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In the Mind's Eye / La Mirada de Quien Contempla - Amy Galpin

This English/Spanish bilingual volume explores Cuban and U.S. landscape painters largely active from 1850 to 1910 whose portrayals of Cuba reflect political, social, and ideological changes in both countries.In the Mind’s Eye tells many stories about Cuba that reflect the island’s significance, both as the place from which Cubans fled, and a destination to which Americans flocked. While the dynamics of the Revolution in 1959 frame many conversations about Cuba, this volume seeks a longer historical trajectory by focusing on the 19th century—with visual interpretations and commentary by 21st-century artists. American artists William Glackens, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and Willard Metcalf are featured alongside contemporary artists including Juan Carlos Alom, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, and Juana Valdés. Two new interviews with artists Juana Valdés and Carlos Martiel conducted by Donette Francis and Elvia Rosa Castro highlight the importance of contemporary Cuban art.A ground-breaking exploration of the Cuban landscape in the imagination of American and Cuban artists, In the Mind’s Eye opens new avenues of inquiry about the Caribbean island which has played an outsized role in global politics, economics, and culture. For centuries an Edenic image of fantasy and escapism has been projected onto Cuba by observers from North America and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Journey into the Mind's Eye - Lesley Blanch

Lesley Blanch was four when the mysterious Traveller first blew into her nursery, swathed in Siberian furs and full of the fairytales of Russia. She was twenty when he swept out of her life, leaving her love-lorn and in the grips of a passionate obsession. The search to recapture the love of her life, and the Russia he had planted within her, takes her to Siberia and beyond, journeying deep into the romantic terrain of the mind's eye. Part travel book, part love story, Lesley Blanch's Journey into the Mind's Eye is pure intoxication.

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The Mind's Eye - Hakan Nesser

A Swedish crime writer as thrilling as Mankell, a detective as compelling as Wallander . . . The Mind''s Eye by Håkan Nesser is the first novel in the stunning Van Veeteren series.Janek Mitter stumbles into his bathroom one morning after a night of heavy drinking, to find his beautiful young wife, Eva, floating dead in the bath. She has been brutally murdered. Yet even during his trial Mitter cannot summon a single memory of attacking Eva, nor a clue as to who could have killed her if he had not. Only once he has been convicted and locked away in an asylum for the criminally insane does he have a snatch of insight – but is it too late? Drawing a blank after exhaustive interviews, Chief Inspector Van Veeteren remains convinced that something, or someone, in the dead woman''s life has caused these tragic events. But the reasons for her speedy remarriage have died with her. And as he delves even deeper, Van Veeteren realizes that the past never stops haunting the present . . .The Mind''s Eye is followed by the tensely gripping Borkmann''s Point.

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Guillem Nadal. Al Raso / Out In The Open - Ivan de la Nuez

After two important exhibitions in 2022 at the Galería Álvaro Alcázar in Madrid with Proyecto para una isla and at the Galería Pelaires in Palma de Mallorca with De sal y ceniza, the artist, together with the curator and art critic Iván de la Nuez, has developed this editorial project which brings together the latest series of Nadal''s work. Guillem Nadal manages to make his paintings take on the consistency of sculpture and his painting takes on the appearance of raw material; mixed pieces that speak of islands, skulls and shipwrecks, creating a system of signs, an art of survival in which he makes use of the utensils that nature lends him. Pieces that are on the borderline of shipwreck or failure, whether they are carried out or not, but which at the same time have their own identity."This is the language of this contemplative, visceral and violent art. This art that doesn''t want nature to convince us, but to conquer us". - Iván de la Nuez

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Intruders in the Mind

Thought insertion is the delusion that one''s thoughts are not one''s own, which causes people to believe that external agents have inserted ideas or thoughts into their minds. More prevalent in schizophrenia, thought insertion has been regarded as one of the most complex psychiatric symptoms. It is easy to see why it is such an intriguing phenomenon, as it blurs our understanding of some of the most fundamental aspects of our mind. Typically, discussions around thought insertion have tended to be featured in the context of philosophical examinations of broader issues in philosophy and psychiatry, or treated as a footnote to discussions of more prominent topics such as motor agency or the structure of phenomenal consciousness. For this reason, discussion of the phenomenon is incomprehensive and scattered throughout the literature, making it difficult to keep track of. Intruders in the Mind is an interdisciplinary attempt to bring together high-quality contributions to some of the most fundamental debates arising from the comprehensive study of thought insertion. Making thought insertion its central topic, this compilation gathers a series of essays that, taken as a whole, offer a broad and thoughtful approach to the clinical, phenomenological, conceptual, and experimental aspects of the systematic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the Mind But Not From There - Gean Moreno

In the Mind, But Not From There: Real Abstraction and Contemporary Art considers how the Marxian concept of Real Abstraction--originally developed by Alfred Sohn Rethel, and recently updated by Alberto Toscano--might help to define the economic, social, political, and cultural complexities of our contemporary moment. In doing so, this volume brings together noted contemporary artists, literary critics, curators, historians, and social theorists who connect the concept of Real Abstraction with contemporary cultural production. Theoretical and artistic contributions from Benjamin Noys, Paul Chan, Joao Enxuto and Erica Love, Marina Vishmidt, Sven Lütticken, and many others help to map out the relationship between political economy and artistic production in the realm of contemporary, globalized cultural exchange. This anthology places economic and social analyses alongside creative projects and visual essays to consider the many angles of contemporary art, and how inquiry into the the production of abstraction through material and social processes can be used to better understand, and hopefully change, the conditions under which art is made, seen, and circulated today.Published in collaboration with [NAME] publications.

