Deffarge & Troeller
Examines the lasting impact of the work of journalist and film duo Marie-Claude Deffarge and Gordian Troeller. French-born Marie-Claude Deffarge (1924-84) and Luxembourgian Gordian Troeller (1917-2003) collaborated as freelance journalists from the 1950s until Deffarange's premature death. Initially, they reported mainly from Iran, Yemen, and other countries of the region, but later from all over the world. In the 1960s, the German weekly news magazine Stern commissioned them with major features on foreign countries. At the same time, they began their first joint film projects; from the 1970s onwards, film documentaries became the focus of their work. Deffarge & Troeller were renowned for their well-researched reportages and critical analyses of prevailing power structures. This first comprehensive book on the work of Deffarge & Troeller focuses on their Stern features and film work. It is lavishly illustrated with photos, entire features, and film previews, dummies for books, contact sheets, film stills, and scripts as well as various documents. The supplementing essays explore the duo's entire work and approach and their reception. The volume highlights what makes their journalism an essential contribution to a better understanding of current events around the globe. Deffarge & Troeller investigated and documented the roots of political conflict in Eritrea, Iran, and Yemen; they were critical of capitalism and supportive of feminism: issues of striking topicality that shape world events until today.
Lan--29 Projects
The first book on the innovative Paris-based design firm LAN. Beno簾t Jallon and Umberto Napolitano founded their Paris-based design firm LAN (Local Architecture Network) in 2002 to research architecture at the interface of several disciplines. This broad approach enables them to find new and unconventional solutions in response to social, urban, ecological, and functional challenges. Their designs include a vast range of typologies and functions at various scales. They have realized buildings in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia, and are also pursuing projects in the Middle East and Japan. In addition to their award-winning structures, Jallon and Napolitano have earned wide acclaim as well for their research work and the two previous books originating from it: Paris Haussmann and Napoli Super Modern. LAN--29 Projects is the firm's first monograph, featuring twenty-nine key designs to date through photographs, model photos, drawings, and plans, supplemented by concise texts.
Colonial--Switzerland’s Global Entanglements
A timely investigation into Switzerland's colonial history. Switzerland has been globally connected and entangled with colonies established by seafaring European nations in Africa, the Americas, and Asia since the sixteenth century. colonial--Switzerland's Global Entanglements offers a timely overview of this topical matter, placing a wide range of issues in a historical context and addressing questions of colonial continuities. Contributions by distinguished scholars and experts from various disciplines investigate questions such as the involvement of Swiss companies in the trade with enslaved people and Swiss mercenaries in the service of colonial powers, the colonial legacy of the country's missionary societies, and the research and collection of artifacts by Swiss scientists in former colonies. Light is also shed on the involvement of anthropological institutes at the universities of Zurich and Geneva in scientific racism. Conceived as an illustrated reader, this volume is both an invitation and a stimulus to explore and engage critically with Switzerland's history of global interdependence.
A House to Live with
Examines sixteen residential buildings designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and his students for the first time. Today, Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-91) is something of a cult figure of European post-World War II architecture. The Dutch Benedictine monk and architect dedicated his life to the search for fundamental principles of architecture, and his thoughts on numerical relationships and dimensional systems were highly influential in mid-twentieth-century architectural theory. A House to Live With is the first book to comprehensively explore the residential buildings designed by Van der Laan and some of his students in the Ecclesiastical Architecture course in s-Hertogenbosch, which he directed between 1946 and 1973. Sixteen of them, built between 1966 and 1985, are featured in full detail through photographs and plans newly produced for this book, and analyzed with regard to their compositional and design principles. Essays examine the mathematical relationships of numbers and volumes that are fundamental to van der Laan's designs, alongside a discussion of how he was influenced by ancient Roman architecture. Light is shed also on the interplay of house and garden and house and patio, and the positioning of the one large table in the house, which to van der Laan was of key significance. Thoroughly researched and highly readable, this volume introduces Hans van der Laan's architectural ideas and housing designs in full, thus forming a rich and useful source for contemporary architects.
Best of Austria
The latest collection of Austrian architectural feats from 2022 to 2023. This ninth edition of Best of Austria offers a survey of the creative and economic achievements of Austrian architecture firms and the country's building culture in general, exemplified by the projects and people who have been awarded national and international architecture prizes in 2022 and 2023. The book features around one hundred and fifty buildings through photos, plans, and concise texts by renowned authors. In addition, distinguished individuals, architectural teams, and institutions are introduced in brief portraits. An introductory essay by Oliver Elser, curator at Deutsches Architekturmuseum DAM in Frankfurt, analyzes architectural events and building culture in Austria from an outside perspective. The book is rounded out by a detailed index providing relevant information on the various awards won by the architects.
