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Pioneers, Settlers, Villagers, and Warriors: Excavations at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
During 2008 and 2009, Oxford Archaeology completed an extensive campaign of archaeological excavation at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man, as part of a programme of runway and taxiway extension, and other airport improvements, undertaken by the Isle of Man Airport Division (part of the Isle of Man Government Department of Transport). This investigation uncovered a range of highly significant archaeological remains that complement other important discoveries made at the airport in the mid-twentieth century, which have figured prominently in discussions of the archaeology of the island.This volume presents details of these recent discoveries, which included an extremely rare Mesolithic dwelling dating to the end of the ninth millennium cal BC, representing the island’s earliest known house, along with Mesolithic pits and artefact scatters. Other important discoveries included Neolithic and earlier Bronze Age timber structures, and well-preserved elements of a later Bronze Age ‘village’, which contained domestic roundhouses, ancillary buildings, and workshops engaged in the casting of bronze and lead objects. Evidence relating to an unenclosed Iron Age settlement was also identified, as well as two important Iron Age burials, one of which contained an Iron Age ‘warrior’ who had been graphically killed during an act of interpersonal violence. Other recorded remains, dated to the later medieval and postmedieval periods and furnish evidence for the form of the agricultural landscape that existed prior to the construction of the modern airport.This volume is the result of a multi-disciplinary approach to the archaeology, involving detailed analyses of buried remains, artefacts, and environmental remains, with the work of a range of authors from Oxford Archaeology, as well as several external specialists. The results greatly enhance an understanding of the archaeology of the Isle of Man, and, more generally, provide important information on prehistoric settlement, contacts, and connections in the Irish Sea region, and along Britain’s western seaboard.
Spade Among the Rushes
One of very few books available on Moidart in the north-west of Scotland, it evokes the enchanted, magical beauty of this much-loved area of the country. Margaret Leigh was already a successful author when her longing for freedom and independence led to her decision to become a crofter in the West Highlands. These memoirs describe her attempts to transform a deserted croft into a home, and her struggles to snatch land back from the wilderness. Although far from the Blitz, the effects of the war are felt throughout the Highlands, and the rationing of food and vital materials, the battles with bureaucrats who had no understanding of a crofter’s needs, and even the appearance of a Nazi mine off the coast, all frustrate Margaret Leigh’s efforts. But despite the hardships, the land and the people of the Highlands gave her a contentment and happiness she had never known before.
Emergency Pick-up Lines Card Set
EMERGENCY PICK-UP LINES – When words fail you (or you're just too flustered to be charming), this set of 100 double-sided cards comes to the rescue. Packed with flirty one-liners, awkward icebreakers, and hilariously questionable compliments, each card is your ticket to starting a conversation—or at least making someone laugh. Bonus: the back of each card has space for notes, doodles, or tracking your batting average. Because hey, flirting is a numbers game. FOR THOSE “OH NO, I NEED A LINE” MOMENTS – Whether you're out on the town, stuck in a meet-cute at the bookstore, or trying to text without sounding like a robot, this deck is your new secret weapon. Use it to charm strangers, flirt with friends, or just make yourself laugh in the mirror like the dazzling human you are. Keep a few in your pocket—you never know when you'll need to make a memorable first impression. VINTAGE STYLE, MODERN FLIRTING – Styled with retro vibes and just the right touch of wink-nudge nostalgia, these cards look like they could've been swiped from your cool uncle’s 1970s game night. But don’t worry—these pick-up lines are designed for today’s dating scene. Equal parts clever and cringe, they’re the perfect mix of old-school charm and current-day confidence. GIFT IT (OR FLIRT RESPONSIBLY) – This deck makes a hilarious gift for that friend who’s single and loving it (or single and deeply confused by it). Great for bachelorette parties, date nights, or just giving your situationship something to talk about. It’s cheeky, playful, and actually kind of useful. Bonus points if they actually use one of the lines in public—we dare you. BRASS MONKEY – We’re the brand that lives between roadside souvenirs and high-end design. Brass Monkey makes things people didn’t know they needed, but now can’t live without. Our products are equal parts clever and well-designed—with a sense of humor that’s just the right amount of wrong. If you like bold gifts, vintage looks, and jokes that toe the line, welcome to your new favorite thing.
