Author: Steve Pile
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415207274
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
A unique compendium by an international team of contributers which opens up the reader to surprise twists of the imagination, new forms of criticism and to new ways of finding ourselves in fragments of the urban.
City A-Z
Author: Steve Pile
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415207274
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
A unique compendium by an international team of contributers which opens up the reader to surprise twists of the imagination, new forms of criticism and to new ways of finding ourselves in fragments of the urban.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415207274
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
A unique compendium by an international team of contributers which opens up the reader to surprise twists of the imagination, new forms of criticism and to new ways of finding ourselves in fragments of the urban.
Transitions – History & Civics ICSE Class 9
Author: Monica Bose, Sheila Bhattacharya
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 9325967561
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Transitions brings alive History and Civics for learners and transforms these subjects into an exciting journey. The books strictly follow the guidelines of the Inter State Board for Anglo-Indian Education and the ICSE Board. The series fosters a sense of history in young learners by reconstructing the past and introduces young minds to people and events from the past. It also makes students feel responsible towards their surroundings and fellow beings.
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 9325967561
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Transitions brings alive History and Civics for learners and transforms these subjects into an exciting journey. The books strictly follow the guidelines of the Inter State Board for Anglo-Indian Education and the ICSE Board. The series fosters a sense of history in young learners by reconstructing the past and introduces young minds to people and events from the past. It also makes students feel responsible towards their surroundings and fellow beings.
Basrayatha
Author: Muhammad Khudayyir
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1789603811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Basrayatha is a literary tribute by author Muhammad Khudayyir to the city of his birth, Basra, on the Shatt al-Arab waterway in southern Iraq. Just as a city's inhabitants differ from outsiders through their knowledge of its streets and stories, so Khudayyir distinguishes between the real city of Basra and the imagined city he created through stories, experiences, and folklore. By turns a memoir, a travelog, a love letter, and a meditation, Basrayatha summons up a city long gone, yet which lives on in the memories and imaginations of its people. In the tradition of Calvino and Borges, Khudayyir's mesmerizing work itself illuminates and enriches the story of this magnificent city.
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1789603811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Basrayatha is a literary tribute by author Muhammad Khudayyir to the city of his birth, Basra, on the Shatt al-Arab waterway in southern Iraq. Just as a city's inhabitants differ from outsiders through their knowledge of its streets and stories, so Khudayyir distinguishes between the real city of Basra and the imagined city he created through stories, experiences, and folklore. By turns a memoir, a travelog, a love letter, and a meditation, Basrayatha summons up a city long gone, yet which lives on in the memories and imaginations of its people. In the tradition of Calvino and Borges, Khudayyir's mesmerizing work itself illuminates and enriches the story of this magnificent city.
Paul
Author: David Copp
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499092741
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Paul has always attracted controversy. Born a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, son of a Pharisee, he attended the Pharisee School of Gamaliel in Jerusalem and became chief persecutor of the new Nazarene sect – until his vision on the Damascus Road. Thereafter he proclaimed Jesus Christ as the son of God and the Messiah promised in Jewish scripture. Considered a heretic by orthodox Jews committed to Mosaic Law, he was accused of treachery to his race and religion and vilified by those who disagreed with him. He has since been called a masochist and a misogynist, with some critics claiming that he actually distorted the teachings of Jesus Christ. Beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, and imprisoned, Paul suffered many hardships to proclaim the simple truth that God made us to be charitable to each other. His letters reveal that he was not perfect. He lost patience, got angry, made errors in judgment, and was critical of co-workers. But his strength was derived from his belief in God and the teaching of his Son, Jesus, which, thanks to his fellow apostle Peter, he heard word for word and spread as widely as possible. In so doing, he walked some ten thousand miles, tirelessly teaching, preaching, organising new churches and maintaining contact with them. It is a story of courage and conviction, which led to Christianity becoming a world wide religion.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499092741
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Paul has always attracted controversy. Born a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, son of a Pharisee, he attended the Pharisee School of Gamaliel in Jerusalem and became chief persecutor of the new Nazarene sect – until his vision on the Damascus Road. Thereafter he proclaimed Jesus Christ as the son of God and the Messiah promised in Jewish scripture. Considered a heretic by orthodox Jews committed to Mosaic Law, he was accused of treachery to his race and religion and vilified by those who disagreed with him. He has since been called a masochist and a misogynist, with some critics claiming that he actually distorted the teachings of Jesus Christ. Beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, and imprisoned, Paul suffered many hardships to proclaim the simple truth that God made us to be charitable to each other. His letters reveal that he was not perfect. He lost patience, got angry, made errors in judgment, and was critical of co-workers. But his strength was derived from his belief in God and the teaching of his Son, Jesus, which, thanks to his fellow apostle Peter, he heard word for word and spread as widely as possible. In so doing, he walked some ten thousand miles, tirelessly teaching, preaching, organising new churches and maintaining contact with them. It is a story of courage and conviction, which led to Christianity becoming a world wide religion.
