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Dissolvenza infinita, Ray Cummings, ANTARES N. 3,
Ray Cummings Dissolvenza infinita (Beyond the Vanishing Point) Genere Fantascienza Edito dalle EDIZIONI TV Milano Collana NUOVI SUPEREROI ANTARES N. 3 Traduzione di Marika Boni Copertina morbida illustrata, legatura editoriale, pagine 142, formato cm. 12,5X19,5. Stato di conservazione: ottimo come nuovo Ray Cummings, vero nome Raymond King Cummings (), scrittore statunitense. Inizio: Ero occupato con la posta da Marte, che era appena arrivata, quando mi giunse il messaggio di Brett Gryce. Io non percepii che c'era qualcosa di misterioso, dal momento che egli comunicava apertamente a viva voce; eppure c'era una nota di tensione nella sua voce e la sua chiamata era urgente. Non posso venire, Brett, fino a quando non ho sistemato la posta.> Quando verrai?> Non lo so. È maledettamente lunga. La maggior parte sembra chiamare per la distribuzione radio. Questi Marziani hanno sempre fretta.> Vieni quando puoi,> egli disse. Spese di spedizione euro 2 con posta prioritaria "piego di libri", opportunamente protetto in custodia di cellofan e inviato dentro apposita busta postale imbottita a bolle d'aria. Pagamento: poste italiane bonifico bancario vaglia postale
Sources for Ancient History
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crawford, Michael H., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, If a scholar wishes to create a picture of a topical society in all its aspects, there is little of what he needs to know that he cannot know, although there may still be much that he cannot understand. For the history of Greece and Rome, there is a great deal that is simply unknowable. From the end of the archaic age of Greece, there is an unbroken sequence of works by Greek and, later, Roman historians down to the end of antiquity. Their vision and range of interest were often limited and much of what they produced has been lost. Some help may be derived from the documentary material supplied in antiquity, material that was the product of officials organising public activities, or heads of families organising their affairs, or individuals leaving their mark on the world. Beyond this, the evidence of archaeology and numismatics may also be helpful. The four essays in this book set out to characterise the nature of the ancient literary tradition, the inscriptional material, the archaeological and numismatic evidence and to explain how and for what purposes they may be used.
Hidden Belize
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ritz, Stacy, PUBLISHER: Ulysses Press, Where Vacations Become Adventures Each book in the Hidden series first reviews a destination's famed attractions. Then it invites the reader to go further by exploring "hidden" spots other guides overlook and by diving into outdoor activities enjoyed by today's active travelers. Targeting small inns and local restaurants while focusing on authentic settings and local culture, these guides offer a unique travel experience. -- New and improved maps that "zoom in" on each area and lead the traveler along the described route -- New features including checklists of author favorites, weekend itineraries, and walking tours -- "Hidden" spots -- loved by the local but missed by most visitors -- prominently marked in the margin -- Detailed descriptions of beaches, parks, and outdoor activities that take the reader beyond he sightseeing circuit to hike, bike, swim, snorkel, and camp -- Redesigned front and back covers that are more dynamic, more colorful, and easier to read -- Expanded internet information that includes email and Web site addresses for every listing -- Covers the entire country from the Cayes to the Guatemala border -- Includes tours of Maya sites, nature preserves, and wild animal parks
Lotto vinili (21 originali, rock, blues, jazz)
