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In einer Zeit, in der gefühlt jede Woche ein neues popkulturelles Phänomen auftaucht, das sofort mit einem Hot Take eingeordnet werden muss, nehmen sich die Hosts von Digital Delay bewusst Zeit. Ilgen-Nur Borali und Chiara Catalina Nicolaisen gehen der Frage nach, ob die vermeintlichen Microtrends und Eras tatsächlich so neu sind oder ob sie uns nicht längst vertraut vorkommen. Warum erinnern aktuelle Musikvideos von Taylor Swift und neue Releases von Lana Del Rey so stark an die Debütphasen der beiden Künstlerinnen? Weshalb wird ständig alles neu gebrandet, obwohl sich kulturell gerade...

A luminous guide to how the radical new science of counterfactuals can reveal that the scope of the universe is greater, and more beautiful, than we ever imagined There is a vast class of things that science has so far almost entirely neglected. They are central to the understanding of physical...

An exploration of the connections between feminine consciousness and altered states from ancient times to present day Explores the feminine qualities of the psychedelic self, ancient female roots of shamanism, and how altered states naturally tap into the female archetype Discusses...

Looking expensive and glamorous on a budget is not a matter of money. It’s a skill, and—like any other skill—it can be learned. In this invaluable book, style author Chiara Giuliani explains in her breezy and entertaining way how getting a polished look and achieving a chic allure is mostly a matter of know-how, sharing priceless tips that will allow you to achieve a top-star appearance while remaining on-budget. You’ll learn the most effective “luxury skills” to (1) pick out stunning-looking but inexpensive items that will make you look pure luxe, (2) pick out top-quality, ...

BCBA prep feels chaotic? Studying the “wrong stuff” as time slips by? Forgetting what you read because there’s no plan or practice rhythm? This all-in-one audiobook gives you a clear roadmap, realistic practice, and calm on test day.

Learn Italian the fun way! Thirteen creative short stories to learn Italian! Enjoy the process of learning, don’t beat yourself up. You don’t need to listen to boring audiobooks anymore. The captivating nature of story makes learning fun and easy. Let these stories be your guide to Italian culture. This audiobook is loaded with simple sentences, practical scenarios, and common phrases every student of a second language would need to know.

Tutto quello con cui Chiara era abituata a identificare la sua vita non esiste più. Perché, a volte, capita. Capita che il tuo compagno di sempre ti abbandoni. Che tu debba lasciare la casa in cui sei cresciuto. Che il tuo lavoro venga affidato a un altro. Che cosa si fa, allora? Rudolf Steiner non ha dubbi: si gioca. Chiara non ha niente da perdere, e ci prova. Per un mese intero, ogni giorno, per almeno dieci minuti, decide di fare una cosa nuova, mai fatta prima.

Being chic is not a matter of money, and it’s not just a matter of elegance. Being chic means that you are doing your best to be the best version of yourself, no matter the circumstances. It means making people feel at ease while feeling at ease yourself. It also means achieving that timeless allure that will make you look unmistakably classy, no matter your age, birth, income, or size. And even if this sounds surprising, a classy allure does not come from perfection, but rather from imperfection (which the author defines as “Chic Imperfection”)—since the awareness that we can ...

Charme is a French word whose meaning is slightly different from the English term charm. It indicates that blend of beauty, elegance, allure, and style that can make a woman glamorous and irresistible. This unmatched style manual illustrates step-by-step how to attain a unique charme and find the look perfect for you, the one that’s appropriate for every situation and most importantly aligned with your personality—because every woman, whatever her body type, always has the possibility of becoming more attractive as long as she listens to her own style (and even a simple pair of jeans ...

Tempi bui, tempi indecifrabili, si diceva. Sfogliando questo libro straordinario, ricco di centinaia di illustrazioni e coloratissimi documenti d’epoca, l'impressione di oscurità non regge più. La raccolta di immagini tratte da miniature, affreschi, gioielli, parla con più vivezza delle parole. Ogni tema, ogni evento, è stato visto e raccontato dagli uomini per immagini, a volte con efficacia, a volte con vera e splendida arte: non c'è per noi lettori che l'imbarazzo della scelta. Mariateresa Fumagalli Beonio Brocchieri, "Il Sole 24 Ore".

