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Recounts the life and career of the co-founder of Apple Computers, whose technological knowledge and business abilities influenced the development of both computers and animated films. Product details For ages 12-17 Format Hardback | 32 pages Dimensions 191 x 243 x 8mm | 245g ...

One of the most controversial royal figures of the twentieth century, Princess Margaret was admired as well as vilified for most of her adult life. Described by the designer and hotelier, Anouska Hempel, as 'Witty, wicked and wonderful', this charismatic princess not only brought colour and sex appeal into the Royal Family, but did much to help bring the monarchy and its attitudes into the modern world. Adored younger daughter of King George VI and only sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Margaret was a pre-war princess whose world was hugely circumscribed by the strictures and protocol of another age, leading to conflict and misunderstanding in both her private and public life. In his biography, Princess Margaret: A Life of Contrasts, Christopher Warwick redresses the balance. Whilst giving the full, insider story of the Princess's many love affairs, he also looks at her tireless work for charity, breaking many taboos along the way - Princess Margaret, not Diana, was the first...

Verursachen das Aufkommen des Kapitalismus und sogar die Zivilisation mehr Gewalt als sie verhüten? Ist Gewalt schon in der einfachen Idee des Fremden enthalten und wo könnte eine angemessene Form von Gegengewalt heute liegen? In seinem leidenschaftlichen Plädoyer für bewusste Wahrnehmung des gesellschaftlichen Lebens wirft Zizek zum einen einen kompromisslosen Blick auf die kapitalistischen Demokratien, in denen wir leben, und spricht sich gleichzeitig dafür aus, dem Versuch zu widerstehen, sofort zu reagieren. Zizek plädiert "auf Zeit", auf jene Zeit, die die Erkenntnis für eine kritische Analyse braucht. Dem Druck zum Handeln muss man nach Zizek widerstehen, wenn dieses Handeln aus dem Druck der Verhältnisse und nicht aus dem Begriff über die Situation und ihre Lösung kommt. Erst dann ist der Mensch zum wirklichen systemveränderden Widerstand befähigt. So wie Picasso auf die Frage eines erschrockenen deutschen Offiziers beim Betrachten des Bildes "Guernica": ...

Offers a detailed look at the day-to-day life of the Russian composer, and describes his opinions on his work, his colleagues, and other composers and conductors. Product details Format Hardback | 578 pages Dimensions 162.56 x 233.68 x 43.18mm | 938.94g Publication date 20 Jan 1986 ...

Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling less than beautiful? Have you ever felt like you're not good enough? Have you ever struggled on your journey to self-love? Shani Jay's heartfelt collection of writing will provide you with an inspiring guide to self-love, an instant confidence boost, and a reminder that you hold the key to your own happiness, and a glitter-filled life.Maybe you've let other people, along with those cruel voices in your head, convince you that you're un-lovable. Maybe you're not sure what self-love is supposed to look like. Maybe you need someone to remind you of all the magic that lives inside of you. And maybe you're losing hope. But please, stay hopeful. Bloom will show you that through the power of self-love, the life you've always dreamed of living is right there ready for the taking. Because you, as much as anybody, deserve a beautiful life, overflowing with love. This book promises to you: A sprinkle of inspiration an...

Ist eine Alternative zum Kapitalismus möglich? Tauschbeziehungen ermöglichen soziale Netzwerke. Ist deshalb das Leben auch mit Komplementärwährungen, Tausch oder sogar ohne Geld denkbar? Das traditionelle Muschelgeld der Tolai und der argentinische Crédito, ethnologische Tauschtheorie und Kapitalismuskritik: Welche Faktoren begünstigen die Stabilität alternativer ökonomischer Modelle? Wie können sie zu sozialen, nachhaltigen Reserven in der kapitalistischen Krise werden? Es besteht heute eine Vielzahl an traditionellen kulturellen Modellen und neuen alternativen Projekten und Lebensweisen, die mit wirtschaftlichen Alternativen experimentieren. Sigrun Preissing betrachtet einige dieser ökonomischen Gegenentwürfe: Formen des Schenkens, des Tausches oder Komplementärwährungen. Können aus diesen Versuchen neue gesellschaftliche Konzepte entwickelt werden, die verwoben mit neuen Transaktionsformen sozial und ökologisch tragfähig sind? Product details ...

Das Textilgeschäft erfordert ein großes Fachwissen aus verschiedenen Segmenten. Die vollständig aktualisierte und überarbeitete 4. Auflage des "Lexikon der Gewebe" vermittelt das komplette Grundlagenwissen zu Geweben: dazu gehören die Handelsbezeichnungen textiler Gewebe, die Erläuterung der textilen Rohstoffe, die Darstellung der Gewebekonstruktion (fabric construction) und deren Bedeutung für den Markt, sowie die Erläuterung der Färbe- und Druckverfahren und der hierfür verwendeten Farbstoffe. Neben den klassischen Handels- und Qualitätsbezeichnungen wurden auch aktuelle Begriffe aus der Mode aufgenommen und kurz, aber prägnant dargestellt. Darüber hinaus steht dem Leser ein umfangreiches englisch-deutsches Fachwörterverzeichnis im Anhang zur Verfügung. Die zahlreichen Abbildungen der Patronen, Gewebe, Druck- und Veredlungsmaschinen komplettieren das Lexikon und machen es zu einem unentbehrlichen Begleiter für den beruflichen Alltag. Pr...

Honor Begins at Home: The Courageous Bible Study Member Book guides the participant through this compelling Bible study based on the movie Courageous. This 8-session study will take individuals and small groups deeper into biblical truths for a godly family, exploring topics such as redeeming your history, walking with integrity, winning and blessing the hearts of your children, and more. Every session involves watching a clip from the movie to help group members engage in discussion. And daily readings from The Resolution for Men and The Resolution for Women will help you connect with God and His best plan for your family. Features: Written by creators of the COURAGEOUS movieApplicable to individuals, husbands and wives studying together, and groupsBrief optional reading suggestions for more practical help or topic explorationGoes even deeper than the Courageous Living 4-session studyAllows spouses to study together and make new commitments as parentsHelps build family and group relat...

The Fifth Edition of Luellmann's Color Atlas of Pharmacology has been extensively revised to include all recent advances and new drugs, and the illustrations have been optimized and updated. Each two-page spread presents concise text on the left complemented by detailed full-color illustrations on the right to help users quickly digest important facts and concepts. Color-coded sections provide readers with a helpful framework with which to approach the latest developments in pharmacology. Part 1, General Pharmacology, explains basic aspects, such as drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug actions Part 2, Systems Pharmacology, presents the different groups of drugs, emphasizing their functional and therapeutic aspects Part 3, Therapy of Selected Diseases, provides all the relevant information regarding the pharmacological treatment of a large number of conditions Key features: User-friendly format ideal for study and review, self...

The Fifth Edition of Luellmann's Color Atlas of Pharmacology has been extensively revised to include all recent advances and new drugs, and the illustrations have been optimized and updated. Each two-page spread presents concise text on the left complemented by detailed full-color illustrations on the right to help users quickly digest important facts and concepts. Color-coded sections provide readers with a helpful framework with which to approach the latest developments in pharmacology. Part 1, General Pharmacology, explains basic aspects, such as drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug actions Part 2, Systems Pharmacology, presents the different groups of drugs, emphasizing their functional and therapeutic aspects Part 3, Therapy of Selected Diseases, provides all the relevant information regarding the pharmacological treatment of a large number of conditions Key features: User-friendly format ideal for study and review, self...