Why did the medieval Church bless William of Normandy's invasion of Christian England in 1066 and authorize cultural genocide in Provence? How could a Christian army sack Christian Constantinople in 1204? Why did thousands of ordinary men and women, led by knights and ladies, kings and queens, embark on campaigns of fanatical conquest in the world of Islam? The word 'Crusade' came later, but the concept of a 'war for the faith' is an ancient one. Geoffrey Hindley instructively unravels the story of the Christian military expeditions that have perturbed European history, troubled Christian consciences and embittered Muslim attitudes towards the West. He offers a lively record of the Crusades, from the Middle East to the pagan Baltic, and fascinating portraits of the major personalities, from Godfrey of Bouillon, the first Latin ruler of Jerusalem, to Etienne, the visionary French peasant boy who inspired the tragic Children's Crusade. Addressing questions rarely considered, Hindley sheds new light on pressing issues surrounding religious division and shows how the Crusades have helped to shape the modern world and relations between Christian and Muslim countries to this day.
The }Ariel{ that Plath left when she died is different from the volume of poetry eventually published to international acclaim. Here, her original intentions are restored in this wonderful facsimile edition, which includes pages of the manuscript, working drafts and author notes.
With color, irony and sensitivity, Pulitzer prize-winner Annie Dillard illuminates the dedication absurdity, and daring that is the writer's life. As it probes and exposes, examines and analyzes, The Writing Life offers deeper insight into one of the most mysterious of professions.
From the Booker Prize-winning, bestselling author of Remains of the Day" comes this stunning work of soaring imagination. Born in early-twentieth-century Shanghai, Banks was orphaned at the age of nine after the separate disappearances of his parents. Now, more than twenty years later, he is a celebrated figure in London society; yet the investigative expertise that has garnered him fame has done little to illuminate the circumstances of his parents' alleged kidnappings. Banks travels to the seething, labyrinthine city of his memory in hopes of solving the mystery of his own, painful past, only to find that war is ravaging Shanghai beyond recognition-and that his own recollections are proving as difficult to trust as the people around him. Masterful, suspenseful and psychologically acute, When We Were Orphans" offers a profound meditation on the shifting quality of memory, and the possibility of avenging one's past.
WRITTEN IN HISTORY celebrates the great letters of world history, creative culture and personal life. Acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore selects over one hundred letters from ancient times to the twenty-first century: some are noble and inspi
Puny and powerless after an unfortunate encounter with a magical girl, the Dark Realm’s Number Two has her work cut out for her in the world of humans!As the Great Jahy’s collection of recovered mana crystals continues to grow and her schedule runs her off her feet, the Dark Realm’s second-in-command decides it’s finally time…to treat herself to a new bed. However, while Jahy’s standard of living increases, mysterious machinations brew in the background. Her self-proclaimed rival Saurva has returned to attack Jahy with a new power—that of light?! Even when her apartment has no running water for days, even when a ghost story keeps her shivering at night, the Great Jahy will not be defeated!
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 256, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Shirakaba,Eita Mizuno, ISBN-13: 9781646091089, Date of issue: 2022
Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat is available in English for the first time!Spying a bedraggled cat outside the window one day, Fukumaru is shocked to realize that the he and the stranger are acquainted from their days in the pet shop! Fukumaru notices that his former compaw-triot is beaten and bruised and tries to get his attention, but the black cat puffs up menacingly and flees. In his anxiety to help his old friend, Fukumaru manages to get out of the house! Will Mr. Kanda's beloved kitty ever find his way home or is he destined for a life on the streets as a stray?!
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Shirakaba,Eita Mizuno, ISBN-13: 9781646091072, Date of issue: 2022
The first novel in The Balkan Trilogy is a powerful depiction of love and friendship during wartime WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RACHEL CUSK 'A fantastically tart and readable account of life in eastern Europe at the start of the war' Sarah Waters 'Won
Karl Bloßfeldt (1865-1932) war weder Berufsphotograph noch Naturwissenschaftler, sondern Professor an der Kunstgewerblichen Lehranstalt in Berlin, Bildhauer und Amateurphotograph. Sein Interesse an der Welt der Pflanzen war künstlerischer und didaktischer Natur: Es ging ihm um die Struktur der Pflanzen, ihren organischen Aufbau, ihre "aus Zweckmäßigkeit" geborene "höchste künstlerische Form", die er mit Hilfe der Photographie sichtbar und vergleichbar machen wollte. Sein Ziel war es, einen systematischen Formenkatalog zu erstellen, der bildenden Künstlern, Kunsthandwerkern und vor allem Architekten als Lehr- und Musterbuch dienen sollte. Ende der 20er Jahre veröffentlichte Bloßfeldt seine Aufnahmen in zwei Büchern - Urformen der Kunst und Wundergarten der Natur -, die das Kunstschaffen seiner Zeit nachhaltig beeinflussten. Sie machten ihren Autor über Nacht berühmt und gingen als Klassiker ihres Genres in die Photo- und Kunstgeschichte ein. Der Literaturwissenschaftler Gert Mattenklott schrieb den einführenden Text zu unserer 1991 erstmals erschienenen Auswahl der 44 schönsten von Bloßfeldts streng sachlichen und zugleich poetischen Pflanzen-Portraits.
