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Buddy - Nigel Hinton

Buddy is a moving and totally convincing account of a boy''s faltering relationship with his father, with an atmospheric 1980s setting. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.Buddy has a hopeless father who is an ageing rocker, interested only in Elvis and bikes, and living on the fringes of the under-world. The two manage to strike up some kind of relationship when Buddy''s mum walks out - until Buddy realises that his dad is involved in something more serious than he suspected. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O''Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

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Buddy - Nigel Hinton

One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is a sympathetic look at the confusions of adolescence. Buddy's father, still dreaming of his teddy-boy youth, turns to crime, and his mother leaves home to make a better life for herself.

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Hinton Hollow Death Trip - Will Carver

Five days in the history of a small rural town, visited and infected by darkness, are recounted by Evil itself. A stunning high-concept thriller from the bestselling author of Good Samaritans and Nothing Important Happened Today.‘Cements Carver as one of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, he’ll have his own cult following’ Daily Express''Will Carver is an exhilarating and audacious new voice in literary crime fiction'' Sarah Pinborough‘A new Will Carver novel is always something to look forward to, and this is no exception. Striking and unusual, and dark as ever’ S J Watson________________It’s a small story. A small town with small lives that you would never have heard about if none of this had happened.Hinton Hollow. Population 5,120.Little Henry Wallace was eight years old and one hundred miles from home before anyone talked to him. His mother placed him on a train with a label around his neck, asking for him to be kept safe for a week, kept away from Hinton Hollow.Because something was coming.Narrated by Evil itself, Hinton Hollow Death Trip recounts five days in the history of this small rural town, when darkness paid a visit and infected its residents. A visit that made them act in unnatural ways. Prodding at their insecurities. Nudging at their secrets and desires. Coaxing out the malevolence suppressed within them. Showing their true selves.Making them cheat.Making them steal.Making them kill.Detective Sergeant Pace had returned to his childhood home. To escape the things he had done in the city. To go back to something simple. But he was not alone. Evil had a plan. ________________‘Gobsmacking, beyond dark, and so much fun. I would join Will Carver’s cult. He’s the most original writer around…’ Helen FitzGerald‘A novel so dark and creepy Stephen King will be jealous he didn’t think of it first’ Michael Wood‘One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction … The whole thing feels like a shot of adrenaline’ Alex North‘Twisty-turny and oh-so provocative, this is the type of book that will stick a sneaky foot out to trip you up’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading‘Deliciously fresh and malevolent story-telling … a laminate-you-to-your-chair, page-whirring dive into a small British town that is turned on its head over the course of a few days. If you like something fresh and unusual, grab this book’ Craig Sisterson‘It''s going to take something special to top this as my book of 2020. Original, thought provoking and highly recommended’ Mark TilburyPraise for Will Carver***Nothing Important Happened Today was longlisted for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year***‘Weirdly page-turning’ Sunday Times‘Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel’ Literary Review‘Arguably the most original crime novel published this year’ Independent‘At once fantastical and appallingly plausible … this mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern life’ Guardian‘This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darkness…’ Telegraph‘Unlike anything else you’ll read this year’ Heat‘Utterly mesmerising…’ Crime Monthly

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The Sun Does Shine - Anthony Ray Hinton

**WINNER OF THE 2019 MOORE PRIZE ****THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**‘A riveting account of the multiple outrages of the criminal justice system of Alabama. A harrowing masterpiece’ Guardian‘Hinton somehow navigates through his rage and despair to a state of forgiveness and grace’ IndependentAt age 29, Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongfully charged with robbery and murder, and sentenced to death by electrocution for crimes he didn’t commit. The only thing he had in common with the perpetrator was the colour of his skin.Anthony spent the next 28 years of his life on death row, watching fellow inmates march to their deaths, knowing he would follow soon. Hinton’s incredible story reveals the injustices and inherent racism of the American legal system, but it is also testament to the hope and humanity in us all.‘You will be swept away in this unbelievable, dramatic true story’ Oprah Winfrey

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Nigel - Monty Don

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERNIGEL - One of Britain''s favourite dogs! MONTY DON - One of Britain''s favourite presenters. When Monty Don''s golden retriever Nigel became the surprise star of BBC Gardeners'' World inspiring huge interest, fan mail and his own social media accounts, Monty Don wanted to explore what makes us connect with animals quite so deeply. In many respects Nigel is a very ordinary dog; charming, handsome and obedient, as so many are. He is a much loved family pet. He is also a star. By telling Nigel''s story, Monty relates his relationships with the other special dogs in his life in a memoir of his dogs past and very much present. Witty, touching and life-affirming, Nigel: My family and other dogs is wonderfully heart-warming. Monty Don is a great writer coming out of the garden and into the hearts and homes of every dog lover in the UK.''I have always had a dog, or dogs. I cannot imagine life without them. I am just as much a fan of Nigel as any besotted viewer. In the book I explore why we love dogs and what they mean to us emotionally and domestically. I look back on all the dogs in my life - all of which I have loved deeply and which have been an essential part of my life. So, this is the book of Nigel - but also the book of all our dogs in every British family and a celebration of the deep love we feel for them'' Monty Don

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How To Eat - Nigella Lawsonová

Rediscover Nigella''s classic food bible this Christmas. ''Cooking is not just about joining the dots, following one recipe slavishly and then moving on to the next. In cooking, as in writing, you must please yourself to please others.'' Hailed by chefs, reviewers, cookery writers and millions of home cooks worldwide as one of the best cookery books ever written, How To Eat is more than just an imaginative collection of over 350 delicious, simple recipes. Combining Nigella''s down-to-earth, practical cookery advice with a passion for food and a friendly, chatty style, you will need two copies of this glorious classic: one for the kitchen, one for the bedside table. This is Nigel Slater''s all-time favourite cookbook: "If I could only keep one cookbook, this would be it. How To Eat suits the way I cook. It is as if Nigella is sitting on a stool next to me in the kitchen as I''m cooking ... With every page you know she loves this stuff, and she wants you to love it too. It''s a very, very special book for me. My own copy is falling apart." With gloriously witty food writing, easy recipes, basic cooking tips and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends and family. Basics - from easy bread recipes and basic roast chicken to sauce ingredients and seasonal foods Cooking in advance - slow cooking, marinades and stress-free, easy recipes One and two - cooking for one and meals for two people, from the practical to the romantic Fast food - easy recipes and quick meal ideas Weekend lunch - Saturday and Sunday lunch menus, for entertaining friends and family meals Dinner - complete dinner menus for any occasion, from an elegant dinner party to a simple supper Low Fat - healthy recipes and low-fat meals that still burst with flavour Feeding babies and small children - weaning recipes, easy family meals and dishes to tempt that fussy eater.Nigella Collection: a vibrant new look for Nigella''s classic cookery books.

