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“This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas’s debut novel, Freshwater Road, already know: that Nicholas, a pioneer Black actress, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all, full of ‘I did this, and I did that,’ complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about the rich and famous with whom she worked. Rather, it’s a long thoughtful moment, in which an artist peers into the looking glass and reflects on her life in a manner that allows us to see every corner of every room she’s ever been in—and every corner of every room we’ve ever been in. Because her story is ours. Nicholas is a distinct American voice. Her inspiring story, written with deep humility and refreshing honesty, is further proof that women will one day save this country. And I’m a witness.” —James McBride, National Book Award winnerA poignant, revelatory memoir from acclaimed novelist and actor Denise Nicholas that offers an episodic exploration of her multifaceted life, delving intimately into themes of artistic self-invention, race, and grief. Long before writing her acclaimed novel Freshwater Road, or her career as a path-breaking TV and film star, Denise Nicholas was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Find where you belong and make that place your own...'' Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest, then move on - just as he always has. Kaitlyn knows exactly where she belongs. In Asheboro, she''s built a life for herself and her kids that she''s proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce. But when she meets lone wolf Tanner, she can''t help but feel something has been missing until now.Jasper will never belong again. He had everything - and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before. Three strangers'' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives. Because some paths cross, some merge, and others guide you home... From the much-loved bestselling author of The Notebook comes a brand-new emotional and powerful novel about the journeys we take and those who touch our hearts along the way.Real readers loved meeting Tanner, Kaitlyn and Jasper:''Full ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The character of the last Tsar, Nicholas II (1868-1918) is crucial to understanding the overthrow of tsarist Russia, the most significant event in Russian history. Nicholas became Tsar at the age of 26. Though a conscientious man who was passionate in his devotion to his country, he was weak, sentimental, dogmatic and indecisive. Ironically he could have made an effective constitutional monarch, but these flaws rendered him fatally unsuited to be the sole ruler of a nation that was in the throes of painful modernisation. That he failed is not surprising, for many abler monarchs could not have succeeded. Rather to be wondered at is that he managed, for 23 years, to hold on to power despite the overwhelming force of circumstances. Though Nicholas was exasperating, he had many endearing qualities. A modern audience, aware - as contemporaries were not - of the private pressures under which he lived, can empathise with him and forgive some of his errors of judgement. To some readers he seems a fool, to others a monster, but many are touched by the story of a well-meaning man doing his best under impossible conditions. He is, in other words, a biographical subject that engages readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A revelatory and exhilarating tour de force, Nicholas Ostler''s The Last Lingua Franca: The Rise and Fall of World Languages explores the rise of a linguistic diversity we could never before have imagined. In the twenty-first century, can we really take the dominance of English for granted? In their time, Greek, Latin, Arabic, Sanskrit and Persian have each been world languages, sweeping the globe for centuries at a time. And yet they have all been displaced, just as Nicholas Ostler predicts English will be. What forces drive these linguistic currents? What characteristics do lingua francas share? And most importantly, how do they lose their power? ''Frequently jaw-dropping and never less than convincing'' Henry Hitchings, Financial Times ''Sweepingly learned and engagingly garrulous'' Sunday Times ''A much-needed challenge to conventional wisdom'' Guardian A linguist of astonishing voracity ... the predictions are striking'' Economist Nicholas Ostler is the author of Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World and Ad Infinitum: A Biography of Latin. He studied Greek, Latin and Philosophy at the University of Oxford and holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from MIT. With a working knowledge of twenty-six languages, Nicholas now runs an institute for the protection of endangered ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The photographs in Nicholas Pollack’s new book Meadow were made between 2015-2020 in and around Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S. Inspired by the landscape of the New Jersey Meadowlands, Meadow is a body of work about a small plot of land and the friendships and interactions between a group of truck drivers who forge a transcendent relationship with the place. Nicholas Pollack’s Meadow is tied to place – specifically, a place that is neglected by society. Meadow tells the story of a group of truck drivers who made a piece of overlooked salt marsh their own. Operating in the tradition of documentary style photography, Pollack shows both the social and the physical landscapes of America in Meadow. This book is Nicholas Pollack’s ode to a small portion of the sprawling New Jersey Meadowlands, to its people and its landscape, and to the humanity enveloped in a post-industrial landscape.

