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''It''s enthralling stuff, mixing the scholarly with the accessible and placing storytelling right at the heart of the human experience.'' - History Revealed''A fascinating journey'' - Yorkshire Post''Marvellous...Finkel is an expert in Mesopotamian cultures at the British Museum, and is one of the most clever, and nicest, of people it has ever been my pleasure to encounter...A fascinating journey'' - The ScotsmanThere are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally ''believe'' or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries - yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th century gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older...The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies takes us back to the very beginning. A world-renowned authority on cuneiform, the form of writing on clay tablets which dates back to 3400BC, Irving Finkel has embarked upon an ancient ghost hunt, scouring these tablets to unlock the secrets of the Sumerians, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE ARK BEFORE NOAH: Decoding the Story of the Flood by Dr Irving Finkel is a compelling investigation of one of the most famous myths in the world - and how the re-discovery of an ancient tablet challenges our view of ancient history in a new and exciting way.

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The landscape of this dark and powerful story is the ancient world of Assyria some 3000 years ago, a time when writing was in the world''s oldest script, cuneiform, and the domination of unseen forces firmly in the hands of the stateÂ’s leading Exorcist.In the capital, Nineveh, resides a deep and complex man, the power behind the King of the World. Faced with unforeseen disaster that threatens his authority, he emerges as a psychopathic killer.The author uses his familiarity with ancient writings preserved in the worldÂ’s museums to recreate a vanished world in which those who step from the shadows in ruthless violence to pursue ultimate control show themselves at the same time to be disconcertingly human.The tight prose and graphic illustrations make this a gripping and unusual tale not of this world, but at the same time weirdly familiar.

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Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds toaletní voda 100 ml
luxusní parfém Elizabeth Taylor

Toaletní voda Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds je orientálně-květinová vůně pro ženy představená v roce 1993. Kombinuje květinovou jemnost s exotickou hloubkou a je určena především pro večerní nošení. Flakón s decentní zlatou výzdobou odkazuje na šperkařskou inspiraci vůně.

• Zářivá orientálně-květinová vůně s dlouhou stopou
• Luxusní flakón se zlatými detaily inspirovaný šperky
• Univerzální pro večerní a slavnostní příležitosti
• Bohaté smyslné složení s gardénií, tuberózou a vanilkou

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Pánské tenisky Oldcom TAYLOR PRINT jsou bavlněné tenisky s originálním designem. Poskytují pohodlí pro každodenní nošení a jsou dostupné v černé barvě. Jsou vhodné pro volnočasové aktivity.

• Vyrobeno z kvalitní bavlny pro prodyšnost a pohodlí
• Originální design s potiskem pro stylový vzhled
• Vhodné pro každodenní nošení díky pohodlnému tvaru
• Univerzální černá barva snadno kombinovatelná s oblečením

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Dámské tričko Converse CHUCK TAYLOR GRAPHIC s krátkým rukávem má jednoduchý nadčasový střih. Tričko je vhodné pro každodenní nošení a snadno se kombinuje. Na hrudi se nachází nenápadný ale zajímavý obrázek.

• Nadčasový jednoduchý střih pro snadné kombinování
• Nenápadný ale zajímavý obrázek na hrudi
• Vhodné pro každodenní nošení
• Kvalitní bavlněný materiál pro pohodlí

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An immersive account of a man navigating the startling changes underway in contemporary America, from the Pulitzer Prize and MacArthur Award–winning author of The Good Soldiers and Thank You for Your Service. “Finkel''s account is poetic, profound, and irresistibly page turning.” –Geraldine Brooks, author of HorseBrent Cummings, an Iraq war veteran, has come home feeling he survived one war only to find himself in the midst of another one. The country he loves and defended for twenty-eight years seems to be unraveling in front of his eyes. Raised to believe in a vision of America that values fairness, honesty, and respect for others, Cummings is increasingly engulfed by the fear and anger sweeping through his beloved country as he tries to hold onto hope about America’s future.David Finkel, known for his unique, in-depth reporting, spent fifteen years immersed in Brent Cummings’s world to create this intimate, acutely observed, and beautifully written portrait of a man’s life, thoughts and feelings as America becomes ever more divided. Cummings was one of the unforgettable figures in Finkel’s The Good Soldiers, a book about which The New York Times stated, “Finkel has made art out of a defining moment in history. You will be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Michael Finkel was a top New York Times Magazine journalist publicly fired and disgraced for making up a composite character for a big investigative news piece about Africa. This book is about how this brilliant, high achieving journalist found himself at that point in his life. But in parallel it''s also about Christian Longo, a man accused of the multiple murder of his own wife and three children.After the deaths, Longo fled to Mexico, where he passed himself off as Michael Finkel, New York Times journalist. These two weird stories come together as Finkel in turn becomes fascinated (perhaps obsessed) with Longo the accused murderer, who while in prison and during his trial would talk only to Finkel. Who is using whom...?

