One of the last of the Renaissance minds, David Daube bridged the gap between humanism and religion and showed that the study of ancient law was uncannily relevant to how we function today. Written by his former Oxford pupil and life-long colleague, this memoir captures the mischievous wit and spirit of enlightenment that Daube exuded both in person and in his scholarship. The vividness of his personality and the vibrancy of his intellect made an indelible impression on everyone he encountered. Daube's career as a scholar spanned the entire 20th century with roughly equal periods of time spent first in Germany, then in Great Britain, and latterly in the United States. Coming from an orthodox Jewish upbringing that from boyhood included instruction in Aramaic and Hebrew, he became absorbed, in the 1920s, in the classical tradition of the German educational system. His rare abilities were recognized and cultivated by outstanding scholars in Germany in the 1920s and in Cambridge (England) in the 1930s and 40s. Although he gave up his commitment to an orthodox Jewish life, its influence remained. His immersion in the intricacies of a number of legal traditions made him alert to elements of the law that find expression in the world of literature, be it Christian, Greek, Jewish or Roman. One of his major contributions was to revolutionize prevailing perceptions about the New Testament by his sophisticated understanding of how Talmudic law and literature illuminate that body of material. Most striking of all was that, no matter what branch of knowledge engaged Daube's attention, he exhibited a unique capacity to convey unexpected insights about so many facets of human conduct at all times and places.

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Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Right Triangle Approach to Trigonometry, Third Edition focuses on the fundamentals: preparation for class, practice with homework, and reviewing of key concepts. With the Concepts Through Functions series, the Sullivans expose students to functions in the first chapter and maintain a continuous theme of functions throughout the text. This approach ensures students master basic skills and develop the conceptual understanding they need for the course, ultimately preparing students for future math courses as well. ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- 032192598X / 9780321925985 Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Right Triangle Approach to Trigonometry Plus NEW MyMathLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of 0321431308 / 9780321431301 MyMathLab -- Glue-in Access Card 0321654064 / 9780321654069 MyMathLab Inside Star Sticker 032193105X / 9780321931054 Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Right Triangle Approach to Trigonometry

School bus safety is required of all drivers as they transport some of our most precious cargo to school and home on a daily basis. Not only do school bus drivers have to maintain order on the bus, they must also be aware of other automobiles that they share the roads with. Carluse Baird has created a fun, informational book for children, parents and other school bus drivers to learn tips for bus driving and bus riding safety along with a song for all to enjoy. Come along for the ride and stay for fun as we all Ride To School On Mr. Cee's Bus. Carluse Baird is a new up-and-coming author. He is a devoted husband of 28 years. Carluse is married to his best friend, Ramona, the father of four: Marquita, Darvin, Marissa, Cyesha, and grandfather of 13. He resides in Asheville, North Carolina. He has been employed by the Buncombe County school system for many years. He has a love for children and young people. He has worked with children for the past 30 years and has been a school bus driver for six years. He says it has been a journey and he loves it. First and foremost, he thanks God for giving him the ability to drive the school bus because it takes a lot of patience, dedication, and hard work. Carluse has no control of other automobiles on the road but he stays alert and ready for anything that might cross his path. With the help of God, Carluse is dedicated and focused on making sure that the children get to school and back home safely. One of Carluse's favorite scriptures is Philippians 4:13 (KJV), "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

