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Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - B. K. S. Iyengar

BKS Iyengar’s translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the “bible” of yoga.This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga.Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world’s most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference.The Sutras are short and to the point – each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers.The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved.The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise.The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga.

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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Sacred Texts - Swami Vivekananda

Providing an explanation of the practical and philosophical foundations of Raja Yoga, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is arguably the most important text on Yogic philosophy.

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The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali - Alistair Shearer

The basic questions of Who Am I? Where Am I Going? What Is the Purpose of Life? are asked by every generation, and Patanjali''s answers (given in the third century BC) form one of the oldest spiritual texts in the world. ''That which unites'' is called ''Yoga'' - and is thus much broader than the form of exercise so popular today. It is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a centre that is silent and unbounded. Alistair Shearer''s superb introduction and translation bring these ancient, vital teachings to life in the modern world and are for all those who seek the benefits of self-knowledge.

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The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali - Chip Hartranft

A classic work of Indian philosophy that succinctly spells out how the mind works and what is needed to attain liberation.In 196 short aphorisms, this classic work of Indian philosophy succinctly spells out how the mind works and how it is possible to use the mind to attain liberation. The Yoga-Sutra is a road map of human consciousness and a helpful guide to the mental states that one encounters in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices. Chip HartranftÂ’s translation and extensive, lucid commentary bring the text beautifully to life. He also provides useful auxiliary materials, including an afterword on the legacy of the Yoga-Sutra and its enduring relevance for us today.

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Must do better: How to improve the image of teaching and why it matters - Roy Blatchford, Harry Hudson

We have a serious problem with the image of teaching in this country. In the eyes of many, teaching is not truly a profession akin to other professions. In the popular imagination, it is not on a par with medicine, law or accountancy, engineering, architecture or business. It is not held in the same esteem as careers which are of equivalent importance to society. Must do better challenges this damaging and pernicious status quo. It examines the origins of our problem with teaching, it shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, and it charts a new course for the image of the modern teaching profession. The book is written to be easily read by the general reader, because ultimately it is with the general reader – the parent, the employer, the politician – that lies the power to effect the change that society needs. We can and we must change the image of teaching for the better.

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Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast - Cynthia Saltzman

‘A fascinating and deeply rewarding book’ Adam Zamoyski, Daily Telegraph Napoleon’s Plunder chronicles one of the most spectacular art appropriation campaigns in history and, in doing so, sheds new light on the complex origins of what was once called the Musée Napoléon, now known as the Louvre. It centres on the story of Napoleon’s theft of Paolo Veronese’s Wedding Feast at Cana, a vast, sublime canvas that in 1797 the French army tore from a wall of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Feast was just one of Napoleon’s spoils of war, which he claimed for the French nation and displayed in a public museum – the Louvre. He filled the former palace of the French kings with his acquisitions, and Europe flocked to Paris and hailed the Louvre as the greatest museum in the world. Did he take it for himself? Or for France? Or for the world at large? Saltzman interweaves the stories of Napoleon’s military campaigns, uncovering the treaties through which he obtained his loot, with the histories of the plundered works themselves, exploring how these masterpieces came into being. As much as a story of military might, this is an account of one of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Women of the Middle Ages - Luke Daly

For centuries, the lives of medieval women have been overshadowed by queens, saints and warriors, their stories of power and defiance celebrated while the voices of ordinary women have faded into obscurity. Women of the Middle Ages challenges this narrative, shedding light on the everyday experiences of those who ploughed fields, healed the sick, and sought refuge in religious life. From the Beguines, who defied convention to serve their communities, to the midwives, nuns, and traders who shaped medieval society, this book reveals the resilience and determination of women who lived beyond the pages of history. Meticulously researched and richly told, Women of the Middle Ages uncovers the realities of life for the women who made the medieval world turn.