Hacking the Earthship: In Search of an Earth-Shelter that Works for EveryBody is a collection of academic and in-the-field research on Earthships, combined with practical how-to advice for designing and financing a sustainable earth-sheltered home. Author Rachel Preston Prinz and contributing authors discuss the history, research, design issues, and evolution of Earthships, drawing on the knowledge of thousands of builders, craftsmen, and designers who have mastered the art of earth sheltering. Then, they walk readers step by step through design, offering a wealth of resources that can ...

"What do you mean I'm marrying the most dangerous man in New York?" And as if being bound to the mafia don twice my age isn't enough, I'm now carrying his baby... Silvano Borelli is ruthless, powerful, and dangerously irresistible. A walking sin in a tailored suit, he commands everything—and now, he commands me. I was just a bartender, trying to escape my past. But when bullets flew and he became my protector, my world turned upside down. He offers me a deal: his protection in exchange for my hand in marriage. I should hate him, fear him, resist him. But every time he looks at me with ...

Samantha Heather Mackey è un'assoluta outsider alla Warren University dove frequenta un corso iperselettivo di scrittura creativa. La fantasia di Samantha è molto più cupa di quella della maggior parte degli studenti del suo anno, tanto più quando si tratta del gruppetto di ragazze ricche e vestite di colori pastello che incontra sempre a lezione.

Michel Foucault had already written extensively about medicine, madness, and prisons. But in the latter days of his career, he turned to the subject of sexuality, planning six volumes on the subject. He completed three before dying of an AIDS-related illness in 1984. Foucault's History of Sexuality Vol. 1 is a study of the evolution of cultural ideas about sex in the West since the end of the 17th century. Volume two looked at attitudes toward sex in ancient Greece; volume three investigated sex in ancient Rome.

Tutto comincia nella provincia più dimenticata della Bassa Padana, dove una nonna feroce tiene in scacco la famiglia a colpi di umiliazioni e crudeltà. Il denaro per lei è potere, e il potere è controllo. La nipote, protagonista di questa storia, a cinque anni dice a sua madre: «Quando la nonna Viviana muore ballerò sulla sua tomba con delle scarpe rosse». La madre si sente in colpa: «Come ti ho passato tutto questo? Dal sangue?». Due battute che sono l'esempio dello stile che incendia la pagina.

Mya Hernandez ha delle cicatrici. Rixon doveva essere solo un luogo temporaneo in cui nascondersi, ma sta diventando qualcosa di più. Asher Bennet ha dei segreti. Visto da fuori, lui è Mr Popolarità, sempre pronto a fare festa e a causare un po' di guai. Ma presto il passato di Mya e il presente di Asher si scontrano in un modo che nessuno dei due credeva possibile.

Ali, una scrittrice di storie via e-mail, inventa per chi si mette in contatto con lei la storia che si desidera, a comando. PowerBook è un libro che si reinventa a ogni pagina, una storia che si legge d'un fiato perché l'amore è il nostro comune linguaggio.

A delightful, rhyming audiobook that is perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and captures all the excitement and nervousness of life's big firsts. “First time jitters? That’s okay. Find one small step to lead the way.” Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission...

A young aspiring scholar is sent to research the mysteries of an adventurer’s inn—only to uncover a centuries-old secret, while finding true friendship and a new home, in this heartwarming cozy fantasy. Mount Vengeance is legendary. For most, it’s an adventure or a quest to prove...

The key to looking fashionable is something different than just wearing trendy items. Being stylish and attractive is instead related to the ability to make wise use of trends, turning fashion to your advantage instead of merely accepting it, and in this enjoyable manual, you’ll learn how. Style author Chiara Giuliani explains in her breezy way how to put together outfits that are stylish and flattering at the same time with the help of visual tricks and geometric rules that will allow you to shape your figure, enhancing your outfit. The book, which employs a light and often humorous tone...