The Book of Embraces (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback)

The Book of Embraces (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback)

Eduardo Galeano's is considered a passionate literary voice. In The Book of Embraces, he employs parable and paradox, anecdote and dream, and fragments of autobiography to construct a passionate, ironic and joyful world view. The world reveals itself in a multiplicity of voices; what emerges is a

Faces and Masks: Memory of Fire, Volume 2, 2 (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback)

The second volume of Eduardo Galeano's Memory of Fire trilogy, Faces and Masks is an astonishing Latin American-eye view of the New World in the making. Here is the tangled, cataclysmic history of our hemisphere from the 1700s up to the dawn of our present century, told through characters as

Hunter of Stories (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback / softback)

The internationally acclaimed last work by the legendary Latin American

Upside Down: A Primer for the Looking-Glass World (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback)

In a series of mock lesson plans and a 'program of study' Galeano provides an eloquent, passionate, funny and shocking expos of First World privileges and assumptions. From a master class in 'The Impunity of Power' to a seminar on 'The Sacred Car'--with tips along the way on 'How to Resist Useless

Football in Sun and Shadow (Galeano Eduardo)(Paperback / softback)

El Libro de Los Abrazos (Galeano Eduardo H.)(Paperback)

The Structures Of Eduardo Torroja: An Autobiography Of An Engineering Accomplishment (Torroja Eduardo)(Paperback)

Spatial Practices: Modes of Action and Engagement with the City (Dodd Melanie)(Paperback)

This book explores 'spatial practices', a loose and expandable set of approaches that embrace the political and the activist, the performative and the curatorial, the architectural and the urban. Acting upon and engaging with the public realm, the field of spatial practices allows people to

Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change (Beck Kent)(Paperback)

Nearly five years after the first edition of this book exploded on to the market, noted software engineering guru and the father of Extreme Programming (XP)Kent Beck provides a fresh look at this controversial topic. XP remains themost popular agile methodology in software development, and many

Allgemeine Bevolkerungsstatistik - Volume 2 (Johann Eduard Wappaus)(Paperback)

This book, 'Allgemeine Bevolkerungsstatistik. Volume 2', by Johann Eduard Wappaus, is a replication of a book originally published before 1861. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using

Elastic: Unlocking Your Brain's Ability to Embrace Change (Mlodinow Leonard)(Paperback)

Tap into the hidden power of your brain. 'Elastic is a book that will help you survive the whirlwind.' --Daniel H. Pink, author of When and A Whole New Mind Are you worried the pace of the modern world is going to leave you behind? Do you feel like your head is going to explode if you receive

I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (Verde Susan)(Board Books)

Embrace empathy with even the tiniest humans in this board book edition of the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! From the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes a hopeful celebration of the human family, which affirms that although we may make mistakes, we can make good

Maturity: The Responsibility of Being Oneself (Osho)(Paperback)

One of the greatest spiritual leaders of the twentieth century encourages us to embrace the qualities of life our advancing years grant us in Maturity: The Responsibility of Being Oneself. In a culture infatuated with youth and determined to avoid old age at all costs, this book dares to raise a

How Forests Think: Toward an Anthropology Beyond the Human (Kohn Eduardo)(Paperback)

Can forests think? Do dogs dream? In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be human--and thus distinct from all other life forms. Based on four years of fieldwork among the Runa of

The Book of Chameleons (Agualusa Jose Eduardo)(Paperback)

Felix Ventura trades in an unusual commodity; he is a dealer in memories, clandestinely selling new pasts to people whose futures are secure and who lack only a good lineage to complete their lives. In this completely original murder mystery, where people are not who they seem and the briefest of

Little Book of Talent (Coyle Daniel)(Paperback / softback)

- Don't fall for the prodigy myth- Take off your watch- Embrace struggle- Take a nap- To learn it more deeply, teach itThe Little Book of Talent is packed full of 52 simple, practical, proven tips that will help improve any

Madman of Freedom Square (Blasim Hassan)(Paperback / softback)

From human trafficking in the forests of Serbia, to the nightmares of an exile trying to embrace a new life in Amsterdam, Blasim's stories present an uncompromising view of the West's relationship with Iraq, taking in everything from the Iran-Iraq War through to the Occupation, offering a haunting

Beauty: The Invisible Embrace (O'Donohue John)(Paperback)

The author of Anam Cara describes, in his unique style, rediscovering the true sources of compassion, serenity, and hope in our lives In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, John O'Donohue turns his attention to the subject of beauty--the

Open: The Story of Human Progress (Norberg Johan)(Paperback)

Humanity's embrace of openness is the key to our success. The freedom to explore and exchange - whether it's goods, ideas or people - has led to stunning achievements in science, technology and culture. As a result, we live at a time of unprecedented wealth and opportunity. So why are we so intent

Embrace Mentorships (Labin Jenn)(Paperback / softback)

Demonstrates the value of finding a mentor at any stage of your career; explains the different types of mentoring relationships; describes how to build significant mentoring relationship with trust and respect; discusses setting expectations and developmental goals; and equips you with practical

Molecular Quantum Mechanics (Atkins Peter W.)(Paperback)

Quantum mechanics embraces the behavior of all known forms of matter, including the atoms and molecules from which we, and all living organisms, are composed. Molecular Quantum Mechanics leads us through this absorbing yet challenging subject, exploring the fundamental physical principles that

Think to Win: The Power of Possibility Thinking (Crawford Roger)(Paperback)

What do all remarkable people and organizations have in common? They embrace the power of 'possibility thinking.' The most successful people and organizations think again or think differently from those less successful. By developing the habit of possibility thinking, you are mentally prepared to

The Ends of the World (Viveiros De Castro Eduardo)(Paperback)

The end of the world is a seemingly interminable topic at least, of course, until it happens. Environmental catastrophe and planetary apocalypse are subjects of enduring fascination and, as ethnographic studies show, human cultures have approached them in very different ways. Indeed, in the face

Devops for Dummies (Freeman Emily)(Paperback)

Develop faster with DevOpsDevOps embraces a culture of unifying the creation and distribution of technology in a way that allows for faster release cycles and more resource-efficient product updating. DevOps For Dummies provides a guidebook for those on the development or operations side in need of