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Basque Sports: Histories, Identities, Politics and Landscapes is the first book to offer a systematic review of Basque sport and its historical, political, anthropological, and sociological significance. The Basques have nurtured traditional sports like the ball game pelota, or baserri (farmstead)-inspired herriko kirolak (rural sports) for centuries. Basque soccer clubs were founding members of the Spanish La Liga, and generations of Basque foo...

THE study of the recent science of Comparative Mythology is one of the most popular and attractive of minor scientific pursuits. It deals with a subject-matter which has interested most of us at one period of our lives, and turns the delight of our childhood into a charm and recreation for maturer age. Nor is it without more useful lessons. In it we see more clearly than perhaps elsewhere the reciprocal influence, which none can wholly escape, of words and language upon thought, and again ...

This book has been specifically designed for those in the early stages of learning. It offers a direct and comprehensive method to expand your basic vocabulary.Immerse yourself in the language with Practical Vocabulary: This book serves as a stepping stone to language mastery, carefully presenting essential words and phrases for everyday use. Each word is accompanied by its translation, and often by an example sentence illustrating its usage. This practical approach allows you to q...

In this volume you will find 13 illustrated Popular Tales from the Basque region of Spain. Here you will find tales like Aquelarre, Arguiduna, The Song of Lamia, the Prophecy of Lara, the Virgin of the Five Towns in which mermaids, heroes, magical horns and ghosts abound.If you have ever travelled through the province of Galicia in North Western Spain, you can’t fail to notice the Celtic influences in the region’s art and culture. So it is therefore not surprising to also f...

This book offers a deep dive into designing imaginative environment art for the entertainment industry: using light, colour, composition, and perspective to create impactful landscapes and locations that immerse the viewer. With a mix of theory, tutorials, and insightful, often funny, anecdotes from his career across many high-profile studios, author-artist Nathan Fowkes makes this challenging subject accessible for artists of every skill level.The discerning chapt...

This illustrated Travel Guide indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions. The interlinked phrasebook includes over 1,000 phrases and a pronunciatio...

Enter a world of mystery, suspense, sin, and heart-wrenching emotion with Helen Hardt's new series!In their volatile world, love might be the deadliest risk of all…Vinnie Gallo lives for one purpose—to take down the empire of blood and corruption his grandfather has ruled for decades. He's battled through lies, betrayal, and violence. He's even given up the love of his life, Raven Bellamy, to protect her from the darkness that surrounds him. But th...

This is How You Lose the Time War meets Ex Machina: Seth Haddon's science fiction debut, Volatile Memory, is a whirlwind novella of sapphic revenge in space."A gorgeously tender exploration of human connection in a post-human universe**."—The Washington Post**A Lambda Literary Award Finalist | An Amazon Editor's Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Pick...

The Basque Country is a land of fascinating paradoxes and enigmas. Home to one of Europe's oldest people and most mysterious languages, with a living folklore rich in archaic rituals and dances, it also boasts a dynamic post-modern energy, with the reinvention of Bilbao creating a model for the twenty-first-century city of cultural services and information technologies.Hugging the elbow of the Bay of Biscay on both the French and Spanish sides of the Pyrenees, this small territory abounds ...

Best. Dating. Plan. Ever.Meet the man of your dreams. Flirt with the man of your dreams.Get arrested by the man of your dreams.Jennifer Bayani is not having an easy day, but she’s always believed a good attitude does wonders. Sure, the fire marshal’s office sent her to the boonies to investigate a string of suspicious fires. Then she spent the morning getting lost, dodging cows, and getting pulled over by the local ...

Learn the Basque (Euskara) language with our comprehensive introductory course designed for complete beginners. Each of the five learning sessions is created to build your confidence and competence in Basque. Through frequent review segments, you can strengthen your learning and ensure a strong grasp of the material covered.This course provides a useful introduction to the Basque language. You'll pick up fundamental vocabulary, essential phrases, and the correct pronunciation techn...

Can an experienced Dominant find his happily-ever-after with a non-submissive, bullheaded, fiery—no, scratch that—flammable f*cking hellcat on two legs?It makes no difference how enticing those two legs are—they’re not worth the stubborn ass they belong to.Jonathan Blazek is a busy man. His days are packed tight with whiskey, women, and work, and he has no time for the pounding headaches that arise when Hurricane Ivy blows down his door.Ivy Swanson comes with her ow...