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Troubador Publishing Cage: A John Tedesco Cathedral Murder Mystery
GTIN: 9781800465626 Raamatud
Enjoying an overdue break in Venice, the Bishop of Rhyminster has a chance encounter with Oliver Canford; a flamboyant tour guide, staying at the same hotel who grew up in a vicarage and read Theology at Cambridge. Despite misgivings from his wife, Bishop Bob offers him the post of Bishops Lay assistant. But Canford neglects his duties in favour of flirting with the Chorister Mums, pursuing eligible widows around Cathedral Close and disappearing to London to sing with his refined choir. When one of his absences extends to 48 hours, the Bishop worries. He calls in his old friend John Tedesco, who runs a bespoke detective agency with his colleague Lynne Davey. When a body is discovered in the Rhyme Chantry, a forbidding structure known as the Cage, the tiny tourist city is thrust under the media spotlight, suspicion falling on a leading member of the Cathedral staff. Join Tedesco and Davey as they encounter a byzantine world of rival voluntary groups, hard pressed clergy and warring choral societies. Can they cut through the confusion and solve the mystery of The Cage before DCI Bloomfield jumps to the wrong conclusion? Autorid: Radu Herklots
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dinosaur Jokes for Funny Kids
GTIN: 9781780559070 Raamatud
A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this roarsome collection has hundreds of dinosaur-themed jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.What do you call a dinosaur that never gives up? A tri-tri-triceratops. Why can’t you hear a Pterodactyl using the toilet? Because the ‘p’ is silent.What do you call a palaeontologist who lies around all day?Lazy bones. Filled with over 250 dino-mite jokes that will have kids roaring with laughter, from prehistoric LOLs and witty one liners to knock-knock-asaurs and hilarious poop puns. Designed to be easy to read with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra fun, this laugh-out-loud collection will keep jokers entertained for hours.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series: 9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds 9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557847 Animal Jokes for Funny Kids 9781780557854 Knock Knock Jokes for Funny Kids 9781780559087 Silly Jokes for Funny Kids Autorid: Andrew Pinder
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Jokes for Funny Kids: 10 Year Olds
GTIN: 9781780559650 Raamatud
A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series, this hilarious collection features over 300 gags for 10-year-olds to share. Whats a banana peels favourite type of shoe? Slippers. Why was the broom late for school? It overswept. What type of music do Egyptian mummies like best? Rap! Ten rib-tickling chapters cover a range of themes, from 'Hilarious History', 'Silly Science' and 'Travel Teasers' to 'Gross Gags', 'Music Mashups' and 'Knee-Slapping Knock-Knocks'. Designed to be easy to read and with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra laughs, this laugh-out-loud collection will keep jokers entertained for hours on end. Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series: 9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds 9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557847 Animal Jokes for Funny Kids 9781780557854 Knock Knock Jokes for Funny Kids 9781780559070 Dinosaur Jokes for Funny Kids 9781780559087 Silly Jokes for Funny Kids Publishing in 2023: 9781780559636 Jokes for Funny Kids: 5 Year Olds 9781780559643 Jokes for Funny Kids: 9 Year Olds 9781780559438 Gross Jokes for Funny Kids Autorid: Josephine Southon, Andrew Pinder
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Springer International Publishing AG Deploying Foresight for Policy and Strategy Makers: Creating Opportunities Through Public Policies and Corporate Strategies in Science, Technology and Innovation 1st ed. 2016
GTIN: 9783319256269 Raamatud
This book develops foresight techniques to turn future societal challenges into opportunities. The authors present foresight approaches for innovation policy and management. Future developments in fields such as education, energy, new materials, nanotechnologies are highlighted for different countries. Readers will discover tools and instruments to capture the potentials of the grand societal challenges as defined by the United Nations. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and scholars with an interest in foresight methods and gives practical hints for policy makers and managers to take account of the grand opportunities in their business and policy strategies. Autorid: Leonid Gokhberg, Dirk Meissner, Alexander Sokolov
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Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha TZR125 (87 - 93) & DT125R/X (88 - 07) Haynes Repair Manual
GTIN: 9781844256266 Raamatud
With a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available).Specific Models Covered:DT125R 124cc 88-07; DT125X 124cc 05-07; TZR125 124cc 87-93. Exclusions:Does not cover the TZR125R introduced in 1993. Autorid: Mark Coombs
