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Nada poderia estar mais longe das expectativas de Amaury de Vries do que juntar-se à companhia de mercenários de seu meio-irmão nas terras selvagens da Escócia. Cavaleiro e campeão de Justas, ele esp

Negado de seu legítimo legado, Maximilian de Vries elaborou um plano para vingar-se do pai e garantir seu próprio futuro. Aliado aos seus dois meios-irmãos, ele segue para a antiga e misteriosa Kilde

On a farm in England, the animals are tired of their owner, Mr. Jones. He is a cruel farmer who doesnt take care of them. One day, after listening to Old Major, an old and intelligent pig, they decide to start the Rebellion. Everything changes, and the animals take control of the farm.They work together and believe they are now free and equal. But two pigs fight for power. Soon, one of them becomes the leader and changes the rules. Are the animals free now, or are things not that different from when Mr. Jones was on the farm?Vocabulary included

Reflections and Encounters in Development Research through APPEARThe overall objective of APPEAR is to strengthen scientific foundations and institutional capacities in higher education, research, and management at the participating institutions within the thematic framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Since the launch of the program in 2009, 98 preparatory funding projects, 63 academic partnerships, and 11 advanced academic partnerships have been implemented in 24 countries. In all, 174 APPEAR scholarship holders have successfully completed a masters or PhD program at an Austrian University. APPEAR is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) as part of International Partnerships Austria and is implemented by OeAD Austrias Agency for Education and Internationalisation.This reader reflects, in a free and formally diverse manner, collaborations in the field of development research be it through theoretical, biographical, research-technical, or philosophical considerations or through personal encounters, impressions, feelings, reservations, or experiences. APPEAR has amassed a rich treasure trove of academic work, results, and personal experiences. The contributions presented in this book are a well-chosen selection from the wealth of experience gained in recent years. They are intended to inspire and stimulate further discussion and reflection within the scientific community and beyond. They also highlight the immensely important social aspect of development research and the effort to contribute to a sustainable and, above all, peaceful future. This book gives a voice to encounters, reflections, and criticism, as well as everyday perceptions in research practice and a room for lasting impressions and narratives about APPEAR and the people who have brought the program and projects to life in many countries and regions.

What the reader will find below is the result of my research on the design of the Great Pyramid. It is a purely mathematical study, scientifically rigorous, yet extraordinarily simple.It is not the formulation of any theory. Quite the contrary: it is the mathematical proof of a theory, which until today had not been possible to be proven, developed by a great researcher of the pyramid, John Taylor (1781-1864), regarding the unit of measurement used for its design.The definitive resolution of a mathematical and architectural enigma that has endured for 4,500 years.

In The Better Fly Fisher, coach and lifelong angler Allan Sefton shares decades of hands-on experience from fishing rivers, reservoirs and coastal waters across the UK and beyond. Drawing on a deep understanding of fish ecology and teaching others to catch them, youll find thoughtful guidance for becoming a more effective and adaptable angler, whether youre chasing trout in tiny streams, salmon on Highland rivers or bonefish on tropical coral flats.

Gentlemen of the West is Agnes Owens first novel. It is the acutely observed series of episodes in the life of the narrator, a 22-year-old bricklayer whose situation and lifestyle will be immediately identifiable to many readers. Published to celebrate Agnes Owens centenary year in 2026.

The building trade in the west of Scotland has slowed and Mac leaves for the oil-rich north to seek his fortune. But he soon finds himself out in the wilderness, chasing the promise of a job. In the meantime, hes fallen for Nancy, but he cant tear himself away from the other love of his life: the drink. This darkly comic novel is a tale of addiction, masculinity and the precarious nature of employment for working-class men in 1980s Scotland. Published to celebrate Agnes Owens centenary year in 2026.

A Working Mother is a wildly entertaining cautionary tale: while Bettys husband, Adam, broods and drinks (to be matched at times by Betty, just to be sociable) she flirts with their best friend Brendan and tries to avoid the roving hands of her new employer. Theyre all driving Betty crazy. A sharp, darkly humorous novella that explores the life of a working-class woman caught in a destructive relationship and an unforgiving society. Agnes Owens sharp wit, humour and lean prose is beautifully displayed in this tragi-comedy. Published to celebrate Agnes Owens centenary year in 2026.

