why this world benjamin moser

Why This World - Benjamin Moser

"That rare person who looked like Marlene Dietrich and wrote like Virginia Woolf," Clarice Lispector is one of the most popular but least understood of Latin American writers, and now in Why this World, after years of research on three continents, drawing on previously unknown manuscripts and dozens of interviews, Benjamin Moser demonstrates how Lispector''s development as a writer was directly connected to the story of her turbulent life. Born in the nightmarish landscape of post-World War I Ukraine, Clarice became, virtually from adolescence, a person whose beauty, genius, and eccentricity intrigued Brazil. Why This World tells how this precocious girl, through long exile abroad and difficult personal struggles, matured into a great writer, and asserts, for the first time, the deep roots in the Jewish mystical tradition that make her the true heir to Kafka as well as the unlikely author of "perhaps the greatest spiritual autobiography of the twentieth century." From Chechelnik to Recife, from Naples and Bern to Washington and Rio de Janeiro, Why This World strips away the mythology surrounding this extraordinary figure and shows how Clarice Lispector transformed one woman''s struggles into a universally resonant art.Benjamin Moser is the New Books columnist of Harper''s Magazine. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Upside-Down World - Benjamin Moser

The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer turns his eye to the seventeenth-century Dutch Golden Age Twenty years ago, Benjamin Moser followed a love affair to an ancient Dutch town. In order to make sense of this new place, he threw himself into the Dutch museums. Soon, he found himself unearthing the strange, inspiring and sometimes terrifying stories of the artists who shaped one of the most luminous moments in the history of human creativity, the Dutch Golden Age.As he explored the hidden world of the Dutch Masters (and one Mistress), Moser met a crowd of fascinating personalities: the stormy Rembrandt, the intimate Ter Borch, the mysterious Vermeer. Through their art, he got to know their country, too: from Pieter Saenredam''s translucent churches to Paulus Potter''s muddy barnyards, and from Pieter de Hooch''s cozy hearths to Jacob van Ruisdael''s tragic trees. Over the years, Moser found himself on increasingly intimate terms with these centuries-dead artists, and found that they, too, were struggling with the same questions he was. Why do we make art? What is art, anyway - and what is an artist? What does it mean to succeed as an artist, and what does it mean to fail?The Upside-Down World is an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Upside-Down World - Benjamin Moser

The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer turns his eye to the seventeenth-century Dutch Golden Age Twenty years ago, Benjamin Moser followed a love affair to an ancient Dutch town. In order to make sense of this new place, he threw himself into the Dutch museums. Soon, he found himself unearthing the strange, inspiring and sometimes terrifying stories of the artists who shaped one of the most luminous moments in the history of human creativity, the Dutch Golden Age.As he explored the hidden world of the Dutch Masters (and one Mistress), Moser met a crowd of fascinating personalities: the stormy Rembrandt, the intimate Ter Borch, the mysterious Vermeer. Through their art, he got to know their country, too: from Pieter Saenredam's translucent churches to Paulus Potter's muddy barnyards, and from Pieter de Hooch's cozy hearths to Jacob van Ruisdael's tragic trees. Over the years, Moser found himself on increasingly intimate terms with these centuries-dead artists, and found that they, too, were struggling with the same questions he was.Why do we make art? What is art, anyway - and what is an artist? What does it mean to succeed as an artist, and what does it mean to fail?The Upside-Down World is an invitation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sontag - Benjamin Moser

WINNER OF THE 2020 PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHYSelected as a Book of the Year 2019 by the SPECTATOR, TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN and FINANCIAL TIMES ''Definitive and delightful'' Stephen Fry ''There can be no doubting the brilliance - the sheer explanatory vigour - of Moser''s biography... a triumph of the virtues of seriousness and truth-telling that Susan Sontag espoused'' New Stateman The definitive portrait of one of the twentieth century''s most towering figures: her writing and her radical thought, her public activism and her private face Susan Sontag was our last great literary star. Her brilliant mind, political activism and striking image made her an emblem of the seductions - and the dangers - of the twentieth-century world.Her writing on art and politics, feminism and homosexuality, celebrity and style, medicine and drugs, Fascism and Freudianism, Communism and Americanism, reflected the conflicted meanings of a most conflicted word: modernity. She was there when the Cuban Revolution began and the Berlin Wall came down, in Vietnam under American bombardment, in wartime Israel. Sontag tells these stories and examines the work upon which her reputation was based, exploring the private woman hidden behind the formidable public face.Drawing on hundreds of interviews conducted from Maui ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Paul's Gospel of Divine Self-Sacrifice - Paul K. Moser

