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Shes there to save the building. Hes there to renovate it. Neither of them planned to demolish every wall theyd spent years hiding behind.Historic preservation officer Lana Merritt has twelve weeks, one crumbling 1922 textile mill in Asheville, and zero patience for contractors who think a financing deadline outweighs a hundred-year-old buildings soul. She names every structure she fights for this one she calls the old girl and she will burn through every regulation in her arsenal before she lets anyone tear out what matters. Then she rounds the east corner on day one, finds Jake Berg already there with two cups of coffee and an opinion about the original masonry, and realizes her most dangerous obstacle might not be the building at all.Jake Berg has carried the weight of his familys construction company through debt, grief, and a brother who left at exactly the wrong time. He stays. Thats what he does. He stays, he handles it, and he doesnt let himself want things he might not be allowed to keep. The woman from the state preservation office is thorough, relentless, and infuriatingly right about almost everything and sharing a site trailer with her for twelve weeks is going to make staying very, very complicated.This is a forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers slow burn that earns every degree of its heat. These are two people who love the same things old buildings, honest work, the beauty of something built to last and who have spent their entire adult lives protecting themselves from exactly whats growing in the space between them. Lana fights for things worth keeping and cant admit shes afraid to keep anything for herself. Jake honors his obligations so completely hes forgotten hes allowed to have desires of his own. What unfolds between them isnt a collision its a renovation. Careful, contested, and entirely irreversible.Set against the cobblestones and converted brick of Ashevilles River Arts District, Wrecking Crew is a richly atmospheric workplace romance standalone about two emotionally guarded people who communicate in structural assessments, archival discoveries, and loaded silences until they cant anymore.For readers who want the tension to build until its almost unbearable, the intimacy to feel genuinely earned, and the ending to land like a load-bearing wall: solid, necessary, and built to last.One-click Wrecking Crew and find out what happens when the people most committed to preservation finally stop protecting themselves.

Reicht es dir, Clown zu sein, Harlekin mit zwei Mundern? In diesem Buch erweitert Klaus Augustin sein literarisches Schaffen. Zu lyrischen Texten, aufgespannt zwischen innerlicher Tristesse, zeitkritischen Statements und kuriosem Humor, gesellen sich Prosatexte, welche scheinbar unbedeutende Ereig-nisse auf surreale Weise beleuchten.Mit einem Vorwort von Duanna Mund und einem abrundenden Triptychon von Anton Christian Glatz.

The award-winning images that move our world. The World Press Photo Yearbook 2026 is the essential reference work for everyone interested in photojournalism, documentary photography, and contemporary history. For more than 70 years, the independent non-profit organization World Press Photo in Amsterdam has honored the most prestigious achievements in international press photography. The award-winning images collected in this yearbook document the events, emotions, and challenges of our time with an intensity that words alone cannot convey. Highlights: The best press photos of the year honored with the World Press Photo Award International top-class photography across all categories: single images, stories, and long-term projects A powerful time capsule of our global present Companion volume to the renowned World Press Photo traveling exhibition Whether for journalists, students, photography enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to better understand our world, this yearbook brings together the most striking visual testimonies of our time.

The award-winning images that move our world. The World Press Photo Yearbook 2026 is the essential reference work for everyone interested in photojournalism, documentary photography, and contemporary history. For more than 70 years, the independent non-profit organization World Press Photo in Amsterdam has honored the most prestigious achievements in international press photography. The award-winning images collected in this yearbook document the events, emotions, and challenges of our time with an intensity that words alone cannot convey. Highlights: The best press photos of the year honored with the World Press Photo Award International top-class photography across all categories: single images, stories, and long-term projects A powerful time capsule of our global present Companion volume to the renowned World Press Photo traveling exhibition Whether for journalists, students, photography enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to better understand our world, this yearbook brings together the most striking visual testimonies of our time.

