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Children's & YASiete cuervos y ocho cuentos (Seven crows and eight tales)
by Jairo Buitrago, Juan Camilo Mayorga
Seven Crows & Eight Stories gathers together, as its title says, eight stories in which children are protagonists: intelligent children; some mischievous, some rogue, some disobedient; and if there is a common characteristic, it is all naivety. Buitrago has the virtue of understanding very well the world of children and of speaking to them equally. The fears, the joys of children, are well known by the author and proof of this are his texts, where he depicts a very original representation of childhood and reality. These stories about everyday life are very humorous and will make more than one reader finish with a smile. The illustrations of Mayorga, of free stroke and, therefore, very expressive, show us the different scenarios and characters that make up that universe created by Buitrago.
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Children's & YA2014Vueltas por el universo
by Roger Ycaza
“A ticket for an amusement park ride that enters a tunnel where we don’t know what we may find. A guessing game that traverses both worlds. A challenge for the imagination and for the encyclopedic audiophile spirit which lies dormant inside of us, waiting to come out and play at a mere snap of the fingers...” Alberto Montt
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Children's & YA2018Quito
by Roger Ycaza
“Middle of the world, Ecuador’s capital, “God’s face”, the first city (along with Kraków) to be declared World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO, all these and more is Quito.”
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Children's & YA2017Orfila
by Javier Vásconez y Roger Ycaza
Between glasses of whiskey, the city’s gloom adheres to the window of the Crystal Hotel. In one of its thirdfloor rooms, the gaze of Orfila, a former horse race reporter, is lost in the eyes of Amelia, who has come into his life to disturb his solitude.
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2013Tyrants of Sicily by Hugo Falcandus
by Graham Loud, Thomas Wiedemann
This book is our principal source for the history of the Kingdom of Sicily in the troubled years between the death of its founder, King Roger, in February 1154 and the spring of 1169. It covers the reign of Roger's son, King William I, known to later centuries as 'the Bad', and the minority of the latter's son, William II 'the Good'. The book illustrates the revival of classical learning during the twelfth-century renaissance. It presents a vivid and compelling picture of royal tyranny, rebellion and factional dispute at court. Sicily had historically been ruled by tyrants, and that the rule of the new Norman kings could be seen, for a variety of reasons, as a revival of that classical tyranny. A more balanced view of Sicilian history of the period 1153-1169 has been provided as an appendix to the translation in the section of the contemporary world chronicle ascribed to Archbishop Romuald II of Salerno, who died in April 1181. In particular the chronicle of Romuald enables us to see how the papal schism of 1159 and the simultaneous dispute between the German Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and the north Italian cities affected the destiny of the kingdom of Sicily. In contrast to the shadowy figure of Hugo Falcandus, the putative author of the principal narrative of mid-twelfth-century Sicilian history, Romuald II, Archbishop of Salerno 1153-1181, is well-documented.
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June 2018Die allerbeste Prinzessin
by Poznanski, Ursula / Illustrated by Büchner, SaBine
An innovative & different princess story! • The three princesses love to quarrel • Original and incredibly witty • Written by Ursula Poznanski and stunning illustrations by Sabine Büchner • Translation Grant! Bianca, Violetta and Rosalind are three adorable princesses. But they share a tiny quirk: they love to argue! One day a visitor asks for entrance into the castle. Prince Waldomir doesn’t enjoy hunting dragons anymore and rather prefers to get married know. Of course each princess is convinced to be the best choice and the prince’s one and only. So a rat race is launched before they have even met the puny prince for the first time…
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Humanities & Social SciencesApril 2015Images of Oliver Cromwell
Essays for and by Roger Howell, Jr
by Essays for and by Roger Howell, Jr.
Oliver Cromwell has been both applauded and reviled and his memory invoked in periods and in countries other than his own. This complex historiography has left us today with many different versions of Cromwell as man, general and statesman of which the conflicting images are the subject of this book. Available in paperback for the first time, this classic study is based on the unfinished magnum opus of the leading scholar of seventeenth-century history, Roger Howell (1936?89). It includes chapters by a team of leading international experts on a broad range of subjects originally planned by Howell himself. It includes Howell's studies of the reactions to Cromwell in the Restoration period and in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Added to these are reprints of his essays on psychohistorical approaches to Cromwell and on Cromwell's contribution to English liberty. Further historiographical portraits of the Protector are offered in chapters which consider Cromwell and the Glorious Revolution; Carlyle's Cromwell; Irish images of the Protector; American interpretations; and the comparisons made between Cromwell and the twentieth-century dictators. ;
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The ArtsJanuary 2018The Flower of Evil: Illustration Art of Aubrey Beardsley
by by Aubrey Beardsley Edited by Wei Junlin
This title collects illustrations, posters, and design works of Aubrey Beardsley, the characteristic illustrator in the 19th century. It is the most complete collection of his works in China, edited by Mr. Wei Junlin, painter and researcher of Beardsley.
