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A Stranger in Your Own City - Ghaith Abdul-Ahad

SELECTED BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND DAUNTS BOOKS AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024ONE OF PROSPECT''S POLITICS & REPORTAGE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023''Exquisite . . . A genuine, melancholy masterpiece'' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE''A journalistic marvel'' JAMES MEEK''A powerful, unforgettable book'' NADIFA MOHAMMEDFrom Orwell Prize winning journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad comes a searing and nuanced biography of a lost IraqThis is the story of a people who once lived under the rule of a megalomaniac leader who shaped the state in his own image. Then one day, after yet another war, a foreign army invaded, toppled the leader, destroyed the state, and proceeded to invent a new country. This is the story of a people who watched with horror as their world fragmented into a hundred different cities, as walls rose between them and bodies piled in the streets.From the American invasion to the Arab Spring, ISIS and beyond, A Stranger in Your Own City offers a remarkable de-centring of the West in the history and contemporary situation of the region. What comes to the fore is the effect on the ground: the human cost, the shifting allegiances, the generational ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stranger in My Own Land - Fida Jiryis

After the 1993 Oslo Accords, a handful of Palestinians were allowed to return to their hometowns in Israel. Fida Jiryis and her family were among them. This beautifully written memoir tells the story of their journey, which is also the story of Palestine, from the Nakba to the present—a seventy-five-year tale of conflict, exodus, occupation, return and search for belonging, seen through the eyes of one writer and her family. Jiryis reveals how her father, Sabri, a PLO leader and advisor to Yasser Arafat, chose exile in 1970 because of his work. Her own childhood in Beirut was shaped by regional tensions, the Lebanese Civil War and the 1982 Israeli invasion, which led to her mother’s death. Thirteen years later, the family made an unexpected return to Fassouta, their village of origin in the Galilee. But Fida, twenty-two years old and full of love for her country, had no idea what she was getting into. Stranger in My Own Land chronicles a desperate, at times surreal, search for a homeland between the Galilee, the West Bank and the diaspora, asking difficult questions about what the right of return would mean for the millions of Palestinians waiting to come ‘home’.

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Start in Your Own Backyard - Steve Nygren

If it’s not working change it . . . one backyard at a time. Visionary placemaker Steve Nygren chronicles the rise of Serenbe, a pioneering model in biophilic living outside Atlanta, and charts a path for others wishing to challenge the status quo, embrace optimism, and reinvent their communities—and themselves.For many Americans, life is no longer working. We are increasingly sick, stressed, anxious, and unhappy. Many feel left behind by the economy, disillusioned by once-respected institutions, and helpless in the face of environmental decline. Steve Nygren argues that much of this can be traced to where—and how—we live. By rethinking and reinvesting in our own communities, we can rediscover the joy of connected, meaningful lives for ourselves and future generations. Start in Your Own Backyard provides a blueprint for developing sustainable communities where citizens of all generations can thrive, and awe is found in everyday moments, which requires understanding: The unintended consequences of sprawl, and why clustered development supports more green space, more housing, and lower costs Why being disconnected from nature and each other is at the root of many environmental, societal, and health-related woes Tactics to encourage a local food-based economy (and why that matters) How small yards, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization - David Coghlan

Concise and unintimidating, the fifth edition of this bestselling book is the only pragmatic, quick-start guide to the main theories, issues, and approaches to insider action research.With an encouraging and approachable tone, David is the perfect mentor for anyone conducting action research in their own organization. Calming nerves at the same time as building confidence, he helps readers devise an appropriate research design that anticipates possible challenges and fits within the limits of their environments.A complete do-it-yourself toolkit for every step of the action research process, this edition is outfitted with:Real-world student and professional case studiesAuthor video tipsAnnotated templatesProgress checklistsJournal articles, weblinks, and other further reading.To the point without losing clarity or thoroughness, this book is the hands-on manual for all the need-to-know facts about understanding and undertaking insider action research.Â

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Stay in Your Own Back Yard - Joan Jonker

In her terraced house in Liverpool, Molly Bennett struggles to bring up four children on her husband''s meagre wage. But Molly doesn''t complain; she has an abundance of things money can''t buy - and a home filled with love and laughter. When her eldest daughter, Jill, is offered a place at high school, Molly is racked with guilt. She needs Jill working to relieve their poverty. But Jill eases Molly''s conscience by getting herself a job in a baker''s shop while signing up for night school. Molly''s best mate is Nellie McDonough; they spend hours laughing, gossiping and lending a helping hand to others. And when they discover one of their neighbours is being beaten by her violent husband, the friends roll up their sleeves and take action. Meanwhile, Jill starts dating Nellie''s son, Steve, and both families are delighted. But Jill lands herself an office job that takes her into a world beyond the confines of their close-knit community and she and Steve seem to be drifting apart...