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Dominating Ukraine has been the cornerstone of Russian policy for centuries - now, we are witnessing a genocide. The Russian invasion of Ukraine brought large-scale warfare to Europe, reshaped relations between key global players, and redefined existing alliances and international organizations, such as NATO and the European Union. It has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, revived the threat of a nuclear war between Russia and the West and might unleash a global famine. Political scientist and historian of genocide Eugene Finkel zooms in on the intersection of one of the most important geopolitical events in recent decades and the most odious type of violence.Placing the war amid a long history of Russian political violence, he reveals how genocide and crimes against humanity have played a major role in Ukrainian history - both concepts were coined by scholars from Lviv, a city in western Ukraine and Finkel''s hometown. Focusing on violence against civilians on the ground as a lens to understand the war, he argues that the violence we are witnessing is a direct continuation of the Kremlin''s playbook when dealing with domestic and foreign opposition. He explores the challenges of historical memory, accountability for crimes committed by Russia, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Set in the Hudson Valley in New York State in 1790, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher who is wooing the daughter of a local wealthy farmer. Superstitious and gullible, Crane is a believer in the many supernatural tales circulating in the Dutch community who settled there. Late one autumn night, as he rides home having lost out to a rival suitor, he encounters his worst fear: the headless horseman, thought to be the ghost of a decapitated soldier from the Revolutionary War…This edition, beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham and introduced by Jonathan Kruk, The Legend storyteller, reproduces Irving’s original tale. First published in 1820, it became the inspiration for many adaptations ranging from silent film, animation and blockbuster movies to musicals and graphic novels. It is now inextricably associated with Halloween.

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A history of Russian violence waged against Ukraine across the centuries.Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. And yet this attack was in fact the latest episode in a centuries-long Russian campaign. In Intent to Destroy, leading scholar of genocide and Eastern Europe Eugene Finkel uncovers the deep roots of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Ever since the rise of Russian nationalism in the nineteenth century, the domination of this key borderland has become a cornerstone of Russian and Soviet policy. Using genocidal tactics - killings, deportations, starvation and cultural destruction - against ethnic Ukrainians and minorities including Tatars, Jews and Poles, Russia's long-standing policy has aimed to obliterate Ukrainian identity. This eradication has consistently been a part of the Kremlin playbook and leads inexorably to the violence we see today.Told with the astonishing power of Finkel's connection to this living history, and the authority of two decades of research, Intent to Destroy casts today's war it its broadest historical context, illuminating as never before Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.

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''The must read masterpiece . . . utterly essential'' PETER POMERANTSEV''With erudition and verve'' TIMOTHY SNYDER''Powerful'' SERHII PLOKHY''Masterful'' BEN ANSELLA history of Russian violence waged against Ukraine across the centuries. Russia''s brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. And yet this attack was in fact the latest episode in a centuries-long Russian campaign. In Intent to Destroy, leading scholar of genocide and Eastern Europe Eugene Finkel uncovers the deep roots of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Ever since the rise of Russian nationalism in the nineteenth century, the domination of this key borderland has become a cornerstone of Russian and Soviet policy. Using genocidal tactics - killings, deportations, starvation and cultural destruction - against ethnic Ukrainians and minorities including Tatars, Jews and Poles, Russia''s long-standing policy has aimed to obliterate Ukrainian identity. This eradication has consistently been a part of the Kremlin playbook and leads inexorably to the violence we see today. Told with the astonishing power of Finkel''s connection to this living history, and the authority of two decades of research, Intent to Destroy casts today''s war it its broadest historical context, illuminating as never before Europe''s bloodiest conflict since World War II.

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The Dutch World of Washington Irving tells an alternative origin story of American literary culture. In December of 1809, before finding fame with "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Washington Irving published his satirical A History of New York, from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. Elisabeth Paling Funk explains that the History of New York and the Hudson Valley folktales that followed were part of an early trend of responding to the national desire for a historical record. Funk argues that these works uniquely describe this part of the American scene in the period of the Early Republic and bring forward the Dutch strain in its history and culture. Funk explores what the young Irving would have read, heard, and observed during his early life and career in New York City, once part of the former colony of New Netherland, where he was surrounded by Dutch-speaking neighbors and relatives and Dutch literature. Based on these sources, The Dutch World of Washington Irving argues that Irving's Knickerbocker works—not only his History but also his Hudson Valley stories—represent a crucial effort to preserve Dutch life and folk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nástěnné svítidlo MAYTONI Irving T163-01-R – Elegantní spojení mosazi a sklaObjevte nadčasový design a precizní zpracování v podobě nástěnného svítidla MAYTONI Irving T163-01-R. Tato svítidla jsou ideální volbou pro moderní i industriálně laděné interiéry, kde vynikne kombinace centrálního mosazného rámu a skleněného difuzoru v exkluzivním jantarovém odstínu.Klíčové vlastnosti a výhody Nastavitelná výška – snadno přizpůsobíte požadovanému směru světla Kvalitní materiály – spojení odolného kovu a skla pro dlouhou životnost Elegantní design – diskrétní kovový rám a variabilní barvy stínidla (čirá, kouřově šedá, oranžová) Vysoká kompatibilita – patice E27 pro široké spektrum žárovek Bezpečnost a spolehlivost – ochrana IP20 a třída ochrany ITechnické specifikace Výška: 270 mm (nastavitelná) Šířka / Průměr: 200 mm Délka: 250 mm Hmotnost: 0,9 kg Materiál: kov / sklo Barva: jantar / černá Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 Patice: E27 (žárovka není součástí balení) Příkon: max. 40W Napětí: 230V Krytí: IP20 (vhodné do suchých interiérů) Kolekce: IrvingInspirujte se a dolaďte svůj interiérNástěnné svítidlo MAYTONI Irving T163-01-R je dokonalou volbou pro útulné osvětlení obývacích pokojů, ložnic, chodeb nebo stylových kaváren. Skleněné stínítko v jantarovém provedení navozuje hřejivou atmosféru a v kombinaci s retro žárovkou typu Edison vytvoří jedinečný vizuální efekt.Tip na instalaci a údržbu Doporučujeme použít LED žárovku pro ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Do začátku devadesátých let byl David Irving jedním z nejprodávanějších historiků, který se zabýval obdobím II. světové války. V roce 2000 však prohrál dlouho trvající soud s Deborah Lipstadt, která měla o Irvingovi prohlásit, že popírá holocaust. David Irving byl po prohraném soudu nucen zaplatit soudní výdaje proti straně, které čítaly bezmála dva miliony liber. Po této soudní aféře byl na Irvinga vytvářen stále větší tlak, který na něj byl vyvíjen soustavně od sepsání jeho „kontroverzní“ knihy Hitlerova válka. Tato kniha má údajně bagatelizovat některé zločiny, kterých se měli dopustit příslušníci nacistického Německa v období let 1933-1945.Kriminál vypráví o netradiční životní epizodě autora, který byl nucen strávit více jak rok v rakouském vězení Josefstadt. Důvod k zadržení a zatčení byla více jak 15 let stará přednáška před rakouským obecenstvem, kde se měl historik dopustit popírání holocaustu. Při další možné návštěvě Vídně v roce 2005 (kde měl historik přednášet před studenty) byl Irving zadržen policií a poté umístěn na vazbu.Autor knihy byl posléze odsouzen ke tří letům vězení pro trestný čin popírání holocaustu (zákon z roku 1945, který je schválen za stalinistické éry Rakouska). Skoro sedmdesátiletý Irving se ve vězení potkává s lidmi z různých společenských vrstev. Jak s lidmi z ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Irving loves to play with his toy dinosaurs and uses his ear defenders when he''s in noisy places. When Irving''s dad takes him to a summer activity group, he encourages Irving to make a new friend. Diya is also very quiet, but she knows lots about names and what they mean. Soon the two children bond over Iriving''s dinosaurs and both are happy to have found a new friend. (Letter-sounds featured: /or/ au aw /ar/ al long /oo/ /oa/ -ou short /oo/ -oul ) Irving''s New Friend is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6.

