Download or read book Living on Paper written by Iris Murdoch and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, novelist Iris Murdoch's life in her own words, from girlhood to her last years Iris Murdoch was an acclaimed novelist and groundbreaking philosopher whose life reflected her unconventional beliefs and values. But what has been missing from biographical accounts has been Murdoch's own voice—her life in her own words. Living on Paper—the first major collection of Murdoch's most compelling and interesting personal letters—gives, for the first time, a rounded self-portrait of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers and thinkers. With more than 760 letters, fewer than forty of which have been published before, the book provides a unique chronicle of Murdoch's life from her days as a schoolgirl to her last years. The result is the most important book about Murdoch in more than a decade. The letters show a great mind at work—struggling with philosophical problems, trying to bring a difficult novel together, exploring spirituality, and responding pointedly to world events. They also reveal her personal life, the subject of much speculation, in all its complexity, especially in letters to lovers or close friends, such as the writers Brigid Brophy, Elias Canetti, and Raymond Queneau, philosophers Michael Oakeshott and Philippa Foot, and mathematician Georg Kreisel. We witness Murdoch's emotional hunger, her tendency to live on the edge of what was socially acceptable, and her irreverence and sharp sense of humor. We also learn how her private life fed into the plots and characters of her novels, despite her claims that they were not drawn from reality. Direct and intimate, these letters bring us closer than ever before to Iris Murdoch as a person, making for an extraordinary reading experience.
Download or read book Living the Death of Democracy in Spain written by Susana Belenguer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together new interdisciplinary perspectives on the Spanish Civil War, its victims, its contentious ending, and its aftermath. In exploring the slow demise of the Spanish Republic and the course of the Civil War, the authors have chosen to range in turn over cinematic, literary and historical depictions of the era. In addition, reactions elsewhere in Europe to the Spanish conflict are examined; the role of the International Brigades is looked at afresh; the fate of children displaced during the Civil War is explored; and the Spanish anarcho-syndicalist movement is revisited. The volume shows that to be any kind of soldier in the armies of the Republic, or even to be seen as a Republican sympathiser, was to become a "non-person" in the new order in Spain under Franco, and sets what supporters of the Republic had to endure within the wider European and international context of the period. This book offers timely fresh insights into the failure of the Spanish Republic and into a society that tried in vain to unite its divided people during what was a seismic era in Spain’s history. This book was originally published as a special issue of Bulletin of Spanish Studies.
Download or read book All About Me written by Keith Anthony Preddie and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simply Shamonetastic is an insight to ME,my life, my ups and downs, the good and bad times, happy and sad times. It's not a tell, I'd get sued lol... there is a lot that I will take to my grave and out of respect to others, parts of my life that I won't talk about in this book. This book was originally titled 0-2-50 and should have been published way back 2018, but as they say better late than never. It’s finally here and worth the wait.
Download or read book We call this living written by Martina C. Bund and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true story of a business woman allows us to look at a life model that seems so different from the usual. Melanie's decision to cope as a single parent, forces her to struggle to survive. Diary entries make this document authentic and reflect a life among millions. The gap in our society is widening. The locations are Berlin and the Canary Island of Lanzarote.
Download or read book Through the Eye of the Whale written by Jana Mitzoda and published by Jana Mitzoda. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life can be a conscious voyage on the sea of dreams, surfing the waves of love. This book is a response to the calling of my soul, who longed to tell her story which might inspire people to open up to live their story according to their own inner wisdom. Our soul keeps us constantly connected to the Source, and you might already have your preferred way of communicating with it. Whether through prayer, meditation, dreaming, or by listening to intuition, body awareness, breath flow, the language of nature, or the magic of synchronicity, everyone has access to their guidance within. We all carry a unique gift we have come here to develop and that makes each being an original work of art. While we live, we are fully responsible for our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual condition. We were born into a specific body and background, potentially aware of how on a deeper level everything is interconnected – at the level of body, soul, humanity, our planet and the universe at large. Creating this book has become a three-year journey of healing, self-acceptance and increasing awareness of the uniqueness of my own journey. Where is the place on Earth where I am supposed to be? I asked myself a few years ago. During that time, my natural desire to grow my awareness on the path to mastery in being myself attracted many kindred spirits who whom we support each other. We enjoy being and living this mystery together. The dream of our soul holds the idea of what it wants to experience and create for ages and across lifetimes. The task of our human self is to open up to this big dream of the soul and allow it to reconcile anything that is not aligned with this great soul’s intent in our current life. Each of us moves within the flow of life as an endless experiment. Collectively, we are on Earth in the middle of a war for our consciousness and energy. The only way out of the chaos is through higher vibrational states of being such as love, peace and joy. It all starts with our thoughts, emotions, words and actions. Let’s not wait for any savior to tell us what to do. Instead, let’s turn inward. To the truth about the light of the Source, which is our essence. Let’s anchor in the awareness that we are love and thus allow our body to radiate it in the form of light outside of us. A few years ago, I had a dream in which I was presented with a list of values that will be fundamental on Earth in the future. I missed humanity among them. Our soul, heart, empathy and humanness, these qualities are now needed more than ever before. As the old structures of the outside world fall apart and we are seemingly constrained by restrictions, we are presented a life chance to immerse ourselves inside and by consciously sailing the endless sea of dreams on the waves of love, to return to our essence, which is crystal clear love. Only when we harmonize within may the outside world change. The game we play here therefore begins and ends inside each of us.
