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Described as the "sick man of Europe" by the Great Powers, the Ottoman Empire in the early twentieth century was in terminal decline. The newly independent Balkan states¿Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgariäeach had significant ethnic populations who had remained under Ottoman rule. Under the guidance of Russia, which had its own interests in south-east Europe, they joined forces against the Ottomans, under the name of the Balkan League, in 1912.In the first phase of the Balkan Wars, Bulgarian, Greek, Montenegrin and Serbian armies fought together against the Ottoman Empire, dealing the Ottomans a heavy defeat in a result that made headlines around the world. In the second phase, the Balkan states fought each other, and Romania also entered the war. In the conflict¿s aftermath, new borders failed to satisfy any of the belligerent parties. Interventions by the Great Powers further increased tensions in the region. As the ultimate result, the first bullet that triggered the First World War was fired in Sarajevo in June 1914.The causes and effects of the Balkan Wars have remained controversial despite the passage of time. In this volume, writers from various Balkan nations and from across various disciplines have come together under the aegis of the Balkan History Association to address little-known and little-studied aspects of the wars. Collectively they analyze a huge range of political, historical, medical, sociological and religious aspects of the conflict. The book, with its ground-breaking content and unique bibliographies, will be an important guide for undergraduate and graduate students studying the political, military and social history of the Balkan Wars and the Balkan nations."The Balkan Wars of 1912/13 were a disaster for the Ottoman Empire, a triumph for the Balkan governments, and a tragedy for the population of the belligerent states.This well structured collection brings together contributors from various backgrounds. Together they help to understand overarching issues far beyond the military event, and especially the still underresearched Ottoman perspective."¿Katrin Boeckh, LMU Munich/IOS Regensburg

A riveting journey through the history of mountaineering - before Everest.

Wer kennt nicht das unangenehme Gefühl, von einer Stechmücke oder sogar von einem ganzen Schwarm dieser Biester belästigt zu werden? Der schönste Sommertag wird durch solche Plagegeister zunichte gemacht.Dieses Büchlein zeigt verschiedene durch den Autor getestete Methoden, um Stechmücken effektiv aus unserer Nähe zu vertreiben und zu jagen.Falls es doch zu spät war, existieren wirksame Mittel und Werkzeuge, um die Folgen eines Stiches verschwinden zu lassen.Dieser Ratgeber beruht ausschließlich auf eigenen Erfahrungen.Der Autor haftet nicht für Folgen seiner Ratschläge.

The micro region of Orituco, and its main urban center Altagracia, is located between the master row and the high plain, in the central area of ¿¿Venezuela. It is not exactly a high altitude area, but it is not a plain area either, it is a geospatial, productive, road, dialect mix and that is its population. Economy, roads, society, culture and tourist manifestations where the symbiosis of the native peoples, those navigated from Europe, Africa and the recent waves emerge. In short, it is about a unity within diversity, that is the Orituqueña region.

A microrregião de Orituco, e seu principal centro urbano Altagracia, está localizada entre a linha mestra e o planalto, na zona central da Venezuela. Não é exatamente uma área de grande altitude, mas também não é uma área plana, é uma mistura geoespacial, produtiva, rodoviária, dialetal e essa é a sua população. Economia, estradas, sociedade, cultura e manifestações turísticas onde emerge a simbiose dos povos originários, dos navegados desde a Europa, de África e das ondas recentes. Em suma, trata-se de uma unidade dentro da diversidade, que é a região de Orituqueña.

La microregione di Orituco, e il suo principale centro urbano Altagracia, si trova tra il filare maestro e l'altopiano, nella zona centrale del Venezuela. Non è esattamente una zona di alta quota, ma non è nemmeno una zona di pianura, è un mix geospaziale, produttivo, stradale, dialettale e questa è la sua popolazione. Economia, strade, società, cultura e manifestazioni turistiche dove emerge la simbiosi dei popoli autoctoni, di quelli navigati dall'Europa, dall'Africa e dalle ondate recenti. In breve, si tratta di unità nella diversità, questa è la regione di Orituqueña.

Vennerne Roz, Olive, Ven og Frankie mødtes i folkeskolen og faldt pladask for hinanden. Sammen dagdrømte de om en lys og lovende fremtid. Femogtyve år senere er virkeligheden en anden: Spredt for alle vinde er deres liv alt andet, end hvad de havde forventet.Men Ven har besluttet, at slænget skal genforenes på et luksuriøst krydstogt i Middelhavet. Pludselig befinder de fire venner sig langt hjemmefra på åbent hav, klar til at nyde en tiltrængt ferie. Men hvad venter dem, når det atter er tid til at gå i land?