In this book, Paul Moser explains how self-sacrificial righteousness of a reparative kind is at the heart of Paul''s gospel of God. He also shows how divine self-sacrifice authenticates that gospel via human reciprocity toward God in reconciliation. A basis for this reciprocity lies in a teaching of ancient Judaism that humans are to reciprocate toward God for the sake of an interpersonal relationship that is righteous and reconciled through voluntary self-sacrifice to God. Moser demonstrates that Paul''s gospel calls for faith, including trust, in God as reciprocity in human self-sacrifice toward God. Although widely neglected by interpreters, this theme brings moral and evidential depth to Paul''s good news of reparative redemption from God. Moser''s study thus enables a new understanding of some of the controversial matters regarding Paul''s message in a way that highlights the coherence and profundity of his message.

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Citizens of the Whole World - Benjamin Balthaser

Since October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed a massive American Jewish uprising in support of Palestinian liberation. Through sit-ins in Congress or Grand Central Terminal, through petitions and marches, thousands of Jews have made it known the Israeli state is not acting in their name. This resistance did not come out of nowhere. Citizens of the Whole World returns us to its roots in the "red decade" of the 1930s and, from there, traces the history of American Jewish radicals and revolutionaries to the present day.Benjamin Balthaser delves into radical Jewish novels and memoirs, as well as interviews with Jewish revolutionaries, to unearth a buried if nonetheless unbroken continuity between leftist Jewish Americans and the diasporic internation­alism of today.Covering more than just the politics of anti-Zionism, Citizens of the Whole World explores the Jewish revolutionary traditions of Marxist internationalism, Jewish solidarity with Third World struggles, and relations between Jewish and Black radicals during the Civil Rights era.Balthaser’s book stages an intervention into current anti-Zionist politics, suggesting activists can learn from past struggles to help form a future politics in a world after Zionism.

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Wicked World! - Benjamin Zephaniah

Welcome to the wild and wicked words of Benjamin Zephaniah. You''ll find loads of cool people who make up our world in this rapping, happening hip-hop collection. From the South Pole to Mongolia and the Himalayas, this is a real world tour of poems about people and places, cultures and nationalities across our planet.Includes poems about Inuits, Celts, the history of Britain, Maories, the Dalai Lama, the North and South Poles, and much more - a rhyming round-the-world trip.Poems that bounce up from the page and demand to be read, rapped, sung and hip-hopped aloud - Independent on Sunday

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Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz

The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Saenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of Adam Silvera (They Both Die at the End), The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Call me by your Name.A love story like no other.In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.Ari has spent all of high school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante - dreamy, witty Dante - who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him with desire all at once.The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn't understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why the World Doesn't Make Sense - Christine Menedis

Why the World Doesn''t Make Sense is a compelling exploration of the hidden forces undermining personal freedom and sovereignty in today''s world. Christine Menedis, an early bitcoiner and veteran entrepreneur, reveals how ordinary citizens are unknowingly surrendering control over their lives to an intricate web of government systems, financial institutions, and global organizations. In a world that increasingly values conformity over independence, Menedis challenges readers to question the status quo and regain the liberty they may not even realize has slipped away. With deep historical insights and thoughtful guidance, Menedis examines how global powers wield influence through money, digital tools, and media narratives. She explores the subtle yet powerful forces that shape our economic and political systems, drawing connections between the rise of centralized control and the erosion of strong individuals. She breaks down complex issues in an accessible way, from the evolution of money to the steady creep of surveillance, giving readers the tools to understand and resist these trends. Grounded in both philosophy and modern-day realities, Why the World Doesn''t Make Sense is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for readers who feel disoriented in a world of contradictions. Menedis''s call to action empowers readers to reclaim ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why Me, Why This, Why Now? - Robin Norwood

Robin Norwood''s international bestseller Women Who Love Too Much changed forever the way we think about love.Now, in Why Me, Why This, Why Now?, she takes her readers - women and men - on a deeper journey into the realm of the Spirit, and offers a revolutionary perspective on adversity that addresses our deepest and most disturbing questions, like ''Why is this happening to me?'' or ''What is the point of pain?'' or ''What is my body trying to tell me?''By teaching us to recognise the soul''s purpose behind our encounters with adversity, Robin Norwood empowers us to co-operate with our own destiny, live a far more effective life and heal even the deepest wounds of the heart.

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz

The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can’t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari’s nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn’t understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he’ll have to fight like never before to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz

A #1 New York Times bestseller Four starred reviews! ';Messily human and sincerely insightful.' Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an ';emotional roller coaster' (School Library Journal, starred review) sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tubbz kachnička Star Trek Benjamin Sisko (první edice)

Tubbz kachnička představuje postavu Benjamina Siska ze seriálu Star Trek v humorném pojetí. Figurka o výšce 9 cm je vyrobena z vinylu a je oficiálně licencovaná. Vhodná pro děti od 6 let, není určena pro použití ve vodě.

