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Название: Japanese Notebooks: A Journey to the Empire of Signs
Автор: Igort
Издательство: Chronicle Books
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 46 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Japan is a place of special fascination for the acclaimed international comics creator Igort, who has visited and lived there more than 20 times, and worked in the country's manga industry for more than a decade. In this masterful new book—part graphic memoir, part cultural meditation—Igort vividly recounts his personal experiences in Japan, creating comics amid the activities of everyday life, and finding inspiration everywhere: in nature, history, custom, art, and encounters with creators including animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki. With beautifully illustrated reflections on subjects from printmaking to Zen Buddhism, imperial history to the samurai code, Japanese film, literature, and manga, this is a richly rewarding book for anyone interested in Japan or comic arts practiced at the highest level.

Название: Tiny Islands: 60 Remarkable Little Worlds Around Britain
Автор: Dixe Wills
Издательство: Aa Publishing
Год: 2013
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 30 Мб
Язык: английский / English

From the tiny island that shaped the entire English language, to the island that terrified Dylan Thomas, there's more to Britain's tiny islands than you might think! Have your own tiny adventure by visiting any of the 60 remarkable little islands around Britain featured here. Although Britain boasts hundreds of tiny islands, Dixe Wills has selected only the very best of them for this book. Found around the coast, in lakes, in lochs, and on rivers, these little worlds are waiting for you to discover them—whether you swim to them, walk to them at low tide, row to them, or catch a dinky little ferry.

Название: UFO FAQ: All That's Left to Know about Roswell, Aliens, Whirling Discs, and Flying Saucers
Автор: David J. Hogan
Издательство: Backbeat
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 12 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Since the famed Kenneth Arnold "flying saucer" sighting of 1947, the world has been fascinated and unnerved by these mysterious objects in the sky. Millennia of recorded human history report UFOs, and everything from the extinction of dinosaurs to the origins of humankind have been attributed to them but what exactly are UFOs? Featuring material from a treasure trove of UFO/Project Blue Book archives declassified in 2015, UFO FAQ is an all-inclusive guide to UFO lore hard science and hoaxes, sightings and abductions, noted UFO proponents and skeptics, and sanctioned research and purported government cover-ups. Readers will meet cultists and explore worldwide UFO "hot spots."

Название: My Father's Daughter: A Memoir
Автор: Tina Sinatra
Издательство: Simon & Schuster
Год: 2012
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 41 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Frank Sinatra seemed to have it all: genius, wealth, the love of beautiful women, glamorous friends from Las Vegas to the White House. But in this startling and remarkably outspoken memoir, his youngest daughter reveals to us an acutely restless, lonely and conflicted man. Through his marriages and front-page romances and the melancholy gaps between, Frank Sinatra searched for a contentment that eluded him. For the first time Tina writes candidly about the wedge his manipulative fourth wife, Barbara Marx, drove between father and daughter. MY FATHER'S DAUGHTER, with its unflinching account of Sinatra's flaws and foibles, will shock many of his fans. At the same time, it is a deeply affectionate portrait written with love and warmth, a celebration of a daughter's fond esteem for her father and a respect for his great legacy. The world remembers Frank Sinatra as one of the giants of the show business. In this book from someone inside the legend, Tina Sinatra remembers him as something more: a father, and a man.

Название: The Scouting Guide to Tracking: An Officially-Licensed Boy Scouts of America Handbook
Автор: Len McDougall
Издательство: Skyhorse Publishing
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 87 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA is committed to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities. In Scouting's Guide to Tracking, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on how to track big and small animals over different types of terrain.

Название: Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted
Автор: Laura Caldwell
Издательство: Liveright
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 13 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Recalling the great muckrakers of the past, an outraged team of America’s best-selling writers unite to confront the disasters of wrongful convictions. Wrongful convictions, long regarded as statistical anomalies in an otherwise sound justice system, now appear with frightening regularity. But few people understand just how or why they happen and, more important, the immeasurable consequences that often haunt the lucky few who are acquitted, years after they are proven innocent. Now, in this groundbreaking anthology, fourteen exonerated inmates narrate their stories to a roster of high-profile mystery and thriller writers—including Lee Child, Sara Paretsky, Laurie R. King, Jan Burke and S. J. Rozan—while another exoneree’s case is explored in a previously unpublished essay by legendary playwright Arthur Miller.

Название: Caste: Its 20Th Century Avatar
Автор: M. N. Srinivas
Издательство: Penguin
Год: 1996
Формат: PDF
Размер: 50 Мб
Язык: английский / English

As India attempted to modernize in the decades after Independence, the issue of caste became overwhelmingly significant in the political, economic and social spheres. This anthology, edited and introduced by M. N. Srinivas, one of India's most eminent sociologists, explores the influence of caste and its evolution into the major indicator of identity it has become today. The essays in this volume, each authored by an expert on the subject, include an appraisal of the role women play in perpetuating caste; the relationship between caste and the economy, and between caste and Hinduism. Other contributions review the backward caste movement in Tamil Nadu; the power struggles between backward castes in UP and Bihar; observations on caste among Muslims and Christians in India; the issue of job reservations; and an assessment of the Mandal Commission Report."

Название: DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia (2022)
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 95 Мб
Язык: английский / English

With its ever-changing landscapes, Australia is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Australia, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 22 drives across the country, from the coastal roads of the southwest to the red-dirt tracks of the outback. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Australia at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Australia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.

Название: Go Here Instead: The Alternative Travel List
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 46 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Bursting with beautiful photography, this alternative bucket list takes some of the world's best-known sights, experiences and destinations – everything from over-visited national parks to crowded museums – and reveals more than 100 fascinating alternatives. Planning a trip to Rome’s Colosseum? Why not try the ancient amphitheatre in Nîmes instead. A visit to the Grand Canyon is on everyone’s bucket list – but how about adding Namibia’s spectacular Fish River Canyon to yours? And while Japan’s cherry blossoms are hard to beat, the seasonal display of hydrangeas in the Azores is just as beautiful.

Название: Eyewitness Top 10 Crete (2022)
Автор: DK Eyewitness
Издательство: DK Eyewitness
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 47 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Home to the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos, the largest of Greece's islands also offers abundant other attractions – think charming towns, stunning resorts and palm-shaded beaches. Make the most of your trip to this enchanting island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Crete has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Crete is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.