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A Cook’s Book - Nigel Slater

‘If you were to only have one Slater cookbook in your life, this is it’ OFM, Books of the Year‘He is king among food writers’ Nigella Lawson‘Slater’s best book’ Diana Henry, Sunday TelegraphA Cook’s Book is the story of Nigel Slater’s life in the kitchen.From the first jam tart Nigel made with his mum standing on a chair trying to reach the Aga, through to what he is cooking now, this is the ultimate Nigel Slater collection brimming with over 200 recipes.He writes about how his cooking has changed from discovering the best way to roast a chicken to the trick to smoky, smooth aubergine mash. He gives the tales behind the recipes and recalls the first time he ate a baguette in Paris, his love of jewel-bright Japanese pickled radishes and his initial slice of buttercream-topped chocolate cake. These are the favourite recipes Nigel Slater cooks at home every day; the heart and soul of his cooking. Chapters include: a slice of tart, a chicken in the pot, everyday greens, the solace of soup and the ritual of tea. This is the essential Nigel Slater.

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A Thousand Feasts - Nigel Slater

THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy.''Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness, yearning and humour'' ELIZABETH DAYFor years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei.These are the small moments, events and happenings that gave pleasure before they disappeared. Miso soup for breakfast, packing a suitcase for a trip and watching a butterfly settle on a carpet, hiding in plain sight. He gives short stories of feasts such as a mango eaten in monsoon rain or a dish of restorative macaroni cheese and homes in on the scent of freshly picked sweet peas and the sound of water breathing at night in Japan.This funny and sharply observed collection of the good bits of life, often things that pass many of us by, is utter joy from beginning to end.‘I loved this. It is a secular book of hours – thoughts and pleasures beautifully cadenced and generously placed’ Edmund de Waal‘Nigel Slater has a magical capacity to find beauty in the smallest moments. A nourishing, sustaining book’ Olivia Laing‘His evocative, uplifting observations are a balm for life: a prose-poem for eaters and a spiritual companion for thoughtful cooks. A true and enduring joy’ Nigella Lawson‘You can’t always feel buoyant and grateful but noticing – and getting pleasure from – the seemingly insignificant is a good way to live. As he says, feel the “small moments of joy”’ Diana Henry

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The Outsiders - Hinton S.E.

One of the BBC''s ''100 Novels That Shaped Our World''The bestselling American classic of youthful rebellion and coming of age on the streets, adapted into an award-winning film by Francis Ford Coppola The Greasers and the rich-kid Socs are at war on the Tulsa streets. Ponyboy, a fourteen-year-old brawler, chainsmoker and dreamer, is a fiercely loyal greaser. But a single, murderous catastrophe is to wrench him from his old life and overturn everything he thinks he knows. The Outsiders was an audacious debut written when S. E. Hinton was only seventeen, laying bare the hopes and terrors between teenage bravado in a world of drive-ins, drag races and switchblades. Confronting America with a new breed of anti-hero from the wrong side of the class divide, The Outsiders is a young adult novel of enduring power. It was made into a film in 1983 starring Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe and Tom Cruise. With an introduction by Jodi Picoult ''Gritty, emotional and very authentic'' Jodi Picoult''The Outsiders is a teenage epic'' Francis Ford Coppola

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Living with Fibromyalgia - Christine Craggs-Hinton

"This book is vital to those with fibromyalgia their families, friends and employers." - Pam Stewart MBE, Fibromyalgia Association UK chairA difficult condition to diagnose, fibromyalgia is characterised by pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It has a plethora of symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, depression, digestive and bowel problems and headaches, among many others. The good news is that your condition can improve, and this book is designed to help. Based on Christine Craggs Hinton''s own experience of managing the disease, it uses effective strategies to reduce pain, boost energy levels and improve sleep. It explains the link between fibromyalgia, diet and the digestive system, and gives clear and manageable guidance on the benefit of low-impact aerobic exercise, as well as illustrated advice on maintaining good posture in daily activities. There is discussion of the latest research, including the possibility of genetic causes of fibromyalgia, and a clear explanation of the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. If you arm yourself with knowledge - and with the impetus and encouragement that brings - your condition will, in all probability, improve steadily and you will find that life once more becomes rewarding and enjoyable.

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Real Fast Food - Nigel Slater

Love food but hate spending hours in the kitchen? This book is the answer, with over 350 delicious recipes ready in less than 30 minutes. Nigel Slater presents over 350 creative, delicious and nourishing recipes and suggestions for those who''d rather spend more of their time eating than cooking. From simple snacks to dinner-party desserts, all the dishes in Nigel Slater''s Real Fast Food can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or under.''Makes your stomach rumble . . . Easily my first choice for a simple, good, workable and readable cookery book'' - Nigella Lawson''Not just a cookery book for gourmets and foodies, but for real people too'' - Sophie Grigson''Nigel Slater offers us a decade''s worth of fresh, original cookery ideas with spoonfuls of wit'' Observer''Designed to appeal to people who love food but don''t want to spend hours slaving away at the stove (i.e. nearly everybody in Britain)'' - Independent on SundayNigel Slater is the Observer''s food writer, writing a month column for Observer Food Monthly. Real Fast Food was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while The 30-Minute Cook was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include Real Fast Puddings, Real Food, Appetite and The Kitchen Diaries.

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At My Table - Nigella Lawsonová

Over a hundred relaxed, achievable and delicious recipes; enjoy the food that Nigella shares day-to-day at her table. Nigella Lawson is a champion of the home cook and her new book celebrates the food she loves to cook for friends and family. The recipes are warming, comforting, and inspirational, from new riffs on classic dishes – including Chicken Fricassée and Sticky Toffee Pudding – to adventures in a host of new dishes and ingredients, from Aubergine Fatteh to White Miso Hummus. AT MY TABLE includes dishes to inspire all cooks and eaters, from Hake with Bacon, Peas and Cider to Indian-Spiced Chicken and Potato Traybake and Chilli Mint Lamb Cutlets; plus a host of colourful vegetable dishes, like Eastern Mediterranean Chopped Salad and Carrots and Fennel with Harissa. No Nigella cookbook would be complete without sweet treats, and AT MY TABLE is no exception, with Emergency Brownies, White Chocolate Cheesecake and a Victoria Sponge with Cardamom, Marmalade and Crème Fraîche set to become family favourites. As Nigella writes, ‘happiness is best shared’ and the food in this book will be served and savoured at your own kitchen table just as it is at hers.

