To read Ka is to experience a giddy invasion of stories - brilliant, enigmatic, troubling, outrageous, erotic, beautiful' The New York Times 'Who?' - or 'ka' - is the question that runs through Roberto Calasso's retelling of the stories of the minds
Manetho was an Egyptian of the 3rd century BCE. Born probably at Sebennytus in the Delta, he became a priest or high priest at Heliopolis. Apparently he and a Greek Timotheus did much to establish the cult of Serapis in Egypt. Eight works or parts of works were ascribed to him, all on history and religion and all apparently in Greek: "Aegyptiaca, " on the history of Egypt; "The Sacred Book" on Egyptian religion; "An Epitome of Physical Doctrines; On Festivals; On" Ancient Ritual and Religion; On the Making of Kyphi (an incense); "The Criticisms of Herodotus;" and the spurious "Book of Sothis." These survive only as quoted by other writers. This volume also contains the doubtful "Kings of Thebes" (in Egypt) and the "Old Chronicle."
Stiilne ja turvaline käerauapaar algajatele - säravas kuldses toonis, et bondage-mängud oleksid eriti glamuursed!Mille poolest hea?Ideaalne esimeste kogemuste jaoks või uudishimulikele paaridele, kes tahaksid bondage-maailma avastada.Turvavabastusega - käerauad saab lahti teha ka ilma võtmeta.Eriti silmapaistev kuldne välimus, et mängud oleksid tõeliselt erilised.Metallist konstruktsioon kindlaks ja vastupidavaks kinnituseks.Mugav kanda - sobib suurepäraselt rollimängudeks ja põnevamateks hetkedeks.Pane tähele:Käerauad on mõeldud ainult mängimiseks, mitte professionaalseks kinnitamiseks.Enne kasutamist kontrolli kindlasti, kas turvavabastus töötab.Ära pane liiga kõvasti kinni - nii väldid ebamugavust või nahaärritust.Kuidas kasutada:Lihtsalt aseta käerauad randmete ümber ja kinnita võtmega. Kui võti pole käepärast, saad kasutada sisseehitatud turvavabastust ning avada käerauad ühe liigutusega.Komplektis sisaldub:1 paar turvakäeraudu.2 võtit.Toote omadused:Materjal: metall.Värv: kuldne.Kaal: 206 g.Varustatud turvavabastusega.Sobib hästi bondage-mängudeks ja rollimängudeks.Puhastamise soovitus: Pühi käeraudu niiske lapiga ning kuivata korralikult ära.
From the author of the magnificent, award-winning novels GILEAD, HOME and LILA comes this wonderful, heart-warming collection of essays about reading. 'Grace and intelligence ...(her work] defines universal truths about what it means to be human' Barack Obama Marilynne Robinson is not only a writer of sharp, subtly moving fiction, but also a rigorous thinker and incisive essayist. In this luminous collection she returns to the themes which have preoccupied her bestselling novels: the place literature has in life, the role of faith in modern living, the contradictions inherent in human nature. Clear-eyed and forceful as ever, Robinson demonstrates once again why she is regarded as one of our best-loved writers.
Welcome to the world of Stephanie Laurens - and to the Cynsters and their ever-expanding clan! Now, Charles Morwellan, who we first met in A SECRET LOVE, one of her most beloved Cynster novels, meets his match in this exciting, and utterly sensuous, story.
700 seeria juhtmeta akutolmuimeja on kerge käes, ent töökas põrandal. Mugavaks käsitsemiseks loodud kompaktne seade pakub kogu vajalikku võimsust põhjalikuks puhastuseks – seda kõike juhtmevaba kasutusmugavusega.
Meet chickens, pigs, cows and more as you explore the farm. The sturdy pages are each uniquely shaped, great for curious hands. The layering of the pages gives a hint of what is to come, keeping young readers engaged as they try to work out which animals they might see when they turn each page. Autorid: Alice Beecham, Federica Iossa
'Bursting with heart' Lindsey Kelk 'Filled my heart with joy' Paige Toon Sophie Breeze is a brilliant bridesmaid. So brilliant, in fact, that she's made it her full-time job. As a professional bridesmaid, Sophie is secretly hired by brides to be their right-hand woman, ensuring their big day goes off without a hitch. From wrangling rowdy hen dos to navigating last minute portaloo cancellations, there's no problem she can't solve. So when she's employed by an actual Marchioness to help plan the society wedding of the year, it should be a chance for Sophie to prove just how talented she is. Of course, it's not ideal that the bride, Cordelia, is rude, difficult and determined to make Sophie's life a nightmare. It's also a bit inconvenient when Sophie finds herself drawn to Cordelia's posh older brother, who is absolutely off limits. And when a rival society wedding is announced, things get even more complicated . . . Can Sophie pull off the biggest challenge of her career, follow her heart and maintain her reputation - all while keeping her true identity hidden? ________________________________ Everyone is talking about The Secret Bridesmaid 'Total escapist fun!'Fabulous magazine 'An absolute treat'Katie Marsh 'Will have you laughing down the aisle'My Weekly 'Vivid and heartwarming . . . a fun, fresh romantic comedy' Holly Miller 'A unique, hilarious spin on wedding mayhem' Publishers Weekly Autorid: Katy Birchall
In this lively introduction suitable for students at any level, Lena Dominelli explores the extraordinary scope and importance of social work. Using engaging examples from contemporary social work practice, she clearly answers questions about what social work is, how social workers work in a variety of settings and the clients they are likely to deal with. She tackles head on the dilemmas social workers face in their day-to-day work and the challenges of working with limited resources and marginalized social groups such as the elderly, the homeless and abused children. This work will affirm the valuable contribution social workers can make to human wellbeing and demonstrate how the promise and potential of social work can be, and is, realized. Autorid: Lena Dominelli
