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Persuasion and Power - James P. Farwell

Now more than ever, in the arenas of national security, diplomacy, and military operations, effective communication strategy is of paramount importance. A 24/7 television, radio, and Internet news cycle paired with an explosion in social media demands it. According to James P. Farwell, an expert in communication strategy and cyber war who has advised the U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND and the Department of Defense, and worked nationally and internationally as a media and political consultant, this book examines how colorful figures in history from Julius Caesar to Winston Churchill, Napoleon to Hugo Chavez, Martin Luther to Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, have forged communication strategies to influence audiences. Mark Twain said that history doesn t repeat itself, but rhymes. In showing how major leaders have moved audiences, Farwell bears out Twain s thesis. Obama and Luther each wanted to reach a mass audience. Obama used social media and the Internet. Luther used the printing press. But the strategic mindset was similar. Hugo Chavez identifies with Simon Bolivar, but his attitude towards the media more closely echoes Napoleon. Caesar used coins to build his image in ways that echo the modern use of campaign buttons. His triumphs, enormous parades to celebrate military victories, celebrated his achievements and aimed to impress the populace with his power and greatness. Adolph Hitler employed a similar tactic with his torchlight parades.The book shows how the US government s approach to strategic communication has been misguided. It offers a colorful, incisive critical evaluation of the concepts, doctrines, and activities that the US Department of Defense and Department of State employ for psychological operations, military information support operations, propaganda, and public diplomacy. Persuasion and Power is a book about the art of communication strategy, how it is used, where, and why. Farwell s adroit use of vivid examples produce a well-researched, entertaining story that illustrates how its principles have made a critical difference throughout history in the outcomes of crises, conflicts, politics, and diplomacy across different cultures and societies.

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Aristotles Guide to Self-Persuasion - Jay Heinrichs

Rhetoric once sat at the centre of elite education. Alexander the Great, Shakespeare and Martin Luther King, Jr. used it to build empires, write deathless literature and inspire democracies.Here, Heinrichs shows us how these persuasive tools, honed over more than three thousand years of use persuading others, can be turned on our most difficult audiences – ourselves. Using techniques invented by the likes of Aristotle and Cicero and deployed by some of history’s most persuasive characters, we see how rhetoric can convert the gloomiest of situations into positive ones. Illustrated with examples from history and pop culture – Winston Churchill, Iron Man, Dolly Parton, and the woman who serendipitously invented the chocolate chip cookie – Aristotle’s Guide to Self-Persuasion tests the tools of self-persuasion and asks: Can the same techniques that seduce lovers, sell diet books and overturn governments help us achieve our most desired goals?Filled with entertaining and scientific studies that showcase the life-changing power of language, Aristotle s Guide to Self-Persuasion will teach you how to be the most successful person you can be, just by talking to yourself.

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Language and Power - Andreas Furtmayr, Simpson Paul, Simon Statham

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students.Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings â “ all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible â ˜two-dimensionalâ ™ structure is built around four sections â “ introduction, development, exploration and extension â “ which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained.Language and Power, Second Edition has been completely revised and updated and includes:a comprehensive survey of the ways in which language intersects and connects with the social, cultural and political aspects of power;an introduction to the history of the field, covering all the major approaches, theoretical concepts and methods of analysis in this important and developing area of academic study;coverage of all the â ˜traditionalâ ™ topics, such as race, gender and institutional power, but also newer topics such as the discourse of post-truth, and the power of social media;readings from works by seminal figures in the field, such as Robin Lakoff, Deborah Cameron and Teun van Dijk;real texts and examples throughout, including advertisements from cosmetics companies; newspaper articles and headlines; websites and internet media; and spoken dialogues such as political and presidential speeches;a supporting companion website that aims to challenge students at a more advanced level and which features extra reading, exercises, follow-up activities, and suggestions for further work.Language and Power will be essential reading for students studying English language or linguistics.

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War and Power - Phillips Payson O

War and power are two of the most-widely discussed issues in all of human history, and yet they are, time and again, misunderstood — often disastrously so. Whilst we might think the outcome of war is determined by so-called ‘Great Powers’ who dominate their opponents with their impressive size and military prowess, the reality of modern conflict, as renowned strategic historian Professor Phillips Payson O’Brien demonstrates, is very different. He urges us instead to look for ‘Full Spectrum Powers’.For if we are considering how powerful a nation is and who will win a war, we need to think less about weapons, and more about the economies and societies that produce them; less about individual battles, and more about sustaining campaigns and alliances in which states operate. Using fascinating examples from the late 19th century to the present day, War and Power explains how misunderstanding war and power has led to terrible, even preventable conflicts – such as the war in Ukraine – and how more accurate analysis can help us consider the potential conflict between the US and China. War and Power provides a bold new way of understanding the dangerous world around us.

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Exam Ref 70-778 Analyzing and Visualizing Data by Using Microsoft Power BI - Daniil Maslyuk

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-778â “and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Power BI data analysis and visualization. Designed for experienced BI professionals and data analysts ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Consume and transform data by using Power BI Desktop Model and visualize data Configure dashboards, reports, and apps in the Power BI Service This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you have experience consuming and transforming data, modeling and visualizing data, and configuring dashboards using Excel and Power BI

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War and Power - Phillips Payson O

Phillips O Brien is one of the keenest observers of modern strategy, and his new book takes a deep historical look at the evolution of warfare and its implications for conflicts like the ongoing one in Ukraine Francis Fukuyama--------------------War and power are two of the most-widely discussed issues in all of human history, and yet they are, time and again, misunderstood often disastrously so.Whilst we might think the outcome of war is determined by so-called Great Powers who dominate their opponents with their impressive size and military prowess, the reality of modern conflict, as renowned strategic historian Professor Phillips Payson O Brien demonstrates, is very different. He urges us instead to look for Full Spectrum Powers .For if we are considering how powerful a nation is and who will win a war, we need to think less about weapons, and more about the economies and societies that produce them; less about individual battles, and more about sustaining campaigns and alliances in which states operate.Using fascinating examples from the late 19th century to the present day, War and Power explains how misunderstanding war and power has led to terrible, even preventable conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and how more accurate analysis can help us consider the potential conflict between the US and China.War and Power provides a bold new way of understanding the dangerous world around us.-------------------- Phillips O Brien is always fantastic. Heterodox. He s pretty scathing, even about Biden administration policy . . . A really interesting book Paul Krugman, Distinguished Professor of Economics As Phillips O Brien points out in this important book, the character of war evolves, but some of the underlying truths, particularly from the second World War, are still very much with us. Eliot Cohen, Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins SAIS

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Language, Society and Power - Annabelle Mooney, Betsy Evans

Language, Society and Power provides an accessible introduction to the study of language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society, and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class, and gender. Readers are encouraged to consider whether representations of people and their language matter, explore how identity is constructed and performed, and examine the creative potential of language in the media, politics, and everyday talk. With updates and new international examples throughout, the sixth edition of this popular textbook features: Thoroughly revised chapters on politics and media to include topics such as environmentalism, the politics of consumer choice, injustice in legal systems, and the power of social media in political activismExpanded coverage of ongoing debates around fake news, gender fluidity and representation, and multilingualismDiscussions of surveillance in relation to linguistic landscapesExamination of linguistic change due to COVID-19A companion website which includes streamlined exercises, further reading, a who s who of Twitter, and links to blogs and videos to support learning as students make their way through the book. Language, Society and Power assumes no linguistic background among readers and is a must-read for all students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology, and psychology who are studying language and society for the first time.

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Persuasion - John S. Seiter, Robert H. Gass

The Seventh Edition of this field-leading textbook provides an accessible and rigorous presentation of major theories of persuasion and their applications to a variety of real-world contexts.

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Persuasion - Jane Austenová

Enter the world of Jane Austen s final novel, Persuasionâ ”a deeply moving tale of lost love, enduring hope, and the courage to follow one s heart. This classic masterpiece explores the emotional journey of Anne Elliot, a woman who must reconcile societal expectations with her own desires as she gets a second chance at love. A timeless story of romance, regret, and redemptionâ ”Austen at her most mature and poignant. Features Austen s signature wit, irony, and keen social insight Explores themes of love, persuasion, and societal pressure Richly drawn characters and nuanced emotional depth A beautifully designed edition perfect for collectors and classic lit lovers A must-read for fans of enduring romance and introspective storytelling Themes Explored: Second chances in love Personal growth and self-worth Societal expectations and family influence Regret, resilience, and emotional maturity

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Knowledge and Power - Gilder George

Legendary economist, investor, tech philosopher, and public treasure George Gilder argues that a hard-driving culture of entrepreneurial ideas is now in conflict with a growing mindset of government regulation combined with a total surrender of the individual imagination. The winner of this battle may determine a new paradigm of economics and thought for the next century, whether we like it or not.Ronald Reagan’s most-quoted living author—George Gilder—is back with an all-new paradigm-shifting theory of capitalism that will upturn conventional wisdom. Gilder breaks away from the supply-side model of economics to present a new economic paradigm: the epic conflict between the knowledge of entrepreneurs on one side, and the blunt power of government on the other. The knowledge of entrepreneurs, and their freedom to share and use that knowledge, are the sparks that light up the economy and set its gears in motion. The power of government to regulate, stifle, manipulate, subsidize or suppress knowledge and ideas is the inertia that slows those gears down, or keeps them from turning at all. One of the twentieth century’s defining economic minds has returned with a new philosophy to carry us into the twenty-first. Knowledge and Power is a must-read for fiscal conservatives, business owners, CEOs, investors, and anyone interested in propelling America’s economy to future success.

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Blood and Power - John Foot

Clear, cool, plainly written and devastatingâ ™ Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Times Literary SupplementA major history of the rise and fall of Italian fascism: a dark tale of violence, ideals and a country at war.In the aftermath of the First World War, the seeds of fascism were sown in Italy. While the country reeled in shock, a new movement emerged from the chaos: one that preached hatred for politicians and love for the fatherland; one that promised to build a â ˜New Roman Empireâ ™, and make Italy a great power once again.Wearing black shirts and wielding guns, knives and truncheons, the proponents of fascism embraced a climate of violence and rampant masculinity. Led by Benito Mussolini, they would systematically destroy the organisations of the left, murdering and torturing anyone who got in their way.In Blood and Power, historian John Foot draws on decades of research to chart the turbulent years between 1915 and 1945, and beyond. Drawing widely from accounts of people across the political spectrum â “ fascists, anti-fascists, communists, anarchists, victims, perpetrators and bystanders â “ he tells the story of fascism and its legacy, which still, disturbingly, reverberates to this day.

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The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power - Tom Bower

The explosive new book from Britain s leading investigative biographer, Tom BowerAs one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage.When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives.Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe?Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain s most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of Brand Beckham . Exploring the couple s relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power.

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Money, Sex and Power - Richard Foster

No issues touch us more profoundly or universally, writes Richard Foster. No topics cause more controversy. No human realities have greater power to bless or curse. No three things have been more sought after or are more in need of a Christian response. Money, Sex and Power discerns the biblical principles that enable us to live out a relevant and authentic response to the three greatest temptations of our age.Gerard Kelly writes: Foster follows a road few in recent years have travelled, and does so with depth, wit and down-to-earth wisdom. Don t assume for one moment that this book is anti-money, anti-sex or anti-power: the author has a healthy respect and admiration for all three as sacred gifts of a loving creator. What he does urge us to do, though, is to live rightly in respect of these key ares, and so to be freed into a life of creative celebration.

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Fuel and Power - Jeronim Perovic

This is a very timely study of Russia s development into a global energy power from the Russian Revolution to the present day. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, Russia emerged not only as a key producer but also as one of the world s leading exporters of oil. Russia s transformation into a modern global power was connected to its ability to make use of its vast natural resources and produce energy in increasing quantities. While the development of Russia s energy industry went hand in hand with a profound socio-political and economic transformation, the book also tells the story of international cooperation and competition, transnational exchanges, and transborder interdependencies. Through energy exports, Russia shaped global energy ?ows and connections; at the same time, the growth of international trade impacted the views and decisions of Russian leaders, affecting the fabric of the country s foreign relations and, ultimately, the course of Russian history.

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What Matters Most?: Energy and Power - Paul Mason

Learn about different sorts of energy by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important!This book makes science learning fun and engaging for children aged 7 plus. Meet the fossil fuels: coal, gas and oil who think they re all very important and want to explain why. But the alternative energies solar, wind and water all have something to say about that! So which type of energy really matters most? What Matters Most is a series of humorous books for children that explain science processes with lively comic artwork and show why variety is important. Titles in the series:Body BitsEnergy and Power Gravity and other Forces Materials Plant Parts The Sun, the Moon and the Planets

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Good Ideas and Power Moves - Sinead Oâ

A guide to the 10 power moves that have built Taylor Swiftâ ™s superstardom and empire, from a former Strategist at Harvard Business Schoolâ ™s Institute for StrategyTaylor Swiftâ ™s genius is not limited to her singing and songcraft: as the founder of her own multi-billion dollar enterprise she has higher returns than 99.9% of hedge funds, and has built a stronger global corporation than nearly every other American conglomerate CEO. She is the only person that the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank track with precision. She has a larger impact on the world economy than most economists that have ever lived, and has done more for US antitrust law than any sitting member of Congress. There is a lot to learn from Taylor Swift.Global investment fund manager and former head of Strategy at HBS (and Swiftie!) Sinead Oâ ™Sullivan taps into the same genius that sells out stadiums and shuts down the internet to give Taylorâ ”the CEO, the strategistâ ”the respect she deserves. Oâ ™Sullivan sums up Swiftâ ™s business savvy into ten big, teachable lessons, including:Build a World (Not a Product): how to create value that is greater than the sum of its parts (or, how Taylor created the fan-centered Swiftverse that fosters community, belonging, and off-the-charts engagement)Be Anti-Fragile: how to embrace volatility, build resilience, and thrive in uncertaintyâ “when your competitors canâ ™t (or, how Taylor gamed the chaos of Covid shutdown to own the airwaves)Donâ ™t Just Play the Game, Change It: how to rewrite the rules on your own terms when your chips are down (or, how Taylor almost lost control of her music catalog to Private Equityâ ”but re-recorded all her masters and took them back)

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The Promise and Power of Easter Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video - Lisa Harper, Christine Caine

Easter is so much more than a holiday.Easter isn t just a date on the calendar; it s the most significant event in human history. It s the celebration of Jesus resurrection from the dead, and His victory over everything that holds us back in our earthly lives. It s the day we focus on the promise and power of Jesus and draw closer to Him.Join Christine Caine and Lisa Harper in a transformative study that goes beyond tradition. Walk with them through four weeks of the Lenten season taking in the details of Jesus life, the agony of His death, and the overwhelming joy of His resurrection.Relive His steps with a heart full of hope. See it all with eyes of faith. You ll be ready to celebrate Easter in more ways than you ever have and be inspired to share the joy only Jesus could make possible.Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

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D-Link DUB-M420 4-in-1 USB-C Hub with HDMI and Power Delivery

D-Link DUB-M420 4-in-1 USB-C Hub s HDMI a Power Delivery <img src="/image/1512580_0a-1ca06223bd44d61-738992-620-620-3.webp"> Univerzální adaptér 4 v 1 pro notebooky: USB C na 1x HDMI (4K/30Hz), 2 x USB 3.0, 1x USB-C s funkcí Power Delivery (60 W). Rozšíření portů Jednoduše připojte rozbočovač do USB-C portu a získejte 1 HDMI port pro další monitor, 2x USB 3.0 port a 1x USB-C port. <img src="/image/1512580_0b-ff2a3224bd44d61-738993-620-620-3.webp"> Bleskurychlý přenos souborů Adaptér je vybaven nejnovějším USB 3.0, umožňující přenos souborů 10x rychleji než USB 2.0. Je zpětně kompatibilní s USB 2.0/1.1/1.0. Kompaktní a přenosný Rozbočovač má kompaktní design, ideální pro cestování. Snadno jej umístíte do brašny ke svému notebooku a připojíte k počítači Windows, Mac nebo Linux pomocí USB-C portu. Obrazovka ve 4K kvalitě Díky HDMI portu můžete zrcadlit obrazovku svého notebooku nebo ji rozšířit na monitor ve 4K kvalitě. Zpětná kompatibilita umožňuje i připojení monitoru v rozlišení 720p nebo 1080p. Nabíjení s Power Delivery Pomocí funkce Power Delivery můžete nabíjet svůj notebook ve stejnou chvíli, kdy máte připojená i jiná USB zařízení. Jednoduše připojte nabíječku USB-C k portu USB-C rozbočovače a zajistěte tak notebooku dodávku až 60W. Klíčové vlastnosti 1x HDMI, podporuje až 4K rozlišení 1x USB-C s funkcí Power Delivery (60 W) 2 x USB 3.0 Kompaktní velikost, Plug & Play instalace Pro Windows, Mac OS, Linux

