Collects information about the land, history, and people of Houston and Texas.

Emma has a new dilemma as her hectic, loveable family heads north to Maine for vacation. Can she get away with smuggling her favorite ferret in her backpack so as not to be parted from him for the whole summer? And once she arrives at the 'lake house', should she go forward with a secret plan to rescue her favorite tree from a zealous new neighbor who believes in sacrificing trees for an unobstructed view of the lake?

Emma and her lively family have adventures with their new nanny

A Divinity scholar at Wittenberg University, Horatio prides himself on his ability to argue both sides of any intellectual debate but is himself a skeptic, never fully believing in any philosophy. That is, until he meets the outrageous, provocative, and flamboyantly beautiful Prince of Denmark, who teaches him more about both Earth and Heaven than any of his books. But Hamlet is also irrationally haunted by intimations of a tragic destiny he believes is preordained.

When a freelance translation job turns into a full-scale theatrical production, Horatio arranges for the theater-loving prince to act in the play-disguised as the heroine! This attracts the attention of Horatio's patroness, the dark and manipulative Lady Adriana. A voracious and astute reader of both books and people, she performs her own seductions to test whether the 'platonic true-love' described in his poems is truly so platonic. But when a mysterious rival poet calling himself 'Will Shake-speare' begins to court both Prince Hamlet and his Dark Lady, Horatio is forced to choose between his skepticism and his love.

Laced with quotes, references, and in-jokes, cross-dressing, bed-tricks, mistaken identity, and a bisexual love-triangle inspired by Shakespeare's own sonnets, this novel upends everything you thought you knew about Hamlet. Witty, insightful, playful, and truly wise about the greatest works of the Bard, THE LUNATIC, THE LOVER, AND THE POET is a delectable treat for people that have loved books like Stephen Greenblatt's WILL IN THE WORLD and John Updike's GERTRUDE AND CLAUDIUS.

La pubblicazione raccoglie le immagini del fotografo cagliaritano Alfonso Efisio Thermes, esposte in occasione della mostra 'Tracce di tempo - Ritratti e stagioni della città di Cagliari', svoltasi nel 2010 presso il Centro Comunale d'Arte e Cultura 'Il Ghetto' di Cagliari. Una serie di oltre 130 fotografie in bianco e nero, stampate da negativi originali, che raccontano la città nella prima metà del secolo scorso, arricchita dal progetto originale del fotografo contemporaneo Francesco Bittichesu, con 20 scatti che riproducono gli stessi luoghi - simbolo della città di Cagliari ritratti in passato da Thermes.

For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse's story . . .

Independence, Missouri, 1846

Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby. But after Koda sets out with Jasmine's family on a long and dusty wagon train journey on the Oregon Trail, he finds out what is truly important to him. Here is Koda's story . . . in his own words.

With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout—both by real horse people—this is the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!

Edited by Christian Rattemeyer. Text by Conne Butler, Gary Garrels, Scott Gerson, Isabelle Graw, Martin Herbert, Manfred Hermes, Harvey S. Shipley Miller, Christian Rattemeyer, Brian Sholis, Jan Tumlir..

Nine-year-old Emma O'Fallon finds herself in increasing difficulties at home and at school as her determined efforts to break up the growing attachment between Annie, the Irish nanny, and Bo, her boyfriend, cause chaos on a family camping trip and Emma's relationship with her best friend Luisa seems to be going from bad to worse.

Thirteen-year-old Sarah Morrow doesn't think much of the fact that her mother winced a little when she hugged her. In fact, that first small indication of something wrong escapes the whole family. Three weeks later though there can be no escape. Sarah's mother has been diagnosed with incurable cancer and the love this family shares becomes a desperate clinging.

But Sarah's mother has a gift. A gift for reaffirming life. And even as she leaves that gift, another one, a letter, will help bring Sarah through the most painful and trying time she has ever had.

One of the most honest portraits of death, courage, and, most especially, love can now be shared again with a new generation of children.

