Flamboyant, theatrical and ambitious, Margaret Cavendish was one of the seventeenth century's most striking figures: a woman who ventured into the male spheres of politics, science, philosophy and literature. The Blazing World is a highly original work: part Utopian fiction, part feminist text, it tells of a lady shipwrecked on the Blazing World where she is made Empress and uses her power to ensure that it is free of war, religious division and unfair sexual discrimination. This volume also includes The Contract, a romance in which love and law work harmoniously together, and Assaulted and Pursued Chastity, which explores the power and freedom a woman can achieve in the disguise of a man.
Written in 1935 at the height of Czech Surrealism but not published until 1945, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is a bizarre erotic fantasy of a young girl's maturation into womanhood on the night of her first menstruation. Referencing Matthew Lewis's The
Describes the human mind. This book presents the anatomy and full description of the reactive mind, the previously unknown source of nightmares, unreasonable fears, upsets and insecurities which enslave Man. It shows you how to get rid of it, and so achieve something Man has previously only dreamed of: the State of Clear.
'This book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book!' Adele'Untamed will liberate women - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It is phenomenal.' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of City of Girls and Eat Pray LoveWho were you before the world told you who to be?Part inspiration, part memoir, Untamed explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet the expectations of the world, and instead dare to listen to and trust in the voice deep inside us. From the beloved New York Times bestselling author, speaker and activist Glennon Doyle.For many years, Glennon Doyle denied her discontent. Then, while speaking at a conference, she looked at a woman across the room and fell instantly in love. Three words flooded her mind: There. She. Is. At first, Glennon assumed these words came to her from on high but soon she realised they had come to her from within. This was the voice she had buried beneath decades of numbing addictions and social conditioning. Glennon decided to let go of the world's expectations of her and reclaim her true untamed self.Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanising wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It is also the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honour our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts.Untamed shows us how to be brave. And, as Glennon insists, 'The braver we are, the luckier we get.'
Yes is more is the title of an exhibition and a book presenting B.I.G. in solo format for the first time in Denmark at the Danish architecture centre. Unlike a classic architectural monograph, this book is more of a popular cultural manifesto, which is also literally the first actual documentation of B.I.G.'s trailblazing practice. As the book demonstrates, this is a practice where method, processes, instruments and the approach to the concept of architecture is precisely as wild, unfettered and result-producing as the world it is part of and greets with an unqualified Yes. Bjarke Ingels attracts highly talented co-workers, but also gifted and ambitious clients from all over the world. He does so because his own talent is above all to swiftly create intelligent synergies out of indomitable "movements", wild energies and unforeseen dynamics and transform them into hitherto unseen, surprising, functional, valuable and beautiful solutions to the specific and complex challenges in each task. The results of B.I.G.'s practice has already won awards from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Architecture Biennale, the prize for "The World's Best Housing Project", "Best Building in the Nordic Countries" as well as many other international kudos.The project and the title Yes is more is a double-edged wordplay on the dogma in modern architecture that "less is more". Less is only more as far as dimensions go - the ability to encompass as many dimensions as possible (more) with as few expenses as possible (less). As a design parameter for an aesthetic retro minimalism this only amounts to idiosyncratic architectural idiocy.
This complete baking course provides FERRANDI Paris's expertise for preparing delicious breads and viennoiserie-French baked goods traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, including the iconic croissant. This book is the perfect complement to FERRANDI Paris's best-selling French Pâtisserie, which covers baked desserts. Aspiring and confirmed bakers will : Acquire essential kitchen skills for more than 40 culinary techniques, explained in 220 step-by-step photographs, to make homemade poolish ; refresh levain ; knead, shape, and score loaves ; laminate butter ; prepare puff pastry ; or braid brioche dough. Prepare more than 80 sweet and savory recipes for breakfasts and snacks, including French classics and modern creations : brioche, cruffins, babka, kouign-amann, beignets, kougelhopf, baguettes, country bread, grissini, pastrami bagels, croque-monsieurs, and more.