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Frogs of the World - Mark O'Shea, Simon Maddock

A richly illustrated guide to the world’s frogs that includes species from every familyWith more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human many times over to those that can survive being frozen in ice. Frogs of the World is an essential guide to this astonishingly diverse group of animals. An in-depth introduction covers everything from the origins and evolution of frogs to their life cycles and defense strategies. Beautiful illustrations accompany profiles of species from each family, shedding invaluable light on the enormous range of appearance, habitats, and behavior of these marvelous creatures. Features hundreds of stunning color photographsCovers taxonomy, anatomy, locomotion, reproduction, diet, and moreDiscusses the conservation of the world’s frogsAn invaluable resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in amphibians

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The Bride of Demise, Vol. 3 - Keishi Ayasato, Jordan Taylor, murakaruki murakaruki

After narrowly avoiding a terrible fate at the school festival, Kou renews his friendship with his old classmates from Research, Asagiri and Isumi. As they pass the time in peace, Asagiri decides to confess her love for Kou. However, the very next day, Isumi informs Kou that Asagiri has disappeared in the kihei-infested ruins! As he searches for her, a new threat arises, which may shed light on the true nature of the kihei. For the sake of his beloved Brides, Kou must make a choice.

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The Philosophy of Wine - Ruth Ball

A companion volume to The Philosophy of . . . Beards and Coffee, this witty history of wine and its cultivation and enjoyment sheds light on the rich traditions of wine from around the world.

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The Colonization of Names - Benjamin Brower

This groundbreaking history of personal names in nineteenth-century Algeria sheds new light on the symbolic violence of renaming and the relationship between language and colonialism.

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The Bloodmarked - Tracy Deonn

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! “Deonn expertly weaves together a universe that both shines a light on the pervasive nature of racism and also harnesses the complexity of Black identity within this space. Deonn writes so much more than simple fantasies or Arthurian retellings.” —Booklist (starred review) The “worthy successor to an explosive debut” (Kirkus Reviews)—the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Legendborn—perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Margaret Rogerson!The shadows have risen, and the line is law. All Bree wanted was to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. So she infiltrated the Legendborn Order, a secret society descended from King Arthur’s knights—only to discover her own ancestral power. Now, Bree has become someone new: A Medium. A Bloodcrafter. A Scion. But the ancient war between demons and the Order is rising to a deadly peak. And Nick, the Legendborn boy Bree fell in love with, has been kidnapped. Bree wants to fight, but the Regents who rule the Order won’t let her. To them, she is an unknown girl with unheard-of power, and as the living anchor for the spell that preserves the Legendborn cycle, she must be protected. When the Regents reveal they will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Little Book of Givenchy - Karen Homerová

"It's a fabulous thing to give life to fabric, to make something move well, the harmony of colour" - Hubert de Givenchy Ever since Audrey Hepburn stood outside Tiffany's, croissant in hand, Givenchy has been the last word in elegant couture. The clean, sweeping lines and classic, feminine silhouettes have enthralled women from the Duchess of Sussex to Kendall Jenner, all of whom adore the romanticism and sophistication of a Givenchy ensemble. More sculptor than designer, Hubert de Givenchy created a house that is utterly timeless. This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the brand, from its creation in 1952 to its current leadership and designs. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and key moments, this book shines a light on the dazzling world of Givenchy.

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The Unfilial - Yao Emei

Modern China moves fast, leaving its people trailing behind. The mirage of a picture-perfect home compels some to gamble away the family house, while others live with debts of a shameful past. When something inevitably cracks, it’s always the women who are left to pick up the pieces.In four stories, Yao Emei shines a brutally honest light on the crumbling foundations of the family unit with scalpel-sharp precision. As her characters struggle to escape a vicious cycle of abuse, come inside – or stare through the window – at your peril: after all, what’s a closet without its skeletons?

