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Idle Idol
The Japanese have long been infatuated with the three-dimensional characters used to represent products, companies, civic organizations, towns and just about anything else you can imagine. Idle Idol: The Japanese Mascot examines this fascinating cultural history, documenting the evolution of the character statues that are ubiquitous throughout the country today. The mascot trend began during the Edo period with the pot-bellied raccoon-dog Tanuki. These ceramic statues were first used as good luck charms (and they are still used as such today) but starting in the 19th century a noodle shop appropriated the character in an effort to create a link between Tanuki's fortuitous status and bowls of soup. It worked, and since then confectioners, pharmaceutical companies, television networks, food companies, police forces and fire departments have all created mascots. The mascots represent a brand or a certain shop but they also exist as stand-alone characters that people adore. Idle Idol's photographs and written explanations vivify these unique mascots that are artful, audacious and wholly Japanese!
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OWC Faust: Part Two
Loosely connected with Part One and the German legend of Faust, Part Two is a dramatic epic rather than a strictly constructed drama. It is conceived as an act of homage to classical Greek culture and inspired above all by the world of story-telling
and myth at the heart of the Greek tradition, as well as owing some of its material to the Arabian Nights tales. The restless and ruthless hero, advised by his cynical demon-companion Mephistopheles, visits classical Greece i search of the beautiful
Helen of Troy. Returning to modern times, he seeks to crown his career by gaining control of the elements, and at his death is carried up into the unkown regions, still in pursuit of the `Eternal Feminine'. David Luke's translation of Part One won th
e European Poetry Translation Prize. Here he again imitates the varied verse-forms of the original, and provides a highly readable - and actable - translation, supported by an introduction, full notes, and an index of classical mythology.
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Foundation And Empire
The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are one of the great masterworks of science fiction. Unsurpassed for their unique blend of nonstop action, daring ideas, and extensive world-building, they chronicle the struggle of a courageous group of men and women to preserve humanity’s light against an inexorable tide of darkness and violence. Led by its founding father, the great psychohistorian Hari Seldon, and taking advantage of its superior science and technology, the Foundation has survived the greed and barbarism of its neighboring warrior-planets. Yet now it must face the Empire—still the mightiest force in the Galaxy even in its death throes. When an ambitious general determined to restore the Empire’s glory turns the vast Imperial fleet toward the Foundation, the only hope for the small planet of scholars and scientists lies in the prophecies of Hari Seldon. But not even Hari Seldon could have predicted the birth of the extraordinary creature called The Mule—a mutant intelligence with a power greater than a dozen battle fleets…a power that can turn the strongest-willed human into an obedient slave.
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The Woodbook
Culled and assembled by Romeyn Beck Hough between 1888 and 1913 in what still remains a stunning and unparalleled achievement, American Woods originally published in 14 volumes, with actual specimens mounted on card stockis a work of breathtaking b
eauty that has set the standard for the study of trees and wood. TASCHEN`s Wood Book reproduces, in painstaking facsimile, all of the specimen pages from the original volumes; for this purpose we have obtained the use of an extremely rare original se
t of volumes in very good condition, with minimal damage to the wood cuts. For all trees, now arranged in alphabetical order, three different cross-section cuts of wood are represented (radial, horizontal, and vertical), demonstrating the particular
characteristics of the grain and the wealth of colors and textures to be found among the many different wood types. Also included in this special edition are lithographs by Charles Sprague Sargent of the leaves and nuts of most trees, as well as text
s describing the trees` geographical origins and physical characteristics.
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Barcelona Architecture And De
Barcelona is the cultural center of Spain. A tourist's hot spot and one of the most frequented cities in summer. There is a lot more to Barcelona's architecture than just Gaudí. Since the Olympic Games in 1992 international architects began to shape
the capital of Modernism with numerous contructions. Norman Foster, Frank O. Ghery and many more have left their footsteps. The Forum of Cultures 2004 provided another opportunity of city planning. Slowly Barcelona has been transformed into a an arti
stic reference: it has an insatiable appetite for new design and innovations, but still highly values its rich architectural past. Old and new are close. Like this it became a model that other cities may choose to imitate due to its cosmopolitan atmo
sphere. This book shows the newest architectural developements in Barcelona and introduces several projects. Not only public and cultural buildings but also private houses are shown. As far as available floor plans will give additional insights. An i
ndex with contact information of the respective architects is enclosed.
