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David Thomson's 'Have You Seen?' - A Personal Introduction to 1,000 Films is a quirky, idiosyncratic and hugely entertaining look at a century of cinema. This is veteran film writer David Thomson's personal, irreverent, hilarious and utterly original take on the 1,000 films he has most loved - and hated - from Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein to Zabriskie Point, from esteemed classics to forgotten curiosities, guilty pleasures to noir treats, horror gems to kitsch disasters. The result is probably the most enjoyable film book you will ever read (and you'll never think about The Sound of Music in the same way again). 'Delightful ... it's like having the most film-literate pal you can imagine sitting beside you in a multiplex' Independent 'A joy ... he's incapable of writing a boring sentence' Evening Standard Books of the Year 'This book sets the bar. There isn't a more intelligent, insightful and provocative guide to individual movies in the world' Financial Times 'Every reader's simple instinct will be to plunge into the heart of it' Sunday Times 'A dazzlingly authoritative treat ... crammed with insight and epigram' Observer 'Eccentric, brilliant, scholarly, perverse, witty, egocentric and infuriating, sometimes all at once' Philip French 'He enrages, exasperates, but never leaves one indifferent' The Times Books of the Year David Thomson is, among many other things, author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film, now in its fourth edition. His recent books include a biography of Nicole Kidman, Fan Tan (a novel written in collaboration with Marlon Brando) and The Whole Equation: A History of Hollywood. <br><br> Autorid: David Thomson <br>

Jesus made some sweeping claims for himself - outrageous but true! This study guide examines the 'I am' statements, mainly from the Gospel of John. But the eight sessions go beyond a study of ancient words to a consideration of how these claims can transform our lives today. What does it mean for Jesus to say he is the Bread of Life? That he is the Light? What do these dramatic claims tell us about the power and character of Jesus? And how might that impact our lives each day? The study guide is produced in a useful workbook format and includes helpful notes for group leaders. <br><br> Autorid: Douglas Connelly <br>

Nutmeg is a delightful wire haired mini dachshund who has real adventures. She meets and talks to all the animal world and birdlife which constantly surround and sometimes invade her home! When the geese fly honking overhead in the mornings and evenings, she'll sit on the lawn with her head raised to watch and she communicates with them. She is always happy to welcome the two duck as they leave the pond and wobble their way towards the bird table. Also the hen pheasants are friends, but when the greedy cock arrives to gorge himself on the little bird supplies, after a while, when Nutmeg thinks he's had enough she'll see him off! the little dog often meets the deer and will sit quietly to watch without disturbing them. One of her greatest adventures was meeting a Swiss cow, with a huge bell, coming down the Swiss mountains in full floral headdress. This happens in September when the herds come off their summer pastures, to winter in the valleys near the villages. Nutmeg and the cow literally touched noses; neither was afraid of the other, until the bell rang! It's a memory that stayed with me and I recorded that event with a hand designed card, with the story relating to the picture on the back. Nutmeg really wrote I Can Fly herself. I always call it 'her' book. When she was small, she'd sit on my knee, as I sat at my computer - and I could swear that she transferred her ideas to me. I like to think that there is ESP between humans and our beloved animals! <br><br> Autorid: Ginny Vere Nicoll <br>

"How do you get the marriage you've always dreamed of? One decision at a time. In "I Do" Today, Chelsea Smith provides an interactive guide for spouses to create a marriage that flourishes even in the craziness and challenges of everyday life"-- How do you get the marriage you've always dreamed of? One decision at a time. In 'I Do' Today, Chelsea Smith provides an interactive guide for spouses to create a marriage that flourishes even in the craziness and challenges of everyday life. This easy-to-use, 52-week interactive guide empowers you and your spouse to turn your marriage dream into your marriage reality.Do you dream of having one of "those" marriages--a marriage full of connection, trust, and laughter? A marriage that gets better year by year? Whether you've been married a few months or a few decades, the challenges of marriage--like finances, kids, grief, sex, and even everyday annoyances--might make that dream feel far away. But it doesn't have to feel that way.After twenty-five years of marriage, Pastor Chelsea Smith knows that the best way for a marriage to thrive is by taking it one day, one decision, one conversation at a time. In "I Do" Today, she gets you and your spouse talking and growing together in life-changing ways. Each week, you'll explore a new topic through:Short readings with real-life stories that offer validation, hope, and motivationReflection prompts and conversation starters that go deep without being dauntingActivity ideas to bring you closer together (and have fun along the way!)Simple, easy-to-follow steps for strengthening your emotional and physical connection "I Do" Today helps you and your spouse actively choose each other again and again as together, day by day, you create the marriage you've always wanted. <br><br> Autorid: Chelsea Smith <br>

Lost, misremembered and lesser-known stories about the sporting history of Waterford city and county Waterford has seen a bareknuckle boxing contender murdered in New York, a jockey who wore the silks of not one but three Kings of England, and has pioneered one of the first Ladies’ Soccer competitions in the Republic of Ireland. As a seaport established by Vikings to becoming a shipbuilding and commercial hub up until the early twentieth century, Waterford city has seen Brazilian footballers, English rowers and Polish cyclists compete at its pitches, rivers, and tracks. Even sports that would be seen as incredibly niche such as baseball, chess and roller hockey have all been played and at one time thrived in Waterford. This book reveals what has been forgotten in the histories of Waterford FC and Waterford GAA, from the neglected stories to the great what ifs. Discover the tales of how an American yachtsman visited the city on a tour that saw him aim to build a replica of Kilkenny Castle, to whether Arthur Conan Doyle played cricket while fishing and boating along the river Blackwater. All of these before a ball is kicked or a cross word exchanged in the heat of battle. <br><br> Autorid: Cian Manning <br>

New paperback edition - A vivid and compelling account of the famous escaped slave Frederick Douglass’s tour of Britain and Ireland, 1845-7. In the summer of 1845, Frederick Douglass, the young runaway slave catapulted to fame by his incendiary autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, arrived in Liverpool for the start of a near-two-year tour of Britain and Ireland he always called one of the most transformative periods of his life. Laurence Fenton draws on a wide array of sources from both sides of the Atlantic and combines a unique insight into the early years of one of the great figures of the 19-century world with rich profiles of the enormous personalities at the heart of the transatlantic anti-slavery movement. This vivid portrait of life in Victorian Britain is the first to fully explore the ‘liberating sojourn’ that ended with Douglass gaining his freedom–paid for by British supporters–before returning to America as a celebrity and icon of international standing. It also follows his later life, through the American Civil War and afterwards. Douglass has been described as ‘the most influential African American of the nineteenth century’. He spoke and wrote on behalf of a variety of reform causes: women’s rights, temperance, peace, land reform, free public education and the abolition of capital punishment. But he devoted most of his time, immense talent and boundless energy to ending slavery. On April 14, 1876, Douglass would deliver the keynote speech at the unveiling of the Emancipation Memorial in Washington’s Lincoln Park. <br><br> Autorid: Laurence Fenton <br>

