Omkring hvert 10. danske barn kommer til verden med hjælp fra lægerne, mens andre aldrig får de børn, de ønsker. I mange år har fokus været på kvinden, mens manden har haft en mere passiv rolle, når det kom til fertilitetsbehandling. Men faktisk står det skidt til med danske mænd og deres evne til at formere sig. Gennem de seneste årtier er sædkvaliteten i virkeligheden kun gået en vej: nemlig ned. Hos to ud af tre par, der ikke kan blive naturligt gravide, ligger problemet hos manden. Alligevel er det ikke rigtigt noget, vi taler om. »Var manden mere opmærksom på sin sundhed, ville flere børn blive undfanget – enten i dobbeltsengen eller på fertilitetsklinikken«, fortæller professor Peter Humaidan, der til dagligt driver en fertilitetsklinik i Skive. »I alt for lang tid har sæden været undervurderet. Vi taler simpelthen alt for lidt om sæd, for sæden er tabu«, forklarer Humaidan. Derfor har han skrevet bogen Supersæd, der handler om mænds vigtige sundhed, fertilitet og trivsel, der ifølge Humaidan skal i fokus – på hospitalerne, i familierne og hos den enkelte mand. Håbet er, at han med bogen kan bringe sæd på dagsordenen, og derigennem få den aftabuiseret. For når det kommer til at optimere sædkvaliteten, er håbet ikke ude: »Det tager cirka tre måneder at skabe en sædcelle, så ændrer manden sin livsstil, påvirker det hurtigt sædcellernes kvalitet. Supersæd rummer derfor en sæd-kur over tre måneder med fokus på blandt andet rygning, alkohol, kost, motion, overvægt – og at holde testiklerne fri for varme. For alle processer i kroppen, også reproduktion, gælder samme grundregel: Kroppen klarer det bedst, når den er sund.« Udover en sæd-kur indeholder bogen mand-til-mand-samtaler mellem Peter Humaidan og TV-læge Peter Qvortrup Geisling, der begge har oplevet barnløshed og at få et barn samt interviews med en række yngre mænd, der fortæller om deres kærestes graviditet, der ikke kom som ventet. OM FORFATTEREN Læge og professor Peter Humaidan har fertilitet og reproduktion som sit speciale. Først som speciallæge i gynækologi og obstetrik, og siden 2013 som professor på Aarhus Universitet med dagligt klinisk arbejde på Fertilitetsklinikken, Regionshospitalet, Skive Udover at være internationalt anerkendt for sit arbejde har Peter Humaidan en personlig motivation: Ham og hans kone prøvede at få børn i ni år, inden hun blev gravid. I dag har de fire børn.
Læs merePolitikens graviditetsbog er det mest omfattende danske opslagsværk om graviditet og fødsel. Bogen rummer den nyeste viden om graviditetens og fødslens forløb. Den fortæller om din hverdag som gravid, om hvordan fødslen foregår, og hvordan I får den bedste start som nye forældre. Udgangspunktet er det normale forløb, men bogen rummer også en gennemgang af den mere komplicerede graviditet og fødsel. Mange myter sættes på plads, bl.a. om amning og livet med det spæde barn.Temaer fra bogen: Graviditeten uge for uge, herunder barnets udvikling Kost, motion og sund livsstil Graviditetsundersøgelser og deres indhold Gener og forandringer under graviditeten Fødslen - både den normale og når der kommer komplikationer Indbundet, 424 sider.
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Læs mereWhat are the imagined communities that compel men to kill or to die for an idea of a nation? This notion of nationhood had its origins in the founding of the Americas, but was then adopted and transformed by populist movements in nineteenth-century Europe. It became the rallying cry for anti-Imperialism as well as the abiding explanation for colonialism. In this scintillating, groundbreaking work of intellectual history Anderson explores how ideas are formed and reformulated at every level, from high politics to popular culture, and the way that they can make people do extraordinary things. In the twenty-first century, these debates on the nature of the nation state are even more urgent. As new nations rise, vying for influence, and old empires decline, we must understand who we are as a community in the face of history, and change.
