Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wild A tiny textbook to learn on your own How Birds Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but why. Why do many owls have asymmetrical e
Classic graffiti lettering and experimental typographical forms lie at the heart of street culture and have long inspired designers in many different fields. But graffiti artists, who tend to paint the same letters of their tag again and again, ra
It's five years after "Return of the Jedi: the Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven out the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi Twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousand of light-years away, the last of the emperor's warlords has taken command of the shattered Imperial Fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the new Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale--in short, a story worthy of the name "Star Wars".
Das vorliegende Buch ist für Lernende gedacht, die sich gezielt auf eine Fachsprachprüfung Medizin (B2-C1) vorbereiten oder vorbereitet werden.Das Buch bietet eine Reihe von Übungen, die sich in Stil und Format am Subtest "Sprachbausteine" der gängigen FSP-Prüfungen orientieren.Die Sprachbausteine stellen bei der medizinischen FSP-Prüfung einen sehr wichtigen Teil dar, was man als bekannt voraussetzten darf. Ein hohes Maß an Kenntnis der Vokabeln und Redewendungen wird vorausgesetzt und wird deshalb als eine Hürde, die zu nehmen ist, angesehen. Geprüft wird die Beherrschung des Wortschatzes und die Anwendung der Syntax in den typischen Situationen aus dem ärztlichen Alltag, hauptsächlich in den Arzt-Patienten-Gesprächen. Erwartet wird die sichere Beherrschung von Modalpartikeln und diversen Konnektoren, die informelle Gespräche natürlich und lebendig wirken lassen. Im Anhang befinden sich Informationen zu Konnektoren und Modalpartikeln sowie Lösungen zu allen Übungen.
This Rider-Waite-based tarot celebrates and honors the beautiful and magical black cats.Cleverly incorporating feline characteristics and legend into traditional tarot archetypes, this fanciful deck captures these creatures moving between worlds of reality and fantasy, the mundane and mystical.Disarmingly cute yet unmistakably wise, the black cats encourage you to explore your own animal nature.The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature--yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to Odysseus's perilous journey home, from the gods and goddesses to the Sirens and the suitors, the events and characters of these epic tales captivate us, teach us, and inspire us. Their influence can be seen far and wide, from James Joyce's Ulysses to the movie sensation Troy, starring Brad Pitt. Whether you've read Homer's original stories or you've only enjoyed their modern-day descendants, you'll love this Canterbury Classics edition of Iliad and Odyssey.The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, Iliad and Odyssey features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges. You'll be moved by these magical works, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home. A classic keepsake for fans of Greek mythology, as well as all great literature, Iliad and Odyssey is the perfect addition to any library.
This book charts the disastrous course of never-revealed secret operations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. It shows that the CIA's vaunted victories in the cold war - coups that overthrew constitutional leaders in Iran and Guatemala - were chaotic fights that succeeded only by deadly force. It exposes the buying and selling of the political leaders of world powers. It details how Presidents from Harry Truman to George W. Bush have abused and misused the CIA. It shows how the CIA deteriorated over the decades into an incapable and incoherent service whose deepest secret was its own weakness and ineptitude.
Im neunten Buch des weltweiten Bestsellerautors und Künstlers Dav Pilkey hat der Bürgermeister genug von Dog Mans Spielereien. Diesmal hat Dog Man es wirklich geschafft! Er übergibt seine Dienstmarke und räumt seinen Schreibtisch auf. Doch obwohl er arbeitslos ist, ist er nicht hoffnungslos. Kann sich Dog Man zusammen mit seinen Freunden aus diesem Loch graben und sich einen Weg zurück in die Truppe bahnen?Dav Pilkeys äußerst beliebte Dog Man-Reihe spricht Leser jeden Alters an und erforscht allgemein positive Themen wie Empathie, Freundlichkeit, Beharrlichkeit und die Bedeutung, Gutes zu tun.
This book is about breaking through the barriers that keep us from experiencing our true nature as light. It presents inspiring science and philosophy in a way that is completely accessible to anyone, to reveal and explore the universal laws and principles that underlie our very existence. It is an extremely real and practical manual for understanding why we live the way we do, and how to transform our lives into our highest vision. You will learn a formula to receive profound insights on how to create more fulfilling and caring relationships, transcend the fears and illusions surrounding the myth of death, and reconnect with your true mission and purpose on Earth. This is not just a book, it is what the title implies - an experience - and it is impossible to go through it without being moved, challenged, and changed. Welcome to - "The Breakthrough Experience".
