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The Cheese and the Worms
The fiftieth-anniversary edition of the classic tale of a sixteenth-century miller facing the Roman Inquisition. The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the sixteenth century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. In the fiftieth anniversary edition of this now-classic book, Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society Menocchio lived in. For a common miller, Menocchio was surprisingly literate. In his trial testimony, he made references to more than a dozen books, including the Bible, Boccaccio's Decameron, Mandeville's Travels, and a "mysterious" book that may have been the Koran. And what he read he recast in terms familiar to him, as in his own version of the creation: "All was chaos, that is earth, air, water, and fire were mixed together; and of that bulk a mass formed—just as cheese is made out of milk—and worms appeared in it, and these were the angels."Ginzburg's massively influential book has been widely regarded as an early example of the analytic, case-oriented approach known as microhistory. In the preface, Ginzburg offers his own corollary to Menocchio's story as he considers the discrepancy between the intentions of the writer and what gets written. The Italian miller's story and Ginzburg's work continue to resonate with modern readers because they focus on how oral and written culture are inextricably linked. Menocchio's 500-year-old challenge to authority remains evocative and vital today.
Dragon Man - An Actor's Transformation
When universal patterns and personal journeys intertwine, they reveal the profound connection between mind and world, inviting us to discover the powerful, transformative meaning at the heart of our experiences. This engaging book delves into the invisible forces that subtly shape our actions, thoughts, and feelings. Drawing from his life as a half-Japanese, Canadian actor and poet in Tokyo, West weaves his personal narrative with the mythic story of Susanoo, the storm god, and his battle against the multi-headed dragon, Yamata no Orochi. This exploration blends lessons from acting and Japanese aesthetics with insights into creativity, mindfulness, and the quest for meaning, forming a poignant collage of redemption and self-discovery. As West examines archetypes - the templates of Universal Mind - he illustrates how these patterns exist like a stencil awaiting color. They come to life when imbued with significance through our beliefs and choices. His journey serves as a testament to resilience, as the book embodies the healing that allows him to rekindle his dreams. Through this fusion of memoir and spiritual guidance, readers are inspired to reflect on their own lives and recognize the signs and patterns that lead to a personal awakening of their destiny. Ultimately, this poetic work urges us to acknowledge that real meaning can be found anytime, anywhere, so long as we dare to see the beauty within ourselves and in the world around us. I? in the delicate balance of pattern and possibility that we uncover our true selves and the stories worth believing in.
Sanctuary
Who will you save when the world ends? Featured in ‘Best crime and thriller reads in April 2026’ inTHE i PAPER ‘Billionaires, bunkers and the fall of the United States… Fascinating, horrifying and all too believable’ Catherine Ryan Howard ____________________ After decades of unrelenting disasters, America is on the brink of environmental and social collapse. Billionaire John Brandt was one of the few who planned for it. While Brandt and his family retreat to Sanctuary, their luxurious underground bunker, ordinary Americans don’t stand a chance. But men like construction worker Tom Grady aren’t going down without a fight. He helped build the bunker and knows it’s the only way to keep his friends and family safe. Grady will stop at nothing to get them in. Brandt will do whatever it takes to keep them out. Locked in a deadly fight for survival unfolding across the nation, who will win – and at what cost? ____________________ SANCTUARY is a gripping, thought-provoking, utterly unputdownable thriller for fans of Michael Crichton, Terry Hayes and Hugh Howey. 'Intelligent, chillingly real, and utterly profound, this novel left me breathless' Mark Greaney 'A masterpiece. Gripping, fast-paced and frighteningly believable' CJ Parsons ‘Utterly human characters and exceptional storytelling’ Nick Petrie 'Cleary creates a desolate world and fills it with the best and worst of us' Sarah Clarke ‘A breakneck and thoughtful thriller of ultimate stakes’ Tosca Lee ‘Gripping thriller’ Woman's Own READERS LOVE Sanctuary: 'Gripping near-future thriller' [Five star review] 'One of those rare thrillers that grips you from the opening pages and never lets go' [Five star review] 'A blazing page turner… I lived and breathed ever heart stopping moment' [Five star review] 'Made me gasp at times, and I wanted to cry at times. The writing was excellent, and I felt as I knew all the main characters' [Five star review]
Manchester must dance
From Manchester’s backstreets to global dancefloors – the untold story of a musical pioneer. Beginning on the night in November 1963 when his mum took him to see the Beatles live at Manchester’s ABC Cinema, Mike Pickering takes the reader through sixty years of clubs, clothes, gigs, record labels, football matches and politics. Pickering has lived through decades of rapid change in popular music. As an influential DJ he introduced house music into the legendary Haçienda. He signed Happy Mondays and James to Factory Records before working with Kasabian, Gossip and Calvin Harris at Sony. His Mercury Prize-winning, multi-million-selling group M People transformed the music industry's attitude to dance music. As he tells his remarkable story he introduces an array of friends and collaborators, many of whom would become important – and sometimes notorious – figures in music history. Manchester must dance is a revelatory insider’s account that moves from the cramped back streets of 1950s north Manchester on a journey deep into music, the city and the wider world. It features forewords from some of those Pickering inspired: Martin Fry, Johnny Marr, Noel Gallagher and Calvin Harris. -- .