Pays de R礙ve
A portrait of the art and history behind the beloved Zurich restaurant Kronenhalle. Zurich's Kronenhalle restaurant is a living legend. For decades, the restaurant and adjacent bar have brought together the city's bohemians and the bourgeoisie, and 2024 marks the centenary of the likewise legendary Hulda Zumsteg (1890-1984) taking over as its landlady. Celebrities from the worlds of art, design, literature, and stage were among its regulars, and works by artists such as Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse, Joan Mir籀, and Pablo Picasso are naturally part of its interior. This revised edition of Pays de r礙ve explores the art at the Kronenhalle from various perspectives. Photographs offer atmospheric impressions of the brasserie, dining rooms, and bar, in daylight and at night. Literary texts turn paintings into protagonists. A complete catalog and the story of its emergence and evolution place the collection in a wider context and portray one of Zurich's most traditional restaurants against the backdrop of an extraordinary family and business history. The restaurant's enduring success is grounded in Hulda Zumsteg's leadership and in the friendships that her son Gustav Zumsteg (1915-2005) brought to Zurich. His deep appreciation of art led him to assemble the fine collection that today turns every lunch, dinner, or drink at the Kronenhalle into an encounter with classical modernism in art.
Wall as Horizon
Laurence Rasti's meditation on the lives of detainees at La Promenade penitentiary in Switzerland through photographs. Swiss artist Laurence Rasti has immersed herself with the inmates of a prison in the Swiss Canton of Neuch璽tel. At La Promenade penitentiary in the town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, she encountered lives largely characterized by precarity and exile. In conversation with detainees A., G., L., M., N., N., T., and Z.; curator and art historian Federica Martini; and migration researcher Luca Gnaedeinger, she questions a concept of imprisonment seemingly intended to punish poverty rather than crime. Rasti's artistic research is based on a collaborative approach in which the inmates themselves also take pictures using pinhole cameras and engage in transcribing interviews. The focus of Rasti's photographic investigation is on the people deprived of their freedom. Her book reflects on the correlation of prison, precarity, and migration--topics that, in the case of a prison-like La Promenade, are closely linked and of great social significance.
Markus Raetz--Zeemansbilk
A study of the meaning and materials behind Markus Raetz's famous relief series. Representing vision is a core theme in the art of Markus Raetz (1941-2020). The imitation of a binocular field of vision, which he chose for "Zeemansblik," is as simple as it is convincing. Raetz created more than twenty versions of this relief, made of painted and later a polished zinc sheet, in various dimensions. The Dutch term zeemansblik can be translated as a sailor's view of the sea, yet blik in Dutch also means "sheet metal." Raetz's wordplay refers objectively to the material and at the same time invites an interpretation to view the horizontal fold in the plate as a sea horizon. Light reflections on the curved blank material change with the viewer's moving point of view, suggesting changing weather. A simple, abstract object on the wall thus becomes a seascape without painting, with the longing motif of looking into a blue distance. In this book, art historian Franz M羹ller explores the complexity behind the apparent simplicity of Raetz's "Zeemansblik," highlighting what makes the relief a landmark of Swiss art.
The Weight of Light
What does it mean to carry light when darkness presses in from every side?In The Weight of Light, raw emotion and poetic imagery intertwine to explore themes of love, loss, resilience, and the fragile beauty of existence. Each piece in this collection is a journey through vulnerability, weaving layers of personal introspection and universal truth.Blending lyrical grace with unflinching honesty, we delve into the complexities of human connection-how we illuminate each other's lives, the shadows we cast, and the weight of the light we bear for others and ourselves.For those seeking poetry that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impression, The Weight of Light invites you to embrace its glowing warmth, even in your darkest hours.
Cecilia and the Emperor
Cecilia, young, fearless, and privileged is drawn precariously to the early Christian Church in Rome while her childhood friend, Elagabalus, groomed to be emperor by his murderous and scheming grandmother, goes on a different path. This story of their brief but incredibly intense relationship based on historical characters and timelines, vividly brings alive the sprawling Empire's titanic and bloody power struggles and inevitable clash with the early Christian church. Palace intrigue, obsession, assassination, inspiration, insanity, and love, weave together a heartbreaking story of two different people swept up in the cultural and religious forces transforming Rome in the early third century.
A Visit to Brambly Hedge
A behind-the-scenes look at the miniature world of the hedgerow - with never-seen-before stories, sketches and archive content, perfect for fans young and old!Immerse yourself in the world of the hedgerow in this collection of unpublished artwork, photos and never-see-before content from the creator of the beloved Brambly Hedge stories.Spanning the seasons and all of Jill Barklem's hedgerow stories, discover all the research and intricate detail which underpinned her creative process, learn how these mice live and work in harmony with their environment, and watch the world of the hedgerow take shape through behind-the-scenes drawings from Jill's own sketchbooks.
Market and Monastery
In the established historiography of trade in Asia, the emergence of Western trading empires invariably triggered the decline and dispersal of old trading networks. In this transregional ethnographic history of the Manangi, a Buddhist trading community from northern Nepal, Prista Ratanapruck provides counter evidence, elucidating how kinship, social, and religious institutions have facilitated the expansion of Manangi trade across South and Southeast Asia. Expounding on how social and moral values shape capital production, accumulation, and redistribution, Market and Monastery examines the entwining relationship between trade and the Manangi's pursuit of social and spiritual aspirations, ultimately illuminating an intriguing form of capitalism.
Judgement of Left
An island nations continuing struggle for salvation and identity following independence from a continental neighbour told in the form of a versed tale, how the People of the Land rejoiced in the enactment of Leave, how the People responded to a new affiliation with the O.R., how the Lands Media and Nobles continued to conspire against the well being of the People, how the Peoples spirit endured an ongoing suppression of Liberty and how through all it came to pass
Transformed by the Word
Transformed by the Word: A Journey to Deepening Your Relationship with God is an invitation to explore the depths of your faith. Through Scripture, reflection, and inspired guidance, this book seeks to nurture and elevate your walk with God. Join the journey and experience transformation through His Word.
John Woodroffe (Napper)
About twenty years ago, I began to learn how DNA has characteristics that connect me to my ancestors. It felt like I had received an eternal gift from my people who lived thousands of years ago. We are, in part, a result of our upbringing, environment, culture, and much more. However, my belief about DNA is that within those threads of deoxyribonucleic acid are also echoes of ancient ancestors' character and a life force that cannot be charted. It spurred me on to know more about my Grandfather John. Grandfather John was a man of mystery. Born in England 1888, he suffered the death of his father when he was 5 and the death of his mother at age 16. He then disappeared from the United Kingdom records. I knew him as my mother's father who had held me close. A quiet man of high moral character, John worked as a Meter Reader for Northwestern Utilities in Edmonton, Alberta, a difficult job for a man who suffered chronic pain. He had been wounded at the WWI battle of Passchendaele. John Woodroffe died when I was 3. I wanted to know more about him. So began my research into a man who became more mysterious as each government record was revealed. My curiosity rose when I read the marriage certificate to his first wife, Agnes Mothersole, and compared it to the certificate of marriage to his second wife (sister of his first wife). The name of his father and mother conflicted with that of the first marriage certificate. And there was no John Woodroffe, born May 1888, in the Ancestry.co.uk census records. My mother and her siblings had no answers to my questions. I had hit a brick wall. I had nearly given up until an unknown cousin, Kevin Woodroffe, arrived in Edmonton from England. He reported that he was the Grandson of Don Woodroffe - my mother's brother. Kevin had begun a family search project. He had known nothing about his Canadian relatives. His enthusiasm for genealogy reignited my quest to resume my battle with the brick wall. Kevin and I continued to work together, he in England and me in Alberta. It took another year to break down the first wall. What I discovered sent my Woodroffe relatives into a tailspin. They are not "Woodroffe's." Our discovery did shed light on what was behind that brick wall. More questions hounded us. However, another wall appeared - silence from John's distant relatives in England. That wall is waiting for another generation to knock it down. Aside from discovering the names of our ancestors going back to the 1500's, we have learned about occupations, illnesses, war medals, and the tenacity of the men and women for the past five hundred years. Kevin and I went a step further in adding interest to this book. Many of John's descendants have written their biography. These stories are the heart and soul of this book. The brave ones shared stories of surviving their troubled youth. Many recount hard work mixed with personal accomplishments and fun. Another near-death story describes working in the far northern arctic for a few years that required survival skills daily and stubborn determination. Each story is from a descendant of John Woodroffe who once stood in Belgium's muddy battlefield, in agony and bleeding, but determined to never give up. I'm so grateful for that hidden message from Grandfather John's DNA. Never bloody give up!
Pump Your Brakes
No matter where you're heading, Pump the Brakes offers a practical roadmap to help you pause, reflect, and take intentional steps toward your goals. In this candid and empowering guide, Ness Somerton shares hard-won lessons, actionable strategies, and unfiltered wisdom to help you navigate life's chaos with grace and self-awareness. If you've ever found yourself rushing through life, reacting impulsively, or carrying the weight of other people's baggage, this book is for you. The problem isn't just life's pace; it's the lack of clarity and intentionality in responding to it. Pump the Brakes teaches you to slow down, reassess, and realign your actions with what truly matters. Somerton draws on personal experiences and relatable insights to distill life-changing concepts into simple, actionable steps. Along the way, you'll find practical tools and reflective exercises designed to immediately impact your personal and professional life. Learn how to: Break free from the need to react to every situation.Set boundaries that honour your worth and protect your energy.Let go of toxic patterns and avoid carrying other people's emotional baggage.Use visualization to align your mindset with your goals.Embrace the power of pausing to make thoughtful decisions.Packed with humor honesty, and relatable examples, Pump the Brakes will reshape your thoughts about success, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you seek to improve your communication, cultivate better habits, or create more peace, this book will help you take control of your journey. Let Pump the Brakes inspire you to slow down, reflect, and transform your messy, beautiful life, one intentional step at a time.
