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Winner of a Moonbeam Children''s Book Award 2017I Have a Question about... is a 2018 Winner of the Moonbeam Children''s Book Award Silver Medal for Best Book Series - Non-Fiction Death is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when they are autistic or have other special needs. This book is designed specifically to help children with these additional needs to understand what happens when someone dies. The first book of its kind, I Have a Question about Death uses straightforward text and images to walk children through what it means when someone dies, as well as ways they might want to react or to think about the person. Using clear illustrations throughout and with information for parents and guardians, this book is essential for families who need to talk about death with any child aged 5-11.

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I Have a Question about... is a 2018 Winner of the Moonbeam Children''s Book Award Silver Medal for Best Book Series - Non-FictionCancer is a difficult topic for any parent, caregiver or educator to explain to a child. This book is designed to help kids, including children on the autism spectrum or with other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer.Using a question and answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a loved one has cancer. Illustrated with SymbolStix, a symbol-based language for visual thinkers, this book explains a difficult topic to children who might otherwise struggle to understand it. The book also features a short picture story that repeats the complete story for children who process information best through visual cues. Additional guidance for parents and caregivers provides ideas to help children cope with this experience.

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Begin an open, honest, and child-appropriate conversation about death.This is a kidsÂ’ book about death. It dives right into a topic that most of us prefer to avoid thinking or talking about, and aims to facilitate a safe and honest conversation about bereavement with young ones.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what death is and how to process it when it occurs in their lives. The practical aspects are sensitively explained, and the book thoughtfully navigates the nuances of emotion and sense of community that surround something we all experience.A Kids Book About Death features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed co-founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life''s most difficult yet important conversation Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death - and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death Over Dinner - an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common. Death Over Dinner has been one of the most effective end-of-life awareness campaigns to date; in just three years, it has provided the framework and inspiration for more than a hundred thousand dinners focused on having these end-of-life conversations. As Arianna Huffington said, ''We are such a fast-food culture, I love the idea of making the dinner last for hours. These are the conversations that will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An educational book that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honour the dead.Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about – for adults as well as children. Historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez is determined to create a book that sparks wonder and curiosity about dying, instead of fear and shame.In this informative book, illustrated by Annika Le Large, children will marvel at the flowers different cultures use to represent death. They will find out about eco-friendly burials, learn how to wrap a mummy, and go beneath the streets of Paris to witness skull-lined catacombs! Readers will also ride a buffalo alongside Yama, the Hindu god of death, come face-to-face with the terracotta army a Chinese emperor built to escort him to the afterlife, and party in the streets to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico.Through these examples Sarah Chavez showcases the amazing ways humans have always revered those who have died. Full of practical tips, this book won’t stop the pain of losing a loved one or a pet, but it may give ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''It’s a wildly satisfying and moving read ... I loved this special book'' – Graham NortonSix years ago, Jo Caulfield was about to go on stage when she found out that her big sister Annie had cancer. Not the best way to start a nationwide comedy tour. But the tour turns out to be a welcome distraction for both sisters. As Jo reports back from various hotels and service stations, they revisit their childhood and adolescence while navigating Annie’s illness, learning through trial and error how to behave when someone you love gets sick.The Funny Thing About Death is a hilarious memoir of two unconventional girls growing up in the 1970s. They didn’t fit in at the Air Force bases they were raised on or the strict convent boarding school they were sent to. The Air Force was obsessed with communists and the nuns were obsessed with the Virgin Mary, neither of which were of interest to Jo or Annie.Annie was witty, spiky and greedy for life, rushing to be ‘interesting’ and experience adventures. She travelled the world and became a screenwriter and broadcaster.Jo was equally rebellious but didn’t have a plan. She just wanted to be interesting like her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Jay Rosenberg''s penetrating and persuasively argued analysis of the central metaphysical and moral questions pertaining to death has been updated and revised to expand and deepen several of its key arguments and to address conceptual developments of the past fifteen years. Among the topics discussed are: Life After Death; The Limits of Theorizing; The Limits of Imagination; Death and Personhood; Values and Rights; Mercy Killing; Prolonging Life; Rational Suicide; and One''s Own Death. Rosenberg''s prose is lucid, lively, thoroughly absorbing, and accessible to introductory-level readers. Essential reading for anyone interested in reflecting on this engaging topic.