*All The Feels is a brilliant field-guide for all of us trying to make sense of the weird and even wonderful ways our love of technology is transforming our emotional lives. I urge you to read it! Ti

When reporter Martha Strangeways is summoned to investigate the discovery of body parts on a remote railway track, shes drawn into a strange case, as her own past comes back to haunt her The atmospheric, chilling series continuesA taut tale of murder and mutilation you will race to reach the final chapterD. V. BishopQuite literally chilled me to the boneAlison BelshamIntricate. Intriguing. AtmosphericA.G Slatter___________Rituals Secrets A killer who will protect them at any costMartha Strangeways has settled into a quiet life in Strathbran, after the horrific events that traumatised the village a year earlier. But all this is turned upside down when her friend at Glasgow CID, DI Derek Summers, calls on her to help with a disturbing case: a human ear, with an unusual Celtic earring, has been found next to a railway line in the Highlands.And when the body of a young woman wearing matching jewellery turns up at a landmark church shortly after, the mystery deepens. Why has she been laid out in a ritualistic fashion? Does her trek along the little-known Cailleach Way have anything to do with her death? And who is running the Facebook Group where she posted details of her journey to the shrine of the Bone Mother goddess?As Martha tries to unpick the threads, she finds herself entwined with a ghost from her own past, and in conflict with the owner of a project that threatens to destroy the goddesss sacred land.With Halloween approaching, and someone determined to protect the goddess at all costs, can Martha and Summers catch the killer before they strike again and this time much closer to home?___________A gripping thriller steeped in Scottish folklore weaves ancient legend with a tense, modern story that kept me turning the pagesLilja SigurardottirA chilling gothic mystery building to a breathtaking and seriously unnerving climaxEve SmithAnother brilliant offering from a writer fast making a name for herselfMari HannahAbsorbing and terrifying highly recommendedLin AndersonPraise for Crow MoonA bloody good readVal McDermidDark, gothic, and dripping with dread, this spellbinding debut is a triumphC.J. CookeDark, atmospheric and addictiveSunMeets the definition of "eagerly awaited" more than most debutsHerald ScotlandCompelling, atmospheric and unsettling, Crow Moon takes readers on a twist turning thrill of a ride a stylish debut in a series we will all be following!Louise WelshExceptionally atmospheric and excruciatingly tense a belterEmma ChristieA page-turning plot, beautifully realised setting, and characters that are still walking and talking in my head a compassionate and captivating new voiceEmma StylesThe story and its characters feel bound to the landscape The constant presence of crows, watching, listening, gathering and even swooping down to attack, infuses the already sinister atmosphere with a dash of the GothicHerald ScotlandHugely accomplished and extremely creepyTrevor WoodAn extraordinary debut: intriguing, unsettling, heavy on atmosphere and with a formidable leading ladyMari HannahThe most impressive debut Ive read in yearsYrsa Sigurdardottir**Shortlisted for the Val McDermid Debut Award****Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize**

A life-affirming coming-of-age novel about friendship, family and the bittersweet beauty of growing up!For Billie, summer has already meant Pearl Beach - foaming white waves and lazy mornings, old Aunt Edith and above all, her best friend Andy. But this year, Andy is determined to grow up. Billie wants to change too, but why does growing up feel like losing their friendship forever?Then Aunt Edith gives Billie the diary she kept as a teenager. Inside is a tale of extraordinary survival - of feeling persecution and crossing oceans, of agonizing betrayal and breathtaking first love. Guided by Ediths past, can Billie find the courage to face her own future?Praise for Pearl BeachThis poetic novel flows with lyrical ease Jamila Gavin, author of My Soul, A Shining TreeA delightful coming-of-age verse novel Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the LineA stunning book that perfectly interweaves poetry and history Grainne OBrien, author of Solo

A full-tilt sprint through the Glaswegian criminal underground David Goodman, author of A Reluctant SpyDestined to become a very big name Peter JamesThe vibe is Taggart rewritten by Mick Herron The TimesDCI Alison McCoist is up to the oxters in Glasgows shadiest police unit, with a list of guilty secrets growing longer by the day.Fran Forbes has just bolted from the scene of a gangland massacre with only a shite-stained tracksuit and a memory stick full of cryptocurrency to his name.Ally is tasked with looking into this latest underworld rammy and ends up working with some bampots even dodgier than her polis pals. Can she keep Fran from being turned into mince by a Russian OCG and finally free herself from the fankle of police corruption shes caught in? An enemy from Allys past is determined her story wont have such a happy ending...

