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Developing Advanced Proficiency in Chinese through Modern Issues serves as a solid foundational textbook for the intermediate and advanced level…
in two volumes, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of language and concepts. The 24 units include a wide range of topics, including popular culture, e-commerce, green energy, and telecommunications fraud, reflecting the dynamic nature of China’s evolving social landscape. Designed for two sequential advanced courses, the set spans one academic year.While Volume 1 features podcast-style dialogues to bridge spoken and written language, Volume 2 focuses on formal news-style reports, preparing learners for advanced skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each lesson includes audiovisual content, readings, vocabulary, and discussion questions, encouraging students to critically engage with key issues and apply their language skills in real-world contexts.Key grammar and language points are explained with examples, and targeted exercises reinforce learning. Reading passages, discussions, and practical assignments foster real-world language use, including summarizing news-related articles or videos, expressing personal opinions, and translation.Support materials for this book include video materials and authentic resources, supporting learners in reaching advanced proficiency. This volume is an invaluable resource for those striving to excel in Chinese while gaining a deep understanding of contemporary Chinese society.
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Computers and internet
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This book explores the primary methods, presented as a set of thirteen patterns, used to insert mistruth in historical narratives.…
These patterns culminate in the broadest of patterns, versioning and propaganda, which are used to show that mistruth is unavoidable in any historical narrative. This also supports the argument that a primary task of the historian is to provide their own contextual considerations sufficiently to help their readers create their own version. The value of a deep, mistruth-aware analysis of history is thus shown to be crucial for understanding how to protect data of all types in today’s electronic society.In the Internet age, the history, literature, culture, and training of humans has increasingly moved on-line. While this makes traditionally difficult-to-access content available (in theory) to all, it also exposes the truth associated with these hallmarks of civilization to attack by those who wish to replace it with their own version of history, literature, culture, and learning.Each chapter includes a brief “cyber salon” applying the historical principles to the field of cybersecurity, which is of critical importance to preserving truth in an on-line world.
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Medicine, Science and technology
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In the shadow of global conflicts—from World War II through the tensions of the Cold War—an extraordinary scientific revolution was…
quietly unfolding. A brilliant collective of geneticists and microbiologists, known as the Phage Group, harnessed the power of bacterial viruses to unlock the very structure of genes, giving birth to Molecular Biology as we know it today.As antimicrobial resistance threatens global health, phages have reemerged as critical subjects of scientific inquiry, yet their pivotal role in the genetic discoveries of the 1940s–1960s remains largely overlooked—until now. The Role of Phages in Early Molecular Genetics: History of an Emerging Discipline bridges history, physics, and virology, offering both scientists and general readers a compelling narrative of how these microscopic entities revolutionized our understanding of life itself.Key Features: Explains how bacterial viruses became the unexpected heroes in humanity’s quest to understand the genetic code Discusses the forgotten historical and social forces—Lysenkoism, Spencerism, and McCarthyism—that shaped scientific progress yet vanished from our collective memory Provides a fascinating parallel between the emergence of phage biology and quantum physics, two revolutionary fields developing in tandem By illuminating the shared patterns of scientific discovery across disciplines, The Role of Phages in Early Molecular Genetics: History of an Emerging Discipline provides a timely reminder of how breakthrough knowledge emerges—and why the Phage Group’s legacy deserves its rightful place in scientific history.
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European history, History
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Through the lens of the Balkan nations, this volume makes a valuable and significant contribution to the fields of European…
and Southeast European studies by reconsidering the East/West dichotomy – both in terms of the Orient–Occident divide and the Eastern–Western Europe binary.Balkan Perspectives of Europe focuses on concepts of Europe as articulated in the Balkans from the nineteenth century to the present – an area that remains largely underexplored, despite extensive research on national identity and the construction of the Other. The authors address this scholarly gap through meticulous bibliographic research, drawing on both published and unpublished sources in Balkan languages. A key strength of the collection is its inclusion of contributors from the Balkans as well as from wider European and American academic contexts, enabling a nuanced and comprehensive examination of the subject through internal and external perspectives. The authors argue that, in asserting their cultural identification with Europe, Balkan nations have developed concepts of Europe that resonate with Occidental discourses and offer a counter-narrative to dominant Western conceptualizations of the Balkans.Broadening access to these ideas, this book’s approach allows scholars, students, and general readers to deepen their understanding of the Balkan region and its perspectives on identity and otherness.
