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The essential companion to the No. 1 internationally bestselling the Wheel of Time, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON AMAZON PRIME<br/><br/>With never-before-told legends and fascinating histories of its peoples and lands, this engrossing book, written by Robert Jordan himself in collaboration with Teresa Patterson, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary world of the Wheel of Time. The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again.

Urban ethnography about gender change <br/><br/>Madrid in the 1990s was a lively place. This book presents ethnographic examples and analyses of the way gender meanings were changing. The context is middle class; comparisons are made with an earlier work in a working class area of Valencia.<br/><br/>The theoretical focus is on processes of cultural change, using mainly speech in natural situations as the empirical base since talking is one form of doing. The historical and social background is also described.<br/><br/>Madrilenian conversations were full of examples from all walks of life and personal situations. The historical moment was one of change from an authoritarian society to a more democratic one. These larger circumstances were often symbolized in terms of gender issues. <br/><br/>A common idea in Madrilenian discussions was that women should be or become persons. This use of the concept "person" has little to do with individualism or psychology. It was rather an everyday way of expressing opposition to essentialized and hierarchical categorizations. The phrase meant that a "person" is an active human being who refuses to be categorized by others, whereas a "woman" must look and behave so that her gender is clearly contrasted to that of a "man". And this, it was thought, places women at a disadvantage. But there were also those who thought that a woman can only be a person if she is a "woman" first.

Konserthuset Stockholm is more than a building. It is a place where music, people and memories meet. At the heart of the house lies the Main Hall - what the architect Ivar Tengbom himself called The Red Heart . In his vision, Tengbom sought to raise a classical temple in honour of music. Here, the language of antiquity and the history of music converge in a house that contains not only concerts, but also stories, expectations and dreams. Yet Konserthuset is above all its people. <br/><br/>The musicians of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the conductors, the technicians, the guides, the cleaners - all those who make the building sing each day. Their presence gives the house its soul. For six years, the photographer Yanan Li has followed this life at close quarters. With his camera he has moved through halls and behind the scenes, capturing hands over strings, glances in anticipation, the light falling across an empty stage. <br/><br/>Through thousands of images he approaches the innermost essence of the house and of the music itself. This book is the first major volume devoted to both the building and the orchestra. It traces the Concert Hall from its inception in the vibrant cultural climate of the 1920s - with figures such as Carl Milles, Isaac Grünewald and Einar Forseth - to today s living musical life. The Red Heart still beats, and within its rhythm resides a century of music, work and devotion.

<strong>Calling all bada**es! The only official guide to the kickin' world of the Emmy-nominated and globally beloved show <em>Cobra Kai </em>is here.</strong><br/><br/><em>The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai</em> is a celebration of the superfans - an essential companion to the show acting as a master sensei ready to guide readers through the karate-crazed San Fernando Valley. The legacy of <em>The</em> <em>Karate Kid</em> and <em>Cobra Kai</em> continues with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations as well as interviews with Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Mariduena (Miguel Diaz), and Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso).<br/><br/>The show's creators will give an unprecedented look inside the making of <em>Cobra Kai</em> and the writing, directing, and production of this beloved franchise that has grown from scrappy underdog to a global phenomenon. Hear directly from the show's crew and get an exclusive behind -he-scenes look into fight choreography from the stunt team; journey with the set designers through the Valley, from the magical retreat of the Miyagi-do dojo to the humble strip mall that houses the Cobra Kai dojo; and learn from the composers how the bada** soundtrack for the show was conceived. And MUCH MORE!<br/><br/>Remember: <strong>Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy.</strong>

Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries have no sea views? Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted? Who is behind the great avocado boom? Where can you hug the world's oldest trees? With infographic maps covering the entire globe, Wild Maps will delight cartography fans and nature lovers, as well as anyone with an interest in all that is fascinating and awe-inspiring on Planet Earth - and beyond. Beautifully designed and illustrated, Wild Maps is an eye-opening celebration of our world, and the plants and animals with whom we share it.

The Singularity is Nearer [Bok / Häftad]

Yokai Museum [Bok / Pocket]