Joyce Nassar Huna Waharina is a survivor of her own past which was filled with abuse, violence, addictions, depression & trauma, anxiety and burnout. She was under the hells of life and was abandoned medically and by those around her. She lived in a whirlpool of inner self-destruction and constant sadness. Always looking to be loved, seen and valued for who she was, not how she was supposed to function or be molded. Somewhere along the way, she lost herself in all the diagnoses she had received, living out her own self-abandonment, resistance and depression. 14 years ago, at the age of 30, she was told that this state of hopelessness, pain and permanent inner darkness was chronic and that she had to learn to live with it. This statement lit a new fire in her. She made a decision to finally live. Without even knowing what real LIFE was, she began her journey. She began to believe in herself, found ways to heal herself and activate her own self-healing powers, changed her outlook on life and became healthy. Today she stands for hope, belief in oneself and never giving up.Her poems are a journey from 1993-2010, through her darkness, depressions and moments of hope. Let yourself be inspired by a journey in darkness that led more and more into the light.

"What would you do if you just found out the man you married was a professional assassin and you were at the top of his hit list?"

String Trio 0-1-2-3This piece is about the creation. The inspiration came from 'Dao' concept. It starts by playing the Zero: a strong musical motion without the sound from the instrumental body. Each instrument (Violin, Viola, and Cello) is independent, yet well connected at the same time. The The music consists of three parts, it will be played through without stopping. It starts from this 'Zero' developing into every individual sound, building up lines-, structure-, and eventually into a high energy explosion-, then leads us back to zero- a transparent endless sonic space and time ....

This series of selected scores are from our beloved classical concert program «Singing Strings» YANG Jing Music for Pipa with String Quartet. Stringed instruments form the backbone of the Western classical symphony orchestra. The Eastern string instrument Pipa has developed into a leading solo instrument as early as the Tang dynasty (618 - 709) in the East. In this set of classical concert programs, all pieces maintain the original and natural acoustic sound source of unplugged string instruments. It enables the encounter of different acoustic properties, different expressions of sound, and sound aesthetics that have developed over time in different regions. This Program lets old & new string instruments offer us an unforgettable musical experience _ from the fresh energy of the morning to the poetry of the sunset - from a silk bamboo tea house to a passionate dance in the desert of the Wild West - from the search for one's own identity to the singing of swinging hearts - from pearls falling on to a jade plate to the gallop of black horses... Each piece opens up a new perspective.

This series of selected scores are from our beloved classical concert program «Singing Strings» YANG Jing Music for Pipa with String Quartet. Stringed instruments form the backbone of the Western classical symphony orchestra. The Eastern string instrument Pipa has developed into a leading solo instrument as early as the Tang dynasty (618 - 709) in the East. In this set of classical concert programs, all pieces maintain the original and natural acoustic sound source of unplugged string instruments. It enables the encounter of different acoustic properties, different expressions of sound, and sound aesthetics that have developed over time in different regions. This Program lets old & new string instruments offer us an unforgettable musical experience _ from the fresh energy of the morning to the poetry of the sunset - from a silk bamboo tea house to a passionate dance in the desert of the wild west - from the search for one's own identity to the singing of swinging hearts - from pearls falling on to a jade plate to the gallop of black horses... Each piece opens up a new perspective.

Composer Yang Jing is also an internationally renowned pipa soloist. Rooted in the millennia-old tradition of Chinese music, she builds on a vast amalgam of musical history. The result is sometimes musical poetry, sometimes powerful unheard-of sounds. YANG Jing's technical and musical inventions on the pipa bear witness to her constant expansion of the world of harmony.She was born on the south bank of the Yellow River in December 1963. She began her musical training at the age of 6, playing the pipa, sometimes called the Chinese Lute. From 1976, at the age of 12, she began her journey through various schools and performance ensembles: Henan Opera Music School, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, China National Orchestra, Asia Ensemble (Tokyo), Master's Courses in Composition with Minoru Miki, Master's in Contemporary Composition and Theory at the Hochschule der Kunst Bern, Swiss Jazz Quintet, 4tet Different Song. She has also worked with many orchestras, groups of outstanding musicians, and her colleagues in various ensembles.She writes music for western symphony orchestras, choirs, and ensembles as well as music for formations with traditional Chinese instruments. Her works have been performed in music festivals and concert tours in Europe, China, Japan, the USA, and Canada. She based her home in central Switzerland.

Sogay est une annexe du district de Yarabamba, située à environ 45 minutes de la ville d'Arequipa, elle a une beauté qui cherche à être convertie en une attraction touristique non seulement pour les habitants de la province, mais aussi pour les visiteurs nationaux et étrangers. Il a un potentiel extraordinaire à présenter à ses visiteurs ; entrer à Sogay, c'est profiter d'une expérience unique qui combine le traditionnel et le naturel qui donne une touche spéciale au village, ce village pittoresque héberge environ 35 familles, la majorité dédiée aux travaux agricoles, ces familles sont celles qui cultivent et conservent les traditions, les coutumes et les techniques de leurs ancêtres pour faire fructifier la terre. Devant le village se trouve un paysage naturel formé par des terrasses précolombiennes qui ressemblent à un amphithéâtre. La beauté de ses paysages et de ses espaces verts est idéale pour l'agrotourisme. Ses cascades, où l'on ne peut aller qu'à pied et où l'on peut observer, au milieu de l'ascension, une grande beauté écologique, sont une destination incontournable pour tout aventurier qui veut connaître quelque chose de plus que l'ordinaire.

Sogay is an annex of the district of Yarabamba, located about 45 minutes from the city of Arequipa, it has a beauty that seeks to be converted into a tourist attraction not only for the inhabitants of the province, but for national and foreign visitors. It has an extraordinary potential to present to its visitors; to enter in Sogay, means to enjoy the unique experience that combines the traditional and the natural that gives a special touch to the town, this picturesque town lodges about 35 families, the majority dedicated to agricultural labours, these families are the ones that cultivate and conserve the traditions, customs and techniques of their ancestors to make produce the land. In front of the village there is a natural landscape formed by pre-Columbian terraces that looks like an amphitheatre. Its beautiful countryside and green areas are ideal for agrotourism. Its waterfalls, where you can only go on foot and in the middle of the ascent you can observe a great ecological beauty, an unmissable destination for any adventurer who wants to get to know something more than the ordinary.

Philipp von Wengland spielt im 9. Jh. in dem fiktiven Reich Wengland, das irgendwo in den Alpen zu suchen ware. Philipp ist der jungere Sohn des Herzogs Christian von Sandragon, der von Verschworern ermordet wird, als Philipp und sein alterer Bruder Albert noch Kinder sind. Die Mutter kann mit den Sohnen fliehen und findet im Kloster Wachtelberg Schutz. Albert scheitert bei der Rckgewinnung des Thrones am Mrder seines Vaters. Philipp und seine Mutter Christine sind auch in Wachtelberg nicht mehr sicher. Der Herzog des Nachbarlandes Scharfenburg bietet ihnen Zuflucht und sorgt fr eine solide ritterliche Ausbildung Philipps. Als Herzog Ralf Prinz Philipp ein Lehen anbietet, muss er sich entscheiden. Als Herzog von Wengland darf er niemandem untertan sein. Weil Ralf ihm keine Kriegsknechte mitgeben kann, will er sich zunchst vergewissern, welche Grafen Wenglands zu ihm halten. Der Graf Siegfried von Eschenfels bietet ihm Unterkunft und schwrt ihm Treue, doch der Usurpator erfhrt davon. Philipp und Siegfried knnen zwar entkommen, aber Siegfried stirbt, und Philipp wird verwundet vom Fluss ans Ufer einer von Rubern bewohnten Insel gesplt. Mithilfe der Ruber, die zu Philipps Gefhrten werden, und den vom Goden Sengar geschaffenen Hilfsmitteln kann Philipp die Legende vom Geisterreiter in die Welt setzen, der angeblich der Geist des ermordeten Herzogs ist und jene straft, die dessen Feinde waren. Es gelingt ihm, den Usurpator strzen und sein Erbe bernehmen. Weil seine Freunde aber nur einem Knig dienen wollen, gert der Gewinn wieder in Gefahr - ebenso wie durch Arnulf von Krnten, der Ambitionen hat, Kaiser zu werden. Philipp kann ihm die Unabhngigkeit Wenglands vom Rmischen Reich abhandeln, doch versucht Arnulf, ihm das Dokument wieder abzunehmen. Philipp kann den Diebstahl verhindern, die Knigskrone erlangen und mit Ralfs Tochter Hilde seine Knigin heiraten.