Download or read book One Girl One Dream written by Laura Dekker and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The amazing autobiographical account of the youngest ever solo circumnavigation of the Earth. First time in English! If you want to see the other side of the world, you can do two things: turn the world upside down, or travel there yourself. In 2012, at the age of just 16, Laura Dekker became the youngest sailor ever to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. In realising her long-held dream, she had not only braved the wild oceans and long weeks of solitude at sea, but also the doubts and sometimes hostile resistance of officials. In this remarkable account of her incredible journey - for the first time in English - Laura describes in her own words what it is like to sail solo around the world, and the determination it takes to do it at such a young age. Exciting, awe-inspiring and inspirational, this is a real-life adventure for readers of all ages.
Download or read book Living in Lanzarote written by Mike Cliffe-Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-09-21 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living in Lanzarote is the hilarious story of a family's move from suburban Cheshire to the idyllic holiday island of Lanzarote. It covers their decision to make the move, how they settled into life and business on the island, and how they eventually became integrated into their new home.
Download or read book Ports Posts and Parkinson s written by Tony Ford and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and times of Tony Ford, a life less ordinary. Raised by his grandparents with Victorian standards in the 1970’s Ports, Posts and Parkinson’s chronicles the ups and many downs of a person never far from adversity, telling of the frustrations of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, depression and a marriage breakdown and all after 34 years’ service in The Royal Navy. Brutally honest and pulling no punches and laced with black humour the underlying message is one of never giving up on life however tough it gets.
Download or read book Lanzarote written by Michel Houellebecq and published by Random House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sector of the holiday market that caters for sun, sangria and house music, not to mention sex, Lanzarote rivals Corfu and Ibiza. Tourism in Lanzarote remains resolutely ungreen and certainly wholly uncultural, 21st century hedonism, set in a bizarre lunar landscape - Martian, according to the travel agent. On Lanzarote, one can meet some fascinating human specimens - notably Pam and Barbara, 'non-exclusive' German lesbians - who can give rise to some interesting combinations. Will they succeed in seducing Rudi, the police inspector from Luxembourg, currently living in exile in Brussels. Or will he join the 'azraelian' sect, as they prepare for humanity to be regenerated by extra-terrestrials? As for our narrator, will he consider his week's holiday on the island a success?
Download or read book Living Working in Spain written by Robert A. C. Richards and published by How To Books Ltd. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spain has been popular as a holiday and retirement destination and has become important as a focus for commercial life. This second edition has been updated and revised to provide information for anyone planning to live in Spain, either on a temporary or permanent basis and whether for business, professional purposes, study, leisure or retirement. The book offers an account of Spain's variegated lifestyles and how to cope.
Download or read book The Street Where You Live written by Roisin Meaney and published by Hachette Books Ireland. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Utterly irresistible' Irish Independent When a heatwave coincides with rehearsals for an end-of-summer concert, temperatures soar - and small town scandals are around every corner . . . It turns out that some members of the choir have secrets they are desperate to keep hidden. Christopher, the handsome and talented director, is embroiled in a steamy affair with someone who is strictly off-limits; Molly has become obsessed with a young boy whom she's convinced is her grandson; while Emily has just fallen in love - with the wrong man. As opening night approaches, it becomes clear that there are some tough decisions to be made. But until the curtain falls, you never know what might happen on The Street Where You Live. 'A real treat ... Meaney wraps her readers in the company and comfort of strangers' Sunday Independent
Download or read book Lanzarote in a Different Way Compact Travel Guide 2020 written by Andrea Müller and published by Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5. completely revised, updated and expanded compact new edition 2020: up to date, detailed information and addresses, insider tips, highlights, written in a photo-free and understandable way. NEW 2020: Experience the hustle and bustle in the 10 studios of the new sustainable market MAS in the farming village of the Monumento al Campesino. Take part in small workshops. They create individual souvenirs, mojo sauces and process gofio into a dessert typical of the island. Also in the Asociación Milana you will be active with natural cochineal colour in the creation of pictures and silk scarves. After a guided tour of the largest salt flats in the Canary Islands - the Salinas de Janubio - you should definitely try the Flor de Sal, which has been awarded a gold medal. Visit the restored 19th century windmill Molino de Tiagua and don't miss the flaming infernal spectacle of Timanfaya at the Centro de Visitantes. In Teguise you must visit the imaginative figure park in front of Casa Don Pillimpo and the largest island market Mercadillo Teguise Market with over 500 stalls. Island artists as well as creative German emigrants should arouse your interest. For changing art exhibitions you can dive into the old water reservoir El Aljibe and experience first hand island artists in the Taller Municipal de Haría creating individual works. Treat yourself to a restful break and a relaxing day of swimming among locals in the small bays of Punta Mujeres with the natural swimming pools Piscinas Naturales. The travel guide Lanzarote in a differentway! 2020 takes you to the attractions of the multi-faceted volcanic island: Look north from the Mirador del Río to the picturesque neighbouring island La Graciosa with its beautiful sandy beaches. Explore the heart of the earth in the Cuevas de los Verdes caves and observe the world's only albino crabs in the Jameos del Agua. See well over 1000 different species of cacti in the Jardín de Cactus and look from the pirate castle Castillo Santa