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Kniha – autor Barbara Wintonová, 286 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem matná Na světě je dnes přes 6000 lidí, kteří za svůj život vděčí Nicholasi Wintonovi – jsou to potomci dětí, jež sir Nicholas v roce 1939 zachránil z nacisty okupovaného Československa. Co tehdy motivovalo mladého anglického makléře, aby se pustil do podobného monumentálního úkolu? Na tuto otázku a na mnohé další s ní spojené hledá odpověď Wintonova dcera Barbara. Její působivá, osobně laděná kniha čerpá z historických dokumentů i otcových vzpomínek a ukazuje, kým sir Nicholas – jenž se letos dožívá neuvěřitelných 105 let – byl a je a jak došel ke svému životnímu heslu: „Není-li to nemožné, musí existovat způsob, jak to udělat.“

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In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this sutra-by-sutra translation and study of the Yoga Sutras, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton offers an accessible guide to the complex philosophical ideas on which the ancient practice of Yoga is based, illuminating the meaning of Patañjali’s seminal Yoga treatise and the manner in which it seeks to integrate Yoga into life as a whole.The Yoga Sutras, composed by Patañjali nearly two millenia ago, is foundational to the Yoga systems, and widely regarded as a seminal text for students and practitioners of Yoga alike. While Patañjali’s work is centrally concerned with the exposition of a practice aimed at self-realisation, it is as much interested in the philosophical ideas that underpin the forms of practice it advocates. In Exploring the Yoga Sutras, Nicholas Sutton offers a new translation of the text accompanied by a systematic examination of its ideas, with reference to some of the principal traditional commentaries. Unpacking the layers of meaning embedded in the text, Sutton demonstrates how the Yoga Sutras weaves the philosophy and practice of Yoga together in a subtle blend that provides a framework for understanding the position of the embodied living being within this world and the means by which the world may be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society there was simply a nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict. When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults - and a mystery that could change his life for ever. On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places - and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.

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A writer of “enormous sophistication” (The New York Times), Nicholas Delbanco has established himself as an intelligent and erudite fount of American literature. Reprise collects three volumes of short stories, bringing together half a century of Delbanco’s writing for the first time. Nicholas Delbanco has been many things: a student of John Updike; a teacher of noteworthy authors like Bret Easton Ellis, Andrea Barrett, and Jesmyn Ward; and even, for a while, the next-door neighbor of James Baldwin. Across a career spanning nearly six decades, Delbanco has published more than thirty books of fiction and nonfiction and edited a dozen more. He is the recipient of numerous awards. The stories collected here represent a sort of retrospective, capturing the restless and boundlessly intelligent Nicholas Delbanco at key moments in his artistic life. With painterly eye for detail and texture, Reprise offers readers an invitation to glimpse American literature at its most elegant and graceful.

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A fully illustrated biography of mystic, artist, and explorer Nicholas Roerich. Nicholas Roerich (1874–1947) was a Russian artist, writer, archaeologist, explorer, mystic, theosophist, and peacemaker who left a rich legacy of nearly 7,000 visionary paintings and 30 books on the mystic East. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the Roerich Peace Pact—a remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt that sought to preserve cultural monuments during times of war—Roerich had a profound love for folk traditions of Russia, India, and Tibet, especially legends of lost cities and paradise. Together with his wife and two sons, from the 1890s into the 1950s, Roerich embarked on a number of spiritual quests through India, the Gobi Desert, the Altai and Kunlun Mountains, Mongolia, and Tibet, crisscrossing the Himalayan Mountains many times before settling in Kullu, India in the shadows of the great mountain range. Through his explorations throughout the world and the immersive art he created during those travels, he was seeking the grains of spiritual truth behind the legends of paradise lost, including during his pilgrimages in search of Shambala. Revealing the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich in stunning full color, Jacqueline Decter invites us to witness Roerich’s far-reaching vision ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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DVD film Casino [1995]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Hrají: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci. ROBERT DE NIRO, SHARON STONE a JOE PESCI se představují v hlavních rolích strhujícího filmu režiséra MARTINA SCORSESEHO o tom, jak slepé ambice, žhavá vášeň a čtyřiadvacetikarátová chamtivost zbořily impérium. Příběh natočený na motivy skutečných událostí je zasazený do Las Vegas roku 1973 a odehrává se v mafií ovládaném kasinu s mnohamilionovým obratem, kde se o bohatství i o životech rozhoduje vržením kostek.Bonusy:Chvíle s Martinem Scorsesem, Sharon Stone, Nicholasem Pileggim a dalšími