The Wild Robot Paperback Boxed Set
Dive into the complete New York Times bestselling series The Wild Robot with this beautiful paperback box set, now complete with the third adventure, The Wild Robot Protects! Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed series about what happens when nature and technology collide. This gorgeous box set includes The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, and The Wild Robot Protects.
Handfuls of Sunshine
Here's to the little luxuries that make life all the sweeter... Tilly Pamment, author of The Plain Cake Appreciation Society, returns with this collection of more than 70 irresistible recipes for bite-sized bakes. Whether eaten gleefully, warm from the oven (no plate needed!), passed around to share, or batched and squirrelled away for a rainy day, these recipes are all designed to bring a handful of sweet joy to any moment, and don't we all need a little more of that? Chapters include: Homemade Sunbeams & Slicesof Joy - bars of sunny lemon and passionfruit, squares of rich chocolate and marmalade, crackly sour-cream browniesBaby Cakes & Buttery Bliss - buttery, fruit-studded, sticky and chocolatey ... who could possibly feel guilty about such a teeny-tiny treat?Pantry Keepers & Postable Love - bakes with longevity, just begging to be packed up and shared with care; think cinnamon stars, gingerbread and a heavenly rocky road.Spread a little sunshine by whipping up a batch of homemade, shareable love.
CHRISTOLOGY (The Study of Jesus Christ)
Dive deep into the profound mysteries and transformative truths of Jesus Christ in CHRISTOLOGY, a comprehensive exploration of His person, work, and teachings. This illuminating book examines key aspects of Christology, from the pre-existence and deity of Christ to His humanity, incarnation, and redemptive atonement. Unpacking the biblical foundations, theological debates, and practical implications, it delves into topics such as the Kingdom of God, the Trinity, salvation, and the Second Coming. Bridging historical insights with modern discussions, CHRISTOLOGY addresses controversies, challenges, and the role of Christ in a pluralistic world while offering rich perspectives for worship and Christian living. Perfect for theologians, ministry leaders, and seekers, this book invites you to encounter Christ afresh as the cornerstone of faith and the model for daily life.
The Book of Random Tables
D100 and D20 Random Tables for Tabletop Role-Playing Games Packed with random tables, this book brings the excitement, danger, and mystery of Lost World fiction straight to your RPG campaigns. Whether preparing for a session or rolling on the fly, these tables offer endless possibilities to enhance your storytelling and gameplay. Embark on an epic journey inspired by the legendary fiction of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and films like The Valley of Gwangi. This resource is designed for game masters and players of tabletop role-playing games set in Lost Worlds or Lost Valleys. What's Inside: Items & Things: D100 and D20 tables with intriguing entries such as Items in a Cave, Items in a Crashed Boat (21st century), Items in a Crashed Plane (mid-20th century), Items in an Iron Age Hovel, Items in a Predator's Lair, and more.Encounters & Locations: Two D100 tables featuring 200 unique and strange encounters and locations to enrich your campaign world.Dinosaurs & Plants: Names of dinosaur species and prehistoric flora to bring the age of dinosaurs to life.Names: Essential resources for game masters, including 200 Caveman Names, 200 Cavewoman Names, and 100 Tribe Names.NPCs: A wide variety of characters inspired by the genre, such as Ape-men, Awakened Dinosaurs, Cave Dwellers, Lizardmen, and People Lost in Time.Bonus Section: Two short tables for the Location of Lost Worlds and Antagonists to add even more depth to your campaign.With The Book of Random Tables: Lost Worlds, you'll always have a creative spark at your fingertips. Uncover mysteries, explore hidden valleys, and create adventures where dinosaurs still roam. Let your imagination run wild and discover the untamed wonders of Lost World adventures. Perfect for fans of RPGs and storytellers looking to add rich, thematic elements to their campaigns.
Processing Through the Storm
This book delves into the profound ways we use language to navigate faith, resilience, and life's challenges. It reflects on the power of words in shaping our spiritual journey and understanding of the divine. Through the grace of God, I have been uplifted by the right people in my life who have supported me on this journey. I share how I had to submit to Him, relinquishing my own understanding to lean on His. By embracing His will and allowing Him to guide me, I discovered that all things are possible through His divine intervention. Without God's will and guidance, I would not be where I am today. This is a testament to the transformative power of surrender and faith in His plan.
To Hell with Poets
Winner, 2023 English PEN Translates Award The first English-language collection from the rising star of a new generation of Kazakh writers. "Baqytgul Sarmekova offers wry, darkly humorous portraits of ordinary Kazakh people held in the snare of patriarchy, cultural tradition, and postsocialist upheaval... Mirgul Kali deftly recreates the atmosphere of these everyday tensions as they quietly seethe just below the surface." --PEN/Heim judges' citation Vivid, hilarious and unsettling, the tragicomic characters of To Hell with Poets reflect the inner discord of the modern Kazakh. The stories move between the city and the aul, postsocialist and capitalist worlds, tradition and modernity. Incisive and unapologetic, Sarmekova refuses to hold back, offering a sharp and honest rendering of daily life in Kazakhstan.