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LEGO® Icons 10353 Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell

Oslavte historii inovací F1 se stavebnicí LEGO® Icons (10353) Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell pro dospělé, která poslouží jako skvělý výstavní kousek doma i v kanceláři. Poskládejte si repliku legendárního závodního vozu F1, se kterým v roce 1992 zvítězil Nigel Mansell na závodech Formule 1. Tento prémiový výstavní model s minifigurkou Nigela Mansella bude úchvatnou dekorací a skvělým vánočním nebo narozeninovým dárkem pro fanoušky F1. Model LEGO Icons Williams FW14B má funkční řízení, široké zadní hladké pneumatiky s tištěným nápisem Goodyear, detailně zpracovaný motor a podstavec na vystavení s podrobnostmi o vozidle a statistikami. Minifigurka Nigela Mansella má helmu a podstavec ve stylu pódia s fotografií a citátem tohoto legendárního jezdce. Objevte dynamickou řadu kreativních stavebnic LEGO F1 pro dospělé, děti a celé rodiny. Aplikace LEGO Builder obsahuje 3D verzi návodu na stavění, který je součástí této sběratelské stavebnice závodního vozu. Stavebnice LEGO® Icons Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell pro dospělé • Závodní auto LEGO® F1 Williams Racing FW14B a minifigurka Nigela Mansella • Závodní auto LEGO® F1 s funkčním řízením, širokými zadními pneumatikami a propracovaným motorem • Součástí je podstavec na vystavení na závodní auto a minifigurka Nigela Mansella • Darujte tuto stavebnici k Vánocům nebo narozeninám milovníkům závodů F1 • V aplikaci LEGO® Builder najdete 3D verzi návodu na stavění • Objevte dynamickou řadu stavebnic LEGO® F1 (prodávají se samostatně) pro celou rodinu • Stavebnice se skládá ze 799 dílků a model vozidla Williams Racing FW14B měří přes 31 cm na délku Vhodné pro děti od 18 let.

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Nigella Christmas - Nigella Lawsonová

Indulgent - and easy - meals, snacks and treats that put the joy back into Christmas cooking.''What comes out of your kitchen means more than anything from a shop ever will. The satisfaction of the season can stem from the stove.''With her no-nonsense approach and inspirational ideas, combined with reassuring advice and easy-to-follow, reliable recipes, Nigella Christmas is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy, and make sure the season of good will stays that way.Here is everything you need to make your Christmas easy and enjoyable, from scrumptious cakes and puddings to the main event itself - turkey with all the trimmings, a vegetarian Christmas dinner or a wide range of delicious alternatives.With lusciously warm photography, evocative food writing and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious Christmas present for friends and family.**Nigella returns to the BBC for Christmas 2023 in Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas Special**Seasonal support - soups, salads, sauces and serve-later side dishesThe main event - from traditional roast turkey to the ultimate Christmas pudding... with all the timings you need for a stress-free Christmas Day.Alternative Christmas dinners - goose, beef, pork and a vegetarian feastJoy to the world - Christmas baking and sweet treatsAll wrapped up - mouth-watering gift ideas for a personal touchChristmas brunch - recipes to make Boxing Day special

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Olej ze semen černého kmínu (Nigella sativa) v kapslích /300 mg - 100 kapslí - Herbatica

Nigella sativa - olej na podporu vašeho zdraví - na imunitu, trávení, kůži. Často bojujete s únavou a nedostatkem energie a hledáte něco, co by vás opět „nakoplo“? Jedním z účinných způsobů je i pravidelná konzumace oleje lisovaného ze semen černého kmínu Nigella Sativa. Tento olej patří mezi méně známé, ale vzácné oleje se širokým spektrem využití a množstvím blahodárných účinků na lidský organismus. Mnohé z nich jsou podloženy i vědeckými studiemi. Olej ze semen černého kmínu je cenným pomocníkem při řešení různých kožních problémů , jako jsou akné, plísně, ekzémy, alergie, kopřivka, herpes nebo psoriáza . Také přináší úlevu při bolestech svalů a kloubů , rýmě, bolestech ucha, hemeroidech a trávicích problémech. Je univerzálním řešením pro vaše potřeby a váš zdravý životní styl. Olej z černého kmínu se vyznačuje bohatstvím více než stovky cenných biologicky aktivních látek . Mezi ty nejvýznamnější patří: Tymochinon : Výrazný antioxidant a protizánětlivý prostředek, který účinně ochraňuje buňky před poškozením. Nigellon: Bronchodilatátor: zlepšuje dýchání. Esenciální mastné kyseliny : omega-3, omega-6 a omega-9, které podporují zdraví srdce, mozku a pokožky. Vitamíny: Obsahuje vitamíny A, B1, B2, B6, C a E, které posilují imunitní systém a podporují metabolismus. Minerální látky : železo, vápník, hořčík, měď, zinek a selen, které jsou nezbytné pro správnou funkci vnitřních orgánů. Užívání oleje je díky praktickým kapslím velmi jednoduché a pohodlné . Oceníte jej zejména tehdy, pokud vám činí problém konzumace čistého oleje přímo na lžičce. Olej z černého kmínu přináší i řadu dalších výhod : Posiluje a zlepšuje pružnost cév (účinný při ateroskleróze). Stabilizuje trávicí proces, podporuje správnou činnost žaludku a střev. Ochrání pokožku před vznikem strií, ochabnutím a vysušením. Redukuje celulitidu, vyhlazuje vrásky a zlepšuje elasticitu pokožky. Pomáhá zlepšovat stav vlasů a pokožky hlavy . Způsob užívání a doporučené dávkování: dospělí a děti od 14 let užívají 2 kapsle 3krát denně Zdravotní upozornění: Nepřekračujte předepsanou doporučenou dávku. Doplněk stravy se nesmí používat jako náhrada stravy. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí. Nepoužívejte při individuální nesnášenlivosti či přecitlivělosti na některou ze složek. Užívání není vhodné pro děti, těhotné a kojící ženy. Výživové údaje na 100 g/ v 1 kapsli / v 6 kapslích: Olej z černého kmínu : 77g / 230mg / 1380mg Tuky : 77 g / 230 mg / 1380 mg Z toho: Nasycené mastné kyseliny: 15,1 g / 35 mg / 210 mg Nenasycené mastné kyseliny : 83,5g / 192mg / 1152mg Mononenasycené mastné kyseliny: 25,2g / 58mg / 348mg Polynenasycené mastné kyseliny (omega 6): 58,3g / 134mg / 804mg Skladování: Skladujte na tmavém místě, mimo dosah dětí, při teplotě do 25 ºC. Obsah balení/Objem: 100 kapslí Objem netto: 30g (300 mg*100 tobolek) Země původu: Estonsko NÁŠ TIP: Pokud se zajímáte o přírodní možnosti řešení vašich zdravotních problémů, doporučujeme vám navštívit i náš blog . Najdete v něm podrobnější informace o dalších rostlinných olejích a jejich zdravotních benefitech a také mnoho dalších tipů a doporučení.