Læs mereThere is no denying that thinking comes naturally to human beings. But what are thoughts? How is thought realized in the brain? Does thinking occur in public or is it a purely private affair? Do young children and non-human animals think? Is human thought the same everywhere, or are there culturally specific modes of thought? What is the relationship between thought and language? What kind of responsibility do we have for our thoughts? In this compelling Very Short Introduction, Tim Bayne looks at the nature of thought. Beginning with questions about what thought is and what distinguishes it from other kinds of mental states, he goes on to examine various interpretations of thought from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology. By exploring the logical structures of thought and the relationship between thought and other mental phenomena, as well as the mechanisms that make thought possible and the cultural variations that may exist in our thought processes, Bayne looks at what we know - and don't know - about our great capacity for thought. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Læs merePaddington - the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru - is back in these fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Michael Bond! Enjoy Paddington in these three classic stories including 'A Bear Called Paddington', 'More about Paddington' and 'Here and Now'. Read by Stephen Fry, enjoy these classic children's stories about our intrepid furry hero from Darkest Peru!!!
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Læs mereThe modern classic from double Booker Prize winner J.M. Coetzee - soon to be a major film starring Mark Rylance, Robert Pattinson and Johnny DeppFor decades the Magistrate has run the affairs of a tiny frontier settlement, ignoring the impending war between the barbarians and the Empire, whose servant he is. But when the interrogation experts arrive, he is jolted into sympathy with the victims and into a quixotic act of rebellion which lands him in prison, branded as an enemy of the state. Waiting for the Barbarians is an allegory of oppressor and oppressed. Not just a man living through a crisis of conscience in an obscure place in remote times, the Magistrate is an analogue of all men living in complicity with regimes that ignore justice and decency.
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Læs mereMystical experience is not really understood in our modern Western culture, but we have a rich history and traadition that can be traced from remote ages to the present day. It is a phenomenon common to all religions and races, differing in manifestation, but sharing a similar foundation--the realization from personal experience that all things are interdependent, that the source is One. The mystical experience is often brief, immediate, maybe mysteriousa last experience that rbings allembracing emotion (love) into the bounds of concrete reality. Bruno Borchert brings mysticism into sharp focus by exploring ideas and concecpts from world religions and explaining Christian mystics in history, in perspective, and through art. He takes us from Zoroaster to European alchemists, explores the Hellenistic world, the feminine worldview, and the experience of God shard by saints and well-known mystics such as St. Theresa and St. Francis. Modern approaches explored by psychologists like Jung and Maslow, and the contemporary search for mystical love make this a necessary book for people who want to understand the spiritual path.
Læs mereFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Friend Zone comes an adorable and fresh romantic comedy about one trouble-making dog who brings together two perfect strangers. Two years after losing her fianc , Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?