Again I Hear These Waters
The 'Miyah' community of the Northeast Indian state of Assam is formed from the descendants of migrant Bengali-Muslims living in the chars (low-lying islands prone to floods and erosion). Very rarely do we see translations of literature from India's Northeast, a contested region seen as 'off the map' of India proper, or from the hundreds of languages which are not official at either the national or state level. In poetry and song originally written mostly in Assamese or local dialects spoken by the community, over twenty voices are brought together in this anthology to document deeply intimate stories of nature, loss, and yearning, foregrounding these contemporary lives beyond mere victimisation. From folk river-songs as poems to love poetry, the islands and riverbanks of the chars and chaporis of the Brahmaputra River become both background and metaphor in this anthology, never shying away from the prismatic effect of water. Curated by Shalim M. Hussain, a leading figure in the Miyah poetry movement, Again I Hear These Waters is an offering, a gathering.
Lilly and the lies
Lillian Grace has never had it easy. She lost her family, her childhood, and then one of her best friends. John and Allie had been her best friends since 12 years old but when John suddenly goes missing and then his body turns up months later, things just don't add up. Allie becomes obsessed and Lilly tries to be there for her while trying to remain strong for herself, but when Allie discovers that things aren't how they seem will Lilly finally uncover the truth? Or will they realize they were wrong the whole time?
Tribal Perspectives in India
The present anthology which covers eighteen well-explored articles on tribal perspectives in India, assesses critically the tribal art, culture and literature. It also endeavours to bring into surface issues and challenges faced by Indian tribes in reference to their life and hardships, policies adopted by government for their development and problems in their implementation. The book as a whole tries to meet all crucial aspects of Indian tribes. Hopefully the book would serve to larger section of humanity laying bare many hidden facts related to tribal life and culture.
Hello, Paradise. Paradise, Goodbye
Clive Matson began his career as a poet among the Beats in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the 1960s. He was mentored and influenced by Allen Ginsberg, John Wieners, Diane di Prima, Alden Van Buskirk, Michael McClure, and Herbert Huncke. He is the author of nine volumes of poetry and the creative writing tutorial Let The Crazy Child Write! and has been a creative writing teacher for 40 years. He frequently performs his work at Bay Area reading venues, including excerpts from his newest poem, "Hello Paradise, Paradise Good-bye." This long poem was premiered 2017 in Paris, France, the city of Climate Accord, and treats the topics of modern day threat of extinction, civil unrest, and evolving consciousness. Clive is the recipient of the Berkeley Lifetime Achievement in Poetry Award in 2012, was named the Best East Bay Writing Teacher in 2006, received a PEN Oakland Josephine Miles National Award in 2003, and was honored as a Lifetime Beat Laureate in 2023 by the National Beat Poetry Foundation. He also is founder of the current online periodical Wordswelljournal.org.
Brewing Anxietea
Brewing Anxietea invites readers into the intricate depths of Kellan's mind, blending vulnerability with profound introspection. Through her raw honesty and philosophical musings, Kellan navigates her own divine comedy, offering a deeply human exploration of life's complexities. This compelling journey of self-discovery will leave readers inspired by the innate desire to understand themselves and grow, as beautifully expressed within these poems. Rhys Campbell
Gender Perspectives in Indian Context
Today gender studies as an interdisciplinary academic field has gained much momentum in India. Contrary to conventional idea that a person born either as a boy or a girl must conform to his or her sex in his or her growth, dress and behaviour, modern Indian outlook have rather started changing with fast approaching new gender free world crowded with agender, bigender, genderfluid, genderqueer, non-binary and third gender people against conventional gender binary- male and female. Last few years, apart from schemes for women's security and empowerment, had also seen the announcement of many welfare schemes for the health and well-being of third gender people of India and decriminalisation of homosexuality from Indian soil. With same spirit, the present anthology is an endeavour to shed some light on the glaring issues of rape, abuse, discrimination, exploitation and violence arising out of gender essentialism in Indian context. The anthology, with an aim to serving larger sections of humanity, covers twenty one multidisciplinary articles hardly missing any aspect untouched from this field of study in Indian context.
Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context
The anthology Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context: Critical Responses is a volume of twenty two well explored research articles and an interview taken with famous Dalit author Sharankumar Limbale. The book tries to touch almost all subaltern groups like workers, peasants and women. Authors have applied their well-sharpened insight to delve into common challenges faced by these derogated and devalued class of people. As a whole, the book may serve as storehouse of materials for students, scholars and researchers alike.