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Poly USB-C 65W Power Adapter and Power Cord Kit

Poly USB-C 65W Power Adapter a Power Cord Kit EAN: 198990628738 <img src="/image/31587286-68f73c3825158-1392596-620-620-3.webp"> Popis produktu Vaše zařízení si zaslouží kvalitní napájení. S naším adaptérem Poly USB-C 65W a sadou napájecích kabelů to bude hračka. Parametry produktu Typ produktu: Sada napájecího adaptéru a napájecího kabelu Poly USB-C 65W Typ materiálu: FERT Rozměry: Minimální rozměry (Š x H x V) jsou 90 x 51 x 28.5 mm Hmotnost: 208 g Záruka a balení S naším produktem získáte standardní roční záruku Poly. Součástí balení je Poly USB-C 65W Power Adapter, napájecí kabel a záruční karta.

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Mind Power - James Borg

Take control of your mind, change your thinking and create a future of success. Mind Power is literally packed with power; the power to take full control of your mind, your emotions and your life. Your mind and the way you think informs absolutely everything you feel, do and say. Imagine how effectively you could command and influence the direction of your life if you knew how to control the power of your mind. Learn to take control of fear and anxiety; improve all the relationships in your personal and business life; harness the full power of your memory, logic and analytical skills; be more persuasive, influential and impactful; and open your mind to a â ˜can-doâ ™ attitude. Anything is possible. Youâ ™re held back only by the limits of your mind. At work and in your personal life, Mind Power will show you how to take control, change your attitudes and create a future of success. When you change your thinking â “ you change your life!

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D-Link DUB-M520 5-in-1 USB-C Hub with HDMI/Ethernet and Power Delivery

D-Link DUB-M520 5-in-1 USB-C Hub <img src="/image/1512581_0a-2fb5c126bd44d61-738995-620-620-3.webp"> Hlavní vlastnosti 5 v 1 USB-C rozbočovač s HDMI, Ethernetem a Power Delivery. USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dva porty USB 3.0 pro rychlý přenos dat až do 5 Gbps. Spätná kompatibilita s USB 2.0 a USB 1.1 zařízeními. USB-C s Power Delivery Jeden port USB 3.0 typu C s synchronizací dat a napájením až do 60 W (20 V @ 3 A). Ultra HD video Podpora rozlišení videa až do 4K @ 30 Hz. HDMI a DisplayPort Podporuje HDMI 1.4 a alternatívny režim DisplayPort cez USB-C. HDCP 2.2 kompatibilní. Gigabitový Ethernet Dosáhněte přenosové rychlosti až 1 Gb/s s automatickým vyjednáváním pro nejvyšší dostupnou rýchlost. Plug & Play Jednoduché zapojení bez potřeby další instalace hardwaru nebo softwaru. Design a materiál Pevný kryt z hliníkové slitiny pro maximální odolnost.

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Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing): The Way to Goodness and Power - Lao Tzu

No understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science and politics. And it was in the Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered. This short, wise but very humble book went on to influence on philosophy, religion and politics.In a compellingly simple rhetorical style the book addresses how to live a simple, peaceful and harmonious life, how to rid oneself of desires and free society of institutions that promote greed. This dual-language edition of Tao Te Ching presents the original Chinese characters with a new translation on the facing page. With a new introduction that discusses the questioned authorship of the text and editorial notes, all 81 brief chapters are included, ranging from advice for politicians to wise words for the everyday person.Of immense influence across millennia, Tao Te Ching is a classic text richly deserving this exquisite edition.

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The Aspern Papers and Other Tales - Henry James

A wonderful new selection of Henry James s short stories exploring the relationship between art and life, edited by Michael Gorra.This volume gathers seven of the very best of Henry James s short stories, all focussing the relationship between art and life. In The Aspern Papers , a critic is determined to get his hands on a great poet s papers hidden in a faded Venetian house - not matter what the human cost. The Author of Beltraffio , The Lesson of the Master and The Figure in the Carpet all focus on naive young men s unsettling encounters with their literary heroes. In The Middle Years , a dying novelist begins to glimpse his own potential, while The Real Thing and Greville Fane both explore the tension between artistic and commercial success. These fables of the creative life reveal James at his ironic, provocative best.Henry James was born in 1843 in New York and died in London in 1916. In addition to many short stories, plays, books of criticism, autobiography and travel, he wrote some twenty novels, the first published being Roderick Hudson (1875). They include The Europeans, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Tragic Muse, The Spoils of Poynton, The Awkward Age, The Wings of the Dove, The Ambassadors and The Golden Bowl.Michael Gorra is Professor of English at Smith College and the author of Portrait of a Novel: Henry James and the Making of an American Masterpiece (2012), a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in biography.

