In her first novel in nine years, "New York Times"-bestselling author Kingsolver tells the story of Harrison William Shepherd, an unforgettable protagonist whose search for identity takes readers to the heart of the 20th century s most tumultuous events.
This is an exciting new book that for the first time combines rich biographical information on the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Kunio Yanagita, with a superb updated translation of his literary classic, The Legends of Tono (1910). This marvelous translation of a Japanese literary and folklore classic, reflecting thirty-five years of research and scholarship, is filled with enthralling tales that bring alive Japan s rich traditional heritage.
Mendelsohn grew up in a family haunted by the disappearance of six relatives during the Holocaust--an unmentionable subject during his childhood. Decades later, he embarked on a hunt for the remaining eyewitnesses of his relatives fates. This is their story.
ISBN: 9780060542993
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2007
The sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "The Last Kingdom" continues the exhilarating adventures of Uhtred and King Alfred the Great. Uhtred discovers--in his moment of greatest peril--a newfound loyalty and love for his native country and ruler.
ISBN: 9780061144837
Издательство:
HarperCollins USA
Дата выхода: январь 2007
Essential reference by designer of the most widely known Tarot deck contains a detailed description of each card in the popular 78-card Rider-Waite Tarot deck, along with regular and reversed meanings. 78 b/w plates of illustrations.
ISBN: 9780486442556
Издательство:
Daedalus
Дата выхода: июнь 2005
Kagan argues that hopes for a new peaceful international order after the end of the Cold War have proved wrong. He stresses that peoples of the liberal world need to choose whether they want to shape it or let others shape it for them.
"What does it mean to introduce time into thought? Bergson formulated this question in the nineteenth century; Deleuze took it up again in postwar France. In her philosophical travels through legal studies, new technologies, and debates in Darwinism, Elizabeth Grosz brilliantly pursues its punch for us today: What would it mean for feminism to include an evolutionary materialism of time, and what would it mean for it to become an ineliminable part of a new Bergsonism of the twenty-first century?"--John Rajchman, author of "The Deleuze Connections"
Компактные и красочные путеводители издательства "Томас Кук" известны во всем мире. Они предлагают путешественникам маршруты, полные красот и чудес, сопровождая их исчерпывающей информацией и дельными советами, позволяющими туристу самостоятельно знакомиться с историей, традициями и культурой разных стран, осматривать достопримечательности, ходить по магазинам, наслаждаться местной кухней,...
ISBN: 9781841577869
Издательство:
ФАИР
Дата выхода: март 2009
The authors show that the A3 report is an effective tool when it is implemented in conjunction with a PDCA-based management philosophy. They also discuss why the process leading to the development and management of A3 reports is at least as important as the reports themselves.
Haynes manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourselfer, yet are complete enough to be used by professional mechanics. Since 1960 Haynes has produced manuals written from hands-on experience based on a vehicle teardown with hundreds of photos and illustrations, making Haynes the world leader in automotive repair information.
Yantra Yoga, a Tibetan Buddhist system of movement and breathing exercises, bring the body/mind into balance and help achieve authentic relaxation--a preliminary to any meditative practice. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, black and white photographs, and illustrations, Yantra Yoga presents Tibet s trulkhor yoga tradition as taught by one of its master exponents, Chogyal Namkhai Norbu. Yantra Yoga s movements, exercises, and methods of concentration are all based on eighth-century text whose translation is included, illuminated by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu s commentary. Detailed charts for the timing of the breathing exercises are also included.
Both amateur and professional potters constantly seek timesaving tips, trade secrets, and new technical knowledge--which makes this handsomely illustrated book exactly what they are looking for. Atkin describes the full range of available clays, necessary tools and equipment, and easy-to-follow directions for fashioning pottery.
ISBN: 9780764141164
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: февраль 2009
Since childhood, Erasmus has lived behind the walls of a 3,400-year-old monastery. There, he and his cohorts are sealed off from the illiterate, irrational, and unpredictable secular world, until the day that a higher power decides it is only these cloistered scholars who have the abilities to avert an impending catastrophe.
ISBN: 9780061474095
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2008
This start-to-finish guide to Android development combines all the reliable information, sample code, and best practices professionals need to build, distribute, and market successful Android mobile applications. The CD-ROM contains all of the book s code samples and more.
(back cover) Two full-length model tests plus a diagnostic test in the book with all questions answered and explained Two computer-adaptive tests on the CD-ROM A comprehensive subject review covers all GRE test topics: antonym, analogy, and sentence-completion questions, reading comprehension, vocabulary, analytical writing, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, data interpretation questions, and math Subject review sections include practice exercises and answers
ISBN: 9780764195945
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: август 2009
This 17th edition of Barron’s GRE manual reflects recent Graduate Record Exams and presents six full-length model exams with all questions answered and explained. Tests are similar to recent actual GREs in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. The manual also reviews all GRE test topics: antonym, analogy, and sentence-completion questions, reading comprehension, analytical writing, quantitative comparison questions, data interpretation, and math.
ISBN: 9780764135415
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: июль 2007
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