August 1942, British forces launched Operation Pedestal in an attempt to deliver supplies to the stricken island of Malta, an Allied base that had been under Axis blockade for months. From 9 to 15 August, a convoy of some fifty ships ran the gauntlet of Axis bombers, submarines, E-boats and minefields. Of the original fourteen merchant vessels, only five reached Malta Grand Harbour. In I Wish I Had Your Wings, Angus Mansfield relates the experiences of two men involved in Pedestal, Captain David Macfarlane of MV Melbourne Star and his nephew John Mejor, one of the Spitfire pilots who fought to protect the convoy. Told using their log books, letters and papers, and illustrated with images from the family archive, this is the story of one familys contribution to a relief operation that cost over 400 Allied lives, but has gone down in history as one of the most important British strategic victories of the Second World War. <br><br> Autorid: Angus Mansfield <br>

Heather R. Darsie reviews the political missteps and implications of Anne Boleyn’s queenship. She dives deeper into the threat Anne posed to Henry, and why legal changes made during the early years of the English Reformation allowed Henry VIII to judicially murder his inconvenient queen. Anne’s choice of attire, reported last words, mode of execution, and burial all point to a significant religious element which has not been explored before. Anne wore colors traditionally associated with martyrdom, announced that she did not come to preach, was executed by beheading instead of burning, and had a very crude burial in an unmarked grave. These elements point to Henry - and Anne - viewing her death as being motivated by Anne’s religious faux pas. Anne tried to portray herself as a martyr, and Henry did everything he could to prevent Anne from reaching that status. The author shows that Anne supported French Reformists, including those involved in the alarming French Affair of the Placards in late 1534, asking Henry to petition for the release of at least one of the heretics, and then bringing him to England. This is a different Anne. The first book to look at Anne Boleyn’s life from a Continental perspective. Anne’s role models for queenship were in the Low Countries and France, an important contribution to her tragic fall. <br><br> Autorid: Heather R. Darsie <br>

Archaeological investigations, undertaken as part of a programme to restore St George's Church, Bloomsbury, to its original Hawksmoor splendour, involved the removal of 871 triple lead-lined coffins from within the crypt and monitoring works within the churchyard. The elaborate named coffins of upper middle class parishioners provided a valuable opportunity to greatly develop the new field of post-medieval coffin analysis, and to integrate historical, archaeological and osteological data in order to build a vivid picture of this population. Over 90% of coffins were named, which allowed a rare opportunity to blind test osteological methods on 72 skeletons, whilst analysis of documentary and osteological evidence has challenged some long-held beliefs in post-medieval burial archaeology. Disease patterns in the St George's assemblage were influenced by the longevity and affluence of this population, factors that also underlay the necessity for elaborate and expensive dental treatment, including very early examples of fillings, filing and dentures. <br><br> Autorid: Angela Boyle, Ceridwen Boston, A. Boyle, John Gill, Annsofie Witkin <br>

A critical study of race, racialization and representation in the context of Turkish modernization In 1909, US courts set out to decide &#147;whether a Turkish citizen shall be naturalized as a white person.” Turkish elites had already undertaken to portray the Turks as the historic source of Western civilization, white racial stock, and human language. Examining this interaction between global racial discourses and local responses, Ergin recentres Turkish modernization on imaginings of race. <br><br> Autorid: Murat Ergin <br>

As the final whistle went in Sheffield Wednesday's play-off first leg against Peterborough United, it felt like their promotion hopes had been blown, too. The Owls were four goals down, their fan base was in pieces and from a position of seemingly-unsurpassable strength just a few weeks earlier, their world had caved in on them. What followed, over the course of 17 days in May, was unlike anything ever seen before; one of the most remarkable comeback stories in sport, punctuated by breathless late goals, never-say-die spirit and jubilation untold. Told by those with unrivalled access to the campaign's highs and lows, and recording the journeys of those who made it happen, this is the remarkable inside story of the Owls' 2022/23 season - from their pre-season trip to Portugal to club-record runs, from 96 points to 90+8 and from their gut-punch fall, to the greatest play-off campaign in football history. <br><br> Autorid: Alex Miller, Joe Crann, Barry Bannan <br>

Sellest toredast raamatust leiad Sa palju vahvaid jutte lastest: Miast ja Pärtlist, kes on oma emme armsad ahvipärdikud; Eliisest, kes plaanib klassist põgeneda nagu rott uppuvalt laevalt; Martenist, kes lasteaias karutempe teeb; Martast, kes hiiresabade lehvides mööda aeda tormab; Sofiast, kellel on hobuseisu, kuigi ta on väike tüdruk; Rasmusest, kes sõidab bussis jänest; Henrist, kellel on hinges suur mureuss; Laurast, kes langeb kassiahastusse; Markost, kelle pere elab koeraelu; Vendadest, kes viskavad hundiratast; Markusest, kelle emal on kanavarbad; Kevinist, kes on äge tantsulõvi; Rometist, kes loendab sõbraga pilvelambaid; Lisandrast, kelle pisivend sigatseb; Mariast, kes ei ole kiidukukk. <br><br> Autorid: Tiiu-Liisa Rummo <br>

1932. aasta Los Angelese olümpiamängudest on eesti keelses trükisõnas seni vähe juttu olnud. Nüüd ilmub raamat mängudest, mis leidsid aset 90 aastat tagasi. Ühtlasi jätkub sellega kahe maailmasõja vahel toimunud olümpiamängude raamatute sari. Los Angelese olümpia toimus erilisel ajal, mil maailm vaevles üldises majanduskriisis. See vajutas oma pitseri ka olümpiamängudele. Eesti oli esindatud vaid kahe Ameerikas elanud sportlasega ja esmakordselt pärast olümpialiikumisega ühinemist jäi Eesti suvemängudel medalita. Aga põnevust ja erakordsust oli ka nendel mängudel ohtralt. See, et naiste 100 m jooksus kulla võitnud poolatar Stanis?awa Walasiewicz oli tegelikult mees, selgus 48 aastat hiljem, kui ta Clevelandis relvastatud röövi käigus surnuks tulistati. Los Angelese olümpiaujulas võidutsenud jaapanlaste edu nimetati Tsushima merelahingu kõrval Jaapani teiseks suureks merevõiduks. Tribüünil haigestunud Hollandi naisujuja Maria Johanna Philipsen-Braun kahtlustas tema vastu suunatud telepaatilist rünnakut. Ja et naiste 100 m seliliujumise võitjat ameeriklannat Eleanor Holmi püüti vägisi eestlannaks pidada. Või miks Argentiina sprinter Samuel Giacosaga nõudis kaasmaalastest poksi raskekaalu võidumehe Alberto Lovelli arreteerimist. Saab lugeda, et olümpiavande andnud vehkleja George Calnan hukkus juba järgmise aasta 4. aprillil New Jerseys toimunud tsepeliiniõnnetuses. Samuti leiate vastuse küsimusele, millisel alal vormistas ameeriklane Raymond Bass 6,7 sekundiga 20. sajandi kiireima olümpiavõidu. Või miks on BBC nimetanud Dhyan Chand Baisi maahoki Muhammad Aliks. Ja kuidas algas maailma 20. sajandi parimaks vehklejaks nimetatud ungarlase Aladar Gerevich olümpiakarjäär, mis lõppes viimase medalivõiduga 1960 Roomas. <br><br> Autorid: Tiit Lääne <br>