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'Get ready to fall in love with this likeable and flawed version of the not-so-grim reaper CULTUREFLYAn original and darkly comedic murder mystery about a female personified Death whose sabbatical gets rudely interrupted by a string of unplanned murders. Who better to investigate a murder than Death herself? SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE'Funny and smart . . . one of my favourite books of any year' IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and Croissants'There are shades of Terry Pratchett in Dapunt's debut novel . . . An entertaining page-turner with plenty of metaphysical fun and games' THE GUARDIAN'A total SCREAM' JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of The Appeal---Her job is to die for. Literally.Most people think that when they meet Death, it ll be a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she s just a woman doing a job, and she s very good at it.But when Death takes a much-needed break to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong. Someone s killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it's down to her to find the culprit before it s too late.To make matters worse, her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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an eye-opening tour of the varied ways cultures grapple with what lies beyond - Publisher''s WeeklyThis illuminating book reveals how cultures and communities around the world grieve their loved ones - with lessons we can all learn from to help us all live (and die) well.Divided into four key chapters: Celebrating, Commemorating, Mourning, and Offering, readers will discover resting places, burials, rituals, and symbols that have been associated with death throughout time.Inside Lonely Planet''s Guide to Death, Grief and Rebirth: Over 35 incredible customs from cultures and communities across the planet that explore our beliefs and traditions surrounding death, grief, and rebirthSpecial in-depth featuresexamine elements of death in greater detail including: festivals and celebrations; remarkable catacombs; symbols of death and rebirth; the world''s most impressive tombsInsightful first-person accounts and essays from locals discussing their relationship and experiences with deathVibrant illustrations and photography explain the customs and rituals in a gracious mannerThemes and events featured within the book: Jazz funerals (New Orleans); Turning of the bones (Madagascar); Burial beads (South Korea); Fantasy coffins (Ghana); Lakota soul keepers (USA); Islamic funeral customs; death wailing; the people paid to weep; Swedish death cleaning; Green burials; and more  Lonely Planet''s Guide to Death, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Get ready to fall in love with this likeable and flawed version of the not-so-grim reaper’ CULTUREFLYAn original and darkly comedic debut about a female personified Death whose sabbatical gets rudely interrupted by a string of unplanned murders. A runner-up for the Comedy Women in Print Prize and perfect for fans of Good Omens.''Funny and smart . . . one of my favourite books of any year'' IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and Croissants''Gripped me from the start and kept me hooked to the end'' DAILY MAIL''A total SCREAM'' JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of The Appeal''An entertaining page-turner'' THE GUARDIAN---Her job is to die for. Literally.Most people think that when they meet Death, it’ll be a skeleton in a black potato sack. Maybe with a scythe. Truth is, she’s just a woman doing a job, and she’s very good at it.But when Death takes a much-needed break to live on earth, things start to go terribly wrong. Someone’s killing people not on her list (well, not yet anyway) and it''s down to her to find the culprit before it’s too late.To make matters worse, her sanctimonious sister, Life – whom Death hasn’t got on with in millennia – won’t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pity, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who wrote the poems." —Tricycle: The Buddhist ReviewAlthough the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the "death poem." Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet''s life.Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet''s death, have been translated into English here, the vast majority of them for the first time. Yoel Hoffmann explores the attitudes and customs surrounding death in historical and present-day Japan and gives examples of how these have been reflected in the nation''s literature in general. The development of writing jisei is then examined—from the longing poems of the early nobility and the more "masculine" verses of the samurai to the satirical death poems of later centuries. Zen Buddhist ideas about death are also described as a preface to the collection of Chinese death poems ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nora Bird works for S.C.Y.T.H.E., which might seem odd for someone as terrified of death as she is. But ever since her parents died in an accident when she was six, she''s been obsessed with avoiding risk, and what better place to learn how to cheat death than the company that employs the nation''s grim reapers? The work enables Nora to learn all about the myriad ways you can kick the bucket, which is comforting...until one day, a file crosses her desk with a name she recognizes. Her twin brother''s. The twins haven''t spoken in six months, but Charlie is all Nora has left. Completely against her cautious nature, Nora steals the file and flees, racing to her brother''s house. She begs him to trust her that his death is imminent, and they hit the road (with his parrot, Jessica, who has plenty to say) in an attempt to evade both death and S.C.Y.T.H.E., whose sole mission of collecting souls has been disrupted by Charlie''s continued existence. Alas, every time Nora saves him, a new cause of death appears in his file. Someone is determined to take Charlie out, and Nora will have to use everything she''s ever learned about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Winner of the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant WritingShortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel PrizePriyanka Champaneri’s transcendent, prize-winning debut novel brings us inside India’s holy city of Banaras, where the manager of a death hostel shepherds the dying who seek the release of a good death, while his own past refuses to let him go.As the dutiful manager of a death hostel in Banaras on the banks of the Ganges, Pramesh Prasad administers to dying Hindu pilgrims who hope to be released from earthly reincarnation. He lives and works contentedly with his wife, Shobha, their young daughter, Rani, the hostel priests, his hapless but winning assistant Mohan, and the constant flow of families with their dying kin. But one day the past arrives in the form of a body pulled from the river—a man with an uncanny resemblance to Pramesh.Called “twins” in their childhood village, he and his cousin Sagar are inseparable until Pramesh leaves to see the outside world and Sagar stays to tend the land. After Pramesh marries Shobha, defying his family’s wishes, a rift opens between the cousins that he has willed himself to forget. Yet for Shobha, Sagar’s reemergence casts a shadow over ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Figurka představuje ikonického draka Red Death z filmové série Jak vycvičit draka. Model disponuje pohyblivými křídly a ostrými detaily, které věrně zachycují hrozivý vzhled postavy. Jedná se o sběratelský kus vhodný pro fanoušky franšízy.

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The Ultimate Death Note Encyclopedia!Here, in one authoritative volume: everything you need to know about Death Note, the best-selling manga series. Featuring complete character biographies, detailed story-line summaries, production notes, and behind-the-scenes commentaries. Death Note 13: How to Readalso includes exclusive interviews with creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata and a bonus manga chapter of never-before-translated material. Unless you own your very own death note, it doesn't get any better than this!

