"A writer who deserves to be admired and cherished." - Francis King "[O]ne of the most original novelists of his generation. His delicate, witty prose ably evokes the atmosphere of south London in which the story is set." - British Book News "[I]ntriguing . . . Short, firmly written, and agreeably unpretentious." - The Guardian Francis Norton is an elderly bachelor who enjoys nothing better than spending a warm day outside in one of London's parks. When one afternoon he innocently overhears the earnest conversation of two young lovers, Edward ...

Revolutionizing the Shopping Experience with AI Are you ready to delve into the future of retail, where artificial intelligence transforms how we shop, interact, and thrive in a rapidly evolving market? This captivating exploration unfolds in "Retail 4.0: How AI is Shaping the Future of Shopping." Discover how AI not only shapes consumer behavior but also redefines the underlying mechanics of the retail industry. Stand out in a competitive landscape by leveraging AI's vast potential. From personalized shopping experiences to cutting-edge inventory ...

Interest in the psychotherapeutic capacity of Buddhist teachings and practices is widely evident in the popular imagination. News media routinely report on the neuropsychological study of Buddhist meditation and applications of mindfulness practices in settings including corporate offices, the U.S. military, and university health centers. However, as Ira Helderman shows, curious investigators have studied the psychological dimensions of Buddhist doctrine for well over a century, stretching back to William James and Carl Jung. These activities have shaped ...

"The degree of clarity and disposition of the playwright is commendable. The play Men of Double Shadows by design ventilates the cruel nature of man in a changing world... This is a promising literary piece." - Okon, Sunny Akpan, Lecturer, Akwa-Ibom State. "Men of Double Shadows teaches what happens when a society remains aloof to evil men. It took a young Christian to bring the reign of OKUNAMP| and his two friends to an end. It is a lesson in contemporary Nigeria that the just should resist the evil wherever and whenever they appear." ...

Roy Royland; or, The Young Castellan - A Tale of English Civil War is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has ...

This provocative collection addresses the ways in which Arab women writers are using Islam to empower themselves, and theorizes the conditions that have made the appearance of these new voices possible.

Fire Yourself is a Leadershift Fable that tells a story of redemption and compassion. Willy Stewart has created a parable that gives us great insight into how being successful is more about being human than any other measures of success. With the surprisingly wise and insightful teachings of taxi cab driver Pablo, Edward McLand embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns that creating intimate connections with others is what truly matters in life. He makes a critical transition from being a controlling, egocentric leader to a compassionate caring ...

The Deep South of the 60's was a bigoted system of haves and have-nots. Racial lines between black and white Southerners were beginning to blur, with social issues being scrutinized more than ever. Tempers flared easily. Jerry Sanger, the son of a white ex-sharecropper, and Eloisa Jones, daughter of a black grocery store owner, suddenly find themselves caught in the middle of a racial battle. The discovery of their secret friendship and budding romance go against all things holy in Princeville, Mississippi. Meanwhile, Sanger's friends in the Coahoma ...

Muerte y Vida, Cartas para Sanar el Alma, relata las reflexiones personales de una mujer que a los 49 años de edad enviuda de manera inesperada y violenta, quedando sola y con su proyecto de vida destruido. Ella y su esposo vivían solos, no pudieron tener hijos y sus familias estaban a más de 1.500 km de distancia. Tenían un matrimonio feliz y bien constituido. Eran felices y se proyectaban así hasta la ancianidad. De forma completamente inesperada, su esposo comienza con inusuales síntomas, los que día a ...

The Fiery Cross: Or The Vow Of Montrose is a historical novel written by Barbara Hutton and first published in 1875. Set in seventeenth-century Scotland, the book tells the story of the Jacobite rebellion and the struggle for power between the Scottish clans and the English crown. The main character, Allan M'Aulay, is a loyal supporter of the Scottish cause and is torn between his love for his country and his loyalty to the English king. The novel is filled with action, romance, and political intrigue, and is a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous times in which ...