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Highly enjoyable Ancestors A fascinating recreation of the Tower as the life-and-death blood of the nation Oxford Times Serving as both a palace and a prison, the Tower of London has been at the centre of more intrigue, terror and crucial turning points in history than any other site in England. Diehl and Donnelly take us behind the grim, grey walls which circumscribe Englands greatest fortress to discover true stories of the rebels, rogues, despots, lovers, spies and conmen who lived or were held captive there, and whose various, strange fates have added to the Towers sinister reputation. It is a place where court intrigues, clandestine liaisons, gruesome tortures and grisly executions took place with frightening regularity. Tales from the Tower of London is more than the factual history of a great building; it is storytelling at its best. The fifteen stories in this book are made all the more poignant by the fact that they are all true and focus on individuals royal and common, good and bad, heroic and villainous, who lived, loved, plotted and died there. The characters you will meet include: William the Conqueror Richard II and the forlorn Princes in the Tower' Wat Tyler Lady Jane Grey Guy Fawkes Colonel Thomas Blood Henry Laurens Sir Roger Casement Whether you are a lover of history, adventure, intrigue and romance, or just appreciate a ripping good yarn, you will find Tales from the Tower of London a classic page turner. Autorid: Daniel Diehl, Mark P Donnelly

A shrine to Soviet modernist architecture, Tashkent is a rare jewel of modernism rediscovered in this book. Established sometime around the 1st or 2nd century BCE, Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan and the largest metropolis in Central Asia benefiting from its historical role as geographic crossroads, its developed resources, and its thriving multiculturalism. Previous Soviet rule was established in 1917which over six decades heralded transformations in Tashkents culture, identity, and, of course, its landscape and architecture. In this extraordinary volume, realized in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, photographer Karel Balas reveals the modernist architecture of Tashkent through a collection of never-before-seen photographs. Constructed between the 1960s and early 90s, these buildings stand as powerful metaphors vis-à-vis Tashkents past and present, painting a picture of its rich cultural heritage. Part of the overlooked Soviet modernism movement, the expression of this new architectural style represents a vision and social function for the city as a wholeall the while connoting the specific character and modernization of Central Asia. Whether a 1964 cinema, the State Museum of the Arts, the 1970 Lenin Museum, or the striking Hotel Uzbekistan dated 1976, each structure tells a captivating story about one of the most enthralling cities on the Asian continent. Autorid: Karel Balas, Beatrice Grenier

Why was the act of arson that destroyed the first Goetheanum so devastatingly successful in its malicious intent? What was the nature of the poisoning that Rudolf Steiner suffered in 1923? What was the significance of Steiner's encounter with an unknown Master in 1879, and his later meeting with Friedrich Nietzsche on his sickbed? Rather than presenting an accumulation of data, Meyer takes a symptomatological approach to the evolution of Rudolf Steiner's thinking, pinpointing specific moments in his biography, whilst making numerous links to contemporary issues. Seemingly unimportant details are significant - such as Steiner's boyhood habit of smashing dishes, or the droplet of water that adorned Steiner's forehead at his funeral. The often overlooked language of such images is evaluated within the scope and grandeur of Rudolf Steiner's life's work. An incisive theme running through Milestones is the dual nature of time - 'involution' and 'evolution' - and how it affects the Anthroposophical Society and movement. Following Steiner's death, a one-sided involution process has been evident in the overemphasis on the Christmas Foundation Meeting, as well as Steiner's supposedly 'indissoluble' connection with the Society. This is coupled with distorted evolution processes, as seen in the urge to enter the public domain by jettisoning anthroposophy altogether. Such disharmonies can only be healed, says Meyer, by seeing the reality. This book serves as an essential guide to understanding the task of anthroposophy in the modern world. Autorid: T. H. Meyer

A collection of rare humor and sci-fi comics from the Maddest cartoonist.

