The bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series brings his trademark warmth and wisdom to his novel chronicling the lives of the residents of 44 Scotland Street that's 'as charming as the bohemian street in which it's set' (Scottish Daily Record)
The story revolves around the comings and goings at No. 44 Scotland Street, a fictitious building in a real street in Edinburgh. Immediately recognisable are the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative Association, who dreams of membership of Scotland's most exclusive golf club. We have the pushy Stockbridge mother, and her prodigiously talented five-year-old son, who is making good progress with the saxophone and with his Italian. Then there is Domenica Macdonald who is that type of Edinburgh lady who sees herself as a citizen of a broader intellectual world.
In McCall Smith's hands such characters retain charm and novelty, simultaneously arousing both mirth and empathy. 44 Scotland Street is vintage McCall Smith, tackling issues of trust and honesty, snobbery and hypocrisy, love and loss, but all with great lightness of touch. Clever, elegant and funny, this is a novel that provides huge entertainment but which is underpinned by the moral dilemmas of everyday life and the characters' struggles to resolve them.
At the heart of Geoff Manaugh's A Burglar's Guide to the City is an unexpected and thrilling insight: the city as seen through the eyes of robbers. From experts on both sides of the law, readers learn to understand the city as an arena of possible tunnels and picked locks and architecture itself as an obstacle to be outwitted and second-guessed. From how to pick locks (and the tools required) to how to case a bank on the edge of town, readers will learn to detect the vulnerabilities, blind spots, and unseen openings that surround us all the time. This simultaneously allows us to view the city from specific buildings and individual rooms to whole neighbourhoods through the privileged eyes of FBI investigating agents and security consultants, people dedicated both to solving and to preempting these attempts at devious entry. Full of absurd and marvelous stories of heists and capers, A Burglar's Guide to the City offers a kind of criminal X-ray of our built environment. Never again will readers enter a bank without imagining the vault geometry, or visit a museum without plotting ways to bring their favourite painting home with them.
Prasun (Wasi, Paruni) has long had a reputation for being the most aberrant of the Nuristani group of Indo-European languages. Only after the publication of a considerable number of Prasun texts in 2016 as volume 80 in this series has it been possible to analyze the language based on the solid foundation of a large text corpus. Georg Buddruss collected the source texts in the Prasun Valley in 1956 and 1970. That edition comprises texts in several dialectal varieties of Prasun.
The present volume is the outcome of extensive work on this text corpus. It is the first comprehensive grammar of Prasun as well as the most detailed description of any Nuristani language yet published. Among the topics addressed in this volume are: morphology, verbal categories, subordination, relative clauses, mirativity, verbal particles, and the complicated system of directional morphemes. This grammatical analysis is amply supported by quotations from the text volume. This book is a major contribution to studies of Nuristani and other languages of the Hindukush-Karakoram region.
Kniga posvyashhena problematike tvorchestva russkih hudozhnikov vtoroj treti XIX veka. Processy stilevyh izmenenij v zhivopisi rassmatrivajutsya v rusle jevoljucii hudozhestvennogo soznaniya v jepohu, opredelyaemuju dvumya vydajushhimisya imenami - Karlom Brjullovym i Alexandrom Ivanovym. Sud'by ne tol'ko jetih vydajushhihsya masterov, no i takih zhivopiscev, kak A.G. Venecianov, O.A. Kiprenskij, P.A. Fedotov so vsej ochevidnost'ju pokazyvajut, chto lichnostnyj vybor hudozhnikom svoej pozicii v mirovozzrencheskih voprosah i v tvorcheskom metode vse zametnee stanovitsya aktivnym faktorom vozdejstviya na hudozhestvennyj process. Gumanitarnaya nauchnaya i filosofskaya mysl' - jeto vechnoe bluzhdanie mezhdu jestetikoj i jetikoj, hudozhestvennym i duhovnym, svetskim i sakral'nym. Mozhet byt', put', po kotoromu shel avtor knigi, pytayas' nabresti na istinu v osmyslenii hudozhestvennyh processov i orientiruyas' na prioritetnost' proyavlenij Duha v tvorcheskih deyaniyah, posluzhit komu-to otpravnoj tochkoj dlya sobstvennyh poiskov.