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DVD film Casino Jack [2010]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Hrají: Kevin Spacey. Čest. Morálka. Principy. To všechno si člověk může koupit za peníze. Washingtonský lobbista a obchodník Jack Abramoff se zapletl do obrovského korupčníhoskandálu, který zahrnoval i vysoce postavené státní představitele. Byl obviněn z podvodu, spiknutí, daňových úniků a uplácení politiků. Kevin Spacey září v roli atraktivního padoucha, jenž neztrácí okouzlující styl ani při té nejšpinavější akci.

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4K Blu-ray film Casino [1995]. Český dabing. České titulky. HDR. Dolby Digital. Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone a Joe Pesci v hlavních rolích strhujícího filmu o slepé ambici, vášni a chamtivosti v Las Vegas roku 1973. Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci se představují v hlavních rolích strhujícího filmu režiséra Martina Scorseseho o tom, jak slepé ambice, žhavá vášeň a čtyřiadvacetikarátová chamtivost zbořily impérium. Příběh natočený na motivy skutečných událostí je zasazený do Las Vegas roku 1973 a odehrává se v mafií ovládaném kasinu s mnohamilionovým obratem, kde se o bohatství i o životech rozhoduje vržením kostek.Bonusy:• Chvíle s Martinem Scorsesem, Sharon Stone, Nicholasem Pileggim a dalšími

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Literární debut Iana Fleminga, v němž světu poprvé představil slavného agenta britské tajné služby – CASINO ROYALE. Nyní vychází v komiksové adaptaci podle scénáře VANA JENSENA s kresbou DENNISE CALERA a barvami CHRISE O’HALLORANA. Agent Bond je vyslán do francouzského kasina v Royale-les-Eaux, kde má za úkol finančně zruinovat obávaného Le Chiffrea, jednoho z operativců sovětské kontrarozvědky SMĚRŠ. V průběhu hry se však štěstí začíná přiklánět na stranu protivníka a Bond se tak stává terčem ve vysoké hře na kočku a myš.

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In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming''s agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent who''s been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. ''Le Chiffre,'' has been a prime target of the British Secret Service for years. If Bond can wipe out his bankroll, Le Chiffre will likely be ''retired'' by his paymasters in Moscow. But what if the cards won''t cooperate? Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, Ian Fleming''s inaugural James Bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers.

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007. Le Chiffre. Vesper Lynd. In the ground-breaking first novel of Ian Fleming's classic series, James Bond is dispatched to a French casino for an unforgettable - and possibly lethal - game of baccarat. This prestige hardback features bonus content as well as brand new cover art by legendary designer Michael Gillette.

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Hudební CD - Album L.i.t.a.n.i.e.s. vydali Nick Cave a Nicholas Lens Album L.i.t.a.n.i.e.s. vydali Nick Cave a Nicholas Lens Rok vydání : 2020 Seznam stop Litany of Divine Absence / Litany of the First Encounter / Litany of Blooming / Litany of the Sleeping Dream / Litany of The Yearning / Litany of Fragmentation / Litany of the Forsaken / Litany of Gathering up / Litany of Transformation / Litany of Godly Love / Litany of The Unnamed / Litany of Divine Presence