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A cross-cultural comparison of ancient beliefs about death and the afterlife Reveals the powerful influence of near-death experiences (NDEs) on the formation of religious beliefs, mystical literature, and ritual practices Focuses on the afterlife beliefs of five ancient world regions: Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt, Sumer and Old Babylonian Mesopotamia, Vedic India, pre-Buddhist China, and Maya and Aztec Mesoamerica Shows how the similarities among afterlife beliefs and their correspondences with NDEs reveal that they both stem from universal truths Taking readers on a thought-provoking journey into our ancestors’ beliefs about death, dying, and the afterlife, Gregory Shushan, Ph.D., reveals the powerful influence of near-death experiences (NDEs) on religious beliefs and ritual practices throughout human history. Focusing on five ancient world regions in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Mesoamerica, Shushan expertly explores each civilization’s afterlife beliefs. He explains how each of these civilizations developed independently of one another, yet there is a series of similarities among afterlife beliefs too consistent and specific to be mere coincidence. This leads to the profound implication that afterlife beliefs are not entirely invented by cultures: they also stem from universal truths derived from NDEs.Drawing on anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, the author explores how each civilization ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 ''Start the Week'' : ''very moving - brilliant and profound''"Brilliant - a grimly humorous yet humane account of the realities of growing old in the modern age." - Henry Marsh"A remarkably likeable guide to a grisly subject ... daunting, yet ultimately life-affirming" - Independent What is a good death? How would you choose to live your last few months? How do we best care for the rising tide of very elderly? This unusual and important book is a series of reflections on death in all its forms: the science of it, the medicine, the tragedy and the comedy. Dr David Jarrett draws on family stories and case histories from his thirty years of treating the old, demented and frail to try to find his own understanding of the end. Profound, provocative, strangely funny and astonishingly compelling, it is an impassioned plea that we start talking frankly and openly about death. He writes about all the conversations that we, our parents, our children, the medical community, our government and society as a whole should be having. And it is a call to arms for us to make radical changes to our perspective on ''the seventh ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Death anxiety can underlie many different mental health diagnoses at all stages of life, including depressive disorders, panic disorder, health anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, agoraphobia and more. This self-help guide will help you to better understand your fear of death and give you the tools to overcome it.Using proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), this book will help you to:· Understand death anxiety and how it develops · Undertake specific evidence-based steps to develop alternative ways of thinking about death · Conduct exposure exercises to act against your fears· Reduce your anxiety so that you can live life to the fullest.

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The monograph series Oxford Studies in Medieval Literature and Culture showcases the plurilingual and multicultural quality of medieval literature and actively seeks to promote research that not only focuses on the array of subjects medievalists now pursue—in literature, theology, and philosophy, in social, political, jurisprudential, and intellectual history, the history of art, and the history of science—but also that combines these subjects productively. It offers innovative studies on topics that may include, but are not limited to, manuscript and book history; languages and literatures of the global Middle Ages; race and the post-colonial; the digital humanities, media and performance; music; medicine; the history of affect and the emotions; the literature and practices of devotion; the theory and history of gender and sexuality, ecocriticism and the environment; theories of aesthetics; medievalism.Meditating about death and the afterlife was one of the most important techniques that Christian societies in medieval and early modern Europe had at their disposal for developing a sense of individual selfhood. Believers who regularly and systematically reflected on the inevitability of death and the certainty of eternal punishment in hell or reward in heaven would acquire an understanding of themselves as a unique persons defined by their moral actions; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and séances sit side by side with entries on zombies and quantum immortality. With the turn of every page, readers will encounter beautiful artwork, along with unexpected insights about death and what may lie beyond.

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The Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling memoir from the author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT With an introduction by Ann Patchett⭐AS FEATURED ON: DESERT ISLAND DISCS, BIG SCOTTISH BOOK CLUB, THE ZOE BALL BOOKCLUB⭐ A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, IRISH TIMES, OBSERVER, RED and THE TELEGRAPH⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE FOR MEMOIR AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY 2018''O''Farrell takes up a bow and arrow and aims right at the human heart'' The Times______I Am, I Am, I Am is novelist Maggie O''Farrell''s unputdownable story of a life told in near-death experiences. A childhood illness she was not expected to survive. A terrifying encounter on a remote path. A mismanaged labour in an understaffed hospital. An ongoing struggle to protect a child from a condition that leaves her daily vulnerable.Insightful, inspirational, gorgeously written, it is a book to devour at a sitting - a story you finish newly conscious of life''s fragility, determined to make every heartbeat count.______''Leaves the reader feeling breathless, grateful and fully alive'' Ann Patchett''A rare talent to enthral... It will leave you bereft and wanting more'' Sunday Times''It is absolutely, in every possible sense of the word, brilliant'' Max Porter''I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions … in poetry form!Join renowned poet Brian Bilston for a hilarious, non-fiction adventure in 100 poems – with subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more.Questions include …· How many stars in the Universe exploded today?· Who invented football?· Who is the champion weightlifter of the animal world?· How did the ancient Egyptians make a mummy?Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with one of Brian''s unforgettable, witty and characterful poems. Expect the hilarious, thought-provoking, poignant – and downright silly!Brian’s poems are accompanied by an extra non-fiction explainer, filled with facts and written with just as much humour and heart as the poems. Prepare to find some amazing stories and information to share with your family, teachers and friends!Each page is brought to life with bright, humorous and characterful artwork by Bristol-based illustrator, animator and cartoonist Joe Berger. Joe has illustrated over 40 children’s books including Sammy Striker and the Football Cup by Catherine Emmett and Sometimes I am Furious by Timothy Knapman. He is a past official illustrator for World Book Day, and winner of Booktrust’s Best New Illustrators Award.