Add some warmth to your winter with this book of delicious soups and stories from the Cook for Good community ALL PROFITS WILL BE USED TO TACKLE FOOD POVERTY AND SOCIAL ISOLATION "If you love soup as much as I do, this is the only book you will ever need." Stanley Tucci ---- Packed with recipes for delicious soups, stress-free breads, and toppings that lift a bowlful to another level, Soup for Good is the perfect book for soup lovers everywhere and a great way to convert people who don't yet share the love. And with all the profits being invested into Cook for Good's food-based community programme, it's destined to become a feel-good favourite. Chapters include: A WORLD OF CHICKEN SOUP Every culture has its own chicken soup, which is known as a comfort food with almost magical healing powers. These are our favourites. TWO WAYS WITH... Inventive ways to make the most of seasonal veg, turning an everyday ingredient into a couple of special meals. USE IT UP Fantastic recipes that you can assemble from the odds and ends in your fridge or freezer and avoid having to go to the shops. A MEAL IN A BOWL Hearty, chunky soups that are a meal in themselves without needing anything on the side (and tend to be light on washing up, too). NO STRESS BREADS Easy ways to make delicious, fresh loaves, with no clever machines, aged starters or special skills required. ---- Praise for Soup for Good "If you love soup as much as I do, this is the only book you will ever need." Stanley Tucci "To offer a bowl or mug of soup to someone is an act of cosiness and connection. And that is what Cook for Good offers, with this book and every day." Nigella Lawson "Cook for Good is a brilliant initiative, using food and cooking to reduce food poverty and social isolation." Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister ---- From the back cover When a Cook for Good team member shared a flask of homemade soup with a volunteer at their community Pantry in London's King's Cross, it was the start of something special. Before long, the team had established a weekly soup cafe and fuelled an obsession with soup that spread across the whole community. Soup for Good shares our community's favourite recipes and tells the stories of some of its much-loved characters. With a foreword by Nigella, this beautifully illustrated book includes soups donated by our food-loving supporters, including former Prime Minster, Gordon Brown, Ed Balls, Karan Gokani, and Nigella herself, along with the food businesses who have helped us on our way. Soup for Good is a celebration of soup and community, and the perfect expression of the power of cooking to change lives and bring people together. ---- About the author Cook for Good is a social enterprise based on Priory Green housing estate in London's Kings Cross. It works to tackle food insecurity, social isolation, and barriers to work through a programme which includes free cooking classes, community meals, training and work experience, and a surplus food Pantry. All profits from Soup for Good will be fed into the organisation's food-based community programme, which includes free cooking classes and courses for people aged 4 to 84, work experience and training projects, community meals and a surplus food pantry. Autorid: Cook for Good

In the shadowy depths of Japan, where ancient curses intertwine with the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster, a cascade of incidents unfold, proving to be of ominous significance. The Tides of March weaves a tale of espionage, as ancient Samurai legacies and a nation's struggle with an unseen enemy are revealed, against a backdrop of a series of apocalyptic events that draw in the bewitched descendants of a Samurai family serving as elite agents. Tasked with the surveillance of activities within the murky world of high-level corruption and its connections with international adversaries, events begin to spiral out of control as they seek to confront a Korean spy ring's deadly mission to draw a lethal advantage from the heart of chaos. The fate of the characters and the nation hangs in the balance as ancient powers clash with modern evils. The Tides of March is a gripping journey through the heart of darkness, where loyalty is tested, and survival is not guaranteed. Discover the price of power and the value of honour in a world where every shadow holds a secret and every wave whispers of danger, as forces emerge that could unleash further devastation beyond imagination. Autorid: S D Price

Since March 2014 a programme of archaeological excavation, geophysical survey and finds assessments has been undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology (CA) and its specialist sub-contractors on the site of the London wreck. The London was an English second-rate ship-of-the-line built at Chatham in 1656 during the Interregnum. The London served in both the Cromwellian and Restoration navies, saw action during the Anglo-Spanish War in 1657 and participated in the English show of strength during the Battle of the Sound. At the time of the Restoration in 1660 the ship formed part of the fleet that brought the future King Charles II back from exile in the Netherlands. The London sank in the Thames Estuary in 1665 while preparing for the Second Anglo-Dutch War. The ship was blown apart by an explosion, probably of its gunpowder magazine, and, as mentioned in Samuel Pepys diary entry of 8 March 1665 only 24 personnel survived. This volume presents a brief summary of the excavations and the results of the assessments of the recovered finds, subsequent analyses and the conservation of the materials. It considers the archaeological, historical and documentary evidence collectively in its local, regional and national context. The remarkable results of the conservation of the broad range and variety of recovered artefacts and material types have presented an ideal opportunity to contribute to the public understanding of the principles, practices and achievements of conservation science through this volume and online resources. Autorid: Michael Walsh

A lot can change in a week.Seven days ago, I was just Talia - an art school drop-out with an affinity for tattoos, a hopeless crush on my boss, and a knack for finding trouble.Now, I'm a gold-blooded, magic-harnessing, Runemaster-in-training.The good news is, all of that has resulted in one hell of a promotion. Instead of sweeping floors, I'm sweeping swarms of venomous squatters out of castles. I've been enrolled in accelerated, hands-on rune lessons - super handy for those, like me, who are death-adverse. Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my incu-boss's upgraded benefits "package," which has been particularly generous.Sadly, promotions aren't just about the perks. There are increased responsibilities as well: amassing a magical army alongside the newfound fae king, repairing centuries-old divisions among the Seelies and Unseelies, and vanquishing a completely unhinged demon lord whose ego may have gotten the teensiest bit damaged when I became the first woman with a pulse to ever spurn his advances (oh, and nearly kill him too).But hey, when you're the most coveted tattoo artist in two realms, it's all in a day's work.