This series of music for pipa with string quartet is part of the classical concerts program.Stringed instruments form the backbone of the Western classical symphony orchestra. The Eastern string instrument Pipa developed into a leading solo instrument as early as the Tang dynasty (618 - 709) in the East. In this set of classical concert programs, all pieces maintain the original and natural acoustic sound source of unplugged string instruments. It enables the encounter of different acoustic properties, different expressions of sound, and sound aesthetics that have developed over time in different regions. This Program lets old & new string instruments offer us an unforgettable musical experience _ from the fresh energy of the morning to the poetry of the sunset - from a silk bamboo tea house to a passionate dance in the desert of the Wild West - from the search for one's own identity to the singing of swinging hearts - from pearls falling on to a jade plate to the gallop of black horses... Each piece opens up a new perspective.

A new edition of Lisa St Aubin de Terán's third novel (first published 1984 by Jonathan Cape)

Imagine if our pets could travel the world with us. What adventures would they have? What trouble would they get into? What friends would they make? In the Travels with Zozo... series of illustrated children's books for ages 4-8 years old, a fun-loving family of four brings their pet bunny, Zozo, on their trips around the world, and Zozo's escapades are bound to amaze, amuse, and inspire you. Author A.J. Atlas' extensive travel experiences in nearly fifty countries and throughout all fifty U.S. states provide firsthand insight into the settings for the books. Award-winning illustrator Anne Zimanski uses bright colors and expert digital artistry to turn the real-life places into beautifully colorful, imaginative worlds for Zozo and readers to explore. She adds an abundance of charm and heart to the culturally-diverse characters whom Zozo meets, and she packs Zozo's sweet, little, furry face full of emotion. Then, together, Atlas and Zimanski keep the pages filled with goofy gags and funny antics. So many, in fact, that rereading the stories is sure to surprise you with something new and keep you laughing. The tenth book in the exciting, award-winning series, Travels with Zozo...in the River Cave, takes readers to one of the world's most beautiful, jungle river caves in Belize. The cool, dark underground cavern and its powerful river current set a vibrant scene for Zozo's inner tube ride. The story begins with Zozo befriending a young, green parrot. She invites him to join her on the river ride. Bouncing and bobbing, swirling and sailing along, the two share an adventurous float along the jungle floor and into a series of dark caves. Amidst the friendship, a humorous moment leads other jungle animals to enjoy the ride too. Zozo's adventure brings her up close to the whimsically illustrated tropical residents-goofy, giggling monkeys, parachuting spiders, a teddy-bear-holding baby bat, quetzals, parrots, and a multitude of other birds. The animals add depth and richness (and laughs!) to the wonderful watery landscape showcased in this premium full-color 32-page book. Children and grownups alike are sure to fall in love with the "hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable" pet bunny, Zozo, in this beautifully-illustrated, pint-sized tropical travel log. They will be amazed by the detailed illustrations of actual plants, animals, and landscapes of Central America while laughing at the goofy goings-on in every corner of the pages. Bring your imagination and let Zozo be your guide to a world of amazing places!

Imagine if our pets could travel the world with us. What adventures would they have? What trouble would they get into? What friends would they make? In the Travels with Zozo... series of illustrated children's books for ages 4-8 years old, a fun-loving family of four brings their pet bunny, Zozo, on their trips around the world, and Zozo's escapades are bound to amaze, amuse, and inspire you. Author A.J. Atlas' extensive travel experiences in nearly fifty countries and throughout all fifty U.S. states provide firsthand insight into the settings for the books. Award-winning illustrator Anne Zimanski uses bright colors and expert digital artistry to turn the real-life places into beautifully colorful, imaginative worlds for Zozo and readers to explore. She adds an abundance of charm and heart to the culturally-diverse characters whom Zozo meets, and she packs Zozo's sweet, little, furry face full of emotion. Then, together, Atlas and Zimanski keep the pages filled with goofy gags and funny antics. So many, in fact, that rereading the stories is sure to surprise you with something new and keep you laughing. The eighth book in the award-winning series, Travels with Zozo...in the Snow, takes readers to the ski slopes near Bariloche, Argentina, in South America's Andes Mountains. Pet bunny Zozo and her human family are there to enjoy a winter vacation together. Just before dawn, on the first morning of the family trip, Zozo wakes to see freshly falling snow. Overwhelmed with curiosity to feel the icy crystals up close for the first time in her life, Zozo dives from an open window into the deep, soft snow. She twists and twirls, leaping and landing in the powdery snow. Until accidentally, one strong jump lands her on a plastic saucer and swiftly whisks her down the unknown mountain. As the adventure unfolds, Zozo and readers see a colorful world filled with whimsically illustrated local animals, including a snowboarding tuco-tuco, a skiing family of owls, marshmallow-roasting deer, and so much more. Page after beautifully-illustrated page, chinchillas and mountain cats roll into funny snowballs and join the adventure. The wildlife adds depth and richness (and laughs!) to the mountain landscape showcased in this premium full-color 32-page book. From start to finish, Zozo's adventurous journey is filled with excitement and emotion. In the end, happiness prevails as a new friend leads Zozo back to her family in a surprising way. Children and grownups alike are sure to fall in love with the "hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable" pet bunny, Zozo, in this engaging, educational, pint-size travel adventure. They will be amazed by the detailed illustrations of actual plants, animals, and landscapes of the Andes Mountains while laughing at the goofy goings-on in every corner of the pages. Bring your imagination and let Zozo be your guide to a world of amazing places!

