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Lexikon der Tiersymbolik (3927369616)

Wer romanische oder gotische Kirchen besucht, Mythen, Märchen, Fabeln oder Legenden liebt, wer die Sprache des Unbewussten wie in unseren Träumen besser verstehen will und wer schließlich in die Alltags- oder Werbesprache lauscht, der wird häufig auf Tiere stoßen: auf reale und auf Fabelwesen. Sie tragen vielschichtige Bedeutungen, halten Aussagen für und über uns bereit. Sie werden zu Symbolen, d. h., sie schließen Zugänge auf zum Seelischen und darüber hinaus zu transpersonalen Bereichen. Dieses Lexikon stellt die wichtigsten Tiersymbolträger aus dem abendländischen Kulturbereich von AZ vor und bietet darüber hinaus Einblicke in die Tiersymbolik außereuropäischer Kulturen. Dabei werden Erkenntnisse aus alten Mythen der Völker, aus vergleichender Religionsbetrachtung, aus Astronomie, Astrologie, Mystik, Tiefenpsychologie und Volkskunde prägnant und unterhaltsam vermittelt. Ausgehend von der Urbedeutung, die meist im Natur- oder Astralmythischen wurzelt und aus einer frühen Jägergesel...

Our Man : Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century (9781784704216)

From one of America's greatest non-fiction writers, an epic saga of the rise and fall of American power, from Vietnam to Afghanistan, told through the life of one man. **WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2019** **FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS 2020** Richard Holbrooke was one of the most legendary and complicated figures in recent American history. Brilliant, utterly self-absorbed, and possessed of almost inhuman energy and appetites, he was both admired and detested. From his days as a young adviser in Vietnam to his last efforts to end the war in Afghanistan, Holbrooke embodied the postwar American impulse to take the lead on the global stage. He was the force behind the Dayton Accords that ended the Balkan wars, America's greatest diplomatic achievement in the post-Cold War era. His power lay in an utter belief in himself and his idea of a muscular, generous foreign policy. But his sharp elbows and tireless self-promotion ensured that he...

The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age (0684832720)

Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century. The Sovereign Individual details strategies necessary for adapting financially to the next phase of Western civilization. Few observers of the late twentieth century have their fingers so presciently on the pulse of the global political and economic realignment ushering in the new millennium as do James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. Their bold prediction of disaster on Wall Street in Blood in the Streets was borne out by Black Tuesday. In their ensuing bestsellar, The Great Reckoning, published just weeks before the coup attempt against Gorbachev, they analyzed the pending collapse of the Soviet Union and foretold the civil war in Yugoslavia and other events that have proved to be among the most searing developments of the past...

Ticket to Ride (9781546209935)

In this second volume of memoirs, wistfully entitled Ticket to Ride, Robert Bowman again draws on events and experiences from his interesting international legal and commercial consultancy career, which has spanned the last four decades. In so doing, he inexorably draws the reader into the highs and lows of working internationally at "the sharp end"--where nothing is quite what it seems and every day throws up new challenges. In this volume of Dispatches from the Coal Face of Life, the reader relives the poignancy of the early and sudden death of Beatle John Lennon in New York city, the raw excitement and deadly confusion of a live shoot-out in Downtown New Orleans, a visit to the distant River Kwai on the Thai/Burmese border before the days of package tours take the traveler there, and a desolate trip to the Delta region of Nigeria. In this new splendidly entertaining volume, the reader climbs Diamond Head above Honolulu and travels on the famous Blue Train across the Karoo ...

In Search of Wisdom : Life-Changing Truths in the Book of Proverbs (9781546017646)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer takes us on a journey through the wisdom of Proverbs that leaves us transformed and prepared to face daily choices and challenges. The book of Proverbs is a treasure trove of spiritual and practical wisdom that equips us to live our best lives. Knowledge is important, but if it isn't converted into action, it fails to create transformational change in our lives. It is important to gain a thoughtful and practical understanding of the seven foundational principles in the book of Proverbs: Wisdom, Understanding, Prudence, Knowledge, Discretion, Discernment, andFear of the Lord. If we desire to possess these qualities, we must make a commitment to a deeper understanding and implementation of these values in our daily lives. Featuring inspiring questions to promote thoughtful reflection, In Search of Wisdom will enlighten you with God's understanding and teach you the foundational principles and secure God's help in practicin...

Textilepedia (9789887711094)

Textilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge - from deciphering different types of materials to understanding your finishing options. A balance between text and imagery; it acts as a quick easy-to-navigate guide - simplifying complicated fabric and fibre information using comparisons and relatable stories. The book brings a comprehensive knowledge of textile applications to you. From how to choose fibres, the formation of yarns, the characteristics of common fabrics, and the effects of textile finishing, the book serves as an all-in-one textile information hub. Product details Format Hardback | 240 pages Dimensions ...