The Illustrated William Shakespeare: 25 Essential Poems
One of history''s most prolific playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare is known throughout the globe for such masterpieces as ''Shall I compare thee to a summer''s day'' ''All the world''s a stage'' and many other famous poems that are included in this collection. Though his works are often intimidating to analyse and understand, this particular volume helps young readers, with brief commentary and helpful definitions, gain better insights with each poem. The Illustrated William Shakespeare is among the most accessible - and beautiful - introductions to William Shakespeare available. Excerpt from the Introduction: 1: Enjoy the poems. This seems far more important than trying to puzzle out what the author meant (or what other people believe the author meant). 2: Engage with the poems by asking questions.... 3: Be your own boss. Read the poems in order or jump around as you see fit. Share them or savor them all by yourself. Say them aloud or whisper their words in your heart. Poetry makes life better. There is NO wrong way to experience a poem. So, read on, dear friend. And thank you for choosing poetry.
Mysteries of the Mountain Moon Tribe
We journey to a distant land where we find a mountain that has no end, a mountain so tall that the people who live within its highest peaks know nothing of the world below the clouds. It is a mountain full of mystery and monstrous creatures the likes of which you have never seen. Hiding within the peaks, we find the mountain moon tribe and our main girl, Mia, the child elder and first of her generation. Born thirteen years ahead of her peers, she bears the huge responsibility of guiding them through life. But Mia is troubled by an unrelenting itch for adventure, and when she makes a wish upon a falling star, her wish is granted but ultimately threatens the destruction of her village. Mia is flung into a race to prevent the extinction of her people, chosen to go beyond the forbidden lands and seek the help of an ancient spirit dwelling many miles away, in the heart of the mountain itself. Along her journey, she will meet the monstrous creatures that plagued her bedtime stories, and upon the journe? end, she will discover a terrible truth that will change the future of the mountain forever?
Dcera
Toxické dětství ji naučilo pochybovat o vlastním úsudku – a on toho dokonale využil. Láska se změnila v kontrolu, jistota ve strach a realita v jeho verzi pravdy. Když se pak kruh násilí uzavírá, Klára zjistí, že jediná cesta ven vede skrz temnotu.
Z louže pod okap – tak by se dal charakterizovat start příběhu, volně navazujícího na psychologický thriller MATKA. Hlavní hrdinka Klára, která v minulosti zažila opravdové peklo, teď touží po lásce a rodinném přístavu. Podlehne charismatickému Štěpánovi a velmi rychle s ním otěhotní, bohužel však záhy zjistí, že muž, do kterého se zamilovala, má dvě tváře. Dostává se do kolotoče domácího násilí, které začíná velmi nenápadně, ale o to drtivější má dopady. Klára neví, jak z toho ven – nemá prostředky, zázemí ani přátele, o které by se mohla opřít. Jejím jediným blízkým člověkem je narcistický manipulátor Štěpán. Když ovšem za dramatických okolností přichází o nenarozené miminko, celý její život nabere nové obrátky. Mladá žena se rozhodne pomstít nejen smrt očekávané dcerušky, ale vyřídit si účty se všemi, kdo jí v minulých letech ublížili - včetně své matky. Rozbíhá se thrillerový kolotoč událostí s krvelačným potenciálem, který může pro nejednoho aktéra skončit tragicky. Klára však nevidí, že se skrze své plány dostává na hranu zákona. Hodlá za sebou nechat zkázu a možná i smrt...
Lék proti vyhoření
Budíte se ráno s nechutí? Máte pocit, že nikdy nestíháte a musíte pracovat i po večerech a o víkendech? Chtěli byste toho víc podnikat, ale máte pocit, že už nemáte odkud brát? Přijde vám chřipka jako vítaná přestávka? Pak nejspíš potřebujete lék proti vyhoření.
V knize Lék proti vyhoření představuje koučka pro zvládání vyhoření Emily Ballesteros ucelený přehled rad a technik, který kombinuje vědecké výzkumy, poznatky z psychologie práce a osvědčené strategie. Objasňuje problematiku vyhoření v post-pandemickém světě a poskytuje jasné a snadno uplatnitelné strategie, které vám pomohou najít cestu k osobní a profesní rovnováze.
Naučí vás:
jak poznat rozdíl mezi „obyčejným“ stresem a vyhořením,
že vyhoření není jen z přepracování,
jak o sebe pečovat v různých oblastech života, protože bublinková koupel není vše,
jak se zbavit návyků, které vás udržují v chronickém stavu vyčerpání,
jaké nástroje využívat v práci, abyste toho na talíři neměli neustále tolik,
jak si vytvořit udržitelnou rovnováhu mezi pracovním a osobním životem,
jak si stanovit své osobní a profesní hranice bez pocitu viny,
jak zvládat stres a odpoutat se od stresorů.
Kniha Lék proti vyhoření poskytuje ucelený přístup ke zvládání vyhoření v kultuře neustálého přepracování a chronického přetížení a umožní vám vrátit do života klid a naplnění.
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33 mese nagyobbaknak
Boldizsár Ildikó, a mesék világának szakavatott kalauza ebben a kötetben 33 népmesét gyűjtött össze nagyobbaknak. Magyar mesék és egzotikus vidékek meséi, állatmesék és tündérmesék, kalandosak és elgondolkodtatók - egyszóval pompás, gazdag mesevilág tárul az olvasók, a mesét hallgatók elé.
A Murder Most Camp
The Guncle meets Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies in this fun and twisty cosy mystery following a spoiled nepo baby who’s forced to work at a struggling summer camp—and stumbles into a real-life murder mystery he has no choice but to solve…Rustic cabins. Lakefront bonfires. A painfully hot lifeguard. And a murder? Summer has never been this camp. Mikey Hartford IV has coasted through his twenties in a distracted blur of yachts and sex and partying. But when his father discovers his latest million-dollar impulse buy and changes the terms of his trust, the party’s finally over. Now, unless Mikey can make a positive contribution to the world before his thirtieth birthda? ne that doesn't involve throwing cash at his problem? e’ll never see another yacht again. (Or even so much as a canoe.)Enter: Camp Lore, a struggling summer camp in upstate New York where Mikey has to work as the oldest, least-qualified staffer to prove that he can “do good” alongside his twelve-year-old aunt. (Yes, aunt.) But Mikey isn’t sure he’ll be able to survive the camp’s ramshackle living conditions, let alone the gaggle of preteens who won’t leave his side. And when his campers become obsessed with a local legend set at an abandoned cabin on the grounds, Mikey’s chances of not making it through the summer become dangerously rea? ecause it turns out there’s a murder hidden beneath Camp Lore. And someone there will stop at nothing to keep it that way. Solving a decade-old cold case will surely be enough “good” for Mikey to earn his inheritance. He just has to stay alive long enough to do it…A Murder Most Camp delivers a wickedly fun murder mystery bursting with thrills and personality in equal measure. TropesCosy Murder MysteryQueer RomanceSummer Camp KillerContemporary ThrillerLGBTQ+
The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six
In celebration of 15 years of one of the most beloved smash hits in the history of creator-owned comics, return to the Eisner Award–nominated world of THE SIXTH GUN as co-creators Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and Brian Hurtt (The Midnite Show) reunite for an all-new, self-contained entry point into the acclaimed saga that fantasy icon Michael Moorcock calls ""an epic in its own right."" Becky Montcrief’s great sacrifice destroyed the Sixth Gun—and the Grey Witch Griselda with it—but the power of the timeless weapons was also released into the world, ready to be reborn. . . . Familiar heroes—Ghost Eyes, Izzy, Henry Grey, Unega, and more—race to prevent the deadly cabal of villains old and new from gaining control of the reborn mythical weapons known as the Six. With the power of travel on the mystical Crossroads, the whole world is the stage for the newest battle to control its fate—the Battle for the Six! Collecting The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1–3, plus the three prelude short stories collected in The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six #0!