LOTTO DI 21 LP ORIGINALI IN VENDITA IN BLOCCO A PREZZO TRATTABILE, SINGOLARMENTE AD EURO 10 CADAUNO CON ORDINE MINIMO DI 5 LP. LA SPEDIZIONE E' A CARICO DI CHI ACQUISTA (PACCO ORDINARIO EURO 9). CONDIZIONI VERAMENTE OTTIME, NESSUN DISCO ROVINATO O GRAFFIATO, COPERTINE NON ROTTE O SCOLLATE. I DISCHI SONO ELENCATI NELLA LISTA: 01. GARY MOORE After hours 02. NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN Victory 03. NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN Confidence 04. GIUSTO PIO Legione straniera 05. PILI PILI Live '. THE POLICE Syncronicity 07. RADIO FUTURA De un pais en llamas 08. ZACHARY RICHARD Women in the room 09. HERB ROBERTSON QUINTET Live at Willisau (Jmt Records . SANTANA Beyond appearences 11. SHADOWFAX The dreams of children 12. NANA SIMOPOULOS Still waters (Enja Records . THE TIME Pandemonium 14. LARRY VUCOVICH & JON HENDRICKS Cast your fate 15. BUFFALO TOM Taillights fade 16. BARRENCE WHITFIELD & THE SAVAGES Live emulsified 17. TIMI YURO All alone am I 18. WILD STYLE W.S. 19. GIBBY SUTHERLAND & FRIENDS Gibby's ceiliah 20. LIVIN' BLUES Now 21. ZORBA THE FREAK Zorba the freak (Pavlos Sidiroupolos)
Leviathan Wakes
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Corey, James S. a., PUBLISHER: Orbit, Welcome to the future. Humanity has colonized the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars are still out of our reach. Jim Holden is XO of an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew stumble upon a derelict ship, "The Scopuli," they find themselves in possession of a secret they never wanted. A secret that someone is willing to kill for - and kill on a scale unfathomable to Jim and his crew. War is brewing in the system unless he can find out who left the ship and why. Detective Miller is looking for a girl. One girl in a system of billions, but her parents have money and money talks. When the trail leads him to "The Scopuli" and rebel sympathizer, Holden, he realizes that this girl may be the key to everything. Holden and Miller must thread the needle between the Earth government, the Outer Planet revolutionaries, and secretive corporations - and the odds are against them. But out in the Belt, the rules are different, and one small ship can change the fate of the universe.
Alien invasion owners' resistance manual -
Vendo libro " Alien invasion owners' resistance manual " di Sean T. Page - edito da Haynes Pubblishing - anno . Illustrato da Ian Moores. Isbn: . Pagine 125 - illustrazioni a colori. Copertina rigida cartonata illustrata. Libro come nuovo. Sp. spediz. ordinaria eur 2,00 - raccomandata eur 4,50. With many of the world's top scientists now predicting that the Earth will be invaded by aliens within the next few decades, the battle to defend our planet from fiendish extra-terrestrials is no longer the realm of science fiction. UFO sightings and abduction cases continue to increase, with millions around the world now reporting that they have been held by aliens - everything is pointing to a day when we will be invaded by forces from beyond our Solar System. But don't panic, this manual has been designed to provide you with the very latest scientific insight and intelligence available on aliens and their plans to take over our gleaming blue planet. It shows how with the right knowledge, training and a substantial reel of aluminium foil, the concerned citizen can really hit ET where it hurts.
Bringing Systems Thinking to Life: Expanding the Horizons
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bregman, Ona Cohn / White, Charles M., PUBLISHER: Routledge, In a single volume, Bringing Systems Thinking to Life: Expanding the Horizons for Bowen Family Systems Theory presents the extraordinary diversity and breadth of Bowen theory applications that address human functioning in various relationship systems across a broad spectrum of professions, disciplines, cultures, and nations. Providing three chapters of never-before-published material by Dr. Bowen, the book also demonstrates the transcendent nature and versatility of Bowen theory-based social assessment and its extension into fields of study and practice far beyond the original psychiatric context in which it was first formulated including social work, psychology, nursing, education, literary studies, pastoral care and counseling, sociology, business and management, leadership studies, distance learning, ecological science, and evolutionary biology - and providing ample evidence that Bowen theory has joined that elite class of theories that have enjoyed broad application to social phenomena while lending credibility to the claim that Bowen theory is one of the previous and current centuriesa (TM) most significant social-behavioral theories. More than a a oeresource manuala for Bowen theory enthusiasts, this book helps put a new great theory on the intellectual landscape.
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Dancing Stage Fever per PS2
GIOCO PS2 ANCORA IMBALLATO (MAI APERTO E MAI USATO) Con canzoni delle Spice Girl, degli Ace of Base e dei Madness (probabilmente una delle piú popolari band degli anni 80), Dancing Stage Fever propone un'ampia varietà di licenze musicali ottimamente ripartite tra le due versioni Psone e Playstation 2. Tuttavia la versione per Playstation 2 dimostra una maggior completezza e coinvolgimento, includendo anche "Come on Eileen" dei Midnight Runner e alcune tracce musicali accompagnate dai loro video.Il giocatore dovrà mostrare riflessi fulminei man mano che verrà coinvolto dalla giocabilità di Dancing Stage Fever, seguendo le serie di frecce e simboli che appariranno nello schermo, o attraverso il tradizionale joypad della console o esibendosi in fantastiche evoluzioni sul Dancemate (tradizionale accessorio per giochi da ballo per console). Tra le novità spiccano "Wannabe" delle Spice Girl, "All that she wants" degli Ace Of Base, "Virtuality" dei Vbirds, e per gli anni 80 "The Boys are back in town" dei Thin Lizzy, "Cool for cats" degli Squeeze, e "One step beyond" dei Madness. Il gioco inoltre conterrà delle tracce speciali appositamente create dalla konami
Land and Labor in the Greek World
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burford, Alison / Cooper, Alison Burford, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, What value did the Greeks put on farming beyond its capacity to produce food? Who owned the land, and who worked it? Alison Burford examines the Greeks' preoccupation with land and agriculture to understand the nature of their society and culture in general. She focuses on how the need to make the land productive influenced social, economic, and cultural beliefs and practices throughout Greek society. Specific areas of study include land allotment in the early settlements, the function of the antidosis, Xenophon's true intent in his Oeconomicus, the understanding and use of the term peasant, environmental concerns, and nationalist feelings among tied laborers. "Whatever the balance of power and social prestige within a comunity, and however they were expressed in its constitution, landed interests played a critical role in determining political relationships and economic activities. The answer found to the question 'Who labored on the land?' shaped as decisively as anything else the character of Greek society....There can be little doubt that whenever a steady breeze got up about threshing time, most people in the Greek world would have remarked, 'Here was a fine day for winnowing.'" -- from Land and Labor in the Greek World.
Empire of Knowledge: Culture and Plurality in the Global
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lal, Vinay, PH.D., PUBLISHER: Pluto Press (UK), During the media frenzy over the Millennium celebrations, there was hardly any mention of the fact that, for the majority of the world, there was no Millennium at all. This linear understanding of time is a specifically Western - and Christian - concept. This is just one of many examples that Vinay Lal uses to demonstrate that nearly every idea which we take for granted in the west is part of a politics of ideas. Oppression is usually associated with class struggle and other forms of economic monopoly. Lal looks beyond this, deconstructing the cultural assumptions that have emerged alongside capitalism to offer a devastating critique of the politics of knowledge at the heart of all powerbroking. Other topics examined are the concept of 'development', which has provided a mandate for surreptitious colonisation; and the idea of the 'nation state', something we have lived with for no more than two centuries, yet is accepted without question. Linking this to the emergence of 'international governance' through the United Nations, the US, and imperial economic bodies (such as the IMF and WTO), Lal explains how such universalisms came to dominate the trajectory of Western thought.
Ethics in Criminal Justice: A Justice Professional Reader
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schmalleger, Frank M., PUBLISHER: Wyndham Hall Press, "While many people", says Schmalleger, "the public and criminal justice professionals included, believe they lead ethical lives, they may find themselves, when pressed, hard put to define exactly what ethics is. Most definitions equate ethics with morality, and avow that the study of ethics is to be primarily concerned with behavior and the standards of right and wrong which govern behavior. Beyond the definitional level, however, agreement is difficult to achieve. The plurality of norms and values applicable to behavior among diverse social groups in our multi-cultural society complicate any ethical discussion. Attempts at specifying ethical codes or enumerating the values upon which such codes should be based are bound to meet with vigorous debate. This overview of ethical instruction in criminal justice today is intended to offer a description of teaching strategies and curricular goals. Many of the articles in this volume will maintain a theme of how ethics can best be taught to students of criminal justice and how society at large can best learn the same lessons. Other selections herein offer in-depth analysis of particular ethical dilemmas or aspects of professional life.