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This beautifully illustrated picture book about death and grief is a compassionate and informative book that helps young children navigate the complexities of loss. With gentle language and relatable examples, this fact-filled guide sensitively explores death, grief and coping strategies and is useful guide to share either with a child who has experienced loss, or with a child who simply has questions about this difficult topic.The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why people have different cultures, what are customs and traditions and why understanding people from other cultures is important.Where issues aren''t appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai''s striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.

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Deliciously chilling and edge-of-your-seat suspenseful.” —Nina LaCour, Printz Award–winning author of We Are Okay Sacramento, 1885 Edie and Violet Bond know the truth about death. The seventeen-year-old twins are powerful mediums, just like their mother—Violet can open the veil between life and death, and Edie can cross into the spirit world. But their abilities couldn’t save them when their mother died and their father threatened to commit them to a notorious asylum. Now runaways, Edie and Violet are part of a traveling Spiritualist show, a tight-knit group of young women who demonstrate their real talents under the guise of communing with spirits. Each night, actresses, poets, musicians, and orators all make contact with spirits who happen to have something to say. . . notions that young ladies could never openly express.

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Winner of the 2021 School Library Association Information Book Award. Whoever you are, HAVE PRIDE.This inspirational history of the international LGBTQ+ movement will teach readers to accept and have pride in themselves and others, whatever their sexuality. It details the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ movements around the world, looking at decriminalisation, the Stonewall riots and their legacy, global Pride movements, the HIV/AIDS crisis and equal marriage. It also includes profiles of significant LGBTQ+ figures from history and messages from young, modern-day members of the LGBTQ+ community, explaining why they have pride in themselves – and why you should, too.Praise for Have Pride:''Never has a book lived up to its title, or been as deserving of so many accolades, as Have Pride ... Everything about this book is outstanding and cleverly designed to not only inspire but also to engage and empower young people ... This positive, celebratory, inspirational book highlights how far we''ve come and offers hope for the future. Have Pride is, without a doubt, the most important book you will ever buy for your school library'' Eileen Armstrong, ReadingZone.com''Have Pride offers an inspirational history of the LGBTQ+ movement in glorious rainbow technicolour'' – Big Issue North''A bold, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF HARD CASE CRIME – 20 UNFORGETTABLE STORIES BY HARD CASE CRIME FOUNDER CHARLES ARDAI“A MASTER OF THE SHORT STORY.” – STEPHEN KINGSince debuting 20 years ago, Hard Case Crime has won acclaim for publishing the best in hardboiled crime fiction – not least of all the work of founding editor Charles Ardai, which has won the Edgar, Shamus and Ellery Queen Awards, been selected for ‘Best of the Year’ anthologies, and earned praise from everyone from the Washington Post and Chicago Tribune to Megan Abbott and Stephen King.Collected here for the first time anywhere are the author’s 20 finest stories, including his Edgar-winning “The Home Front,” about death and repentance during World War II; the Shamus Award finalist “Nobody Wins,” about a brutal gangland enforcer searching for the woman he loves; and year’s-best selections such as “A Bar Called Charley’s,” about a traveling salesman’s most grueling night on the road. From Brazil at Carnival to Times Square at midnight, from Tijuana, Mexico to history’s first gunshot in 11th-century China, Ardai will take you to some of the most dangerous places in the world – and the darkest corners of the human heart.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''With so much unregulated online information and apps on fertility awareness, not to mention unscientific myths that circulate in our culture, this book is a vital and precious resource. It is written with care and love.'' - Dr Chloe Gill-Khan, reader review Written by a fertility nurse specialist and a sexual health information expert, What Every Woman Needs to Know About Fertility is the most comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to fertility awareness methods available. This essential guide to reproduction puts you in control of your fertility by explaining how your body works, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions about your sexual and reproductive health. It answers every conceivable question about fertility awareness using detailed images, charts and a step-by-step guide to tracking your temperature and observing the bodily changes associated with ovulation, and gives clearly defined guidelines for how to plan, or avoid, a pregnancy.Dispelling the myths around fertility awareness methods, and explaining the pros and cons of reproductive technologies such as fertility apps, this book also gives practical answers to the questions that all women ask, including:* Want to understand reproduction and how your body works?* Want to know how to plan or avoid pregnancy?* Want ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dogs are STUPID. The End. Oh. You’re still here? Fine, I’ll prove it…From award-winning author–illustrator Fred Blunt comes this fantastically funny, spectacularly silly picture book about everything wrong with dogs, as told by a very stubborn cat. Are you a cat person or a dog person? Well, this cat thinks cats are the best and dogs are the absolute worst. I mean, dogs stink, they slobber, they enjoy rolling around in cow poo... need I say more? And why are there so many types of dog, too? Hairy... scary... spotty... Scottie... the list goes on! But when this confident cat gets a very scary surprise, guess who comes to the rescue? Will our cat finally accept that he might have been wrong about dogs all along? With bright and hilarious illustrations, this picture book will have kids and grown-ups alike laughing out loud. And whether you’re a cat or dog lover, the heart-warming ending is sure to put a smile on your face.

