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Orion Publishing Co Goodbye Liverpool
GTIN: 9781409192961 Raamatud
A heartbreaking, powerful WW2 saga, from the Sunday Times bestseller and Queen of the Liverpool Saga, Maureen Lee A heartbreaking story of wartime love, loss and courage, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and queen of saga, Maureen Lee.Liverpool, 1937. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Jessica endures her husband's petty cruelty for the sake of her two young children. Her only escape is the local cinema, where she can lose herself for an hour or two in the glamour and passion of the silver screen. But when she is offered a glass of champagne in a Liverpool hotel - and with it, the thrill of her own romance - her quiet life is shattered forever. When her husband uncovers the truth, he is ruthless in his revenge. Left without a home, and separated from her beloved children, Jessica is alone and desperate. But as the storms of war begin to gather, there are others in even greater need. Attempting to help a friend and her children escape from France, Jessica finds herself stranded in Paris under German occupation. To care for her new family in this darkest hour, she must find a courage she never knew she possessed...*Previously published as Au Revoir, Liverpool* Autorid: Maureen Lee
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12,11 €
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ECW Press,Canada It Doesn't Suck: Showgirls: pop classics #1 No Edition
GTIN: 9781770414402 Raamatud
Now updated with an interview with auteur director, Paul Verhoeven, Nayman’s brilliant analysis of Showgirls was dubbed by Las Vegas Weekly to be “entertaining, like sitting down with a friend who has just realized that you need to watch The Wizard of Oz while listening to Pink Floyd.” A new edition of the first book in the acclaimed Pop Classics seriesThe Worst. Movie. Ever. is a masterpiece. Seriously. Enough time has passed since Showgirls flopped spectacularly that it’s time for a good hard look back at the sequined spectacle. A salvage operation on a very public, very expensive train wreck, It Doesn’t Suck argues that Showgirls is much smarter and deeper than it is given credit for. In an accessible and entertaining voice, the book encourages a shift in critical perspective on Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls, analyzing the film, its reception, and rehabilitation. This in-depth study of a much-reviled movie is a must-read for lovers and haters of the 1995 Razzie winner for Worst Picture. This expanded edition includes an exclusive interview between the author and Showgirls director Paul Verhoeven, as well as a new preface. Autorid: Adam Nayman
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18,11 €
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Helion & Company Scroll of Obadiah: The Life of a Norman Convert to Judaism in the First Crusade
GTIN: 9781804518311 Raamatud
The Scroll of Obadiah tells the story of a Norman priest who converted to Judaism and travelled to the Middle East during the First Crusade. The dramatic tale recounts his many experiences in Baghdad and Aleppo, including an account of the Battle of the Field of Blood between the Turks and the Christians in 1119. The Scroll of Obadiah narrates the life of a Norman priest who converted to Judaism. Born in Italy in the 1070s, he travelled to the Middle East during the First Crusade. His life is uniquely documented in his autobiography, which was uncovered in partly indecipherable fragments in the Cairo Geniza, an ancient archive. Scholars have restored the dramatic story, which relates his many experiences in Baghdad and Aleppo, including an account of the Battle of the Field of Blood between the Turks and the Christians in 1119. Autorid: Frank Riess
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30,00 €
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The University of Chicago Press Adventures in the Archaic: Primitivism, Degrowth, and the French Social Sciences, 19451975
GTIN: 9780226846361 Raamatud
"We tend to associate "primitivism" with the nostalgic idealization of origins, often aimed at parts of the world that are (problematically) viewed as "closer" to that idealized past than modern post-industrial society. "Primitivist" impulses still existin popular culture, whether in "paleo" diets or returns to foraging, and they can also be seen in intellectual and political circles in debates around the possibility of "degrowth." In this book, historian Ryan Allen examines primitivism anew through four fascinating figures: Georges Bataille, Henri Lefebvre, Mircea Eliade, and Georges Devereux. In the postwar period, Allen shows, the French social sciences were obsessed with the primitive and archaic from anthropological, philosophical, psychiatric, or religious angles. These thinkers, in different ways, sought past alternatives to midcentury hyper-modernization and capitalist excess. They put forth trenchant critiques of contemporary society, and as Allen argues, they sought in the archaic past a way to imagine a more sustainable future. Allen seeks to rehabilitate these thinkers, showing how their critique of growth and consumerism was nourished by an engagement with primitive cultures as potential sources of cultural and ecological wisdom. As we faceplanetary disaster, Allen suggests, there is still something to learn from these iconoclastic approaches"-- Examines how four intellectuals with ties to the French social sciences articulated a new primitivist sensibility between 1945 and 1975. We tend to associate primitivism with the nostalgic idealization of origins, often aimed at parts of the world that are viewed as closer to that idealized past than modern post-industrial society. Primitivist impulses still exist in popular culture, whether in paleo diets or returns to foraging, and they can also be seen in intellectual and political circles in debates around the possibility of degrowth. In this book, historian Ryan L. Allen examines primitivism anew through four fascinating figures: Georges Bataille, Henri Lefebvre, Georges Devereux, and Mircea Eliade. In the postwar period, Allen shows, the French social sciences reappraised the primitive and archaic from anthropological, sociological, psychiatric, and religious angles. These four thinkers sought past alternatives to midcentury hypermodernization and capitalist excess. They put forth trenchant critiques of contemporary society and sought in the archaic past a way to imagine a more sustainable future. Adventures in the Archaic rehabilitates these thinkers, showing how their critique of growth and consumerism was nourished by an engagement with primitive cultures as potential sources of cultural and ecological wisdom. As we confront planetary crisis, Allen suggests, there is still much we can learn from these iconoclastic approaches. Autorid: Ryan L. Allen
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26,55 €
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Ancient British and Irish Celts in Greek and Roman Sources (500 BCAD 60)
GTIN: 9781036141998 Raamatud
Ancient Ireland and Britain were large Celtic territories on the northwest edge of Europe. They were subject to myth and speculation by the early Greeks and Romans, but they later became the focus for trade, exploration and partial conquest. Dr Raoul McLaughlin presents the ancient sources for the Atlantic Celts in chapters covering the resources, commerce, warfare and beliefs of the oceanic Celts.This book contains updated translations of ancient sources concerning the lands known as Ivernia and Britannia. These accounts reveal what the Greeks and Romans knew about the origins, culture, and social practices of the insular Celts. The evidence begins in 600 BC when Carthaginian merchant ships explored the Atlantic coasts of western Europe searching for metal alloys. Then, in 325 BC, a Greek mariner named Pytheas explored the northern limits of the Atlantic territories and returned with accounts of Bretannike, Ierne and Thule. But it was Rome that led armies across the northern seas to conquer Britain.This book includes the campaign reports of Julius Caesar, along with accounts of conquests by the Emperor Claudius. These ancient texts reveal the ambitions, conflict and compromises involved in establishing the Roman province of Britannia, which by AD 60 encompassed most of southern Britain. This book therefore provides a unique resource for future scholarship and a fascinating insight for anyone interested in the distant Celtic past. Ancient Ireland and Britain were large Celtic territories on the northwest edge of Europe. They were subject to myth and speculation by the early Greeks and Romans, but they later became the focus for trade, exploration and partial conquest. Autorid: Raoul McLaughlin
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30,00 €
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Metaethics: A Contemporary Introduction 2nd edition
GTIN: 9781032151854 Raamatud
This book maps the terrain of the part of ethics that reflects on the nature of ethics itself, a field known as metaethics. This book maps the terrain of the part of ethics that reflects on the nature of ethics itself, a field known as metaethics.It helps upper-level undergraduates and other interested readers understand the main theoretical innovations as reactions to puzzles about moral disagreement, reference, moral epistemology, metaphysics and moral psychology. The book provides the necessary background to grasp the puzzles and to understand the solutions offered. More complex positions are displayed as developments of simpler ideas and theories. Positions covered include error theory, subjectivism, relativism, noncognitivism, fictionalism, supernaturalism, nonnaturalism and naturalism. Several charts map the relations between the positions. Key Updates to the Second Edition:A text that is easier to follow throughout, now with regular references to the main explanatory chart in the Introduction.An expanded and more self-contained discussion of supernaturalism, which now can be better used as its own module or omitted completely from a class syllabus.Additional understanding and/or extension-oriented questions at the end of almost every chapter.Updates to citations and Suggested Readings.Reassurances to the student reader that uncertainty about certain difficult topics is both natural and expected. Autorid: Mark van Roojen
