The Penny Dropping offers an account of a cherished relationship from first meeting to eventual break-up. Distance gives the writer a retrospective clarity from which she does not flinch despite its challenges (Look at me, laments the speaker in Pretty Woman, stepping back into the dress, / pulling up the side zip, smoothing it down, / as though thats all it took). But ultimately poems such as No Point Now undo their own argument that the penny has dropped years too late, for in the process of re-evaluating the past a new and altered value is bestowed on it. In Films We Saw at The Phoenix, the speaker recalls the lovers in one film whose relationship is also at an end, but who look back and spread it out tenderly, the tapestry / of their love which they alone could see. The immediate power of these poems is such that much is at stake on every page. Helen Farish won the Forward Prize for Best First Collection for Intimates (2005). Both Intimates and The Penny Dropping were shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Autorid: Helen Farish
Richie Barlow recently celebrated his 40th birthday, a landmark date he never thought he would reach. Many were the times when struggling to survive a desperate childhood and adolescence that he clinged to a dream of simply making it to 22. Abandoned by his abusive mother and stepfather and placed in an inadequate care system, he was sold into child prostitution and criminality while the state apparatus knowingly failed him. But for the love and hope shared by surrogate parents Pauline and Anna, Richie would have become just another tragic statistic. Yet released back into the world with few coping strategies, he was determined to make his mark and have his mistreatment at the hands of the local authority recognised in order to bring about the change necessary so others would not have to experience the sort of tribulations, tragedy and sorrow he had. Now in a loving relationship, married to Ben, a new family around him and an award winning dog walking business, Richies story is one of immense determination and inner strength against the longest odds. It is about hope, reclaiming the past and gaining justice. Harrowing yet uplifting, it is a must read. Autorid: Richie Barlow
These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge.A closer look at the lives of Old Testament patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joshua. The book of Genesis reveals a family history a human history with division, forgiveness, betrayal, and love. Generation after generation, God is at work in these otherwise ordinary people, and despite their many failings, we can see the character and hand of God in the lives of our spiritual forefathers. These seven insightful sessions help us to realise that: God has a purpose for each of our lives, and is constantly working out His redemptive plan for humanity There are significant parallels between these ancient stories and the teachings of Jesus Despite being highly revered, these figures shared the same human nature that we do, and we can learn from them today Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study. Autorid: Elizabeth Rundle
A lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament This introduction to the New Testament is critical yet faith-friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids, including sidebars, maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. The full-color interior features art from around the world that illustrates the New Testament's impact on history and culture. The first edition of this textbook was well received, with over 60,000 copies sold. This thoroughly revised new edition, shaped by professor feedback, features an updated interior design, expanded coverage of the New Testament world in a new chapter on Jewish backgrounds, dozens of new works of fine art from around the world, and extensive new online material for students and professors available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources. Autorid: Mark Allan Powell
Music's ability to express and arouse emotions is a mystery that has fascinated both experts and laymen at least since ancient Greece. The predecessor to this book 'Music and Emotion' (OUP, 2001) was critically and commercially successful and stimulated much further work in this area. In the years since publication of that book, empirical research in this area has blossomed, and the successor to 'Music and Emotion' reflects the considerable activity in this area. The Handbook of Music and Emotion offers an 'up-to-date' account of this vibrant domain. It provides comprehensive coverage of the many approaches that may be said to define the field of music and emotion, in all its breadth and depth. The first section offers multi-disciplinary perspectives on musical emotions from philosophy, musicology, psychology, neurobiology, anthropology, and sociology. The second section features methodologically-oriented chapters on the measurement of emotions via different channels (e.g., self report, psychophysiology, neuroimaging). Sections three and four address how emotion enters into different aspects of musical behavior, both the making of music and its consumption. Section five covers developmental, personality, and social factors. Section six describes the most important applications involving the relationship between music and