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Medicine
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This fully updated new edition introduces the core knowledge and skills that healthcare professionals need to use play for promoting…
the health and wellbeing of children and young people in a variety of professional contexts and healthcare settings. The textbook covers foundational content – such as the role of play in child development, relevant anatomy and physiology, the concept of resilience, health promotion, developing appropriate provision, investigating play provision and working in diverse healthcare settings. It also includes chapters on three new topics: health literacy, health play policy and play at the end-of-life.Each chapter links to the NICE Guideline NG204 Babies, children and young people’s experience of healthcare and contains a variety of activities such as reflective exercises, case studies and practical tasks. An entirely rewritten case study chapter provides insight into real-life professional practice with vignettes from a range of professions that engage with children and their families.Designed for all healthcare professionals who work with children and young people, including those studying to become health play specialists, child life specialists and children’s nurses, this text provides practical examples of how all members of the multidisciplinary team can help to support children’s play.
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Business and economics
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Reconnecting Business Schools with Business is a provocative call to action for business schools worldwide. This groundbreaking book argues that…
traditional business schools have strayed from their core mission: to be professional schools that directly serve and advance the practice of business.Drawing parallels to medical and architectural schools, the authors contend that business schools should be deeply intertwined with the professional world, fostering collaboration between academics and practitioners. They challenge the prevailing trend of mimicking academic social science disciplines, arguing that this has led to a disconnect between theory and practice. This book doesn’t just critique; it offers a blueprint for transformation. It delves into the need for greater engagement with businesses, the integration of technology in education, and the crucial role of ethics and social responsibility. The book provides a framework for business schools to reclaim their relevance and prepare students for the complexities of the 21st century.With contributions from over 20 of the leading business schools deans worldwide and a range of business and regulatory stakeholders, this book is essential reading for educators, administrators, business leaders and anyone concerned about the future of management education. Discover how to create a truly professional business school that empowers individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Science and technology
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This reference text resolves problems of physical products, information, and financial transactions by using mathematical and statistical tools to provide…
robust and validated solutions to real-world problems of the supply chain. It further discusses important concepts such as supply chain segmentation, constrained and unconstrained optimization, time series analysis, double exponential smoothing, and demand probability distributions.This book: Discusses inventory replenishment models including economic order quantity (EOQ), and economic production quantity (EPQ). Explains different mathematical and analytical models applied frequently depending on the supply chain problem. Covers important topics such as linear, integer, and mixed integer programming. Demonstrates how the variation in demand with time follows certain patterns which can be seasonal, cyclical, trend, and random. Highlights forecasting methods, namely, cumulative, naive, moving averages, and exponential smoothing. It is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, mechanical engineering, and production engineering.
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Criticism
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This volume offers the first critical examination of how societal pressures compelling individuals towards parenthood are experienced, processed, and enacted…
by queer characters in selected works by Thomas Mann, Virginia Woolf, and Marcel Proust—authors now widely regarded as queer, despite not having claimed such an identity in their own time. The selected texts include Mann’s Chaotic World and Childhood Sorrow and Death in Venice, Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway and Orlando, and key sections from Proust’s In Search of Lost Time. By engaging these texts in a pairwise dialogue, this book argues that Mann, Woolf, and Proust employ a shared repertoire of motifs and narrative strategies to depict queer characters’ struggles with the institution of parenthood. However, it contends that each author articulates a distinct and nuanced approach to this theme, shaped in part by the specific cultural contexts in which they wrote. To substantiate this argument, the monograph draws on insights from queer theory, metaphor theory, and the social sciences, predominantly from late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century scholarship, thereby reinforcing its commitment to linking literary modernism to contemporary lived realities. At the same time, the analysis situates these works within the broader socio-historical framework of the early twentieth century, which is to say the modernist period, with which these authors are conventionally associated.