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How AI Thinks - Nigel Toon

THE #2 TIMES BESTSELLER'Artificial intelligence is going to have a massive impact on everyone’s lives... an accessible and sensible read that helps demystify AI' Deborah Meaden, entrepreneur and star of Dragon's Den'Nigel Toon is a visionary leader in the field of artificial intelligence... a must-read' Marc Tremblay, Distinguished Engineer, MicrosoftThose who understand how AI thinks are about to win big. We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators - very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven't been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years. Our search engines are becoming answer engines. Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising sectors from education to healthcare to the creative arts. But how does an AI understand sentiment or context? How does it play and win games that have an almost infinite number of moves? And how can we work with AI to produce insights and innovations that are beyond human capacity, from writing code in an instant to unfolding the elaborate 3D puzzles of proteins?We stand at the brink of a historic change that will disrupt society and at the same time create enormous opportunities for those who understand how AI thinks. Nigel Toon shows how we train AI to train itself, so that it can paint images that have never existed before or converse in any language. In doing so he reveals the strange and fascinating ways that humans think, too, as we learn how to live in a world shared by machine intelligences of our own creation.

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How AI Thinks - Nigel Toon

THE #2 TIMES BESTSELLER''Artificial intelligence is going to have a massive impact on everyone’s lives... an accessible and sensible read that helps demystify AI'' Deborah Meaden, entrepreneur and star of Dragon''s Den''Nigel Toon is a visionary leader in the field of artificial intelligence... a must-read'' Marc Tremblay, Distinguished Engineer, MicrosoftThose who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators - very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven''t been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years.Our search engines are becoming answer engines. Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising sectors from education to healthcare to the creative arts. But how does an AI understand sentiment or context? How does it play and win games that have an almost infinite number of moves? And how can we work with AI to produce insights and innovations that are beyond human capacity, from writing code in an instant to unfolding the elaborate 3D puzzles of proteins?We stand at the brink of a historic change that will disrupt society and at the same time create enormous opportunities for those who understand how AI thinks. Nigel Toon shows how we train AI to train itself, so that it can paint images that have never existed before or converse in any language. In doing so he reveals the strange and fascinating ways that humans think, too, as we learn how to live in a world shared by machine intelligences of our own creation.

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Greenfeast - Nigel Slater

The first in a pair of fast, season-led vegetable books from beloved author and cook Nigel Slater.‘Much of my weekday eating contains neither meat nor fish … It is simply the way my eating has grown to be over the last few years.’Greenfeast: spring, summer is a vibrant and joyous collection of the food Nigel eats at the end of the day. Over 110 simply beautiful spring and summer recipes, each with suggested variations, that can mostly be on the table in 30 minutes. This is perfect for people who want to eat less meat, but don’t want to compromise on flavour and ease of cooking.From roast spring vegetables with peanut sauce to rice, broad beans and asparagus, or peaches with blackberries and ice cream, this green follow-up to the bestselling Eat is for everyone who wants daily inspiration for quick plant-based suppers. Greenfeast: autumn, winter will follow in October 2019.

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Young Once - Nigel Planer

Aged twenty-five, dressed as Che Guevara, Nigel Planer answers an ad for a room and his life changes for ever.Both a memoir and a love story, Young Once follows his journey, from bell-ringer to gravedigger, from university dropout to long-term patient of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases and all the other bizarre events that shape him, until the day he meets Alexei Sayle, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson in a former strip club and the 1980s Comedy Revolution is born . . . Often mistaken (even by his mother) for Neil, the hippy character he creates, by 1986 Nigel has become so well-known he often has to leave the house via the kitchen window. It''s lucky that he has always had a talent for seeing the funny side of things: whether it''s dealing with 20-foot-éclair-related injuries or being cajoled into Band Aid by Bob Geldof; gatecrashing a rave with Robin Williams or crashing into the set on Top of the Pops; becoming a grandfather at twenty-nine or being rescued from disaster by musical theatre.Against a backdrop of squats, Glastonbury and roller discos, with a supporting cast that includes Lemmy, a stony-faced Robert de Niro and French and Saunders, Young Once is a wildly entertaining and gloriously sideways glimpse into a remarkable life and career. It''s also an object lesson in why you should never give up looking for your Happy Ever After. It might well turn out to be right in front of you.

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The Not Quite Prime Ministers - Nigel Fletcher

Historyis written by the winners, they say. And more often than not, it iswritten about themtoo. Books have been published chronicling all of the UK’s Prime Ministers –those individuals who somehow made it to the top of the greasy pole ofpolitics, however short or undistinguished their tenure at No. 10.Butwhat about those who failed to make it? Leaders of the Opposition presentthemselves as the alternative Prime Minister, and many of them have indeed goneon to take power. But many more have not. Who were these potential PMs? Why didthey never make it to Downing Street? Do they all deserve to be remembered aslosers?Inthis often wildly entertaining anthology, Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre forOpposition Studies brings together key details of each failed opposition leaderfrom Charles James Fox in 1783 to the modern day. Listeners to Matt Chorley’sshow on Times Radio during 2022 will have heard Nigel every Monday discussinghis Leader of the Opposition of the week, and this book contains all the oddfacts, amusing anecdotes and pub quiz trivia from those features, plus muchmore.

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How To Be A Domestic Goddess - Nigella Lawsonová

Rediscover the classic book that launched a thousand cupcakes.''This is for those days or evenings when you want to usher a little something out of the kitchen that makes you thrill at the sheer pleasure you''ve conjured up.''The classic baking bible by Nigella Lawson. This is the book that helped the world rediscover the joys of baking and kick-started the cupcake revolution, from cake shops around the country to The Great British Bake Off.How To Be a Domestic Goddess is not about being a goddess, but about feeling like one. Here is the book that feeds our fantasies, understands our anxieties and puts cakes, pies, pastries, preserves, puddings, bread and biscuits back into our own kitchens.With luscious photography, easy recipes, witty food writing and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends and family.Cakes - from a simple Victoria Sponge to beautiful cupcakesBiscuits - macaroons, muffins and other indulgent treatsPies - perfect shortcrust and puff pastry and sweet and savoury recipesPuddings - crumbles, sponges, trifles and cheesecakesChocolate - luscious chocolate recipes for sharing (or not)Children - simple recipes for baking with kidsChristmas - pudding, Christmas cakes, mince pies... and mulled wineBread - finally, the proof that baking bread can be fun, with easy bread recipesThe Domestic Goddess''s Larder - essential preserves, jams, chutneys, curds and pickles that every cook should have**Nigella returns to the BBC in 2023 in Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas Special**

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Eat – The Little Book of Fast Food - Nigel Slater

From the star of BBC One’s ‘Nigel and Adam’s Farm Kitchen’ this beautiful and easy-to-use follow-up to ‘The Kitchen Diaries II’ contains over 600 recipe ideas and is your essential go-to for what to cook every day.Returning to the territory of Nigel’s bestselling ‘Real Fast Food’, ‘Eat’ is bursting with beautifully simple and quick-to-cook recipes, in a stylish and practical flexible format that’s easy to read and use anywhere.Enjoy sizzling chorizo with potatoes and shallots; a sharp and fresh green soup; a Vietnamese-inspired prawn baguette; a one-pan Sunday lunch.Chosen by Amazon as the Best Food & Drink Book of the Year and tipped in the Guardian to be the biggest selling cookery title of 2013, the book covers everything from quick meals to share with friends to comfort food. ‘Eat’ is a new, and highly innovative, classic from Nigel Slater.