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Children's & YAJuly 2019Buchstabendschungel
by Poznanski, Ursula / Illustrated by Büchner, SaBine
Help the animals to find their letters ... easy as ABC!• By best-selling author Ursula Poznanski• Get a first feeling for letters and words!• Humorously illustrated, with funny details!After a big storm in the jungle, the little monkey collects many funny-looking things. “That are letters,” knows the smart parrot. “Somebody must have lost them”. And indeed, monkey and parrot come across strange animals that seem like something is missing. A "iger", a "nake", a "at" … An exciting letter story for reading aloud and early reading, guessing and poetizing by yourself!
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Children's & YAJanuary 2015Hatless
by Lateefa Buti / Illustrated by Doha Al Khteeb
Kuwaiti children’s book author Lateefa Buti’s well-crafted and beautifully illustrated children’s book, Hatless, encourages children (ages 6-9) to think independently and challenge rigid traditions and fixed rituals with innovation and creativity. The main character is a young girl named Hatless who lives in the City of Hats. Here, all of the people are born with hats that cover their heads and faces. The world inside of their hats is dark, silent, and odorless. Hatless feels trapped underneath her own hat. She wants to take off her hat, but she is afraid, until she realizes that whatever frightening things exist in the world around her are there whether or not she takes off her hat to see them. So Hatless removes her hat. As Hatless takes in the beauty of her surroundings, she cannot help but talk about what she sees, hears, and smells. The other inhabitants of the city ostracize her because she has become different from them. It is not long before they ask her to leave the City of Hats. Rather than giving up or getting angry, Hatless feels sad for her friends and neighbors who are afraid to experience the world outside of their hats. She comes up with an ingenious solution: if given another chance, she will wear a hat as long it is one she makes herself. The people of the City of Hats agree, so Hatless weaves a hat that covers her head and face but does not prevent her from seeing the outside world. She offers to loan the hat to the other inhabitants of the city. One by one, they try it on and are enchanted by the beautiful world around them. Since then, no child has been born wearing a hat. The people celebrate by tossing their old hats in the air. By bravely embracing these values, Hatless improves her own life and the lives of her fellow citizens. Buti’s language is eloquent and clear. She strikes a skilled narrative balance between revealing Hatless’s inner thoughts and letting the story unfold through her interactions with other characters. Careful descriptions are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that reward multiple readings of the book.
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March 2020Die Kraft der Demokratie
Eine Antwort auf die autoritären Reaktionäre
by Roger de Weck
Seit Corona und dem Trump-Fiasko wirken die zerstrittenen Reaktionäre wie lauter Verlierer und Versager, so auch die AfD. Jetzt ist die Stunde der Fortschrittsoptimisten: Nutzen die Grünen und alle Schrittmacher einer ökosozialen Demokratie ihre Chance? Roger de Wecks preisgekröntes Buch schafft Zuversicht – und Übersicht: Es zerlegt die Argumente der autoritären Populisten in ihrem Kulturkampf wider die offene Gesellschaft. Im deutschen Wahljahr skizziert es, wie eine liberale Demokratie des Ausgleichs von Natur und Mensch, Arm und Reich, Frau und Mann, Schwarz und Weiß aussehen könnte: gestaltungskräftig, auf der Höhe des digital-ökologischen 21. Jahrhunderts. Denn die Natur, sagt de Weck, muss zur Teilnehmerin an der Demokratie werden.