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Get the Children Out! - Mike Levy

The grocer, the teacher, the soldier, the Quaker...Mike Levy shines a light on the courageous deeds of twenty-two women and men who transformed the lives of the Kindertransport and other refugees.In 1938, when the Government refused to act and those around them turned a blind eye, these heroic individuals took it upon themselves to orchestrate one of the greatest lifesaving missions the world has ever seen.Until now the compelling accounts of these extraordinary rescue missions have remained untold.

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The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience - Jamie Ward

Reflecting recent changes in the way cognition and the brain are studied, this thoroughly updated fifth edition of this bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to cognitive neuroscience. Jamie Ward provides an easy-to-follow introduction to neural structure and function, as well as all the key methods and procedures of cognitive neuroscience, with a view to helping students understand how they can be used to shed light on the neural basis of cognition.The book presents a comprehensive overview of the latest theories and findings in all the key topics in cognitive neuroscience, including vision, hearing, attention, memory, speech and language, executive function, social and emotional behavior and developmental neuroscience. Throughout, case studies, newspaper reports, everyday examples and student-friendly pedagogy are used to help students understand the more challenging ideas that underpin the subject. This edition features expanded coverage of consciousness, a combined chapter on literacy and numeracy, and increased coverage of brain networks and computational approaches.Written in an engaging style by a leading researcher in the field and presented in full color including numerous illustrative materials, this book will be invaluable as a core text for undergraduate modules in cognitive neuroscience. It can also be used as a key ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Illegals - Shaun Walker

''Absolutely fascinating'' Andrew Marr''A brilliant historical investigation that''s as gripping as a Le Carré novel'' Tom Burgis''Shaun Walker skilfully shows how Russia''s modern-day election meddling is rooted in the subterfuge and trickery of the bad old days. This is a fascinating read.'' Oliver Bullough''A gripping history critical to understanding many of Russia''s influence operations today.'' Catherine Belton''Sinister, clandestine and deadly - this is essential history, and it is happening now.'' Simon Sebag Montefiore''A riveting spy thriller, which doubles as a secret history of Russia.'' Peter PomerantsevIn 2010, two decades after the Cold War had ended, ten Russian spies were arrested in America, having hidden their true identities from their friends, neighbours and even their children. They were part of a spy programme that had begun nearly a century earlier, when the revolutionary Bolshevik government began sending Soviet citizens abroad to pose as foreign aristocrats, merchants and students. These deep-cover missions - some remarkable feats of espionage, others high-profile failures - could last for decades.Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews, as well as newly discovered archival material, Shaun Walker brings this history to life in a page-turning tour de force that goes to the heart of what became the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Following the Bend - Ellen Wohl

An engaging and thought-provoking introduction to river scienceWhen we look at a river, either up close or while flying over a river valley, what are we really seeing? Following the Bend takes readers on a majestic journey by water to find answers, along the way shedding light on the key concepts of modern river science, from hydrology and water chemistry to stream and wetland ecology.In this accessible and uniquely personal book, Ellen Wohl explains how to “read” a river, blending the latest science with her own personal experiences as a geologist and naturalist who has worked on rivers for more than three decades. She charts how water travels through the hydrologic cycle around the globe and downstream to distribute energy, move sediment, and shape river channels, and how living organisms adapt to life in flowing water to create vibrant river ecosystems. Wohl looks at the role of disturbances such as floods and droughts and discusses how geologists interpret the sedimentary records of past river processes. She illustrates how river networks interact with Earth’s surface and considers issues for rivers in the future, such as progressive drying, river restoration, and advocating for the legal personhood of a river to maintain its ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Robin - Moss Stephen

Acclaimed naturalist and birdwatcher Stephen Moss brings us a year in the life of Britain''s favourite bird - the robin. In The Robin Moss records a year of observing the robin both close to home and in the field to shed light on the hidden life of this apparently familiar bird. We follow its life cycle from the time it enters the world as an egg, through its time as a nestling and juvenile, to the adult bird; via courtship, song, breeding, feeding, migration - and ultimately, death. At the same time, we trace the robin''s relationship with us: how did this bird - one of more than 300 species in its huge and diverse family - find its way so deeply and permanently into our nation''s heart and its social and cultural history? It''s a story that tells us as much about ourselves as it does about the robin itself. No other bird is quite so ever-present and familiar, so embedded in our culture, as the robin. But how much do we really know about this bird? ''There is no doubt that Moss''s book, with its charming cover and quaint illustrations, will make it into many a stocking this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Glass Universe - Dava Sobel

