'Existentialist thought [...] is an effort to reconcile the objective and the subjective, the absolute and the relative, the timeless and the historical.' Simone de BeauvoirIn the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of intellectuals gathered to discuss urgent questions of existence, commitment, racism, colonialism, and feminism. Their ideas would continue to shape those debates throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This anthology gathers the key texts of existentialism, and their major intellectual influences, along with works previously neglected in overviews and anthologies of the movement. Incorporating the writings of Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre and Frantz Fanon, alongside selections from Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud and Martin Heidegger. Edited and introduced by Jonathan Webber, Professor of Philosophy at Cardiff University.
Like founder Godric Gryffindor, the members of Hogwartss Gryffindor house, including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, are known for their bravery, courage, and determination. Now you can capture the magic of Gryffindor house like never before and collect a stunning array of artifacts inspired by the Harry Potter films. Inside, fans will learn about all things Gryffindor, relive moments from the films, and delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen. Autorid: Titan Books
The future of the Human Resource Management profession is inextricably linked to understanding data analytics. This book provides practical, hands-on approaches to connect data to HR policies and practices to help influence overall business performance. Building on traditional HR skillsets, the book makes understanding and engaging with data analytics possible for professionals at all levels. Leveraging key statistical and financial concepts, including ROI and people productivity, and commonly available tools such as Workday and Tableau, the authors explore key skills and tasks in an accessible and illuminating way, including: data-analytic thinking data management data collection clean-up and warehousing building descriptive and predictive models applying HR analytics skills and tools to workforce planning, recruitment, training, and turnover analysis. Fundamentals of HR Analytics is an essential resource for aspiring, new and experienced HR professionals across a wide range of industrial contexts, as well as data analysts working on business workforce focused projects and upper level students of HR encountering data analytics in this context for the first time. Autorid: Fermin Diez, Mark Bussin, Venessa Lee
From Monte Carlo to Shanghai, Bikini to Samarra, Around the World in 80 Words is a whimsical voyage through the far-flung reaches of the English language. What makes a place so memorable that it survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing stories of how 80 different places came to be immortalised in our language. Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, youll discover why the origins of turkeys, Brazil nuts, limericks and Panama hats arent quite as straightforward as you might presume. Youll also find out what the Philippines have given to your office in-tray; what an island with more bears than people has given to your liquor cabinet; and how a tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire became Gotham City. Surprising and consistently entertaining, this is essential reading for armchair travellers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales and adventures from all over the world if you know where to look. Autorid: Paul Anthony Jones
Join Hekla and the remnants of the Bloodaxe Crew as they battle the evil, poisonous mist threatening the citizens of Istré - and perhaps all of Íseldur - in Roots of Darkness by Demi Winters, an epic romantasy novella following the events of Kingdom of Claw. Traveling the Road of Bones was only the start of Hekla's troubles. The Bloodaxe Crew have arrived at the village of Istré - beleaguered and missing three of their members. They might be down in numbers, but Hekla "Rib Smasher" is determined they'll complete their job all the same: defeat the monstrous, sentient mist, and keep the citizens of Istré safe. What she didn't expect is for Istré's bullheaded chieftain to block her every move. Exasperated, Hekla throws caution to the wind for a single passion-filled night. But to her horror, the mysterious, red-cloaked warrior to whom she's spilled her deepest secrets is the Bloodaxe Crew's new temporary leader and ally - Eyvind Hakonsson. Hekla must now learn to play by Eyvind's rules while guarding her heart. But when it becomes clear that his plans align with the chieftain's, Hekla takes matters into her own hands. Nothing will stop her from keeping the innocent people of Istré safe - not even the man who haunts her thoughts. Roots of Darkness is a romantic companion novella to the Ashen series from BookTok sensation Demi Winters. Continue reading the Ashen series with Dawn of the North, the third breathtaking book. **** Readers DEVOURED Roots of Darkness . . . 'Easy one sitting read for this incredible novella!' 'I easily could've read another 300+ pages .. . amazing amazing amazing' 'THIS is how you do a novella' Tropes: Vikings Feminine rage Golden retriever x black cat One night stand turned love interest Slow burn F*ck the patriarchy Animal sidekicks Autorid: Demi Winters
A heartfelt memoir exploring Black womanhood, motherhood and culture; perfect for fans of Toni Morrison and Stay True by Hua Hsu. A tale of evolution and hope Hilton Als, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of White Girls One of the most beautiful and truthful books Ive ever read. - Imani Perry, National Book Award-winning author of South to America -------------- 'Wherever there is water, there is mystery. And mystery breeds mythology.' When Sasha Bonéts grandmother, Betty Jean, raised eleven children in a Texas bayou house, she did it alone, creating a home that was the heart of their family. Her daughter, Mama Connie, vowed to live differently but found herself echoing her mothers struggles. Now, Sasha navigates motherhood, reflecting on the legacies of Black women like Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Michelle Obama, Rosa Parks and Darnella Frazier (the woman who told the world about George Floyd) to build a portrait of Black womanhood through time. From mundane yet powerful mornings at the kitchen table to moments of courageously taking on the world at large in the fight for dignity, Bonét explores the trials and triumphs of Black matriarchy escape, promise, burden, assent and rebellion weaving personal history with cultural narratives. With clear-eyed tenderness, The Waterbearers reveals intimate vignettes mixed with cultural history of Black women who have built legacies and changed the world through the ties of love and complexity that bind them. Praise for The Waterbearers: A bold new entry in the canon of literature about Black motherhood Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of Libertie Magnificent Bonét dances on our hearts in this classic creation of will and wit. Electrifying and incredibly sturdy. Wow. Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy The Waterbearers is a wonder of a book ? raw in its honesty, tender in its gaze, lyrical and luminous on the page.' Jendella Benson, author of Hope and Glory An epic love song and a remarkable ballad of generationsthe women in these pages (have] forever deepened my understanding of motherhood, history, homecoming, and the revolutionary potential of love. - Leslie Jamison, author of The Empathy Exams Autorid: Sasha Bonét
Bucky Barnes and the Black Widow assemble five of the most dangerous loners in the Marvel Universe!Carnage. The Hulk. Namor. Clea. Wolverine. Nothing could make these volatile individuals a team but Bucky Barnes and the Black Widow are going to give it a shot. Because demented duplicates of the Illuminati are threatening the world and if they figure out how to work together, theyll be as unstoppable as the originals. Bucky and Natasha need allies who will do anything to take out the duplicates but wrangling a team of killers, monsters and warlords presents its own dangers. Welcome to the New Avengers hope you survive the experience!COLLECTING: New Avengers (2025) #1-5 Autorid: Sam Humphries, Tom Lima
