Tootekood: A26183802GTIN: 9783668110397Keel ja keeleteadus
Master's Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2,1, University of Potsdam, language: English, abstract: ¿Winter is coming¿ - a phrase not only fervent readers of Fantasy know but also thousands of people throughout the world. The success of the book series A Song of Ice and Fire from George R.R. Martin transcends the literary cosmos as it has long been picturized in the form of an HBO series; hundreds of fan articles are produced each year. Not unlike the roaring popularity of the Harry Potter series a few years ago, the fictional worlds of Westeros and Essos in this Fantasy saga have captured the attention of the masses. [...] The reader dives into the lives and struggles of the characters, feeling and fighting with them and sometimes even crying when they unexpectedly die (as can be seen in the uproar and comments on various blogs on internet communities when Eddard Stark was unexpectedly executed). Every reader of A Song of Ice and Fire has his or her own favorite characters. In the first novel it was no doubt the nobel and honorable Lord Eddard Stark for most of the literary community - the obvious hero of the masses. But since his shocking demise the preferences of the readers seem to have changed and found a new darling - Tyrion Lannister. As the most discussed and controversial of all characters nobody seems to fully comprehend him: dwarf, egoist, drunkard, nymphomaniac, nerd - the list is long and might be longer still. The only thing all readers, blog-writers and fans seem to agree on is that he is the true hero of the series. But can a hero be an egotistical, sex maniac dwarf?
"Thanks to a visit to Giselle's old master, Myrtha, Ao learns about Giselle's curse and how it is tied to the city of Paris. Giselle and Ao make for Noah's church, where they hope to find the first clue to breaking the curse. But when they arrive, they find a 'flamme' ravenous enough to to devour two of L'Ordre's finest."--
Tootekood: A7161839GTIN: 9781608604012Ilukirjandus ja sellega seotud esemed
Charles Mueller had the ability to mysteriously stop people from bleeding by just being in their presence. He inherited this gift and was quite proud as he believed that God was working through him. Almost a half-century later, his great granddaughter Sandy finds that she too has been blessed with the same ability, but she finds The Gift to be a nuisance as it interferes with her work. Her biggest fear is that she'll be looked upon as a freak and held up to ridicule if she is found out. Enlisting her uncle, they set out to discover the root cause of The Gift and attempt to rid her of it. Will Sandy find a cure for the curse or will each try be just another failed attempt? The Gift, although a novel, is based on a true set of circumstances. Author Bio: Wesley Hardin is a retired aerospace Engineer and an avid Los Angeles Angel baseball fan. He enjoys showing off his cooking skills, walking his Akita, maintaining the yard, being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wes and his wife, Norma, reside in Simi Valley, California.
Ahriman is a significant figure of Persian mythology. Rudolf Steiner, however, spoke of Ahriman as an actual, living spiritual entity. This being, he said, works to embed human beings firmly into their physicality, thus encouraging dull, materialistic attitudes and a coarse, dry intellect. In these extraordinary lectures, Steiner assumes a rare prophetic mode. He talks about an actual incarnation of Ahriman on Earth and the potential consequences of this event. Just as Christ incarnated in a physical body, so would Ahriman incarnate in the Western world?before ?a part? of the third millennium has passed.
As beautiful and complex as an Escher work itself―a classic study of a great artist and his works on paper M.C. Escher (1898-1972) is renowned for his ability to render the visions of his mind’s eye. The visions themselves were remarkable: for Escher, the skin of the visible world was nothing more than a piece of cloth that could be cut, folded, shaped, and rearranged in marvelous ways. A superb draftsman, he portrayed these other-worldly transformations of space within the familiar borders of a sheet of paper. The resulting images have become the favorite artworks of viewers around the world.The Magic of M.C. Escher does justice to this original artist’s inventions. Escher’s works―woodcuts, lithographs, and drawings, accompanied by quotes from the author―are brilliantly arranged to form a cinematic look at his achievements. Here is the magical world of the artist’s mind, an uncharted realm full of exotic conceptions and inventions.380 illustrations, 330 in color
FOR MY FRIENDS, EVERYTHING: FOR MY ENEMIES, THE LAW!Noel Stollen, that coldhearted handsome devil, will stop at nothing to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become the world’s strongest seeker. Though a mere Talker with buffing abilities, he takes over the party of adventurers known as Blue Beyond. But when the former leader and his woman steal party funds, Noel arranges for the most horrific of punishments—selling them into legal slavery! Now in need of new teammates, can Noel resist the offer of Alma, who claims to be the descendent of the world’s most notorious…assassin?