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Kniha Skleněná klec je oslavou technologie a současně varováním před jejím nesprávným používáním. Její autor, Nicholas Carr, popisuje osobní, společenské a ekonomické důsledky automatizace; jak změnilo používání počítačů a softwaru k vykonávání činností, které jsme dříve dělávali sami, náš život. Výhody počítačového zpracování dat, robotizované výroby, digitalizovaného lékařství nebo samořídicích automobilů jsou zjevné: automatizace nám výrazně usnadňuje život, šetří náš čas a umožňuje nám činit věci dříve nemožné. Automatizace však má i hlubší a skrytější účinky. A ne všechny z nich jsou prospěšné. Vybírá si svou daň - na naší práci, talentu, životě. Automatizace může zúžit naši perspektivu a omezit možnost volby. Může nás vystavit dohledu a manipulaci. Je načase uvědomit si, že rozhodnutí týkající se používání moderních technologií jsou rovněž rozhodnutími o tom, jak budeme pracovat a jak budeme žít. Je načase položit si otázku, co znamená být člověkem. Nemusíme o nás nechat rozhodovat jiné, můžeme poodstoupit a přemýšlet o technologii kriticky, nemusíme se nechat strhnout vlnou pokroku. A můžeme se bránit. Bránit se invenci neznamená ji odmítat. Znamená to ji pokořit, vrátit pokrok nohama na zem. Nicholas Carr je uznávaný autor píšící o moderních technologiích a jejich vlivu na kulturu. Jeho knihy byly přeloženy do více než dvaceti ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A house full of love. A house full of secrets.#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks is back with his best novel yet.*Trevor Benson never intended to return to North Carolina. But here he is, back where it all began.Trevor found himself unable to resist the call home when he inherited a tumbledown cabin from his grandfather. He''s come back to live the simple life but nothing here is simple. There''s Callie, the sullen local teenager who seems to know more than she should about Trevor''s grandfather''s death. And there''s Natalie, the deputy sheriff intent on making a point and lingering in Trevor''s mind long after she''s left his porch.In a bid to unravel Natalie and Callie''s secrets and to find out what really happened to his grandfather, Trevor is about to learn more than he''s bargained for - that sometimes, in order to move forward, we have to return to the place where it all began.Praise for Nicholas Sparks:''A fiercely romantic and touching tale'' Heat''An A-grade romantic read'' OK!''Pulls at the heartstrings'' Sunday Times''An absorbing page-turner'' Daily Mail''This one won''t leave a dry eye'' Daily Mirror

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Introduction and Notes by Dr T.C.B. Cook Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz). Following the success of Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby was hailed as a comic triumph and firmly established Dickens as a 'literary gentleman'. It has a full supporting cast of delectable characters that range from the iniquitous Wackford Squeers and his family, to the delightful Mrs Nickleby, taking in the eccentric Crummles and his travelling players, the Mantalinis, the Kenwigs and many more. Combining these with typically Dickensian elements of burlesque and farce, the novel is eminently suited to dramatic adaptation. So great was the impact as it left Dickens' pen that many pirated versions appeared in print before the original was even finished. Often neglected by critics, Nicholas Nickleby has never ceased to delight readers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic masterpieces of nineteenth-centure literature.

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A revised and refreshed edition of Culpeper’s classic book on herbal remedies. “[An] updated and beautifully designed guide . . . ” —Booklist For more than 360 years, Nicholas Culpeper’s historic guide to herbal remedies has been THE definitive book on the subject. Culpeper, an English herbalist, is the author of the bestselling herbal guide of all time. He offered valuable and sometimes unusual advice on using, gathering, and preparing herbs. Now, this beautifully illustrated new edition, edited and with commentary by acclaimed US herbalist and bestselling author Steven Foster, combines the charm and information of Culpeper’s original seventeenth-century text with up-to-date, modern, practical usage. It includes details about where to find each herb, astrology, and medicinal benefits.[back flap] Bestselling author, photographer, consultant, and herbalist Steven Foster has forty years of experience in the herbal field. He started his career at Sabbathday Lake (Maine) Shaker Village Herb Department—America’s oldest herb business, dating to 1799. Foster is the author or coauthor of eighteen books, including the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America, 3rd ed. (with James A. Duke). Foster is also senior author of National Geographic’s A Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine (with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: LawFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018This title has been approved by AQAAccurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin and Nicholas Price. This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.- Book 1 covers all mandatory units for AS-level and for year 1 of a two-year course.- Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.- Discussion and activity tasks increase your understanding of more difficult concepts.- Practice questions and ''check your understanding'' questions to help your students prepare for their exams.Authors:- Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years'' experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.- Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of Law and an A-Level Law textbook author.