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Boost Your Watercolour Confidence - Katie Putt

Learn to use watercolours with confidence with this gorgeous and easy-to-use book of exercises and templates.Kick-start your creative spirit and develop a new zest for watercolour in this inspirational book from Katie Putt.When using watercolour, it is important to allow your painting to simply unfold across the pages of your sketchbooks and to learn from your successes as well as your mistakes. This wonderful book will show you how, through 68 challenges ranging from basic to more advanced techniques that you can work through in your own time. To help you on your way, 24 sheets of high-quality watercolour paper with printed outlines are included, corresponding to the projects in the book.So relax, experiment, learn from and build on your mistakes and let your watercolour skills take their own course.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Your 10 Keys to Happiness - Amy Newmark

Think positive and live happier! These 101 true stories show you how to find joy, peace and happiness in your own life.You already have all the necessary tools to find your happiness – you just need to learn how to use them. These inspirational, personal stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library provide role models and tips so you can apply these keys to happiness to your own life. Each chapter starts with a guided tour, too, to help you best utilize the lessons inside. You don’t have to implement all 10 keys, by the way. Even one will make a huge difference! In these pages, you will learn how to: 1. Count Your Blessings – use the power of gratitude 2. Free Yourself with Forgiveness – put the past in the past 3. Help Someone Else – make a difference and feel empowered 4. Have Less Stuff – find joy in decluttering your home 5. Think Positive – change your thoughts to change your world 6. Make Me Time – carve out time and make yourself a priority 7. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone – try new things and face your fears 8. Be Yourself – discover the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Own the Room - Viv Groskop

A powerful book about what happens when women find their voice.INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION AND BONUS CHAPTER ON ''HOW TO OWN THE ZOOM''''The ultimate guide to public speaking. Inspirational.'' Mary Portas''I recommend Viv Groskop''s How to Own the Room to anyone wanting more self-confidence.'' Philippa Perry__________Most books about public speaking don''t tell you what to do when you open your mouth and nothing comes out. And they don''t tell you how to get over the anxiety about performance that most people naturally have. They don''t tell you what to do in the moments when you are made, as a woman, to feel small. They don''t tell you how to own the room. This book does.From the way Michelle Obama projects ''happy high status'', to Virginia Woolf''s leisurely pacing and Oprah Winfrey''s mastery of inner conviction, what is it that our heroines do to make us sit up and listen - really listen - to their every word? And how can you achieve that impact in your own life? Here''s how.__________***** ''Easy to grasp practical tips... all served up with lightness and generosity.''***** ''It has made me realize I don''t even need to be good, but I can be brave.''***** ''Brilliant, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Games With Your Dog - Anja Jakob, Cordula Weiss

Do you like playing games with your dog? Here is the indoor and outdoor schedule to overcome boredom and provide lots of fun!Whether it’s in the park, in your own garden or in the living room – with this comprehensive book of games you can occupy your dog appropriately at any time with new commands, tricks and mental exercises. Lots of step-by-step instructions with pictures will always banish boredom and you can see the time required, level of difficulty and space needed for the game at a glance. Exercise courses fit for the Olympics, daring feats with lots of tricks or also brain-teasers will give new impetus to the everyday life of your dog – when you go out for a walk in the sunshine or are at home when it’s raining or there’s a storm!

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Manifest Your Dreams - Victoria Maxwell

Take destiny into your own hands and transform your life through positive change and thought.Manifest Your Dreams is a modern mysticÂ’s take on how you can use manifestation to attract what you want and live a more purposeful life.Full of spiritual practices and down-to-earth practical guidance, this book is a guide to how to meet the universe halfway through real world action. Connect to your heartÂ’s true desires and manifest love, money, purpose, healing and growth.

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Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home - Shira Gill

People are naturally curious about the homes of professional organizers. Organized Living was inspired by Shira's desire to provide a glimpse into a rarely-seen world: The homes of people who organize others. Shira showcases the homes of twenty-five international home organizers, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into this meticulously kept world. Organized Living introduces you to the aspirational spaces of the most organized people in the world, the organizers themselves, and the passion that fuels their work. Through stunning images and absorbing interviews, you’ll gain expert tips and resources, loads of visual inspiration, and clever organizing hacks you can use in your own home, such as:• Ditching the packaging• Choosing stylish storage• Elevating the most neglected spaces• Putting things away, right awayThrough books, TV shows, and social media platforms, home organizers have been elevated as top lifestyle influencers and have cemented their place in the cultural zeitgeist. And Shira Gill, the organizer of organizers, is the perfect tour guide to walk us through these professional organizers’ homes.If you’re seeking less clutter, overwhelm, and stress in your life, and are looking to create more time and energy for the things that matter most, Organized Living is your chance to learn directly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Finding Your Super Horse - Lynn Palm

