A collection of anthologies, resource and reference books, including titles from Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, Alex Madina, Jo Phillips and Adrian

Schloss Friedrichstein, im fr hen 18. Jahrhundert als Familiensitz der Grafen D nhoff erbaut, war eines der pr chtigsten unter den Schl ssern Ostpreu ens. Die zweite Auflage von Friedrichstein bietet neben neu aufgetauchten Quellen (wie etwa dem Fluchtbericht des letzten Schlossbewohners Graf Dietrich D nhoff) und einer berarbeitung aller Texte unter Ber cksichtigung aktuellster Forschungsergebnisse,

Embark on a transformative voyage of self-exploration and recovery with The Blossoming Lotus. Through moments of heartache, betrayal, hope, joy, poverty, despair, self-loathing, self-love, homelessness, and friendship, the writer learns to love all aspects of herself, recognising that, much like the Lotus Flower that flourishes in murky waters, all of us have the potential to mature into beautiful

An Introduction to Numerical Methods: A MATLAB(R) Approach, Fifth Edition continues to offer readers an accessible and practical introduction to numerical analysis. It presents a wide range of useful and important algorithms for scientific and engineering applications, using MATLAB to illustrate each numerical method with full details of the computed results so that the main steps are easily visualized

Often, life can seem to be a serious business. We could also look at it is as a game--or a series of games. They include Survival Love Power Pleasure Courage CreativityThe culmination is the Master Game, which one plays to gain not things or esteem, but knowledge, and to surpass one\'s limits as a human. Everyone plays these games, whether they want to or not. Mastering them makes the difference between

A classic novel from recent Nobel Prize winner Patrick Modiano, now available to English-language readers in a superb new translation One of the hallmarks of French author Patrick Modiano\'s writing is a singular ability to revisit particular motifs and episodes, infusing each telling with new detail and emotional nuance. In this evocative novel the internationally acclaimed author takes up one of

These decodable non-fiction titles provide extra practice for children learning to read. Topics include baboons, light and shadow. The clear design introduces children to non-fiction features including captions, labels and

This book evaluates the local impacts and legacies of the Olympics in Rio by comparing Rio2016 with other Olympic experiences and evaluating the ways in which the Games served the city. The 2016 Rio Olympic Games took place in a scenario of enormous economic challenges and persistent inequalities. In contrast to all previous Olympic experiences, Brazil faced its worst economic recession ever recorded

The Essential Judge Dredd series is the perfect introduction to the Lawman of the Future - in Necropolis Judge Dredd must face off against his most popular foe, Judge Death! The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! Mega-City One is under siege from the Dark Judges, Dredd has been exiled to the harsh wastelands of the Cursed Earth and time

This Open Access book provides a practical guide to the creation of sustainable enterprise value and implementation of the principles of stakeholder capitalism for corporate boards and management teams. The authors argue that business leadership is on the threshold of a new era driven by major shifts in technology, society, political economy and climate change. They set this transition in international

Revised, updated and expanded edition of The Very Easy Guide to Using Your Sewing Machine, featuring three new projects. Learn from the expert how to get up and running with a basic sewing machine, then build your skills and make 12 beautiful

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Noro\'s popular Silk Garden yarn with this elegant collection. Made in Japan, Silk Garden is a truly unique yarn consisting of 45% silk, 45% kid mohair, and 10% lamb\'s wool. Featuring sweaters, hats, scarves, shawls, and more, these designs all showcase the yarn\'s hand-dyed, vibrant colors and luxurious

What does it mean to be human? Human development unfolds in a twofold way. On the one hand, there is an ever-more profound incarnation, or \"inhabitation,\" of the physical body. On the other hand, there is the increasing discrimination of the individual objects of the world. Difficulties and obstacles along this path can lead to so-called disabilities. Konig\'s approach to curative education allows

A translation of a foundational scripture in beautiful, lyrical translation, perfect for recitation. A key text for one of the most important Buddhist tantric traditions, the Chakrasamvara Root Tantra has been passed down to us from the ancient mahasiddhas of India, such as the great yogi Saraha. This foundational ritual text is one of the earliest of the yogini tantras, tantric scriptures that emphasize

The ever-popular novels of Sunday Times bestselling sensation, Jenny Colgan, are given a beautiful contemporary new look in this re-issue

\"\'Unstageable\' was the first reaction of the National Theatre\'s artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, to the idea of dramatizing His Dark Materials. But last night\'s opening night has triumphantly proved him wrong.\"--The Sunday TimesNicholas Wright has revisited his adaptation of Philip Pullman\'s best-selling fantasy trilogy, tightening and improving it, and this revised version is to be published

Starting in the first century with St Paul and ending in the twentieth with St Oscar Romero, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on the lives and legacies of twenty great Christians - saints, martyrs, poets, theologians and social reformers. Their stories and writings have profoundly influenced his own life and thought, and this sequence of short reflections is sure to sharpen your theological