A Brief History of Real Madrid told by a soccer-loving philosopherWhat kind of determination drives Real Madrid to be the best of the best year after year, and to achieve it with unusual frequency? How do you explain that it has been the most successful club on the world for a century and more? Maybe taking prestige so seriously increments the amount of expertise, since one of the substantial advantages of sport over any other competitive activity is that it does n...

António Lobo Antunes’s twenty-fifth novel, Commission of Tears (2011, Comissão das Lágrimas) is set during the Angolan Civil War (1975-2002). Angola attained official independence on November 11, 1975 and, while the stage was set for transition, a combination of ethnic tensions and international pressures rendered Angola’s hard-won victory problematic. As with many post-colonial states, Angola was left with both economic and social difficulties which translated into a power struggle betwee...

A raw and inspiring how-to guide that will help you recommit to your life, find your drive, and take action to stay bold, honest, and accountable for lasting happiness.“If it’s time to make a bold and courageous shift in your life, Stop Living on Autopilot is the guide you need.”—Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything Is FigureoutableTake stock of your life: Based on your last 30 days of ...

This commemorative book on the 2014 NBA champion San Antonio Spurs provides a visual look at the Spurs' exciting road to championship glory. Through insightful articles by Jesse Blanchard and nearly 100 full-color images, this celebratory book takes readers from the season's first games in November through the Spurs' playoff battles against the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, and Thunder before the epic NBA Finals showdown with Miami. Featuring profiles of head coach Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker,...

"In a world filled with constant challenges and ever-increasing demands, it's easy to lose sight of the incredible potential for positive change that lies within each of us. 'Grateful Living: Your Key to Life Transformation' is your invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth like no other. This transformative guide will empower you to unlock the hidden treasures of gratitude, paving the way to a life filled with abundance, joy, and purpose. Through the pages of...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This guide is what you’re looking for— offering a beacon of advanced knowledge in the ever-evolving field of somatic therapy.This guide isn't just about enhancing your practice; it's about enriching the therapeutic journey for both you and your clients, facilitating deep self-discovery and meaningful growth.Discover the essence of advanced somatic practices, exploring the intricate bond between mind, bod...

Young, Free and . . . DeadSenior staff at Alemany Cosmetics come home with a secret after a team-building course in a remote country house. Now they are committing suicide, one by one. Soon, they may all be dead. Each has received a photo from an anonymous sender showing dogs hanging dead from a tree near the farm.Deciphering the personalities of these youthful executives and their power structures, Inspector Salgado has his own ways of making them speak. B...

A lawman is tempted by the daughter of his moral enemy in this passionate saga by the USA Today-bestselling author of Albuquerque and Denver.Luke Dabney grew up in Texas, the land of peril and promise. It is there that the hardened lawman vows to exact revenge on Domingo Pietra, the man who destroyed Luke's family.Catalina is the beautiful daughter of the powerful and ruthless Domingo Pietra, but not even her father can control th...

Liam has fended off Jamille’s invasion and agreed on a truce, and he’s ready to breathe a massive sigh of relief...but that’s when a new group steps into the picture: the church! This organization, which boasts the largest religious following in the world, is a force to be reckoned with in a completely different way than any country or army Liam has faced to date. Still, his truce with Jamille hangs in the balance, so he has to rise to the challenge. Can Liam safely navigate his negotiatio...

Charlie Byrd, Herbie Mann, and others brought in bags full of discs from a trip to Brazil in 1961. Stan Getz listened to them and recorded “Desafinado ” which stayed for 70 weeks on the Billboard charts. Since then, no one can deny bossa nova's global appeal and influence upon jazz and world music. While celebrating bossa nova's 50-year presence in the United States, we can learn more about the movement's champion, Jobim, through poet and novelist Helena Jobim's Antonio Carlos...

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel & EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Film analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director's technique, as well...

Ask someone today where Western Civilization originated, and he or she might say Greece or Rome. But what is the ultimate source of Western Civilization? Bestselling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr. provides the long neglected answer: the Catholic Church. In the new paperback edition of his critically-acclaimed book, How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, Woods goes far beyond the familiar tale of monks copying manuscripts and preserving the wisdom of classic...