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Exam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: LawFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019This title has been selected for an AQA approval process.Accurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin, Richard Wortley and Nicholas Price.This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.- Book 2 includes the second section of all mandatory units and both the Human Rights Law and Contract Law optional units.- Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.- Discussion and activity tasks increase your students'' understanding of more difficult concepts.- Practice questions and ''check your understanding'' questions to help you prepare for your exams.Authors:- Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years'' experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.- Richard Wortley has taught law at all levels. He has held a number of examining and assessing roles over the past 25 years. He retired from a management position in a large FE College to work freelance in law teacher support, writing and assessment work.- Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A comprehensive and practical guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere, character and accuracy, from renowned artist Nicholas Poullis.‘NicholasÂ’s paintings exude a wonderfully fresh and vibrant feel, with some innovative and daring compositions […] He is an artist at the peak of his creative powers.Â’ David Curtis ROI RSMAPainting buildings is about more than faithfully describing the architecture – successful watercolor paintings must also contain character, ambience and a sense of place. In this clearly explained and highly visual guide, master artist Nicholas Poullis shows you how to harness classic watercolor techniques to achieve paintings that are both accurate and inspiring. It is a masterclass of insight, technique and inspiration, for confident beginner and intermediate-level artists looking to discover key watercolor techniques as well as more experienced painters looking to hone their skills.Tackle essential technical aspects including light, composition, perspective, and drawing.Overcome the challenges of balance, simplification and – crucially – how to avoid overworking.Discover dozens of NicholasÂ’s inspirational artworks.Follow 6 inspiring and varied stage-by-stage projects.Develop your knowledge with skill-building tips and ideas scattered throughout.Gain the confidence and conviction to apply the techniques you learn to painting your own favorite buildings.

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A beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world''s leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained...''I would recommend it for every cigar-smoker''s stocking this Christmas'' -- The Field''Entertained, informed and kept me interested throughout'' -- ***** Reader review''Amazingly entertaining'' -- ***** Reader review''Encyclopaedic, scholarly, elegant, fun'' -- ***** Reader review''A superb book'' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************"The most futile and disastrous day seems well spent when it is reviewed through the blue, fragrant smoke of a Cigar." Evelyn WaughExploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs.In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*Chani Nicholas has amassed hundreds of thousands of loyal devotees for her radical approach to astrology for the real world - her first book is a modern day guide for using everyday astrology as a route to self-discovery, growth and finding purpose. Gone are the whimsical musings of ''On Tuesday you will meet your prince charming'' horoscopes - Nicholas is spearheading an empowering new approach. Challenging readers to take control, confront their emotions, supercharge their intentions and use the power of the stars to reach their true potential. In an era when growing numbers of people are feeling a sense of meaninglessness and a desire to learn more about themselves, You Were Born for This teaches you how to harness the zodiac to become in tune with yourself and able to contextualise in an overwhelming world of confusing experiences and chaos.With journal prompts, reflection questions and affirmations personal to your astrological make-up, this book guides you along the path your chart has laid out for you.

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A condensed guide to life, Nassim Nicholas Taleb's The Bed of Procrustes is an invaluable collection of aphorisms to help you navigate the modern world.Second edition, revised and expandedWhy are we so often unwilling to accept that life is unpredictable? In this brilliant book Nassim Nicholas Taleb distils his idiosyncratic wisdom to demolish our illusions, contrasting the classical values of courage, elegance and erudition against modern philistinism and phoniness. Only by accepting what we don't know, he shows, can we see the world as it really is.

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