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Brilliantly researched, lovingly written, a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at some of the magnificent, unsung queer artists who worked on the iconic franchise. - Tom Rob SmithAn original, warm-witted and illuminating chronicle about the queer talents that have shaped the James Bond phenomenon in all its forms.Blending historical insight with new observations and interviews, Bond commentator and author Mark OConnell presents a dynamic and entertaining James Bond compendium full of new perspectives and imagery, as well as an alternative timeline of 007 history few know exists.In Bond, Queer Bond, what might begin as a thoughtful dive into an adjacent world of 007 fast becomes a rich, colourful and compelling manifesto about the queer DNA of a cultural icon with LGBTQ names and beats, such as Lionel Bart, Richard Chopping, Truman Capote, Peter Hunt, Tom Ford, Doris Fish, Harvey Milk, John Sex, the AIDS crisis, the ballroom scene, pop art icons, and many more, forming the rainbow crosshairs of this book.Joining OConnell are guest contributions from the likes of Barbara Broccoli, David Arnold, Mark Gatiss, Putter Smith, Peaches Christ, John Glen, Ann Magnuson, Jon Lys Turner, Jany Temime, Maud Adams and more. The other history of a spy has never been so fabulous.

Back in the flat, Sylvia is no use. She doesnt have any ideas, all she suggests is get a job, take your time, get some money together, then go somewhere. But Clodagh needs to go now, needs to go today if possible. Even Seamus has gone. But where, and with what?Clodagh finds herself adrift after leaving her partner Seamus. Navigating addiction, the harsh realities of a housing crisis, and relationships pushed to the brink, this is a story of her attempts to reconnect with herself, and those closest to her, in a gritty, vividly rendered contemporary Dublin.Weaving from place to place and person to person past friends, fellow users and her worried mother Sylvia Clodagh struggles to fully understand herself, or the city she calls home. Urban isolation, the trials of modern life and the fleeting beauty found in Dublin marble every scene of this novel. Somewhere is a raw and intimate portrait of a woman balancing on the edge of survival, seeking meaning and love amid isolation and addiction.

Hilda had left to start a new life.She had married a man who was handsome and exciting and hed promised her the world.When that world came crashing down, she returned to her home town.Not to lick her wounds but to rebuild.Robert was there to welcome her back.Then he was gone. Cruelly taken.But he left something for her.Something that would change her life.A story about lossliessecrets. A story of prejudice and hate. A story of love, forgiveness and redemption."We must be willing to get rid of the life weve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us"Joseph Campbell

Lord Arthur Savile is a young man who is going to get married. One day, he goes to a party and meets Mr. Podgers, a palm-reader. But when Mr. Podgers reads Lord Arthurs hand, he predicts a crime in h

O Rio de Fernando Sabino é um guia que conduz o leitor por dezesseis Caminhos Sabinianos, revelando o Rio de Janeiro onde o escritor mineiro de Belo Horizonte viveu durante 56 de seus 80 anos. Em sua companhia, percorremos dezesseis bairros ao longo de seis decadas da Zona Norte a Zona Sul, passando pelo Centro, Copacabana, Ipanema, Botafogo, Flamengo, Gloria, Catete, Cosme Velho, Leme, Gavea, Lagoa, Jardim Botanico, Leblon, Lapa, Estacio e Maracan. De bonde, de onibus, de carro ou a pe, o Rio se deixa ver sob diferentes angulos.Fernando Sabino circula sozinho, com amigos ou com os filhos, por praias, livrarias, restaurantes, bares, boates, botequins, igrejas, bancas de jornal, editoras, galerias, estadios, cinemas, clubes, praças e edificios. O volume reune citaçes extraidas da obra do autor e inclui mapas e fotos de epoca que oferecem um mergulho no Rio de ontem e de hoje, em delicada sintonia com o ensaio fotografico de Daniel Ramalho.Este e o segundo volume da serie "O Rio da Literatura", idealizada por Teresa Montero e inaugurada com "O Rio de Clarice", em 2018.