emotion. In a final commentary, the editors comment on the history of the field, summarize the current state of affairs, as well as propose future directions for the field. The only book of its kind, The Handbook of Music and Emotion will fascinate music psychologists, musicologists, music educators, philosophers, and others with an interest in music and emotion (e.g., in marketing, health, engineering, film, and the game industry). It will be a valuable resource for established researchers in the field, a developmental aid for early-career researchers and postgraduate research students, and a compendium to assist students at various levels. In addition, as with its predecessor, it will also attract interest from practising musicians and lay readers fascinated by music and emotion. Autorid: Patrik N. Juslin, John Sloboda
Les intermittences du coeur selon Sally Rooney, star des lettres irlandaises, dans un roman intime et tendre, photo de notre époque.Alice, romancière à succès, a quitté Dublin pour un village isolé. Elle fait la connaissance de Felix sur un site de rencontres. Eileen, la meilleure amie d’Alice, est restée dans la capitale et travaille pour un magazine littéraire. Elle renoue avec Simon, un ami d’enfance. Tous se désirent, se trompent, se quittent. Ils sont jeunes et ont toute la vie devant eux. Mais le monde qui les entoure s’est assombri, est devenu matérialiste ; les inégalités se creusent et la violence sociale augmente. Comment croire encore à l’amour, à l’amitié, à la beauté ?Après Normal People, Sally Rooney dépeint les rêves et les déceptions de ces enfants du siècle avec une justesse remarquable.« Retour en force de l’Irlandaise prodige ! »Le MondeSally Rooney est née en 1991 en Irlande. Le succès mondial de Conversations entre amis et Normal People, tous deux adaptés en série et disponibles chez Points, a fait de son œuvre un véritable phénomène.Traduit de l’anglais (Irlande) par Laetitia Devaux.
Public affairs broadcasting is a crucial component of the media landscape, providing audiences with in-depth coverage and analysis of important societal issues. The roots of public affairs broadcasting can be traced back to the early days of radio and television, when broadcasters recognized the need to inform and educate the public on matters of public interest. Over the years, public affairs programming has evolved to encompass a wide range of formats, from traditional news programs to talk shows, documentaries, and investigative journalism. These programs play a vital role in holding governments and institutions accountable, fostering public debate, and promoting transparency in decision-making processes. This book sheds light on the ethics, news gathering tactics, beats reporting and conflicts in public affairs reporting.
Performances of Greek epics customarily began with a hymn to a god or goddess - as Hesiod's Theogony and Words and Days do. A collection of thirty-three such poems has come down to us from antiquity under the title "Hymns of Homer." This new Loeb Classical Library volume contains, in addition to the Hymns, fragments of five comic poems that were connected with Homer's name in or just after the Classical period (but are not today believed to be by the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey). Here too is a collection of ancient accounts of the poet's life.The Hymns range widely in length: two are over 500 lines long; several run only a half dozen lines. Among the longest are the hymn To Demeter, which tells the foundational story of the Eleusinian Mysteries; and To Hermes, distinctive in being amusing. The comic poems gathered as Homeric Apocrypha include Margites, the Battle of Frogs and Mice, and, for the first time in English, a fragment of a perhaps earlier poem of the same type called Battle of the Weasel and the Mice. The edition of Lives of Homer contains The Contest of Homer and Hesiod and nine other biographical accounts, translated into English for the first time. Performances of Greek epics customarily began with a hymn to a god or goddess--as Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days do. A collection of thirty-three such poems has come down to us from antiquity under the title "Hymns of Homer." This new Loeb Classical Library volume contains, in addition to the Hymns, fragments of five comic poems that were connected with Homer's name in or just after the Classical period (but are not today believed to be by the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey). Here too is a collection of ancient accounts of the poet's life.The Hymns range widely in length: two are over 500 lines long; several run only a half dozen lines. Among the longest are the hymn To Demeter, which tells the foundational story of the Eleusinian Mysteries; and To Hermes, distinctive in being amusing. The comic poems gathered as Homeric Apocrypha include Margites, the Battle of Frogs and Mice, and, for the first time in English, a fragment of a perhaps earlier poem of the same type called Battle of the Weasel and the Mice. The edition of Lives of Homer contains The Contest of Homer and Hesiod and nine other biographical accounts, translated into English for the first time. Martin West's faithful and pleasing translations are fully annotated; his freshly edited texts offer new solutions to a number of textual puzzles. Autorid: Homer, Martin L. West