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR‘A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves’ The Economist#1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in scienceBefore they even had the right to vote, a group of remarkable women were employed by Harvard College Observatory as ‘Human Computers’ to interpret the observations made via telescope by their male counterparts each night.The author of Longitude, Galileo’s Daughter and The Planets shines light on the hidden history of these extraordinary women who changed the burgeoning field of astronomy and our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.

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The Authorized P-Funk Song Reference - Daniel Bedrosian

“Daniel Bedrosian has done a wonderful job of a seemingly impossible task of reconstructing this history—finding everybody who's been a part of, involved with, or in any way left their fingerprint on what has become the P-Funk.”— George ClintonGeorge Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic collective (P-Funk) stands as one of the most iconic and important groups in popular music history, with an impressively large discography, enormous number of members, and long history. For the first time, this authorized reference provides the official P-Funk canon from 1956 to 2023: every project, album, collaboration, song, details of personnel for songs, and tidbits about each act and select songs, as well as dozens of rare photos and a color photospread. No volume has ever attempted to provide such details from this collective and its many dozens of acts, collaborations, and offshoot projects from its inception in the 50s as The Parliaments to the present day. Daniel Bedrosian, keyboardist for P-Funk, accomplishes that in this volume, the culmination of nearly thirty years of careful research, interviews, and access to exclusive archival material. Song entries are organized under artist / group names and contain definitive listings of players for each song. Select entries shed light on the inner ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Temple Legend - Rudolf Steiner

spacer In these unique lectures, given to members of his Esoteric School (1904-14), Rudolf Steiner's main intention is to throw light on the hidden content of the picture-language of myths, sagas and legends. Pictures, he explains, are the real origin of all things - the primeval spiritual causes. In order to work in a healthy way with pictures or symbols today, however, it is necessary that one should first become acquainted with their esoteric content - to understand them. At the time of these lectures Steiner was planning to inaugurate the second section of the Esoteric School, which was to deal in a direct way with a renewal - out of his own spiritual research - of ritual and symbolism. He gave these lectures as a necessary preparation, to clarify the history and nature of the cultic tradition. He thus discusses principally Freemasonry and its background, but also the Rosicrucians, Manichaeism, the Druids, the Prometheus Saga, the Lost Temple, Cain and Abel - and much else besides.

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Europe and the Islamic World - Laurens Henry, John Tolan, Gilles Veinstein

Europe and the Islamic World sheds much-needed light on the shared roots of Islamic and Western cultures and on the richness of their inextricably intertwined histories, refuting once and for all the misguided notion of a "clash of civilizations" between the Muslim world and Europe. In this landmark book, three eminent historians bring to life the

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Core of the Yoga Sutras - B.K.S. Iyengar

The latest work from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s most respected yoga teacher.Foreword from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of ‘yoga for all’, which has made it into a worldwide phenomenon.His seminal book, ‘Light on Yoga’, is widely called ‘the bible of yoga’ and has served as the source book for generations of yoga students around the world. In ‘Core of the Yoga Sutras’, he applies this same clarity to the philosophical core of yoga–the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are 196 aphorisms forming the foundational text of yoga philosophy. Each sutra is short and to the point – each being only a line or two long. B.K.S. Iyengar has translated each one, providing an insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers, as well as linking the various themes throughout the sutras to one another.Each sutra is presented as Sanskrit text, transliteration and English translation, followed by B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique commentary and authority only he can bring to the work.B.K.S. Iyengar’s insight on the sutras show the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tantra of the Yoga Sutras - Alan Finger, Wendy Newton