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Download or read book Put some Concrete in your Breakfast Tales from Contemporary Nursing written by Rasa Kabaila and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a sincere yet honest representation of modern nursing in all its forms rather than purely focusing only on the ‘good’ ‘the funny’ ‘the sad’ or the ‘ugly’. This book provides a collection of stories that concentrate on nursing, that validates, educates and encourages those undertaking a career in nursing. In addition, this book also celebrates the amazing rewards that the unique career of nursing has to offer, for those who can find a way to persevere through the challenges. There is a high rate of burnout among nurses in their early days of practice, because of the high demands placed on them by the healthcare system; hospital administrations; the expectations of management, patients, families and carers; and the sheer size of the patient loads with complex needs these days. The global pandemic erupting has now pushed a health care service that was already under pressure to now be in complete crisis. The world now knows that we need more nurses employed to be able to move forward from this calamity. This book closes that gap in that it encourages the readers to continue to pursue a career in nursing (despite the challenges that the profession holds) while also positively promoting the incredible work that nurses do. The chapters within this book, explore a cornucopia of different aspects of nursing including: caring for dying patients, dealing with bodily fluids and how patients are not very good at working out how sick they really are. The book also covers how to manage the care of patients with complex mental illnesses and those contemplating suicide. This book is targeted at nurses who may feel a little overwhelmed with the world that is nursing but who wish to thrive and further their career. Discussion questions at the end of the book further add to the reflection and learning process of the reader.
Download or read book Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark From Earth to Space written by Elena Mateo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume comprises a selection of papers describing the main features of the Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands Geopark (Canary Archipelago, Spain). Of all the Global Geoparks worldwide, it is the only one that has officially evaluated and characterized specific areas as analogues for the geological and astrobiological exploration of Mars. The identification and characterization of terrestrial sites that can be used as planetary analogues are currently considered vital study areas of planetary geology and astrobiology. Written by experts in the various fields, this multidisciplinary book is a unique resource for graduate students and professionals alike.
Download or read book Lanzarote in a different way written by Andrea Müller and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5. completely revised, updated and extended new edition 2020: up to date, detailed information and addresses, insider tips, highlights and concise illustrations. NEW 2020: Experience the hustle and bustle in the 10 studios of the new sustainable market MAS in the farming village of the Monumento al Campesino. Take part in small workshops. They create individual souvenirs, mojo sauces and process gofio into a dessert typical of the island. Also in the Asociación Milana you will be active with natural cochineal colour in the creation of pictures and silk scarves. After a guided tour of the largest salt flats in the Canary Islands - the Salinas de Janubio - you should definitely try the Flor de Sal, which has been awarded a gold medal. Visit the restored 19th century windmill Molino de Tiagua and don't miss the flaming infernal spectacle of Timanfaya at the Centro de Visitantes. In Teguise you must visit the imaginative figure park in front of Casa Don Pillimpo and the largest island market Mercadillo Teguise Market with over 500 stalls. Island artists as well as creative German emigrants should arouse your interest. For changing art exhibitions you can dive into the old water reservoir El Aljibe and experience first hand island artists in the Taller Municipal de Haría creating individual works. Treat yourself to a restful break and a relaxing day of swimming among locals in the small bays of Punta Mujeres with the natural swimming pools Piscinas Naturales. The travel guide Lanzarote in a different way! 2020 takes you to the attractions of the multi-faceted volcanic island: Look north from the Mirador del Río to the picturesque neighbouring island La Graciosa with its beautiful sandy beaches. Explore the heart of the earth in the Cuevas de los Verdes caves and observe the world's only albino crabs in the Jameos del Agua. See well over 1000 different species of cacti in the Jardín de Cactus and look from the pirate castle Castillo Santa Barbara to the old island capital Teguise. Visit the famous house with the underground volcanic bubbles in the Fundación César Manrique and don't miss the eccentric estate of actor Omar Sharif in Lagomar. From the Monumento al Campesino with the Farmers' Museum you will travel through the unique wine growing area of La Geria to the Fire Mountains in Timanfaya National Park. Here you can try the specialities of the lava grill, which is powered by geothermal energy, in the Timanfaya Restaurant El Diablo.
