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The Maker of Swans

Author : Paraic O'Donnell
Publisher : Tin House Books
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781953534262

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A New York Times BEST BOOK OF THE SUMMER A CrimeReads & Book and Film Globe BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A Tor.com BEST BOOK OF JUNE “Truly bewitching.” —David Mitchell It is no small matter, after all, to create something—to make it so only by setting down the words. We forget the magnitude, sometimes, of that miracle. In the dead of night, shots ring out over the grounds of a sprawling English estate. The world-weary butler Eustace recognizes the gunman—his longtime employer, Mr. Crowe—and knows he must think and act quickly. Who is the man lying dead on the lawn? Who is the woman in his company? Can he clean up his master’s mess like he always has before? Or will this bring a new kind of reckoning? Mr. Crowe was once famed for his gifts—unaccountable gifts, known only to the members of a secretive order. Protected and privileged, he was courted by countesses and great men of letters. But he has long since retreated from that glittering world, living alone but for Eustace and Clara, his mysterious young ward. He has been content to live quietly, his great library gathering dust and his once magnificent gardens growing wild. He has left the past behind. Until now. Because there are rules, even for Mr. Crowe and his kind, that cannot be broken. And this single night of passion and violence will have consequences, stirring shadows from the past and threatening those he now cares for. He and the faithful Eustace will be tested as never before. So too will Clara, whose own extraordinary gifts remain hidden, even from herself. If she is to save them all, she must learn to use them quickly and unlock the secret of who she is. It is a secret beyond imagining. A secret that will change everything.

The Maker of Swans

Author : Paraic O'Donnell
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Ability
ISBN : 1474601030

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'Compulsive reading . . . rich, strange, beautiful' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk 'A strange, new and captivating look at a magical realm . . . Lavishly entertaining' Independent 'Enthralling . . . a literary feast' Stylist The world had forgotten Mr Crowe and his mysterious gifts. Until he killed the poet. He lived a secluded life in the fading grandeur of his country estate. His companions were his faithful manservant and his ward, Clara, a silent, bookish girl who has gifts of her own. Now Dr Chastern, the leader of a secret society, arrives at the estate to call Crowe to account and keep his powers in check. But it is Clara's even greater gifts that he comes to covet most. She must learn to use them quickly, if she is to save them all.

Encounters in Greek and Irish Literature

Author : Paschalis Nikolaou
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781527548718

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Encounters in Greek and Irish Literature by Paschalis Nikolaou Pdf

Encounters in Greek and Irish Literature brings together literary experts in two traditions and some contemporary novelists writing in them: this distinctive group includes Katy Hayes, Mia Gallagher, Deirdre Madden, Paraic O’Donnell, Christos Chrissopoulos, Panos Karnezis, Sophia Nikolaidou, and Ersi Sotiropoulos. Their work is presented in context, not only through excerpts from published and unpublished fiction, but also through eight self-reflective essays that enhance our understanding of these authors’ themes and modes. All these critical texts originate from a unique gathering of scholars and creative talent held at the Ionian University, Corfu, in October 2017, predominantly exploring Greek and Irish prose writing and the relationships between them. This volume paints a more complete picture through added scenes from drama, poetry and translation, and through considerations of the history and associations of two literatures at the edges of Europe. Translation is integral to the dialogues fostered; the selected works by the Irish and Greek writers can be read in both Greek and English, a manifestation of, and a further point in, the reception of these authors beyond Greece and Ireland. The book opens with a comprehensive introductory essay by Joanna Kruczkowska, and further insights into the creative mind and aspects of publishing are provided through a roundtable with the authors recorded at the time of the festival. This material further contributes to a remarkably structured look at the business of writing and the workings of two literary systems.

The Shattered Swan

Author : Krystiana Stacy Kelly
Publisher : Krystiana Stacy Kelly
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781458054579

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Tamara Villanueva has a certain cheerful na vet that has always helped her through rough patches. But when she goes back to her small hometown in southern Peru , that optimism is challenged. During a massive earthquake that she "s caught in while she "s there, she watches as someone murders her aunt.

Stalking the Black Swan

Author : Kenneth A. Posner
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0231521677

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Kenneth A. Posner spent close to two decades as a Wall Street analyst, tracking the so-called "specialty finance" sector, which included controversial companies such as Countrywide, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CIT, and MasterCard many of which were caught in the subprime mortgage and capital markets crisis of 2007. While extreme volatility is nothing new in finance, the recent downturn caught many off guard, indicating that the traditional approach to decision making had let them down. Introducing a new framework for handling and evaluating extreme risk, Posner draws on years of experience to show how decision makers can best cope with the "Black Swans" of our time. Posner's shrewd assessment combines the classic fundamental research approach of Benjamin Graham and David Dodd with more recent developments in cognitive science, computational theory, and quantitative finance. He outlines a probabilistic approach to decision making that involves forecasting across a range of scenarios, and he explains how to balance confidence, react accurately to fast-breaking information, overcome information overload, zero in on the critical issues, penetrate the information asymmetry shielding corporate executives, and integrate the power of human intuition with sophisticated analytics. Emphasizing the computational resources we already have at our disposal our computers and our minds Posner offers a new track to decision making for analysts, investors, traders, corporate executives, risk managers, regulators, policymakers, journalists, and anyone who faces a world of extreme volatility.

