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Why do so many of us find peace and contentment while on open water?Adventures on the Water: The power of paddleboarding to change lives explores the uplifting and restorative power of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Compiled and edited by passionate paddleboarder and adventure advocate Jo Moseley, it features personal stories and collected wisdom from a wide range of Jos fellow paddlers. Immerse yourself in the physical and mental health benefits of paddleboarding, as well as the warm and inclusive community around the sport.If youre a new paddler, youll learn about the diverse and welcoming SUP community in Shilpa Rasaiahs story, who paddled the length of the Grand Union Canal at the age of nearly sixty. Experienced boarders and wildlife lovers will be interested in world-record adventurer and charity founder Cal Majors story, as she describes encounters with orca and her feelings of fear while paddling at night on a traverse of Scotlands coastline. Find out about SUP yoga from Kathy Marston, who recounts how it gives her the space to process her anxiety and move through life with more resilience. If you want to see what adventures are possible on a paddleboard, read about extreme sports enthusiast Dean Dunbar who, despite being registered blind, took on a daring Atlantic Ocean paddle from North Uist to St Kilda.Wherever you are on your paddleboarding journey, these stories will uplift you and inspire you to get out on the water.

VEINTICINCO HISTORIAS EXTRAORDINARIAS Un libro de relatos único donde caben todos los universos literarios de Lorenzo Silva y que pone de manifiesto su maestría literaria.En Afanes sin provecho, Lorenzo Silva recoge cuentos escritos en los ultimos cuarenta años, entre 1984 y 2024; relatos con una marca comun: la literatura como un modo de habitar la vida y observarla.En estas paginas encontramos desde ficciones historicas, contemporaneas o de genero negro hasta textos autobiograficos una rareza en su trayectoria que nos devuelven a un Silva mas confesional y directo. Sin pretension de cerrar nada, el autor traza un mapa vital que complementa su obra y la humaniza.Un libro imprescindible para quien lo haya seguido a lo largo de todos estos años, pero tambien para quien quiera asomarse a su escritura desde un angulo distinto. Porque al final, como recuerda el titulo, lo verdaderamente valioso esta en ese afan sin provecho que llamamos literatura.

A revolution is reshaping our understanding of human origins.Gone is the old narrative of slow, animal-like evolution. Instead, we now see humanitys emergence as marked by explosive transformations like the Palaeolithic spiritual leap that gave birth to cave art, a profound expression of shamanistic visionary consciousness. Even the long-misunderstood Neanderthals are now recognized as integral to our story.At the heart of this new prehistory lies the world of the cave artists, whose vision shaped the essential scope of human existence along with its inherent dangers and excesses. As explored in Andrew Welburns acclaimed Neanderthals and Atlantis, Rudolf Steiner and the New Prehistory (nominated for the 2025 ISSR International Book Prize), Steiners linking of the Atlantis legend and the betrayal of its Mysteries to this era gains startling new relevance. But the story does not end there. Steiner revealed how the great cultures of antiquity India, Persia, Egypt and Mesopotamia were not merely outdated belief systems but vital stages in humanitys evolution of consciousness. These traditions planted within us the seeds of moral sacrifice, commitment to a better world, and the courage to confront life and death. Today, cutting-edge prehistorians are abandoning the myth of culture as a patchwork of conquests, embracing instead a Palaeolithic Continuity Model that resonates deeply with Steiners vision.In this illuminating second volume, Welburn bridges the gap between the Ice Ages transformative crisis and a bold new interpretation of modernity. Drawing on Steiners insights including the profound Moses Mystery he reveals how the Bible and Christianity are illuminated by the hidden currents of human consciousness. A groundbreaking work that redefines our past to better understand our future.

It is a truism, frequently invoked by the members of the Meryton Womens Guild, that one is only ever as happy as ones unhappiest child. So, with five daughters and four grandchildren, it was a miracle Mrs Hester Bennet ever raised a smile. At best, she was only ever tentatively pleased, and even then understood that her contentment rested on the edge of a gaping precipice into which she would inevitably tumble the second Kitty or Lydia (it was almost always those two) messaged in the clutches of yet another existential crisisLydia, home from Paris on New Years Day in a welter of hangover and humiliation, finds herself swearing off drink, drugs and sex for the next 12 months. Through her unfamiliar sobriety, shell see a landmark year for all the Bennet sisters, including a disruptive 40th birthday, an engagement and a funeral: and, maybe, coming to terms with the results of a run-of-the-mill run-in with a jacknifed lorry on a wet stretch of the M1A sharply funny and unexpectedly tender modern Pride and Prejudice, this is a story of sisterhood, survival, and second chances. For fans of Marian Keyes, Dolly Alderton, and anyone whos ever wondered what the Bennet sisters would be like in the age of therapy, WhatsApp, and wellness trends gone rogue.