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''the greatest short story writer who has ever lived''Raymond Carver''s unequivocal verdict on Chekhov''s genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Mansfield, Somerset Maugham, John Cheever and Tobias Wolf. While his popularity as a playwright has sometimes overshadowed his achievements in prose, the importance of Chekhov''s stories is now recognized by readers as well as by fellow authors. Their themes - alienation, the absurdity and tragedy of human existence - have as much relevance today as when they were written, and these superb new translations capture their modernist spirit. Elusive and subtle, spare and unadorned, the stories in this selection are among Chekhov''s most poignant and lyrical. They include well-known pieces such as ''The Lady with the Little Dog'', as well as less familiar work like ''Gusev'', inspired by Chekhov''s travels in the Far East, and ''Rothschild''s Violin'', a haunting and darkly humorous tale about death and loss. 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 volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''This book is genius. It pinpoints all the things I have ever felt about my wardrobe... It''s funny, charming and brilliantly explained. You''ll feel better just reading it!'' Emma Forbes''Rebecca''s book considers clothes and our attitudes to them from a wildly original and truly kaleidoscopic range of angles.'' Alexandra Shulman''A fascinating deep dive that will make you think differently about the clothes you wear and why you bought them.'' Lisa Armstrong, The TelegraphNothing to wear? Here''s the book that explains why...We''ve all been there: we stand in front of a wardrobe brimming with clothes, and find that nothing feels quite right, nothing makes us feel OK about ourselves. Although something new might fix it...Rebecca Willis unpicks our love-hate relationship with clothes, exploring the factors from neuroscience to the patriarchy that make us such easy prey for the fashion industry. After reading this book, you will understand why clothes matter and how they define us - and why caring about them doesn''t make us vain or materialistic. You''ll be able to silence your inner critic, ditch the guilt and open the wardrobe with a newfound sense of calm.

Objev podobné jako Life, Death and Getting Dressed - Rebecca Willis

A viciously funny and intelligently provocative play about family, friendship and faith, adapted by the author from his Pulitzer-finalist short story.Who in your life would you trust to keep you alive? And who do you know who would risk their own life for yours?Debbie and Lauren were best friends until Lauren became ultra-Orthodox, changed her name and moved to Jerusalem. More than twenty years later, husbands in tow, their Florida reunion descends with painful but hilarious inevitability into an argument about parenthood, marriage, friendship and faith.If you really want to ensure a Jewish future, you should be like me. Good, old-fashioned afraid.Nathan Englander''s serious comedy, adapted for the stage from his Pulitzer-finalist short story, received its European premiere at the Marylebone Theatre, London, in October 2024.

Objev podobné jako What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank - Nathan Englander

Back in print: the playful and personal memoir of Meredith Willson’s creative tribulations and triumphs before The Music Man Composer, musical director, writer, lecturer, and piccoloist Meredith Willson laid many eggs throughout his career—but not all those eggs would hatch quite so gloriously as his Broadway hit The Music Man. In Eggs I Have Laid, Willson genially chronicles the failures that he faced as he made his place in show business during the pivotal early 1950s, when radio was being overtaken by television. From Hollywood to New York, London, and Paris, and back to his hometown of Mason City, Iowa, Willson sets each scene vividly, bringing to life his encounters with zeitgeist stars, from collaborators Tallulah Bankhead and Fred Allen to Orson Welles and Carmen Miranda. His signature wit excels as he relates his tales of eggs dropped, notable among them the lavishly produced variety program The Big Show, his ill-fated attempt to be a radio bulwark against the encroaching tide of television. First published in 1955, Eggs I Have Laid features delightful curiosities, like an eight-page “platonic dialogue” about quitting smoking and the lyrics to a love song with the occupancy limits of the New York Fire Code as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Eggs I Have Laid - Meredith Willson

Take a look at the wackier side of history!Why did the first pyramids fall down? How did Tutankhamun die? And what really happened to the pharaoh''s brain? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in A Question of History: The Ancient Egyptians!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.Titles in the series: What happened to mummies'' brains? And other questions about the Ancient EgyptiansDid the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of BeninDid the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze AgeWhy did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient GreeksWhy did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the MayaDid the Romans really eat flamingos? And ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Question of History: What happened to the pharaoh's brain? And other questions about ancient Egypt - Tim Cooke

A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why don''t your eyeballs fall out? Why is blood red? And what exactly is a bellybutton for? A Question of Science: Human Body answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why doesn''t the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can''t penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound

Objev podobné jako A Question of Science: Why Don't Your Eyeballs Fall Out? And Other Questions about the Human Body - Anna Claybourneová

Svazek osmi povídek Nathana Englandera ohledává s nepřehlédnutelnou stylistickou bravurou, svérázným humorem a smyslem pro zdravou provokativnost problematiku moderní židovské identity. Titulní próza, upomínající názvem na známou povídku Raymonda Carvera "O čem mluvíme, když mluvíme o lásce", využívá Carverovy výchozí situace nezávazného hovoru dvou mladých manželských párů a tématu holokaustu ke zcela nečekanému mrazivému vyústění. I v mnoha dalších povídkách dokáže Englander překvapit bizarní nadsázkou, téměř singerovským využitím alegorických a mytických prvků či razantním uchopením tématu dobra versus zla, jako by se snažil zkoumat meze povídkového žánru a beletristického textu vůbec. Finalista Pulitzerovy ceny 2012. Jedna z nejlepších knih roku 2012 v hodnocení listů New York Times, Kansas City Star a Kirkus Reviews. Vítěz Ceny Franka O'Connora.

