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A selection of Ukraine's leading writers convey the reality of life within Ukraine during the first year of the invasion On 24 February 2022, the lives of Ukrainians were devastatingly altered. Since that day, many of Ukraine's writers have attempted to fathom what is happening to them and to their country. This anthology brings together writing from inside Ukraine, by Ukrainians, available in English for the first time. Here they document everyday life, ponder the role of culture amid conflict, denounce Russian imperialism and revisit their relations with the world, especially Europe and its ideals, as they try to comprehend the horrors of war. From tearing-downs of Russia's use of culture as justification of the war to moving descriptions of nights spent sheltering in corridors, poignant snatched moments with a husband on his single night away from the army, to descriptions of the eerie weather in the months leading up to the invasion, as if nature was trying to warn Ukraine, these essays reveal the texture, rawness and reality of life in Ukraine under war as never before. 'The extraordinary writers in this volume articulate the taste, the terror, and the dialect of war; they command their powers of description to face a shameless empire intent on annihilating them' Ellena SavageA selection of Ukraine's leading writers convey the reality of life within Ukraine during the first year of the invasionOn 24 February 2022, the lives of Ukrainians were devastatingly altered. Since that day, many of Ukraine's writers have attempted to fathom what is happening to them and to their country. This anthology brings together writing from inside Ukraine, by Ukrainians, available in English for the first time. Here they document everyday life, ponder the role of culture amid conflict, denounce Russian imperialism and revisit their relations with the world, especially Europe and its ideals, as they try to comprehend the horrors of war.From tearing-downs of Russia's use of culture as justification of the war to moving descriptions of nights spent sheltering in corridors, poignant snatched moments with a husband on his single night away from the army, to descriptions of the eerie weather in the months leading up to the invasion, as if nature was trying to warn Ukraine, these essays reveal the texture, rawness and reality of life in Ukraine under war as never before. Autorid: Mark Andryczyk

Multicore and GPU Programming: An Integrated Approach offers broad coverage of the key parallel computing skillsets: multicore CPU programming and manycore "massively parallel" computing. Using threads, OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, and other current tools it teaches the design and development of software capable of taking advantage of today’s computing platforms incorporating CPU and GPU hardware and explains how to transition from sequential programming to a parallel computing paradigm. Presenting material refined over more than a decade of teaching parallel computing, author Gerassimos Barlas minimizes the challenge with multiple examples, extensive case studies, and full source code. Using this book, readers can develop programs that run over distributed memory machines using MPI, create multi-threaded applications with either libraries or directives, write optimized applications that balance the workload between available computing resources, and profile and debug programs targeting multicore machines.Comprehensive coverage of all major multicore programming tools, including threads, OpenMP, MPI, and CUDA, with coverage of OpenCL and OpenACC addedDemonstrates parallel programming design patterns and examples of how different tools and paradigms can be integrated for superior performanceNew features in the second edition include the use of the C++14 standard for all sample code, a new chapter on concurrent data structures, and the latest research on load balancingDownload source code, examples, and instructor support materials on the book’s companion website Autorid: Gerassimos Barlas

The gripping final instalment of the acclaimed fantasy trilogy ... In a darkening city of dreams, can the light return? For Londoner Fern King, Annwn is her second home - the dream mirror of London, the city she loves. An astonishing world, a world where Dreamers walk in their slumber, their dreams playing out all around them. And Fern, along with her twin brother Ollie, is a Knight, a trusted guardian and protector of those Dreamers - and every night is spent in Annwn, fulfilling that previously only-imagined destiny to guard those who sleep. But Fern is struggling since the loss of her extraordinary powers - and her nemesis Medraut, who seeks to control and to ruin Annwn is gaining ever more control. Annwn is a dangerous place to be for the Knights, with Dreamers recruited to be Medraut's personal army, the Knights' stronghold Tintagel starting to crumble and the last of the Fay slowly being lost. Fern, and the Knights', only hope is to retrieve Excalibur, and find the Grail - but will Fern find herself equal to this, and can she save the world she loves and see hope, imagination and wonder restored to Annwn? Autorid: Holly Race

