Enter the world of woodworking with this inspiring beginner's guide. Written by a self-taught female woodworker, this book offers an engaging introduction to the craft of woodworking. From learning about tools and techniques to detailed step-by-step projects, it covers all the essentials to get you started on your woodworking adventure.
Tootekood: A27050493GTIN: 9783990453070Laste, teismeliste ja hariduslik
Am 9. Oktober 2012 wird die fünfzehnjährige Schülerin Malala Yousafzai auf dem Schulweg durch gezielte Schüsse in den Kopf beinahe getötet. Der Anschlag wurde von Taliban geplant und sollte die junge Aktivistin dafür bestrafen, sich für die Schulbildung von Mädchen einzusetzen. Malala hat überlebt und kämpft weiter für das Recht auf Bildung.
Six down-on-their-luck people with links to the world of crime writing have been invited to play a game this Christmas by the mysterious Midwinter Trust. The challenge seems simple but exciting: Solve the murder of a fictional crime writer in a remote but wonderfully atmospheric village in north Yorkshire to win a prize that will change your fortunes for good.Six members of staff from the shadowy Trust are there to make sure everyone plays fair. The contestants have been meticulously vetted but you can never be too careful. And with the village about to be cut off by a snow storm, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Midwinter can play tricks on people's minds.The game is set - but playing fair isn't on everyone's Christmas list.
Olaf Breuning: Humans brings together works mainly created since 2016 by the New York State-based Swiss artist. They revolve around universal themes and questions dealing with the relationship between humankind, nature, and technology. Reckless exploitation of resources and climate change play a major role in Breuning's recent work. He exposes the fractures and failures, naivety, and stupidity that characterize much of human behavior as relentlessly as he does the absurd and the amusing. Around 60 recent drawings by Breuning constitute the book's common thread. Photographs, video stills, views of installations and exhibitions complement these drawings to create an independent visual reading. The bizarre meets a brightly colored, attractive repertoire of images, creating an idiosyncratic cosmos that causes exhilaration as well as contemplation. Two scholarly essays introduce Olaf Breuning's multi-layered artistic practice, while two literary contributions offer a wider view of his visual world.
The first in a series of beautiful pocket gift books compiling world-renowned mythologist Joseph Campbell’s short reflections on the mystical joy of following one’s passions, perfect for carrying everywhere, bedside reading, or gifting as an invitation to a life fully lived. Joseph Campbell’s beloved quote “follow your bliss” has guided generations of students and readers to follow their inner calling in pursuit of a life fully lived. Rooted in Campbell’s exploration of mythology, philosophy, and personal experience, and compiling passages from across his works, this volume reveals bliss not as fleeting pleasure, but as a profound, guiding energy that connects us to our true selves and the mysteries of the universe. Drawing on wisdom from spiritual traditions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and ancient myths, Campbell explores how bliss can serve as a compass for navigating life’s challenges. He believes that following our bliss is not about avoiding difficulty but embracing the full spectrum of experience, asking us to seek the multifaceted rapture that emerges when we align with our deepest passions and purpose. Bliss offers both a refuge and a challenge to transcend the ordinary, on a hero’s journey as well as in the quiet moments of everyday life. Bliss is the pulse of life itself, a divine signal within, guiding us toward creativity, spiritual awakening, and personal fulfillment. Part of the Joseph Campbell Essentials series highlighting recurring motifs in Campbell’s work, On Bliss offers short, accessible renditions of his timeless teachings. It is sized to be a perfect companion, easily tucked away or gifted as an invitation to step into a life of authenticity, fulfillment, and spiritual renewal — where bliss is not a destination, but a way of being.
Tootekood: A50493958GTIN: 9798217125869Laste, teismeliste ja hariduslik
A photocopiable activity book to accompany a set of truly decodable non-fiction books for older readers who need support with their readingPhotocopiable activities to accompany the set of twelve books in the Phonic Books The Fact Files 2 series, truly decodable non-fiction books for older readers who need support with their reading.This activity book includes activities for reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the Phonic Books The Fact Files 2 series.The Fact Files 2 shares the same phonic progression as Phonic Books Alba and Totem and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills.