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ReUse Architecture
Societal and economic transitions have left numerous buildings redundant. Thanks to the esteem enjoyed by any sort of historic building fabric, an increasing awareness of sustainability issues as well as economic considerations, unused structures are now frequently being examined to determine what kind of new use might be suitable. These considerations take place in an area of tension between the poles of functional use of existing architecture as raw material, conscious inclusion of historical significance and radical new architectural interpretations.
This volume presents more than 100 projects from around the world which are distinguished by a change of function they have undergone: from a police station to a cinema, from a bunker to an office, from a transformer station to a synagogue and from a swimming pool to an art center, among other creative re-uses. The innovative buildings and spaces are therefore emerging with layers superimposed on top of one another; the original function usually still provides the scale and structure, into which a new matrix of utilization is installed.
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OWC Law Code of Manu
Manu was seated, when the great seers came up to him: "Please, Lord, tell us the Laws of all the social classes, as well as of those born in between..."' The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. F
amous for two thousand years it still generates controversy, with Manu's verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the lower castes. A seminal Hindu text, the Law Code is important for its classic description of so many
social institutions that have come to be identified with Indian society. It deals with the relationships between social and ethnic groups, between men and women, the organization of the state and the judicial system, reincarnation, the workings of ka
rma, and all aspects of the law. Patrick Olivelle's lucid translation is the first to be based on his critically edited text, and it incorporates the most recent scholarship on ancient Indian history, law, society, and religion.
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Voyager
From the author of the breathtaking bestsellers "Outlander" and "Dragonfly in Amber," the extraordinary saga continues.Their passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement ClaireRandall took. Two decades before, she had traveled back in time and into thearms of a gallant eighteenth-century Scot named Jamie Fraser. Then shereturned to her own century to bear his child, believing him dead in the tragicbattle of Culloden. Yet his memory has never lessened its hold on her... andher body still cries out for him in her dreams.Then Claire discovers that Jamie survived. Torn between returning to him andstaying with their daughter in her own era, Claire must choose her destiny.And as time and space come full circle, she must find the courage to face thepassion and pain awaiting her...the deadly intrigues raging in a dividedScotland... and the daring voyage into the dark unknown that can reunite--orforever doom--her timeless love."Triumphant ...her use of historical detail and a truly adult love storyconfirm Gabaldon as a superior writer." -- "Publishers Weekly"
The Winter Ghosts
From the bestselling author of LABYRINTH and SEPULCHRE - a compelling story of ghosts and remembrance. Illustrated throughout by Brian Gallagher. The Great War took much more than lives. It robbed a generation of friends, lovers and futures. In Freddie Watson's case, it took his beloved brother and, at times, his peace of mind. In the winter of 1928, still seeking resolution, Freddie is travelling through the French Pyrenees. During a snowstorm, his car spins off the mountain road. He stumbles through woods, emerging in a tiny village. There he meets Fabrissa, a beautiful woman also mourning a lost generation. Over the course of one night, Fabrissa and Freddie share their stories. By the time dawn breaks, he will have stumbled across a tragic mystery that goes back through the centuries. By turns thrilling, poignant and haunting, this is a story of two lives touched by war and transformed by courage. THE WINTER GHOSTS is a gorgeous illustrated novel inspired by The Cave, Kate Mosse's short story written for the Quick Reads Initiative for adult emergent readers.
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Zvěrolékař srdcem i duší
Známý a oblíbený veterinář Jan Herčík, spoluautor již pěti úspěšných knih, které napsal v tandemu s Alenou Hrachovcovou, o této knižní novince říká: „Společně se vám pokusíme náladu vylepšit příběhy z ordinace veterinárního lékaře. Příběhy, které jsou někdy veselé, někdy k zamyšlení, a u některých možná ukápne i slzička.
Naše první knížka Proč je báječné být zvěrolékařem vyšla již před deseti lety a zájemci se mě na ni stále dotazují. Následoval cestopis Zvěrolékaři na cestách. Po něm knihy Zvěrolékař vzpomíná a Zvěrolékař v akci. Poslední Zvěrolékař léčí a zvířata uzdravují je díky vám, milí čtenáři, stejně jako ty předcházející, zcela rozebrána, a pokud je mi známo, další dotisky se neplánují.