Parenting teens has its challenges. The once-small children we had are pulling away from us, growing in independence and making decisions with bigger consequences. It can be easy to think we are less influential in their lives, particularly when it comes to faith. But that is not true. Parents remain the significant spiritual influencer in a teens life, and they need us to help them navigate the world and faith together. This book will help all parents, carers, grandparents and others involved in teens everyday lives to understand the teenage faith journey more and find their place within it. Autorid: Rachel Turner

THE TELEGRAPH, BLOOMBERG AND TIME 'BOOK OF THE YEAR' 'A taut, immersive chronicle of endurance' Time Magazine 'One of the most compelling and unflinching books you will ever read' Daily Telegraph On October 7th, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Kibbutz Beeri, shattering the peaceful life Eli Sharabi had built with his British wife, Lianne, and their teenage daughters, Noiya and Yahel. Dragged barefoot out of his front door while his family watched in horror, Sharabi was plunged into the suffocating darkness of Gazas tunnels. In total he endured a gruelling 491 days in captivity - all the while holding onto the hope that he would one day be reunited with his loved ones. In the first memoir by a released Israeli hostage, and the fastest-selling book in Israels history, Sharabi offers a searing firsthand account of survival under unimaginable conditions - starvation, isolation, physical beatings, and psychological abuse at the hands of his captors. Eli Sharabis story is one of hunger and heartache, of physical pain, longing, loneliness and a helplessness that threatens to destroy the soul. But it is also a story of strength, of resilience, and of the human spirits refusal to surrender. It is about the camaraderie forged in captivity, the quiet power of faith, and one mans unrelenting decision to choose life, time and time again. Reminiscent of Elie Wiesels Night, Hostage is a profound witness to history, so that it shall be neither forgotten nor erased. Autorid: Eli Sharabi

Venice, like it's never been seen before: a surprising and intimate look at La Serenissima through the eyes of a local photographerThe only black & white book of photographs dedicated to Venice on the marketA native son of the city memorializes the stories of the Venetians and the ephemeral beauty of their city for eternity with his photographsShort video for the title herePhotographer Federico Povoleri is a native Venetian and knows his hometown like almost no one else. With his black-and-white photographs, he captures an atmosphere of the lagoon city that is usually lost in the buzz of the tourist crowds. His experiences and knowledge of the city allow him to capture motifs that we seem to know, and yet show Venice to us in a new light. His book of photographs becomes a wistful declaration of love for his hometown and a warning of the creeping destruction that threatens this unparalleled beauty. Text in English and German. "Scenic photography and vivid storytelling." — PhotoLondon website "Venice - as you've never seen it before." — Sarah Holt, Mail online "It’s Venice as you’ve never seen her before as artist Federico Povoleri gives us a whole new perspective into the soul of the Adriatic city." — Why Now Photographer Federico Povoleri is a native Venetian and knows his hometown like almost no one else. With his black-and-white photographs, he captures an atmosphere of the lagoon city that is usually lost in the buzz of the tourist crowds. His experiences and knowledge of the city allow him to capture motifs that we seem to know, and yet show Venice to us in a new light. His book of photographs becomes a wistful declaration of love for his hometown and a warning of the creeping destruction that threatens this unparalleled beauty. Text in English and German. Autorid: Federico Povoleri

As featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Consequence, Mashable, Mental Floss, and more!“Weird Al” Yankovic continues as one of our most beloved comedians, actors, and musicians. A skilled accordion player and lyricist, the California native not only crafts meticulous parodies, but also creates hilarious originals and pop culture-themed polkas. Now in his fifth decade of recording and performing, Al has maintained a career that has outlasted many of the artists that he has lampooned.Since 1980, Al’s drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz has been by his side, photographing and documenting his career. Jon has taken more than 20,000 images of Al in his element: on tour, in the studio, on video sets, and backstage.Lights, Camera, Accordion! presents over 300 images of Al, culled from Jon’s personal collection of color photography, all restored from the original negatives. This exhaustive volume represents the 25 years that Jon shot Al on 35mm color film, from 1981 to 2006, before switching to digital photography. Jon additionally provides previously unheard stories and anecdotes throughout.From “Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon” to later classics such as “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” and the Star Wars parody “The Saga Begins,” Lights, Camera, Accordion! showcases a body of work that spans ten albums, five Grammys, and nearly 2,000 concerts to millions of fans – and is packed with the weirdness and fun that always surrounds the undisputed king of comedic music. Autorid: Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Drew Carey

