Create plausible and realistic languages for RPGs, fantasy and science fiction, movies or video games, or international communication... or just learn about how languages work from an unusual, light-hearted perspective. The Language Construction Kit on zom
"Lasst die Zügel der Angst los und werdet sorgenfrei!" - Die Plejader§§Die Plejader sind Wesen einer höheren Bewusstseinsebene, und es geht ihnen darum, auch uns auf diese Ebene zu holen und bei diesem Prozess zu begleiten. Dazu machen sie deutlich, wie die kosmischen Gesetze funktionieren und welche Rolle diese für unsere menschliche Gesellschaft haben. Jedes Kapitel bietet eine Fülle an Informationen und Übungen. Reinigt eure karmischen und menschlichen Angelegenheiten und hebt euer spirituelles Bewusstsein an - schon dadurch, dass ihr dieses Buch lest, werdet ihr automatisch an die Kraft der Plejaden angebunden.§§Pavlina Klemm, 1970 in Tschechien geboren, lebt mit ihren drei Töchtern in München. Sie ist ausgebildet in Quantenheilung, Reconnective Healing nach Eric Pearl und Neuer Homöopathie nach Körbler, in russischen Heiltechniken sowie denen von Doreen Virtue. 2012 eröffnete sie ihre eigene Praxis. Seit ihrer Kindheit steht sie in Kontakt mit der geistigen Welt.§§Regelmäßige Vorträge in München und Prag.
Masturbeerimismuna, mis on veniv ja seetõttu sobib ideaalselt igas suuruses peenisele! Miks see on hea? Kohandub täiuslikult iga peenisesuurusega - paindlik Muudab sisemist struktuuri, pakkudes edasi-tagasi liigutamisel ekstra massaaži su peenisele Kasutatav vees, duši all, vannis Ideaalne ka algajatele seksimänguasjade kasutajatele - äärmiselt lihtne kasutada Saadaval on mitu tüüpi - erinev naudingu saamiseks peaaegu iga päev nädalas Pööra tähelepanu: Kasuta kondoomi, et saaksid kasutada mitu korda Raskesti pestav Kasutatav ainult jäiga või pooljäiga peenisega Kasutamine: Eemalda väline plastkate. Lihtsalt niisuta libestiga! Seejärel alusta tavalise masturbeerimisega, kasutades palja käe asemel muna kitsast ava ning liigu üles-alla. Sinu partner võib seda sinu eest teha! Toote spetsifikatsioon, omadused: paindlik kohaneb täiuslikult iga peenisesuurusega muna kõrgus: 6,5 cm muna läbimõõt: 5,3 cm (pisut ovaalne) värv: pruun, sees valge kaal: umbes 58 g 1 muna pakendis materjal: PP, TPE (vastab EL-määrusele, ftalaadivaba)
Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship.Sophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy-the best magic school in the realm-even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams, Sophie is sent to relatives she's never met.Cousin Sage and Great-Aunt Lan seem more interested in giving Sophie chores than in teaching her magic. Frustrated, Sophie attempts magic on her own, but the spell goes wrong, and she accidentally entangles her magic with the magic of a young water dragon named Lir.Lir is trapped on land and can't remember where he came from. Even so, he's everything Sophie isn't-beloved by Sophie's family and skilled at magic. With his help, Sophie might just ace her entrance exams, but that means standing in the way of Lir's attempts to regain his memories. Sophie knows what she's doing is wrong, but without Lir's help, can she prove herself?* Featured on the Today Show * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Nerdist Best Comic of the Year * A BookRiot Best Book of the Year *
Two Victorian marriages, two dangerous love affairs, one extraordinary partnership . . .'A very fine new writer' Kate Atkinson'Electrifying' Anne Enright______________After a lifetime spent navigating his desires, John Addington, a married man, has met Frank, a working-class printer.Meanwhile Henry Ellis's wife Edith has fallen in love with a woman - who wants Edith all to herself.When in 1894 John and Henry decide to write a revolutionary book together, intended to challenge convention and the law, they are both caught in relationships stalked by guilt and shame. Yet they share a vision of a better world, one that will expand possibilities for men and women everywhere.Their daring book threatens to throw John and Henry, and all those around them, into danger. How far should they go to win personal freedoms? And how high a price are they willing to pay for a new way of living?'Filled with nuance and tenderness . . . charting the lives of men and women who inspired not only political progress but an entire new way of living and loving' Colm Tóibín
Schema Therapy in Practice presents a comprehensive introduction to schema therapy for non-specialist practitioners wishing to incorporate it into their clinical practice.§Focuses on the current schema mode model, within which cases can be more easily conceptualized and emotional interventions more smoothly introduced§Extends the practice of schema therapy beyond borderline personality disorder to other personality disorders and Axis I disorders such as anxiety, depression and OCD§Presented by authors who are world-respected as leaders in the schema therapy field, and have pioneered the development of the schema mode approach
The breathtaking second title in Tomi Adeyemi's YA fantasy trilogy, Legacy of Orisha, following her ground-breaking, West African-inspired debut Children of Blood and Bone.
