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A Grief Observed comprises the reflections of the great scholar and Christian on the death of his wife after only a few short years of marriage. Painfully honest in its dissection of his thoughts and feelings, this is a book that details his paralysing grief, bewilderment and sense of loss in simple and moving prose. Invaluable as an insight into the grieving process just as much as it is as an exploration of religious doubt, A Grief Observed will continue to offer its consoling insights to a huge range of readers, as it has for over fifty years. 'A classic of the genre, a literary answer to the pain of loss.' Robert McCrum

This bestselling resource identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. The new edition, the first since 1998, includes a new Foreword for the 21st century by Dr. Stanley.

'The best book on the subject I've read. Quite brilliant' Tony Jordan, creator/writer, Life on Mars, HustleWe all love stories. But why do we tell them? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way? John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like any great art, comes from deep within. From ancient myths to big-budget blockbusters, he gets to the root of the stories that are all around us, every day.'Marvellous' Julian Fellowes 'Terrifyingly clever ... Packed with intelligent argument' Evening Standard 'The most important book about scriptwriting since William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade' Peter Bowker, writer, Blackpool, Occupation, Eric and Ernie

A personal and powerful essay from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun, based on her 2013 TEDx Talk of the same name.'I would like to ask that we begin to dream about and plan for a different world. A fairer world. A world of happier men and happier women who are truer to themselves. And this is how to start: we must raise our daughters differently. We must also raise our sons differently...'What does "e;feminism"e; mean today?In this personal, eloquently argued essay - adapted from her much-admired Tedx talk of the same name - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. Drawing extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics, here is one remarkable author's exploration of what it means to be a woman now - an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.

Written by a neuroscientist, and a "new atheist", this book is suitable for the increasingly large numbers of people who follow no religion, but who suspect that Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Rumi, and the other saints and sages of history could not have all been epileptics, schizophrenics, or frauds.

BY THE AUTHOR OF CHERNOBYL: HISTORY OF A TRAGEDY, WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2018 WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE RUSSIAN BOOK PRIZE 2015 On Christmas Day 1991 Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the Soviet Union. By the next day the USSR was officially no more and the USA had emerged as the world's sole superpower. Award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy presents a page-turning account of the preceding five months of drama, filled with failed coups d'tat and political intrigue. Honing in on this previously disregarded but crucial period and using recently declassified documents and original interviews with key participants, he shatters the established myths of 1991 and presents a bold new interpretation of the Soviet Union's final months. Plokhy argues that contrary to the triumphalist Western narrative, George H. W. Bush desperately wanted to preserve the Soviet Union and keep Gorbachev in power, and that it was Ukraine and not the US that played the key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union. The consequences of those five months and the myth-making that has since surrounded them are still being felt in Crimea, Russia, the US, and Europe today. With its spellbinding narrative and strikingly fresh perspective, The Last Empire is the essential account of one of the most important watershed periods in world history, and is indispensable reading for anyone seeking to make sense of international politics today.

Magnitsky's brutal killing has remained uninvestigated and unpunished to this day. His farcical posthumous show-trial brought Putin's regime to a new low in the eyes of the international community.

The 5 Love Languages is a transformative book penned by the renowned author, Gary Chapman. Published in 2015 by Moody Publishers, this book has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. The genre of the book is self-help, focusing on personal relationships and emotional well-being. Chapman explores the concept of 'love languages,' which are unique ways in which individuals express and interpret love. He provides insightful guidance on understanding your own love language as well as that of your partner. This knowledge can lead to more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. The 5 Love Languages is more than just a book; it's a tool for nurturing your personal growth and enhancing your relationships. Don't miss the chance to learn from Gary Chapman's profound wisdom and experiences.

Witchcraft is a captivating book penned by the talented Anastasia Greywolf. Published in 2016 by Wellfleet Press, U.S., this book delves into the mystical world of magic and the unknown. The genre of the book is a blend of fantasy and mystery, making it a must-read for those who are intrigued by the supernatural. Greywolf's Witchcraft is not just a book; it's a journey into a world where magic is real and palpable. The author's vivid imagination and eloquent writing will transport you to a realm where witches, spells, and potions are the norm. Whether you're a fan of the genre or new to it, Witchcraft is sure to leave you spellbound. Remember, magic is not just in the story; it's in the words of Anastasia Greywolf.