Lessons on how to tap the true potential in every horse from one of the world''s leading female trainers. For six decades, Lynn Palm has been a mainstay of the horse training, showing, and clinicing industry. Her successes in diversity in training and the development of willingness and ability across disciplines are unparalleled. She has four Superhorse Titles - a prize awarded to a horse that demonstrates a broad skillset and proficiency in multiple sports. In these pages, Lynn shares the eight keys to her success in training and competing, and how you, too - whether you''re eventing or ranch riding - can shape a horse with a good attitude, correct movement, healthy biomechanics, and top-notch conditioning. A ''Superhorse'' will take you farther for longer, and you''ll enjoy every minute of it. Readers will learn how: Not all knowledge is good knowledge, and which knowledge is best. Groundwork in the form of in-hand, longeing, liberty work, long-lining, and trick training is integral to attaining training goals To incorporate longevity training with progressive lessons that have the ''long game'' in mind The rider''s ability directly impacts the horse''s A competitive edge serves both the recreational rider and the one who shows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Train Your Brain to Beat Chronic Pain - Carly Hunt

Is chronic pain like a blaring siren that prevents you from living your life? State-of-the-art neuroscientific research reveals surprising new insights into pain as the brain's alarm system, designed to warn us of danger. When that alarm gets stuck in a high-alert mode, this concise, practical guide presents a range of proven interventions that can help you not only cope with pain, but actively reduce it. Psychologist Carly Hunt has devoted her career to understanding the causes and management of chronic pain. She shares crucial information about brain training techniques, lifestyle changes that target inflammation and other pain triggers, resources for self-care and support, and conventional and complementary medicine approaches to weave into your own integrative care plan. It truly is possible to beat chronic pain--this book points the way.

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How to Make Anyone Fall in Love With You - Leil Lowndes

Move over cupid – here is the love potion we’ve all been waiting for…!Containing 85 proven techniques, this fascinating guide reveals the recipe for making anyone fall head over heels in love with you.In this irresistible, witty guide, internationally-acclaimed relationships expert Leil Lowndes reveals the tips and secrets to helping you capture the heart of anyone you choose. This is your short-cut to sure-fire success in love.How To Make Anyone Fall In Love With You is packed full of information, social research and psychological insight into human behaviour, sexuality, body language, and the differences in how men and women think and communicate.You’ll learn exactly how to use the secrets of attraction in your own life. Leil will show you:How to awaken primal sexual feelings in your partner,How to give first date butterflies,How to make a lasting impression,When to play hard to get – and when not to,How to learn in one hour what will drive you partner wild in bed,And – in short – how to make them fall head-over-heels in love with you.How To Make Anyone Fall In Love With You makes turning a small spark of attraction into an all-consuming passion easy.

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Let the Light In - Jane McDonald

The instant Sunday Times bestseller'Life is what you make it, nothing is for freeStand up and be counted, and be who you want to be''Let The Light In' Jane McDonaldJane was planning a golden retirement with her beloved partner Ed, when a shocking cancer diagnosis changed everything. Ed was terminally ill. Jane nursed him at home until the end, on her own, with the UK in lockdown. At first she was overwhelmed, but slowly gathered strength from caring for her loved one, and now sees that it was a privilege to be there for him. 'Let The Light In', a song Jane wrote over twenty years ago during another dark time, points the way to finding a new kind of joy out of sorrow. It's a philosophy Jane has always lived by and, in this deeply personal book exploring the same themes, she reveals the lessons she's learned that have helped her grow, adapt and rise up through adversity. She looks back with candour and honesty on her experiences of heartbreak and loss, failure and burn-out. Cherishing the ring of support around her, taking the odd duvet day and keeping a sense of humour throughout, she grew stronger through each ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Blood in the Water - Silver Donald Cameron

‘Fascinating’ Margaret AtwoodCan taking the law into your own hands be the right thing to do?In June 2013, three upstanding citizens of a small town in Nova Scotia murdered their neighbour, Phillip Boudreau, while out fishing.Boudreau was an inventive small-time criminal who had terrorised and entertained Petit de Grat for two decades. He had been in prison for nearly half his adult life. He was funny and frightening, loathed, loved and feared. Boudreau seemed invincible, a miscreant who would plague the village forever. As many people said, if those fellows hadn''t killed him, someone else would have.Blood in the Water is a gripping story in a brilliantly drawn setting, about power and law, security and self-respect, and the nature of community. And at its heart is a disturbing question: are there times when taking the law into your own hands is not only understandable but the responsible thing to do?

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Strangers in the House - Raja Shehadeh

Raja Shehadeh was born into a successful Palestinian family with a beautiful house overlooking the Mediterranean. When the state of Israel was formed in 1948 the family were driven out to the provincial town of Ramallah. There Shehadeh grew up in the shadow of his father, a leading civil rights lawyer. He vowed not to become involved in politics or law but inevitably did so and became an important activist himself. In 1985 his father was stabbed to death. The Israeli police failed to investigate the murder properly and Shehadeh, by then a lawyer, set about solving the crime that destroyed his family. In Strangers in the House, Shehadeh recounts his troubled and complex relationship with his father and his experience of exile - of being a stranger in his own land. It is a remarkable memoir that combines the personal and political to devastating effect.

