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Mit zwei Söhnen, 5 und 8 Jahre alt, verlassen Susanne und Alexander Saade ihr gewohntes Leben, um für ein Jahr gemeinsam um die Welt zu reisen. Schon im Vorfeld lassen sie uns teilhaben an den Herausforderungen, die sich durch Arbeit, Kosten, Gesundheit, Schule und auch durch persönliche Ängste stellen. Die Route entwickeln sie erst nach und nach. Sie starten im südlichen Afrika, reisen durch Indien, Myanmar und Thailand. Über Singapur und Bali...
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"What a terrific book….[Weston] leaves you feeling that if push came to shove you'd want to be operated on by her."
-Nicholas Shakespeare, author of Bruce Chatwin: A Biography
The continuing popularity of doctor shows on TV-from Scrubs, House, and Grey's Anatomy to the television phenomenon ER-indicates a widespread fascination with all things medical. Direct Red, by practicing ear, nose, and throat surgical specialist Gabriel Weston, takes...
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Inspirational reflections on the art of teaching from the acclaimed essayist and teacher who inspired Dead Poets Society.
Sam Pickering has been teaching for more than forty years. As a young English teacher at Montgomery Bell Academy in Tennessee, his musings on literature and his maverick pedagogy touched a student named Tommy Schulman, who later wrote the screenplay for Dead Poets Society. Pickering went on to teach at Dartmouth and the University...
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"Déité-Tao-Abellio" montre et démontre qu'une proximité philosophique et spirituelle existe entre ces trois courants : la Déité de Maître Eckhart – 1260-1328 –, le Tao de la pensée chinoise – 500 ans avant notre ère, notamment le taoïsme philosophique – et la pensée de Raymond Abellio – 1907-1986 –. Alors que ces trois mouvements paraissent très éloignés, aussi bien dans le temps que dans l'espace, ils reposent, tous les...
5) Every Bend
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In Every Bend, Gail Butensky's photography from a variety of colorful venues is on display, as are intimate photos the artist shot outside of the music scene that she has documented for decades. This collection of photographs sequenced by Butensky to resemble a road trip with diary entries for each encampment that is presented here. A fascinating journey and a feast for the eyes.
6) Mala piel
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Seguir al Sabadell tiene algo de sufrimiento, de peligro, de insensatez.
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Toni Padilla (Sabadell, 1977) es historiador y periodista deportivo. Empezó su carrera laboral en Matadepera Radio retransmitiendo los partidos del Sabadell. Luego, ocupó diversos puestos hasta convertirse en responsable de la sección de Deportes del diario Ara. Además, colabora en medios como Radio Marca, Gol Play y La Liga TV. También es uno de...
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Embark on a literary journey through the enchanting streets of Rome and beyond, as you savor the magic, mystery, and romance that Italy so graciously offers. This captivating anthology, a harmonious symphony of short stories and poems, is a collaborative masterpiece crafted by a diverse group of writers who share their intimate encounters with the Eternal City and other charming spots in Italy.
Each page resonates with the pulsating heartbeat...
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“The More You Hate Me” is a memoir-in-essays collection that examines the author's experience with his father's suicide and the layered influence of the film Full Metal Jacket on both men. As Andy Smart navigates the worlds of his past, present, and future, Kubrick's Vietnam war movie casts its long shadow over him, his is a story of what it means to live each day as a sequel to the last. This isn't just a suicide memoir or a survivor's victory...
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Fans already familiar with Wodehouse the Connoisseur of Country Houses or Wodehouse the Golfing Enthusiast have a real and unexpected treat in store for them in this remarkable anthology, which highlights a previously overlooked Wodehouse - the Keen Animal Observer, a Wodehouse worthy of a special place of honor. Since the collection contains some of his very best stories, it will also serve as a delightful introduction to his complete oeuvre as well...
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Le premier essai, "Boudoir philosophique", offre, derrière une apparente simplicité, une réflexion sur huit thèmes fondamentaux de la philosophie universelle. Le second essai, "Faire, pouvoir, savoir", vise à démontrer que le développement harmonieux et durable d'une civilisation repose entièrement sur sa capacité à préserver l'équilibre constamment menacé entre ses trois piliers : l'économique, le politique et le culturel.