Did you know that the gods can use mobile phones? They can, and Odin has a message for Conrad… Conrad Clarke, former RAF pilot and alleged gangster gets a text - and a visit - from The Allfather. Odin has a challenge for Conrad: sign up to protect England from wild magick and get a commission in the King's Watch. All he has to do is find a missing witch. Simple. Conrad never could resist a challenge. Before you can say "Ragnarok", he's plunged into a world of gods, mages, witches, dwarves and one very aggressive giant mole. But the witch doesn't want to be found, and powerful mages will kill to keep her hidden. Going back isn't an option. Going forward looks a lot like death. Armed with nothing but a sense of humour and a willingness to cheat, Conrad has to find the Witch and save his life. Treat yourself to a copy now and experience a whole new universe of magick. And moles… Praise for the King's Watch Books from UK reviewers: If you like Dresden Files, Rivers of London, and the Iron Druid series, you will enjoy this. Rollicking good read! (TT) Excitement, humour and sorrow expertly blended together. (DS) Hayden is an excellent writer (Customer)

Broken-down vehicles. Premenopausal libido. A punk rock-loving teen to share the culture shock with. I don't think Hank done it this way.A few years after her 1996 breakthrough album Diary Of A Mod Housewife, singer/songwriter Amy Rigby is still figuring out who she is. Closing in on forty, a newly-divorced mom trying to tour, work temp jobs, and keep a car running, Amy is ready for a change. She trades her beloved NYC for Nashville, where she navigates music, men and motherhood to learn the hard way that outside validation is no substitute for self-belief.Girl To Country details what happens after the coming of age and first flash of achievement. Following on from her acclaimed debut memoir Girl To City, where Amy fumbled her way to becoming an artist in late twentieth century NYC, Girl To Country depicts the tricky second act of a creative life: how do you keep doing the work you love into your forties and beyond in a game everyone told you was only for the young? What's the price for juggling parenthood with fulfilling your dreams? And how about love-will it knock you off balance or help you keep going?From one of America's enduring underground artists known for her honest, kinetic songwriting, Girl To Country is a touching, clear-eyed journey full of unexpected detours.

Scripture and the Sword dives into the bloodstained soil of Biblical history to uncover the warrior ethos of the Old Testament. From Joshua to Nehemiah, this book extracts strategic, spiritual, and leadership lessons from Scripture's most decisive battles. This work seamlessly blends Old Testament history with New Testament wisdom while analyzing Scripture through the lens of military strategy, drawing insights from strategic thinkers such as Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, Musashi, and others-always measured against the authority of God's Word.In a world craving courage, this is your field manual.Inside, you'll learn how to:Lead with boldness and discipline, even when the odds are stacked against you.Avoid the leadership failures that destroyed kings and kingdoms.Build a warrior's mindset rooted in obedience, resilience, and Godly strength.Understand how faith-not fear-fuels lasting victory.Whether you're a veteran, a man of faith, or a leader hungry for more, Scripture and the Sword equips you to fight-and win-the battles that matter most.

In this compelling follow-up to the bestselling The Homeopath in Your Hand, Lisa Strbac delves into the vast potential of homeopathy. This is not a self-prescribing guide but an exploration of the profound possibilities within homeopathy, particularly its capacity to address the energetic nature of illness and healing.As we face unprecedented challenges-chronic toxin exposure, a mental health crisis and a troubling rise in childhood developmental and behavioural conditions-this book presents remedies finely attuned to these modern issues, with a healing capacity that reaches far beyond.Covering 88 remedies for the 21st century-including Miasms, Sarcodes, Nosodes, Isopathic Remedies and the Bowel Nosodes-these remedies resonate with the energy patterns of our time.This book is an invitation to explore homeopathy's incredible capacity to heal, transform and restore balance at the deepest levels. For anyone curious about homeopathy's full potential, this is your answer. With a simple yet profound message, it reminds us that, no matter where we begin, healing is always within reach.