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Teaching in the Online Classroom - Doug Lemov

A timely guide to online teaching strategies from bestselling author Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team School closures in response to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic resulted in an immediate and universal pivot to online teaching. More than 3.7 million teachers in the U.S. were suddenly asked to teach in an entirely new setting with little preparation and no advance notice. This has caused an unprecedented threat to children's education, giving rise to an urgent need for resources and guidance. Teaching in the Online Classroom is a just-in-time response to educators' call for help. Teaching expert Doug Lemov and his colleagues spent weeks studying videos of online teaching and they now provide educators in the midst of this transition with a clear guide to engaging and educating their students online. Although the transition to online education is happening more abruptly than anyone anticipated, technology-supported teaching may be here to stay. This guide explores the challenges involved in online teaching and guides educators and administrators to identify and understand best practices. It is a valuable tool to help you and your students succeed in synchronous and asynchronous settings this school year and beyond. Learn strategies for engaging students more ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Touch Typing In Ten Hours, 3rd Edition - Ann Dobson

If you use a keyboard you need this book. Most of us use computers - many of us all the time - but how many of us can type properly? ''When you''ve learned how to touch type a 3000 word report will take you less than 1 hour to type!'' With this book you can learn to ''touch type'' in ten hours at a fraction of the cost of a course. It will also take you less time than the average course and, best of all, you can learn in your own home or office. Just think how much time you will save in your working day - and you will be able to concentrate on the content rather than finding the correct letters. Touch Type in Ten Hours contains easy-to-use lessons divided into manageable one hour blocks, and there are plenty of exercises to consolidate what you have learned. There is also a reference guide giving useful ''tips of the trade''. This new edition goes on to show you how to use Microsoft Word 2007 to best advantage. Most of us want to learn all the basics as quickly as possible and in no time at all you should ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Exercise in Uncertainty, An - Jonathan Gluck

In this thought-provoking memoir, an award-winning journalist explores the chaos, doubt, and search for meaning that come with staying one step ahead of cancer for decades.At age thirty-eight, Jonathan Gluck, a new father with a promising journalism career, was shocked to learn he had multiple myeloma, a rare, incurable blood cancer. He was told he had eighteen months to live.That was more than twenty years ago.Gluck isn’t just something of a medical miracle. He’s also part of a growing population. Thanks to revolutionary medical advances, many cancers and other serious illnesses are no longer death sentences but chronic diseases people can often live with for years. While doctors continue to look for “magic bullet” cures, they can now extend patients’ lives by slowing the progression of their diseases one treatment at a time. The result is a strange, new no-man’s-land between being sick and being well where Gluck and millions of others reside.In An Exercise in Uncertainty, Gluck maps this previously uncharted territory. Among the many vexing side effects of chronic illness he explores is uncertainty—never knowing from one day to the next how one’s illness might change them physically, emotionally, spiritually. When you have an incurable disease, how do ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Head Over Heels in the Dales - Phinn Gervase

Join Gervase Phinn in the classroom where he faces his greatest challenge: keeping a straight face as teachers and children alike conspire to have him laughing out loud . . .''So funny, it will echo things that happen in your own life'' 5***** Reader Review''A wonderful, entertaining and enjoyable read. The humour is infectious'' 5***** Reader Review______ ''Could you tell me how to spell "sex" please?'' Gervase Phinn thinks he''s heard just about everything in his two years as a school inspector, but a surprising enquiry from an angelic six-year-old reminds him never to take children for granted. This year Gervase has lots of important things on his mind - his impending marriage to Christine Bentley (the prettiest headteacher for miles around), finding somewhere idyllic to live in the Yorkshire Dales, and the chance of a promotion.All of which generate their fair share of excitement, aided and abetted as usual by his colleagues in the office.Funny, uplifting and joyful, Head over Heels in the Dales is the third in Gervase Phinn''s much-loved series.______''Gervase Phinn''s memoirs have made him a hero in school staff-rooms'' Daily Telegraph''A natural storyteller'' Yorkshire Post

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Swift in the Cloud - L Williamson

Write and run Swift language programs in the Cloud Written by the team of developers that has helped bring the Swift language to Cloud computing, this is the definitive guide to writing and running Swift language programs for cloud environment. In Swift in the Cloud, you''ll find full coverage of all aspects of creating and running Swift language applications in Cloud computing environments, complete with examples of real code that you can start running and experimenting with today. Since Apple introduced the Swift language in 2014, it has become one of the most rapidly adopted computer programming languages in history—and now you too can start benefitting from using the same programming language for all components of a scalable, robust business software solution. Create server applications using Swift and run them on pay-as-you-go cloud infrastructure Quickly write and test Swift code snippets in your own cloud sandbox Use Docker containers to deploy Swift applications into multiple cloud environments without having to change code Grasp the elements and structure of the Swift.org open technology project Find out how to avoid the complexities of runtime configuration by using Cloud Foundry buildpacks for Swift Build high performing web applications and REST APIs with an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Turn This Book Into a Bird Feeder! - Lynn Brunelle

Turn your book into a working bird feeder for your backyard feathered friends with the help of this kid's hands-on guide to understanding the world of birds. Fly, flutter, and flap into the colorful world of birds in this interactive book for kids ages 8 and up. Learn all about birds — from feathers and feet to habitats and diet, and how to spot them in your own backyard, this book is the perfect for budding birders. As the name describes, TURN THIS BOOK INTO A BIRD FEEDER is more than just a book — follow the simple instruction to transform the cover into a working bird feeder. Whether you live in the country, suburbs, or a city, enjoy watching locals flock to the yummy buffet.

