Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of ""combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing"". It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners.
The Dark Crystal Bestiary is an immersive in-world guide that brings to life the world of Thra and its incredible creatures. The Dark Crystal Bestiary is the definitive in-depth exploration of the flora and fauna found in the world of Thr
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The bestselling author of Morning Star returns to the Red Rising universe with the thrilling sequel to Iron Gold. "Brown's plots are like a depth charge of nitromethane dropped in a buck
Une nouvelle collection sur 4 niveaux pour pratiquer la grammaire du français "en contexte"→ Une structure simple et progressive pour s'entraîner en grammairedu niveau B1 en autonomie avec :300 exercices pour s’entraîner16 bilans pour faire le pointles corrigés et transcriptions en annexesdes audio MP3 à télécharger sur encontexte.hachettefle.fr
A new era of exciting adventures and shocking revelations continues to unfold in this second original novel in a brand-new multibook epic featuring Luke, Mara, Han, Leia, their children and allies. Original.
How to Paint Landscapes Quickly and Beautifully with Watercolor and Gouache reveals quick and effective painting setups and techniques to depict any landscape. From simplifying complex scenes and making smart choices about portraying light and texture, to
How a Show, and the Support of Its Fandom, Changed--and Saved--Lives Supernatural, a three-time People's Choice Award winner for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show and Tumblr's 2015 Most Reblogged "Live Action TV," has mad
The fourth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. The fourth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.
This book documents the most exciting and diverse period in fashion: from 1900 on, when women's lives and manner of dress changed dramatically. From home dressmaking to couture, from rationing to "The New Look," from the birth of the teenager to mass manuf
Keto meets carnivore in this revolutionary new book by revered cookbook author and low-carb pioneer Maria Emmerich. Did you know that our ancestors were apex predators who were even more carnivorous than hyenas and big cats? That was only abou
A unique and humorous -- and also practical -- approach to the increasingly popular study of Qabalah. This is a seriously funny book! Traditional Qabalistic (or Cabalistic, or, indeed, Kabbalistic -- read this book to find out what the difference is. . .we know you've always wondered) sources tend to be a bit, er, dry. DuQuette spices up the Qabalah and makes it come alive, restoring the joy of learning the fundamentals of this admittedly arcane system by using simple, amusing anecdotes and metaphors. This account, written psuede-pigraphically (fictitiously attributed to a supposed authority), allows DuQuette as Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford to soar to outrageous heights and, when necessary, stand apart from the silliness to highlight the golden eggs of Qabalistic wisdom nested therein. Sure to be a revelation to those who think that learning about the Qabalah needs to be tedious and serious, DuQuette shows that great truths can be transmitted through the medium of laughter.
(Guitar Educational). This book provides 365 exercises one for every day of the year to keep your rhythm chops fine tuned. As an added bonus, demos of all 365 exercises are provided online. The book covers chord theory and the fundamentals of rhythm; basi
Having a child with extreme picky eating habits can be both frustrating and worrisome - especially if you are concerned your child isn't getting the nutrition they need to grow, stay healthy and strong, and thrive. And if your child has a feeding or selective eating disorder (SED), they may simply refuse to eat a number of foods altogether. To make matters worse, children with feeding disorders often experience anxiety, anger, and may be suspicious or untrusting of adults who pressure, trick, and even force them to eat. This book provides a clinically proven program called STEPS (Supportive Treatment of Eating in Preschoolers) that will help you get your child's feeding disorder or SED under control. In addition, you'll find a number of practical strategies you can use for dealing with food aversion, low appetite, sensory challenges, autism spectrum-related food disorders, super-tasters, oral motor delay, acid reflux, and food allergies. If your child has a feeding or selective eating disorder, you need powerful solutions you can use right now. This book will prove an invaluable guide to help restore peace to your dinner table.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 1696, Publishers: McGraw-Hill Education, Author: Thomas M. Jessell,Steven A. Siegelbaum, ISBN-13: 9781259642234, Date of issue: 2021
A stunning paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books, including The Riddle of Ages Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this paperback bo
This guide showcases knives used by America's clandestine military in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. It provides the collector and others interested in the period a way of identifying honest SOG (Studies and Observations Group) specimens and separa
Madonna. Andy Warhol. Keith Haring. Fab 5 Freddie. Debbie Harry. Julian Schnabel. Jean-Michel Basquiat's transition from the subways to the chic gallery spaces of Manhattan brought the artist into the company of many of New York's established and aspiring stars. Unable to deal with the demands that his new fame brought, in 1987, at the age of twenty-seven Basquiat, the most successful black visual artist in history, died from a heroin overdose. Widow Basquiat is an exploration of the artist as seen through the eyes of his muse, Suzanne. It is a love story like no other.
Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968, the novelist Yasunari Kawabata felt the essence of his art was to be found not in his longer works but in a series of short stories--which he called "Palm-of-the-Hand Stories"--written over the span of his career. In them we find loneliness, love, and the passage of time, demonstrating the range and complexity of a true master of short fiction.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: S&s/Saga Press, Author: Max Gladstone, ISBN-13: 9781668204160, Date of issue: 2025
An in-depth reference guide to the vast majority of Sanskrit posture names, terms, and chants used in yoga.Ashtanga. Adhomukhashvanasana, Chakra. Prana. The complex terminology of yoga can be overwhelming to someone new to the pract
You've seen Snoop work his culinary magic on VH1's Emmy-nominated Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, and now, Tha Dogg's up in your kitchen...with his first cookbook.Delivering 50 recipes straight from his own collection, Snoop's cookbook features OG staples like Baked Mac & Cheese and Fried Bologna Sandwiches with Chips, and new takes on classic weeknight faves like Soft Flour Tacos and Easy Orange Chicken. And it don't stop...Snoop's giving a taste of the high life with remixes on upper echelon fare such as Lobster Thermidor and Filet Mignon. But we gotta keep it G with those favorite munchies too, ya know?From chewy Starbursts to those glorious Frito BBQ Twists, you should have an arsenal of snacks that'll satisfy. And of course, no party is complete without that Gin and Juice and other platinum ways to entertain. The Doggfather's got you covered - complete with epic stories and behind-the-scenes photos that brings this masterpiece to life.
Una fábula inspiradora sobre la importancia de luchar por tus sueños.Considerado ya un clásico de nuestros días, El Alquimista relata las aventuras de Santiago, un joven pastor andaluz que un día emprende un viaje por las arenas del desierto en busca de un tesoro. Lo que empieza como la búsqueda de bienes mundanos se convertirá en el descubrimiento del tesoro interior.Evocativa y profundamente humana, esta historia es el testimonio eterno del poder transformador de nuestros sueños, de la importancia de escuchar a nuestros corazones y de descifrar el lenguaje que está más allá de las palabras. Y es que cuando una persona desea realmente algo, el Universo entero conspira para que pueda realizar su sueño.
La historia de amor entre Fermina Daza y Florentino Ariza, en el escenario de un pueblecito portuario del Caribe y a lo largo de más de sesenta años, podría parecer un melodrama de amantes contrariados que al final vencen por la gracia del tiempo y la fuerza de sus propios sentimientos, ya que García Márquez se complace en utilizar los más clásicos recursos de los folletines tradiciones. Pero este tiempo -por una vez sucesivo, y no circular-, este escenario y estos personajes son como una mezcla tropical de plantas y arcilla que la mano del maestro moldea y con las que fantasea a su placer, para al final ir a desembocar en los territorios del mito y la leyenda. Los jugos, olores y sabores del trópico alimentan una prosa alucinatoria que en esta ocasión llega al puerto oscilante del final feliz. «Era inevitable: el olor de las almendras amargas le recordaba siempre el destino de los amores contrariados. El doctor Juvenal Urbino lo percibió desde que entró en la casa todavía en penumbras, adonde había acudido de urgencia a ocuparse de un caso que para él había dejado de ser urgente desde hacía muchos años. El refugiado antillano Jeremiah de Saint-Amour, inválido de guerra, fotógrafo de niños y su adversario de ajedrez más compasivo, se había puesto a salvo de los tormentos de la memoria con un sahumerio de cianuro de oro. » Encontró el cadáver cubierto con una manta en el catre de campaña donde había dormido siempre, cerca de un taburete con la cubeta que había servido para vaporizar el veneno.» La crítica dijo... «La voz garciamarquiana alcanza aquí un nivel en el que resulta a la vez clásica y coloquial, opalescente y pura, capaz de alabar y maldecir, de reír y llorar, de fabular y cantar, de despegar y volar cuando es necesario.»
Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don't fall in love.When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize-a single wish.In a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Just as fear threatens to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust Blackwell. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.And in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart...A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.See why readers love Kaylie Smith's romantic fantasy:"I ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT. I AM OBSESSED WITH IT... I was completely HOOKED from the very first chapters... The characters are absolutely amazing... The embodiment of the perfect fantasy story for me... You will LOVE this." Goodreads reviewer "Absolutely stunning... The characters-my god these characters... I loved every single one of them... Had my mind going a million places at once, and I still didn't see how this was going to end. I'm still not over it... wonderful." Goodreads reviewer "Wow. What a wild ride!... So entertaining! Exciting, dangerous, twisty, fast-paced, and so intriguing... gripped me from the beginning. I loved the characters and the angst, and the found family is the best." Goodreads reviewer "Made me laugh, made me squeal, and made me cry. And the characters stuck with me even after I closed the last chapter." Goodreads reviewer "Brimming with adventure, romance, and loveable characters you'll gladly follow into the shadows of their vivid world." Alexandra Bracken, #1 bestselling author of Lore"Expertly weaves swoon-worthy romance into an action-packed plot." Andrea Hannah, author of Where Darkness Blooms"A MILLION STARS! I don't think I've had this much fun reading a book in a while. I fell in love with this cast of characters so fast. I loved all the banter, tension and friendships... I can't wait for the next book!" Goodreads reviewer
A journalist's twenty-year fascination with the Manson murders leads to shocking new revelations about the FBI's involvement in this riveting reassessment of an infamous case in American history. Over two grim nights in Los Angeles, the y
Orwell's classic in a special hardcover edition with silver foil embossing. London, 1984: Winston Smith, a history falsifier at the Ministry of Truth, falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious Julia. Together they begin to question the totalitarian world in which they have functioned until now. George Orwell's vision of a totalitarian state, in which cyber surveillance, historical revisionism and the Thought Police determine the lives of transparent citizens, has only become more urgent to this day.»Who controls the past controls the future.« 1984Englischsprachige Ausgabe»Alles, was man über Politik wissen muß, steht meiner Ansicht nach bei George Orwell« Harald Martenstein
This gorgeous four-volume, deluxe pocket boxed set contains Tolkien's epic works The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King). The set comes shrinkwrapped and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil stamping; each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title.In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.Tolkien's epic tales, all in a four-volume, deluxe pocket boxed set, is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale - a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-earth.
Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between concepts, the thorough explanation of chords and outstanding song material.At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of music.
Published in association with the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, this vivid and visually engaging large-format book offers a detailed journey through Hockney’s remarkable life and career.Playful, keen eyed, ever curious, David Hockney is one of our greatest living artists. Published in association with the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, and tied to its major 2025 exhibition, David Hockney charts an extraordinarily creative life through images and text in one large-format landscape book.The artworks chosen reflect Hockney’s key themes and preoccupations over the decades, from his early life in Bradford and London through the California era and his later years in Bridlington, Yorkshire, and Normandy, France. Several of the chapters are arranged thematically, ranging from still life and portraits to his much-loved landscapes and stunning designs for opera. A final chapter explores Hockney’s engagement with digital art, particularly on the iPad. Throughout, we see the endless inventiveness, curiosity and creativity that have characterized Hockney’s work over eight decades.To give context to Hockney’s art, this definitive survey features a selection of archival photographs and eye-catching artworks allied to expertly written text by pre-eminent curatorial experts, art historians and critics, including Sir Norman Rosenthal and Sir Simon Schama.Compiled with the full involvement of David Hockney and his studio, and with a large-scale landscape format with a selection of gatefolds that enables the reader to revel in the art, this is the most important book on Hockney’s entire career to date and will appeal to the many fans of the artist’s work across the globe.
In a future version of Earth, there is a city grown so chaotically massive that its inhabitants no longer recall what "land" is. Within this megastructure the silent, stoic Kyrii is on a mission to find the Net Terminal Gene—a genetic mutation that once allowed humans to access the cybernetic NetSphere. Armed with a powerful Graviton Beam Emitter, Kyrii fends off waves of attacks from fellow humans, cyborgs and silicon-based lifeforms.Along the way, he encounters a highly-skilled scientist whose body has deteriorated from a lengthy imprisonment who promises to help Kyrii find the Net Terminal Gene, once she settles a score for herself...