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All Things Wise and Wonderful - James Herriot

The third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. This omnibus edition comprises of Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin. Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriotâ ™s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby â “ despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, bad-tempered cattle and equally irritable farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him â “ will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were first published, James Herriotâ ™s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britainâ ™s best-loved authors. I grew up reading James Herriot s books and I m delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then â “ Kate Humble

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All Things Bright and Beautiful - James Herriot

The second collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small.Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmerâ ™s daughter, James Herriot thinks heâ ™s finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets. And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby â “ and Helen â “ for ever . . .Since they were first published, James Herriotâ ™s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britainâ ™s best-loved authors. I grew up reading James Herriot s books and I m delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then â “ Kate Humble Herriot s enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight â “ Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire ShepherdessThis omnibus edition comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness.

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Color and Light - James Gurney

From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book is the follow up to the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn #39;t Exist.James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter. A researched study on two of art #39;s most fundamental themes, Color and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensible tool for any artist. James Gurney #39;s new book, Color and Light, cleverly bridges the gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking paintings in the process. --Armand Cabrera, Artist

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On Writers and Writing - Henry James, Michael Gorra

A new selection of Henry James s essays on the art of writing, from his famous essay The Art of Fiction to pieces on George Eliot, Ivan Turgenev, Honoré de Balzac, and others. Witty, erudite, and passionate, James s essays are a delight for any lover of the written word.Best known as a master novelist, Henry James was also an incisive critic whose essays on the novel had as profound an influence on its development as did his fiction. Here, Pulitzer-finalist Michael Gorra, author of Portrait of a Novel: Henry James and the Making of an American Masterpiece, gathers some of the most virtuosic essays from across fifty years of James’s career. From his landmark essay “The Art of Fiction,” an exhilarating treatise on the complexity of literary form, to “The Lesson of Balzac,” a tender portrait of one of James’s greatest touchstones, to career-defining assessments of writers such as George Eliot and Ivan Turgenev, James reveals himself as a passionate and sensitive reader, one whose unerring ability to locate the currents within Anglophone literature was matched only by his uncommon prescience regarding its future. Slyly humorous and unabashedly opinionated, On Writers and Writing is a compelling artistic biography of a writer at his cogent and stylish best.

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All Things Wise and Wonderful - James Herriot

The third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriotâ ™s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby â “ despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question constantly hanging over them is â “ will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home?Since they were first published, James Herriotâ ™s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britainâ ™s best-loved authors.Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin.

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All Creatures Great and Small - James Herriot

The first collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot 1930s Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But from his erratic new colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to incomprehensible farmers, herds of semi-feral cattle, a pig called Nugent and an overweight Pekingese called Tricki Woo, James finds he is on a learning curve as steep as the hills around him. And when he meets Helen, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, all the training and experience in the world can t help him. Since they were first published, James Herriot s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Creatures Great and Small is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain s best-loved authors. This edition contains If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn t Happen to a Vet.

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James and the Giant Peach (Colour Edition) - Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl in magnificent full colour. Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER. James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime.James lives his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine.Life isn t much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden . . .A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow . . . and grow . . . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey.

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Ghosts and Madmen - James Tarr

When the past becomes a deadly obsession, only the strongest will survive the reckoning. Dave Anderson thought his troubles were over. The mob boss hunting him is dead, his heroic stand against a cartel made him a local legend, and the fingerprints that nearly destroyed him are gone. Now, with no one left to chase him, all he has to do is figure out what comes nextâ ”a point the larger-than-life Sheriff Shotgun John Osterman keeps hammering home. But in the world Dave lives in, the past never diesâ ”it comes back with a vengeance. The government has a long memory, and Mexican cartels donâ ™t forgive easily. Just as Dave starts to think heâ ™s free, his past pulls him back into a world of danger. His only way out might come from an unexpected ally and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... if he can survive long enough to take it. In this relentless instalment of James Tarrâ ™s Conspiracy Thriller series, the action explodes as Dave faces his deadliest challenge yet, pushing him to his limits in a fight for survival and redemption. _______________________Praise for James Tarr Conspiracy Thrillers? ? ? ? ? James Tarr, please keep writing stories!? ? ? ? ? I have lost more sleep reading this book (and all his others) because you just can t put them down. ? ? ? ? ? It was still amazing as I unraveled the characters and the intertwined plots. ? ? ? ? ? A great series with solid action and accurate hardware. ? ? ? ? ? This series keeps getting better and better every book!? ? ? ? ? I wish I could read them for the first time all over again.

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Living With Your Higher Power - James Hubal, Joanne Hubal

The first of three practical and highly accessible workbooks for those in early recovery, James and Joanne Hubal takes you through the first three foundation Steps as described in the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous. Guiding you to a personal understanding of the powerlessness of addiction, the exercises culminate in illustrating the necessity of a Higher Power to your recovery. Through easy-to-understand text and nearly thirty exercises this workbook guides you through the opening chapters of the Big Book, and helps you ask and answer questions that are vital to understanding the path of recovery ahead.

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Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5 - Jeff Anderson, Whitney La Rocca

Author Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca lead a vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language. Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of the English language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar. The book comes with standards-aligned lessons that can be incorporated in 10 minutes a day. Patterns of Power⠙s responsive, invitational approach puts students in an involved role and has them explore and discuss the purpose and meaning of what they read. Students study short, authentic texts and are asked to share their findings out loud, engaging in rich conversations to make meaning. Inside you⠙ll find:Ready-to-use lesson plan sets that include excerpts from authentic and diverse mentor texts curated for grades 1-5 and can be adapted over 5 grade levelsReal-life classroom examples, tips, and Power Notes gleaned from the authors⠙ experiences that can be applied to any level of writerResources, including a Patterns of Power Planning Guide and musical soundtracks, to use in classroom instruction or as handouts for student literacy notebooksPatterns of Power, Grades 1-5 provides a simple classroom routine that is structured in length and approach, but provides teachers flexibility in choosing the texts, allowing for numerous, diverse voices in the classroom. The practice helps students build cognitive recognition and provides a formative assessment for teachers on student progress. With these short lessons, students will grow their confidence and move beyond limitation to produce effortless writing in your class and beyond. The Patterns of Power series also includes Patterns of Power, Grades 6-8: Inviting Adolescent Writers into the Conventions of Language; Patterns of Power en Español, Grades 1-5: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish; Patterns of Power, Grades 9-12: Teaching Grammar Through Reading and Writing and Patterns of Wonder, Grades PreK-1: Inviting Emergent Writers to Play with the Conventions of Language.