Effect of a Whisper
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Shea, J. Scott, PUBLISHER: Dog Ear Publishing, In, Effect of a Whisper, Josh Greeley has made his decision on the next step in this life-fate chose otherwise. When the chaos of the world quiets down you can begin to truly listen to what is being said. What follows is one man's fight to remember any memories that may give him a future. It took Josh 29 years to get to today, but a single phone call and bad timing changed it all in an instant. It was in this instant, precisely, that a vibrant, intelligent, young man would lose so much. Life is frail, even for a mature man who has overcome life's challenges, and poor timing, only to succumb to another's actions. With the news of a dear uncle's plight and his own bizarre, violent, car crash, Josh's spirituality tells him there are no accidents. Caught between personal suffering, and the mourning of another, Josh must find his way. From out of the darkness to the confines of bed, there come dreams, visions, and ultimately, a realization there is a deeper reasoning for his fate, one that medicine cannot disguise, nor explain. More appropriately, reasoning may lie within a vow, or a prayer with his fading uncle. Or.was it God? Josh walks away from his accident unscathed, but has a gift bestowed upon him that will grow in strength. Coming to terms with this burden, he pieces profound visions and insights together, and so, discovers the purpose of his pain, and finally-his existence. Hesitantly, he learns to listen to the thoughts coming from beyond him to make sense of it all, as death waits for him to weaken. Careful Something that you ask for can come true by unimaginable ways. J. Scott O'Shea currently resides in Kansas City alongside some of his immediate family. Scott was born inthe small town of Westmoreland, Kansas in . He was thereafter raised in Paxico, Kansas during the remainder of his childhood. He went on to attend Washburn University in the City of Topeka, Kansas, where he lived during the development of this work. Aimlessly searching for his calling through college and beyond, he frequented various careers, aside from ending up a wandering, nervous actor, and a short-lived entrepreneur. As it ended up, the last two endeavors took him to where this story began. Effect of a Whisper is the first book in J. Scott O'Shea's promising writing career. It is a story he was first reluctant to write then hesitant to share. The events, which he conveys, began only as a record for his voided memories. Consequently, he struggled with the reason, and the push to unleash his story onto others. It is his sincerest wish that others amongst us can gain an understanding, and find hope where they could not find it before.
Notes of a Provincial Wildfowler
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aksakov, Sergei Timofeevich / Timofeevich-Aksakov, Sergei / Aksakov, S. T., PUBLISHER: Northwestern University Press, The companion volume to his popular Notes on Fishing, Notes of a Provincial Wildfowler is Sergei Aksakov's guide to the bird species of his native Russia. Written in a style that invites comparison to the works of Gilbert White and Thomas Coward, Aksakov's volume combines a naturalist's sensibility with a literary skill that elevates the work beyond ordinary environmental writing. Notes of a Provincial Wildfowler is filled with precise descriptions of the various game that it treats: detailed accounts of the behavior of birds, observations on their life cycles, and lyrical discourses on the habitats -- marsh, water, and forest -- found in the author's home region. Aksakov's deep fondness for his homeland permeates his Notes, and he contrasts a gentleman's affectionate observations on both hunter and hunted (Aksakov's passion for the habits and habitats of his subjects are in stark contrast with his enthusiasm for the shooting and eating of his quarry) with an expertly conveyed atmosphere of personal and national nostalgia. Offering a rich multitude of viewpoints -- philosophical, literary, linguistic, ethnographic, and environmental -- Notes of a Provincial Wildfowler will appeal to a wide audience of readers, from birders to historians to those who relish fine literature.
Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy: Coporate PR and the Assault on
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dinan, William / Miller, David, PUBLISHER: Pluto Press (UK), Bringing together leading activists and writers from the US and beyond, this book unmasks the covert and undemocratic world of corporate spin. Wherever big business is threatened, spin doctors, lobbyists, think tanks and front groups are on hand to push the corporate interest, often at the public's expense. The public relations industry is not just about celebrity gossip. The authors show how PR techniques are in use across a wide range of political fields, driven by corporate interests. They reveal the secrets of the PR trade including deception, the use of fake "institutes," spying and dirty tricks. The impact can be devastating--when the public is denied access to the truth, the results are rising inequality and environmental catastrophe. The book exposes the misdeeds of famous companies including BP, Coca Cola, British Aerospace, Exxon and Monsanto. It also reveals startling new information about the covert funding of various apparently independent think tanks and institutes. What can we do about it? The authors offer a guide to concrete campaigns that will help to roll back corporate power and show us how to raise awareness about resisting deceptive PR.
Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greenwald, Bruce C. / Kahn, Judd / Sonkin, Paul D., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, From the "guru to Wall Street's gurus" comes the fundamental techniques of value investing and their applications Bruce Greenwald is one of the leading authorities on value investing. Some of the savviest people on Wall Street have taken his Columbia Business School executive education course on the subject. Now this dynamic and popular teacher, with some colleagues, reveals the fundamental principles of value investing, the one investment technique that has proven itself consistently over time. After covering general techniques of value investing, the book proceeds to illustrate their applications through profiles of Warren Buffett, Michael Price, Mario Gabellio, and other successful value investors. A number of case studies highlight the techniques in practice. Bruce C. N. Greenwald (New York, NY) is the Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management at Columbia University. Judd Kahn, PhD (New York, NY), is a member of Morningside Value Investors. Paul D. Sonkin (New York, NY) is the investment manager of the Hummingbird Value Fund. Michael van Biema (New York, NY) is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Business, Columbia University. Acquista Ora
Fujifilm Mini 70 + Pellicola a colori
Vendo fotocamera istantanea Fujifilm Instax Mini 70, disponibile in 2 colorazioni: Canary Yellow o Island Blue - NUOVA MAI USATA, con scatola originale, garanzia 2 anni che si attiverà al momento del ritiro. Nella confezione: 2 batterie al litio CR2, laccetto Fujifilm e attacchi appositi per il laccetto. Aggiungo inoltre n°1 pacchetto pellicole da 10 scatti a colori. Descrizione della fotocamera: -Dimensioni della pellicola: 86mm x 54mm -Dimensioni delle foto: 62mm x 46mm -Obiettivo retrattile, composto da 2 componenti, 2 elementi, f = 60 mm, -Mirino 0.37 x -Messa a fuoco regolabile: Macro Mode (0.3 m - 0.6 m), Normal Mode (0.6 m - 3 m), Landscape -Mode (3 m and beyond) -Controllo automatico dell'esposizione (ISO 800): LV 5 - LV 15.5, -Compensazione dell'esposizione (Hi-Key): +2/3 EV -Area coperta dal flash integrato.: 0.3 m - 2.7 m -Schermo LCD -Alimentazione: due batterie al litio CR2/DL CR2 -Dimensioni: x 99,2 x 53,2 mm -Peso 281 grammi Dispongo anche di diversi tipi di pellicole, a colori, bianco e nero o fantasia. Possibilità di spedizione +15€ a carico dell'acquirente. Per qualsiasi informazione non esitate a contattarmi.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 Canary Yellow- Island blue
Vendo fotocamenra istantanea Fujifilm Instax Mini 70, disponibile in 2 colorazioni: Canary Yellow o Island Blue - NUOVA MAI USATA, con scatola originale, garanzia 2 anni attivabile al momento del ritiro. Nella confezione: 2 batterie al litio CR2, laccetto Fujifilm e attacchi appositi per il laccetto. Aggiungo inoltre n°1 pacchetto pellicole da 10 scatti a colori. Descrizione della fotocamera: -Dimensioni della pellicola: 86mm x 54mm -Dimensioni delle foto: 62mm x 46mm -Obiettivo retrattile, composto da 2 componenti, 2 elementi, f = 60 mm, -Mirino 0.37 x -Messa a fuoco regolabile: Macro Mode (0.3 m - 0.6 m), Normal Mode (0.6 m - 3 m), Landscape -Mode (3 m and beyond) -Controllo automatico dell'esposizione (ISO 800): LV 5 - LV 15.5, -Compensazione dell'esposizione (Hi-Key): +2/3 EV -Area coperta dal flash integrato.: 0.3 m - 2.7 m -Schermo LCD -Alimentazione: due batterie al litio CR2/DL CR2 -Dimensioni: x 99,2 x 53,2 mm -Peso 281 grammi Disponiamo anche di diversi tipi di pellicole, a colori, bianco e nero o fantasia. Possibilità di spedizione +15€ a carico dell'acquirente. Per qualsiasi informazione non esitate a contattarmi.
Gender Camouflage: Women and the U. S. Military
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sorin, Gerald / D'Amico, Francine / Weinstein, Laurie, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, Controversy about women in the military continues, yet women's relations with the military go far beyond whether they serve in the ranks. Gender Camouflage brings together a diverse array of authors to explore the controversy surrounding women's military service, to examine the invisibility of civilian women who support the institution, and to expose the military's efforts to camouflage their support and contributions. Contributors first consider nurses, servicewomen, military academy students, female veterans, and lesbians. The focus then shifts to military wives, women employed by the DoD, and female civilian military instructors whose work is less visible but no less essential to the institution. The book also examines the experiences of women outside of the military, such as "comfort women" near U.S. bases, women engaged in peacework, and women workers affected by military spending in the federal budget. Analytic chapters are juxtaposed with first-person narratives by women who have actually been there, including a member of the first gender-integrated class at West Point, the first female civilian instructors at the U.S. Naval Academy, and an African American Air Force Nurse Corps veteran. Contributors include Connie Reeves, Georgia Clark Sadler, Gwyn Kirk, and Joan Furey.
Taming the Great South Land: A History of the Conquest of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lines, William J., PUBLISHER: University of Georgia Press, William J. Lines traces Australia's history from the continent's geological origins, natural development, and earliest native cultures to its present-day state of population and economic overgrowth at the expense of the fragile environmental balance. In particular, Lines examines the period between Australia's British colonization and the present, illuminating a path of environmental destruction from the colonists' Enlightenment views to the end of our century. Indeed, the author's new afterword startles us with the urgency of Australia's plight. Lines describes in great detail the recent damages done to the continent's land, people, and national integrity in the name of "progress". He writes of continued land exploitation through mining, deforestation, and the excessive animal, plant, and land resource consumption of Australia's burgeoning population. Although he places considerable blame on government officials and economic developers, Lines argues that Western civilization as a whole must change its view of the land and its resources. The scope of Taming the Great South Land reaches far beyond the continental boundaries of Australia and other political world borders. He urges us to recognize the magnitude of our responsibility, as a world community, to preserve the natural balances on which our very existence depends.
An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Barbara Brown, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, In her critically acclaimed "Leaving Church" ("a beautiful, absorbing memoir"--"The Dallas Morning News"), Barbara Brown Taylor wrote about her experience leaving full-time ministryto become a professor, a decision that stretched the boundaries of her faith. Now, in her stunning follow-up, "An Altar in the World," she shares how she learned to encounter God far beyond the walls of the church. Taylor reveals meaningful ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see, from simple practices such as walking, working, and prayer. Something as ordinary as hanging clothes on a clothesline becomes an act of meditation if we pay attention to what we're doing and take time to notice the sights, smells, and sounds around us. Making eye contact with the cashier at the grocery store becomes a moment of true human connection. Allowing yourself to get lost leads to new discoveries. As we incorporate these practices into our daily lives, we begin to discover altars everywhere we go, in nearly everything we do. Through Taylor's expert guidance and delicate, thought-provoking prose, we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in.
