Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: 2000 AD, Author: Kevin O'Neill,Bryan Talbot, ISBN-13: 9781837862702, Date of issue: 2024
Spencer was the love of Annas life: her husband, her best friend, her rock. She thought their love would last forever. But three years ago, Spencer was tragically killed in an accident and Annas world was shattered. How can she ever move on, when shes lost her soulmate? On New Year's Eve Anna phones Spencers number, just to hear his old voicemail greeting. But to her shock, someone answers
**THE DROWNED - THE CHILLING NEW STRAFFORD & QUIRKE MURDER MYSTERY - OUT NOW** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Outstanding.' Irish Independent 'Exquisite.' Daily Mail 'Hypnotic.' Financial Times 'This is crime fiction for the connoisseur.' The Times 'The body is in the library,' Colonel Osborne said. 'Come this way.' Detective Inspector St John Strafford is called in from Dublin to investigate a murder at Ballyglass House - the Co. Wexford family seat of the aristocratic, secretive Osborne family. Facing obstruction from all angles, Strafford carries on determinedly in his pursuit of the murderer. However, as the snow continues to fall over this ever-expanding mystery, the people of Ballyglass are equally determined to keep their secrets. 'A typically elegant country house mystery.' Guardian 'A well-crafted story, peopled by superbly well-drawn characters, and put together in the finest prose . . . Masterly.' Irish Independent Readers are gripped by Snow: ***** 'A wonderfully imaginative twist on the country house murder mystery.' ***** 'A chilling, strange elegiac story - mesmerising and rather horrifying.' ***** 'Kept me hooked until the last page!' John Banville's book Snow was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 20-11-2021 John Banville's book Snow was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 27-11-2021
Whether you're posting a clip on Facebook, making a presentation video, introducing yourself to others online, or just sending out a greeting to friends, today everyone is filmmaker.This book cuts away the jargon to offer a highly accessible, no-fuss guide to getting the best results from the kit you already own. In just 39 steps, it offers essential instructions and tips to help amateur movie-makers—filming anything from family celebrations to no-budget horror movies—make their creations look and feel more cinematic. Drawing on its vast network of professional filmmakers as well as on its unique style (with a compelling illustration language and direct, quotation-rich approach), Little White Lies presents the definitive, fun, and straightforward handbook for making films. Autorid: Little White Lies
From the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume's classic It's Not the End of the World is a sensitive, honest story of family separation. Karen's parents have always argued, and lately they've been getting worse. But when her father announces that they're going to get divorced, it seems as if Karen's whole world will fall apart. Her brother, Jeff, blames their mum. Her kid sister, Amy, asks impossible questions and is scared that everyone she loves is going to leave. Karen just wants her parents to get back together. Gradually, she learns that this isn't going to happen and realizes that divorce is not the end of the world." Autorid: Judy Blume
We see the signs around us every day: the chain cafés and mobile phone outlets that dominate our high streets; the disappearance of knobbly carrots from our supermarket shelves; and the headlines about yet another traditional industry going to the wall. For the first time, here is a book that makes the connection between these isolated, incremental local changes and the bigger picture of a nation whose identity is being eroded. As he travels around the country meeting farmers, fishermen and the inhabitants of Chinatown, Paul Kingsnorth reports on the kind of conversations that are taking place in country pubs and corner shops across the land - while reminding us that these quintessentially English institutions may soon cease to exist. Autorid: Paul Kingsnorth
Showing how to take torn, stained and outgrown kids clothes and transform them into something wearable, creative and fun, this DIY guide for parents to do with their kids provides helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage, iron-ons, stenciling, hand-painting and more. Illustrations. Kids are tough on their clothes Fortunately, they're creative too!Mending With Kids shows you how to make kids' torn and stained clothes wearable again using a variety of simple sewing and decorating techniques that foster kids' participation. It includes helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage (with felt and fabrics), iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and much more--including templates for making your own patches and stencils!Best of all, most of these techniques are easy enough for kids to join in and put their personal stamp on their clothes--which they absolutely love doing! And with your supervision, they'll pick up practical skills along the way.In this book, you'll find practical ideas and advice on clothes-savers like:Using added bands of fabric to cover, patch and lengthen jeans and trousers (kids outgrow them so fast!)Combining patching with embroidery to make a repair into a design elementEmbroidering around holes to make them look like part of the original design (make a worm hole in an embroidered apple, for instance!) Turning an iron-on patch into a canvas for your kid's artistry--just grab some permanent markers and have funCovering stains with a creative use of paint (use the stencil patterns in this book, or use ready-made stencils to add favorite animals, cars, flowers and more) And many other ideas that turn clothing repair into a shared adventure! It's a win-win-win collaboration--you, your kids, and this book! Autorid: Nami Levy