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Words in the Mind - Jean Aitchison

Featuring numerous updates, revisions, and enhanced coverage, Words in the Mind: An Introduction to the Mental Lexicon, 4th Edition, present the latest state of our knowledge about the ways we learn words, remember them, understand them, and find the ones we want to use.

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In My Mind's Eye - Jan Morris

''I have never before in my life kept a diary of my thoughts, and here at the start of my ninth decade, having for the moment nothing much else to write, I am having a go at it. Good luck to me…’So begins this extraordinary book, a collection of diary pieces that Jan Morris wrote for the Financial Times over the course of 2017.A former soldier and journalist, and one of the great chroniclers of the world for over half a century, she writes here in her characteristically intimate voice - funny, perceptive, wise, touching, wicked, scabrous, and above all, kind – about her thoughts on the world, and her own place in it as she turns ninety. From cats to cars, travel to home, music to writing, it’s a cornucopia of delights from a unique literary figure.

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The Shape of a Circle in the Mind of a Fish

Inspired by underwater sand circles made by puffer fish, professionals from various fields explore the creativity of language employed by nonhuman creaturesAs a long-term research project and festival series within the context of Serpentine Galleries’ General Ecology project, The Shape of a Circle in the Mind of a Fish is an edited collection that convenes a wide range of perspectives to consider how consciousness, intelligence and language are manifested and expressed across the earth’s life forms. Interventions across the arts, humanities and science investigate the idea of “mind” across species and beings: inquiring upon animal, plant and fungal intelligence, consciousness and affects, machine sentience and interspecies communication. The publication includes new material by over 50 experts, including Marisol de la Cadena, Ted Chiang, Peter Gabriel, Amy Hollywood, Tim Ingold, Kapwani Kiwanga, Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Merlin Sheldrake and Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing.

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Freedom In Exile - His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The autobiography of the Dalai Lama of Tibet, a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest contemporary spiritual leaders''An extraordinary story'' Daily Mail''Compelling, fascinating, eye-opening'' Washington Post''A vital historical witness, not only to inhumanity but to compassion'' Los Angeles Times''Forthright... often amusing'' New York TimesIn 1938 a two-year-old boy was recognised through a traditional process of discovery as being the reincarnation of all previous Dalai Lamas, the spiritual rulers of Tibet. Taken away from his parents, he was brought up in Lhasa according to a monastic regimen of rigorous austerity and in almost total isolation. Aged seven he was enthroned in the 1000-room Potala palace as the supreme spiritual leader of a nation the size of Western Europe, with population of six million. And at fifteen, he became head of state.With Tibet under threat from the newly Communist Chinese, there followed a traumatic decade during which he became the confidant of both Chairman Mao and Jawaharal Nehru as he tried to maintain autonomy for his people. Then in 1959, he was finally forced into exile - followed by over 100,000 destitute refugees. Here, in his own words, he describes what it was like to grow up revered ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mind and Heart of the Negotiator, The, Global Edition - Leigh Thompson

Thist itle is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has workedclosely with educators around the world to include content which is especiallyrelevant to students outside the United States. For undergraduate and graduate-level business courses that coverthe skills of negotiation. Delve into the mind and heart of the negotiator to enhance yournegotiation skills The Mind and Heart of the Negotiator isdedicated to individuals who want to improve their ability to negotiate—whetherin multimillion-dollar business deals or personal interactions. This textexplains what to do and what to avoid at the bargaining table, facilitated byan integration of theory, scientific research, and real-world application.The 7th Edition contains new and updated exercises,statistics, and examples from business, politics, and personal life spanningthe globe to illustrate effective, as well as ineffective, negotiation skills.Armed with these, students will be ready to improve their relational as well aseconomic outcomes.

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Dark Tranquillity: Mind's I - CD (0194398944929)

Hudební CD - Mind's I je třetí studiové album švédské melodické death metalové kapely Dark Tranquility vydané v roce 1997. Mind's I je třetí studiové album švédské death metalové kapely Dark Tranquility vydané v roce 1997. Rok vydání : 1997 (3.album) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop CD Dreamlore Degenerate / Zodijackyl Light / Hedon / Scythe, Rage and Roses / Constant / Dissolution Factor Red / Insanity's Crescendo / Still Moving Sinews / Atom Heart 243.5 / Tidal Tantrum / Tongues / The Mind's Eye

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Around the World in 80 Days - Mark Beaumont