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HarperCollins Publishers KS3 Maths Foundation Level Revision Guide: Ideal for Years 7, 8 and 9
GTIN: 9780007562763 Raamatud
Level: KS3 Subject: Maths (Standard) Complete coverage of the KS3 Maths course Clear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic: · quick tests to check understanding · end of topic practice questions · topic review questions later in book · mixed practice questions at end of book · free Q&A flash cards and audio to download online at collins.co.uk/pages/key-stage-3-flashcards-and-audio more topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questions in the workbook section Looking for more study resources for Key Stage 3? Try our KS3 Maths Workbooks for Year 7 (9780007562664), Year 8 (9780007562671) and Year 9 (9780007562688) and (Standard) All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562770). Autorid: Collins KS3
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Rudolf Steiner Press Growing Old: The Spiritual Dimensions of Ageing
GTIN: 9781855845626 Raamatud
`And that is one thing we need to relearn, that all of life brings its gifts - not only the first two or three decades.' - Rudolf Steiner When are we actually old? What happens as we age? How will we cope with old age? Growing old is an art, and to grow old in the right way we need spiritual understanding. In this enlightening anthology - compiled by a director of care homes for the elderly - wide-ranging cosmological perspectives alternate with detailed observations of the phenomena of ageing. Rudolf Steiner sees ageing within the context of the earthly and spiritual evolution that encompasses all forms of existence. The book thus begins with the primary meaning that ageing has in developmental terms and ends with a consideration of the human being as co-creator in cosmic processes - and with our capacity to become increasingly conscious of the tasks this implies. These key texts by Rudolf Steiner show how spiritual knowledge can broaden the current debate on the study of old age, the process of ageing, and the particular problems faced by older people. Concerns about our `ageing population' can be seen in a broader context that recognizes the fruits of old age. The productive relationship between childhood and old age - a running theme throughout this volume - is one example. If we grow old consciously, viewing ageing not only as a period of physical decline but as a time when we can actively participate in shaping life, then we can begin to find greater meaning in it. Chapters include: `The Core Messages of Ageing'; `Fundamental Principles of Gerontology'; `Ageing as a Developmental Process'; `Ageing: the Risks and Opportunities'; The Art of Growing Old'; `Old Age and Death'; `Growing Old - A Challenge for Education'; `The Cosmological Dimensions of Ageing'. Autorid: Rudolf Steiner, Matthew Barton, Franz Ackermann, Franz Ackermann
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Jonglez Secret Dublin: A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar 5th ed.
GTIN: 9782361956264 Raamatud
Let Secret Dublin guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Dublin travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in it's fourth edition, Secret Dublin features 140 secret and unusual locations. Discover the inner sanctum of Freemason's Hall, see Napoleon's toothbrush, marvel at a hoax plaque hidden in plain sight on O'Connell Bridge, try George IV's footprints for size, venture into a Georgian time capsule on Henrietta Street, cross the bridge beneath which William Rowan Hamilton had his 'Eureka' moment, explore a `museum' flat preserved exactly as it was almost 100 years ago, tune into the world of vintage radio in a Martello Tower, spot Dublin's subterranean river, or post your thoughts in a mystery letterbox ... Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Dublin - An unusual guide corresponds to a different part of the city so that one can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Perfectly planned walks - Make sure that you do not miss any secret location, by discovering each one featured in this guide by planning a walking tour of each neighbourhood. Autorid: Pól Ó Conghaile
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teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Pink Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories
GTIN: 9783961715626 Raamatud
The Pink Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories is a dedicated series that comprehensively explores one of the most important themes in the fashion industry: colours. As the title suggests, this book focuses on all shades of pink, from vibrant fuchsia to delicate rose. The two authors, Heide Christiansen and Martin Fraas, showcase the power and allure that pink embodies through captivating runway shots. These dynamic fashion photographs were captured at major haute couture shows by renowned designers and brands like Dior, Chanel, and Gucci, or emerged as street style photography from the bustling life of a metropolis. Christiansen and Fraas not only provide impressive visuals but also narrate intriguing backstories. The significance of the colour pink becomes the central theme around which an entire world of images and stories is constructed. Any fashion enthusiast will be thrilled by this unique coffee table book. It serves as an inspiration for those passionate about fashion brands, high fashion, and the runways of the fashion industry. With its luxurious presentation and exquisite tactile quality, The Pink Book: Fashion, Styles & Stories almost becomes a fashion item itself. It is suitable as an upscale gift or a standout piece for any home library. Text in English and German. Autorid: Heide Christiansen, Martin Fraas