A unique tool inspired by art brut to expand the reader's creativity and intuition while still being true to traditional tarot symbolism. Delight your senses and your sense of humor with this colorful, whimsical, and rebelliously unique 78-card Tarot deck. With vibrant art created in the raw, intuitive "outsider art" or art brut style, this deck follows the traditional symbolism of the Tarot in a creatively quirky but highly accessible way. You will find pierced and pointy-breasted maidens questing on unicorns, double-faced shamans, turkey queens, elephant angels, and the never-ending dance of light and dark throughout. Each archetypal card contains many layers of meaning and is infused with alchemical, astrological, and esoteric symbolism from several magical and shamanic traditionsdifferent paths leading to the same final destination: Within. The accompanying guidebook presents clear explanations for each card, including reversals and bonus meanings that the artist received directly while "downloading" her art from the Creative Ether. Let the power of this revolutionary deck transform you from the inside out. A unique tool inspired by art brut to expand the reader's creativity and intuition while still being true to traditional tarot symbolism. Autorid: Rita Rose, Jana Pesek
Joan Eardley was one of the best-loved Scottish artists of the twentieth century. Her observations of children in the back streets of Glasgow as well as her expressionistic drawings and oils of the elements on the north-east coast of Scotland have caught the imagination of the Scottish public. Eardley is cherished as a painter of the Scottish identity in both town and country, who had a unique ability to sum up a community and the timeless drama of the natural world. This book examines Eardley's ouevre and its place in the international and British context and her reputation.It includes paintings and drawings from private collections, which have not been seen for many years, and works from the collection of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, which also holds the Joan Eardley Archive. Contents:The Early Years; Italy and France; Glasgow and Childhood; Catterline; The Late Work; Joan Eardley and Photography by Sara Stevenson; Chronology. Autorid: Fiona Pearson, Sara Stevenson
The theme for the 2021 conference was System-in-Package (SiP) technology. Papers include discussions on board and system level failure analysis; detecting counterfeit microelectronics; emerging failure analysis techniques and concepts; future challenges of failure analysis; scanning probe analysis; hardware attacks, security, and reverse engineering; microscopy and material characterization; nanoprobing and electrical characterization; and more. In the 21st century, the electronic market will be driven by consumers with demands of immediate entertainment, fast access to information, and communications anywhere in a personalized fashion and at affordable prices. The new challenge is not how many transistors can be built on a single chip, as in System-on-Chip (SoC), but rather how to integrate diverse circuits together predictably, harmoniously, and cost effectively. Instead of getting twice the transistors for the same cost as Moore's Law predicted in the past 50 years, the goal of SiP is to obtain the same number of transistors for half the cost within less than half the time to market. Autorid: ASM International
Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2026 Journey through the life of the humble little rabbit, Jacominus Gainsborough. In twelve beautifully illustrated scenes that capture the changing seasons, this touching story celebrates life's simple joys and big moments, from happiness and love to challenges and doubts. Stunning artwork shows Jacominus at different ages throughout his life, highlighting the profound joy of being loved, and the ultimate happiness of reflecting on life surrounded by loyal friends, a cherished companion and grandchildren. Rébecca Dautremer brings a universal message of the beauty of being alive in this stunning story. Autorid: Rébecca Dautremer, Charis Ainslie
"Renee Gladman has always struck me as being a dreamer--she writes that way and the dreaming seems to construct the architecture of the world unfolding before our reading eyes." --Eileen Myles A collection of linked essays concerned with the life and mind of the writer by one of the most original voices in contemporary literature. Each essay takes a day as its point of inquiry, observing the body as it moves through time, architecture, and space, gradually demanding a new logic and level of consciousness from the narrator and reader. I was reading a line in a book, then reading a line in another book, and performing small acts in between: I sat at intervals on the toilet, I slept sporadically, I ate kale and "fish food," and called myself "Renee" for a time. Nobody knew who I was at the grocery store, but going there was my big event. I knew the books of these people; I knew these people and I didn't change their names, but when they appeared in my books it wasn't really their stories I was telling, so they didn't need my protection and I could go "Danielle, Danielle" all day. Born in Atlanta, GA, in 1971, Renee Gladman studied Philosophy at Vassar College and Poetics at New College of California. In addition to Calamities (Wave Books, 2016), she is the author of eight works of prose, including the Ravicka novels Event Factory (2010), The Ravickians (2011), and Ana Patova Crosses a Bridge (2013), as well as a book of poetry, A Picture-Feeling. Her most recent work of fiction Morelia is forthcoming in 2016. A longtime publisher and bookmaker, her projects include Clamour (1996-1999), Leroy Chapbook series (1999-2003), and Leon Works (since 2005). She is the recipient of a 2014-2015 fellowship from The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University and a 2016 grant to artists from Foundation for Contemporary Arts. She lives in New England with poet-ceramicist, Danielle Vogel. Autorid: Renee Gladman
Woolite Color pesugeel värvilisele kangale aitab kaitsta riiete värve tuhmumise eest ning riided näevad kauem nagu uued välja. Pakendi kogus 1,8 liitrit.