Objev podobné jako O čem mluvíme, když mluvíme o Anne Frankové - Nathan Englander

Discover the weird and wacky world of the ancient Greeks!Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks exercise NAKED?With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!.The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.Titles in the series: What happened to mummies'' brains? And other questions about the Ancient EgyptiansDid the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of BeninDid the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze AgeWhy did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient GreeksWhy did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the MayaDid the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the RomansWhy did the Shang write on turtles? And ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Question of History: Why did the ancient Greeks ride elephants into battle? And other questions about ancient Greece - Tim Cooke

Rabalux závěsné svítidlo Meredith LED 18W 2480 – Minimalistický design pro moderní interiéryZávěsné svítidlo Rabalux Meredith v chromovo-bílé kombinaci je dokonalým příkladem moderního minimalismu, který upoutá již na první pohled. Výjimečně jednoduchá, avšak elegantní konstrukce z kvalitního kovu a plastu přináší nejen designový zážitek, ale i dlouhodobou funkčnost. Je ideální volbou do obývacích pokojů, pracoven či nad jídelní stoly, kde oceníte jeho decentní a přitom výrazný charakter.Technické parametry a klíčové vlastnosti Příkon: 18 W (LED technologie – maximální úspora energie) Světelný tok: 1500 lm – dostatečně intenzivní světlo pro běžné místnosti Barva světla: 4000 K (neutrální bílá, ideální pro práci i odpočinek) Životnost: 30 000 h Energetická třída: G Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné do suchých interiérů Materiál: kov / plast Barva: chromová / bílá Rozměry: průměr 600 mm, výška 1220 mm Váha: 1050 g Napětí: 230 V, 50 Hz Stupeň ochrany: I Zdroj světla: integrovaný LED (součástí balení)Proč si vybrat svítidlo Meredith?Minimalistický vzhled je v posledních letech vyhledávaným trendem v interiérovém designu. Díky chromovému povrchu a jasným liniím svítidlo působí odlehčeně a vzdušně, aniž by bylo rušivé. Meredith perfektně doplní moderní obývací pokoj, jídelnu nebo kancelář a jeho neutrální bílé světlo zajistí kvalitní osvětlení bez zkreslení barev.Díky LED technologii ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A classic of alternative biography and feminist writing, this empathetic and witty book gives due to a "lesser" figure of history, Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith, who was brilliant, unconventional, and at odds with the constraints of Victorian life. “Many people have described the Famous Writer presiding at his dinner table. . . . He is famous; everybody remembers his remarks. . . . We forget that there were other family members at the table—a quiet person, now muffled by time, shadowy, whose heart pounded with love, perhaps, or rage.” So begins The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives, an uncommon biography devoted to one of those “lesser lives.” As the author points out, “A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one.” Such sympathy and curiosity compelled Diane Johnson to research Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith (1821–1861), the daughter of the famous artist Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) and first wife of the equally famous poet George Meredith (1828–1909). Her life, treated perfunctorily and prudishly in biographies of Peacock or Meredith, is here exquisitely and unhurriedly given its due. What emerges is the portrait of a brilliant, well-educated woman, raised unconventionally by her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives - Gornick Vivian, Diane Johnson

This book examines Richard Whately''s classic book Historic Doubts Relative to Napoleon Buonaparte. After considering its textual development, the analysis focusses on Whately''s idea of the ‘Preliminary Question’; the idea that in the debate about Jesus’s miracles there is a more basic question that has been overlooked and which invalidates the debate. It is asked whether the notion of a Preliminary Question might not illuminate other philosophical disputes. Finally, a variant of the Preliminary Question is proposed in which both positions in a dispute are shown to be true and this form of the question is invoked to shed light on the debate between metaphysical monists and dualists and to revisit the debate about miracles.This book is essential reading for all scholars of the philosophy or religion and British 19th century philosophy. It is also of interest to scholars researching David Hume and Bertrand Russell.

Objev podobné jako Whately's Historic Doubts about Napoleon's Existence and the Preliminary Question - David Berman

Learn to cook, host, and eat like a private chef with 100 recipes from Meredith Hayden of Wishbone Kitchen.Inspired by years working as a chef in New York City and the Hamptons, as well as her childhood summers on Nantucket, Meredith Hayden makes food that is both unfussy and elegant—often with a touch of whimsy. In The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook, Meredith teaches you to cook like a professional hostess (and have fun while doing it). This is the kind of food to celebrate every season of life; the kind of cooking you don’t start until you’ve made yourself a drink first. Recipes range from 20-minute meals to show-stopping centerpieces, all fit for your next dinner party.Here you’ll find big salads (Blueberry BBQ Grilled Chicken Salad) and sharable sammies (the Ultimate Italian); there are your starters, your grazers, your chatting-with-friends snackers like Hot Crab Dip and Really Good Guac. Serve the Pink Lemon Pasta when friends come over after work or pack up the Farro Broccoli Salad for lunch the next day. Snack on an Heirloom Tomato Galette and veg out on Asparagus Fries with Feta. Your authority on all things seafood, Meredith shows you the easiest way to break down ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook - Meredith Hayden