The piano works of Edvard Grieg are an essential addition to the "Best of Classics" series. The collection combines original compositions and arrangements of well-known highlights, including works from the "Lyric Pieces", the suite "From Holbergs Time" and the "Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2". All pieces are of medium difficulty and have been supplemented with fingerings and metronome suggestions by successful author Hans-Gunter Heumann. This collection is indispensable for piano lessons and for anyone who enjoys playing the piano as a hobby.

No Rio de Janeiro de 1859, Cecília Maria de Azevedo está longe de corresponder ao ideal de jovem obediente. Inteligente, irônica e fascinada pela ciência especialmente pelo poder curativo das plantas

The award-winning images that move our world. The World Press Photo Yearbook 2026 is the essential reference work for everyone interested in photojournalism, documentary photography, and contemporary history. For more than 70 years, the independent non-profit organization World Press Photo in Amsterdam has honored the most prestigious achievements in international press photography. The award-winning images collected in this yearbook document the events, emotions, and challenges of our time with an intensity that words alone cannot convey. Highlights: The best press photos of the year honored with the World Press Photo Award International top-class photography across all categories: single images, stories, and long-term projects A powerful time capsule of our global present Companion volume to the renowned World Press Photo traveling exhibition Whether for journalists, students, photography enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to better understand our world, this yearbook brings together the most striking visual testimonies of our time.

Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian novel by the English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwells ninth and final completed book. Thematically, it centres on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours within society. Orwell, a democratic socialist and an anti-Stalinist, modelled an authoritarian socialist Britain on the Soviet Union in the era of Stalinism and the practices of state censorship and state propaganda in Nazi Germany. More broadly, the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated.The story takes place in an imagined future. The current year is uncertain, but believed to be 1984. Much of the world is in perpetual war. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, has become a province of the totalitarian superstate Oceania, which is led by Big Brother, a dictatorial leader supported by an intense cult of personality manufactured by the Partys Thought Police.

Animal Farm (originally Animal Farm: A Fairy Story) is a satirical allegorical dystopian novella, in the form of a beast fable, by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. It follows the anthropomorphic farm animals of the fictional Manor Farm as they rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where all animals can be equal, free, and happy away from human interventions. However, by the end of the novella, the rebellion is betrayed, and under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon, the farm ends up in a far worse state than it was before.According to Orwell, Animal Farm reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and then on into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union, a period when Russia lived under the MarxistLeninist ideology of Joseph Stalin. Orwell, a democratic socialist, was a critic of Stalin and hostile to Moscow-directed Stalinism, an attitude that was critically shaped by his experiences during the Barcelona May Days conflicts between the POUM and Stalinist forces, during the Spanish Civil War.

A Gela, negli anni 80, la citta e un gioco in scatola.Le strade sono caselle. I quartieri proprieta. Gli uomini pedine.Cosa Nostra e Stidda se la spartiscono come su un tabellone: si compra, si conquista, si elimina. Solo che qui non si paga in denaro, ma in sangue.Tano U Trunzu, sicario infallibile e ambizioso, deve reclutare un esercito di ragazzini pronti a uccidere per salvare il suo clan. Dallaltra parte, Turi U Mulu, figlio del capo della Stidda, vuole chiudere la partita una volta per tutte e prendersi la citta.Ogni mossa e un omicidio.Ogni errore e una condanna.Perche a Gela il piombo e democratico.E chi esce dal gioco, non rientra piu.