Das Stück ist die Geschichte des Bürgers Gottlieb Biedermann, der die Brandstifter in sein Haus einlädt, um von ihnen verschont zu werden. Es entlarvt präzise eines Geisteshaltung, die der Technik des Totalitären zum Erfolg verhilft. Biedermann und die Brandstifter - eine politische Parabel, die ihre kritische Kraft nicht aus der Entlarvung der Lüge bezieht, sondern aus der Inszenierung der biedermännischen Wehrlosigkeit gegenüber Verbrechern, die von Anfang an sagen, was sie wirklich wollen. Das "Lehrstück ohne Lehre" wurde am 29. März 1958 am Schauspielhaus Zürich uraufgeführt. Die deutsche Erstaufführung mit der Uraufführung des Nachspiels war am 28. September 1958 an den Städtischen Bühnen Frankfurt am Main. Biedermann und die Brandstifter gehört seit Jahren nicht nur zum Theaterrepertoire, sondern auch zum Lekturekanon im Deutschunterricht.
As the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced 'doubts' sceptics bring to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In THE REASON FOR GOD, he addresses each doubt and explains each reason.Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.
One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, 'Mere Christianity' has sold millions of copies worldwide.
The book brings together C.S. Lewis's legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to 'explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times'.
Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations, 'Mere Christianity' provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.
This original and creative volume explains the concept of right angles by using the classic folded-paper art of origami. It provides directions for making several origami forms such as a tower, frog, and fish.
Winter's gray chill has set in and everyone misses the sun-especially the baker. So she decides to bring some warmth to the town by making sun bread. And as the bread bakes, rising hot and delicious, everyone comes out to share in its goodness. Everyone, including the sun itself. With a lilting, rhyming text, colorful illustrations, and a recipe for baking your own sun bread, this tasty treat from the illustrator of the best-selling Abuela is just right for all ages to enjoy.
Mit den ersten systematischen Untersuchungen der Politischen-Kultur-Forschung in den späten fünfziger Jahren (Almond/Verba 1963) hat sich die Frage nach der Stabilität von politischen Systemen und ihre Abhängigkeit von den Einstellungen der Bevölkerungen fest als Forschungsthema in den Sozialwissenschaften etabliert. Die leitende Frage dieser Forschungsrichtung lautet, ob und inwieweit politische Systeme der kulturellen Unterstützung bedürfen, um dauerhaft zu funktionieren. Wie stabil sind die Neuen Demokratien Osteuropas 15 Jahre nach dem Umbruch? Diverse Analysen zu unterschiedlichen Themenbereichen, wie Demokratiezufriedenheit, soziale Ungleichheit, Einstellungen zur Marktwirtschaft und Nationalismus werden Bestandteil der Umfrageanalysen sein, die in diesem Band präsentiert werden.
Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed.
Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world. the journey is perilous: one of the bigger seeds is burned by the sun; another falls into the ocean; still another is eaten by a bird. Even after those that are left have landed on fertile ground and begun to grow, danger is near: one small plant is stepped on; one little flower is picked; but the tiny seed keeps growing almost unnoticed. Young readers will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale. And they will long remember the heartening message of the tiny seed's steadfast perserverance in the face of many hazards and obstacles until its final joyful success.
The concept of a social capitala is currently the focus of an explosion of interest in the research and policy community. It refers to the social networks, informal structures and norms that facilitate individual and collective action. This explosion of interest is driven by a growing body of evidence that social capital has enormous effects on economic growth, health, crime and even the effectiveness and functioning of governments. David Halpern provides a guide through the many and sometimes confusing definitions of social capital. The various literatures examining the empirical consequences of social capital are brought together from across academic disciplines to demonstrate a remarkable range of effects. A model is then presented to account for the causal pathways that create social capital, and that lead from social capital to its outcomes. International evidence is used to establish whether social capital is on the decline, and the thorny question of whether social capital can harm or exclude is also examined. Finally, the policy implications are considered, including how social capital can be measured, created and utilized. Social Capital offers an overview of one of the most important and exciting areas to emerge out of the social sciences in many years. It assumes no previous knowledge of the literature or statistics, and will be of interest to students and researchers in politics, sociology, social administration and social psychology and to the general reader interested in finding out more about how social capital affects all our lives.