"The Yoga Sutras are Patanjali''s classic on how to experience oneness (Samadhi) within yoga practice. Many serious yoga students want to bring the wisdom of the Sutras to their practice, but often find the text impenetrable and difficult to relate to. The Tantra of the Yoga Sutras remedies this by offering an interpretation that is uniquely relatable, teachable, and accessible. Yogi and tantric master Alan Finger shows contemporary practitioners and students that Samadhi is not something that we strive for in the future, but something that we can experience now. Many interpreters of the Yoga Sutras describe Samadhi as an unreachable goal for the ordinary yogi. Finger''s interpretation delivers yoga practices that are doable, with attainable and transformative results"--

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Exploring the Yoga Sutras - Nicholas Sutton

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

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Light on the Mahabharata - Nicholas Sutton

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

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Storm Tide: The landmark 50th global bestseller from the one and only Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith - Wilbur Smith

THREE GENERATIONS. A DEVASTATING WAR. 1774.Rob Courtney has spent his whole life in a quiet trading outpost on the east coast of Africa, dreaming of a life of adventure at sea. When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Cornish calls into the fort, Rob takes his chance and stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Arriving in London, Rob is seduced by the charms of the big city and soon finds himself desperate and penniless.That is until the navy comes calling. Rob enlists and is sent across the Atlantic on a ship to join the war against the rebellious American colonists. But on the other side of the Atlantic, unbeknownst to Rob, his distant cousins Cal and Aidan Courtney are leading a campaign against the British in a quest for American Independence.When Aidan is killed in a fierce battle with British troops, Cal vows he will not rest until he has avenged his brother's death, by driving the British out of America - by whatever means necessary . . .A powerful new historical thriller by the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith, of families divided and a country on the brink of revolution.

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The Cruise of the 'Alerte'The Narrative Of a Sreach For Treasure On The Desert Island Of Trinidad (Edition2023) - Frances Knight

"The Cruise of the 'Alerte': The Narrative Of a Search For Treasure On The Desert Island Of Trinidad" by E. F. Knight is a captivating narrative non-fiction adventure that recounts an exhilarating expedition in search of treasure on a remote desert island in the Caribbean. Set against the backdrop of Trinidad, this maritime tale follows the journey of the 'Alerte' and its crew as they embark on a daring treasure hunt. As the narrative unfolds, readers are transported to the deserted shores of the island, where the crew faces the challenges of exploration, survival, and excavation. Through vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, Knight immerses readers in the excitement of the hunt, evoking the thrill of discovery and the dangers of the unknown. With its blend of maritime adventure and narrative non-fiction, "The Cruise of the 'Alerte'" offers readers a gripping tale of treasure hunting and nautical exploration. Knight's vivid portrayal of the Caribbean setting and the challenges of shipwreck survival make this book a captivating read for those fascinated by tales of adventure on the high seas.

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On The Natural History Of Destruction - W. G. Sebald

Sebald''s On the Natural History of Destruction explores German writers'' silence about a moment of mass destructionIn the last years of World War II, a million tons of bombs were dropped by the Allies on one hundred and thirty-one German towns and cities. Six hundred thousand civilians died, and three and a half million homes were destroyed. When it has cast such a very dark shadow over his life and work, Sebald asks, how have so many writers allowed themselves to write it out of their experience and avoid articulating the horror? W.G. Sebald''s On the Natural History of Destruction sparked a wide-ranging debate in the German press.''Sebald makes exquisite art out of vile history'' Boyd Tonkin, Independent''One of the most important writers of our time'' A.S. Byatt, New Statesman ''Demands to be read for its grand emotional power ... it absorbs and horrifies and illuminates'' Scotsman''Brilliant and disturbing'' Antony Beevor, The TimesW . G. Sebald was born in Wertach im Allgäu, Germany, in 1944 and died in December 2001. He studied German language and literature in Freiburg, Switzerland and Manchester. In 1996 he took up a position as an assistant lecturer at the University of Manchester and settled permanently ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New Light on the Neolithic of Northern England

A review of the latest research into the Neolithic settlement of northern England/southern Scotland.

