A self-important but good-hearted toad, with an ample amount of self-love, discovers his love for others in this entertaining and charming picture book!When Truman Toad—the most stubborn, perfectionist toad in Green Grove—wakes up one morning from a dream about the perfect hug, he knows exactly what he must do: find whoever is holding the other half.With a charmingly witty text by author Oren Lavie and playful illustrations by beloved artist Anke Kuhl, ...

"Those I can hear," said Luna—and began retreating up the stairs again. "They only talk when they're about to attack."Williams, meanwhile, had focused on Ank. "Jesus … it called me by name."Ank stared at him from beneath his brow.Williams nodded slowly. "But how in God's name? The only one who knew our names was … Unless—"Williams misted up as he thought of the saloon girl who had shown him such affection. "I won't shoot them, then.""I said I won't s...

When love becomes LIFE: All about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, hospital bag, baby equipment and baby sleep! (Pregnancy guide for expectant parents) # The course of pregnancy at a glance: Every 40 weeks until birth 1st to 8th week of pregnancy: Body and soul in other (life) circumstances 9th to 16th week of pregnancy: The female body has now adapted to the pregnancy. 17th to 24th week of pregnancy: The baby's stomach can no longer be overlooked for family, friends & colleagues 25th to 3...

"About the book" Minimalism...between prison and paradise: Throw ballast overboard! (Minimalism: Declutter your life, home, mind & soul) We live too fast, rush through overfull days, and there is always too much lying around. But that could change. Because: In every one of us is the stuff of the time-millionaire. We ourselves are the ones who turn the clock, because we are stuffing more and more into our everyday lives, and that makes our precious time of life short. We do not have too lit...

THE INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER. Read the incredible true story of one woman's near-death experience and discover an enlightening perspective on life, freedom, consciousness, and purpose.When Anke Evertz is suddenly engulfed in flames in front of her fireplace, she thinks she's going to die. She knows that the worst is about to happen and there's nothing she can do to stop it. But instead of panicking, a deep serenity washes over her. What happens next is astounding....

Bahman Mohassess conceived his lifelong experimentation with collage as "assemblage"–an extension of the fractured figuration and charged materiality that shaped his paintings and sculptures. This publication repositions his assemblages as a radical laboratory of artistic, intellectual, and political engagement. Essays by leading scholars and curators explore how Mohassess negotiated exile, sexuality, modernism, and dissent across postwar Iran, Central Europe, and Rome. Far from peripheral...

The Family of Man is the most widely seen exhibition in the history of photography. The book of the exhibition, still in print, is also the most commercially successful photobook ever published. First shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1955, the exhibition travelled throughout the United States and to forty-six countries, and was seen by over nine million people. Edward Steichen conceived, curated and designed the exhibition. He explained its subject as `the everydayness of l...

D-Day and the liberation of Europe: a powerful Young Adult novel about war, fear, and loss—but above all, about friendship, love, and courage.THE JUMP INTO NORMANDYAnke Manschot"A gripping, thrilling, and fast-paced book, rich in historical detail. It makes the experience of the Airborne boys who liberated Europe feel incredibly real." — Nederlands DagbladDave can't believe his eyes. The blood freezes in his veins, and his stomach churns with dread. World Wa...

Alejo Carpentier in Context examines one of the greatest novelists of Latin American literature in the 20th century. The Cuban Carpentier was one of the regions firmest supporters of the Cuban Revolution yet was revealed later to have hidden important details of his biography. A polymath of encyclopedic knowledge, contributions to this book showcase his influence, not only as a novelist but also as a musicologist, writer of ballet scenarios, radio broadcaster, opera aficionado and expert i...

Papier-mâché is an incredibly versatile material. Gone are the days when it was only reserved for kindergartens and preschool children to make puppet heads. Did you know that even life-sized figures can be made permanently stable using papier-mâché? I will show you how it's done. In this book, I will guide you through easy-to-follow steps to bring your own ideas to life using papier-mâché, from creating a simple reclining figure to crafting a larger freestanding sculpture. Transform newspa...

In this book, authors engage in an interdisciplinary discourse of theory and practice on the concept of personal conviction, addressing the variety of grey zones that mark the concept.Bias, Belief, and Conviction in an Age of Fake Facts discusses where our convictions come from and whether we are aware of them, why they compel us to certain actions, and whether we can change our convictions when presented with opposing evidence, which prove our personal convictions "wrong"...

Archaeology publications tend to focus on the history of archaeology through a lens of an account and summary of discoveries without considering the contexts (cultural, intellectual, political, economic) of knowledge production that have shaped the course of these discoveries, the research questions asked, and the practice of the discipline. Chinese archaeology in particular has been presented largely in short single-author accounts that often focus exclusively on the Central Plains and to...