Læs mereCirkus Paloma er et selvlæsnings-samlebind med 14 historier om Vanja og Vilfred De 14 historier om Vanja og Vilfred er skrevet som en læsebog med særligt fokus på læseforståelse fra 0.-3. klassetrin. Historierne indeholder dilemmaer og oplevelser, som børnene kender fra deres hverdag bl.a. om venskab og overnatning. Historierne er overskuelige, har forskellig sværhedsgrad og indeholder forældreguide med tips til læsning. Lix- og let-tal er oplyst på hver enkelt af de 14 historier. Andre titler i LÆS 20 MINUTTER OM DAGEN: GAD - Første læsning: Læs 20 minutter om dagen: Løven og musen og 6 andre fabler, du selv kan læse GAD - Første læsning: Læs 20 minutter om dagen: Elefanter og 6 andre spændende dyr du selv kan læse GAD - Læs selv: Læs 20 minutter om dagen: Billy, Sulajma og Jack opklarer mysterier
Læs mereThe title of this collection of essays, Sex and Disability, unites two terms that the popular imagination often regards as incongruous. The major texts in sexuality studies, including queer theory, rarely mention disability, and foundational texts in disability studies do not discuss sex in much detail. What if "sex" and "disability" were understood as intimately related concepts? And what if disabled people were seen as both subjects and objects of a range of erotic desires and practices? These are among the questions that this collection's contributors engage. From multiple perspectives-including literary analysis, ethnography, and autobiography-they consider how sex and disability come together and how disabled people negotiate sex and sexual identities in ableist and heteronormative culture. Queering disability studies, while also expanding the purview of queer and sexuality studies, these essays shake up notions about who and what is sexy and sexualizable, what counts as sex, and what desire is. At the same time, they challenge conceptions of disability in the dominant culture, queer studies, and disability studies.Contributors. Chris Bell, Michael Davidson, Lennard J. Davis, Michel Desjardins, Lezlie Frye, Rachael Groner, Kristen Harmon, Michelle Jarman, Alison Kafer, Riva Lehrer, Nicole Markotic, Robert McRuer, Anna Mollow, Rachel O'Connell, Russell Shuttleworth, David Serlin, Tobin Siebers, Abby L. Wilkerson
Læs mere'Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.Anne Heigham has brought the ancient, timeless wisdom of Ayurveda into these energizing recipes that nourish the doshas.' Vasant Lad, BAM&S,; MASc, Ayurvedic Physician'Let food be your first medicine and the kitchen your first pharmacy.' Taittiriya UpanishadBy using the principles of Ayurveda, which is one of the fastest growing health practices, and a little vision, transform your kitchen into a space that nourishes your body, mind and soul.With this beautiful introduction to Ayurveda, learn how to use your kitchen as a natural pharmacy to improve your health and prevent imbalances with key Ayurvedic ingredients, 80 perfectly balanced vegetarian recipes and simple home remedies. Ayurveda aims to bring health back into balance, nourishing agni (metabolic fire) and prana (life force), while clearing ama (metabolic waste or 'sludge'). Just imagine fresh, vibrant herbs growing, seeds sprouting and pickles fermenting. Discover how to perform a kitchen sadhana at the beginning of each season, mix your own spice blends and balance recipes according to what you need and how you feel.Sections include:Introduction to AyurvedaAyurveda and seasonal eatingThe kitchen pharmacyRecipes from the Ayurveda kitchenRecipes include:Sweet potato and pea tortillaNourishing spiced pumpkin soupRefuelling rice and red lentil ballsCarrot and beetroot celebration cake
Læs mereWith a New Afterword Must We Age? Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process, extending our productive, youthful lives. Dr. Aubrey de Grey is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers. As has been reported in media outlets ranging from 60 Minutes to The New York Times, Dr. de Grey believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death entirely--technology that would not only slow but periodically reverse age-related physiological decay, leaving us biologically young into an indefinite future--is now within reach. In Ending Aging, Dr. de Grey and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology. They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with man-made machines, this damage can periodically be repaired, leading to indefinite extension of the machine's fully functional lifetime, just as is routinely done with classic cars. We already know what types of damage accumulate in the human body, and we are moving rapidly toward the comprehensive development of technologies to remove that -damage. By demystifying aging and its postponement for the nonspecialist reader, de Grey and Rae systematically dismantle the fatalist presumption that aging will forever defeat the efforts of medical science.