Versailles from the Sky
Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three passengers aboard the world's first hot-air balloon flight: a sheep, a duck, and a chicken. These animals rose up into the sky in front of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, making Versailles a pioneering location in the conquest of the air.In the twenty-first century, the advent of drone cameras makes it possible to capture an infinity of new perspectives from the air. Versailles is particularly beautiful when seen from above, and the stunning images in this volume reveal the ingenious geometry of its different spaces, while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity. The classical gardens lend themselves well to aerial views: the Grande Perspective, the fountains, the intricate parterres, many of which were plotted out on architectural plans. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces on which the channels that feed the fountains mark out the time; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin; the Grand Canal at sunset becomes a glowing ribbon. Versailles from the Sky is perfect for anyone who loves Versailles. It is also for anyone who would love to take a trip through the four seasons; a journey that a bird's-eye view of Versailles encapsulates beautifully.
The Book of Random Tables
Do you play D&D or Pathfinder? D100 Random Tables for Fantasy Tabletop RPGsUnleash creativity in your tabletop RPG sessions with this resource for dungeon masters and game masters. Packed with random tables, this book adds depth and detail to your Dungeons and Dragons campaigns.Features include: Common Items: Tables for coinage, equipment, tools, potions, and weapons.Gems and Metals: D100 tables for Cut Precious Gemstones, Semi-Precious Gemstones, and ingots of rare metals.Odd Treasures: Discover unique items like a small alabaster otter sculpture or an enamelware platter with a pastoral scene.Named Treasures: Rare, unique treasures with mechanical effects, plus Priceless Treasures and Sarcophagus Contents tables.Treasure Hoard Names: Legendary hoard names to inspire your campaigns.Treasure Guardians & Curses: Bonus tables to challenge adventurers with dynamic twists.Extensive NPC Tables: 100 Claimants for the treasure.100 Guides to lead the party.400 Expedition Sponsors.400 Rival Hunters.Whether planning or improvising, The Book of Random Tables: Treasure Hoards is your ultimate tool for enriching gameplay and sparking unforgettable adventures.
Create Your Goldmine
Have you been doing business for years and feel its getting tougher every day to generate the same profits that you used to? Do you also get uneasy with the fact that business sustainability is a concern and cash flows are unpredictable? A lot of business owners have had a secret desire to build an alternative wealth creation engine & reduce dependency on their core business. But their wish does not become a reality due to the fear of trying something new and complex, lack of knowledge, lack of a right coach or may be a bad past experience. This book in a very simple way helps you understand how you can make your money work in the most optimal way and create a financial goldmine and help you build, enjoy and sustain wealth for generations.
100 Word Search Puzzles - Christmas
Word searches are fun! What better way to get into the Christmas season, than through puzzles. Our love for word search puzzles has brought us to develop a line of word search books that we hope can bring joy to those who buy it. Sit back and relax with a word search while the family gathers by the tree, opens gifts, has Christmas dinner and waits for Santa to arrive! Inside this 6 by 9 book you will find: 100 Christmas word search puzzles, 15 by 15 puzzles, solutions for puzzles in back of book
Defrosted
DEFROSTED IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NEW YORKERS THAW OUT IN FLORIDA. DEFROSTED, BECAUSE THE WORLD IS MORE STRESSFUL THAN EVER. SO, KICK BACK AND RELAX WITH WHAT FEELS LIKE LONG-LOST FRIENDS! My name is Paul Rashid. I am a board-certified psychiatrist of Lebanese American descent, born and raised in West Virginia. During my extensive training and ongoing education, I've come to realize the therapeutic benefits of engaging in the arts and creative activities, which can significantly reduce mental stress and improve overall health. Working as a psychiatrist can be emotionally draining, as emotions are contagious. Consequently, I prioritize the maintenance of my mental and physical well-being by incorporating daily exercise, consuming organic whole foods whenever possible, and ensuring I get a full 8 hours of sleep each night. This commitment is essential as I strive to perform at my highest level every day, providing the best care possible to each of my patients.One of the activities that replenishes my internal reserves is writing. Through this passion, I've embarked on the creation of the P2 Comics Universe, a venture that is not only enjoyable but also holds great personal meaning. To promote the therapeutic value of the arts, I've coined a motto, "Anxiety-N-2-Arts."Those who knew me during my childhood would attest to my somewhat quirky and unique nature. I have always had a deep love for television and movies. In my youth, I often imitated Jim Carrey and even adopted the persona of Kramer from Seinfeld during my high school years, earning me that nickname for several years. Then, on a random day in January 2023, I sat down and started writing. It was a parody of Seinfeld, reminiscent of the parodies Mad Magazine has offered for various television shows and movies over the years. My familiarity with these characters allowed me to enter a state of complete creative flow, making it the most enjoyable writing experience I've ever had. Remarkably, within just three days, I had completed the entire script for the first issue.My next challenge was to find the right artist. DEFROSTED required a skilled character artist with a deep understanding of comic books. Fate smiled upon me, as with a single social media post, I connected with five talented artists. One of them, Miguel Galindo, quickly stood out. With over a decade of experience in comics and a knack for cartooning, Miguel's talents perfectly complemented the project. Furthermore, he shared the same love for the original sitcom as I did.Miguel's exceptional talent has even earned him the prestigious Mexican National Journalist Award for Caricatures and Humor. I hope that as you dive into DEFROSTED, you enjoy it as much as Miguel and I did while creating it. Cheers!