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James and the Giant Peach - Roald Dahl

Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER. James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine. Life isn t much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden .. . A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow .. . and grow .. . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey.

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Of Cabbages and Kimchi - James Read

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMON FOOD BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM AND MASON FOOD BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS FOOD BOOK AWARDA playful and accessible guide to fermenting at homeJames Read is on a mission to smuggle bacteria into our kitchens. In Of Cabbages Kimchi, he takes the ten greatest living ferments - fermented foods that are neither cooked nor pasteurized - and places them under the microscope, before cooking with them in all their delicious versatility.From the fiery funk of kimchi to the velvet tang of kefir, James describes the microbial process, then shares his recipes for recreating these wonders in your own kitchen - no specialist equipment required. Alongside his recipes, James investigates the extraordinary cultural and historic backgrounds of fermented foods, exploring how the microbes that bring them to life have developed alongside our culinary evolution.Featuring over fifty recipes - including Mushroom and Sauerkraut Pierogi, Chilled Radish Noodle Soup and Green Chilli Fermented Salsa - and packed to the brim with Marija Tiurina s gastro-surrealist watercolour illustrations, Of Cabbages and Kimchi will help you create, understand and appreciate fermentation s bubbling magic.

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Rogues and Scholars - James Stourton

A Times Best Art Book of the Year, 2024 A riot of a book ⠓ Country Life s Books of the Year, 2024The modern art market was born on a single night. On 15 October 1958 Sotheby⠙s of Bond Street staged an ⠘event sale⠙ of Impressionist paintings from the collection of an American banker, Erwin Goldschmidt: three Manets, two Cézannes, one Van Gogh and a Renoir. Movie stars and other celebrities attended in black tie and saw the seven lots go for £781,000 ⠓ at the time the highest price for a single art sale.Overnight, London became the world centre of the art market and Sotheby⠙s an international auction house. The event signalled a shift in power from dealers to auctioneers and pointed the way for Impressionist paintings to dominate the market for the next forty years. In this climate Sotheby⠙s and Christie⠙s became a great business duopoly ⠓ as aggressive, dominant and competitive in the field of art sales as Pepsi and Coca-Cola were in soft drinks. The resulting expansion of the market was accompanied by rocketing prices, colourful scandals and legal dramas. Over the decades, London transformed itself from a place of old master sales to a revitalised centre of contemporary art, a process crowned by the opening of Tate Modern in 2000.James Stourton tells the story of the London art market from the immediate postwar period to the turn of the millennium in engaging and fast-paced style, populating his richly entertaining narrative with a glorious rogues⠙ gallery of clever amateurs, eccentric scholars, brilliant emigrés, cockney traders and grandees with a flair for the deal.

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OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level Components 21 and 22 - James Renshaw, Robert Hancock-Jones, Laura Swift

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 21 and 22 from the Culture and the Arts Component Group:Greek Theatre by James Renshaw and Laura SwiftImperial Image by Robert Hancock-JonesWhy was tragedy and comedy so central to Athenian life? How did drama challenge Athenians to reflect on their way of living? How did the emperor Augustus present himself as the restorer of Romeâ ™s greatness? To what extent did he provide an example to later political figures as a promoter of his regime? This book guides AS and A-Level students to a greater understanding of these issues. The Greek Theatre chapter explores the festival context in which tragedies and comedies were performed, and then analyses three plays: Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Bacchae by Euripides and Frogs by Aristophanes. The Imperial Image chapter analyses the self-presentation of Romeâ ™s most dynamic emperor, who claimed to have found Rome â ˜a city of bricks, but left it a city of marbleâ ™. The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting images. Helpful student features include study questions, quotations from contemporary scholars, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.A Companion Website is available at www.bloomsbury.com/class-civ-as-a-level.

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OCR Classical Civilisation A Level Components 31 and 34 - James Renshaw, Athina Mitropoulos, Tim Morrison, Dr Julietta Steinhauer

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 31 and 34 from the Beliefs and Ideas Component Group:Greek Religion by Athina Mitropoulos and Julietta Steinhauer Democracy and the Athenians by Tim Morrison and James RenshawWhy was worshipping the gods so important to ancient Greek life? To what extent did Greeks question religious belief? How and why did the Athenians invent democracy? How does Athenian democracy compare with democracy today? Drawing on modern scholarship and using a wide variety of illustrations, this book guides A-Level students to a greater understanding of these issues. It explores the fundamental features of Greek religion, as well as its major centres such as Delphi and Olympia. It then moves on to analyse the development and workings of Athenian democracy, as well as reflecting on ancient critiques of it, both celebratory and critical. The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by experts and experienced teachers in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary and visual sources are described and analysed, with supporting images. Helpful student features include study questions, quotations from contemporary scholars, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.A Companion Website is available at www.bloomsbury.com/class-civ-as-a-level.

