Witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan needs to save the demonic realm of the Ever After in the eleventh entry in the New York Times bestselling Hollows series from supernatural adventure master Kim Harrison.When Rachel set
A philosopher makes the case for thinking of works of art as tools for investigating ourselvesIn Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature, the philosopher and cognitive scientist Alva No argues that our obsession with works of art has g
Generations of artisans in Japan have forged and refined their crafts to become the envy of the world. Each of the country's regions are renowned for specific traditions relating to local materials and the natural world in which they are produced. While
An inspirational collection of the world's most beautiful scenic runs, selected by the editors of cult independent running magazine Like the Wind. Trail running is as simple as it sounds: just put one foot in front of the other, somewhere unpaved and outdoors. The opportunities it presents are endless, with a wide variety of routes that stretch over mountains, forests and deserts, in hot climates and frigid ones, through some of the most wild and beautiful places on Earth. Targeted at both novice and experienced runners, this book presents the finest trail-running locations around the world. From the heights of the Alps to the snowy expanses of the Arctic to the jungles of Latin America and the outback Down Under, each destination is brought to life by a different trail runner, showcasing exactly what makes each location so spectacular, as well as providing practical information to keep you moving on the ground. Compiled by the editors of Like the Wind, the first independent running magazine, each run offers an unparalleled experience, while the foreword was written by renowned American ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes. As trail-running events assume the popularity and buzz of music festivals - tens of thousands of people run in some of the world's toughest endurance races - this book offers a passport to exotic places and experiences, on and off the trail, at a time when getting off-grid and alone with yourself has never been more important.
Written by an expert whose fashion knowledge extends around the globe, The Fashion Design Directory presents an enticing panorama of around 150 of the most influential players in the world of fashion from the beginning of the 20th century to the pres
A quirky lift-the-flap book that answers children's questions about time. A fun book to dip in and out of, this book is a great way to help time fly while learning all about it.
Sixteen year old Solomon has agoraphobia. He hasn't left his house in three years, which is fine by him. At home, he is the master of his own kingdom - even if his kingdom doesn't extend outside of the house. Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to go to a top tier psychiatry program. She'll do anything to get in.
Dive into the deadliest of oceans with this visual encyclopedia. Compare the features of the different creatures from saw-like snouts to angel "wings" and use the reference section to look at a shark's anatomy.§§A simple, accessible, page-per-topic guide, you can learn all about the ocean's inhabitants with sensational images and enough information to become a shark expert yourself.§§Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures is a perfect one-stop reference for all scary sea monsters.§
The story of the 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy, as told - and experienced - by ultramarathon runner and bestselling author Dean Karnazes.
A collection of social stories for teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car. These stories are written for pre-schoolers aged from two to six and form a primer for non-autistic as well as autistic children. There are approximately 100 stories, and there are line illustrations throughout which form a visual counterpart to the text. An introduction explains to parents and carers how to use the book.
This latest edition of Bridge For Dummies gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge, featuring real-life examples, so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game, you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player.§Covers playing bridge online§Teaching kids to play bridge§The latest bidding techniques and various techniques ACOL, Rubber, and Duplicate bridge
Relational Database Design and Implementation: Clearly Explained, Fourth Edition, provides the conceptual and practical information necessary to develop a database design and management scheme that ensures data accuracy and user satisfaction while optimizing performance. Database systems underlie the large majority of business information systems. Most of those in use today are based on the relational data model, a way of representing data and data relationships using only two-dimensional tables. This book covers relational database theory as well as providing a solid introduction to SQL, the international standard for the relational database data manipulation language. The book begins by reviewing basic concepts of databases and database design, then turns to creating, populating, and retrieving data using SQL. Topics such as the relational data model, normalization, data entities, and Codd's Rules (and why they are important) are covered clearly and concisely. In addition, the book looks at the impact of big data on relational databases and the option of using NoSQL databases for that purpose. Features updated and expanded coverage of SQL and new material on big data, cloud computing, and object-relational databasesPresents design approaches that ensure data accuracy and consistency and help boost performanceIncludes three case studies, each illustrating a different database design challengeReviews the basic concepts of databases and database design, then turns to creating, populating, and retrieving data using SQL
To Ellen Dissanayake, the arts are biologically evolved propensities of human nature: their fundamental features helped early humans adapt to their environment and reproduce themselves successfully over generations. In Art and Intimacy she argues for the joint evolutionary origin of art and intimacy, what we commonly call love. Today we humans live in environments very different from those of our ancestors. They used ceremonies (the arts) to address matters of serious concern, such as health, prosperity and fecundity that affected their survival. Now we tend to dismiss the arts, to see them as superfluous, only for an elite. But if we are biologically predisposed to participate in art like behaviour, then we actually need the arts. Even--or perhaps especially--in our fast-paced, sophisticated modern lives, the arts encourage us to show that we care about important things. Ellen Dissanayake is the author of Homo Aestheticus: Where Art Comes From and What Is Art For?
