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"Haunting, with an immense tenderness . . . Unforgettable" JOHN BERGER"I''m recommending When Memory Dies to everyone" ARTHUR C. CLARKE"Profoundly moving" Evening Standard"A brilliant and moving first novel" Times Literary SupplementA powerful three-generational saga of a Sri Lankan family''s search for coherence and continuity in a country broken by colonial occupation and riven by ethnic wars.Through the viewpoints of three generations of a Sri Lankan family (taking the reader from 1920 through the 1980s), Sivanandan explores a culture destroyed first by colonization, then through the ethnic divisions that are released when the country achieves independence. The family, which lives at a level of poverty that makes survival a constant struggle, must also balance love for one another with a deep love of their homeland. Without bending to romanticism or proselytization, the author evokes a compelling and very human story of a lost country. It is a vision as beautifully told as it is unrelenting in its devotion to truth. In the process, the work also supplies a rich historic background to the often underreported news accounts of the massacres and upheavals in Sri Lanka.**Winner of the Sagittarius Prize **Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers'' Prize**

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What to Do When Someone Dies is another ingenious thriller from the best-loved, bestselling author, Nicci FrenchEllie Faulkner''s world has been destroyed. Her husband Greg died in a car crash - and he wasn''t alone. In the passenger seat was the body of Milena Livingstone - a woman Ellie''s never heard of.But Ellie refuses to leap to the obvious conclusion, despite the whispers and suspicions of those around her. Maybe it''s the grief, but Ellie has to find out who this woman was - and prove Greg wasn''t having an affair.And soon she is chillingly certain their deaths were no accident. Are Ellie''s accusations of murder her way of avoiding the truth about her marriage? Or does an even more sinister discovery await her?Praise for Nicci French:''Relentlessly enjoyable and gripping from the first page to the last'' Evening Standard''You''ll be totally gripped until a very unexpected twist knocks you for six'' Cosmopolitan''You''ll be hooked from the first page. A compulsive page-turner'' Daily Express

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A comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering. In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. How To Live When A Loved One Dies offers powerful practices such as mindful breathing that will help you reconcile with death and loss, feel connected to your loved one long after they have gone and transform your grief into healing and joy.

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Kniha – autor Robert Fabian, 612 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Další příběhy s hrdiny drsné military SF Carpe diem: „Semper fi. To heslo neznamená jen poslušnost vůči federaci, koloniální armádě nebo nejbližšímu nadřízenému. Zahrnuje i závazky k nám samým; hlavně k jednotce a ke kamarádům. A to je pouto mnohem pevnější než cokoliv jinýho.“ - Porter "Jenže teď přichází Dies irae! Den hněvu! Bude věrnost vůbec stačit pro přežití jednotky?" Dies ira – (lat.) Den hněvu; den Božího hněvu a soudu, onen den, kdy skončí lidský čas a lidské dějiny, kdy nastane konec světa - (proroctví) „Zabíjíme. Umíme to. Jsme na to vybavení. Tahle činnost je pro nás obživou, povoláním. Vykonáváme ji tak, abychom uspěli. Kalkulujeme, zvažujeme rizika. Nemícháme do toho city...“ - poručík Ashworth

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Další příběhy s hrdiny drsné military SF Carpe diem:„Semper fi. To heslo neznamená jen poslušnost vůči federaci, koloniální armádě nebo nejbližšímu nadřízenému. Zahrnuje i závazky k nám samým; hlavně k jednotce a ke kamarádům. A to je pouto mnohem pevnější než cokoliv jinýho.“--- PorterJenže teď přichází Dies irae! Den hněvu! Bude věrnost vůbec stačit pro přežití jednotky? Dies ira – (lat.) Den hněvu; den Božího hněvu a soudu, onen den, kdy skončí lidský čas a lidské dějiny, kdy nastane konecsvěta---(proroctví)„Zabíjíme. Umíme to. Jsme na to vybavení. Tahle činnost je pro nás obživou, povoláním. Vykonáváme ji tak, abychom uspěli. Kalkulujeme, zvažujeme rizika. Nemícháme do toho city...“--- poručík Ashworth

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FEMINIST TALES FROM JAPAN BY THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF WHERE THE WILD LADIES AREPiercing, inventive, and darkly humorous, the fifty-two stories in Aoko Matsuda’s The Woman Dies explore the persistent and pervasive sexism faced by women in modern-day Japan.The normalization of violence against women on screen and in the media is confronted in the story ‘The Woman Dies’, while others invest inanimate objects with their own perspectives, examine the aesthetics of technology, and use clever wordplay to riff off the absurdity of contemporary life. Masterfully translated by Polly Barton, the translator of Asako Yuzuki’s Butter, The Woman Dies is more than a simple thrill ride. Blending humour, surrealism, and sharp social critique, it’s a vast, multifaceted theme park of ideas by one of Japan’s most exciting writers.Praise for Where the Wild Ladies Are, a Time magazine Best Book of 2022“Delightfully uncanny… Matsuda’s retellings are feminist with a vengeance.” —New York Times Book Review “Funny, beautiful, surreal and relatable, this is a phenomenal book.”—The Guardian “Softly electrifying.” —The Atlantic“Delightful, sharp, poignant.”—Literary Hub

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How can I improve my memory? Do my emotions affect my memories? How will my memory change as I get older?The Psychology of Memory provides a unique insight into a fundamental part of being human, debunking many common misconceptions about what memory is, how memory works, and the accuracy of our memories. It explores the complexity of human memory, looking at how we remember different types of information and the impact of issues like ageing and emotion on how we create, store, and retrieve memories. Extremes of memory from so-called photographic memory to dementia are discussed, along with ways our memory can impact our everyday lives in educational and legal settings.Treating memory as malleable, dynamic, and active, The Psychology of Memory teaches us about how our individual memories function, and how we can harness this to see memory in a new way; to use the past, our experiences and information, in service of the present and future.