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Dead Ink Books Cat Step
GTIN: 9781911585626 Raamatud
One mistake can unravel everything... She only left her daughter in the car for a minute; just a quick minute whilst she ran into the shop. She barely thought twice about making the decision, but it soon began to consume her every thought. And not just her thoughts, but those of every neighbour, police officer and social security worker in a fifteen mile radius. But this is her child. Surely she knows best? After she'd made the move to a small town in Scotland, the rolling hills and blustery beaches seemed to be the perfect backdrop for her and her four year-old daughter, Emily, to start again. It wasn't always easy just the two of them, but Liz was sure that she could manage this time. And now this? Sometimes, one mistake is all it takes to unravel everything. Autorid: Alison Irvine
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Key Publishing Ltd Rail Freight: London and the South East
GTIN: 9781802825626 Raamatud
With over 170 images, this book explores the traction, rolling stock, terminal facilities and other infrastructure of rail freight in London and the South East. Written by an expert on railways, particularly rail freight. Features atmospheric black and white images alongside colour images. Covers London and the South East of England, looking at the history of freight. Part of The Railways and Industry Series. Autorid: Paul Shannon
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AUZOU Mes jolies comptines d'animaux - 20 puces sonores
GTIN: 9791039562690 Raamatud
Un livre sonore avec 20 jolies comptines d'animaux à écouter et à chanter ensemble ! Un magnifique livre sonore avec20 comptines à découvrir autour d'une thématique phare : les animaux. Le livre tout-carton est accompagné d'un boîtier sonore adapté aux tout-petits, pour pouvoir chanter ensemble ses comptines préférées et s'initier au rythme ! Chaque puce correspond à une comptine d'une belle qualité sonore : parfait pour éveiller le tout petit avec plus de 6 minutes d'écoute au total ! 20 comptines incontournables : - C'est la baleine - Une souris verte - Alouette, gentille alouette - La famille tortue - Un éléphant qui se balançait - 1, 2, 3 le chat - L'araignée Gypsie - Un grand cerf - Poissons dans l'eau - Coucou hibou - Une puce, un pou - Il court, il court, le furet - Sardine à l'huile - Il pleut, il mouille - Petit renne - Vole, joli papillon - Promenons-nous dans les bois - Le crocodile - Le loup, le renard et la belette - Coccinelle demoiselle
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook of Test Development
GTIN: 9780415626026 Raamatud
The second edition of the Handbook of Test Development provides graduate students and professionals with an up-to-date, research-oriented guide to the latest developments in the field. Including thirty-two chapters by well-known scholars and prac
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EXPRESS FINANCE (CAREER PATHS)
GTIN: 9781471562624 Raamatud
Książka składa się z trzech części (Books 1-3). W skład poszczególnych części wchodzi 15 rozdziałów. Każdy rozdział poświęcony jest innemu zagadnieniu tematycznemu i zawiera osadzone w realistycznym kontekście teksty pozwalające na poznawanie specjalistycznego słownictwa. Obejmuje także różnorodne ćwiczenia umożliwiające zintegrowane rozwijanie czterech sprawności językowych: czytania, słuchania, mówienia i pisania. Po każdej z trzech części znajduje się słowniczek angielsko-angielski zawierający łącznie ponad 400 haseł i zwrotów. Przykładowe tematy to: dokumenty finansowe, kursy walut, konta bankowe, usługi bankowe, kredyty, rodzaje przedsiębiorstw, rodzaje kosztów, budżet, inwestycje, giełda, rodzaje zawodów w sektorze finansowym, kształtowanie cen, zakładanie firmy i analiza opłacalności, prognozowanie wysokości sprzedaży, ubezpieczenia, finanse publiczne. Finance z serii Career Paths to publikacja przeznaczona dla osób przygotowujących się do pracy lub pracujących jako specjaliści ds. finansów, pragnących doskonalić znajomość języka angielskiego w aspekcie związanym z pracą zawodową.Career Paths to nowość na polskim rynku wydawniczym. Rewelacyjna seria podręczników dla osób pragnących poznać język angielski lub pogłębić jego znajomość w celu podniesienia swoich kwalifikacji zawodowych. Każdy tytuł jest poświęcony innej specjalności zawodowej. Książki są nieocenioną pomocą zarówno dla uczniów, studentów i początkujących adeptów, jak i doświadczonych praktyków danego zawodu. Mogą być wykorzystane w liceach, technikach, szkołach zawodowych, na uczelniach wyższych i specjalistycznych kursach językowych. Publikacje z serii Career Paths pozwalają na zintegrowane rozwijanie czterech sprawności językowych przy jednoczesnym poznawaniu i ćwiczeniu słownictwa związanego z daną specjalnością zawodową.
