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January 1977Marbode of Rennes' (1035–1123) "De lapidibus"
Considered as a Medical Treatise with Text, Commentary and C. W. King's Translation. Together with Text and Translation of Marbode's Minor Works on Stones Together with text and transl. of Marbode's Minor works on stones by John M. Riddle
by Herausgegeben von Riddle, John M.
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October 2022My Father's Secret
The BND, my family and I
by Corinna von Bassewitz
For a long time, Corinna von Bassewitz believed her father was a soldier, later on that he was a diplomat. Then, at the age of 16, she learnt something unbelievable: he had been a secret agent for the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND, Germany's Federal Intelligence Service). Once the secret had been at least partly uncovered, she became something of a spy herself and eventually found some confidential documents in her parents' attic. Later, she realised that her father had been living as a double agent for the FRG and the GDR. So what effect does it have on a girl if her father conceals his true identity and eventually disappears without trace? Along with her family history, the author provides multi-layered and exciting insights into the historical context of the Cold War. A very personal book, intriguingly told and emotionally touching.
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September 2016Skandinavische Weihnachten
Die schönsten Geschichten von Astrid Lindgren, Hans Christian Andersen, Sven Nordqvist u.a.
by Astrid Lindgren, Selma Lagerlöf, Sven Nordqvist, Hans Christian Andersen, Margareta Strömstedt, Thomas Winding, Timo Parvela, Tove Jansson, Barbra Ring, Mauri Kunnas, Esther Kalb, Carola Sturm, Imke Sönnichsen, Katrin Engelking, Sven Nordqvist, Mauri Kunnas, Marie Franzos, Gabriele Haefs, Maike Dörries, Anna-Liese Kornitzky, Peter Urban-Halle, Christiane Laura Schultz
"Skandinavische Weihnachten" entfacht die Magie nordischer Weihnachtstraditionen mit einer herzerwärmenden Sammlung von Geschichten und Bräuchen aus Schweden, Dänemark, Norwegen, Island und Finnland. Jedes Kapitel beginnt mit einer Einführung in die weihnachtlichen Bräuche des jeweiligen Landes und taucht dann tief ein in Geschichten, die von bekannten Autoren wie Astrid Lindgren, Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlöf und vielen mehr verfasst wurden. Dieses Buch bietet eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, die Winterzeit durch die Augen der Skandinavier zu erleben - von der mystischen Stimmung der langen, dunklen Nächte bis hin zu den freudigen Festlichkeiten, die Licht und Wärme in die Herzen bringen. Die Anthologie ist ein wahrer Schatz für die Adventszeit, der nicht nur durch seine literarische Vielfalt besticht, sondern auch durch die tiefe Verbundenheit mit der Natur und den Gemeinschaftssinn, der die skandinavische Weihnachtszeit prägt. Mit seiner Mischung aus beliebten weihnachtlichen Erzählungen und der Vorstellung traditioneller Bräuche ist dieses Buch eine perfekte Ergänzung für jede Hausbibliothek und ein Muss für alle, die die Vielfalt und Wärme der skandinavischen Kultur erleben möchten. Einzigartige Anthologie skandinavischer Weihnachtstraditionen: Der Sammelband führt in die magischen, traditionsreichen Feierlichkeiten des hohen Nordens ein, begleitet von zauberhaften Geschichten und Bräuchen aus Schweden, Dänemark, Norwegen, Island und Finnland. Bezaubernde Geschichten von renommierten Autoren: Mit Beiträgen von Astrid Lindgren, Sven Nordqvist, Hans Christian Andersen und anderen bekannten Schriftstellern bekommen Leserinnen und Leser die wundervolle Welt skandinavischer Weihnachten vermittelt. Förderung des kulturellen Verständnisses: Jedes Kapitel beginnt mit einer Einführung in die weihnachtlichen Bräuche der jeweiligen Länder, erweitert so das Wissen über kulturelle Vielfalt und festigt die Freude an interkulturellem Austausch. Hochwertige und atmosphärische Illustrationen: Die liebevollen und stimmungsvollen Bilder untermalen jede Geschichte und jeden Brauch, sodass eine atmosphärische Leseerfahrung entsteht, die die Vorfreude auf Weihnachten steigert. Ideales Geschenk zur Adventszeit: "Skandinavische Weihnachten" ist das perfekte Buch, um sich und seine Liebsten in die zauberhafte Stimmung der Weihnachtszeit zu versetzen und gemeinsame Leseabende zu genießen. Pädagogischer Mehrwert: Durch die spielerische Heranführung an die Thematik eignet sich das Buch hervorragend, um Kindern ab 5 Jahren die Bedeutung von Traditionen und kultureller Vielfalt nahezubringen, während es gleichzeitig ihre Lesekompetenz fördert. Lang anhaltende Begeisterung: Die zeitlosen Geschichten und die Einführungen in die Weihnachtstraditionen machen dieses Buch zu einem immer wieder gern gelesenen Klassiker in der Weihnachtszeit, der über Jahre hinweg Freude bereitet.