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Sports and games
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A blueprint for achieving peak athleticism through hybrid training, a revolutionary philosophy that challenges the longstanding belief that athletes must…
choose between strength and endurance.In The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete, renowned coach and fitness expert Alex Viada delivers the most comprehensive road map to hybrid training available today. Drawing upon decades of experience and his latest research, Viada&’s program allows athletes to push beyond the boundaries of conventional training methods and reach new heights in their respective sports.From marathon running to powerlifting, Viada&’s revolutionary approach does away with a singular modality by blending strength training, endurance conditioning, and cardiovascular optimization to help athletes reach peak performance.Readers will learn to:· Develop a balanced training regimen that optimizes both strength and endurance· Understand the science behind hybrid training and how it can play a critical role in better overall health and longevity· Overcome common barriers to hybrid training, such as overtraining and injury· Cultivate mental toughness and resilience to push past limitations· Develop a nutrition plan to support hybrid training· Immediately use a variety of tested and proven hybrid training programsWhether you're a seasoned competitor, weekend warrior, or newcomer to fitness, Viada provides all of the tools you need to redefine what's possible in the world of sports and unlock your true potential.
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General fiction, Family stories, Suspense and thrillers
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Two cousins on very different sides of teen girlhood spend a winter together that changes both of their lives forever.&“A…
searing, unforgettable novel that captures the intense and dangerous alchemy of girlhood.&”—Chelsea Bieker, author of MadwomanAnd once, after Elna came to stay, I watched a man drown there on Christmas Eve, his body trapped beneath the ice.Fourteen-year-old Ida was born with a hole in her heart. Forbidden from most physical activities and considered strange by her teachers and peers, she prefers spending time alone, memorizing countries and capitals on her globe and imagining the world outside the tiny logging town of Mineral, Washington.One afternoon, in walks her cousin Elna, there to stay for a few weeks. Ida hasn&’t seen Elna since they were children, and she&’s immediately drawn to her older cousin, who&’s everything Ida is not: confident, glamorous, charismatic, and daring. Elna lives in San Francisco, a city Ida has seen only as a dot on her globe. She doesn&’t treat Ida like she&’s a fragile kid whose heart might give out at any moment. She isn&’t scared off by Ida&’s quirks and fixations. Ida is enraptured.Then, on Christmas Eve, a man dies out in the woods near Mineral, and the two cousins suddenly share a secret beyond the scope of anything Ida has dealt with before. Fear begins to mix with the reverence Ida feels toward her cousin, especially when she discovers Elna is hiding more than she ever suspected. Brimming with lush prose and careful observation, Needle Lake is an arresting portrait of girlhood and the overwhelming, sometimes dangerous intensity of adolescence.
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General fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction
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A novel about art, desire, and mortality, Casanova 20: Or, Hot World follows a young man isolated by his extraordinary…
beauty and his strange friendship with an older painterCursed by an extreme and unrelenting beauty, Adrian has drawn the frenzied attention of adoring strangers since childhood. As a twenty-nine-year-old in New York City, he spends his days drifting between affairs with women (and occasionally men) who provide him with everything he needs, from spending money to luxurious vacations to even, once, a mini yacht. With this generosity comes a dangerous possessiveness that often puts him at risk of much worse than heartbreak. But as people begin removing their masks in the spring of 2021, Adrian&’s aimless sexual availability is interrupted by a shocking discovery: He is no longer beautiful.Across the country, Adrian's best friend and companion, Mark, a world-famous painter, has returned to the family home in rural Northern California. He's faced with his own horrible revelation: He&’s dying from the same mysterious disease that will soon take his mother and sister.Despite the depth of their platonic romance, neither man reveals his fate to the other. Feeling as if he&’s disappearing from sight, Adrian searches for answers among his thousands of lovers. In a race against his failing body, Mark becomes obsessed with watching fifty-two VHS tapes of unknown origin, left to him by his sister, before it&’s too late.&“An astounding writer, seemingly unconstrained by taboos and waist-deep down in the maw of life&” (Torrey Peters), Davey Davis presents a modern-day Casanova figure grappling with what it means to find true intimacy when his very existence means constant exposure to the world's violent desire.
