Venedig, 1741. Der berühmte Komponist Antonio Vivaldi legt seine letzte Beichte ab. Und sie ist von großem Interesse für die Mächtigen in Staat und Kirche. Fast drei Jahrhunderte später verfolgt der junge Violinist Lucio Torres die Spuren der geheimnisumwobenen letzten Partitur des großen Komponisten. Doch die rätselhaften Dokumente, die er in alten Archiven findet, bergen gefährliche Geheimnisse, für die sich bald auch die skrupellose Bruderschaft der „Fraternitas Charitatis“ interessiert.
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Young Tom is awakened by noises outside and discovers Girl Pirates stealing from his house. He joins them on an adventure across the seas to an island where lazy adult pirates guard their treasure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.