Sixty-five million years ago, a comet or asteroid larger than Mount Everest slammed into the Earth, inducing an explosion equivalent to the detonation of a hundred million hydrogen bombs. Vaporized detritus blasted through the atmosphere upon impact, falling back to Earth around the globe. Disastrous environmental consequences ensued: a giant tsunami, continent-scale wildfires, darkness, and cold, followed by sweltering greenhouse heat. When conditions returned to normal, half the plant and animal genera on Earth had perished.This horrific chain of events is now widely accepted as the solution to a great scientific mystery: what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? Walter Alvarez, one of the Berkeley scientists who discovered evidence of the impact, tells the story behind the development of the initially controversial theory. It is a saga of high adventure in remote locations, of arduous data collection and intellectual struggle, of long periods of frustration ended by sudden breakthroughs, of friendships made and lost, and of the exhilaration of discovery that forever altered our understanding of Earth's geological history. Autorid: Walter Alvarez, Carl Zimmer

Hoyer/MacInnis/Pieters CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 8th EDITION, draws key concepts from marketing, psychology, sociology and anthropology to present a strong foundation and highly practical focus on real-world applications to prepare students for todays global business environment. Students examine the latest research and current business practices with a focus on consumer needs and goals, emotions and emotion regulation, perceptions and consumer inferences, branding, consumer experiences, influencer marketing, social media, political ideology, generational influences and more. Students explore controversies in consumer decision-making involving money, happiness and financial decision making, charity, health, materialism, and sustainability. Chapter updates in this edition emphasize social responsibility and ethics in marketing, scrutinizing both the dark side and constructive possibilities. Real-world examples, chapter exhibits, and application exercises provide practical relevance and help students master essential skills. Autorid: Wayne Hoyer, Deborah J. MacInnis, Rik Pieters

Learn Swedish with this complete course, now with free audio download!Swedish is a North Germanic language spoken by 10 million people worldwide, primarily in Sweden and parts of Finland. It is also mostly mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish.Ideal for those new to Swedish, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner’s Swedish with Online Audio includes:Ten carefully-paced units, each one opening with a dialogue about an everyday topic such as greetings, dining, or tourist-related topics, followed by vocabulary, grammar lessons, and exercisesAnswer key to the exercisesSwedish-English and English-Swedish glossariesSections on cultural information such as Geography, History, Politics, Social Welfare, Business, Arts, Holidays, Education and Everyday Life that will be useful to students and travelersAn etymology section in each unit that compares Swedish and English words to encourage students to make vocabulary connectionsOnline MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers Autorid: Scott A. Mellor

We are working towards endorsement of this title for the Cambridge Pathway to support the full syllabus for examination from 2027. Written by experienced authors and teachers, our Student's Book provides accessible and engaging support for the latest Cambridge™ IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990). · Prepare thoroughly for all course components with extensive practice exercises designed for learners at all levels, ensuring comprehensive learning.· Engage with practical themes, such as travel, exploration, people and community.· Develop reading comprehension, analysis and evaluation with a variety of text types and genres, plus annotations to aid understanding. · Improve writing skills with sample answers and teacher commentary, and establish a strong background in spelling, punctuation and grammar.· Expand communication skills with advice on holding presentations and responding to questions confidently. · Consolidate learning with the 'Remember' feature, key terms and definitions, extra questions, end-of-chapter checklists and practice tests. · Deepen understanding by progressing from main ideas to complex questions. Answers to all the practice questions and activities are FREE to download from: www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeextras Autorid: John Reynolds, Ayoola Ogunmuyiwa

We have misunderstood Paul, badly. We have read his words through our own set of assumptions. We need to begin with Paul's world view, to see things the way he saw them. - What if 'original sin' was never part of Paul's thinking? - What if the idea that we are saved by faith in Christ, as Luther argued, was based on a mistranslation of Paul's words and a misunderstanding of Paul's thinking? 'Over the centuries,' writes Steve Chalke, 'the Church has repeatedly failed to communicate, or even understand, the core of Paul's message. Although Paul has often been presented as the champion of exclusion, he was the very opposite. He was the great includer.' Steve Chalke MBE is a Baptist minister, founder and leader of the Oasis Charitable Trust, and author of more than 50 books. Autorid: Steve Chalke