Læs mereThis book deals with the phenomenon of sand encroachment due to wind erosion and vegetation cover degradation processes in arid and semi-arid areas (White Nile State area as an example) and the methods of assessment and monitoring of sand encroachment using integration of satellite imagery, GIS techniques, field survey observations and practical analysis results. The book contains five chapters. Chapter one concentrates on the introduction, problem statement, justifications and the over all and specific objectives of this study. Chapter two concerns with the literature review of soil, aggregate stability, dry lands, drought, land degradation /desertification, sand encroachment, dunes, measurement of soil degradation, remote sensing, and geographical information system (GIS). Chapter three reviews some information about the study area and the integration methodology for assessment and monitoring of sand encroachment in White Nile State. In chapter four emphasis are laid on the results and discussions of study. The book is concluded with chapter five which contains conclusion, recommendations, references and appendices.
Læs mereOver the years spent creating his nationally syndicated panel Speed Bump, Reuben Award-winning cartoonist Dave Coverly has seen trends in which themes are the most popular. The perennial favorite, though, is dogs. With categories like working dogs, techie dogs, badly behaving dogs, and profiles of dogs both famous and not-so-famous, this hilarious cartoon collection is perfect for animal lovers.
Læs mereCase History of Schreber, Papers on Technique and Other Works (1911 - 1913)This collection of twenty-four volumes is the first full paperback publication of the standard edition of The Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud in EnglishIncludes:Psycho-Analytic Notes on an Autobiographical Account of a Case of Paranoia (1911)Papers on Technique (1911-1915)Dreams in Folklore (1911)On Psycho-Analysis (1911)Formulations on the Two Principles of Mental Functioning (1911)Types of Onset Neurosis (1912)Contributions to a Discussion on Masturbation (1912)A Note on the Unconscious in Psycho-Analysis (1912)An Evidential Dream (1913)The Occurrence in Dreams of Material from Fairy Tales (1913)The Theme of the Three Caskets (1913)Two Lies Told by Children (1913)The Disposition to Obsessional Neurosis (1913)Introuduction to Pfister's The Psycho-Analytic Method (1913)Preface to Bourke's Scatalogical Rites of All Nations (1913)Shorter Writings (1911-1913)
Læs mereIn this, the second book of his Joyful Series, Ryan skillfully presents a multitude of financial principles that he has gleaned from personal experience and extended reading. -Dr. Claude Page, Associate Pastor, Board President of ACM Ministries Do you work endless hours only to feel like there just doesn't seem to be enough money at the end of the month? Have you ever felt under attack in the area of your finances? There is a war raging, and if you live in North America today, you are most certainly in the middle of it. While we may not see military vehicles and armed soldiers on every corner, realize that an army is fighting against you every day. You're not alone. But make no mistake about it: God designed you for prosperity and abundance. Join Ryan Bondy as he shares from his thirty years of experience in business and investing. Learn how he and his wife Megan embraced a fresh perspective on life, love, and relationships to enjoy lives of joyful finances that previously seemed to elude them. Joyful Finances will introduce you to concepts that are sure to expose your heart's deepest desires. Don't allow life to steal one more minute of joy.
Læs mereThe brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to capturing phenomena not easily measured quantitatively, offering exciting, nimble opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data. In this step-by-step guide to conducting a research study, Linda McMullen describes the innovative ways in which discursive psychology analyzes language at both the micro and macro levels. Discursive psychologists reconceptualize talk and text as being situated in a social context, rather than thinking of talk as a route to our thoughts. For example, this approach could be used to study how people use arguments for and against the notion of human-induced climate change, or how they criticize each other in face-to-face encounters. About the Essentials of Qualitative Methods book series: Even for experienced researchers, selecting and correctly applying the right method can be challenging. In this groundbreaking series, leading experts in qualitative methods provide clear, crisp, and comprehensive descriptions of their approach, including its methodological integrity, and its benefits and limitations. Each book includes numerous examples to enable readers to quickly and thoroughly grasp how to leverage these valuable methods.
Læs mereBogen er blevet til ved at bage over 100 opskrifter fra de sidste 50-120 år, udvælge de bedste,og - med forsigtighed og respekt for de gamle opskrifter - forbedre de næstbedste en smule. De fleste opskrifter er nemme og ikke særlig tidskrævende. Bagebogen er inspirerende, især pga. de mange gamle opskrifter, men også fordi der er lagt mange flotte billeder indsom appetitvækkere, og det gør det nemt at finde rundt, samt finde noget man synes serspændende ud, og har lyst til at prøve. Mellem opskrifter og billeder, finder man historie fra en tid, hvor der blev bagt med hjertet, og spist med kærlighed.
Læs mereGeografi handler om dig og dine omgivelserGeografi handler om, hvordan omgivelserne påvirker dig, og hvordan du påvirker dine omgivelser. Faget beskriver levevilkåri det nære og det fjerne.I GEOS grundbog A kan du bl.a. læse om: korttyper, tidszoner og GPS vulkaner, jordskælv og pladetektonik istider og råstoffer i naturen befolkningsudvikling i rige og fattige lande erhverv før, nu og i fremtiden vejr og klima orkaner og tornadoer hydrotermfigurer og befolkningspyramiderGeografi er ikke bare et fag, hvor du skal læse. I GEOS handler det også om at løse opgaver, undersøge og afprøve.Geografisystemet GEOS er beregnet til undervisningen i 7.-9. klasse. Systemet består af tre grundbøger, tre kopimapper, tre lærerresurser og tre i-bøger.
Læs mereEnhance your Azure administration and Azure DevOps skills and get up and running with networking, security, automation, and effective cost management Key FeaturesExplore a variety of administration patterns used for different cloud architecturesDiscover best practices for administering various IT systems hosted in AzureAdminister, automate, and manage your Azure cloud environment effectively Book Description Microsoft Azure is one of the upcoming cloud platforms that provide cost-effective solutions and services to help businesses overcome complex infrastructure-related challenges. This book will help you scale your cloud administration skills with Microsoft Azure. Learn Azure Administration starts with an introduction to the management of Azure subscriptions, and then takes you through Azure resource management. Next, you'll configure and manage virtual networks and find out how to integrate them with a set of Azure services. You'll then handle the identity and security for users with the help of Azure Active Directory, and manage access from a single place using policies and defined roles. As you advance, you'll get to grips with receipts to manage a virtual machine. The next set of chapters will teach you how to solve advanced problems such as DDoS protection, load balancing, and networking for containers. You'll also learn how to set up file servers, along with managing and storing backups. Later, you'll review monitoring solutions and backup plans for a host of services. The last set of chapters will help you to integrate different services with Azure Event Grid, Azure Automation, and Azure Logic Apps, and teach you how to manage Azure DevOps. By the end of this Azure book, you'll be proficient enough to easily administer your Azure-based cloud environment. What you will learnExplore different Azure services and understand the correlation between themSecure and integrate different Azure componentsWork with a variety of identity and access management (IAM) modelsFind out how to set up monitoring and logging solutionsBuild a complete skill set of Azure administration activities with Azure DevOpsDiscover efficient scaling patterns for small and large workloads Who this book is for ¿This book is for cloud administrators, system administrators, and IT professionals who want to scale up their skillset and enter the world of cloud computing. IT professionals and engineers who are already familiar with the basics of the Azure services and are looking for a step-by-step guide to solving the most common Azure problems will also find this book useful. Basic understanding of cloud concepts such as IaaS, PaaS, virtualization, networking, and common Azure services is required.
Læs mereIn Furiously Happy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. As Jenny says "Some people might think that being 'furiously happy' is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite a herd of kangaroos over to your house without telling your husband first because you suspect he would say no since he's never particularly liked kangaroos. And that would be ridiculous because no one would invite a herd of kangaroos into their house. Two is the limit. I speak from personal experience. My husband says that none is the new limit. I say he should have been clearer about that before I rented all those kangaroos. "Most of my favorite people are dangerously fucked-up but you'd never guess because we've learned to bare it so honestly that it becomes the new normal. Like John Hughes wrote in The Breakfast Club, 'We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it.' Except go back and cross out the word 'hiding.'" Furiously Happy is about "taking those moments when things are fine and making them amazing, because those moments are what make us who we are, and they're the same moments we take into battle with us when our brains declare war on our very existence. It's the difference between "surviving life" and "living life." It's the difference between "taking a shower" and "teaching your monkey butler how to shampoo your hair." It's the difference between being "sane" and being "furiously happy." Lawson is beloved around the world for her inimitable humor and honesty, and in Furiously Happy, she is at her snort-inducing funniest. This is a book about embracing everything that makes us who we are - the beautiful and the flawed - and then using it to find joy in fantastic and outrageous ways. Because as Jenny's mom says, "Maybe 'crazy' isn't so bad after all." Sometimes crazy is just right.
Læs mereLehrbuch mit 610 Seiten - Niveau A1 bis B2 Dieser progressiv aufgebaute Assimil-Selbstlernkurs bietet Ihnen einen leichten Einstieg in die englische Sprache und ermöglicht Ihnen, in 110 Lektionen umfassend die Grundlagen des englischen und einen Wortschatz von ca. 2.000 Vokabeln zu erlernen, und das ganz ohne Auswendiglernen und Grammatikpauken. Der Sprachkurs richtet sich an Einsteiger, die die englische Sprache gerade erst für sich entdeckt haben sowie an Fortgeschrittene, die ihre Kenntnisse auffrischen und vertiefen möchten.
Læs mere"...this new book conjures up an intoxicating itinerary for a tour of the Far East with the stunning photographs revealing the region's most alluring spots." -Ailbhe Macmahon, Mailonline"... Travel envy is inevitable after reading this." -Jade Cuttle, The Times"Accompanying the stunning photography is insightful and inspiring stories of personal encounters. It's a homage and a love letter to the kind of travel we were able to do without restrictions." -John Gilbey, Amateur PhotographerFar Far East is an homage to distant Asia and a love letter to the wanderlust and freedom we miss in pandemic times. From writer and author duo Alexa Schels and Patrick Pichler, this large-format photo book takes readers on a transcontinental journey through eight Far East countries.Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka, reindeer nomads in the Mongolian steppes, the pulsating metropolis of Tokyo, and the untamed wilderness of the Himalayas. On each stop of their journey, Schels and Pichler supplement stunning travel photography with inspiring stories of personal encounters. Armchair travel when we need it most - and a reminder of all there is to discover once the world reopens for adventure.Text in English and German.
Læs mereThe poet Goethe is credited as saying, "What you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it, and the work will be completed!" If only it were that easy. In any creative effort, the beginning is the hard part, filled with fears and procrastinations, and-often most of all-the paralyzing desire to get it right on the first try (which almost never happens). Creativity is evolutionary; it begins with bad ideas and crappy first efforts and the moment we embrace this idea, not eschewing the ugly beginnings but mining them for possibilities, our everyday creativity flourishes. Start Ugly is a celebration of the messy creative process and a call to face the obstacles of that process with mindfulness and humanity. This is a book for anyone who has ever wished they were "more creative." It's a plea to stop looking for the muses and inspiration before you do your best work. Equal parts needed encouragement to dream big and practical advice for getting your hands dirty, START UGLY is a soulful, at times irreverent, reminder that creativity is more the stuff of hard work and courage than it is the stuff of magic. And if there is magic at all to be found, it's in starting.
Læs mere’Digternes digter’ er Sophus Claussen (1865-1931) blevet kaldt. I hans lyrik finder man mangeartede spor, herunder et landskabeligt, et revyagtig og et erotisk. I anledning af 150-året for Claussens fødsel den 12. september 1865, udvælger denne bog 10 af hans digte og ledsager hvert af dem med en kort forklarende analyse. ”Frihed og rim” er sammensat i håbet om at igangsætte en yderligere interesse for hans digte. Karen Blixen havde Sophus Claussen som sin danske yndlingsdigter. Han var den eneste som var ”fri”, skal hun have sagt. Måske fik han sin frihed fra den særlige brug af rimet i digtene?