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The ArtsOctober 2024Secret Cinema and the immersive experience industry
by Sarah Atkinson, Helen W. Kennedy
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The ArtsJanuary 2019The secret life of romantic comedy
by Celestino Deleyto
The secret life of romantic comedy offers a new approach to one of the most popular and resilient genres in the history of Hollywood. Steering away from the rigidity and ideological determinism of traditional accounts of the genre, this book advocates a more flexible theory, which allows the student to explore the presence of the genre in unexpected places, extending the concept to encompass films that are not usually considered romantic comedies. Combining theory with detailed analyses of a selection of films, including To Be or Not to Be (1942), Rear Window (1954), Kiss Me Stupid (1964), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Before Sunset (2004), the book aims to provide a practical framework for the exploration of a key area of contemporary experience - intimate matters - through one of its most powerful filmic representations: the genre of romantic comedy. Original and entertaining, The secret life of romantic comedy is perfect for students and academics of film and film genre.
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Humanities & Social SciencesMay 2024The Official Record
Oversight, national security and democracy
by Peter Finn, Robert Ledger
The construction, control and preservation of the Official Record is inherently contested. Those seeking greater openness and (democratic) accountability argue 'sunlight is [...] the best of disinfectants', while others seek stricter information control because, to their mind, sound government arises when advice and policy are formulated secretly. This edited volume explores the intersection of the Official Record, oversight, national security and democracy. Through US, UK and Canadian case studies, this volume will benefit higher level undergraduate readers and above to explore the Official Record in the context of the national security operations of democratic states. All chapters are research-based pieces of original writing that feature a document appendix containing primary documents (often excerpts) that are key to a chapter's narrative. As a result, this book interrogates the boundaries between national security, accountability, oversight, and the Official Record.
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Literature & Literary StudiesApril 2024
Riddles at work in the early medieval tradition
Words, ideas, interactions
by Megan Cavell, Jennifer Neville
Capitalising on developments in the field over the past decade, Riddles at work provides an up-to-date microcosm of research on the early medieval riddle tradition. The book presents a wide range of traditional and experimental methodologies. The contributors treat the riddles both as individual poems and as parts of a tradition, but, most importantly, they address Latin and Old English riddles side-by-side, bringing together texts that originally developed in conversation with each other but have often been separated by scholarship. Together, the chapters reveal that there is no single, right way to read these texts but rather a multitude of productive paths. This book will appeal to students and scholars of early medieval studies. It contains new as well as established voices, including Jonathan Wilcox, Mercedes Salvador-Bello and Jennifer Neville.
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July 2014Mystery Girl
Roman
by David Gordon, Stefanie Jacobs
Sam Kornberg liebt Trash-Filme, Hochliteratur und seine Frau Lala. Als die ihn verlässt, bricht für Sam eine Welt zusammen. Um sie wiederzugewinnen, ist er zum Äußersten bereit – er sucht sich einen Job. Den erstbesten, den er kriegen kann: Assistent eines Privatdetektivs. Sein Chef ist Solar Lonsky, ein kränkliches, fettleibiges Genie, das sein Haus nicht verlassen kann. Sams erster Auftrag ist die Beschattung einer mysteriösen Frau. Eigentlich muss er nichts weiter tun, als ihr durch Los Angeles zu folgen, doch schon bald verfällt er ihr hoffnungslos und wird in einen Mordfall verwickelt, in dem Satanisten, Succubi, Untergrundfilmer, Hollywoodstars und mexikanische Gangster eine nicht unbedeutende Rolle spielen. Mystery Girl ist ein Thriller über die Gefahren von Kunst und Liebe, ein Schnellkurs in »Verfall der westlichen Zivilisation« und ein durchgeknallter Trip durch L.A. Und, ach ja, es ist eine irre spannende, wahnsinnig gewiefte und brutal komische Geschichte.