Tootekood: A63618397GTIN: 9781405989718Ilukirjandus ja sellega seotud esemed
When the single dad hockey player falls for the nanny... PRE-ORDER the fifth instalment of the steamy Love and Hockey ice-hockey romance series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely.--Just what every bride dreams of-running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star... and then getting hired as his kids' nanny.Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious...and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I'd never truly experienced.Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a nannying job I desperately need-and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions.Until one night, the tension snaps.Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached.But the more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it's just physical. Because I'm not only falling for my boss-I'm falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart.Tropes: ice hockey romance single dad/nanny runaway bride forced proximity spicy lessons she's his daughter's skating coach confession of all secrets love notes found family --Readers LOVE The Overtime Kiss:'A beautiful, feel-good romance with just the right emotional depth!' ***** Reader Review'Lauren Blakely is, without a doubt, one of my absolute top authors, and her releases are always at the very top of my reading list...This novel is an absolute joy to read, a testament to Lauren Blakely's skill in crafting romances that are both incredibly fun and deeply meaningful' ***** Reader Review'I laughed, I smiled and I swooned as I cheered this couple on' ***** Reader Review'I am a massive Lauren Blakely fan and I don't think she is capable of writing a bad book. In my eyes she is the gift that keeps on giving. Every time I read a book of hers, it automatically becomes my new favourite and the Overtime Kiss is no exception' ***** Reader Review
Tootekood: A63618386GTIN: 9781529946055Ajalugu ja arheoloogia
An exhilarating debut novel about a life-changing romance in the long shadow of European history, inspired by the author's real discovery'Stunningly good' Julia Boyd'You won't be able to put it down' Samantha Rose Hill'Worthy of reading and rereading' BookpageHarvard, 1996. Anna is about to graduate when she falls in love with Christoph, a German student visiting campus. As she visits Christoph in Germany and tries to understand the young, elegant man who fascinates her, he reveals his country to her.Germany is still reckoning with the Holocaust and its pretty new squares belie the war's destruction. Anna wants to believe in Christoph and the future he promises her but as their relationship becomes increasingly unsettling, she must face up to everything she has been unwilling to see, and everything Christoph has chosen to ignore.'As if a Sally Rooney novel merged with Richard Linklater's film, Before Sunrise' Booklist'A swiftly-moving, molecularly perceptive, singular portrait of intoxicating young love' Aube Rey Lescure'An elegant, unsettling novel about the burden of history and the illusions of love' Sana Krasikov'A masterpiece' Rebecca Donner
Tootekood: A38618341GTIN: 9781785042003Tervis, suhted ja isiklik areng
Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist and executive adviser. She is passionate about teaching others how to apply learnings from neuroscience to enhance their everyday lives. Tara holds a BSc in Biomedical Science and a PhD in Neuropharmacology from King¿s College, London and a medical degree (BM BCh) from Oxford University. She is a senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, visiting senior lecturer at King¿s College and she also she teaches at Oxford Sa¿Business School. She is the co-author of Neuroscience for Leadership (Palgrave), winner of the 2016 CMI Management Book of the Year. In 2016 she was named as Neuroscientist-in-Residence at the Corinthia Hotel, London.Twitter @taraswartInstagram drtaraswartwww.taraswart.com
Tootekood: A7161836GTIN: 9781608603411Ilukirjandus ja sellega seotud esemed
The Story of Hunadi brings the cruelty of apartheid into a glaring light and gives tribute to the hundreds of South Africans who refused to let this atrocity dictate their lives and their beliefs. Hunadi is a tenacious and beautiful young woman who grows up in a protected and happy home. As the Grand Apartheid system is established in the 50s, Hunadi quickly learns of the hatred and ugliness that the system brings. Clinging steadfastly to her traditions, she refuses to change her beliefs and is determined to honour one of her grandmother's traditions, despite the intervention of government officials. Hunadi has a secret love affair with the son of a white farmer and refuses to marry the son of a black foreman on the farm. Her rejected suitor accuses her of witchcraft. She is arrested and suffers unspeakable acts at the hands of a white policeman. The allegation of rape is reported in a Johannesburg newspaper. The aftermath, although tragic, results in Hunadi honouring her spiritual freedom and fulfilling her promise to her heritage. Mokoka Klaas Mashishi's stirring and beautiful narration expertly captures the mood of the time, the character of a proud people, and the price that those that fought had to pay in order to truly be free. Author Bio: Mokoka Klaas Mashishi is a fulltime writer and personally experienced the violence of apartheid. Although not published he has been writing since he was a young man, but some of his work was confiscated by Robben Island prison authorities. With his publication, Mr. Mashishi honours his heritage and gives voice to those who suffered from and fought against these crimes against humanity. He lives in Soweto near Johannesburg, South Africa.
"Tom Taylor's life was screwed from the word go. His father created the mega-popular Tommy Taylor boy-wizard fantasy novels. But dad modeled the fictional epic so closely to Tom that fans constantly compare him to his counterpart, turning him into a lame, Z-level celebrity. When a scandal hints that Tom might really be the boy-wizard made flesh, Tom comes into contact with a mysterious, deadly group that's secretly kept tabs on him all his life. Now, to protect his life and discover the truth behind his origins, Tom will travel the world, to all the places in world history where fictions have shaped reality"--
tugevad polüestermaterjalist kindad, peopesa ja sõrmed kaetud pehme kuid vastupidava vaht-lateksiga, vastab standardile EN420:2003 ja EN388:2003 (3,1,3,1)
tugevad polüestermaterjalist kindad, peopesa ja sõrmed kaetud pehme kuid vastupidava vaht-lateksiga, vastab standardile EN420:2003 ja EN388:2003 (3,1,3,1)