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In this profoundly human and moving narrative, the bestselling author of The World Without Us returns with a book ten years in the making: a study of the precarious state of our planet and what it means to be a human on the front lines of this existential crisis. His new uplifting book, Hope Dies Last, is a literary evocation of our current predicament and the core optimism of the human species against the worst odds we have ever faced.To write this book, Weisman has travelled the globe witnessing the devastation of climate change and meeting the people striving to mitigate and undo our past transgressions. From the flooding Marshall Islands to wetlands renewal in Iraq, and from the Netherlands to the Korean DMZ to cities and coastlines around the world, he has witnessed personally the best of humanity battling the heat, the hunger, and the rising tides.He profiles the work of big thinkers-engineers, scientists, economists, and psychiatrists-as they devise innovative and wildly creative responses to an uncertain and frightening future. We are at an unprecedented point in history, as our collective exploits on this planet are leading us to our own undoing, and we could be one of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'One of the most exciting books I've ever read'- Louise ErdrichIn this profoundly human and moving narrative, the bestselling author of The World Without Us returns with a book ten years in the making: a study of the precarious state of our planet and what it means to be a human on the front lines of this existential crisis. His new uplifting book, Hope Dies Last, is a literary evocation of our current predicament and the core optimism of the human species against the worst odds we have ever faced. To write this book, Weisman has travelled the globe witnessing the devastation of climate change and meeting the people striving to mitigate and undo our past transgressions. From the flooding Marshall Islands to wetlands renewal in Iraq, and from the Netherlands to the Korean DMZ to cities and coastlines around the world, he has witnessed personally the best of humanity battling the heat, the hunger, and the rising tides. He profiles the work of big thinkers—engineers, scientists, economists, and psychiatrists—as they devise innovative and wildly creative responses to an uncertain and frightening future. We are at an unprecedented point in history, as our collective exploits on this planet are leading ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Oxford Handbook of Human Memory provides an authoritative overview of the science of human memory, its application to clinical disorders, and its broader implications for learning and memory in real-world contexts. Bringing together experts in the field, the Handbook integrates behavioral, neural, and computational evidence with current theories of how we learn and remember. Organized into two volumes and eleven sections, chapters cover foundational concepts, laws, and methods to study human memory; forms and attributes of memory; encoding and retrieval processes; interference, inhibition, and consolidation; memory distortion, inference, and prediction; individual differences and memory development; memory disorders and therapies; learning and memory in educational settings; and the role of memory in society. An authoritative and comprehensive treatment, The Oxford Handbook of Human Memory documents the current state of knowledge in the field and provides a roadmap for the next generation of memory scientists, established peers, and practitioners.

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From the breakout author of Swiped comes a compulsively readable, surprisingly funny, and genuinely thrilling pageturner about a TikTok true crime investigator, a ’90s serial killer that may not be as dead as everyone would like, a text thread from hell, and long buried secrets that just won’t stay in the grave where they belong.Kirby Cornell needs a break from everything: - Her crumbling apartment in the sleepy town of Crowhurst (famous for its bucolic countryside and a second-rate serial killer from the ’90s). - Her dead-end job. - Her sleazy landlord - Her messy roommates. - And, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. Luckily, that hasn’t caught up with her just yet. Until a new message on their old group chat pops up: Everyone in the group chat dies. It’s the first text her ex-roommate Esme has sent for ages, but that’s not the really weird thing. The really weird thing is, Esme died twelve months ago… Don’t miss the new laugh-out-loud thriller from L.M. Chilton, Everyone in the Group Chat Dies—a murder mystery that fuses the comedy of Friends with the serial killer thrills of I Know What You Did Last Summer.

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In recent years there has been increasing interaction between basic and applied memory researchers, ranging from heated debates to highly productive collaborations. This collection of papers -- based on presentations at the Third Practical Aspects of Memory conference -- reviews the progress, as well as obstacles to progress, in the ongoing collaboration between basic and applied memory researchers. This volume represents the state of the art in memory research domains that straddle the basic-applied divide. The text is organized around three themes, including theoretical and metatheoretical issues concerning the interaction of basic and applied memory research, laboratory investigation of real world memory problems, and solutions of everyday problems using theoretical concepts derived from basic memory research. The first section illustrates why collaboration between basic and applied memory researchers should be beneficial and provides guidelines for avoiding some of the pitfalls. The second and third sections present some of the most significant, contemporary findings by researchers whose work is basic-yet-applicable or applied-yet-theoretically-based. Students and professional memory researchers will find the substantive results to be provocative and theoretically engaging, making the information presented in this volume invaluable. These examples of successful application will be of substantial, pragmatic value and researchers are certain ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unlock the power of neuroscience to optimize your memory so you can stay mentally sharp. Do you feel like your memory isn’t as great as it used to be? Do you sometimes find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why? Do you misplace things more often than you used to? As we age, our memory naturally declines. But there are scientifically proven ways to enhance brain and memory function. This book, grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, will help you get started. The Neuroscience of Memory offers a seven-step memory improvement program based on the latest research. You’ll find powerful tools to optimize your brain and memory function, increase neural connections, and stay mentally sharp both now and in the long run. You’ll learn how to “feed your brain” with good nutrition, and how exercise can help you maintain mental acuity. And finally, you’ll discover how forming new memories is a key strategy for optimizing cognitive function, and how managing stress can help you not only think better in critical moments, but also help you keep the brain cells you have. When you understand how your memory actually works, you are better equipped to optimize it. Whether you’re looking for ways ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Memory gets worse with age - right? A fact of life. But what if we told you that wasn't necessarily true? That memory decline isn't inevitable. In The Complete Guide to Memory, renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr Richard Restak distils the wisdom of an entire career into a one-stop guide to the science of memory.Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, case studies, famous anecdotes and more, he offers tips and tricks for anyone who wants to strengthen their memory, protect themselves from diseases like Alzheimer's and think smarter. Learn how to boost your memory through techniques like:-Mind mapping and making lists-Reading more novels than non-fiction-'Chunking' several pieces of information together to make them easier to remember-Choosing manual methods over technological solutions like phones and GPSPacked full of information for anyone curious about the power of their memory, this is the only guide you need to train your memory and make it stronger.

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In Trauma and Memory, bestselling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Building on his 45 years of successful treatment of trauma and utilizing case studies from his own practice, Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps. While acknowledging that memory can be trusted, he argues that the only truly useful memories are those that might initially seem to be the least reliable: memories stored in the body and not necessarily accessible by our conscious mind.While much work has been done in the field of trauma studies to address "explicit" traumatic memories in the brain (such as intrusive thoughts or flashbacks), much less attention has been paid to how the body itself stores "implicit" memory, and how much of what we think of as "memory" actually comes to us through our (often unconsciously accessed) felt sense. By learning how to better understand this complex interplay of past and present, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dorothea Lasky’s Memory is a cycle of ‘poet’s essays’ stirred by two profound questions. What constitutes personhood and consciousness? What memories get lost, and why?Lasky’s inspired investigation of the forces that form our lives and deepest senses of ourselves ranges across three dimensions of memory: ancestral, personal and poetic. In her singularly clear voice, she enters into their mysteries to return with an expansive collection of essays that traverse the universal and the particular. Memory reflects on the everyday and the emotional, history, trauma and charged sites of collective reminiscence, such as the moon landing. Other pieces address the other side of memory: her father’s experience of Alzheimer’s, asking what’s left where memory is absent, and what’s ‘real’ beyond the horizon of death. The book closes with ‘Time, the Rose, and the Moon’, an ars poetica exploring the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros as a figure for the nonlinear processes of time, memory and art. In tribute to Bernadette Mayer’s Memory, Lasky reveals memory to be huge and haunting, as she accumulates impressions that challenge the very possibility of fixed meaning.

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Many people struggle with their powers of recall at some point in their lives, and in this innovative book Dr Gareth Moore has developed a programme of techniques, exercises and tips that will help you ensure that your memory never lets you down again. With exercises that target specific issues as well as general-purpose memory workouts, The Memory Coach is packed with information and strategies for use in everyday life, while also providing a guided plan for progression that continues to build upon the techniques you have already covered on previous days. Along with the exercises themselves you’ll find plenty of information on what the exercises are actually doing for you and why they are important in maintaining memory function.From remembering PIN numbers to public speaking, and from acronyms to memory palaces, The Memory Coach will help you to train your memory and keep it sharper, more focused, bigger and better – all in 40 days.

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An illuminating look at the adaptive nature of our memories—and how their flexibility and fallibility help us survive and thriveWe tend to think of our memories as impressions of the past that remain fully intact, preserved somewhere inside our brains. In fact, we construct and reconstruct our memories every time we attempt to recall them. Memory Lane introduces readers to the cutting-edge science of human memory, revealing how our recollections of the past are constantly adapting and changing, and why a faulty memory isn’t always a bad thing. Shedding light on what memory is and what it evolved to do, Ciara Greene and Gillian Murphy discuss the many benefits of our flexible yet fallible memory system, including helping us to maintain a coherent identity, sustain social bonds, and vividly imagine possible futures. But these flexible and easily distorted memories can also result in significant harm, leading us to provide erroneous eyewitness testimony or fall victim to fake news. Greene and Murphy explain why our flawed memories are not a failure of evolution but rather a byproduct of the perfectly imperfect way our minds have evolved to solve problems. They also grapple with important ethical questions surrounding the study and manipulation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bringing together a diverse array of new and established scholars and creative writers in the rapidly expanding field of memory studies, this collection creatively delves into the multiple aspects of this wide-ranging field. Contributors explore race-ing memory; environmental studies and memory; digital memory; monuments, memorials, and museums; and memory and trauma. Organised around 7 sections, this book examines memory in a global context, from Kashmir and Chile to the US and UK. Featuring contributions on topics such as the Black Lives Matter movement; the AIDS crisis; and memory and the anthropocene, this book traces and consolidates the field while analysing and charting some of the most current and cutting-edge work, as well as new directions that could be taken.

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What does it mean to remember? Joined at birth, then pulled apart, Selina and Zora’s relationship is marked by a pattern of closeness and separation. Growing up in 50s’ and 60s’ London under the shadow of Enoch Powell, they are instinctively dependent on each other, and yet Zora yearns for her own identity. But in the eyes of the people around them, the twins are interchangeable. They come as a pair. They are Selzora. Now in her seventies and living with the early stages of dementia, Selina is tracing shards of memory. She is intent on untangling the traumatic events of the past that changed the twins’ lives. Perhaps Lydia, who has reintroduced herself to Selina with sharp, cool charisma, will help her find answers. But even as Selina struggles to make sense of her memories, it’s all too clear that Lydia is hiding something. In Memory of Us is a profound evocation of memory, and the strategies employed for illusion and survival in the wake of racism. It offers an often-overlooked insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation.Praise for In Memory of Us: ‘This reflective study of memory and illusion as a survival technique is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How do we use our mental images of the present to reconstruct our past? Maurice Halbwachs (1877-1945) addressed this question for the first time in his work on collective memory, which established him as a major figure in the history of sociology. This volume, the first comprehensive English-language translation of Halbwach's writings on the social construction of memory, fills a major gap in the literature on the sociology of knowledge. Halbwachs' primary thesis is that human memory can only function within a collective context. Collective memory, Halbwachs asserts, is always selective; various groups of people have different collective memories, which in turn give rise to different modes of behavior. Halbwachs shows, for example, how pilgrims to the Holy Land over the centuries evoked very different images of the events of Jesus' life; how wealthy old families in France have a memory of the past that diverges sharply from that of the nouveaux riches; and how working class construction of reality differ from those of their middle-class counterparts. With a detailed introduction by Lewis A. Coser, this translation will be an indispensable source for new research in historical sociology and cultural memory. Lewis A. Coser is Distinguished Professor of Sociology Emeritus ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MUST-READ RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. ''Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent'' Daily Mail''Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist'' Guardian''Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book'' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife*************Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It''s the only home he''s ever known.Elissa has only just arrived. And she''ll do everything she can to escape.When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend.And he doesn''t want Elissa to leave.Besides, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn''t the first girl he''s found inside the Memory Wood.As her abductor''s behaviour grows more erratic, chess prodigy Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival.Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Memory serves as a timely and unique resource for the current boom in thinking around translation and memory. The Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of a contemporary, and as yet unconsolidated, research landscape with a four-section structure which encompasses both current debate and future trajectories. Twenty-four chapters written by leading and emerging international scholars provide a cross-sectional snapshot of the diverse angles of approach and case studies that have thus far driven research into translation and memory. A valuable, far-reaching range of theoretical, empirical, reflective, comparative, and archival approaches are brought to bear on translational sites of memory and mnemonic sites of translation through the examination of topics such as traumatic, postcolonial, cultural, literary, and translator memory. This Handbook is key reading for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in translation studies, memory studies, and related areas.

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring How can we remember certain events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday and then forget we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well at some times but not at others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated by psychological techniques, or even ''brain implants''? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called ''recovered'' memories?This Very Short Introduction brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to address these important questions around the science of memory. It weaves case studies, anecdotes, and even literature and philosophy into its explanations of how memory works and why we can''t live without it. This edition includes major updates that take into account recent developments in our understanding of memory, especially in areas such as sleep and healthy aging.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stolní lampa MAYTONI Memory MOD177TL-01W – Ikona moderního interiéruStolní lampa z kolekce Memory značky MAYTONI je dokonalým příkladem nadčasového designu, který spojuje minimalistickou eleganci s funkčností. Bílý keramický a kovový základ, doplněný o jemně zakřivený stínidlo, vytváří harmonický prvek, který se stane dominantou každého interiéru – od moderních obývacích pokojů až po stylové pracovny.Design, který inspirujeLampa Memory MOD177TL-01W zaujme na první pohled svým čistým tvarem a precizním zpracováním. Polokulové stínidlo z matného skla zajišťuje příjemně rozptýlené světlo bez oslnění, a zároveň chrání použitý světelný zdroj. Výška 425 mm a průměr 300 mm dělají z této lampy ideální doplněk na noční stolek, komodu i pracovní stůl.Technické parametry a funkčnost Patice: E14 (max. 40W, žárovka není součástí balení) Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné pro vnitřní použití Třída ochrany: II – zvýšená bezpečnost Materiál: kov / keramika Barva: bílá Hmotnost: 3,2 kg Napětí: 220-240VLampa není stmívatelná, což oceníte především v prostorách, kde požadujete stabilní a kvalitní osvětlení bez potřeby regulace intenzity.Doporučení pro použitíDíky své univerzální bílé barvě a elegantnímu tvaru se lampa Memory skvěle hodí do moderních, skandinávských i minimalistických interiérů. Doporučujeme použít úspornou LED žárovku s teplotou chromatičnosti 2700–3000K, která podtrhne útulnou atmosféru vašeho domova a zároveň zajistí vysokou energetickou úsporu.Trust badges ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Při tvorbě tohoto samostatného signalizátoru jsme se rozhodli inspirovat mega úspěšnou sadou Optimo, která si získala srdce mnohých rybářů po celé Evropě. Při tvorbě tohoto samostatného signalizátoru jsme se rozhodli inspirovat mega úspěšnou sadou Optimo, která si získala srdce mnohých rybářů po celé Evropě. Do signalizátoru Delphin MEMORY jsme aplikovali všechny oblíbené funkce, mezi kterými jednoznačně kraluje paměť. Tato funkce u samostatných signalizátorů není běžná, a proto tento produkt nese název Memory. Zapamatuje si totiž všechny vaše nastavení i po vypnutí či výměně baterií. Volit můžete mezi denním a nočním režimem (s poziční diodou). Nastavit citlivost (S), hlasitost (V) a i samotný tón (T). Tlačítko (R) zabezpečí vypnutí signalizace na 20 sekund, což bohatě postačí při instalaci signalizátoru na lovné místo. Samozřejmostí je signalizace zpětného záběru. Hlásič disponuje i odnímatelnými Snag ears a má vstup pro napájení světelných signalizátorů. Samotný hlásič je napájený 9V baterií, která zaručí dlouhou provozní dobu! Specialitou Delphin MEMORY jsou elektrické obvody zalité živicí. Díky tomu vás nezklame ani v prudkých deštích. Delphin MEMORY je bezchybným parťákem, který nezklame! Baterie není součástí balení. možnost připojení swingeru rozteč : 17 mm

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What does it mean to remember? Joined at birth, then pulled apart, Selina and Zora’s relationship is marked by a pattern of closeness and separation. Growing up in 50s’ and 60s’ London under the shadow of Enoch Powell, they are instinctively dependent on each other, and yet Zora yearns for her own identity. But in the eyes of the people around them, the twins are interchangeable. They come as a pair. They are Selzora. Now in her seventies and living with the early stages of dementia, Selina is tracing shards of memory. She is intent on untangling the traumatic events of the past that changed the twins’ lives. Perhaps Lydia, who has reintroduced herself to Selina with sharp, cool charisma, will help her find answers. But even as Selina struggles to make sense of her memories, it’s all too clear that Lydia is hiding something. In Memory of Us is a profound evocation of memory, and the strategies employed for illusion and survival in the wake of racism. It offers an often-overlooked insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation. ‘This reflective study of memory and illusion as a survival technique is fascinating. Offering insight into life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Those who write history determine its narrative, whether through written text or through the visual language of art and public monuments. Power, Image, and Memory examines a wide variety of artistic traditions, showing how art commemorating historical events can shape collective memory, and with it, the identities of social groups and nations. From the Mesopotamians to the present day, leaders and societies have used art to frame and memorialize important events. This account establishes a dialogue among traditions in a series of case studies, ranging from the reliefs at Ramses'' temple at Abu Simbel and the ancient Greek "Alexander Mosaic" to the Heian Period Japanese scroll of the Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace, the Benin Bronzes, Diego Velázquez''s Surrender at Breda, and Picasso''s Guernica. Weaving together meticulous historic detail, theory, and visual analysis, this volume offers a complex picture of the power of art and memory, as well as of the life of these monuments and messages over time, distanced from their original cultures and context. With insights relevant to contemporary debates reexamining historic monuments, Power, Image, and Memory sheds new light on the power of art to shape social memory and identity.

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Navigating Cultural Memory examines how a master narrative of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi evolved into a hegemonic narrative both in Rwanda and globally. Identifying key actors who shaped and responded to the evolution and enforcement of the master narrative in the first two decades after the genocide and civil war ended, it engages with important questions about collective memory, trauma, and power following violent and divisive events. With chapters analyzing interviews the author collected, as well as other secondary sources, Mwambari charts how Rwandans from different backgrounds--who he identifies as Champions, Antagonists, and Fatalists of the master narrative--have responded to this event through language, physical symbols of memory, art, and traditional and new media. Mwambari argues that a relational approach to dignity can help transform polarizing narratives away from sources of competition, exclusion, and silence, and towards healing. Conversations about the politics around the master narrative and about the collective presentation of violent histories are not only important for contemporary politics but the key to Rwanda''s present and future peace. By exploring these contradictions in memories between actors in Rwanda and abroad, Navigating Cultural Memory offers crucial insights into the complexities surrounding individual and collective memory in societies ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This volume, a collection of papers resulting from a conference sponsored by the Max Planck Society, presents an overview of past research on memory development, possible applications of this research, and new ideas for future areas of study. The role of cognitive components in the development of memory performance and the social and motivational contexts of memory development are described. Includes various theoretical approaches explaining memory development across the life span. Memory Development: Universal Changes and Individual Differences is of interest to researchers, undergraduates and graduate students in developmental psychology, educational psychology and technology, and experimental psychology.

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Stolní lampa MAYTONI Memory MOD177TL-01B – Designová ikona pro moderní interiéryStolní lampa MAYTONI Memory MOD177TL-01B je dokonalou volbou pro ty, kteří hledají spojení nadčasového designu, kvalitních materiálů a funkčnosti. S výškou 425 mm a výraznou kombinací černého kovu a keramiky přináší do každého prostoru osobitý styl, ať už ji umístíte na pracovní stůl, noční stolek nebo do obývacího pokoje. Díky svému ikonickému tvaru a transparentnímu stínidlu zaujme i jako solitérní dekorativní prvek.Charakteristické vlastnosti lampy Minimalistický design – Elegantní linie a harmonická kombinace materiálů vyniknou v moderním i retro interiéru. Průměr stínidla 300 mm – Poskytuje příjemně rozptýlené světlo bez oslnění, ideální pro čtení či relaxaci. Pevná kovová a keramická konstrukce – Zajišťuje stabilitu a dlouhou životnost lampy. Patice E14, výkon až 40 W – Snadná volba žárovky dle vašich preferencí, doporučujeme úsporné LED varianty. Bez stmívání – Ideální pro konzistentní světelný komfort. Hmotnost 2,44 kg – Robustní provedení zajišťuje, že lampa pevně stojí na svém místě.Doporučení architektaLampa Memory se skvěle hodí jako stylové osvětlení do pracovny, ložnice i obývacího pokoje. Díky univerzální černé barvě ji snadno sladíte s dalšími doplňky a nábytkem. Pro maximální úsporu energie doporučuji použít LED žárovku E14 s teplou bílou barvou světla (2700–3000 K), která podtrhne ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Závěsné svítidlo MAYTONI Memory MOD177PL-01B – Minimalistický design a funkčnostObjevte elegantní závěsné svítidlo MAYTONI Memory MOD177PL-01B, které spojuje moderní estetiku s precizním zpracováním. Toto svítidlo je perfektní volbou pro milovníky čistých linií a nadčasového designu. Skvěle se hodí nad jídelní stůl, do kuchyně, chodby nebo pracovny, kde vytvoří příjemnou a funkční atmosféru.Hlavní vlastnosti svítidla Moderní vzhled – Kombinace černého kovu a matného skla nabízí stylový akcent do každého interiéru. Nastavitelná výška – Výšku svítidla lze flexibilně upravit od 445 do 2320 mm podle vašich potřeb a prostoru. Bezpečnost a kvalita – Třída ochrany I a krytí IP20 zajišťují bezpečný provoz v běžných interiérech. Snadná údržba – Povrch z kvalitního kovu se snadno čistí a odolává běžnému opotřebení.Technické parametry Patice: E14 (vhodné pro žárovky do 40 W, žárovka není součástí balení) Napětí: 220–240 V Celkový příkon: 40 W Stmívatelné: ne Průměr svítidla: 80 mm Výška: 2320 mm (min. výška 445 mm) Hmotnost: 1,01 kg Materiál: kov Barva: černá Kolekce: Memory Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Pro koho je svítidlo určeno?Toto závěsné svítidlo je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří hledají decentní, ale výrazný prvek do svého interiéru. Díky svému zpracování a univerzálnímu vzhledu jej snadno sladíte s různými styly zařízení, od moderního minimalismu po ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako MAYTONI Závěsné svítidlo Memory E14x1 40W MOD177PL-01B

