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Set against the rugged backdrop of Klovharun, a barren skerry in the Gulf of Finland, ´Notes from an Island´ invites you into the intimate world of Tove Jansson and her partner, graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, known affectionately as "Tooti."Aided by Brunstroem, an unconventional fisherman, Jansson races against time and the elements to build a cabin that would serve as their sanctuary for thirty summers. A declaration of the beauty of solitude, Notes from an Island is a touching homage to a mature love nurtured by the raw beauty of shifting seascapes.

Henry, ein brillanter Robotikingenieur, hat die größte Entdeckung seiner Karriere gemacht. Es ist ihm gelungen, ein künstliches Bewusstsein zu schaffen, das er William tauft. Tagelang schließt er sich mit William auf dem Dachboden ein, um ihn zu studieren. Doch etwas scheint mit William nicht in Ordnung zu sein: Er entwickelt Gefühle wie Hass und Eifersucht. Auf die Menschen im Allgemeinen und auf Henry im Besonderen. Gefühle, die er eigentlich gar nicht haben dürfte. Als William beginnt, eine Obsession für Henrys schwangere Frau Lily zu entwickeln, beschließt Henry, William abzuschalten.

Immerse yourself in this riveting short story collection where art takes center stage - but not always for the better. Journey with an elderly caretaker who resolves a couple's spat over a painting, revealing the art market's complexities. Follow a draughtsman whose obsession with locomotives derails his love life, and a cartoonist who risks his sanity to fill in for a troubled colleague. Through tales that are witty yet unsettling, Jansson confronts obsession, ambition, and the pitfalls of artistic endeavor.

Thomas Wolfe’s first novel, Look Homeward, Angel, is at once a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story and a dark novel depicting a cynical post-war world view. The book follows the life of Eugene Gant, a young man driven by passion, intellect, and a search for something greater than himself. His earliest years in rural North Carolina include a wonderful education in poetry and literature against the backdrop of a loving, but tumultuous family life.

Would you like to improve your spoken Polish and gain the confidence to take part in everyday conversations with other Polish speakers? The Michel Thomas approach makes language learning feel natural. Learn without stress, pressure or homework and see genuine results that you can use straight...

Thomas Manns vierbändiger Josephsroman ist ein Gipfelwerk des 20. Jahrhunderts. Zwischen 1933 und 1943 erschienen, stand diese große biblische Erzählung von Anfang an konträr zur Nazi-Ideologie, sie eröffnet Perspektiven auf die Menschheitsgeschichte und gilt heute als großes Monument des Exils und der Humanität. Voller Schönheit und Erotik, humorvoll, subtil und detailreich erzählt Thomas Mann von Josephs Fall und vom Verrat durch die Brüder, von Gefangenschaft und Aufstieg in Ägypten.

In this guide, you’ll discover practical techniques, from meditation and visualization to brainwave entrainment, that will allow you to tap into your subconscious mind and reprogram your beliefs for success. Get ready to elevate your mindset, sharpen your intuition, and create the life of abundance and fulfillment you deserve.

Imagine being able to fly. Walk through walls. Shape-shift. Breathe underwater. Conjure loved ones - or total strangers - out of thin air. Imagine experiencing your nighttime dreams with the same awareness you possess right now - fully functioning memory, imagination, and self-awareness. Imagine being able to use this power to be more creative, solve problems, and discover a deep sense of well-being.

Zen teacher, monk, and peace activist Claude AnShin Thomas shares his experiences and insights into how Zen teachings and practice can move off the meditation cushion and into everything we do, transforming all aspects of our lives. Presented in 108 short, to-the-point, provocative chapters, this book offers essential instruction on sitting meditation practice and how it can inform our relationships, communication, conflicts, peace work, and more. Interspersed throughout the book are some of the author’s favorite quotes from Zen literature.

Von AD(H)S bis Zerebralsklerose!

The Irish are known the world over as friendly and engaging talkers with a word here and a few words there to each and every soul they meet. Their poets dazzle with talent and verse that few other nations dare compete with. What follows demonstrates why.

Thoughtful Cinema explores how films raise and suggest answers to philosophical questions through an in-depth analysis of how seven films engage with various philosophical traditions, ranging from the nineteenth-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche to the twentieth and twenty-first century American philosopher Judith Jarvis Thomson.

NICK FURY AND S.H.I.E.L.D. are faced with a foe no single person can defeat. So Fury sets out to bring together Earth's Mightiest Heroes and form the Avengers! Join Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye as they battle the Asgardian trickster known as Loki, who plans...

Reenas will sich mit Tony treffen. Um Mr. Silver zu helfen, sagt der Dämonenhasser zu. Doch dort wird er hart von einer Eisenkette am Kopf getroffen und ab diesem Moment hat er immer wieder Blackouts. Als Tony vor laufenden Kameras den Star-DJ Adrian Hooker erschießt, können es seine Freunde nicht fassen. Was ist nur mit Tony passiert?

Reenas, der schwarze Druide, hatte Mr. Silver in eine andere Zeit entführt, doch Tony und Lance konnten den Kristall an sich bringen, der dies ermöglicht hatte. Wird es ihnen gelingen, mit dessen Hilfe die Spur zu Mr. Silver zu finden? Reenas will das auf jeden Fall verhindern und er will seinen Kristall zurück.

In the high-stakes world of espionage, Ashton-Kirk navigates a perilous landscape where intrigue and danger lurk in every shadow. Known for his uncanny abilities and sharp intellect, Ashton-Kirk finds himself summoned by the United States government to tackle a conspiracy that could shift the balance of power among nations. As he delves into a web of secrets and lies, each twist reveals a deeper layer of deception and treachery. Listeners will be captivated by Ashton-Kirk's relentless pursuit of the truth, as he maneuvers through a maze of political tensions and personal betrayals. With the ...

Casi todos, en algún momento, hemos atravesado períodos de tristeza, duelo, frustración o fracaso tan duraderos y angustiosos que podrían calificarse de «noches oscuras del alma». Así los denomina el teólogo y psicoterapeuta Thomas Moore que, a lo largo de años de práctica clínica, ha...

Casi todos, en algún momento, hemos atravesado períodos de tristeza, duelo, frustración o fracaso tan duraderos y angustiosos que podrían calificarse de «noches oscuras del alma». Así los denomina el teólogo y psicoterapeuta Thomas Moore que, a lo largo de años de práctica clínica, ha...

Con compasión e intuición, Thomas Moore nos regala un libro que nos acompañará en nuestro camino con sencillez y luminosidad para fluir en la vida, y sentir paz, calma y actitud receptiva hacia el vacío. A través de historias antiguas y modernas, Moore nos enseña que nuestra mentalidad...

Uno de los libros más significativos del autor Thomas Moore, que goza del prestigio de los grandes maestros espirituales. Para Thomas Moore, el gran mal de nuestro tiempo es la pérdida del alma, que se manifiesta en forma de vacío, depresión y desilusión respecto al matrimonio o las...