  • Oficiálně licencovaná figurka Star Trek
  • Detailní zpracování postavy Benjamina Siska
  • Vyrobeno z kvalitního vinylového materiálu
  • První edice pro sběratele

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Out Of This World: Out Of This World (2x LP) (Coloured) - LP (4251981700168)

LP vinyl - První album pojmenované podle názvu skupiny a také jednom z hitů Europe „Out Of This World” produkoval Ron Nevison (Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne a další). K albu je připojen 7-skladbový koncertní disk obsahující i skladby z repertoáru Europe. První album pojmenované podle názvu skupiny a také jednom z hitů Europe „Out Of This World” produkoval Ron Nevison (Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne a další). K albu je připojen 7-skladbový koncertní disk obsahující i skladby z repertoáru Europe. Skupinu Out Of This World založil bývalý kytarista švédských Europe Kee Marcello a zpěvák skupiny Fates Warning Tommy Heart, které doplnili Darby Todd (ex-Gary Moore, The Darkness) a Ken Sandin (Alien). Na klávesy pak ve čtyřech skladbách hostoval Don Airey (Deep Purple) Barva LP : Modrá Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop LP1 TWILIGHT / HANGING ON / IN A MILLION YEARS / LIGHTING UP MY DARK / STARING AT THE SUN / THE WARRIOR / UP TO YOU / AIN'T GONNA LET YOU GO / ONLY YOU CAN TEACH ME HOW...

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The Censure of This World - Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali

Being the twenty-sixth book of The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya'' ''ulum al-din), The Book of the Censure of This World (Kitab Dhamm al-dunya) seeks to persuade its reader of the folly of worldly pleasures and possessions. To do so, al-Ghazali begins with a collection of Islamic primary-source texts that speak to the dangers of this world from a variety of angles. He then adds to this collection fourteen metaphors for this world that illustrate its perfidious nature. In a third subsection, al-Ghazali provides an original rationale for renouncing worldly enjoyments, and he furnishes his reader with a blueprint for determining what constitutes “this world” in its most dangerous sense. In a fourth and final subsection, al-Ghazali applies a sociological theory to enumerate the essential human vocations and identify the mechanisms through which these lead people away from God.

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Kayak: Out Of This World - CD (0194398540924)

Hudební CD - Skupina Kayak a jejich 18.album Out Of This World z roku 2021. Skupina Kayak a jejich 18.album Out Of This World z roku 2021. Rok vydání : 2021 (18.album) Seznam stop CD Out Of This World / Waiting / Under A Scar / Kaja / Mystery / Critical Mass / As The Crow Flies / The Way She Said Goodbye / Traitor's Gate / Distance To Your Heart / Red Rag To A Bull / One By One / A Writer's Tale / Cary / Ship Of Theseus

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Kayak: Out Of This World (2x LP + CD) - LP (0194398541013)

LP vinyl - Skupina Kayak a jejich 18.album Out Of This World z roku 2021. Skupina Kayak a jejich 18.album Out Of This World z roku 2021. Rok vydání : 2021 (18.album) Seznam stop CD / LP Out Of This World / Waiting / Under A Scar / Kaja / Mystery / Critical Mass / As The Crow Flies / The Way She Said Goodbye / Traitor's Gate / Distance To Your Heart / Red Rag To A Bull / One By One / A Writer's Tale / Cary / Ship Of Theseus

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10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World - Elif Shafaková

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019''Expect vibrant, vivid and eye-opening descriptions of Middle Eastern life propelled by a tender storyline, all in Shafak''s haunting, beautiful and considered prose'' Vanity Fair''Incredibly sensuous and poetic and evocative'' Pandora Sykes''Richly uplifting... truly beautiful writing'' Nicola Sturgeon''In the first minute following her death, Tequila Leila''s consciousness began to ebb, slowly and steadily, like a tide receding from the shore...''For Leila, each minute after her death recalls a sensuous memory: spiced goat stew, sacrificed by her father to celebrate the birth of a yearned-for son; bubbling vats of lemon and sugar to wax women''s legs while men are at prayer; the cardamom coffee she shares with a handsome student in the brothel where she works. Each fading memory brings back the friends she made in her bittersweet life - friends who are now desperately trying to find her . . .''Simply magnificent, a truly captivating work of immense power and beauty, on the essence of life and its end'' Philippe Sands''Elif Shafak brings into the written realm what so many others want to leave outside. Spend more than ten minutes and 38 seconds in this world of the estranged. Shafak makes a new home for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages (0099505576)

Kniha - autor Guy Deutscher, 310 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A provocative exploration of how the cultures we live in affect the languages we speak and how we think of the world around us. Asks the questions 'Does language reflect the culture of a society, is a mother-tongue a lens through which a world is perceived, and can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts?'

