changing their minds george c edwards iii

Despite popular perceptions, presidents rarely succeed in persuading either the public or members of Congress to change their minds and move from opposition to particular policies to support of them. As a result, the White House is not able to alter the political landscape and create opportunities for change. Instead, successful presidents recognize and skillfully exploit the opportunities already found in their political environments. If they fail to understand their strategic positions, they are likely to overreach and experience political disaster. Â Donald Trump has been a distinctive president, and his arrival in the Oval Office brought new questions. Could someone with his decades of experience as a self-promoter connect with the public and win its support? Could a president who is an experienced negotiator obtain the support in Congress needed to pass his legislative programs? Would we need to adjust the theory of presidential leadership to accommodate a president with unique persuasive skills? Â Building on decades of research and employing extensive new data, George C. Edwards III addresses these questions. He finds that President Trump has been no different than other presidents in being constrained by his environment. He moved neither the public nor Congress. Even for an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A timely look at the real costs of leaders not examining their assumptions.  Why do accomplished and stable leaders frequently make calamitous decisions with devastating consequences for their countries—and other nations? We debate debacles such as the American involvement in Vietnam, seeking to understand why leaders pursued disastrous policies. In Prisoners of Their Premises, George C. Edwards III argues that the failure of leaders to examine their premises—the assumptions they make about the world and situation they are dealing with—cause them to ignore real problems or pursue policies that, in costly ways, deal with problems that are different than they think or simply don’t exist. Edwards looks at the role of premises in identifying (or ignoring) a problem in a series of case studies that range from strategic decisions in World War I and the Korean War to the wars in Vietnam and Iraq. Too often, unexamined premises color initial decisions to pursue a policy and shape the strategies leaders employ to achieve their goals, with grave consequences for their countries, organizations, and potentially the world. Timely and important, Prisoners of Their Premises demonstrates the real costs leaders incur by failing to question their assumptions.

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Children are born full of curiosity, eager to participate in the world. They learn as they live, with enthusiasm and joy. Then we send them to school. We stop them from playing and actively exploring their interests, telling them it''s more important to sit still and listen. The result is that for many children, their motivation to learn drops dramatically. The joy of the early years is replaced with apathy and anxiety.This is not inevitable. We are socialised to believe that schooling is synonymous with education, but it''s only one approach. Self-directed education puts the child back in control of their learning. This enables children, including those diagnosed with special educational needs, to flourish in their own time and on their own terms. It enables us to put wellbeing at the centre of education.Changing Our Minds brings together research, theory and practice on learning. It includes interviews with influential thinkers in the field of self-directed education and examples from families alongside practical advice. This essential guide will give you an understanding of why self-directed education makes sense, how it works, and what to do to put it into action yourself.

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The setting is October 1879. The stage is New Georgetown, West Virginia.A mysterious figure by the name of ''The Maker'' has entered this small community and, almost immediately upon doing so, started entering the minds of the townsfolk.Townsfolk who are as curious as The Maker himself. Like Dr Umbründ, the pint-sized physician with a prodigious capacity for sin; like the three sisters in the house on the hill - one stern, one wild, one mysterious; like the tavern''s semi-mythical siren, ''The Bird'', who plays spellbinding music from behind a black velvet curtain, and whom no patron has ever laid eyes on; like Odell, a youth with dreams and ambitions that his craven disposition will forever prevent him from seizing; and who has spent the entirety of his erstwhile existence under the crushing heel of Clay, New Georgetown''s lead cad and chief alpha male.As we enter these characters'' lives, and lightly tread our way through their brains, their bedrooms, their backstories and beyond, we will see what it is they all hope for and hide - and learn just why The Maker has chosen to meet them.

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A new edition of a landmark work on Black women’s intellectual traditions.  An astonishing wealth of literary and intellectual work by nineteenth-century Black women is being rediscovered and restored to print in scholarly and popular editions. In Kristin Waters’s and Carol B. Conaway’s landmark edited collection, Black Women’s Intellectual Traditions: Speaking Their Minds, sophisticated commentary on this rich body of work chronicles a powerful and interwoven legacy of activism based in social and political theories that helped shape the history of North America. The book meticulously reclaims this American legacy, providing a collection of critical analyses of the primary sources and their vital traditions. Written by leading scholars, Black Women’s Intellectual Traditions is particularly powerful in its exploration of the pioneering thought and action of the nineteenth-century Black woman lecturer and essayist Maria W. Stewart, abolitionist Sojourner Truth, novelist and poet Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, educator Anna Julia Cooper, newspaper editor Mary Ann Shadd Cary, and activist Ida B. Wells. The distinguished contributors are Hazel V. Carby, Patricia Hill Collins, Karen Baker-Fletcher, Kristin Waters, R. Dianne Bartlow, Carol B. Conaway, Olga Idriss Davis, Vanessa Holford Diana, Evelyn Simien, Janice W. Fernheimer, Michelle N. Garfield, Joy James, Valerie Palmer-Mehta, Carla ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gril George Foreman 28000-56 je elektrický přístroj o výkonu 1500 W s bezkouřovou technologií a integrovaným odvětrávacím systémem. Disponuje odnímatelnými grilovacími plochami a odkapávací miskou pro snadnou údržbu. Plovoucí panty umožňují grilování potravin různé výšky při zachování jednotné teploty.

• Bezkouřová technologie pro čisté grilování v interiéru
• Odnímatelné grilovací plochy vhodné do myčky nádobí pro snadné čištění
• Plovoucí panty se přizpůsobí výšce potravin až 3,5 cm
• Elegantní design s tělem z nerezové oceli a kovovým držadlem

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Manželská postel Georgia Tempo Kondela je čalouněná postel s vysokým zaobleným čelem a vertikálním prošíváním. Dodává se s lamelovým roštem, ale bez matrace, v rozměrech 160x200 cm nebo 180x200 cm. Konstrukce je z MDF a sametové látky, s nosností 120 kg na lůžko.

• Luxusní sametový čalounění v šedé barvě se zlatými chromovými detaily
• Dodáván s lamelovým roštem pro maximální pohodlí při spánku
• Zaoblené vysoké čelo s vertikálním prošíváním pro útulný a stylový vzhled
• Dostupná ve dvou rozměrech (160x200 cm a 180x200 cm) pro různé potřeby ložnice

Objev podobné jako Manželská postel GEORGIA Tempo Kondela

Manželská postel Georgia Tempo Kondela je čalouněná postel s vysokým zaobleným čelem a vertikálním prošíváním. Je vyrobena ze sametové látky v zelené barvě se zlatými chromovými detaily a dodává se s lamelovým roštem. Postel je dostupná v rozměrech 160x200 cm a 180x200 cm, má nosnost 120 kg na lůžko a vyžaduje montáž.

• Luxusní sametový čalounění ve stylové zelené barvě se zlatými chromovými detaily
• Dodáván s kvalitním lamelovým roštem pro maximální pohodlí při spánku
• Zaoblené vysoké čelo s vertikálním prošíváním pro útulný a designový vzhled
• Dostupná ve dvou rozměrech (160x200 cm a 180x200 cm) pro různé potřeby ložnice

Objev podobné jako Manželská postel GEORGIA Tempo Kondela

Flipový kryt pro Sony Xperia 1 III z umělé kůže s magnetickým zavíráním. Poskytuje komplexní ochranu celého telefonu včetně displeje. Zachovává plný přístup ke všem funkcím zařízení.

• