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The Time Travelers Wife meets Crazy Rich Asians in this speculative romance set against Singapores tumultuous past. Immersed in Southeast Asian history, time-travel, and an impossible love story, The Light Between Us is perfect for readers of literary historical fiction and modern romantasy fans alike.At work one night, photography archivist Charlie Sze-Toh receives a misdirected letter from Wang Tian Wei, a 1920s colonial era Chinese photographer. Through a mysterious digital folder and photographic plates, a conversation is sparked, leading to a romance that spans lifetimes.In his time, Tian Wei scours a turbulent Singapore for his missing friend, Aiko, leading him to the perfumed chambers of a Japanese brothel. Meanwhile, in the modern day, Charlie struggles against a family dynamic dominated by her stepmother, a manipulative matriarch who uses family secrets as bargaining chips. Communication starts to become difficult and Tian Weis letters are tinged by the increasing threat of Japanese Occupation. Will one last fate-defying letter from Charlie allow Tian Wei to keep their love alive?Inspired by her research into Singaporean historical archives, Elaine Chiew weaves Chinese mythology and early 20th century colonial Singapore into this speculative epic.

Com um estilo sarcástico para leitores desconfiados, o filósofo argentino Michel Nieva faz uma crítica contundente ao discurso do capitalismo tecnológico. Ao expor as conexões profundas entre a ficçã

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Offers a deliciously readable, frequently funny rundown of some of the institutions most colourful misadventuresSunday IndependentSince it arrived on the airwaves in 1961, RTE has been buffeted in different directions, eventually slipping into a steady decline which accelerated over the past decade into a catastrophe.The 2023 revelations regarding secret payments to star presenter Ryan Tubridy werent the first time Irelands national broadcaster has found itself caught up in scandal.Shane Ross, author of #1 bestsellers The Bankers and Mary Lou McDonald, winds back the clock to examine RTEs history of broadcasting excellence alongside the accusations of corruption, waste and ineptitude it has faced along the way.With clarity and wit, Ross rakes over RTEs colourful past while also considering what the future might hold for this once beloved institution.

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.

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...A funny, warm-hearted read about a womans late-life self-discovery Daily Mail

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!

Exclude the impossible and what is left, however improbable, must be the truth.Harry Houdini is the greatest illusionist the world has ever known. Arthur Conan Doyle is the creator of literatures most brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes. When their mutual admiration blossoms into a profound friendship, they discover a shared obsession with spiritualism. But while Conan Doyle believes fervently in the psychic world and the promise of reunion with his dead son, Houdini is determined to demonstrate its a cruel fraud. Which of them will be proved right: the genius writer of fiction or the master magician?Based on extraordinary historical events, David Haigs play Magic asks what were prepared to believe, and why. It was first performed at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2026, directed by Lucy Bailey and starring Hadley Fraser as Houdini and Haig himself as Conan Doyle.

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.

E se bastasse chiudere gli occhi per tornare nella storia? Questo e quanto accade ai sei protagonisti che, sognando, si ritrovano nellanno della fondazione di Cartagine dove vedranno fondare una citta e da li un regno. Vivranno in prima persona la fondazione del regno e la presa di Babilonia con Alessandro Magno, saranno a Roma con Augusto e saccheggeranno lUrbe prima dei Visigoti di Alarico, tratteranno con Carlo Magno e saranno alla corte di Carlo V dAsburgo. Combatteranno la guerra dei Trentanni e quella dei Sette anni fino alla seconda guerra mondiale a fianco degli alleati. Vedranno con i propri occhi lascesa e la caduta di regni e imperi: un biglietto di viaggio indietro nel tempo.

Goth girl Jenna Kelley can read minds, the ultimate tool for rebellion. But when her alcoholic mother is hospitalised, a stranger claiming to be her long-lost dad appears, promising a fresh start. A real parent, a normal life it sounds too good to be true.Her gifted classmates think so, but Jenna is so determined to have a real parent around and ignores her powerful intuition. Her gift for truth might be useless if her heart refuses to listen...Perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of school drama and paranormal adventure, this light-hearted action-adventure series was adapted into a hit CBBC television drama in 2025.

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.

When Brian Dillon was sixteen his mother died and he simply gave up all schoolwork. While he courted exam failure, his real education was going on elsewhere: with books, music, films and television. When at last he made it to university, his head was already full of avant-garde writing, art and ideas. Could academia live up to the hopes and dreams he had invested in it? Halfway through college his father died, and the stakes of reading and writing seemed even higher. Ambivalence explores what learning meant to its author, what it enabled and denied, between the ages of seventeen and twenty-six, when he left his native Dublin. Its at once a memoir of that city in the 1980s and 1990s, an uncynical portrait of the adolescent and early-adult mind, and an intimate defence of radical thinking about literature and life. In vivid present-tense fragments, Dillon describes his first encounters with writers such as Virginia Woolf, Walter Benjamin, Samuel Beckett, Roland Barthes and Jacques Derrida. He recalls being seduced by ambivalence, ambiguity and androgyny on the page and in the life he hoped his reading would transfigure. The era he describes seemed to demand new ways of thinking about aesthetics and politics. Today, when rights are fragile, arts and humanities attacked, and students dismissed as radicals or narcissists, Ambivalence is an argument for the poetic and revolutionary force of changing yourself and even the world by changing what you know.

Xu is a writer to watch Isabel Banta, author of HoneySmart, engaging, and thought-provoking Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of The Leftover WomanA Love Reading DEBUT OF THE MONTH and STAR PICKElizabeth Zhang knows her place in the world. She knows shes in the tenth percentile for likability, the seventieth percentile for attractiveness, and the ninety-ninth percentile for academics.With a hard-working ethic instilled in her by immigrant parents, armed with impeccable grades, Elizabeth thinks she is set for Harvard Law School. Until she is rejected for being too ordinary, which she translates to mean shes just another boring Asian female. But when her classmate Laura Kim gets in, everything falls apart. Why was Laura accepted? What makes her so interesting?At first, she follows her because shes just curious. What Laura eats for lunch. Where Laura shops. The answer for Elizabeths failure must lie somewhere in Lauras life. But still, Elizabeth just cant see it. The only thing she sees is that Laura has taken her spot at Harvard.A spot she knows she deserves. A spot that shell simply have to take back.Layered, subversive, and satirical, this novel brings to light how, in the face of societal expectations and self-inflicted pressures, a person can unlock the darkest parts of themselves and show how far theyre willing to go to achieve their vision of success.