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Nástěnné svítidlo Maytoni Irving T163-01-CNástěnné svítidlo z kolekce Irving od značky Maytoni představuje harmonické spojení funkčnosti a elegantního designu. Dominantou této lampy je skleněný difuzor, který je obohacen o centrální mosazný kovový rám. Tento designový prvek nejenže dodává svítidlu sofistikovaný vzhled, ale také zajišťuje rovnoměrné rozložení světla v prostoru.Technické specifikace Výška: 270 mm Šířka: 200 mm Průměr: 200 mm Délka: 250 mm Hmotnost: 900 g Ochrana IP: IP20 Třída ochrany: I Příkon světelného zdroje: 40W Celkový příkon: 40W Napětí: 230V Patice: E27 Včetně světelného zdroje: ne Materiál: kov / sklo Barva: kouřová / černá Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Designové prvkySvítidlo nabízí nastavitelnost výšky, což umožňuje přizpůsobit osvětlení podle vašich potřeb. Skleněné stínítko je dostupné ve třech barevných variantách: jasné, kouřově šedé a oranžové, což umožňuje snadno zakomponovat tento kousek do různorodých interiérových stylů. Diskrétní kovový rám pak dodává celkové kompozici moderní a elegantní vzhled.Svítidlo Maytoni Irving je ideální volbou pro ty, kteří hledají kombinaci stylu a praktičnosti v jednom produktu. Jeho univerzální design z něj činí perfektní doplněk pro jakýkoliv interiér, ať už se jedná o moderní loft nebo klasický obývací pokoj.

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Cool Runnings- Irving "Irv" Blitzer, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Klíčové vlastnosti figurky Funko POP! Cool Runnings- Irving "Irv" Blitzer Figurka Funko zaujme každého sběratele Materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! Cool Runnings- Irving "Irv" Blitzer je dekorativní soška V balení obdržíte jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm

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John Irving, one of the world's greatest novelists, returns with his first novel in seven years - a ghost story, a love story, and a lifetime of sexual politics. In Aspen, Colorado, in 1941, Rachel Brewster is a slalom skier at the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. Little Ray, as she is called, finishes nowhere near the podium, but she manages to get pregnant.Back home, in New England, Little Ray becomes a ski instructor. Her son, Adam, grows up in a family that defies conventions and evades questions concerning the eventful past. Years later, looking for answers, Adam will go to Aspen.In the Hotel Jerome, where he was conceived, Adam will meet some ghosts; in The Last Chairlift, they aren't the first or the last ghosts he sees. John Irving has written some of the most acclaimed books of our time - among them, The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules. A visionary voice on the subject of sexual tolerance, Irving is a bard of alternative families.In The Last Chairlift, readers will once more be in his thrall.