The inspiring story of one man''s record-breaking cycle around the world.On Monday 18th September 2017, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes earlier he set off from the same point, beginning his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Covering more than 18,000 miles and cycling through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, Mark made history. He smashed two Guinness World Records and beat the previous record by an astonishing 45 days. Around the World in 80 Days is the story of Mark''s amazing achievement - one which redefines the limits of human endurance. It is also an insight into the mind of an elite athlete and the physical limits of the human body, as well as a kaleidoscopic tour of the world from a very unique perspective; inspired by Jules Verne''s classic adventure novel, Mark begins his journey in Paris and cycles through Europe, Russia, Mongolia and China. He then crosses Australia, rides up through New Zealand and across North America before the final ''sprint finish'' thorough Portugal, Spain and France, all at over 200 miles a day. This is the story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Spud - The Madness Continues - John van de Ruit

Spud''s nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family visits. With his dreams of a stage career in tatters after a disastrous house play production of Noah''s Ark, Spud, armed with only his wits and his diary, invites us to delve further into the mind of a boy who discovers that the long path to manhood is never easy... especially when all around him the madness continues...

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Fa La La Family - Mark Hoying, Scott Hoying

Light up the season with this ode to the diverse ways families celebrate Christmas, from Grammy Award-winning co-founder of Pentatonix, Scott Hoying, and his husband, Mark Hoying.Christmas is for families!Families of all kinds.Whether your family is near or far, born or chosen, made up of human or furry friends, Christmas is the time to celebrate with those who matter most.With lyrical text and magical illustrations, this inclusive picture book celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of family.Come join in the harmony of fa la la family! Create your own family sing-along with the included sheet music and lyrics for this delightful celebration of the holiday season.

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A Mind for Language - Harry van der Hulst

"Illustrated with real-life examples throughout, this book provides a complete introduction to one of the most fundamental question about what it means to be human: how does human language arise in the mind? Theory is explained in an easy-to-understand way, making it accessible for students without a background in linguistics"--

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Mind Game - Michael Calvin, Thomas Bjørn

Eye-opening contributions from the stars of game make this a powerful, groundbreaking investigation into the mind of the professional golfer. The perfect gift for Father''s Day.* SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *Professional golf is the most remorseless of sports, unique in the complexity of its demands. Technical perfection must be produced in short, concentrated bursts of synchronised movement. Huge mental strength is required. Why, then, do we know so little about what it takes to succeed - even survive - at the highest level? What separates the good from the great? What are the rituals of preparation and execution? How does an elite team come together? In a truly groundbreaking exposé of professional golf, Michael Calvin and Thomas Bjorn - captain of the 2018 European Ryder Cup Team - capture the distinctive nature of the game, and the principles and philosophies of players who dominate the world rankings. With unprecedented access to the European Tour players, and in-depth interviews with the European Ryder Cup team, Calvin reveals a sport which operates entirely within the finest margins of excellence.

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Disney Lorcana TCG: Into the Inklands - Starter Deck Ruby & Sapphir

Startovací balíček pro sběratelskou karetní hru Disney Lorcana ze sady Into the Inklands. Obsahuje předpřipravený balíček 60 karet ve dvou inkoustových barvách, herní žetony, podložku a pravidla. Součástí jsou 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack s 12 náhodnými kartami.

  • Předpřipravený balíček 60 karet pro okamžitý start hry
  • Obsahuje 2 prémiové fóliové karty a bonusový booster pack
  • Vhodné pro děti od 8 let s jasnými pravidly
  • Kombinace dvou herních stylů (Ruby a Sapphir inkousty)

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Conditional Citizens - Laila Lalami

A New York Times Editors'' Choice • Finalist for the California Book Award • Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • Best Book of the Year: Time, NPR, Bookpage, Los Angeles TimesIn this brilliantly argued and deeply personal work, Pulitzer Prize finalist Laila Lalami recounts her unlikely journey from Moroccan immigrant to U.S.citizen, using her own story as a starting point for an exploration of the rights, liberties, and protections that are traditionally associated with American citizenship. Tapping into history, politics, and literature, she elucidates how accidents of birth—such as national origin, race, and gender—that once determined the boundaries of Americanness still cast their shadows today, poignantly illustrating how white supremacy survives through adaptation and legislation. Weaving together her experiences with an examination of the place of nonwhites in the broader American culture, Lalami illuminates how conditional citizens are all those whom America embraces with one arm and pushes away with the other.

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Spud - John van de Ruit

Spud is the hilarious debut novel by John van de RuitIt''s 1990. Apartheid is crumbling, Nelson Mandela has just been released from prison and thirteen-year-old Spud Milton is about to start his first year at an elite boys-only boarding school. Cursed with embarrassingly dysfunctional parents, a nutty granny and a dormitory full of strange characters, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home. With only his wits and his diary, he takes readers on a rowdy boarding school romp full of illegal midnight swims, catastrophic cricket matches, ghostbusting escapades, girls and disastrous holidays.South African comedian John van de Ruit invites the reader into the mind of a young boy whose eyes are being opened to love, friendship and complete insanity!Some rave reviews from South Africa:''Funny, fast-paced and wonderfully observant'' - The Daily News''Once you pick it up it''s almost as if the pages turn themselves'' - Metrobeat''Achingly funny'' - Sunday Times LifestyleJohn van de Ruit was born in Durban, South Africa. He went to the University of Natal where he completed a Masters degree in Drama and Performance. Since 1998 he has been a professional actor, playwright and producer, winning numerous awards. Spud is his first ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Shining (1444720724)

