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515 maakaarti toovad lugeja pilgu ette inimkonna ajaloo alates selle tekkest kuni tänapäevani. Ajalookaardid aitavad inimestel mõista, kuidas aeg mõjutab erinevate alade kujunemist, pakkudes avastusrikkaid hetki minevikuseiklustes. Raamatu on koostanud ajaloolise geograafia asjatundja, Pariisi Diderot" ülikooli emeriitprofessor Christian Grataloup. Valik põhineb Prantsusmaa ajalooajakirja L"Histoire lehekülgedel ilmunud artiklitel, mille juures ilmunud kaartide erakordsest varamust on raamatu kaante vahele jõudnud kõige põnevamad ülevaated. "Maailma ajaloo atlas" on tänapäeva mõjukaimate ajaloolaste ja kartograafide ühistöös sündinud teatmeteos, mis võtab kokku lugematute raamatute ja terve asjatundjate armee teadmised. Raamatule on kirjutanud eessõna prantsuse tunnustatud ajaloolane, Coll2ge de France'i professor ja ajakirja L"Histoire teaduskomitee liige Patrick Boucheron. Autorid: Christian Grataloup

Raamat on oodatud järg menukale kriminaalromaanile "Eranuhke ei armasta keegi", mille tegevus toimub väljamõeldud Eestis, mis säilitas pärast Teist maailmasõda oma iseseisvuse. 1961. aasta sügis Eestis on kuldsemast kuldsem. Ameerikast Viljandisse naasnud eradetektiiv Paul Johnson tunneb end siin iga päevaga üha kodusemalt. Pärast esimest mõrvajuhtumit, mis ta kasiinopealinnas hoobilt tuntuks tegi, kulgeb elu etteseatud rööbastes vaikselt, end kindlalt edasi.Särtsakas sekretär Eva aitab kinni nabida pisisuli, kes tenniseklubi liikmete kodusid puistas. Seejärel otsustab Paul parema puudumisel vastu võtta lihtsa tööotsa " leida üles üks sekretärineiu. Miski ei anna märku, et lause "Üks inimene on kadunud ja ma arvan, et ta ei teinud seda oma vabast tahtest" viib lõpuks painavalt sünge saladuse jälile. Ühel hetkel käib vihmamärjas öös jaht elu ja surma peale ning kõigi osaliste saatus on ükskõikse juhuse meelevallas. Gert Kiileri 2022. aastal ilmunud kriminaalromaan "Eranuhke ei armasta keegi" valiti Kultuurkapitali kirjanduse aastapreemia, A. H. Tammsaare nimelise kirjanduspreemia, Eduard Vilde nimelise kirjandusauhinna ja Betti Alveri kirjandusauhinna nominendiks. Jaan Martinson: "Kiileri esimene krimilugu tuleb ära märkida viie tärniga ning lisada selgituseks: maailmatase." Karl Martin Sinijärv: "Laialaba labidaga öeldes on tegemist peaaegu parima eestikeelse algupärase kriminaalromaaniga üle aegade." Autorid: Gert Kiiler

Jack is amazed when a handful of magic beans grow into a huge stalk reaching far up into the sky. What will he find when he climbs it? Come and meet Jack and the angry giant in this popular story. The story is in Welsh language throughout this book with a page of English language text on the inside back cover to help Welsh learners. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru Autorid: DK, Non Tudur, Giuseppe Di Lernia

Äsja emaduspuhkuselt tööle naasnud uurija Elma uurib keerulist juhtumit, kus suvilas on julmalt tapetud keegi mees ja seinale on jäetud kummaline sõnum. Samal ajal avastab S¿var äravisatud karbist midagi, mis võib aidata juhtumit lahendada.Mitmeid auhindu võitnud ja menukite nimekirja tipus olev 1Keelatud Islandi1 sarja 5. raamat.1Ta kasutab keerulist sü1eed, et näidata, kuidas koletised tekivad ja et kurjus võib peituda isegi kõige veetlevama naeratuse taga. Tema tegelased on inimesed, mitte nukud, ja ta naudib vaiba tõmbamist nende 1 ja meie 1 jalge alt.1 The Times 1Selle hästi kirjutatud romaani sü1ee on hoolikalt läbi mõeldud ja sisaldab kõike: 1okeerivat mõrva, väikelinna saladusi, kahtlaseid tegelasi ja kaasahaaravat naisdetektiivi.1 Lesley Kara 1Põnev ja südantlõhestav lugu.1 Ragnar Jónasson Autorid: Eva Björg ¯Gisdóttir

Ajalooliste kriminaaljuttude kogumiku "Rõngu roimad" järjes "Põrgutõld" lahendab terava taibuga Rõngu pastor Alexander Lenz taaskord kummalisi tapmisjuhtumeid. Ajal, kui politseid päriselt ei olnud, oli ka kirikul oma kihelkonnas kurjategijate leidmies ja karistamises tähtis roll. Lenzi seekordsed uurimised viivad teda ka Rõngust kaugemale, sealhulgas Otepääle, kus asjaolud viitavad sellele, et saatan ise on öösiti mitu aadlikku otse põrgu viinud. Kuritöid uurides puutub Lenz kokku nii sarimõrvarite, maarahva soost nõidade, madude, vanade vaenude kui ka jubedate ebauskumustega ning harrastab usinalt Inglise ujumissporti. Lenz seikleb maailmas, mis ajaliselt ei ole meist kuigi kaugel, aga mida me tegelikult väga vähe tunneme. Lisaks rahvapärimusele on autor kasutanud vallakohtu protokolle ja arhiivimaterjale. Lugude sünd mused leiavad aset aastatel 1804"1810. Autorid: Joel Jans