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After forty years, John Irving returns to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Awardwinning film, The Cider House Rules, revisiting the orphanage in St. Cloud's, Maine, where Dr. Wilbur Larch takes in Esthera Viennese-born Jew whose life is shaped by anti-Semitism.Esther Nacht is born in Vienna in 1905.Her father dies on board the ship to Portland, Maine; her mother is murdered by anti-Semites in Portland. Dr. Larch knows it won't be easy to find a Jewish family to adopt Esther; in fact, he won't find any family who'll adopt her.When Esther is fourteen, soon to be a ward of the state, Dr. Larch meets the Winslows, a philanthropic New England family with a history of providing foster care for unadopted orphans. The Winslows aren't Jewish, but they despise anti-Semitism. Esther's gratitude for the Winslows is unending; even as she retraces her roots back to Vienna, she never stops loving and protecting the Winslows.In the final chapter, set in Jerusalem in 1981, Esther Nacht is seventy-six.John Irving's sixteenth novel is a testament to his enduring ability to weave complex characters and intricate narratives that challenge and captivate. Queen Esther is not just a story of survival but a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This elegant gift edition brings together Washington Irving''s five Christmas stories in a single volume, presented with a delightful gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and original illustrations. Originally published in 1819-20 and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, the five stories in Old Christmas describe English traditions of Christmas and recount the festivities that Irving experienced while visiting Aston Hall, (here known as ''Bracebridge Hall''), a Jacobean mansion near Birmingham, UK. ''Christmas'' reflects on the meaning of Christmas and the ceremonies and festivities that attend it. ''The Stage Coach'' follows the protagonist as he spends Christmas eve in a small town during a coach stop. ''Christmas Eve'', ''Christmas Day'' and ''The Christmas Dinner'' recount Irving''s memories at Aston Hall, including the sumptuous banquet and joyful family time of the Christmas dinner. Featuring original black and white illustrations by Randolph Caldecott, these nostalgic recollections of Christmas traditions in 19th century England are a perfect way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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In Irving''s great work, The Sketch Book, fictional historian Diedrich Knickerbocker introduces us to Rip van Winkle, the Dutch colonist who slept through the Revolutionary War; Ichabod Crane, the superstitious, social-climbing schoolmaster; and the pumpkin-topped Headless Horseman, ancestor to countless horror film antiheroes. In addition to ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' and ''Rip Van Winkle'', The Sketch Book touches on cultural and historical concerns that remain compelling, thanks to Irving''s modern outlook and impressive foresight.This new edition, with an introduction from Elizabeth L. Bradley, demonstrates how inextricably Irving''s writings are woven into the fabric of American culture - high and low.

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With these words, Washington Irving expresses the dilemma of every American artist in the nineteenth century. The Sketch-Book (1820-1) looks simultaneously towards audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, as Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. He sketches a series of encounters with the cultural shrines of the parent nation, and in two brilliant experiments with tales transplanted from Europe creates the first classic American short stories, ''Rip Van Winkle'' and ''The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow''. The result was not only a hugely successful travel book; it exerted a strong formative influence on American writers from Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe to Henry James, and is well worth rediscovery in its own right today. Based on Irving''s final revision of his most popular work, this new edition includes comprehensive explanatory notes of The Sketch-Book''s sources for the modern reader. In her introduction, Susan Manning suggests that the author forged a new idiom, the ''Literary Picturesque'', to accommodate and turn to advantage his dilemma of dual literary allegiances. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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John Irving, one of the world's greatest novelists, returns with his first novel in seven years - a ghost story, a love story, and a lifetime of sexual politics.In Aspen, Colorado, in 1941, Rachel Brewster is a slalom skier at the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. Little Ray, as she is called, finishes nowhere near the podium, but she manages to get pregnant. Back home, in New England, Little Ray becomes a ski instructor.Her son, Adam, grows up in a family that defies conventions and evades questions concerning the eventful past. Years later, looking for answers, Adam will go to Aspen. In the Hotel Jerome, where he was conceived, Adam will meet some ghosts; in The Last Chairlift, they aren't the first or the last ghosts he sees.John Irving has written some of the most acclaimed books of our time - among them, The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules. A visionary voice on the subject of sexual tolerance, Irving is a bard of alternative families. In The Last Chairlift, readers will once more be in his thrall.

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Strange that Abdülhamid II, the last great Ottoman Sultan, would have Sherlock Holmes stories read to him before he went to sleep. Even stranger is that his obsession helped change the course of history.The explanation lies in the mystery of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s dying words, that the one Sherlock adventure still to intrigue him was that of ‘The Second Wife’. For no such story exists… Or does it?The Adventure of the Second Wife is the debut novel of renowned journalist Andrew Finkel – a clever, compelling mystery about a Sherlock Holmes enthusiast who, with the help of a brilliant Turkish professor, tries to solve the enigma of Arthur Conan Doyle’s dying words only to upend his life in the process.

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Compassion traces the ways in which various societies across the globe have responded to the vulnerable among them from early human history to the present. Along the way, Alvin Finkel assesses the impacts of economic developments, colonialism, political arrangements, gender, race, and social class in influencing how different peoples have defined the rights of individuals and communities facing hardship. From Russia to Iran, from Scandinavia to Vietnam, this book looks at how social policy has been shaped by global social forces such as capitalism, imperialism and neoliberalism and analyses why different countries and regions diverged in their ways of dealing with inequalities and social needs. This is a valuable resource for students on history, sociology or social work degrees taking modules or courses on the history of welfare/social policy or global history.

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A masterpiece from one of the great contemporary American writers.''A wonderful novel, full of energy and art, at once funny and heartbreaking...terrific'' WASHINGTON POSTAnniversary edition with a new afterword from the author.A worldwide bestseller since its publication, Irving''s classic is filled with stories inside stories about the life and times of T. S. Garp, struggling writer and illegitimate son of Jenny Fields - an unlikely feminist heroine ahead of her time.Beautifully written, THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP is a powerfully compelling and compassionate coming-of-age novel that established John Irving as one of the most imaginative writers of his generation.''A diamond sleeping in the dark, chipped out at last for our enrichment and delight...As approachable as it is brilliant'' COSMOPOLITAN