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The ArtsFebruary 2009The secret life of romantic comedy
by Celestino Deleyto
The secret life of romantic comedy offers a new approach to one of the most popular and resilient genres in the history of Hollywood. Steering away from the rigidity and ideological determinism of traditional accounts of the genre, this book advocates a more flexible theory, which allows the student to explore the presence of the genre in unexpected places, extending the concept to encompass films that are not usually considered romantic comedies. Combining theory with detailed analyses of a selection of films, including To Be or Not to Be (1942), Rear Window (1954), Kiss Me Stupid (1964), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Before Sunset (2004), the book aims to provide a practical framework for the exploration of a key area of contemporary experience - intimate matters - through one of its most powerful filmic representations: the genre of romantic comedy. Original and entertaining, The secret life of romantic comedy is perfect for students and academics of film and film genre. ;
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Health & Personal DevelopmentJune 2016Studying Successfully with ADHD
A Pratical Guide for Parents
by Stefanie Rietzler, Fabian Grolimund
For children with ADHD and their parents, the school years are often difficult. Children may avoid homework they dislike, involve their parents in endless discussions of the point or pointlessness of particular exercises, dawdle and daydream their time away, or explode with frustration if they get something wrong or cannot do something. This book provides parents with concrete and practical help. It shows you how you can: • improve your child’s concentration and stamina• increase your child’s motivation to learn and study• reduce frustration, arguments, and tears over homework• control chaos and forgetfulness• help your child succeed by using smart learning methods• develop your child’s strengths• help your child cope with failure and maintain self-confidence• establish a good relationship with the school. For: • parents / relatives of children with ADHD• therapists• learning coaches• teachers
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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2010The secret battle
Emotional survival in the great war
by Michael Roper, Bertrand Taithe, Penny Summerfield, Peter Gatrell, Max Jones, Ana Carden-Coyne
What did home mean to British soldiers and how did it help them to cope with the psychological strains of the Great War? Family relationships lie at the heart of this book. It explores the contribution letters and parcels from home played in maintaining the morale of this largely young, amateur army. And it shows how soldiers, in their turn, sought to adapt domestic habits to the trenches. Pursuing the unconscious clues within a rich collection of letters and memoirs with the help of psychoanalytical ideas, including those formulated by the veteran tank commander Wilfred Bion, this study asks fundamental questions about the psychological resources of this generation of young men. It reveals how the extremities of battle exposed the deepest emotional ties of childhood, and went on marking the post-war domestic lives of those who returned. ;
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Literature & Literary StudiesJune 2004Secret Shakespeare
Studies in theatre, religion and resistance
by Richard Wilson
Shakespeare's Catholic context was the most important literary discovery of the last century. No biography of the Bard is now complete without chapters on the paranoia and persecution in which he was educated, or the treason which engulfed his family. Whether to suffer outrageous fortune or take up arms in suicidal resistance was, as Hamlet says, 'the question' that fired Shakespeare's stage. In 'Secret Shakespeare' Richard Wilson asks why the dramatist remained so enigmatic about his own beliefs, and so silent on the atrocities he survived. Shakespeare constructed a drama not of discovery, like his rivals, but of darkness, deferral, evasion and disguise, where, for all his hopes of a 'golden time' of future toleration, 'What's to come' is always unsure. Whether or not 'He died a papist', it is because we can never 'pluck out the heart' of his mystery that Shakespeare's plays retain their unique potential to resist. This is a fascinating work, which will be essential reading for all scholars of Shakespeare and Renaissance studies. ;
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Children's & YAMagic Owls in Featherland (1). Athenaria's Secret
by Ina Brandt/Irene Mohr
Flora is very excited: together with her magic owl Goldwing, she is to be part of a new team. The owl rulers of the Magical Kingdom have summoned them to Featherland, a hidden place in a mysterious monastery. There they meet the snowy owl Nordis, the spectacled owl Claro and, of course, Jona, who always tries to compete with Flora. How will they ever manage to make a team? It’s not long before they are given their first job: during the night of the next full moon they must help one another to awaken the magic of Featherland – and this proves to be more difficult than expected. Because suddenly Claro disappears from the face of the earth. And without him, no magic can ever succeed…
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August 2024All your secret Songs
by Nina Brenke, Moon Notes
Mit schönem Farbschnitt in der Erstauflage – Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit Sing me your songs – show me your soul! Die Journalismus-Studentin Allie will ihr Praktikum bei der Irish Times erfolgreich abschließen. Doch dann schickt sie ihr Chef ausgerechnet mit einer Boyband auf Tour, deren Musik sie so gar nicht ausstehen kann – und deren Leadsänger sie neulich auch noch völlig ahnungslos im Club geküsst hat. Auch Conor ist alles andere als begeistert, dass ihn die Frau, die ihm zuvor gehörig den Kopf verdreht hat, nun auf Schritt und Tritt verfolgt. Immerhin könnte sie ihn schneller zu Fall bringen, als ihm lieb ist, sollte sie sein wohlgehütetes Geheimnis herausfinden. Erst als Conor entdeckt, dass auch Allie ein Geheimnis hat, öffnet er sich ihr langsam. Je mehr Zeit die beiden miteinander verbringen, desto bewusster wird ihnen, dass sie viel mehr verbindet, als sie auf den ersten Blick dachten. Und dass es häufig einen zweiten Blick braucht, um zu erkennen, welcher Mensch sich hinter seinen Geheimnissen verbirgt. Der romantische New-Adult-Roman lässt die Herzen von Romance-Fans ab 16 Jahren höher schlagen. Die emotionale Liebesgeschichte zwischen Allie und Conor steckt voller inspirierender Antworten auf die großen Fragen des Lebens. Eine gefühlvolle Enemies-to-Lovers-Geschichte, die junge Erwachsene auf ihrer Reise zu sich selbst begleitet. All your secret Songs: Wer bin ich, wer will ich sein und was bin ich bereit, dafür zu geben? Gefühle, Liebe und Musik: Eine aufregende Rockstar Romance für Leser*innen ab 16 Jahren. Mitreißend und emotional: Die packende Story erzählt, wie aus anfänglicher Abneigung eine tiefe Verbundenheit entstehen kann. Voll im Trend: Die beliebten Tropes „Enemies to Lovers“ und „Forced Proximity“ sorgen für prickelnde Spannung. Tolle Mischung: Die Welt der Musik und zwei Menschen auf der Suche nach ihrer eigenen Identität. Genial ausgestattet in der Erstauflage: Softcover mit Klappen, trendig illustriertem Buchschnitt und coolem Lesezeichen zum Abtrennen. Die New-Adult-Romance für junge Leser*innen ab 16 Jahren erzählt eine mitreißende Geschichte über wahre Liebe und den Mut, gegen alle Widerstände seinen eigenen Weg zu gehen. Und sich vielleicht nicht immer an die Regeln zu halten…
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MedicineJune 2025Head in the game
Sociocultural analyses of brain trauma in sport
by Stephen Townsend, Murray G. Phillips, Gary Osmond, Rebecca Olive
Head in the game brings together international scholars from multiple humanities, social science, and scientific disciplines to critically examine one of the most vexing issues in global sport: concussion. It argues that science and medicine alone cannot solve the concussion crisis: sociocultural factors must also be considered. This edited collection draws attention to the ways that social, cultural, historical, political, literary, philosophical, and legal factors have shaped the concussion crisis in sport. Head in the game is essential reading for those who want to understand how the concussion crisis came to be, and provides guidance for developing ethical and evidence-based solutions in the future.
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2019Why ADHD is Not a Disease
A polemic
by Amrei Wittwer
In some European countries, one in four children is now diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) due to their socially disruptive behaviour. The treatment usually consists of suppressing the symptoms with psychostimulants such as Ritalin. This treatment does not improve school performance, but it curbs the children’s creativity and may stigmatise them for their entire lives. Taking an opposing viewpoint, ADHD expert Dr. Amrei Wittwer focuses on the physical and psychological well-being of the affected children. Because almost all “ADHD patients“ are facing difficulties in relationships with adults, she considers that a solution begins with the children’s domestic and school environments, instruction of parents and teachers, and by using therapeutic approaches rather than simply sedating the children. “Children are our future”, is a common theme in Sunday speeches. Anyone who takes this point seriously, whether or not they themselves are immediately affected, should think about this important topic.