“There is so much at play in this wondrous novel. Vi, struggling to place herself in any context that makes sense within the world, earnestly leads us into a wild experiment, to turn a blob into the man of her dreams, and I was transfixed by her voice. This is a book that looks at identity and desire in profoundly interesting ways.” — Kevin Wilson, bestselling author of Now Is Not the Time to PanicA humorous and deeply moving debut novel in the vein of Bunny and Convenience Store Woman about a young woman who tries to shape a sentient blob into her perfect boyfriend.The daughter of a Taiwanese father and white mother, Vi Liu has never quite fit into her Midwestern college town. Aimless after getting dumped by her boyfriend and dropping out of college, Vi works at the front desk of a hotel where she greets guests, refills cucumber water samovars, and tries to evade her bubbly blond coworker, Rachel. Little does Vi know her life is about to be permanently transformed when she agrees to a night out with Rachel. In the alley outside the bar, Vi discovers a strange blob—a small living creature with beady black eyes. In a moment of concern and drunken desperation, she takes it home.But the blob is no ordinary pet. Becoming increasingly sentient, it begins to grow, shift shape, and obey Vi’s commands. As the entity continues to change, Vi is struck with a daring idea: she’ll mold the creature into her ideal partner. Feeding it a stream of sweet breakfast cereals and American pop culture, the creature grows into a movie-star handsome white man. But when Vi’s desire to be loved unconditionally threatens to spiral out of control, she is forced to confront her lonely childhood, her aloof ex-boyfriend, and the racial marginalization that has defined her relationships—a journey of self-discovery that teaches her it’s impossible to control those you love.Blending the familiar with the surreal, Blob is a witty, heartfelt story about the search for love and self and what it means to be human. Autorid: Maggie Su

In this new harem rom-com manga, a lonely, rich kid's heart is stolen away by an angelic voice on a livestream. He only knows her as "Apollo," and he's dedicated himself to finding her... But his own haughty rough edges are his worst enemy! From the creator of Senryu Girl comes a high school farce set against the backdrop of Japanese voice acting, pop music, VTubers, and radio!Finals are right around the corner, and that means the club’s summer training camp is coming up, sending everyone into a panic. Especially Nene, who needs to improve her grades if she doesn't want to miss out on the trip. Arisu is sure his tutoring is up to task, but can Nene actually succeed? Meanwhile, Rikka and Iko are both on a mission for new, eye-catching swimwear, and Shinobu has her hands full figuring out how they're going to assign rooms for the trip when it looks like someone might end up having to share with Arisu! Still, everyone is excited for the trip, and especially the summer fireworks. After all, there’s nothing more romantic than fireworks… Autorid: Masakuni Igarashi

From Joey Campanaro, the lovable chef and owner of popular Little Owl restaurant in New York City! Big Love Cooking features 75 accessible recipes infused with Mediterranean flavors inspired by Joey's Italian-American family. This is simple, authentic food, with generous servings and nourishing, shareable meals. Includes stories from the restaurant, historical NYC photographs, and conversational advice Dishes include Little Owl Crispy Chicken, Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, and Brioche French Toast with Stewed Strawberries. Features warm, inviting photography that emulates the family-style meals With accessible recipes and familiar ingredients, this cookbook is perfect for big family meals that will please a crowd. Recipes include mouth-watering dishes like Littleneck Clams with Juicy Bread, Mom-Mom Pizza, and Pork Chop with Parmesan Butter Beans. Big Love Cooking is a return to hearty platters and heartwarming comfort food with a strong sense of place. Perfect for cooks interested in Mediterranean cuisine and Italian-American favorites A great gift for the home cook that is interested in hearty, delicious Italian meals over trends Add it to the shelf with cookbooks like Carmine's Family-Style Cookbook by Michael Ronis, The Meatball Shop Cookbook by Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow, and The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual by Peter Falcinelli, Frank Castronovo, and Frank Meehan. Autorid: Joey Campanaro, Theresa Gambacorta, Con Poulos

When Trelkovsky, a Parisian in desperate need of a place to live, comes across an affordable apartment, he jumps at the chance to rent it, undaunted by the fact that the previous tenant hurled herself screaming through the window. What happens next is a harrowing descent into paranoia and madness as a series of bizarre events unfolds that leaves Trelkovsky doubting his sanity and fearing for his life.First published in French in 1964 and adapted for Roman Polanski's 1976 film version, Roland Topor's surreal and hallucinatory horror masterpiece The Tenant returns to print at last in this edition, which includes a new introduction by R B. Russell."As closely coiled, as cold and quiet and deadly as a snake in the bed.” – John Collier, author of Fancies and Goodnights"Echoes of Kafka, Poe, and Hitchcock . . . not recommended to any average reader who may be easily shocked.” –Bestsellers"Grotesque and harrowing, The Tenant is a powerful fable set in the twilight zone.” – The Observer

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 350, Publishers: Emily Blackwood, ISBN-13: 9781958968116, Date of issue: 2025

Fifteen-year-old Silas Roman just wants to graduate early with his best friend. Instead, he's attacked by a monster with spinning eyes and rescued by strangers who take him to Noontide-an island where Gennuma like him train to control their unstable abilities.Just one problem: Silas was supposed to arrive six years ago.Determined to catch up, he throws himself into training and trying not to panic every time he accidentally explodes something.But when attacks start happening again, Silas is forced to team up with the three most frustrating Gennuma on the island. With trust so hard to come by, these unlikely friends are the only ones who know the truth about his abilities, the horrible things he's done with them, and the danger he's brought to Noontide.

"Black Myth: Wukong Game Guide" is the perfect companion for players looking to dive deep into the stunning and challenging world of **Black Myth: Wukong**. This guide is designed to help both new and experienced players master the game, offering step-by-step tips, strategies, and explanations to overcome every challenge.Based on the legendary tale of the Monkey King, this action-packed game is filled with tough enemies, powerful bosses, and magical abilities. In this guide, you'll learn how to harness Wukong's abilities, uncover secret techniques, and find the best ways to defeat even the hardest opponents. From navigating the beautiful yet dangerous world to mastering combat and using special powers, this guide has everything you need to succeed.Whether you're looking to improve your skills, learn more about the game's lore, or discover hidden secrets, this guide will make sure you're fully prepared for the journey ahead. **Get ready to embrace your inner Monkey King and conquer the world of Black Myth: Wukong!**

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 256, Publishers: ZIBBY BOOKS LLC, ISBN-13: 9781958506622, Date of issue: 2024

Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-61) was one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. His theories of perception and the role of the body have had an enormous impact on the humanities and social sciences, yet the full scope of his contribution not only to phenomenology but philosophy generally is only now being fully recognized. In this lucid and comprehensive introduction, Taylor Carman explains and assesses the full range of Merleau-Pontys philosophy. Beginning with an overview of Merleau-Pontys life and work, subsequent chapters cover fundamental aspects of Merleau-Pontys thought, including his philosophy of perception and intentionality; the role of the body in perception; freedom and our relation to others; history and culture; and art, particularly the paintings of Cézanne. A final chapter considers Merleau-Pontys importance today, examining his philosophy in light of recent developments in philosophy of mind and cognitive science. This second edition makes use of the new translation of Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception, his most important work, highlighting its critique of "objective thought" and the account of constrained freedom that Merleau-Ponty advanced as a foil to Sartres notion of radical choice. Including annotated further reading and a glossary of key terms, Merleau-Ponty, Second Edition is essential reading for students of phenomenology, existentialism and twentieth-century philosophy. It is also ideal for anyone in the humanities and social sciences seeking an introduction to Merleau-Pontys work. Autorid: Taylor Carman

Almost forty years after its foundation, Hezbollah remains an enigma. Is it an Islamist terrorist group dedicated to destroying Israel or the first Arab national resistance ever to have defeated Tel Avivs troops? Should we look at it as a patriotic and respectable party or a fascist network at the centre of Lebanese political life? Hezbollah intrigues all the more for the difficulty involved in studying it. Its weakening, if not demise, has been announced many times since its inception in the early 1980s. But the fact is that Hezbollah has never stopped growing in power, on the national stage as well as in a regional context. This book has three purposes. It first gives a clear definition of Hezbollah, presenting a thorough history of the party, describing its established internal structure, and the scope of its social and political action. It then explains the evolution of the partys mobilisation. Finally, it illustrates another path, political but mainly identity-related that of the Shiite community, today the main constituent of Lebanese society. This rigorous and richly documented study, drawing on primary sources and hundreds of interviews with members, executives and officials of the party, unveils new aspects of this organisation, of the Hezbollah phenomenon and of Lebanese politics at the turn of the twenty-first century. Autorid: Aurelie Daher