THE ESOPHAGUSThe Esophagus investigates the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the esophagus. This sixth edition, revised and updated throughout, also explores the diagnosis and treatment of various esophageal conditions. It includes treatment guidelines approved by the two largest gastroenterology societies, the ACG and AGA, as befits a work co-edited by two former presidents of those organizations. Advancements in diagnostics are presented, as are developments in the surgical and drug therapies.Presented in full colour, and boasting an unrivalled team of editors and contributing authors, The Esophagus Sixth Edition will find a home wherever the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the esophagus are studied and taught.This book is accompanied by a website containing all the figures from the book in PowerPoint format.www.wiley.com/go/richter/esophagus6ePraise for the Fifth Edition:"There is absolutely no doubt that this edition of the textbook will maintain its status as the go-to reference for esophageal conditions, and will remain a highly utilized and clinically useful resource for novice and experienced physicians and surgeons alike." (Gastroenterology, 1 July 2013)
Here are the most influential architectural essays written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated, in a great book for anyone interested in what architects say about their craft. Discover the theories behind the structures in which we live, work, and play, from Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas. If youve ever wondered what goes through architects minds when they design buildings, youll be happy to know that theres no shortage of brilliant reading material to satisfy your curiosity. Wading through the archives at your local library may prove fruitful to your endeavor, but it wont give you the instant gratification that Architectural Theory will.This book brings together all of the most important and influential essays about architecture written since the Renaissance, copiously illustrated and neatly organized chronologically by country. From Alberti and Palladio to Le Corbusier and Koolhaas, the best treatises by architectures greatest masters are gathered here, each accompanied by an essay discussing its historical context and significance. This is the all-in-one, must-have book for anyone interested in what architects have to say about their craft.The comprehensive overview that will help transform even the most uninformed novices into well-informed connoisseurs! Autorid: Bernd Evers
The Founder of the proven Foundation Training program takes his teaching to the next phase, offering detailed understanding of our capacity to heal using the body’s built in systems, introducing a perpetual inner core of wellness and adaptability.Dr. Eric Goodman’s innovative approach to self-healing—Foundation Training—has helped celebrities, athletes, first responders, and regular folks around the world feel and look better, and kept them active and fit. The core of Foundation Training is a unique form of biomechanics—a series of postures, poses, and movements designed to teach the body’s individual muscles to act within strong, flexible chains of muscles, shifting the burden of support away from sensitive joints. Foundations of Health builds on this core program, going deep into the principles and practices to help us understand how to maintain a healthy body even when the mechanics eventually break down. Our bodies are built to heal themselves— without surgeries and prescriptive medications. The protocols focus on the endogenous cannabinoid stimulators—neurotransmitters that bind directly to cannabinoid receptors throughout the Vertebrate nervous systems—including the Central, Enteric and Peripheral nervous system. Dr. Goodman explains the science behind the endogenous cannabinoid system and how it can be stimulated in natural and healthy ways. He recommends foods, herbs, and supplements likely to ease pain, lower stress, and boost mental and physical function. He addresses the notable medicinal benefits of CBD, THC, and the many Terpenes associated with Cannabis’s reputation for healing, and teaches how to be a smart consumer of Cannabinoids. He also shares techniques that will help guide and maintain the state of balance the body needs to function optimally with stability and harmony. Foundations of Health will forever change the way we think of our bodies and our physical healing. Autorid: Eric Goodman
An inspiring anthology of some of the best Black British writing centred around the experiences of the Windrush generation, featuring new writing from Bernardine Evaristo, Margaret Busby and Mike Philips
All About K-Pop! Easy piano book for K-pop lovers! My new pop-piano songbook features 8 new original songs. Each of these songs are K-pop with a twist! I composed 8 pieces in a K-pop style and some of the featured songs are: Love Story Forever 21 Like a butterfly Cherry Bubblegum K-pop music is very popular, so I decided to create a songbook dedicated solely to K-pop, but piano music! All music was composed by: Rebecca A. Drimmel. This songbook is not only fun music but with the K-pop style! Each piece is fun and easy to play but also learning diverse repertoire! If you're a beginner pianist and want to learn and expand your repertoire this K-pop piano book is one to keep your eye out for!