Pouzdro na paměťové karty - voděodolné, prachotěsné, bránicí otřesů,. kvalitní ABS materiál + EVA pěna, pro 6 SD a 18 TF karet, rozměry 130 × 102 × 20 mm Zajistěte vašim paměťovým kartám náležitou péči a uchovejte je tak v bezpečí před očekávaným i neočekávaným. Pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-2-BK-BP je voděodolné i prachotěsné, vyrobeno je z kvalitního ABS materiálu a vyplněno EVA pěnou, která pro vaše paměťové karty zajistí maximální komfort - bez otřesů. Pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-2-BK-BP perfektně zafixuje na svém místě. Pohodlně je opět lze i z pouzdra vyndat. ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-2-BK-BP vám nabízí prostor pro 6 SD a 18 TF karet. Klíčové vlastnosti pouzdra na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-2-BK-BPVoděodolné a prachotěsné pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICOMateriál ABS + EVA pěnaPouzdro účinně zabraňuje otřesůmPerfektně zafixuje karty na svém místěPohodlná manipulacePro 6 SD...

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Pouzdro na paměťové karty - voděodolné, prachotěsné, bránicí otřesů,. kvalitní ABS materiál + EVA pěna, pro 6 SD karet, 4 TF karty, jednu CF kartu a jeden slot i pro čtečku paměťových karet, rozměry 130 × 102 × 20 mm Zajistěte vašim paměťovým kartám náležitou péči a uchovejte je tak v bezpečí před očekávaným i neočekávaným. Pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-6-BK-BP je voděodolné i prachotěsné, vyrobeno je z kvalitního ABS materiálu a vyplněno EVA pěnou, která pro vaše paměťové karty zajistí maximální komfort - bez otřesů. Pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-6-BK-BP perfektně zafixuje na svém místě. Pohodlně je opět lze i z pouzdra vyndat. ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-6-BK-BP vám nabízí prostor pro 6 SD karet, 4 TF karty, jednu CF kartu a jeden slot i pro čtečku paměťových karet. Klíčové vlastnosti pouzdra na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-6-BK-BPVoděodolné a prachotěsné pouzdro na paměťové karty...

Objev podobné jako ORICO PHCD-6 Memory Card Case, černý (ORICO-PHCD-6-BK-BP)

Špunty - z moderní paměťové pěny, přizpůsobí se tvaru vašeho ucha, izolují okolní hluk a zlepší basovou složku přehrávané hudby, 2 páry špuntů v balení Špunty FIXED Plugs Memory Foam jsou speciálně stvořené pro sluchátka Apple Airpods Pro. Vyrobené jsou z unikátní paměťové pěny, díky níž se dokonale přizpůsobí uchu. Sluchátka tak v uších perfektně sedí a netlačí ani při delším nošení. Špunty navíc skvěle izolují okolní hluk a násobí basovou složku přehrávané hudby. Opatřené jsou síťkou, která zamezuje vniknutí nečistot. Balení přitom obsahuje 2 páry špuntů o velikosti S. FIXED Plugs Memory Foam jsou tak nepostradatelný doplňkem pro vaše Apple Airpods Pro/Pro 2. Klíčové vlastnosti špuntů Plugs Memory Foam pro Apple Airpods Pro/Pro 2, 2 sady velikost S Špunty určené pro sluchátka Apple Airpods Pro/Pro 2Vyrobené z unikátní paměťové pěnyDokonale se přizpůsobí uchuDíky špuntům sluchátka v uších perfektně sedíFIXED Plugs Memory Foam...

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Pouzdro na paměťové karty - voděodolné, prachotěsné, bránicí otřesů,. kvalitní ABS materiál + EVA pěna, pro 12 SD a 12 TF karet, rozměry 130 × 102 × 20 mm Zajistěte vašim paměťovým kartám náležitou péči a uchovejte je tak v bezpečí před očekávaným i neočekávaným. Pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-3-BK-BP je voděodolné i prachotěsné, vyrobeno je z kvalitního ABS materiálu a vyplněno EVA pěnou, která pro vaše paměťové karty zajistí maximální komfort - bez otřesů. Pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-3-BK-BP perfektně zafixuje na svém místě. Pohodlně je opět lze i z pouzdra vyndat. ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-3-BK-BP vám nabízí prostor pro 12 SD a 12 TF karet. Klíčové vlastnosti pouzdra na paměťové karty ORICO-Memory Card Case PHCD-3-BK-BPVoděodolné a prachotěsné pouzdro na paměťové karty ORICOMateriál ABS + EVA pěnaPouzdro účinně zabraňuje otřesůmPerfektně zafixuje karty na svém místěPohodlná manipulacePro 12...

Objev podobné jako ORICO PHCD-3 Memory Card Case, černý (ORICO-PHCD-3-BK-BP)

Špunty - z moderní paměťové pěny, přizpůsobí se tvaru vašeho ucha, izolují okolní hluk a zlepší basovou složku přehrávané hudby, 2 páry špuntů v balení Špunty FIXED Plugs Memory Foam jsou speciálně stvořené pro sluchátka Apple Airpods Pro. Vyrobené jsou z unikátní paměťové pěny, díky níž se dokonale přizpůsobí uchu. Sluchátka tak v uších perfektně sedí a netlačí ani při delším nošení. Špunty navíc skvěle izolují okolní hluk a násobí basovou složku přehrávané hudby. Opatřené jsou síťkou, která zamezuje vniknutí nečistot. Balení přitom obsahuje 2 páry špuntů o velikosti M. FIXED Plugs Memory Foam jsou tak nepostradatelný doplňkem pro vaše Apple Airpods Pro/Pro 2. Klíčové vlastnosti špuntů Plugs Memory Foam pro Apple Airpods Pro/Pro 2, 2 sady velikost MŠpunty určené pro sluchátka Apple Airpods Pro/Pro 2Vyrobené z unikátní paměťové pěnyDokonale se přizpůsobí uchuDíky špuntům sluchátka v uších perfektně sedíFIXED Plugs Memory Foam skvěle...