Data can be a cost for some organizations, but for those who succeed, it is a way to drive profitability, customer loyalty, and outperform others in their field. A well thought out, fit-for-purpose data strategy is vital for every modern data-driven organisation public or private sector. This book is your essential guide to planning, developing and implementing a data strategy, presenting a framework which takes you from strategy definition to successful strategy delivery and execution with support and engagement from stakeholders. It covers vital topics such as data-driven business transformation, change enablers, benefits realisation and measurement. Written by an experienced practitioner with over 30 years in the field, this book guides the reader through the complexity of working across an organisation to achieve a successful outcome. Whether youre just starting to consider a data strategy or are looking to improve your existing approach, this book is a valuable resource for any modern data-driven organization. Offers a structured guide for those embarking on a data strategy from definition to a successful implementation. Incorporates insights from a model that has been developed through a highly successful workshop delivered to many practitioners across the globe. Provides case studies, example scenarios and reader questions throughout the book are designed to stimulate real-world thinking and help you put the framework into practice in the context of your own organisation. Autorid: Ian Wallis

"Of all existing things, some are in our power, and others are not in our power." So begins the Enchiridion or Manual on the Art of Living of Epictetus, a collection of precepts that together provide a powerful philosophy for daily life. With practical grace and wisdom, the Manual addresses living with integrity, self-management, and personal freedom. The Manual is considered to be the pinnacle of Stoic philosophy, a school of Greek thought originating in the early third century BC, that holds that destructive emotions are the result of errors in judgement and taught an active relationship between individual will and cosmic determinism. Autorid: Tristan K. Epictetus, Husby, Matheson, Stavropoulos

The Offa’s Dyke Path is a superb national trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa’s Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape – the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills, the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley – is steeped in history and legend providing 177 miles of fascinating walking. This is an all-in-one two-way hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 177-mile Offa's Dyke Path in Wales, which runs along the border with England. Includes 87 large-scale walking maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 11 town maps and 15 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.Two-way guide - walk from north to south (Prestatyn to Chepstow) or south to north (Chepstow to Prestatyn)11 town plans and 87 large-scale walking maps – at just under 1:20,000 – showing route times, places to stay, points of interest and much more Plus 14 overview maps Itineraries for all walkers – whether walking the route in its entirety over seven to eight days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Practical information for all budgets – camping, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels – where to stay, where to eat, what to see, plus detailed street plans Comprehensive public transport information – for all access points on the path. Flora and fauna – four page flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Green hiking – understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it With downloadable gps waypoints now also with what3words referencesIncludes extra colour sections: 16pp colour introduction and 16pp of colour mapping for stage sections (one stage per page) with trail profiles. All-in-one two-way hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 177-mile Offa's Dyke Path in Wales, which runs along the border with England. Includes 87 large-scale walking maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 11 town maps and 15 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks. Autorid: Keith Carter

A full-color guide to identifying, evaluating and buying alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl cat's-eye, kyanite, sillimanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, spessartine, demantoid, hessonite, tsavorite, rhodolite & other garnets. It includes information on their history, metaphysical lore, geographic sources, treatments, imitations, and gem care. Exotic Gems, Volume 2 is a full-color guide to identifying and evaluating alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl, cat's-eye, kyanite, sillimanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite, spessartine, demantoid, and other garnets. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. Exotic Gems shows you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. It also provides tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. The healing and metaphysical properties of the gems are also addressed. Written for both consumers and professionals, it's easy to read, well-organized, packed with professional color photos and full of fascinating information. Autorid: Renée Newman

The poetry of Odysseus Elytis owes as much to the ancients and Byzantium, as to the surrealists of the 1930s and the architecture of the Cyclades, bringing romantic modernism and structural experimentation to Greece. Collected here are the two speeches Elytis gave on his acceptance of the 1979 Nobel Prize for Literature, which are still strikingly relevant today. He addresses a hypertrophic and atrophic Europe in moral chaos, with as many coexisting values as languages-and to this he offers the "common language" that is found in poetry, in art, and in their base materials of sense, aesthetic, intuition. Ultimately, his is a powerful ode to beauty amid utilitarianism, and the need for poetry as "the art of approaching that which surpasses us" and "puts us at the threshold of the deepest truth". Autorid: Odysseus Elytis

Are you searching for a proven, science-backed way to keep the weight off while regaining control of your body? Or are you considering injections or pills , but wish to explore a healthy, effective alternative first? Either way this book is for you. Inside you'll discover how to: · Nudge your cells to work for you, producing your own natural GLP-1 to regulate hunger and fat storage · Address the five root causes of obesity at the cellular level for lasting results · Build a sustainable, natural lifestyle that supports long-term health and weight maintenance · And learn how building health cells, makes your mood and mental health much better too Combining decades of expertise of clinical experience with cutting-edge science, Dr Paul Barrington Chell and Dr Monique Hope-Ross uncover how five key cellular mechanisms drive obesity and metabolic disease. They show how to target these mechanisms through targeted lifestyle and dietary changes, unlocking the body's ability to burn fat, heal itself and achieve long-term weight loss, with better physical and mental health to boot. Whether you're using weight-loss medications, thinking about them, or simply looking for a better solution, this book will empower you to take charge of your health, unlock your body's potential, and achieve lasting success. Autorid: Paul Barrington Chell, Monique Hope-Ross