Three years since the sudden death of her beloved husband Etienne Grenaud, and the end of her life in the beautiful French village of Monpazier, 30 year-old Ava is at a loose end. Now back in London, she spends most of her time with her semi-regular hookup Archie and working on the unfinished draft of her book: The Grief Diary. But when her Editor tells her to head back to Monpazier to focus on finishing the book, Ava finds herself learning how to navigate life back in the small town without Etienne.Ava struggles to come to terms with her feelings towards the town, especially after the arrival of Etiennes estranged brother, Florian, which digs up resentment from the past. But with the support of new friends, including her Octogenarian Landlady, Ava rediscovers the person she was before her husband, and finds out what her life could look like, After Ever After.

Maybe thats what cooking is, you know. Home in a pocket.Ty, Leroy and Daniel have signed up to a new Caribbean cooking group. Its led by their Occupational Therapist, Naomi, who really needs it to go well. Believing in the healing power of food, Naomi is brimming with plans to evoke memories of Sunday dinners at home with family, to get the men to talk, share and create something special.But when youre locked in a secure hospital, too much food for thought can be a bad thing.Each Sunday the hospital is transformed with the smells and flavours of home, and together the four embark on a challenging journey of self-discovery where its not just the pans that threaten to boil over. As the heat in the kitchen rises, the group is forced to reckon with uncomfortable truths not only about who they really are, but also to face what they did that led them to become trapped within the system.The funny and affecting debut play by Sophia Griffin, After Sunday is a searing examination of the intertwining lives of four people as they fight to find hope for a better future. Premiered at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and the Bush Theatre, London, in 2025.

Richard Ayoade has set down his most enormous thoughts for the benefit of all those who dare read them. Thoughts like . . . TV detectives need a gimmick. Mine would be not caring who did it.If, when one door shuts, another door opens, theres something wrong with your doors. They shouldnt be doing that.Wheres the box to tick if you ARE a robot?My mother used to say Manners Maketh the Man, but I didnt think it was very mannerly of her to make fun of my lisp.Plato, Aristotle, Montaigne. Men who have searched for meaning with, lets face it, mixed results. Whither the one who can solve it? Cometh the hour, cometh the Ayoade. He brings wisdom distilled from a life lived in relentless pursuit of Truth.Afterthoughts goes beyond rumination, past pondering, probing further than ever before, drawing from a deeply private pool of questions: a reservoir so refreshing you may never need to think again.

London had a special place in Agatha Christies heart. In her childhood, she would visit the capital to stay with her Auntie Grannie; as an adult, she owned several homes in the city. A re-occurring location in her stories, London is where Poirot and Hastings, and Tommy and Tuppence reside, and even Miss Marple cannot resist a trip up to town to do shopping in its department stores.With this refreshing take on the Queen of Crimes connections to the city in both her life and writing, Tina Hodgkinson follows in Christies footsteps, visiting her former homes, fashionable restaurants, luxury hotels and other London locations that she and her characters frequented. Discover the Apothecaries Hall in the City of London, where Agatha sat her medical exams, the hospital she worked in during the Second World War, the former headquarters of the Detection Club and the theatres, where her plays were performed.Christie wrote about the capital in every decade of her extensive literary career, and this detailed but accessible compendium will delight Christie fans both old and new.

Coloque suas habilidades de detetive a prova neste livro de enigmas interativos oficial da Rainha do Crime!Seja bem-vindo a Greenway, o lar de Agatha Christie no interior da Inglaterra. Um lugar calmo e relaxante que hoje abriga uma valiosa coleço de obras da autora. Mas nem tudo e o que parece Afinal, a bibliotecaria desapareceu misteriosamente e papeis suspeitos começaram a surgir por entre os livros.Seguindo pistas e criando hipoteses, tente desvendar os mais de 100 quebra-cabeças ilustrados nestas paginas, incluindo caça-palavras, exercicios logicos e enigmas mirabolantes inspirados em algumas das obras mais famosas da autora. E fique atento pois os proprios desafios contem pistas para que o grande misterio que espreita por entre as linhas seja resolvido!

