blocks in the academic environment. The case studies provide an in-depth consideration of varying experiences of writing blocks. The book is aimed at students with essays, projects or reports to write, or theses to tackle; as well as academics who are working on articles and books. It will also offer insights for supervisors who wish to support those who are writing and guidance for people running writing groups within academia. Over-all the book encourages a creative, collaborative approach which aims to equip academics for writing within the context of the twenty-first century. “This book offers something for every academic writer, whether budding or experienced. Students struggling with essays and dissertations will find many practical exercises along with invaluable advice. More practised writers will encounter fresh insights.... I am confident that you, the reader, will enjoy this book, which is itself a model of good writing.” Dr Linda Finlay, the Open University, UK.

A body pulled from the harbour drags DC Donna Morris into murky waters... The lives of the people of Scarborough have always been tied to the sea. Often their deaths too. And when the body of a young man is pulled from the harbour, the police investigation has to dive into the tightly knit fishing community there. But DC Donna Morris, halfway through her probationary period in the town, finds very little is at it seems. Is the killing to do with old rivalries or more contemporary enmities, or is it somehow linked with a shocking murder which took place in the town twenty years ago? Donna does her best to navigate the tides and currents of the place she calls home for now, but finds people are prepared to muddy the truth if it means preserving the past, and old reputations. Praise for Kate Evans ''Kate Evans delivers a gripping crime debut with a truly original policewoman as the central character. Highly recommended'' Irish Independent ''Well written and without any flashiness, this believable police procedural deals with guilt, vengeance, love, a serial killer with a God complex and redemption. . . effective and moving'' Literary Review ''Read this book'' 5 Stars, Reader Review ''A rich and rewarding police procedural with a candidly portrayed and memorable central character'' 5 Stars, Reader Review ''A brilliant read'' 5 Stars, Reader Review

Gigante da esquerda, Rosa Luxemburgo foi uma das maiores intelectuais do cânone do pensamento socialista. Mas foi muito mais que uma simples pensadora. Fez-se ouvir num mundo avesso às vozes de mulheres fortes. Superou a enfermidade física e o preconceito que sofria por ser judia e tornou-se uma revolucionária ativa cuja filosofia preencheu todas as facetas de uma vida incrivelmente produtiva e criativa. Nesta biografia em quadrinhos, a escritora e desenhista Kate Evans torna o mundo intelectual de Rosa Luxemburgo acessível a um novo público, evidenciando o elo entre suas ideias e as realidades de uma vida inspiradora e profundamente comovente.

„Czerwona Róża” to wyjątkowy komiks przedstawiający historię jednej z najbardziej wpływowych działaczek komunistycznych. Róża Luksemburg, urodzona w żydowskiej rodzinie, nie pasowała do konformistycznego środowiska uniwersyteckiego. Była odważna, wrażliwa, a jej doświadczenia z biedą sprawiły, że stała się aktywną orędowniczką równości i sprawiedliwości społecznej. Róża Luksemburg szybko zdobyła uznanie za swoje zaangażowanie w walkę o prawa pracowników i równość społeczną. Jej życie i działalność inspirują do dziś, a komiks jest doskonałą lekturą dla osób w każdym wieku, które chcą dowiedzieć się więcej o historii komunizmu i ideach, które kształtowały rewolucyjne ruchy. Ten komiks to nie tylko opowieść o życiu Róży Luksemburg, ale także inspirująca historia walki o sprawiedliwość społeczną. Jeśli interesujesz się tematyką komunizmu, równości czy historii ruchów rewolucyjnych, to „Czerwona Róża” jest dla Ciebie.

Rosa Luxemburg est l''une des grandes figures politiques du xxe siècle. Cette bande dessinée retrace, avec intelligence et sensibilité, les différentes étapes de son existence et de son évolution intellectuelle, de sa naissance dans la Pologne tsariste à son assassinat, en 1919, au moment où la révolution allemande est écrasée dans le sang. L''enfance, l''adolescence et l''expérience de l''injustice, puis la découverte du militantisme ; les joies et les drames de sa vie personnelle, le handicap dont elle a souffert, sa courageuse lutte pour imposer sa voix de femme juive dans une société patriarcale et antisémite... Tout cela s''inscrit dans le tumulte de la grande histoire, celle de l''Europe déchirée par les rivalités nationales et la guerre, celle, aussi, de l''essor du communisme et de l''internationalisme pour lequel Rosa Luxemburg, aspirant à un monde enfin débarrassé de l''oppression, se bat jusqu''à la mort.