'Hermes, author of this . . . uncompromisingly candid story makes the reader aware of life's priceless moments and the need for courage.'
-Publishers Weekly

'A vivid, painful believability.'
-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

'A sensitive, touching account.' -Instructor Magazine

'This book is by far the best liked book in my reading class. We have read this book in my fifth grade class for the last eight years. The book gives us an opportunity to discuss many issues confronted by young kids while growing up. It also provides an opportunity to discuss death and the loss of a loved one. The students and I have had many heart wrenching talks while reading this book. Many tears have been shed by my students while reading and discussing this book. This is my all time favorite book to read in class.' -Online review

Tucson-based family psychotherapist Wittels is a leading vendor of absinthe antiques in the US, and Hermesch is a social worker in Boston. They update their popular account of the infamous drink to keep up with its revival around the world after having been banned for many years in many countries. They discuss its history, famous imbibers, collectibles of course, and the current green fairy scene. Also included are reviews of current products and recipes for fancy drinks. Editor Breaux is a chemist and specialist in the chemical makeup of absinthe. No date is cited for the first edition. Distributed by Consortium Book Sales & Distribution. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Una raccolta di componimenti poetici.

L'autrice affronta la problematica dall'interno, avendo conosciuto personalmente un periodo di depressione durante il quale afferma di aver passato moltissimo tempo a lottare con Dio. Nel suo volume, dallo stile semplice e accattivante, intreccia le esperienze di depressione di molte persone, affinché siano di sostegno a quanti lottano in un'analoga fase buia della vita propria o di un amico; è sua convinzione che molto, nella tradizione e nella spiritualità cattolica, possa comunque offrire forza, conforto e potente intuizione in questa battaglia. Un libro concreto di indicazioni pratiche e di suggerimenti interessanti, anche per il continuo legame che individua fra debolezza psicologica e risorse spirituali.

Il tentativo di questo colloquio con Franco Purini e Laura Thermes è quello di approfondire e individuare le regole e le permanenze dell'esercizio compositivo attraverso la descrizione degli ultimi progetti e delle ricerche che i due architetti stanno conducendo individualmente o in coppia. L'intervista è ampliata dalle risposte a nove nuovi quesiti e da nuove immagini.

After her mother dies, thirteen-year-old Amy Alden comes to live with her inventor father in Canada and the two of them grow closer as they raise a group of young goslings and help them learn to migrate.

Twenty years ago, SPIN magazine began with the promise to feature uncompromising writing about the music that was turning on/freaking out the Reagan generation. Through the introduction of MTV and the alternative rock revolution, it's been many things. Rude. Brilliant. Soulful. Snotty. Angry. Delirious.

In the past two decades, genres have spawned like mad, from goth, indie rock, and gangsta rap to emo and the garage rock revival. This twentieth-anniversary tribute celebrates the passion and fury of the music, with original essays, quotes, and photographs by contributors who are as hopelessly obsessed with it as you are.

SPIN: 20 Years of Alternative Music features: Alan Light on Beastie Boys, Ann Powers on U2, Charles Aaron on R.E.M., Dave Eggers on The Smiths + Morrissey, Marc Spitz on Goth, Simon Reynolds on Depeche Mode + Synth-pop, Dave Itzkoff on '80s Teen Movies, Chuck Klosterman on Weezer, Will Hermes on Radiohead, Neil Strauss on Nine Inch Nails + Industrial, Sacha Jenkins on Public Enemy, Andy Greenwald on Emo, RJ Smith on Gangsta Rap, Jon Dolan on The White Stripes, Chris Norris on Nirvana, Doug Brod on Oasis + Britpop, Jim DeRogatis on Smashing Pumpkins, Laura Sinagra on Courtney Love, Ta-Nehisi Coates on Tupac

Foulkes, Bion e altri hanno identificato la presenza di strati primitivi di emozioni nei gruppi terapeutici, in cui temi universali collettivi e relazioni precoci dell'infanzia sono rivissuti e ripetuti: vengono liberate energie molto profonde che hanno notevoli implicazioni per il cambiamento e la crescita, purché il terapeuta sia in grado di affrontarle. In questo volume molti autori analizzano le dinamiche della psicoterapia di gruppo e guidano il terapeuta a intervenire in modo efficace.