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Martin Arrowsmith, a young medical student at the University of Winnemac, is driven by a sincere passion and a desire to make a positive contribution to the world. But events get in the way, and a series of personal vicissitudes, love interests and societal pressures threaten to lead him away from the path of pure science - until he is forced, in the face of a humanitarian crisis, to decide between scientific rigour and compassion, between mai...

Based on a true story, The Jew's Beech centres on two brutal murders in rural Westphalia - the first of a local forester and the second of a Jewish moneylender near a beech tree - and the impact these events have on the life of Friedrich Mergel, a local herdsman with a turbulent family history.A prototype of the murder mystery and a thoughtful examination of village society, this intriguing novella contains hints of the Gothic and the uncanny ...

Scott Brazil examines the frequent practice of applying Old Testament YHWH-texts to Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels. He argues that this YHWH-text phenomenon evidences a high Christology in the primitive church that traces back to Jesus himself. He thus finds in this Synoptic practice a stinging contradiction against the modern critical theory that a high Christology took many decades to develop in the early church and exists only in John among ...

Discover London with this colourful search and find book - perfect for keeping tiny tourists entertained.

The bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain.

Ein wunderbarer Bild- und Textband über ein urkölsches Viertel.Der legendäre Fotograf Chargesheimer war ab 1955/1956 für mehrere Projekte häufig in der Kölner Severinstraße und den benachbarten Straßen mit seiner Kamera unterwegs, um das Alltagsleben festzuhalten. Seine Aufnahmen - viele davon noch nie veröffentlicht - sind Zeugnisse einer vergangenen Epoche der Nachkriegszeit und Belege einer einfühlsamen, den »kleinen Leuten« zugewandten Fot...

Originelle, schräge und abgelegene Seiten der Insel.Ibiza im Sommer - Spielplatz des Jetset und Partyhochburg des Planeten, das weiß jeder. Das Schwester-Inselchen Formentera wird von Kennern geschätzt wegen seiner weißen Sandstrände, die in türkisblaues Meer übergehen. Die wahren Reize der beiden Perlen des Mare Nostrum finden sich freilich abseits des Industrie-Clubbing und der bekanntesten Strände - dort, wo viel Skurriles schlummert und de...

Witold Gombrowicz ist bekannt als aggressiv-persönlicher Tagebuchschreiber, von nicht wenigen wird er als »Montaigne des 20. Jahrhunderts« bezeichnet. Sein Rang als Romancier von Weltformat ist unbestritten, seine philosophisch-satirischen Romane wie Ferdydurke oder Pornographie gehören zum ewigen Kanon der Moderne des 20. Jahrhunderts. Die dritte wichtige Facette dieses Autors sind seine Bühnenwerke, in denen sich Tradition und Avantgardismus...

SuperCollider for the Creative Musician is a comprehensive tutorial and reference guide for students, composers, and practitioners seeking a structured tour through this open-source software program for sound synthesis and algorithmic composition. The book begins with platform-specific fundamentals, explores creative techniques, and guides the reader through the nuances of assembling, navigating, and performing large-scale projects. Key topics...

SuperCollider for the Creative Musician is a comprehensive tutorial and reference guide for students, composers, and practitioners seeking a structured tour through this open-source software program for sound synthesis and algorithmic composition. The book begins with platform-specific fundamentals, explores creative techniques, and guides the reader through the nuances of assembling, navigating, and performing large-scale projects. Key topics...

What is the nature of slavery as practiced and at times reintroduced over the past two centuries in the Middle East and North Africa? In spite of the rich regional diversity of the areas studied - from Morocco to the Indian Ocean to Iran - this anthology demonstrates clear commonalities across the super-region. These include the regulation of slavery by Islam and local traditions, the absence of a rigid racial hierarchy as in North American sl...

This volume examines a multitude of characters in Matthew's gospel and provides an in-depth look at the different approaches currently employed by scholars working with literary and reader-oriented methods. Beginning with an introduction on 'the properties of character' and the several aspects involved in the creation of person, the contributors provide a close reading of numerous characters and character types in the Gospel of Matthew. Incl...

Written by expert contributors, this book collates and explains the core elements of national security law, both substantive and procedural, and the practical issues which may arise in national security litigation.

Bring the natural world into your mystical practice with this deck and illustrated guidebook set, with 40 oracle cards featuring trees, plants, and green magic, from the bestselling author of Practical Magic, Nikki Van De Car. Befriend the mysterious and wise guardians of our woodlands using the green witchcraft of the Forest Magic Deck. Whether you live deep in the woods or in the center of a city, this whimsical set of oracle cards—each feat...

Wild and wonderful, punk and propulsive . . . Memory Piece is about authenticity, surveillance, capitalism, queerness, and the internet. It is about-it is-everything." -Julia Phillips, author of The Disappearing Earth "Evocative and luminous. Ko once again introduces us to people we want to know deeply, then as always, delivers that and beyond. A glorious writer."-Jacqueline Woodson, author of Red at the Bone "Remarkable . . . vividly captures...

Building a firm foundation for the next generation of RP Mystic, this age-appropriate grimoire (spell book) complements Nikki Van De Car's The Junior Witch's Handbook while introducing middle graders to the art of personalized practice. Through a relatable lens of friendship, family, and self-care, Crafting Magic emphasizes joy and self-expression, with light prompts and space for kids to record their own experiences.Inspired by Nikki Van De C...

From your studies to your career, reflection and reflective writing is a key skill for personal and professional development. However, reflective writing requires a different approach to essays or reports - it can be difficult to know how to accomplish it. Written in a supportive and inclusive tone, The Student's Guide to Reflective Writing is an ideal resource for anyone faced with reflective writing assignments. It provides clear and pract...

You sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooing and weeing in this frankly disgusting non-fiction book.Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history. It's time to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by:- A fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists...

Experience the city that never sleeps like a local: on foot! Whether you're strolling along tree-lined streets in the Village or hustling down Fifth Avenue, discover the best of the Big Apple with Moon New York City Walks.Walk through the city's coolest neighborhoods, including Soho, the West Village, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions Find your scene with top ten lists for restauran...

Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. InsideRoad Trip USA you'll find:11 routes through the heart of America, color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and the local history and personality that makes each small town and big ...