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Las memorias de la leyenda del heavy metal, concluidas poco antes de su muerte. Últimos ritos narra las historias de los últimos y premonitorios encuentros de Ozzy con la muerte, con su voz impávida y humor negro que tanto le caracterizaba.La gente me dice: Si pudieras volver a empezar, sabiendo lo que sabes ahora, ¿cambiarias algo? Y yo les digo: Ni hablar. Si hubiera estado sobrio y limpio, no seria Ozzy. Si hubiera hecho cosas normales y sensatas, no seria Ozzy. Mira, si se acaba mañana, no me puedo quejar. He viajado por todo el mundo. He visto un monton de cosas. He conocido a gente fenomenal. Me ha ido bien. Me ha ido mal. Pero ahora mismo, no estoy listo para ir a ningun lado. He perdido muchas cosas, pero aun conservo la cordura... o la que alguna vez tuve. Es bueno estar vivo. Me gusta. Quiero estar aqui con mi familia. Y mas que nada en el mundo, estoy feliz de haber regresado a donde todo empezo: Aston, Birmingham. Pero nunca engañas a la muerte, no realmente. Siempre lleva la cuenta. Y tarde o temprano, cobrara su deuda final...A los sesenta y nueve años, Ozzy Osbourne estaba en una triunfal gira de despedida, tocando en estadios llenos y recibiendo excelentes criticas por todo el mundo. Y entonces, el desastre. En cuestion de pocas semanas, paso de estar hospitalizado por una infeccion en un dedo a tener que abandonar su gira y toda vida publica al enfrentarse a una paralisis casi total del cuello para abajo.Ultimos ritos supone la impactante, amargamente hilarante e inedita historia del descenso de Osbourne a los infiernos. A lo largo del camino, reflexiona sobre su extraordinaria vida y carrera, incluyendo su turbulento matrimonio con su esposa Sharon, sus arrepentimientos por la reunion de Black Sabbath, sus amistades con Slash y Zakk Wylde y los desgarradores momentos finales que paso con Lemmy Kilmister de Motorhead.Valiente. audaz, y sorprendentemente inspirador, Ultimos ritos demuestra una vez mas por que Ozzy ha trascendido su condicion de Padrino del Metal y Principe de las Tinieblas para convertirse en un heroe popular y un tesoro internacional para la eternidad.

Twenty Years After reunites the legendary musketeers after decades of separation, placing them on opposing sides of political conflict. Alexandre Dumas masterfully blends personal loyalty with historical drama, exploring how time, ambition, and ideology reshape even the strongest bonds. Rich in intrigue, action, and emotional depth, this sequel deepens the Musketeers saga and stands as a classic of historical adventure fiction.

The Vicomte of Bragelonne is the monumental final installment of Alexandre Dumass Musketeers cycle. Spanning royal courts, political conspiracies, and personal sacrifices, the novel brings the legendary heroes toward their fateful destinies. Deeply emotional and historically rich, this epic explores aging, disillusionment, and the cost of loyalty. A powerful and unforgettable conclusion to one of literatures greatest adventure sagas.

The Richest Man in Babylon delivers enduring financial wisdom through engaging parables set in the ancient world. George S. Clason presents simple yet powerful principles of saving, investing, and personal responsibility that remain relevant today. Clear, motivating, and practical, this classic book has helped millions build financial stability and long-term wealth. An essential guide to personal finance and financial discipline.

Kahlil Gibrans The Prophet is one of the most beloved spiritual classics of all time. Through poetic essays on love, work, freedom, joy, and sorrow, Gibran offers profound insights into the human condition. Lyrical, philosophical, and deeply moving, this timeless work continues to inspire readers seeking meaning and inner peace.

In a world overflowing with fashion trends and endless choices, "The Power of Less" offers a calm alternative the art of building a minimalist capsule wardrobe. This book guides you through the essentials of creating a wardrobe that reflects your true style, fits your lifestyle, and saves time, money, and mental energy.Youll learn how to identify core pieces that mix and match effortlessly, understand your personal color palette, and make sustainable wardrobe decisions without sacrificing style. With practical checklists, styling tips, and mindset shifts, this book helps you embrace intentional fashion that feels freeing rather than limiting.Perfect for anyone seeking balance between simplicity and self-expression, "The Power of Less" turns fashion into a mindful act of living beautifully with less.