The cuisine of Gaza is a vibrant reflection of its rich heritage, blending bold flavours, fresh ingredients and time-honoured techniques. Spicy stews, tangy dips, fragrant fish dishes and honey-soaked desserts embody a culinary tradition shaped by history and sustained through adversity. Each dish tells the story of a people whose connection to their land and culture endures despite immense challenges, showcasing the power of food as a cultural anchor.The Gaza Kitchen brings new life to this cuisine with more than one hundred recipes collected first-hand by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt. It offers an intimate portrait of Gazan life through hundreds of photographs of Gazan cooks, farmers and fresh-produce merchants at work, and in-kitchen interviews in which these women and men tell the stories of their food, their heritage and their families.This new edition of this much loved, award-winning cookbook stands as both a celebration of Palestinian cultural identity and a powerful testament to the resilience of the Gaza community.

A New Perspective for Biblical Justice in International Relations Practicing a Christian vision of justice as a citizen in ones own country is difficult enough. Add on the challenge of establishing and living out a Christian ethic among states, where there may be few established norms and shared values, and you have the gargantuan task of doing international relations. Does Christianity have anything to say about global justice for modern nation-states? Canwe look to the biblical vision for help with the complex problems of a globalized world? Robert Joustra answers with a resounding yes. Christ and Covenant in Global Politics casts a compelling vision for a Christian approach to international relations that seeks to transform global politics from systems driven by fear to covenantal global community based in shared loves, drawing on Augustines understanding of rightly ordered loves and a contemporary Christian notion of covenantal pluralism. This groundbreaking textbook is designed for professors and students of international relations, offering a unique, faith-driven approach to global politics. In Christ and Covenant in Global Politics, Joustra introduces international relations through a distinctly Christian lens; demonstrates how the Christian worldview can positively shape international politics; equips students to thoughtfully engage with pluralism and multiculturalism in international politics; and moves beyond discussions of biblical justice within states toward discussions of biblical justice between and among states. Christ and Covenant in Global Politics is a first-of-its-kind work that provides a comprehensive introduction to the state of international relations theory today as well as a constructive account of a truly Christian vision for global politics. Joustra providesa systematic treatment of introductory political theology of world politics, then applies that foundation to key issues in the international system: diplomacy, war, political economy, and climate. Ideal for the undergraduate level, this book is a gift to those who to want to learn to love their neighbor on the global stage.

Move Past Anxiety and Into Confident Witness Are fear and anxiety holding you back from sharing your faith? Does the thought of evangelism make you uneasy or leave you concerned about making others uncomfortable? The biggest barrier to evangelism, Mark Teasdale argues, is not lack of training or informationits fear. To overcome this fear, we must engage not just intellectually and spiritually, but also psychologically. In Socially Awkward Evangelism,Teasdale considers evangelism through the lens of psychology, helping you overcome the roadblocks that often accompany sharing your faith. Teasdale offers resources for dealing with anxiety and shame and helps you communicate in ways that reduce uncertainties in others, utilizing recent developments in understanding mental and emotional health. Socially Awkward Evangelism: addresses the underlying fears and anxieties often tied to evangelism with tools informed by psychology, offers practical tools for overcoming fears about evangelism, challenges common misperceptions about evangelism, and helps you communicate your faith authentically, sensitively, and creatively. Through practical exercises, theological foundations, and psychological insights, this book will guide you to thoughtfully attend to your inner life, your social context, and the heart of Jesus, helping you move beyond fear to embrace evangelism as the blessing its meant to be. Whether youre a church leader or educator training others, a student eager to learn, or someone who struggles with the social anxiety often tied to evangelism, Socially Awkward Evangelism provides the tools to help you step into this sacred task with confidence and purpose.