ChatGPT as a free or inexpensive tool is the future. This 6 page laminated guide will help unleash the power of AI as a learning tool used responsibly, boosting the value of an education by increasing productivity and creativity along with enhanced studying techniques, writing, research, organizing, and an aid for mental health. Students have been using Artificial intelligence for years with little or no guidance. This includes some success, but also the kind of use that disrupts learning. Use includes cheating without truly understanding that boundary of cheating and responsible and effective use. This weakens the power of the educational instruction built to help students be successful in the future. Knowing how to ask AI the right questions is “prompt engineering” and this reference provides strategies, insights, and guidance that can unlock the kind of support AI can offer as a resource to reach goals faster and with better results. Skill sets become stronger and this prepares students for the future of work using AI as a tool. Technical writer and AI prompt engineer Frank Blackwell streamlined his knowledge of AI use for beginners and those already using ChatGPT for a versatile reference that will change the way we learn and test that learning. This handy and durable tool covers more per page than any book or website and will crack the code to unleash the value of AI for an amazingly low price. 6 page laminated guide includes:Best Practices for Effective PromptingOptimize Your Prompts for Better ResponsesUse ChatGPT as a Learning Tool, Not a CrutchEnhance Responses with Qualifying QuestionsEthical UseStudying & LearningPrivate TutoringLearn by Teaching (Feynman Technique)Improve Recall with Flashcards & QuizzesSummarize Notes & ReadingsGPT As a Language Learning PartnerCritical Thinking ChallengesSTEM Support: Solving ProblemsFact-Checking & Bias AwarenessWriting & ResearchEssay Topic Generation & StructuringGrammar & Style CorrectionResearch Assistance & Literature ReviewCitation Help & Reference FormattingPlagiarism Check & Originality FeedbackDebate & Argument StructuringPublic Speaking & Presentation CoachingOrganization & ProductivityStudy Scheduling & PlanningTask Prioritization & Project BreakdownHabit Building & Routine TrackingFocus & Distraction-Reduction TechniquesNote-Taking & Lecture SummariesBalancing Academics & LifeGroup Work & CollaborationTest Prep & Academic SkillsPersonalized Practice Quiz GenerationStep-by-Step Problem-Solving & Homework HelpExam Study PlanningTest-Taking Strategy CoachingSpeed-Reading & Information ProcessingBroader Academic SupportMental Health & Stress Management ChatbotCareer Guidance & Resume AssistanceScholarship Search & Application AssistanceBrainstorming & IdeationEmail & Professional Writing AssistanceInternship & Job Search OptimizationExtracurriculars & Personal ProjectsReal-World Applications Autorid: Frank Blackwell

A fresh theological encounter with the book of Revelation, informed by contemporary concerns and reading strategies Greg Carey, a respected scholar of the New Testament and apocalyptic literature, shows how Revelation can speak meaningfully to today’s readers. He highlights themes in Revelation that resonate powerfully in our current era: the person of Jesus, hope in the face of death and adversity, resistance, authority, violence, gender, wealth, and more. In so doing, Carey invites readers to reconsider old assumptions about the book of Revelation and reread the text with openness to new and surprisingly contemporary insights. Students, teachers, and pastors will find much to ponder and discuss here. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of Revelation’s unique voice within the New Testament; an improved ability to articulate concerns and problems they may have with Revelation; and the resources they need to engage this complex book of the Bible in constructive and life-giving ways. Simply put, Carey’s Rereading Revelation is a paradigm-changing book. Autorid: Greg Carey

The Peasants’ War examines how Russian peasants reacted to the mass mobilization of the First World War, and why they ultimately turned against the tsarist regime, culminating in the 1917 Russian Revolution. During the First World War, Russia relied on the mass mobilization of its peasant population. In the summer of 1914, approximately four million peasants answered the state’s call to arms, while the millions who remained at home donated labour and other resources to the cause. Within three short years these same peasants were refusing to pay taxes or turn over their grain, dooming the autocracy to collapse. The Peasants’ War argues that the experience of total war convinced peasants that the measure of a state’s legitimacy was its ability to safeguard the wellbeing of its subjects. When the autocracy failed to meet this standard, peasants rejected its authority by challenging four areas of wartime policy: the prohibition of vodka, the conscription of peasant families’ only workers, the redistribution of land belonging to enemy subjects, and the provisioning of the home front. The war awakened peasants to the reciprocal nature of the relationship between a state and its people. Colleen Moore investigates how peasants leveraged their wartime service to negotiate with the state for improved rights and privileges and how they used this power to shape the contours and legitimize the authority of the world’s first socialist state. The Peasants’ War charts the timing and success of the 1917 Russian Revolution by showing how total war flipped the script on peasant-state relations, transforming the state from something that peasants existed to serve into something that existed to serve peasants. Autorid: Colleen M. Moore

There's another totally unplanned baby on the way, it's a bit of a surprise! There's not enough space in their house, the car is too small and so on. And then, think about it from the baby's perspective? Is there room for one other? A comic, heart-warming, beautifully illustrated book that explains another new arrival to your children. Autorid: WILLIAM MALONE, ZOEY BLACK