Beline Candy ümbris on kerge ja stiilne kaitse teie nutitelefonile. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest poliuretaanist, tagab see seadmele suurepärase sobivuse ilma liigse mahuta. Sametise puudutuse ja mati tekstuuriga ümbris on meeldiv kasutada ning ei jäta sõrmejälgi pinnale. Beline Candy ümbris on suurepärane valik neile, kes hindavad esteetikat ja funktsionaalsust. Kõigest 1 mm paksune ümbris pakub täielikku kaitset ja turvalisust teie telefonile. See on paindlik, kuid stabiilne, võimaldades seadme lihtsat sisestamist ja eemaldamist. Beline Candy ümbrisega saate nautida oma nutitelefoni ilma muretsemata selle turvalisuse pärast.
Beline Candy kerge ja stiilne ümbris pakub teie nutitelefonile ideaalset kaitset. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest poliuretaanist, tagab see seadmele suurepärase sobivuse ilma liigse mahuta. Sametise puudutuse ja mati tekstuuriga ümbris on meeldiv kasutada ning ei jäta sõrmejälgi. Kõigest 1 mm paksune, pakub see täielikku kaitset ja turvalisust. Paindlik ja stabiilne, võimaldab lihtsat seadme sisestamist ja eemaldamist. Nautige oma nutitelefoni ilma turvalisuse pärast muretsemata.
Beline Candy kerge ja stiilne ümbris on ideaalne kaitse teie nutitelefonile. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest poliuretaanist, tagab see suurepärase sobivuse ilma liigse mahuta. Sametise puudutuse ja mati tekstuuriga ümbris on meeldiv kasutada ning ei jäta sõrmejälgi. Kõigest 1 mm paksune, pakub see täielikku kaitset ja turvalisust. Paindlik ja stabiilne, võimaldab lihtsat seadme sisestamist ja eemaldamist. Nautige oma nutitelefoni ilma turvalisuse pärast muretsemata.
Beline Candy kerge ja stiilne ümbris pakub ideaalset kaitset teie nutitelefonile. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest poliuretaanist, tagab see seadmele täiusliku sobivuse ilma liigse mahuta. Tänu sametisele puudutusele ja mati tekstuurile on ümbris meeldiv kasutada ning see ei jäta sõrmejälgi pinnale. Beline Candy ümbris on suurepärane valik neile, kes hindavad esteetikat ja funktsionaalsust. Ümbris on vaid 1 mm paksune, kuid pakub täielikku kaitset ja turvalisust teie telefonile. See on paindlik, kuid stabiilne, võimaldades seadme lihtsat sisestamist ja eemaldamist. Beline Candy ümbrisega saate nautida oma nutitelefoni ilma muretsemata.
Beline Candy ümbris on kerge ja stiilne kaitse teie nutitelefonile. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest polüuretaanist, tagab see seadmele suurepärase sobivuse ilma liigse mahuta. Sametise puudutuse ja mati tekstuuriga ümbris on meeldiv kasutada ning ei jäta sõrmejälgi pinnale. Beline Candy ümbris on suurepärane valik neile, kes hindavad esteetikat ja funktsionaalsust. Kõigest 1 mm paksune, pakub see täielikku kaitset teie telefonile. See on paindlik, kuid stabiilne, muutes seadme sisestamise ja eemaldamise lihtsaks. Beline Candy ümbrisega saate nautida oma nutitelefoni ilma muretsemata selle turvalisuse pärast.