Cruel Truth
Even beauty has a dark sideIt's a stunning summer evening in the Lake District. The day has been hot and long, and tourists are only just leaving Rydal Water. One solitary rowing boat remains; face-down in the reeds. Underneath is the body of a young woman. DI Kelly Porter heads to the scene but when she arrives she gets another call. A suspected suicide at a health and fitness conference nearby. Two deaths in one day is never a good sign. Neither case is as open and shut as Kelly had hoped. Both victims had links to the wellness industry. Both had secrets ready to be shared. And it seems they paid the ultimate price for themFrom the million-copy bestselling author Rachel Lynch, this gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Tim Weaver and Angela Marsons. What readers are saying about Cruel Truth‘A thriller on the background of conspiracy theories… Frighteningly realistic.’ Reader review‘A cracker of a story and terrifying as well… Enjoy! You have been warned.’ Reader review‘The atmosphere is charged with tension… A thrilling mystery with a poignant critique of the wellness industry.’ Reader review‘Excellent story, great characters and keeps you guessing right to the end. Full of twists and turns.’ Reader review‘As expected, another great read in the Kelly Porter series.’ Reader review‘It was one hell of a rollercoaster. Twists and turns at full-throttle speed.’ Reader review
Policing on Drugs
Today, images of cartels, security agents donning face coverings, graphs depicting egregious murder rates, and military guards at US border crossings influence the world''s perception of Mexico. Mexico''s so-called drug war, as generally conceived by journalists and academics, was the product of recent cartel turf wars, the end of the PRI''s single party rule in 2000, and enhanced US border security measures post-9/11. These explanations are compelling, but they overlook state actions beginning in the 1970s that set the foundation for drug violence over the longer term.In Policing on Drugs, Aileen Teague chronicles a largely ignored but critical prehistory of intensified bilateral antidrug efforts by exploring their origins and inherent contradictions in Mexico. Beginning in the 1960s, US leaders externalized their aggressive domestic drug control practices by forcing junior partners such as Mexico into adopting their policies. Leaders on both sides of the border situated counternarcotics within a larger paradigm of militarized policing, which increased the power and influence of the military and aggressive counternarcotics in both countries. However, different security imperatives motivated US and Mexican agents, complicating enforcement in Mexico. Between 1969 and 2000, Mexico''s embrace of America''s punitive antidrug policies strengthened the coercive capacities of the Mexican state, exacerbated crime, and were so ineffective in an era of open trade blocs that they hastened the expansion of the drug trade.Drawing on such sources as records from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the US State Department, interviews with key officials, accounts from Mexican journalists, and rarely seen Mexican intelligence reports, Teague relates the war on drugs as a transnational story with deep historical roots in US and Mexican conceptions of policing and security. The negative impacts of US-led counternarcotics policies in Mexico can be attributed to the complex relationship between the United States'' and Mexico''s shared approach to the drug war--with critical implications for present-day relations.
Timmi Tobbson řeší záhady - Rodinné tajemství
Hledej stopy ukryté v obrázcích a vyřeš s Timmim a jeho kamarády zapeklitou záhadu.
Kdyby Timmi nenašel ve staré knize tajný vzkaz, nikdy by nezažil dobrodružství, které mu změnilo život. Dokážeš s ním držet krok, vyluštit všechny nápovědy a odhalit rodinné tajemství? Pusť se do toho a ukaž, jak ti to pálí!