THE COLD WAR SCI-FI CLASSIC: Following a global nuclear war, a telepathic young boy searches for freedom in a fundamentalist society. “One of the most thoughtful post-apocalypse novels ever written.” —David Mitchell, New York Times–bestselling author of Cloud Atlas The Chrysalids is set in the future after a devastating global nuclear war. David lives in a tight-knit community of religious and genetic fundamentalists, who exist in a state of constant alert for any deviation from what they perceive as the norm of God’s creation—deviations broadly classified as “offenses” and “blasphemies.” Offenses consist of plants and animals that are in any way unusual, and these are publicly burned to the accompaniment of the singing of hymns. Blasphemies are human beings—ones who show any sign of abnormality, however trivial. They are banished from human society, cast out to live in the wild country where, as the authorities say, nothing is reliable, and the devil does his work. David grows up surrounded by admonitions: KEEP PURE THE STOCK OF THE LORD; WATCH THOU FOR THE MUTANT. At first, he hardly questions them, though he is shocked when his sternly pious father and rigidly compliant mother force his aunt to forsake her baby. It is a while before he realizes that he too is out of the ordinary, in possession of a power that could doom him to death or introduce him to a new, hitherto-unimagined world of freedom. The Chrysalids is a perfectly conceived and constructed work from the classic era of science fiction. It is a Voltairean philosophical tale that has as much resonance in our own day, when genetic and religious fundamentalism are both on the march, as when it was written during the Cold War.

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Start growing your own food at home! Whether you're an urban gardener, a first-time vegetable grower, or have your own allotment, this illustrated guide takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear, reliable gardening advice for every month of the year. This gardening reference guide is filled with gardening tips on growing everything from herbs and kale to strawberries and rhubarb. Inside, you'll find: - Month-by-month chapters that break down what to do through the year, with instructions on what to sow and plant and the gardening tasks to focus on - Visual galleries accompany every chapter that showcases the products that can be harvested during that month - Crop planners that provide a catalogue of more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs that can be grown in an allotment or kitchen garden - "Allotment know-how" chapter that offers detailed, accessible advice on preparing your allotment, choosing the correct tools and equipment, and making the most of your plot with crop rotation - "Troubleshooter" chapter that breaks down the warning signs of pests, diseases, and disorders, with detailed advice on preventing and/or treating these issues Wondering how to grow your own fruits and vegetables or how to make the most out of your existing allotment? Allotment Month by Month has everything you need to know about how to grow your own fruit and vegetables: when to sow, how to cultivate, advice on pesticide use - and step-by-step garden projects like making a compost bin. With more than 60 fruit and vegetable crop planners, this gardening book is your go-to guide to growing fresh, seasonal produce in your kitchen garden, on your plot or in smaller city spaces. Month-by-month alerts help you guard against the season's garden pests and diseases to ensure a top-quality harvest. This new edition has updated recommendations for the best varieties to grow and all the latest expert gardening advice.

Bloomsbury presents The Hunt and the Kill by Holly Watt, read by Jasmine Blackborow. *A TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH* 'Heir to John le Carré' The Times 'Casey is fierce, obsessive and brilliant' Observer 'An action-packed rollercoaster of a read ... From the first twist to the heart-thumping finale, I was on the edge of my seat' Charlotte Philby, author of The Second Woman Save millions of lives... or save those you love most. When acclaimed undercover journalist Casey Benedict is asked to interview a young woman with cystic fibrosis, the patient's doctor alerts her to the looming threat of antibiotic-resistant infections, tipping her off about a potential new wonder drug. If the rumours are true, this new antibiotic could save millions of lives, but no one wants to admit that the drug even exists. As Casey investigates, she follows the trail from the Maldives to a game reserve in Zimbabwe, using her undercover skills to probe the truth and find out why the discovery of this new drug is being covered-up. When tragedy unexpectedly strikes, Casey suspects that someone is trying to silence her, but she is not prepared to let the story drop, no matter how much danger she – or those she loves most – are put in. A searing, page-turning, pulse-racing thriller that sees Casey on a hunt around the globe as she pursues a major exposé into pioneering medical research and drugs that could change the world. For fans of Mare of Easttown, Erin Brockovich, Mick Herron, Charlotte Philby and John le Carré. 'In the gutsy Casey, [the author] has created an unstoppable yet entirely credible modern heroine... Much of John le Carré's work was steered by his moral compass. Why should his heir be a man?' The Times The Hunt and the Kill is the third book by Holly Watt featuring Casey Benedict.

From the dark days of WWII to present-day North Carolina, this New York Times bestseller shares the lives of two couples overcoming destructive secrets -- and finding joy together. Ira Levinson is in trouble. Ninety-one years old and stranded and injured after a car crash, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together - how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can't possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage. A few miles away, at a local bull-riding event, a Wake Forest College senior's life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward -- even life and death - loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans -- a future that Luke has the power to rewrite . . . if the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy it first. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.

Start growing your own food at home! Whether you're an urban gardener, a first-time vegetable grower, or have your own allotment, this illustrated guide takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear, reliable gardening advice for every month of the year. This gardening reference guide is filled with gardening tips on growing everything from herbs and kale to strawberries and rhubarb. Inside, you'll find: - Month-by-month chapters that break down what to do through the year, with instructions on what to sow and plant and the gardening tasks to focus on - Visual galleries accompany every chapter that showcases the products that can be harvested during that month - Crop planners that provide a catalogue of more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs that can be grown in an allotment or kitchen garden - "Allotment know-how" chapter that offers detailed, accessible advice on preparing your allotment, choosing the correct tools and equipment, and making the most of your plot with crop rotation - "Troubleshooter" chapter that breaks down the warning signs of pests, diseases, and disorders, with detailed advice on preventing and/or treating these issues Wondering how to grow your own fruits and vegetables or how to make the most out of your existing allotment? Allotment Month by Month has everything you need to know about how to grow your own fruit and vegetables: when to sow, how to cultivate, advice on pesticide use - and step-by-step garden projects like making a compost bin. With more than 60 fruit and vegetable crop planners, this gardening book is your go-to guide to growing fresh, seasonal produce in your kitchen garden, on your plot or in smaller city spaces. Month-by-month alerts help you guard against the season's garden pests and diseases to ensure a top-quality harvest. This new edition has updated recommendations for the best varieties to grow and all the latest expert gardening advice.

From the dark days of WWII to present-day North Carolina, this New York Times bestseller shares the lives of two couples overcoming destructive secrets -- and finding joy together. Ira Levinson is in trouble. Ninety-one years old and stranded and injured after a car crash, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together - how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can't possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage. A few miles away, at a local bull-riding event, a Wake Forest College senior's life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward -- even life and death - loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans -- a future that Luke has the power to rewrite . . . if the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy it first. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.

THE COLD WAR SCI-FI CLASSIC: Following a global nuclear war, a telepathic young boy searches for freedom in a fundamentalist society. “One of the most thoughtful post-apocalypse novels ever written.” —David Mitchell, New York Times–bestselling author of Cloud Atlas The Chrysalids is set in the future after a devastating global nuclear war. David lives in a tight-knit community of religious and genetic fundamentalists, who exist in a state of constant alert for any deviation from what they perceive as the norm of God’s creation—deviations broadly classified as “offenses” and “blasphemies.” Offenses consist of plants and animals that are in any way unusual, and these are publicly burned to the accompaniment of the singing of hymns. Blasphemies are human beings—ones who show any sign of abnormality, however trivial. They are banished from human society, cast out to live in the wild country where, as the authorities say, nothing is reliable, and the devil does his work. David grows up surrounded by admonitions: KEEP PURE THE STOCK OF THE LORD; WATCH THOU FOR THE MUTANT. At first, he hardly questions them, though he is shocked when his sternly pious father and rigidly compliant mother force his aunt to forsake her baby. It is a while before he realizes that he too is out of the ordinary, in possession of a power that could doom him to death or introduce him to a new, hitherto-unimagined world of freedom. The Chrysalids is a perfectly conceived and constructed work from the classic era of science fiction. It is a Voltairean philosophical tale that has as much resonance in our own day, when genetic and religious fundamentalism are both on the march, as when it was written during the Cold War.