Presentamos lo mejor del fotoperiodismo y la fotografía documental del mundo. Este libro contiene una impresionante selección del concurso anual de 2026: imágenes y relatos elegidos de entre 57 376 fotografias enviadas por 3747 fotografos de 141 paises. Historias que han sido objeto de la atencion mediatica, y otras menos conocidas. Perspectivas amplias y visiones intimas con una mirada privilegiada. Conflictos y crisis, aunque tambien resistencia, resiliencia, tradiciones desconocidas y el ajetreo de las bailarinas de ballet. Ademas de las obras ganadoras, el libro incluye ensayos de Joumana El Zein Khoury y Tara Pixley, asi como reflexiones del jurado sobre diversos temas, entre ellos el impacto de las imagenes, la resiliencia, la autoria, el contenido grafico y la presencia detras de la camara.El premio a la Fotografia del Año ha sido para Carol Guzy, con la fotografia Separados por el ICE, que capta un instante desgarrador: una familia separada por las politicas que se aplican en Estados Unidos de forma indiscriminada a los migrantes que comparecen de buena fe ante los tribunales federales. Los dos finalistas son, por un lado, Saber Nuraldin, con Emergencia humanitaria en Gaza, una fotografia que muestra a unos palestinos que suben a un camion de provisiones a su entrada en la Franja de Gaza a traves del cruce de Zikim, en un intento por conseguir harina, durante lo que el Ejercito israeli denomino una suspension tactica de las operaciones para permitir el paso de ayuda humanitaria, y Victor J. Blue, con su fotografia Los juicios de las mujeres achies, en la que aparece doña Paulina Ixpata Alvarado junto a otras mujeres achies frente a un juzgado de Ciudad de Guatemala. Esa tarde, tres antiguos miembros de las Patrullas de Autodefensa Civil fueron declarados culpables de violacion y crimenes de lesa humanidad.

What happens when a passion for football, adventure and Curaçao come together?In World Cup Curaçao, author Guy Cozijns takes you on a remarkable journey filled with humor, unexpected encounters and unforgettable moments.More than just a book, World Cup Curaçao is an adventure where football creates connections, while friendship, culture and the unique atmosphere of Curaçao play an equally important role.From surprising situations and memorable encounters to funny moments and behind the scenes experiences, every chapter brings you closer to a world where adventure is always waiting around the corner.Whether you are a football fan, love tropical destinations or simply enjoy great stories, this book will entertain, inspire and take you on an unforgettable journey. World Cup Curaçao an adventure that is only just beginning.

The World Cup Dream Doesnt Have to Cost a Fortune.The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest football tournament in history spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For many European fans, its the trip of a lifetime but also one that could easily spiral into a 5,000+ financial nightmare.This guide shows you how to experience the tournament for a fraction of the cost without sacrificing the adventure, atmosphere, or unforgettable memories that make the World Cup special.From cheap flights and budget accommodation to affordable host cities, legal ticket strategies, and money-saving travel hacks, this practical handbook reveals how smart fans can enjoy the 2026 World Cup on a realistic budget.Whether youre a solo backpacker, a student, a group of friends, or simply a football fan who wants maximum experience for minimum cost, this book gives you a step-by-step blueprint for attending the greatest sporting event on Earth without breaking the bank.Inside Youll Discover: How to attend the 2026 World Cup for under 2,000 The cheapest host cities ranked from best to worst value Budget flight hacks, hidden booking tricks & error fare strategies How to find cheap and safe accommodation across North America The smartest ways to buy FIFA match tickets legally and affordably Daily food, transport, and sightseeing budgets for every host country Insider tips for Mexico, the USA, and Canada How to avoid hidden fees, tourist traps, scams, and overpriced mistakes Packing, transport, and travel insurance strategies that save hundreds Sample multi-city routes designed specifically for budget-conscious fans Packed with real prices, practical examples, and actionable advice, this is more than a travel guide its a survival manual for football fans determined to experience World Cup 2026 the smart way.If youve ever dreamed of singing in packed fan zones, watching matches with supporters from around the world, and creating unforgettable football memories without draining your savings, this book will show you exactly how to make it happen.Grab your copy now and start planning the ultimate budget-friendly World Cup adventure before prices soar.

Planning to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 in New York & New Jersey without overspending, getting lost, or missing the best fan experiences? This guide was written for you.The World Cup is coming to the biggest stage in North America and nowhere will the atmosphere be more electric than New York City and MetLife Stadium, host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. But between expensive hotels, complicated transport systems, ticket logistics, and overwhelming crowds, many fans will arrive unprepared.This practical and immersive travel guide gives you everything you need to experience the tournament like a smart, confident, well-informed supporter whether youre traveling solo, with friends, or with family.Inside this guide, youll discover:The best areas to stay in New York and New Jersey for every budgetHow to get to MetLife Stadium quickly and avoid match-day chaosBudget-saving accommodation, transport, and food strategiesInsider subway, PATH, NJ Transit, and airport navigation tipsThe best football pubs, FIFA fan zones, and watch-party locationsHidden local food spots beyond the tourist trapsNeighborhood-by-neighborhood guides to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and New JerseySmart safety advice, travel hacks, and cultural tips for international visitorsDay-trip ideas beyond the city for fans with extra timeRealistic World Cup budget breakdowns so you can plan confidentlyFrom rooftop watch parties in Brooklyn to unforgettable nights in Times Square from legendary New York pizza spots to the electric atmosphere surrounding the World Cup Final this book helps you experience the tournament as more than just a tourist.Whether this is your first trip to New York or your tenth, this guide will help you save money, avoid costly mistakes, and create unforgettable World Cup memories.The 2026 FIFA World Cup will only happen once. Prepare smarter, travel better, and experience New York like a true football fan. Get your copy today.