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Trickster Makes This World - Lewis Hyde

Trickster disrupted the world around him, and in doing so he reshaped it. Playful, mischievous, subversive, amoral, tricksters are a great bother to have around, but they are also indispensable heroes of culture.Trickster Makes This World revisits the stories of Coyote, Eshu and Hermes and holds them up against the life and work of more recent creators: Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, John Cage, Allen Ginsberg, Maxine Hong Kingston and others. Authoritative in its scholarship, supple and dynamic in its style, Trickster Makes This World encourages you to think and see afresh.

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Not of This World - Simon R. Green

This might be his biggest coup yet! Legendary master thief Gideon Sable is on the hunt for the ghost of an alien-possessed man in this fast-paced supernatural heist thriller.The Preserve in Bath - the British Area 51 - is the secret government dumping ground for all things supernatural and out of space. It is one of the most heavily-guarded places in the world. However, it''s not what protects it that makes it so dangerous but the things that are inside . . . Gideon Sable - master thief, con artist and self-proclaimed vigilante - faces a challenge he can''t refuse. His client, the former Head of the British Rocketry Group, Professor Neil Sharpe, wants him to break into the Preserve. Once inside, Gideon and his crew of supernatural misfits can get any mystical artefact they desire out of the Preserve''s collection. The catch? To reach it, they must go through the treacherous Box Tunnel complex and not only face trained guards and booby traps but steal something that can''t normally be stolen - a ghost!Sharpe''s obscure motive leaves Gideon uncertain and suspicious. The only thing he knows for sure is that he can steal anything with just the right amount ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Walking In This World - Julia Cameron

''The queen of change'' The New York TimesWalking in this World is a truly enlightening book in which artist and bestselling author Julia Cameron presents the next step in her life-changing method of discovering and recovering the creative self. Her revolutionary course has inspired generations of artists and creatives including Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss and Reese Witherspoon. In this remarkable next book, Julia will show you how to build on the lessons learned in The Artist''s Way and teach you how to inhabit this world with a sense of renewed creativity. Full of valuable new strategies and techniques for breaking through difficult creative ground, this is a profoundly inspired work by the leading authority on creativity.

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Guthrie Woody: Home In This World: Woody Guthrie's Dustbowl Ballads - CD (7567864255)

Hudební CD - Home In This World: Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads je interpretací Guthrieho stěžejního alba Dust Bowl Ballads z roku 1940. Album obsahuje hvězdné obsazení sestavené Randallem Posterem, které interpretuje písně na jediném nekompilačním albu Guthrieho kariéry. Home In This World: Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads je interpretací Guthrieho stěžejního alba Dust Bowl Ballads z roku 1940. Album obsahuje hvězdné obsazení sestavené Randallem Posterem, které interpretuje písně na jediném nekompilačním albu Guthrieho kariéry. Interprety jsou zde Lee Ann Womack, John Paul White, Mark Lanegan, Lillie Mae a mnoho dalších. Woody Gutrie, plným jménem Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (14. července 1912 - 3. října 1967), byl americký folkový písničkář, lidový muzikant a písmák. Je považován za jednoho z hlavních zakladatelů amerického folkového hnutí. Za svůj život složil údajně na 1000 písniček, mnoho se sociální, tuláckou či striktně politickou tematikou, ale také...

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Find Your Why - Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker

Simon Sinek's recent video on 'The Millennial Question' went viral with over 180 million views. Find Your Why is the follow up to Start with Why, the global bestseller and the subject of the third most watched TED Talk of all time.With Start With Why, Simon Sinek inspired a movement to build a world in which the vast majority of us can feel safe while we are at work and fulfilled when we go home at night. Now, along with two of his colleagues, Peter Docker and David Mead, Sinek has created a guide to the most important step any business can take: finding your why.This easy-to-follow guide starts with the search for your personal why, and then expands to helping your colleagues find your organization's why. With detailed instructions on every stage in the process, the book also answer common concerns, such as: What if my why sounds like my competitor's? Can you have more than one why? And, if my work doesn't match my why, what do I do?Whether you're entry level or a CEO, whether your team is run by the founder or a recent hire, these simple steps will lead you on a path to a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Not of This World - Simon R. Green

Join Gideon Sable and his misfit crew for their biggest supernatural heist yet! Their target: the Preserve, Britain''s Area 51. The prize: something not of this world. . .Gideon Sable - con artist, master thief and self-proclaimed vigilante - is hired for a job he can''t refuse: to break into the Preserve, the British government''s version of Area 51. Once inside, he''ll have free reign to take any of the valuable, mystical artefacts he desires from the collection.But his benefactor is only interested in one thing: something almost impossible to steal. . .This may be Gideon''s most dangerous trial yet, not just because of the state-of-the-art supernatural security, but the otherworldly being it''s guarding.The one thing Gideon knows for sure is that with his crew, and the right amount of preparation, he can steal anything. Are they ready to face what the Preserve holds? Or, will Gideon find himself a permanent part of the collection?The next fast-paced instalment in the Gideon Sable urban fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Simon R. Green. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo''s Six of Crows and C.K. McDonnell''s Stranger Times series.---Read all of the Gideon Sable Novels:The Best Thing You Can StealA ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Out of this World and into the Next - Adriana Marais

''A manifesto for going off-world to Mars and beyond'' TLS''A breath-taking journey'' BRUCE DAMER''Adriana Marais combs the cosmic dust in her prospectus for all Mars adventurers'' THE TIMESMoving to Mars may sound like science fiction but the truth is that today, scant decades since our first space missions, humanity is on the verge of becoming multiplanetary. SpaceX is building a Starship transport system; China successfully demonstrated crop growth on the Moon; and, in a space mining milestone, Japan''s recent asteroid missions have returned samples to Earth. Adriana Marais has dedicated her life to preparing for extraplanetary settlement, considering not just the scientific and technological possibilities but also the ethical responsibilities of our species as we explore new frontiers. In 2019, she launched the Proudly Human: Off-World Project, a series of extreme habitation experiments investigating the capabilities necessary for life beyond our home planet. In this extraordinary era of rapid technological development, Marais explores the scientific and ethical questions that stands at the heart of scientific endeavour: How did we get here - and where are we going next?

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Out Of This World - Michael Rosen

A brand new collection of poetry by former Children''s Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We''re Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children''s Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.

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Out Of This World - Graham Swift

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LAST ORDERS AND MOTHERING SUNDAY, reissued for the first time in Scribner In 1972, Robert Beech, First World War veteran and prominent figure in the arms industry, is killed by a car bomb. The event cuts short the career of his son Harry, a news photographer, and comes close to destroying his granddaughter Sophie. Ten years later, Harry, now working in aerial photography, and Sophie, visiting an analyst in New York, remain scarred and divided by the event. Around their broken relationship and Harry’s memories of his truncated career and his father, the novel builds a story that is acutely private yet sweepingly public, at the heart of which lies Harry’s lifelong dedication of the camera.Out of This World spans many of the twentieth century’s scenes of conflict, but also contains some of Graham Swift’s most achingly intimate scenes of personal confrontation—scenes that, powerful and haunting as photographs can be, no photographs can capture.‘Deserves to be ranked in the forefront of contemporary literature’ New York Times‘Superb, profound’ Sunday Times

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You'll Leave This World With Your Butt Sewn Shut - Robyn Grimm

An irreverent book of morbid curiosities that leaves no headstone unturnedThis isn’t your average walk through the graveyard. Filled with facts that will tickle your gray matter, You’ll Leave This World with Your Butt Sewn Shut provides answers to all the questions about death that you’ve ever wanted to ask (and more than a few you never thought to). You’ll learn how to avoid incendiary pacemakers and exploding caskets, why Victorians ate mummies and Napoleon artfully arranged skulls, and what morticians do to give you a rosy glow without blood flow.- Is your hamster, cat, or dog most likely to be first in line at the dead-body buffet? The answer may surprise you!- Why did people start booby-trapping graves after the Civil War? Hint: It’s not vampire related.- What’s your best shot at becoming a tree after you die? If you said cremation, you may want to sit down for Chapter 5.But have no fear—this no-holds-barred account of the end that awaits us all is delivered with a smile and a wink. Death always wins, but laughter is a nice consolation prize.

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Walking out of this World - Stephen Ford

Emerging from the mid-October drizzle, Miles joins keen members of the Far and Fast Walkers Society in the Surrey Hills. An unnerving presence, he soon usurps the authority of the walk leader, enticing the party to Miteby, a mysterious village not on any map, where the walkers encounter long lost loved ones.Entranced, the group are compelled to return to this idyllic, nostalgic place, there re-living their past in better ways. But Miles has a nemesis, Lucifix, who intervenes, luring people to the Underside, where life’s fears, regrets, guilty secrets, obsessions, hatred and betrayal haunt those there. A place of hellish eternal torment.Walking out of this World is an epic duel between two spirits, Miles and Lucifix, that will determine the fate of the walkers. Another original and engaging novel from Stephen Ford, following Destiny of a Free Spirit, about how we can heal our pasts or live trapped in our own shadows.