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Kniha - 274 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná A compelling speculative mystery by one of Japan’s greatest writers. Hat, ribbon, bird, rose. To the people on the island, a disappeared thing no longer has any meaning. It can be burned in the garden, thrown in the river or handed over to the Memory Police. Soon enough, the island forgets it ever existed. When a young novelist discovers that her editor is in danger of being taken away by the Memory Police, she desperately wants to save him. For some reason, he doesn’t forget, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult for him to hide his memories. Who knows what will vanish next? The Memory Police is a beautiful, haunting and provocative fable about the power of memory and the trauma of loss, from one of Japan’s greatest writers.

Objev podobné jako The Memory Police: A Novel (1101911816)

Do signalizátoru Delphin MEMORY jsme aplikovali všechny oblíbené funkce, mezi kterými jednoznačně kraluje paměť. Tato funkce u samostatných signalizátorů není běžná, a proto tento produkt nese název Memory. Zapamatuje si totiž všechny vaše nastavení i po vypnutí či výměně baterií. Volit můžete mezi denním a nočním režimem (s poziční diodou). Nastavit citlivost (S), hlasitost (V) a i samotný tón (T). Tlačítko (R) zabezpečí vypnutí signalizace na 20 sekund, což bohatě postačí při instalaci signalizátoru na lovné místo. Samozřejmostí je signalizace zpětného záběru. Hlásič disponuje i odnímatelnými Snag gears a má vstup pro napájení světelných signalizátorů. Samotný hlásič je napájený 9V baterií, která zaručí dlouhou provozní dobu! Specialitou Delphin MEMORY jsou elektrické obvody zalité živicí. Díky tomu vás nezklame ani v prudkých deštích. Delphin MEMORY je bezchybným parťákem, který nezklame! Baterie není součástí balení.

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Představujeme maximální luxus spaní na vašich rybářských výpravách. Spací systém AXS Sleep System Comfort Memory Foam je vyroben s důkladností a přesností a využívá pokročilé lehké materiály navržené pro maximální pohodlí. Představujeme maximální luxus spaní na vašich rybářských výpravách. Spací systém AXS Sleep System Comfort Memory Foam je vyroben s důkladností a přesností a využívá pokročilé lehké materiály navržené pro maximální pohodlí. Celohliníkový rám má zcela plochý profil a je vybaven bederní opěrou, která vám umožňuje nastavit tuhost lehátka podle vašich preferencí. Všechny nohy jsou o něco delší než standardně pro větší úložný prostor a pohodlnější vstávání. Pro nastavení výšky disponují zámky s pružinovými seřizovači a na koncích mají velké patky proti zaboření do bláta. Velké dvojité spony a kompresní popruhy vám umožní rychle a snadno sbalit celý spací systém. Spací systém je plně dvouvrstvý systém s oboustrannou a odnímatelnou vnitřní horní vrstvou, čímž si jej snadno upravíte z 5-sezónního na 3-sezónní. Spacák je vybaven naším jedinečný systém uchycení EXpanda™, který má oproti běžným spacím systémům řadu výhod. Za prvé umožňuje rozšíření vaku tak, jak vám vyhovuje i vaší preferované poloze při spánku. Uvnitř spacáku se tak necítíte nijak omezováni v pohybu. Za druhé umožňuje, aby se izolace dostala blíže ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This publication has several modest goals: We shall describe how we conceptualised religious memory for the purposes of qualitative and quantitative survey research, and we shall explain how we operationalised religious communicative and cultural memory and why we believe that the questionnaire we designed and present here can also be applied in other contexts outside Czech society. Given the volume of data we obtained, we want to present at least a portion of our results and show what types of findings were achieved through our conceptualisation and operationalisation of religious memory. Finally, we want to present non-Czech-speaking readers with a comprehensive work describing changes in religiosity in Czech society, in this case from the perspective of memory studies. In other words, we want to offer an international audience a piece of work broader than just a journal article focusing on the study of religion in the Czech Republic.

Objev podobné jako Continuity and Discontinuities of Religious Memory in the Czech Republic - Dušan Lužný, Jan Váně, František Kalvas, Veronika Hásová

The New York Times-bestselling John Dies at the End series continues with another terrifying and hilarious tale of Armageddon and the three hopeless heroes standing in its way.I want you to stop what you're doing and ask yourself an important question: If some dark, powerful entity was attempting to ensnare your mind and dominate your will, would you even notice?A competent devil would know that if he revealed his true nature, you'd resist, or seek help. The ideal possession would be more subtle; to you, it would feel like it was your choice. The takeover of your soul would be soothing, satisfying, maybe even kind of fun. An entity armed with such techniques would ensnare millions before anyone caught on.In possibly related news, Dave, John and Amy hear from a panicked mother that a popular toy and its connected smartphone app are demanding flesh from her daughter. Around the world, other owners of the toy are reporting the same. Who, or what, is behind it? What's their endgame? And why does this mother seem to be harboring dark secrets about her family's past?As these three barely-employed amateurs dig for the truth under layers of high-tech occult manipulation and subterfuge, another ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako John Dies at the End - If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe - David Wong, Jason Pargin

Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies is a fresh and funny mystery from Catherine Mack. Author Eleanor Dash must investigate a claim from her ex-boyfriend that someone is trying to kill him while they are on an author tour on Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast. The White Lotus meets Only Murders in the Building meets Murder, She Wrote.

