The brilliantly original new novel from Michael Chabon author of THE ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY & WONDER BOYS. What if as Franklin Roosevelt once proposed Alaska
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- had become the homeland for the Jews after the Second World War? In Michael Chabons Yiddish-speaking Alyeska Orthodox gangs in side-curls & knee breeches roam the streets of Sitka where Detective Meyer Landsman discovers the corpse of a heroin-addled chess prodigy in the flophouse Meyer calls home. Marionette strings stretch back to the hands of charismatic Rebbe Gold leader of a sect that seems to have drawn its mission statement from the Cosa Nostra. Meyer is determined to unsnarl the meaning behind the murder. Even if that means surrendering his badge & his dignity to the chief of Sitkas homicide unit
- his fearsome ex-wife Bina. A novel of colossal ambition & heart THE YIDDISH POLICEMENS UNION interweaves a homage to the stylish menace of 1940s film noir with a bittersweet fable of identity home & faith.


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Yiddish is the native language of Approx. 1.8 million people & serves as the second language for about 11 million people world-wide. The language is spoken & written in many Orthodox Jewish communities & is the primary language of many predominantly Hasidic neighbourhoods where it is commonly taught as a first language & used in schools & social settings. This handy dictionary & phrasebook provides practical vocabulary & pronunciation tools to help students travellers or businesspeople communicate when visiting Yiddish communities in Jerusalem London New York & many other major cities around the world. The reference also

Includes:: commonly used phrases & expressions to enrich everyday communication & cultivate the readers knowledge of Ashkenazi Jewish culture. Contains over 3 000 dictionary entries each with both original Hebrew script & Romanised phonetics & a brief introduction to the Yiddish language & grammar.

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In The Yin Yang Complex you will be taken on a journey of discovery that will unearth the reason why the world is in its current state & why you have evolved in the manner that you have. From the Mesolithic period to the modern day we explore how we have become so unbalanced. He takes ancient knowledge & applies it to our lives today our businesses the environment & we see what we can learn. Each chapter has exercises associated with it that will allow you to personally explore your own balance & that in your life. You will learn the keys to great relationships successful business & all other aspects of your life. This book will give you a comprehensive understanding of the masculine & feminine energies. ...

Yin Yoga is known as the quiet yoga. Many of the most popular forms of yoga such as Ashtanga & Power Yoga are fundamentally yang in nature based on rhythmic movements of the muscles & focused on the need for change & attainment. Yin Yoga in contrast does not concentrate on the muscles but on connective tissue & bones the parts of our body that are closest to our core & critical to our physical well-being & range of motion. The postures are all practiced on the floor & each is held for a lengthy period usually three to five minutes. This intense non-movement allows us to experience the poses in a deeper way that enables the muscle to relax the nerves to calm & the surrounding connective tissue to remain healthy & supple. This meditative approach is more akin to those found in the earliest Hatha Yoga traditions. In The Yin Yoga Kit" Biff Mithoefer presents 14 poses used in Yin Yoga & explains each postures benefits including which chakras & meridians will be most positively affected. The individual posture cards included illustrate the poses provide advanced & modified variations & assist users in designing a personalized practice sequence. The 72-minute CD contains a sample guided routine narrated by the author with each pose presented on a separate track so listeners can rearrange them or shorten the routine as needed." ...

The hilarious Man Booker-longlisted novel from the author of Darkmans Nicola Barker. 2006 is a foreign country; they do things differently there. Tiger Woods reputation is entirely untarnished & the English Defence League does not exist yet. Stormclouds of a different kind are gathering above the bar of Lutons less than exclusive Thistle Hotel. Among those caught up in the unfolding drama are a man whos had cancer seven times a woman priest with an unruly fringe the troubled family of a notorious local fascist an interfering barmaid with three Es at A-level but a Ph D in bullshit a free-thinking Muslim sex therapist & his considerably more pious wife. But at the heart of every intrigue & the bottom of every mystery is the repugnantly charismatic Stuart Ransom
- a golfer in free-fall. Nicola Barkers Man Booker-longlisted novel The Yips at once a historical novel of the pre-Twitter moment the filthiest state-of-the-nation novel since Martin Amiss Money & the most flamboyant piece of comic fiction ever to be set in Luton.
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YO! Sushi has transformed the concept of Japanese food & has created a revolutionary & unique dining experience. Conveyor belts filled with a rainbow of coloured plates carrying mouth-watering food prepared by chefs cooking in front of the diner have made sushi fun funky & totally accessible. YO! Sushi: The Japanese Cookbook brings YO!s delicious Japanese dishes to the home & shows you how easy it is to make your own sushi & other Japanese fare. This eye-popping book

Includes:: YO!s most popular dishes: california rolls salmon maki prawn yaki soba & chilled roasted aubergines. Original recipes encourage readers to expand their repertoire & enjoy a range of flavoursome dishes. Learn to cook soy-marinated chicken make healthy salads such as beetroot with sweet vinegar & impress friends with red snapper rice. Written by renowned Japanese food expert Kimiko Barber YO! Sushi: The Japanese Cookbook

Includes:: 120 delicious recipes. Forget complicated rolling or bizarrely named ingredients Kimiko explains all the terms & shows how to make sushi rolls & other dishes through step-by-step photography. No recipe takes more than 30 minutes preparation or requires special cooking techniques. The book is divided into six colour-coded sections which reflect YO!s famous coloured plates taking the reader chapter by chapter from novice to samurai so that you can work your way up the rungs until youre rolling with gusto. The book is fully illustrated in YO! Sushis exuberant style: Crisp finished food photography bright graphics & atmospheric reportage shots bring the energy of the YO! experience to the reader.



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A practical introduction to hatha yoga. Clear illustrated step-by-step instructions to over 40 key postures. Benefits & cautions are highlighted for each posture. Published in paperback with a stylish new cover design Gem Yoga will strengthen the bestselling Mind Body & Spirit Gem. Collins Gem Yoga provides a good introduction to yoga particularly for those thinking of taking up a class. It is also an invaluable reference book for those attending classes & who wish to practise the postures at home.

Includes:: over 40 postures Describes breathing techniques Gives a history of yoga

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By fusing pilates & yoga you'll become more aware of your breathing more aware of working your body from the inside out & more aware of 'being' in your body. Flexibility & strength will increase & you'll learn where & what your 'core' is. Whether you're looking to incorporate yoga & pilates as a way of life or find a quick mobility & stretch workout to do before you rush off to work then this book will show you how both are possible. Tone up gain muscle definition & become more graceful as you move. Expert advice & dedicated fitness plans specifically tailored to what you want to achieve & with all the information you need to choose & then create your own workout programmes that match your own ability from the outset. ...

This is the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners instructors & enthusiasts alike! The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated expanded & better than ever! With more asanas vinyasas full-colour anatomical illustrations & in-depth information the second edition of Yoga Anatomy" provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures & principles underlying each movement & of yoga itself. From breathing to inversions to standing poses see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness & how the spine breathing & body position are all fundamentally linked. With " Yoga Anatomy" authors Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews both internationally recognised experts & teachers in anatomy breathing & bodywork have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners instructors & enthusiasts alike." ...

This hilarious collection of photographs captures a broad cross-section of loveable felines practicing yoga thats sure to claw its way into the affections of animal lovers everywhere. What makes this brand even more unique is that these are real photos of real cats engaged in real yoga created using computer wizardry. Target Consumer:- Animal Lovers aged 0-99 years. Other products available:- calendars greetings cards bookmarks keyrings magnets ceramic mugs & posters. ...