\"Luuna ja Pärlike - teekond unistuseni1 on unejutt, mis on sündinud päris kogemusest. Raamat tuletab lastele meelde, et unistamine on sama tähtis kui hingamine. Antud raamat on kirjutatud südame rahustamiseks ja kujutlusvõime äratamiseks lastele, kes alles otsivad oma unistust või vanematele, kes soovivad unistusi koos lastega leida. See raamat ei ole lihtsalt unejutt. Leheküljed kannavad endas sooja sõnumit: unistamine on lubatud. <br><br> Autorid: Airi Truija <br>

Following World War I, the world powers established the Mandate System. The allotment of the former Ottoman province of Palestine to Great Britain required the British administrators to fulfil two conflicting tasks. One was to safeguard the rights of all inhabitants of Palestine, as stipulated in the Covenant of the League of Nations, the other was to promote a Jewish National Home in the territory, which had been the official British policy since the Balfour Declaration. The first Attorney General in British Mandate Palestine, Norman Bentwich, embodied this conflict. Bentwich, born in 1883, was an ardent supporter of the Zionist case for a Jewish homeland in Palestine during his decade in charge of the legal implementation of the mandate. Oscar Weller looks at the intriguing life of this multi-faceted individual in the context of a torn region. <br><br> Autorid: Oscar Weller <br>

Härra Kolasuu ja härra Tolasuu seiklevad jälle ning Narrilinna kroonikakirjutaja jälgib valvsalt iga nende sammu. Järg raamatule "Härra Tolasuu ja härra Kolasuu maailm"."Nii. Nonii. Teile kõigile on teada, et härra Tolasuu, pikk nagu tikk ja väga "ikk, silinder peas ning lill rinnas, väljub iga päev majast, mis on madal nagu rohurada, ja jalutab väärikalt mööda meie linna. Jalutab, jalutab ja talutab, ei, mitte koera, vaid oma keppi. Ja kepp nuhutab nagu koer iga posti ja treppi. Samuti on teile teada, et härra Kolasuu, pikk nagu tikk ja väga "ikk, silinder peas ning lill rinnas, väljub iga päev majast, mis on kõrge nagu taeva kaja. Jalutab, jalutab ja talutab, ei, mitte koera, vaid oma keppi. Ja kepp nuhutab nagu koer iga posti ja treppi. Tänagi on härrade sihtkoht raekoda ehk raatus, kus nad kohtuvad kella all täpselt kell kaksteist. Nii. Nüüd nad sülelevad tormakalt teineteist " ja juba algabki nende seikluste esimene vaatus." <br><br> Autorid: Heljo Mänd <br>

The postman and the primary teacher, the midwife and the musician. Workers in shops, workers at sea. Solidarity with the Columbian farmer and the Palestinian fireman Modern trade unionists in Scotland perform roles in every imaginable location and are drawn from all backgrounds. They campaign to win on issues facing the colleague next to them or a comrade thousands of miles away. Mon the Workers tells their stories in their own words. It is a celebration of 125 years of the STUC, and a clarion call for the next generation to agitate, organise and win. This book demonstrates past achievements, explores the ideas trade unionists have fought for and rouses the movement towards future victories. 75 trade union members, reps and officials share experiences of union life from the anti-apartheid movement to Wick Wants Work. Alan McCredies charismatic portraits of 50 other activists from the trade union movement provide a complementary visual narrative. This very human book pulses with the energy of Scotlands trade union movement, which has achieved so much and still has more to do. <br><br> Autorid: Daniel Gray, Alan McCredie <br>

This volume is an important addition to the history of Scotland and European law, utilising innovative research and methodologies to highlight Scotland's position in medieval Europe as a sophisticated legal player. It places Scotland in a wider historical framework for the time and reveals the extent of its maritime connections and influence. A comparative analysis of maritime law and its administration in five northern European towns.This volume is an important addition to the history of Scotland and European law, utilising innovative research and methodologies to highlight Scotland's position in medieval Europe as a sophisticated legal player. It places Scotland in a wider historical framework for the time and reveals the extent of its maritime connections and influence.It has often been assumed that there was a common maritime law in northern Europe, shared between skippers and merchants who conducted their business along the North Sea and Baltic littoral. This study examines this assumption by studying the dissemination of law compilations across this region, and by comparing the contents of these and the judgments passed by urban courts in cases of shipwreck, jettison and ship collision.Medieval maritime law has never before been the subject of a major study in the English language. The practice of maritime law has, up until now, largely been ignored. This book is the first to offer a comparison of maritime laws and court proceedings. It is also unique in that it provides a truly comparative history, covering a large geographical area stretching from Aberdeen on the North Sea coast to Reval (present-day Tallinn) in the innermost regions of the Baltic. <br><br> Autorid: Edda Frankot <br>

Brian J. McVeigh, a student of Jaynes, points out the blind spots of mainstream, establishment psychology by providing empirical support for Jaynes's ideas on sociohistorical shifts in cognition. He argues that from around 3500 to 1000 BCE the archaeological and historical record reveals features of hallucinatory super-religiosity. In his provocative but critically acclaimed theory about the origin of introspectable mentality, Julian Jaynes argued that until the late second millennium people possessed a different psychology: a "two-chambered" (bicameral) neurocultural arrangement in which a commanding "god" guided, admonished, and ordered about a listening “mortal” via voices, visions, and visitations. Out of the cauldron of civilizational collapse and chaos, an adaptive self-reflexive consciousness emerged better suited to the pressures of larger, more complex sociopolitical systems.Though often described as boldly iconoclastic and far ahead of its time, Jaynes's thinking actually resonates with a “second” or “other” psychological tradition that explores the cultural-historical evolution of psyche. Brian J. McVeigh, a student of Jaynes, points out the blind spots of mainstream, establishment psychology by providing empirical support for Jaynes's ideas on sociohistorical shifts in cognition. He argues that from around 3500 to 1000 BCE the archaeological and historical record reveals features of hallucinatory super-religiosity in every known civilization. As social pressures eroded the god-centered authority of bicamerality, an upgraded psychology of interiorized self-awareness arose during the Late Bronze Age Collapse. A key explanatory component of Jaynes’s theorizing was how metaphors constructed a mental landscape populated with “I’s” and “me’s” that replaced a declining worldview dominated by gods, ancestors, and spirits. McVeigh statistically substantiates how linguo-conceptual changes reflected psychohistorical developments; because supernatural entities functioned in place of our inner selves, vocabularies for psychological terms were strikingly limited in ancient languages. McVeigh also demonstrates the surprising ubiquity of “hearing voices” in modern times, contending that hallucinations are bicameral vestiges and that mental imagery—a controllable, semi-hallucinatory experience—is the successor to the divine hallucinations that once held societies together.This thought-provoking work will appeal to anyone interested in the transformative power of metaphors, the development of mental lexicons, and the adaptive role of hallucinations. <br><br> Autorid: Brian J. McVeigh <br>