Grandpappy is on hospice.Charles is going mad.Vile happenings are abound.You, reader, are not prepared.This is your lesson in depravity.WARNING! This is an extreme horror novella. Very few triggers are left unpulled."PC3 unleashes the equivalent of an Extreme Horror nuclear bomb on fans of the genre. The result is a cyclone filled to the dirty brim with brutal imagery and gorrific dialogue, all wrapped in a filthy, overflowed adult diaper worn by the legendary Grandpappy!" -K. Trap Jones, author of The Drunken Exorcist and owner of The Evil Cookie Publishing"Well. That was f*cked." -M Ennenbach, a thoroughly disgusted poet and author of Hunger on the Chisolm Trail"With a level of grotesquery matched only by its pitch-black hilarity, Grandpappy manages to tell a story so interesting you ALMOST forget about all the...moist bits." -Chris Miller, author of Dust and Shattered Skies"I can't in good conscience give Grandpappy a blind recommendation to the Gen Pop, but for the weirdos, splatterpunks, and fans of extreme, I think it's requisite reading. It's the twisted bastard child of The Nightly Disease, House of Leaves, and American Psycho - but much sicker than any of those titles." -Craig Wade, Host of B-Movies and E-Books"One of the most extreme, twisted, splattery pieces of fiction to ever come out. This book will have you thanking whatever God you worship, that you don't have a Grandpappy like this to care for. If you have a weak resolve or stomach, consider this your warning." -Dawn Shea, owner of D&T Publishing"A stomach-churning good time. PC3 knows how to cut the gross-outs with a healthy dose of humor. This is the kind of book that'll have you giggling into your barf bag (but keep one handy, yeah?)" -Brian Asman, author of Man, F*ck This House"Patrick C. Harrison III's prose are smooth, engaging, and lull you into a false sense of wholesomeness. Grandpappy puts the reader through the emotional ringer, and then squeezes out a little bit extra for good measure. If you're looking for your next read that leaves no stone unturned, and no taboo unexplored, Grandpappy is sure to tick all the boxes. From the most unreliable narrator I've ever read, to medical terms that I had to look up and then wished I could scrub from my mind, Harrison takes you places you never thought you'd go. 5 rancid beans out of 5. P.S. As for me, chilidogs are now OFF the menu." -RJ Roles, owner/operator of Books of Horror and Crimson Pinnacle Press"In Grandpappy, PC3 practically pries open your eyelids and force feeds drops of acid into your eyeballs as he whips this wicked written fever dream across the page. It's imaginative, intense, and totally insane. You'll vomit in your mouth a bit, but you'll f*ckin' love it." -Carver Pike, author of Grad Night and co-host of the Written in Red Podcast"I'm a registered nurse. I've dealt with the colostomies. The dreaded bedsores. The gnarly fungus-encrusted toenails. And yes...the smells. Inexplicably, PC3 still managed to stimulate my gag reflex throughout the entirety of this story. Bastard." -Bridgett Nelson, author of Bouquet of Viscera

The words of Sai Baba, "God equals man minus ego", are echoed by Dr. Joshua David Stone in his seminal work, Soul Psychology. A veteran transpersonal psychologist and family counselor, Dr. Stone teaches us how our entire understanding of psychology is completely changed when the soul is properly integrated into the therapeutic process. This book is not a psychological approach to spirituality. It is rather a spiritual approach to psychology.At the heart of Soul Psychology is the dismantling of the "negative ego", a psychological cancer that affects millions -- and one of the most challenging obstacles to achieving spiritual maturity. The negative ego drives you to find your security outside of yourself; whereas the only true security is one that is grounded in having a right relationship with self and a right relationship with the Divine. The game of the negative ego is to chain the conscious mind in constant states of anger, depression, separation, and fear based on negative thought and emotions. Only by learning to think with the Christ/Buddha/spiritual mind can we recognize and clear the negative ego patterns that keep us locked into a lower state of consciousness.Based on eighteen years of practice, this invaluable book is an accessible and compassionate work filled with powerful meditations, tools, and exercises -- including the six-step process for spiritualizing and healing the emotions and the one hundred most common pitfalls and traps on the spiritual path. It also explores the seven levels of initiation, esoteric psychology and the seven rays, and the twenty-two chakras and their relationship to the path of spiritual ascension.

This edited volume covers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics and their impact on companies' financial performance. It is the outcome of an academic research group coordinated by the Italian Society of Professors of Business Administration and Accounting. The book discusses corporate governance, management accounting and control systems, performance measurement, auditing and risk management, and their roles in business strategy and corporate finance. It includes several case studies from Italian corporation to illustrate the theories and their implementation in practice.

Malicieux, maladroits, ou tout simplement redoutables, les plus grands méchants Disney et Pixar t’attendent entre ces pages !Accompagnés de leurs acolytes, ils te feront vivre des moments affreusement… agréables. Suis le code couleur pour révéler des illustrations machiavéliques !Colorie les chiffres et découvre l’image !1 - CHOISIS TES OUTILS - crayons de couleur, marqueurs à base d'eau ou marqueurs acryliques2 - COLORIE LES NUMÉROS - selon le code couleur pour révéler une magnifique illustration Disney !3 - PROFITE - d'un moment de détente avec les livres de coloriage Hachette Heroes ! 100 PAGES DE COLORIAGES MYSTÈRES - pour des heures de divertissementGRAND FORMAT - le format 300 mm x 215 mm pour donner vie aux personnagesPAPIER PREMIUM - pour éviter tout débordementUN CADEAU PARFAIT - pour les fans de Disney de tous âges

Explores the problem of history in "Acts" by asking, and answering, the fundamental questions: Who wrote "Acts"? Where was "Acts" written? When was "Acts" written? Why was "Acts" written? How was "Acts" written?