Lost
Author: Michael Robotham
Publisher: Mulholland Books
ISBN: 0316252263
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Detective Inspector Vincent Ruiz doesn't know who wants him dead. He has no recollection of the firefight that landed him in the Thames, covered in his own blood and that of at least two other people. A photo of missing child Mickey Carlyle is found in his pocket--but Carlyle's killer is already in jail. And Ruiz is the detective who put him there. Accused of faking amnesia, Ruiz reaches out to psychologist Joe O'Loughlin to help him unearth his memory and clear his name. Together they battle against an internal affairs investigator convinced Ruiz is hiding the truth, and a ruthless criminal who claims Ruiz has something of his that can't be replaced. As Ruiz's memories begin to resurface, they offer tantalizing glimpses at a shocking discovery.
Publisher: Mulholland Books
ISBN: 0316252263
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Detective Inspector Vincent Ruiz doesn't know who wants him dead. He has no recollection of the firefight that landed him in the Thames, covered in his own blood and that of at least two other people. A photo of missing child Mickey Carlyle is found in his pocket--but Carlyle's killer is already in jail. And Ruiz is the detective who put him there. Accused of faking amnesia, Ruiz reaches out to psychologist Joe O'Loughlin to help him unearth his memory and clear his name. Together they battle against an internal affairs investigator convinced Ruiz is hiding the truth, and a ruthless criminal who claims Ruiz has something of his that can't be replaced. As Ruiz's memories begin to resurface, they offer tantalizing glimpses at a shocking discovery.
If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now
Author: Christopher Ingraham
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062861492
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
An NPR Best Book of the Year The hilarious, charming, and candid story of writer Christopher Ingraham’s decision to uproot his life and move his family to Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, population 1,400—the community he made famous as “the worst place to live in America” in a story he wrote for the Washington Post. Like so many young American couples, Chris Ingraham and his wife Briana were having a difficult time making ends meet as they tried to raise their twin boys in the East Coast suburbs. One day, Chris – in his role as a “data guy” reporter at the Washington Post – stumbled on a study that would change his life. It was a ranking of America’s 3,000+ counties from ugliest to most scenic. He quickly scrolled to the bottom of the list and gleefully wrote the words “The absolute worst place to live in America is (drumroll please) … Red Lake County, Minn.” The story went viral, to put it mildly. Among the reactions were many from residents of Red Lake County. While they were unflappably polite – it’s not called “Minnesota Nice” for nothing – they challenged him to look beyond the spreadsheet and actually visit their community. Ingraham, with slight trepidation, accepted. Impressed by the locals’ warmth, humor and hospitality – and ever more aware of his financial situation and torturous commute – Chris and Briana eventually decided to relocate to the town he’d just dragged through the dirt on the Internet. If You Lived Here You’d Be Home by Now is the story of making a decision that turns all your preconceptions – good and bad -- on their heads. In Red Lake County, Ingraham experiences the intensity and power of small-town gossip, struggles to find a decent cup of coffee, suffers through winters with temperatures dropping to forty below zero, and unearths some truths about small-town life that the coastal media usually miss. It’s a wry and charming tale – with data! -- of what happened to one family brave enough to move waaaay beyond its comfort zone
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062861492
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
An NPR Best Book of the Year The hilarious, charming, and candid story of writer Christopher Ingraham’s decision to uproot his life and move his family to Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, population 1,400—the community he made famous as “the worst place to live in America” in a story he wrote for the Washington Post. Like so many young American couples, Chris Ingraham and his wife Briana were having a difficult time making ends meet as they tried to raise their twin boys in the East Coast suburbs. One day, Chris – in his role as a “data guy” reporter at the Washington Post – stumbled on a study that would change his life. It was a ranking of America’s 3,000+ counties from ugliest to most scenic. He quickly scrolled to the bottom of the list and gleefully wrote the words “The absolute worst place to live in America is (drumroll please) … Red Lake County, Minn.” The story went viral, to put it mildly. Among the reactions were many from residents of Red Lake County. While they were unflappably polite – it’s not called “Minnesota Nice” for nothing – they challenged him to look beyond the spreadsheet and actually visit their community. Ingraham, with slight trepidation, accepted. Impressed by the locals’ warmth, humor and hospitality – and ever more aware of his financial situation and torturous commute – Chris and Briana eventually decided to relocate to the town he’d just dragged through the dirt on the Internet. If You Lived Here You’d Be Home by Now is the story of making a decision that turns all your preconceptions – good and bad -- on their heads. In Red Lake County, Ingraham experiences the intensity and power of small-town gossip, struggles to find a decent cup of coffee, suffers through winters with temperatures dropping to forty below zero, and unearths some truths about small-town life that the coastal media usually miss. It’s a wry and charming tale – with data! -- of what happened to one family brave enough to move waaaay beyond its comfort zone