Secret squid is not your average squid, he is a wacky character and a master of disguise! In this 2nd book of the series of search-and-find adventures, he travels the world to seven different castles and storms them all! Discover the history and culture behind each castle, from drawbridges to jesters. The awesome full-color illustrations are packed with tiny details and lots of extra things you need to find too. Secret Squid Storms the Castle, is the second book in our series of incredibly awesome, fun-packed search-and-find books. Secret squid uses a clever choice of outfits, depending on which castle he is storming, making him difficult to spot. Join Secret Squid as he storms into seven different historical castles from around the world. Secret Squid is cunningly hiding in 70 different places, somewhere in and around the castles but, beware he never looks the same. Spot unique items too, that you will be asked to find. Its a brilliant search-and-find, Secret Squid adventure. Our favorite Squid shares the knowledge of 7 castles from around the world.There are 70 different chances to seek out Secret Squid!Secret Squid learns all about the people he is hiding amongst and who lived there in earlier times.There is so much more to find than the illusive Secret Squid, how good are you at finding things? Knights jousting, jesters entertaining and a whole lot more, Secret Squid loves the drama of castle life!Explore fun-filled, full-color illustrated scenes, packed with tiny, humorous details that bring the world of each castle to life. Included are bite-size facts that unravel the history of the amazing buildings and the people who lived in them! Theres so much to discover on each page! Autorid: Hungry Tomato, Barry Ablett
Chances are when you think of sharks, its the great white or hammerhead that swim into view. But, there are over 400 species swimming in the oceans today. So, check out a shark that has a mouth big enough to fit around a double bedthe special features and tactics they use to catch preythe stories of brave (and lucky) people who have survived shark attackswhy sharks need our protections to stop becoming extinctTrue stories, fascinating science, with superb photographs and action-packed text take you down to the depths to view an array of fascinating sharks. Chances are when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view. But, there are over 400 species swimming in the oceans today. And, some are very bizarre with super-long snouts or detachable jaws. They are powerful, super-eating machines. Imagine a dark, triangular fin slicing through water terrifying to humans. But they are much more than this Autorid: Paul Mason
From the acclaimed historian of global empire, the dramatic story of how steam power reshaped our cities and our seas, and forged a new world orderSteam power transformed our world, initiating the complex, resource-devouring industrial system the consequences of which we live with today. It revolutionized work and production, but also the ease and cost of movement over land and water. The result was to throw open vast areas of the world to the rampaging expansion of Europeans and Americans on a scale previously unimaginable.Unlocking the World is the captivating history of the great port cities which emerged as the bridgeheads of this new steam-driven economy, reshaping not just the trade and industry of the regions around them but their culture and politics as well. They were the agents of what we now call 'globalization', but their impact and influence, and the reactions they provoked, were far from predictable. Nor were they immune to the great upheavals in world politics across the 'steam century'.This book is global history at its very best. Packed with fascinating case histories (from New Orleans to Montreal, Bombay to Singapore, Calcutta to Shanghai), individual stories and original ideas, Darwin's book allows us, for better or worse, to see the modern age taking shape.'A fine, important and original book ... wonderful' Paul Kennedy, Literary Review
A beuatiful collector's edition of the best-loved classic work of English literature, complete with gold embossing on the front cover and stencilled page edges. Pride & Prejudiceis a classic romance that every reader will love to have on their bookshelf. A comedy of manners centering on the slow-burning romance between the quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and aristocratic, reserved Mr Darcy, this tale of an attraction of opposites has chimed with readers through the ages.This beautiful hardback edition featuresstenciled page edges,gold cover embossing,ivory pagesandbeautifully designed endpapers, making the perfect gift for any Austen fan.ABOUT THE SERIES: TheArcturus Decorative Classicsseries brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stenciled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.
When a rake beyond redemptionA walking scandal surviving on little more than wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham, the new Marquess of Rutherford, is at the end of his rope. Deeply in debt and down to his last farthing, he must marry nothing short of an absolute fortune, or risk utter ruin.Must marry for moneyEnter Miss Charlotte Lancaster, unfashionably tall heiress to just such a fortune and a clumsy, redheaded disaster in her five London seasons. While she dreams of leaving England for a life of trade in America, her father schemes to trade her dowry for a title-and Marchioness of Rutherford will do nicely. Charlotte wants her independence, not a husband, and certainly not a disreputable devil who renders her weak and wobbly with a single scorching glance. But she's a practical sort, and a year with the devil might buy her freedom ... provided she can resist his seductive charms. That shouldn't prove a problem, for he could not possibly want someone like her, and the feeling is mutual. Really. It is.Love grows in the most unexpected placesWhen her father demands a startling price for his daughter's hand-one year of fidelity and sobriety-Chatham must change his libertine ways ... at least temporarily. And when he does, Charlotte begins to see him in a new light-not as the scandalous charmer she married, but as the husband she just might adore.