Come on a hilarious adventure in a brand-new world. Join in the monster fun, perfect for reading for pleasure and encouraging imaginative play youll never want to leave Jolly Monster Town!A highly-original new full colour chapter book series, this is Coco Wyo meets Jamie Smart!Twiggy the Log Monster is so excited for her sleepover party. She wants everything to be perfect. And she definitely doesnt need anyone elses help or does she?Join her in Jolly Monster Town for an adventure unlike any other!Spot Twiggys friends Ralph the Pufferfish Monster and Uno the Cyclops Cat, and help discover what happened at the turnip farm. Will the sleepover party be saved?Look out for more monster-ific adventures: Jolly Monster Town: The Treasure Hunt

A butcher, a baker, a jilted homemaker...After forty years of marriage, Mebel Tanadis husband has just announced hes leaving her for their private chef. But Mebel has the perfect plan to win him back: shell finally learn to cook.Despite the frosty welcome from the much younger classmates in her culinary school - and her total lack of skills - Mebel manages to befriend the breakout star of the program, Gemma. Through their unlikely friendship, and the dicing of many, many potatoes, Mebel realises that, maybe, theres more to life than being the perfect trophy wife...

At Zoes Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncles rescue zoo because theres always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!When four playful cheetah cub brothers come to stay at the zoo, Zoe comes up with a brilliant idea to help them feel more at home.Have you read Zoes other adventures? Check out:The Busy BeaverThe Worried WombatThe Rascally RaccoonThe Gentle Grizzly and many more adorable animal rescue stories!

For more than three decades, South African artist William Kentridge has created a vast body of work comprising drawings and multimedia installations that have been exhibited worldwide.Here he immerses us in the artistic, intellectual and production processes of his creations, providing philosophical, autobiographical, technical and practical commentary and giving intimate insight into the studios where he has created throughout his life.A Natural History of the Studio is not only a must-read for admirers of Kentridges work, but also a vibrant personal and philosophical exploration of the creative process and a critical look at the world and the human condition.

A wonderful, moving and deeply soulful book about friendship, forgiveness, grief, love .. The best book Ive read in a long time. Gary Lightbody. Snow Patrol.Life-affirming, peculiar, and deeply moving, Hey Man got under my skin and quietly burrowed its way toward my heart and, possibly, my soul. Aingeala Flannery."If all that follows reads like a love story, thats what it was...".Hey Man is the story of Ian and Tommy, whose rich and tender friendship stretches across three fateful decades. Their story begins in 1989, when seventeen-year-old Dubliner Ian finds himself lodging with thirty-year-old actor Tommy in London. A summer of long nights and early mornings leaves an indelible mark on them both. Then, the adventure ends. Tommy vanishes, and Ian is left with the ache of something unfinished. When they meet again in Dublin, fifteen years later, Ian is Brother Eugene, a Benedictine monk searching for meaning in devotion, while Tommy is navigating fame, divorce, and his familiar restlessness. The old spark is there-but so are the questions: what did they mean to each other, and why does it still matter? At Tommys sixtieth birthday, with illness casting its shadow, the truths long buried rise to the surface.Tender and devastating, Hey Man is a meditation on the mysteries of male friendship and the bonds that shape a life. An ode to male friendship-wise, wry, poetic, and deeply moving.

Path for the Perplexed presents a fresh and illuminating reimagining of one of the foundational texts of Islamic mysticism. Originally composed nearly a thousand years ago by the celebrated Persian Sufi master Abdullah Ansari of Herat, the Manzil al-Sirn was the first Persian work to systematically articulate the spiritual stations of the Sufi path. Ansari known as Pir-i Herat, the Sage of Herat was a Quranic commentator, Hanbali scholar, poet and spiritual guide whose influence continues to shape the intellectual and devotional history of Islam.This new translation by Dr Ali A. Allawi goes beyond rendering Ansaris words into contemporary language. With his added commentary, it offers a thoughtful re-envisioning of the Manzil for modern seekers, while remaining firmly rooted in the spiritual universe of Islam. Drawing on the classical model of the self as articulated through the Quranic stages of the soul culminating in Insn al-Kmil, the complete human being the work guides readers through a transformative inner journey of self-knowledge and refinement.Expanded and structured as a yearly course by Muslim scholar Julia A. Katarina, the book introduces an additional stage, redefines key gateways, and features practical spiritual exercises and adhkr (litanies) for both seekers and guides. At once faithful and innovative, Path for the Perplexed offers a living encounter with a timeless mystical masterpiece, reflecting the depth of study and devotion invested in this remarkable work.

Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to the Tudor period.Do you know what a gong farmer did? (And no, they didnt plant gongs.) Or why you might have gone to the barber for a toothache? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the Tudors by award-winning author Chae Strathie.- Packed with historical facts about Tudor king and queens, clothes, schools, food, entertainment and more!- Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum.- Features hilarious cartoons on every page.Dont miss other upcoming titles in the series: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece