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The definitive collection of works on a subject that inspired and haunted Charles Bukowski for his entire life: alcohol. Charles Bukowski turns to the bottle in this revelatory collection of poetry and prose that includes some of the writer’s best and most lasting work. A self-proclaimed...

'An evocatively thoughtful wider history of the race, the war and the peace' GUARDIAN 'Occasionally funny and regularly poignant, brilliantly focused in its research . . . His drive, wit and curiosity inform Zone Rouge . . . gently profound and genuinely moving' HERALD The Circuit des Champs de...

The modern conception of sacrifice is at once cast as a victory of self-discipline over desire and condescended to as destructive and archaic abnegation. But even in the Old Testament, the dual natures of sacrifice, embodying both ritual slaughter and moral rectitude, were at odds. In this analysis, Terry Eagleton makes a compelling argument that the idea of sacrifice has long been misunderstood. Pursuing the complex lineage of sacrifice in a lyrical discourse, Eagleton focuses on the Old and New Testaments, offering a virtuosic analysis of the crucifixion.

An award-winning psychologist and director of the UCLA Center for Digital Behavior shows everyone how to make real, lasting change in their lives in this exciting work of popular psychology that goes beyond The Power of Habit with science and practical strategies that can alter their problem...

A large number of managers - especially in these difficult times - feel completely overwhelmed. Their inboxes are overflowing, they constantly struggle to finish their to-do lists and they stay at work longer than they would like to, leaving little time for the things that really matter. Luckily there is a way for managers to enjoy work and build a successful and fulfilling career without stress or long hours.

Thea Villalobos has long since given up trying to be what others expect of her. So in Elijah Sorensson she can see through the man of the world to a man who is passionate to the point of heartbreak. But something inside him is dying. Elijah Sorensson has all kinds of outward success: bespoke suits, designer New York City apartment, women clamoring for his attention. Except Elijah despises the human life he's forced to endure. He's Alpha of his generation of the Great North Pack, and the wolf inside him will no longer be restrained.

Born and raised as an assassin in the notorious Hunter program, Breed vampire Cain has since put his skills to use as a mercenary willing to clean up any problem for a price. Or so he thought. After a job in Las Vegas strains even his dubious code of honor, Cain pulls up stakes and lands in Miami for a much-needed break. All he wants is time away to clear his head and regroup, but then a beautiful young woman is nearly killed in front of his eyes and the ruthless former Hunter becomes the only thing standing between her and a sniper's bullet.   

In this compelling account, eminent literary critic Terry Eagleton explores the nuances of tragedy in Western culture-from literature and politics to philosophy and theater. Eagleton examines the political nature of tragedy, looking closely at its connection with periods of historical transition. The dramatic form originated not as a meditation on the human condition, but at moments of political engagement, when civilizations struggled with the conflicts that beset them. Tragedy, Eagleton demonstrates, is fundamental to human experience and culture. 

Down on his luck after a string of lost cases and a recent divorce, personal injury lawyer Matt Taylor hopes his next trial will be an easy win. But when he meets a devastatingly injured young man desperate for help, Matt finds himself embroiled in an impossible lawsuit against Salvatore Conte, a powerful lawyer with sinister connections. Despite all warnings, Matt courageously pulls out all the stops to uncover the truth and right a horrific legal wrong.

This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus interview. The riveting story of how a young boy's upbringing with outlaw culture and charismatic role models forged him into an elite Marine and a decorated Pararescueman. "Absence of self is my sword" comprises the final line in "The...

El método japonés para recuperar tu mente en 7 pasos.

“There is no peace in Jerusalem, but David’s family is praying for some of that peace.The mysterious death of his wife, then his only child… how much more can he take?His journey goes from Jerusalem to California in search of his only anchor...

What Are the Best Ways to Prepare Financially for Life’s Uncertainties? is a powerful and practical short read for anyone who’s ever asked, “Am I ready for the unexpected?” Whether it’s a job loss, emergency, health scare, or economic downturn, this guide equips you with tools to build...

Forgiving one another is one of the foundational teachings the Savior gave to all of His disciples. He made its importance unmistakably clear: to be forgiven yourself, you must forgive others. Yet for many, forgiveness can feel confusing, unfair, or even impossible. Deep wounds, repeated offenses, family conflict, betrayal, and lingering pain can leave the heart burdened and unsure how to move forward. Still, the Lord lovingly teaches that forgiveness is essential to our peace, our healing, and our discipleship.

Alan Turing broke the German naval Enigma, designed the machine you are almost certainly holding or sitting in front of, invented the test that still frames every argument about artificial intelligence, and explained why leopards have spots. He was prosecuted for being who he was, given hormone injections instead of prison, and died at forty-one beside a half-eaten apple that nobody thought to test. Thinking Machines tells that story, but it argues something most accounts leave out. Turing proved the same thing twice.

In Elderfern Forest, danger has always traveled faster than news. A falling branch can crush a burrow before a squirrel reaches the next tree, fire can cross dry grass before a rabbit finishes a warning, and a prowling hunter can vanish between shadows while neighbors argue about what they saw. The Threadmere spider family believes the forest needs something no single messenger can provide: a living warning network stretched from root to canopy. As they build it, they must face mockery, false alarms, selfish animals who want private control, and a storm that tests every strand.

Die schönsten Geschichten aus den Bilderbüchern von F.K. Waechter, der ein ebenso grandioser Geschichtenerzähler wie Zeichner war. Der alberne Hans sucht ein Pferd für seinen Herrn und gerät dabei in eine merkwürdige Gesellschaft verzauberter Katzen. Auf der Suche nach ihren gestohlenen Mondtüchern gelangt die Kröte bis zum Königsschloss und erlebt dort eine seltsame Wandlung. Nicht zu vergessen der subversive Anti-Struwwelpeter oder die Geschichte des kleinen Hundes, den Wölfe großziehen, bis er bei dem Mädchen Olga ein neues Zuhause findet. Auch ohne seine Bilder sind Waechters Geschichten ein Genuss.

Valentina adora su trabajo. Es monitora de viajes y gracias a eso puede conocer el mundo y descubrir nuevas culturas y formas de vivir. Todo sería perfecto si no tuviese el compañero más detestable del universo: Vincent. Vincent es todo lo contrario a ella: divertido, informal, despreocupado, sociable… Solo comparten una cosa: el odio que sienten el uno por el otro. Cuando el jefe de ambos los avisa de que este año el mejor monitor ascenderá, su rivalidad aumenta hasta límites inimaginables.

He got the disease right and the cure wrong, and almost nobody noticed, because the disease was so well described that the listener arrived at the prescription already grateful. Alasdair MacIntyre spent forty years arguing that our moral vocabulary is salvage—words rescued from a wreck and used with conviction by people who no longer possess the framework that made them mean anything. He then proposed a remedy: that a human life has the unity of a story, and that we become answerable by knowing which story we are in.

Stop Guessing gives physical therapists and orthopedic clinicians a systematic, algorithmic clinical reasoning framework for turning vague and confusing presentations into a clear direction on day one.