Ce livre explore la lutte intérieure entre la férocité et la décadence, symbolisée par un corps vieillissant. L'auteur interroge le lecteur sur ses propres désirs de destruction et de sacrifice, tout en évoquant une lutte contre un démon pervers et une quête de gloire illusoire.
Dans quelques jours, la fête d'Halloween hantera les rues de la ville de Sherbrooke. Manuel doit trouver le costume le plus effrayant du monde, sinon il perdra son pari avec Jacob. Ce serait toute une humiliation! Heureusement, son père lui apprend l'existence d'une boutique où il n'y a pas que les déguisements qui sont terrifiants...
"Learning To Listen" offers a practical introduction to personal practice and mindfulness, making it accessible for newcomers and a valuable reference for seasoned practitioners. With insights from yoga masters, it serves as a guide to deepening one's spiritual journey beyond physical practice.
Set against the backdrop of a crucial baseball game, the narrative captures the tension and excitement of the match between the Rubbers and the Yanks. As the score stands at 3-0 in favor of the Rubbers at the top of the seventh inning, the story delves into the characters' emotions, rivalries, and the stakes of the game. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, highlighting themes of competition, teamwork, and the spirit of the sport. The unfolding drama reflects the broader human experience of striving for victory.
A young African American docent's provocative request during a tour of a Confederate general's home sparks a comedic and incisive critique of political correctness and cultural agendas. The play unfolds as a satirical exploration of contemporary issues like affirmative action and multiculturalism, revealing the absurdities within the theater world and beyond. Jonathan Reynolds employs sharp wit and outrageous scenarios to challenge political orthodoxy, making this work both entertaining and thought-provoking, reminiscent of the incisive style of Paddy Chayefsky.
Set in the enigmatic Republic, the narrative unfolds through seven interconnected stories that explore the surreal and often perilous realities of its inhabitants. Characters include a man awaiting death, a scholar alongside a former death squad commander, and students vanishing into the unknown. The Republic defies conventional laws of space and time, creating a setting where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the journey itself may lead to disorientation and loss. Each tale captures the haunting essence of a place that challenges perception and understanding.
The play features Jonathan Reynolds as he prepares a meal onstage while sharing humorous and poignant stories about his family, including a domineering mother, a wealthy father, and a charming uncle. It delves into themes of food's significance in family dynamics and the connection between cuisine and romance. The narrative is enriched with surreal and bittersweet memories, as well as a cast of characters that includes both beloved relatives and their "demons." This engaging blend of cooking, storytelling, and personal reflection creates a captivating theatrical experience.
The book is made distinctive by the presentation of practitioner insight allied with academic underpinning to create a powerful new framework of unusual breadth and depth. The book communicates contemporary retail thought from the perspectives of both senior international retailers and expert observers.It is structured around four * Section I : retailing in an international context* Section chapters from faculty at Templeton College in Oxford outlining the key issues with review questions, discussion topics, assignments and further reading.* Section III : A unique series of in depth interviews with senior executives in the world's major retailers conducted by the Oxford Institute of Retail Management. Each case is backed up by company and sector information to demonstrate the changing retail and global environment.* Section A summary and overview with further exercises assignments and recommended reading.The book is an innovative and highly effective new text for both students and executives needing to understand the complexities of the latest global developments and thinking.
O livro investiga o impacto dos exergames na obesidade crescente e na baixa atividade física global. A pesquisa analisa os benefícios para diferentes faixas etárias, com dezoito participantes, medindo parâmetros fisiológicos e sociais. O texto discute questões como a eficácia do exercício em casa e a relação entre jogos e perda de peso.