The Craft of Place
The first book on Mork-Ulnes Architects and their approach to construction in the varied landscapes of California and Norway. Mork-Ulnes Architects is an international architecture firm with offices in San Francisco and Oslo. Since its founding by Casper Mork-Ulnes in 2005, the firm has built on three continents and worked on projects at a variety of scales, from master plans and mixed-use buildings to ground-up residences and one hundred-square-foot cabins. They approach projects with both Scandinavian practicality and a Californian can-do spirit of innovation, resulting in buildings that are characterized by both playfulness and restraint. The Craft of Place is Mork-Ulnes Architects' first monograph. In a reflective manner structured around themes of materials, traditions, sustainability, scale, and light, this book explores the firm's approach to integrating architecture within diverse environments. It delves into their method of balancing object and landscape, an approach rooted in the distinct cultural topographies of California and Norway, and the influence of local vernacular and materials. The beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated volume showcases Mork-Ulnes Architects' dedication to detail, context, and the evolution of their architecture through the interplay of tradition and innovation.
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is an in-depth manual for dog owners, enthusiasts, and trainers whowant to build a deeper understanding of their canine companions. This comprehensive guide covers thefundamental principles of dog behavior, training techniques, and effective communication, making it anessential resource for both new dog owners and experienced handlers. The book focuses on creating aharmonious relationship between dogs and their humans by exploring the psychology behind caninebehavior and offering practical solutions to common issues.The book is divided into clear, easy-to-navigate sections that address various stages of a dog's life anddifferent training challenges. Beginning with an introduction to understanding dog behavior, readers willlearn how to read their dog's body language, recognize calming signals, and decode vocalizations tobetter interpret their dog's emotions and needs. From there, the guide delves into building a strong bondthrough trust, respect, and consistency-an essential foundation for any successful training endeavor.Through positive reinforcement techniques, the book teaches essential commands like sit, stay, andcome while offering strategies for more complex behavioral challenges such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, and leash reactivity. Socialization and desensitization techniques are also explored indetail, helping owners to properly introduce their dogs to various environments, people, and other pets, thereby reducing fear, anxiety, and aggression. The book covers advanced training techniques, including tricks and fun activities to keep dogs mentallystimulated, as well as training for specific needs such as working with dogs who require behaviormodification due to past trauma or aggressive tendencies. Problem-solving sections help addresscommon behavioral issues that can arise, such as chewing, jumping, and resource guarding.With a strong emphasis on maintaining training success over the long term, The Ultimate Guide to DogTraining helps readers implement training methods that ensure their dog's behavior remains consistentand well-adjusted throughout their life. It highlights the importance of ongoing reinforcement, clearcommunication, and adaptability, giving readers the tools they need to nurture a lifelong bond with theirdog.Whether you're looking to train a puppy, correct problematic behaviors in an adult dog, or advance yourdog's training to new levels, this guide provides practical advice, real-world examples, and step-by-stepinstructions
Stand By Me
This book is for dog owners concerned with their pet's health and aging. Ellen Bassuk, M.D., and Julie Santoes offer critical information to dog owners wishing to support and comfort their dogs at the end of their lives. Spotlighting nutrition, hygiene, and palliative and hospice care, the approaches recommended in Stand by Me may restore or extend the quality of life for a beloved dog, minimizing suffering and maximizing happy moments.
Brain Games - I Can Find It!: Magical Friends - Includes Stickers!
Explore busy scenes of Unicorn Park, Mermaid Bay, Gnome Village, and more in I Can Find It! Magical Friends. Each setting features a group of adorable creatures as they play in their imaginary world. First, kids add stickers to the side panel and then search to find each object. Once they complete the page, they can turn to the back of the book for additional items to find! Includes stickers for every scene! Features 8 big colorful scenes. Large pages make searching more engaging and fun. Searching for hidden objects enhances focus, attention to detail, and cognitive skills--all while having a blast! Ages 3+. Hardcover, 22 pages + 1 sticker sheet.
The Customer Centricity Index
The Customer Centricity Index is a comprehensive guide to customer centric thinking with examples of applications and highlights the relationship to customer experience.
The Definitive Guide to Customer Experience
This book will provide you with an overview of customer experience from a strategic and tactical perspective. You'll be able to understand how to create a strategic environment and work within your business to provide a better customer experience.
The British Reggae Music Industry.