Este PACK (libro del alumno + libro de claves) permite a losestudiantes prepararse para el Diploma de Español, Nivel Inicial, B1.Presenta ocho modelos de exámenes completos, similares a los reales.Al final del libro se ofrecen unas pautas para los exámenes en las que el alumno encontrará muchos consejos útiles para enfrentarse a laspruebas con éxito.Las soluciones y las transcripciones de las audiciones se encuentranen el libro de Claves.
This second volume of Future Press’ Elden Ring Books of Knowledge is dedicated to the many creatures that inhabit the game’s world and the arsenal of armaments you can acquire to deal with them. Every enemy and boss you’ll encounter and every armament you can find is presented with artwork and stats in a beautifully designed, premium hardcover volume.Learning to FightThe first chapter provides an in-depth battle primer, fully explaining all of the combat-related gameplay elements. If you want to know exactly how every aspect of the game’s combat works, look no further; we’ll show you how to excel with any play style.The BestiaryThe Lands Between is teeming with all manner of beasts, and we don’t spare a single page dissecting and analysing them here. We present thoroughly tested combat strategies that don’t require specific items or skills and account for every play style. Learn how to overcome even the toughest of foes, from the lowliest of wretches to the Shardbearers themselves.The ArmamentsElden Ring features an unparalleled selection of weapons, spells, armor and special abilities to experiment with―the variety on offer is dazzling. We catalogue all of them in an easy to reference format with complete stats for all upgrade levels to make working on builds a pleasure.The Complete PackageAs with Volume I, this book is designed to chronicle everything about Elden Ring and be an impeccable source of reference. Easy to pick up and read, even those who’ve already played through the game should find it full of fascinating insights. With that in mind, Volume II also includes an exclusive interview with Elden Ring’s Director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.Premium ProductionThis hardcover book is manufactured using the finest papers and most durable binding process befitting of a true collector’s piece. It comes with four carefully selected art prints and a bookmark ribbon for ease of reference.
'ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL. BUT SOME ANIMALS ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS'They are fenced-in and caged, robbed of the fruits of their labour. The animals on Manor Farm have had enough. They start a revolution - for a just world, in which all animals are free and equal. But when some animals are more equal than others, freedom is a short-lived dream.George Orwell's masterwork is one of the most urgent literary wake-up calls."Never listen when they tell you that Man and the animals have a common interest, that the prosperity of the one is the prosperity of the others. It is all lies. Man serves the interests of no creature except himself. And among us animals let there be perfect unity ..." Old MajorEnglish Edition: A special edition hardcover embossed with silver foil»Truly a timeless classic that speaks so much of human nature. Plus, it's quaint farmyard setting makes this a very British book, lucky enough to have become a global phenomenon.« The Guardian»It tells the story of class struggle, the abuse of power, and the ideas of freedom.« Medium»George Orwell's warnings from '1984' and 'Animal' Farm are more relevant than ever today. With surveillance, misinformation, and media control at unprecedented levels, Orwell's insights serve as a powerful reminder to defend truth and individual freedoms.« Times Now
Público al que va destinado:Estudiantes que pretenden obtener el Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera, Nivel C1, así como a aquellos estudiantes de español que desean seguir perfeccionando y consolidando sus conocimientos de lengua española. Permite a los alumnos prepararse para el Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera, Nivel C1, ya que les ayuda a familiarizarse con la prueba y a desarrollar las destrezas necesarias para superarla con éxito.Las autoras son profesoras que cuentan con una larga experiencia tanto en la enseñanza de cursos de español como en la preparación y elaboración de los exámenes del DELE. Poseen, además, gran experiencia como miembros del jurado para estos diplomas y por ello nos ofrecen un material perfectamente adecuado, práctico y fácil de utilizar para el alumno.Presenta seis modelos de exámenes completos, similares a los reales en cuanto a estructura, distribución y tiempo.Al final del libro se explica detalladamente en qué consiste cada tarea y se dan una serie de útiles consejos para que el alumno se enfrente a las pruebas con éxito.Las soluciones y las transcripciones de las audiciones se encuentran en el libro de Claves de Preparación para el Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera, Nivel C1.