Enesearengu teejuht eluliste lugudegaSelles inspireerivas ja eluliste näidetega rikastatud raamatus avaneb lugejale võimas tee enesearenguni läbi visualiseerimise, eesmärkide püstitamise ja rasketes olukordades toimetuleku.Minu sõnum on selge: igaühel meist on potentsiaal saavutada suuri asju, kuid selleks tuleb leida õiged vahendid ja viisid. Minu kogemused ja kaasakiskuvad lood loovad lugeja ja raamatu vahele sideme ning julgustavad astuma samme isikliku arengu suunas.Soovitan seda raamatut kasutada nii, nagu raamatupeatükkides kirjas, ehk siis täites praktilisi ülesandeid ja vastates küsimustele, mis puudutavad sinu isiklikku elu ja eesmärke. Siis kujuneb "Otivatsiooni" raamatust sinu jaoks "Motivatsiooni" raamat! Head lugemist soovides Ott Kiivikas <br><br> Autorid: Ott Kiivikas <br>

An iconic fashion photographer and pioneering cult hero of the 1990s fashion scene revisits his early black-and-white work on Pola Pan polaroid film in this exceptional fine art photography book. Borthwick is regarded as one of the most influential fashion photographers of our time, ranking among the generation who in the nineties broke through the conventions of fashion photography. Borthwick digs deep into his archive of early work shot on Pola Pana 35mm black-and-white instant Polaroid film.The young experimental photographer was elliptically charmed by this film, which taught him the fragility of time and unwittingly encouraged him to trust in the virtues of mistakes, shaping his gentle, romantic, and dreamy signature photographic aesthetic. The book features his documentation of the streets of Paris and New York in the 1980s and 1990s, including portraits of family and friends; early fashion work featuring iconic models such as Kate Moss, Carolyn Murphy, Kristen Owen, and Stella Tennant; collaborations with fashion designers such as Maria Cornejo, John Galliano, and his muses such as Chloe Sevigny, Kim Gordon, Jane Birkin, Marianne Faithfull, Michael Hutchinson, and Vanessa Paradis; and his iconic album covers for Sinéad OConnor. This will be the first major book of Borthwicks published in the last fifteen years. A groundbreaking fashion photographer, artist, and musician, this book will appeal to the legion of devoted fans of fashion, contemporary art, photography, and the alternative music scene. <br><br> Autorid: Mark Borthwick, Carla Sozzani <br>

Putting on a Show is the story of Chesterfield FC's remarkable 2023/24 promotion season. Written by the Derbyshire Times' Spireites writer Liam Norcliffe, this is a detailed account of Chesterfield's record-breaking return to the EFL after six seasons in non-league which saw them almost relegated to regional football and close to going bust. Featuring interviews with players, coaching staff and other key behind-the-scenes personnel, the story also covers Paul Cook's sensational return to the club, how he rebuilt the squad and how the Spireites recovered from losing the previous season's play-off final on penalties to break records galore and storm to the title - all while playing some of the best football the fifth tier has ever seen. <br><br> Autorid: Liam Norcliffe <br>

Luuleraamatu "Radar" kaudu avaneb ühe inimese enese tundma õppimise protsess. Tuleb olla aus, julgeda tunda kõiki tundeid, leida ilu ja helgust nii õnnelikest kui ka valusatest hetkedest. Just nii saadakse preemiaks armastus enda vastu. Liis Salumi luuletuste sisu toetab kunstnik Anneli Akinde tundlik kujundus. <br><br> Autorid: Liis Salum <br>

This volume offers a comprehensive and original analysis and reconceptualisation of the compendium of struggles that wracked the collapsing Tsarist empire and the emergent USSR, profoundly affecting the history of the twentieth century. Indeed, the reverberations of those decade-long wars echo to the present day -- not despite, but because of the collapse of the Soviet Union, which re-opened many old wounds, from the Baltic to the Caucasus. Contemporary memorialising and 'de-memorialising' of these wars, therefore form part of the book's focus, but at its heart lie the struggles between various Russian political and military forces which sought to inherit and preserve, or even expand, the territory of the tsars, overlain with examinations of the attempts of many non- Russian national and religious groups to divide the former empire. The reasons why some of the latter were successful (Poland and Finland, for example), while others (Ukraine, Georgia and the Muslim Basmachi) were not, are as much the author's concern as are explanations as to why the chief victors of the 'Russian' Civil Wars were the Bolsheviks.Tellingly, the work begins and ends with battles in Central Asia - a theatre of the 'Russian' Civil Wars that was closer to Mumbai than it was to Moscow. <br><br> Autorid: Jonathan D. Smele <br>

Adolph Gysbert Malan was born in Wellington, South Africa. A natural leader and driven individual with a totally positive outlook, aged fourteen Malan became an officer cadet in the South African Merchant Navy, before being commissioned into the Royal Navy Reserve. Well-travelled and worldly-wise, aged twenty-five the intrepid adventurer applied for a Short Service Commission in the RAF. Universally known as ‘Sailor’ in the RAF, Malan became a fighter pilot.Shortly after war was declared, Malan was involved in the infamous ‘Battle of Barking Creek’, in which 74 Squadron mistakenly destroyed friendly Hurricanes. Then, over Dunkirk in May 1940, Malan’s exceptional ability was immediately demonstrated in combat and a string of confirmed aerial victories rapidly accumulated. The following month, Malan scored the Spitfire’s first nocturnal kill. By August 1940 he was commanding 74 Squadron, which he led with great distinction during the Battle of Britain.In March 1941, Malan was promoted and became the first Wing Commander (Flying) at Biggin Hill, leading the three-squadron-strong Spitfire wing during operations over northern France. After a break from operations, Malan went on to command a succession of fighter training units, passing on his tactical genius and experience, and producing his famous ‘Ten Rules of Air Fighting’ which are still cited today. By the war’s end, Group Captain Malan was the RAF’s tenth top-scoring fighter pilot.Leaving the RAF in 1945 and returning to South Africa, he was disgusted by Apartheid and founded the ‘Torch Commando’ of ex-servicemen against this appalling racist policy. This part of Malan’s life is equally as inspirational, in fact, as his wartime service, and actually tells us more about the man than just his RAF record. Tragically, in 1963, he died, prematurely, aged just fifty-three, of Parkinson’s. Written with the support of the Malan family, this biography is the full story of a remarkable airman and politician. This biography of a remarkable airman and politician is written with the support of the Malan family. <br><br> Autorid: Dilip Sarkar MBE <br>