Offering practical ideas and case studies, this guide presents a model for digital governance, detailing its potential and advantages and showing how to avoid common pitfalls. Part 1 presents practical methods for designing and implementing a digital governance framework, covering core concepts, digital team structure, digital strategy, digital policy, and design factors. Part 2 presents three in-depth case studies of digital governance: a global multinational company, a government agency, and a university. The book’s color layout offers easy-read color charts, process diagrams, checklists, bullet points, margin notes, tips, and summary points. The companion web site contains a blog, along with illustrations and lecture slides for download. The guide’s readership includes those involved in strategic management of digital enterprises, especially those in executive leadership and management, as well as enterprise architects and content strategists. The book will also be of interest to those who work at interactive agencies and software integration enterprises. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) Few organizations realize a return on their digital investment. They’re distracted by political infighting and technology-first solutions. To reach the next level, organizations must realign their assets—people, content, and technology—by practicing the discipline of digital governance. Managing Chaos inspires new and necessary conversations about digital governance and its transformative power to support creativity, real collaboration, digital quality, and online growth. Autorid: Lisa Welchman

Materjal sobib nii suulise kui ka lugemis-, kuulamis- ja kirjaliku osa ettevalmistuseks. Kõik ülesanded on ülesehituselt sarnased eksami omadele, et harjutamine oleks võimalikult tõetruu. Materjali sisu: 8 mahukat teemat: Kvaliteetaeg ja huvitegevus, Kogumine, Raamatud meie elus, Petturid. Digitaalsed lahendused, Tarbimine. Keskkond ja tervis, Sisse- ja väljaränne, Kakskeelsus ja keeleõpe, Õpetajaamet;Näpunäited kirjalike tööde vormistamiseks: päring, kaebus, seletuskiri, aruanne, väite põhjal teksti koostamine, arvamuslugu;Grammatikat: gi- ja ki-liide, sidesõnad kuid ja vaid, verbid muutuma ja muutma, mõjuma ja mõjutama, pidama;Vastused kõigile ülesannetele. Sobib kasutamiseks gümnaasiumis, keeltekoolis ja iseseisvaks õppimiseks. Autorid: Elina Peial

This book, a collection of ancient Chinese cultural relics from the Northern and Southern Dynasties from 960 to 1279. It covers jade and bronze ware, gold and silver ware and porcelain ware, pottery, porcelain, painting, calligraphy, and handicrafts. There are 363 relics in the book. In 960, Zhao Kuangtin, commander of the imperial guard troops of the later Zhou Dynasty staged a mutiny at Chenqiao and proclaimed himself emperor. He named his new dynasty the Song Dynasty and chose Dongling Kaifeng for the capital. This dynasty now called the Northern Song in history, gradually eliminated rival regimes and ended the separation of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, co-existing with the Liao Regime established by the Qidan ethic group and Western Xia Regime established by the Dangxian ethic group. In 1127 Emperors Huizong and Quinzong were taken captive by the Jin Dynasty established by the Jurchen people, thus ending the Northern Song Dynasty. In the same year, Zhao Gou, then King King, established the imperial court of Song and moved the capital to Linhan (present day Hangzhou City in Zhejiang). This is what history calls the Southern Song Dynasty, and formed a glance at the Jin and Western Xia. In this period, thanks to easy politics and a relatively emancipated ideology, great achievements were obtained in various scientific technologies, theoretical trends, academic schools, religious thought and literary creation and the arts also showed an unprecedented prosperous science. Jade ware penetrated various aspects of social life, and he shapes, decorations and patterns all showed a distinctive secularisation. The invasion of northern nomads introduced a new cultural atmosphere to the Central Plains. The porcelain kilns could be found everywhere and finally developed into eight major systems: Ding, Yaozhou, Cizhou, Jun, Yuezhou, Longquan, Jingdezhen blueish white porcelain and Jian kilns. As well, there were four major royal kilns: Ru Kiln and Jun Kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty and Xiunesisi Kiln and Jiaotanxia Kiln of the Southern Dynasty. The arts of calligraphy and painting were typical representatives of the flourishing culture in the Song Dynasty. During this period an imperial art academy was founded, enlisting folk artists and a large number of professional painters were trained. Calligraphers of the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties inherited previous styles but also emphasised the representation of the individual subjective will. Other handicrafts developed: gold and silver ware tended to be light, handy and graceful. In the Song Dynasty, people has less costly funerals so less jade has been unearthed. Those that have are in: Sichuan, Zhejiang and Jiangxis. The emphasis is on practical utensils, drinking vessels, dress adornments and accessories. At the same time, there was progress in the technologies of jade carving: layered piercing and large-scale jade ware. This book, the sixth in a ten-volume collection, brings to the English-speaking world a series of books from China which has been complied by an Expert Committee of the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics. There are 363 descriptions. Autorid: Wang Guozhen

"A leading 3D modeling application, SketchUp features documentation capabilities through photorealistic renderings and construction drawings. Because of its ease of use and ability to be enhanced with many plugin extensions for project-specific applications, SketchUp is the tool of choice for professionals in the architecture, interior design, construction, and fabrication fields. Architectural Design with SketchUp, Third Edition, is a leading guide to this incredibly useful tool for architects, interiordesigners, construction professionals, and makers. With easy-to-follow tutorials that first brush up on the basics of the program and then cover many advanced processes, this resource offers both informative text and full-color illustrations to clearly convey the techniques and features you need to excel. This updated third edition focuses on the professional version of SketchUp, now priced as a subscription to be accessible to anyone from students to professionals. Other updates include a new chapter onLayOut for 2D graphics, coverage of mobile application versions of SketchUp, integration with other Trimble services including the collaboration platform TrimbleConnect, and the improved Extension Warehouse and PluginStore resources that enhance SketchUp's core toolset"-- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WITH SKETCHUP The most complete reference for anyone using SketchUp, fully updated to cover the latest features, with a new chapter on drawing preparation using LayOut This newly updated and revised Third Edition of Architectural Design with SketchUp covers all the topics that students and professionals use daily, such as 3D modeling, extensions, photorealistic rendering, and drawing preparation. It features more than fifty easy-to-follow tutorials that first brush up on the basics of the program and then cover many advanced workflows (including digital fabrication and scripting), offering informative text and full-color illustrations side-by-side to clearly convey the techniques and features any reader needs to excel. The leading guide to SketchUp for architects, interior designers, construction professionals, makers, and many others, Architectural Design with SketchUp is the key resource for students using SketchUp in a course or studio, and professionals looking for a thorough desk reference that covers the latest SketchUp features. Topics covered in Architectural Design with SketchUp include: 3D modeling and design approaches with SketchUp, such as conceptual massing, geo-based modeling, component-based assemblies, point-cloud- and script-based modeling. Creating stunning photorealistic renderings and presentation-ready illustrations from your SketchUp models and using LayOut for 2D graphics and construction-documents. Using extensions to enhance SketchUp's core toolset and provide advanced functionality. Making physical objects from your designs with common digital fabrication tools, such as 3D printing, CNC fabrication, or laser cutting. Differences between SketchUp Pro, web, and iPad versions, and integrating SketchUp into workflows with other BIM software and various Trimble products and services, such as Trimble Connect. This Third Edition of Architectural Design with SketchUp includes hundreds of full-color images that show SketchUp features, many example projects, and cookbook-style approaches to common tasks, which is supplemented with additional tutorials and sample files on a companion web site. Autorid: Alexander C. Schreyer