Lákavá kůže
Ambiciózní gamerka a chronická lhářka Viv se po létě, kdy ji sžírala vina, vrací ke streamování na twitchi. Nikdy nikomu nepřiznala, že je zodpovědná za smrt své mladší sestry, ale doufá, že když se jí ve streamování podaří dosáhnout velkého úspěchu a vydělané peníze dá rodičům, bude to dostatečné pokání za její chyby. O víkendu před začátkem školy Viv najde perfektní hororovou hru, která jí umožní návrat na twitch, a během offline tréninku se jí jedna z postav zeptá na tajemství. Rozhodne se, že řekne pravdu o smrti své sestry, protože hra by přece tajemství nikdy nemohla vyzradit – jenže přitom do svého života nechtěně vpustí démonického dvojníka.
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Whispers of You - Suttogások (Elveszítve & Rátalálva 1.)
Egy éjszaka, amely mindent elvett tőlem.
A testemet, ami helyrehozhatatlanul megsérült. A fiút, akiről azt hittem, hogy örökké az enyém marad. Az életet, amiről mindig is álmodtam.
Holt most visszatért. Csakhogy most már nem fiú, hanem férfi, akinek tekintetében árnyak lapulnak, és akit démonok kísértenek.
Azt mondja, azért jött, hogy mindent rendbe hozzon. Hogy visszaszerezzen egy kicsit mindabból, amit elveszítettünk. És esze ágában sincs elhagyni a kisvárost, amely a menedékemmé vált.
Ahogy a lopott pillanatok napokká nyúlnak, Holt mindenhol jelen van égő tekintetével és még sokáig kísértő érintéseivel. Falaim lassan leomlanak, és csak remélni tudom, hogy nem akkora esztelenség megragadni ezt a második esélyt, mint amilyennek tűnik.
Ám nem mindenki örül Holt visszatérésének. És amikor a tragédia újból lesújt, én kerülök célkeresztbe. Ezúttal talán Holt sem tud megmenteni…
„Nem tudok betelni ezekkel a karakterekkel és ezzel a sorozattal!” – Helena Hunting, New York Times bestsellers
Merülj el egy történetben, ahol a szerelem és a veszély kéz a kézben jár!
„Senki más nem ír olyan fordulatos kisvárosi románcot, mint Catherine Cowles!” – Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestsellerszerző
Szereted az érzéki, de tartalmas könyveket? Vidd haza nyugodtan, tetszeni fog!
Fiatal nőknek, felső korhatár nélkül!
30 proroctiev: Jeden príbeh
Objavte krásu Božieho slova cez proroctvá, ktoré sa naplnili v Ježišovi. Táto jedinečná kniha prináša 30 biblických proroctiev a zrozumiteľným spôsobom vysvetľuje ich význam a naplnenie v živote Ježiša Krista.
Vďaka prehľadnému grafickému spracovaniu, pútavým ilustráciám a zaujímavým informáciám o jednotlivých prorokoch sa čítanie stáva nielen poučným, ale aj príjemným zážitkom. Každá kapitola ponúka aj praktické zamyslenie, ako môžeme Božiu pravdu aplikovať v každodennom živote, a je doplnená o krátku modlitbu.
Kniha je vhodná najmä pre deti vo veku 8 – 14 rokov, no obohatí aj dospelých čitateľov. Je ideálnou voľbou ako duchovný darček, napríklad k prvému svätému prijímaniu.
Čo starozákonní proroci povedali o Božom Synovi? Komu to hovorili? Čo ich slová znamenali pre ľudí, ktorí žili v dávnych dobách? A ako to všetko súviselo s Ježišom? Odpovede na tieto a mnohé ďalšie otázky hľadá bohato ilustrovaná kniha 30 proroctiev: Jeden príbeh. Hoci je určená najmä pre deti a mládež, v mnohom príjemne prekvapí aj dospelých. Autor Paul Reynolds vybral zo Svätého písma tridsať proroctiev a podrobne vysvetľuje, ako sa Božie slovo naplnilo v Ježišovi, so zámerom vzbudiť v čitateľovi túžbu spoznať ho bližšie.
Naturalistic Flowers
AESME STUDIO offer a masterclass in designing naturalistic floral arrangements with a sense of place in a range of stunning settings, from the English countryside to Europe and beyond.
Sisters Ally and Jess are the founders of leading London flower company AESME STUDIO and have created a unique naturalistic style that connects floral design back to nature. This, their first book, takes the reader on a journey through the seasons. The sisters visit twelve unique locations throughout the UK, Europe and beyond to gather flowers and create seasonal floral arrangements with a sense of place.
Naturalistic floral design is about using local, wild and seasonal flowers to create beautiful, sustainable arrangements that are in harmony with their location. From English country houses to a garden in Provence, Jess and Alex have spent a year documenting their travels to provide a unique guide to how to create stunning – and often inexpensive – arrangements wherever you are. Each chapter tells the story of the sisters' discoveries along the way and explores a location through its regional flowers and scenery, offering plenty of ideas for styling flowers along with arrangement 'recipes' that show how each was designed and created.
Whether you are interested in naturalistic floral design or just looking for tips and ideas to style flowers more sustainably at home, this journey through a year of floral arrangements will be a rich source of inspiration for anyone looking to decorate with seasonal flowers.
Michelangelo a jeho zázraky
„Keď som tesal sochu Dávida, bol som plný nadšenia a mal som pocit, akoby mi ruku viedol sám Boh,“ hovorí vo svojom životopise najslávnejší umelec všetkých čias, Michelangelo Buonarroti. V prvej osobe rozpráva o tom, aký bol v mladých rokoch divoch, ale aj o tom, čo ho trápilo i tešilo, prečo mal málo priateľov a prečo tak neúnavne hľadal krásu. Najprv bol sochárom, potom maliarom a napokon architektom. Dnes je jeho dielo kultúrnym dedičstvom celého ľudstva.
Kniha zo série životopisov slávnych vedcov (Myšlienky géniov), ktoré napísal a vtipne zilustroval taliansky spisovateľ Luca Novelli tak, ako keby ich rozprávali oni sami. Je to zábavný a strhujúci spôsob, ako spoznať velikánov, ktorí ovplyvnili dejiny ľudstva a zároveň priblížiť vedu i umenie mladým čitateľom.
Pre deti od 8 rokov.
Z taliančiny preložila: Mária Štefánková
Valós Rémálmok
Amikor az ember azt hiszi, minden a helyére kerül, akkor jön egy újabb csapás.
Alicia visszatér Holtvölgybe, hogy helyre tegye azokat a dolgokat, amelyek a múltban megtörténtek: gyász, trauma, csalódás. Sok mindenen ment keresztül, ám az a célja, hogy legyőzze a fejében lakozó démonokat, hogy továbbléphessen, és boldog, nyugodt életet éljen. De ahogyan azt már megtanultuk, Holtvölgyben semmi nem olyan egyszerű.
Valaki ott lapul a sötétben. Valaki, aki nem képes továbblépni. Valaki, aki bármeddig hajlandó elmenni azért, hogy megkapja, amit akar.
Miközben Alicia igyekszik szabad lenni, és továbbra is meg akarja fejteni az egyik rejtélyes gyilkosságot, mely ezen a helyen történt, Olivér újra a lány kegyeiért teper. Ő sem adja fel könnyen, azonban ha igazán boldoggá akarja tenni őt, neki is szembe kell néznie valamivel. Azzal az énjével, melyet még ő maga sem ismer eléggé.
Vajon sikerül megküzdeniük az újabb nehézségekkel, vagy ezúttal végleg elnyeli őket a sötétség?
Háčkování pro děti – Super Easy
Knížka obsahuje osm skvělých háčkovaných projektů vhodných jako dekorace do pokojíčku, ozdoba ke školnímu batohu, na sebe nebo jako dárek pro kamarády. Pracovní postup je popsán krok za krokem včetně technik háčkování a doplněn názornými fotografiemi, takže si s výrobou poradí i úplní začátečníci. Kdy jindy se pustit do pohodlného podsedáku, praktického penálu, hřejivého nákrčníku a dalších projektů, když ne právě teď?
Už mi dávno není padesát
Po úspěšných sbírkách povídek Ať žijí padesátnice a Padesátka v nouzovém stavu přichází Hana Hřebejková s dalším dílem svých humorných historek ze života. Ze života ženy, která oslavila své padesátiny už před nějakým tím pátkem, ženy, která ráda cestuje, hoduje, zpívá, miluje své děti, vnoučata a přátele a z každé lapálie dokáže vytěžit příhodu, kterou pobaví své blízké. Třeba o tom, zda lze i v pokročilém věku s vášní skládat puzzle v dětském koutku, jak se vydávat za sestru vlastní dcery či jak se vypořádat s hlučným sousedem. S autorkou se vypravíme za humornými historkami na lázeňský pobyt do Františkových Lázní, na zájezd do Alsaska i po památkách naší vlasti. Zavzpomínáme na dobu kovidu i na mladá léta, na trampoty rodinného života, práci v zahraničí a dozvíme se třeba i to, jak najít zvonící mobil zastrčený za gumou vlastních kalhot.
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Nad slovami sv. Maxima Vyznávača - O láske 1
Sú knihy, ktoré človek prečíta a odloží, a potom sú také, ktoré sa stávajú spoločníkmi na celý život. K takým patrí aj dielo „400 textov o láske“ od svätého Maxima Vyznávača, ktorému v našej novej publikácii venujeme osobitnú pozornosť. Dovoľte nám namiesto dlhých recenzií ponúknuť slová samotného svätca, ktoré napísal svojmu priateľovi, kňazovi Elpidiosovi. Tieto slová sú totiž najlepším návodom, ako túto knihu čítať: „Zhustil som spisy svätých otcov do krátkych odstavcov, aby boli ľahšie na zapamätanie a osvojenie. Prosím ťa, čítaj ich s pochopením a hľadaj iba to, čo je užitočné... Mnohé kapitoly potrebujú hlbšie štúdium, aj keď sa zdajú byť veľmi jednoduchými.“ Prečo si túto knihu zamilujete? -Esencia otcov: Nie je to len teória, ale výber toho najlepšieho, čo svätý Maxim našiel u svojich predchodcov. -Proti „záplave slov“: V dobe, kedy je veľa hovoriacich, ale málo konajúcich, nás Maxim pozýva k učeniu sa skutkami. -Čítanie, ktoré mení: Táto kniha nie je pre zvedavcov hľadajúcich informácie, ale pre duše hľadajúce Božiu milosť a bázeň. Prijmite toto pozvanie k uvažovaniu nad učením jedného z najvýznamnejších autorov Filokalie. Nech je pre vás každá jedna kapitola z týchto štyroch stoviek krokom bližšie k autentickej láske k Bohu aj blížnemu.
We Are As Gods
In 1968, Stewart Brand declared: 'We are as gods - and we might as well get good at it.' Half a century later, that prophecy has come true.
We can rewrite genes, edit embryos, build artificial minds, extend life, and terraform worlds. The old miracles - omniscience, omnipresence, even resurrection - are becoming standard operating procedure. But the real question isn't whether humanity can play god. It's whether we can do it wisely.
In this book, the bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold return with a sweeping exploration of our species' next great transformation. Blending hard science with vivid storytelling, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler chart humanity's ascent from scarcity to superabundance - and the psychological, ethical, and existential challenges that come with it.
Across breakthroughs in AI, robotics, genetics, longevity, and consciousness research, they reveal a paradox at the heart of progress: as our external power expands, our inner resilience must evolve to match. Abundance without meaning leads to collapse. Intelligence without wisdom leads to extinction. To thrive in a world of everything, everywhere, all the time, we must learn to wield our godlike powers with humility, creativity, and flow.
Equal parts warning and invitation, We Are As Gods is a map for flourishing in the exponential century. Because the future won't be built by those who fear what's coming, but by those who know how to turn chaos into creation.
Abundance is here. Are you ready?
FANGS - A vámpírok szövetsége 2.
FOLYTATÓDIK AZ EREDETI, JAPÁN BL-MANGA MAGYARUL!
En egy klubban történt vámpírtámadás egyedüli túlélője. Miután ő maga is vámpírrá vált, a vámpírokat tömörítő szervezet, a FANGS úgy próbálja segíteni a bonyolult átállásban, hogy az egészségügyi és jóléti részlegen dolgozó jóképű Ichii felügyeletére bízzák. En ugyanis teljesen elveszettnek érzi magát ebben a zavaros és szokatlan új világban, ahol mostantól élnie kell. A FANGS a vámpírösztönök kielégítésére párosító rendszert hozott létre, amely összeillő vámpírokat köt egybe, hogy egymás véréből táplálkozzanak. Ichiivel együtt élve En lassacskán ráébred, hogy valóban szeretne a párja lenni.
Csakhogy nagyon úgy tűnik, Ichii rejteget valamit a múltjával kapcsolatban…
An Illustrated Guide to Birds that Sound like Insults
GUIDE BOOK – Birds are beautiful majestic creatures—that happen to have names better suited for that guy who just cut you off in traffic. Features 160 pages, with illustrations and fun facts about all 75 birds. Hard-bound, debossed artwork cover.
Impress people with both bird knowledge and witty comebacks. It’s a bird guide disguised as comedy gold! BOOK INCLUDES – Inside you'll find a comprehensive, illustrated guide to 75 of our species—based solely on how well their names roll off our tongues when we're mad. These are real birds by the way, which really makes you wonder what was going on the day they named 'roufous-rumped seedeater.' Geez, take it down a notch.
EDUCATIONAL – The Illustrated Guide to Birds That Sound Like Insults introduces readers to real bird species they might not have known about, all while teaching fun facts about their habitats, behaviors, and characteristics. You’ll learn that the booby isn’t just a funny name—it’s a fascinating seabird with incredible diving skills. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak some ornithology into your life without feeling like you’re studying.
GIFT IT UP - "An Illustrated Guide to Birds that Sound like Insults" makes a fantastic gift because it combines the joy of birdwatching with the fun of sounding incredibly rude—without actually being rude! It’s the perfect way to casually drop lines like, “You’re such a magpie!” or “Stop being a jackdaw!” and watch people wonder if they’ve just been insulted or complimented. With quirky illustrations and bird names that sound like insults (looking at you, booby), it’s ideal for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, wildlife, and pretending to be a sarcastic bird expert at the same time! Brass Monkey - We’re here to turn the things that people didn’t know they wanted into the things that they can’t live without. At Brass Monkey, we make well designed product that just happen to have a great sense of humor.
If you want to have a few drinks and laugh about stupid stuff– well our gifts and games are right up your alley.
Build
Everyone deserves a mentor.
For every career crisis, every fork in the road, you need someone to talk to. Someone who's been there before, who knows exactly how wobbly and conflicted you feel, who can give it to you straight:
Here's how to think about choosing a job.
Here's how to be a better manager.
Here's how to approach design.
Here's how to start a company.
Here's how to run it.
Tony Fadell learned all these lessons the hard way. He spent the first 10 years of his career in Silicon Valley failing spectacularly, and the next 20 building some of the most impactful devices in history - the iPod, iPhone, and Nest Learning Thermostat. He has enough stories and advice about leadership, design, startups, mentorship, decision making, devastating screwups, and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.
So that's what this book is. An advice encyclopedia. A mentor in a box.
But Tony's doesn't follow the standard Silicon Valley credo that you have to radically reinvent everything you do. His advice is unorthodox because it's old school. Because it's based on human nature, not gimmicks.
Tony keeps things simple: he just tells you what works. He gives you exactly what you need to make things worth making.
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