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dr Seuss, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure--seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss Originally published in magazines between and , they include "The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga," about a rabbit who is saved from a bear via a single eyelash; "Gustav the Goldfish," an early, rhyming version of the Beginner Book "A Fish out of Water;" "Tadd and Todd," a tale passed down on a photocopy to generations of twins; "Steak for Supper," about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner; "The Bippolo Seed," in which a scheming feline leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision; "The Strange Shirt Spot," the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene in "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back;" and "The Great Henry McBride," about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies were bested only by those of Dr. Seuss himself. For each story, Seuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen offers a brief introduction that explores recurrent themes and images, such as fish and twins. With a color palette that has been enhanced beyond the limitations of the original magazines, this is a collection of stories that no Seuss fan will want to miss
Chasing the Dragon's Tail: The Struggle to Save Thailand's
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rabinowitz, Alan, PUBLISHER: Shearwater Books, In , zoologist Alan Rabinowitz was invited by the Thai government to study leopards, tigers, and other wildlife in the Huai Kha Khaeng valley, one of Southeast Asia's largest and most prized forests. It was hoped his research would help protect the many species that live in that fragile reserve, which was being slowly depleted by poachers, drug traffickers, and even the native tribes of the area. "Chasing the Dragon's Tail" is the remarkable story of Rabinowitz's life and adventures in the forest as well as the streets of Bangkok, as he works to protect Thailand's threatened wildlife.Based on Rabinowitz's field journals, the book offers an intimate and moving look at a modern zoologist's life in the field. As he fights floods, fire-ant infestations, elephant stampedes, and a request to marry the daughter of a tribal chief, the difficulties that come with the demanding job of species conservation are dramatically brought to life. First published in , this edition of "Chasing the Dragon's Tail" includes a new afterword by the author that brings the story up to date, describing the surprising strides Thailand has made recently in conservation.Other titles by Alan Rabinowitz include "Beyond the Last Village" and "Jaguar."
Visions of God: Four Medieval Mystics and Their Writings
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Armstrong, Karen, PUBLISHER: Bantam, The mystics of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were, writes Karen Armstrong, like "the astronauts of our own day. They broke into a new religion, blazed a new trail to God and to the depths of the self, a trail far from the beaten pilgrimage paths of Chaucer and Langland." Mysticism is a spiritual mystery shared in some form by all faiths; it has a supernatural quality that extends beyond the given boundaries of religious creed and may be experienced by any lay person. The thrilling intensity of a mystical experience, as represented in this volume by the writings of four mystics of the Middle Ages, can inspire other spiritual seekers with its insight into the limitless wonder of both human and divine experience. Dissatisfied by the strictures of dogma and a religion that failed to quench the human thirst for knowledge of a mystical order, these four mystics--Richard Rolle of Hampole, Walter Hilton, Dame Julian of Norwich, and the unknown author of "The Cloud Of Unknowing" --communicate an intense and passionate experience of faith rare in any time. Because of their unique beliefs and spiritual strength, their knowledge and writings have proved timeless, and in this beautiful volume show contemporary seekers important new insights into the nature of divine love.
The Quest for Paradise: Visions of Heaven and Eternity in
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ashton, John / Whyte, Tom, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, In every culture, in every epoch, human beings have yearned for heaven -- the dwelling place of the gods, mirror of our hopes and desires. Now, in "The Quest for Paradise," renowned scholar John Ashton and his colleague Tom Whyte offer an intriguing look at how we have thought of and envisioned heaven and the afterlife, from the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, to the Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims, as well as the indigenous peoples of the Americas, Australia, and Africa.Lavishly illustrated with extensive depictions of heaven in art from around the world, and drawing on scriptures, myths, epics, poems, novels, philosophy, and other writings from many cultures, "The Quest for Paradise" illuminates the vast spectrum of beliefs about the world beyond. The book also explores the concept of utopia, or paradise on earth, from the perspective of such diverse thinkers as H.G. Wells, D.H. Lawrence, Margaret Mead, and Aldous Huxley.Ashton and Whyte present a fascinating array of ancient and modern views of heaven. Included are extraordinary inhabitants and geographical features, representing scenes from works such as "The Odyssey," the Bible, the Quran, and the "Sukhavativyuha Sutras," and from the works of writers such as Hesiod, Ovid, Virgil, Dante, Milton, and Yeats, highlighting both the diversity and the universality of reflection on heaven.