Cross
Author: Ken Bruen
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429982829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In Cross, the sixth installment of Ken Bruen's award-winning series, Jack Taylor investigates a gruesome crucifixion in Galway, but first he must face his own demons. Jack Taylor brings death and pain to everyone he loves. His only hope of redemption - his surrogate son, Cody - is lying in the hospital in a coma. At least he still has Ridge, his old friend from the Guards, though theirs is an unorthodox relationship. When she tells him that a boy has been crucified in Galway city, he agrees to help her search for the killer. Jack's investigations take him to many of his old haunts where he encounters ghosts, both dead and living. Everyone wants something from him, but Jack is not sure he has anything left to give. Maybe he should disappear--pocket his money and get the hell out of Galway like everyone else seems to be doing. But when the sister of the murdered boy is burned to death, Jack decides he must hunt down the killer, if only to administer his own brand of justice. Ken Bruen's Cross is a suspenseful and deeply moving mystery.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429982829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In Cross, the sixth installment of Ken Bruen's award-winning series, Jack Taylor investigates a gruesome crucifixion in Galway, but first he must face his own demons. Jack Taylor brings death and pain to everyone he loves. His only hope of redemption - his surrogate son, Cody - is lying in the hospital in a coma. At least he still has Ridge, his old friend from the Guards, though theirs is an unorthodox relationship. When she tells him that a boy has been crucified in Galway city, he agrees to help her search for the killer. Jack's investigations take him to many of his old haunts where he encounters ghosts, both dead and living. Everyone wants something from him, but Jack is not sure he has anything left to give. Maybe he should disappear--pocket his money and get the hell out of Galway like everyone else seems to be doing. But when the sister of the murdered boy is burned to death, Jack decides he must hunt down the killer, if only to administer his own brand of justice. Ken Bruen's Cross is a suspenseful and deeply moving mystery.
Persuasion
Author: Lee Hartley Carter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143133489
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The secrets to persuading anyone, at work and in life, from a top communication strategist. In the post-fact, deeply divided world we live in, true persuasion is rare. Engaging with people holding differing opinions is rarer still. But for progress to take place, persuasion must happen. Whether it's convincing an employer you are right for the job, a customer that your product is the best, or your closed-minded uncle that good people can disagree, it takes the art--and science--of persuasion to move forward. So, how do you change someone's mind--or at least advance the conversation--when everyone is entrenched in their own points of view? Communication expert Lee Hartley Carter has spent nearly twenty years advising and helping the world's most well-known companies do just that. Among the counterintuitive secrets you'll learn: * It's not enough to understand the person you're talking to--you must truly empathize with them (yes, even them). * Logic alone doesn't work. Stories and emotions are what move us most. * When communicating in a crisis, our first instinct is almost always wrong. Filled with deeply researched insights into how we make up--and change--our minds, as well as colorful real-world examples and actionable recommendations, Persuasion will help you hone your message and craft your narrative in order to get heard and get results.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143133489
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The secrets to persuading anyone, at work and in life, from a top communication strategist. In the post-fact, deeply divided world we live in, true persuasion is rare. Engaging with people holding differing opinions is rarer still. But for progress to take place, persuasion must happen. Whether it's convincing an employer you are right for the job, a customer that your product is the best, or your closed-minded uncle that good people can disagree, it takes the art--and science--of persuasion to move forward. So, how do you change someone's mind--or at least advance the conversation--when everyone is entrenched in their own points of view? Communication expert Lee Hartley Carter has spent nearly twenty years advising and helping the world's most well-known companies do just that. Among the counterintuitive secrets you'll learn: * It's not enough to understand the person you're talking to--you must truly empathize with them (yes, even them). * Logic alone doesn't work. Stories and emotions are what move us most. * When communicating in a crisis, our first instinct is almost always wrong. Filled with deeply researched insights into how we make up--and change--our minds, as well as colorful real-world examples and actionable recommendations, Persuasion will help you hone your message and craft your narrative in order to get heard and get results.