Join Bluey and Bingo as they play a game of bus in this fun-filled fiction novel! This hilarious and brilliantly illustrated chapter book is perfect for 6+ readers and Bluey fans. Every day, Margot catches the same bus with the same driver. But on this day, lots of strange things happen with a few unusual passengers! Here come the grannies . . . Next stop, please, driver! All aboard and join the adventure! Try Bluey: Taxi or Bluey: Trains for more chapter book reading fun! Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. Its currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play. Autorid: Bluey

The bestselling survey of the worlds finest garden-makers, planters, and horticulturists, now available in a tactile mini format for on-the-go inspiration Revealing the rich artistic history of this ever-changing art form, The Garden Book presents 500 iconic garden-makers in A-to-Z order, creating fascinating juxtapositions among their signature works. From the first religious gardens to Dan Pearsons heavenly Tokachi garden in Japan, each entry illustrates a key work by the designer, describes the garden, and evokes the unique spirit and ethos of their work. Images span four millennia, from ancient Persian gardens to the naturalistic designs of today, with landscapes from Chanticleer to Central Park, Sissinghurst to Versailles. The biggest names and rising stars of contemporary garden design are showcased alongside iconic figures of the past, including Capability Brown, Andrea Cochran, Antoni Gaudí, Dan Hinkley, Gertrude Jekyll, Christopher Lloyd, Cornelia Oberlander, Charles Platt, Carlo Scarpa, Piet Oudolf, and more. The Garden Book is an essential reference and exquisite gift, offering todays gardeners infinite inspiration to create their own signature spaces, whatever their landscape. Autorid: Phaidon Editors, Tim Richardson, Toby Musgrave

Calling all Toy Story fans and pizza lovers: join the Pizza Planet team and learn the secrets to their out-of-this-world pies, sides, and more!Blast off planet earth and embark on a cosmic culinary adventure: From intergalactic celebrations to refueling after a journey through the stars, these delicious recipes are sure to satisfy even the hungriest of travelers. You’ll find all the basic techniques, ensuring you can quickly get up to speed with Pizza Planet’s signature doughs, sauces, and pizza-making tips. The recipes include everything you’d expect from the Pizza Planet you know and love from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, including classic pies as well as Sicilian-style pizzas, deep-dish pizzas, and creative specialty pizzas—one for each of the planets, of course! Shareable sides, quirky desserts, and a few drinks round out the menu. Whether you’re a seasoned pizza pro or just touching down on Pizza Planet for the first time, this cookbook will help launch your skills into orbit. Buckle up and get ready to explore a galaxy full of fantastic flavors right in your own kitchen! Autorid: Sarah Walker Caron

Crisscrossing Europe in every direction are tens of thousands of kilometers of railway lines—offering one of the most rewarding ways to experience the continent. Traveling by train means watching the scenery shift before your eyes, stepping off wherever curiosity takes you, and meeting people along the way. This book is a celebration of both long and short rail journeys, filled with inspiration and practical information for carefree travel. Discover scenic mountain routes, adventures through Scandinavia, an epic ride to Athens, and even a journey beyond Europe to Casablanca. Blending culture, nature, and fascinating travel facts, it’s an ode to the romance and freedom of exploring Europe by train. Autorid: Bart Giepmans, William Simpson

A history of the city of Seoul through the lens of architecture and urban life.Seoul Urban Architecture is a powerful and original study of Seoul’s urban and architectural evolution, told through the lens of an architect and educator who has lived and worked in the city for over four decades. In his book, which is part memoir, part cultural history, and part urban analysis, Sung Hong Kim traces how South Korea’s capital—once a walled city shaped by Confucian ideals—has become a sprawling, vertical metropolis marked by rapid modernization, deep structural contradictions, and a fierce, creative resilience. Organized into four parts, Kim surveys Seoul’s urban landscape from the late fourteenth century to the aftermath of the Korean War, illuminating the layers of occupation, destruction, and imposed planning that have shaped the city’s foundation. He guides the reader through periods of urban, legal, technological, and cultural constraints that eventually gave birth to new vitality, creativity, and innovation from an emerging generation of architects. His reflections on displacement, constraint, and ingenuity speak to a broader global condition faced by architects and urban designers alike: how to find meaning and agency within environments shaped by forces beyond their control. At once personal and panoramic, Seoul Urban Architecture offers a vital perspective on this city of paradoxes, where fragments of history coexist with radical new forms, and where the uneven fabric of urban life reveals the story of a nation that has risen, in several bursts, from the ruins of war and colonization to become a cultural and economic powerhouse. Autorid: Sung Hong Kim