This introductory overview of elasmobranch morphology is intended for the informed graduate student with little formal background in the study of elasmobranchs, although reviews of the latest technical citations also make the volume useful as a reference. Following a chapter addressing systematics and body form, the volume's 16 contributions cover the integumentary system and teeth, the endoskeleton, the muscular system, the digestive system, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the heart, the nervous system, special senses, rectal gland and volume homeostasis, the urinary system, and the female and male reproductive systems. An appendix provides an annotated checklist of living elasmobranchs. Some 200 b&w illustrations supplement the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Successor to the classic work in shark studies, The Elasmobranch Fishes by John Franklin Daniel (first published 1922, revised 1928 and 1934),Sharks, Skates, and Rays provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of elasmobranch morphology. Coverage has been expanded from anatomy to include modern information on physiology and biochemistry. The new volume also provides equal treatment for skates and rays. The authors present general introductory material for the relative novice but also review the latest technical citations, making the book a valuable primary reference resource. More than 200 illustrations supplement the text. Autorid: William C. Hamlett

If your happiness rises and falls with someone else's attention, you're not alone. Many people live with quiet fear in their relationships. They wait for replies that never come, replay conversations in their heads, and feel panic when distance appears. This book helps you break emotional dependence and build secure love from the inside out.I Don't Depend on You Anymore: A Step-by-Step Plan to Break Emotional Dependence and Create Secure Love is a practical, supportive guide for anyone tired of anxious attachment, overthinking, and choosing partners who don't show up. Instead of cycling through fear and self-doubt, you'll learn how to create emotional independence, set healthy boundaries, and trust yourself again.Inside, you'll discover:• Why emotional dependence forms and how to break the patterns• How anxious thoughts turn into relationship panic• A step-by-step plan to build secure attachment• Tools for self-worth, confidence, and emotional resilience• How to stop overthinking, people-pleasing, and chasing unavailable partners• What healthy, supportive love actually looks like• How to choose partners who give clarity, safety, and respectThis book blends psychology, lived experience, and simple exercises you can use right away. Each chapter guides you toward emotional freedom with grounding practices, reflections, and clear explanations written in a calm, compassionate voice.Whether you're healing from a breakup, feeling stuck in an anxious relationship, or learning how to love without fear, this book gives you the tools to stand on your own feet and feel strong again. You'll learn how to create a relationship where you feel valued, understood, and secure-starting with the relationship you build with yourself.If you're ready to stop depending on someone else for your peace and happiness, this guide will help you step into confidence, clarity, and self-trust.

Por el creador del videojuego de terror juvenil Five Nights at Freddy's, ¡no te pierdas este maravilloso estuche que incluye las tres novelas originales de la serie.Han pasado 10 años desde que los horribles asesinatos en Freddy Fazbear's Pizza destrozaron la ciudad de Hurricane. Charlie, cuyo padre era dueño de la pizzería, se reúne con sus amigos de la infancia en el aniversario de la tragedia y juntos vuelven a visitar el local abandonado. Después de descubrir una forma de entrar, se dan cuenta de que las cosas no son como solían ser. Las cuatro mascotas animatrónicas que una vez entretuvieron a los clientes tienen un oscuro secreto. . . uno que coloca a Charlie y sus amigos en el camino para desentrañar los muchos misterios que su padre, y su retorcido compañero, dejaron atrás.No te pierdas Escalofríos de Fazbear, la nueva serie de novelas del universo Five Nights at Freddy's.Incluye:Los ojos de plataLos otros animatrónicosEl cuarto armario? Y no te pierdas Escalofríos de Fazbear, la nueva serie de novelas del universo Five Nights at Freddy's.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 1000, Publishers: LIB OF AMER, Author: Paul Elie, ISBN-13: 9781598537758, Date of issue: 2024

Rich as F*ck JournalThe Companion to the Best Selling BookThe reviews are in and they are undeniable.People love Rich as F*ck: More Money Than You Know What to Do With. This wildly popular book has ignited an avalanche of change in the lives of women worldwide.In Rich as F*ck, Amanda Frances demystifies the topic of money, cracking the code of financial liberation and abundance. Her magnetic words have opened the heart and mind of tens of thousands of women and helped them to see the truth about how money actually works.Named a best seller as a paperback, ebook and audiobook -- readers and listeners have a new way to multiply and magnify their experience of this book with the Rich as F*ck Journal: The Official Companion to the Best Selling Book.Frances, who is known for her in-depth and thought provoking journal prompts, created this journal as an intentional and sacred space for you to workshop the book for yourself, access the truth of your soul, integrate the book's principles into your psyche, life and being, and revolutionize your relationship with money.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: Insight Editions, Author: TK, ISBN-13: 9798337402291, Date of issue: 2026