Beline Candy kerge ja stiilne ümbris pakub teie nutitelefonile ideaalset kaitset. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest poliuretaanist, tagab see seadmele suurepärase sobivuse ilma liigse mahuta. Sametise puudutuse ja mati tekstuuriga ümbris on meeldiv kasutada ning ei jäta sõrmejälgi. Kõigest 1 mm paksune ümbris pakub täielikku kaitset ja on paindlik, kuid stabiilne, võimaldades seadet hõlpsasti sisestada ja eemaldada. Nautige oma nutitelefoni ilma turvalisuse pärast muretsemata.
Beline Candy kerge ja stiilne kaitseümbris on ideaalne nutitelefoni kaitseks. Valmistatud keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest polüuretaanist, tagab see seadmele suurepärase sobivuse ilma liigse paksuseta. Sametise puudutuse ja mati tekstuuriga ümbris on meeldiv kasutada ning ei jäta sõrmejälgi. Kõigest 1 mm paksune, pakub see täielikku kaitset ja on paindlik, kuid stabiilne, võimaldades seadet hõlpsasti sisestada ja eemaldada. Nautige oma nutitelefoni ilma turvalisuse pärast muretsemata.
A new way of appreciating art that puts the artwork front and centre, brought to us by one of the freshest and most exciting voices in cultural criticism. What makes great art great? Why do some works pulse in the imagination, generation after generation, century after century? From Botticelli's Birth of Venus to Picasso's Guernica, some paintings and sculptures have become so famous, so much a part of who we are, that we no longer really look at them. We take their greatness for granted; our eyes have become near-obsolete.We need a new way of seeing. Unsatisfied with traditional interpretations of masterpieces, which are so often interested only in learning about art, and not from it, Kelly Grovier combed the surface of revered works from the Terracotta Army to Frida Kahlo's self-portraits, in a quest to find the key to their lasting power to move and delight us. He discovered that every truly great work is hardwired with an underappreciated detail that ignites it from deep within.Stepping away from biography, style and the chronology of 'isms' that preoccupies most art history, Grovier tells a new story in which we learn from the artworks, not just about them.
Lucian Freud (1922-2011), widely regarded as the greatest figurative painter of his time, spent seven months painting a portrait of the art critic Martin Gayford. The daily narrative of their encounters takes the reader into that most private place, the
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 184, Publishers: Disney Publishing Group, Author: Marvel Various,Aaron Kuder,Marvel Various, ISBN-13: 9781302951238, Date of issue: 2024
Ajahn Sumedho urges us to trust in awareness and find out for ourselves what it is to experience genuine liberation from mental anguish and suffering, just as the Buddha himself did two and a half thousand years ago.Buddhism is not about becoming the model of humanity or escaping the natural consequences of our past deeds, but of putting aside all pretence and all ideas in order to simply be where we are. The author therefore encourages us not to take our lives personally, but to look at the reality of this moment free from beliefs, views and opinions. He refers frequently to his own experiences, his own journey along the path, and this he does humorously, guilelessly and sometimes with brutal honesty.Ajahn Sumedho, an American Buddhist monk, practised for ten years in Thailand with the well known monk, Ajahn Chah. He has since spent over thirty years in England and is the founder of the Cittaviveka Forest Monastery in West Sussex and the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in Hertfordshire. His many books include The Mind and the Way, Teachings of a Buddhist Monk, and The Sound of Silence.
Zaha Hadid was a revolutionary architect, who for many years built almost nothing, despite winning critical acclaim. Some even said her audacious, futuristic designs were unbuildable.During the latter years of her life, Hadid’s daring visions became a reality, bringing a unique new architectural language to cities and structures as varied as the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati, hailed by The New York Times as "the most important new building in America since the Cold War;” the MAXXI Museum in Rome; the Guangzhou Opera House in China; and the London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre.At the time of her unexpected death in 2016, Hadid was firmly established among the elite of world architecture, recognized as the first woman to win both the Pritzker Prize for architecture and the RIBA Royal Gold Medal, but above all as a giver of new forms, the first great architect of the noughties.From her early sharply angled buildings to later more fluid architecture that made floors, ceilings, walls, and furniture part of an overall design, this essential introduction presents key examples of Hadid’s pioneering practice. She was an artist, as much as an architect, who fought to break the old rules and crafted her own 21st-century universe.