In a digital age dominated by cold screens and uniform fonts, the human touch of a handwritten note has become a rare and treasured luxury. Whether it is a personalized wedding invitation, a heartfelt thank-you card, or a beautifully organized bullet journal, the art of calligraphy transforms simple words into visual poetry. The Penmans Flow is not just a technical manual; it is a gateway to a meditative and creative practice that anyone can master, even those who believe they have terrible handwriting.This guide dismantles the myth that you need expensive dip pens or years of art school to create stunning letters. It starts with the absolute basics of "faux calligraphy" using standard office supplies, gradually building your confidence before introducing brush pens and nibs. You will learn the anatomy of a letter, the critical rhythm of upstrokes and downstrokes, and how to build muscle memory through relaxing, repetitive drills. By focusing on the flow of the hand and the breath, this book turns practice sessions into stress-relief rituals. From mastering the alphabet to designing complex layouts for posters and cards, this narrative journey empowers you to slow down, disconnect from technology, and leave a beautiful mark on the world, one stroke at a time.

Behind every fortune lies a peculiar story. The Odd Rich dives deep into the eccentric worlds of billionaires whose lives shatter convention and redefine what success looks like. From tech visionaries sleeping three hours a night to magnates who collect UFO art or communicate through cryptic rituals, this book reveals the mysteries and private habits that fuel both genius and madness. Mixing biography and behavioral insight, it explores how eccentricity often walks hand-in-hand with innovationand how ambition, obsession, and isolation shape the greatest wealth builders of our time. Irresistibly fascinating and deeply human, The Odd Rich offers a rare glimpse behind the glittering facade of power to uncover the quirks that make these figures unforgettable.

The History of Painting in Italy offers a rigorous survey of the peninsulas schools from the Trecento to the late eighteenth century, balancing connoisseurial attention to technique with a lucid taxonomy of regional styles. Lanzi maps the interplay of disegno and colorito, traces lineages from Giotto through Raphael, Titian, Correggio, and the Carracci, and corrects partisan narratives by grounding judgments in autopsy, documents, and inscriptions. His prose is sober and precise, embodying Enlightenment ideals while superseding Vasaris anecdotal model with a critical, comparative history. Trained as a Jesuit and later employed in Florences grand-ducal collections, Lanzi honed philological habits and direct looking as a curator and cataloger, reorganizing galleries by schools and chronology. Extensive travels through Italy, access to archives and private cabinets, and parallel antiquarian research on the Etruscans furnished him with a uniquely panoramic view. His engagement with contemporary scholarshipfrom connoisseurs and classicistsshaped a method that privileges verified attribution, regional context, and the evolution of style. Students, curators, and collectors will find this a foundational synthesis and an indispensable guide to attributions, provenance, and historiography. Read it alongside Vasari to see how modern art history emerges: clearer, stricter, yet alive to local genius and national tradition.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

Renaissance paintings arent just beautifultheyre visual puzzles packed with meanings that contemporary viewers recognized immediately but modern audiences miss entirely. This guide teaches you to read the symbolic language that transforms every detail into purposeful communication, revealing layers of meaning hiding in plain sight.Discover the symbolic vocabulary: common religious iconography identifying saints and biblical scenes, mythological references conveying moral lessons, animal symbolism representing virtues and vices, flower and plant meanings communicating specific messages, color symbolism encoding emotional and spiritual states, gesture codes revealing relationships and intentions, architectural elements indicating sacred versus secular spaces, and clothing details signaling social status and character. Learn why specific objects appear repeatedly, what patrons wanted communicated about themselves, and how artists embedded multiple interpretation levels for different viewer sophistication.Understand context-dependent meanings: how the same symbol shifts meaning based on accompanying elements, why location within composition matters for interpretation, what Counter-Reformation pressure changed about religious symbolism, how humanist learning influenced mythological references, why certain symbols appear in portraits versus altarpieces, and how political messages were encoded safely. From analyzing famous works with fresh understanding to recognizing patterns across different artists and periods, identifying patron influence to appreciating artists wit and sophistication, youll gain frameworks for seeing Renaissance art as the intentional visual communication it was designed to be.

The illustrated edition of *The Discovery of Tutankhamuns Tomb* presents a fascinating exploration into the monumental archaeological discovery that reshaped our understanding of ancient Egypt. Spanning a range of narrative styles from meticulous journal entries to evocative descriptions, this collection offers a rich tapestry that details the process and impact of unveiling King Tutankhamuns resting place. The anthologys inclusion of maps, photographs, and personal reflections provides a vivid context for readers, inviting them to journey through history both visually and intellectually. The works collectively convey the mystery and excitement surrounding one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. Howard Carter and Arthur Cruttenden Mace, integral to the groundbreaking uncovering, bring together a unique blend of expertise and narrative voice. Both deeply embedded in the early 20th-century archaeological movement, their perspectives offer a blend of scientific rigor and passionate exploration. This anthology aligns with the eras burgeoning curiosity about ancient civilizations and the Western worlds increased capacity for global cultural dialogue. Their accounts, alongside visual documentation, illuminate the grandeur and challenges of bringing ancient history into modern light, engaging readers with intimate insights. For anyone interested in archaeology or ancient history, this collection offers an invaluable entry into the discovery that captivated the world. Readers are given the rare opportunity to step alongside historical figures as they uncover the treasures of the past. The volumes blend of personal narrative, visual documentation, and historical significance makes it an essential addition for those looking to deepen their understanding of Tutankhamuns legacy and the broader cultural implications of such an extraordinary find.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