Fly along with the Fairylight Friends -- Ruby, Iris, and Pip -- in this magical early reader series Pick a Book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. Wi
This little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that- "They themselves are makers of themselves" by virtue of the thoughts which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circimistance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlighteimient and happiness. James Allen.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 208, Publishers: Edinburgh University Press, Author: James McElvenny, ISBN-13: 9781474470025, Date of issue: 2024
A new case dredges up unpleasant memories for inspector Anna Cameron when she discovers that a murder she's investigating is linked to her past, at the same time Glasgow is the target of a terrorist threat and suffers from civil discontent. The gripping new crime novel from a former police officer with stiletto-sharp prose Bernie gripped her tighter, blunt nails digging crescents through her flesh.'Please,' Mary wept. 'Youre hurting me.'Bernie's voice took on the clarity of silver knives. No muddled diction, no slurred slang. 'You saw no one because there was no. One. There. And if you ever say that there was, I will kill you, Mary. Do you understand me? I will kill you.' Chief Inspector Anna Cameron is a woman with everything to lose. Her life is finally back on track, but the mistakes she made in the past are about to come back to haunt her. When a body is discovered in a Glasgow canal, the death proves to have an unexpected link to something Anna wants desperately to forget. As Glasgow pulses with the threat of terrorist attack and growing civil discontent, she realizes everything she holds dear is under threat. Autorid: Karen Campbell
The renowned psychic, bestselling author and presenter of Living TV's Psychic Detective and Psychic School taps into the zeitgeist and shows us how the power of angels and spirit guides can turn our lives around. Many of us share a belief that death is not the end and that the spirits of those we have loved and lost live on. After a lifetime of spiritual experiences, Tony has learned how to communicate with advanced souls known as angels and spirit guides, who wish to impart their knowledge and love to us all. Our angelic friends and guides hope that each of us will reach out and embrace them and begin our journey towards spiritual fulfilment. In this profoundly comforting and fascinating book, Tony Stockwell, a renowned psychic medium, shares his many stories of personal encounters with angelic and spirit beings. With tales ranging from the battlefields of the Second World War to modern-day accounts of reconnecting with the spirits of people who have passed away, Tony brings his unique insight into the way our angel and spirit guides can help and inspire us throughout our lives, bringing us joy and peace; a message that the world needs to hear. Autorid: Tony Stockwell
'All happy families are alike. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' Across the vast panorama of nineteenth-century Russia, everyone is searching for answers in a society on the brink of collapse. Anna Karenina is risking a dangerous love affair with the magnetic Count Vronsky. Levin is wrestling with his thwarted devotion to Kitty. Kitty's been left broken-hearted by Vronsky, and her sister Dolly struggles to reconcile the burdens of repeated childbearing with her husband's continual philandering. Phillip Breen's witty and sensual stage adaptation of Tolstoy's masterpiece takes us into the hearts and minds of its conflicted, very human characters, and offers a surprisingly funny and deeply moving portrait of infidelity, passion and the search for fulfilment. It was first performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2025, directed by Breen and starring Natalie Dormer in the title role. Autorid: Leo Tolstoy, Phillip Breen
"Universities are refocusing on pedagogy--how we teach and learn what we know--and they have placed that work in new centers for teaching and learning (CTL). In this book, the author maps the landscape of 1,200+ US centers and programs --including medical and professional school programs-- through another approach: coding of their websites. This data allows insight into CTL strategy and operations, and it offers a picture of a fuller near-population of centers (rather than a small sample of center directors)"-- An in-depth look at Centers for Teaching and Learning and their profound impact on US higher education.Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) are important change agents on campus with strategies that are unique and impactfulbut sometimes unarticulated or misaligned. In this wide-ranging book, Mary C. Wright maps the landscape of 1,200+ CTLs in the United States through a unique approach: by conducting complex web searches to identify and categorize CTLs, then examining the wealth of information that is available on these institutions' own websites. The data she uncovers reveal important insights into CTLs' strategies and operations and offer a fuller picture of the impact these centers are making on US higher education as a whole. Drawing from this web-based methodology, as well as interviews with CTL leaders and staff, Wright provides a broad picture of educational development in the United States and examines trends in what CTLs aim to accomplish, key strategies for reaching these goals, programs and services they offer, and their impacts on campuses. She also explores new organizational mandates for CTLs, including ones involving instructional technology and online learning, assessment, writing, service learning and community engagement, and career and leadership development. In response to increased constituency sizes and expanding missions and mandates, she notes, centers are also incorporating new faculty and student engagement structures.Key chapters focus on goals and theories of change, program types and exemplars, organizational structures, assessment and evaluation practices, and emerging trends. Offering guidelines for effective strategic leadership, Centers for Teaching and Learning documents the growth of this important organizational unit in US higher education and explains the role these centers play in supporting operational needs, strategic aims, and organizational change. Autorid: Mary C. Wright
'It is impossible to exaggerate the power of this short, unbearably poignant novel.' Mail on Sunday 'A bold and elegant novel' Helen Dunmore, Guardian 'A haunting story, beautifully told' Viv Groskop, Observer An extraordinary story of love and endurance during the Siege of Leningrad lies at the heart of a magnificent novel about Russia past and present, and the human condition. One night in St Petersburg, two men meet, both adrift in the brash new Russia: Shutov, a writer visiting after years of exile in Paris, and Volsky, an elderly survivor of the Siege of Leningrad and Stalin's purges. His life story - one of extreme suffering, courage and an extraordinary love - he considers unremarkable. To Shutov it is a revelation, the tale of an unsung hero that puts everything into perspective and suggests where true happiness lies. Autorid: Andreï Makine, Geoffrey Strachan, Andrei Makine
'Unless a demon claims my soul, I will be reading everything featuring Jack Nightingale' ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? 'Endlessly compelling and terrifically terrifying' ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? 'Wildly entertaining' ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? 'YOU'RE GOING TO HELL, JACK NIGHTINGALE...' These are words that ended his career as a police negotiator. Now Jack's a private detective, struggling to make ends meet. His life is turned upside once again, the day that he inherits a mansion from a man who claims to be his father. It comes with a terrible warning: Nightingale's soul was sold at birth and a devil will come to claim it on his thirty-third birthday - just three weeks away. Jack doesn't believe in Hell, probably doesn't believe in Heaven either. But when people close to him start to die horribly, he is led to the inescapable conclusion that real evil may be at work. And that if he doesn't find a way out he'll be damned in hell for eternity. From the legendary, million copy bestselling author comes the most creative thriller you will ever read, mixing pulse-pounding action with the occult. Autorid: Stephen Leather
The second book in the Jack Nightingale supernatural thriller series. Jack Nightingale found it hard enough to save lives when he was a cop. Now he needs to save a soul - his sister's. But to save her he has to find her and they've been separated since birth. When everyone Jack talks to about his sister dies horribly, he realises that someone, or something, is determined to keep them apart. If he's going to save his sister, he's going to have to do what he does best - negotiate. But any negotiation with the forces of darkness comes at a terrible price. And first Jack must ask himself the question: is every soul worth saving? Autorid: Stephen Leather
EK-Pro CPU WB 4189 Rack – Nickel + Acetal Enterprise-Grade CPU Water Block for Intel® LGA 4189 – Rack-Optimized and 1U-Compatible The EK-Pro CPU WB 4189 Rack – Nickel + Acetal is a high-performance CPU water block designed specifically for Intel® LGA 4189 processors, optimized for 1U rack chassis. It’s built to deliver outstanding thermal performance, serviceability, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for enterprise-grade applications in dense server environments. To meet the increasing heat dissipation needs of modern CPUs, the water block features a nickel-plated pure copper cold plate, CNC-machined for maximum contact and efficiency. The top is crafted from durable black POM Acetal, while the hold-down bracket is made from laser-cut stainless steel, ensuring long-term mechanical integrity in continuous operation. The block includes four G1/8” side ports, allowing flexible and low-profile tubing arrangements — ideal for use in compact 1U server environments. Its refined internal design is engineered for high flow efficiency and stability, even in demanding rack-mounted systems. With no compromises on performance or build quality, the EK-Pro CPU WB 4189 Rack offers exceptional cooling, robust mounting, and enterprise-ready design. Technical Specifications: Dimensions (L × H × W): 113 × 78 × 22.2 mm Materials: Nickel-plated copper, stainless steel, POM Weight: 0.481 kg Ports: 4 × G1/8” Mounting method: T30 Torx Working pressure: 2,500 Pa Maximum working pressure: 30,000 Pa (with EK-Pro Pump Reservoir Manifold), otherwise 75,000 Pa Operating temperature range: 5 – 60 °C Compatibility: Intel® Xeon LGA 4189 Origin: Made in Slovenia – EU Enclosed: EK-Pro CPU WB 4189 Rack – Nickel + Acetal 2 × EK G1/8” plugs EK-Loop Multi Allen Key (6 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm) 1 × Torx T30 Key 1 × 5 mm Allen Key Thermal grease (1 g)
