Böcker av Adam Frost

Around the globe, there aremany traditions that deal with the human need for belonging and formation: Tobe part of a group and to evolve as an individual and become You.In Europe, this goes by thename Bildung, in parts of Africa, it is called Ubuntu, and in Latin AmericaBuen Vivir. In other parts of the world, it has different names.It is a hallmark ofhumanity and our ability to build civilizations and keep social peace that weeducate and form our minds and hearts so that we can live peacefully in mutualdisagreement and even get to the point where we may appreciate differences andplurality.This book is about thesetraditions from around the globe.It is also about whathappens to humanity when we are confronted with the challenges of the 21stcentury, such as social media, AI, and the risk of being bombarded with fakenews. How can we educate for such a complete shift in the human condition?To make sense of that, weneed to explore what it means to be human.This anthology has the following contributions and contributors:ForewordKlaas van Egmond, the NetherlandsThe World That Might Have Been…Thakur S. Powdyel, BhutanUbuntu & Bildung: Our Common Heritage 23Mamphela Ramphele, South AfricaPersonal growth, Lifelong Learning and DemocracyJoseph Kessels, the NetherlandsThe Significance of BildungLene Rachel Andersen, DenmarkPractical Implications of a Philosophy of Humane EducationJulian Nida-Rümelin, GermanyLet’s Make Instead of Follow Peter Mesker and Hanke Drop, the NetherlandsBildung and Worldviews: Education through Ubuntu, Buen Vivir and HappinessDorine van Norren, the NetherlandsThe Transformative EncounterMarcos Sarasola, UruguayConfucian Bildung Past, Present, and FutureCheng Yi-Heng, ChinaHuman Ecology Education and Its Foundational Value for Transforming SocietySandra Ericson, United StatesFrom Bildung to IdentityThomas Aastrup Rømer, DenmarkTechnology and the Decline of the Bildung HumanSteve Joordens and Adam Frost, CanadaThe Last EducatorsZachary Stein, United StatesBildung Brings Hope and Empowerment in Post-Conflict Contexts Eliane Metni, LebanonWhat it means to be human. Kōtahitanga, Unity, TogethernessNoema Toia Williams, Aotearoa, New Zealand

Take a wander through Adam's gardens as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the lavender and rosemary lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildlflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders, gravel garden, and woodland walk, taking you on a tour through Adam's garden. As you go, Adam explains his why, explaining his design and planting choices drawing on personal feeling and memories as well as years of experience. Plant profiles provide inspiration for your own planting dreams, interspersed with practical know-how on plant care and design ideas to help you create flow and moments of pause using pathways, arches, water features, and pots.

"She wasn't pretty but she was ours..." Sandwiched between seedy businesses in the scorching east LA suburb of Glendale, The Damned Lovely dive bar is as scarred as its regulars: ex-cops, misfits and loners. And for Sam Goss, it's a refuge from the promising life he's walked away from, a place to write and a hole to hide in. But when a beautiful and mysterious new patron to the bar turns up murdered, Sam can't stop himself from getting involved. Despite their fleeting interaction, or perhaps because of it, something about her ghost won't let go... Armed with the playbook from the burned-out ex-cops, Sam challenges the police's theory on the killing, butting heads with hardened detectives and asking questions nobody wants to answer. As his obsession takes hold so does his sense of purpose-as if uncovering the truth about the killer might heal some part of his own broken life. But the chase sets him on a collision course with a crooked charity, violent fundamentalists, corrupt cops, brazen embezzlers and someone dangerously close to home-all who want to make sure the truth never comes out. Praise for The Damned Lovely: "The Damned Lovely is the LA crime story born anew, an addictive mystery and a love letter to the careworn and forgotten places of Los Angeles-Los Angeles as it is right now. Adam Frost is a crime writer with a sharp new voice, telling a tale about the one thing everyone in Los Angeles has: desire. Desire for truth, for justice, for love, or maybe just a place to call home. Highly recommended." -Jordan Harper, Edgar Award-winning author of She Rides Shotgun "Frost's crackling debut novel belongs on the shelf right next to Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly. Crisp prose. An intricate plot worthy of Raymond Chandler, packed with scruffy, lovable, and lived-in characters that leap off the page. Frost brings a fresh voice and much-needed new blood to LA crime fiction." -Will Beall, author of L.A. Rex and creator of CBS's Training Day "An unputdownable and suspenseful whodunnit: anchored in the quandary of manifesting destiny in grief and lost opportunity." -Blake Howard, producer and host of the One Heat Minute podcast "Every bourbon-soaked sentence in this endlessly entertaining first novel proves Joseph Wambaugh dipped Adam Frost by his ankle into the L.A. river. Roll over Michael Connelly, tell Raymond Chandler the news." -Adam Novak, author of Rat Park and Take Fountain

Be inspired by creative ideas and practical advice on how to create your dream outdoor space!With the help of BBC Gardener's World presenter, Adam Frost, you can learn the small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple landscaping tricks to transform your garden. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget! Taking an artisan's approach and finding ideas from his own garden, each project starts with Adam's inspiration, walking the reader through the creative process with clear step-by-step photography and instructions. Unlike other gardening books, it's all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places and turning them into something truly personal. Dig in and discover:-More than 25 design-led projects, with clear instructions and photography -Innovative landscaping and planting tasks that gardeners can tackle in a weekend-Fresh ideas and inspiration about how to create atmosphere in outdoor spacesSimple solutions that make an impactFrom renovating old garden furniture, to making your own garden water features, this book will open your eyes to the possibilities of upcycling and encourage you to use what you have. Rewild your garden with bird boxes, toad houses, and sculptural habitats for insects, to create a thriving natural environment. Rather use the space for yourself? Construct rope hammocks and fire pits to create the perfect atmosphere for outdoor cooking. Well known in the UK for his straightforward, clear presenting, and his award-winning design ideas, Adam offers realistic, achievable, and impactful suggestions to help you create the outdoor space you've always wanted. Whatever your taste, with a little work and a dash of imagination, you can produce something truly personal while developing your skills and enjoying the creative process!More green-fingered expertise! If you love Adam's artisanal approach and uncomplicated style, why not try his first book, How To Create Your Own Garden, for a practical, no-nonsense landscape design book.

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