This book provides a structured approach to understanding and dismantling systemic inequality in the professional world. It addresses the manifestations of workplace sexism and explores how feminist principles can be applied to create a more equitable environment.The content is organized to guide readers from foundational knowledge to practical application. It begins by examining the core tenets of feminism at work, the significance of intersectionality for those affected by discrimination, and the legal and ethical obligations of companies. Readers will find analyses of patriarchal power structures and gender role stereotypes in professional settings.A significant portion is dedicated to individual and collective strategies. This includes methods for bystander intervention, guidance on reporting harassment, and the importance of securing protection against retaliation. The book details how to document incidents and mobilize support among colleagues.Furthermore, it outlines the necessary structural changes within an organization. Topics covered include the formulation of a clear anti-discrimination policy, the implementation of transparent salary analyses to achieve pay equity, and the design of effective gender bias training. The role of inclusive leadership is highlighted, with a focus on diversity-aware recruitment, mentoring programs, and establishing feedback mechanisms for management.Finally, the book discusses how to cultivate a lasting inclusive culture. It explores the promotion of allyship at work, the establishment of employee networks, and the regular evaluation of equality strategies to ensure sustainable progress.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of orgone energy, based on the findings of Wilhelm Reich. It serves as a practical guide for anyone interested in exploring and applying the concepts of life force energy. Readers will learn to perceive and attune themselves to this energy and understand the dynamics of its positive and harmful forms, and discover methods for its mental concentration and alignment.The guide details personal life force practices, including breathing techniques to increase orgone uptake and physical exercises to activate energy flow. It presents structured approaches to harmonize ones own energy, offering methods for identifying energetic blockages and techniques for resolving stagnation within the energy body. A significant focus is placed on aura cleansing through directed application.A core section of the book is dedicated to the practical creation of orgone tools. It includes a step-by-step DIY tutorial for an orgone accumulator, covering material selection, the layering of organic and inorganic materials, and important safety considerations for its placement. Readers will also find detailed instructions for crafting their own orgonite objects, such as an orgonite pyramid and an orgone charging plate, with guidance on incorporating crystals and metals. Furthermore, a detailed tutorial for a cloudbuster explains the construction of the base, the assembly of the pipes, and the correct grounding and alignment of the device.The final sections focus on the practical application of these tools and principles in daily life. Learn how to charge water and food, energize plants, and create powerful spaces within your living environment. The book explains the use of the orgone accumulator, including session duration and frequency. A key topic is the use of EMF-protection orgonite. It explores the principles of how orgonite interacts with electromagnetic fields from technology and provides strategies for identifying sources of electrosmog and positioning orgonite to neutralize it. This guide offers insights into the world of Wilhelm Reich orgone and practical energy work for contemporary applications.