Hannah and Drew work in the same office. Hannah and Drew use the same elevator. Hannah and Drew certainly aren't looking for love. They haven't even met. Yet something is happening... Amiable TV production accountant Drew turned his back on dating after the death of his fiancee, an incident which cemented his longstanding elevatophobia. When Drew moves home, hoping for a fresh start, he hears a voice in the office lift telling him to "be careful". Is it his fevered imagination, the ghost of his fiancee, or someone playing a cruel prank? Quickly, he becomes desperate, foolish... and unexpectedly smitten. Cute, sparky Hannah wouldn't mind finding romance, but keeps choosing the wrong boyfriends. Her innate social anxiety, deepened by bad experiences with a preying boss, is a huge barrier to dating anyone new. To expose her boss' antics, she must be lucky and smart. However, talking to a sweet but hapless co-worker isn't the answer... is it? Slowly, a tentative relationship blossoms alongside a shared determination to bring justice to their workplace. Yet, they can't possibly risk meeting in person... can they? For readers who love romantic comedies with substance, Floored is a must-read. It proves that a book can be both hilariously entertaining and deeply moving, without one aspect overshadowing the other. A charming, heartfelt, and a laugh-out-loud romcom. Chrissie Harrison has crafted a story that is a relatable as it is delightful, making Floored a standout in the genre. Autorid: Chrissie Harrison
Ebamba's name means "mender" in Lingala, but everything in the Congolese twentysomething's life seems to be falling apart. In the chaotic megacity of Kinshasa, the educated but unemployed young man must navigate the ever widening distance between tradition
John Maynard Keynes was a British economist whose theories had a profound impact on twentieth century history and economic practice. Born and raised in Cambridge, England to highly successful, intelligent parents John and Florence Keynes, he attended Eton and King's College, Cambridge where he joined the intellectual group called "The Apostles" with the likes of Virginia Woolf, E. M. Forster, and Bertrand Russell. In 1919, after attending the Paris Peace Conference as economic advisor to Prime Minister Lloyd George, Keynes resigned from a prominent position in the Treasury and published "The Economic Consequences of the Peace", a stinging indictment of the Versailles Treaty. Keynes expressed his opposition to the political practices that were taking place, and the work gained him instant notoriety. The impact of this, and other, works on economic theory and policy led to what is now termed the "Keynesian Revolution" of the twentieth century, and helped shape modern macroeconomics. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
With the complexity of his artistic expression, Armin Mueller-Stahl is an exceptional figure in the art of the 21st century. The different artistic activities of the painter, musician, actor, and writer influence each other. Thus, the actor's particular interest in exploring and empathizing with different character traits implies a high affinity for drawing and painting the subtle nuances of human faces and the traits hidden within them. This illustrated volume presents Mueller-Stahl's most recent series Jüdische Freunde und Weggefährten. The portraits of famous personalities from the FRG, the GDR and the USA are both character studies and personal homages. They invite the viewer to take a stroll through the artist's eventful, great life.ARMIN MUELLER-STAHL (*1930) is not only a world-class German actor, but also known as a gifted painter, musician, and writer. Hatje Cantz has already published various volumes of his artistic work.
The "Introduction to Altaic Linguistics" is designed as a manual for university students. The first part gives a survey of the Altaic languages, i.e., Mongolian, Manchu-Tungus, Chuvash-Turkic and Korean, and a classification of the Altaic languages and classifications of languages within each family. The second part presents a brief outline of the history of studying Altaic linguistics. It also contains a number of bibliographical data and bibliographies of famous scholars. The third part gives a brief history of the Altaic theory. The subsequent portions of the book deal with problems of mutual influences of the Altaic languages (e.g., the Turkic influence of Mongolian), Altaic influences in non-Altaic languages (e.g., the Turkic influence on Sayan-Samoyed, or Mari), non-Altaic influences in Altaic languages (e.g. Sogdian elements in Turkic), and structural features common to all Altaic languages.