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How do you use 'taraddidle' in a sentence? Is it possible to make a Gin Ricky that's also a metaphor for the American Dream? How can you tell your Faulkner from your Franzen if you haven't actually read either?
Allow me, the @GuyInYourMFA, to expound on the most important (aka white male) writers of western literature. You've probably seen me around, observing the masses, or defying the wind by hand-rolling a cigarette outside a local, fair-trade...
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Shortly after his conversion in 1929, C. S. Lewis wrote to a friend, "When all is said (and truly said) about the divisions of Christendom, there remains, by God's mercy, an enormous common ground." From that time on, Lewis thought that the best service he could provide for his unbelieving neighbors was to explain and defend the faith that has been shared by nearly all Christians at all times.
Christian Reflections contains fourteen of Lewis's papers...
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THE STORIES BEHIND EVERY STUDIO TRACK FROM THE ONLY BAND THAT MATTERS.
Established in 1976 at the fore London's punk rock insurgence, The Clash would outlast their peers while creating some of the most influential albums in rock 'n' roll history. Author Martin Popoff dissects each of the Clash's ninety-one studio tracks, examining the circumstances that led to their creation, the recording processes, the historical contexts and more. In addition,...
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En este pequeño libro podrán disfrutar de la Palabra de Dios y al mismo tiempo ver algunos cuadros que ilustran el tema que quiero destacar.El arte Ilustra muy bien las verdades de la Biblia, y nos permite disfrutar de la belleza. En estas páginas uso el arte como pretexto para hablar de verdades bíblicas, reflexiones y lecturas que podemos asociar con cuadros y pintores destacados. Las únicas clases que tomado de pintura fueron las del Dr. José...
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Are you ready to escape to a tropical paradise? Look no further than my ultimate Caribbean travel guide, written by none other than yours truly, Matt! As a seasoned traveler with a knack for finding the best hidden gems, I've scoured the Caribbean islands and compiled all the information you need to plan the vacation of your dreams.From the Bahamian beaches to the Jamaican mountains, I've got you covered. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about -...
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"Vitalité de l'espérance" offre des voies de réflexion pour mieux saisir une espérance universelle, inhérence à la vie et aux forces qui nous animent. Cependant, jamais elle ne se situe du cté de l'évidence. Son mouvement dépasse celui de l'attente. Elle est la promesse d'un surpassement du tangible. Tel qu'il est démontré dans cet ouvrage, l'espérance chrétienne n'exclut pas l'espérance commune. Elle la soulève sur le plan divin dans...
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«Un peu des deux» répondra souvent le Belge lorsqu'on lui demande s'il est Flamand ou Wallon. Étrange pays o vivent ces communautés qui ne semblent plus partager une véritable unité de destin, mais qui ont pourtant bien plus d'affinités qu'on ne pense.
Guerres, invasions, crises politiques... La Belgique a subi tellement d'aléas au fil des siècles qu'elle a fini par avoir le cuir épais, baigné de légendaire autodérision. Faut-il y...
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For readers of Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling, and #Girlboss, a hilarious-yet heartfelt-guide to growing up and taking your place in the world by the popular comedian and author of the highly praised Agorafabulous!
While the practical aspects of new adulthood can be nerve-wracking-dating, job-hunting, money-managing-the most important task of all is figuring out who you are and where you fit in the world. Author and comedian Sara Benincasa, now in her...
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Ce livre est un guide passionnant qui accompagne Yves, 64 ans, dans sa quête de voyage en solitaire. Yves, qui éprouve des craintes à l'idée de partir seul, trouvera dans ces pages une exploration complète des motivations de voyage, des destinations fascinantes et des circuits exceptionnels à travers le monde.Ce livre encourage Yves à surmonter ses peurs, à élargir ses horizons et à embrasser l'exploration en solitaire.Grâce à des conseils...
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Analyse pertinente des débuts du sionisme
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Léon Pinsker, né en Pologne le 13 décembre 1821 et mort le 9 décembre 1891, est un médecin et un militant sioniste qui milita toute sa vie pour l'intégration des Juifs russes en créant notamment la Société pour la promotion de l'instruction qui encourage l'apprentissage de la langue russe.
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