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Master Flower Gardening and Learn to Grow Flowers for All Seasons — Now in a New 2025 Edition“Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here.” ―Publishers Weekly#1 New Release in Perennial GardeningWhether you''re a budding gardener or a seasoned grower, the new 2025 edition of Growing Flowers is your go-to guide for cultivating gorgeous blooms and vibrant cut flower gardens using natural and sustainable methods.Create Botanical Beauty with Expert Cut Flower Gardening Techniques. Join flower farmer Niki Irving on her serene, boutique flower farm nestled in the mountains of Asheville, NC. With easy-to-follow advice, she walks you through the complete process of growing your own cutting garden—from seed selection to harvesting and arranging.Grow Flowers Sustainably, Organically, and Joyfully—All Year Round. This updated edition is packed with flower farming tips, organic gardening strategies, and seasonal planting guides that help beginners and experienced gardeners alike grow thriving flower beds. Discover how to craft stunning floral arrangements using homegrown blooms, greenery, vines, berries—even vegetables like artichokes.Inside, you''ll find:Practical guidance on organic flower growing, seasonal planting, and sustainable gardening techniquesExpert design tips for arranging cut flowers into natural, eye-catching bouquetsProven methods from a professional flower farmer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Irving Stone''s powerful and passionate biographical novel of Michelangelo.His time: the turbulent Renaissance, the years of poisoning princes, warring popes, the all-powerful Medici family, the fanatic monk Savonarola.His loves: the frail and lovely daughter of Lorenzo de Medici; the ardent mistress of Marco Aldovrandi; and his last love - his greatest love - the beautiful, unhappy Vittoria Colonna.His genius: a God-driven fury from which he wrested the greatest art the world has ever known.Michelangelo Buonarotti, creator of David, painter of the Sistine ceiling, architect of the dome of St Peter''s, lives once more in the tempestuous, powerful pages of Irving Stone''s marvellous book.

Objev podobné jako The Agony And The Ecstasy - Irving Stone

Outreach 2025 Resource of the Year (Leadership)The devastating effects of toxic work environments are top news. Everyone seems to understand that healthy organizations nurture flourishing individuals and societies--flourishing that Jesus desires for all of us. How can Christian business and ministry leaders create a positive organizational culture and identity? Justin Irving has spent twenty years studying, teaching, and reflecting on organizational leadership. Drawing wisdom from the Bible, contemporary leadership theory, and the insights of over two hundred executive leaders, Irving provides a theological framework that makes human flourishing the driving motivation for leading organizations well. He helps readers invest in their own growth to become leaders who motivate, inspire, and nurture. But he broadens the view to help readers see how different levels of leadership--the dynamics and interdependence of teams and of the whole organization--work together. He then offers practical insights on building teams, culture, and effective communication and on navigating the storms of crisis and change.

Objev podobné jako Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations – Creating Contexts Where People Flourish - Justin A. Irving

Kenneth Turan brings to life the extraordinary partnership of Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg and their role in creating the film industry as we know it “Sharply observant.”—Farran Smith Nehme, Wall Street Journal A New Yorker Best Book of the Year  One was a tough junkman’s son, the other a cosseted mama’s boy, but they dreamed the same mighty dream: that the right movies could make a profit and change both the culture and individual lives. Sharing a religion and an evangelical zeal for film, Louis B. Mayer (1884–1957) and Irving Thalberg (1899–1936) were unlikely partners in one of the most significant collaborations in movie history. Over the course of their decade-long relationship, as key players at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and major players in Hollywood, they joined forces in redefining and mastering the template for the film industry.  Mayer, older by more than a dozen years, was the business-minded face of the studio, while Thalberg worked closely with the creative corps, especially writers; together they rarely set a foot wrong. And while Mayer initially viewed Thalberg as the son he never had, the two would go from passionate friends to near enemies before Thalberg’s shocking death at the age ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg - Kenneth Turan

Audiokniha: Taylor's version alba 1989 na CD. 21 tracků včetně pěti dosud nevydaných. (CD Crystal Skies Blue) Tracklist: 1. Welcome to New York (Taylor's Version) 2. Blank Space (Taylor's Version) 3. Style (Taylor's Version) 4. Out of the Woods (Taylor's Version) 5. All You Had to Do Was Stay (Taylor's Version) 6. Shake It Off (Taylor's Version) 7. I Wish You Would (Taylor's Version) 8. Bad Blood (Taylor's Version) 9. Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version) 10. How You Get the Girl (Taylor's Version) 11. This Love (Taylor's Version) 12. I Know Places (Taylor's Version) 13. Clean (Taylor's Version) 14. Wonderland (Taylor's Version) 15. You Are in Love (Taylor's Version) 16. New Romantics (Taylor's Version) 17. "Slut!” (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault) 18. Say Don't Go (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault) 19. Now That We Don't Talk (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault) 20. Suburban Legends (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault) 21. Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)

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"Depend upon it, God''s work done in God''s way will never lack God''s supplies." - Hudson Taylor"Hudson Taylor was ...one of the greatest missionaries of all time, and... one of the four or five most influential foreigners who came to China in the nineteenth century for any purpose..." - Kenneth Scott Latourette (Author, A History of the Expansion of Christianity)"No other missionary since the Apostle Paul has had a wider vision and has carried out a more systematized plan of evangelizing a broad geographical area than Hudson Taylor." - Ruth Tucker (author of From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions.)A single sentence in 1869 transformed Hudson Taylor''s life and consequently the lives of hundreds of people in England and thousands of Chinese converts. After his experience he exclaimed "Oh, Mr Judd, God has made me a new man! God has made me a new man!"Hudson Taylor''s spiritual secret was the realization of what it meant to be in union with Christ: daily, even hourly, resting in his presence provided seemingly inexhaustible joy, peace, and energy. These were obvious to those who observed him in his strenuous life of prodigious missionary work. His colleague Charles Judd recorded,"He ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Skleněný difuzor s centrálním mosazným kovovým rámem. Nastavitelná výška.Výška: 1500 mm, Min. výška: 410 mm, Průměr základny: 100 mm, Výška základny: 25 mm, Třída ochrany: I, Hmotnost: 600g, Průměr: 300mm, Délka závěsu: 1125mm, Ochrana IP: IP20, Příkon sv. zdroje: 40W, Celkový příkon: 40W, Napětí: 230V, Patice: E27, Vč. světelného zdroje: ne, Materiál: kov / sklo, Barva: jantar / černá, Kolekce: Irving, Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Diskrétní kovový rám. Skleněné stínítka jsou k dispozici v jasné, kouřově šedé a oranžové barvě.