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44,76 €
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Stanford University Press Difference Place Makes: Peacebuilding and Bosnia's Arizona Market
GTIN: 9781503646582 Raamatud
How do places shape peacebuilding interventions? Put simply, they are eventful. Geographers have long argued that places are constituted by relations with the wider world, relations that are always in flux. In this theoretically and empirically innovative book Adam Moore argues that the inverse is also true: places are of generative of relations. People and institutions are constituted by their relations with places, relations that extend beyond a particular place in question itself. Drawing on relational and processual perspectives across the social sciences, Moore analyzes the effects that an infamous black market in postwar Bosnia—the Arizona market—had on peacebuilding projects and actors, and sociopolitical relations across the country more generally. Through encounters with, and narratives about, the market, the relations and politics of various actors in Bosnia at the time—from the UN to ordinary citizens—were transformed. Arizona's effects also radiated across time and space, even after it was dismantled, influencing political and social relations in Bosnia and further afield up to the present day. Bringing together scholarship in geography and peace and conflict studies, this book is a must-read for both fields and beyond. Autorid: Adam Moore
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22,49 €
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Penguin Putnam Inc Most Likely to Murder
GTIN: 9780593860403 Raamatud
"When someone replaces yearbook superlatives with forecasts of student deaths and then begins fulfilling the predictions, high school seniors Rick and Teeny must find the killer before they are next"-- Provided by publisher. Yearbook superlatives turn deadly in this darkly funny young adult thriller.The rumor mill has never been kind to Meadowvale High seniors and best friends Rick and Martina, labeling them outcasts (sure), stoners (no comment), and pranksters (okay, this one’s fair). But for the most part, they have successfully flown under the radar.That is, until they’re targeted in a prank that replaces yearbook superlatives with grisly forecasts of student and faculty deaths. Sure, Rick and Martina were never going to be voted Most Likely to Succeed . . . but Homecoming’s Cutest Corpses? Thanks for the cute, no thanks on the corpse.At first, the senior class is annoyed by the prank. But when the body of Mr. Stephens, Most Likely to Sleep with the Fishes, is dredged from the bottom of a lake, suspicions arise that something truly sinister is going on. And as more people turn up dead in the exact ways the yearbook promised, it becomes clear someone’s killing off the student body one page at a time.Now Rick and Martina must find the yearbook killer before their vicious superlative comes true. So much for surviving high school without drawing attention. Now Rick and Martina just want to survive.For fans of Holly Jackson, Karen M. McManus, and Danielle Valentine! Autorid: Lish McBride
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17,19 €
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Magic Moments: The Perry Como Story
GTIN: 9781538195635 Raamatud
This biography explores the career and legacy of one of the world's greatest entertainers, from humble beginnings to superstar success.Vocalist and music historian Matthew Long sheds light on the enduring popularity of the Italian-American legend. In a career spanning 65 years, Como perfected a style and approach to popular music that was timeless and cross-generational in its appeal. This book provides fresh insights into the life of a man whose relaxed on-screen persona belied his strong work ethic and high standards both personally and professionally. Beginning with Como's roots in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, when the barber business represented the height of his professional aims, the book moves on to his highly rewarding apprenticeship as a band singer in the 1930s and early 40s. Through the belief and insistence of his wife, Perry would soon emerge into the world of international superstardom, and yet, he remained humble throughout his entire career. Como's prolific achievements on record and his pioneering contributions to the television medium are discussed in detail. The book provides recommended listening from each era plus a supplementary, extensive curated song index covering Perry's career in records and many highlights from his legendary performances on radio, television, in concert, and at the movies. This book is the ultimate companion for anyone who appreciates the wonderful, beautifully-sung songs that represent the very best of Perry Como – commercially, technically and artistically. This biography explores the career and legacy of one of the world's greatest entertainers, from humble beginnings to superstar success. Autorid: Matthew Long, Anne Murray
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36,75 €
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Academic Studies Press Emet le-Ya'akov: Facing the Truths of History: Essays in Honor of Jacob J. Schacter
GTIN: 9798887193120 Raamatud
Emet le-Ya‘akov comprises a collection of essays celebrating the career and achievements of Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, who has served the American and international Jewish community with distinction in his roles as a synagogue rabbi, university professor, and public intellectual. These articles, like the honoree, recognize the importance of both history and memory, emphasize the necessity of accuracy in historiography, and do not shy away from inconvenient truths. They are divided into three categories that help frame the discussion around “facing the truths of history”: Textual Traditions, Memory and Making of Meaning, and (Re)Creating a Usable Past. The volume also includes a brief sketch of Schacter’s life and work and a bibliography of his publications. Emet le-Ya‘akov comprises a collection of essays celebrating the achievements of Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter. These articles, like the honoree, engage with the importance of both history and memory and are divided into three categories: Textual Traditions, Memory and Making of Meaning, and (Re)Creating a Usable Past. Autorid: Zev Eleff, Shaul Seidler-Feller
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147,44 €
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Academic Studies Press Emmanuel Levinas and His Interlocutors
GTIN: 9798887197234 Raamatud
This book reexamines Emmanuel Levinas’ philosophy, emphasizing his focus on the "Other" and the ethical implications of prioritizing others over self. Through engaging discussions with his intellectual influences and imagined dialogues, it bridges Jewish and universal philosophy, making Levinas’ thought accessible for both scholars and broader audiences. The philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas introduces a groundbreaking shift in ethical discourse by prioritizing the uniqueness of the "Other." Levinas redefines morality by emphasizing the existential precedence of the "Other" over the self, challenging the self-centered nature of modern individualism. This book offers a fresh perspective on Levinas’ thought, contextualizing his philosophy through his intellectual influences, dialogues with contemporaries, and imagined conversations with thinkers from both Eastern and Western traditions. It provides a profound exploration of the interplay between Jewish thought and universal philosophy, bridging particularistic commitments and global ethical perspectives. Accessible yet deeply scholarly, the book brings Levinas’ philosophy into broader social, religious, political, and interpretative contexts, making it an essential read for intellectual audiences. Autorid: Hanoch Ben-Pazi
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144,74 €
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Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Critical History of Southern Rhodesia
GTIN: 9798896166733 Raamatud
“Offers a fresh perspective on evaluating the complexhistory of Zimbabwe, from Cecil Rhodes’s colonial aspirations to the fullestablishment of British colonial administration in Southern Rhodesia in 1923,and up to the attainment of Zimbabwe’s Black majority rule in 1980....Thompson’s valuable intervention is that his work helps readers make sense ofthe current quagmire bedeviling Zimbabwe.” —Lawrence Chamunorwa, AfricanStudies Review"Gardner Thompson has stepped forward with a nuanced history of colonial Southern Rhodesia that culminates in a judicious conclusion. His thoughtful and thought-provoking book shows the way forward." —Nigel Biggar, author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning"A valuable read on an almost forgotten moment in late empire . Thompson captures well the dilemma that faced Rhodesia’s white settlers, who missed a real chance for something better than the bush war and Mugabe."—Matthew Parris, Times (London) columnist and former UK member of Parliament"Wrestles with the complexities of the politics of race and racial domination in Rhodesia.... A provocative take on Rhodesian history."—Munya Munochiveyi, College of the Holy CrossGardner Thompson offers a fresh history of British rule in Southern Rhodesia, from the first colonial settlements in Mashonaland in the 1890s to the establishment of the country's sovereignty as Zimbabwe. After tracing developments in the early decades, Thompson turns to the post–World War II debate about the colony's future direction—which pitted progressive settlers against the increasingly racialist conservative core—the impact of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence in 1965, and the many damaging consequences of the choices that were made. Not least, he assesses the legacy of Rhodesian colonialism in postcolonial Zimbabwe.CONTENTS:Why a New History of Southern Rhodesia?The Founding of Southern Rhodesia.The Settler Colony.Winds of Change.Liberal Dawn?Turn to the Right.Cul-de-Sac.Legacy: Zimbabwe.Judging Empire. Autorid: Gardner Thompson
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43,43 €
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Pro Lingua Learning Amala's Hope: A Family from Syria: A Story Based on Real History
GTIN: 9780866474719 Raamatud
