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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.
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!
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.
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.
A Sea Change
Embark on a seafaring murder mystery from Greece to Constantinople with Matthew Fairchild, his loyal dog Oscar Wilde, and Sylvain Verlac, a captivating Parisian Shadowhunter.
Most travellers are running from—or searching for—something. But not Shadowhunter Matthew Fairchild and his loyal golden retriever, Oscar Wilde. No. Matthew is searching for himself aboard the Majestic, a grand 19th century ocean liner sailing from Greece to Constantinople.
Matthew wants nothing more than to mourn the death of a friend and peacefully enjoy his travels before reuniting with his friends James Herondale and Cordelia Carstairs at the London Institute of Shadowhunters—a secret society of angel-blooded humans who protect the mundane world from demons and Downworlders. But that’s interrupted when someone is murdered on the ship—and a vampire Downworlder lurks in the darkness.
Together with Sylvain Verlac, a mysterious and captivating Parisian Shadowhunter with a secret grief of his own, Matthew must find the murderer on the Majestic before death strikes again.
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.
The Violently Departed
A missing nun found murdered, a school built on secrets, a haunted town. A new case for Hero Viridian: half-demon, disgraced ex-nun-turned-investigator. With the stink of demonic involvement surrounding the murder, who better to deal with it than a woman with something to prove, eyes of literal flame and a direct connection to hell? However, when those who sought her help turn against her, a vulnerable Hero must rely on an unlikely partner, Oleander Keen – a Demonhunter who has already tried to kill her. "With charming wit and masterful craft, Sarah J. Daley presents your new favorite half-demon detective Hero Viridian, a uniquely complex and ferocious character I'd follow to Hell and back. Atmospheric prose, seamless worldbuilding, and clever, buddy-cop hijinks make The Violently Departed a fast-paced fun and darkly delightful read."Salinee Goldenberg, author of Way of the WalkerFile Under: Small Town | Hell Fire | Deep Hatred | Strange Ally
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
More Than This
At that moment, I wished I could be someone else. Someone who wasn’t scared to be touched by desire and feel the flames of passion burning through her. Bound by her past, Harper, a romance author, hides in the novel she now struggles to write. However, when a non-negotiable ultimatum brings Reid into her life, it changes everything. Not only is he a successful author, he’s also the ultimate alpha male. With an impenetrably dark demeanour, he appears emotionally detached... an enigma. Whilst embarking on a research venture of a more intimate nature, the pair become close and soon the line between fantasy and reality becomes blurred. They break the rules, and when unexpected feelings develop, Harper becomes the greatest weakness he never saw coming. Reid knows the secret he hides will break her all over again. As Harper struggles to let go of her past, Reid is forced to confront his. When past becomes present, they discover their meeting, their journey, their future, is part of a more entwined masterpiece. But when the time comes to make the ultimate sacrifice for love, can he really let her go?
Mii-chan Wants to Be Kept Vol. 4
Nice guy grocery manager Iori is stuck in a rut. He’s overworked, underappreciated, and still grieving the disappearance of his beloved cat. But one fateful night, after rescuing a stray on his way home, Iori wakes up to a shock: the stray is gone, and in its place is a feisty, naked girl! Pushy, adorable, and oddly familiar, Mii-chan isn’t just crashing at Iori’s place—she's hiding a big secret. As Mii-chan paws at his heart, Iori’s life is about to take a purr-fectly unpredictable turn!The final volume!
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.
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.
dostupné aj ako:
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.
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.
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. -- .
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