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

  • Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
  • Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
  • Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
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The Conjurer (The Vine Witch, 3) - Luanne G. Smith

A beguiling novel of revenge, deliverance, and a powerful sisterhood of magic by the Washington Post bestselling author of The Vine Witch and The Glamourist.Sidra didn't murder her husband. Yet even a jinni can't wish away a wrongful imprisonment. Determined to prove her innocence, she returns to her adopted home-a French village renowned for its perfume witches-with her friends Elena and Yvette by her side. Here is where Sidra's true destiny awaits, but danger also lurks in the village's narrow lanes.On her trail is Jamra, another jinni, who's after more than revenge for the murder of his brother. He also seeks vengeance for the indignities inflicted on jinn by mortals over the centuries. When he learns of an ancient relic capable of unleashing chaos on the world, and that the weapon is in the hands of his murderous sister-in-law, he vows to destroy Sidra to get it.Relying on a sisterhood of magic, a mysteriously faithful dog, and a second-rate sorcerer, Sidra defends herself using the village's greatest asset: its perfume. It's as beguiling a lure as it is a formidable shield. But is it enough for Sidra to protect herself and those she loves from powers yet to be released?

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The Profiler - Helen Fields

THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A DARK AND TERRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF A KILLER. ‘Truly exceptional…twists and turns that I didn''t see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters…simply captivating.’ JOHN MARRS________He’s going to kill you. He just doesn’t know it yet.Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K’s file – because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.Midnight knows what Profile K is capable of before he even commits his first crime. But as the news rolls with the brutal murder of a local woman, no one believes what she tells them: that he is capable of so much worse.Profile K will kill again – and, terrifyingly, Midnight realises that the moment she found his file was the moment she became his next target. Because Profile K is coming for Midnight – and the only way to escape with her life is to find him before he finds her…The million-copy bestseller is back with a dark, terrifying journey into the mind of a psychopath that will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Boyhood of Cain - Michael Amherst

''Terrific.'' Guardian ''A powerful, searing tale.'' André Aciman''I read this book with my heart in my mouth and could not put it down.'' Mary Costello''Amherst has created a young protagonist of extraordinary depth and complexity.'' Nathan Filer''A beautiful coming-of-age story.'' Michael MageeA poignant debut novel about a boy on the precipice of adulthood, struggling to understand how he might give and deserve love.Danny''s family live in a large house close to the school where his father is headmaster. At school, his father''s importance gives Danny certain privileges, but it also sets him apart from his classmates. When a new boy Philip, for whom everything seems easy, arrives, he surprises Danny by wanting to be friends. So when he and Philip are invited to work after school with inspiring, artistic teacher Mr. Miller, Danny believes he has found somewhere he can shine.Until Danny''s world tilts: his father loses his job, and their house. And then Danny finds himself shut out from Mr. Miller and Philip''s world too. Desperate to make amends, he keeps trying to find a way back in, but will Danny''s efforts send things spinning beyond everyone''s control?Readers love The Boyhood of Cain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully written study of childhood innocence ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Strange Case of Jane O. - Karen Thompson Walkerová

'Moving and unexpected. It lingers in the mind' Guardian'An extraordinary book' Daily Mail'Brilliant and unforgettable' Karen Russell'A tantalising and satisfying mystery' Claire Fuller'Mind-bending and soul-altering' Jessamine Chan'Mesmerising' Publisher's Weekly'An exhilarating and riveting must-read' Kirkus Starred Review'Heart-expanding . . . inquisitive, brilliantly-crafted' Florence KnappWHAT IF YOU COULD REMEMBER EVERYTHING, EXCEPT THE DAY YOU DISAPPEARED?A young woman, Jane O., arrives in a psychiatrist's office. She's been suffering a series of worrying episodes: amnesia, premonitions, hallucinations and an inexplicable sense of dread. But as the psychiatrist struggles to solve the mystery of what is happening in Jane's mind, she suddenly goes missing. When she is found a day later, unconscious in a park, she has no memory of what has happened to her.Are Jane's strange experiences related to the overwhelm of single motherhood, or long-buried trauma from her past? Why is she having visions of a young man who died twenty years ago, who warns her of disaster ahead? Jane's symptoms will lead her psychiatrist to question everything he once thought he knew . . .Profound and beautifully written, THE STRANGE CASE OF JANE O. is a speculative mystery about memory, identity and fate, a mesmerising story about the bonds of love between ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Operator: 'Great humour and insight . . . Irresistible!' KATHRYN STOCKETT - Gretchen Berg