Objev podobné jako VÝPRODEJ VZORKU MAYTONI závěsné svítidlo Irving T163PL-01R

Boty Ecco Irving - lepené pánské polobotky s perforovaným svrškem z usně a s textilní podšívkou jsou vybavené vyndavací stélkou s textilní nášlapnou vrstvou. Vyměnitelné vložky do bot z usně je možné vyndat za účelem provětrání a omytí. Značnou výhodu nabízejí vyměnitelné vložky do bot také těm uživatelům, kteří používají ortopedické vkládací stélky. ECCO FLUIDFORM™ = přirozený, anatomicky podpůrný tvar a pocit. Klínek je vysoký 2,5 cm. Lepená obuv - pevnost lepeného spoje může být negativně ovlivněna promáčením nebo propocením, event. opakovaným používáním nedostatečně vysušené obuvi. Při neopatrné chůzi může dojít k mechanickému uvolnění lepeného spoje - ukopnutí.

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Boty Ecco Irving - lepené pánské polobotky s perforovaným svrškem z usně a s textilní podšívkou jsou vybavené vyndavací stélkou s textilní nášlapnou vrstvou. Vyměnitelné vložky do bot z usně je možné vyndat za účelem provětrání a omytí. Značnou výhodu nabízejí vyměnitelné vložky do bot také těm uživatelům, kteří používají ortopedické vkládací stélky. ECCO FLUIDFORM™ = přirozený, anatomicky podpůrný tvar a pocit. Klínek je vysoký 2,5 cm. Lepená obuv - pevnost lepeného spoje může být negativně ovlivněna promáčením nebo propocením, event. opakovaným používáním nedostatečně vysušené obuvi. Při neopatrné chůzi může dojít k mechanickému uvolnění lepeného spoje - ukopnutí.

Objev podobné jako Pánské polobotky Ecco Irving 51173451052 black-black 43

Boty Ecco Irving - lepené pánské polobotky s perforovaným svrškem z usně a s textilní podšívkou jsou vybavené vyndavací stélkou s textilní nášlapnou vrstvou. Vyměnitelné vložky do bot z usně je možné vyndat za účelem provětrání a omytí. Značnou výhodu nabízejí vyměnitelné vložky do bot také těm uživatelům, kteří používají ortopedické vkládací stélky. ECCO FLUIDFORM™ = přirozený, anatomicky podpůrný tvar a pocit. Klínek je vysoký 2,5 cm. Lepená obuv - pevnost lepeného spoje může být negativně ovlivněna promáčením nebo propocením, event. opakovaným používáním nedostatečně vysušené obuvi. Při neopatrné chůzi může dojít k mechanickému uvolnění lepeného spoje - ukopnutí.

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Audiokniha: „Za víru, kterou v sobě mám, vděčím Owenu Meanymu, svému kamarádovi z dětství…“ Každodenní vzpomínka na něj je způsob, jak přežít smůle navzdory. Životní poustevník John Wheelwright odříkává barvitou litanii za spolužáka, jenž mu byl v telecích letech rádcem, vzorem neokázalých ctností a hlavně nerozlučným parťákem, tolikrát zasahujícím do jeho příběhu i do událostí v rodném Gravesendu. Sami posuďte, jaké ohromné věci v zastydlém novoanglickém maloměstě v 50. letech vykonal podměrečný mesiáš Owen Meany. Ačkoli strašidelně piští a v psaných debatách se prosazuje zásadně velkými písmeny, vyplatí se ho nepřeslechnout. Nejenže vyslovuje to, čeho se pokrytecká Amerika ještě dlouho neodváží, ale především se neptá, co může vlast udělat pro něj, nýbrž co on může udělat pro ni… Rozevlátě moderní, a přesto strhující paralela s mučednickým životem a odkazem Ježíše Krista stojí na vrcholu díla Johna Irvinga. S radostí z vyprávění, v jehož živelnosti si nijak nezadá s milovaným Dickensem, líčí autor přátelství až za hrob. Nikdo nejsme ostrov, musíme se k sobě přimknout a v éře pokrytců věřit pouze v to, co má smysl. Ve „sladkých“ 60. letech, jejichž myšlenky umrtvila válka ve Vietnamu, se to koneckonců ukáže v plné nahotě. „Nevšední zjevení v poněkud vyšeptalé próze konce 20. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Modlitba za Owena Meanyho - John Irving - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Když se Amerika změnila v minové pole, braňme se groteskou. Přestože na svět přišel skoro neposkvrněným početím a matčina drsná výchova z něj učinila syna nevídaných schopností, snaží se T. S. Garp i bez otce obstát. Vaří, uklízí, naslouchá a hlavně jedná fér s příslušníky menšin, kteří si u nich doma podávají dveře a v kvasu 60. let o sobě dávají stále hlasitěji vědět. Jakmile se však sám stane tátou a chce uspět coby dobrý rodič, občan a spisovatel, zjišťuje, že tahle zodpovědnost bude veliké břímě. Už jen proto, že tu nežije sám, peklo jsou spíš ti druzí a neštěstí nechodí po horách, nýbrž po Garpovi… Tak jako jeho ohleduplný hrdina předešel i nejslavnější Irvingův román svou dobu proroctvím o tom, co vše boří lidské sny o štěstí. Obraz Ameriky procházející hlubokou vnitřní krizí je vykreslen v tak sarkastických barvách, že ho obdivuje již čtvrtá generace čtenářů. Miliony prodaných výtisků i kultovní trička se záludným Spodním výrem potvrzují, že nejlepší medicínou na nevyléčitelnou chorobu – naši smrtelnost – je černá groteska. Groteska o nemocných Spojených státech, která je vzhledem k hloubce tamních názorových příkopů opět aktuální. Irvingovo klíčové dílo bylo odměněno Národní knižní cenou (1978) a dočkalo se i ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Modlitba za Owena Meanyho, sedmá kniha Johna Irvinga, je obecně považována za vrchol autorova díla: nabízí strhující příběh, vypravěčské mistrovství a osobitý humor, nad nímž čtenář jednou vybuchne smíchy, podruhé zatrne úzkostí. Titulní hrdina Owen Meany (o němž v románu vypráví jeho přítel z dětství John Wheelwright a své vzpomínky na něj prokládá aktuálními deníkovými záznamy ze své současnosti) je prazvláštně nadaný chlapec nepřirozeně malého vzrůstu s protivným hlasem, který v mnohém připomíná jiného malého velkého antihrdinu světové literatury, Oskara Matzeratha z Plechového bubínku Güntera Grasse (Irving ostatně tuto inspiraci rád přiznává a Grasse považuje za svého přítele). Na rozdíl od monstrózního Oskara je ovšem Owen Meany postavou až kristovských rozměrů, postavou, jež si nepravděpodobným způsobem vybuduje auru proroka a nakonec se obětuje pro druhé.