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The House With a Dragon in It - Lake Nick

An adventure to treasure from two multi award-winning creators, discover a classic story of family, friendship and believing in your own magic. When Summer and her foster family are having lunch one day, a hole appears in the middle of the living room. That hole leads to a dragon and the promise of three wishes, granted by a very unusual witch. Summer wishes for popularity and plenty of money, and things are looking up . . . until she realizes that the hole in the floor is getting bigger and the witch is getting more sinister.As things begin to unravel, will Summer get her dearest most secret wish? Nick Lake's classic story of dragons, witches and wish-fulfilment is beautifully illustrated by Emily Gravett.

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Painting Light and Colour in Oils - Sarah Manolescue

This beautiful book shows the artist how to develop their own unique way of seeing and interpreting light and colour in oils, using plein air painting as the foundation (painting outdoors direct from life). It serves as a catalyst for exploration, both out in the field, and back in the studio. Packed with finished examples and step-by-step sequences, it guides you through the beguiling challenge of painting the light, demonstrating how to say ‘just enough’ in your own work.

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Mindfulness in Eight Weeks - Michael Chaskalson

Find your way into Mindfulness with this engaging and practical step-by-step guide that you can follow in your own time and in the comfort of your own home.

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Practical Ethics in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Linda Finlay

Are you sometimes challenged by how to apply ethical principles in your own practice? Looking to understand what ethical practice can look like from different theoretical standpoints?Linda Finlay takes you on an exploration of ethical therapeutic practice. She highlights how therapeutic decisions depend on the social and relational context and vary according to your theoretical lens. She provides you with guidance on how to engage in therapy relationally while remaining professional, ethical and evidence-based. Split over three parts this book takes you through:-        The Context of Relational Ethics - introducing you to the foundational ideas, and considering how professional codes are applied within therapy -        Relational Ethics within the Therapeutic Relationship – exploring the complex judgements demanded by the therapeutic process, and looking at how therapy needs to be situation specific-        Relational Ethics in Practice – five extended, fictional case studies demonstrate relational ethics in practice, and discuss the issues raised.

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Deep Reinforcement Learning in Action - Alexander Zai, Brandon Brown

Humans learn best from feedback—we are encouraged to take actions that lead to positive results while deterred by decisions with negative consequences. This reinforcement process can be applied to computer programs allowing them to solve more complex problems that classical programming cannot. Deep Reinforcement Learning in Action teaches you the fundamental concepts and terminology of deep reinforcement learning, along with the practical skills and techniques you’ll need to implement it into your own projects. Key features • Structuring problems as Markov Decision Processes • Popular algorithms such Deep Q-Networks, Policy Gradient method and Evolutionary Algorithms and the intuitions that drive them • Applying reinforcement learning algorithms to real-world problems Audience You’ll need intermediate Python skills and a basic understanding of deep learning. About the technology Deep reinforcement learning is a form of machine learning in which AI agents learn optimal behavior from their own raw sensory input. The system perceives the environment, interprets the results of its past decisions, and uses this information to optimize its behavior for maximum long-term return. Deep reinforcement learning famously contributed to the success of AlphaGo but that’s not all it can do! Alexander Zai is a Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon AI working on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Identity-Conscious Practice in Action - Liza Talusan

When teachers and leaders implement an identity-conscious practice, they can provide a more responsive and responsible learning environment. Unfortunately, avoiding the impact of identity can create problematic and oppressive conditions in schools. So how do we lead with an identity-conscious lens? Award-winning author Liza Talusan provides real-world scenarios that educators can work through to apply an identity-conscious practice. Talusan helps educators grapple with three key questions: 1) How do I build knowledge about scenarios that involve identity? 2) How do my own thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs contribute to inequitable conditions? 3) What actions can I implement in my classroom/meeting spaces to align with principles of equity and justice? Readers explore these questions through case studies on race, class/socioeconomic status, religion/faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender, language, and age. With the book''s numerous real-world examples, Talusan makes the concept of an identity-conscious practice more tangible, so you feel ready and empowered to implement it day-to-day in your own practice.