This 80-page easy-to-understand reader is one of 12 historical novels in the Hopes and Dreams series, whose diverse and fascinating characters, regardless of their ethnicity, face prejudice, danger, hardships, and setbacks, but survive with perseverance, a little bit of luck ,and a generous amount of love in their new home in the US. Downloadable audio recordings of all 12 novels and free supplementary materials for teachers are available (visit ProLinguaLearning.com for more details). Plot Summary for Amala's Hope: In 2011, the Najjar family decides to flee from their home in Aleppo, Syria, as the civil war comes closer and closer. The grandparents stay behind to take care of the family business. The Najjars drive to Jordan to stay with an uncle, but his house is very crowded and uncomfortable. As the war goes on, they go to a refugee camp, where they wait five years to be cleared for resettlement in America. Finally they arrive in Texas, where a church sponsors them. Only the daughter, Amala, speaks some English, but with the help of a neighbor, Marisol, they begin their new life. First, the children need to begin schooling, but with inadequate English they are placed below their normal grade level. Amala is relieved to discover three other Muslim girls wearing head scarves at the high school. Although the community is very supportive, they are harassed by anti-Muslim people, and the local mosque is burned. Meanwhile, back in Syria, the grandparents escape to a refugee camp in Turkey, where the grandmother dies. The grandfather is resettled in Germany as America closes its doors to Muslim immigrants and refugees. Despite their difficulties, the family gives thanks for what they have at their neighbor Marisol’s Thanksgiving dinner. Autorid: Tyler Stiene, Tana Reiff
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18,07 €
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Kontakte 9th edition
GTIN: 9781260575514 Raamatud
Kontakte continues to offer a truly communicative approach that supports functional proficiency, supported by the full suite of digital tools available in Connect German (now including LearnSmart®!). This proven Introductory German program maintains its commitment to meaningful communicative practice as well as extensive coverage of the 5 Cs and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012. In its eighth edition, Kontakte has greatly expanded its digital offering: Connect German now contains the full scope of activities originating from both the white and blue pages of the student text and the Arbeitsbuch. Furthermore, the program now offers LearnSmart®, an adaptive learning program that helps students learn grammar and vocabulary more efficiently by tailoring the experience to individual student needs.· Communication in meaningful contexts: Students read and listen to comprehensible German and have ample opportunities to use it in interview, information-gap, role-play, autograph, writing,and other personalized activities that are theme-based. The video segmentsInterviews and Perspektivenfeature interviews with a variety of speakers that allow students to hear authentic German in context. They provide models for talking about topics using authentic language, guiding students in communicating with one another. In the Connect activities for the student textbook and Arbeitsbuch,students can also take advantage of the audio and video live chat tool to communicate with their classmates online. In Connect German, students have full access to the digitally enhanced eBook, the online Arbeitsbuch activities, LearnSmart®,and all of the accompanying audio and video resources, giving them the ability to interact with the materials (and one other) as often as they wish. A solid theoretical foundation: Firmly grounded second-language acquisition research, Kontakte also supports the National Standards as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century. As presented in the Standards, the five CsCommunication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons,and Communitiesprovide a framework for what students should know and be able to do as a result of their language study. The five Cs are present in countless ways throughout the program, particularly in the wealth of communicative activities and cultural content. Students are also encouraged to explore connections by linking their study of German with their own lives and other subjects of study, to make comparisons between their world and that of German-speaking people, and to learn about real-world German-speaking communities. Kontakte also integrates several modes of language, as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Descriptors.The activities, exercises, and tasks offer students a wide variety of opportunities for communication and interaction in interpersonal, interpretive,and presentational modes. For example,the many interviews in Kontakte require students to negotiate meaning and therefore reinforce the interpersonal mode of communication. The diversity of readings, whether literary, cultural, or encyclopedic, requires students to interpret information within context and apply it to new contexts. Tools for Digital Success: Connect German and LearnSmart®, McGraw-Hills digital teaching and learning environment allows students to engage in their course material via the devices they use every day.The digital tools available in the Connect German platform facilitate student progress by providing extensive opportunities to practice and hone their developing skills. These include online communicative activities, instant feedback, peer-editing writing tools, sophisticated reporting, and a complete eBook with embedded audio and video. LearnSmart® is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, to make your class time more engaging and effective. Autorid: Erwin Tschirner, Brigitte Nikolai
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67,19 €
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Yale University Press One and the Many: The Early History of the Qur'an
GTIN: 9780300251326 Raamatud
A revelatory account of early Islam's great diversity by the world's leading scholar of early Qur'anic manuscripts. A revelatory account of early Islam’s great diversity by the world’s leading scholar of early Qur’anic manuscripts A revelatory account of early Islam’s great diversity by the world’s leading scholar of early Qur’anic manuscripts “There is no one better placed than François Déroche to write the history—and tell the story—of how the Quran went from words uttered by Muhammad to inviolable canonical scripture. This is a meticulous, lucid, and fascinating book.”—Shawkat Toorawa, Yale University According to Muslim dogma, the recited and written text of the Qur’an as we know it today scrupulously reflects the divine word as it was originally sent down to Muhammad. An examination of early Islamic sources, including accounts of prophetic sayings, all of them compared with the oldest Qur’anic manuscripts, reveal that plurality was in fact the outstanding characteristic of the genesis and transmission of the Qur’an, both textually and orally. By piecing together information about alternative wordings eliminated from the canonical version that gradually came to be imposed during the first centuries of Islam, François Déroche shows that the Qur’an long remained open to textual diversity. Not only did the faithful initially adopt a flexible attitude toward the Qur’anic text, an attitude strikingly at odds with the absolute literalism later enforced by Muslim orthodoxy, but Muhammad himself turns out to have been more concerned with the meaning than the letter of the divine message. Autorid: Francois Deroche, Malcolm DeBevoise
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37,69 €
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FROM YOU TO ME Great Alien Cake Off
GTIN: 9781907860522 Raamatud
The Great Alien Cake Off won a Bronze Medal at the Independent Publishers International Book Awards in 2020 in the category Best picture books for under 7s. On planet Cookie Dreams, after years of eating nothing but biscuits, Zappo's mum discovers how to bake delicious cakes. Soon Zappo and his alien school friends all love creating spectacular cakes but their parents become competitive about whose cakes are the best. The head teacher decides to put this to the test in a cake off competition, and what happens next is out of this world! A fantastical rhyming picture book set in outer space where the aliens get a little carried away with their new-found love of cakes and baking.This rhyming tale, full of wonderful characters, is an imaginative story to share with children as they discover how the aliens create more than they bargained for! Rhythmically written by Rachel McCoubrie and wonderfully illustrated by Robert McPhillips, this picture book will quickly become a favourite bedtime story that will be enjoyed again and again. The Great Alien Cake Off is a lovely gift to read with any child or for them to share with other close friends and family. Autorid: Rachel McCoubrie
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15,96 €
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Gemini Books Group Ltd Push, Pull, Slide! Diggers
GTIN: 9781836160397 Raamatud
Explore the construction site with this push, pull and slide book! Explore and learn all about the construction site and construction vehicles with this interactive book that's full of diggers and dumpers to move as you push, pull and slide the card tabs on the pages! There is a chunky card mechanism on each page to push, pull or slide to make the noisy construction pictures come to life! The simple, easy-to-read story accompanies bright and friendly illustrations of busy construction scenes that feature lots of things to see and say as you read through the book. The sturdy card push and pull mechanisms are perfect for little hands to interact with as they move the machines and discover the additional construction-themed facts on each noisy scene. Autorid: Bobbie Brooks, Villie Karabatzia
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11,63 €
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Strategies of Ukrainian War: Russia, Poland and the Ottomans, Conflict over Hegemony, 1500-1800
GTIN: 9781036133115 Raamatud
It is a political, military and social history of the East European subcontinent at constant war – imperial, national, civil, and brigandage – for scholars and readers interested in warfare, empires, and the “phenomenon” of Ukraine. Overlapping major powers – the Ottomans, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Muscovy-Russia – clashed over the grand geopolitical Ukraine, stretching from the Danube through the Black Sea and Caucasus to the Caspian Sea. Embedded in this turbulent conflict is the emergence of Ukraine or several “Ukraines,” proto-states of military groups, bound together by strategic objectives, social class and economic interest. They were sponsored by the empires and overwhelmed them from within, developing superior resources and fighting capabilities. It is a link to contemporary Ukraine and a fascinating glance into the current confrontation. It is a political, military and social history of the East European subcontinent at constant war – imperial, national, civil, and brigandage – for scholars and readers interested in warfare, empires, and the “phenomenon” of Ukraine. Autorid: Vladimir Shirogorov
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35,39 €
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Thomas Nelson Publishers When Justice Comes
GTIN: 9781400345748 Raamatud
"When you combine two brilliant storytellers such as Coble and Acker, the result is a beautiful, well-crafted legal thriller that keeps the reader utterly riveted." --Lynette Eason, bestselling author "Coble and Acker have forged a seamless partnership with a singular voice." --Charles Martin, NYT bestselling author USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the final book in their beloved Tupelo Grove series. Hez and Savannah Webster have survived storms that would bury others without a love as strong as theirs--but can they withstand the final battle in the deadly Legare-Willard feud that threatens to sweep away everything they've fought for? Hezekiah "Hez" Webster and his fiancée, Savannah, stand on the brink of a new life, but their dreams are haunted by specters of the past. Just as they're getting ready to adopt her nephew, two other petitioners also file for custody--both of whom only want Simon for their own gains. Between the financial company that Hez outmaneuvered to save the university from ruin and the bad blood from the head of the Willard family, it's hard to say who wants them out of the way more. Hez and Savannah's quest for justice leads them through a labyrinth of family law, where loyalties are tested and trust is a dangerous luxury when every decision could be their last. With the clock ticking, Hez and Savannah must confront the ghosts of their past and their deepest fears to secure a future for Simon. But with every secret revealed, the stakes grow higher. Can they build the family they've always dreamed of, or will their enemies succeed in tearing them apart forever? The Tupelo Grove series reaches its breathtaking conclusion as an enemy's agenda for revenge runs darker than swamp water and justice remains as precarious as quicksand in this heart-pounding narrative that underscores the power of redemption and forgiveness. Colleen Coble and Rick Acker's When Justice Comes is gripping suspense with closed-door, second-chance romance. Looking for more from these authors? Don't miss their standalone novel I Think I Was Murdered. All their novels include discussion questions that are perfect for book clubs. Autorid: Colleen Coble, Rick Acker
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31,08 €
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Jacobs Transition Goals: An inspiring story about trans inclusion and trans kids in sport Illustrated edition
GTIN: 9781805012887 Raamatud
An inspiring picture book for young children about trans inclusion in sport. It is an empowering tale that follows Jacob, a footballer, who just wants to be accepted by his new team and play the sport that he loves so much. Jacob loves football, but being accepted by his teammates isn't easy.Meet Jacob, a transgender boy with a dream of becoming a footballer. But Jacob has another dream-to join the boy's team and play happily with his teammates. This story follows Jacob on his journey as he joins a football team, his struggles to be accepted and his happy ending.This uplifting picture book will help start conversations about gender diversity and inclusion with children. It also includes a guide for adults with a glossary of terms and answers to questions that might be asked in conversations about trans people in sport. Autorid: Arthur Webber, Hui Qing Ang
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15,40 €
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HarperCollins Publishers Sisters of the Storm
GTIN: 9780008656812 Raamatud
From a USA Today bestselling author, this is a heart-stopping story of lost love, family drama, resilience and courage in World War II perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Mandy Robotham and Kate Quinn. Pre-order now! 'Kortchik has penned a raw, unflinching account of wartime survival.' SUSAN MEISSNER 'Sisters everywhere will love it.' DEBORAH SWIFT Albania, 1943. When US Army nurses and identical twins Andrea and Nicole find themselves stranded in a remote area of the war-torn country, their only route to safety is a perilous trek through the mountains with the Germans on their tail. On the long and risky journey, the treacherous conditions push both of them and Andreas marriage to the limits. When a chance encounter brings Darren, Nicoles first love, back into their lives, a long-held secret threatens to tear the sisters apart. As the enemy moves ever closer and the danger continues to mount, will the chance to rebuild their relationship be lost forever? 'Kortchik brings a fascinating story about a WWII rescue mission through Nazi-occupied Albania to life for the reader. JOANNE KORMYLO Readers LOVE Sisters of the Storm: 'A gripping read and most enjoyable.' '(Contains] everything I love about well-written historical fiction.' Praise for Lana Kortchik: Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all Lanas books, but I believe this one is my favourite and her best yet! TEN STARS! This book packs a powerful punch (it] makes your heart soar with every flight, pound in every battle, and break with every loss. A story I wont be forgetting any time soon I highly recommend this book. Beautiful novel. Loved the way it is written. The characters and the era are well portrayed, wrapped in the history of WWII. Lana Kortchik has a great writing style and the historical elements were everything that I was hoping for. Autorid: Lana Kortchik
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13,19 €
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Robert E. Howard Foundation Press The Collected Letters of Robert E. Howard, Volume 3
GTIN: 9781955446051 Raamatud
Discover some of the early elements of writing style and personality that would go on to define Robert E. Howard, the professional writer. Known to his friends and family simply as "Bob," these early letters illustrate a life-long interest in poetry, boxing, folk songs, and the Irish and the Celts. These letters provide an intimate window as Howard works to develop his writer's craft, creating poems, dramas, parodies of Fu Manchu and detective stories, as well as ribald and bawdy plays and poems. Also revealed are Howard's views on the world at large, including political, social, and philosophical issues, as well as details of his day-to-day life. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get to know Bob Howard on a more personal level, as his friends once knew him.The publication of "Spear and Fang" in the July 1925 issue of Weird Tales introduced the world to Robert E. Howard; in 1936, that same magazine - as well as legions of fans - mourned his loss. In a writing career that spanned little more than a decade, Howard created a stable of characters whose influences extend well into the current century, most notably Conan the Cimmerian, whose adventures have appeared in various media from a syndicated comic strip to major motion pictures. The incredible popularity of Howard's Hyborean adventurer has eclipsed the many and varied works he produced in other genres. Howard wrote prolifically in the boxing and western genres, creating character series that were as popular in the magazines they appeared in as Conan was in Weird Tales. Straight adventure, horror, weird menace - Howard's byline appeared in a plethora of magazines catering to a broad variety of readerships spanning the 1920s and '30s. He was also a gifted and prolific poet.The Collected Letters reveal a side of Howard's personality that readers of his fiction might not suspect existed. Full of humor, philosophical musings, travelogue, historical sketches, and opinions on contemporary politics and events - local, national, and international - Howard's letters provide important insight into the life and times of one of the most influential pulp-era writers of the twentieth century.This first volume of a three-volume set collects all of Howard's known correspondence, from the early letters to his Texas friends, most notably Tevis Clyde Smith, and continuing through correspondence with fellow writers Clark Ashton Smith, E. Hoffmann Price, and others. Also included are Howard's letters to H.P. Lovecraft, which constitute one of the most intriguing correspondence cycles in the history of Fantasy fiction.
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26,29 €
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Ashley James Dirt Road Secrets
GTIN: 9798330348930 Raamatud
I'm a country boy, born and raised. He's new in town and all city.Bronc riding has always been my main focus, the plan simple: Work hard, go pro, show the world what I was made of. It hasn't been easy, but I did it through dedication and a whole lot of determination.My dreams came true, my life more than fulfilled... Or so I thought.I never knew how much I ached for more until I stopped to help a stranger on the side of a one lane road one chilly, fall afternoon.He couldn't be more different than me, with his messy curls and the chipped black polish.But from the moment he fumbled over his words, flustered and tense, sitting in the driver's seat of his broken down ride, I knew I wanted to know more. Know everything.This all-consuming need to get to know him, to get close to him is new.He's only in town for a short while, Copper Lake merely a temporary stop.Getting close to him is foolish... But there's no way I can stop it. Not when he makes me feel things I've never felt before.What happens when he goes back to the city and I'm left in the dust watching his tail lights disappear down the dirt road?
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18,89 €
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Independently Published KUNGSLEDEN HIKING GUIDE 2026 - 2027
GTIN: 9798243147743 Raamatud
KUNGSLEDEN HIKING GUIDE 2026-2027: A Complete Guide to Sweden's Iconic Long-Distance Trail Through Arctic Mountains and TundraStretching across the wild heart of Swedish Lapland, the Kungsleden-"The King's Trail"-is one of Europe's most legendary long-distance hikes. Spanning roughly 440 kilometers from Abisko in the far north to Hemavan in the south, this iconic trail leads hikers through a landscape shaped by glaciers, ancient mountains, vast tundra, birch forests, and pristine river valleys. The Kungsleden Hiking Guide 2026-2027 is a comprehensive, up-to-date companion designed to help you experience this extraordinary journey with confidence, clarity, and respect for the land.This guide is written for hikers of all levels, from first-time long-distance trekkers to seasoned adventurers seeking a northern wilderness challenge. Whether you plan to walk a single classic section-such as Abisko to Nikkaluokta or Abisko to Kebnekaise-or aim to complete the entire trail end to end, this book provides the practical knowledge and on-the-ground insight needed to plan and execute a successful hike.Inside, you'll find detailed guidance on the best time to hike the Kungsleden, including seasonal conditions, daylight variations, weather patterns, and the unique considerations of trekking above the Arctic Circle. The guide breaks down each major section of the trail, highlighting daily distances, terrain difficulty, elevation changes, river crossings, and notable viewpoints along the way. Clear explanations help you understand what to expect underfoot-from well-marked paths and wooden boardwalks to rocky mountain passes and remote, exposed stretches.Accommodation and logistics are covered in depth, with practical information on STF mountain huts, camping options, food resupply points, and water sources. You'll also find advice on permits, trail etiquette, and responsible hiking practices that protect this fragile Arctic environment. Equipment recommendations are tailored specifically to Kungsleden conditions, helping you choose the right gear for variable weather, cool temperatures, and long days on the trail.Beyond logistics, this guide explores the cultural and natural context that makes the Kungsleden so distinctive. Learn about the Sámi people, whose reindeer herding traditions remain deeply connected to the land, and gain a deeper appreciation for the ecosystems you'll pass through-from alpine plateaus to lush river valleys alive with birdlife and wildflowers.The Kungsleden Hiking Guide 2026-2027 balances practical trail knowledge with a sense of adventure and respect for solitude. It is designed to help you hike smarter, travel more responsibly, and fully immerse yourself in one of Scandinavia's great wilderness journeys. Whether you're drawn by the midnight sun, the vast silence of the tundra, or the satisfaction of walking one of Europe's classic trails, this guide is your essential companion on the Kungsleden.
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18,59 €
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Lingualism Egyptian Arabic Readers, Volume 1
GTIN: 9781962752213 Raamatud
Egyptian Arabic Readers is a collection of authentic, story-based texts designed for learners of Egyptian Arabic at the intermediate level, approximately B1-B2 on the CEFR scale. This volume brings together five complete stories that were originally published individually as standalone readers and are presented here together in a single omnibus volume for convenience and value.The stories can be read in any order and are intended to help learners build vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and develop overall fluency through exposure to natural, narrative-driven language. The Arabic text is fully vocalized with tashkeel (diacritics) to support reading and pronunciation, with parallel English translations presented on facing pages, Arabic on the left-hand pages and English on the right.Each story includes comprehension questions with example answers, as well as a sequencing exercise that reinforces understanding of key events. These features make the book suitable for independent study, classroom use, or group discussion.Free accompanying audio for each story is available on the Lingualism website via the individual product pages for the corresponding PDF editions. Please note: In the standalone editions, each story includes both a fully vocalized version with tashkeel and a second version without diacritics. In this omnibus volume, only the fully vocalized version is included. This allows the book to remain more compact and affordable while still providing complete, fully supported texts.The same stories are also available in Modern Standard Arabic translation as Modern Standard Arabic Readers, Volume 1.
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35,79 €
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Independently Published Road 96
GTIN: 9798852988386 Raamatud
"Road 96 - About a Girl" is an interactive eBook and a must-have for everyone who wishes to find out what happens to Zoe and other key characters in-between the two games. Indeed, this gamebook's timeline picks up right after the conclusion of Road 96: Mile 0 and goes into the plot of Road 96.You'll get to experience new places in Petria, revisit events from a different angle such as the rave party and spend even more quality time with Jarod.Dig further into all the disturbing truths Petria has a habit of hiding and join your quest for answers to Zoe's and may you both find out what you seek.How to PlayStart your adventure at Paragraph 1 and follow instructions when applicable. Each paragraph will send you to another one and will be indicated by a number in bold.Before leaving White Sands, Zoe packed her bag with a few things as well as her roller skates. However, as you progress in your adventure you may be asked to add some items to your inventory.You may be offered branching paragraphs based on your previous choices;YOUR CHOICES MATTER, they impact your journey as well as your fate and others'.Indeed, your choices may lead you to an early demise, should this be the case, two way-outs will be offered to you:Either you go back to the paragraph indicated as a save point, in which case you will keep your inventory. This type of gameplay is recommended if you prefer to enjoy the story, and perhaps explore other branches in a subsequent readthrough.Or you can start again from the beginning, in which case your inventory will be cleared. This type of gameplay is recommended if you are after a more "old-school" experience and devil-may-care players.Ultimately you will never find yourself stuck in "Road 96: About a Girl" due to a wrong choice, or for lack of an item in your inventory. Just opportunities to try out different outcomes and unearth more secrets and lore in the process.Please note that this eBook is available in either English or French.
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20,59 €
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Glass Publishing Tracked by the Beast
GTIN: 9798349563126 Raamatud
All I did was try to save my best friend from making a huge mistake...And now I'm saddled with an obnoxious werewolf who thinks I'm his wolfy wife.Did I mention that he's trapped in his wolf form until he believes I'm ready to say "I do"?Not exactly my idea of a good time.The wolf follows me everywhere, no matter how many times I escape him.No amount of running has shaken him from my tail.At this point, I have no option but to ask him to bite me, so I can move on with my life.All I can do now is hope for the best... which for me, is a female wolf who doesn't tie me down to the jerk who won't quit following me.*This standalone new-adult paranormal romance features sarcasm, humor, and an epic love story. Recommended for readers 17+.
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15,19 €
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Cornerstone The Minders
GTIN: 9781529980899 Raamatud
For the addicts of adrenaline-fuelled twisty rides' PETER JAMES_________________________The Black Mirror-esque thriller from the author of the million-copy international bestseller THE ONE._________________________Five strangers guard our secrets. Only four can be trusted...In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.Together, the five know every secret - the truth behind every government lie, conspiracy theory and cover up. In return, they're given the chance to leave their problems behind and a blank slate to start their lives anew.But not everyone should be trusted, especially when they each have secrets of their own they'll do anything to protect...
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11,69 €
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Klett Sprachen Prêt-à-parler 4 B2 - Édition hybride
GTIN: 9783125301917 Raamatud
Inklusive Lizenzcode für die Digitale Ausgabe Ihres Lehrwerks sowie dazugehörige passgenaue Materialien innerhalb der Lernumgebung Espace virtuel (gültig für 12 Monate). Den Lizenzcode finden Sie im Buch. Prêt-à-parler:überzeugt durch eine klare Struktur und einen modernen Auftrittverspricht durch die spiralförmige Progression einfaches Lernen mit regelmäßigen Wiederholungen des Wortschatzes und der Grammatikvermittelt die französische Sprache durch aktuelle Themen sowie realitätsnahe Übungen und motiviert von Anfang an zum Sprechensetzt den Fokus durch viele abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben auf die mündliche Kommunikationtrainiert die Aussprache durch viele phonetische Übungenbeinhaltet pro Lektion ein Video, das die gelernten Inhalte vertieftfasst die gelernten Inhalte am Ende jeder Lektion übersichtlich zusammen: Phonetik, Wortschatz, Redemittel und Grammatik
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26,39 €
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Cross Cult Der Ring des Nibelungen
GTIN: 9783966589437 Raamatud
Von Gold- und Ränkeschmieden.In seinem bisher persönlichsten Werk präsentiert P. Craig Russel (HELLBOY, Coraline, Sandman) mit DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN eine Comic-Adaption von Richard Wagners Opernzyklus. Russell zeichnet damit auf eindrucksvolle Weise die Entwicklung der Figur des (Super-)Helden, wie wir sie heute kennen, nach. Er erinnert uns daran, warum die Kunstform des Comics ein Tor ist, durch das wir die Geschichten aus anderen Welten und der Mythologie betreten können, kurzum: ein Medium gleichermaßen geeignet für das Epos und die Oper. Seit ewigen Zeiten wachen die Rheintöchter über das magische Rheingold, das seinem Besitzer die Macht über die ganze Welt zu verleihen vermag. Sofern er denn der Liebe entsagt. Alberich, der Nibelungen-Zwerg, von seinem Volk verstoßen und von den Rheintöchtern verschmäht, verflucht die Liebe und schmiedet aus dem Rheingold eben jenen schicksalsträchtigen Ring. Dieser allein kann den Göttervater Wotan davor bewahren, Freia, Göttin der ewigen Jugend und Hüterin der goldenen Äpfel, den Riesen Fasolt und Fafnir zu überlassen. DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN erzählt eine Geschichte voller Wendungen und Magie, in der Riesen gegen Götter intrigieren, deren Spielball die Lieben und Leiden der Menschen und Zwerge sind. Diese Adaption von Wagners Epos ist ein Genuss für Opernenthusiasten wie Comic-Liebhaber.
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41,59 €
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Harpercollins 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals
GTIN: 9780814417751 Raamatud
As a manager, you aren't truly successful unless your employees are as well. Helping them establish compelling, actionable performance goals is the first and most important step, and 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals is there to lend a hand. § A natural follow-up to the bestselling 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews , this quick-reference guide provides readers with ready-to-use performance goals organized by the characteristics and core competencies used most often in the appraisal process. From attendance and attitude to teamwork and time management, managers will find the language they need to inspire exceptional results. The book also includes wording tailored to many of the most common positions in sales and marketing, accounting and finance, HR, IT, legal, manufacturing, operations, and more. § Comprehensive and organized for ease of use, this book enables managers to lay the groundwork necessary for phenomenal achievement on the part of their people. §
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16,79 €
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Ladylit Publishing This Is Who I Am
GTIN: 9789464339574 Raamatud
Love doesn't always follow the recipe...Cass Little has built a life defined by two passions: food and control. As head chef she's used to perfection-except when it comes to her own body. Menopause has taken its toll, leaving Cass struggling to accept a body she barely recognizes. She's convinced that love, like her libido, has long left the building.Estelle Raymond is back in Clearwater Bay to grieve her father-and escape a lifetime of expectations. A brilliant mathematician, she's comfortable being asexual, but wary of the way love so often demands she be someone she's not.But something about Cass-a woman who loves fiercely but fears she's not enough-awakens a desire for connection Estelle thought she'd buried. And something about Estelle-a woman who refuses to compromise her truth-makes Cass question everything she thought she knew about passion.When old wounds and new desires collide, Cass and Estelle must learn that love isn't always about reciprocity-it's about trust, acceptance, and finding comfort in the unexpected.Set in the small coastal town of Clearwater Bay, This Is Who I Am is a heartwarming sapphic romance about queer identity, self-acceptance, and the messy, beautiful ways we learn to love again.
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18,89 €
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Charisma House The Power to Prosper
GTIN: 9781636415345 Raamatud
Prosperity isn't a curse word--it's a covenant.In this book, I will learn how to break free from financial hardship and activate the biblical principles that unlock abundance, increase, and lasting kingdom impact.Many Christians have embraced the lie that God doesn't care about their finances--or worse, that desiring prosperity is wrong. But what if the opposite is true? What if God has actually designed you to thrive financially as part of your divine assignment?In The Power to Prosper, digital evangelist and online pastor Kap Chatfield shows how God uses prosperity as a tool for kingdom purpose. Drawing from Scripture, real-life testimony, and practical strategies, Chatfield equips readers to reject poverty mindsets, embrace financial breakthrough, and steward wealth for God's glory.While reading, you will discover: How to uncover your God-given power to produce wealth.The biblical pattern of prosperity as covenant, not corruption.Why the enemy targets your finances to hinder your purpose.Practical steps to increase your income through generosity and calling
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16,89 €
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Light Stream Foundation Battle with the Dark Side
GTIN: 9798990033481 Raamatud
Raising children is never easy, but what happens when you discover one of your children is psychic? It's a daunting task to protect your child from the world; a world that we can see, hear, touch, and taste. But what happens when your child communicates with ghosts and other-dimensional beings through the unseen world? How can you discern if that communication is in your child's best interest? How do you keep them safe? How do we, as parents, decide who are the good guys versus the bad? This is the story of how Laura Van Tyne was forced to make those difficult decisions to protect her child in the most profound and spiritual ways.Akin to a love story, Laura's devotion to her family will never fade. She discovered she can move mountains; and now harnesses her wisdom and mystic gifts to help others remove nefarious energies and malevolent entities while teaching them about the unseen world; how those beings operate, how to remove them and raise their frequency, and get the upper hand. Laura's teachings create a strong soul foundation to ensure free-will is uncompromised to allow us to live a more fulfilling life.
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11,79 €
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IFAO Guide to Deir el Medina
GTIN: 9782724709568 Raamatud
Après un historique des fouilles menées à Deir el-Médina, ce Guide, rédigé en anglais, propose un parcours qui commence par la visite du village, tel qu’on le voit aujourd’hui, restituant une vision de son organisation sous les Ramsès : maisons, aménagements cultuels, vie quotidienne sont évoqués grâce aux textes et aux vestiges.The site of Deir el-Medina is unique in its particularly well-preserved archaeological remains, which represent an exceptional ensemble in Egypt (consisting of a village, a necropolis and a temple), and in the rich documentation that it has delivered across the millennia. Walking around the site of Deir el-Medina and studying the paintings that adorn the walls of the rock tombs, the visitor will get to know the spirit of its occupants, their earthly ambitions, the religious and funerary universe of their conception of the afterlife and also the feasts of the multiple deities who composed the local pantheon. Après un historique des fouilles menées à Deir el-Médina, ce Guide, rédigé en anglais, propose un parcours qui commence par la visite du village, tel qu’on le voit aujourd’hui, restituant une vision de son organisation sous les Ramsès : maisons, aménagements cultuels, vie quotidienne sont évoqués grâce aux textes et aux vestiges. Les sept tombes de la nécropole, dont seuls les caveaux décorés sont visitables, sont ensuite commentées. Leurs parois sont couvertes de textes magico-religieux et de peintures susceptibles d’aider les défunts à gagner le royaume d’Osiris, dieu des morts. La dernière partie est dédiée aux lieux de culte y compris le temple de la déesse Hathor, d’époque gréco-romaine.
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23,99 €
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ASTIBERRI EDICIONES Siete vidas
GTIN: 9788416251964 Raamatud
Siete vidas, del versátil autor catalán Josep Maria Be?, se recuperaen formato álbum treinta y cuatro a?os después de que comenzara apublicarse por entregas en la revista Rambla. Esta serie dehistorietas con protagonista gatuno -recopiladas en un tomo porIntermagen en 1985- se revela como el más íntimo diario en vi?etas del maestro Be?.La versión actual, en un formato más grande, cartoné y nuevarotulación, así como una ilustración de portada realizada por elpropio Josep Maria Be? para la ocasión, es un paso más a la hora deponer de actualidad a un autor referente del cómic que comenzó apublicar profesionalmente sus dibujos e historietas desde muy joven, a finales de los 50.El escritor y periodista Rubén Lardín incide en el prólogo de la nueva edición en que "para cada una de las entregas que componen este libro imagino a Be? remirando la manzana de su memoria, buscándole elmordisco. Tratando de localizar lo que en fotografía, precisamente, se llama el instante decisivo. En este libro van a ser siete. Sietepérdidas como siete soles. Siete derrotas. Siete mutilaciones que elhombre adulto no suele percibir más que de una manera vaga einesperada, como la fantasmagoría de un miembro amputado tiempoatrás".