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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - Eric Idle

Best known for his unforgettable roles in Monty Python, from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this brilliantly entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theatre and film. Coming of age as a writer and comedian during the Sixties and Seventies, Eric stumbled into the crossroads of the cultural revolution and found himself rubbing shoulders with the likes of George Harrison, David Bowie and Robin Williams, all of whom became lifelong friends. With anecdotes sprinkled throughout that involve other close friends and luminaries such as Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Paul Simon and Mike Nichols - let alone the Pythons themselves - Eric captures a time of tremendous creative output with equal hilarity and heart. In Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, named after the song he wrote for Life of Brian that has since become the number-one song played at funerals in the UK, he shares the highlights of his life and career with the off-beat humour that has delighted audiences for decades. A legend in his own ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Color of Light - Joel Denot

Joel Denot (b.1961) is a French photographer. His images are centered on the essential elements of photography: light, color and shape. They are neither figurative nor abstract, with colored surfaces floating in a void, framing each other and projecting shadows of overlapping colors: orange then pale pink then blue then bright pink; red then green then pink then grey-blue. Produced entirely during the shoot, they are a purely photographic gesture, created without laboratory work. This is the first monograph on his career. Text in English and French.

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Ring of Salt: Finding home and hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland - Betsy Cornwell

Betsy Cornwell left home with her baby on his first birthday, checking into a hotel under a false name so her husband could not track them down. Over the long months of housing insecurity that followed, bouncing around cheap motel rooms and friend''s couches, Betsy''s determination to offer her son something she''d never had - a safe, stable home - took on the force of obsession.In The Old Knitting Factory, Cornwell invites readers to join her on the path that led out of her violent marriage and into renovating a run-down house on a lake in rural Ireland, transforming a largely abandoned and abused vacation house into a family home and childcare-inclusive arts retreat space for other single parents. Along the way, she creates community and finds family wherever she goes - even when she has to build it herself, brick by brick.Mixing Maid''s gripping portrait of single motherhood''s precarity with The Salt Path''s wild, romantic sense of place - in this case among rural Ireland''s cool mists, nubbly Aran yarns, and whispering turf fires - The Old Knitting Factory invites readers to experience the magic of found family and new beginnings.

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If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat - John Ortberg

You''re one step away from the adventure of your life. John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, "Come"?Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It''s thrilling beyond belief. It''s everything you''d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God''s purpose for your life in the process. There''s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You''ve Got to Get Out of the Boat.In this Christianity Today Award-winning read, bestselling author John Ortberg pushes you to take the last step that separates you from the adventure of your life. And, as a result, you will learn to:Recognize God''s presenceDiscern between faith and foolishnessNot only expect problems, but field them when they comeReorient your thoughts about failure and see ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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And the Band Played On: The enthralling account of what happened after the Titanic sank - Christopher Ward

On 14th April 1912 the Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage and sank. Fifteen hundred passengers and crew lost their lives. As the order to abandon ship was given, the orchestra took their instruments on deck and continued to play. They were still playing when the ship went down.The violinist, 21 year-old Jock Hume, knew that his fiancée, Mary, was expecting their first child, the author''s mother.One hundred years later, Christopher Ward reveals a dramatic story of love, loss and betrayal, and the catastrophic impact of Jock''s death on two very different Scottish families. He paints a vivid portrait of an age in which class determined the way you lived - and died. An outstanding piece of historical detective work, AND THE BAND PLAYED ON is also a moving account of how the author''s quest to learn more about his grandfather revealed the shocking truth about a family he thought he knew, a truth that had been hidden for nearly a hundred years.