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Nigel Owens: The Final Whistle - Nigel Owens

Nigel Owens is one of the most famous referees in World Rugby and one of only two Welsh refs ever to officiate at a Rugby World Cup Final. In his bestselling second autobiography, he reveals all about the second half of his career, including the full story of his last Rugby World Cup in 2019.

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Van Life - Nigel Donnelly

Nigel Donnelly edited Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome magazines for 14 years, owning various leisure vehicles and trundling all over Europe and beyond in search of self-catered solace. He currently owns a Volkswagen camper called Wilma. Sometimes she works.|This title will be one of 4 new Concise Manuals which will be published at the same time, creating a positive start to a range that fits perfectly into this smaller manual format. The price point and size will appeal in particular to the independent and gift trade, but will also compete well with other similar titles in these subject areas. A fresh, modern cover design will still have elements of the recognised classic manual cover, but will sit well with the fashionable, contemporary cover designs that are popular in today's booktrade.|The variety of people seduced by the idea of living, or at least holidaying, in a home on wheels is wide and all-encompassing; from retired couples to digital nomads, and from surfers living on an extreme budget to start-up professionals. This book celebrates every aspect of a home on wheels, with help and advice on successful holidays, exciting sabbaticals and even a complete transformation to van life, leaving the static comfort of a roof and four walls and heading off into the unknown. Chapters include help on choosing your vehicle, where to find ad-vice on refurb and conversion, what to pack, what to leave behind, and how to achieve those day-to-day challenges on the open road – like making a cup of coffee, getting your laundry done and finding a safe place to sleep.|This book celebrates every aspect of a home on wheels, with help and advice on successful holidays, exciting sabbaticals and even a complete transformation to van life, leaving the static comfort of a roof and four walls and heading off into the unknown.|The variety of people seduced by the idea of living, or at least holidaying, in a home on wheels is wide and all-encompassing; from retired couples to digital nomads, and from surfers living on an extreme budget to start-up professionals. This book celebrates every aspect of a home on wheels, with help and advice on successful holidays, exciting sabbaticals and even a complete transformation to van life, leaving the static comfort of a roof and four walls and heading off into the unknown. Chapters include help on choosing your vehicle, where to find advice on refurb and conversion, what to pack, what to leave behind, and how to achieve those day-to-day challenges on the open road – like making a cup of coffee, getting your laundry done and finding a safe place to sleep. Author Nigel Donnelly edited Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome magazines for 14 years, owning various leisure vehicles and trundling all over Europe and beyond in search of self-catered solace. He currently owns a Volkswagen camper called Wilma. Sometimes she works.

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Nigel Owens: The Final Whistle - Nigel Owens

The story of the second half of Nigel''s career as one of the most famous referees in World Rugby and one of only two Welsh referees ever to officiate at a Rugby World Cup Final, including the full story of his last Rugby World Cup in 2019.

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Regál nad pračku Nigel Black

Regál nad pračku Nigel Black je moderním a praktickým řešením pro organizaci prostoru v prádelně. Díky konstrukci ze 100% kovu vyniká vysokou odolností a dlouhou životností. Černé provedení působí elegantně, nadčasově a snadno zapadne do různě laděných interiérů. Tento regál se stane nejen funkčním pomocníkem, ale i stylovým doplňkem vaší domácnosti.Jeho prostorné provedení poskytuje dostatek místa pro uložení všech nezbytností na praní. Na police lze přehledně uskladnit prací prostředky, aviváže, čisticí pomůcky nebo koše na prádlo. Díky chytrému designu budete mít vše vždy po ruce, což vám usnadní každodenní rutinu a udrží vaši prádelnu čistou a organizovanou.Robustní rám o tloušťce 7 mm zajistí maximální stabilitu a spolehlivost. Regál je navržen tak, aby bez problémů unesl zatížení a sloužil po mnoho let. Kombinace pevného kovu a praktické konstrukce tak nabízí ideální spojení funkčnosti, odolnosti a moderního designu.Hlavní výhody produktu: Stabilní a odolná kovová konstrukce Elegantní černé provedení pro moderní vzhled Prostorný design pro uložení všech potřeb na praní Robustní rám o tloušťce 7 mm pro maximální pevnost Dlouhá životnost a snadná údržba

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Hrdinové formule 1: Jim Clark, Emerson Fitipaldi, Nigel Mansell (978-80-264-2802-2)

Kniha - autor Roman Klemm, 376 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Geniální Skot Jim Clark, který v 60. letech ovládl dění na světových závodních okruzích. Emerson Fittipaldi, první z představitelů „brazilské vlny" talentů. A do třetice ke všemu odhodlaný Angličan Nigel Mansell, který v cestě za svým snem neváhal riskovat zdraví i veškeré finance. Jedinečné osudy těchto tří skutečných hrdinů formule 1 jsou poutavě popsány známým motoristických novinářem Romanem Klemmem. Nechybí ani příběhy dalších osobností kolem dráhy a spousta zajímavých a dosud málo známých informací.

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VeyRey Brýle blokující modré světlo Nerd Nigel černé (69984)

Brýle na počítač - kancelářské, moderní, 0 dioptrií, nerd, plastové, čirá barva skel, černá barva obrouček, velikost univerzální, UV ochrana UVA, snížení únavy očí, šířka brýlí 14 cm, délka nožiček 14 cm Trávíte dlouhé hodiny u počítače? Ať už hrajete počítačové hry, pracujete nebo sledujete seriály, jistě po čase cítíte únavu vašich očí. Počítačové brýle vám mohou s tímto problémem pomoci. Brýle k počítači VEYREY splní svůj účel nejen v kanceláři, ale i doma. Moderní design podtrhne vaši originální osobnost. Jsou bez dioptrií. S počítačovými brýlemi se eliminuje únava vašich očí, vylepší vnímání barev. Vaše oči budou chráněné i před ultrafialovým zářením, brýle jsou opatřeny filtrem UVA. Jsou široké 14 cm a nožičky o délce 14 cm. Klíčové vlastnosti brýlí na počítač VeyRey Brýle blokující modré světlo Nerd Nigel černé Unisex brýle na počítač VEYREY Slouží proti únavě očí při dlouhé práci na počítači Vhodné pro kancelářské využití Tvar brýlí na počítač: nerd...