Læs mereA powerful memoir of overcoming adversity that will inspire you to find strength from within and shape your own destiny. Bharti Dhir faced many challenges in her childhood that could have broken her. As a baby, she was abandoned at a roadside in the Ugandan heat, and miraculously found by a passerby. By divine guidance, Bharti's adoptive mother was led to her hospital cot and welcomed Bharti into their Punjabi-Sikh family. Despite experiencing sexism and racism as an Asian-African girl, and developing an incurable skin condition, Bharti found hope through the fear and prejudice.Then, in 1972 when Idi Amin expelled Asians from Uganda, Bharti's family were forced to flee to the UK. She remembers the horrific moment when her adoptive mother was ordered, at gunpoint, to abandon Bharti because of the colour of her skin. With incredible courage, she refused, risking their lives to protect Bharti as her own. Throughout her struggles, Bharti retained faith in a divine power within all of us that gives us strength, protects us and loves us unconditionally. Years later, now a social worker specializing in child protection, Bharti lives in the UK with an adopted daughter of her own and has found her true purpose and sense of self-worth.
Læs mereIn Disciplinary Conquest Ricardo D. Salvatore rewrites the origin story of Latin American studies by tracing the discipline's roots back to the first half of the twentieth century. Salvatore focuses on the work of five representative U.S. scholars of South America-historian Clarence Haring, geographer Isaiah Bowman, political scientist Leo Rowe, sociologist Edward Ross, and archaeologist Hiram Bingham-to show how Latin American studies was allied with U.S. business and foreign policy interests. Diplomats, policy makers, business investors, and the American public used the knowledge these and other scholars gathered to build an informal empire that fostered the growth of U.S. economic, technological, and cultural hegemony throughout the hemisphere. Tying the drive to know South America to the specialization and rise of Latin American studies, Salvatore shows how the disciplinary conquest of South America affirmed a new mode of American imperial engagement.
Læs mereCommunications, philosophy, film and video, digital culture: media studies straddles an astounding array of fields and disciplines and produces a vocabulary that is in equal parts rigorous and intuitive. "Critical Terms for Media Studies" defines, and at times redefines, what this new and hybrid area aims to do, illuminating the key concepts behind its liveliest debates and most dynamic topics. Part of a larger conversation that engages culture, technology, and politics, this exciting collection of essays explores our most critical language for dealing with the qualities and modes of contemporary media. Edited by two outstanding scholars in the field, W.J.T. Mitchell and Mark B.N. Hansen, and featuring a team of distinguished contributors - including N. Katherine Hayles, Johanna Drucker, and Bernard Stiegler - "Critical Terms for Media Studies" offers diverse opportunities for students to understand the language that underpins much of new media.The essays, commissioned expressly for this volume, not only emphasize the ways in which technology changes our understanding of mediation, but also help to articulate issues important to media practitioners, such as the obsolescence of the body and the changing role of memory. Mitchell and Hansen have organized these essays into three interrelated groups: 'Aesthetics' engages with terms that describe sensory experiences and judgments, 'Technology' offers entry into a broad array of technological concepts, and 'Society' invites inquiry into language that describes the systems that allow a medium to function. A compelling reference work for the twenty-first century and the media that form our experience within it, "Critical Terms for Media Studies" will engage and deepen anyone's knowledge of one of our most important new fields.