George Meredith: Esej o komedii a uplatnění komického ducha Alena Dvořáková: Studie k Meredithovu Eseji o komedii Smát se, či nesmát? To je otázka, již se viktoriánský romanopisec George Meredith snaží rozlousknout v dnes již klasickém Eseji o komedii z roku 1877, který je tu čtenáři poprvé představen v anotovaném českém překladu. Esej je zábavnou polemikou namířenou proti neživotným hodnotám viktoriánské společnosti, zejména proti důrazu na vážnost, na úzce definovaný společenský užitek, na ideál ženskosti spočívající v nerovnosti pohlaví. Coby jejich protiváhu obhajuje Meredith komično na divadle i ve společnosti: "existují témata a osoby, s nimiž je radno zacházet výhradně v komickém duchu." Doprovodná studie Aleny Dvořákové zasazuje Esej do kontextu anglické a západoevropské literatury o smíchu a komičnu a podrobně rozebírá Meredithův přístup ke komedii. Alena Dvořáková (nar. 1973 v Praze) je anglistka, literární kritička a překladatelka. Zabývá se zejména viktoriánskou literaturou, současnou anglofonní prózou a jejími překlady do češtiny. Je autorkou řady kritických a literárněvědných článků a recenzí, do češtiny přeložila román Cormaca McCarthyho Suttree (Argo, 2012). Vyučovala literaturu a filosofii na University of East Anglia v Norwichi, University College a Trinity College v Dublinu a na Jihočeské univerzitě v Českých Budějovicích. V současnosti je na volné noze.

Objev podobné jako Dva eseje o komedii - Alena Dvořáková, George Meredith

An uplifting and unforgettable story of love, hope – and finding you''re not alone . . .NAMED ''ONE TO WATCH'' IN GRAZIA, CULTUREFLY, THE BOOKSELLER AND BY THE BBC''Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful'' MARIAN KEYES''Heartbreaking and glorious . . . [An] absolute joy of a novel'' HEAT, ''BOOK OF THE WEEK''''Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely. It''s such a pleasure to spend time in Meredith''s world'' DAISY BUCHANAN''Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much!'' JANE FALLON________Meredith Maggs has everything a person needs.A best friend in Sadie.A beloved cat in Fred.Jigsaws to fill the time.Recipes to perfect.Even a weekly visit from the Tesco delivery guy.So what if she hasn''t left the house in 1,214 days? That her memories are treacherous, and it''s getting harder to ignore the estranged sister knocking at her door.How long can one woman keep the world out?How long before she invites in what''s out there?And how long does it take to discover the person you were meant to be?________''Absolutely gorgeous. If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for'' Miranda Dickinson''I laughed, I cried, and I bowed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Meredith, Alone - Claire Alexander

The Honey Bus: A Girl Raised by Bees is a memoir about a girl’s journey into the heart of a beehive to find herself.When she was five years old, Meredith May was abandoned by both parents. Her father left for the other side of the country. Her mother disappeared into herself.But when Meredith discovered the rusted old bus where her grandpa kept bees, her world changed forever.Family duty. Compassion and sacrifice. Unconditional love. The life of a honeybee displays it all. As her grandpa showed her the sacrifices bees make for their colony and the bonds they form with their keeper, Meredith discovered what family really means.A rich and lyrical coming-of-age story, combined with spellbinding nature writing, The Honey Bus is the extraordinary story of a girl who journeyed into the hive – and found herself.

Objev podobné jako The Honey Bus - Meredith May

• Benefit from Belbin’s own experience of putting the Team Roles method into practice • Succinct and practical information to enable managers to make a real difference in the workplace • Real-life case studies show how to apply the theory in practice Meredith Belbin’s unique and widely-read work on teams has become part of everyday language for organizations around the world. For every manager, getting the most from their team is paramount in achieving superior results. Belbin’s vital area of management research supersedes the usual preoccupations with qualifications and experience, considering instead the Team Role behaviours which shape everyday interactions in teams. Management Teams: Why they succeed or fail is an account of the experimental study of management teams at Henley Management College from which Belbin’s unique Team Role theory developed. Now in its third edition the original theory has been fully updated and rewritten in parts by the author, with chapter summaries and updated illustrations. This is the original book by Meredith Belbin, offering the only authoritative explanation of how Belbin’s world-famous Team Role language came into being. Download and print a free, full-page summary of Team Roles with their icons, descriptions, strengths and allowable weaknesses from http://www.belbin.com/books/books.htm R. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Management Teams - R. Meredith Belbin

Kniha - autor Claire Alexander, 384 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Meredith Maggsová neopustila svůj dům 1 214 dní. Trvá však na tom, že není osamělá. Má kocoura Freda. Její kamarádka Sadie ji navštěvuje, kdykoli může. Navíc je tu její online podpůrná skupina NejsteSami. Čas si krátí skládačkami nebo vařením oblíbených jídel a společnost jí nahrazují milovaná Emily Dickinsonová, internet, poslíček z Tesca a zrádné vzpomínky. Jenže pak se to změní. Nejprve do jejího života vtrhnou noví přátelé Tom a Celeste, poté odcizená sestra, s níž už léta nemluvila. Její domov už není bezpečným útočištěm. Ať se to Meredith líbí, nebo ne, svět přichází k jejím dveřím...

Objev podobné jako Osamělá Meredith (978-80-249-4880-5)

Meredith Maggsová neopustila svůj dům 1 214 dní. Trvá však na tom, že není osamělá.Má kocoura Freda. Její kamarádka Sadie ji navštěvuje, kdykoli může. Navíc je tu její online podpůrná skupina NejsteSami. Čas si krátí skládačkami nebo vařením oblíbených jídel a společnost jí nahrazují milovaná Emily Dickinsonová, internet, poslíček z Tesca a zrádné vzpomínky.Jenže pak se to změní. Nejprve do jejího života vtrhnou noví přátelé Tom a Celeste, poté odcizená sestra, s níž už léta nemluvila. Její domov už není bezpečným útočištěm.Ať se to Meredith líbí, nebo ne, svět přichází k jejím dveřím...