Donna J. Haraway refigures our current epoch, moving away from the Anthropocene toward the Chthulucene: an epoch in which we stay with the trouble of living and dying on a damaged earth while living with and understanding the nonhuman in complex ways conducive to building more livable futures.

'A hugely enjoyable romp through the pleasures and pitfalls of setting up home in a foreign land' PD Smith, GuardianWhen she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland, but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries.What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born, or made?Helen decides there is only one way to find out: she will give herself a year, trying to uncover the formula for Danish happiness. From childcare, education, food and interior design (not to mention 'hygge') to SAD, taxes, sexism and an unfortunate predilection for burning witches, The Year of Living Danishly is a funny, poignant record of a journey that shows us where the Danes get it right, where they get it wrong, and how we might just benefit from living a little more Danishly ourselves.

Illustrated by Alan Lee. Painstakingly restored from Tolkien´s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Luthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien´s Middle-earth. The tale of Beren and Luthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of The Silmarillion, the myths and legends of the First Age of the World conceived by J. R. R. Tolkien. Essential to the story, and never changed, is the fate that shadowed the love of Beren and Luthien: for Beren was a mortal man, but Luthien was an immortal Elf. Her father, a great Elvish lord, in deep opposition to Beren, imposed on him an impossible task that he must perform before he might wed Luthien. This is the kernel of the legend; and it leads to the supremely heroic attempt of Beren and Luthien together to rob the greatest of all evil beings, Melkor, called Morgoth, the Black Enemy, of a Silmaril. In this book Christopher Tolkien has attempted to extract the story of Beren and Luthien from the comprehensive work in which it was embedded; but that story was itself changing as it developed new associations within the larger history. To show something of the process whereby this legend of Middle-earth evolved over the years, he has told the story in his father´s own words by giving, first, its original form, and then passages in prose and verse from later texts that illustrate the narrative as it changed. Presented together for the first time, they reveal aspects of the story, both in event and in narrative immediacy, that were afterwards lost.

In a new translation and interpretation of the I Ching, David Hinton strips this ancient Chinese masterwork of the usual apparatus and discovers a deeply poetic and philosophical text. Teasing out an elegant vision of the cosmos as ever changing yet harmonious, Hinton reveals the seed from which Chinese philosophy, poetry and painting grew.

A stirring group biography of the lnklings, the Oxford writing club featuring J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.

'I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.'Yeonmi Park was not dreaming of freedom when she escaped from North Korea. She didn't even know what it meant to be free. All she knew was that she was running for her life, that if she and her family stayed behind they would die - from starvation, or disease, or even execution. This book is the story of Park's struggle to survive in the darkest, most repressive country on earth; her harrowing escape through China's underworld of smugglers and human traffickers; and then her escape from China across the Gobi desert to Mongolia, with only the stars to guide her way, and from there to South Korea and at last to freedom; and finally her emergence as a leading human rights activist - all before her 21st birthday.'Clear-eyed and devastating' Observer

All About Love, by Bell Hooks, published in 2016, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex nature of love. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book delves into the many facets of love, exploring its joys, its pains, and its profound impact on our lives. Hooks, a renowned author in her own right, uses her intimate and insightful writing style to guide readers through a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. Drawing from various genres, including self-help, psychology, and philosophy, All About Love offers a comprehensive look at one of the most powerful and elusive emotions. Whether you are a seasoned reader or new to Hooks' work, this book is sure to provide a fresh perspective on love, challenging you to reconsider your own beliefs and experiences. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking read from HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Captivating' DONNA TARTT'I loved it' J K ROWLING'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess.But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. 'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES.