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Jídlo - Nigel Slater

Nigel Slater: Jídlo někdy vaříme čistě pro radost z této činnosti, známe původ našich ingrediencí, vybíráme je s velkou péčí a dlouho přemýšlíme, než se s nimi vydáme na cestu z obchodu na talíř. Hledáme dokonalý recept a nespěcháme na něj. S láskou připravujeme večeři krok za krokem. Přijdou i chvíle, kdy chceme pojmout celou záležitost ještě seriózněji. Seznamujeme se s lidmi, kteří vyprodukovali ingredience, a pokud máme prostor, vypěstujeme si některé i sami. Chceme o nich přemýšlet, diskutovat, možná i psát a fotografovat je. Ale občas se prostě chceme najíst. Tato knížka je pro zmíněné okamžiky. Dny, kdy máme na vaření sotva hodinu. Období, kdy chceme prostě mít na sklonku dne na talíři něco chutného. Právě proto jsem napsal tuto knihu a proto její podtitulek zní Malá kniha o rychlém jídle. Jde o soubor receptů na jídla, která můžete mít na stole

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LEGO® Icons 10353 Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell

Sběratelská stavebnice závodního vozu pro dospělé – Oslavte historickou inovaci F1 se stavebnicí LEGO® Icons Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell pro fanoušky závodění a legendárních vozidel Co najdete v krabici? – Vše, co potřebujete k sestavení závodního auta LEGO® F1

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Dějiny pohanské Evropy - Nigel Pennick, Prudence Jonesová

Kniha Dějiny pohanské Evropy je mimořádně čtivým přehledem pohanských náboženství ze všech částí Evropy, který se přitom vyznačuje vědeckým a historickým přístupem a zpracováním. Pohanství se v pojetí autorů neomezuje jen na klasické náboženství antiky, ani na protikřesťanské nebo humanistické pojetí lidského světa. Definují jej především jako polyteismus, který vidí v přírodě teofanii, projevení božství, jehož základní složkou je i Bohyně, ženský princip. To vysvětluje i rostoucí oblibu pohanství, které nyní čerpá impulsy ze zájmu o životní prostředí a ze snahy feminismu emancipovat ženy i v duchovní oblasti, dosud setrvávající z velké části v doméně mužů. Autoři ve svém zkoumání vycházejí z nejstarších písemných zpráv o minojské kultuře na Krétě a mykénské kultuře v Řecku. Přes klasické Řecko, záhadnou kulturu Etrusků a Řím, jejichž náboženství jsou poměrně známá, pak pokračují popisem méně známých božstev a rituálů Keltů a Germánů a velký prostor zde dostávají i donedávna málo známé či zcela opomíjené a sotva zdokumentované kmenové systémy Piktů, Finů a ostatních kmenů na severních okrajích kontinentu a Slovanů, včetně Rusů. Kniha se tak stává uceleným a vyváženým popisem původních evropských posvátných tradic, na jejichž existenci jsme už zapomněli a jež nezřídka opomíjejí i duchovně orientovaní lidé, kteří hledají inspiraci například ve východních náboženstvích. Poslední část knihy se zabývá novopohanstvím a jeho specifickými směry, jako jsou neodruidismus, wicca nebo ásatrú. „Tato kniha poskytuje rozsáhlý přehled o fascinujících aspektech evropských dějin ... nutnost pro každého, kdo se zajímá o dějiny idejí a náboženských systémů.“ – Miranda Green, Univerzita ve Walesu, Cardiff „Příručka a zásadní text k diskusi o pohanství, starověkém nebo moderním ... Úžasné!“ – Pagan Voice Nigel Campbell Pennick, autor publikující mj. o přírodní magii, venkovských lidových zvycích, keltském umění a runách. Píše o mořských druzích, je výtvarníkem a ilustrátorem, návrhářem a výrobcem vitráží a hudebníkem. Píše také o evropském umění a řemeslech, stavbách, krajině, zvycích, hrách a duchovních tradicích. Prudence Jonesová je spisovatelka a komentátorka pohanských tradic Evropy a souvisejících duchovních systémů. Vyučovala filozofii v Cambridgi a na univerzitě v Albertě, kde se věnovala výzkumu antické a středověké logiky. Je členkou Královské společnosti umění.

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How AI Thinks - Nigel Toon

Those who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators - very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess.But up to now they haven't been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years.Our search engines are becoming answer engines. Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising sectors from education to healthcare to the creative arts.But how does an AI understand sentiment or context? How does it play and win games that have an almost infinite number of moves? And how can we work with AI to produce insights and innovations that are beyond human capacity, from writing code in an instant to unfolding the elaborate 3D puzzles of proteins?We stand at the brink of a historic change that will disrupt society and at the same time create enormous opportunities for those who understand how AI thinks. Nigel Toon shows how we train AI to train itself, so that it can paint images that have never existed before or converse in any language. In doing so he reveals the strange and fascinating ways that humans think, too, as we learn how to live in a world shared by machine intelligences of our own creation.

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The Penguin History of Modern Spain - Nigel Townson

‘The best account in a single volume of Spain since 1898, exemplary for concision and for accuracy in the use of language, as well as for equanimity and generosity of spirit’ Felipe Fernández-Armesto, TLSA revelatory new history of Spain, from the late nineteenth century to the twenty-first'Spain is different,' proclaimed the Franco regime in the 1940s, keen to attract foreign tourists. For the most part, the world has agreed. From the end of its 'glorious empire' in 1898 to the dazzling World Cup victory in 2010, the prevailing narrative of modern Spain has emphasized the country's peculiarity. Generations of historians and readers have been transfixed by its implosion into civil war in the 1930s, seduced by the valiant struggle of the republicans, horrified by the barbarity of the dictatorship which followed. Franco's Spain was seen as an anomaly in the midst of prosperous and permissive post-war Western Europe. But, as Nigel Townson shows in this richly layered and exciting new history, beyond the familiar image, there lies a radically different history of Spain: of a dynamic and progressive society that fits firmly into the narrative of modern Europe. Drawing on over forty years of post-Franco scholarship, The Penguin History of Modern Spain transforms our knowledge of Spain and its politics, society, economics and culture. It interweaves cutting-edge Spanish-led research - never before published in English - and testimonies of peasants, housewives, soldiers, workers, entrepreneurs, feminists and worker-priests, for an original and surprising portrait, which allows us, at last, to discern the country behind the veil of propaganda and romantic myths which still endure today

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LEGO® Icons 10353 Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell

Oslavte historii inovací F1® se stavebnicí LEGO® Icons (10353) Williams Racing FW14B a Nigel Mansell pro dospělé, která poslouží jako skvělý výstavní kousek doma i v kanceláři.

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Naturalistic Planting Design - Nigel Dunnett

Naturalistic planting design offers an exciting alternative to traditional garden making. Rich in plants, sustainable and good for the environment, naturalistic gardens are also beautiful, uplifting places that resonate with the energy of the natural world - but they can be challenging to get right. In this seminal book, leading exponent of the technique Nigel Dunnett shares his peerless ecological and horticultural wisdom and fascinating working methods to ensure success with every project. By following a simple set of rules and principles in a unique `Planting Design Toolkit' discover how to read the landscape and create `designed plant communities' that are layered to sustain interest throughout the year. Learn how to design planting that captures the spirit of nature, fosters immersive, emotionally engaging experiences and reduces the need for maintenance. The information is in-depth, practical and generously supported by a wealth of case studies, illustrations, plans and diagrams. This is the essential go-to guide for anyone wishing to join the adventure and plant the naturalistic way.