Bloomsbury presents How to Fund the Life You Want: What everyone needs to know about savings, pensions and investments (Second Edition) by Robin Powell and Jonathan Hollow, read by Robin Powell, Jonathan Hollow and Zara Ramm *WINNER OF THE WORK & LIFE BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 2023* "This is such a valuable guide to DIY investing, I recommend you make this book your first investment." Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor, Financial Times The second, updated edition of the award-winning and accessible guide to personal finance that busts myths, clarifies jargon and provides the best options for building your wealth. Increasingly more people are reassessing their lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many resolving to work only as long as they must – retiring early to focus on families and friends, hobbies or travel. Making the most of these choices requires having and growing enough money to enjoy your future life, without needing to worry about it running out. But when it comes to investing in a pension, there is a dizzying number of complex options available. This book is designed to provide clear, objective guidance that cuts through the jargon, giving you control over your financial future. Robin Powell and Jonathan Hollow strip away the marketing-speak, and through simple graphs, charts and diagrams, provide an evidence-based money manual that you can use again and again. They also alert you to myths and get-rich-quick schemes everyone should avoid. It's a highly practical and refreshingly honest book, written by two independent experts who have seen how the investment industry works from the inside, and how it profits from complexity, ignorance and fear. They show how UK savers and investors can beat this system and, crucially, make more money for themselves than they do for financial services firms.

From the dark days of WWII to present-day North Carolina, the bestselling author of The Notebook shares the lives of two couples overcoming destructive secrets—and finding joy together. Ira Levinson is in trouble. Ninety-one years old and stranded and injured after a car crash, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together—how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can't possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage. A few miles away, at a local bull-riding event, a Wake Forest College senior's life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward —even life and death—loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans -- a future that Luke has the power to rewrite ... if the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy it first. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.

***** DO NOT USE WHILE DRIVING ***** At its core, Om is harmony made audible—a timeless sound of the universe that carries no tension, no expectation, and no need for resolution. Here, it unfolds within a gentle pentatonic landscape—pure, balanced, and naturally soothing—woven from soft synthesized instruments and human voices that intone the sacred Om at precisely tuned vibrational frequencies. The effect is subtle, enveloping, and deeply calming. Yet Hypnotic Om goes far beyond music. Embedded within these soundscapes is a carefully designed layer of mind-technology: a rhythmic auditory signal that quietly communicates with the brain itself. In everyday wakefulness, the brain hums in fast beta rhythms. As relaxation deepens, these rhythms naturally slow—first into alpha, then further into theta, the threshold between waking and dreaming. It is said that Albert Einstein drew inspiration for his greatest ideas from this very borderland between worlds—where logic rests and deeper knowing begins to speak. This audio collection draws upon the same sound technology once used in live seminars to guide participants into altered states of awareness and inner exploration. Within this receptive state, listeners were gently led into profound meditative journeys—experiences described as deeply personal, expansive, and transformative. Hypnotic Om invites you into that same inward space. A space of softness. Of openness. Of quiet receptivity. Use it during meditation, bodywork, intimate connection, or moments of deep rest—any setting where surrender and inner awareness are welcome. The sound naturally encourages a dreamy, floating state of consciousness, ideal for deep relaxation and subconscious exploration. PLEASE NOTE: This collection induces altered states of awareness. Do not use while driving or engaging in activities that require full attention. Ensure you are fully awake and alert at the end of your listening session.

Life is hopeless but it is not serious. We have to have danced while we could and, later, to have danced again in the telling. Tunde, the man at the centre of this novel, reflects on the places and times of his life, from his West African upbringing to his current work as a teacher of photography on a renowned New England campus. He is a reader, a listener, and a traveller drawn to many different kinds of stories: from history and the epic; of friends, family, and strangers; those found in books and films. One man's personal lens refracts entire worlds, and back again. A weekend spent shopping for antiques is shadowed by the colonial atrocities that occurred on that land. A walk at dusk is interrupted by casual racism. A loving marriage is riven by mysterious tensions. And a remarkable cascade of voices speak out from a pulsing metropolis. Tremor is a startling work of realism and invention that examines the passage of time and how we mark it. It is a reckoning with human survival amidst "history's own brutality, which refuses symmetries and seldom consoles" - but it is also a testament to the possibility of joy. This is narration with all its senses alert, a surprising and deeply essential work from a beacon of contemporary literature. Praise for Open City: 'Open City is not a loud novel, nor a thriller, nor a nail-biter. What it is is a gorgeous, crystalline, and cumulative investigation of memory, identity, and erasure. It gathers its power inexorably, page by page, and ultimately reveals itself as nothing less than a searing tour de force. Teju Cole might just be a W. G. Sebald for the twenty-first century.' Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of All the Light We Cannot See 'Beautiful, subtle, and finally, original...' James Wood, The New Yorker

