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Tom Stone's "Patmos" describes all the island's highpoints, from the medieval Monastery of St. John, justly famous for its library and beautiful view, and the medieval Monastery of the Apocalypse, containing the grotto where St. John received his revelations, to the multi-colored stones of Lambi in the north and the fine sand of Psiliamo in the south, extends his description to the small nearby islands of Lipsoi and Arkoi, and even tells the reader how to go on to Ephesus, in Turkey.

Patrick Leigh Fermor (1915-2011) was a war hero whose exploits in Crete are legendary, and above all he is widely acclaimed as the greatest travel writer of our times, notably for his books about his walk across pre-war Europe, A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water; he was a self-educated polymath, a lover of Greece and the best company in the world. Artemis Cooper has drawn on years of interviews and conversations with Paddy and his cloest friends as well as having complete access to his archives. Her beautifully crafted biography portrays a man of extraordinary gifts - no one wore their learning so playfully, nor inspired such passionate friendship.

Peinao is a contemporary celebration of traditional tried-and-tested Greek food, delivered feast style: cooking for roommates; brunch with your besties; or making Sunday dinner for the whole family. It isn't another taverna cookbook; authors Helena and Vikki Moursellas are here to share their fun and modern spins on the Greek classics, presented in a beautiful coffee table cookbook. Peinao translates to "I'm hungry" in Greek, and that's how you'll feel flipping through this book.

Whether you're cooking for a dinner party, breakfast with the in-laws, a mezze with the neighbors... Name the occasion or palette and there is a suitable, mouthwatering feast to accompany it, presented by Helena and Vikki with love and a great story that will leave readers with warmth in their hearts and their stomachs.

THE PERFECT GIFT for the music lover.__________________________________'This is the rock star. His name is Bob Dylan.Bob is rehearsing with his band. It takes a long time.First the band have to learn all of Bob's famous songs.Then Bob has to think of worse tunes he can sing over all of them.'__________________________________'Coldplay's singer Chris Martin has spent weeks working with an important stylist. They have come up with an exciting look for the band's new tour.'These great clothes make me look really interesting,' thinks Chris as he sits down at the piano to practise another slow, sad song that gets slightly louder at the end.'__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017:How it Works: The BrotherHow it Works: The SisterHow it Works: The Baby The Ladybird Book of the ExThe Ladybird Book of the NerdThe Ladybird Book of the New YouThe Ladybird Book of BallsThe Ladybird Book of the Big Night OutThe Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night InA Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture BookPrevious titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The HusbandHow it Works: The WifeHow it Works: The MumHow it Works: The DadThe Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life CrisisThe Ladybird Book of the HangoverThe Ladybird Book of MindfulnessThe Ladybird Book of the ShedThe Ladybird Book of DatingThe Ladybird Book of the HipsterHow it Works: The StudentHow it Works: The CatHow it Works: The DogHow it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red TapeThe Ladybird Book of the People Next DoorThe Ladybird Book of the SickieThe Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseThe Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

"Macedonia is a problem. It is such a problem that the French named fruit salad after it: macedoine des fruits. Four wars have been fought over it in the last eighty years, each bloodier than the previous one. They were fought to determine not only where exactly Macedonia is, but who lives there and in what state they should live." With this sense of historic complexity in mind, Will Myer travelled to the troubled Balkans in autumn 1994 and the following spring. His aim was to discover the political and human reality of a region beset by conflict and controversy, fought over for centuries by rival powers. In particular, he sought to explore the true nature of Macedonian identity, or rather of a multiple identity. Travelling in Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria and the newly independent Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Myer encounters a bewildering array of political and cultural opinions--Orthodox Christians and Muslims, Communists and nationalists, warlords and modernisers. His investigations take him to Orthodox weddings and Easter parades, political meetings and religious ceremonies. He encounters widows and witches, dervishes and mystics. Throughout, he remains fascinated by the human dimension of Macedonia's deep-seated identity crisis. More than a simple travelogue, People of the Storm God casts light on the troubled history of Macedonia and its unique melting pot of politics, religion and ethnicity. Compared to the work of Patrick Leigh Fermor, this book evocatively reveals the extraordinary cultural diversity of the Balkans and the weight of history borne by its different peoples.

Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride - Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone’s mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses must make a compromise. Learn Persephone’s story in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

Collected here are Althusser's most significant philosophical writings from 1965 to 1978. Intended to contribute, in his own words, to a left-wing critique of Stalinism that would help put some substance back into the revolutionary project here in the West, they are the record of a shared history. At the same time they chart Althusser's critique of the theoretical system unveiled in his own major works, and his developing practice of philosophy as a revolutionary weapon. Attesting to the unique place which Althusser has occupied in modern intellectual history - between a tradition of Marxism which he sought to reconstruct, and a post-Marxism which has eclipsed its predecessor - these texts are indispensable reading.

Troppo a lungo gli antichi greci sono rimasti immobili su un piedistallo, fissati in immagini senza tempo. In queste pagine, invece, prenderanno vita, in tutta la loro prosaica quotidianità! Tramite aneddoti curiosi, divertenti e commoventi – nascosti in alcuni tra i più importanti testi letterari della classicità – l’autrice ci descrive la vita quotidiana dell’epoca come non l’avremmo mai immagina­ta. Incontreremo Pericle, Socrate, Euripide ed Eschilo, ma anche tanti semplici cittadini, mentre sono alle prese con il lavoro, le relazioni sociali e personali, mentre fanno bisboccia, litigano, s’ingannano e s’innamorano, in una città che pulsa di vita, proprio come l’Atene di oggi.

The Pocket Rough Guide Marrakesh is your ultimate guide to one of the world's most magical cities, with detailed coverage of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, attractions and things to do. Whether you plan to unwind in a stylish riad, sip tea at a rooftop restaurant or shop for bargains in the souk, you'll find all the insider tips you need, plus planned itineraries and detailed maps to make the most of your trip. Our tell-it-like it is approach provides honest reviews on where (and where not) to eat, sleep and drink, plus tips on the art of haggling and visiting a hammam. If you're in search of inspiration read our Best of Marrakesh section for an overview of the must-see sights, from the beautiful Majorelle Garden to rambling El Badi Palace. The Pocket Rough Guide Marrakesh also includes full coverage of stylish seaside Essaouria and a rundown of trekking in the Atlas mountains. Make the most of your holiday with The Pocket Rough Guide Marrakesh.

Among the most influential books in Western civilization, Aristotle's Poetics is really a treatise on fine art. In it are mentioned not only epic and dithyrambic poetry, but tragedy, comedy, and flute and lyre playing. Aristotle's conception of tragedy, i.e. the depiction of a heroic action that arouses pity and fear in the spectators and brings about a catharsis of those emotions, has helped perpetuate the Greek ideal of drama to the present day. Similarly, his dictums concerning unity of time and place, the necessity for a play to have a beginning, middle, and end, the idea of the tragic flaw and other concepts have had enormous influence down through the ages.
Throughout the work, Aristotle reveals not only a great intellect analyzing the nature of poetry, music, and drama, but also a down-to-earth understanding of the practical problems facing the poet and playwright. Now, in this inexpensive edition of the Poetics, readers can enjoy the seminal insights of one of the greatest minds in human history as he sets about laying the foundations of critical thought about the arts.