''What if you could listen in on any phone conversation in town? Irresistible!'' Kathryn Stockett, bestselling author of THE HELP''Glorious, gossipy, delicious and perfect'' Jill Mansell, bestselling author of AND NOW YOU''RE BACKREADERS LOVE THIS BOOK!* ''Unique and quirky . . . You will definitely see Vivian and co. in your mind''s eye!'' THE BOOKTRAIL* ''Moving and ultimately uplifting . . . A wonderful novel'' JO''S BOOK BLOG* ''The small town feeling is portrayed really well . . . Great'' SHORT BOOK AND SCRIBES* ''A joy to read . . . Wonderful, witty, intriguing and heart-felt'' EMMA''S BIBLIO TREASURES* ''Delightfully written and cleverly woven. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters and learning their secrets'' LOCKY LOVES BOOKSIt''s 1952. The switchboard operators in Wooster, Ohio, love nothing more than to eavesdrop on their neighbours'' conversations, and gossip about what they learn. Vivian Dalton is no different (despite her teenage daughter''s disapproval), and always longs to hear something scandalous. But on the night of December 15th, she wishes she hadn''t. The secret that''s shared by a stranger on the line threatens to rip the rug of Vivian''s life from under her. Vivian may be mortified, but she''s not going to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Wolfe at the Door - Gene Wolfe

An all new collection from an American literary iconThe circus comes to town… and a man gets to go to the stars. A young girl on a vacation at the sea meets the man of her dreams. Who just happens to be dead. And an immortal pirate. A swordfighter pens his memoirs… and finds his pen is in fact mightier than the sword. Welcome to Gene Wolfe’s playground, a place where genres blend and a genius’s imagination straps you in for the ride of your life. The Wolfe at the Door is a brand new collection from one of America’s premier literary giants, showcasing some material never been seen before. Short stories, yes, but also poems, essays, and ephemera that gives us a window into the mind of a literary powerhouse whose world view changed generations of readers in their perception of the universe.

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The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins, Sam V. H. Reese

An illuminating selection of writings on a wide variety of topics—everything from technique, music theory, and daily routine to spirituality and systemic racism—from the personal journals of Sonny Rollins, master of the tenor saxophone and “jazz’s greatest living improviser” (The New York Times).Sonny Rollins is one of the towering masters of American music, a virtuoso of the saxophone, and an unequaled improviser whose live performances are legendary and who has reshaped modern jazz time and time again over the course of a career lasting more than sixty years. A turning point in that legendary career came in 1959, when Rollins stepped back from performing and recording to begin a new regime of musical exploration, which saw him practicing for hours, sometimes all through the night, on the Williamsburg Bridge. This was also the moment when he started the notebook that would become a trusted companion in years to come—not a diary so much as a place to ponder art and life and his own search for meaning in words and in images.At once quotidian and aphoristic, the notebooks mingle lists of chores and rehearsal routines with ruminations on nightclub culture, racism, and the conundrums of the inner life. And always ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Labyrinth - Jens Baggesen

''This travel book is truly a labyrinth--or, more precisely, a piece of the labyrinth that it has been my fate to wander, from the cradle to the grave.'' Jens Baggesen''s The Labyrinth (1792-93) is a genre-bending and highly personal travel book that follows the young Danish author''s journey, made in 1789, from Copenhagen through Germany to the Swiss border at Basel. In its outer form, it follows the conventions of travel writing: describing the cities, landscapes, and notable people encountered on the route, while also offering critical commentary on art, architecture, theatre, and literature, mixed with reactions to the unfolding French Revolution. However, Baggesen finds contemporary travel writing to be pedantic and dry and is determined to make his own account as engaging and personal as possible. Based on the principle that ''nothing is more necessary in a volume of travels than a traveller'', the narrative eschews a focus on prescribed sights and instead foregrounds his individual responses to the places and people he encounters. Baggesen''s account of his journey is not simply sentimental, but rather moves through an array of different, often conflicting affective and intellectual register: from dejection to wit, whimsy, and ebullient joy, including enchanted observations of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Myths of the Vikings - Neil Philip

The Vikings were warlike adventurers with a strong sense of justice, and the high drama of their myths and legends, retold through the centuries, are still as vivid and enduring today. The stories are full of excitement and encompass both broad comedy and heart-rending tragedy. At the centre of the stories are the thunder god Thor, and the frost giant, Loki, Odin’s foster brother, who becomes one of the gods but is never fully accepted by them. Through the tales the themes of love, betrayal, courage and compassion are played out from the dawn of time to the end of the world. Their stories are among the foundation stones of Western culture, and young readers will enjoy these highly accessible retelling of the Norse myths, with stories about the adventures of Odin, father of the gods and his children, the trials and tribulations of the trickster Loki, the rages of the thunder god Thor, and Freya, the goddess of fertility, magic and war who gathers the souls of the warriors slain in battle. Ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves, artist Maryclare Foa’s bold, eloquent paintings capture the excitement, humour and drama of these ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All The Things That Could Go Wrong - Stewart Foster

'A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all' Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars ‘It’s amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan… you pulled it off brilliantly.’ Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster 'I loved it' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish BoyThere are two sides to every story Dan is angry. Nothing has been the same since his big brother left, and he’s taking it out on the nearest and weakest target: Alex. Alex is struggling. His severe OCD makes it hard for him to leave the house, especially when Dan and his gang are waiting for him at school . . . Then the boys’ mums arrange for them to meet up and finish building the raft that Dan started with his brother. Two enemies stuck together for the whole of the school holidays – what could possibly go wrong? Praise for ALL THE THINGS THAT COULD GO WRONG 'A touching, funny, gripping read that tackles important issues in a sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable way. Highly recommended' Stuart Robinson, author of If Ever I Fall 'A timely story of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ways of White Folks - Langston Hughes

THE CELEBRATED SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE AMERICAN POET AND WRITER OFTEN CALLED THE ''POET LAUREATE OF HARLEM''A black maid forms a close bond with the daughter of the cruel white couple for whom she works. Two rich, white artists hire a black model to pose as a slave. A white-passing boy ignores his mother when they cross each other on the street.Written with sardonic wit and a keen eye for the absurdly unjust, these fourteen stories about racial tensions are as relevant today as the day they were penned, and linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.''Powerful, polemical pieces'' New York Times''Some of the best stories that have appeared in this country in years'' North American Review

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The Private House - Rose Tarlow

An elegant manifesto for Rose Tarlow’s approach of blending the personal with the aesthetic to create timeless, beautiful spaces.One of the most influential designers working in America, Rose Tarlow’s signature approach is as much an emotional matter as it is one of color, light, fabric, and furniture. This essential book encourages readers to decorate with elegance and personal style through simple principles of creative design that are appropriate to any home. Finely designed in a modest size, the book is powerful in its intimacy, offering insights into the mind of a master designer—as well as a glimpse into some of the extraordinary homes she has created.Long out of print, the book is republished in its entirety from the original edition of 2001—with photography from Oberto Gili, Derry Moore, and Tim Street-Porter, among others—and updated with new images and a new afterword by the author. The Private House is a classic of modern interior design and an inspiration to creative homeowners.

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A Story Like the Wind - Gill Lewisová

A beautifully illustrated story of freedom, music, and seeking refuge.A small group of refugees is crowded on to a boat on the sea. They share their stories as the boat travels towards the dream of safety and freedom. One boy, Rami, has brought his violin, and his story of how the violin was invented, and of a stallion that could run like the wind, weaves through the other stories, bringing them all together into a celebration of hope and of the power of music and story. A very special, beautifully illustrated, fable for all who strive to understand, and to stand together with, those around them.Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels such as Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and Scarlet Ibis and A Story Like the Wind is her lyrical and unforgettable response to the refugee crisis, which will linger on in the mind long after reading. Beautiful charcoal illustrations from Jo Weaver give this book a very special feel and make it a perfect gift.

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Conquest of the Useless - Werner Herzog

A fever-dream journal documenting the making of cinema’s most infamous production, from the world's most infamously visionary director: Werner Herzog. In 1982, the visionary film director, Werner Herzog, released Fitzcarraldo, a lavish film about a would-be rubber baron who pulls a 320-ton steamship over a mountain. Hailed instantly by critics around the globe as a masterpiece, Fitzcarraldo won Herzog the 1982 Outstanding Director Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, affirming Herzog's reputation as one of the most revered and enigmatic filmmakers of his time. Conquest of the Useless is the diary Herzog kept during the making of Fitzcarraldo, compiled from June 1979 to November 1981. Emerging as if out of an Amazonian fever dream during filming, Herzog's writings are an extraordinary documentary unto themselves, providing a glimpse into the mind of a genius during the making of one of his greatest achievements. ‘Hypnotic... It is ever tempting to try to fathom [Herzog’s] restless spirit and his determination to challenge fate’ New York Times

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Tales from the Tower of London - Daniel Diehl, Mark P Donnelly

‘Highly enjoyable’ – Ancestors‘A fascinating recreation of the Tower as the life-and-death blood of the nation’ – Oxford TimesServing as both a palace and a prison, the Tower of London has been at the centre of more intrigue, terror and crucial turning points in history than any other site in England. Diehl and Donnelly take us behind the grim, grey walls which circumscribe England’s greatest fortress to discover true stories of the rebels, rogues, despots, lovers, spies and conmen who lived or were held captive there, and whose various, strange fates have added to the Tower’s sinister reputation. It is a place where court intrigues, clandestine liaisons, gruesome tortures and grisly executions took place with frightening regularity.Tales from the Tower of London is more than the factual history of a great building; it is storytelling at its best. The fifteen stories in this book are made all the more poignant by the fact that they are all true and focus on individuals royal and common, good and bad, heroic and villainous, who lived, loved, plotted and died there.The characters you will meet include: William the Conqueror Richard II and the forlorn ‘Princes in the Tower'' Wat Tyler Lady Jane Grey ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The GCHQ Puzzle Book - GCHQ

Test yourself with the official GCHQ Puzzle Book, the perfect gift for anyone who loves a good head-scratcher''Fiendish . . . as frustrating, divisive and annoying as it is deeply fulfilling'' Guardian ----The secrets of the country depend on you.Find out if you’ve got what it takes to be a code breaker?GCHQ’s top-secret codebreakers have always protected the country – from Bletchley Park’s war-ending WWII breakthroughs to saving us all from life-destroying foreign cyberattacks.But what kind of mind does it take to work there? And do you have the brain power, cunning and resourcefulness to pit your wits against them and win? Here, taken from their archives, are decades of codes, puzzles and challenges for everyone to try.You’ll discover:- Tips on how to get into the mind-set of a codebreaker- Puzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to brain-bending- Challenges that have never been solved - Insight into the organisation''s top secret history dating back to 1919 The security of the country is at stake.What are you waiting for? Get cracking! ENJOY THESE TWO TEASERS What follows Vienna, Brussels, Prague, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki, Athens, ? - If 1000110 is MINGLE and 1000110001100 is APE, what string of digits is POLITE?---- ''Ideal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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God Created the Integers - Stephen Hawking

GOD CREATED THE INTEGERS is Stephen Hawking''s personal choice of the greatest mathematical works in history. He allows the reader to peer into the mind of genius by providing us with excerpts from original mathematical proofs and results. He also helps us understand the progression of mathematical thought, and the very foundations of our presentday technologies. The book includes landmark discoveries spanning 2500 years and representing the work of mathematicians such as Euclid, Georg Cantor, Kurt Godel, Augustin Cauchy, Bernard Riemann and Alan Turing. Each chapter begins with a biography of the featured mathematician, clearly explaining the significance of the result, followed by the full proof of the work, reproduced from the original publication, many in new translations.

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The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Under Ground, Ripley's Game - Patricia Highsmithová

Three classic crime novels by a master of the macabre – The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Under Ground, and Ripley''s Game – appear here together in hardcover for the first time. Suave, agreeable, and completely amoral, Patricia Highsmith’s hero, the inimitable Tom Ripley, stops at nothing – not even murder – to accomplish his goals. In achieving the opulent life that he was denied as a child, Ripley shows himself to be a master of illusion and manipulation and a disturbingly sympathetic combination of genius and psychopath. Sent on a mission to Italy to coax an irresponsible young playboy back to his wealthy father in America, Ripley finds himself so fond of the young man that he sets out to be like him – exactly like him. The precarious charade that ensues is the first step to a life of elegance and ease – and perpetual danger. As she leads us through the mesmerizing tangle of Ripley’s deadly and sinister games, Highsmith turns the mystery genre inside out and takes us into the mind of a man utterly indifferent to evil.

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Stopping 1. SS Panzer Division during the Ardennes Offensive - Christian Dujardin, Hughes Wenkin

During the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944, Kampfgruppe Peiper ran out of fuel in the small village of La Gleize, surrounded and caught in a vice-like grip by three elite American divisions: the 82nd Airborne Division, the 3rd Armored Division and the 30th Infantry Division. Behind it, 1. SS Panzer-Division ‘Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler’ did everything it could to come to its rescue and resume the offensive. A race against time ensued between the Americans, who wanted to annihilate the fighting group of one of Germany’s most famous SS commanders, and the German soldiers who tried to come to the rescue of their brothers in arms. The clash between these units of seasoned veterans resulted in a bloody melee around the perimeter of La Gleize. Would Peiper be able to pull through once again?

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LIVES OF THE MOST REMARKABLE CRIMINALS Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other

The book "Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Vol. II " by means of Arthur L. Hayward is one among a kind within the worlds of tradition and literature. Students have said that it's far essential to culture and adds to our understanding. People think of these works as vital pieces of human records, in order that they were cautiously kept and made to be had to everybody. Even although it became written a long time ago, the book is now inside the public area within the US and likely other countries as nicely. Scholars and fanatics alike assume this work is essential enough to keep up, reproduction, and make widely to be had. Because of the cultural worth of the book, it has been carefully proofread and republished. People today could have an excellent time analyzing this due to the fact the style they selected blends the unique images and text together without any troubles. "Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Vol. II" through Arthur L. Hayward is an awesome instance of ways historical testimonies can be charming and how human beings have continually been interested in exploring their pleasures, especially when they contain crime. As it comes back ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stay the Course - John C. Bogle

A journey through the Index Revolution from the man who started it all Stay the Course is the story the Vanguard Group as told by its founder, legendary investor John C. Bogle. This engrossing book traces the history of Vanguard—the largest mutual fund organization on earth. Offering the world’s first index mutual fund in 1976, John Bogle led Vanguard from a $1.4 billion firm with a staff of 28 to a global company of 16,000 employees and with more than $5 trillion in assets under management. An engaging blend of company history, investment perspective, and personal memoir, this book provides a fascinating look into the mind of an extraordinary man and the company he created. John Bogle continues to be an inspiring and trusted figure to millions of individual investors the world over. His creative innovation, personal integrity, and stubborn determination infuse every aspect of the company he founded. This accessible and engaging book will help you: Explore the history of some of Vanguard’s most important mutual funds, including First Index Investment Trust, Wellington Fund, and Windsor Fund Understand how the Vanguard Group gave rise to the Index Revolution and transformed the lives of millions of individual investorsGain insight on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Edward Weston: The Flame of Recognition

Sixty years after its publication, The Flame of Recognition continues to offer unmatched insight into the mind, life, and work of a twentieth-century icon. This classic monograph, first issued as a hardcover volume in 1965, began its life in 1958 as a monographic issue of Aperture magazine. Drawing on a decades-long collaboration between the photographer and Nancy Newhall, Aperture cofounder and Museum of Modern Art curator, The Flame of Recognition brings together a sequence of images and excerpts from Weston's writing in an effort to channel the photographer's creativity and, in his own words, "present clearly my feeling for life with photographic beauty . . . without subterfuge or evasion in spirit or technique."In 2015, Aperture reissued the book on its fiftieth anniversary, and ten years later Aperture is pleased to present the sixtieth anniversary edition in an elegant paperback edition. The Flame of Recognition covers the range of Weston's greatest works, from the portraits and nudes to the landscapes and still lifes. Accompanying and amplifying the images are Weston's own thoughts, excerpted from his now-famed Daybooks and letters. Others who contributed to the making of the book include two of the artist's sons, Brett and Cole, and two other ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Aeneid - Virgil

