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An engrossing novel about the lives in a small Slovak town during the tumultuous twentieth century. In this highly acclaimed novel, Jana Bodnárová offers an engrossing portrayal of a small Slovak town and its inhabitants in the north of the country against the backdrop of the tumultuous history of the twentieth century. As Sara, the protagonist of Necklace/Choker, returns to her native town after many years in exile to sell the old family house and garden, she begins to piece together her family’s history from snippets and fragments of her own memory and the diaries of her artist father, Imro. A talented painter, he survived the Holocaust only to be crushed by the constraints imposed on his art by Stalinist censorship, and Sara herself was later driven into exile after dreams of socialism with a human face were shattered by the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Through their stories, and that of Sara’s friend, Iboja, the daughter of a hotelier, readers will be immersed in key moments of Slovak history and their bearing on the people in this less familiar part of Central Europe.

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What if you discovered one day you did something that helped millions of people all over the world and changed their lives? Something so simple that it was recognised and understood by everyone in every country everywhere . . . and all it took was a kind gesture to get it started. Too good to be true? Then it's time for you to meet THE SMILE THAT WENT AROUND THE WORLD. In a modern world where emails and photos can be sent to the other side of the planet in seconds, where planes fly to far off countries everyday, where city pavements and streets are covered with millions of people going in millions of directions, it makes you realise just how easily a simple smile can actually go around the world. Here's an uplifting story of how one smile finds its way around the world, cheering up everyone along the way. What starts out as a simple gift, soon turns into a chain-reaction of smiles and kindness in this heart-warming story about a smile . . . that went around the world. Each smile sparks another and then another and another and another until one day, the young boy who first sent the smile on its way finds himself feeling sad. Before he knows it, that same special smile appears out of nowhere . . . when "he" needs it most.

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Baking is as much about feeding someone’s heart and soul as it is about nourishing their body. It’s also about kindness and generosity: whether it’s a pie or a tray of cookies, baking is always meant to be shared. The Little Island Bake Shop by Jana Roerick features a collection of 80 easy recipes designed to satisfy almost any craving. Freshly baked muffins are a perfect start to the morning, while grab-and-go cookies make delectable treats throughout the day. Looking to make celebratory occasions even more special? Jana’s signature pies and cakes are as simple to make as they are delicious. The cookbook also includes a savoury dishes designed to nourish: comforting pot pies, satisfying quiches, lamb patties, and even homemade pickles. Lastly, a section devoted to the essentials—basic pastry doughs, frostings, glazes, crumbles, and custards—will have you mastering the basics in no time. The Little Island Bake Shop is a wonderful collection of everyday bakes designed for cooks of every skill level. From a Perfect Pound Cake to irresistible Chocolate Chip Cookies to a crowd-pleasing Sour Cherry Apricot Pie, this is simple comfort food at its best.

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An inside look at the foundational sacred text of one of the world's youngest and fastest growing religions The Book of Mormon stands alongside the Bible as the keystone of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church/Mormonism). Translated by the prophet Joseph Smith from ancient writings inscribed on golden plates, the Book of Mormon is an account of people living in the Western Hemisphere in a timeline that parallels that of the Bible. It covers a thousand years of loss, discovery, war, peace and spiritual principles that focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ, outlining a plan for salvation and the responsibilities we must assume to attain it. The Book of Mormon: Selections Annotated & Explained explores this sacred epic that is cherished by more than twelve million members of the LDS church as the keystone of their faith. Probing the principal themes and historical foundation of this controversial and provocative narrative, Jana Riess focuses on key selections that offer insight into contemporary Mormon beliefs and scriptural emphases, such as the atonement of Christ, the nature of human freedom, the purpose of baptism and the need for repentance from sin. She clarifies the religious, political and historical events that take place in the ancient communities of the Book of Mormon and their underlying contemporary teachings that serve as the framework for spiritual practices that lie at the core of Mormon life. Now you can experience this foundational sacred text even if you have no previous knowledge of Mormonism. This SkyLight Illuminations edition presents the key teachings and essential concepts of the Mormon faith tradition with insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that helps to dispel many of the misconceptions that have surrounded the Book of Mormon since its publication in 1830.

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Architecture Is Experimentation shines a spotlight on the intersection of architectural innovation and sustainable solutions through the lens of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2023 laureates: Ronald and Erik Rietveld, Benedetta Tagliabue, Simon Teyssou, Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen, and Xu Tiantian. This publication brings to the fore their pioneering efforts in merging community engagement, technological innovation, and deep respect for cultural and urban heritage in order to advance sustainable architectural practices. Featuring interviews with each winner, the book provides insights into their creative processes and philosophies by introducing projects that exemplify their approach to experimentation. It serves as a guide, detailing the tools, methods, and approaches that define the cutting edge of architectural experimentation. By documenting the impactful work of these architects from diverse backgrounds and regions around the world, Ar

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Im Deutschland der 1920er Jahre fand eine herausragende öffentliche Beschäftigung mit der modernen Kunst und deren Präsentation am Ort des Museums statt. Eine vielfältige und dynamische Kunstszene – Künstler, Kritiker, Sammler sowie Museumsdirektoren – war neben den politischen Demokratisierungsbestrebungen Ausgangspunkt für eine der einflussreichsten strukturellen Wandlungen in der Geschichte des Kunstmuseums. Dem Einzug der Avantgarde ins Museum folgte die Herausbildung eines neuartigen musealen Typus für die Kunst des 20. Jahrhunderts mit einer spezifischen Sammlungs-, Präsentations- und Vermittlungspolitik. Erstmals trat die deutsche Museumslandschaft aufgrund dieses außergewöhnlichen Wirkens für die zeitgenössische Kunst international hervor. Doch wie entwickelte sich das Kunstmuseum konkret zu einem Ort, an dem die Avantgarde ihren Platz fand und mit einem breiten Publikum in Berührung kommen konnte? Die Publikation fokussiert drei so unterschiedliche wie wichtige öffentliche Museen der zwanziger Jahre: die Neue Abteilung der Nationalgalerie im Berliner Kronprinzenpalais, die Kunstabteilung im Provinzialmuseum Hannover und die Städtische Kunsthalle Mannheim. Allesamt zeichneten sie sich durch ihr epochales Engagement aus. Eingehend wird diese innovative und folgenreiche Phase der deutschen Kulturgeschichte beleuchtet, die – obwohl weitgehend in Vergessenheit geraten – den musealen Umgang mit der zeitgenössischen Kunst bis heute prägt.

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