Objev podobné jako Osamělá Meredith - Claire Alexander

„Meredith a David Finchovi představují hrdinčinu novou éru… Příjemný komiks, který ukazuje různé stránky Diany a obsazuje ji do různých rolí… Současně vrátili tuto postavu tam, kde má být: do středu její vlastní série.“ NEWSARAMANová bohyně války Diana z Themysciry zjišťuje, že kamkoliv přijde, následuje ji konflikt. Jako Wonder Woman musí pomoci Lize spravedlnosti zastavit záhadné zlo, které vraždí nespočet nevinných. Jako královna Amazonek se snaží přivést své sestry do nové éry, v níž budou na Rajském ostrově žít i muži.Jenže rozdělená loajalita a odklon od tradic vzbuzují v Amazonkách neklid. Přichází nová vyzývatelka trůnu s povědomou tváří a my brzy zjistíme, jestli bude Diana natolik silnou královnou, aby ji porazila.Vzrušující nový autorský tým sestávající z MEREDITH FINCHOVÉ (Tales from Oz) a DAVIDA FINCHE (BATMAN: TEMNÝ RYTÍŘ) posílá Wonder Woman do války v tomto akcí nabitém komiksu! WONDER WOMAN: VÁLKOU ROZERVANÁ obsahuje čísla 36–40 a WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL č. 1.

Objev podobné jako Wonder Woman 7: Válkou rozervaná - David Finch, Meredith Finchová

Raimond Gaita je australsko britský filosof a spisovatel, českému čtenáři doposud známý jen z ojedinělých překladů dílčích textů. Jeho kniha Sdílené lidství. Přemýšlení o lásce, pravdě a spravedlnosti je vysoce aktuální text, který čtivým způsobem širší veřejnosti zprostředkovává filosofická témata dobra a zla, rasismu, genocidy, ale také problém zodpovědnosti intelektuálů v pohnutých dobách. Snoubí se v ní autorovo hluboké porozumění pro všechny znevýhodněné či utlačované s jeho výjimečnou schopností originálním a citlivým způsobem reflektovat aktuální tíživá témata, která knize přinesla ocenění v The Economist (Books of the Year 2000), The Times Literary Supplement a The Philosopher's Magazine. Autor, který je emeritním profesorem King's College London a University of Melbourne a Senior Research Fellow při Centru pro etiku Univerzity Pardubice, ve Sdíleném lidství zužitkovává výsledky svého životního díla obsaženého v jeho vlivné odborné monografii Good and Evil: an Absolute Conception. Zároveň se ve Sdíleném lidství ukazuje též jako nadaný spisovatel, kterému rok před jeho finalizací vyšel zčásti autobiografický bestseller Romulus, My Father, jehož filmové zpracování z roku 2007 vyhrálo cenu AFI a přineslo Gaitovi celosvětové uznání. Svůj dar zprostředkovávat filosoficky hluboký vhled široké veřejnosti využil Gaita později ještě v knihách The Philosopher's Dog: Friendships with Animals a After Romulus, v nichž ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Sdílené lidství - Raimond Gaita

Between the years 1978 and 1996, the late Gai Eaton gave a series of talks on BBC Radio about Islam and its role in contemporary society. Eighty-six of these talks—variously titled ''Reflections'', ''Words of Faith'' and ''Pause for Thought''—are published here for the first time as Reflections. Together these talks provide a beautifully clear and accessible introduction to the central tenets, principles and practices at the heart of Islam and, as such, are not only a unique guide for non-Muslims, but also an inspiring reminder to Muslims of the essence of their faith.Connecting everything that Eaton discusses in Reflections are the two principles of the Oneness of God (Tawhid) and the Viceregency of man (khilafah). Therefore, whether discussing the five pillars of Islam or the sufi concepts of fear (makhafah), love (mahabbah) and knowledge (ma''rifah) or the idea of a ''just war'', or environmental changes, Gai Eaton reminds us that nothing is independent of the One who is Truth, Mercy and Beauty and that we, who are the Viceregents of the Truth, must—if we are to do justice to the potential within us—undertake the human struggle, the inner jihad, to convert our divided souls into unified, harmonious, balanced souls; souls ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Reflections - Gai Eaton

'Meredith has given a spectacularly clear view of the African political jungle' – Spectator 'This book is hard to beat... Elegantly written as well as unerringly accurate' – Financial Times The fortunes of Africa have changed dramatically since the independence era began in 1957. As Europe’s colonial powers withdrew, dozens of new states were born. Africa was a continent rich in mineral resources and its economic potential was immense. Yet, it soon struggled with corruption, violence and warfare, with few states managing to escape the downward spiral. So what went wrong? In this riveting and authoritative account, Martin Meredith examines the myriad problems that Africa has faced, focusing upon key personalities, events and themes of the independence era. He brings his compelling analysis into the modern day, exploring Africa’s enduring struggles for democracy and the rising influence of China. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the continent’s plight and its hopes for a brighter future.

Objev podobné jako The State of Africa - Meredith Martin