The Correspondence Theory of Truth

Author : Andrew Newman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-06-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139434270

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This work presents a version of the correspondence theory of truth based on Wittgenstein's Tractatus and Russell's theory of truth and discusses related metaphysical issues such as predication, facts and propositions. Like Russell and one prominent interpretation of the Tractatus it assumes a realist view of universals. Part of the aim is to avoid Platonic propositions, and although sympathy with facts is maintained in the early chapters, the book argues that facts as real entities are not needed. It includes discussion of contemporary philosophers such as David Armstrong, William Alston and Paul Horwich, as well as those who write about propositions and facts, and a number of students of Bertrand Russell. It will interest teachers and advanced students of philosophy who are interested in the realistic conception of truth and in issues in metaphysics related to the correspondence theory of truth, and those interested in Russell and the Tractatus.

Oregon State Fair. Premium and Rules List

Author : Oregon. State Dept. of Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3142809

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Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia

Author : Dorothy Erickson
Publisher : UWA Publishing
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Arts
ISBN : 1921401435

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This definitive history of gold and silversmithing in Western Australia has been masterfully compiled by Dorothy Erickson, the first person to be awarded a PhD in Fine Arts from the University of Western Australia. Gold & Silversmithing tells the story of the Western Australia's many talented gold and silversmiths. It examines the stylistic, social, and economic milieu in which the works were created. Featuring over 500 full color photographs, Gold & Silversmithing is a beautiful coffee table book that merges fashion, history, and cultural identity.

Printers' Ink Monthly

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1924
Category : Advertising
ISBN : UFL:31262048367881

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Motherhood in Mexican Cinema, 1941–1991

Author : Isabel Arredondo
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476602387

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Motherhood in Mexican Cinema, 1941–1991 by Isabel Arredondo Pdf

How were femininity and motherhood understood in Mexican cinema from the 1940s to the early 1990s? Film analysis, interviews with filmmakers, academic articles and film reviews from newspapers are used to answer the question and trace the changes in such depictions. Images of mothers in films by so-called third-wave filmmakers (Busi Cortés, María Novaro, Dana Rotberg and Marisa Sistach) are contrasted with those in Mexican classical films (1935–1950) and films from the 1970s and 1980s. There are some surprising conclusions. The most important restrictions in the depiction of mothers in classical cinema came not from the strict sexual norms of the 1940s but in reactions to women shown as having autonomous identities. Also, in contrast to classical films, third-wave films show a woman’s problems within a social dimension, making motherhood political—in relation not to militancy within the left but to women’s issues. Third-wave films approach the problems of Latin American society as those of individuals differentiated by gender, sexuality and ethnicity; in such films mothers are citizens directly affected by laws, economic policies and cultural beliefs.

Waterfowling on the Chesapeake, 1819-1936

Author : C. John Sullivan
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0801871557

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Waterfowling on the Chesapeake, 1819-1936 by C. John Sullivan Pdf

Part documentary, part nostalgic history, and part informational catalogue, Waterfowling on the Chesapeake, 1819–1936 explores a century of hunting on the Chesapeake Bay and its major tributaries—from the heyday of gun clubs and market shooting to the rise of conservation law. Drawing on oral histories and period documents and artifacts, C. John Sullivan, a longtime collector of decoys and hunting paraphernalia and a frequent guest curator of exhibits, looks at the effects of technological change, the relationship between hunter and dog, the recognition of decoys as folk art, and the history of hunting. He also introduces us to famous and lesser-known carvers and others who share an enthusiasm for this feature of Chesapeake cultural history and life.

Gold

Author : Iain McCalman,Alexander Cook,Andrew Reeves
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-03-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521805953

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Gold by Iain McCalman,Alexander Cook,Andrew Reeves Pdf

Throughout history, gold has been the stuff of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the newly settled land. The population and economy boomed in spontaneous cities. The effects on both the environment and indigenous Aboriginal peoples have been profound and lasting. In this book, a team of prominent historians and curators have collaborated to produce an innovative cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society.

Island Craft

Author : Jon C. Stott
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781771512930

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Hopheads, rejoice! Take the ultimate beer-lover’s road trip from Victoria, BC’s craft beer capital, to Tofino and Campbell River, visiting craft breweries and brewpubs in between. Your guide? Jon Stott, born and bred in Victoria—and beer enthusiast extraordinaire. In 1961, Vancouver Island had just one brewery. In 2018, Stott visited thirty-three breweries on the island—and three more breweries were slated to open within the year. For each brewery or brewpub, Stott shares well-researched backstories, examines the relationships between breweries and the communities in which they operate, profiles owners and brewers, and shares tasting notes for many of the beers each place offers. Beginning at Spinnakers, Canada’s oldest and longest operating brewpub, the book culminates at Beach Fire Brewing and Nosh House in Campbell River, and includes a directory of Vancouver Island’s Breweries and brewpubs, a glossary of brewing terms, and a guide to different styles of beer.

The Herald and Genealogist

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : UCAL:$B465410

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Learn from Failure

Author : Robert V. Sicina
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781546215554

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This book is written by a seasoned executive, entrepreneur consultant and educator. It should be read by anyone wanting to improve their decision-making skills.