An inviting new translation of essential selections from Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, one of the most popular and profound works of ancient StoicismHow do you keep calm when the world seems to be falling apart around you? When Marcus Aurelius was emperor, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and prosperity, but it also suffered flood, famine, plague, and endless wars. He was frequently away from the capitol leading his legions in battle, and he died in an army camp. To cope with the enormous pressures he faced, Marcus turned to the philosophy of Stoicism, writing brief passages to reflect on its ideas and strategies for putting challenges in perspective. The result was the Meditations, a profound and moving work about the human condition. Elegant, spiritual, and by turns serious and humorous, this masterpiece of Stoicism still resonates powerfully today. How to Be Stoic offers a fresh, fluid, and engaging translation of its most stirring and important passages.Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a leading authority on Roman Stoicism, has carefully chosen and skillfully translated passages that exemplify the key themes of the Meditations, from everyday irritations such as encountering difficult people to existential worries such as the fear of death. How to Be Stoic also features a substantial and authoritative introduction and the original Greek text on facing pages. The result is perhaps the most accessible edition of the Meditations available. Autorid: Marcus Aurelius, Gretchen Reydams-Schils

"This work presents a series of dramatic discoveries never before made public. Starting from a collection of simple computer experiments--illustrated in the book by striking computer graphics--Wolfram shows how their unexpected results force a whole new way of looking at the operation of our universe. Wolfram uses his approach to tackle a remarkable array of fundamental problems in science: from the origin of the Second Law of thermodynamics, to the development of complexity in biology, the computational limitations of mathematics, the possibility of a truly fundamental theory of physics, and the interplay between free will and determinism"--

Since 2012, the global She Reads Truth community has been opening their Bibles together every day with the desire to know God and His Word. Born out of this same mission, the She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible volumes seek to help you read and understand Scripture for yourself. Featuring an easy-to-read inductive layout with generous space and wide margins for notes and journaling, a spiral-bound binding that lays flat, and curated Bible reading plans that include supplemental passages for deeper understanding, these unique notetaking Bible volumes invite every woman to count herself among the She Reads Truth (SRT) community of "Women in the Word of God every day." FEATURES: Inductive layout with generous spacing Spiral-bound, lay-flat binding Wide margins for journaling and notetaking 66 illustrated key verses 35 full-color timelines 20 full-color maps 11 full-color charts Reading plans for every book of the Bible Detailed book introductions TheShe Reads Truth Biblefeatures theChristian Standard Bible(R) (CSB)text. Translated by more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations, the CSB features an optimal blend of accuracy and readability that's faithful for serious study and written with heart-stirring clarity.

Today, the ideas of modern economics seem as natural as the laws of gravity. That we are all private and self-interested individuals competing in the marketplace have become common sense. Yet this obscures the centuries long, contested history of the struggle between workers and capitalists for control of their work and of their lives. The ideas that rule our lives are not scientific truths that experts have discovered but political visions created by ideologues.In this sweeping work of history, Henry Snow traces the long arc of the "science of control" over the past four hundred. Moving from colonial America and the enclosure of common land in early modern England, via Josiah Wedgwood's Etruria and Jeremy and Samuel Bentham’s attempts to transform labor and governance in Russia and Britain, to the vast Amazon warehouses of today, Snow demonstrates how bosses have thought about control in the workplace and how those ideas have been both implemented and contested. Blending intellectual and economic history, Control Science is a thrilling and lucid work of history that will in denaturalising the economic ideas, show how they developed and who developed them, helping us to see the world anew.

A RICH, DARKLY WHIMSICAL FANTASY WITH A TOUCH OF HORROR AND A SLOW-BURN ROMANCE.