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17,09 €
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Dumont Reise Vlg GmbH + C DuMont Reise-Handbuch Reiseführer Dänemark
GTIN: 9783616016719 Raamatud
Mehr wissen, mehr erleben mit dem DuMont Reise-Handbuch Dänemark Ob Tagesausflüge vom "hyggeligen" Ferienhaus, Rucksacktour mit Übernachtung in modernen Hostels oder abwechslungsreiche Rundreise im Camper: Das kleinste Land Skandinaviens lässt sich auf viele Arten erkunden. Mit dem DuMont Reise-Handbuch sehen Sie mehr von Land und Leuten und lernen Dänemark individuell und authentisch kennen. Umfangreicher Dänemark-Reiseführer mit allen Regionen von der Nordseeküste bis Bornholm Hilfreiches für die Vorbereitung: Infos zu Anreise und Verkehr, Essen und Trinken, Unterkunftssuche und Events rund ums Jahr Informative Reiselektüre mit Einblicken in Kultur, Politik und Alltagsleben der Dänen Mondäne Tour durch die Badehotels oder Pilgern auf dem Ochsenweg: Vorschläge für Rundreisen mit detaillierter Zeitplanung Dänemark aktiv erleben: Wanderungen, Radtouren und Roadtrips durch die schönsten Landschaften und Orte Einfache Orientierung dank zahlreicher Citypläne und separater Karte zum Herausnehmen Ihr Reiseführer für einen unvergesslichen Urlaub mit nordischem Charme Von der Kleinen Meerjungfrau bis zu den Naturwundern des Wattenmeeres finden Sie mit dem Reise-Handbuch zu allen berühmten und weniger bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten Dänemarks. In ausführlichen Kapiteln werden die einzelnen Landesteile mit ihren interessantesten Ausflugszielen vorgestellt. Vom Autor kommentierte Adressen für Übernachtungen, Einkehr, Shopping und mehr geben einen Überblick über jeden Ort und die Doppelseite »Auf einen Blick« fasst die Highlights jeder Region zusammen. So finden Sie sich überall schnell zurecht, egal ob Sie einen Spaziergang durch Kopenhagens malerische Gassen unternehmen oder zum Inselhopping im Großen Belt aufbrechen. Lassen Sie sich treiben und entdecken Sie, was Dänemark zu bieten hat!
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23,29 €
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Arctis Verlag Fehu - Das Flüstern der Raben (2)
GTIN: 9783038802211 Raamatud
Band 2 des großen nordischen Fantasy-Bestsellers! Ihr ganzes Leben lang ist Anne verlassen worden. Doch um ihre Schwester Serén zu retten und Ragnarök abzuwenden, muss jetzt sie selbst diejenigen, die sie liebt, im Stich lassen. Anne beginnt immer mehr zu begreifen, dass der Untergang der Welt unmittelbar mit ihrem eigenen Schicksal verknüpft ist ... »Malene Sølvstens Mammutwerk 'Das Flüstern der Raben' ist eines der größten seit langer Zeit. Eine originelle, intelligente und äußerst gut komponierte Fantasy über Schicksal, Unendlichkeit, Hass, Rache und unerklärliche Phänomene.« Politiken (Dänemark)
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11,79 €
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LOMBARD Intégrale Ric Hochet - Tome 1 - Intégrale Ric Hochet 1
GTIN: 9782803619719 Raamatud
1955. Tout jeune créateur des aventures humoristiques du cow-boy Chick Bill, le dessinateur Tibet persuade son ami journaliste et auteur de polars André-Paul Duchâteau de scénariser, pour lui, des énigmes policières. Apparaît ainsi dans le journal «Tintin», un petit vendeur de journaux pour le moins futé nommé Ric Hochet qui, en quatre planches, démasque des espions. Suite à ce bref exploit, l'adolescent entre au quotidien «La Rafale» où il entame une brillante carrière dans le journalisme d'investigation. Ses enquêtes font d'abord l'objet d'une suite d'énigmes illustrées qui invitent les lecteurs à «relever le gant avec Ric Hochet». Mais en 1961, le perspicace reporter-détective devient le héros d'une série BD best-seller. Cette première intégrale reprend : «Traquenard au Havre» - «Mystère à Porquerolles» - «Défi à Ric Hochet».
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27,29 €
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International Publishers Co Inc.,U.S. History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
GTIN: 9780717807888 Raamatud
This book outlines and summarizes the early years of the experience of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. "Short course” is an essential tool in solving understanding what, at the time, was seen as the problem of mastering Bolshevism and arming members of the party with a particular take on Marxist-Leninist theory, i.e. knowledge of the laws of social development and political struggle and served as a means of raising the political vigilance by the party and the Bolsheviks, and served as a means of raising the matter of propaganda of Marxism-Leninism on to the appropriate theoretical level.
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23,89 €
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Thomas Nelson Publishers KJV Holy Bible, Compact Reference Bible, Softcover, Purple, 43,000 Cross-References, Red Letter, Comfort Print
GTIN: 9781400333400 Raamatud
The KJV Compact Reference Bible offers the literary beauty of the King James Version in a hand-sized volume that features Thomas Nelson’s KJV Comfort Print, an exclusive font that was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.This edition is perfect for those who like to carry their Bibles with them throughout the day. With book introductions, extensive cross-references, a beautiful layout, and the words of Christ in red, this Bible packs a lot into a small package.Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or noteBible book introductions provide an overview and context for each bookWords of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statementsEnd-of-column cross-references help you find related passages quickly and easilyMiracles and parables of Jesus calls out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryBible reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearConcordance for finding a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextPortable personal-size format makes this Bible a perfect travel companion wherever you goDurable and flexible Smyth-sewn binding allows the Bible to lay flat wherever you are readingClear and readable 7-point KJV Comfort PrintIn 1611 the King James Bible was published and authorized by the monarch of England and Scotland. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians worldwide.
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15,89 €
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B DE BOLSILLO PALABRAS RADIANTES
GTIN: 9788413143958 Raamatud
La aclamada continuación de El camino de los reyes es, como el primer volumen de «El Archivo de las Tormentas», el resultado de más de una década de construcción y escritura de universos, convertida en una obra maestra de la fantasía contemporánea en diez volúmenes. Brandon Sanderson se postula con ella como el autor del género que más lectores está ganando en todo el mundo. Los Caballeros Radiantes deben volver a alzarse. Los antiguos juramentos por fin se han pronunciado. Los hombres buscan lo que se perdió. Temo que la búsqueda los destruya. Es la naturaleza de la magia. Un alma rota tiene grietas donde puede colarse algo más. Las potencias, los poderes de la creación misma, pueden abrazar un alma rota, pero también pueden ampliar sus fisuras. El Corredor del Viento está perdido en una tierra quebrada, en equilibro entre la venganza y el honor. La Tejedora de Luz, lentamente consumida por su pasado, busca la mentira en la que debe convertirse. El Forjador de Vínculos, nacido en la sangre y la muerte, se esfuerza ahora por reconstruir lo que fue destruido. La Exploradora, a caballo entre los destinos de dos pueblos, se ve obligada a elegir entre una muerte lenta y una terrible traición a todo en lo que cree. Ya es hora de despertarlos, pues acecha la eterna tormenta. Y el asesino ha llegado. Reseñas:«Brandon Sanderson es una leyenda.»Alexelcapo, @EvilAFM «Se hablará de Sanderson con la misma devoción que de Tolkien, Leiber, Moorcock, Jordan... y Geroge R.R. Martin.»SFFWorld «Una impresionante continuación de El camino de los reyes.»Bo oklist
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18,29 €
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Independently Published Raise Children Street-Smart
GTIN: 9798252950310 Raamatud
What if your child knew how to spot trouble early, make smart choices under pressure, and stay calm when life gets confusing?School teaches reading, writing, and numbers. But many of the most important life skills are learned somewhere else. Children still need help learning how to handle bullying, avoid unsafe situations, speak up with confidence, think for themselves, and make wise decisions in a fast-moving world.Raise Children Street-Smart gives them that help.Inside this practical and child-friendly guide, your child will discover 150 essential lessons designed to build real-world awareness, stronger judgment, healthy confidence, and everyday wisdom. Each lesson is written in clear, simple language that children can understand and parents can easily use.Inside, your child will learn how to:• Notice warning signs before problems grow• Stay calm in scary, stressful, or confusing moments• Say no to pressure from other kids• Make better choices at school, online, and in public• Understand people, protect boundaries, and ask for help• Recover from mistakes and grow stronger through challenges• Build confidence, responsibility, and wise thinking step by stepWhether you read it together, talk through one lesson at a time, or use it as part of your family routine, this book helps turn everyday situations into lasting life lessons.Because growing up takes more than knowledge. It takes awareness, courage, and wisdom.Give your child the tools to walk through life more confident, more prepared, and more aware.