Chasing the Clouds Away
One unexpected act of kindness can change everything...Maisy Gallagher always dreamed of becoming a nurse, but when her father died, she gave it all up to support her family. Now, years later, she''s built a quiet, steady life - safe, predictable, and entirely focused on others.Chase Furst is everything Maisy isn''t. A high-flying bank executive with a complicated past, he''s learnt not to rely on anyone. But when a twist of fate brings them together, Maisy offers him kindness with no strings attached - and it throws him completely off balance.Determined to prove he can return the favour, Chase sets out to do one selfless thing. What he doesn''t expect is how much it will change him - or how hard it will be to forget the woman who made him believe in second chances.Can Maisy open her heart to a man who''s only just learning how to use his? Or will the risk be one step too far?The brand-new heartwarming romance from the New York Times bestseller Debbie Macomber. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Phillipa Ashley.
Dark is When the Devil Comes
Dark is When the Devil Comes is a feminist kidnap horror thriller - imagine The Last House on Needless Street meets Carrie.Hazel, a twenty-nine-year-old mycologist - someone who studies mushrooms - swallows her shame and returns to her parent''s home after a traumatic divorce. To start rebuilding, she takes the plunge and calls her estranged sister, Cathy, and organises to meet up; she also bumps into Suzie, an old school friend with whom she shares a terrible childhood secret.But then Hazel meets Andrew, who claims to have rare, hallucinogenic mushrooms growing in his old farmhouse. Lured out into the wilderness by curiosity and no little professional ambition, Hazel is trapped by Andrew, shut in the basement with no help for miles around.As Cathy and Suzie desperately begin the search for Hazel, Cathy starts to feel that something darker and even more terrifying than Andrew resides in that farmhouse. But is the power living in the dark with her or . . . much, much closer.Praise for Daisy Pearce:''A taut tale that chillingly intertwines psychological and supernatural suspense'' Kirkus''A deliciously creepy and twisty chiller that fans of The Conjuring and Stephen King will love'' Bestselling author Mark Edwards''Pearce provides visceral descriptions of people and places and smells and sounds to create a world where no one can trust their senses. Readers will be left questioning which is more disturbing, the rot within or the evil of other people'' Booklist''Pearce has written something magical with the capacity of leaving me genuinely frightened. There are scenes in this book I''ll never forget'' Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile''A terrific tale of cults, witch bottles, curses, witchcraft and the ''old ways''"Horror DNA''The perfect dark, creepy, witchy read to keep you warm with fright this winter . . . creepy, emotional, complex, and incredibly atmospheric'' Horror BoundBooks by Daisy PearceSOMETHING IN THE WALLSDARK IS WHEN THE DEVIL COMES
Edmonia
For readers of Vanessa Miller, Sheila Williams, Victoria Christopher Murray and Tracy Chevalier, the story of an unconventional woman who overcame adversity to create enduring tributes in stone to her race and times. The life of pioneering Black Neoclassical sculptor Edmonia Lewis ? from the Civil War-era Midwest to Boston?s abolitionist circles, to Rome?s expatriate community ? is resurrected in this stunning debut biographical novel.?I plan to be a sculptor, to memorialize forever the great men and women of my race, and those who have fought for our cause.? At the age of 8, orphaned, precocious Wildfire seems fated to a life of toil selling her handmade crafts to Niagara Falls tourists alongside her Ojibwe aunts. But Wildfire?s older half-brother, Samuel, has been making other plans for his gifted sibling. Soon, she is set on a new trajectory?and with it comes her birth name, Edmonia, and a revelation about her true origins.Ensconced at the home of a trusted benefactor while Samuel makes his fortune in California, Edmonia flourishes?despite her abhorrence for etiquette lessons. Privately nurturing artistic ambitions, she advances through the abolitionist?s prep school and lands at Oberlin College. But at Oberlin lies a devastating trap: Edmonia is accused of poisoning, nearly fatally, two friends, with tainted wine.What ensues is a headline-making trial, a vicious attack by a white mob?and a bold journey that will lead Edmonia from a crucial introduction in Boston to a vibrant community of celebrated expatriate women artists in Rome, and encounters with such distinguished figures as President Ulysses S. Grant, Pope Pius IX, and Frederick Douglass.Still, Edmonia?s success is plagued by stinging critiques, potent racism, and haunting self-doubt. She must decide, too, whether to abandon her romantic entanglements, or devote herself to bringing to life her visions of beauty and justice?and hopefully, forge her place in a rapidly changing world.