An NYRB Classics Original When the pioneering Taiwanese novelist Qiu Miaojin committed suicide in 1995 at age twenty-six, she left behind her unpublished masterpiece, Last Words from Montmartre. Unfolding through a series of letters written by an unnamed narrator, Last Words tells the story of a passionate relationship between two young women-their sexual awakening, their gradual breakup, and the devastating aftermath of their broken love. In a style that veers between extremes, from self-deprecation to pathos, compulsive repetition to rhapsodic musings, reticence to vulnerability, Qiu's genre-bending novel is at once a psychological thriller, a sublime romance, and the author's own suicide note. The letters (which, Qiu tells us, can be read in any order) leap between Paris, Taipei, and Tokyo. They display wrenching insights into what it means to live between cultures, languages, and genders-until the genderless character Zoe appears, and the narrator's spiritual and physical identity is transformed.As powerfully raw and transcendent as Mishima's Confessions of a Mask, Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, and Theresa Cha's Dictee, to name but a few, Last Words from Montmartre proves Qiu Miaojin to be one of the finest experimentalists and modernist Chinese-language writers of our generation.
Petey the Cat ist aus dem Gefängnis entlassen worden und hat ein ganz neues Leben angefangen. Während Petey neu bewertet, was für ihn das Wichtigste im Leben ist, kämpft Li'l Petey darum, das Gute in der Welt zu finden. Können Petey und Dog Man lange genug aufhören, sich wie Katzen und Hunde zu streiten, um ihre Pfoten zusammenzurücken und als Team zu arbeiten? Sie brauchen einander jetzt mehr denn je - Li'l Petey (und die Welt) verlässt sich auf sie! Dav Pilkeys äußerst beliebte Dog Man-Reihe spricht Leser jeden Alters an und erforscht allgemein positive Themen, darunter: Empathie, Freundlichkeit, Beharrlichkeit und die Bedeutung, sich selbst treu zu sein. Durchgehend farbige Seiten.
Nuevo Sueña 2 está dirigido a aquellos estudiantes que desean adquirir un nivel medio (B1) de español. El libro está compuesto de 10 lecciones, divididas en dos ámbitos cada una, y de forma gradual se van ampliando los contextos funcionales. En cada lección se trabajan de forma integrada los contenidos funcionales, gramaticales y léxicos, si bien incluyen apartados específicos para la fonética y para la ortografía/escritura. Se practica con ejercicios de diversa tipología, que permiten el desarrollo de las cuatro destrezas. Además, a lo largo de cada secuencia didáctica se incluyen fichas y notas gramaticales que ayudan al estudiante en su proceso de aprendizaje. Al final de la lección se incluye el apartado Maneras de Vivir (destinado a la cultura y costumbres de España e Hispanoamérica) y cada 5 lecciones se ofrece una Recapitulación. El manual se cierra con un Glosario con una selección del léxico estudiado, traducido al inglés, francés, alemán, italiano y portugués (con la variante brasileña). El Libro del Alumno incluye dos CD con las audiciones de los ejercicios audio.Sueña 2 se corresponde con el nivel B1 del Marco común europeo de referencia.
Designing good application interfaces isn't easy now that companies need to create compelling, seamless user experiences across an exploding number of channels, screens, and contexts. In this updated third edition, you'll learn how to navigate through t
Polish your Italian, grow your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with these 100 entertaining Italian short stories How is it possible to learn Italian easily and effortlessly by yourself? The most effective way to learn Italian is reading interesting
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 416, Publishers: Bloomsbury USA, Author: Theodor Mebs, ISBN-13: 9781399410793, Date of issue: 2025
Lesen lernen wie im Flug!Ein aufgeregtes Wiehern reißt Ramona aus dem Schlaf. Die Ponys! Im Nachthemd schleicht sie zur Koppel, denn irgendetwas stimmt dort nicht! Vier spannende Pferdegeschichten.Die Kinderbücher der Reihe Leserabe wurden mit Pädagogen entwickelt und richten sich sowohl an Leseanfänger ab der 1. Klasse als auch an fortgeschrittene Erstleser ab der 2. Klasse. Die original Mildenberger Silbenmethode fördert die Lesekompetenz: Silben in Blau und Rot helfen beim Lesenlernen und verbessern nachweislich die Rechtschreibung.
Fat, striped, sweet, or grumpy, this book offers 380 embroidery stitch patterns for cat lovers. Each of the 15 themed pattern sets offers a variety of designs that range from simple to complex and includes photos of the finished patterns, a stitch guide
La primera Biblia para ni os es una colecci n de los 125 pasajes b blicos m s conocidos del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento. Comenzando con la historia de la creaci n y terminando en Apocalipsis, las historias son relatadas con palabras simples por el re
The young and the not so young will share the adventure of fortystories that have lost nothing with the passing of theyears andwhich still have the special appeal of the classics. Give free rein to your emotions with these appealing old favouritesabout the magic of the world that surrounds us.