Anton hat eine Familie! Obwohl sie nicht vollständig ist, es fehlt der Vater, versucht er die Verschwiegenheit der Großmutter und seiner Mutter aufzubrechen.Doch sie haben eine Grund dafür. Die Verschwiegenheit schützt die Familie zur Zeit der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik. Erst nach der Wendezeit und kurz vor dem Tod der Großmutter, am selben Tag, löst sie ihre Verschwiegenheit. Ein Brief soll den Hinweis und Aufklärung um Anton Vater bringen. Seine Mutter bricht ebenfalls erst nach dem Tod ihrer Mutter die Verschwiegenheit. Sie hilft bei der Aufklärung. Vermeintlich!

The Intimacy of Spoons explores the many metaphors of the spoon: from love and marriage to the spoon of a grave that holds our bodies; from the darkness of loss and night, where "the Big Dipper is nothing but / the oldest spoon pointing us home"; to the darkness of lungs transformed into art. The poems cover a wide variety of topics-cultural, political, familial, and natural-and always, underlying these poems is the song of birds-with broken wings or clear voices, avian muses filling our forests now or long gone. There are nods to Basho and Thoreau, to Eliot and Frost, Dickinson and Milton, this last, a long poem that retells the story of Adam and Eve from the point of view of Mal, the apple. Likewise, The Intimacy of Spoons shares a variety of forms, from sonnet, sestina, and villanelle to syllabics, lyrics, and a ballad. At the center of the book is the long poem, "Elegy for My Body," which uses wordplay and contrasting voices to explore mortality, because "You can't really do time; / it simply does us, / or undoes us, / us beings in the time being being beings / on Times Squared / waiting for the big ball to fall." The poems of The Intimacy of Spoons return us to everyday stories and objects, common yet profound, that we touch so often and that enter us with every meal and every breath.

Just over 500 kilometres in length, the route from Prague to Magdeburg offers a great mix of impressions and experiences, taking you though a change of landscapes, cultures and historic highlights - all in an easy-to-reach part of central Europe. A perfect blend of adventure, relaxed cycling, natural landscapes and a cultural and historic journey of great interest await you: Two great cultural capitals - Prague and Dresden, charming Bohemian and Saxon towns, palaces and castles, porcelain from Meissen, the Saxon Wine Road, Martin Luther's city Wittenberg, the Elbe's wide flood-plains and, as a concluding highlight, the old city of Magdeburg.

Now available in paperback, this compelling book is full of behavioural insights and wolf tales that will engage those interested in the state of wild wolves throughout North America.In the winter of 2008¿09, a new wolf family from the Pipestone Valley suddenly appeared in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park, taking up residence alongside a family that had ruled there for over a decade. Within a year, these new wolves had eliminated the Bow Valley wolves and established a dominance that would last for five years in the heart of Canadäs most famous national park.The book chronicles not only the rise of the Pipestones and how they established and maintained dominance in the valley, but also how an increase in mass tourism in Banff led to a decrease in prey density for the Pipestones, which in turn led to the wolves changing their hunting strategies and expanding their summer range. Bloch explains how the Pipestones faced an inevitable fall from the top as pressure from eager wolf watchers increased exponentially in the park at the same time the wolves¿ prey base was shrinking rapidly. Combining these influences with other factors like rail mortality and old age, Bloch and Marriott knew the end was near for the Pipestones.The authors conclude with insights into how wolf and wildlife management in Banff National Park can improve. They outline steps Parks Canada should be taking to deal with the human management problems that are really at the core of the wildlife issues in the park. They also discuss whether we can continue to maintain a balance between ecological integrity and mass tourism in Canadäs flagship park and whether it is already too late. Have we passed the point of no return? And will our Banff wolves live forever after in a wildlife ghetto devoid of true wilderness characteristics?

An exploration of isolation and connectedness based on thirty years of travel, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Adventures in Human Being and Empire Antarctica