Political Philosophy
How to understand a long-standing puzzle in political philosophy: the relationship between justice and legitimacyCan laws be unjust and yet remain, in some sense, morally legitimate? In this book, Jonathan Quong considers central issues in political philosophy through the lens of this single question. He explores and evaluates recent influential work on this topic and then proposes a novel approach of his own. The puzzle at the heart of his account is the phenomenon of legitimate injustice—laws and policies that are substantively unjust yet may be legitimately imposed by government officials. How can such laws be legitimate if, as some have argued, justice is the first virtue of social institution? uong analyzes the work of those who deny that injustice committed by states can be legitimate simply by virtue of its democratic or procedural pedigree; the Kantian account of legitimate institutions and justice; instrumental approaches to political legitimacy; and the recent wave of work in democratic theory focused on its egalitarian character. Arguing that these analyses do not offer an adequate solution to the puzzle and that there are compelling reasons to revise or reject them, Quong lays out his view and explains the implications for more general theories of political morality. He argues that we can explain legitimate injustice by appeal to distributive justice. If political disagreement is inevitable, then unjust legislation is largely unavoidable; it constitutes a burden that must be distributed according to just principles. Quong’s novel and illuminating framework offers a unique introduction to crucial questions in political philosophy.
Neurokomiks
Víš, z čeho se skládá tvůj mozek? Jak je možné, že si zapamatuješ, když ti někdo něco řekne? Co jsou to neurony a jak fungují. Podobně se ptá Housenka Alenky v říši divů. „Kdo jste?“
Neurokomiks je jako mapa. Provede tě cestou tvého mozku, zavede tě do neuronového lesa, paměťových jeskyní i zámků plných podvodného chování. Setkáš se s různými monstry, obrovitou olihní, mořskými slimáky hrajícími na kytaru i skvělými zakladateli neurovědy.
Soldiers of Christ
In a land torn by crusade and rebellion, honour is earned in blood. 1205. Richard Fitz Simon has fled England after his title was usurped, joining the Livonian Order of Swordbrothers – a German brotherhood of warrior-monks fighting to bring the word of God to the pagan frontier. After slaying the Lithuanian champion at the Battle of Rodenpois, Richard is celebrated by the Order and their Semigallian allies. Yet his position remains precarious. Jealous rivals question his right to stand among the brotherhood, and his master, Knight-brother Rudolf, is enraged by Richard’s disobedience. When dark secrets from Lübeck resurface, Richard also finds himself at odds with Bishop Albert, head of the Christian mission in Livonia. As he struggles to reconcile faith, duty and identity, he is drawn into a brutal world of suspicion, hardship and bloodshed. Sent on an expedition to build a castle deep in the wilderness, Richard soon sees tensions erupt – and the path he has chosen threatens to destroy everything he has fought to become.
Saving Five
'Saving Five is an extraordinarily moving account of Amanda Nguyen's pursuit of justice and healing for herself and for millions of survivors around the world' Melinda French GatesAstronaut and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen's life was changed forever when she was sexually assaulted as a student at Harvard. Determined not to let her assault derail her goal of joining NASA, Nguyen opted for her rape kit to be filed under 'Jane Doe'. But she was shocked to learn her choice to stay anonymous gave her only six months before the state destroyed her kit. Nguyen knew then that she had two options: surrender to a law that effectively denied her justice, or fight for a change - not only for herself but for survivors everywhere. A heart-wrenching memoir of survival, Saving Five weaves the story of Nguyen's activism with a second, beautifully imagined adventure of Nguyen's younger selves as they navigate through her path toward healing. This is a ground-breaking work that traces Nguyen's moving journey of acceptance and hope. From one of the most influential activists and astronauts of her time, Saving Five is a tribute to resilience, a celebration of healing through action and a resounding cry to change the world.
Raven Must Fall
Salamanca, 1812. Lord Wellington has triumphed over the French in battle, yet victory brings little peace. The Peninsular War rages on and a revelation of conspiracy threatens to shatter Britain’s fragile alliance with Spain. Colonel Thomas Mablethorpe, an intelligence officer for the War Office, feels wasted at his current assignment as a translator. So when a summons arrives from Army Headquarters, he seizes the chance to prove his worth once more. Resourceful, discreet and quietly relentless, Mablethorpe excels at one thing above all: solving problems. This time, however, the problem may be impossible. Someone within Wellington’s General Staff is a French spy. To expose the traitor, the Colonel must tread the perilous ground between three uneasy allies whilst travelling across a ravaged land scarred by years of war, where every friend might be an enemy, and every truth comes at a cost.
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