Agora o meu chão são as nuvens é um livro que toca fundo na experiência de ser família em um tempo de incertezas. Com olhar sensível e de modo assertivo, o professor Hugo Monteiro Ferreira nos conduz

Publicada em 1920 e até hoje inédita em português, Água escura é a mais singular das obras do sociólogo, escritor e ativista estadunidense W. E. B. Du Bois. Nela, ele desconstrói a noção eurocêntrica

"...his practical approach neither demonizes nor deifies technology, and is buttressed by robust yet accessible theological explorations of existential questions about what it means to be human. This will provide tech-curious Christians plenty of food for thought." Publishers Weekly Review, June 2025Thinking Theologically About Artificial IntelligenceAI Goes to Church unpacks one of the most significant technological advancements of our timeartificial intelligenceand what it means for the ministry. More than just another tech fad, AI presents both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for the church. This book equips pastors, ministry leaders, and thoughtful laypeople to engage with AI through a biblical and theological lens, fostering human flourishing while remaining grounded in Christs teachings.Writing in an accessible, nontechnical style, pastor and missiologist Todd Korpi seamlessly integrates theological reflection with practical application. Whether youre grappling with ethical concerns, curious about leveraging AI for mission, or simply seeking clarity in this rapidly changing landscape, this book provides the guidance you need to steward AI wisely in service of Gods kingdom.With its emphasis on thoughtful, lasting principles over fleeting technical hacks, AI Goes to Church serves as your road map to faithfully navigating the complexities of faith, technology, and human flourishing.In AI Goes to Church, youll find:A Theological Foundation: Gain a deep understanding of how AI intersects with Christian theology, exploring implications for human identity, the image of God, and the churchs mission. Ethical Discernment: Learn to critically evaluate AIs potential to enhance human flourishing while remaining vigilant to its risks, such as harm to vulnerable populations. Practical Integration: Explore actionable insights for leveraging AI in areas like discipleship and mission, while staying true to the gospel. A Missional Vision: Understand how to see digital spaces as mission fields and use AI creatively to engage those who might not be reached otherwise. Hopeful Engagement: Approach the technological age with confidence, holding on to biblical principles while discerning how to innovate with integrity. AI represents a profound challengebut also extraordinary opportunitiesfor todays church. Whether youre a pastor, ministry leader, or thoughtful believerdiscover how faith and technology can intersect in meaningful ways. Get your copy of AI Goes to Church today and navigate this new era with a gospel-centered vision.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog-related, and for the first time ever, the AKC is introducing the Official Guide to Toy Dogs. This guide is your one-stop resource to learn about the adorable toy dog group! Toy dogs are small but mighty and are more likely to be lap dogs than working dogsbut they sure are cute! This guide features over 20 popular small breeds including the Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, French Bulldog, and more! Youll get to know each breed, learn how to pick the perfect dog, understand their unique characteristics and physical traits/standards, and discover how each dog can enrich your life! Theres no better resource for all things toy dogs.

