A beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs "in uniform" and their stories, from photographer Liz Stavrinides and author John Schlimm.Extraordinary Dogs portrays more than fifty working dogs, along with the police officers, firefighters, veterans, and other trained volunteer handlers who serve side-by-side with them. Their moving stories and beautiful photographs are an unprecedented glimpse at Comfort Dogs and Search and Rescue Dogs, along w...

'With equal parts of birch wood and passion, we keep the flames alive. We cook all our ingredients over an open fire. Charcoal and smoke are our most powerful tools. No electric griddle, no gas stove – only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke and fire. We have chosen these ways to prepare our food as a tribute to the ancient way of cooking. At Ekstedt it is the flames that are superior.'Through his bold flavours at the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant, Niklas Ekste...

A Top Ten Book for Parish Ministry in 2015, Academy of Parish ClergyThe Old Testament can seem strange and disturbing to contemporary readers. What should Christians make of Genesis 1-3, seemingly at odds with modern scientific accounts? Why does the Old Testament contain so much violence? How should Christians handle texts that give women a second-class status? Does the Old Testament contradict itself? Why are so many Psalms filled with anger and sorrow? What shou...

The author of Blitzkrieg covers one of the most dramatic events of the Second World War in an "outstanding book about naval warfare" ( World War II History).When the German battleship Bismarck—a masterpiece of engineering, well-armored with a main artillery of eight 15-inch guns—left the port of Gotenhafen for her first operation on the night of May 18, 1941, the British battlecruiser Hood and the new battleship...

Niklas Frank was just seven years old when his father, Hans Frank, Hitler's legal adviser and Governor General of occupied Poland, was executed at Nuremberg as a Nazi war criminal. Throughout his life, Niklas has attempted to come to terms with the enormity of the crimes his father committed, and this remarkable book traces how after years of research he uncovered the extent of the horror unleashed by the man who was known as the butcher of Poland.The Father is an extraordinary acc...

'Niklas Natt och Dag takes the contemporary Scandinavian crime story and gives it a startlingly gruesome historical twist' GuardianIt is 1795 and evil lurks in the winding alleys of Stockholm. Tycho Ceton prowls the city, willing to do anything to survive and reclaim the honour he has lost. No one knows what he is planning next but Emil Winge, haunted by the ghosts of his past, is determined to stop him. Meanwhile, Jean Mickel Cardell is preoccupied with h...

Discover the sheet music edition of "Midnight in the Pastel Forest" from Niklas Blumenthaler's debut album. This piece for violin and piano in 3/4 time and A minor will transport you to the mysterious tranquility of a nocturnal forest scene. Let yourself be enchanted by the melancholic, minimalist melodies and immerse yourself in Niklas' world of a dreamy night atmosphere full of closeness to nature. Experience the magic of his music and interpret the deep nuances yourself on the piano.

What is heaven on earth? The answer lies in this true story of one young man’s journey to find hope and purpose with the help of an unlikely teacher—a compassionate and wise old nun, whom the world had long-forgotten.By the time Harvard-educated John Schlimm turned thirty-one years old, he had worked with some of the biggest superstars in Nashville and served under the most powerful people in the White House. But something was missing. His life had come to a stands...

Immerse yourself in the striking piano piece 'The Valley' from Niklas Blumenthaler's debut album of the same name. Written in 3/4 time and B flat minor, the piece unfolds a profound melody that creates an atmosphere of mystery and depth. The melancholic sounds invite the pianist to explore the emotional nuances and haunting energy of the music. Perfect for anyone who loves the power and expressiveness of piano music. Discover the notes and let yourself be carried away by the exciting mood ...

From Galileo, who used the hollow stalks of grass to demonstrate the idea that peripherally located construction materials provide most of the resistance to bending forces, to Leonardo da Vinci, whose illustrations of the parachute are alleged to be based on his study of the dandelion's pappus and the maple tree's samara, many of our greatest physicists, mathematicians, and engineers have learned much from studying plants.A symbiotic relationship between botany and the fields of ph...

Embark on a sun-soaked journey to Fuerteventura with this comprehensive travel guide, an all-in-one resource covering the island's pristine beaches, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and centuries of cultural heritage . From the rolling white-sand dunes of Corralejo in the north to the quieter fishing enclaves of El Cotillo—and onward through the rugged interior dotted with windmills and goat farms—each chapter reveals how Fuerteventura balances natural wonders with a laid-back atmosphere....

Sigmund Freud\u2019s death drive remains among the most controversial concepts in psychoanalysis, something which post-Freudians never could reach consensus on. Over time, it fell into oblivion. Recent developments, however, have actualized the interest in the death drive as political upheavals and turmoil lead to societal breakdowns that, according to reigning academic theory, should not exist. It has become a burning and contentious topic. Existing conflict theories generally unmask stru...