House Work

Alcalá de Henares, 1572. La joven librera Inés Ramírez acaba de quedar viuda y ha de ponerse al frente del negocio familiar. Pronto descubre que su esposo poseía la clave de acceso al único ejemplar de un libro prohibido, cuya desaparición había sido ordenada por el poder político y la Iglesia siglos atrás. Con la colaboración de Pierre Arbús, un oficial de imprenta francés, inicia la investigación. Tendrá que tratar con personajes de todo tipo: maestros impresores, eruditos, delincuentes, nobles de alta cuna.

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In 1964, American judge Potter Stewart famously said, ‘I can’t define pornography, but I know it when I see it.’ Over 50 years later, the reverberations of these words are still being felt across the world. Be it proposed porn bans, religious morality or women’s rights, the assumption is that porn has a single, knowable definition. But one man’s art is another woman’s erotica is another person’s sex tape.

Mrs. Gee announced to GG, “It is cleaning day.” Immediately, GG knew her help would be needed, and she was ready - laundry, dishwashing, mopping, and the most fun of all, vacuuming. But, is Mrs. Gee ready for GG’s help? Come share GG’s action-packed cleaning day, as GG learns the rewards of teamwork!

Every organisation has stories about women in the workplace that live on through constant retelling: ‘Women are too emotional’; ‘Women are not interested in a career’; and ‘We are hiring the best person for the job, regardless of gender’. We need to dispel these myths that undermine women and are keeping them on a lesser footing. Here are the tools for doing just that. Based on thorough research and made highly relevant through dozens of anecdotes from hundreds of hours of interviews, Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back At Work will shatter ongoing workplace gender myths

The Ape in the Corner Office connects with the day-to-day of the workplace because it helps explain what people are really concerned about: How come he got the wing chair with the gold trim? How can I survive as that big ape's subordinate without becoming a spineless yes-man? Why does being a lone wolf mean being a loser? And, yes, why is it that jerks seem to prosper, at least in the short run?

Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are back again to bring both function and beauty to your everyday life. In The Home Edit Life they show you how to contain the chaos when it comes to absolutely everything: your work, travel, kids, pets and more. Because the truth is, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life, whether you're a busy mum, a jetsetter - or both!

Spielerisch, humorvoll, lehrreich – genau richtig für Vorschulkinder! Betreten verboten! In diesem Hörspiel erkunden Ralph und seine drei Freunde Georg, Mo und Belle einen Ort, der nicht jedem zugänglich ist: die Baustelle. Sie treffen Menschen, die dort arbeiten, und lernen eine Menge über die Maschinen, die zum Einsatz kommen. Außerdem erfahren sie, wie man vor langer Zeit ohne all die Hilfsmittel zurechtkam und welche besonderen Baumeister in der Tierwelt beeindrucken.

Jorge Zarza es uno de los reporteros con más prestigio internacional de México: sus coberturas respecto a un atentado terrorista, la tragedia humana ante un desastre natural o la voz rasgada de quienes sobreviven a un enfrentamiento armado confirman su rigor periodístico y su tenacidad para informar desde el lugar de los hechos.

Are you looking for practical guidance on how to effectively share your faith with others? Do you long to see your friends, family, and neighbors come to know the love and grace of Jesus Christ? If so, "REASONING FROM THE SCRIPTURES: Sharing CHRIST as You Help Others to Learn about the Mighty Works of God" is the book for you. In this book, you will discover the tools necessary to engage in evangelism from a biblically grounded perspective. You will explore the importance of evangelism and what it means to share your faith with others. You will also delve into the authority and power of the...

Despite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. Consciousness has eluded explanation. Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness offers a brilliant overview of the state of modern consciousness research in twenty revealing chapters. Neuroscientist and author Patrick House describes complex concepts in accessible terms, weaving brain science, technology, gaming, analogy, and philosophy into a tapestry that illuminates how the brain works and what enables consciousness.

Wenn das Herz weh tut, geh in den Garten. Lou ist eine erfolgreiche Anwältin in einer Berliner Kanzlei. Ein Privatleben hat sie nicht. Doch nachdem ihr Bruder Pip bei einem Autounfall stirbt, gelingt es ihr plötzlich nicht mehr, das hohe Tempo ihres Lebens zu halten. Ihr geht der Garten mit der windschiefen Laube, die Pip kurz vor seinem Tod gemietet hat, nicht mehr aus dem Kopf. Sie fährt immer häufiger dort hin - zunächst, um ihrem Bruder nahe zu sein. Doch mit jedem Frühlingstag und mit jedem Vogelzwitschern merkt sie, dass sie dort auch sich selbst näher kommt.

Why do we marvel at the human mind’s capacity for memory, the heart’s unyielding rhythm, and the immune system’s constant vigilance? Is it all the product of chance, or does it reveal a deeper intention behind our existence? This compelling work addresses these very questions, drawing on Scripture and scientific understanding to unveil how each part of the human body—whether the nervous system, circulatory network, or our remarkable genetic code—functions with precision and unity. Blending faith and reason, “Wonderfully Made: The Harmony of Human Design” shows that biblical ...

Discover the profound impact of minimalism. Authored by a mother of two and the eldest of eight siblings, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights into the art of decluttering and organizing your home for a life of simplicity and contentment. With practical tips, actionable strategies, and a detailed room-by-room guide, you'll learn how to create an environment that promotes tranquility and fosters a sense of well-being.

Do you wonder if you have all the tools at your disposal to succeed in the workforce? In The House of You: 5 Workforce Preparation Tips for a Successful Career, Justin Alan Hayes puts you in the driver seat of your workforce preparation with real-world tips and easy-to-follow guidelines. Build the "House of You", brick by brick with confidence and know-how to really own and market your personal brand. Stand out from your competition and offer your unique experience, point of view, skills, and abilities to land your dream job!

Let master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen show you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in. More More More is overflowing with Laurence's signature style, exuberance and a lifetime's experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part narrative treatise, part visual celebration of Maximalism through the ages, it is rich in history, anecdotes and quite a few rules, most of which are to be broken.

Saundarya Rajesh, through these twenty-six stories, helps women navigate the loaded inequities in the ecosystem that is charged with social, familial and economic biases, and provides solutions to help them stay employed, make money, achieve financial security and keep bounding forward. Accessibly written, well-researched and keenly solution-oriented, this book is the perfect guide for every working woman.

What if I were to tell you the conventional career intelligence publicly available surrounding careers in construction has mostly held you back? This is the case for a few reasons. First, it’s incomplete and missing context. Second, it doesn’t provide a holistic approach to career development. And third, it’s missing all the internal work that’s first required to achieve career success, because we live from the inside out.

Charmain Bynoe, a council housing officer for the London borough of Southwark, inspired the nation when she appeared on the TV series Council House Britain. Now, in The Estate, she shines a light on the challenges faced by so many of our citizens and provides heartwarming and inspirational stories of how they have been helped to help themselves.

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