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The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts - Kimberly Snyder

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart.For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest potential. Modern science now confirms that this “heart brain” significantly influences our physical and emotional well-being, as well as our perceptions and thoughts.In The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts, New York Times bestseller Kimberly Snyder unveils the secret to harnessing your heart’s intelligence. Combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science on heart-brain communication, Kimberly offers transformative insights to help you deeply connect to your heart’s power. This essential guide will lead you through five stages to awaken the vast intelligence and power of your heart.Unlocking this power can lead to extraordinary improvements in your health, relationships, confidence, and overall peace. You’ll also learn the 8-minute HeartAlign Meditation, proven to boost physical, emotional, and psychological balance by 29 percent in just four weeks.Break free from overthinking, embrace heart-based living, and experience a life of clarity, flow, and purpose, transforming every aspect of your existence.

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The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts - Kimberly Snyder

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart.For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest potential. Modern science now confirms that this ⠜heart brain⠝ significantly influences our physical and emotional well-being, as well as our perceptions and thoughts.In The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts, New York Times bestseller Kimberly Snyder unveils the secret to harnessing your heart⠙s intelligence. Combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science on heart-brain communication, Kimberly offers transformative insights to help you deeply connect to your heart⠙s power. This essential guide will lead you through five stages to awaken the vast intelligence and power of your heart.Unlocking this power can lead to extraordinary improvements in your health, relationships, confidence, and overall peace. You⠙ll also learn the 8-minute HeartAlign Meditation, proven to boost physical, emotional, and psychological balance by 29 percent in just four weeks.Break free from overthinking, embrace heart-based living, and experience a life of clarity, flow, and purpose, transforming every aspect of your existence.

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Veracity and Verse - James A. Forbes

Explore the remarkable life and heartfelt verse of the Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes Jr., the first Black senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City, one of the largest multicultural congregations in the US. As the first Black senior minister at Riverside Church in New York City, James A. Forbes Jr. shattered barriers of Black leadership in mainline Christian denominations. Through his powerful sermons, Forbes brought the rich preaching styles of the African American church to white pulpits, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of progressive Christianity.Veracity and Verse provides a chronology of Forbes s life in his own words, detailing his journey through discrimination and rejection to become a revered professor at Union Theological Seminary, ultimately called to the prestigious pulpit of Riverside Church, where he served for eighteen years. Through Forbes s own poems and narratives, readers will be immersed in the triumphant story of his life--from the struggles of the segregated South to his ascent to the greatest liberal Christian pulpit in the world. Veracity and Verse is a testament to the resilience, faith, and enduring impact of an extraordinary individual.

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Rogues and Scholars - James Stourton

A Times Best Art Book of the Year, 2024 A riot of a book ⠓ Country Life s Books of the Year, 2024The modern art market was born on a single night. On 15 October 1958 Sotheby⠙s of Bond Street staged an ⠘event sale⠙ of Impressionist paintings from the collection of an American banker, Erwin Goldschmidt: three Manets, two Cézannes, one Van Gogh and a Renoir. Movie stars and other celebrities attended in black tie and saw the seven lots go for £781,000 ⠓ at the time the highest price for a single art sale.Overnight, London became the world centre of the art market and Sotheby⠙s an international auction house. The event signalled a shift in power from dealers to auctioneers and pointed the way for Impressionist paintings to dominate the market for the next forty years. In this climate Sotheby⠙s and Christie⠙s became a great business duopoly ⠓ as aggressive, dominant and competitive in the field of art sales as Pepsi and Coca-Cola were in soft drinks. The resulting expansion of the market was accompanied by rocketing prices, colourful scandals and legal dramas. Over the decades, London transformed itself from a place of old master sales to a revitalised centre of contemporary art, a process crowned by the opening of Tate Modern in 2000.James Stourton tells the story of the London art market from the immediate postwar period to the turn of the millennium in engaging and fast-paced style, populating his richly entertaining narrative with a glorious rogues⠙ gallery of clever amateurs, eccentric scholars, brilliant emigrés, cockney traders and grandees with a flair for the deal.

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The Complete and Original Norwegian Folktales of Asbjørnsen and Moe - Jørgen Moe, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

The definitive English translation of the celebrated story collection regarded as a landmark of Norwegian literature and culture-now in paperback The extraordinary folktales collected by Peter Christen AsbjØrnsen and JØrgen Moe began appearing in Norway in 1841. Over the next two decades the publication of subsequent editions under the title Norske folkeeventyr made the names AsbjØrnsen and Moe synonymous with Norwegian storytelling traditions. Tiina Nunnallyâ ™s vivid translation of their monumental collection is the first new English translation in more than 150 years-and the first ever to include all sixty original tales. Magic and myth inhabit these pages in figures both familiar and strange. Giant trolls and talking animals are everywhere. The winds take human form. A one-eyed old woman might seem reminiscent of the Norse god Odin. We meet sly aunts, resourceful princesses, and devious robbers. The clever and fearless boy Ash Lad often takes center stage as he ingeniously breaks spells and defeats enemies to win half the kingdom. These stories, set in Norwayâ ™s majestic landscape of towering mountains and dense forests, are filled with humor, mischief, and sometimes surprisingly cruel twists of fate. All are rendered in the deceptively simple narrative style perfected by AsbjØrnsen and Moe-now translated into an English that is as finely tuned to the modern ear as it is true to the original Norwegian. Included here-for the very first time in English-are AsbjØrnsen and Moeâ ™s Forewords and Introductions to the early Norwegian editions of the tales. AsbjØrnsen gives us an intriguing glimpse into the actual collection process and describes how the stories were initially received, both in Norway and abroad. Equally fascinating are Moeâ ™s views on how central characters might be interpreted and his notes on the regions where each story was originally collected. Nunnallyâ ™s informative Translatorâ ™s Note places the tales in a biographical, historical, and literary context for the twenty-first century. The Norwegian folktales of AsbjØrnsen and Moe are timeless stories that will entertain, startle, and enthrall readers of all ages. Â

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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership - James Corney

In his forthcoming book, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. deputy attorney general in the administration of President George W. Bush. From prosecuting the Mafia and Martha Stewart to helping change the Bush administration s policies on torture and electronic surveillance, overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, Comey has been involved in some of the most consequential cases and policies of recent history.

