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Ash & Embers embodies the inherent messiness of life's journey, sorting detritus from treasures, identifying and naming memory, finding categories that reflect life's winding pathways and its treacherous footing. Taking his various roles--son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, teacher, citizen, believer, writer, and reader--as narrative stances, Zoller considers the details of life and its larger forces. Thematically complex, Ash & Embers accepts that the journey is translated through the often difficult tool of language; thus, it embraces the tension that language is inadequate, alien, and, paradoxically, a tool for recognition and understanding. In Zoller's poems how we speak about life--as physical passage, as spiritual pilgrimage, as imagined patterns, as emotional canvas, as interwoven narrative strands, and as social construct--all these voices meet in one conversation. Between ""Photographs"" that begins the book and ...

The first two volumes of the History of the Panzerwaffe have described how the Germans transformed armoured warfare from a lumbering and ponderous experiment in World War I into something that could decide the outcome of conflicts, and how the legendary Panzerwaffe overran Western Europe and reached the gates of Moscow to the east, before taking its place in the forefront of German defence from the D-Day landings to the valiant last stand in Berlin. This third volume focuses on the most important units in the Panzerwaffe, and some of the most famous units in the history of warfare: the Panzer Divisions. It details their pre-war origins and how they developed over the course of the war, covering all the specialized units and how they operated on the battlefield. The title is illustrated throughout with many rare and previously unpublished images and the text draws heavily on original German documents. Product details ...

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Genuine reports of unbelievable encounters with terrifying beasts from all over the globe! This collection of over 170+ articles, direct from newspapers of the 1800s and 1900s, brings some of the most bizarre, amazing, and incredible stories of true monster encounters out of the past and into your hands! Presented with zero spin or bias, this book delivers just the facts and allows you, the reader, to decide for yourself if the stories within actually happened or not. From the funny to the frightening, the sincere to the weird, there is something for everyone within these pages! Product details Format Paperback | 418 pages Dimensio...

It is rare to have a complete visual record of a life, but Sheila Graber has done just that. Living in Tyneside for most of it she has continuously drawn and painted the world about her. Her Father was Pilot Master on the Tyne so she grew up with a love of the river and ships. She says "it's the smell of tarry rope that does it!" Product details Format Paperback | 56 pages Dimensions 216 x 216 x 4mm | 118g ...

You gonna make money being a sucker? Fuggedaboutit! Here's a tip: You've got to get a plan, work it hard, work it smart, and surround yourself with people who know how to help you reach your goals--people like Michael Franzese. Franzese was a capo in the Colombo crime family. He ran rackets that earned millions a week. And then he walked away and went straight. He served his time and now schools everyone from executives to small business owners about how to get the most from their businesses--and how to do it on the level. Filled with hard-won experience, street smarts and a just a pinch of philosophy, "I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse "delivers the goods: Strategies for winning What kind of people you need in your crew Ethical pitfalls Coming out ahead in negotiations And a lot, lot more Business is business. Let your friend Franzese give you a tip or two about how to run yours better. Product details ...

Through New Mexico's Official Scenic Historic Markers we learn about the people, the geological features, and the historical events that have made the Land of Enchantment a place unlike any other. An index to our history, these markers tell an incredible story about our cultures and origins. This revised and expanded edition of Roadside New Mexico provides additional information about these sites and includes approximately one hundred new markers, sixty-five of which document the contribution of women to the history of New Mexico. Now structured alphabetically for easier identification, each essay also offers suggestions of similar Historic Markers to help readers explore each topic further. In addition, Pike includes entries on "Ghost Markers"-those sites missing from the road that still impart significant historical lessons. Roadside New Mexico delivers a useful companion for travellers who want to understand more about the landscapes and inhabitants of the state. ...

Journalist, maverick, rebel and author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Hunter S. Thompson offers another novel of American counterculture in Hell's Angels, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. 'A phalanx of motorcycles came roaring over the hill from the west... the noise was like a landslide, or a wing of bombers passing over. Even knowing the Angels I couldn't quite handle what I was seeing. It was like Genghis Khan, Morgan's Raiders, the Wild One and the Rape of Nanking all at once.' In September, 1964 a cavalcade of motorbikes ripped through the city of Monterey, California. It was a trip destined to make Hell's Angels household names across America, infamous for their violent, drunken rampages and feared for the destruction left in their wake. Enter Hunter S. Thompson, the master of counter-culture journalism who alone had the ability and stature to ride with the Angels on their terms. In this brilliant and hair-raising exp...

The biggest SF series of the decade comes to an incredible conclusion in the ninth and final novel in James S. A. Corey's Hugo Award-winning Expanse series. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES FROM AMAZON PRIME HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES 'Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written' George R. R. Martin The Expanse series: Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath Leviathan Falls Praise for the Expanse: 'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books 'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com 'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com 'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal ...

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Marie RavenSoul, a disciple of the Devil for more than 30 years, presents the reader with a fascinating collection of her personal and heartfelt devotionals to the Lord of Darkness. Those who have been searching for a serious and practical guide to religious rites in honour of Satan will find what they seek in this volume. Written with the explicit religious worship of the Devil in mind, At Satan's Altar provides a wealth of liturgical material to aid both the novice practitioner and the seasoned Satanist alike. Whether your path is a solitary one or you are looking for something to add to your Coven's rituals, this book will not disappoint. Product details Format Paperback | 194 pages ...

Jasper ist ziemlich faul. Mit der Schauspielerei läuft es nicht so richtig und eigentlich hängt er lieber mit heißen Bräuten und Kumpels ab. Er ärgert sich mit durchgedrehten Ex-Affären herum, hasst seine Mutter leidenschaftlich und mag es, mit seiner besten Freundin Cora Gras zu rauchen. Als Jasper plötzlich immer häufiger Aussetzer hat, nach denen er nackt an einem anderen Ort wieder zu sich kommt, ahnt er, dass mit ihm irgendetwas nicht stimmt. Aufklärung kann ihm da nur sein Dad geben. Doch der hat nicht nur Antworten auf Jaspers Aussetzer. Er bringt auch einen ganzen Haufen neuer Probleme und einen Feind mit... _______________________ Empfohlen ab 16 Jahren _______________________ Coverdesign: Franz Müller Product details Format Paperback | 312 pages ...

An engaging, action-packed read, Peter va a Colombia is a short novel that first-year Spanish students can easily grasp. Written in the present tense, the book is built on a list of 350-plus Spanish nouns, verbs, and common expressions. As they read, students acquire basic vocabulary and grammar while gaining confidence with the target language; they also learn about fascinating places and people in Colombia.The main character is 13-year-old Peter from Des Moines, Iowa. A video-game enthusiast and avid reader, Peter learns about Colombia from his Spanish teacher and decides to visit. But once there surprises meet him at every turn: chilly Bogota contrasts with tropical Cartagena; stunning multicolored jungle birds contrast with scary piranhas; and a kind man with books contrasts with rural poverty and isolation. Drawing readers to Peter's adventure, Peter va a Colombia keeps students engaged and involved. As they read, they will wonder: What is Bogota like? What foods do Colombians...

Ich war der Meister eines geheimen Bundes. Nun habe ich die Geheimnisse offenbart: Ich zeige dir genau, wie du ALLES wissen und ALLES bekommen kannst, was du willst. Du lernst die einfache Methode kennen, dich an deine vergangenen und zukünftigen Leben zu erinnern. Ebenso einfach ist es, jeden Menschen nach Belieben zu beeinflussen. Lies das Buch, wende das Wissen an. Es wird dein Leben verändern! Product details Format Paperback | 202 pages Dimensions 127 x 203 x 12mm ...

Dieses vorliegende Werk ist ein eines für wahre Liebhabe, denn es handelt sich um den Nachdruck eines der ältesten überlieferten Kochbücher in deutscher Sprache. Es erschien ca. um 1490 und bietet einen kleinen Einblick in die Küche des späten 15. Jahrhunderts. Product details Format Paperback | 68 pages Dimensions 148 x 210 x 4mm | 91g Publication dat...

El Protocolo Nemechek (TM) para Autismo y Trastornos del Desarrollo, describe la descripción clara y concisa del Dr. Patrick M. Nemechek sobre la base científica actual para el autismo y muchos trastornos del desarrollo infantil. Su tratamiento único pero simple, es el enfoque más hablado para el autismo y trastornos del desarrollo del la última década. El Protocolo de Nemechek finalmente ofrece la esperanza de que los niños de todo el mundo afectados por estas afecciones puedan comenzar en el camino del desarrollo y la recuperación neurológica. Product details Format Paperback | 210 pages Dimensions 15...

This Notebook makes a great present for Christmas, Easter and birthdays. Product details Format Paperback | 122 pages Dimensions 152 x 229 x 7mm | 172g Publication date 28 Jul 2019 Publisher ...

In order to thrive in sex work, Sexy Reader, you must excel at sex AND money. Secrets and silence swirl around money; sex work money doubly so. But sex workers can't afford to be mystified by their finances. Lola Davina, author of the Thriving in Sex Work series, offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to financial well-being for all sex workers regardless of income, gender, or job title. With her trademark warmth and wit, Lola shows you how to: - Master your personal finances, even the yuckiest chores. - Manage your time wisely, while earning what you deserve. - Dismantle destructive thought patterns that cause you to overspend, undercharge, and give up your power. - Share with loved ones without oversharing. - Enjoy your work and love your life! Thriving in sex work means a healthy body, mind, heart, and bank account. Packed with expertise, time-tested creative exercises, and personal stories, Sex Work and Money will help take your business to the next level! Contributions b...