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Interviews in Qualitative Research - Nigel King, Christine Horrocks, Joanna Brooks

This dynamic user-focused book will help you to get the data you want from your interviews. It provides practical guidance regarding technique, gives top-tips from real world case studies and shares achievable checklists and interview plans. Whether you are doing interviews in your own research or just using other researchers’ data, this book will tell you everything you need to know about designing, planning, conducting and analyzing quality interviews. It explains how to: -          Construct ethical research designs -          Record and manage your data -          Transcribe your notes -          Analyse your findings -          Disseminate your conclusions Written using clear, jargon-free terminology and with coverage of practical, theoretical and philosophical issues all grounded in examples from real interviews, this is the ideal guide for new and experienced researchers alike. Nigel King is Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of Huddersfield. Christine Horrocks is Professor of Applied Social Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The House With a Dragon in It - Lake Nick

An adventure to treasure from two multi award-winning creators, discover a classic story of family, friendship and believing in your own magic. When Summer and her foster family are having lunch one day, a hole appears in the middle of the living room. That hole leads to a dragon and the promise of three wishes, granted by a very unusual witch. Summer wishes for popularity and plenty of money, and things are looking up . . . until she realizes that the hole in the floor is getting bigger and the witch is getting more sinister. As things begin to unravel, will Summer get her dearest most secret wish? Nick Lake's classic story of dragons, witches and wish-fulfilment is beautifully illustrated by Emily Gravett.

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Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Education - Karen Jones

Gender stereotypes are prevalent in education, as is all spheres of society.Gender stereotypes squash talent, limit educational experiences and achievement and corrode aspirations - which in turn can limit professional opportunities and prospects.This book supports you to recognise and challenge gender stereotypes in educational settings and in your own practice. It iincules practical guidance and strategies.

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You Are the Best Sister in the World Because… - Summersdale Publishers

Go on, admit it: your sister''s pretty great, isn''t she?Here''s the perfect way to tell her - in your own words - just how much her friendship, support and love means to you. Fill in the gaps in this gorgeous book to create a personalized treasure trove of in-jokes, memories and all the things you love about your sis that she''ll cherish forever.

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Marvel Avengers Iron Man: 3 in 1 Colouring - Marvel Entertainment International Ltd

Enjoy a 3-in-1 colouring adventure with the invincible Iron Man and the rest of the Avengers!Join Iron Man and the Avengers for a hi-octane colouring experience! Includes copy colouring, poster pages and more for you to complete in your own style.Perfect for Marvel fans!

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Marvel Avengers Captain America: 5 in 1 Colouring

Pick up your pencils and get ready for a 5-in-1 colouring adventure with Captain America!Packed with five exciting types of colouring and over 60 super stickers, you can bring this mighty super-soldier to life in your own unique style! 5 different types of colouring, including copy colouring, colour by numbers and dot-to-dot! With over 60 stickers! Including Black Widow, Red Skull, Falcon and all the classic characters from the world of Captain America The perfect gift for young artists and fans of Marvel Find hours of creative fun inside this epic colouring book!

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Christmas in New York - Zoe Folbigg

An unforgettable story of friendship, love and taking chances and learning to believe in your own worth from bestselling author Zoë FolbiggPerfect for fans of Mike Gayle and JoJo Moyes. Thirty-two-year-old Charlie Brown has a plane to catch. As Christmas approaches, she is New York bound, to be reunited with boyfriend Harry after work has kept them apart. But once she lands, Harry is nowhere to be found…There’s no hand-drawn sign with her name being brandished at the gate. No answer from Harry's phone. And all at once, Charlie’s worst fears come true. What has happened to Harry? And what should Charlie do now that she’s an ocean away from home?As Charlie slowly comes to terms with her predicament, she makes a decision. She’s not leaving New York without finding out the truth, and with a little help from her handsome new friend Pete, there might still be a path to happily-ever-after…Previously published as Fairytale of New YorkPraise for Zoë Folbigg:'Deftly written, seamlessly portrayed and achingly romantic.' Caroline Khoury on Five Days'This beautifully-written book and its gorgeous main characters will stay with you long after you've read the final page - ??????????.' Lorraine Brown on Five Days'A wonderful read that’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stranger in the Shogun's City - Amy Stanley

Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2020, a vivid work of history that explores the life of an unconventional woman in Edo - now known as Tokyo - and a portrait of a great city on the brink of momentous change''Compelling... Deeply absorbing'' GuardianThe daughter of a Buddhist priest, Tsuneno was born in 1804 in a village in Japan''s snow country and was expected to lead a life much like her mother''s. Instead - after three divorces and with a temperament much too strong-willed for her family''s approval - she ran away to follow her own path in Edo, the city we now call Tokyo.Stranger in the Shogun''s City is a rare, captivating portrait of one woman as she endeavours to recreate herself and her life, and provides a window into the drama and excitement of Japan at a pivotal moment in history.''Marvellous... Stanley builds up a picture of Tsuneno''s world, immersing us in an experience akin to time travel'' TLS* Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography 2020 ** Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Biography 2021 ** Winner of the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography ** Longlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown *

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Coach Wooden and Me - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

