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  The Nabis

  Albert Kostenevitch

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  Pierre Bonnard was the leader of the group of post-impressionist painters who called themselves “the Nabis”, from the Hebrew word for “prophet”. Influenced by Odilon Redon, Puvis de Chavannes, popular imagery, and Japanese woodblock printing, Bonnard, Vuillard, Vallotton and Denis (to name the most prominent members) revolutionised the spirit of decorative technique during one of the richest periods in French painting.
  Although the increasing individualism of their works often threatened to weaken their unity, the Nabis were above all a group of close friends. The artwork presented in this book − varying between Bonnard’s guilelessness, Vuillard’s ornamental and mysterious works, Denis’s soft languor and Vallotton’s almost bitter roughness − plunges us into the deep source of their creative talents.

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  Flavors from Home - Refugees in...

  Aimee Zaring

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  Recipes from Hungary, Vietnam, Bosnia, Bhutan, and more that “document the international language of all people―food and cooking” (Maggie Green, author of The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook).   Each year, the United States legally resettles refugees who have fled their homelands, driven out by violence or persecution. As they and their families struggle to adapt to a new culture, the kitchen often becomes one of the few places where they are able to return “home”—finding comfort in an unfamiliar land, retaining their customs, reconnecting with their past, and preserving a sense of identity.   In Flavors from Home, Aimee Zaring shares fascinating, moving stories of courage, perseverance, and self-reinvention from Kentucky’s resettled refugees. Each chapter features a different person or family and includes carefully selected recipes from places like Cuba, Iraq, Iran, and Somalia. These traditional dishes have nourished both body and soul for people like Huong “CoCo” Tran, who fled South Vietnam in 1975 when Communist troops invaded Saigon, or Kamala Pati Subedi, who was stripped of his citizenship and forced out of Bhutan because of political and religious persecution.   Whether shared at farmers’ markets, restaurants, community festivals, or simply among friends and neighbors, these dishes contribute to the ongoing evolution of American comfort food just as the refugees themselves are redefining what it means to be American. Featuring more than forty recipes from around the globe, Flavors from Home reaches across the table to explore the universal language of food.   “Scrumptious . . . In addition to accessible culinary instruction on an array of global recipes, readers receive the vivid life histories of the cooks themselves. What comes through most poignantly is the resilience and hope of these cooks―people who change the place they’ve come to as much as they are changed by it.” ―Neela Vaswani, author of You Have Given Me a Country

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  Cook to Perfection Bundle 2 in 1...

  Kristie Myers, Claire Dixon

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  Cook to Perfection Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Science of Cooking and The Science of Good FoodCooking is also an art form. You should be creative and unafraid of trying new things in the kitchen. Taking on cooking is a great way to make yourself feel better about your food choices too. You can see what you put into a dish and then be rewarded by the tastes and flavors you've tailored to your specifications. Some people feel that you must be born with the gift of cooking to excel at it. But that isn't so. By educating yourself and immersing yourself in the subject of cooking, it can become something that you get better at. Becoming a better cook can be accomplished with a little time, patience and following a few simple steps. The basics of cooking are easy to master and accomplish.If you are looking to improve on your cooking skills, a refresher class in the basics can be a great investment of your time. But if you are too busy for that, this bundle can help you get back to some cooking basics that you may have forgotten or overlooked. It offers numerous cooking tips that will truly be beneficial in the kitchen. You’ll be a master in the kitchen in no time!This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. The Science of Cooking: Become a Better Cook With These Essential Cooking Basics and Tips! Learn Valuable Cooking Tips That Will Help You Become a Great Cook!2. The Science of Good Food: The Ultimate Guide to Important Cooking Tips That Will Help You Become a Better Cook! Get all the Cooking Tips You Can Think of and Start Cooking Like a Real ChefIf you want to learn more, download your copy of Cook to Perfection 2 in 1 Bundle today!

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  Ten Days in the Light of Acca

  Julia M. Grundy

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  This work is the story of a pilgrimage made over a hundred years ago by a group of American pilgrims. They were not headed for Canterbury, Rome or Jerusalem. Rather, they were headed for an historical but remote prison-city in a far corner of the Ottoman Empire. ‘Akká (Akko), now a city in Israel which attracts thousands of Bahá’í pilgrims each year, was but little thought of in that early period. It was originally the final place of exile and imprisonment for Bahá’u’lláh, a Persian nobleman who proclaimed that He was the Promised One of all religions and Messenger of God for this day and age. It was also the home of His eldest son, ‘Abbás Effendí, known as ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (Servant of Bahá), or Áqá (the Master), who was the leader of the Bahá’í Faith after Bahá’u’lláh’s passing in 1892. The first Western Bahá’í pilgrims arrived in 1898, which was then followed by a nearly continuous stream of pilgrims that has now grown into a river of devoted followers from all parts of the globe. The Bahá’í Faith was a little known religion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has now become widely recognised as the newest of the great world religions and the second-most widespread religion on the planet. The author, Julia M. Grundy, is a bit of a mystery. She was in the pilgrimage party of Mr. and Mrs. Howard MacNutt in 1905. This book, published in 1907, is the result of that journey. It contains the teachings and wisdom which Grundy recorded during her brief stay in the Holy Land. While these insights may be valuable, one must remember that Bahá’ís do not consider ‘pilgrim’s notes’ as authoritative. They may not represent the actual words spoken by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. For information on authoritative Bahá’í teachings, please consult the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. (Introduction by Nicholas J. Bridgewater)

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  Cruises in a different way!...