In a kingdom where magic has been outlawed and old gods are only whispered about behind closed doors, an ancient being known as the White Raven is rumored to have returned, heralding the end of the world. When four strangers find themselves entangled in the White Raven's prophecy, they begin to uncover the unspeakable horrors lurking beneath Halcyon's glittering mask.Julia, a fake princess bound to a monster and its secrets.Tobias, a desperate thief unable to run from his blood wolf disease.Nathaniel, a cunning aristocrat whose duskborn hunger is as insatiable as his ambition.Sybil, a dishonored necromancer hunting for the truth behind her coven's murder.As the fate of Halcyon hangs in the balance, Julia, Tobias, Nathaniel, and Sybil must reckon with their own demons if they hope to survive.
A USA Today BestsellerIn its heyday, Piney Peaks and its beloved Christmas house were made famous by Sleighbells under Starlight, a romantic holiday movie. Fifty years later, the small town is ready for a new love story.As a successful film liaison, Elisha Rowe has her heart set on one thing and one thing only: putting her hometown back on the map. So, when she gets the chance to secure the long-hoped-for sequel to Sleighbells under Starlight, a beloved holiday movie, she's willing to do whatever it takes to make sure everything goes smoothly. Unfortunately, that includes claiming to have already gotten permission to film at the historic Christmas house—permission she was very much denied by the gorgeous new owner.City boy Ves Hollins is only back in Piney Peaks long enough to sell the house he inherited from his great-aunt. The holidays have always been tough for Ves, and it's not any easier when he's distracted by memories of a Christmas long, long ago, and the irresistible charm of neighbor Elisha. He has no plans to put down roots or fall in love...even if Elisha unravels his hesitations like a bad Christmas sweater.There's no question the two are opposites in every way. Ves is undeniably frosty. Elisha is brimming with warmth. He doesn't do commitment. She never runs from a challenge. But as the two grow closer, they quickly realize that the growing spark between them may be just what the season calls for.
A college romance about a morally grey, obsessed, possessive hockey player who will stop at nothing to get the girl... Mason Calloway. Gorgeous. Cruel. Inescapable. When we met at our parents' wedding, it was hate at first sight. From then on, the hockey star set out to make my life miserable, and I made sure I gave as good as I got. I thought I'd be free of him when I went to college. I was wrong. He's the big, bad man on campus now, and I'm trapped in his crosshairs...and his bed. He'll do anything to make me his-no matter how vile or depraved. He's made it clear he'll never let me go... ...And I'm no longer sure I want him to.
This textbook presents the fundamentals of statistical thermodynamics and electronic structure theory and focuses on introducing the central concepts of thermodynamics and their relation to microscopic theories in a conceptually clear and simple way. The emphasis is on the description of what is going on at the microscopic level, which allows readers to understand the various facets of entropy as the fundamental driving force of all material behaviors. An atomistic perspective is introduced from the beginning, highlighting the importance of molecular structure and microscopic degrees of freedom for understanding the thermodynamic properties of materials, such as heat capacity and magnetization. Because of their importance in various research fields, classical and quantum aspects are treated equally, allowing modern research topics to be addressed with molecular simulation and electronic structure theory. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, physics, and materials science, and its modular structure makes it suitable for any reader.