"If you've been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it."--Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and New York Times bestselling author Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild. In many ways, we're more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Easter's journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA's top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build cha...

Tokyiwa and Kuragano are nothing alike but they can't get other out of their minds! After an encounter at a small shrine, they believe that they might be under the spell of a matchmaker that compels them together. They make a plan to completely avoid each other, but the harder they try, the greater their temptations become. Can they avoid each other or will they be consumed by fate? Product details Format Paperback | 230 pages Dimensions 150 x 208 x 20.32mm ...

The story of Noah and his ark full of two of every animal on Earth has been a favorite Bible story of children for years. And now, for the first time, Noah's Ark is brought to life through LEGOS (R)! Kids will love seeing the world's flood and God's subsequent covenant with Noah to never destroy mankind again played out using their favorite toys. Brendan Powell Smith, creator of BrickTestament.com and author of The Brick Bible, creates a magical "brick" world around the simplified text of the story of Noah, the flood, a wooden ark full of animals, and the promise of a rainbow. A story with a powerful message of forgiveness and love, this is the perfect gift for children. Product details For ages 6-8 Format ...

"Chicken with Plums is a feast you'll devour." --Newsweek Acclaimed graphic artist Marjane Satrapi brings what has become her signature humor and insight, her keen eye and ear, to the heartrending story of a celebrated Iranian musician who gives up his life for music and love. When Nasser Ali Khan, the author's great-uncle, discovers that his beloved instrument is irreparably damaged, he takes to his bed, renouncing the world and all its pleasures. Over the course of the week that follows, we are treated to vivid scenes of his encounters with family and friends, flashbacks to his childhood, and flash-forwards to his children's future. And as the pieces of his story fall into place, we begin to understand the breadth of his decision to let go of life. The poignant story of one man, it is also stunningly universal--a luminous tale of life and death, and the courage and passion both require of us. Product details ...

Dieses Handbuch ist ein anwendungsorientierter Leitfaden für Kommunikations- und Rhetorikseminare in der allgemeinen Erwachsenenbildung und der beruflichen Weiterbildung. Wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zu den einzelnen Praxisfeldern (Vortrag, Verhandlung etc.) werden verständlich präsentiert und in Verhaltensempfehlungen zusammengefaßt. Diese können als Unterrichtsmaterial benutzt werden. Wichtig sind die zu jedem Abschnitt angefügten Übungen. Hier wird der Trainer beispielhaft vertraut gemacht mit Inhalt, Aufwand, Ablauf und Varianten eines Seminars; mit Möglichkeiten unterschiedliche Teilnehmertypen zu motivieren; mit Krisensituationen und ihrer Meisterung. Das Buch dient als direkte Anleitung zur Seminarpraxis, kann aber auch als Lektüre zum Selbststudium genutzt werden. Product details Format Paperback ...

A long-overdue publication that restores Wilfred to the art-historical canon Lumia presents a long-overdue reevaluation of the groundbreaking artist Thomas Wilfred (1889-1968), whose unprecedented works prefigured light art in America. As early as 1919, many years before the advent of consumer television and video technology, Wilfred began experimenting with light as his primary artistic medium, developing the means to control and project unique compositions of colorful, undulating light forms, which he referred to collectively as lumia. Manifested as both live performances on a cinematic scale and self-contained structures, Wilfred's innovative displays captivated audiences and influenced generations of artists to come. This publication, the first dedicated to Wilfred in over forty years, draws on the artist's personal archives and includes a number of insightful essays that trace the development of his work and its relation to his cultural milieu. Featuring a foreword by the...

The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Saenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of Love, Simon, John Green and Call me by your Name. A love story like no other. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school hiding who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante - dreamy, witty Dante - who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in...

'THE HARD-BITTEN CHAMPION OF BRITISH HEROIC FANTASY' - Joe Abercrombie 'HEROISM AND HEARTBREAK . . . GEMMELL IS ADRENALINE WITH SOUL' - Brent Weeks A country in desperate need of heroes . . . Angostin invaders surge through the Highlands, laying waste to everything in their path. Darkness follows in their wake as a mad necromancer resurrects the eons-dead Vampyre Kings. Only the bandit Jarek Mace, and the magicker and bard Owen Odell, have the courage to fight the Angostins and the undead. Whispers soon spread that Mace is the legendary Morningstar, a saviour who will protect his country in its hour of need. Yet Mace seems nothing more than a thief and a liar. As the final battle approaches, Odell wonders which of the two Maces will triumph: the self-serving rogue or the saviour of his people, the Morningstar. Novels by David Gemmell The Drenai series Legend The King Beyond the Gate Waylander Quest For Lost Heroes Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf The Firs...