The revised 11th edition of this essential technical reference is now exclusively available from the American Society of Cinematographers. Containing entirely new chapters and substantial rewrites of entries from the previous edition, this hardback book designed for on-set use is a must-have for cinematographers and other motion-imaging professionals. Edited by M. David Mullen, ASC and ASC associate member Rob Hummel, contributors to this edition include Society members Bill Bennett, Christopher Chomyn, Richard Crudo, Richard Edlund, John C. Hora, Levie Isaacks, Dennis Muren, James Neihouse, Sam Nicholson, Steven Poster, Christopher Probst, Pete Romano, Roberto Schaefer and David Stump. Topics covered in this new edition of our "Filmmaker's Bible" include:Evaluating digital cameras Take ownership of your sensor Measuring light The color science behind modern lighting instruments Virtual production/emissive screens Digital versions of day-for-night and infrared cinematography Imax/large-format cinematography Specialty lenses Variable frame rates ASC Color-Decision List (ASC CDL) Academy Color Encoding System (ACES)

Fall in love with fashion in 500+ stickers and 50+ coloring and activity pages.Fashion, Style and Vintage Chic Sticker, Color & Activity Book celebrates fashion’s many eras from centuries past, from the tight bodices and plunging necklines of the eighteenth century to the free-spirited bohemian style of the 1960s. Stuffed with inspiration and creative fun, this book features:More than 500 stickers showcasing beautiful vintage fashion, from delightful dresses to stylish shoesMore than 50 pages of coloring and DIY activitiesInspiring quotes from legendary designers, muses, and fashion icons Fascinating trivia on the evolution of fashion eras.With its foil-accented cover and stunning design, Fashion, Style and Vintage Chic Sticker, Color & Activity Book is a perfect gift for fashion lovers, creative souls, and vintage aficionados. Channel your inner designer and explore the art of style through the ages! Autorid: Editors of Chartwell Books

Join Tim and Nora (or should I say Tims?) in this brand-new, laugh-out-loud illustrated series from Little Badman author Henry White and Lollies-winning illustrator Tim Wesson. Perfect for fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Grimwood. Timothy Arthur Spode has a LOT on his plate. With his jam-packed schedule of jobs, chores, hobbies and favours, he barely has time to sleep. Not that his rotten parents give a flying flurry about THAT. Luckily, hes best friends with Nora. Whos a super-omni-mega-genius. She invents a cloning machine to lighten Tims load, but its not long before Tim-Three gets hold of it, assembles a clone army and starts planning a TIMVASION. With help from Nora and the trusty Tim-Two, can Tim save the world from himself? Autorid: Henry White

Two terrible pirates ... two brilliant detectives! The first book in a hilarious illustrated pirate mystery series for readers 6-9, crammed with puzzles and clues for the reader to solve. Young fans of funny books like Invesitgators and Grimwood and puzzle books like Cluedle and Murdle Junior will love this series! Buck and his loyal rabbit, Ears, are officially the WORSE PIRATES on the Seventy Seas! When they bump into the terrifying CAPTAIN BLOODFANG, she gives them an ultimatum: follow CLUES to find her missing chef, or else be turned into pirate stew! Along with their MISFIT CREW, can Buck and Ears SOLVE THE CASE and save themselves from a horrible fate? Laugh out loud as you spot the clues and try to solve the mystery before pirate detectives Buck and Ears! Praise for Buck & Ears Pirate Detectives: "Buck & Ears is the funniest book of 2026! Hilariously bonkers and full of brilliantly twisty puzzles to solve, this is as fun and as fab as a book can be!" Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark "Five stars on the seven seas for this brilliant new series." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons "A funny mystery story with perfectly plotted clues and stunning illustrations. The perfect reading for pleasure series. Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of Race to Imagination Island "Buck & Ears Pirate Detectives invites you to enter a colourful and distinctly smelly world. You just want to pinch your nose and dive right in!" Alasdair Beckett-King, author of Montgomery BonBon: Murder at the Museum "A rollicking read packed with humour and heart. I cant wait to read Buck & Ears' next adventure!" Rachel Chivers-Khoo, author of The Wishkeeper's Apprentice Autorid: Jennifer Bell, Sarah Horne

A heartwarming tale of friendship and optimism from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Petr Horácek. Snail dreams of seeing the sunset over the sea but he has a long way to go. Can his friends help make his wish come true? From Petr Horácek, the thinking tots Eric Carle (Washington Post), comes a colourful and humorous tale, perfect for reading aloud with little ones. Autorid: Petr Horácek, Petr Horácek