Fundado por Robert Smith, uno de los mejores músicos surgidos en Inglaterra, The Cure está considerado como uno de los grupos más exitosos de la historia del rock. Sombríos, profundos, introspectivos, ligados para siempre a la cultura popular gracias a canciones tan evocadoras como Friday Im In Love, Boys Dont Cry o Just Like Heaven, el impacto de su musica es directamente proporcional a su imagen como grupo de culto.Este libro recorre el camino trazado por una banda que nacio bajo los ecos de la musica punk pero que fue canalizando su evolucion hacia otros generos, con esa rara habilidad que su lider ha sabido impregnar en cada una de sus fascinantes canciones.Mas de cuatro decadas de transformismo pop dan para mucho. Tanto como para que el autor de este libro haya podido trazar una excelente y cuidada radiografia, hecha desde todos los angulos posibles, del grupo que surgio en la ciudad de Crawley en los años setenta de la mano de Robert Smith.No es facil armar una historia con The Cure, un grupo musical que ha sabido crear tantos exitos y trasladar su impacto a la cultura popular. Y mucho menos adentrarse en las introspectivas letras de sus canciones y de los multiples generos por los que transitaron, al margen de las modas y del momento que vivieron.Su extensa carrera ha pasado por todo tipo de vicisitudes: desde los multiples cambios en su formacion hasta el gran exito comercial que los aupo durante los ochenta y noventa.En el epicentro de este terremoto musical emerge la figura incontestable de Robert Smith, guitarrista, compositor, vocalista y cofundador del grupo. Su imagen proyectada desde el misterio y la atraccion va siempre ligada a su vestimenta de negro, su pelo cardado, los labios pintados de rojo, el maquillaje oscuro en sus ojos y un peculiar timbre de voz. Un tipo capaz de inspirar comics como "The Sandman" o peliculas como "Eduardo Manostijeras", entre otras tantas manifestaciones cinematograficas y televisivas.Este libro recorre la historia de una banda extraordinaria que viajo por los territorios del punk, del goth, del post-punk y del art-rock, que se aupo comercialmente en un momento determinado pero que ha sabido mantener su musica y su estilo a dia de hoy, influyendo en numerosos artistas y realizando giras con tremendo exito.

The Cozy Corner reveals how to transform even the smallest space into a reading retreat that nurtures your mind and soul. More than a guide to interior styling, this book explores how light, color, texture, and placement combine to create an atmosphere that inspires reading and relaxation.Drawing on design principles, psychology of space, and practical organization tips, youll learn how to choose the right seating, lighting, and decor for focus and tranquility. Whether you live in a tiny apartment or spacious house, this book walks you through step-by-step projects to build your ideal reading nookcustomized to your personality, taste, and lifestyle.Filled with photos, layout ideas, and creative touches, The Cozy Corner shows you that the perfect reading space isnt about sizeits about intention, comfort, and inspiration.

Step into the elegant world of Jane Austen with this complete collection of her beloved works. Featuring all major novels and writings, this edition captures Austens sharp wit, memorable characters, and keen social observation. Her timeless stories of love, class, and personal growth continue to enchant readers across generations, making this collection essential for fans of classic romance and British literature.

First published in 1929, The Byzantine Achievement is Robert Byrons ardent reappraisal of a culture long caricatured in English letters. Blending art history, cultural polemic, and the eyewitness verve of a traveler, he follows the thread from late antiquity to the Renaissance, showing how Byzantine theology, aesthetics, and governance sustained and fertilized Europe. With lapidary description of Hagia Sophia, Ravennas mosaics, and the severe poise of icons, Byron overturns the cliche of decadence, marrying close visual analysis to a capacious historical argument. Educated at Eton and Oxford and hardened by journeys through Greece, Mount Athos, and the Near East, Byron wrote from the primacy of seeing. Monastic ritual, chant, and weathered stone trained his eye for structure and symbol, while a modernist taste for clarity made him receptive to Byzantine abstraction. Field notes and early essays flow into this books plea to judge civilizations by experienced form, not inherited prejudice. Scholars of medieval and Mediterranean worlds, architects, and reflective travelers will find this a bracing corrective. Read it to widen Europes lineage, and for prose that makes buildings visible.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