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Fiskostar UKSEPIIRDELIIST NORDHOME LAKITUD TAMM 15X56MM 2,2M
Tootekood: 6418689125626 GTIN: 6418689125626 Mööblitarvikud
NordHome FJ okaspuu piirdeliist on mõõtmetega 15 x 56 x 2200 mm. Toon - lakitud tamm. Sobib kasutamiseks kuivades ruumides.
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DELL ROAD OF BONES
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 578, Publishers: DELL, Author: WINTERS DEMI, ISBN-13: 9780593975626, Date of issue: 2025
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University of Arizona Press Unruly Wild: Embracing Ecological Change in the Southwest
GTIN: 9780816556267 Raamatud
What is considered a beneficial plant? In this era of global change, The Unruly Wild is a timely and relevant look at plant conservation and the evolving plant communities of the American Southwest. Ecologist Juliet C. Stromberg offers a compelling argument for embracing a more inclusive and adaptive approach to wild plants. What is considered a beneficial plant? In this era of global change, The Unruly Wild is a timely and relevant look at plant conservation and the evolving plant communities of the American Southwest. Challenging the traditional invasion biology paradigm, Juliet C. Stromberg invites readers to reconsider the “alien invader” narrative and explore the beneficial roles that newly arrived plants can play in our ecosystems. Drawing from her extensive experience as a plant and restoration ecologist, Stromberg introduces a cast of plant characters that includes longtimers as well as newcomers. Through compelling stories and scientific insights, Stromberg explains why some plants are thriving while others are in decline. Stromberg’s engaging narrative, enriched with personal anecdotes and detailed vignettes, encourages readers to pause, reflect, and deepen their relationship with the plant world. By promoting a more nuanced and respectful dialogue about our natural surroundings, this book offers valuable insights into biodiversity, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration. This book is a call to embrace a more inclusive and adaptive approach to wild plants. Autorid: Juliet C. Stromberg
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Flame Tree Publishing Thomas Kinkade: Garden of Grace Greeting Card Pack: Pack of 6 Pack of 6
GTIN: 9781835626962 Raamatud
Pack of 6 gorgeous, foiled greeting cards, blank inside with a gold envelope, printed on FSC-certified paper, sealed with a tab and all 6 packed in a recyclable bag. Perfect for all occasions!Sold in packs of 6. Gorgeous, foiled greeting cards, blank inside with a gold envelope. Plastic free, the envelope is slipped inside the card, sealed with an easy-peel sticky tab. The 6 cards are packed in a recyclable plastic bag. Themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and gift stationery, our cards and envelopes are printed on FSC-certified paper. This example features art by Thomas Kinkade.Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light™, emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages through his art—and the branded products created from that art. From textiles, to collectibles, to music and books, Thom believed that both the ability and the inspiration to create his paintings had been given to him as a gift. His goal as an artist was to bring peace and joy into peoples’ lives through the images he created. Autorid: Flame Tree Studio
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Flame Tree Publishing Anna Stead: For Spells & Potions (Foiled Journal)
GTIN: 9781835626795 Raamatud
A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Anna Stead is an illustrator working from her home in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature. She can be found with a cat in her lap, playing video games or sketching on her iPad whenever she gets a chance. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Autorid: Flame Tree Studio
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Flame Tree Publishing Anna Stead: Mushrooms & Fungi Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen
GTIN: 9781835626917 Raamatud
New pen in the Flame Tree Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, ideal for pairing with a matching Flame Tree Notebook. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE PEN. The ideal companion to Flame Tree Notebooks, the Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pens combine Flame Tree’s reliable high-quality production with the magnificent art featured on our journals. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers and notetakers of all kinds.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. Well-loved artworks wrap around the pen, accented by beautiful complementary metallic trim and an elegant clip. Housed in an eco-friendly box to stunning effect.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. The click-operated retractable nib means you are ready to go at a moment’s notice and don’t need to worry about losing a pesky lid or drying out the ink. The reassuringly solid barrel feels good in your hand and writes like a dream. The clip is super handy for attaching to your favourite Flame Tree notebook. Pen writes in black ink and accepts standard refills.THE ARTIST. Anna Stead is an illustrator working from her home in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature.THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Autorid: Flame Tree Studio
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Flame Tree Publishing Garden of Delights Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen
GTIN: 9781835626931 Raamatud
