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Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke is a collection of ten deeply personal and philosophical letters written to a young aspiring poet seeking guidance on his craft and life. In these letters, Rilke reflects on the nature of creativity, art, and the human experience, offering timeless wisdom that transcends the boundaries of poetry and resonates with readers from all walks of life. Throughout the letters, Rilke emphasizes the importance of solitude, introspection, and personal growth as essential aspects of the artistic journey. His advice encourages embracing one''s inner world and trusting in the process of creation, even when faced with self-doubt or external pressures. The young poet is urged to live authentically and fully, seeking inspiration from the depths of their own experience, rather than relying on the opinions or expectations of others. Letters to a Young Poet is more than just a guide to writing; it is a meditation on the human condition, an invitation to engage with life more deeply, and a call to cultivate one''s inner voice. Rilke’s elegant prose and insightful reflections offer profound wisdom on topics such as love, suffering, art, and the quest for meaning. This work continues to inspire readers who seek to connect with their creative potential and navigate the complexities of life. For anyone on a journey of self-discovery or creative expression, Letters to a Young Poet is a must-read. Rilke’s letters are a timeless source of inspiration, offering comfort and encouragement to those in search of their own path in the world of art and beyond. Owning this book is akin to having a personal mentor whose wise counsel will continue to guide and inspire throughout life''s journey.

All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him. So he tries his best to do his worst. PW writes, ''''A thrilling coming-of-age story'''' (starred review)

Music has played and continues to play a vital role in Korean society, providing a rich vein of material as a dynamic part of the nation''s culture. Korean music''s history reflects active engagement with surrounding cultures, as well as indigenous creativity and innovation. Korea is heir to one of the world''s oldest repertoires of notated music. Over the past several hundred years, virtuosic instrumental genres based upon the music of shamanist rituals and agricultural ceremonies developed into highly sophisticated art forms. This book will examine the development of Korean traditional music, looking at what makes it unique, surveying its wide variety of genres, and reviewing its dramatic history as an art form.

Four kilometers wide and stretching 250 km from the East Sea to the West Sea, the Korean Demilitarized Zone divides the Korean Peninsula roughly in half, with the Republic of Korea to the south and the Democratic People''s Republic of Korea to the north. Born of the fratricidal Korean War, it is perhaps the oldest continuous symbol of the Cold War and a tense border separating the two halves of the world''s last divided nation, where democracy and communism still glare at one another in mutual animosity. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Joint Security Area (JSA) near the so-called "truce village" of Panmunjeom, where South Korean and North Korean soldiers stand practically face to face, the hostility almost palpable.

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There''s a new guy in town named Gus, and Pete can''t wait to meet him. After all, more friends mean more fun. When Pete meets Gus, he realizes they''re very different from each other. So when Gus starts to doubt himself, it''s up to Pete to convince him that there''s something everyone can do.

Nowadays, with healthy living and the ''slow food'' movement receiving spotlight worldwide, Korean cuisine is drawing much interest as a healthy cuisine with nutritional harmony and balance. In fact, Koreans have traditionally viewed food as ''medicine,'' a means to keep oneself healthy and strong. (..)Korea''s four seasons and geography have produced a good many seasonal dishes and foods that reflect the nation''s geographic characteristics, such as seafood from the ocean that surrounds the peninsula. This book will attempt to explore Korea''s-year-old culinary culture and introduce to readers the historical, cultural, nutritional and philosophical background to this rich cuisine.

Detailed attention to compliance with labour and employment laws is crucial for success in setting up business in a foreign country. This book – one of a series derived from Kluwer’s matchless publication International Labour and Employment Compliance Handbook – focuses on the relevant laws and regulations in the United States. It is thoroughly practical in orientation. Employers and their counsel can be assured that it fulfills the need for accurate and detailed knowledge of laws in the United States on all aspects of employment, from recruiting to termination, working conditions, compensation and benefits to collective bargaining. The volume proceeds in a logical sequence through such topics as the following: written and oral contracts interviewing and screening evaluations and warnings severance pay reductions in force temporary workers trade union rights wage and hour laws employee benefits workers’ compensation safety and environmental regulations immigration law compliance restrictive covenants anti-discrimination laws employee privacy rights dispute resolution recordkeeping requirements A wealth of practical features such as checklists of do’s and don’ts, step-by-step compliance measures, applicable fines and penalties, and much more contribute to the book’s day-to-day usefulness. Easy to understand for lawyers and non-lawyers alike, this book is sure to be welcomed by business executives and human resources professionals, as well as by corporate counsel and business lawyers.

From Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes the second installment in the New York Times bestselling series that defies what you think you know about the worlds of good and evil.

Korean painting reveals a connectivity with nature that parallels the Korean traditional world view. Living in a dramatic landscape of rugged peaks, deep valleys and broad rivers, Koreans have long held nature in deep reverence. This respect, this yearning for nature is immediately apparent in Korean paintings, whose aesthetic is likened to an "artless art" of gently lines, generous shapes and naturalistic colors. Beauty is found in the big picture rather than the details; paintings exhibit a naturalness that moves the viewer with its humility. Many Korean paintings were painted not by artists, but by ordinary nobles and even commoners. For the people of old Korea, painting was often a part of life, a way to express their inner spirit. Perhaps it is this that makes Korean painting so approachable, so human.

