lantana or the indissoluble exhalation bruno dario

By the time of his death at twenty-nine, bruno darío had already left a surprising and indelible mark on Mexican poetry with Lantana or, the indissoluble exhalation, a trilogy comprising the three full-length books he published in his lifetime. By turns sardonic and lyrical, scathing and irreverent, the hallucinatory sequence centers on the relationship of a young man (the Inconsolable) and an older woman who unexpectedly takes her own life (Lantana/Anfitriona). Across the three books, darío seamlessly code-switches between registers and genres: soliloquies from people, places, and things; the Inconsolable’s notes, poems, and letters; the discourses of Lantana’s buried corpse as gravity pulls her deeper into the soil. Lantana is a kaleidoscopic assemblage of texts that experiments with centuries of poetic tradition and firmly establishes darío as one of Mexico’s most daring poets.This bilingual edition, featuring a biographical translator’s introduction by Kit Schluter, marks the first appearance of darío’s complete trilogy in a single volume.

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Kniha - autor Ted Chiang, 350 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From the acclaimed author of Stories of Your Life and Others – the basis for the Academy Award nominated film Arrival – comes a groundbreaking second collection of short fiction: nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories. In ‘The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate’, a portal through time forces a fabric-seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and the temptation of second chances. In the epistolary ‘Exhalation’, an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications not just for his own people, but for all of reality. And in ‘The Lifecycle of Software Objects’, a woman cares for an artificial intelligence over twenty years, elevating a faddish digital pet into what might be a true living being. Also included are two previously unpublished stories: ‘Omphalos’ and ‘Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom’. In Exhalation, Ted Chiang wrestles with the...

Objev podobné jako Exhalation (1101972084)

Kniha - autor Ted Chiang, 208 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From the acclaimed author of Stories of Your Life and Others – the basis for the Academy Award nominated film Arrival – comes a groundbreaking second collection of short fiction: nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories. In ‘The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate’, a portal through time forces a fabric-seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and the temptation of second chances. In the epistolary ‘Exhalation’, an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications not just for his own people, but for all of reality. And in ‘The Lifecycle of Software Objects’, a woman cares for an artificial intelligence over twenty years, elevating a faddish digital pet into what might be a true living being. Also included are two previously unpublished stories: ‘Omphalos’ and ‘Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom’. In Exhalation, Ted Chiang wrestles with the...

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Bruno Banani Man's Best dárek pro muže
pánská parfémovaná sada Bruno Banani
Bruno Banani Man's Best 2ks set
designová hračka Dick Bruna
odnímatelná čelní radlice BRU 2008
stolek Orta Walnut s robustní konstrukcí
kastrol Lamart LT1239 Orro 18 cm
nosič kol ORCA TÜV pro 3 kola
kastrol Lamart LT1241 Orro 24 cm
konferenční stolek Pal Orta Sehpa
organizér do dřezu Orio
Wenko Orio organizér
kastrol Lamart LT1240 Orro 20 cm
Lamart LT1271 pánev s poklicí Orro 28 cm
pánev Orro s poklicí z odolného skla
radiobudík Sencor SRC 170 OR oranžová

Published to coincide with Miffy’s seventieth birthday, this beautiful art book introduces young children to some of the world’s most iconic artists. Miffy the rabbit needs no introduction―she's one of the best-loved bunnies in the world. Created by Dutch graphic designer Dick Bruna in 1955, Miffy will mark her seventieth birthday in 2025. To celebrate, Thames & Hudson will publish Miffy and the Artists―a delightful portrayal of the art that inspired Bruna’s own work and that continues to inspire the next generation of artists. Miffy and the Artists is a joyful introduction to art for young children, featuring Bruna's bold illustrations in combination with iconic artworks by Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, Henri Matisse, Vincent van Gogh, and Andy Warhol, among others. Using clever pairings of Bruna's Miffy illustrations with with these well-loved works of art, the book neatly captures the essence of each work. Combining a simple statement about each artist with questions that encourage children to look more closely at the artwork on the page, Miffy and the Artists is a warm welcome into the world of art for young children and their families. Illustrated in color throughout

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Bruno composed one of the most important historical works treating the tumultuous period in the history of the German kingdom in the second half of the eleventh century. Bruno's main focus in his Saxon War is the civil wars that engulfed the German kingdom from the mid 1060s through the end of the 1080s.

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Ever since Dick Bruna created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children and has become one of the best-loved children’s book characters of all time. In this charming new addition to the Miffy story, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art museum and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the colors and shapes of the world around her, she discovers what fun it can be to make pictures of the things she sees. By bedtime, her bedroom walls are covered with her wonderful artwork. An inspiring book for budding artists and a terrific introduction to the value of a visit to the art museum—Miffy will find new fans with this volume.