Graham Hancock's multi-million bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilization. Twenty years on, Hancock returns with a book filled with completely new, scientific and archaeological evidence, which has only recently come to light...The evidence revealed in this book shows beyond reasonable doubt that an advanced civilization that flourished during the Ice Age was destroyed in the global cataclysms between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago.Near the end of the last Ice Age 12,800 years ago, a giant comet that had entered the solar system from deep space thousands of years earlier, broke into multiple fragments. Some of these struck the Earth causing a global cataclysm on a scale unseen since the extinction of the dinosaurs. At least eight of the fragments hit the North American ice cap, while further fragments hit the northern European ice cap. The impacts, from comet fragments a mile wide approaching at more than 60,000 miles an hour, generated huge amounts of heat which instantly liquidized millions of square kilometres of ice, destabilizing the Earth's crust and causing the global Deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world.A second series of impacts, equally devastating, causing further cataclysmic flooding, occurred 11,600 years ago, the exact date that Plato gives for the destruction and submergence of Atlantis. But there were survivors - known to later cultures by names such as 'the Sages', 'the Magicians', 'the Shining Ones', and 'the Mystery Teachers of Heaven'. They travelled the world in their great ships doing all in their power to keep the spark of civilization burning. They settled at key locations - Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, Baalbek in the Lebanon, Giza in Egypt, ancient Sumer, Mexico, Peru and across the Pacific where a huge pyramid has recently been discovered in Indonesia. Everywhere they went these 'Magicians of the Gods' brought with them the memory of a time when mankind had fallen out of harmony with the universe and paid a heavy price.A memory and a warning to the future... For the comet that wrought such destruction between 12,800 and 11,600 years may not be done with us yet. Astronomers believe that a 20-mile wide 'dark' fragment of the original giant comet remains hidden within its debris stream and threatens the Earth. An astronomical message encoded at Gobekli Tepe, and in the Sphinx and the pyramids of Egypt,warns that the 'Great Return' will occur in our time...

Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power?

A coloring book that takes you on an expedition through a jungle to discover a forgotten world of flora and fauna. Through intricate pen and ink illustrations, it helps colour-inners of all ages to explore an exotic rainforest teeming with creatures large and small such as: tree frogs and dainty hummingbirds, prowling tigers and playful monkeys.

Gripping true tale how of men who patrolled by dogsleds a stark 500-mile stretch of Greenland fought capture or death by outwitting and outlasting the Nazis.

Introducing the 'NKJV, Gift and Award Bible, Leather-Look, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print', an extraordinary work by Thomas Nelson. Published in 2018, this book is a remarkable addition to the religious genre. The book is presented in a luxurious leather-look, white cover, and features red letter comfort print, making it not only a rewarding read but also a beautiful keepsake. Thomas Nelson Publishers, a respected name in the publishing world, brought this masterpiece to the public. The book is perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful gift. Experience the profound narrative in English, as the author intended. Don't miss out on this 2018 publication from Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Title: Books That Changed History, Author: Dk, Publication Year: 2017-09-07, Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Language: eng

Tom Buk-Swienty tager i Det ensomme hjerte læseren med på en dramatisk rejse gennem Det Tredje Rige. Bogen er fortællingen om den unge tysker Hans Horn, der under Anden Verdenskrig bliver hvirvlet ind i det nazistiske Tysklands vanvittige krig. Det ensomme hjerte er skrevet på baggrund af Hans Horns egne optegnelser. Via hans detaljerede og yderst troværdige erindringer, der bygger på dagbøger og andre samtidige personlige kilder fra krigens tid, og delvist med Hans Horn selv som fortæller, folder Tom Buk-Swienty en stor og usædvanlig fortælling ud om krigen i Europa, set gennem et følsomt og musikalsk menneske, der på første hånd oplevede de politiske forandringer og ikke mindst krigen på tætteste hold. Hans Horn emigrerede mærket for livet af krigens rædsler bagefter til Danmark, hvor han blev praktiserende læge og boede frem til sin død i 1989. Først i en sen alder blev han i stand til at omsætte sine oplevelser til ord og billeder. Han skrev det hele ned, men tegnede og malede også alt det dramatiske og skønne, han havde oplevet. Da han døde, efterlod han sig et kolossalt, gennemillustreret erindringsværk på over 5.000 sider. Det er dette helt enestående, dokumentariske materiale, der nu via Hans Horns børn, har fundet vej til Tom Buk-Swienty. "Jeg er et ubetydeligt barn af det 20. århundrede, der uden at ville det skulle blive vidne til mange mærkværdige, grusomme og skønne hændelser, mens jeg hele tiden bare prøvede at overleve på den ene eller anden måde …" Sådan indleder Hans Horn sine erindringer. Og på samme fantastiske måde fortsætter han sin beskrivelse af opvæksten i 30’ernes Tyskland, den gradvise men markante forandring i landet, nazificeringen og senere krigen og den uundgåelige indkaldelse til Wehrmacht. Derefter handlede det om overlevelse – om at ville livet og forsøge at manøvrere som tysk soldat i det krigshærgede Europa og ikke mindst overleve den forhadte Østfront. Bogen er gennemillustreret med Hans Horns egne, stærkt bevægende akvareller.

Når det gælder borgere uden job, udsatte voksne og udsatte børn, unge og deres familier prioriterer kommuner og regioner ofte en tidlig og forebyggende indsats. De fagprofessionelle arbejder med fleksible og sammensatte indsatser, som tager afsæt i lokalsamfund, familie og netværk. Samtidig vurderer og ændrer de professionelle også oftere indsatserne, så det er almindeligt, at flere forskellige professioner samarbejder om en indsats til en borger. Denne udvikling nødvendiggør flere og nye former for møder på tværs. Det er på tværs af professioner, men også på tværs af kommuner og regioner, private og offentlige aktører og special- og almenområdet. Parallelt med dette er relationen mellem den fagprofessionelle og borgeren under forandring. Den fagprofessionelle er trådt ud af rollen som ekspert og virker i højere grad som facilitator i samarbejdsprocesser med borgeren som central aktør. Borgeren bliver mødt af forventninger om at indgå aktivt i samarbejdet og tage ansvar for eget liv. Det gode møde forudsætter derfor, at den fagprofessionelle kan varetage opgaven som mødefacilitator, inddrage borgeren, indgå i forskellige former for mødeprocesser og bidrage til et velargumenteret beslutningsgrundlag. Møder på tværs er skrevet til fagprofessionelle og til studerende, som er på vej til at blive det: socialrådgivere, jobkonsulenter, pædagoger, lærere, sygeplejersker, sundhedsplejersker, ergo- og fysioterapeuter og andre fagprofessionelle. Bogen præsenterer videns- og erfaringsgrundlag for konkrete, udbredte mødetyper i kombination med refleksioner over deltagernes positioner, roller, ansvar og handlemuligheder. De efterfølgende øvelser kan være første skridt mod at holde bedre møder på tværs.

Hvad er det for en verden, der kom før os? Hvilke begivenheder forandrede fortiden, og hvorfor er de så vigtige – også for os i dag?I 50 begivenheder bliver vi klogere på os selv og vores fælles historie, når 39 eksperter i 50 korte og afrundede kapitler fortæller om de største verdenshistoriske begivenheder, der har været med til at forme os og den verden, vi lever i. Fra historiens ikoniske begivenheder som Den Franske Revolution, 1. Verdenskrig og 9/11 til mindre kendte, men ikke mindre skelsættende, begivenheder som Indiens samling, Meiji-restaurationen og Saltmarchen. Verdenshistorien fortælles ud fra 50 udvalgte nedslag, 50 begivenheder, der i tid bevæger sig fra Hammurabis lov i oldtidens Babylon 1786 f.Kr. til Kinas fremvækst som økonomisk og politisk stormagt i vores egen samtid. Ved hver begivenhed trækker forfatteren tråde frem og tilbage i tid, så de historiske forandringer fremstår i en bredere fortælling. Over 200 tegninger, fotos og malerier illustrerer kapitlerne, der kan læses efter lystprincippet enkeltvis eller i sammenhæng.