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Big Panda and Tiny Dragon - James Norbury

Lost in the swirling mists they fall asleep under glittering stars. It is spring by the time they emerge and while they sit watching a warm sun rise, it dawns on them that another magnificent adventure awaits . . . Beloved friends Big Panda and Tiny Dragon journey through the seasons of the year together. And, although they often get lost, it leads them to discover many beautiful things. They explore the hardships and happiness that connect us all. They learn how to live in the moment, how to be at peace with uncertainty and how to find the strength to overcome life s obstacles, together. Writer and artist James Norbury illustrates the adventures of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality to share the ideas that have helped him through his most difficult times. He hopes they can help you too.

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A Year of Pride and Joy - Simon James Green

An uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQ+ voices, including BAFTA-winning actor Miriam Margolyes, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley and NHS paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh.· Discover the joy of old films with actor Stephen Fry, then find out what his favourite films are· Find the joy of magic with magician Nathan Jones, then learn his vanishing coin magic trick· Experience the joy of drawing comics with cartoonist Lewis Hancox, then learn how to draw your own comic strip· Read about the joy of dancing with TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh, then discover six dazzling dance moves from the Strictly floor· Learn about the joy of swimming with actor Emma D Arcy, then read her guide to swimming in different ways on different daysWhether you read an entry a week, or dip into it whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round.A donation to Stonewall will be made for every copy sold. Stonewall is a charity who promote equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.Perfect for readers aged 7+:· A joyous tribute to LGBTQ+ achievement today, bringing together own voices to share their life passion. The laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future· Written by award-winning author of books for children and young adults, Simon James Green· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week, and sits alongside a non-fiction componentWords of praise A Year of Black Joy: This compendium is perfect for parents and educators looking for fun ways to ignite the imagination, recognize Black achievements, and spotlight lesser-known holidays. An inspiring source of creativity for all readers. - Kirkus Full of inspiring humans and Black role models. - Booktrust

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Power Girl Returns - Leah Williams

Power Girl takes center stage!With new powers and a new mission, Power Girl faces a challenge unlike any she’s experienced before! With Omen’s guidance, Power Girl now strives to battle the demons—literal and figurative—lurking within the minds of some of the greatest superheroes in the DC Universe!But the nefarious Johnny Sorrow has been searching for a connection to Earth-0, and the superheroines’ work may unwittingly give him the means to make their world his personal stage! Can Power Girl and her estranged Super-Family bring down the curtain on Sorrow’s evil plans? And at what cost?Collects stories from Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton, Action Comics #1051-1053 and Power Girl Special.

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Rover P5 and P5B - James Taylor

The Rover P5 and P5B was the flagship Rover model throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. It was the official transport for prime ministers from Edward Heath to Margaret Thatcher and it was also chosen b the Queen as her personal car. The Rover P5 is highly regarded in the classic car world today.In this readable and authoritative book, acknowledged Rover expert James Taylor describes the development of the Rover P5, first with a Rover engine adapted from the Rover P4 and, for the P5B, an adapted Buick engine. He also covers the coupe versions, the rally cars and the specials that were adapted for government, military and Royal use.Including archive and colour photography, and incorporating recent research, this is an essential guide to one of Britainâ ™s most respected cars.

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Democracy and Solidarity - James Davison Hunter

From ⠜the nation⠙s leading cultural historian⠝ (David Brooks, New York Times), the long-developing cultural divisions beneath our present political crisis  Liberal democracy in America has always contained contradictions⠔most notably, a noble but abstract commitment to freedom, justice, and equality that, tragically, has seldom been realized in practice. While these contradictions have caused dissent and even violence, there was always an underlying and evolving solidarity drawn from the cultural resources of America⠙s ⠜hybrid Enlightenment.⠝  James Davison Hunter, who introduced the concept of ⠜culture wars⠝ thirty years ago, tells us in this new book that those historic sources of national solidarity have now largely dissolved. While a deepening political polarization is the most obvious sign of this, the true problem is not polarization per se but the absence of cultural resources to work through what divides us. The destructive logic that has filled the void only makes bridging our differences more challenging. In the end, all political regimes require some level of unity. If it cannot be generated organically, it will be imposed by force.  Can America⠙s political crisis be fixed? Can an Enlightenment-era institution⠔liberal democracy⠔survive and thrive in a post-Enlightenment world? If, for some, salvaging the older sources of national solidarity is neither possible sociologically, nor desirable politically or ethically, what cultural resources will support liberal democracy in the future?

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Warm Worlds and Otherwise - James Tiptree Jr.

Tiptree s narratives of alien worlds and alienation make up one of science fiction s most vivid and influential bodies of work The New York TimesThis landmark collection of short stories shows the feminist pioneer James Tiptree Jr. at her most inventive and daring. Here a fake girl becomes a living advertisement, women choose alien invaders over the men of Earth, a creature discovers that love means death and a pandemic engulfs the planet. Feminist dystopian fiction owes just as much to this woman - who wrote as a man - as Margaret Atwood Vox

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