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General non-fiction, Travelogues, Travel and geography
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A leading food and travel journalist depicts and predicts the good, the bad, and the ugly about the future of…
travel — and how we can transcend the complications of climate change, AI, and touristification . . .Travel is easier, more accessible, and more tempting than ever before in today's world. But what impact is our globetrotting having on localcommunities and the environment?From his own experiences spending time in countries from Spain to Argentina to Japan, travel writer Daniel Maurer has seen first-hand the impact of growing cultural homogenization and anger at the tourists driving it. Speaking to locals and immigrants, activists and protestors, he hears of the problems of rising living costs, overcrowding, anti-social behaviour and the erosion of local traditions and ways of life caused by overtourism.Some cities already have plans in place to combat it, including tourist taxes, carbon emission targets and airbnb bans, and in the coming years,more will take drastic measures to tackle not only a flood of tourists but of a growing worldwide workforce of &“location-independent professionals."Technological advances are also changing the way we interact with the world, and the future promises amazing things from flying cars to VRheadsets to AI travel influencers and chatbots. But there&’s a constant battle between technology making things more easily accessible, and theneed to reduce human impact on the world.What choices might we make when it comes to travelling in the future, and can we become more impact-conscious, making more sustainable andthoughtful decisions?
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Fantasy, Romance
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Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling…
Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare&’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don&’t miss a chance to reunite with:• Anna and Ari• Emma and Julian • Kieran, Mark, and Cristina• James and Cordelia• Thomas and Alastair• Sebastian and the Seelie Queen• Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!
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Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Fantasy, Ghost and horror stories
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Everything you were afraid to find out about the heat of noon and grandma&’s old tales comes together in this…
English language debut of an award-winning and bestselling young Russian writer.What if summer never ends?Residents of a Russian village wake up one morning to find that everything has changed. The road to the motorway has disappeared. The paths into woods all lead back to the village. If you enter the woods, your fate is either to vanish into thin air, or to return as a different version of yourself.Normality becomes a thing of the past as objects mutate, devices emit odd sounds, no one knows who the next victim to disappear will be. Without the internet and modern technology, the residents are stuck in a seemingly never ending summer, punctuated by strange noises and stranger visitations. As the forest grows closer, villagers must try to differentiate between ally and foe.In the midst of the chaos, there&’s Katya, the only one who seems to understand what&’s happening…Translated by Ilona Chavasse
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Adventure stories, Ghost and horror stories, Suspense and thrillers
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What if being famous was the most dangerous thing you ever did? #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling…
author Natasha Preston is back with a twisted tale of social media, secrets, and survival.SOMEONE IS ALWAYS WATCHING. Connie never asked to be famous—but thanks to her mother&’s relentless vlogging, she and her sister Isla have spent their lives under a virtual microscope. Every smile, every moment curated for clicks. Every stranger online thinking they know them. Then local girls—girls who look just like Connie—start dying. One by one. As the bodies pile up and the spotlight turns sinister, Connie is forced to confront the terrifying truth: someone isn&’t just watching. They&’re planning.