Læs mereEverything you ever wanted to know about making a movie but were afraid to ask... Lights, camera, action! We all have at least one movie in us, and the amazing and affordable advances in digital technology makes it increasingly easy to make your dream a reality and share it with the world. Filmmaking for Dummies is your definitive guide to bringing a project to life, from the comedy antics of loveable pets to the deepest, most meaningful independent film. Bryan Michael Stoller is your friend and guide, sharing his knowledge gained over 100 productions (directing and working with Dan Aykroyd, James Earl-Jones, Barbra Streisand and Drew Barrymore, among others) to show you how to take your movie from the planning and storyboarding stage, through shooting and editing, to making it available to your adoring audiences through television broadcast, streaming online or in movie theaters. For the do-it-your-selfer, the book includes tips on how to finance your project, a look at the latest software and apps, including advancements in digital technology, and for the passionate director, advice on how to hire and work with your cast and crew and find great scenic locations. Whether you want to become a professional filmmaker or just create great YouTube videos or nostalgic home movies, shooting with your smartphone or with consumer or pro-gear, this practical guide has it all. Learn how to compose your shots and when to move the cameraMake the perfect pitch to sell your storyTake advantage of helpful contacts and tons of new resourcesGet up-to-date on the latest and greatest digital technologyFind the right distributor, or learn how you can be your own distributor! So, you really have no excuses to make your masterpiece. Get rolling with a copy of Filmmaking for Dummies today and start shooting for the stars!
Læs mereThe first in a funny new series from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and rising star Robert Starling for younger children.This kitten may look cute and cuddly, but better beware: they're angry. Really angry. Angry, angry, angry! And this isn't any old "angry". This is a jump-up-and-down, roll-on-the-ground kind of angry. This is a spider-scaring, tiger-scaring kind of angry. This is a burst-balloon-ing, SQUASH-THE-MOON-ING kind of angry...As surreal as things may get, this is also the kind of angry that parents of toddlers will recognize - a bad mood which comes out of nowhere, escalates wildly, then disappears as suddenly as it arrived. Based on the popular poem from A Great Big Cuddle, I Am Angry combines Michael Rosen's brilliant rhymes and anarchic imagination, Robert Starling's perfect knack for character and a reassuring message: anger may feel overpowering, but it doesn't last for ever.
Læs mereThe New York Times Bestseller_____________For decades, the diet wars have pitted advocates for the low-carb, high-fat paleo diet against advocates of the exclusively plant-based vegan diet and dozens of other diets leaving most of us bewildered and confused. For those of us on the sidelines, trying to figure out which approach is best has been nearly impossible - both extreme diets have unique benefits and drawbacks. But how can it be, we've asked desperately, that our only options are bacon and butter three times a day or endless kale salads? How do we eat to reverse disease, optimal health, longevity and performance. How do we eat to reverse climate change? There must be a better way!Fortunately, there is. With The Pegan Diet, a food is medicine approach, Mark Hyman explains how to take the best aspects of the paleo diet (good fats, limited refined carbs, limited sugar) and combine them with the vegan diet (lots and lots of fresh, healthy veggies) to create a delicious diet that is not only good for your brain and your body, but also good for the planet.Featuring 30 recipes, and plenty of infographics illustrating the concepts, The Pegan Diet offers a balanced and easy-to-follow approach to eating that will help you get, and stay, fit, healthy, focused, and happy - for life.'Now, more than ever, we need to utilize the power of food to help our society overcome the epidemic of chronic disease. The Pegan Diet offers an easy-to-implement solution for anyone to get started on their health journey using 21 basic principles that show how we can use food as medicine.' Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
Læs mereBuild four brilliant balloon-powered racers in Air Power. Children can have rocket-propelled fun with these easy-to-assemble creations, including a hovercraft and an original Klutz balloon-powered rocket! The book comes with every part needed to make the racers work; including five balloons, straws, wheels, axles, two mouths pieces and stickers! Everything is explained with clear building instructions and understandable scientific explanations. Perfect for budding engineers! WHAT YOU GET one hot rod body and engine block eight wheels foam wheel nuts four axles one hovercraft cockpit body one thrust vent one sticker sheet rocket find and tube helicopter assembly blade jumbo straw plastic cap two plastic mouthpieces three big balloons two small balloons What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on Everything you need
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