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Lord of the Flies - Williams Nigel

Playwright and novelist Nigel Williams''s stage adaptation of William Golding''s story was first professionally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon in July 1995. ''Remarkably true to the novel in spirit . . . the theatre lends itself particularly well to the ritualistic aspects of the story - chanting, dancing, marching, forming a circle round the victim, stamping out a fire . . . You end up feeling you have seen a fable of infinite implications enacted in a little room.'' Sunday TelegraphThis special acting edition, particularly suitable for schools and amateur groups, contains the full playtext as well as notes on staging, a full properties list and lighting and sound cues.

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Philip's Stargazing 2024 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland - Nigel Henbest

Philip''s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won''t do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you''re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, this handy fact-packed gem is the only book you''ll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2024 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2024 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery· Month-to-Month information. Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year· Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2024· The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Parties· Top places to visit for astronomical insights· Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest· Special article on the use of filters for astro-photography by expert Robin Scagell· Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2024· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms· The planets'' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comets"I will continue to enjoy ''Philip''s Stargazing'' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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Colonialism - Nigel Biggar

The Sunday Times BestsellerA new assessment of the West’s colonial recordIn the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the ‘End of History’ – that the global dominance of liberal democracy had been secured forever.Now however, with Russia rattling its sabre on the borders of Europe and China rising to challenge the post-1945 world order, the liberal West faces major threats.These threats are not only external. Especially in the Anglosphere, the ‘decolonisation’ movement corrodes the West’s self-confidence by retelling the history of European and American colonial dominance as a litany of racism, exploitation, and massively murderous violence.Nigel Biggar tests this indictment, addressing the crucial questions in eight chapters: Was the British Empire driven primarily by greed and the lust to dominate? Should we speak of ‘colonialism and slavery’ in the same breath, as if they were identical? Was the Empire essentially racist? How far was it based on the theft of land? Did it involve genocide? Was it driven fundamentally by the motive of economic exploitation? Was undemocratic colonial government necessarily illegitimate? and, Was the Empire essentially violent, and its violence pervasively racist and terroristic?Biggar makes clear that, like any other long-standing state, the British Empire involved elements of injustice, sometimes appalling. On occasions it was culpably incompetent and presided over moments of dreadful tragedy.Nevertheless, from the early 1800s the Empire was committed to abolishing the slave trade in the name of a Christian conviction of the basic equality of all human beings. It ended endemic inter-tribal warfare, opened local economies to the opportunities of global trade, moderated the impact of inescapable modernisation, established the rule of law and liberal institutions such as a free press, and spent itself in defeating the murderously racist Nazi and Japanese empires in the Second World War.As encyclopaedic in historical breadth as it is penetrating in analytical depth, Colonialism offers a moral inquest into the colonial past, forensically contesting damaging falsehoods and thereby helping to rejuvenate faith in the West’s future.

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Little History of Philosophy - Nigel Warburton

Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them just how little they genuinely understood. This engaging Little History introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the universe and our place in it. Nigel Warburton guides us on a tour of the lives and work of thought-provoking philosophers – from the certainty of Descartes (‘I think, therefore I am’) to Hannah Arendt who examined crimes against humanity and taught us ‘the banality of evil’.

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A Foreign Country - Nigel Pantling

In A Foreign Country, Nigel Pantling takes us to some strange places - the exotic, the imaginary and the rediscovered past - and for each he serves up a heady local brew, equal parts memory, invention, wit and menace. Here, North Korean tourists rub shoulders with Syrian adventurers, the newly dead with a City lothario, Popeye and Olive Oyl with Cold War warriors. Surprising and unsettling by turns, these poems are a whistle-stop journey though different times, countries and customs, enriched by deep personal experience.

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As If Human - Nigel Shadbolt, Roger Hampson

A new approach to the challenges surrounding artificial intelligence that argues for assessing AI actions as if they came from a human being  “Elegant and erudite.”—John Thornhill, Financial Times  Intelligent machines present us every day with urgent ethical challenges. Is the facial recognition software used by an agency fair? When algorithms determine questions of justice, finance, health, and defense, are the decisions proportionate, equitable, transparent, and accountable? How do we harness this extraordinary technology to empower rather than oppress?  Despite increasingly sophisticated programming, artificial intelligences share none of our essential human characteristics—sentience, physical sensation, emotional responsiveness, versatile general intelligence. However, Nigel Shadbolt and Roger Hampson argue, if we assess AI decisions, products, and calls for action as if they came from a human being, we can avert a disastrous and amoral future. The authors go beyond the headlines about rampant robots to apply established moral principles in shaping our AI future. Their new framework constitutes a how-to for building a more ethical machine intelligence.

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Psychology 5e - Andy Bremner, Ronald Smith, Nigel Holt, Michael Vliek, Michael Passer, Ed Sutherland

The fifth edition of Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour continues to build on its strong biopsychosocial approach and balancing of classical and contemporary theory. The celebrated pedagogical design has been reinforced with additional pedagogical features and real world issues to offer an exciting and engaging introduction to the study of psychology.The fifth edition has been fully updated to reflect new developments in the field and the scientific approach brings together international research and practical application to encourage critical thinking about psychology and its impact on our societies and daily lives. Key features:•Brand New! The Bigger Picture takes a step back and reflects on how a subject can be interpreted from different angles. Replacing the Levels of Analysis feature, the Bigger Picture explores not only the biological, psychological and environmental levels, but also cultural and developmental aspects as well. •Brand New! Learning Goals and Review Questions encourage students to consider the core learnings of each chapter and critically assess their real world implications. •New and Updated! Psychology at Work interviews from Psychologists in the field are now included in every chapter. They provide a glimpse into their day-to-day work and the career path they have taken since completing a psychology degree. •Research Close Ups reflect new research and literature as well as updated critical thinking questions to encourage analysis and evaluation of the findings. •Current issues and hot topics such as, Covid-19, fake news, workplace psychology, social media, prosociality and critical perspectives of positive psychology prompt debates on the questions facing psychologists today.Nigel Holt is Head of Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University, WalesAndy Bremner is Professor of Developmental Psychology and Head of Education at the University of Birmingham, UKMichael Vliek is an affiliate of the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands and lectures at the University of Leiden, GermanyEd Sutherland is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Director of Learning and Teaching at the University of Leeds, UKMichael W. Passer is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington, USARonald E. Smith is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington, USA

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Virginia Woolf - Nigel Nicolson

''You cannot find peace by avoiding life'' Virginia WoolfAn intimate portrait of Virginia, the best-known and most influential Bloomsbury author of them all - ''All you need to know about the modernist, feminist icon'' TIME OUT''A gem'' SUNDAY TIMES''As a short introduction to Virginia Woolf this deceptively brief book could hardly be bettered and achieves high status instantly as a significant work of reference in its own right'' THE TIMESVirginia Woolf was undoubtedly one of the literary giants of the twentieth century. She was a central figure in the Bloomsbury Group, and her writings were works of astonishing originality. Nigel Nicolson is the son of Vita Sackville-West, who was Virginia Woolf''s most intimate friend, and for a short time her lover. He spent many days in her company and he has threaded his recollections of her throughout this unique narrative of her life.

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Nutrition For Dummies, UK Edition - Carol Ann Rinzler, Sue Baic, Nigel Denby

In this fully updated second edition, expert dieticians Sue Baic and Nigel Denby provide no-nonsense advice, equipping you with all the information you need to make informed decisions about your diet. The book acts as a sound reference point if you want to know the facts about food, and debunks the myths behind fad diets.

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Cancer Patience - Nigel Hughes

Cancer Patience: Hope and Healing through Nature is a raw, deeply personal account of Nigel Hughes' journey with cancer, shared through weekly journal updates he sent to family and friends. Written in real-time, this book combines his reflections with the supportive responses from loved ones, creating a parallel journey of resilience, connection, and healing. Nature, an ever-changing yet steady presence, served as a crucial source of solace and renewal throughout Nigel’s treatment. He also shares a unique toolkit of insights and helpful tips—drawn from his own learnings—to aid and guide others on their own paths. Dedicated to those facing cancer and to the families, friends, and medical professionals who support them, this book offers comfort, encouragement, and practical guidance through one of life’s toughest challenges. All profits from the sale of this book go towards the charities that do so much for cancer care.

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Philip's 2026 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland - Nigel Henbest

Philip''s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won''t do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night Magazine"I will continue to enjoy ''Philip''s Stargazing'' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterPhilip''s Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. In 2026 there is a 90% solar eclipse with the next total eclipse not due until 2090. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2026 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year* Viewing recommendations and practical advice including a 90% Solar Eclipse in August 26 * Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year * Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2026* The best places to experience Dark Skies * The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest * Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on the best first telescopes* Tips for using your smartphone to navigate the skies* Complete calendar of major astronomical events * Top 20 Sky Sights of 2026* Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms * Clear Explanations of the planets'' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets

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Philip's Stargazing 2023 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland - Nigel Henbest

Philip''s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide to the night sky in 2023 for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won''t do better than this" BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you''re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, Philip''s Stargazing 2023 is the only book you''ll need. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy and daily use, Stargazing 2023 acts as a handily illustrated and comprehensive companion. Now including the top astronomical places to visit, star festivals and the latest on star parties in Britain and Ireland, the new 2023 edition is totally up-to-date for exploring the wonder of the night skies, month-by-month and day-by-day.· 12 updated sky charts for year-round astronomical discovery · Month-to-Month information· Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year · Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2023 · The best places to experience Dark Skies, along with the latest on Star Festivals and Star Partie · Top places to visit for astronomical insights · Expert advice and insight throughout from internationally renowned Prof Nigel Henbest · The latest on electronic telescopes from expert Robin Scagell · Complete calendar of major astronomical events, including the Top 20 Sky Sights of 2023· Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms · The planets'' movements explained from solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers and comeI will continue to enjoy ''Philip''s Stargazing'' as the months go by - Helen Sharman, AstronautVery useful indeed - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

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Portrait Of A Marriage - Nigel Nicolson, Vita Sackville-West

The fascinating story of an unconventional, bisexual and powerfully loving relationship and a unique portrait of gender and feminism - with a new introduction from Juliet Nicolson.''A brilliantly structured account of the dramas, infidelities and deep emotional attachments'' GUARDIAN''An intimate and controversial account of his bisexual parents'' open relationship'' NEW YORK TIMES''One of the most absorbing stories, built around two very remarkable people, ever to stray from Gothic fiction into real life'' TLSThe marriage was that between the two writers, Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson and the portrait is drawn partly by Vita herself in an autobiography which she left behind at her death in 1962 and partly by her son, Nigel. It was one of the happiest and strangest marriages there has ever been. Both Vita and Harold were always in love with other people and each gave the other full liberty ''without enquiry or reproach'', knowing that their love for each other would be unaffected and even strengthened by the crises which it survived. This account of their love story is now a modern classic.

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The Way of the Eight Winds - Nigel Pennick

A guide to the history and practice of traditional European nature-based spirituality• Examines the Eight Directions and the powers of their Winds, the Tides of the Day, and the eightfold year of modern Pagan practice• Explores geomancy practices, how to work with spirits of place, and the power of mountains, rivers, caves, standing stones, and crossroads• Shares spiritual exercises, including runic practices and divination techniques, as well as how to craft your own magical toolsIn this guide to the Way of the Eight Winds, Nigel Pennick explores the history and practice of traditional European Pagan spirituality, a path that recognizes and celebrates our relationship with the Cosmos and the creativity of Nature.The author looks at the Eight Directions and the powers of their Winds, the Tides of the Day, stations and houses of the Sun, and the eightfold year of modern Pagan practice. He explores practices for restoring a connection with sacred places in the landscape and the eldritch powers that inhabit them, including working with spirits of place (the Anima Loci), interpreting the lore of trees, and recognizing magical, otherworldly, and auspicious features. He describes divination techniques, including ostenta and signs, as well as sigils and emblems that emerge from the Wildwood. He explores geomancy and the magic of the landscape, including both natural and man-made features such as standing stones and crossroads. He shares spiritual exercises, including meditations, runic practices, and geomantic walking, and explores how to craft your own magical tools and build labyrinths, from small talismanic ones to those large enough to be danced in.With re-enchantment of life as the goal, Pennick emphasizes the Way of the Eight Winds as a spiritual path that reconnects us to Nature, brings us back to the present, and helps us see the world our ancestors venerated.

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Operations Management - Alistair Brandon-Jones, Nigel Slack, Nicola Burgess

Operations may not run the world but make the world run! Learn how a business operates and improves its processes from some of the leading experts in the field. Operations Management, 10th edition is the ultimate guide on the subject, providing you with the best ways and strategies to learn, explore and make sense of how a business works, coming from world-leading experts Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones, and Nicola Burgess. Strategic in its perspective and with a clear structure, the latest edition offers a comprehensive and practical way to study key concepts surrounding effective operation processes, from theory to practice. What makes Operations Management, 10th edition work so well? Clear structure, thanks to the "4 Ds" model of Operations Management. Real-life examples that are shown in the "Operations in Practice" boxes and case studies. Worked examples that blend qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Critical commentaries, posing alternative views where appropriate. Summary provided in practical bullet points, answering key questions. A new section in every chapter called "Responsible Operations", that summarises how the topic touches upon social, ethical, and environmental issues. With plenty of new end-of-chapter case studies and a plethora of international examples, this textbook will challenge your critical thinking, both individually and as part of your group discussion in class. Along with the practice cases, summaries, and illustrations, this edition is the definitive guide for your studies in the field of Operations Management. Pearson, the world''s learning company.

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