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book describes the social security regime in Spain. It conveys a clear working knowledge of the legal mechanics affecting health care, employment injuries and occupational diseases, incapacity to work, pensions, survivors’ benefits, unemployment benefits and services, and family benefits. The analysis covers the field of application, conditions for entitlement, calculation of benefits, financing, the institutional framework, and relevant law enforcement and controls. Allowances for retirees, employees, public sector workers, the self-employed, and the handicapped are all clearly explained, along with full details of claims, adjudication procedures, and appeals. Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource for lawyers handling social security matters in Spain. It will be of practical utility to those both in public service and private practice called on to develop and to apply social security law and policy, and of special interest as a contribution to the comparative study of social security systems.

One of the best-selling medical textbooks of all time, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease is the one book you likely purchased as a medical student that still provides answers now that you''re in practice. The Professional Edition?features the same "who''s who" of pathology experts, ?who deliver''the most dependable, current, and complete coverage of today''s essential pathology knowledge - enhanced with online perks designed especially for you as a practitioner. The result remains the ideal source for an optimal understanding of pathology at its core.

The aim of this monograph is to present the current situation of Rusyns in those European countries where, according to official or estimated statistics, their number is the highest - Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Serbia. In presenting the situation of the Rusyn population in these countries, an attempt has been made to indicate the number of Rusyns in the countries under study and at the same time to point out the problems of obtaining accurate data on Rusyns. Another aim of the research was to find out what the main elements of Rusyn ethnic identity are - here, regardless of geographical differences, religious affiliation or Byzantine rite (Catholic or Orthodox) stood out in the first place. The research also focused on the use of the Rusyn language and changes in its status, the possibilities of teaching the Rusyn language and the interest in teaching it among the Rusyns themselves. In addition to these two main aspects of Rusyn identity, other key elements of Rusyn material and non-material culture were also investigated. Emphasis was placed on the use of primarily qualitative methods to refine the available quantitative data. The results presented in this publication are based on both field research and research with Rusyn respondents conducted remotely via electronic communication in 2014-2019. Although this is a five-year period, it is possible to compare the individual Rusyn communities in the five countries studied, at least in part, synchronically (i.e. here and now).

Galaxy Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, published from 1950 to 1980. It was founded by an Italian company, World Editions, which was looking to break into the American market. World Editions hired as editor H. L. Gold, who rapidly made Galaxy the leading science fiction (sf) magazine of its time, focusing on stories about social issues rather than technology. Gold published many notable stories during his tenure, including Ray Bradbury''s "The Fireman", later expanded as Fahrenheit 451; Robert A. Heinlein''s The Puppet Masters; and Alfred Bester''s The Demolished Man. In 1952, the magazine was acquired by Robert Guinn, its printer. By the late 1950s, Frederik Pohl was helping Gold with most aspects of the magazine''s production. When Gold''s health worsened, Pohl took over as editor, starting officially at the end of 1961, though he had been doing the majority of the production work for some time. Under Pohl Galaxy had continued success, regularly publishing fiction by writers such as Cordwainer Smith, Jack Vance, Harlan Ellison, and Robert Silverberg. However, Pohl never won the annual Hugo Award for his stewardship of Galaxy, winning three Hugos instead for its sister magazine, If. In 1969 Guinn sold Galaxy to Universal Publishing and Distribution Corporation (UPD) and Pohl resigned, to be replaced by Ejler Jakobsson. Under Jakobsson the magazine declined in quality. It recovered under James Baen, who took over in mid-1974, but when he left at the end of 1977 the deterioration resumed, and there were financial problems—writers were not paid on time and the schedule became erratic. By the end of the 1970s the gaps between issues were lengthening, and the title was finally sold to Galileo publisher Vincent McCaffrey, who brought out only a single issue in 1980. A brief revival as a semi-professional magazine followed in 1994, edited by H. L. Gold''s son, E. J. Gold; this lasted for eight bimonthly issues. At its peak, Galaxy greatly influenced the science fiction field. It was regarded as one of the leading sf magazines almost from the start, and its influence did not wane until Pohl''s departure in 1969. Gold brought a "sophisticated intellectual subtlety" to magazine science fiction according to Pohl, who added that "after Galaxy it was impossible to go on being naive." SF historian David Kyle agrees, commenting that "of all the editors in and out of the post-war scene, the most influential beyond any doubt was H. L. Gold". Kyle suggests that the new direction Gold set "inevitably" led to the experimental New Wave, the defining science fiction literary movement of the 1960s.

Well-known and respected for its clear writing style and emphasis on fundamentals, An Introduction to Physical Science is a survey of the physical sciences--physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology--for non-science majors. This text gives instructors the flexibility to teach from approaches that range from highly descriptive to highly quantitative. Spotlight On feature uses figures, photos, or flowcharts to visually summarize a section or chapter. Applying Your Knowledge questions, at the end of each chapter, tap into the practical applications of material.