This stunning book charts the rich history of the blues, through the dazzling array of posters, album covers, and advertisements that have shaped its identity over the past hundred years. The blues have been one of the most ubiquitous but diverse elements of American popular music at large, and the visual art associated with this unique sound has been just as varied and dynamic. There is no better guide to this fascinating graphical world than Bill Dahl--a longtime music journalist and historian who has written liner notes for countless reissues of classic blues, soul, R&B, and rock albums. With his deep knowledge and incisive commentary--complementing more than three hundred and fifty lavishly reproduced images--the history of the blues comes musically and visually to life. What will astonish readers who thumb through these pages is the amazing range of ways that the blues have been represented--whether via album covers, posters, flyers, 78 rpm labels, advertising, or other promotional materials. We see the blues as it was first visually captured in the highly colorful sheet music covers of the early twentieth century. We see striking and hard-to-find label designs from labels big (Columbia) and small (Rhumboogie). We see William Alexander's humorous artwork on postwar Miltone Records; the cherished ephemera of concert and movie posters; and Chess Records' iconic early albums designed by Don Bronstein, which would set a new standard for modern album cover design. What these images collectively portray is the evolution of a distinctively American art form. And they do so in the richest way imaginable. The result is a sumptuous book, a visual treasury as alive in spirit as the music it so vibrantly captures.
The outbreak of WW1 in 1914 found the British Army unready in many respects for a new age of warfare. However, the British led the world in the personal equipment worn by the infantryman thanks to an American officer named Anson Mills and the skills of the company created to produce his design - the 1908 equipment set made in woven cotton web. By the outbreak of WW2, the British infantry had new 1937 pattern equipment, whose design reflected a new generation of weapons and tactics. This proved unequal to the special demands of jungle warfare in the Far East: so 1944 saw yet another set of kit. In this book the author offers collectors and students of militaria a detailed review of these infantry equipments which spanned the British soldier's combat experience throughout most of the 20th century.
The iconic author of the bestselling phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians returns with the glittering tale of a young woman who finds herself torn between two men. When Lucie Tang Churchill meets George Zao at a lavish wedding in Capri, she can't stand him. She can't stand that he gallantly offers to trade hotel rooms with her so she can have a sea view, that he knows more about the island than she does, and worst of all, that he kisses her in the darkness of the ancient ruins. What would her Mayflower-descended, Wall Street-wealthy family think of him? But years later, when Lucie is weekending with her fiance in East Hampton, George unexpectedly appears and Lucie must decide - does she follow her head or her heart? A gloriously decadent homage to A Room with a View, Sex and Vanity is a glittering modern love story and a brilliantly funny comedy of manners set between two cultures.
ICA-LCD 582-D is an adjustable, two-piece monitor arm. Made of high-quality steel, this sturdy stand is scratch-resistant and supports screens up to 8 kg and 32" in size. The VESA panel is removable: simply screw the monitor onto the panel and slide the stand back. The full motion design allows smooth and effortless rotation and positioning in any direction, making it easy to find the perfect viewing angle. You can also adjust the height of the monitor vertically to the desired position. In addition, a cable management is included to keep your cables organized and protected.Features: Removable VESA plate design: allows for easy installation Cable management: elegantly hides all cables connected to the displays 360° VESA plate rotation for a better viewing experience Two mounting options: both a desk clamp and a cable pass-through are included Free height adjustment: for an optimal, ergonomic position
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Shirakaba,Eita Mizuno, ISBN-13: 9781646091973, Date of issue: 2023
Lõputu värvimine Maped Infinity värvipliiatsitega! Mapedi 12-osaline Infinity värvipliiatsite komplekt võimaldab lastel luua ükskõik milliseid värvikirevaid joonistusi. Need uuenduslikud pliiatsid kestavad kuni 10 korda kauem kui tavalised analoogid ja neid saab mõlemast otsast kasutada. Pliiatseid ei pea teritama ning kolmnurkne ergonoomiline kuju tagab mugava kasutamise. Need joonistavad erksate ja elavate värvidega. Omadused: - Originaal ja patenteeritud disain - 100% värvimispindala - Kümme korda pikem eluiga võrreldes tavaliste pliiatsitega - Jätkusuutlik kasutamine - Ei vaja teritamist - Erksad ja intensiivsed värvid - Ergonomiline, kolmnurkne pliiatsikeha
Tikand laamat! Lihtne tikandimuster sobib algajatele. Üksikasjalike juhiste ja kangale trükitud mustriga on tikand hõlpsasti tehtav. Reguleeritaval rõngal on ka pingutuskruvi, mis hoiab materjali õmblemise ajal pingul. Toote omadused: - Sobib algajatele - Kangal trükitud muster - Reguleeritav rõngas pingutuskruviga - 7 eri värvi tikandiniiti - Üksikasjalik kasutusjuhend Pakendi suurus: 18 x 1 x 20 cm
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 168, Publishers: Royal Classics, Author: Vātsyāyana, ISBN-13: 9781774760918, Date of issue: 2020
