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Regret: The Persistence of the Possible
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Landman, Janet, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, "We are a people who do not want to keep much of the past in our heads," Lillian Hellman once wrote. "It is considered unhealthy in America to remember mistakes, neurotic to think about them, psychotic to dwell upon them." Yet who in their lifetime has never regretted a lost love, a missed opportunity, a path not taken? Indeed, regret is perhaps a universal experience, but while poets and novelists have long explored its complexities, very little has been written from a scholarly perspective that examines this emotion. Now, in Regret, Janet Landman takes a lively and perceptive look at this multifaceted phenomenon. Much as Anthony Storr did in his best-selling Solitude, Landman here provides an insightful anatomy of an emotion, ranging far and wide to illuminate the nature of regret--what it is, how it changes you, how you experience it. She draws on a breathtaking variety of sources, ranging from psychology, economics, philosophy, and anthropology, to classic works of literature. We learn what people regret most--lack of education comes first, followed by employment, marriage, and children--and how regret differs from other emotions, such as remorse, disappointment, sadness, or guilt. In one of the most fascinating sections, Landman examines four "worldviews" of regret--the Romantic, the Tragic, the Comic, and the Ironic--as exemplified in four major novels: Great Expectations, Notes From Underground, The Ambassadors, and Mrs. Dalloway. In Dostoevsky, for instance, regret is a "poison of unfulfilled desires turned inward," destructive, incurable. Though it is common to regard regret as painful and destructive--being "stuck in the past" or "ruled by emotions"--Landman reveals some surprising benefits. At best regret is a dynamic changing process--one can transcend regret, and thus transform the self. In Anne Tyler's Breathing Lessons, for example, we witness how the characters Ira and Maggie Moran find themselves ready to move forward in their relationship only after they have accepted life's limits and losses without resignation or despair. "It is a good thing," Landman writes, "that the human mind is not limited by what actually exists, but works in such a way that it draws comparisons between what happens and what might have happened. It is in this ability to imagine alternatives, and the capacity to care about the particularities of experience, that we accomplish the task of becoming fully human." For anyone who has ever questioned, experienced, or avoided regret, here is a provocative and challenging look at this enduring emotion.
From Brazil to Heaven
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Adomian, Diane / Neto, Eduardo C., PUBLISHER: Hands of Care Photography, Up till now, no book has shown so much of the insider's Brazil. In photography and text, "From Brazil to Heaven" gives a unique look into Brazilian lifestyles, cultures and history. This is an essential volume in anyone's cultural library, and a must-have for those whose curiosity and passions are aroused by the Brazilian land and people.ABOUT THE AUTHORBorn in the cauldron of mystery known as Brazil, Eduardo C. Neto is a researcher, photographer and writer presenting an informed insider's view of his country and his people in this first volume of his photography. Edu's work is a raw and immediate glimpse deep into a culture little known and barely understood by the outside world. It takes an insider's knowledge and access, and readiness in the midst of the crowds and the action, to catch these impromptu moments whenever and wherever they happen. ARTS OF BRAZILFrom visual arts to music, dance, poetry and literature, from historical architecture to naive painting, from the ethnic melding of culinary arts to the uniquely communal, acrobatic, and musical martial art that is Brazilian Capoeira, this book reveals the artistic kaleidoscope of living the Brazilian way. We get a view of the largest historical complex of European Baroque architecture in Latin America, along with Art Nouveau, Contemporary, and New Gothic styles. Walls alive with master works by contemporary painters, ancestral food that ties people together, dance as a spontaneous outpouring of cultural expression, and music as part of daily life and community celebrations are found in this cavalcade of images.PHOTOGRAPHYThe photographs capture the stunning beauty of the people, the scenery, the sights and the moments that make up this special corner of the world. By following the threads of culture to their deepest sources, with an insider's point of view, the author's photographs testify to how the people live and why. By his