The greatest lie we tell ourselves as adults is "I have no artistic talent." The truth is that the inability to draw is not a failure of the hand, but a dominance of the wrong side of the brain. From childhood, our logical left hemisphere is trained to label the world efficiently, reducing complex objects into simple symbolsa stick figure for a person, a circle for a sun. The Artists Switch is a manual for overriding this efficient but blinding programming, teaching you to access the spatial, intuitive right hemisphere that sees the world as it truly is: a collection of edges, spaces, and relationships.This book is less about technique and more about a fundamental shift in perception. Through a series of counter-intuitive exerciseslike drawing upside down or focusing solely on the negative space between objectsyou will trick your logical brain into giving up control. As the chatter of the inner critic quiets, you will find your hand beginning to record lines and angles with surprising accuracy. Whether you are a complete novice who struggles to draw a straight line or a lapsed creative looking to reconnect with your vision, this narrative guide proves that realistic drawing is not a magical gift reserved for the chosen few, but a learnable skill of seeing that is waiting to be switched on.

First published in Victorian Britain, The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants is both manual and manifesto. Piesse explains how to capture plant odors by steam distillation, maceration, enfleurage, and alcoholic tinctures, then organizes them into an olfactory taxonomy culminating in his famed scent-music analogy, a compositional scale. In crisp, practical prose he surveys materials from rose and jasmine to benzoin and vetiver, gives working formulae, notes apparatus and yields, and warns against adulteration, situating perfumery between craft practice and the new organic chemistry. G. W. Septimus Piesse, a London perfumer-chemist associated with the fashionable Bond Street trade, wrote from shop-floor experience and close reading of contemporary science. Eager to elevate his craft, he proposed an ordered scale of odors and translated tacit knowledge about solvents, fats, and volatility into teachable rules, reflecting a Victorian passion for classification and for reconciling industry with aesthetics. This classic suits historians of science and scent, students of Victorian material culture, and practicing perfumers alike. Read it for reliable procedures, period formulas, and, above all, a rigorous way to think about accords, fixatives, and longevity.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

Why do some jokes kill while others fall flat? This comprehensive guide reveals the learnable craft behind comedy writing, breaking down the techniques professional writers use to consistently generate laughs.Whether youre writing standup, sketches, sitcom scripts, or humorous content, this book teaches you the fundamental mechanics: how to structure setups and payoffs, master timing and rhythm, create memorable characters, build comedic tension, and recognize what makes something genuinely funny versus merely clever.Through clear explanations, real examples, and practical exercises, youll learn how to develop your comedic voice, write across different formats, refine your material through testing and revision, and avoid the common pitfalls that sink amateur comedy writing. This isnt theoryits the working knowledge that separates writers who occasionally stumble onto something funny from those who can craft humor on demand.From foundational principles to advanced techniques, this guide takes you from beginner uncertainty to professional confidence. Youll understand why certain structures work, how to generate ideas systematically, and how to polish rough material into sharp, reliable comedy.For aspiring comedy writers, content creators, performers developing their own material, and anyone who wants to understand the craft behind the laughs.

Ten Years Later continues the legendary saga of the Three Musketeers, reuniting dArtagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis in a Europe transformed by political upheaval. Alexandre Dumas weaves a rich tale of loyalty tested by ambition, friendship strained by power, and ideals challenged by reality. Combining historical depth, emotional complexity, and thrilling adventure, this novel is a vital chapter in one of literatures greatest epic cycles.

Technology in the classroom should make teaching more effective, not more complicated. This practical guide shows educators how to integrate digital tools strategicallychoosing what works, implementing it smoothly, and measuring real learning outcomes.Youll learn how to select appropriate technology for different learning objectives, design lessons that blend digital and traditional methods effectively, manage classroom technology without technical chaos, assess which tools actually improve student engagement and comprehension, and avoid common pitfalls that waste time and resources.This isnt about using every new app or gadgetits about making informed decisions that serve your students. Through clear frameworks, real classroom examples, and step-by-step implementation strategies, youll discover how to use technology as a powerful teaching tool rather than a distraction.From basic digital literacy integration to flipped classrooms and interactive assessments, this guide covers practical applications across subjects and grade levels. Youll understand when to use technology, when traditional methods work better, and how to create a balanced approach that prepares students for the future while keeping learning at the center.For teachers seeking confidence with classroom technology, administrators planning EdTech integration, and educators who want technology to enhance rather than replace good teaching.