Yumiko moonlights as a call girl because her day job doesn't pay enough to feed her pet Croc. Haru an aspiring writer who has nothing to say, sleeps with a woman his mother's age not just for the money but to work on his "powers of observation." So when Yu
The sexual act is possibly the most potent--and pleasurable--gateway to the primordial and the divine. From the Tantric mysteries of Hinduism and Buddhism and the inner alchemy of Taoism, to the sacrament of the bridal chamber in Christianity--and, of cour
Each saint has a special charisma, a particular facet of God that is reflected through her. Chiara's was to be a witness to joy in the face of great adversity, the kind which makes love overflow despite the sorrow from loss and death.
Dass ausgerechnet eine Eule Angst vor der Dunkelheit hat, ist wirklich sehr ungewöhnlich. Mama Eule schickt deshalb ihren nachtscheuen Sohn aus, um andere zu fragen, warum sie die Nacht lieben.
Long regarded as the classic introduction to the teachings of the Talmud, this comprehensive and masterly distillation summarizes the wisdom of the rabbinic sages on the dominant themes of Judaism.
The Dark Knight faces the strangest and most bizarre adventure of his career, as he meets comics' strangest and most bizarre hero, The Maxx A devious new doctor at Arkham Asylum is conducting unconventional experiments into the human psyche, an
Language: English, Binding: Board book, Number of pages: 50, Publishers: CANDLEWICK BOOKS, Author: Jon Klassen, ISBN-13: 9781536217025, Date of issue: 2024
Kelogloops: The Art of Hieu Nguyen is the debut art book from the popular mixed-media artist. Though Hieu is based in Melbourne, Australia, his incredible artwork has been showcased in exhibitions around the world, including Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco, and Sydney. Known for both digital and watercolour paintings, Hieu masterfully blends his love of surreal-art styles and Japanese anime. In this stunning art book, Hieu takes readers through his journey as an artist, from being taught a simple way to draw manga art by his older sister aged five, to reaching over a million followers on Instagram as 'Kelogsloops' and achieveing commercial success. Primarily a watercolour artist, Hieu creates delicate yet vibrant paintings that create an emotional connection with the viewer. His work is driven by the everyday feelings that come with being human, such as love, grief, and nostalgia - those things that can often onlly be communicated through art.Readers will find joy in discovering how Hieu is inspired to create his work, and the process behind each piece. This is a must-have book for any fan of Kelogsloops, or any art fan in general. The production value is incredibly high, making this a book to keep on your coffee table or bookshelf for years to come.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Publishers: W. W. Norton & Company, Author: George Eliot,Ronjaunee Chatterjee, ISBN-13: 9780393877199, Date of issue: 2024
The joint expedition between South Korea and Japan to the ant-infested Jeju Island is well underway, and the Korean team has successfully located the queen. Taking her out should finally spell the long-awaited closing of the S-rank gate. But little do they know that wings aren’t the only mutation the latest generation of ants has gone through— and having made short work of the Japanese hunters, the queen’s strongest soldier is now headed straight for them!
Recorrido completo por todas las cuestiones esenciales de la gramática desde un nivel A1 hasta B2.- Organizado en dobles páginas para enfrentar la teoría con sus ejercicios correspondientes.- Cuadros para resaltar los puntos gramaticas más importantes.- Numerosos ejemplos de uso.- Dibujos para ilustrar y facilitar la comprensión de las explicaciones gramaticales.- Más de 125 páginas de ejercicios, con modelo de respuesta y soluciones, para ayudar al estudiante a desarrollar su autonomía.
Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she's been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon's world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves.
This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic, synthetic shapes and forms, offering profound insight for artists of all kinds, sparking the imagination and improving one’s observational abilities. Rather than going the traditional route of memorizing a repertoire of poses, Lauricella instead stresses learning this small collection of forms, which can then be combined and shaped into the more complex and varied forms and postures we see in the living body.(Publisher's Note: This book features an "exposed” binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.)Table of ContentsForewordIntroductionHead and NeckTorso and ShouldersUpper LimbsLower LimbsResources
A famed writer, speaker, player and international master has created the one and only endgame book chess enthusiasts need as they move up the ladder from beginner to tournament player to possession of the coveted master title.