`Brave, compassionate and inspiring - it left me in floods of tears' Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt
For more than twenty-five years, David Nott has taken unpaid leave from his job as a general and vascular surgeon with the NHS to volunteer in some of the world's most dangerous war zones. From Sarajevo under siege in 1993, to clandestine hospitals in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, he has carried out life-saving operations and field surgery in the most challenging conditions, and with none of the resources of a major London teaching hospital.
The conflicts he has worked in form a chronology of twenty-first-century combat: Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Darfur, Congo, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Gaza and Syria. But he has also volunteered in areas blighted by natural disasters, such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal.
Driven both by compassion and passion, the desire to help others and the thrill of extreme personal danger, he is now widely acknowledged to be the most experienced trauma surgeon in the world. But as time went on, David Nott began to realize that flying into a catastrophe - whether war or natural disaster - was not enough. Doctors on the ground needed to learn how to treat the appalling injuries that war inflicts upon its victims. Since 2015, the foundation he set up with his wife, Elly, has disseminated the knowledge he has gained, training other doctors in the art of saving lives threatened by bombs and bullets.
Let your creativity flow with this funny career journal that can be used for anything from a notebook for school or work, a diary, or even as a food or exercise tracker. It features a custom and unique job design and is the perfect size to travel with, so there is no need to be without it when inspiration strikes. Details include: .
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This journal also makes a great gift for men or women and is perfect to track any progress you have made throughout the year. If you are looking for a holiday gift to show your appreciation for someone you care about and want to let them know you are grateful to have them in your life, this is a perfect choice.
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"Chief Victorio of the Warm Springs Apache has recounted the turbulent life of his people between 1876 and 1886. This eyewitness account . . . recalls not only the hunger, pursuit, and strife of those years, but also the thoughts, feelings, and culture of the hunted tribe. Recommended as general reading."--Library Journal "This volume contains a great deal of interesting information."--Journal of the West "The Apache point of view [is] presented with great clarity."--Books of the Southwest "A valuable addition to the southwestern frontier shelf and long will be drawn upon and used."--Journal of Arizona History "A genuine contribution to the story of the Apache wars, and a very readable book as well."--Westerners Brand Book "Shining through every page is the unquenchable spirit that was the Apache. Inured, indeed trained, to suffering, Apaches stood strong beside Victorio, Nana, and finally Geronimo in a vain attempt to maintain those things they held more dear than life itself--freedom, homeland, dignity as human beings. A warm and vital people, the Apaches had, and have, a great deal to offer."--Arizona and the West
This second edition updates a course which has proven to be a perfect fit for classes the world over. Engaging content and a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary combine to make this course a hit with both teachers and students. The Teacher's Book contains extra photocopiable grammar and communication activities and full pages of teaching tips and ideas specially written by methodology expert, Mario Rinvolucri. A Testmaker Audio CD and CD-ROM which allows teachers to create and edit their own tests is also available separately, as is Classware which integrates the Student's Book, class audio and video.
Mit mehr als 80 Übungen für die Niveaus A1 C1 bietet dieses Buch eine Fundgrube für all jene, die nach inspirierenden und kreativen Schreibanlässen für den Englischunterricht suchen. Jede Lektion orientiert sich an lebensnahen Themen und Situationen und beschleunigt so zum einen den Lernerfolg und vermittelt zum anderen mehr Freude und Sinnerfüllung beim Lernen. Die Inhalte der Lektionen reichen von konkreten Hilfestellungen für die Beantwortung von Testfragen bis hin zu neuen, interessanten Ideen des Geschichtenerzählens. Darüber hinaus enthält das Buch eine Fülle von Unterrichtsentwürfen sowohl für Berufsanfänger als auch für erfahrene Englischlehrer/innen. Mit Creative Writing bringen Sie Ihren Schülern und Schülerinnen die Freude am Schreiben zurück!