When future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden''s reputation as a winner. It turned out to be the right choice, as Alcindor and his teammates won an unprecedented three NCAA championship titles. But it also marked the beginning of one of the most extraordinary and enduring friendships in the history of sports. In COACH WOODEN AND ME, Abdul-Jabbar reveals the inspirational story of how his bond with John Wooden evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports, shaped the course of both men''s lives, and lasted for half a century.COACH WOODEN AND ME is a stirring tribute to the subtle but profound influence that Wooden had on Kareem as a player, and then as a person, as they began to share their cultural, religious, and family values while facing some of life''s biggest obstacles. From his first day of practice, when the players were taught the importance of putting on their athletic socks properly, to gradually absorbing the sublime wisdom of Coach Wooden''s now famous "Pyramid ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet Kids Create Your Own Travel Journal - Lonely Planet Kids

Make your vacation memories last a lifetime with this awesome fill-in children’s travel journal that’s packed with brilliant activities and prompts to inspire kids to write and draw their adventures. Budding diarists can record precious moments from their trip in this pocket-sized book and create the ultimate holiday souvenir to cherish forever. Draw your own passport picture; make a cool flip-book animation of your experiences; describe the tastiest treat from your journey - this epic kids’ journal encourages readers to really engage with their travels and create a treasured keepsake that they can look back on years later with the whole family.Inside Create Your Own Travel Journal:- Fun fill-in activities including games, drawing challenges and prompts for stories to encourage children to observe and admire their surroundings- Handy pocket-sized hardback book with an elastic band so readers can take their precious jottings and doodles with them wherever they go- A super memento to remind kids - and grown ups - of the adventures they share together- Includes: create a postcard of your favourite vacation destination; make a playlist of the songs you’ve heard during your holiday; make a city skyline using your ticket stubs; draw the view from your room; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Craft Your Own Magic - Cassie Uhl

A call to create your own magical practice by understanding magical correspondences, incorporating your own lived experiences and ancestry, and applying intuitive insights. Crafting your own magic is a personal and fluid journey, and you won’t find scripted spells and rituals within these pages. Instead, you’ll find a collection of pathways to a magical practice rooted in your lived experience and the relationships you form in seen and unseen realms. Here, witch, intuitive energy healer, and death-worker Cassie Uhl will share techniques to hone your inherent intuitive abilities, personal experiences, and practices—all of which she encourages you to modify to suit your needs. Your magical practice and the path that shapes it will be as unique as you are, as it should be. Uhl walks you through crafting your own magic using the elements as guideposts: air, on developing intuition; fire, on magic in relationship; water, on correspondences; earth, on ethics and ancestry; and spirit, on bringing it all together. What crafting your own magic looks like for you will be personal and fluid. Where would you turn to seek inspiration, community, means, and modes to craft your magic? Perhaps you would shift inward to the trees, flowers, birds, or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet Kids Create Your Own Camping Activities - Baker Laura, Lonely Planet Kids

Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow up to Lonely Planet Kids’ Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 80 ideas for the best camping games, crafts and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you''re in-the-tent or on-the-road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as well tips for exploring nature in and around the campground. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instructions, there are games to entertain the whole family, stuff that’s just for kids, things to do outside, and ideas for cold and rainy days.Written by Laura Baker and accompanied by fun illustrations by Sean Sims, this book can be used wherever and whenever your family goes camping. All you need is your imagination and things that can be found around the campsite (or basic craft items like paper, pens and glue). Inside Create Your Own Camping Activities:- Basic guide to camping - from what equipment you’ll need to pack, to setting up your tent and exploring the area around you. - Camping games and activities - Make your own camp-ground treasure hunt, campground obstacle course, lawn games, sleeping bag races. - Camping crafts - Create a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Start Your Own Business - DK

This is your foolproof guide on how to make your start-up stand out from the crowd!Get professional business advice in the palm of your hands. This uniquely visual guide equips you with everything you need to know about setting up and running your own business.Are you looking to start a business? You''ll need advice on how to identify your customer, what pitfalls to anticipate, and how best to spend your time and money to turn your idea into a profitable venture. This insightful business book takes you through everything from balancing the books to building a brand. It inspires you to take that giant leap towards making your entrepreneurial dreams come true.The Simplest, Most Visual Guide to Becoming an Entrepreneur - Ever!This comprehensive guide to starting your own business acts as an invaluable blueprint for your path to business success. It''s the ultimate gift for entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to learn more about the world of business management.This informative reference book is packed with: - Practical, authoritative information on the skills required to run a small business.- Easy-to-understand graphics.- No-nonsense advice and jargon-free language.- Insightful and inspiring quotes from the most successful minds in business.This entrepreneur book gives you ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stranger in the Lifeboat - Mitch Albom

#1 New York Times BestsellerWhat would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.“Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says.“I am the Lord,” the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us?In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Own Your Space - Alexandra Gater

DIY YouTuber Alexandra Gater shows you how to creatively, inexpensively, and beautifully decorate your space in this inviting and accessible definitive guide to décor ideas for renters and new homeowners alike."Alexandra Gater represents a new generation of apartment therapists who are teaching people how to make a great home at any size with any budget. Her new book is an absolute gift that is not only beautiful and approachable, it''s so comprehensive you''ll read it, refer to it and keep it under your pillow at night." —Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment TherapyHave you ever wondered what to do about the “Renter Beige” walls in your apartment? Have you ever thought you’d wait to upgrade that sofa from your grandparents’ basement until you had a place of your own—and then found yourself spiraling with questions like, “Will I ever own a house?” Have you bought a new home—but now have little money left over to spruce it up? And how can you make those outdated appliances and cabinets in your kitchen look better without breaking your budget?Alexandra Gater is here to help.Through her online home decorating series, the YouTube star and décor expert has taught millions how to transform their spaces ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Make Your Own Animal Friends - Katia Ferris

Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­– stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.