Sogna di trascorrere un anno sabbatico allestero, combinando viaggio e lavoro? "Working Holiday: La tua guida per un anno sabbatico allestero" offre un percorso strutturato per trasformare questo progetto in realta. Questa guida si rivolge a chiunque desideri intraprendere unesperienza di lavoro e viaggio, fornendo informazioni pratiche per ogni fase dellavventura.Il libro accompagna il lettore attraverso il processo di preparazione e pianificazione. Vengono trattate le basi amministrative, come la richiesta del visto Working Holiday, con approfondimenti su programmi specifici come quello canadese o i visti per gli Stati Uniti. Si affrontano inoltre aspetti cruciali come la creazione di un piano finanziario dettagliato, la scelta di unadeguata assicurazione viaggio per giovani e la preparazione sanitaria necessaria prima della partenza. Una sezione e dedicata allequipaggiamento, con consigli su come preparare lo zaino in spalla e quali documenti e strumenti tecnologici portare con se.Una volta a destinazione, la guida offre supporto per la vita quotidiana: dalla pianificazione di itinerari di viaggio e lutilizzo dei trasporti locali, fino allacquisto di un veicolo. Vengono forniti suggerimenti per alloggiare in ostelli e viaggiare a basso costo, gestendo la spesa e utilizzando piattaforme di prenotazione sicure. Si parla anche di come costruire una rete sociale e affrontare le sfide delladattamento culturale.Per quanto riguarda laspetto lavorativo, il manuale spiega come cercare un lavoro stagionale allestero, redigere candidature efficaci e utilizzare portali online. Approfondisce le caratteristiche del lavoro retribuito, distinguendolo dal volontariato, e introduce le basi del lavoro da remoto. Vengono chiariti aspetti legali come contratti, diritti e doveri sul posto di lavoro.Infine, il libro copre gli aspetti organizzativi e burocratici della permanenza, come lapertura di un conto bancario, la gestione dei trasferimenti di denaro, lacquisto di una scheda SIM locale e il disbrigo delle pratiche con le autorita, inclusa leventuale estensione del visto. La guida si conclude con indicazioni su come prepararsi al rientro, valorizzare lesperienza nel proprio curriculum e facilitare la reintegrazione una volta tornati a casa.

Work Smart, Be Happy; The Foundation is written for Project Managers and CEOs who operate under constant pressureand are beginning to sense that working harder is no longer the answer.In high-responsibility roles, urgency becomes normal, stress becomes invisible, and success quietly loses its satisfaction. This book explores what most leadership literature overlooks: the inner foundations that determine whether leadership is sustainableor exhausting.Rather than offering productivity hacks or motivational tactics, Michiel A.M. Arens invites leaders to shift the place from which they work. Drawing on lived experience and deep reflection, he shows how clarity, presence, rhythm, boundaries, trust, and meaning create a different quality of leadershipone that performs without self-sacrifice.In this book, you will discover:-Why calm is biological, not a personality trait-How stress and burnout develop beneath competence-Why effortlessness is the result of alignment, not laziness-How to lead with clarity instead of urgency-Why being matters more than having for long-term fulfillmentWork Smart, Be Happy; The Foundation offers a new approach to sustainable leadership.

In todays increasingly demanding professional world, many leaders respond to pressure by working longer hours and moving faster sacrificing energy, clarity, and their personal lives. It works until it stops working.This book offers a clear and powerful idea: work like a Nordic, live like a Mediterranean. Working like a Nordic means creating structure, focus, and method: prioritizing with intention, protecting your calendar, and operating with maximum effectiveness. Living like a Mediterranean means caring for your energy, nurturing your relationships, and recognizing their essential role in sustained performancewhile consciously enjoying life. The key lies in the combination: using structure to create space, and using that space to live better. Because only then is it possible to perform at your best while sustaining a full and meaningful life over time.

This new poetry collection from the award-winning, bestselling crime writer reveals a fresh, exhilarating register of her work. Maverick and irreverent, Hannahs poems delight in rhyme and rhythm, embracing wit, play and subversive intelligence.Alongside the poems sit the librettos of Sophies two acclaimed stage musicals, The Mystery of Mr E and Work Experience, blending song, satire and dramatic bite. Together, they offer a fierce and funny critique of how society treats children and teenagers, how we define work and worth, and what it means to grow up inside systems obsessed with productivity and profit.From a poet studied across GCSE, A Level and degree courses throughout the UK, this is a book that entertains even as it challenges alive to the absurdities of the modern world.

Un.Edited To my daughter *Linn Mihwa Amélie * *I love you with all my heart. You make a better version *of myself. Thank you for *having me as y.our Mother. **Faithfully YOURS,Viveka Jae Ok Hansson

A propulsive, gorgeously written fantasy romance that pulls you into a dazzling world of dancing and danger, fae and fairytales, and a love that endures against all odds.Musical and immersive, this stunning debut is perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Moonlight Market. London, 1986. Trix is a young ballerina striving to make a name for herself in the cutthroat, unforgiving world of dance. Aleksander Sander Sylvan is the companys mysterious, meteoric rising star, whose talents are like nothing anyone has seen before.An eleventh-hour illness among the cast of The Sleeping Beauty changes everything: Trix and Sander are thrown together in the lead roles. Soon, the pair become the companys star attraction, their sizzling on-stage chemistry fuelling speculation about their private lives. Trix quickly finds herself falling for Sander, but as they grow closer, she cannot help but wonder about his past. Who is Sander really? Why wont he talk about his family, or where he comes from? Then, on the opening night of Romeo and Juliet at the very height of their fame, disaster strikes. With Sander missing and only a cryptic note to guide her, Trix begins to wonder if the magic they created together onstage was more than just a fairytale.Perhaps something truly strange and wondrous has entered the mortal world