Bloomsbury presents Terrible True Tales: Second World War written and read by Terry Deary. From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' (The i newspaper on The Silver Hand) Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents an exciting collection of tales from the Home Front of the Second World War based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Bike Escape: Northampton, 1939. A young tearaway unwillingly evacuated to the countryside is unjustly accused of theft. He decides to make his way back home, never mind the Blitz – but he'll need to steal a bike to do it... The Apple Spy: Scotland, 1940. A pair of children realise that the odd strangers they see in their tiny village are German spies. Can they alert the authorities or will the ruthless spies find them first? The Barrel Burglary: Sunderland, 1941. The Home Guard of a small town need supplies but the local factory owner won't help. So they decide to use unconventional methods instead... The Phantom Farm: Portsmouth, 1941. With food scarce and rationing taking hold, plenty of people turned to the black market to get more than their share. A girl finds herself mixed up in mysterious dealings – what is the secret of the haunted farm? Terry Deary's Terrible True Tales: Second World War explores the Second World War through the eyes of children and real adults who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Second World War settings. Featuring notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

From the dark days of WWII to present-day North Carolina, the bestselling author of The Notebook shares the lives of two couples overcoming destructive secrets—and finding joy together. Ira Levinson is in trouble. Ninety-one years old and stranded and injured after a car crash, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes beside him: his beloved wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together—how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can't possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage. A few miles away, at a local bull-riding event, a Wake Forest College senior's life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward —even life and death—loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans -- a future that Luke has the power to rewrite ... if the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy it first. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.

Die unbekannten Bekannten Anna Jermolaewa (geb. 1970 in St. Petersburg, lebt und arbeitet in Wien) erweist sich als genaue Beobachterin des menschlichen Zusammenlebens, seiner gesellschaftlichen Bedingungen und politischen Voraussetzungen. Oft sind es scheinbar unbedeutende, alltägliche Manifestationen der Conditio humana, die sie vor allem aus ihren Erfahrungen als aufmerksame Reisende heraus ebenso kritisch wie humorvoll hinterfragt. Dabei entstehen neben Videos, Fotografien und Zeichnungen auch raumgreifende Installationen. Das Schlossmuseum Linz zeigt die bisher umfangreichste Werkschau von Jermolaewa, die als Mitbegründerin der ersten Oppositionspartei und Mitherausgeberin einer regimekritischen Zeitung aus der Sowjetunion fliehen musste, in Österreich politisches Asyl erhielt und seit 2019 Professorin für experimentelle Gestaltung an der Linzer Kunstuniversität ist. 2024 wird Jermolaewa den Österreichischen Pavillon auf der Venedig-Biennale bespielen. Der reich bebilderte Katalog zeigt neben einer Auswahl bedeutender Arbeiten der letzten 25 Jahre eigens für die Ausstellung entstandene neue Werke, in denen sich die Konzeptkünstlerin u. a. mit den Unabhängigkeitsbewegungen in den baltischen Ländern beschäftigt. Silvia Eiblmayr, Robert Pfaller, Claus Philipp und Anna Tolstova untersuchen in Essays die performativen Charaktere, Selbstporträts sowie die Bedeutung des Alltäglichen und politischer Dimensionen in Jermolaewas Werk. The Unfamiliar Familiars Anna Jermolaewa’s (b. St. Petersburg, 1970; lives and works in Vienna) art reveals her to be an acute observer of human communities, of their social foundations and political frameworks. Many of her works bring seemingly insignificant and mundane manifestations of the human condition into focus and interrogate them with a critical yet humorous eye sharpened by her experiences as an alert traveler. In addition to videos, photographs, and drawings, the artist creates expansive installations. Schlossmuseum Linz presents to date the most extensive exhibition of Jermolaewa’s work. A cofounder of the Soviet Union’s first opposition party and coeditor of a magazine that criticized the government, the artist was forced to leave her native country, was granted political asylum in Austria, and has been professor of experimental design at the University of Art and Design Linz since 2019. Jermolaewa will represent Austria at the Venice Biennale in 2024. The richly illustrated catalogue showcases a selection of major works from the past twenty-five years as well as new works created specifically for the exhibition in which the conceptual artist turns her attention to the independence movements in the Baltic countries. Essays by Silvia Eiblmayr, Robert Pfaller, Claus Philipp, and Anna Tolstova analyze the performative characters, self-portraits, as well as the significance of the everyday and political dimensions in Jermolaewa’s oeuvre.

