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Winner of the 2026 International Booker PrizeWinner of the 2024 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureDisguised as a translation of a rediscovered text by a Japanese writer, Taiwan Travelogue is a bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history and power. Set in May 1938, the young novelist Aoyama Chizuko sails from Japan to Taiwan where her interpreter proffers tantalising glimpses of island life and helps her to taste as much of cuisine as her larger-than-life appetite can bear.

Bo Theutenberg (född 1942) var Fälldins, Palmes och ÖB:s folkrättssakunnige, flygvapenofficer i Försvarsstaben, UD-ambassadör, professor i folkrätt och skulle som tuff förhandlare om gränstvisten med Sovjetunionen åka med Olof Palme till Moskva i april 1986. 10 dagar innan Palmemordet blev han bortmanövrerad av UD:s ledning i de känsliga gränsförhandlingarna med Sovjet. I över 30 år har Theutenberg hållit tyst med att beskriva de händelseförlopp som föregick och kringgärdade mordet på statsminister Olof Palme, samt det efterföljande kaos som skapades i mordutredningen. I denna bok beskriver Bo Theutenberg dessa centrala skeenden, inte från utsidan som många andra som skrivit om Palmemordet, utan ”inifrån” via sin centrala roll i den politiska, militära och diplomatiska maktsfären i Sverige. Med över 22 års erfarenhet från den svenska militära underrättelsetjänsten från 1965 och framåt ser han det nu som en skyldighet att berätta vad han vet av rent historiska skäl. ”Riket skall inte längre vila i sådana här oavklarade historiska riksgåtor”, skriver han i boken.

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons… Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor – a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face. With Rekk’s blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path:Chase death.Or life. Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan’s crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out.As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve’s long forgotten past.Something … Other. Something with the knowledge to change it all. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series — featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. Praise for When the Moon Hatched: ‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist 'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024… You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love'Sun‘Terrific […] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Readers are obsessed with this fantasy phenomenon! ‘By far the best book I’ve read this year’‘👌 Just wow… what did I just read!! I don’t think I’ll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰’‘Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’‘Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this year’‘I'm almost certain I've already read my favourite book of the year’‘THIS IS FANTASY ROMANCE. Full stop.’

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons… Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor – a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face. With Rekk’s blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path:Chase death.Or life. Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan’s crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out.As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve’s long forgotten past.Something … Other. Something with the knowledge to change it all. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series — featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. Praise for When the Moon Hatched: ‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist 'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024… You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love'Sun‘Terrific […] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Readers are obsessed with this fantasy phenomenon! ‘By far the best book I’ve read this year’‘👌 Just wow… what did I just read!! I don’t think I’ll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰’‘Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’‘Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this year’‘I'm almost certain I've already read my favourite book of the year’‘THIS IS FANTASY ROMANCE. Full stop.’

In the Eighth Edition of this classic text on the financial history of bubbles and crashes, Robert McCauley joins with Robert Aliber in building on Charles Kindleberger's renowned work.

An extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge from different types of textile, fabric materials to finishing options.Textilepedia covers Fibers, Yarn, Weave, Knits, Lace & Netting, Non-woven & Felting, Hides, Finishings, Patterns & Colors.Makes difficult-to-digest textile information easy to understand and apply.Practical and highly visual, suitable for all people in the fashion industry.The Ultimate Textile BibleTextilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge – from deciphering different types of materials to understanding your finishing options. A balance between text and imagery; it acts as a quick easy-to-navigate guide – simplifying complicated fabric and fiber information using comparisons and relatable stories.An Easy Guide for FabricTextilepedia helps to provide answers for your fabric selection:Light or heavyweight?Rough or soft texture?Breathable or not?Easy to drape?The book is here to answer all those questions – and then some.Why do fabrics have different widths?What makes a fiber or fabric elastic?Which fabrics are best for printing?Are all-natural fibers sustainable?Packed with need-to-know information about textiles, Textilepedia is a benefit to an array of levels and roles within the fashion industry.A Portable Textile LibraryTextilepedia brings a comprehensive knowledge of textile applications to you. From how to choose fibers, the formation of yarns, the characteristics of common fabrics, and the effects of textile finishing, the book serves as an all-in-one textile information hub.Visual Oriented - So Easy to ReadWhen it comes to understanding textiles, information can be tricky to digest – even for designers who work with materials and fabrics every day. That’s why we made sure Textilepedia is presented in a highly-visual, and easy-to-understand way. By incorporating clear and attractive images, illustrations, diagrams and icons, information is a breeze to read, understand, and remember.Practicality comes firstWe focus on presenting information using the most practical mindset possible, making knowledge easy to digest and apply. Skip the lengthy theory, and get straight to the information you need to know.Textile Knowledge is the Foundation of Fashion DesignFashion design is a combination of three important factors: imagination, fabrication, and execution. To ensure a strong fabrication foundation, knowledge of textiles is key. Not only is it the functional base of all your designs, but the stronger your understanding of textiles, the more you will be able to push the boundaries of creativity. Textilepedia will give you a head start in understanding textiles – and give you an edge in your fashion career.

With a new chapter on the environment, and extensive coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and global health, Heather McKibben continues to enliven Karen Mingst’s classic, concise text. Refined and expanded InQuizitive activities help students learn, retain and apply key concepts to real-world events. Plus, new biweekly News Analysis activities help students apply the main theories of the text to contemporary real-world examples they would encounter in the media.

A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren s signature home collections including the designer s own homes which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century. As with his celebrated fashion designs, Ralph Lauren brings glamour and style to his home collections, becoming the first designer to merge the two worlds. Lauren s vision for both is deeply personal and rooted in an understanding of the comfort and beauty we desire. In this lavish 500-plus-page volume written in his own words, Lauren shares his extensive home collections as well as never-before-seen imagery of his own homes from his rustic Colorado ranch and his tropical Jamaican retreat to his elegant New York country estate and his casual beach house in Montauk each of which embody different ways of living. And each of which has influenced his home collections. Lauren s collections create environments that tell stories we can all relate to. Organized thematically into evocative visions such as Estate, Bohemian, Adirondack, Seaside, or Ranch, Ralph Lauren A Way of Living makes these stories come alive, celebrating Lauren s passion for living beautifully, wherever one calls home. With stunning photography and commentary by admirers such as Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, this is the definitive volume on Ralph Lauren s enduring vision for the way we live in our homes.

Modern persisk grammatik i upplaga 3 är avsedd att användas som referensbok för självstudier och som lärobok i gymnasieskolan, universitetet och vuxenutbildningen. Boken förklarar grundläggande terminologi på ett lättfattligt sätt och har kommunikativ inriktning med en levande och aktuell exempelsamling. Materialet har en ordklassbaserad indelning och är uppbyggt med ett kontrastivt perspektiv. Modern persisk grammatik lägger stor vikt vid konstruktioner som är gemensamma för alla persisktalande och ger inblickar i den variation som präglar språket stilistiskt, geografiskt och historiskt, med tonvikt på Iran. Författaren Ashk Dahlén är docent i iranska språk vid Uppsala universitet och har mångårig erfarenhet av undervisning i persiska.

An ideal introduction to the painter s work, Sargent: The Masterworks features 100 of his most beloved paintings. Illustrating all aspects of his diverse oeuvre portraits, landscapes, mural commissions in oil and watercolour, this handsome new book includes works from both private and public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art s infamous Madame X. Author Stephanie L. Herdrich draws on a wealth of new research to provide both an essential overview and a more nuanced understanding of the great American painter. Richly illustrated, the book s three chapters cover the artist s career from his childhood and early years in Paris, to his mid-career portraits made in England and United States, and his later years painting out of doors. An illustrated chronology contains fascinating details and archival imagery about the artist s life. Sargent s cosmopolitan upbringing and education made him perfectly suited to capture the upwardly mobile bourgeoisie and aristocrats of his era, creating sensual portraits that depict his sitters with startling vibrancy. Though he achieved tremendous success in portraiture, Sargent focused on painting outdoors after 1900, achieving the most brilliant and personal images of his career. One of the greatest portraitists and watercolourists of his time, Sargent remains one of the most well-known and well-loved of all American artists.

With its seamless integration of up-to-date research, strong multicultural and cross-cultural focus, and clear, engaging narrative, Development Through the Lifespan has established itself as the market’s leading text. The dramatically revised Seventh Edition presents the newest, most relevant research and applications in the field of human development today. Featuring compelling topics, rich examples, and author Laura Berk’s signature storytelling style, this new edition is the most current and engaging text available. All print formats are available for pre-order now with publication set for late July. E-book formats will be available for purchase in mid-July with prices starting at $72.00 for a 180-day rental.

Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications Version, 12th Edition, gives an elementary treatment of linear algebra that is suitable for a first course for undergraduate students. The classic treatment of linear algebra presents the fundamentals in the clearest possible way, examining basic ideas by means of computational examples and geometrical interpretation. It proceeds from familiar concepts to the unfamiliar, from the concrete to the abstract. Readers consistently praise this outstanding text for its expository style and clarity of presentation. In this edition, a new section has been added to describe the applications of linear algebra in emerging fields such as data science, machine learning, climate science, geomatics, and biological modeling. New exercises have been added with special attention to the expanded early introductionto linear transformations and new examples have been added, where needed, to support the exercise sets. Calculus is not a prerequisite, but there are clearly labeled exercises and examples (which can be omitted without loss of continuity) for students who have studied calculus.

Gardens Illustrated is today s most popular gardening periodical, thanks to its lavishly photographed features on contemporary, forward-thinking gardens that focus on irresistible plants and clever designs. Through these gardens, each selected by the magazine s editors for a truly exceptional trait, readers will visit the best new gardens from the United States, United Kingdom, and around the world. The scales range from small city spaces aiming to bring biodiversity deep into the built environment to country estates photographed with a new lens on ecology and sustainability, and were created by today s top garden designers, including Andrea Cochran, Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Peter Korn, Dan Pearson, Andy Salter, Tom Stuart-Smith, Andy Sturgeon, Urquhart & Hunt, and Keith Wiley. From loose, waving gardens that appear as unexpected mini meadows and support wildlife in small urban backyards to pleached hornbeams that act as a living fence to distinguish the borders of a lush patio from the landscape beyond and gardens that show the best new ideas for hardscape, pathways, fountains, and pergolas, readers will take away hundreds of ideas for incorporating successful plant combinations and other design elements into their own home gardens. Text by the best garden writers relays plenty of plant identification information, tips for successful growth, and most important, provides insight into how these top designers conceived of and implemented the ideas that make each and every featured garden a place full of memorable atmosphere, charm, and relaxation.

Draw, relax, and create with online drawing sensation Brandon Campbell as you explore his bright, lively reverse-coloring techniques and create unique artwork in your own style. Known for his bright, lively online drawing demos, artist and illustrator Brandon Campbell brings his signature playful style to this reverse-coloring drawing book a fresh and fun way to make art where you add the line to the color. With over 80 pages of vibrant, full-color artwork, this creative activity book turns Brandon s whimsical illustrations into your personal canvas. Simply pick up a pen or pencil and add line, shading, texture, pattern, and your own imaginative details to each colorful scene and watch your artwork come to life. Every page is packed with creative possibilities. Decorate hummingbirds with dazzling wings, add stripes, zigzags, and patterns to exotic fish, and equip adventurous giraffes for journeys across the savannah. There is no right or wrong just endless opportunities to explore your creativity. Designed for all skill levels, this reverse coloring and drawing activity book helps you unwind, have fun, and improve your drawing skills without even realizing you re practicing. Whether you re new to drawing or a seasoned artist, this imaginative twist on coloring offers a fresh and joyful way to explore the art of drawing.