Tu instinto para gestionar el estrés, la ansiedad y la autocrítica puede estar equivocado. Este libro presenta siete enfoques contraintuitivos, respaldados por la psicología, que desafían lo que crees sobre el bienestar emocional. ¿Estas con el animo por el suelo? Actua como si te sintieras bien. ¿Problemas con tu pareja? Cambia tu. ¿Sientes miedo y ansiedad? Da un paso hacia lo que temes. ¿Demasiado estres? Hornea un bizcocho. ¿Te preocupas y te angustias? Deja a los pensamientos en paz. ¿Te cuesta dormir? Pasa menos tiempo en la cama. ¿No dejas de criticarte? Tratate como tratarias a quien amas.El psicologo Stefan Pagreus presenta en este libro siete estrategias practicas, respaldadas por la investigacion y la experiencia clinica, que pueden ayudarte a salir del circulo vicioso del malestar. Y no con formulas magicas, sino con pequeñas decisiones contraintuitivas que cambiaran tu manera de vivir. Un libro honesto, directo y lleno de humor para dejar de empeorar las cosas... y empezar a vivir un poco mejor.Nuestra reaccion mas instintiva ante los problemas suele ser, precisamente, la que mas los agrava. Con ingenio, inteligencia y una admirable sencillez, Stefan Pagreus nos muestra un camino alternativo para pensar y actuar, proponiendo cambios capaces de transformar por completo nuestra vida. Bjorn Hedensjo, psicologo y autorre corres de-tras de una agenda imposible? Ansiedad y tiempo es una guia practica y liberadora para quienes buscan bienestar emocional, equilibrio entre trabajo y vida y una forma mas humana de organizar su tiempo.Mas que un aliado, el tiempo se ha convertido en una prision invisible: la trampa perfecta de nuestra epoca. Agendas desbordadas, notificaciones constantes, la sensacion de que siempre llegamos tarde o hacemos menos de lo que debe-riamos. Esa presion la ansiedad por el tiempo nos acompaña a diario.Chris Guille-beau nos invita a desmontar la ilusion de urgencia y a liberarnos de la culpa de no hacer lo suficiente. Con una mirada lucida y cercana, combina investigacion, experiencias personales y propuestas sencillas para la vida diaria que nos ayudan a dejar atras el vertigo cotidiano, con su hacer compulsivo, y habitar plenamente el presente. Ansiedad y tiempo no es un libro mas de productividad, sino una guia distinta: una invitacion a reconciliarnos con el reloj y recuperar el arte de vivir con calma, presencia y proposito.La critica ha dichoUn caudal de consejos tan utiles como practicos, que ayudan a liberarse de la ansiedad por el tiempo y a vivir con proposito. Cal Newport, autor de Centrate (Deep Work) ¡Por fin! Un libro sobre el tiempo que no solo ayuda a organizar el dia, sino a disfrutarlo. Chris Bailey, autor de HyperfocusUna lectura impres-cindible. Con su equilibrio entre sabiduria practica y anecdotas cercanas, Guillebeau aborda la lucha universal de sentir que el tiempo se nos escapa. Matt Abrahams, autor de Piensa rapido, habla mejorChris Guillebeau desmonta el mito de la urgencia y ofrece un enfoque profundamente humano para recuperar nuestro tiempo. Un libro reflexivo, prac-tico y cercano, que nos recuerda que no se trata de hacer mas, sino de vivir mejor. Nir Eyal, autor de IndistraibleUna gu...

Un familia rota por la ambición, la venganza y la muerte. Un linaje condenado a morir con el último Irigoyen.Zarauz, 1568. Bartolomé de Irigoyen, maestro astillero, lucha por preservar su legado tras el desastre sufrido en la construccion del galeon mas ambicioso de su carrera: la Santa Maria.En un intento desesperado por salvar su negocio y el honor familiar, se adentra en una voragine de creditos, herencias y alianzas matrimoniales, arrastrando consigo a sus dos hijos.Cuando Beatriz, una muchacha llena de sueños y convencida de haber encontrado el amor, irrumpe en sus vidas, lo que parecia la solucion se convierte en una tormenta que saca a la superficie las heridas del pasado que nunca sanaron entre los dos hermanos Irigoyen, amenazando con el naufragio de la familia.Dolida y humillada, la joven se vera obligada a huir de Zarauz, no sin antes plantar la semilla de una venganza que, tarde o temprano, lo cambiara todo para siempre.

Radically lyrical, politically astute, this new collection features six writers whose every word is an act of affirmation. As it must be, for their art to flourish beside one of the worlds great languages.In Alcatraz: Poems from the Contemporary Welsh, we find youthful energies tackling climate change, global extinctions, even human life beyond our planet. Whether in Wales or Palestine, Manhattan or the island of Alcatraz itself, we learn that todays Welsh language poetry, with its unique perspective, is as valid as any verse in the world. And, possibly, more vital.If these translations take liberties, none are unforgivable. The spirit of each poem remains unblemished. Here, veteran writers, such as Menna Elfyn, Karen Owen and Iwan Llwyd, mix with the next generations Iestyn Tyne, Llyr Gwyn and Sian Northey. Alcatraz is an essential work for anyone interested in the good health of modern poetry in the UK.

