Otros libros que te pueden interesar

• 

  Big Book of New York Ghost Stories

  Cheri Revai

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

   Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Empire State—from Manhattan’s Ear Inn to the Seneca Hill Ghost in Oswego.   Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Cheri Farnsworth shines a light in the dark corners of New York and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From apparitions and objects that fly off of tables at the Manhattan Bistro, to a specter that stalks Pulpit Rock in Lake Placid, there’s no shortage of bone-chilling tales to keep you up at night. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.  “Whether you’re an armchair ghost enthusiast or prefer to visit haunted locales, this book, excellently organized for both, is a perfect guide and companion.” —Tamara Thorne, author of Old Wives’ Tales

  Ver libro

• 

  You Gotta Be Kidding Me! - 5...

  Jade Ballet

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Have you ever faced a weird situation, encountered a particularly difficult person or tackled a tough task and said to yourself, "you gotta be kidding me!" 
  "You Gotta Be Kidding Me!" tells the sometimes hilarious, sometimes embarrassing and sometimes sad stories of a hyperindependent woman navigating life on her own. 
  The stories include the unexpected hellscape of simply having a refrigerator delivered, the struggles of facing the 2020 pandemic solo, and the stress of taking on the care of 8 cats after the author's mother passed away. 
  A relatable story can not only pass the time, but also get you through a depressing or difficult situation in your life. And a good story can be about everyday life scenarios that many of us go through, whether it’s with family members, strangers, friends, co-workers, pets, retail workers, managing a household, or dealing with loss. 
  These stories might make you laugh, smile, gasp, cry or shake your head. It's the perfect book to turn on when you're driving, working or taking a walk through the park.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Irish Troubles - Conflict...

  Nova Ashford

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The deep divisions that came to define the Troubles in Northern Ireland have their roots in centuries of conflict, conquest, and colonization. The split between the largely Catholic Irish population and the Protestant settlers brought by British rule laid the groundwork for enduring hostility. This divide was not merely religious but deeply political and cultural, with Catholic nationalists largely advocating for a united Ireland, while Protestant unionists were loyal to the British crown and sought to remain part of the United Kingdom. These opposing identities hardened over time, especially in the north, where British colonization during the 16th and 17th centuries planted a Protestant presence in predominantly Catholic lands, most notably in the province of Ulster. 
  The 1921 partition of Ireland formalized the division, creating Northern Ireland as a separate political entity within the United Kingdom. While the south eventually became the Republic of Ireland, the north remained under British control with a Protestant-majority government. This arrangement was viewed by many Catholics as both illegitimate and oppressive, fostering a sense of exclusion and marginalization. Protestants, in turn, felt under siege by the threat of Irish republicanism and feared losing their political and cultural dominance. The new state was marked from the beginning by systemic discrimination against the Catholic minority in areas such as housing, employment, and political representation. 
  Tensions simmered for decades, occasionally flaring into violence, but it was in the 1960s that the situation began to unravel. Inspired by civil rights movements elsewhere, Northern Irish Catholics began organizing protests demanding equal treatment and an end to institutionalized bias. The state’s heavy-handed response to these demonstrations, combined with Protestant fears of losing control, only intensified the divide.

  Ver libro

• 

  Shetland Fine Lace Knitting -...

  Carola Christiansen

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The craft of Shetland knitted lace-making involves fine openwork knitting, used to make shawls, stoles and collars. These were considered luxury items because of their fineness, complexity of design and the length of time required to make them. This book reveals the historical knitted lace swatches held by The Shetland Amenity Trust, together with instructions for how to recreate them. Each lace pattern includes written knitting instructions, a photograph of the original sample, together with a photograph of a modern knitted swatch, together with the knitting chart. The book is a must for anyone with an interest in lace knitting, historical knitting, knitwear design and the Shetland Islands.

  Ver libro

• 

  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire

  Sherif Khaled

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire 
  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire is a deep journey into the hidden architecture that governs fire—not as mere flames, but as an independent mind with behavior, logic, and a strategy of expansion. This work reveals how fire makes decisions inside complex environments such as aircraft, hotel structures, and airports, and how its behavior shifts according to subtle variables that many fail to detect. 
  In this book, the “mind of fire” is broken down into its fundamental layers: 
   the spark of birth, 
   the moment of explosion, 
   the spreading mind, 
   the deceptive mind, 
   and the concealed mind. 
   You will discover how a professional commander confronts a fire that is not just burning matter, but an intelligent adversary—one that forgives those who understand it and punishes those who underestimate it. 
  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire is not merely an explanation of fire; it is a complete restructuring of how we think about combustion. It transforms every firefighting commander into a consciousness analyst, a signal reader, and a decision-maker who stays ahead of the flames by seconds—seconds that may change the fate of lives.

  Ver libro

• 

  Every Mane Tells a Story - A...

  Tricia Sybersma

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Celebrating the spirit of the horse. A message of hope, courage, and grace. 
  Enjoy this unique experience of words, poetry, and music as you journey into the world of horses and healing. 
  "Gentle breath like the kiss of a summer breeze. Tail swishing like the wind rushing through trees...there are no words, only love."

  Ver libro