Objev podobné jako Modlitba za Owena Meanyho - John Irving

Ichabod Crane is a young schoolmaster from Connecticut now living in Sleepy Hollow, a settlement in New York State notorious for rumours of ghostly visitations, especially from the infamous Headless Horseman. Considered an outsider by the local inhabitants, he falls in love with the eighteen-year-old Katrina Van Tassel, but has to contend with the loutish Brom Bones for her affections. Then one night Crane's mounting problems come to a head when he finally experiences the horrors of the supernatural first-hand...A classic tale of American Gothic, 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' has found a central place in the collective imagination and inspired many adaptations. Also included in this volume is a selection of some of Irving's most celebrated ghostly tales, such as 'The Phantom Island' and 'The Devil and Tom Walker'.

Objev podobné jako The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Ghostly Tales - Washington Irving

Having learnt the basic moves, how exactly should a player improve?In this much loved classic, Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in detail, telling the reader the reason for every single move. Playing through these games and explanations gives a real insight into the power of the pieces and how to post them most effectively.Chernev thoughtfully explains the decision-making process and contextual meaning behind each move as it’s made. This makes it easy to follow along and reap the rewards of his wisdom, assimilating what makes a bad move, a good move, or a winning move.Learn how to strengthen your abilities through the power of positional play, and how to appreciate the consequences of actions made or not made on the board, with this enduring bestseller from one of history’s most highly regarded chess writers, passed down from generation to generation of players as one of the greatest chess texts of all time.

Objev podobné jako Logical Chess: Move By Move - Irving Chernev

Join us in celebrating the unparalleled talent and unmatched charisma of Taylor Swift with this exclusive activity book. Whether you''re a die-hard Swiftie or just beginning your journey as a fan, this is the ultimate companion for anyone enchanted by Taylor''s music and magic.Girlboss, superstar, feminist iconÂ… it''s no wonder Taylor Swift has inspired an army of Swifties across the globe. The Taylor Swift Activity Book is an ideal gift for those who missed out on concert tickets but still want to experience the excitement of The Eras tour or for fans wanting to find out what cryptic messages are hidden in her lyrics. ItÂ’s also the perfect companion for waiting in line and a fun way to pass the time for those lucky enough to attend a concert.Step into the dazzling world of Taylor SwiftÂ… are you ready for it?Dive into vibrant illustrations and graphics dedicated to Taylor''s greatest hits, ready for you to colour in and bring to lifeGet creative with crafting your own unique friendship bracelets, perfect for swapping with fellow SwiftiesTest your knowledge with the ultimate Tay-Tay quiz, designed to challenge both long-time fans and newcomers alikeDesign your very own Taylor Swift-inspired guitar and channel your ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of America’s best-loved short stories, plus other tales, in a handsome, collectible edition.Washington Irving’s short stories have captured the imaginations of generations since the early nineteenth century. Now book lovers can enjoy “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” “Rip Van Winkle,” “A Sunday in London,” “John Bull,” and “Christmas” in this stunning new edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories with an heirloom cover.Timeless characters such as Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle are among the earliest of truly American literary figures. Now fans can revisit them and new readers can discover them in this highly giftable volume that features:A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather coverBeautifully designed end papersIrving’s best-loved stories in one volumeA must-have for every home library, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories is a book that you’ll reach for again and again, destined to grace your bookshelves for years to come. Chartwell Deluxe Editions feature beautifully-designed heirloom volumes of literary classics. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, and Meditations.

Objev podobné jako The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories - Washington Irving

How can Christians engage meaningfully with history?In an age underpinned by the idea that life is about self-invention and fulfilment, contemporary Western culture holds that the past has little to teach us. We live in what this book terms the "Ahistoric Age," in which we are profoundly disconnected from history.In the attempt to appear relevant, the church often embraces this ahistoric worldview by jettisoning the historic ideas and practices of Christian formation. But this has unintended consequences, leaving Christians unmoored from history and losing the ability to grapple with its ethical complexities.In Priests of History, Sarah Irving-Stonebraker draws upon her expertise, and her experience as an atheist who has become a Christian, to examine what history is and why it matters. If Christians can learn how to be "priests of history," tending and keeping our past, history can help us strengthen and revive our spiritual and intellectual formation and equip us to communicate the gospel in a confused and rootless world.