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The Law of Light - Lars Muhl

The Law of Light is the profound wisdom of Jesus as found in the Aramaic New Testament. Now, for the first time, it is explored in depth and to its fullest potential.

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook - Betty Edwards

''You will quickly amaze and delight yourself. Hands down the best and most life-enhancing thing I''ve done in lockdown'' India Knight, Sunday Times, about Drawing on the Right Side of the BrainDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook accompanies the world''s most widely used drawing instruction book by Betty Edwards. This workbook reinforces the five basic skills of drawing and includes:- 40 exercises to practice your drawing abilities- A range of subject matters from portrait drawing and still life, to landscapes and imaginative drawing- Advice for a variety of mediums such as pen and ink, charcoal and graphite- A pull-out viewfinder toolThe original Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain helps artists to nurture the creative right side of the brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw, whether you are a professional, an artist in training or someone who draws for a hobby. This workbook will help you practise that knowledge with success at every step.

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On the Aesthetic Education of Man - Friedrich von Schiller

''Man defines himself by his deeds - and what kind of image of man do we see in the mirror of our present times?'' The poet and dramatist Friedrich Schiller was also a profound philosopher, who described his work On the Aesthetic Education of Man as ''the best thing that I have done in my life''. This impassioned treatise analyses politics, revolution and human nature to define the relationship between beauty, art and morality. Expressed as a series of letters to a patron, it argues that only an aesthetic education - rather than government reform, religion or moral teachings - can achieve a truly free society, and must be placed at the heart of human experience. One of the most important works of German philosophy, its arguments remain as arresting and inspiring as when they were first written. Translated by Keith Tribe with an introduction and notes by Alexander Schmidt

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On Loneliness - The School of Life

50 heartfelt photographs and interviews, reflecting on the universal experience of loneliness.ItÂ’s easy to feel that we are alone in feeling alone. Not only do we suffer, but we also destroy our self-confidence with repeated convictions that we are the only ones who are so confused and at sea, the only ones without a partner and who will be alone (again) on Saturday night.Through fifty touching interviews and captivating portraits by the talented photographer Julia Hawkins, this transformative book uncovers the ways that loneliness touches so many of us. We hear from a diverse array of individuals whose lives have been shaped by isolation – those who feel invisible, misunderstood and alienated, as well as those who have found unexpected paths to understanding and connection.We come to understand that we are not unique in our solitude, and that being alone is a natural part of the human experience - and so we have every reason to hold out a hand to our similarly complicated, kind and lonely neighbours.Â

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The Light Fantastic - Terry Pratchett

'Darkness isn't the opposite of light, it is simply its absence . . . what was radiating from the book was the light that lies on the far side of darkness, the light fantastic.'The Discworld is in danger, heading towards a seemingly inevitable collision with a malevolent red star, its magic fading. It needs a hero, and fast.What it doesn't need is Rincewind, an inept and cowardly wizard who is still recovering from the trauma of falling off the edge of the world. Or Twoflower, the well-meaning tourist whose luggage has a mind (and legs) of its own.Which is a shame, because that's all there is . . .'His spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday'Incredibly funny, compulsively readable' The TimesThe Light Fantastic is the second book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - Betty Edwards

OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE''You will quickly amaze and delight yourself'' India Knight, Sunday TimesDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world''s most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you are a professional, a student, or enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards'' practical step-by-step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate how you perceive the world around you. This revised and expanded edition includes:- Expert advice on what materials to use and how to record your progress- Specific focus on perceiving edges, spaces and relationships within your drawings- Problem-solving techniques and guidance on continued development of your skillsBlending artistic teaching with psychology, Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the intuitive and creative right side of your brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw.

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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - Betty Edwards

OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE''You will quickly amaze and delight yourself'' India Knight, Sunday TimesDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world''s most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you are a professional, a student, or enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards'' practical step-by-step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate the way you perceive the world around you. This revised and expanded edition includes:- Expert advice on what materials to use and how to record your progress- Specific focus on perceiving edges, spaces and relationships within your drawings- Problem-solving techniques and guidance on continued development of your skillsBlending artistic teaching with psychology, Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the intuitive and creative right side of your brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw.