Die unbekannten Bekannten Anna Jermolaewa (geb. 1970 in St. Petersburg, lebt und arbeitet in Wien) erweist sich als genaue Beobachterin des menschlichen Zusammenlebens, seiner gesellschaftlichen Bedingungen und politischen Voraussetzungen. Oft sind es scheinbar unbedeutende, alltägliche Manifestationen der Conditio humana, die sie vor allem aus ihren Erfahrungen als aufmerksame Reisende heraus ebenso kritisch wie humorvoll hinterfragt. Dabei entstehen neben Videos, Fotografien und Zeichnungen auch raumgreifende Installationen. Das Schlossmuseum Linz zeigt die bisher umfangreichste Werkschau von Jermolaewa, die als Mitbegründerin der ersten Oppositionspartei und Mitherausgeberin einer regimekritischen Zeitung aus der Sowjetunion fliehen musste, in Österreich politisches Asyl erhielt und seit 2019 Professorin für experimentelle Gestaltung an der Linzer Kunstuniversität ist. 2024 wird Jermolaewa den Österreichischen Pavillon auf der Venedig-Biennale bespielen. Der reich bebilderte Katalog zeigt neben einer Auswahl bedeutender Arbeiten der letzten 25 Jahre eigens für die Ausstellung entstandene neue Werke, in denen sich die Konzeptkünstlerin u. a. mit den Unabhängigkeitsbewegungen in den baltischen Ländern beschäftigt. Silvia Eiblmayr, Robert Pfaller, Claus Philipp und Anna Tolstova untersuchen in Essays die performativen Charaktere, Selbstporträts sowie die Bedeutung des Alltäglichen und politischer Dimensionen in Jermolaewas Werk. The Unfamiliar Familiars Anna Jermolaewa’s (b. St. Petersburg, 1970; lives and works in Vienna) art reveals her to be an acute observer of human communities, of their social foundations and political frameworks. Many of her works bring seemingly insignificant and mundane manifestations of the human condition into focus and interrogate them with a critical yet humorous eye sharpened by her experiences as an alert traveler. In addition to videos, photographs, and drawings, the artist creates expansive installations. Schlossmuseum Linz presents to date the most extensive exhibition of Jermolaewa’s work. A cofounder of the Soviet Union’s first opposition party and coeditor of a magazine that criticized the government, the artist was forced to leave her native country, was granted political asylum in Austria, and has been professor of experimental design at the University of Art and Design Linz since 2019. Jermolaewa will represent Austria at the Venice Biennale in 2024. The richly illustrated catalogue showcases a selection of major works from the past twenty-five years as well as new works created specifically for the exhibition in which the conceptual artist turns her attention to the independence movements in the Baltic countries. Essays by Silvia Eiblmayr, Robert Pfaller, Claus Philipp, and Anna Tolstova analyze the performative characters, self-portraits, as well as the significance of the everyday and political dimensions in Jermolaewa’s oeuvre.