Grantley Haynes explores the historical origins and Afro-centric evolutions of British Reggae Music as a genre, shedding light on the traditions embedded in British youth culture during the 1970s and 80s. With over forty years of experience, he explores the reggae music scene in the UK in the 1980s and beyond, examining the cultural impact and responses from both black and white youths. Perhaps most importantly, he highlights the development of the wealth of British Reggae Bands (UB40, Musical Youth, Aswad and Steel Pulse), Lovers Rock and British MCs, emphasising the profound influence of the Windrush migration and its lasting impact on UK culture, particularly in the realm of music. Dive into the rich history of British reggae music with "The British Reggae Music Industry, A Windrush Legacy: My Story". This powerful book uncovers the roots of a musical movement that shaped British culture, tracing its origins to the Windrush Generation and its lasting influence on the music scene. Founder of GT's Records and My Boyz Beatz launched the careers of Grammy-nominated artists like Pato Banton and Tippa Irie and renowned lovers of rock vocalist Peter Spence. A local DJ turned music promoter, he organised the landmark Birmingham Maximilian MC clash in 1985, featuring Pato Banton, Macka B, Tippa Irie, and Papa Levi. As an insider, this personal account offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of reggae music in Britain. From the early struggles to the vibrant success stories, the book explores how reggae became a defining voice for a generation, blending culture, identity, and resistance. Whether you're a music enthusiast, historian, or someone seeking to understand the impact of migration on British culture, this book offers a unique perspective. Discover untold stories, personal insights, and the deep connection between reggae, community, and resilience.This book offers: An Insider's Perspective: Gain behind-the-scenes insights into the evolution of British reggae, from grassroots beginnings to chart-topping hits.A Tribute to the Windrush Generation: Explore the legacy of the Caribbean pioneers who brought reggae to life in Britain, blending cultural resilience with musical innovation.Inspiring Stories of Perseverance: Follow the author's struggles and triumphs in an industry that shaped and was shaped by British society.A Rich Historical and Cultural Context: Perfect for music enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Britain's diverse cultural heritage.The British Reggae Music Industry: A Windrush Legacy. My Story is more than a book; it celebrates identity, community, and the enduring power of music. Whether you're a reggae aficionado or a curious reader, this powerful account will resonate with you long after the final page.Get your copy today and relive the rhythm of a legacy that changed the sound of Britain forever.Don't miss the chance to explore this compelling narrative. Order "The British Reggae Music Industry, A Windrush Legacy: My Story" today and experience the legacy of British reggae music like never before!
Severn Sound
In the summer of 1932, Cincinnati Reds Manager Dan Howley sent his star slugger, Chick Hafey, to recuperate from a nasty bout of influenza and to escape a brutal Midwest heatwave. Hafey and his wife Bernice traveled to Port McNicoll, Ontario, a Great Lakes grain, passenger, and freight shipping hub. The Hafeys stayed at the home of Jim Shaw, an old fishing buddy of Howley's from his days managing the minor league Toronto Maple Leafs. In the two weeks Hafey spent in the small Georgian Bay town, he rediscovered his health, and went on to play in more games over the next two seasons than he did at any other point in his career. Readers' praise of D.M. Fox's first book, On Account of Darkness: the Summer Ontario Baseball Broke the Colour Barrier: "A well-researched piece of literature that uses a reporting technique of newspaper clippings and interviews to recount the story of the 1934 all-Ontario Baseball final series between the Penetanguishene Spencer Foundry Rangers and the Chatham All-Stars in a 2 out-of-3 series of games. A must-read for any baseball fan!" RTAP, Vancouver Island "Doug did an amazing job telling this story. He was thorough and thoughtful in the way he recounted this historic time period. His work is factually based and very well researched. This is a must read for any baseball buff in North America" Brent Cardy, Ontario
Revisioning a Pentecostal Theology of Water Baptism
In this monograph, Ed George constructs a Pentecostal theology of water baptism. He first explores what Pentecostal scholars and prominent Pentecostal leaders have written concerning water baptism, then offers a careful reading of the early Pentecostal periodical materials. George continues with a study of the biblical text, offering a literary/narrative reading of Matthew and Romans.Having examined the Pentecostal perspectives and practices on water baptism and the biblical perspectives from Matthew and Romans, George constructs a Pentecostal theology of water baptism. He addresses in detail those issues that are judged to be especially important to Pentecostals, engaging with key Pentecostal voices, the biblical witness, and non-Pentecostal assessments of the relationship between the Triune God, embodied persons, and mediated learning in an attempt to hear the voice of the Spirit leading forward.George proposes a integrative Pentecostal way of thinking about and practicing water baptism that explains how water baptism 'narrates' us into the Pentecostal story, guiding us into and along the via salutis and is informed by the heart of the Pentecostal tradition. He suggests an understanding of water baptism as a divinely mediated learning rite of incorporation into the eschatological community. Edward D. George, Jr., earned the PhD from Bangor University, Wales.