El coronel no tiene quien le escriba fue escrita por Gabriel GarcíaMárquez durante su estancia en París, adonde había llegado comocorresponsal de prensa y con la secreta intención de estudiar cine, amediados de los a?os cincuenta. El cierre del periódico para el quetrabajaba le sumió en la pobreza, mientras redactaba en tres versiones distintas esta excepcional novela, que fue rechazada por varioseditores antes de su publicación. Tras el barroquismo faulkneriano deLa hojarasca, esta segunda novela supone un paso hacia la ascesis,hacia la economía expresiva, y el estilo del escritor se hace más puro y transparente. Se trata también de una historia de injusticia yviolencia: un viejo coronel retirado va al puerto todos los viernes aesperar la llegada de la carta oficial que responda a la justareclamación de sus derechos por los servicios prestados a la patria.Pero la patria permanece muda.
Fifth in the }Self Reliance{ series, subtitled }Preventative and Emergency Healthcare in Challenging Times{ with practical advice for a wide range of medical emergencies.
Herbs for Pets, by herbalists and holistic experts Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff, is the bible for all pet owners looking to enhance their companion animals' lives through natural therapies. Now in its second revised edition, Herbs for Pets is an indispensable resource, an exhaustive compendium of medicinal plants and natural remedies that hosts an illustrated tour through Western, ayurvedic, and Chinese herbs that grow in North America, including their holistic applications and contraindications, and alternative approaches to treating a wide range of ailments. Remedies in the book are applicable to dogs and cats, as well as birds, small mammals, and even farm animals. The book is organized into three chapters, the first is dedicated to the "Principles and Practices of Herbalism," discussing the many facets of herbs, concerns about toxicity, basic herbal preparation, the ethical use of herbs, the connection between herbs and diet, and using herbs as dietary supplements.Chapter 2, titled "Materia Medica: An A-Z Guide to Herbs for Animals," is an exhaustive 150-page section presenting color photographs and text about the appearance, habitat and range, cycle and bloom season, parts used, primary medicinal activities, strongest affinities, common uses, availability, propagation and harvest, alternatives and adjuncts, and cautions and comments for 65 different herbs (from Alfalfa to Yucca!). The common uses section is extensive for each herb, discussing the nutrient value, various qualities, and ways in which the herb is used for specific treatments. The third chapter of the book is titled "An Herbal Repertory for Animals: Ailments and Treatments" and details remedies for the following: anxiety, nervousness, and behavioral problems; arthritis and hip dysplasia; cancer; cardiovascular problems; digestive system problems; ear problems; elderly animal care; endocrine system and related problems; epilepsy, convulsions, and seizures; eye problems; first aid, immune system care; mouth and nose problems; parasite-related problems; pregnancy and lactation; skin problems; and urinary problems.The authors share over two dozen herbal remedies for various ailments, from asthma and pneumonia to constipation and eye cleaner. A glossary of over 200 terms is included, as are references and a comprehensive index.
In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of self-observation, Peter Zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses. Images of spaces and buildings that affect him are every bit as important as particular pieces of music or books that inspire him.What "really constitutes an architectural atmosphere, Peter Zumthor says, is "this singular density and mood, this feeling of presence, well-being, harmony, beauty ... under whose spell I experience what I otherwise would not experience in precisely this way. Zumthor s passion is the creation of buildings that produce this kind of effect, but how can one actually set out to achieve it?§In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of self-observation, Peter Zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses. Images of spaces and buildings that affect him are every bit as important as particular pieces of music or books that inspire him. From the composition and "presence of the materials to the handling of proportions and the effect of light, this poetics of architecture enables the reader to recapitulate what really matters in the process of house design.
Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines.
Ravensburger pusle 100-osaline Minecraft World; Pane kokku ülim seiklus Ravensburgeri World of Minecraft 1500-osaline pusle abil. Avastage tükkhaaval Minecrafti tohutut pikslitega maailma selles väljakutseid pakkuvas ja rahuldust ...