Objev podobné jako Miffy the Artist - Dick Bruna

Father Bunny takes Miffy to the zoo - they see parrots, monkeys and a zebra. Miffy even gets to sit on the back of a giant tortoise! Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna''s Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books'' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

Objev podobné jako Miffy at the Zoo - Dick Bruna

Yoko goes to Bruges, Belgium. She''s been invited there by a local artist, Van Laet, who wants to show her portrait of her he supposedly painted. Taking in the sights before their appointment, the young woman learns that the man has an unpleasant reputation - it is said he made a deal with the devil. When they finally meet, the painter produces the portrait and claims that Yoko posed for it ... in the 16th century!

Objev podobné jako Yoko Tsuno Vol. 19: The Astrologist of Bruges - Roger Leloup

It''s snowing and Miffy wants to go and play. She rides her sledge, skates on the frozen river and even makes a snowman. In the snow she finds a little bird who is too cold so Miffy helps him to build a little house to keep him warm. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna''s Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books'' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

Objev podobné jako Miffy in the Snow - Dick Bruna

Sada Bruno Banani Man's Best obsahuje toaletní vodu 30 ml a deodorant 50 ml s odpovídající parfemací. Parfémovaná kosmetika prodlužuje výdrž vůně a vytváří harmonickou péči. Set je vhodný jako dárek a pro každodenní použití.

• Kompletní pánská péče v jednom setu
• Parfémovaná kosmetika prodlužuje výdrž vůně
• Ideální jako praktický dárek pro muže
• Perfektně sladěná každodenní rutina

Objev podobné jako Bruno Banani Man's Best dárková sada pro muže

Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bruges and Brussels is your guide to the cities'' best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Visit romantic canals in Bruges, explore buzzing streets in Brussels and sample the world''s best beer; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Bruges and Brussels and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bruges and Brussels:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Bruges and Brusselsmap (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Burg, Markt, Groeningemuseum, Royal Quarter Museums, Grand Place, Ilot Sacre, Parc du Cinquantenaire, EU Quarter, the Marolles, Ste-Catherine, Musee Horta and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket Bruges and Brussels, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Award-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare, author of The Soft Minimalist Home, offers a new take on biophilic design using organic materials, colors and textures to bring the outside in.Nature provides ample inspiration for our homes, and a biophilic approach to design has been shown to enhance our mental and physical wellbeing. But there is more to it than adding lots of plants. Here, Abi Dare explores how to create an inviting home that makes subtle references to the natural world. The book is divided into six sections: color, materials and texture, shape and pattern, light and dark, layout and view, and finishing touches. In each, Abi provides practical tips and presents inspiring case studies, from a city apartment in Rotterdam to a family home in London and a farmhouse in the West Country. Palettes go beyond green, incorporating terracottas, pinks, peaches, blues, and ochers. Wood, stone, plaster, and linen offer a tactile experience, whether sleek and modern or rough-hewn and rustic. Soft curves, flowing lines, and imperfect forms can be used to mimic nature, tempering straight lines and sharp angles. Windows let in sunlight and frame our views of the outside world. Throughout, Abi highlights that biophilic design is not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Bring the Outside In - Abi Dare

One of the last surviving members of the futurist generation, Bruno Munari''s Design as Art is an illustrated journey into the artistic possibilities of modern design translated by Patrick Creagh published as part of the ''Penguin on Design'' series in Penguin Modern Classics. ''The designer of today re-establishes the long-lost contact between art and the public, between living people and art as a living thing'' Bruno Munari was among the most inspirational designers of all time, described by Picasso as ''the new Leonardo''. Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday. Lamps, road signs, typography, posters, children''s books, advertising, cars and chairs - these are just some of the subjects to which he turns his illuminating gaze. How do we see the world around us? The Penguin on Design series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision forever. Bruno Munari (1907-1998), born in Milan, was the enfant terrible of Italian art and design for most of the twentieth century, contributing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Design as Art - Bruno Munari

The Anticolonial Museum acknowledges some of the consequences of colonialism in the current work of museums. Looking at museum theory in a critical way, it proposes a radical revision of museums’ rhetoric on decolonisation, as well as their public image and practices.Bringing together a collection of reflections on decolonisation through the observation of museum performance and discourse, the author considers current practices in response to the social claims of marginalised groups and activists. Drawing from a genealogy of decolonial thinking in museology, Brulon Soares identifies the inherent paradoxes reflected in museum work. The book’s focus is not exclusively on the reality of colonised countries, nor on the context of former imperialist nations—instead, it raises anticolonial questions, finding common ground between the different actors involved in the museum: scholars, students, curators, practitioners, community members and Indigenous creators. One of the central aims of this book is to view the museum as a locus for multiple enunciations, thus identifying in museum practice the active possibility of reconnecting subjectivities and restoring material fluxes to effectively repair the bonds that have been frayed by colonialism and an expanding modernity.The Anticolonial Museum will be of great interest to researchers and students engaged in the study ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Anticolonial Museum - Bruno Brulon Soares

Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with another twisty domestic thriller about a wife wondering who tried to kill her husband twice before finally succeeding… because that was supposed to be her job. Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero. He’s also very dead—thanks to a fall down the stairs. His neighbors angrily point a finger at the newest Ms. Dougherty, Addison. The sudden marriage to the mysterious young woman only lasted ninety-seven days, and he’d had two suspicious "accidents" during that time. Now Addison is a very rich widow in this gripping psychological suspense novel. As law enforcement starts to circle in on Addison and people in town become increasingly hostile, sides are chosen with Kathryn, Richmond’s high school sweetheart, wife number one, and the mother of his children, leading the fray. But in a town built on secrets and lies, Addison is even more driven to forge ahead on the path she charted years ago…Determined at all costs to unravel Richmond’s legacy, she soon becomes a target—with a shocking note left on her bedroom wall: You will pay. But it will take a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako What the Wife Knew - Kane Darby

Rigidly organised and harshly disciplined, the Georgian Royal Navy was an orderly and efficient fighting force which played a major role in Great Britain’s wars of the 18th and early 19th centuries.This guide explores what it was like to be a sailor in the Georgian Navy. Focusing on the period from 1714 to 1820, this concise book examines the Navy within its wider historical, national, organisational and military context, and reveals exactly what it took to survive a life in its service.It looks at how a seaman could join the Royal Navy, including the notorious ''press gangs''; what was meant by ''learning the ropes''; and the severe punishments that could be levied for even minor misdemeanours as a result of the Articles of War. Military tactics, including manning the guns and tactics for fending off pirates are also revealed, as is the problem of maintaining a healthy diet at sea – and the steps that sailors themselves could take to avoid the dreaded scurvy.Covering other fascinating topics as wide-ranging as exploration, mutiny, storms, shipwrecks, and women on board ships, this ‘Sailor’s Guide’ explores the lives of the Navy’s officers and sailors, using extracts from contemporary documents and writings to reconstruct ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How to Survive in the Georgian Navy - Bruno Pappalardo

We live in a competitive world. You are expected to do well in school so you can get into a good university, a good job, and a good life. Good in this context means “better than.” On the other hand, creation is the ability to bring new ideas into the world – in business, philosophy, the arts, and life. In reality, the road to creation is paved with blood, sweat and tears. If you really want to offer something that is genuinely creative or innovative, you need to dare to be different! This challenging and original book blends interdisciplinary insights from technology, the arts, popular culture and more, in order to unlock the secrets to genuine innovation and creativity. For anyone wanting to move beyond merely competing, this book contains compelling insights and inspirations to help effect real change.

Objev podobné jako The Dare to be Different Book - Magnus Lindkvist

J. M. Barrie's fantasy drama Dear Brutus from 1917 depicts the characters' transition through alternate universes and eventual return to the real world. The phrase "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves" is taken from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and is referenced in the title. Between 17 October 1917 and 24 August 1918, the drama was presented at Wyndham's Theatre in the West End for 363 performances. The play's central question is whether people might benefit from living their lives over again and making new decisions. The characters are unhappy spouses who all believe their lives have gone in the wrong direction. The group is escorted to the residence of an elderly man with the Shakespearean name Lob, who is referred to as "all that is left of Merry England." The philanderer is found trying a new conquest, much to the amusement of his wife and his mistress; an elderly man who had yearned for a second youth proposes again to his faithful spouse; the artist and his wife are reconciled; and the dream child of Act 2 has almost become real to both of them and lives on in their hearts.

Objev podobné jako Dear Brutus - James Matthew Barrie

A light-hearted, funny story for children and adults alike about the perils of overprotective parenting! From the time Bruno wakes up to the time he goes to bed, his very loving, but overprotective parents, are always there to see he never ever gets too hot or too cold, too dirty or too excited.Poor Bruno... will his parents ever learn to just let him play and have fun like the other children?También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Objev podobné jako Be Careful, Bruno! - Jose Carlos Andres

Miffy is off to the seaside - she can''t wait to play in the sand, collect some pretty shells and build a castle. She might even swim in the sea! This highly desirable, collectible classic series has been updated for a new generation by award-winning poet, Tony Mitton.