New pen in the Flame Tree Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, ideal for pairing with a matching Flame Tree Notebook. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE PEN. The ideal companion to Flame Tree Notebooks, the Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pens combine Flame Tree’s reliable high-quality production with the magnificent art featured on our journals. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers and notetakers of all kinds.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. Well-loved artworks wrap around the pen, accented by beautiful complementary metallic trim and an elegant clip. Housed in an eco-friendly box to stunning effect.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. The click-operated retractable nib means you are ready to go at a moment’s notice and don’t need to worry about losing a pesky lid or drying out the ink. The reassuringly solid barrel feels good in your hand and writes like a dream. The clip is super handy for attaching to your favourite Flame Tree notebook. Pen writes in black ink and accepts standard refills.THE ARTIST. Flame Tree Studio created this beautiful image. It features on the front cover of The Garden of Delights by Amal Singh, a fantasy novel that takes inspiration from Indian myths, infused with the whimsy of Hayao Miyazaki’s works.THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Autorid: Flame Tree Studio
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Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH Architectures of Colonialism: Constructed Histories, Conflicting Memories
Tootekood: A46438916 GTIN: 9783035626742 Raamatud
The question of what heritage is and how we deal with it is not a neutral one. Recent events such as the Black Lives Matter movement and the toppling of monuments have made evident how much the colonial past is inscribed in our built environment; at the same time, colonialism affects memorialization and historiography. Hence, those involved in architectural history are challenged to re-consider their positionality. Whose heritage are colonial sites? Which conflicting memories are attached to them? How are archives and material evidence reassessed to bring forward the stories of marginalized subjects? Following the call for decolonization, this volume explores historical methodologies and shows the entanglement of narratives at architectural sites, bringing together archaeology, architectural history, and heritage studies. A contribution to the current debate on decolonization and memorialization Interdisciplinary perspectives on architecture and heritage International range of authors
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Atria Books Dancing with the Devil in the City of God: Rio de Janeiro and the Olympic Dream
Tootekood: A26046997 GTIN: 9781476756264 Raamatud
"In the tradition of Detroit: An American Autopsy and Maximum City comes a deeply reported and beautifully written biography of the seductive and chaotic city of Rio de Janeiro from prizewinning journalist and Brazilian native Juliana Barbassa. Juliana Barbassa moved a great deal throughout her life, but Rio was always home. After twenty-one years abroad, she returned to find the city that once ravaged by inflation, drug wars, corrupt leaders, and dying neighborhoods was now on the precipice of a major change. Rio has always aspired to the pantheon of global capitals, and under the spotlight of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games it seems that its moment has come. But in order to prepare itself for the world stage, Rio must vanquish the entrenched problems that Barbassa recalls from her childhood. Turning this beautiful but deeply flawed place into a predictable, pristine showcase of the best that Brazil has to offer in just a few years is a tall order--and with the whole world watching, the stakes couldn't be higher. With a cast of larger-than-life characters who are driving this fast-moving juggernaut or who risk getting caught in its gears, this kaleidoscopic portrait of Rio introduces the reader to the people who make up this city of extremes, revealing their aspirations and their grit, their violence, their hungers and their splendor, and shedding light on the future of this city they are building together. Dancing with the Devil in the City of God is an insider perspective into a city on the brink from a native daughter whose life, hopes, and fortunes are entwined with those of the city she portrays"--
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Flatiron Books If Cats Disappeared from the World
Tootekood: A32156263 GTIN: 9781250294050 Raamatud
The international phenomenon that has sold more than two million copies, If Cats Disappeared from the World--now a Japanese film--is a heartwarming, funny, and profound meditation on the meaning of life.The young postman's days are numbered. Estranged from his family and living alone with only his cat, Cabbage, to keep him company, he was unprepared for the doctor's diagnosis that he has only months to live. But before he can tackle his bucket list, the devil shows up to make him an offer: In exchange for making one thing in the world disappear, the postman will be granted one extra day of life. And so begins a very strange week that brings the young postman and his beloved cat to the brink of existence.With each object that disappears, the postman reflects on the life he's lived, his joys and regrets, and the people he's loved and lost. This timeless tale from Genki Kawamura (producer of the Japanese blockbuster animated movie Your Name) is a moving story of loss and reconciliation, and of one man's journey to discover what really matters most in life.
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