En este debut fascinante de dark fantasy, una mujer sin memoria lucha por sobrevivir en un mundo de necromancia y alquimia devastado por la guerra y al hombre encargado de desenterrar los secretos mas oscuros de su pasado.¿Que crees que esta protegiendo ese cerebro que tienes? La guerra ha acabado. Holdfast esta muerto. La Llama Eterna se ha acabado. No queda nadie a quien salvar.Aunque en el pasado era una alquimista con futuro, Helena Marino es ahora una prisionera, de guerra y de su propia mente. Sus amigos y aliados de la Resistencia han sido brutalmente asesinados, sus habilidades, reprimidas, y el mundo que conocia, destrozado.Tras una larga guerra, la nueva clase dirigente de Paladia, familias corruptas del gremio y nigromantes depravados, cuyos infames no muertos fueron clave para otorgarles la victoria, mantienen cautiva a Helena.Segun los registros de la Resistencia, era una sanadora insignificante de sus filas. Pero Helena sufre de una inexplicable perdida de memoria que le ha hecho olvidar los meses previos a su cautiverio y que hace preguntarse a sus enemigos: ¿de verdad es tan insignificante como parece o su perdida de memoria esconde alguna pieza clave sobre la ultima tactica de la Resistencia?Para descubrir los recuerdos enterrados en el fondo de su mente, envian a Helena al Sumo Inquisidor, uno de los nigromantes mas poderosos y despiadados de este nuevo mundo. Atrapada en su mansion derruida, la lucha de Helena (la de proteger su historia perdida y la de preservar los ultimos jirones de su persona) apenas ha comenzado, pues su carcel y carcelero esconden sus propios secretos Secretos que Helena debe desvelar, cueste lo que cueste.

Un dark retelling de La Bella y la Bestia en el corazón de la mafia.Alessandro Romano, alias la Bestia, lidera con puño de hierro la Cúpula, la organización criminal más peligrosa del mundo.Isabella Lafevre, fiscal contra el crimen organizado en Nueva York, lleva años tras su pista, sin exito.Pero, cuando una redada liderada por Lucien Gaston, el prometido de Isabella y teniente de los SWAT, acaba con la vida de la prometida de Alessandro, el destino de la fiscal cambiara para siempre.En un mundo donde el poder se impone con sangre y el deseo es un arma, Isabella debera elegir entre la justicia o la supervivencia. Pero hay una regla sagrada en la mafia: si la tocas, mueres.El tenia una promesa: destruirla. Ella tenia un objetivo: acabar con el.¿Podra Isabella escapar de la Bestia o se convertira en su reina?

Planifica tu próximo viaje con las Guías Top 10 de DK: actualizadas, con mapas, itinerarios, fotografías e información prácticaEl Algarve es una región única: rebosante de naturaleza y famosa por sus maravillosas playas, encantadores pueblos y ciudades, cafes, faros y rica gastronomia.Contempla los famosos acantilados de Ponta da Piedade, conoce la bonita ciudad de Tavira, admira las cuevas de Benagil y visita atractivos pueblos pesqueros.¡Bienvenidos al Algarve!La Guia Top 10 Algarve te muestra lo mejor en practicos listados: los diez museos imprescindibles, los diez personajes mas ilustres o incluso las diez cosas que tienes que evitar. Organizada por zonas, la guia señala los lugares mas destacados de cada una de ellas.- 44 destinos actualizados- Listas con los diez aspectos mas relevantes- Itinerarios imprescindibles- Lugares menos conocidos- Consejos de expertos

¿A quién escogerá Alice en un mundo donde nada es lo que parece y el amor puede ser tan efímero como un suspiro?Petersen, un apellido que Alice ama y odia a partes iguales.Su padre es el diseñador de zapatos de tacon de lujo mas importante del mundo, y una grave noticia hace que Alice caiga en una realidad que nunca habia imaginado.Acompañada por su mejor amiga Anita, que le aporta un toque de humor constante a su surrealista aventura, se embarca en una odisea emocional: encuentros imprevistos, decisiones que tomar, emociones que la inundan... Alice vive desde situaciones incomodas hasta las citas romanticas mas absurdas.Pero la mayor batalla de Alice es enfrentarse a ese "¿que hubiera pasado si?".En su camino, se vera obligada a elegir entre la ilusion de un amor de cuento de hadas o la realidad de un corazon roto.