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April 1993Das Bacon-Projekt
Von der Erkenntnis, Nutzung und Schonung der Natur
by Lothar Schäfer
"Das »Bacon-Projekt« definiert einen Grundzug der Moderne; während in der Antike die Erkenntnis der Natur als Selbstzweck galt, betrachtet sie die Neuzeit als ein Mittel zur Mehrung des allgemeinen Menschenwohls. Die Naturforschung soll die Entwicklung einer Technik ins Werk setzen und damit dem Menschen Machtmittel zur Verfügung stellen, durch die er sich aus materieller Not und Naturabhängigkeit befreien kann. Francis Bacon (1551-1626) war der Propagandist der neuen Zielbestimmung der Naturforschung. Die in den modernen Industrieländern praktizierte technische Form der Naturnutzung ist infolge der jetzt offenkundig werdenden Schädigungen an der Natur zunehmend unter Kritik geraten. Mit den Befunden der »ökologischen Krise« wird nicht nur auf die Bedrohlichkeit der Technikfolgeschäden hingewiesen, sondern es wird zugleich die neuzeitliche Art der Naturforschung für die absehbare Katastrophe verantwortlich gemacht. Hans Jonas hat deshalb verlangt, daß wir das »Baconsche Ideal« aufgeben und uns dem Gedanken der Bewahrung der Natur verschreiben. Nicht länger sollten Ziele und Zwecke des Menschen die Grundlage unseres Handelns gegenüber der Natur sein; das »Prinzip Verantwortung« gebiete vielmehr, die in der westlichen Zivilisation dominant gewesene »Anthropozentrik« zu verabschieden und die Eigenrechte der Natur in unserem Handeln zu respektieren. Gegen diese pauschale Beschuldigung der Moderne ist die vorliegende Studie gerichtet. Schäfer sieht durch die ökologische Krise nicht die Aufkündigung des Baconschen Ideals geboten - wohl aber eine drastische Revision des »Baconschen Programms«, d.h. der Mittel und Methoden, mit denen das Ideal seither verfolgt wurde."
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2014Roger II and the creation of the Kingdom of Sicily
by Graham Loud
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2022Talking to Customersin Pharmacies
A conversation guidefor newcomers and old hands
by Dr Kirsten Lennecke, Illustrated by Barbara Kohm
The basis for successful advice is having a sound knowledge of the effect and application of medicines, but also an instinct for the individual needs and characteristics of the person asking for your help. This skill can be trained! Entertaining explanations and numerous case examples taken from everyday pharmacy practice help with this. They show how pharmacy staff can react empathetically, avoid misunderstandings, and manage delicate situations with confidence. The 5th edition has become more colourful! This applies not only to the illustrations, but also to the team and customers of our model pharmacy. A personality model with distinctive colours representing the different characters promises exciting insights. Good communication creates satisfied customers who want to come back again and again!
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February 2024Knisternde Schädel
Erzählungen | Berührende und scharfsinnige Porträts von Insassen einer psychiatrischen Anstalt – aus erster Hand
by Roger Velde, Annette Wunschel
Es gibt keinen Unterschied zwischen Wahnsinn und Normalität Roger Van de Velde war ein belgischer Journalist, einer der engagiertesten Humanisten seiner Zeit und hochgradig süchtig nach Schmerzmitteln. Als er begann, täglich sechzig Tabletten statt der verschriebenen vier zu nehmen und Rezepte zu fälschen, endete er im Maßregelvollzug. Viele Jahre seines kurzen Lebens verbrachte er in psychiatrischen Anstalten, wo er heimlich seine »Kompagnons der Misere« porträtierte. In zwanzig humorvollen, bissigen und brillanten Geschichten erfahren wir, wie Jules Leroy seine heißgeliebte Katze meuchelt, weil sie sein noch heißer geliebtes wöchentliches Roastbeef gefressen hat; wie »Haut-und-Knochen« im Adamskostüm durch die Anstalt flitzt oder wie ein Neuankömmling, der sich den ominösen Spruch »Margaritas ante porcos« auf den Unterarm tätowieren ließ, Van de Velde vom Tablettenmissbrauch heilen möchte. Roger Van de Veldes wortgewandte Porträts seiner Leidensgenossen in der psychiatrischen Anstalt sind, bei allem schwarzen Humor, Zeugnisse des Mitgefühls. In seiner Doppelrolle des Beobachters und Betroffenen weiß er, dass es keinen Unterschied gibt zwischen Wahnsinn und Normalität. Und er schafft es, inmitten dieser menschenfeindlichen Umgebung Menschlichkeit aufzudecken.