Adolph Gysbert Malan was born in Wellington, South Africa. A natural leader and driven individual with a totally positive outlook, aged fourteen Malan became an officer cadet in the South African Merchant Navy, before being commissioned into the Royal Navy Reserve. Well-travelled and worldly-wise, aged twenty-five the intrepid adventurer applied for a Short Service Commission in the RAF. Universally known as Sailor' in the RAF, Malan became a fighter pilot. Shortly after war was declared, Malan was involved in the infamous Battle of Barking Creek', in which 74 Squadron mistakenly destroyed friendly Hurricanes. Then, over Dunkirk in May 1940, Malan's exceptional ability was immediately demonstrated in combat and a string of confirmed aerial victories rapidly accumulated. The following month, Malan scored the Spitfire's first nocturnal kill. By August 1940 he was commanding 74 Squadron, which he led with great distinction during the Battle of Britain. In March 1941, Malan was promoted and became the first Wing Commander (Flying) at Biggin Hill, leading the three-squadron-strong Spitfire wing during operations over northern France. After a break from operations, Malan went on to command a succession of fighter training units, passing on his tactical genius and experience, and producing his famous Ten Rules of Air Fighting' which are still cited today. By the war's end, Group Captain Malan was the RAF's tenth top-scoring fighter pilot. Leaving the RAF in 1945 and returning to South Africa, he was disgusted by Apartheid and founded the Torch Commando' of ex-servicemen against this appalling racist policy. This part of Malan's life is equally as inspirational, in fact, as his wartime service, and actually tells us more about the man than just his RAF record. Tragically, in 1963, he died, prematurely, aged just fifty-two, of Parkinson's. Written with the support of the Malan family, this biography is the full story of a remarkable airman and politician. <br><br> Autorid: Dilip Sarkar <br>

When a writer returns to his Maine home town, he discovers that the peaceful hamlet is being overrun by vampires and sets out to curb this ancient evil before it can spread. Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem’s Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book. But when two young boys venture into the woods, and only one returns alive, Mears begins to realize that something sinister is at work—in fact, his hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is growing within the borders of this small New England town.With this, his second novel, Stephen King established himself as an indisputable master of American horror, able to transform the old conceits of the genre into something fresh and all the more frightening for taking place in a familiar, idyllic locale. <br><br> Autorid: Stephen King <br>

A chilling classic from the No. 1 bestseller. 'Salem's Lot is a small New England town with white clapboard houses, tree-lined streets and solid church steeples. Of course there are tales of strange happenings - but no more than in any other such town. Ben Mears has returned to the Lot to write a novel and exorcise the terrors that have haunted him since childhood - since the event he witnessed at the Marsten House. He finds the house has been rented by a newcomer, a man who causes Ben some unease. And then things start to happen: a child disappears, a dog is brutally killed - nothing unusual, except the list keeps growing... <br><br> Autorid: Stephen King <br>

The 'Stan is a collection of short comics about America's longest war. Individual stories highlight different perspectives--including a Taliban ambassador and Afghan and U.S. Army soldiers--but every account highlights the human element of war. The talesin this book--based on reporting by David Axe and Kevin Knodell and drawn by artist Blue Delliquanti--are all true and took place in roughly the first decade of the U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan. While the stories are from the recent past, The 'Stan is still very much about Afghanistan's and America's present--and likely their future The 'Stan is a collection of short comics about America's longest war. Individual stories highlight different perspectives--one through the eyes of a Taliban ambassador and others through the eyes of Afghan and U.S. Army soldiers--but every account highlights the human element of war. The tales in this book--based on reporting by David Axe and Kevin Knodell and drawn by artist Blue Delliquanti--are all true and took place in roughly the first decade of the U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan. While the stories are from the recent past, The 'Stan is still very much about Afghanistan's and America's present--and likely their future. <br><br> Autorid: Kevin Knodell, David Axe, Blue Delliquanti <br>

What does it mean to be called an industrial designer? This book traces the remarkable rise of this professional identity in historical perspective from a position of anonymity in the early twentieth century, to mid-century professionalisation, to decline and disintegration by 1980. Drawing on new, extensive, original archival research, it uncovers the history of a profession in a state of re-invention, 1930-1980 in Britain and the United States. The book tests assumptions about the relationship between the professions in the two countries, bringing them into comparative historical perspective for the first time. The gendered dynamics of professionalisation and their interaction with the representation of the heroic male designer are interrogated and critically examined. Building on new gender perspectives to the history of the industrial design profession, the book calls for a re-examination of the limits and boundaries of what constitutes professional identity and work. -- . <br><br> Autorid: Leah Armstrong <br>

The Third UN is the ecology of supportive non-state actors-intellectuals, scholars, consultants, think tanks, NGOs, the for-profit private sector, and the media-that interacts with the intergovernmental machinery of the First UN (member states) and the Second UN (staff members of international secretariats) to formulate and refine ideas and decision-making at key junctures in policy processes. Some advocate for particular ideas, others help analyze or operationalize their testing and implementation; many thus help the UN 'think'. While think tanks, knowledge brokers, and epistemic communities are phenomena that have entered both the academic and policy lexicons, their intellectual role remains marginal to analyses of such intergovernmental organizations as the United Nations. <br><br> Autorid: Tatiana Carayannis, Thomas G. Weiss <br>

Jess Hilarious, comedys whip-smart and unapologetic superstar, continues to push boundaries and offers a hilarious account of the challenges in creating a healthy coparenting relationship and the lessons shes learned on life's journey. Before Jess Hilarious ever had dreams of telling jokes in front of sold-out arenas across the country, being featured on Wild-n-Out, or becoming a cohost on The Breakfast Club, Jess dreamt of marrying her high school sweetheart and raising a family together in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. In hopes that having her partners child would solidify this outcome, Jess became pregnant at nineteen but begrudgingly learned that the vision she had for her lifeas a wife and motherwould have to be reimagined. After multiple attempts at a relationship between her and her sons father failed, Jess accepted that, while they would never get married, they were forever linked by the lifetime commitment of raising a child together. With her trademark wit and perspective, Jess shares her experiences with valuable and vulnerable insight for coparents who struggle with what it means to put their children first while protecting them from the ups and downs of adult relationships. Til Death Do We Parent is an inspirational journey to coparenting with ease and humor. <br><br> Autorid: Jess Hilarious <br>