Objev podobné jako Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack

''Funny, twisty, bloodthirsty'' JULIE MAE COHEN ''An absolute joy of a thriller'' SARAH BONNERKirby Cornell needs a break from everything:- Her crumbling flat in the sleepy town of Crowhurst (famous for its award-winning sausage rolls and a second-rate serial killer from the 90s).- Her dead-end job.- Her sleazy landlord.- Her slobbish housemates.- And, most of all, the terrible thing they did.Luckily, that hasn’t caught up with her just yet. Until a new message on their old group chat pops up:Everyone in the group chat will die.It’s the first text her ex-flatmate and social-media sleuth Esme has sent for ages, but that’s not the really weird thing. The really weird thing is, Esme died twelve months ago…Don’t miss the new laugh-out-loud thriller from L.M. Chilton, Everyone in the Group Chat Dies – a murder mystery that fuses the flatmate comedy of Friends with the serial-killer thrills of I Know What You Did Last Summer.''With biting, mordant humor, Chilton sends readers on a serial killer hunt for our disassociated, true-crime-obsessed social media age.'' ASHLEY WINSTEAD, bestselling author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife''Darkly humorous and suspenseful... kept me turning the pages late into the night.'' JOANNA WALLACE, author of You''d ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Everyone in the Group Chat Dies - L.M. Chilton

Ten days. Eight suspects. Six cities. Five authors. Three bodies. One trip to die for.Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series, is on a book tour along the gorgeous Amalfi Coast when life starts imitating art as her ex-boyfriend (and book protagonist) Connor Smith is targeted by a killer.Eleanor’s sleuthing skills are about to be put to the ultimate test as – among literary rivals, rabid fans, a crazed stalker and another ex-flame on tour with her – suspicions are flying faster than paperbacks off a bestseller shelf. But who is really trying to get away with murder?Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies is The White Lotus meets Only Murders in the Building and the first in an irresistible and whip-smart mystery series.Eleanor Dash will return in the next book in the Vacation Mysteries series from Catherine Mack, No One Was Supposed to Die at this Wedding.''This book is fabulous! A hilarious and fun romp'' - Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. Parrish''Quick, captivating and oh so much fun!'' - Elle Cosimano, author of Finlay Donovan is Killing It''A madcap Italian odyssey'' - Jessa Maxwell, author of The Golden Spoon

Objev podobné jako Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack

Why do we remember events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday, but not what we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well sometimes and not others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated, by psychological techniques or even ''brain implants''? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called ''recovered'' memories? This book brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, and weaves in case-studies, anecdotes, and even literature and philosophy, to address these and many other important questions about the science of memory - how it works, and why we can''t live without it. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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The Bailey sisters may be the only ones able to interpret the meaning behind a bizarre series of murders in the first entry in the hilarious The Fortune Telling Mysteries series.Sisters Hope and Summer Bailey run Bailey''s Boutique, a mystic shop in Asheville, North Carolina. While Hope''s performing a palm reading a local doctor, Dylan Henshaw, bursts in, accusing them of trying to kill his patient with a tincture.The confrontation is interrupted by the arrival of the sisters'' grandmother, Gram, who announces that one of her friends has died suddenly. It looks like a simple allergic reaction . . . but why has a solitary Tarot card - the Fool - been placed on the body? When another of Gram''s friends dies in similar circumstances, with the Fool card also left at the scene, it''s surely no coincidence. Although Hope is hesitant to read the Tarot again following a recent tragedy, she might be the only one capable of deciphering the clues. Can she overcome her fear and uncover the card''s meaning before the killer strikes again?

Objev podobné jako The Fool Dies Last - Carol Miller

The second of the three greatest novels by the era-defining Nobel laureate, reissued for a new generation.Nothing is more real than nothing.Malone, a decrepit old man, lies naked in his bed, scrawling bitter observations in an exercise book. He is fed on a bed-table, his chamber pot is emptied, he hooks items with his stick, he looks out of the window. He tells the story of a man, looked after by nurses, taken for an ill-fated picnic on an island in the sea. As his mind disintegrates, so does the novel . . . Malone Dies is the second of the three great novels Samuel Beckett produced during his ''frenzy of writing'' in the late 1940s. The others are Molloy and The Unnamable.

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''A person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by occupation and oppression into a nightmare. Poetry is perhaps what teaches us to nurture the charming illusion: how to be reborn out of ourselves over and over again, and use words to construct a better world, a fictitious world that enables us to sign pact for a permanent and comprehensive peace ... with life.'' Mahmoud Darwish Mahmoud Darwish was one of the most acclaimed contemporary poets in the Arab world, and is often cited as the poetic voice of the Palestinian people. During the tumultuous summer of 2006, as Israel attacked Gaza and Lebanon, Darwish was in Ramallah. He recorded his observations and feelings in writing included in A River Dies of Thirst, some of his last work. In this collection Darwish writes of love, loss, and the pain of exile in bittersweet poems and diary entries leavened with hope and joy.

Objev podobné jako A River Dies of Thirst - Mahmoud Darwish

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Truly fascinating.'' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2- Have you ever forgotten the name of someone you’ve met dozens of times?- Or discovered that your memory of an important event was completely different from everyone else’s?- Or vividly recalled being in a particular place at a particular time, only to discover later that you couldn’t possibly have been?We rely on our memories every day of our lives. They make us who we are. And yet the truth is, they are far from being the accurate record of the past we like to think they are. In The Memory Illusion, forensic psychologist and memory expert Dr Julia Shaw draws on the latest research to show why our memories so often play tricks on us – and how, if we understand their fallibility, we can actually improve their accuracy. The result is an exploration of our minds that both fascinating and unnerving, and that will make you question how much you can ever truly know about yourself. Think you have a good memory? Think again.''A spryly paced, fun, sometimes frightening exploration of how we remember – and why everyone remembers things that never truly happened.'' Pacific Standard

Objev podobné jako The Memory Illusion - Dr Julia Shaw