From the acclaimed critic and award-winning author of Anno Dracula comes a bitingly satirical story of superheroism, soap opera and alternative reality -- for readers of Austin Grossmans Soon I Will Be Invincible and George R.R. Martins Wild Cards.When Chrissie Chambers (model actress whatever) discovers her soap opera character is about to be killed off, she finally stops dieting and discovers hitherto untapped supernatural abilities. Meanwhile, Chrissies aunt - former national heroine Lady Shade - goes missing. Afraid for Jasmines safety and itching to costume-up, Chrissie and her ghost-possessed best friend Loulee break into Devils Dyke, the asylum where Jasmine works as a therapist with the most dangerous cutthroats (supervillains) in Britain only to find the inmates have taken over Chrissie debuts successfully as a cloak (superheroine), but who will become the arch-nemesis of Lady Shade II?In Chrissies timeline, the Beatles didnt split up and recorded a hallucinodelic album in 1972 Never Mind (strictly, Never Mind the Beatles) which literally changed the world. Set in an alternative 2020s London, this hugely entertaining, darkly humorous superhero tale is packed with Newmans trademark wit, and comes with wickedly sharp edges.

The story of the Saab 9-3 is full of twists and turns, from its origins before the 9-3 name even existed to its unexpected rebirth as an electric vehicle decades later. Bizarrely, the first-generation 9-3 was in essence the same car as the Saab 900 built between 1994 and 1998. Equally as bizarre, the second-generation 9-3 lived on well beyond the General Motors era, reappearing in 201314 and again from 2019 to 2022. In these later years its familiar Gen2 silhouette concealed an all-electric powertrain, now wearing the badge of new owner NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden) in place of the hallowed Saab Griffin. From 1998 to 2011, the Saab 9-3 was manufactured at the Trollhattan factory in Sweden, carrying the brands distinctive character into a new era. This book charts the 9-3s evolution under General Motors stewardship, from the outgoing Saab 900 to the fundamentally similar first-generation 9-3, and on to the redesigned Gen2 model of 2002, this new model being built on GMs Epsilon platform and featuring far more GM-supplied componentry. The Gen1 9-3 came in three guises: four-door Saloon (sedan), two-door Cabriolet convertible and five-door Hatchback. Its Gen2 successor offered Saloon, Cabriolet and SportCombi estate car formats, powered by engines ranging from the 2.0-litre petrol Turbo and 1.9 TiD diesel to the 2.6-litre petrol V6 and the 1.9 TTiD twin-turbo diesel. Stunningly illustrated with over 250 images many previously unseen Saab 9-3 includes specially commissioned photography of the high-performance Viggen model, factory archive images, an interview with heroic rallycross legend Per Eklund and a Foreword by Saab insider and photojournalist Kenneth Olausson. It recounts Saabs final decade as a car manufacturer through the development of the 9-3 until its abandonment in 2011 by General Motors, and its brief rebirth as an electric vehicle under NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden), which lingered intermittently until 2022.

Singer Laura Story Explains Why Humble Reverence Is Essential for Honoring God in Our Songs and with Our LivesWe were made for God, not the other way around. Living for Gods gloryrevering him above all elsegives us purpose and lasting joy but we often get distracted and become too self-focused, believing that we are the center of our lives. From singing at church on Sundays to our work and leisure throughout the week, we are in daily need of refocusing our attention on God.Laura Story seeks to lead Christians in scriptural, reverential worship all 7 days of the week. Sharing her 20 years of experience as a worship leader and award-winning recording artist, she clarifies what worship is, what it isnt, and whats at stake without it. She then explains 4 everyday ways our reverence is often diverted away from God. Finally, Story demonstrates how to apply biblical principles, seeking God in humility and reverence through singing and daily life. With a heart for music ministry, this accessible book also speaks to everyday Christians who long to engage in proper devotion, leading readers in rich worship that reflects who God is rather than who we are.Accessible, Holistic Guide for Worship: Thoughtfully explores Scripture and church history, creating a Bible-focused theology of worship Applicable: Helps Christians cultivate a reverential posture all 7 days of the week by honoring Gods word, relating to others, and properly stewarding our lives Written by Christian Recording Artist and Author Laura Story: Inspires modern Christian songwriters to create scriptural songs focused on the attributes of God A Great Study for the Entire Church: Addresses both individual and corporate worship Useful in Schools and Churches: Practical insights for worship team leaders and volunteers as well as students earning worship degrees, with advice for worship and prayers, order of service, and more Ends with a Liturgy Written by the Author