Z tohoto důvodu, a snad i pro množství dotazů, které často dostávám (,Kdy vyjde další pokračování, pane doktore?‘ a ,Žádný předchozí díl už opravdu nemáte?‘), vznikla knížka šestá, a vlastně poslední, kterou právě začínáte číst. Proto jsme, vzhledem ke zde uvedenému, některé příběhy převzali z knížek předchozích. Ale většinou jsou zde nové, které přinesl život a které se odehrály na Veterinární klinice v Horoměřicích.
Přejeme vám, milí čtenáři, ať se vám knížka líbí, a jestli vám dokážeme alespoň trošku zlepšit náladu, pak z toho budeme mít radost i my.“
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The Primrose Railway Children
From multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson and inspired by E. Nesbit's timeless classic, The Primrose Railway Children is a gorgeous, heartwarming story of family secrets and new adventures. Make sure to catch both The Railway Children and The Railway Children Return in cinemas this summer!
Sit back and enjoy the journey!
Phoebe Robinson loves making up stories - just like her wonderful, imaginative Dad.
When he mysteriously disappears, Phoebe, Perry, Becks and their mum must leave everything behind and move to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere.
Struggling to feel at home and missing her Dad terribly, Phoebe's only distraction is her guinea pig Daisy. Until the family discover the thrilling steam trains at the railway station and suddenly, every day is filled with adventure.
But Phoebe still can't help wondering, what is Mum hiding and more worryingly is Dad okay?
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Bungo Stray Dogs Beast, Vol. 1
A PATH THAT COULD HAVE BEEN… In the world of Bungo Stray Dogs, Ryuunosuke Akutagawa is infamous for being one of the Port Mafia’s most dangerous members. But what if his past had turned out differently...? When Dazai decides to pass on taking in an orphaned Akutagawa, the boy winds up being recruited by none other than the Armed Detective Agency! With his sister still in the Mafia’s clutches, Akutagawa will stop at nothing to take her back. However, standing in his way is the Port Mafia’s top enforcer-the White Reaper, Atsushi Nakajima. As darkness and light face off in a twisted mirror of what could have been, a new tale begins to take shape…
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The Girl Who Wasn't There
A brand new, ghostly middle grade story about siblings and friendship from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
'And we're going to live here, happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.'
When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they're moving to live in a real tower, it's almost like they've stepped inside a fairytale.
But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn't have a job and they're not even allowed in the room up at the very top.
When it's time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Aurora's make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists...
Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?
A spine-tingling tale from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
This Could Change Everything
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIf only Essie hadn't written that letter - the one that went viral...THIS COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING is the feel-good new novel from Jill Mansell, the bestselling author of MEET ME AT BEACHCOMBER BAY. Not to be missed by fans of Katie Fforde and Lucy Diamond. On the one hand, if Essie hadn't written that letter - the one that only her best friend was meant to see - then she'd still be living like an actual proper grown-up, tucked up with Paul in his picture-perfect cottage, maybe even planning their wedding...On the other hand (if her true feelings hadn't accidentally taken the internet by storm, that is) she wouldn't have moved into the attic flat on the square. She would never have met Conor. Or got to know Lucas...And she wouldn't have found herself falling in love with someone she really, really shouldn't fall in love with... 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Fforde'Reading Jill is always such a joy!' Veronica Henry
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Batman Volume 10 - Knightmares
Eisner Award winner Tom King's explosive Batman run continues as he plunges the Dark Knight's world further into a spiral of madness from which he may never return. There are strange goings-on in the dark alleys of Gotham City, mysteries that will require a different skill set than the Caped Crusader's if he's going to stop the whole city from succumbing to the darkness. Still reeling from the attacks on his Bat-Family and reputation, the Dark Knight looks to track down the mysterious operator has been lurking behind the scenes in Gotham. Featuring a slew of masterful artists including Mister Miracle collaborator Mitch Gerads, Tom King and crew take the Dark Knight on his wildest ride yet. Collects Batman #61-63 and #66-69.
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Merülj alá, ha nem félsz !