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Let's fill this world with kindness - Stewart Alexandra

In this uplifting collection of true stories, readers are introduced to real-life heroes and heroines who have chosen to act in kindness, even when they have faced terrible persecution, prejudice, disaster, and illness. These stories are designed to empower children to make positive choices in their own lives by embracing kindness as their superpower.Stories include Harriet TubmanÂ’s remarkable rescue missions to free enslaved African Americans, the French village of Le Chambon-sur-LignonÂ’s protection of Jewish refugees under Nazi persecution during WWII, and the brave people who volunteered to clean up after the nuclear crisis in Japan. Also included are everyday examples of acts of kindness to protect nature and lift up others, even complete strangers.LetÂ’s Fill This World with Kindness

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This Scheming World - Ihara Saikaku

A Great Classic of Japanese literature and the masterpiece of novelist Ihara Saikaku—now in a completely new and revised edition with introduction by noted scholar David J. GundryThe culmination of Saikaku''s perceptive genius, the 20 short stories within This Scheming World recount raucous events and incidents on New Year''s Eve as everyone tries to settle their debts for the year, as is the New Year''s custom. Crafty money lenders attempt to collect their money from equally crafty debtors, and Saikaku portrays his characters with so lifelike a touch that, even though three centuries have passed since his time, it seems as if they were our contemporaries.The new Introduction by Saikaku expert David J. Gundry explains how and why this entertaining work still resonates with modern readers today.The finely-crafted tales include stories of:Philanderers who slip off to hide in the homes of their mistressesHustlers who leave town suddenly on "very important" business tripsConnivers who become actors for a day to hide-in-plain-sight on stage"The New Year''s Eve is more precious than a thousand pieces of gold. It is the Great Divide between winter and spring, which none can pass over without copper and silver." —Ihara Saikaku

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Out of This World - Clive Gifford

Out Of This World is jam-packed with everything children need to know about space - from facts and statistics to real-life adventures. Boys and girls can find their way around the solar system, learn if aliens really could exist and discover the origins of the universe. Entertaining and educational, this learning companion would make the perfect addition to any school child's bookshelf.

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I Picked Up This World's Strategy Guide, Vol. 2 - Kevin Steinbach, atchi ai, Madeleine Jose

I Picked Up This World’s Strategy Guide is an adventure shojo (young girls) manga following a girl who finds a book containing all the information about her world and uses the knowledge inside to change future events.

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Why We Need Grandsons - Gregory E. Lang

Based on Gregory Lang''s New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect gift of love or sweet keepsake to show why grandsons are so special!Celebrate the grandsons in your life with Why We Need Grandsons, a heartfelt children''s books for ages 3-7 that is the perfect gift to remind your grandson of how much you love him! Brought to you by the same team behind the New York Times bestseller Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, this next book in the series features gentle rhyming text, adorable animal illustration, and a genuine message of love.In this world we call home, there''s all kinds of joyFrom sunsets to kittens to your favorite toys.But there''s nothing we''ve seen quite like you, my sweet boyOur bright-eyed and beautiful grandson.

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Space Baby: Out of this World - Pat-a-Cake

This shiny fold-out frieze book introduces big ideas to little ones! This first book about space will delight young babies. With shiny foil to focus on and bright colour to capture and keep their attention, this book will be revisited time and time again - and also be interesting to older toddlers. One side of the frieze shows the planets in our solar system, and the other side shows a big view from the International Space Station. Perfect to fold out and prop on the floor to keep babies entertained during tummy time or playtime. Simple text and lots of sounds to make the book easy to use and encourage carer and child interaction. Also available: Space Baby: Zoom to the Moon!

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Why Buddhism Is True - Robert Wright

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness. In this “sublime” (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life—how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution. This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright’s landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world’s most skilled meditators. The result is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty (1846684307)

Kniha - autor Daron Acemoglu; James A. Robinson, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The bestselling book which explains why the world is divided into nations with wildly differing levels of prosperity. The authors argue that a nation's failure is not down to climate, geography or culture, but because of institutions, and draw on a range of contemporary and historical examples. Based on 15 years of research, it was shortlisted for the "Financial Times" and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award 2012.