This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden s original diary is filled with a naturalist s masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time. Capitalizing on the current Downton Abbey inspired appetite for Edwardian-era ephemera, fashions, and society, this reproduction brings readers back to a time in which propriety, civility, and an appreciation for the natural world reigned. This souvenir of a bygone era serves not only as a calming touchstone, but a reminder that as long as we choose to see it, we are still surrounded by beauty and grace. Presented to retain the charm and beauty of the original volume filled with Holden s hand-drawn illustrations of the English countryside s flora and fauna through the changing seasons of the year, as well as handwritten notes, observations, and quotations, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady makes a lovely addition to any home s library or side table.

This black bonded leather NIV Bible has gold gilt page edges and includes a protective slipcase. Smaller than a regular pew Bible but with larger than pocket-size text, this Bible is portable and easy to read, making it ideal for personal use.This Bible features- clear, readable 8.5pt text- British spelling, punctuation and grammar to allow the Bible to be read more naturally- ribbon marker- clear layout- shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible- reading plan- quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations.With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability. Fully revised and updated in 2011 the NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study. Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.

This is the ultimate book of lists that is sure to entertain and inform a 1,000-page collection of fun and fascinating facts in a wide range of topics, presented in a wonderfully eclectic format that invites browsing, yet also provides an absorbing read. Featuring over 10,000 entries compiled by experts in each field, this treasure trove of facts, trivia, and bite-size summaries covering diverse areas of knowledge will delight the legions of fans of best of lists. Featuring 100 lists each in turn showcasing 100 bests covering a wide variety of subjects including the arts, science, nature, history, sports, design, technology, and philosophy this volume provides a breathtaking range of informed, accessible, and essential reading. Lovers of the visual arts will encounter fascinating insights into artists, paintings, sculptures, movies, and museums, while foodies will relish the best cheeses, luxury foods, restaurants, and legendary chefs. History buffs will become absorbed in momentous events, famous trials, and great warriors, and sports fans will appreciate facts on sporting heroes, great races, and winning teams.Richly illustrated, this compendium makes the perfect gift and contains an abundance of useful information, hard facts, and obscure trivia. Among the wealth of knowledge in these pages, the reader will find helpful summaries of great art, music, and literature as well as complex philosophical ideas, scientific theories, and history alongside a guide to the wonders of the cosmos, innovative economic and political theories, pivotal scientific discoveries, and game-changing technological innovations.

The main objective of this new edition is to facilitate the learning of radiology through a handbook that includes all disciplines of radiology. It is aimed to guide young trainees from the beginning of their radiology training and help them in the preparation of the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR).

This book is aimed at everyone preparing for the ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level exam based on the Foundation Level syllabus (version 4.0) published in 2023.

Gears in one form or another are a part of most mechanisms, but they are by no means as simple as they may appear. This book explains simply, clearly and comprehensively the underlying theory involved and, in its second part, how to cut gears on a lathe or milling machine. Explanations and reasons for all conventional types of gears are clearly set out in this book together with useful tables and machinery techniques to form an invaluable reference work for anyone dealing with machinery. It covers all the questions raised by enthusiasts who have watched the author demonstrating gear-cutting techniques at exhibitions throughout Britain, where his advice on engineering matters has been constantly sought.

Formal garden design remains popular because it gives natural spaces a feeling of serenity and structure, though many homeowners and home gardeners don't realize structure doesn't have to mean all closely clipped shrubs and geometric borders, but that it can be interpreted as a series of arched trellises draped with vining, heady, languid roses or using even the wildest-branching native perennials in arrangements or proportions that help the eye discern where each plant s borders begin and end. Over her 30-year career, Thompson has become recognized as master of creating decadently planted, well proportioned, English-style gardens rendered modern by a staunch commitment to biodiversity, and to the eye this translates as a looser formality than English gardens of the past, though every bit as lovely and luscious. Thompson peppers her wonderfully witty texts with a dash of lore as a nod to the idea that we are not, in fact, in complete charge of how our gardens grow; other forces are always at work, as they should be when we allow sustainable practices to help us guide rather than try to dominate nature's own efforts.