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14,39 €
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LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Covid-19: El Gran Reinicio
GTIN: 9782940631155 Raamatud
Desde su entrada en la escena mundial, la COVID-19 ha hecho saltar por los aires las premisas establecidas sobre el modo de gobernar países, la convivencia y la participación en la economía global. COVID-19: El gran reinicio es una guía para entender cómo ha podido el nuevo coronavirus causar tantos problemas y sufrimientos, y qué hace falta cambiar para crear un mundo más inclusivo, resiliente y sostenible.Este libro ofrece un análisis preocupante, y aun así esperanzador. La COVID-19, que ha provocado la mayor crisis de salud pública del siglo, ha generado una enorme devastación económica y empeorado las desigualdades que ya existían. Pero la fuerza del ser humano reside en su visión prospectiva, su ingenio y al menos hasta un cierto punto su capacidad para tomar su destino en sus manos y proyectar un futuro mejor. Este libro nos muestra por dónde empezar.El Profesor Klaus Schwab es el fundador y Presidente ejecutivo del Foro Económico Mundial Es autor de varios libros, como La cuarta revolución industrial, y eterno defensor del «capitalismo de partes interesadas». Thierry Malleret es socio gerente de Monthly Barometer, un conciso análisis predictivo. Ha escrito varios libros de negocios y académicos y ha publicado cuatro novelas.
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12,69 €
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Independently Published TOM ARAYA UNTOLD STORY
GTIN: 9798272719300 Raamatud
Tom Araya's life story is a fascinating study in contrast. The book, Tom Araya: The Untold Story - From Chile to Slayer: Faith, Fury, and the Voice That Shook the World, grants access to the singular journey of metal's most enigmatic frontman. It begins with his humble beginnings in Viña del Mar, Chile, tracing his family's move to America and his earliest connection to the bass guitar.The narrative quickly accelerates into the foundation of Slayer, charting their raw entry into the Los Angeles metal scene and the creation of groundbreaking records like Reign in Blood. This is where the story's core tension emerges: Araya's devout Catholic faith against the band's notorious themes of blasphemy and chaos. We witness his struggle to reconcile art and belief, a paradox that defined his entire career.The book continues through the pressures of global fame, the physical toll of extreme music, and the complex brotherhood within the band-including the relationships and creative clashes that shaped their sound. It covers the profound impact of loss, especially the death of guitarist Jeff Hanneman, and Araya's role in carrying the band's enduring legacy through their final tour. The later chapters turn inward, observing his quiet life on a Texas ranch post-retirement, detailing his pursuits in woodworking and farming, a complete shift from the chaos he once commanded. Finally, the book closes with a powerful look at Slayer's massive cultural influence and the immortality achieved by Araya's commanding voice and uncompromising presence. This is the ultimate account of endurance, contradiction, and finding peace after the storm.
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18,99 €
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Springer, Berlin History of Cenozoic Mammals from South America
GTIN: 9783031562655 Raamatud
The Cenozoic history of South America faunas mainly rests on the evidence yielded by the study of fossil mammals. Following the seminal work of William D. Matthew, George G. Simpson established the slogan "Splendid Isolation" for describing the evolutionary history of South American faunas. He envisaged South America (as well as other Southern Hemisphere landmasses) as dead ends in the evolution and geographical expansion of animals and plants that since the Mesozoic come in successive migratory waves from the North.More than 40 years passed away from the last important contribution by Simpson (1980). Since then, in spite to the exponential increase in biological, paleontological and geological knowledge, and an incredibly new number of fossils, his scheme remained almost unpolluted and most recent books regarding the palaeobiogeography of South American vertebrates follow this paradigm nearly without criticism.However, the fact that South America was joined to Africa, Australia, Antarctica and India during most of the Cretaceous, and that it was still connected Australia (via Antarctica) and probably Africa up to the Paleogene, together with the large number of shared biotic components between these landmasses, point in favor of a different paleobiogeographical scenario.The book aims to demonstrate that during the Paleogene (and most of the Neogene) the nature and evolutionary history of South American vertebrates is by far much more intricate than previously envisaged. As will be shown, new evidence suggests that southern landmasses may have played an important role in the early evolution and radiation of extant mammal clades. This book is not written to conform with the ideal of a technical manual or a review, and is not carried forward to collect all that has been said before. The main goals are to criticize the current Palaeobiogeographic Model of Vertebrate Settlement of South America, and to propose a new vision based on the evidence provided by the natural world in the last decades.
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186,39 €
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Oxford University Press Inc Arabic Hermes
GTIN: 9780195376135 Raamatud
This is the first major study devoted to the early Arabic reception and adaption of the figure of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary Egyptian sage to whom were ascribed numerous works on astrology, alchemy, talismans, medicine, and philosophy. The ancient Greek Hermetica, with which the tradition begins, are products of Roman Egypt of the second and third century CE. Thereafter, in late antiquity, they found a wide readership, both among pagans and Christians. Their ongoing popularity depended on the notion that Hermes had lived in extremely ancient times, perhaps before the Deluge, and his antiquity endowed him with a pristine intellectual priority and made him attractive as an authority in religious arguments. Early Arabic literature beginning in the eighth century also includes detailed discussions of Hermes Trismegistus, both as a teacher of ancient legend and as the alleged author of works on the apocryphal sciences, especially astrology. Moreover, Hermes is imagined in Arabic as a prophet, lawgiver, and the founder of ancient religion.This book shows how the Arabic Hermes developed out of the earlier Greek and other late antique traditions into something new, which would in turn form the background to the later reception of the Greek Hermetica in the Italian Renaissance. Assembling information in Greek, Arabic, Syriac, and Coptic primary sources, The Arabic Hermes will be of great interest to scholars in many fields, including Classics, Arabic Studies, Iranian Studies, Egyptology, and Medieval Studies.
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170,69 €
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Independently Published Spiroglyphics One Color Hidden Pictures Fantasy Creatures
GTIN: 9798873915613 Raamatud
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting world of "Spiroglyphics One Color Hidden Pictures Fantasy Creatures." This unique spiral coloring book invites you to delve into a realm where imagination knows no bounds and artistic exploration takes on a whole new dimension.Within these pages lie intricate designs meticulously crafted to unveil hidden fantasy creatures waiting to be brought to life through the stroke of a single color. Each illustration is a captivating puzzle, a mysterious tapestry of spirals and shapes that, when adorned with your chosen hue, reveal stunning mythical beings and magical landscapes.This coloring book isn't just a collection of drawings; it's an invitation to unwind, relax, and engage in a therapeutic coloring experience. Let the rhythmic movement of your hand across the page guide you into a state of mindfulness as you immerse yourself in this captivating world. With just one color, you have the power to illuminate and animate these hidden fantasies.Designed for artists of all ages and skill levels, this unique coloring book offers a fulfilling artistic journey. Whether you're a seasoned coloring enthusiast seeking a new challenge or someone exploring the calming effects of coloring for the first time, this book provides an opportunity to unleash your creativity and find solace in the artful process.Indulge in the satisfaction of discovering intricate creatures-a majestic dragon, a graceful unicorn, or a mischievous monster-emerging from the depths of each design. Allow yourself to get lost in the intricate patterns, letting your mind wander as you infuse life into these hidden gems.Treat yourself or gift this unique coloring experience to a friend or loved one, offering them the chance to escape into a world of wonder and creativity.Join countless others who have embarked on this artistic adventure and let "Spiroglyphics One Color Hidden Pictures Fantasy Creatures" become your portal to a realm of relaxation, inspiration, and artistic fulfillment. Illuminate hidden fantasia in every stroke and witness the magic that unfolds with just one color!
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9,99 €
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Independently Published FANTASTIC STEREOGRAM
GTIN: 9798686394933 Raamatud
FANTASTIC STEREOGRAMA stereogram is an optical illusion of depth created from a 2D image.As if it were magic this "optical illusion" where you can see a totally different image in 3D form within a series of ordinary patterns and without the need for special glasses.Take a pencil, bring it to your eyes. The idea is to make your eyes look behind the pencil and instead of a pencil, you will see 2 pencils. Is this what we want. Move the focus of the eyes behind the real image. When looking at objects very closely, it is easy to get your eyes out of focus.Another method is to take an object and put it behind the image (about half a meter behind it). Now focus on the object behind the image while keeping your eyes looking at the image.Surprise makes a great impression on people who may experience when viewing the images for the first time.So you just have to have a little patienceThe results are worth it because once you've learned the technique, you won't be able to stop seeing the magical images!Get now ...This book features:24 illustrations with pictures and words.Each image has a small clue to help you discover the imageAnswers at the end of the bookGet now....This book is designed for all people but especially for children and beginners in seeing stereograms since you can follow the little clues that this book offers, also at the end you will find the answers with the drawings of the stereograms.
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14,39 €