Substral® kõikidele orhidee liikidele ja epifüütidele eriväetis nii toas kui õues. Vital-Activ ja Raud-Plus koostises tagavad optimaalse kasvu ja arengu, rikkaliku õitsemise, lehtede ja õite värvikirkuse aastaringselt. Tasakaalustatult väetatud taim on vastupidavam haigustele ja kahjuritele.Kasutamine: Kasutage mõõdikuna korgi ülaosa (mitte keermestatud siseosa). 1 korgitäis = 14 ml Väetada vastavalt iga orhideeliigi soovitustele või:märts-september: 2-3 korda kuus ½ korki 1 L vee kohtaoktoober-veebruar: iga 4-6 nädala tagant ½ korki 1 L vee kohta.Koostis: Üldlämmastik (N) 4%, sh 1,2% nitraatlämmastiku; 2,8% uurealämmastik; vees lahustuv fosforpentaoksiid (P2O5) 4,5%; vees lahustuv kaaliumoksiid (K2O) 8%; boor (B) 0,01%; vask (Cu) 0,002%; raud (Fe) 0,03%; mangaan (Mn) 0,01%; molübdeen (Mo) 0,001%; tsink (Zn) 0,002%. EÜ-VÄETIS. NPK väetislahus. N:P2O5:K2O 4:4,5:8 +mikroelemendid. Kloorivaba.Säilimisaeg: 5a (5-30°C); 8a (15-25°C). Kasutusaeg ei ole piiratud.Neto: 250 ml / 0,29 kg
Substral orgaanilis-mineraalne väetislahus tsitruseliste, alpikannide, kohvi- ja õlipuude, flamingolille, fuksia, säntpoolia jt väetamiseks. Sisaldab taimede kasvuks ja arenguks kõiki vajalike toitaineid (makro- ja mikroelemente) mis tagavad optimaalse kasvu ja arengu, rikkaliku õitsemise, lehtede ja õite värvikirkuse aastaringselt. Väetisele on lisatud looduslikku Leonardiiti (suure humiinhappesisaldusega orgaaniline sete), mis tõstab taimede bioloogilist aktiivsust. Parandab toiteainete omastamist mullast ja veekasutust. Vähendab taimede stressi, tõstab vastupanuvõimet taimehaiguste suhtes.Kasutamine:Väetada vastavalt taimeliigi soovitustele või:taimede kasvuajal (märts – september) 1/4-1/2 korki (7-14 ml) 1 liitri vee kohta üks kord nädalas,oktoober-veebruar 1/4 korki (7 ml) üle kahe nädala.Enne taimede väetamist veenduge, et muld oleks märg.Koostis:Orgaanilis-mineraalne väetislahus:NPK väetislahus. N:P2O5:K2O 7:3:5 +mikroelemendid ja huumus. KloorivabaMineraalväetise osa N:P2O5:K2O 7:3:5 +mikroelemendid. Lämmastik (N) kokku 7 %, sh 1,7 % nitraatlämmastiku, 1,8 % ammooniumlämmastikku, 3,5 % uurealämmastiku. Vees lahustuv fosforpentoksiid (P2O5) 3,0 %. Vees lahustuv kaaliumoksiid (K2O) 5 %. Vees lahustuvad mikroelemendid: raud (Fe) 0,06 % (DTPA kelaadina), mangaan (Mn) 0,01 % (EDTA kelaadina), vask (Cu) 0,002 % (EDTA kelaadina), tsink (Zn) 0,002% (EDTA kelaadina), molübdeen (Mo) 0,001 %. Kloriidivaba.Orgaanilise aine sisaldus 0,2 %pH 6,5
Why is our society so unequal? Why, despite their small numbers, do the rich dominate policy and politics even in democratic countries? Why is it often difficult for working people to organize around common interests? How do we begin building a more equal and democratic society? These are the questions that are answered in Confronting Capitalism. Even though political organizing can be very hard, political education does not have to be. This will be the book that a generation of socialists turn to for strategy and understanding. Combining elements of Marxism and modern social science with clear language, Chibber is able to outline the core dynamics of our economy and politics. This book provides an indispensable map of how our world works and a proposal for how socialists might overcome the odds and build a democratic and egalitarian future.