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: Mira Books, Author: DAWS AMY, ISBN-13: 9781335219978, Date of issue: 2026

Are you looking to improve your athletic performance and take your training to the next level? Look no further than The Science of Athletic Performance, the definitive guide to understanding the anatomy and physiology behind top-level athleticism. Written by renowned sports scientist Hadley Mannings, this book delves into the mechanisms of muscle force production, the role of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the energy systems at play during exercise. Mannings also explores the various types of training and the importance of periodization, as well as the role of technology in training and competition. With practical examples and expert insights, The Science of Athletic Performance is a must-read for any athlete looking to improve their performance and reach their full potential.What makes this book special?Comprehensive coverage of the scientific principles behind athletic performancePractical examples and strategies for improving athletic performanceInsights from leading experts in the field of sports scienceEasy-to-understand explanations of complex conceptsStep-by-step guidance for designing and implementing a training program"But I don't have time to read a whole book on athletic performance." Don't worry-this book is easy to read and full of practical tips and strategies that can be implemented immediately to improve athletic performance. It's a quick read that will have a lasting impact on your training and performance.Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your athletic performance and take your training to the next level. Order your copy of The Science of Athletic Performance today and start achieving your athletic goals!

DexShame. Prejudice. Fear. All woven into the very fabric of my being. I'm swathed in them like the most suffocating cloak. Beneath this toxic mantle, I wear my desires close to my heart. Where it's dark. Where they're safe. Until I meet Darcy, a dancer at Alchemy and the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. The only problem? Her boyfriend, Max. She makes me feel alive, but he arouses emotions I've taken great care my entire life to condemn and deny and bury. Emotions I've always been taught are sinful and wrong.Together, they show me love far too great to be a sin, too bright to languish in the darkness. Even as our relationship flourishes, the shame and fear remain in place, tearing me apart and threatening what deserves only the most dazzling light.If anyone can unstitch this cloak from me, thread by thread, and liberate me, it's this woman... and this man.If I let them. Unstitch is a super spicy MMF love story between Darcy, Max and Dex. Its themes include age gap, why choose, bi-awakening and overcoming purity culture. It forms part of the Alchemy series but can be read as a standalone, and these three get a great big HEA.

When the rich do it, it's business. When the poor do it, it's a crime.GreyI took revenge on a broken financial system, never expecting that my biggest problem would be the woman who locked me in her basement afterward.She wants one thing: the reward money for turning me in. Unfortunately for her, we have more in common than she thinks. She's just as unhinged as I am, and she's felt the squeeze of the same monster I killed. Maybe we can help each other.To the world, I'm a murderer. To her, I'm a vigilante.Tropes:Vigilante mmcCaptor fmcMasked manShe's more unhingedThis vigilante novella has dark themes and content. Full list of warnings on my website

Learn how to effectively integrate aligner treatment into your practice! Atlas of Aligner Treatment and Planning: A Case-Based Approach offers a revolutionary, step-by-step, example-based approach to aligner treatment for orthodontists and general dentists. Featuring approximately 3,300 full-color clinical photographs, radiographs, and illustrations, this comprehensive guide addresses the full scope of patient care — from diagnostics and treatment planning to virtual tool utilization and overcoming challenges — to prepare you for real-life scenarios in aligner orthodontics.

T&P BOOKS VOCABULARIES are intended to help you learn, memorize, and review foreign words. The dictionary contains over 7000 commonly used words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs of beginners and advanced learners of foreign languages. Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities. Allows you to assess your current vocabulary. This book can also be used by foreigners to learn English. THIS REVISED EDITION (American English, July 2013) contains 198 topics including: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Import & Export, Marketing, Job Search, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... SPECIAL FEATURES of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically. Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes. Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units. The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word. IF YOU HAVE any question, suggestion or feedback, please contact us: admin@tpbooks.com. Ref. BODFR

A revolutionary new look into everything "Tibetan Mastiff"; a MUST READ that includes practical tips, tricks, and insights to help a new (or seasoned) Tibetan Mastiff owner.Using guidance from respected Mastiff breeder Richard Eichorn as well as interviews with 4 other top Tibetan Mastiff breeders, author Tarah Schwartz has created an in-depth look at what it REALLY takes to successfully live with, raise, and train a Tibetan Mastiff.Covering all the Tibetan Mastiff-specific topics you NEED TO KNOW, such as:The unique characteristics of the Tibetan Mastiff breed (and why it's not for everyone)Early training strategies for Tibetan MastiffsChoosing the proper supplies and food for a Tibetan Mastiff puppyHelpful strategies for socializing a Tibetan Mastiff with other dogsHealth care advice for each stage of your Tibetan Mastiffs lifeGrooming tips that a Tibetan Mastiff owner needs to know!Whether you're an experienced Tibetan Mastiff owner or you're considering bringing the powerful breed into your home, this guidebook will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to be the best pet parent possible.From finding a breeder to puppyhood to saying goodbye to your beloved companion, this book will serve as a vital resource for you to refer to again and again.Chapter topics include:The History of the Tibetan MastiffFinding Your Tibetan MastiffPreparing Your Family for Your New Tibetan MastiffBringing Your New Tibetan Mastiff HomeHealth and WellnessThe First Few WeeksHousetrainingSocializationThe Multipet HouseholdTraining your Tibetan MastiffNutritionPhysical and Mental ExerciseGroomingBasic Health CareHealth Concerns in Tibetan MastiffsThe Aging Tibetan MastiffOriginally bred as temple guardians, the Tibetan Mastiff is a strong-willed and independent breed. Within these pages, you'll learn about the history of the breed as well as their most notable physical and behavioral characteristics. You'll be able to make an informed decision on whether this breed is right for you and your lifestyle.The first few weeks with your new family member can be a stressful time for everyone. With the guidance of this book you'll be able to thoroughly prepare for your new dog's arrival with calmness and confidence. Basic obedience and household manners are essential for any dog, so you'll learn how to teach your Tibetan Mastiff basic commands such as sit, lie down, and stay. This book will also teach you how to recognize, correct, and prevent bad behavior.Tibetan Mastiffs are known as a relatively healthy breed, but there are a few health problems common to the breed. This guidebook will teach you how to keep your new dog looking and feeling great throughout his lifetime. From basic veterinary care to alternative treatments and grooming, you'll have the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about your companion's health.If you are considering bringing a Tibetan Mastiff into your home (or already have!) then you need to read this book as soon as possible!