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''Is 2023 the year you want to change your working life? Perhaps you want to stop catastrophising about small mistakes, instil a better job/life balance or find new mechanisms to cope with a nightmare boss. Solutions to these problems, as well as an array of other office issues, are what Naomi Shragai offers in Work Therapy. If you''re searching for a new way to handle office politics, you could well find the answers in this book.'' - Sunday TimesThere''s no place like home...or work?You probably don''t realise this, but every working day you replay and re-enact conflicts, dynamics and relationships from your past. Whether it''s confusing an authority figure with a parent; avoiding conflict because of past squabbles with siblings; or suffering from imposter syndrome because of the way your family responded to success, when it comes to work we are all trapped in our own upbringings and the patterns of behaviour we learned while growing up.Many of us spend eighteen formative years or more living with family and building our personality; but most of us also spend fifty years - or 90,000 hours - in the workplace. With the pull of the familial so strong, we unconsciously re-enact our ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Work Therapy: Or The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life - Naomi Shragai

"Dynevor Terrace: Or The Clue of Life Vol. I" by Charlotte M. Yonge, a captivating Victorian family drama. In "Dynevor Terrace: Or The Clue of Life" Vol. I, Charlotte M. Yonge delves into the intricacies of Victorian society, weaving a compelling narrative that explores the lives of the inhabitants of Dynevor Terrace. Set against the backdrop of a bustling English town, the novel follows the fortunes of the residents as they navigate love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Yonge's richly drawn characters come to life on the pages, each with their own hopes, dreams, and secrets. From the idealistic young artist to the steadfast matriarch, the residents of Dynevor Terrace form a diverse tapestry of personalities that captivates readers from beginning to end. As the plot unfolds, Yonge skillfully interweaves themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice, inviting readers to ponder the deeper mysteries of life and fate. Through moments of joy and sorrow, triumph and tragedy, "Dynevor Terrace" offers a poignant reflection on the human condition and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world. With its timeless appeal and universal themes, "Dynevor Terrace: Or The Clue of Life" Vol. I stands as a testament to Charlotte M. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sada na balení dárků obsahuje bílou rozetu o rozměrech 7 x 3,5 x 7 cm, stuhu šířky 0,5 cm a délky 10 m a kudrlinky s lepíkem. Všechny komponenty jsou v bílé barvě. Sada je vhodná pro uživatele od 0 let.

• Kompletní sada obsahuje vše potřebné pro balení
• Univerzální bílá barva vhodná na jakoukoli příležitost
• Vhodné i pro nejmenší děti (od 0 let)
• Dlouhá stuha (10 m) pro více dárků

Objev podobné jako Anděl Přerov Sada na balení dárků bílá, rozeta 7 x 3,5 x 7 cm, stuha 0,5 cm x 10 m, kudrlina s lepíkem

How is our Christian faith properly lived? Is Christianity a series of abstract teachings to which we, as individuals, give our mental or emotional assent? Or, as Russian Archbishop and New Martyr Ilarion (Troitsky) argues, is the true aim of Christian life the transformation of our whole being as members of the Body of Christ, His Church? This classic translation is refreshed for the first time with fresh typesetting and interior design. Questions for group discussion or personal reflection have been added, as well as a biography of the author, subject and Scripture indexes.

Objev podobné jako Christianity or the Church? - Ilarion

A lyrical travelogue charting Tomas Espedal’s journeys to and ruminations around the world, from his native Norway to Istanbul and beyond.  “Why travel?” asks Tomas Espedal in Tramp, “Why not just stay at home, in your room, in your house, in the place you like better than any other, your own place. The familiar house, the requisite rooms in which we have gathered the things we need, a good bed, a desk, a whole pile of books. The windows giving on to the sea and the garden with its apple trees and holly hedge, a beautiful garden, growing wild.”  The first step in any trip or journey is always a footstep—the brave or curious act of putting one foot in front of the other and stepping out of the house onto the sidewalk below. Here, Espedal contemplates what this ambulatory mode of travel has meant for great artists and thinkers, including Rousseau, Kant, Hazlitt, Thoreau, Rimbaud, Whitman, Giacometti, and Robert Louis Stevenson. In the process, he confronts his own inability to write from a fixed abode and his refusal to banish the temptation to become permanently itinerant.  Lyrical and rebellious, immediate and sensuous, Tramp conveys Espedal’s own ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Tramp – Or the Art of Living a Wild and Poetic Life - Tomas Espedal

Sada na balení dárků Anděl Přerov ve zlaté barvě obsahuje rozetu o rozměrech 7 × 3,5 × 7 cm, 10 metrů dlouhou stuhu o šířce 0,5 cm a kudrlinu s lepícím páskem. Umožňuje rychlé a jednoduché ozdobení dárků pro slavnostní příležitosti. Balení má rozměry 9 × 30 × 4 cm a hmotnost 0,017 kg.

• Kompletní sada obsahuje vše potřebné pro ozdobení dárku
• Zlatá barva dodává dárku slavnostní a elegantní vzhled
• Kudrlina s lepíkem umožňuje snadné a rychlé připevnění
• Vhodné pro všechny věkové kategorie včetně dětí

Objev podobné jako Anděl Přerov Sada na balení dárků zlatá, rozeta 7 x 3,5 x 7 cm, stuha 0,5 cm x 10 m, kudrlina s lepíkem

Sada na balení dárků Anděl Přerov obsahuje rozetu o rozměrech 7 x 3,5 x 7 cm, stuhu širokou 0,5 cm a dlouhou 10 m a kudrlinky s lepícím proužkem. Je vhodná pro děti od 0 let a slouží k ozdobení dárků v červeném tónu.

• Kompletní sada obsahuje vše potřebné pro ozdobení dárků
• Kudrlinky s lepícím proužkem pro snadné připevnění
• Dlouhá stuha (10 m) umožňuje ozdobit více balíčků
• Jednotný červený tón vytváří harmonický vzhled

Objev podobné jako Anděl Přerov Sada na balení dárků červená, rozeta 7 x 3,5 x 7 cm, stuha 0,5 cm x 10 m, kudrlina s lepíkem

Balení obsahuje 5 samolepicích jmenovek s ražbou o rozměrech 22 x 8,5 cm. Jmenovky jsou vhodné pro označení dárků a umožňují napsání věnování nebo jména obdarovaného. Produkt je vhodný pro děti od 0 let.

• Kvalitní ražba pro luxusní vzhled
• 5 různých motivů v jednom balení
• Velký formát 22 x 8,5 cm pro dostatek místa na text
• Snadná aplikace díky samolepicímu provedení

Objev podobné jako Anděl Přerov Samolepicí jmenovky na dárky s ražbou 22 x 8,5 cm

Medvídárek Classic je 25 cm vysoký bílý medvídek vyrobený z růží z pěny a polystyrenu. Dodává se v dárkovém balení a je parfémován vůní růží. Je vhodný jako originální dárek k příležitostem jako Valentýn, výročí nebo narozeniny.

• Originální dárek vyjadřující lásku a čisté úmysly
• Měkký a příjemný na dotek díky materiálu z pěny a polystyrenu
• Dodává se v krásném dárkovém balení
• Okouzlí nádhernou vůní růží

Objev podobné jako Medvídárek Classic 25cm dárkově balený - bílý (1016_BIL)

Hudební CD - Toronzo Cannon je americký elektrický bluesový kytarista, zpěvák a skladatel. Toronzo Cannon je americký elektrický bluesový kytarista, zpěvák a skladatel. ALbum z roku 2019 Seznam stop Get Together Or Get Apart / The Preacher, The Politician Or The Pimp / The Chicago Way / Insurance / Stop Me When I'm Lying / She Loved Me (Again) / The Silence Of My Friends / The First 24 / That's What I Love About 'Cha / Ordinary Woman / Let Me Lay My Love On You / I'm Not Scared

Objev podobné jako Toronzo Canon: The Preacher. The Politician Or The Pimp - CD (0014551499527)

Candide, or the Optimist is Voltaire's hilarious and deeply scathing satire on the Age of Enlightenment. This classic of French literature has been a bestseller for over two hundred years.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This classic of French literature features an introduction by Dr Marine Ganofsky.Young nobleman Candide lives a sheltered and comfortable life under the tutorship of the ridiculous Dr Pangloss who espouses the prevailing 18th-century philosophy of Optimism. Following an indiscretion, Candide is cast out into the world which according to Pangloss is 'the best of all possible worlds'. But this is not so, Candide and his companions encounter nothing but ludicrous calamities in their madcap travels around the world - war crimes, earthquakes, inquisitions and chain gangs - all based with horrible closeness on real events of the 18th century.

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Join us for a walk deep in the rainforest. Stroll through a nearby village, take a peek at the monkeys and find titan beetles on the forest floor in this lift-the-flap non-fiction book.Filled with bite-sized nature facts and over 40 flaps to lift, young explorers can enjoy a colourful and interactive introduction to the busy life of the Amazonian rainforest.Follow the family and their guide as they journey through the six different rainforest scenes, from an Achuar village to deep in the rainforest, and from high up in the canopy down to the refreshing riverbank.Reveal hidden facts and learn more about the world around you and the animals who share it with you.A great interactive guide for children to spot nature in the world around them!Also available:A Walk in SpringA Walk in SummerA Walk in AutumnA Walk in WinterA Walk on the FarmComing soon:A Walk by the River

Objev podobné jako A Walk in the Rainforest - Ladybird, Nora Dare

World politics has changed, claims Bruno Maçães. Geopolitics is no longer simply a contest to control territory: in this age of advanced technology, it has become a contest to create the territory. Great powers seek to build a world for other states to inhabit, while keeping the ability to change the rules or the state of the world when necessary. At a moment when the old concepts no longer work, this book aims to introduce a radically new theory of world politics and technology. Understood as ''world building'', the most important events of our troubled times suddenly appear connected and their inner logic is revealed: technology wars between China and the United States, the pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the energy transition. To conclude, Maçães considers the more distant future, when the metaverse and artificial intelligence become the world, a world the great powers must struggle to build and control.