Ahvatlev, kergelt läbipaistvast materjalist koolitüdruku kleit, mis on ideaalne valik erootiliste rollimängude jaoks, kui ihaldate veidi põnevust! Miks see on hea? kerge ja õhuline materjalvalge, läbipaistev pits, mis paljastab paljad rinnadkõrgele tõstetud A-lõike joon, mis sobib igale kehatüübilereguleeritava õlapaelaga disain - mugavuse jaoks kohandatavsobiva kaelapaelaga, mida kaunistab valgete strassidega südamemedaljon – sobib ka muudele rõivastelePöörake tähelepanu järgnevatele: puhastada õrna pesuvahendiga vees, ainult käsitsi pestavei valgendata, ei sobi trummelkuivatisseKomplekti sisu: 1 tükk ruuduline minikleit, reguleeritavad paelad1 tükk takjakinnitusega ruuduline kaelapael, särava südamemedaljonigaToote spetsifikatsioonid ja omadused: alla rinna tõstetud stiilläbipaistev materjal, pitsdetailidegareguleeritavad õhukesed õlapaeladA-lõike joonseksikas V-kujuline seljaosaekstra mini stiiltakjakinnitusega reguleeritav kaelapaelväikeste punaste lipsukestega kaunistusedvärv: valge, must-punane ruudulinematerjal: 90% polüester, 10% elastaan
Ahvatlev, kergelt läbipaistvast materjalist koolitüdruku kleit, mis on ideaalne valik erootiliste rollimängude jaoks, kui ihaldate veidi põnevust! Miks see on hea? kerge ja õhuline materjalvalge, läbipaistev pits, mis paljastab paljad rinnadkõrgele tõstetud A-lõike joon, mis sobib igale kehatüübilereguleeritava õlapaelaga disain - mugavuse jaoks kohandatavsobiva kaelapaelaga, mida kaunistab valgete strassidega südamemedaljon – sobib ka muudele rõivastelePöörake tähelepanu järgnevatele: puhastada õrna pesuvahendiga vees, ainult käsitsi pestavei valgendata, ei sobi trummelkuivatisseKomplekti sisu: 1 tükk ruuduline minikleit, reguleeritavad paelad1 tükk takjakinnitusega ruuduline kaelapael, särava südamemedaljonigaToote spetsifikatsioonid ja omadused: alla rinna tõstetud stiilläbipaistev materjal, pitsdetailidegareguleeritavad õhukesed õlapaeladA-lõike joonseksikas V-kujuline seljaosaekstra mini stiiltakjakinnitusega reguleeritav kaelapaelväikeste punaste lipsukestega kaunistusedvärv: valge, must-punane ruudulinematerjal: 90% polüester, 10% elastaan
Vallatu ja kergelt läbipaistev koolitüdruku kostüüm, mis on ideaalne valik erutavate rollimängude jaoks, kui tahate veidi vürtsi ellu! Miks see hea on? kerge ja õhuline materjalvalge, läbipaistev pits, millest paistavad alasti rinnad õrnalt läbivöökohalt avarama A-lõikega - sobib hästi igale kehakujulereguleeritavad õlapaelad - igaühele mugavaks seadistatavsobiliku kaelapaelaga, mida kaunistab valgete kivikestega südamekujuline medaljon - sobib ka muudele outfitideleMida võiksid tähele panna: pesta õrnalt käsitsi, ainult leebes pesuveesei tohi valgendada ega kuivatisse pannaKomplekti kuulub: 1 tk ruuduline minikleit, reguleeritavate paeltega1 tk krõpsuga ruuduline kaelapael, sädeleva südame medaljonigaTootespetsifikatsioonid, omadused: kergelt kroogitud lõige all rinnajooneläbipaistev kangas pitsdetailidegareguleeritavad õhukesed õlapaeladA-lõigeseksikas V-kujuline lõige seljaosaleriti miniseelikreguleeritav krõpsuga kaelapaelväikesed punaste lipsudega detailidvärv: valge, punase-musta ruudulinematerjal: 90% polüester, 10% elastaan
"Shamela" is a brilliant parody of Samuel Richardson's "Pamela", in which a virtuous servant girl long resists her master's advances and is eventually 'rewarded' with marriage. Fielding's far more spirited and sexually honest heroine, by contrast, merely uses coyness and mock modesty as techniques to catch a rich husband. "Joseph Andrews", Fielding's first full-length novel, can also be seen as a response to Richardson, as the lascivious Lady Booby sets out to seduce her comically chaste servant Joseph, (himself in love with the much-put-upon Fanny Goodwill). As in "Tom Jones", Fielding takes a huge cast of characters out on the road and exposes them to many colourful and often hilarious adventures.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 288, Publishers: HarperCollins Publishers, Author: The Times Mind Games, ISBN-13: 9780008404338, Date of issue: 2021
Ursula K. Le Guin's richly-imagined vision of a post-apocalyptic California, in a newly expanded version prepared shortly before her death This fourth volume in the Library of America's definitive Ursula K. Le Guin edition presents her most