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Cat on the Run: Cat of Death (Cat on the Run Episode 1) - Aaron Blabey

What happens when the world's #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of acrime she didn't commit? She becomes a cat on the run, that's what. From the New York Times bestselling author of THE BAD GUYS comesanother hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat whois way tougher than anyone realizes.

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ALPENGLOW - THE FINEST CLIMBS ON THE 4000M PEAKS OF THE ALPS

After nearly a decade of climbing to reach all 82 summits over 4000m, Ben Tibbetts sets out his selection of the most compelling routes in the Alps. He describes his journey on each ascent through a series of stirring adventures, into which are woven threads of historical ascents from the earliest days of alpine climbing to its present day.

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Scarecited on the First Day of School - Alliah L. Agostini

For fans of SchoolÂ’s First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling mixed emotions about her first day of school.Some feelings are so big, one word just doesnÂ’t cut it. ItÂ’s the first day of school for Afua! ThereÂ’s no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, sheÂ’s scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?Scarecited on the First Day of School is a charming picture book that reminds us all that having the courage to be our authentic self is always just enough, and you can feel more than one big emotion at the same time. But if there isnÂ’t one word to describe those feelings . . . thereÂ’s beauty in making it yourself.

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Roald Dahl: On the First Day of Christmas - Roald Dahl

On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . .. . . a simply enormous CROCODILE!Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. From golden tickets to fantastic friends, this sturdy board book is the perfect way to introduce little learners to their first numbers at Christmas! Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl: ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesRoald Dahl: Animal SoundsRoald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek

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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - Summersdale Publishers

Find the rainbow in every storm with this cheerful collection of uplifting quotes, designed to boost your happiness and have you radiating joyLife has its challenges, and even the strongest among us can feel low from time to time. Sometimes, all we need is a little boost to get us back on track. This pocket-sized book is filled with inspiring words of wisdom to remind you that brighter days are always ahead!Discover a treasure trove of empowering quotes from a wide array of inspirational figures - from the ancient wisdom of Confucius to the modern insights of Taylor Swift. Each quote is carefully selected to lift your spirits, add some pep to your step, and keep you moving forwards with confidence.This book is guaranteed to help you:- Appreciate the brighter side of life- Bounce back from hard days with a positive attitude- Accept mistakes as part of life and successLet this little book be your go-to source of motivation and positivity, providing a quick and powerful pick-me-up whenever you need it most.

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On the Wilder Shores of Love - Lesley Blanch, Georgia de Chamberet

Most famous for The Wilder Shores of Love, her book about four women travellers, Lesley Blanch was a scholarly romantic and a bold writer. Her lifelong passion was for Russia, the Balkans and the Middle East. At heart a nomad, she spent the greater part of her life travelling the remote areas her books record so vividly.Edited by her goddaughter Georgia de Chamberet, who was working with her in her centenary year, this book collects together the story of Blanch''s marriage, previously published only in French; a selection of her journalism which brings to life the artistic melting pot that was London between the wars; and a selection of her most evocative travel pieces.Illustrated with photos alongside a selection of line drawings by Lesley Blanch

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All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr

Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience - classics which will endure for generations to come.Open your eyes, and see what you can with them before they close foreverFor Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full of mazes: the miniature model of her Paris neighbourhood she traces with her fingers; the microscopic layers within the diamond in the Museum of Natural History; the unmapped future which brings her ever closer to Werner, a German orphan, whose talents draw the attention of the Hitler Youth.A deeply moving novel about the ways people try to be good to one another, All the Light We Cannot See has touched the hearts of millions of readers across the world, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.'Far more than a conventional war story, it's a tightly focused epic ... A bittersweet and moving novel that lingers in the mind' Daily Mail

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