Von der wahren Armut des Geistes oder der hoechsten Vollkommenheit des Menschen : Der Wegweiser zu einem vollkommenen spirituellen Leben von einem grossen Meister der christlich-abendlandischen Mystik (3746067065)

Wer es ernstlich beherzigt, daß jeder Mensch seiner Seele nach würdevoll geschaffen wurde nach dem Bilde und Gleichnisse Gottes, daß jeder Mensch mit unendlicher Liebe von Gott geliebt wird (...); wer dies recht zu Herzen nimmt, der kann keinen Menschen verachten, keinen verschmähen, keinen hassen; denn er sieht alle Menschen an als höchst edle Geschöpfe, als Brüder und Schwestern, die denselben himmlischen Vater mit ihm haben. Er achtet und liebt deswegen alle von Herzen, ist wohlwollend gegen alle und wünscht allen die ewige Seligkeit. Er ist bereit, allen zu helfen, allen wohlzutun, wie lästig sie ihm auch seien, und wie sehr sie ihn auch plagen und beleidigen. Jedem verleiht er ein freundliches Gesicht, jeden spricht er an mit freundlichen Worten, ohne seinem festen Sinn und seinem gesetzten Wesen etwas zu vergeben. Wahrhaftig, wer Abneigung, Haß, Bitterkeit, Missfallen, Neid, ein falsches und vermessenes Urteil gegen den Nächsten sich unterhält, der ist weit entfernt von der Liebe...

Woman Who Cured Cancer : The Story of Cancer Pioneer Virginia Livingston-Wheeler, M.D., and the Discovery of the Cancer-Causing Microbe (9781591203728)

This story is now more relevant than ever as the latest science is now validating the protocols of Dr. Livingston-Wheeler who will one day be placed in the same class as Pasteur, Curie, Salk/Sabin and their discoveries. Product details Format Paperback | 224 pages Dimensions 152 x 229 x 10.67mm | 258.55g Publication date ...

Lose Weight for Life : The honest way to drop pounds and keep them off - for good (9780241349120)

As tested on ITV'S SAVE MONEY: LOSE WEIGHT - Lisa Riley's diet plans are the cheapest way to lose weight. Having shed an incredible 12 stone, Lisa Riley has completely changed how she eats, how she thinks and how she feels, and now she's here to help you do the same - for good. In this book she takes her advice a step further and shows how to form positive lifelong habits that will help you drop unwanted pounds and - more importantly - keep them off. _______________ With Lisa's advice, you can learn how to: * Ditch the excuses and just make a start, with her motivational tips and delicious kick-start eating plan. * Eat better with 75 delicious, low-calorie recipes, easy, convenient recipes that anyone can cook - including Fish & Chips with Minty Peas, Bean Burgers & Sweet Potato Wedges, Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Filo Tart, Lemon Drizzle Tray Bake & Zesty Zero Cocktails! * Move more with fun, fast, easy workout ideas to do at home. * Unpick bad ...

Put The Kettle On : An American's Guide to British Slang, Telly and Tea (9781732865532)

Put the Kettle On: An American's Guide to British Slang, Telly and Tea Want to learn about the language, customs and food of the British Isles? Curious about the phrases and curse words you hear on British TV? If you plan to visit the United Kingdom, have British friends, or enjoy British TV and would like to know what the heck they are talking about. This lighthearted, occasionally rude peek behind the curtains of the British household will answer your questions, Includes: The latest, phrases, swear words and insults. An introduction to Cockney Rhyming Slang The British Pub Food and shopping Solutions to common problems Product details Format Paperback | 154 pages ...

The Unfortunates (9780811217439)

B.S. Johnson's lost classic has been showered with praise: New York Magazine named The Unfortunates one of their Ten Best Books of 2008, listed in The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2008, and The Los Angeles Times declared it to be "his most daring work." A legendary 1960s experiment in form, The Unfortunates is B. S. Johnson's famous "book in a box," in which the chapters are presented unbound, to be read in any order the reader chooses. A sportswriter, sent to a Midlands town on a weekly assignment, finds himself confronted by ghosts from the past when he disembarks at the train station. Memories of one of his best, most trusted friends, a tragically young victim of cancer, begin to flood through his mind as he attempts to go about the routine business of reporting a soccer match. The Unfortunates is a book of passionate honesty and dark, courageous humor: a meditation on death and a celebration of friendship which also offers a remarkably frank self...

The First 20 Hours : How to Learn Anything . . . Fast! (1591846943)

What if it's possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill, and the earliest hours are always the most frustrating. That's why it's so difficult to learn a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. Josh Kaufman offers a better way. His systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you can pick up the basics in record time... and have more fun along the way. Product details Format Paperback | 288 pages ...