This textbook covers the most important modern and classic synthetic methods/named reactions and illustrates which substrates they can be most efficiently applied to. Based on commonly used functionalities or typical reaction types, the reader is gradually provided with the necessary tools to either understand a published synthesis or to aid in planning their own synthetic approach.· Assessment and comparison of the most important synthetic methods, including comprehensive literature references· Detailed explanations of the involved mechanisms· Numerous examples of their application in complex syntheses· Tools for the design and optimization of synthesis approaches in both an academic and industrial contextNotable emphasis is placed on understanding the respective reaction mechanisms. This allows for the comprehension and prediction of the selectivity of a transformation and its compatibility with common functional groups. New developments beyond the provided scope can accordingly be understood based on the covered content.The strategic use of color in the figures enable the reader to internalize and intuitively grasp the material. Potential users are also provided with guidelines and summary tables to make it easier to get started in practice.
'A fascinating exploration of routes trod by generations of rural postmen and women - lovingly told and lively.'-JACK CORNISH, author of The Lost Paths'A delightful exploration of one of our most important cultural figures in the community, the postman. Postal Paths journeys around the UK, unearthing forgotten stories... You will never look at a postman in the same way again.'-REBECCA SMITH, author of Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside'Charming... Cleaver brings to the life the lives of those who served their communities.'-KIRAN SIDHU, author of I Can Hear The Cuckoo***Seeing the hills, the crofts, villages and ruins only tells half the story. The people who worked, walked, lived and died here are the other half.Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall. For over 200 years, postmen and women have delivered post to homes across Britain on foot, no matter how remote.A chance remark by a farmer about a Postman's Path led Alan Cleaver on a quest to discover more about this network of lanes, short-cuts and footpaths in the British landscape. From the rolling fells of Cumbria to Kent's shingle coast, he walked in the footsteps of 20th Century posties. And what he found, through conversation and painstaking research, was not just beautiful scenery. It was an incredible, forgotten slice of social history - the tales and toil of rural postmen and women trudging down lanes, over fields, and even across rivers to make sure the post always came on time.From women like Hannah Knowles, who began her job delivering letters in 1912 and would only miss three days through illness over the next 62 years of service, to a WW1 veteran who completed his 9-mile delivery route on one leg, Postal Paths paints a vivid picture of people who not only served communities but brought them together, one letter at a time.
Spend 24 hours in the vibrant, divided world of Shogun’s Japan.In 1614, Japan stood at a crossroads. As the Tokugawa shogunate tightened its grip on power, samurai prepared for war, Christians faced persecution and foreign merchants navigated a rapidly shifting political landscape.In 24 Hours in Shogun’s Japan, Mark Hudson brings this pivotal moment to life through the eyes of 24 individuals – nobles and farmers, merchants and monks, pirates and poets – each living through one dramatic hour of a single day. From the streets of Kyoto to the slopes of Mount Fuji, this book offers an immersive portrait of this fascinating era of Japanese history.Also available:24 Hours in the Viking World (9781789295832)24 Hours in Ancient Rome (9781789291278)24 Hours in Ancient Athens (9781789293500)24 Hours in Ancient Egypt (9781789293517)24 Hours in Ancient China (9781789296488)
From the author of the word-of-mouth breakout hit, A Waiter In Paris comes an intimate and authentically told true story from the Parisian demi-monde of the 1960s, when the high-life and the low-life went hand in hand. It was a time when the French New Wave of cinema was taking the world by storm, a time of glamour, sports cars, casinos and night clubs - and at the heart of it all, the man of the moment, the enigmatic film star Alain Delon, dubbed 'the most beautiful man in the world'. With a shady past and a taste for bad company and high-living, Delon lived on the edge. But when a dead body turns up in the outskirts of Paris that turns out to be Stevan Markovi¿, Delon's friend, 'bodyguard' and associate, questions start to be asked. That Delon shot to stardom playing Tom Ripley with all those stylish and murderous associations does not go unnoticed. Is art imitating life or is life imitating art? What is Delon involved in? And who was Stevan Markovi¿? In an exceptionally skilful and highly readable work of narrative non-fiction, Edward Chisholm uses his own detailed in-depth research to weave the reader into an intimate patchwork of events as they unfold, submersing us in 1960s Paris. And as we meet the characters - actresses, directors, petty criminals, state prosecutors, high-level gangsters, star-struck policemen, compromised politicians - we witness what became to be known as The Markovi¿ Affair from the inside, as it spirals out of control and not only pulls down Alain Delon but everyone in his orbit. For fans of Patrick Radden Keefe, David Grann and Philippe Sands Murder In Paris '68 may be the best non-fiction you read this year.