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood. This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes. Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children's books. This gift edition of Andersen's tales is designed for little hands and will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.
A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: - Perpetual license - 24 hour, 7 days a week access - No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time - Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available - Easy to use - Ability to turn audio on and off - Words highlighted to match audio As a young prince nears adulthood, the Queen tells him he must find a princess bride -- but not just any princess will do. Only a true princess will satisfy his mother. The young prince searches the entire kingdom, but returns home alone and sad. Late one stormy night, a mysterious woman knocks at the castle door. She claims to be a true princess, but the Queen has her doubts. So, she concocts a clever scheme to see if the princess is the real thing.
NEW YORK, 1925 A city that never was. A world that never was. At least in our universe...A place where upway trains glide between the skyscrapers and the subway system has long been abandoned to the hideous creatures that dwell beneath the Earth's surface. A place where Cavorite-powered aircraft soar among the clouds, watched by the sky beasts that inhabit the upper atmosphere. A place where the supernatural is real, and the organised crime of New York is run by Johnny Sanguine, the Vampire King of Brooklyn. Humanity's first expedition to Mars has ended with the triumphant return of Rocketship X-M, bearing priceless artefacts from a long-dead civilisation. When the obsidian statuette known as the Martian Falcon is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Al Capone, the cybernetically-enhanced "Diesel-powered Gangster," is in the frame for the heist. Capone, however, is innocent (for once), and suspects that the Falcon was stolen by Johnny Sanguine in an effort to move in on his Chicago territory. To prove it, Capone enlists the unwilling help of Charles Fort, private investigator and anomalist. Fort uncovers something far more dangerous than an impending turf war between two gangsters: he uncovers a mystery that stretches back five million years to the destruction of the ancient Martian civilisation, and a timeless evil that could put an end to all life on Earth. One thing's for certain: Fort has his work cut out trying to prove Capone's innocence while staying out of the firing line of Sanguine and his vampires. Now may not have been the best time to take on a new research assistant, a struggling writer by the name of H. P. Lovecraft...Welcome to a yesterday that never was. Welcome to the world of LOVECRAFT & FORT PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1836 Excerpt: ...Kenny, of Limerick, arrested our attention; the attractive whiteness which pervades the house, oflices, and walls, of this tasteful little spot, are unusually striking, as the scenery around begins to look somewhat wild to the eye of a citizen. The arrangement within doors corresponds with the neat appearance of the outside. In addition to the view of a part of the harbour, and a very splendid range of mountains on the Kerry side, we were informed it affords the novel prospect in clear weather, at night, of the lamps of four light-houses: three belonging to the Shannon, viz. LoopHead, on the northern entrance of the river, Kilcradine, just mentioned, and the new one on Tarbert Rock, and the fourth on one of the islands ofArran. Our road now lay for three or four miles towards the south side of the promontory off Cape Lean. The rocky bays and high cliffs that indent this coast, approach in some places within a short distance of the road. In one of these, nearly a mile beyond the lodge, the proprietor has since mentioned that there are three remarkable pulling-holes or caverns, close to each other, into which, when the tide is at a certain height, it rushes furiously, filling the entrance: the air inside becomes compressed to a degree, that even its elastic nature can no longer bear; and in endeavouring to extricate itself, spouts out the waves with great violence and a succession of loud reports. At this place he stated there was also a strong spa, similar to one of the well-known spas of Lisdoonvarna in the north of the county; and as he intends making a path down to it, future tourists may have an opportunity of visiting this remarkable scene. We also passed on the left, a good road leading to Kilbaha village and bay, the last within the harbour's mo...
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Multi-Carrier Techniques for Broadband Wireless Communications provides an accessible introduction to OFDM-based systems from a signal processing perspective. The first part presents a concise treatment of some fundamental concepts related to wireless communications and multicarrier systems, while the second offers a comprehensive survey of recent developments on a variety of critical design issues. These include synchronization techniques, channel estimation methods, adaptive resource allocation and practical schemes for reducing the peak-to-average power ratio of the transmitted waveform.