A book to help you rediscover the often overlooked spiritual discipline of mercy, learning how a proper understanding of God's mercy towards ourselves and others is the antidote to the conflict and anger that's so widespread in our increasingly divided world. In a world of polarising politics, cancel culture, and social media virtue signalling, we risk losing any sense of what it means to have mercy. And yet Jesus calls us to 'be merciful, just as your Father is merciful' (Luke 6.36).In this thoughtful and practical book, Natalie Williams explores what it means to be a true mercy-bringer. First, we need to develop a deep appreciation of the mercy of God, which is more astonishing than we dare to believe. As the old hymn says, 'tis mercy all when it comes to God's dealings with his children. Once we have understood that, it will transform the way we see God, ourselves and the world around us. We will be drawn closer to Jesus and, as a result, we will reflect his mercy to a world that desperately needs it.ContentsIntroductionPart 1: 'A God Merciful'Part 2: Our struggle to 'love mercy'Part 3: Merciful thinkingPart 4: Merciful actionsConclusion Mercy isn't a common word in our world today. In fact, between our polarizing politics, celebrity cancel culture and social media virtue signalling, mercy itself isn't all that common full stop.And yet, as rare as this age-old virtue can feel today, mercy is rife in the Bible. As Christians worshipping a God who is so rich of mercy, surely, we should look different to the world around us? And yet, so often we can find it all too hard to show mercy to ourselves and to others. We love justice and hate mercy.In this thought-provoking and practical book, Natalie Williams invites you to cultivate the often-overlooked discipline of mercy that our world today so desperately needs. Diving into the scriptures, we explore why we struggle to grasp God's astonishing mercy and see that when we do, it has the power to transform how we see God, ourselves and those around us.Discover the life-changing discipline of mercy as we learn that when it comes to our lives and what the world desperately needs, really 'Tis Mercy All'. <br><br> Autorid: Natalie Williams <br>

Ford wrote darkly about sexual and political passion, despair, thwarted ambition, and incest. This selection also shows his ability to portray the poignancy of love as well as write entertaining comedy and create convincing roles for women. His Annabella, Hippolita, Penthea, Calantha, and Katherine Gordon rank among the most dramatically powerful female characters on the post-Shakespearean stage. Setting Ford's earliest surviving independently-written play, The Lover's Melancholy, alongside his three best known works, this edition includes an introduction with sections on each play addressing gender issues, modern relevance, and staging possibilities. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York, the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation, supplemented by detailed annotation. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. <br><br> Autorid: John Ford, Marion Lomax <br>

An acerbic, savagely funny illustrated guide to the pitfalls of dating, in medieval and modern times, by viral sensation Clarice Tudor.Hast thou ever been ghosted by a suitor? Courted a king only to find he was a jester? Suffered the malady known as “the ick”? If so, this tome is for thee. Inspired by artist Clarice Tudor’s viral illustrated post, “The Fart,” 'Tis Thee, Not Me is a fresh look at evergreen topics: love, dating, and relationships, illustrated in a medieval, intricately decorated style.As wise as they are witty, the comics in 'Tis Thee, Not Me tackle:Dating horror stories such as: “The Fart That Ended Mine Own Situationship” and “The Merkin” Relationship advice that ranges from fairly good to truly terrible "(The Dos and Don’ts of Revenge" and "The 8 Stages of E-Stalking Your Ex’s Ex")A retelling of Rapunzel, featuring the array of suitors one would face todayAnd moreHilarious and relatable to all singletons of the realm, this medieval guide to modern dating is sure to turn thine frown upsidedown. <br><br> Autorid: Clarice Tudor <br>

This book provides a detailed account of the history, consequences, and events leading up to the ‘Inkathagate Scandal’ which changed the course of South African history. It states that Inkathagate was the work of one man – Brian Morrow – who outraged by the racism, corruption and torture rife in the Security Branch of the South African Police in Durban where he worked, resolved to do something to expose the reality of apartheid hidden from white South Africa and the world. It also discusses the Inkatha files, which Morrow had covertly copied and handed to the media in 1991, and also analyses Morrow’s purpose, ambitions, and what followed after.Print editions not for sale in Sub-Saharan Africa. This book is part of Routledge’s co-published series 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa, in collaboration with UNISA Press, which reflects on the past years of a democratic South Africa and assesses the future opportunities and challenges. This book provides a detailed account of the history, consequences, and events leading up to the ‘Inkathagate Scandal’. Amongst other topics, it also discusses the Inkatha files, which Brian Morrow had covertly copied and handed to the media, and also analyses his purpose, ambitions, and what followed after. <br><br> Autorid: Laurence Piper <br>

During the bloody years of the First English Civil War, as the battles of Edgehill, Newbury and Naseby raged, another war was being fought. Its combatants fought with cunning and deceit, a hidden conflict that nevertheless would steer the course of history. The story of the spies and intelligence-gatherers of the Roundheads and Royalists is one that sheds new light on the birth of the Commonwealth.In 'To Walk in the Dark', intelligence specialist John Ellis presents the first comprehensive analysis of the First English Civil War intelligence services. He details the methods of the Roundhead spies who provided their army commanders with a constant flow of information about the movements of the King's armies, describes the earliest use of code-breaking and mail interception and shows how the Cavalier intelligence forces were overcome. He also reveals the intelligence personnel themselves: the shadowy spymasters, agents and femmes fatales. The descriptions of how intelligence information was used in the main Civil War battles are particularly fascinating and show - for the first time - how intelligence information played a decisive role in determining the outcome of the Civil War itself. In 'To Walk in the Dark', intelligence specialist John Ellis presents the first comprehensive analysis of the First English Civil War intelligence services. <br><br> Autorid: John Ellis <br>

