Acclaimed author of The Anthropologists Aysegül Savas acute and tender first collection explores the distances we keep, and those we try to close, in the age of connectivity. A researcher abroad in Rome eagerly awaits a visit from her long distance lover, only to find he is not the same man she remembers. An expat meets a childhood friend on a layover and is dismayed by her unexpected contentment. A newly pregnant woman considers the taboo of sharing the news too soon, but can't resist when an opportunity comes to patch up a damaged friendship. Long Distance showcases Savas's devastating talent for the short story. Her shrewd encapsulations of contemporary life often centre on characters displaced more by choice than circumstance, characters both determined to install themselves in new lives and preoccupied with the people they've left behind. Dont be deceived by Savas cool, matter-of-fact tone beneath it lie layers of wisdom, delicacy and subtlety Guardian Singular, delightful The melancholy of these narrators, though tangible, treads only lightly on the text an effect achieved through the spareness of Savass prose style TLS Rome, Marseille, Istanbul, Paris and small-town Russia are the backdrops for these tender stories Daily Mail An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer Sigrid Nunez The rigor of Didion and the tenderness of Sebald Catherine Lacey One of my favourite writers Katie Kitamura Autorid: Aysegül Savas
Hope Dunne is content with her life, finding serenity and beauty through the lens of her camera. She isn't looking for a man or excitement. But things change when she accepts a last minute assignment in London, photographing one of the world's most celebrated writers. To Hope's surprise, Finn O'Neill exudes warmth and a boyish charm. He courts her, whisking her away to his palatial, isolated Irish estate, weaving a tapestry of tales about his life. Hope finds it all absolutely dizzying. But soon cracks begin to appear in his stories and suddenly Hope is both in love and suspicious. How many lies has he told? Is it possible that this kind, loving, attentive man is hiding something even worse? Autorid: Danielle Steel
Motor Control and Learning, Sixth Edition With Web Resource, focuses on observable movement behavior, the many factors that influence quality of movement, and how movement skills are acquired. The text examines the motivational, cognitive, biomechanical, and neurological processes of complex motor behaviors that allow human movement to progress from unrefined and clumsy to masterfully smooth and agile. This updated sixth edition builds upon the foundational work of Richard Schmidt and Timothy Lee in previous editions. The three new authorseach a distinguished scholaroffer a range and depth of knowledge that includes current directions in the field. The extensively revised content reflects the latest research and new directions in motor control and learning. Additional new features of the sixth edition include the following: A web resource that includes narratives and learning activities from Motor Control in Everyday Actions that correspond with the chapters in the book, giving students additional opportunities to analyze how research in motor learning and control can be expanded and applied in everyday settings An instructor guide that offers sample answers for the learning experiences found in the student web resource New content on sleep and movement memory, the role of vision, illusions and reaching, the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning, the neuroscience of learning, and more Motor Control and Learning begins with a brief introduction to the field and an introduction to important concepts and research methods. Part II thoroughly covers motor control with topics such as closed-loop perspective, the role of the central nervous system for movement control, speed and accuracy, and coordination. Part III deals with motor learning, exploring the effects of attentional focus, the structure of practice sessions, the role of feedback, theoretical views of motor learning, and the retention and transfer of skills. Throughout the book, art and practical examples are included to elucidate complex topics. Sidebars with historical examples, classic research, and examples of real-world applications highlight the importance of motor control and learning research and bring attention to influential research studies and pioneers. End-of-chapter summaries and student assignments reinforce important concepts and terms and provide review opportunities. For instructors, an image bank complements the new instructor guide; it is available to course adopters at www.HumanKinetics.com/MotorControlAndLearning. The updated research, new features, and highly respected authors of Motor Control and Learning, Sixth Edition With Web Study Guide, provide a solid foundation for both students and practitioners who study and work in fields that encompass movement behavior. Autorid: Richard A. Schmidt, Timothy D. Lee, Carolee Winstein, Gabriele Wulf, Howard N. Zelaznik
Let an insider guide you to a country of breathtaking beaches, dramatic ice-capped mountains, stunning centuries-old architecture, and charming townsthats Montenegro, a secret gem in Southeastern EuropeSecret Montenegro is a deeply personal introduction to a country that offers the most spectacular combination of sapphire waters, towering mountains, Byzantine fortresses, and both ancient and contemporary homes. Still uncorrupted by mass tourism, Montenegro is often known as the unsung jewel of the Adriatic. Here, fashion designer Ivana Maksimovic Hasecic takes us on a journey through her beloved homeland in a celebration of the stunning landscapes; marketplaces showcasing stunning traditional crafts, textiles, and embroidery, and much more; medieval monasteries set high in the cliffs; and ancient towns behind 9th-century walls. As we travel around the gorgeous coast, she affords us unprecedented access to some of the oldest domestic interiors in the country as well as chic contemporary homes and artisans studios. Featuring stunning images by interiors photographer Boz Gagovski, as well as the authors own photographs, we see how traces of the Ottoman Empire remain woven into a country touched by communism and informed by its seafaring past, in what amounts to Hasecics love letter to her childhood home. Autorid: Ivana Maksimovic, Tree Sheriff, Boz Gagovski