presence on the ground, his access and his authenticity, we come close to the people and culture of Brazil.This book is a visual source of inspiration. Through the children, the women and the men who are the true riches and the beauty of this land, the reader will come to know with intimacy how the Brazilian spirit wakes up each day and survives in the only way it knows, creating a new song.DOCUMENTARYNative Brazilian or "Indio" peoples, Europeans and Africans of the diaspora come together here, overcoming the distances of land and language to take on a new culture. Together, these groups share their strength to forge the Brazilian identity today. This volume provides comprehensive visual documentation of little-known aspects of the Brazilian way of life, along with credible and hard-to-find written information.Myriad cultural manifestations interweave to create the special Brazilian lifestyle. The photographs and accompanying commentary in "From Brazil to Heaven" provide insight into the events that make Brazil exciting year-round: the
Dahon Cadenza XL Alfine perfetta
Vendo bellissima bici pieghevole Dahon Cadenza XL Alfine, unica nel suo genere. Ha ruote grandi ammortizzate, le famose big Apple da 26 pollici e una volta aperta ha un telaio perfettamente rigido come una bici non pieghevole. Ha un meccanismo di piega esclusivo dahon veloce ma robustissimo. Pesa come una bici analoga con ruote da 20, in quanto le ruote grandi permettono di avere un telaio di dimensioni minori. Rispetto a una bici da 20 ha lâ€(TM)unico neo che da piegata occupa più posto, ma in sella non è assolutamente paragonabile. Lo stesso telaio è riproposto da dahon anche nel ma non con componenti di pari livello: questa versione dispone di cambio interno Alfine 8v, freni a disco. Il prezzo attuale è di euro! La bici è veramente perfetta, senza graffi, usata pochissimo e completa di tutto. Sul manubrio è possibile montare un attacco clickfix con relativa borsa, senza intralciare la chiusura e la marcia. Dahon Cadenza XL The everyday, all weather bike commuter, Rolling smoothly over the nasty, potholed roads you ride on your morning commute, Park and Ride If your ride to work is less about sunny skies and smooth tarmac, and more about rain, grit and potholed roads, then you need to take a look at the Cadenza XL. Itâ€(TM)s primed for urban riding with Schwalbeâ€(TM)s legendary Big Apple tires and the smoothest shifting drivetrain on the planet â€" the Shimano Alfine. The aluminium frame is burly and stiff and even up close you can barely tell that it folds. But fold it does, in less than 30 seconds when you need to stash it in your hallway closet or take it on the bus. Technology Highlights: • Looks and rides just like a non-folding bike, but folds for easy transport and storage • The Shimano Alfine hub has eight gears and incredibly smooth shifting â€" and because itâ€(TM)s a hub gear, itâ€(TM)s almost maintenance free • Dahon Axis stem adjusts for height and reach so riders can find their optimal position on the bike • Schwalbe Big Apple tires roll fast and deliver plenty of cush when you need it • Mudguard and rack compatible Features: • Speeds: 8 • Gear Inches: " Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar: Min: 695 mm (27.1") Max: 715 mm (27.9") Distance: Saddle to Pedal: Min: 760 mm (29.6") Max: mm (39") • Folding Size: 35 x 99 x 88 cm (13.7" x 38.6" x 34.3") • Folding Time: 30 sec • Weight: 14.1 kg (31.1 lb) • Suggested Rider Height: S: cm ("); M: cm (5'6" -6'); L: cm (6'-6'4") • Max Rider Weight: 105 kg (230 lb) • Frame: OA Series, aluminium, patented LockJaw hinges, replaceable derailleur hanger, integrated head tube • Fork: Dahon SlipStream, Puro U7 aluminium, double butted tubing • Handlebar: Kinetix Comp, flat, double butted mm • Stem: Dahon Axis, patented InfiniteAdjust technology • Headset: Dahon Fusion, zero stack, cartridge, conical spacer • Grip/Bars Tape: BioLogic Arx, lock-on function, reflective end plugs • Saddle: BioLogic Aria • Seatpost: BioLogic PostPump, 31.6 mm • Seat Clamp: Aluminium with high leverage lever • Front Brake: Shimano Disc, Mechanical • Rear Brake: Shimano Disc, Mechanical • Brake Levers: Avid FR-5 • Brake Cable & Housing: Dahon LiveWire 7.0, anti-compression housing, Slick cables, DuPont L3 lubricant, alloy ferrules • Front Hub: Shimano Disc 32H Black • Rear Hub: Shimano Alfine, 8 speed, 32H black • Spokes: 18/8 stainless steel, brass nipples, black ano • Rims: WTB SX24, disc only, doublewall • Tires: Schwalbe Big Apple, 26" x 2.0", RaceGuard puncture protection, 75 psi • Shifter(s): Shimano Alfine RapidFire plus • Crankset: Kinetix Supra, forged T, CNC alloy guard • Cassette/Freewheel: Shimano 18T • Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, sealed bearings • Chain: Rust Block, GST coated, 3/32" • Pedals: Urban platform • Clip System: Magnetix system