Highlights of Milano Cortina 2026: A Look at the Lasting Impact of the Winter Olympics in ItalyThe 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will be remembered as one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of global sport. Highlights of Milano Cortina 2026 takes readers beyond the podium to explore the moments, movements, and milestones that defined a Games unlike any other.From breathtaking victories on snow and ice to dramatic finishes that captivated millions around the world, this book chronicles the unforgettable athletic feats that unfolded across Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and the Italian Alps. Yet the story of Milano Cortina 2026 goes far beyond competition alone. Blending insightful analysis with vivid narrative, this account reveals how the Winter Olympics reshaped local economies, energized host cities, and created cultural celebrations that resonated with communities near and far.Inside these pages, you'll find: The defining performances that rewrote record books and launched new stars;- Profiles of veteran athletes whose farewell moments brought both reflection and reverence;- The technological innovations that enhanced competition standards and global broadcast experiences;- The emotional journeys of triumph and transition that captured the hearts of fans worldwide; The cultural showcase that intertwined Italian heritage with global celebration;- And the lasting legacy - from tourism surges and infrastructure growth to the transition toward the 2030 Winter Games.Rich with storytelling and anchored in detailed reporting, this book is essential reading for Olympic enthusiasts, sports historians, and anyone who witnessed the power of Milano Cortina 2026 - or wished they had. It is more than a recap; it is a reflection on how one Olympic Games can inspire nations, connect cultures, and leave a legacy that endures long after the final flame is extinguished.Whether you're reliving the magic or discovering it for the first time, Highlights of Milano Cortina 2026 captures the heart of a Games that transformed Italy and ignited the world.

SIE WERDEN ANGELOGENMan sagt, dass Sie niemals Ihre Mutter fragen sollten, ob Ihre Gesch ftsidee gut ist, denn sie liebt Sie und wird deswegen l gen.Stimmt, verfehlt aber das eigentliche Argument Sie sollten ni

The fundamentals and implementation of digital electronics are essential to understanding the design and working of consumer/industrial electronics, communications, embedded systems, computers, security and military equipment. Devices used in applications such as these are constantly decreasing in size and employing more complex technology. It is therefore essential for engineers and students to understand the fundamentals, implementation and application principles of digital electronics, devices and integrated circuits. This is so that they can use the most appropriate and effective technique to suit their technical need. This book provides practical and comprehensive coverage of digital electronics, bringing together information on fundamental theory, operational aspects and potential applications.With worked problems, examples, and review questions for each chapter, Digital Electronics includes: * information on number systems, binary codes, digital arithmetic, logic gates and families, and Boolean algebra; * an in-depth look at multiplexers, de-multiplexers, devices for arithmetic operations, flip-flops and related devices, counters and registers, and data conversion circuits; * up-to-date coverage of recent application fields, such as programmable logic devices, microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital troubleshooting and digital instrumentation. A comprehensive, must-read book on digital electronics for senior undergraduate and graduate students of electrical, electronics and computer engineering, and a valuable reference book for professionals and researchers.

A brilliant new manual of practical techniques for the nature and landscape watercolor artist introductory section provides expert insight and guidance on materials, techniques, and color mixing arranged by terrain location and then by type of feature for quick reference in the field or home studio provides step-by-step techniques to capture the majesty, charm, or granular detail of a chosen subject: from fallen leaves to glacial mountains learn how to achieve a greater sense of shape, texture and form in your paintings features stunning artwork from expert artist, author, and tutor Johannes Vloothuis Take a whirlwind grand tour and explore greater range and depth in your art: from the Great Plains of North America to the turbulent seas of the Atlantic. Autorid: Johannes Vloothuis

The training of elite dancers has not changed in the last 60 years; it is often only those that have survived the training that go on to have a career, not necessarily the most talented. It is time to challenge and change how we train tomorrow's professional dancers. This book brings you the reasons why and all tools to implement change.10 years ago, Matthew Wyon and Gaby Allard introduced a new pedagogical approach to training vocational dancers: Periodization. This ground-breaking new methodology provides an adaptable framework to optimise training - it's goal-focused, fits to performance schedules, and is highly sustainable for the dancer. It is the future.For the first time, Wyon and Allard have put their discoveries to paper. Periodization provides clear context to why change is needed, and explores the theoretical underpinnings of this new approach and how it can be effectively applied to a dance environment. Autorid: Matthew Wyon, Gaby Allard