Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival, Paperback - David Pilling

Reducere. " A]n excellent book..." --The Economist Financial Times Asia editor David Pilling presents a fresh vision of Japan, drawing on his own deep experi...

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Reducere. In 1937, Mount Lucania was the highest unclimbed peak in North America. Located deep within the Saint Elias mountain range, which straddles the bor...

Offers an alternative account from the perspective of a survivor of the Yorkshire Ripper.Illustrations: 32 black and white illustrations

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Rome's first emperor, Augustus, the adopted son of Julius Caesar, has probably had the most lasting effect on history of all rulers of the classica...

In life after postmodernism our conception of photography is not the same as before. Photography After Postmodernism starts with this conception an...

Reducere. "The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win." So wrote Zhuge Liang, the great Chinese military strategist. He was referring to...

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A heartbreaking memoir from a girl who escaped county line trafficking only to become prey to other abusers...

Rare tales of real-life Rebel Animals! Discover secrets, stories and facts about the world's most at-risk animals!

Even the most successful lives are often shaped by great personal struggle: here, fourteen writers discuss the secret battles that made them who th...

DescriptionThe Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book ...

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Publisher: Little, BrownAuthor(s): David BodanisPublication date: 2020Dimensions: 153 x 234 x 21Cover type: PaperbackRedescopera farmecul lecturii ...

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Trek deeper into the wilderness with New York Times bestselling author Dave CanterburyIn this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyo...

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Reducere. A masterpiece of historical adventure, Skeletons on the Zahara chronicles the true story of twelve American sailors who were shipwrecked off the co...

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Reducere. Former US Navy SEAL and FBI Special Agent Jonathan T. Gilliam brings his unique professional perspective to teach you the art of awareness and atta...

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In Surviving Against All Odds, Nicole Quiroz presents an intimate and personal account of her life story. From being raised in an abusive household...

Boy with a Violin recounts the compelling story of child violin prodigy Yochanan Fein-from his miraculous survival in the Kaunas Ghetto through his...

A powerful and moving story of adversity and survivalPublisher: Headline Publishing GroupAuthor(s): Rosie GoodwinNumber of pages: 480Publication da...

Reducere. This engaging introduction to Buddhism explains the Buddha's earliest teachings, and is a practical guide for how to live fully in today's stressfu...

This collection of conversations with the Guarneri members explores all the most important facets of chamber-music playing.

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Cresterea economica, o amagire. Bogatia, saracia si bunastarea natiunilor - David Pilling

Fifteen stories of survival against the odds, focussing on positive outcomes of natural disasters and accidents from recent history.Illustrations: ...

Reducere. Albert and Sylvia Caldwell were one of those rare Titanic families who lived through the tragedy at sea. Their lucky rescue aboard the Lifeboat 13 ...