The extraordinary and engrossing debut novel from Sarah Brooks - available to pre-order now!A woman on the platform with a borrowed name.A disgraced naturalist determined to discover miracles.A child with a dangerous secret.Welcome aboard The Great Trans-Siberian Express. It is the 19th Century and the world is awash with marvels. But there is nothing so marvellous and terrible as the Wastelands: a vast terrain that lies between Russia and China. Nothing touches this deadly wilderness except the Great Trans-Siberian Express: an impenetrable train built to carry precious cargo across continents, but which now also transports anyone willing to cross the irresistible Wastelands. The train is never short of travellers. After all, the train is completely safe. Except . . . something happened on the last journey. No can remember exactly what, not even Weiwei, the famous 'child of the train' who was born on the Express. The Trans-Siberia Company insist everything has been fixed. But the old rules are changing at a remarkable speed, and as secrets and stories of this curious cast of characters begin to unravel, something uncontrollable appears to be breaking in . . .
Tänapäeva inimese eesmärk kipub olema oma elu, tervist ja karjääri viimse detailini optimeerida 1 muuta maailm kontrollitavaks. Ent ainult kontrollimatusele avatud olles saame maailma tõeliselt kogeda. Autor kasutab selle väljendamiseks resonantsi mõistet. Resonants tekib siis, kui inimene tunneb end kõnetatuna, asjade ja sündmuste tähendusele avatuna. Raamat avab mõtteruumi, kus kontrolli asemel tõuseb esile suhe, vastastikkus ja tähendus. Hea elu mõõdupuu ei ole mitte see, kui palju meil on kogemusi või ressursse, vaid see, kui elav ja resonantne on meie suhe maailmaga. Saksa sotsioloog Hartmut Rosa (snd 1965) on nüüdisaegse sotsioloogia elav klassik, kelle teoreetilised ideed ja analüüse ärgitav mõistestik on inspireerinud ka Eesti ühiskonnateadlasi ning saanud siinmail tuttavaks laiemas sotsiaalteadusliku mõtte huviliste ringis. Esimese Rosa teosena eesti keelde jõudnud \"Maailma kontrollimatus\" annab kompaktse sissevaate tema resonantsiteooriasse, mis on suunatud kõigile ühiskonnahuvilistele. Autorid: Hartmut Rosa
Vene-juudi päritolu Ameerika kirjaniku ja filosoofi Ayn Randi (1905-1982) romaan Allikas on alates oma ilmumisest 1943. aastal saanud väga erinevate hinnangute osaliseks, suurimast imetlusest kuni moraalse hukkamõistuni. Kindlasti aga ei jäta see lugu noore arhitekti eluvõitlusest kedagi ükskõikseks. See pole mitte üksnes võitlus rivaalide ja vastastega või aegunud kunstitraditsioonidega, vaid laiemalt nendega, keda autor nimetab teiste kaudu elajateks, nendega, kes ei oska või ei julge olla nemad ise, järgida oma ideid ja unistusi ilma kompromissile minemata. Liberaalse kapitalismi prohvetina on Ayn Rand valanud oma filosoofilised tõekspidamised ilukirjanduslikku vormi, mille tulemuseks on hümn indiviidile, ülistuslaul eetilisele egoismile ning iga inimese õigusele olla ainulaadne. Kirjanik mõistab hukka altruismi ja kollektivismi, nähes neis peituvat nõrkust ja enesesalgamist. Allikas tegi oma autori kohe maailmakuulsaks ning on säilitanud oma aktuaalsuse tänaseni. Lugeja kohtab romaanis kummalisi karaktereid Ameerika arhitektuuri- ja ajakirjandusmaailmast, võimumehi ja salajasi traaditõmbajaid ning tervet galeriid kaasajooksikuid. Romaani peategelane Howard Roark aga usub üksnes iseendasse ja oma töösse, sarnanedes pilvelõhkujaga, mis oma võimsas sõltumatuses kõrgele taeva poole tõuseb. Autorid: Ayn Rand
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