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Peter Harris

    Zen Poems
    Under the Bright Wings
    The Night Pirates
    The Rage Against the Light
    The Night Pirates Pop-up Adventure. Pop-Up Adventure
    Záhada Vivaldi
    • Záhada Vivaldi

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      Vo Viedni leží Vivaldi na smrteľnej posteli. Vyslalo ho tam mysteriózne spoločenstvo strážcov dôležitých informácií a poznatkov, aby dokončil pátranie po tajomstve, ktoré svojho času odhalili templári v Jeruzaleme. Vivaldi bol úspešný, ale jeho činnosť a správa neunikli pozornosti agentov benátskeho dóžu, ktorí prenasledovali členov bratstva. Intrigy benátskych autorít Vivaldiho neohrozili a dokument, ktorý poslal do Benátok, sa na dve a pol storočia stratil. V roku 2003 prichádza do Benátok mladý nádejný španielsky huslista Lucio. Zoznámi sa s očarujúcou dcérou majiteľky hostela, v ktorom sa ubytoval. María sa vyzná v histórii a bohaté poznatky má aj o Vivaldim. Lucio začne pátrať v archíve, pričom natrafí na skladateľovu správu spred dvesto rokov zašifrovanú v hudobnej skladbe. Mladá dvojica sa obráti na bývalého Maríinho učiteľa a kryptografa z NATO. Pátranie po Vivaldiho tajnej správe však vzbudí pozornosť polície aj Vatikánu. Dej napínavého románu, v ktorom až do konca netušíte, čo vlastne Vivaldi vo Viedni odhalil, je zasadený do skutočného, pre mnohých dôverne známeho prostredia príťažlivých jesenných Benátok. Kniha približuje atmosféru tamojších námestí, vôňu mora, talianskych reštaurácií a všetky podoby vášnivej lásky.

      Záhada Vivaldi
    • The Rage Against the Light

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      The book critiques Christopher Hitchens' anti-theistic views, presenting a counterargument that portrays God not as a dictator but as a figure of love. It challenges Hitchens' assertion that religion is morally bankrupt and irrational, arguing instead that Christianity promotes intrinsic human value and resists tyranny. Aimed at those influenced by Hitchens, the work encourages readers to reassess their beliefs and consider a more rational and positive perspective on faith.

      The Rage Against the Light
    • One night, young Tom is awoken by noises outside his house. He peeps out of the window and what should he see but pirates. And stranger still - they're girl pirates stealing the front of his house! Tom joins their pirate adventure across the high seas to an island where some rather lazy and silly grown-up pirates are guarding their treasure.

      The Night Pirates
    • Under the Bright Wings

      • 196 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania
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      Set in a small village in southern Portugal, the narrative explores the intriguing and often chaotic experiences of a family over nine years. As they navigate irregular hours and eccentric events, they reflect on the origins of their unconventional lifestyle, seeking to understand the circumstances that led them to this unique way of living. The story delves into themes of self-discovery and the search for meaning amidst the challenges of daily life.

      Under the Bright Wings
    • Zen Poems

      • 256 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania
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      This collection of translations of the classical Zen poets of China, Japan and Korea includes the work of practitioners and monks as well as scholars, artists, travellers and recluses and covers fifteen centuries of Oriental literature.

      Zen Poems
    • The food technologist who wishes to produce a gelled product is faced with two basic options for achieving the desired effect; whether to use a protein or a polysaccharide. Although a gel can be formed by either a protein or a polysaccharide, the resultant gels have different Polysaccharide gels are characterised by their fine texture and transparency which is achieved at a low polymer concentration. They can be formed by heating and cooling, pH adjustment or specific ion addition . Protein gels are characterised by a higher polymer concentration (5-10%) and are formed almost exclusively by heat denaturation. Before reaching a final decision, the technologist must take a number of factors into consideration. The purpose of this book is to help the technologist in his choice by providing fundamental practical information, in one book, on the properties of gels (and factors which influence them) for both types of biopolymer. To help the reader, each chapter is (wherever possible) organised in the same way so that, for example, information on structure will always be available in section 2. The examples in the Applications section of each chapter are not meant to be exhaustive, but to illustrate the various ways in which the particular polymer can be used to form a gelled product.

      Food gels
    • Keeping Faith in Fundraising

      • 164 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania
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      Fundraising has always been an essential element of the Christian life: churches, schools, and many other organizations rely on it to function. But it is a risky enterprise, fraught with questions and challenges. How can Christians raise funds with integrity? In this book Peter Harris and Rod Wilson, experienced fundraisers themselves, bring fundraising within the scope of normal Christian life and work. They consider fundraising in light of the relationships that lie at its heart--with God, with creation, and with ourselves. After first laying a biblical foundation by discussing 2 Corinthians 8-9, Harris and Wilson develop seven themes central to the giving and receiving of money: integration, people, work, success, need, method, and money. In a final section, the authors offer their own personal experiences, questions, suggestions, and valuable insights that they have gained from their many years of fundraising as Christians.

      Keeping Faith in Fundraising
    • Kingfisher's Fire

      A Story of Hope for God's Earth

      Peter Harris, founder of A Rocha, tells his story and spells out his vision for environmental protection and renewal based on Christian values.

      Kingfisher's Fire
    • Bottomley Cattery

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Bottomley is outraged that his owners think he has been pining for them during his stay in the cattery. In fact it became quite a home from home, and he made plenty of new friends. But is that what really happened? The secret is finally revealed in Doffy Weir's funny, but slightly more truthful, pictures. First published in 1998 for 3+ year olds.

      Bottomley Cattery