Snuggle up with your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most treasured fairy-tale characters. This beautiful story-time treasury brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world, with well-loved stories and rhymes to delight and excite children. Find new stories and adventures to fill your imagination every night before bedtime with 365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes.Sweet Dreams!Quick and short stories or rhymes allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every dayBond with your child through family story time and strengthen a love for books and reading.Favorite classics bring imagination and creativity to storytime. Rich and vivid illustrations and beautifully written tales will bring a smile from ear to earOver 50 stories and rhymes including Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Little Bo-Peep, Miss Mary Mack, Hickory Dickory Dock, Hansel & Gretel, The Lion and the Mouse, The Ugly Duckling and moreCollect all titles available in the Parragon padded treasury book collection
From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life. "A timeless classic that will change how you approach life. There is a billion-dollar education inside this book." -Shane Parrish, founder of Syrus Partners and Farnam Street "Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up," Charles T. Munger advises in Poor Charlie's Almanack. Originally published in 2005, this compendium of eleven talks delivered by the legendary Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman between 1986 and 2007 has become a touchstone for a generation of investors and entrepreneurs seeking to absorb the enduring wit and wisdom of one of the great minds of the 20th and 21st centuries. Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, chairman and CEO of Glenair and longtime friend of Charlie Munger-whom he calls "this generation's answer to Benjamin Franklin"-this abridged Stripe Press edition of Poor Charlie's Almanack features a brand-new foreword by Stripe cofounder John Collison. Poor Charlie's Almanack draws on Munger's encyclopedic knowledge of business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, and ethics-and more besides-to introduce the latticework of mental models that underpin his rational and rigorous approach to life, learning, and decision-making. Delivered with Munger's characteristic sharp wit and rhetorical flair, it is an essential volume for any reader seeking to go to bed a little wiser than when they woke up.
Back in print in paperback, "an exquisite jewel of a novel, as multifaceted as a diamond, as seamless and polished as a pearl" ("Boston Herald"). This edition includes an Introduction by Maxine Hong Kingston that looks back at Duras's world from an intriguing new perspective--that of a visitor to Vietnam today.
Hard-hitting divorce lawyer James J. Sexton shares his insights and wisdom to help you reverse-engineer a healthy, fulfilling romantic relationship with How to Stay in Love.With two decades on the front lines of divorce Sexton has s
This edition is a fully illustrated reprint of the 1904 publication by Aleister Crowley and Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers. This edition of The Lesser Key of Solomon the King contains all of the over 150 seals, sigils, and charts of the original lesser book of Solomon. Beware of other editions that do not contain the Lesser Key of Solomon seals; they were painstakingly researched by Mathers and Crowley, and Solomon’s lesser key is enhanced by their inclusion. This edition also contains Crowley’s original comments located in over 35 annotations to help the reader understand the lesser keys of Solomon the king.In this work, Crowley and Mathers assemble descriptions and directions for the invocation of over 72 demons or spirits. Included are: illustrations of Solomon’s Magic Circle & Triangle, Enochian translations of the Goetia book, step by step guides for invocation, as well as definitions and explanations for the ancient terms seen throughout the Lesser Key of Solomon book.The Lesser Key of Solomon, or the Clavicula Salomonis Regis, or Lemegeton, is a compilation of materials and writings from ancient sources making up a text book of magic or "grimoire.” Portions of this book can be traced back to the mid-16th to 17th centuries, when occult researchers such as Cornelius Agrippa and Johannes Trithemisus assembled what they discovered during their investigations into their own great works.As a modern grimoire, the Lesser Key of Solomon has seen several editions with various authors and editors taking liberty to edit and translate the ancient writings and source material. In 1898, Arthur Edward Waite published his The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts, which contained large portions of the Lemegeton. He was followed by Mathers and Crowley in 1904 who published The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon. Many others have assembled their own version of this ancient material since, and it is important to realize that it is the contents rather than the book itself that make up the Lesser Key. Traditionally, the source material is divided into five books: Ars Goetia, Ars Theurgia Goetia, Ars Paulina, Ars Almadel, and Ars Notoria. Mathers and Crowley indicate their edition is a translation only of the first book: Goetia.In the preface to this edition, it is explained that a "Secret Chief” of the Rosicrucian Order directed the completion of the book. The original editor was a G. H. Fra. D.D.C.F. who translated ancient texts from French, Hebrew, and Latin, but was unable to complete his labors because of the martial assaults of the Four Great Princes. Crowley was then asked to step in and finish what the previous author had begun. Traditionally, S. L. MacGregor Mathers is credited as the translator of this edition, and Crowley is given the title of editor. Although impossible to verify, it is often claimed that Mathers did not want to publish this work, but Crowley did so anyway without his permission.