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World War II Map by Map - DK

Explore World War II in unprecedented detail with this compelling geographical guide.If you''re interested in finding out more about one of the deadliest wars in history, then this war book is perfect for you. World War II Map by Map is an intricately detailed history book, that will encourage you to get a sense of the magnitude, mobility and speed at which the colossal armies swept through these vast landscapes during a war that claimed millions of lives and spanned through many areas globally. Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more than 100 specially created historical maps covering all major theatres of war. Discover how the conflict raged around the globe on land, air, and sea, while timelines provide an in-depth chronology of events. Beautiful archival photographs, contemporary artifacts, and profiles of famous leaders reveal the full story of the war that shaped the modern world. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time and uncover:- 9 main contemporary maps, including battle maps from both Allies and Axis countries, explain key events. - Easy-to-read text panels to accompany the maps for a deeper understanding of each topic. - Set out into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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World War II - DK

In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War.A war history book for children that will take them through the events of World War II in a simple, illustrated, and fascinating way! The answers to the most pressing questions about the second world war are encapsulated in the pages of this children''s book.DK Eyewitness World War II captures the imaginations of children aged 9-12 years and teaches them about the main battles, key players, technological advances, and everyday people caught in the middle of WWII. This World War II book for kids includes: - The perfect introduction to a subject that fascinates children and ties in with a key school topic- Fresh new look with updated photography, fun diagrams, and new "eyewitness" features- Updated information by expert consultants in the field- A unique visual approach that immerses children on every page and an added wall chart is full of facts and imagesIn 1939 the world was in turmoil - Europe had declared war, and in the years to come, countries like Japan and the United States would also join the global conflict. In collaboration with the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why the moon travels - Oein DeBhairduin

Why the moon travels is a haunting collection of twenty tales rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community. Brave vixens, prophetic owls and stalwart horses live alongside the human characters as guides, protectors, friends and foes while spirits, giants and fairies blur the lines between this world and the otherworld. Collected by Oein DeBhairduin throughout his childhood, retold in his lyrical style, and beautifully illustrated by Leanne McDonagh.

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Lonely Planet Epic Snow Adventures of the World - Lonely Planet

Shred the snow with this thrilling collection of 200 epic winter adventures around the world. Zip down the iconic Canadian Rockies or visit Sweden''s original ice hotel for an arctic sleepover - with 50 first-person stories from travellers and famous figures like Arianna Tricomi and Bode Miller, you''ll find inspiration for a lifetime of snowy trips.Scale majestic frozen waterfalls in Colorado; hike Australia''s infamous snow-covered Mt Feathertop for wild views of the sunrise; experience husky sledding in the Chilean Lake District; or take the plunge in one of Finland''s icy outdoor pools. Whether you''re a seasoned winter explorer or a deep-freeze newbie, you''ll find expert tips and practical information including when to go and where to stay, to help make planning your trip as smooth as the ski runs in Val d''Isere.Inside Epic Snow Adventures of the World:- Discover 50 first-person stories, plus a further 150 inspirational ideas for out-of-this-world winter adventures- Expert toolkit with travel knowledge and advice to help you get there including the best time to go, gear required, nearest town, where to stay, opening hours, suggestions for similar trips, and more- Challenge level grading for each snow adventure - easy, harder, epic - to determine the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Our World in Pictures: Countries, Cultures, People & Places - DK

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children''s book takes you on an exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on every continent!Did you know that Cuba''s national sport is baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and India''s space programme. Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this picture-packed children''s book. Every country profile is full of photos, and each nation has a full-colour map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -A highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxesThis captivating kids encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by content, with informative profiles for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Online World, What You Think You Know and What You Don't - Rania Mankarious

Every Child Who Has Access to a Smartphone, Tablet, Computer, or Video Games is at Risk!But NOW You Can Help Keep Them Safe.Would you ever consider putting your child on a plane and sending them to a foreign country alone? Of course, you wouldn''t. And while that seems like an extreme example...guess what, mom and dad-that''s exactly what you do when you hand your child a device without preparation. There are hundreds of millions of users on any given platform on any given day. Suffice it to say, when you give your child access to the online world, you give the world access to your child."The most dangerous neighborhood for your child to be in is in your own house, online."--Eleanor Gaetan, Director of Public Policy at the National Center on Sexual ExploitationAside from the half-million predators targeting millions upon millions of kids each day, drug dealers, pornography, sextortion, cyberbullying, gaming addiction are all threats to our children. While most experts agree that you should just keep your kids off the internet, in today''s world, that''s almost impossible.Technology will find it''s way into your child''s life and so parents, we must prepare our children for this world so we can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Timelines of World War II

Discover the key events in the war that shaped the modern world - moment by moment. An accessible overview of the moments and milestones of the Second World War, Timelines of World War II offers a fresh angle on the subject, bringing the conflict to life through contemporary photos, documents, maps, and artefacts of importance. This World War II book offers an accessible and visually engaging overview of the key events of the Second World War.Each page outlines key moments that comprise the timeline from before the war, during and after. Entries also include details of important people, battles, tactics, and technologies. In this world war book, you can find: An introduction to the Second World War that explores the key events of the conflict through visual timelines Profile boxes bring to life the people, new technology, and milestone events that altered the course of history.Entries that explore the key events and turning points in all of the main theatres of warEssential insights into the experiences of leaders, soldiers, and civilians involved. Timelines of World War II is a must-have volume for general readers interested in history and military history, politics and history students, whether as a gift or self-purchase ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World of Whisky - Felipe Schrieberg

An insider’s look at the world of whiskey, this luxurious clothbound book offers a look at whiskey’s rich history, production process, distilleries, cocktail recipes, and more. Whisky enthusiasts can learn more about the craft, iconic brands, and micro-distilleries found across the world in this comprehensive guide perfect for gifting.Offering a wealth of knowledge on whisky''s rich history, production process, distilleries, and latest innovations, it also provides an insider’s look into how the best whisky makers around the world approach their craft across both iconic brands known around the world to small micro-distilleries making the best whisky in countries not normally associated with this celebrated spirit.Through in-depth profiles and interviews with celebrated experts and the world''s best distillers, blenders and entrepreneurs, award-winning whisky writer and author Felipe Schrieberg explores the radical changes and innovations that have shifted how whisky around the world is produced, perceived, and consumed today.This exquisite volume is:The perfect companion for both connoisseurs and novices alikeFeatures stunning photography and an elegant designMakes a great gift for holidays such as Father’s Day, Birthdays or ChristmasShowcases cocktail recipes with an emphasis on the highlighted distilleryDiscover why this iconic spirit has become a multi-billion global market, loved by drinkers all over ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World - Lonely Planet

Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!From luxury services such as southeast Asia''s Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland''s iconic Glacier Express, Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust.Inside Epic Train Trips of the World:50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, Shafik Meghji and moreIncludes 150 further suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by trainSelect your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday, Luxury and EpicEach route features a handy map, stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escapeBeautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross MurrayFeatured train journeys include:Africa - The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo - Luxor (Egypt), Nairobi - Mombasa (Kenya); Americas - Hiram Bingham (Peru), Sunset Limited (US), Yukon and White Star (Canada); Asia - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), Death Railway (Thailand), Alishan Forest (Taiwan); Europe - Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Douro (Portugal); Milan - Rome (Italy); Oceania - Indian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Immense World - Ed Yong

This is our world, as you've never seen it before. The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving only a tiny sliver of this world.In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the confines of our own senses, welcoming us into previously unfathomable dimensions - the world as it is truly perceived by other animals. Showing us that in order to understand our world we don't need to travel to other places; we need to see through other eyes.

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How the World is Making Our Children Mad and What to Do About It - Louis Weinstock

I know of no one better qualified to understand what young people are facing today - Philippa Perry There are epidemic rates of ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide in young people. The conventional medical model wants to put a plaster on the problems with medication and CBT, but we, as parents, need to dig deeper. We need to face the fact that it is not our child''s fault, but the world we are bringing them up in and that we play a key role in how they see this world. Bringing together years of work helping children and the child inside us all, acclaimed psychotherapist, Louis Weinstock, will show us how. Split into two parts, and blending mindfulness, meditation and visualisation, we are taken on a journey that starts with exploring our own fears and weaknesses, and ends joyfully in practical ways we can help build confidence, courage and authentic hope about the future in our children. The power lies within each of us to create with, and for, our children a more beautiful world right now - a world where they realise their almost infinite potential.

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World War II Visual Encyclopedia - DK

"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores World War II in fascinating detail and explains why this global event must never be forgotten.?World War II: Visual Encyclopedia shows children the causes, battles, people, and aftermath, while cutting-edge CGI technology brings infamous events back to life. Learn about weaponry, tanks, ships, aircraft, campaigns, and military strategies. Read firsthand accounts of major campaigns and battles throughout the war. Uncover hundreds of biographies of wartime leaders and brave soldiers who served on the battlefields. Find out how technological advances influenced the final outcome. ?Key information is available at a glance, alongside data boxes, facts and stats, and inspiring quotations. From the fastest fighter plane to the longest battle, you''ll discover everything you ever wanted to know, and much, much more.Whether you''re a history buff or simply want help on a school project, this standout reference covers every aspect of World War II and the important part it has played in world history."

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