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February 2024Knisternde Schädel
Erzählungen
by Roger Van de Velde, Annette Wunschel
Roger Van de Velde war ein belgischer Journalist, einer der engagiertesten Humanisten seiner Zeit und hochgradig süchtig nach Schmerzmitteln. Als er begann, täglich sechzig Tabletten statt der verschriebenen vier zu nehmen und Rezepte zu fälschen, endete er im Maßregelvollzug. Viele Jahre seines kurzen Lebens verbrachte er in psychiatrischen Anstalten, wo er heimlich seine »Kompagnons der Misere« porträtierte. In zwanzig humorvollen, bissigen und brillanten Geschichten erfahren wir, wie Jules Leroy seine heißgeliebte Katze meuchelt, weil sie sein noch heißer geliebtes wöchentliches Roastbeef gefressen hat; wie »Haut-und-Knochen« im Adamskostüm durch die Anstalt flitzt oder wie ein Neuankömmling, der sich den ominösen Spruch »Margaritas ante porcos« auf den Unterarm tätowieren ließ, Van de Velde vom Tablettenmissbrauch heilen möchte. Roger Van de Veldes wortgewandte Porträts seiner Leidensgenossen in der psychiatrischen Anstalt sind, bei allem schwarzen Humor, Zeugnisse des Mitgefühls. In seiner Doppelrolle des Beobachters und Betroffenen weiß er, dass es keinen Unterschied gibt zwischen Wahnsinn und Normalität. Und er schafft es, inmitten dieser menschenfeindlichen Umgebung Menschlichkeit aufzudecken.
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Botany & plant sciencesMarch 2013Plant Sciences Reviews 2012
by Edited by David Hemming
Plant Sciences Reviews 2012 provides scientists and students with analysis on key topics in current research, including plant diseases, genetics, climate impacts, biofuels and postharvest. Experts such as Frances Seymour, Roger Jones, Paul Christou and Errol Hewett provide incisive reviews of their fields. Originally published online in CAB Reviews, this volume makes available in printed form the reviews in plant science published during 2012.
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May 2007Anatomie der Massenmedien
Ein Manifest
by Roger Silverstone, Frank Jakubzik
»Es ist einfach, von oben herab über die Medienkultur zu sprechen; es ist das herausragende Verdienst von Silverstones Buch, dem Leser zu zeigen, wie wichtig diese Kultur ist.« Richard Sennett Nach Marshall McLuhan sind die Medien Verlängerungen unserer Sinnesorgane. Doch während sich Augen und Ohren allenfalls langsam verändern, erlebten Radio, Fernsehen und Internet in den letzten 100 Jahren rasante Veränderungen mit schwerwiegenden politischen, ökonomischen und sozialen Konsequenzen; der Anatomieatlas der Massenmedien muß also permanent umgeschrieben werden – ein work in progress. Um so erstaunlicher ist es, so Roger Silverstone, daß die Medien in den Entwürfen zeitgenössischer Soziologen oft eine Leerstelle darstellen. Diese Lücke füllt nun Silverstones Manifest für eine neue Medienwissenschaft.
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Children's & YAMarch 2022Ruby Fairygale und die Insel der Magie (Erstlese-Reihe, Band 1)
Fantasy-Abenteuer mit Ruby Fairygale ab 7 Jahren
by Marlene Jablonski, Kira Gembri / illustrated by Verena Körting
Ruby Fairygale and the Island of Magic Ruby Fairygale's first adventure - lovingly and excitingly told, with many atmospheric illustrations• Feel-good fantasy for Story Time, Early Readers and Fans of "Ruby Fairygale"!• Written by Marlene Jablonski (“Liliane Susewind” Chapter book series), based on a synopsis by Kira Gembri• Strong female protagonist and lovingly developed characters, with a high sympathy factor8-year-old Ruby Fairygale lives on a small island near the west coast of Ireland. After school, she always helps her grandmother, who works as a veterinarian. But the two of them have a big secret: they know that there are not only animals on the island, but also magical mythical creatures that need their help.Summer vacation at last! Now Ruby can spend the whole day helping her grandma. The two of them not only take care of animals, but also fairies, goblins and other mythical creatures! It's not easy to keep this secret - especially from Briana, the most unfriendly girl in Ruby's class. When Bri's father's fishing nets are destroyed, Briana suspects a pack of seals and is determined to drive them away. But Ruby suspects that something else is behind this. Something completely magical ... And indeed: a little mermaid had become entangled in the fishing net! Can Ruby still stop Bri without revealing her secret?