Objev podobné jako World Builders - Bruno Macaes

Jane Austen, one of the nation’s most beloved authors, whose face adorns our currency, surely needs no introduction, but while many are familiar with her groundbreaking novels, few have come across her brilliantly funny unfinished novella, Catharine, or The Bower.Written when Austen was only around seventeen, Catharine, or The Bower is a short but important work, as it shows Austen’s preoccupation changing from short burlesques to the satirical novels which her name is so inextricably linked with. This edition also contains The Beautiful Cassandra, a very short ‘novel in twelve chapters’ that maps out a parody of the melodramatic novels of Austen’s day – in many ways the prototype for the legacy she left behind.

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Written in alternating chapters, W or the Memory of Childhood, tells two parallel tales, in two parts. One is a story created in childhood and about childhood. The other story is about two people called Gaspard Winckler: one an eight-year-old deaf-mute lost in a shipwreck, the other a man despatched to search for him, who discovers W, an island state based on the rules of sport. As the two tales move in and out of focus, the disturbing truth about the island of W reveals itself. Perec combines fiction and autobiography in unprecedented ways, allowing no easy escape from these stories, or from history.

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"Darius has always been one of my favorite people to sing with and to call a friend in this industry and yet even knowing him well for as long as I have, there are so many incredible stories in Life's Too Short that I enjoyed learning for the first time.”—Sheryl Crow*A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller*A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award–winning country music sensation and multiplatinum-selling lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish In 1986 Darius Rucker cofounded Hootie & The Blowfish at the University of South Carolina. What began as a party band playing frat houses and dive bars quickly became a global pop rock phenomenon through their multiplatinum-selling debut album, cracked rear view, which featured era-defining hit songs like "Only Wanna Be with You," "Let Her Cry," and "Hold My Hand." Later, Darius would chart a pioneering path as a solo country music artist, with classic anthems like "Wagon Wheel" and "Alright."Nearly forty years after the band’s formation, Darius tells his remarkable story in this must-read music biography through the lens of the songs that shaped him—from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and KISS to Lou Reed, Billy Joel, Nanci Griffith, and so many more. Set ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What would happen if Rapunzel made a deal with a sea witch, and The Little Mermaid wound up at the top of a very tall tower? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!All Rapunzel wants is to explore, but she can’t set foot outside her tower without triggering her curse. At least, that’s what her mother tells her, and she has no reason not to listen to her mother, right? But when Rapunzel suddenly winds up in a sea witch’s lair, she wonders if this could be her chance: not only to see the world, but also to break the curse that’s always hung over her. . . .Princess Hana, meanwhile, has her hands full with this mysterious storm wreaking havoc under the sea. As a mermaid, she’s pretty sure humans are at fault—especially after her best friend is captured by sailors. But how is Hana supposed to save him when she suddenly finds herself stuck in a very tall tower with no door?Happily-ever-after couldn’t feel farther away. Can Rapunzel break her curse before it is triggered? And can Hana escape the tower in time to save her kingdom?For other Princess ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this enchanting new series, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!How far would you go to find your happy ever after?Rapunzel has been stuck in a tower all her life. Her mother, Lady Grimm, says going outside will trigger her curse – and surely she knows best? But when Rapunzel is suddenly, magically, transported to a sea witch’s lair and offered the chance to swap her fate for her voice, she wonders if this is her chance to let her hair down at last . . . Princess Hana loves to defy her mother’s rules. The little mermaid simply won’t believe that humans truly hate merfolk, and would give anything to explore their world. But when Hana is suddenly, magically, transported to a town ruled by the terrifying Lady Grimm, she wonders if she may be desperately out of her depth . . . For other Princess Swaps, don't miss:Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper)Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs)

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In the 1930s, through the prose of Bruno Schulz (1892–1942), the Polish language became the linguistic raw material for a profound exploration of the modern Jewish experience. Rather than turning away from the language like many of his Galician Jewish colleagues who would choose to write in Yiddish, Schulz used the Polish language to explore his own and his generation's relationship to East European Jewish exegetical tradition, and to deepen his reflection on golus or exile as a condition not only of the individual and of the Jewish community, but of language itself, and of matter. Drawing on new archival discoveries, this study explores Schulz's diasporic Jewish modernism as an example of the creative and also transient poetic forms that emerged on formerly Habsburg territory, at the historical juncture between empire and nation-state.

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100 traditional yet surprisingly modern recipes from the far northern corners of Russia, featuring ingredients and dishes that young Russians are rediscovering as part of their heritage.IACP AWARD FINALIST • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND FORBES“A necessary resource for food writers and for eaters, a fascinating read and good excuse to make fermented oatmeal.”—Bon AppétitRussian cookbooks tend to focus on the food that was imported from France in the nineteenth century or the impoverished food of the Soviet era. Beyond the North Wind explores the true heart of Russian food, a cuisine that celebrates whole grains, preserved and fermented foods, and straightforward but robust flavors.Recipes for a dazzling array of pickles and preserves, infused vodkas, homemade dairy products such as farmers cheese and cultured butter, puff pastry hand pies stuffed with mushrooms and fish, and seasonal vegetable soups showcase Russian foods that are organic and honest--many of them old dishes that feel new again in their elegant minimalism. Despite the country''s harsh climate, this surprisingly sophisticated cuisine has an incredible depth of flavor to offer in dishes like Braised Cod with Horseradish, Roast ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lucian (ca. AD 120–190), apprentice sculptor then traveling rhetorician, settled in Athens and developed an original brand of satire. Notable for the Attic purity and elegance of his Greek and for literary versatility, he is famous chiefly for the lively, cynical wit of the dialogues in which he satirizes human folly, superstition, and hypocrisy.

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"Darius has always been one of my favorite people to sing with and to call a friend in this industry and yet even knowing him well for as long as I have, there are so many incredible stories in Life's Too Short that I enjoyed learning for the first time.”—Sheryl Crow*A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller*A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award–winning country music sensation and multiplatinum-selling lead singer of Hootie & The Blowfish In 1986 Darius Rucker cofounded Hootie & The Blowfish at the University of South Carolina. What began as a party band playing frat houses and dive bars quickly became a global pop rock phenomenon through their multiplatinum-selling debut album, cracked rear view, which featured era-defining hit songs like "Only Wanna Be with You," "Let Her Cry," and "Hold My Hand." Later, Darius would chart a pioneering path as a solo country music artist, with classic anthems like "Wagon Wheel" and "Alright."Nearly forty years after the band’s formation, Darius tells his remarkable story in this must-read music biography through the lens of the songs that shaped him—from Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and KISS to Lou Reed, Billy Joel, Nanci Griffith, and so many more. Set ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘I was a rat!’ So insists a scruffy boy named Roger. Maybe it’s true, but what is he now? A terrifying monster running wild in the sewers? The Daily Scourge is sure of it. A victim of ‘Rodent Delusion’? The hospital nurse says yes. A lucrative fairground attraction? He is to Mr. Tapscrew. Or is Roger just an ordinary little boy? Only three people believe this version of the story, and it may take a royal intervention–and a bit of magic–to convince everyoneelse. A playful parody of the press, I Was a Rat! is a magical weaving of humour, fairy tale, and adventure.When, in A Scarecrow and His Servant, a bolt of lightning brings Scarecrow to life, he proves to be a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant and the two embark upon a terrifying series of adventures–including battles, brigands, broken hearts, and treasure islands. But little does the Scarecrow know that he is being followed by a family who desperately wishes he’d never sprung to life.Two stories of myth, magic and adventure from the master teller of tales.

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Two plays exploring the dark side of power and the human cost of injustice.  What is the fate of justice when morality is subservient to power? What happens when people in power lose their moral compass, and truth becomes a casualty? This volume brings together two recent plays by eminent Indian theater personality Shanta Gokhale that address these burning questions. Maili Chadar; or, The Stained Shawl: A Tragedy in Four Acts traces the regression of the protagonist from the idealism of his youth to the cynicism of a man who has but one goal in life—power at all costs. Along the way, he develops a megalomanic sense of destiny for which he is willing to lose all that he has ever loved, in the process becoming an exemplar of the proverbial worm in the apple called democracy. In Truth and Justice: Four Monologues, women from different places and times speak of what men in power have done to them in the name of their hatred for the other—from the Dreyfus affair that rocked France in the nineteenth century to the deadly communal riots in Gujarat and the Sri Lankan Civil War in the early twenty-first century.