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The Awesome Physics in Your City - The Amazing Theatre of Physics

Ignite Children’s Curiosity for Science with City Physics! Ready to explore the hidden physics all around you? This engaging STEM book takes kids on an exciting journey through 10 urban settings, uncovering science in everyday places. Following the popular The Awesome Physics in Your Home, The Awesome Physics in Your City uses relatable examples and hands-on experiments to make learning fun and accessible. From roller coasters, concerts, and sports fields to construction sites, city streets, shops, and more, kids will discover the real-world applications of physics and spark a passion for STEM. Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists!Science is All Around You: Explore the hidden science in your city''s concert venues, amusement parks, playgrounds, pools, restaurants, buildings, and beyond with this engaging book. Hands-on Activities: Fun, safe experiments that bring physics to life in familiar city settings. Perfect for Young Scientists: Sparks curiosity and makes learning physics easy and exciting. Part of a Trusted Series: Sequel to The Awesome Physics in Your Home from the Science All Around Us series. Boost Science Learning: Bridges classroom concepts with real-world urban examples. For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children''s books that are both playful and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Make Your Own Perfume - Sally Hornsey

Wearing perfume is often limited by the cost of designer brands. Blending your own fragrance takes perfume wearing to another level. You can design your own perfume to suit your mood, your character and your lifestyle - and, of course, your budget! Make Your Own Perfume guides you through individual aromas, showing you how to design and structure perfume for yourself and for others. It includes blending tips to help you create your own range of gorgeous signature scents and fragrances that you can wear as often as you like. In this book you will discover how to: - Identify the fragrance families and choose which ones are better suited to different occasions - Classify both natural and synthetic oils into ''note'' categories to enable you to balance your perfume - Make tinctures and infusions to use in your perfumes - Dilute your perfume blend to become a body spray, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, pure perfume, or aftershave - Package your perfume - and choose appropriate names for it - Create perfume blends for pot pourri, reed diffusers and other room scenting products.Contents: Introduction; 1. Tools of the Trade; 2. A Sensible Approach to Health and Safety; 3. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stranger in the Lifeboat - Mitch Albom

#1 New York Times BestsellerWhat would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.“Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says.“I am the Lord,” the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us?In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Own Your Career - Michela Allocca

Imbue your career with purpose and meaning In Own Your Career: Break the Corporate Blueprint and Build Your Own Ladder, popular financial analyst and entrepreneur Michela Allocca delivers an exciting new discussion of how to break the corporate blueprint and forge your own path to a fulfilling and rewarding career. You'll learn to find happiness and purpose at work, whether you're interested in climbing the corporate ladder or embarking on a different path. The book offers a collection of tactical strategies you can apply immediately within your career to start getting more out of your day job and redefine what success means to you. You'll find: Effective tactics for positioning yourself in your resume, articulating your skills in interviews, and negotiating your compensation to ensure you are not only landing the job, but that it's as lucrative as possible. Practical strategies to navigate career changes and make intentional career decisions with confidence. Systems to maximize your earning potential and build a successful side hustle you can take to the next level A can't-miss guide for young professionals, the newly graduated, and aspiring entrepreneurs, Own Your Career offers realistic advice to excel at work and take your professional power back, both ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Make Your Own Rainbow - Leonie Briggs

Why not spend your day creating your very own rainbow? Looking to add some STEAM to your day, but unsure of the best way to do it? Dive into this creative STEAM book to spark young people''s interest in a simple, safe and cost-effective way. Leonie provides a colourful approach to teaching tricky subjects, ranging from colour and chemical reactions to photosynthesis, with many more in between.Make Your Own Rainbowis a compilation of fun, easy, creative and effective activities for teachers of both primary and secondary school children, ideas that parents and carers can also enjoy at home. The aim of this book is to inspire young people to discover, interact with and enjoy STEAM subjects and in doing so, to help them develop a life-long love of these topics.Make Your Own Rainbowoffers a fresh perspective on teaching STEAM with a real emphasis on memorable learning. Leonie aims to make STEAM accessible to all through a range of tasks, resources and activities inspired by the colours of the rainbow. Examples include:Rainbow Trail: Are you able to create a rainbow from nature/in the home or classroom?Bubbles:Understand the colour and structure of bubbles in this mesmerising experiment.Rainbow Indicator: Investigate if certain household ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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