This book investigates how ordinary women turned into silent engines of Allied resistance, tracing the lives of female spies whose courage outstripped the recognition they ever received. It follows the paths of women who moved through occupied Europe and behind enemy lines, using their perceived invisibility as cover while orchestrating sabotage, transmitting codes, and guiding resistance cells under constant threat of capture and execution.Drawing on archives from the SOE, OSS, and national intelligence services, the book reconstructs the practical machinery of wartime espionage: how women were recruited, trained, and disguised; how they navigated networks, radios, and deaddrop operations; and how they survived interrogation, betrayal, and long imprisonment when their missions failed. It also examines the gendered imaginaries of "virago,""mascot," and "housewife" that shaped both their deployment and the postwar amnesia surrounding their stories, showing how official narratives deliberately minimized female agency in favor of sanitized, malecentric hero myths.

Ravik Wolfsmond ist Jager.Seit seine Frau starb und seine Tochter verschwand, lebt er am Rand der Welt. Er glaubt nicht an die Gotter, nicht an Wunder. Nur an Spuren im Schnee und an das Messer in seiner Hand.Doch als ein fremder Maler ihm ein Bild zeigt, das unmoglich existieren durfte, beginnt eine Jagd, die ihn tiefer in eine Welt fuhrt, die er verachtet: eine Welt aus Hexen, Drachen und verdorbener Magie.Eluna, eine gefesselte Muse mit scharfer Zunge, wird fur Ravik zugleich Verbundete, Versuchung und grote Gefahr.Um seine Tochter zu finden, wird Ravik gezwungen, Grenzen zu uberschreiten, die er einst fur unantastbar hielt.Denn manche Wege lassen sich nicht gehen, ohne etwas zuruckzulassen.Der erste Teil einer dusteren Fantasy-Dilogie uber Verlust, moralische Grauzonen und die Frage, wie viel Menschlichkeit man opfern darf, um jemanden zu retten.

Nach seiner Flucht von der Erde ist der junge Shatanka mit einem grausigen Ritual in die Familie seines neuen Freundes aufgenommen worden. Doch die Integration in die fremdartige Crondllor-Gesellschaft fordert alles von ihm -- seine Identitat und sogar seine Menschlichkeit. Schnell erkennt Curan, dass er sich in einer menschenfeindlichen Umgebung befindet, in der Ehre und Starke uberlebenswichtig sind.Die Rivalitat mit einem seiner Stiefbruder entfaltet sich in einem gnadenlosen Wettkampf um Macht und Anerkennung. Wahrend die Spannungen wachsen, stellt Curan an sich beangstigende Veranderungen in Wesen und Physis fest. Um zu uberleben, muss er nicht nur gegen auere Feinde kampfen, sondern auch gegen die Damonen in seinem Herzen.Auf seiner Suche nach Antworten kommt Curan einem dunklen Geheimnis auf die Spur. Wird er den Mut finden, sich seinen Damonen zu stellen und die Wahrheit zu enthullen, bevor es zu spat ist? Ein packendes Abenteuer uber Identitat, Rivalitat und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in einer fremden Welt beginnt."Wolfsblut" -- eine fesselnde Fortsetzung von "Wolfsgeheul".

Vollig falsch sind unsere Vorstellungen des hochsten Himmelsgottes, den unsere Vorfahren Wodan nannten. In Wahrheit ist Wodan ein erhabener Himmelsgott, der seit den altesten Zeiten von allen indogermanischen Volkern unter verschiedenen Namen verehrt wurde; angefangen beim indischen Rudra-Shiva bis zum nordischen Odinn. Erstmals widmet sich ein Buch ganz diesem Gott mit einer quellenbasierten Darstellung: Seine vielen Namen, Attribute, Mythen, die wilde Jagd, Berserker, Valholl, Wodans Wanderzuge und Wodan als erster Schamane, aber auch die Verehrung Wodans wird vom Allsherjargoden, der sich seit 1983 mit dem Thema befat, beschrieben.