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American author Herman Melville published his first novel, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, in 1851. The story of Ahab, the captain of the whaling ship Pequod, and his irrational pursuit for vengeance against Moby Dick, the huge white sperm whale that wounded him on a previous journey, is told in the book by the sailor Ishmael. Moby-Dick, a work that contributed to the literature of the American Renaissance, had received mixed reviews upon publication, was a commercial flop, and was out of print when the author passed away in 1891. It wasn't until the 20th century, on the centennial of its author's birth in 1919, that it gained recognition as a "Great American Novel." William Faulkner expressed regret for not having written the novel himself, while D. H. Lawrence praised it as "the best book of the sea ever written" and "one of the oddest and most wonderful books in the world." One of the most well-known starting lines in all of literature is "Call me Ishmael." Moby-Dick was started by Melville in February 1850, and it was finished a year later than he had intended, in 18 months. Melville drew on his observations as a common sailor between 1841 and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Palmer spins a cracking tale that, despite its disconcerting subject, is piquantly cheerful and compassionate . . . With empathy and imagination, Palmer explores the master/apprentice relationship, first love and first rivalry, spite and kindness: conjuring a world to raise a wry smile'' New York Times---------------------------------------------------------------------------------A stunning, powerfully evocative new novel based on a true story - in 1726 in the small town of Godalming, England, a young woman confounds the medical community by giving birth to dead rabbits.Surgeon John Howard is a rational man. His apprentice Zachary knows John is reluctant to believe anything that purports to exist outside the realm of logic. But even John cannot explain how or why Mary Toft, the wife of a local farmer, manages to give birth to a dead rabbit. When this singular event becomes a regular occurrence, John realizes that nothing in his experience as a village physician has prepared him to deal with a situation as disturbing as this. He writes to several preeminent surgeons in London, three of whom quickly arrive in the small town of Godalming ready to observe and opine. When Mary''s plight reaches the attention of King George, Mary and her doctors are summoned to London, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Spurred by his wife''s Alzheimer''s diagnosis and disenchanted with the slow progress in finding a cure, a rich Swiss businessman launches a contest for promising young neuroscientists who can think ''outside the box.'' Chosen for their scientific excellence and originality, they must travel throughout Europe in search of the answers to five fiendishly difficult riddles, each combining an enigmatic neuroscientific question with a geographical and historical challenge. As their personal stories unfold, the competitors share their moments of elation and disappointment when they solve a riddle or reach a dead end. Soon a conspiracy materialises to threaten and endanger the scientists, which at first seems random, but then becomes increasingly deliberate and targeted. The nature of the riddles and the talents of the competitors open a world of discovery for us too as we learn about some of the most pressing areas in current brain research, such as neurodegenerative diseases, stem cell grafts, artificial intelligence, drug addiction, genetics, and the mechanisms of memory. And as the candidates visit some of the great European cities - Prague, Vienna, Cordoba, Cambridge, Geneva, Venice we also experience their beauty and intrigue.

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Richly imagined and recounted in vivid prose of extraordinary beauty, this book is a stunning illustration of Ransmayr’s talent for imbuing a captivating tale with intense metaphorical, indeed metaphysical force. The world’s most powerful man, Qiánlóng, emperor of China, invites the famous eighteenth-century clockmaker Alister Cox to his court in Beijing. There, in the heart of the Forbidden City, the Englishman and his assistants are to build machines that mark the passing of time as a child or a condemned man might experience it and that capture the many shades of happiness, suffering, love, and loss that come with that passing. Mystified by the rituals of a rigidly hierarchical society dominated by an unimaginably wealthy, god-like ruler, Cox musters all his expertise and ingenuity to satisfy the emperor’s desires. Finally, Qiánlóng, also known by the moniker Lord of Time, requests the construction of a clock capable of measuring eternity—a perpetuum mobile. Seizing this chance to realize a long-held dream and honor the memory of his late beloved daughter, yet conscious of the impossibility of his task, Cox sets to work. As the court is suspended in a never-ending summer, festering with evil gossip about the monster these foreigners are creating, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A twisty, darkly seductive anti-hero origin story, starring a teenage killer whose trial in the Wild West is upended when her first victim, her husband, arrives alive with a story to tell.Summer 1886—When nineteen-year-old Belle King turns herself in for murder, the last thing she expects to see is her abusive husband Reginald standing outside her Dodge City jail cell, impossibly alive. He’s there to take her back, but Belle is not going without a fight. Reginald was the first man she ever meant to kill, but certainly not the last . . .Now, while there are still bars between them, Belle is forced to resort to all the tricks in her arsenal to prevent her husband from ever being in control of her again. But in the 1880s, the last soul anyone will believe is a girl—even when she confesses to her own crimes.With the seductive horror of a fairy tale, Lady or the Tiger is the dark, twisty story of how one mountain girl from Kentucky became the wickedest woman in the Wild West and an ode to girls with tigers in their hearts who can save themselves.

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The Great Horse Or The War Horse: From The Time Of The Roman Invasion Till Its Development Into The Shire Horse explores the history and evolution of the Shire Horse, tracing its origins back to the ancient Great Horse used during the Roman invasion of Britain. The book offers a detailed account of the breed's development, focusing on its crucial roles in warfare and agriculture throughout British history. The narrative is structured chronologically, covering key periods such as the Roman era, the Medieval period, and the agricultural advancements of the 19th century. The author highlights the horse's size and strength, qualities that made it essential for knights in armor and later, for agricultural work, as society moved away from oxen. Drawing on extensive research and historical records, the book illustrates the breed's transition from a warhorse to the modern Shire Horse, emphasizing its continued importance in farming. The work provides invaluable insights for both horse enthusiasts and historians, showcasing the lasting legacy of a breed that shaped both military and agricultural practices.

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