Discover the captivating Emilia-Romagna region in Italy offering the most delicious food with over 75 authentic recipes, cooked with care and attention using the best ingredients.Praise for Ursulas previous book Cucina del Veneto: Ursula transports you to magical Venice with authentic, mouthwatering recipes. Gennaro ContaldoElegant cooking from an elegant writer on cooking in the Veneto with beautiful produce. A joy. Jeremy LeeEmilia-Romagna, one of the largest Italian regions, lies between the Adriatic Sea to the east, the River Po to the north and the Apennine chain of mountains to the south. Between the Po and the mountains, with its flood-plain-enhanced soil, is what is known as the food valley, where a unique microclimate means that an abundance of foods can be produced. There are countless individual local food products which have IGP and DOP (protected) status, more than anywhere else in Italy.These include soft wheat for the famous pasta types of the region; acorns and chestnuts to feed the pigs which produce the countless salumi (prosciutto di Parma, culatello, mortadella etc); grape vines which are used not just in the many wines of the area, but in the world-renowned balsamic vinegar of Modena; and cows which produce the milk for the regions cheeses, particularly parmigiano reggiano, Parmesan.

Explore the HISTORY and SYMBOLISM of honeybees and learn to CONNECT and COMMUNICATE with these wondrous creatures for DEEP HEALING.Bees inspire a joy that most people could use more of these days simply observing them at work is truly uplifting to the spirit. In The Wisdom of Honeybees, author, teacher and beekeeper Shonagh Home encourages you to slow down and pay attention to what the bees can teach us on a spiritual level.Discover the rich symbolism of honeybees in myth, religion and society, and how they are highly regarded as symbols of hard work, productivity and dedication. Learn how to interact with bees in everyday modern life, address any fears about them and explore the spiritual approach to communicating with these extraordinary creatures, including practices and meditations that dont require you to keep an actual hive.Find out about hive medicine, or apitherapy, which is an ancient practice of treating ailments using products of the hive, including honey, bee pollen and beeswax all incredible substances with numerous medicinal and healing applications. Finally, learn how to form a heartfelt relationship with the bees, from creating a thoughtfully planned bee garden to getting to grips with beekeeping basics, for those who want to fully embrace bee stewardship and all its benefits, including emotional healing.

A janela sobre a ditadura brasileira que os documentos norte-americanos nos oferecem continua essencialmente inexplorada, com uma quantidade expressiva de material documental inédito, sobretudo em temas de politica domestica. A partir dos arquivos ianques, este estudo de folego nos oferece um acesso privilegiado a realidade contemporanea da ditadura.Se e conhecida a influencia dos Estados Unidos sobre o golpe de 1964, de que forma a interlocuço ocorria ao longo do regime? Sob uma perspectiva privilegiada, os diplomatas ianques tinham acesso livre aqueles que participavam do processo decisorio da ditadura brasileira. Isso envolve de empresarios a membros da classe politica, de intelectuais a jornalistas e ativistas sociais. E, claro, os proprios militares.Felipe Loureiro, por mais de uma decada, dedicou-se a analisar documentos diplomaticos do periodo, entre telegramas, memorandos, relatorios e cartas. Sem desconsiderar as limitaçes dos arquivos, o historiador revela as entranhas do processo de construço e declinio do periodo mais longo de exceço politica da historia brasileira.Olhares ianques reconstroi as contradiçes, complexidades e incertezas vivenciadas por atores centrais do regime. Ao passo que joga luz a informaçes ineditas, Loureiro nos alerta para a profuso de informaçes que ainda segue intocada: "Em meio a tantos trechos cobertos por frias tarjas pretas, persiste a sensaço de que a ditadura se projetava continuamente sobre a atmosfera da redemocratizaço, como um sujeito oculto invisivel, mas palpavel."