Objev podobné jako Priests of History - Sarah Irving-Stonebraker

Explore the philosophical wisdom of Taylor Swift and her music Taylor Swift is a “Mastermind” when it comes to relationships, songwriting, and performing sold-out stadium tours. But did you know that Taylor is also a philosophical mastermind? Taylor Swift and Philosophy is the first book to explore the philosophical topics that arise from Taylor Swift's life and music. Edited and authored by Swifties who also happen to be philosophers and scholars, this fun and engaging book is written with general readers in mind—you don't have to be a devoted fan or a specialist in philosophy to explore the themes, concepts, and questions expressed in Taylor's songs. Is Taylor Swift a philosopher?What can her songs tell us about ethics and society?What is the nature of friendship?Should you forgive someone for breaking your heart? Presenting top-tier research and new perspectives on important contemporary issues, twenty-seven chapters discuss the philosophical contexts of Taylor's work, such as the ethics of reputational damage, the impacts of first impressions, the moral obligation to speak out against injustice, and much more. Taylor Swift and Philosophy is a must-read for Swifties who want to deepen their appreciation and understanding of Taylor's work, as well as for philosophy students ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A mesmeric, harrowing and uplifting childhood memoir that will open up much-needed conversations about identity and mental health''This will blow you away''- Stylist''Joly''s prose is sensitive and heartbreaking...darkly compelling'' - Business Post''An extraordinary and thought-provoking memoir'' - Belfast TelegraphIt was an ordinary day in 2016. In Gatwick Airport, Jonathan and his wife Anna were having breakfast with their two little children while waiting for their flight to be called. And then it happened, a familiar sensation that Jonathan hadn''t had for decades: an out-of-body experience that transported him to another place, the safe place he used to escape to in his mind when he was a boy. Because growing up in conservative 1980s Dublin, where there was little tolerance for children who were ''different'', Jonathan Joly was, indeed, a different sort of child: creative, expressive, and - on the inside - a girl. The limitations of the people around him to understand his differences led to years of tyrannical bullying and abuse, forcing him to withdraw within himself to the point of clinical absence. His only chance for survival was the inner world he created for himself, rich with loving and supportive friends and playmates, that only he could see. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako All My Friends Are Invisible - Jonathan Joly

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s extraordinary music and style with more than 70 pages of activities and 100+ fabulous stickers! A global sensation, multiplatinum artist, and gifted storyteller, Taylor Swift has captured the hearts of millions around the world, and now you can immerse yourself in Taylor’s music like never before with The Unofficial Taylor Swift Sticker and Activity Book. Put on some of your favorite Taylor tunes and pass the relaxing hours paying homage to the world’s most beloved artist with your own color choices and creative touches. The stickers and line-drawn coloring designs include Taylor-inspired illustrations of: Iconic Taylor outfits Memorable Taylor quotes Music-inspired imagery and more! Use the stickers to embellish your creatively colored pages or add your own distinct style to decorate anything from scrapbooks and gift wrap to photo albums and stationery. Then add an extra dose of fun with all sorts of Taylor-themed activities, including: Mazes Crosswords Trivia Word jumbles and more! If you’re looking to destress, unlock your inner creative, or simply pass the time until the next Taylor release, these stunning coloring pages, activities, and stickers will keep you entertained throughout the eras!

Objev podobné jako The Unofficial Taylor Swift Sticker and Activity Book - Editors of Chartwell Books

After forty years, John Irving returns to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Award-winning The Cider House Rules, revisiting the orphanage in St. Cloud’s, Maine, where Dr Wilbur Larch takes in Esther, a Viennese-born Jew whose life is shaped by anti-Semitism. Esther Nacht is born in Vienna in 1905. Her father dies on board a ship from Bremerhaven to Portland, Maine, and anti-Semites murder her mother in Portland. In the orphanage at St. Cloud’s, it’s clear to Dr Larch, the physician and director of the orphanage, that the abandoned child not only knows she’s Jewish, but she’s familiar with the biblical Queen Esther she was named for. Dr Larch knows it won’t be easy to find a Jewish family to adopt Esther; he doubts he’ll find any family to adopt her. When Esther is fourteen, soon to become a ward of the state, Dr. Larch meets the Winslows, a philanthropic family with a history of providing for unadopted orphans. The Winslows aren’t Jewish, but they detest anti-Semitism and similar prejudice. Esther’s gratitude to the Winslows is unending. As she retraces her steps to her birth city, Esther keeps loving and protecting the Winslows – even in Vienna. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The persistence of stark health inequalities in today’s world is painfully clear to see, not least in the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and falling life expectancy in many parts of the world. How can we advance our understanding of the full extent of health inequality, what drives it, and ways to address it? The third edition of this popular book closely examines the influence of social class, gender, and race/ethnicity (among other issues) on health in the light of broad macro-political contexts. The classic behavioural, psychosocial, and material approaches to health and their embodiment within a life-course perspective are introduced but, importantly, are also re-situated within the growing understanding of the commercial and political determinants of health. Bartley and Kelly-Irving draw on extensive new evidence that shows how the chances for everyone to lead a long and healthy life depend on where power lies to control health-damaging policies and introduce health-promoting ones.  Health Inequality will continue to be essential reading for students taking courses in the sociology of health and illness, social policy and welfare, health sciences, public health and epidemiology and all those interested in understanding the consequences of social inequality for health.

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