"In the beloved rhythms and rhyme of the classic poem " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," 'Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way and features joyful illustrations that bring the story to life for children"-- Complemented by foil accents and embossing on the cover, an Easter rerendering of Clement Moore’s iconic poem evinces the joy and beauty of the resurrection of Jesus through engaging rhymes and evocative artwork. By the author of The Wonder That Is You. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. A follow-up to the popular&nbsp;&rsquo;Twas the Evening of Christmas&nbsp;from beloved author Glenys Nellist.&nbsp;&rsquo;Twas the Morning of Easter&nbsp;tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh way, with a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children will love, following the pattern of Clement Moore&rsquo;s iconic &ldquo;&rsquo;Twas the Night Before Christmas.&rdquo;Glenys Nellist, beloved author of the bestselling &rsquo;Twas the Evening of Christmas, reveals the joy and beauty of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way in&nbsp;&rsquo;Twas the Morning of Easter. Using the classic cadence of Clement Moore&rsquo;s iconic poem, &ldquo;&rsquo;Twas the Night Before Christmas,&rdquo; this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of Easter with little ones with read-aloud rhymes and engaging illustrations by Elena Selivanova. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is perfect for any Easter basket and sure to be a treasured Easter tradition for years to come.&rsquo;Twas the Morning of Easter&nbsp;excerpt:&rsquo;Twas the morning of Easter, before the sun rose, Two guards on a hillside were trying to doze. Now Jesus had died, only three days before, A huge stone was in place, sealed over the door.&rsquo;Twas the Morning of Easter:Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved&nbsp;The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the style of Clement Moore&rsquo;s iconic poem&mdash;&ldquo;&rsquo;Twas the Night before Christmas&rdquo;Retells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh wayFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings the resurrection story to life through Elena Selivanova&rsquo;s beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful story of Easter with the little ones in their lives In the beloved rhythms and rhyme of the classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” ’Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way and features joyful illustrations that bring the story to life for children. <br><br> Autorid: Glenys Nellist, Elena Selivanova <br>

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.' The traditional and much-loved Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore, beautifully illustrated and published as a charming picture book for children to enjoy year after year. A magical rhyming story to share together on Christmas Eve, or for older children to read on their own as they wait for Father Christmas <br><br> Autorid: Lesley Sims, John Joven <br>

The classic Christmas verse delightfully reimagined in a gorgeous picture book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmospheric art to the well-loved Christmas verse. From the stockings hung by the chimney to the bundle of toys flung over St Nicholass back and the family snug in their beds, children will love to pore over the detailed images inside. A book to return to again and again. <br><br> Autorid: Clement C. Moore, P.J. Lynch <br>

The classic Christmas verse in a gorgeous gift book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmospheric art to the well-loved Christmas verse. From the stockings hung by the chimney to the bundle of toys flung over St Nicholass back, children will love to pore over the detailed images inside. A book to return to again and again. <br><br> Autorid: Clement C. Moore, P.J. Lynch <br>

Push, pull and slide the colourful scenes to bring a classic poem to life in this delightful introduction for toddlers to Clement C Moores Twas the Night Before Christmas! The snow is falling, everyone is tucked up in bed, and Father Christmas is on the way . . . Little ones can immerse themselves in a magical world as they see reindeers flying through the sky, sugarplum fairies dancing and stockings filling up with presents. Abridged specially and reimagined for a new generation, with beautiful illustrations by Miriam Bos, this special board book with a gold foil cover will make the perfect festive gift to share together. <br><br> Autorid: Campbell Books, Miriam Bos <br>

Awakened on Christmas Eve by a clatter outside his window, Father Mouse glimpses with astonishment the one and only Santa Claus, who promptly slides down the chimney with a pack full of toys. By the best-selling creator of the Library Mouse series. Reprint. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. This edition of the classic story from bestselling illustrator Daniel Kirk includes charming punch-out gift tags. When Father Mouse is awakened on Christmas Eve by a clatter outside his window, he catches a glimpse of the one and only Santa Claus! Father Mouse can hardly believe his eyes as he watches St. Nick come down the chimney with a pack full of toys. In this amusing twist on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore, Daniel Kirk reimagines the story from a fresh perspective—and readers of Kirk’s Library Mouse series may discover a familiar friend, too! This paperback will be a welcome gift under your little one's Christmas tree, and the gift tags will come in handy. <br><br> Autorid: Daniel Kirk, Clement C. Moore <br>

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective honouring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Prides a day that means Together, we are strong! This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion and to the joys of anticipation is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on Twas the Night Before Christmas, it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the parade with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions and of all-inclusive love. <br><br> Autorid: Joanna McClintick, Juana Medina <br>

Dad suggests a sherry 'To keep us both going', in the cosy front room with the firelight glowing ... Then out comes the Baileys. And mum hits the rum. Hours of merriment and a stocking-clad tango later, they drift off to sleep - the living room in disarray, the presents unwrapped and their careful Christmas preparations in ruins. But come morning it seems a mysterious visitor has saved the day . This tipsy twist on the nation's favourite festive poem is the perfect gift for harassed parents everywhere. <br><br> Autorid: Katie Blackburn, Sholto Walker <br>

A book written in both prose and poetry that is destined to become a new family tradition celebrates each day of Advent with stories from the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the promise of Christ’s birth. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "Begin a new Advent family tradition with this beautiful celebration of the season! Fill your hearts with joy as you read and reflect on this most special of seasons in our faith. From Glenys Nellist, the bestselling author of the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God series as well as the holiday favorites 'Twas the Evening of Christmas and 'Twas the Morning of Easter, comes 'Twas the Season of Advent, a beautiful and heartwarming celebration of Advent that's perfect for the entire family. Perfect as afamily devotional, each day of Advent is celebrated with stories from the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the promise of Christ's birth. Written in both prose and poetry, 'Twas the Season of Advent will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!"-- From Glenys Nellist, the bestselling author of the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God series and holiday favorites ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas and ‘Twas the Morning of Easter, comes ‘Twas the Season of Advent: Family Devotional and Stories for the Christmas Season, a heartwarming celebration of advent perfect for the entire family. Begin a new Advent family tradition with this beautiful celebration of the season! Fill your hearts with joy as you read and reflect on this most special of seasons in our faith.From Glenys Nellist, the bestselling author of the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God series as well as the holiday favorites &lsquo;Twas the Evening of Christmas and &lsquo;Twas the Morning of Easter, comes &lsquo;Twas the Season of Advent, a beautiful and heartwarming celebration of Advent that&rsquo;s perfect for the entire family. Perfect as a family devotional, each day of Advent is celebrated with stories from the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the promise of Christ&rsquo;s birth.Written in both prose and poetry, &lsquo;Twas the Season of Advent will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!&lsquo;Twas the Season of Advent:Written in prose and poetry to appeal to all ages, especially 4-8 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; year oldsBrings Advent to life with Scripture as well as the lovely &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; storytelling of Glenys NellistBeautiful artwork done by Elena SelivanovaPerfect gift for the family as they prepare for the Christmas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; seasonPortions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement Moore&rsquo;s Twas &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the Night Before ChristmasCover features spot UV&lsquo;Twas the season of Advent, when all through the earth,People were pausing to ponder Christ&rsquo;s birth.The bright lights were hung &lsquo;round the doorframes with careIn hopes that Christmastime soon would be there&hellip;Prepare the way for the LORD. Isaiah 40:3&nbsp;Welcome to the wonderful season of Advent! Do you know what Advent means? It means &lsquo;the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event&rsquo;. Advent is a time when we wait, and prepare for, and look forward to, the arrival of God&rsquo;s son, Jesus. But the word Advent is part of a bigger word, too. Can you see it in the word Adventure?&nbsp; <br><br> Autorid: Glenys Nellist, Elena Selivanova <br>