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Adventure stories, Spy stories, War stories
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‘Beaumont is increasingly a name to watch as he moves into the first division of spy writers’ Financial Times‘Top marks’…
The Times Book of the Month (March)‘Brilliant... Beaumont is worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Mick Herron’ James O’Brien, author of How They Broke BritainRussia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence?August 2022. Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague across war-torn Ukraine. Back in London, a Russian spy ring at the heart of the British Establishment remains active, attempting to sabotage the West’s support for Ukraine.In the fiercely contested Donbas region, Simon finds himself sucked into a terrifying shadow conflict between Russia and the West. Can a lone spy make a difference to the course of a conflict?From the ruins of Bakhmut to the corridors of Whitehall, A Spy at War reveals the secret struggle for Ukraine, on the frontlines and in the arena of global public opinion.Praise for A Spy at War‘Beaumont must surely be the most plugged in spy writer of the day, almost ahead of the curve... He pens thrillers you can’t let go of, page turners full of power and intelligence. Indispensable’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time‘Beaumont is increasingly a name to watch as he moves into the first division of spy writers… An informed, authentic-seeming tale, shot through with dark menace’ Adam LeBor, Financial Times‘Beaumont strikes back... A Spy At War is the best sort of espionage novel, shimmering with authentic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue and a gritty exploration of betrayal and revenge’ David McCloskey, author of The Seventh Floor and co-host of The Rest is Classified podcast‘Charles Beaumont is that rare combination in spy fiction: a genuine former intelligence officer who is also a first-class writer’ Charles Cumming, author of Kennedy 35‘With his second novel, Beaumont has cemented himself as an author who both fearlessly tackles hard subjects and spins masterful tales. A Spy at War is daring and unflinching, a must-read’ I.S. Berry, author of The Peacock and the Sparrow‘This second espionage thriller from former MI6 operative Charles Beaumont underlines his quality’ Daily Mail‘Retired spy Charles Beaumont brings to life the terror, violence and confusion of the war in Ukraine... in this well-informed and revealing novel. Excellent’ Literary Review‘An unadorned take on the brutal realities of the Ukrainian war, told with literary flair and an insider’s insights’ Paul Vidich, author of Beirut Station‘Angry, propulsive and very, very timely. If A Spy Alone was Beaumont's cry of rage as a citizen, A Spy at War is his cry of rage as a spook... Topping A Spy Alone was a tough ask. Beaumont has managed it’ Dominick Donald, author of Breathe‘Many works of fiction will be inspired by the war in Ukraine. Charles Beaumont literally blasts out ahead of the field with an effort that is both cinematic and compassionate... A worthy sequel to his debut masterpiece’ Dr Fiona Hill, CMG, former US National Intelligence Officer for Russia‘Beaumont has done it again: a gripping spy thriller, this time set in war-torn Ukraine, which is so true to life you feel you are there. It’s also about Britain, now, and how so many in the Establishment have sold their souls for Russian gold’ John Sweeney, author of Killer in the Kremlin
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Psychology
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Researcher and lecturer Carl Lorenz Cervantes explores the timeless wisdom, ancestral worldviews, and spiritual tools of Filipino psychology and culture—and…
offers Indigenous ways of knowing for all readers, Filipino and non-Filipino alike. Drawing from folklore, language, ethnography, and personal story, Sikodiwa is a mind-opening exploration for readers of Braiding Sweetgrass and Fresh Banana LeavesAng hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa pinaroroonan: Those who do not honor their roots will never reach their destination.—Filipino proverbFor centuries, Filipino lifeways were presented to outsiders through the distorted lens of colonization—and the oppression, exploitation, and denigration suffered by Filipino ancestors are well-documented. Here, Carl Lorenz Cervantes draws from Filipino folklore, language, and culture to reorient toward an Indigenous worldview: one that rejects being seen as a passive object in history. That reclaims Filipino identity, storytelling, and liberation on Filipino terms. And that embraces a powerful truth: We are the descendants of our colonized ancestors, but we are also the grandchildren of the revolution.Rooted in Indigenous Filipino worldviews, Sikodiwa offers a vital exploration of:Indigenization: reclaiming and restoring Indigenous worldviewsCosmic origins: Defining Indigenous through the lens of creation mythsFilipino-ness: Navigating processes of decolonization and the vagueness of cultural identityDeep spirituality: Folk healing, native spirituality, and deep, mystical realitiesCultural authenticity: navigating the complexities of identity and reconnecting with our most authentic selvesReclaiming values: Challenging stereotypes about Filipino cultural valuesTowards Kapwa: Understanding shared identity—and learning how it manifestsRevolution and fate: Applying cultural frameworks and existential tools to self-help practicesCervantes also shows how we can apply vital cultural frameworks to our own self-help and empowerment practices, from learning to use existential tools like Bahala na (letting go of burden) to understanding the inherently collective meaning-making of Kasaysayan (history). A vital contribution to a more inclusive world psychology, Sikodiwa uplifts Indigenized ways of knowing—and offers a timely and inspired path toward collective consciousness, cultural authenticity, and embodied well-being.
