The greatest classic of Sindhi literature presented here in an authoritative and vivid modern English translation. Shah Abdul Latif\'s Risalo is acknowledged across Pakistan and the wider diaspora as the greatest classic of Sindhi literature. In this collection of short Sufi verses, originally composed for musical performance, the poet creates a vast imaginative world of interlocking references to

Explore and experience nature with your kids with these 30 fun and educational family activities dedicated to spending more time outside. Less screen, more green! In the world of smartphones, tablets, and online learning, the need for children to engage with nature has never been more evident. Outdoor activities and projects inspire exploration, creativity, curiosity, learning, and a sense of wonder.

The wise, witty and moving debut novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink - exploring the deeper reality of marriage, parenthood and the way life thwarts our

The very best portrait photography of the film-noir era, with previously unpublished images from beloved gems such as The Night of the Hunter and Sweet Smell of SuccessWith its singular focus on the very best portrait photography of the 1940s and 1950s Hollywood film noir era, every page of this coffee-table volume is rich in brooding atmosphere. The portraits gathered here, of actors such as Rita

Airships in the Sky with...Engineers?A group of curious Gollem engineers traveling in a great airship arrives in the Duchy of Brunhild. Their sudden appearance alone is puzzling enough, but what do these Seekers want with Yumina\'s white crown? Are there further secrets lurking within the ancient ruins of Gandhilis? And on top of that, will Yakumo ever come home?Hold fast for a tale of swords, sorcery,

Reach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid? You will find the solutions at the back of the

Luxury, Fashion and the Early Modern Idea of Credit addresses how social and cultural ideas about credit and trust, in the context of fashion and trade, were affected by the growth and development of the bankruptcy institution.Luxury, fashion and social standing are intimately connected to consumption on credit. Drawing on data from the fashion trade, this fascinating edited volume shows how the concepts

Darauf haben Interessierte und Kenner gewartet: Kindlers Literatur Lexikon neu aufgelegt. Von den ersten schriftlichen Zeugnissen der Menschheit bis zur Gegenwart versammelt das epochale Nachschlagewerk rund 13.000 Werke aus allen Literaturen der Welt. Vollig neu bearbeitet und um eine Fulle von Eintragen erganzt, erschliet das Werklexikon in 17 Banden und einem Registerband Belletristik, Briefe, Tagebucher

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces on a deadly maritime case in the remarkable new novel from internationally bestselling author John

Not only is one of the most famous pieces of ancient Greek art--the celebrated gold and ivory statuette of the Snake Goddess--almost certainly modern, but Minoan civilization as it has been popularly imagined is largely an invention of the early twentieth century. This is Kenneth Lapatin\'s startling conclusion in \"Mysteries of the Snake Goddess--a brilliant investigation into the true origins of

An extraordinary prodigy of Mozartean abilities, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was a distinguished composer and conductor, a legendary pianist and organist, and an accomplished painter and classicist. Lionized in his lifetime, he is best remembered today for several staples of the concert hall and for such popular music as \"The Wedding March\" and \"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.\" Now, in the first

How do colonial histories matter to the urgencies and conditions of our current world? How have those histories so often been rendered as leftovers, as \"legacies\" of a dead past rather than as active and violating forces in the world today? With precision and clarity, Ann Laura Stoler argues that recognizing \"colonial presence\" may have as much to do with how the connections between colonial histories

A down-on-her-luck city girl searches for new purpose among the shelves of a failing bookstore in the quaint town of Pine Ridge, New York--until a forbidden love tempts her to go off-book. When life sets fire to your happily ever after, you ditch your cheating boyfriend, trade in the city life for the off-the-grid seclusion of your mother\'s bookstore in the mountains...and try to resist your attraction

How and why did the early church grow in the first four hundred years despite disincentives, harassment, and occasional persecution? In this unique historical study, veteran scholar Alan Kreider delivers the fruit of a lifetime of study as he tells the amazing story of the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Challenging traditional understandings, Kreider contends the church grew because the

The paperback lift-the-flap edition of global bestseller Dear

All of us have an innate capacity for compassion. We recognize when others are hurting, and we want to help, but we\'re not always good at it. There is another way. In The Compassionate Connection, Dr. David Rakel explains how we can strengthen our bonds with others--all the while doing emotional and physical good for ourselves.As founder and director of the University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine

Examine geometry all around you, from the perimeter of a kite to the circumference of a cake. Geometry can change the shape of your world Observe the geometric forms surrounding us, from the bridges we cross every day to the pools we play in. Pairing basic language with bright illustrations, this guide to geometry makes complex math accessible with joyful, day-to-day events--making it easy to understand

Kuro and Elsa have been registered as Chris\'s catpanions. While his relationship with the three catgirls deepens, their livelihood is threatened after a group of men assault Kuro and Silva while they\'re out shopping. The obviously planned attack was no doubt instigated by someone-and there\'s only one person that can be.Unfortunately, Chris is no superhero, no vigilante seeking justice with his own

At the height of Britain\'s 20th century power, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr reached the pinnacle of his remarkable and controversial career. He served in vital diplomatic posts and was a major figure in determining and executing British foreign policy. His vital work with Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin is regarded as being crucial to the wartime alliance and, after the war, he was rewarded with the post

Ending poverty continues to be a major challenge for the global community. It is even more urgent and relevant today when the world is facing the covid-19 pandemic as it was two decades ago, when four women rose to prominent positions as ministers in charge of international development in their governments. Ending Global Poverty: Four Women\'s Noble Conspiracy tells the story of Eveline Herfkens from