  Andrea Müller

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  Ship Ahoy! The guidebook "Cruises... in a different way 2019/ 2020" is aimed at all sea bears and crusaders who do not make organised shore excursions and would like to explore the ports on Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Fuerteventura and La Gomera individually and actively. Let your heart beat faster and get to know the country and its people. The city tours lead you with detailed route descriptions and maps to the most beautiful and important highlights of the capitals. On Tenerife in the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife you dive directly into the exciting history of conquest of the Canary Islands. Under the Plaza España you look at ancient ruins of the Castillo San Cristóbal and the legendary cannon El Tigre with which the forearm of Nelson was shot down. In the Iglesia de la Concepción you can see the wooden cross that rammed Alonso de Lugo into the ground after the conquest. Culturally you get your money's worth in the museums MUNA with mummies, in the TEA, the La Recova and the Museo de Bellas Artes. Follow the carnival fools at Casa de Carnaval as they celebrate the 2nd largest carnival in the world. Don't miss the auditorium, the landmark of Santa Cruz. You can enjoy pure relaxation in the magnificent Parque Maritimo with its seawater swimming pool or in Playa de Las Teresitas. Relax in the 12-hectare Palmetum Botanic Garden or mingle with locals at the popular Plaza Weyler, Plaza de Los Patos and Parque Garcia Sanabria. Arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and dive into the exciting underwater world of Poema del Mar, or take a refreshing dip in the award-winning Playa de Las Canteras. Wake up your thirst for discovery in the old town of La Vegueta. Here you will find the magnificent Basílica de Santa Ana Cathedral, the Museo Canario with Skulls, the Columbus House Casa Colón, the CAAM Art Centre, the historical Gabinete Literario Literature Cabinet and the pretty Palacete Rodriguez Queguez Palace.From Arrecife, on the black volcanic island of Lanzarote, you begin your visit with a walk around the picturesque Charco de San Ginés.You stroll along the main shopping street Calle Léon y Castillo and visit the ancient castles Castillo de San Gabriel and Castillo de San José. Crown your shore leave at the Gran Hotel Arrecife with an unforgettable view of Arrecife and Fuerteventura from the 17th floor or splash around the azure blue Playa de Reducto.On the Isla Bonita La Palma in Santa Cruz de La Palma, follow Columbus' spirit of adventure again. In the Museo Naval Barco de La Virgen you will experience the discovery of America in the ship of Santa Maria and sniff sea air on deck. Your city tour takes you along the bustling shopping street O´Daly to the historic Plaza España with its historic buildings, the impressive cathedral Iglesia de Salvador and the island museum Museo Insular.Let yourself be enchanted by the picturesque facades of the Casas de los Balcones and end your stay with a sunbath at Playa del Malecón. In the capital Puerto de Rosario of Fuerteventura you can take a breather at the fine sandy powder beach Playa Chica or go shopping in the large Centro Comercial Rotondas. Walk through the sleepy city and discover the Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario and the Casa Museo Unamuno, where the writer lived in exile.On La Gomera, time has stood still in the cosy capital San Sebastián de La Gomera. You stroll past the magnificent buildings from the colonial period, visit the impressive Iglesia de La Asunción, the little Ermita San Sebastián, the Columbus house Casa de Colón and see an excavation site in the Museo Arquelogico de La Gomera. In front of the Torre del Conde you can enjoy the beautiful Playa de San Sabastián.

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  The Big World According to...

  Hunter Lassal

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  Decoded! The secret wee-mail messages of dogs. Warm-hearted, adorable, and hilariously funny, this is an illustrated book that is easy to read and re-read.  
   
  DESCRIPTION: Enjoy this hilarious introduction to Little Hunterman - the illustrated comic version of a small real-world terrier named Hunter. 
   
  Follow our doggie hero after he courageously decides to leave his safe terrier family for a new home among humans, only to find that navigating the human world can be much harder than anticipated. After all, let's face it, humans are not the most logical of beings out there. Thankfully he has his best friend, Flynn, a tiny damaged rubber duck that claims to be an expert in everything. But is he, really? 
   
  Discover a world full of crazy human upside-down logic, incomprehensible rules, naughty rats, and evil bath monsters. Thankfully, there are also new friends to be found - and yummy croissants. 
   
  For dog lovers big and small, young and old: 7 years of fun online doggie love squeezed into one handy book. 
   
  What to expect from this book: ✔️ Hilarious cartoons, comic strips, photos, and illustrations (= human point of view) ✔️ Text comments (= doggie point of view explaining what REALLY happened!) ✔️ The best content from the first years of Little Hunterman ✔️ A completely new view on doggie wees and what they mean ✔️ A new level of doggie understanding ✔️ An illustrated book that's easy to read ✔️ A book that will make you laugh every time you open it Also ✔️ Extreme and completely unexplainable croissant hunger

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