LEGO Timelines
Author: Simon Hugo
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593960254
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Celebrate more than 90 years of LEGO® play through 100 illustrated timelines. LEGO® Timelines takes you on an epic tour through ten decades of history - from before the iconic LEGO brick to today's amazing sets and beyond! Pore over pages packed with fascinating facts, stunning images, and amazing details, and discover a treasure trove of iconic LEGO sets, minifigures, accessories, and more. 75 illustrated timelines bring LEGO history to life like never before! From the early days of LEGO Town, LEGO Castle, and LEGO Space to LEGO Pirates, LEGO Star Wars, and LEGO NINJAGO, the timelines provide a fun visual overview of much-loved LEGO themes. Other fascinating timelines include the history of LEGO minifigures, minifigure accessories, how a LEGO set is made, and much more. ©2023 The LEGO Group.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593960254
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Celebrate more than 90 years of LEGO® play through 100 illustrated timelines. LEGO® Timelines takes you on an epic tour through ten decades of history - from before the iconic LEGO brick to today's amazing sets and beyond! Pore over pages packed with fascinating facts, stunning images, and amazing details, and discover a treasure trove of iconic LEGO sets, minifigures, accessories, and more. 75 illustrated timelines bring LEGO history to life like never before! From the early days of LEGO Town, LEGO Castle, and LEGO Space to LEGO Pirates, LEGO Star Wars, and LEGO NINJAGO, the timelines provide a fun visual overview of much-loved LEGO themes. Other fascinating timelines include the history of LEGO minifigures, minifigure accessories, how a LEGO set is made, and much more. ©2023 The LEGO Group.
Keeping Knox
Author: Madalyn Judge
Publisher: Madalyn Judge
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
✭✭ Holden “Knox” Knoxley ✭✭ What’s a man to do when he finds the one woman he can’t live without? I’ve wanted G since the moment I watched her hobble into the Saints’ clubhouse. For three years, I’ve been watching, waiting, and biding my time. But now that the truth is out, all bets are off — G is mine. ✦☆✭ Giselle “G” Montoya ✦☆✭ I’ve been hiding in the Saints’ clubhouse for three years, praying the devil from my past won’t find me. But when my savior is sent away for the trouble I’ve caused, I decide it’s time to stand on my own two feet and move out of the clubhouse. As more bad things keep happening around me, I realize they can’t be coincidental. Afraid and unsure of what to do, I call the one man I know will protect me. What will happen when the devil I knew threatens to destroy the family who’s kept me safe?
Publisher: Madalyn Judge
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
✭✭ Holden “Knox” Knoxley ✭✭ What’s a man to do when he finds the one woman he can’t live without? I’ve wanted G since the moment I watched her hobble into the Saints’ clubhouse. For three years, I’ve been watching, waiting, and biding my time. But now that the truth is out, all bets are off — G is mine. ✦☆✭ Giselle “G” Montoya ✦☆✭ I’ve been hiding in the Saints’ clubhouse for three years, praying the devil from my past won’t find me. But when my savior is sent away for the trouble I’ve caused, I decide it’s time to stand on my own two feet and move out of the clubhouse. As more bad things keep happening around me, I realize they can’t be coincidental. Afraid and unsure of what to do, I call the one man I know will protect me. What will happen when the devil I knew threatens to destroy the family who’s kept me safe?