"A follow-up to the popular 'Twas the Morning of Easter and 'Twas the Evening of Christmas from beloved author Glenys Nellist. 'Twas the Season of Lent: Devotions and Stories for the Lenten and Easter Seasons is a 40-day devotional that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten season. With a focus on Jesus's mission to the least, the lost and the lonely, each story and accompanying prompt encourages children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to. Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ's death and resurrection with little ones. The read-aloud rhymes and engaging illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come"-- This stunning 40-day devotional and storybook, written in both prose and poetry, relates the true story of the days leading up to Christ’s death and resurrection, exploring the life, words and works of Jesus to encourage families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. Illustrations. "'Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus's mission to the least, the lost, and the lonely, with each story and accompanying prayer prompt encouraging children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to. Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ's death and resurrection. The read-aloud rhymes and stunning illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foiland embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come. 'Twas the season of Lent, when for forty whole days the people were trying to think of new ways to be more like Jesus--to love, care, and give, in hopes that they'd choose the right way to live. 'Twas the Season of Lent: is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God series, is told in the lyrical style of Clement Moore's iconic poem--"'Twas the Night before Christmas," explores what the season of Lent is all about and how we can draw closer to God during this time, features a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will love, brings to life the story of Jesus's ministry and the days leading up to his death and resurrection through Elena Selivanova's beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful meaning of the Lenten season with the little ones in their lives leading up to the Easter holiday"-- ‘Twas the Season of Lent: Devotions and Stories for the Lenten and Easter Seasons is a follow-up to the ECPA bestseller ‘Twas the Morning of Easter and is a 40-day devotional resource that will help families and children’s ministries guide children through the Lenten season as they explore the life, words, and works of Jesus. ‘Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus and encourages families to draw closer to God during the Lenten Season. From beloved author Glenys Nellist, this book focused on Jesus’s mission to the least, the lost, and the lonely, with each story and accompanying prayer prompt encouraging children to try to be more like Jesus and to do what God calls them to.Written in both prose and poetry, this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of the days leading up to Christ’s death and resurrection. The read-aloud rhymes and stunning illustrations by Elena Selivanova make this a perfect read for the whole family during the Lenten season. With an eye-catching cover decorated in shining foil and embossing, this book is designed to be a treasured tradition for families and church ministries for the Lenten season for years to come.‘Twas the season of Lent, when for forty whole daysThe people were trying to think of new waysTo be more like Jesus—to love, care, and give,In hopes that they’d choose the right way to live. ’Twas the Season of Lent:Is written by Glenys Nellist, author of the beloved The Wonder That Is You, and the Snuggle Time and Love Letters from God seriesIs told in the lyrical style of Clement Moore’s iconic poem—“’Twas the Night before Christmas”Explores what the season of Lent is all about and how we can draw closer to God during this timeFeatures a familiar rhythm and rhyme that children ages 4-8 will loveBrings to life the story of Jesus’s ministry and the days leading up to his death and resurrection through Elena Selivanova’s beautiful, rich illustrationsIs the perfect way for adults to share the powerful meaning of the Lenten season with the little ones in their lives leading up to the Easter holiday <br><br> Autorid: Glenys Nellist, Elena Selivanova <br>

Two: 'A sharp, salty, quickfire evocation of the surface gaiety and underlying melancholia of English pub life.' The GuardianBed: 'It's insights into the twilight world of old age are remarkable, Cartwright's ode to sleep fizzes with puns and free association and brims with the confidence of a craftsman who can work as happily with surrealism as naturalism as he teases out snippets of life story from the ancient occupants of the bed.' City Limits'This extraordinarily gifted and original voice . . . populates the space with broad humour, dry wit and often shudderingly moving poetry.' Time Out <br><br> Autorid: Jim Cartwright <br>

Shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Book Awards for Best Football Writing of the YearDiscover the origins of the Lionesses that brought football home. England's Lionesses are on the front and back pages; their stars feature on prime-time television; they are named in the national honours lists for their contribution to their sport and to society. The names of Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton and Ellen White are emblazoned across the backs of children’s replica jerseys. These women are top athletes – and top celebrities. But in 1921, the Football Association introduced a ban on women’s football, pronouncing the sport 'quite unsuitable for females'.That ban would last for half a century - but despite official prohibition the women’s game went underground. From the Dick, Kerr Ladies touring the world to the Lost Lionesses who played at the unsanctioned Women's World Cup in Mexico in 1971, generations of women defied the restrictions and laid the foundations for today's Lionesses - so much so that in 2018 England's Women’s Super League became the first fully professional league in Europe...when just a few decades previously women were forbidden to play the sport in England at all.This book tells the story of women’s football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. The game might have once been banned because of its popularity – find out about the subversive women who kept organising their teams and matches despite the prohibition, who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today’s stars flourish.'At what feels like a pivotal moment, Carrie’s forensic research and depth of knowledge make her the perfect person to guide us through the constantly changing landscape of women’s football' - Kelly Cates, TV presenter This book tells the story of women’s football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. Find out about the women who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today’s stars flourish. <br><br> Autorid: Carrie Dunn <br>

What Do You Care What Other People Think? Further Adventures of a Curious Character is a captivating collection of reminiscences from freewheeling scientific genius Richard P. Feynman. Richard Feynman - Nobel Laureate, teacher and iconic intellect - possessed an unquenchable thirst for an adventure and an unparalleled gift for telling the extraordinary stories of his life. In this collection of short pieces Feynman describes everything from his love of beauty to college pranks to how his father taught him to think. He takes us behind the scenes of the space shuttle Challenger investigation, where he dramatically revealed the cause of the disaster with a simple experiment. And he tells us of how he met his beloved first wife Arlene, and their brief time together before her death. Sometimes intensely moving, sometimes funny, these writings are infused with Feynman's curiosity and passion for life. 'Feynman's voice echoes raw and direct through these pages' The New York Times 'Outrageously gifted, iconoclastic, irrepressible ... Richard Feynman still has the capacity to suprise' Observer 'One of the greatest minds of the twentieth century ... he was also stubborn, irreverent, playful, intensely curious and highly original in practically everything he did' New York Review of Books 'If more scientists were like Feynman, the world really would be a better, and better understood, place' Independent on Sunday Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988) was one of this century's most brilliant theoretical physicists and original thinkers. Feynman's other books, also available in Penguin, include QED, Six Easy Pieces, Six Not-so-Easy Pieces, Don't You Have Time to Think, The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, What Do You Care What Other People Think? and The Meaning of it All. <br><br> Autorid: Richard P Feynman <br>