Sporty, let og enkel sko med slip-on effekt, så den er nem at få af og på igen. Skoen har snørebånd og er i åndbar og strækbar materiale. Den har 3 lags sål, så den giver ultra god komfort. De perfekte sko, som du kan holde til at have på en hel dag. Stødabsorberende Skoen er mærket med AMPA (American Podiatric Medical Association) - Seal of Acceptance, som er mærke til fodtøj der fremmer god fod sundhed. Slidstærke sko Et par sorte sneakers med lace-up lukning. Skoene har en letvægtskonstruktion og er designet med et åndbart mesh materiale. Der er en logo synlig på skoens tunge, men den specifikke model eller mærke er ikke direkte synlig. Sålen ser ud til at have et cirkulært mønster under hælen.
A Memoir FROM THE PULIZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE #1 "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER "ANGELA'S ASHES" Frank McCourt's glorious childhood memoir, "Angela's Ashes, " has been loved and celebrated by readers everywhere. It won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the "Los Angeles Times" Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Rarely has a book so swiftly found its place on the literary landscape. And now we have "'Tis, " the story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant to brilliant teacher and raconteur. Frank lands in New York at age nineteen and gets a job at the Biltmore Hotel, where he immediately encounters the vivid hierarchies of this "classless country," and then is drafted into the army and is sent to Germany to train dogs and type reports. It is Frank's incomparable voice that renders these experiences spellbinding. When Frank returns to America in 1953, he works on
Tocqueville examines the structures, institution and operation of democracy, and analyzes the lessons that Europe could learn from American successes and failures. It continues to be an influential text on both sides of the Atlantic, especially in the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe. Titel: Democracy in America Udgave: Abridged, with an Introduction by Patrick Renshaw Genre: Political Philosophy Sammendrag: De Tocqueville examines how Europe can learn from American successes and failures, discusses the rule of the people, predicts slavery will lead to civil war, foresees the USA and Russia as superpowers, and addresses women's roles. Type: Paperback
When disgraced former inspector, Shan Tao Yun joins a group of reverent Tibetans returning a sacred artefact to its home, it seems he has at last found the peace he has struggled for since leaving prison. What starts as a spiritual pilgrimage, however, quickly turns into a desperate flight through the Tibetan wilderness as the outlawed monk who guides them is murdered and Sham discovers that the artefact has recently been stolen from the Chinese army. But why is the army so desperate to find the artefact entrusted to Shan? Why is an aged medicine lama being stalked by government agents? Why has an American woman, a geologist for an oil company, abandoned the project and fled into the mountains? Shan discovers not answers, but only new mysteries as he is drawn to such unexpected places as the raucous headquarters base of the Western oil venture and a monastery that seems more attuned to t
The Biography of Sir Michael Caine Two Oscars and a knighthood honor a lifetime of achievement that has made Michael Caine one of the most famous and respected actors in the world. In recent years, his performances in "The Quiet American, Last Orders, Little Voice," and the Oscar-winning "Cider House Rules" have won him both increasing critical acclaim and a new generation of admirers. Yet the road to stardom was a rocky one. Long before the days of the Harry Palmer spy series or the Cockney Lothario Alfie, success on the big screen was a mere dream for Caine, who spent years doggedly playing minor roles on television, stage, and screen. Writing with wit, honesty, and affection, William Hall charts the highs and lows in this fine actor's long journey to fame, fortune, and respect. Forlag: John Blake Udgivelsesår: 2003 Sider: 398 Sprog: Engelsk
Summary: Racism exists in many different forms, in almost every facet of society. This Very Short Introduction demystifies the subject and explores its history, science, and culture. Shedding light on how racism has evolved since its earliest beginnings, and examining the notion of race from a modern genetic viewpoint, Ali Rattansi considers the numerous embodiments of racism - from ethnic cleansing and cultural imperialism to discrimination in politics and everyday life. - ;From subtle discrimination in everyday life and scandals in politics, to incidents like lynchings in the American South, cultural Titel: Racism : a very short introduction Genre: Faglitteratur Sammendrag: This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of racism, examining its disguises and transformation from early scientific accounts to modern day genetics. It scrutinizes the varieties of modern forms of
Since it was first published in 1961, The New York Times Cook Book, a standard work for gourmet home cooks, has sold nearly three million copies in all editions and continues to sell strongly each year. All the nearly fifteen hundred recipes in the book have been reviewed, revised, and updated, and approximately 40 percent have been replaced. Emphasizing the timeless nature of this collection, Craig Claiborne has included new recipes using fresh herbs and food processor techniques. He has also added more Chinese, Indian, and foreign recipes and more recipes for pasta, rice, and grains. Additional fish recipes, new salads and bread recipes, and an exceptional chili dish enhance this edition, which contains traditional American recipes and selected recipes from twenty countries. All the recipes are clearly presented and suitable for many different occasions, ranging from a wide variety of
How English Became the World's Language Forfatter: Robert McCrum Sprog: Engelsk Antal sider: 353 Forlag: W. W. Norton & Company Udgivelsesår: 2010 Robert McCrum, coauthor of the best-selling book and television series The Story of English, shows how the language of the Anglo-American imperium has become the world's lingua franca--From vendor description. Titel: Globish Udgave: 1. udgave Genre: Linguistics Sammendrag: A small island in the North Atlantic, pillaged for hundreds of years by marauding neighbors, becomes a dominant world power whose spreading influence carries its language and literature everywhere on earth. Globish charts the spread of global English from 'crazy English' in China to the call centers of Bangalore, and from the King James Bible to President Obama's speeches. It is a brilliant and provocative snapshot of a world in the midst of extraordinary, and unfinished, ch