Tootekood: A50493678GTIN: 9781835292259Elustiil, hobid ja vaba aeg
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Bangkok, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Bangkok travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities Seasonal tips – when to go to Bangkok, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Wat Arun, Thai cookery classes, Wat Pho, Chatuchak, weekend market, cycling, Jim Thompson’s House, Songkhran, Thanon Khao San, traditional massage, Muang Boran Ancient City, National Museum, Ayutthaya, Vimanmek Palace, Erawan Shrine Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Bangkok Language essentials – a handy Thai dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Bangkok, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide Coverage includes: Ratanakosin, Banglamphu and the Democracy Monument area, Chinatown and Pahurat, Thonburi, Dusit, Downtown Bangkok, Chatuchak Weekend Market and the outskirts, Excursions from Bangkok
“A uniquely nuanced and engaging perspective on the oddness of Hollywood...Superhero goes inside baseball in all the best ways: unbiased, at times ridiculous, and wonderfully, uncomfortably accurate. It begs to be read because it is so damned good.” —Amanda SeyfriedA-list actor Peter Compton and producing partner Marci Levy exist in the rarefied air of Hollywood’s elite. Their status as a married power couple is unmatched, their presence in any room transformative and god-like. But as their private jet lands in Atlanta to begin production on a tentpole superhero movie, even their privileged position will come under threat by the massive pressures of such an undertaking. Compton, a self-educated recovering addict, sees the role of Sparta comics superhero Major Machina as the opportunity to transcend his already stratospheric platform. As director Joel Slavkin, Oscar-winning DP Javier Benavidez, and a crew of hundreds arrive in Atlanta to begin shooting, it doesn’t take long for the production to be embroiled in the tension and egos that drive the film. But when video of Peter’s disastrous on-set behavior goes viral, Peter and Marci’s partnership will be challenged as it never has before. As the stakes grow ever higher, it may just take a superhero to save them. With his signature wit and razor sharp dialog, Tim Blake Nelson invites the reader to walk alongside him as he enters the closely-guarded world of industrial strength cinema.
From acclaimed author Terah Shelton Harris comes a poignant story of survival and redemption that questions what it means to stop existing and start living.Leigh is the last of the Wildes. She knows this because she watched them all die.Grief never truly fades and even as the tragedy haunts her, Leigh carries on, because survival is in her blood. So, when the transport bus taking her to prison careens off the road, killing everyone onboard except her, she does what's in her nature. She survives.While searching for a place to hide, Leigh stumbles upon an unexpected sanctuary: a flower farm in rural Alabama tucked away from the world. What Leigh doesn't expect is the found family there who have built something from the wreckage of their own lives. Especially Jackson, the farm's owner, who sees through Leigh's defenses, offers her small moments of tenderness, encourages her to face her own tragedies. Slowly, Leigh finds peace with the hard pace and soft nature of the farm, taking comfort in the life blooming around her. Maybe she's not beyond redemption, not too broken for something good. And maybe, just maybe, Leigh starts to heal.But the past isn't so easily buried.No matter how far she runs, the truth of who she is and the ghosts of the Wildes follow. And when those secrets catch up to her, threatening everything she's come to love, Leigh will have to truly face what she can survive.
With the Heart of a Ghost is a debut collection of eight fantastical stories translated by Chi-Young Kim (Whale) that explore feelings unseen, unconveyed, unexplainable.The funny, meditative characters who inhabit this book are pulled far from their ordinary daily routines to stare straight into their own sorrows, however they manifest. Ghosts and otherworldly occurrences are folded seamlessly into author Lim Sunwoo’s quiet universe with stories buoyed by humor, warmth, and empathy for the lost and hurt among us. A ghost who looks just like the narrator reflects her feelings back to her in a bun shop; mutant jellyfish take over the world and if you touch one you become one yourself; a heartbroken man becomes a tree in his ex’s apartment; the ghost of a wannabe K-pop star stuck in a vacuum cleaner wants out; Jugyeong helps a man hibernate by burying him up to his neck; Huiae, in deep conflict with her husband, reconnects with her strange old friend; Jo has lost his best friend–a gecko–but won't give up the search; and Suyeong plots revenge on a wild dog that killed her cats by channeling her inner cat.For a moment, a short period of your everyday lives, each sparkling story asks you to look within, to encounter all that is desired and strange and possible in life and death.