THE IMMEASURABLE EQUATION umfasst alle bisher bekannten, aber auch unbekannte Texte des afro-amerikanischen Dichters und Musikers Sun Ra (1914 - 1993), der, wie kaum ein anderer, auf die Entwicklung des Jazz eingewirkt hat. Der Musiker Sun Ra hat weltweit ein begeistertes Publikum, seine Texte sind aber bisher nur Insidern bekannt. Sun Ra hat konsequent seinen musikalisch-philosophischen Weg verfolgt, einen Weg, der geprägt war von anspruchsvollen musikalischen Werken, verbunden mit einer Spiritualität, die vor allem in seiner Lyrik ihren Ausdruck findet. Als Leiter einer Bigband, die er 40 Jahre lang halten konnte, steht Sun Ra in einer Linie mit Duke Ellington oder Count Basie. Sein massgeblicher Einfluss etwa auf John Coltrane und die Zusammenarbeit mit John Cage oder mit Rockmusikern zeugen von seltener musikalischer Universalität. Das Buch enthält neben fünf einführenden Beiträgen von berufenen Musik- und Literaturwissenschaftlern und Philosophen viele unbekannte Fotos, sowie eine kommentierte Bibliografie von Sun Ra's Privatbibliothek.
From "the great storyteller of modern Russian historians," ("Financial Times") comes the definitive account of the forgotten war that shaped the modern age. Figes reconstructs the first full conflagration of modernity, a global industrialized struggle fought with unusual ferocity and incompetence.
You may be fluent in many languages but sometimes you could find yourself "off the beaten track" where you can't communicate. "Point it", with 1300 items to point at, is the answer. Everyone in the world will understand you. This passport-sized assistant is the result of the author's extensive travels in the five continents.
Mallorca is not only a primary holiday destination for sun-lovers, but also a true hiking paradise, with lovely valleys, wild, romantic gorges and countless panoramic summits, all in the serene hinterland, tucked away from the seasonally overcrowded coasts. The "other" Mallorca surprises the visitor with a well-developed network of trails, and offers a variety of tours for all demands and levels of difficulty, starting from simple beach walks, to adventurous cliff tours and challenging mountain hikes, up to a spectacular canyon crossing.Rolf Goetz, the author of this Rother hiking guide, is one of the best experts on the Spanish Islands, and, through his various publications, has already made an excellent name for himself. He presents hikers with a wide variety of entertaining tour suggestions, mainly emphasising the wild, chasm-filled Serra de Tramuntana in the Northwest, but also including other island regions.This handy little hiking book, which opens up one of the most popular island hiking destinations in the Mediterranean area, has over 48 tour recommendations described in detail, generously illustrated by colour photos and colour map excerpts (scale 1:50,000) and 1:75,000). Thoroughly-researched introductory chapters with tips on interesting sights and a bus schedule complete this excellent guide, which no traveller should do without.Thus, this guide remains a reliable companion on all hikes on this diverse island.
Kaitse oma nutikella kahjustuste eest! Spordis väldid lööke. Aga elus? Löömine, hõõrdumine, kukkumine. Uksed, auto kere, asfalt – kõik võib ohustada sinu nutikella. Käel kantav kell on mitu korda rohkem kahjustustele avatud kui nutitelefon. Hoolitse selle eest sama põhjalikult nagu telefoni eest.
Father Spyridon invites the reader to confront the reality of their own death. Through the ancient truths of the Orthodox Church he demonstrates how only when we have a true understanding of death can we begin to discover and live out the purpose of our ex
In modern-day life, nutrition is an extremely important factor, neglect of which can cause or aggravate disease. This pocket atlas introduces the basic knowledge necessary to evaluate nutritional strategies and conventions. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition's basic treatment makes it useful for students of medicine, food scientists, and allied health alike, as well as giving the layman a comprehensible introduction to the subject.