"Rendkívül izgalmas olvasmány." - Sarah Pekkanen, sikerszerző
"Kényes témát feszeget, nagyon jó stílusban." - Booklist
Rachel Krall az igazságot keresők utolsó reménysége. Neve azután válik ismertté, hogy bűnügyi műsorának köszönhetően egy ártatlan férfi szabadlábra kerül. Már hozzászokott, hogy a hangja, és nem az arca alapján ismerik fel, ezért is találja furcsának, hogy valaki üzenetet hagy az autója szélvédőjén, és így kér tőle segítséget. Neapolis városát egy nemi erőszakkal kapcsolatos bűnügyi tárgyalás rázza meg. A város nagy reményű, Olimpiára készülő fiatal úszóját azzal vádolják, hogy megerőszakolt egy középiskolás diáklányt, aki nem mellesleg a rendőrkapitány szeretett unokája. Annak érdekében, hogy a műsor sikeres legyen, Rachel mindent latba vet. Interjúkat készít, és nyomozásba kezd. Csakhogy a rejtélyes levelek mindig a legváratlanabb helyen érik őt utol. Valaki követi a nőt, és nem adja fel, amíg Rachel ki nem nyomozza, hogy mi történt az illető testvérével huszonöt évvel azelőtt. A hivatalos álláspont szerint Jenny Stills vízbe fulladt, a levelek tanúsága szerint viszont gyilkosság történt. Amikor Rachel kérdezgetni kezdi a város lakóit, senki nem akarja válaszra méltatni. A múlt és a jelen összemosódni látszik, amikor Rachel összefüggést talál a két eset között, amelyek végérvényesen megváltoztatják a tárgyalás menetét és az érintettek életét. A mű fontos kérdésekre keresi a választ: mi a hírnév ára? Jóváteheti-e a kisváros a múlt bűneit? Mi történt pontosan Jennyvel? Megan Goldin sokáig a Reuters, az Associate Press és az ABC újságírójaként dolgozott, helyi tudósítóként beutazta Ázsiát és a Közel-Keletet. Legújabb könyve óriási sikert aratott külföldön. A történetet a szerzőtől megszokott feszült izgalom szövi át. Ahogy a cselekmény szép lassan kibontakozik, kérdések láncolatát ébreszti az olvasóban. Remek könyv, nem csak krimirajongóknak.
"Kiváló! Goldin thrillere szépen rávilágít egy kisváros politikájára." - Publishers Weekly
"Kifejezetten ütős." - Kirkus Reviews
"Eseménydús és lebilincselő." - Here is The Fucking Twist könyvblog
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A nasadili vám antibibliotika?“ položil mi jednou soused, původním povoláním řidič, už druhou otázku za sebou. Bezprostředně poté, co se mě na ulici zeptal, proč se od tramvaje vleču tak ztěžka. A poté, co jsem mu vysvětlil, že jdu od lékaře, že mám chřipku a patrně také horečku.
Přestože jsem měl v důsledku svého prudce zhoršeného zdravotního stavu sníženou vnímací i pozorovací schopnost, pohlédl jsem, bezprostředně po té druhé jeho otázce, na něho zostra. Abych zjistil, zda žertuje, anebo zda se skutečně jedná o nevědomost, byť značně kuriózní, která ovšem hříchu nečiní.
V úvahu přicházelo obojí, ale já jsem v jeho případě sázel přece jen spíš na tu druhou možnost. Zkoumání jsem však souseda podrobit musel. Protože při první eventualitě velí společenská konvence hlasitě se zasmát, neřkuli žertéře poklepat po rameni za vydařený vtip. Ve druhé z možných variant je pak třeba zachovat kamennou tvář a dělat, že vše je normální a v pořádku. I když znám hodně lidí, pro něž je takové mírné faux pas důvodem k poučení dotyčného partnera v probíhajícím dialogu, nebo přímo k jeho zesměšnění.
Edvard Munch - Magic of the North
Munch’s pictorial worlds – the initial impetus for modernism
Edvard Munch’s radical modernity in painting was a challenge for his contemporaries. This applied in particular to the art scene in Berlin around 1900 which the Norwegian Symbolist artist influenced profoundly. In return, he received support there and was able to continue to develop his work. The publication is lavishly illustrated and describes knowledgeably the story of Munch and Berlin.
In 1892 the Association of Berlin Artists invited the still-unknown Edvard Munch (1863–1944) to an exhibition. The public was shocked by the colourful, sketch-like pictures. The artist enjoyed the furore and moved to the city on the Spree, where he repeatedly sojourned until 1908. Here he learned the techniques for printed graphics and presented for the first time paintings in several continuous series which would become central to his oeuvre. In Berlin, before long, the concept of the “Magic of the North” (Stefan Zweig) was no longer associated with romantic or naturalistic fjord landscapes, but with Munch’s psychologically concentrated pictorial worlds.
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The Sun is Also a Star
The dazzling new novel from Nicola Yoon, the New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything
Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story.
Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations. Never the poet. Or the dreamer. But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store?for both of us.
The Universe: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?