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Movie and television tie-ins, Science fiction, Ghost and horror stories
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Following the events of Stranger Things: Season 4, Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley are hot on the heels of a…
new mystery—and they won&’t stop until they solve it.Hawkins, Indiana, is in recovery. It&’s been two months since Vecna&’s earthquake tore through the town, and its residents are still reeling from the devastation. Nancy Wheeler has spent every waking minute on the hunt for Vecna, but he&’s continued to elude her. How can she head to Emerson for college in the fall if Hawkins is still under the influence of the Upside Down?When fellow classmate Joey Taft starts acting shifty at graduation, Nancy is convinced Vecna&’s found his newest victim. Joined by fellow amateur sleuth Robin Buckley, Nancy doesn&’t waste any time questioning Joey. What the girls discover leads them down the path of a bigger story than The Hawkins Post could ever have assigned Nancy. Why are people around town suddenly getting sick? Why is there a strange man tailing Nancy as she investigates? And, most important, does this even have anything to do with the Upside Down?Together with Robin, Nancy embarks on a dangerous quest for the truth. The deeper the two dig, the further Nancy finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue that threatens to trap her in Hawkins . . . forever.
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Literature biography, Biography, Anthologies
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This updated and greatly expanded edition of the Letters of Ayn Rand is a vital resource for anyone interested in…
the key political, philosophical, and artistic issues of the 20th century. There is no separation between Ayn Rand the vibrant, creative woman and Ayn Rand the intellectual dynamo, the rational thinker, who was also a passionately committed champion of individual freedom.These remarkable letters begin in 1926, with a note from the twenty-year-old Ayn Rand, newly arrived in Chicago from Soviet Russia, an impoverished unknown determined to realize the promise of the land of opportunity. They move through her struggles and successes as a screenwriter, a playwright, and a novelist, her sensational triumph as the author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and her eminence as founder and shaper of Objectivism, one of the most challenging philosophies of our time. They are written to such famed contemporaries as Cecil B. DeMille, Frank Lloyd Wright, H.L. Mencken, Alexander Kerensky, Barry Goldwater and Mickey Spillane.There are letters to philosophers, priests, publishers, and political columnists; to her beloved husband, Frank O' Connor; and to her intimate circle of friends and her growing legion of followers. Her letters range in tone from warm affection to icy fury, and in content from telling commentaries on the events of the day to unforgettably eloquent statements of her philosophical ideas. They are presented chronologically, with explanatory notes by Michael S. Berliner, who identifies the recipients of the letters and provides relevant background and context. Here is a chronicle that captures the inspiring drama of a towering literary genius and seminal thinker, and—often day-by-day—her amazing life.
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Paranormal, Religion
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This is a highly practical, no-nonsense guide to unpicking Aleister Crowley's mysticism and using it in the modern world by…
focusing on the Holy Guardian Angel experience.Marco Visconti skillfully continues his exploration of Thelema, advancing beyond his acclaimed first book. This sequel serves as a practical handbook, guiding you through the intricacies of advanced Thelemic practices.With a focus on the Holy Guardian Angel experience, Visconti dispels myths and provides clarity, offering a comprehensive survey of associated rituals such as the Headless Rite, the Abramelin Operation, and Liber Samekh—as well as some more, often overlooked in contemporary works.The book takes a hands-on approach, empowering you with real life, daily practices to delve into the mysterious realms of Thelema.Explore the arcane wisdom embedded in the Major Arcana of the Thoth Tarot, which reveals a tapestry of transformative knowledge for those seeking to navigate the profound and practical aspects of Thelemic magick.In these pages, Visconti also illuminates the alchemical underpinnings of Thelema, revealing how the ancient quest to transmute base metals into gold finds a modern parallel in the inner work of self-transformation. Through clear explanations and step-by-step methods, readers discover how to harness elemental forces and ritual techniques as part of a personal &“Great Work,&” bridging the everyday self with the divine spark of one&’s True Will.This is a journey for readers seeking deep spiritual insights and practical application in the realms of magick and mysticism.