The Aeneid is a journey of Aeneas, a survivor of the siege of Troy. The themes within this classic work include piety, respect, destiny, war and peace. The city of Rome and its empire, its formation, and its history is a central character among others - including Dido, Venus, Juno the queen of heaven, Helen of Sparta , Jupiter and a host of other gods. This epic tale takes the hero through battles on the field and in the mind to the underworld and back and finally arriving at his destiny in Rome.

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LIVES OF THE MOST REMARKABLE CRIMINALS Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other

The book "Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Vol. I" by means of Arthur L. Hayward is one among a kind within the worlds of tradition and literature. Students have said that it's far essential to culture and adds to our understanding. People think of these works as vital pieces of human records, in order that they were cautiously kept and made to be had to everybody. Even although it became written a long time ago, the book is now inside the public area within the US and likely other countries as nicely. Scholars and fanatics alike assume this work is essential enough to keep up, reproduction, and make widely to be had. Because of the cultural worth of the book, it has been carefully proofread and republished. People today could have an excellent time analyzing this due to the fact the style they selected blends the unique images and text together without any troubles. "Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Vol. I" through Arthur L. Hayward is an awesome instance of ways historical testimonies can be charming and how human beings have continually been interested in exploring their pleasures, especially when they contain crime. As it comes back into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tusks of Extinction - Ray Nayler

When you bring back a long-extinct species, thereÂ’s more to success than the DNA.Moscow has resurrected the mammoth. But someone must teach them how to be mammoths, or they are doomed to die out again.Dr. Damira Khismatullina, an expert in elephant behavior, was brutally murdered trying to defend the world''s last elephants from the brutal ivory trade. Now, her digitized consciousness has been downloaded into the mind of a mammoth.As the herd''s new matriarch, can Damira help fend off poachers long enough for the species to take hold? Or will her own ghosts, and Moscow''s real reason for bringing the mammoth back, doom them to a new extinction?A tense SF thriller from a new master of the genre.

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Star Wars: Legacy of Vader - The Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 1 - Charles Soule

The shadow of Darth Vader looms large over the Star Wars galaxy, and nowhere does it reach deeper than in the mind of young Kylo Ren and the rise of the First Order! As Marvel enters a new era of STAR WARS storytelling, the dark obsession of young Kylo Ren leads him to Mustafar! But what secrets does Fortress Vader hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest? Next, Ren''s formative journey takes him to the home planet of his grandfather, Anakin Skywalker - where he must face Gardulla the Hutt and her guards - plus a rancor! Secrets of the past will be unearthed in the harsh sands of Mos Espa! Collecting: Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader (2025) 1-6

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The Only Way I Know - Andy Farrell

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLERShortlisted for Sports Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025---‘A terrific book’ Brendan O’Connor, RTÉ Radio 1‘An absorbing insight into the mind of a leader’ Irish Times---At the age of 16, a boy amongst men, Andy Farrell made his first-team debut for Wigan Warriors – and became a father for the first time. At 18, he won his first senior international cap. At 21, he won his first Man of Steel Award for the Super League player of the year. He went on to win the Golden Boot award for world player of the year. All of that on its own would have been enough to make him a sporting legend – and none of it even hinted at the fascinating second chapter of his sporting life, as a rugby union player with Saracens and England, or the third chapter, as a highly successful and beloved union coach. Under his leadership, Ireland have played a brilliant brand of rugby combining precision and freedom, and have won two of the past three Six Nations championships. And most recently, he led the Lions to their first series win since 2013. Warm, thoughtful and passionate, Andy Farrell is not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Women of the Highlands - Katharine Stewart

What was the crime of the last wich burnt in the Highlands? Which Jacobite lady led men to war while her Hanoverian husband stayed at home? Who were the first Highland women to be recorded in history? And how have wome''s lives changed since medieval times? Katharine Stewart takes us to the heart of the Highlands in her history of the women who shaped this land and handed down the legends which have provided a rich vein of material for generations. From the women of the shielings to ladies at court, from bards to conservationists, authors to folk-singers, Women of the Highlands examines how the culture of the Highlands was created and passed down through the centuries, and how the tradition is continuing today.

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The Whispering Room - Dean Koontz

It’s either fight, or die…The second gripping thriller in an exciting series featuring rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk, from the master of suspense and New York Times No.1 bestselling author.‘Do what you were born to do’These are the words that ring in the mind of a beloved teacher as she drives a car full of burning gasoline into a hotel. The police believe she was insane, but rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk knows the truth.In the wake of many similar inexplicable suicides, including that of her husband, Jane picks up the trail of a secret cabal of formidable players who are bent on obtaining world power.Now Jane has become an unstoppable predator. Those she is hunting will have nowhere to run when her shadow falls across them.

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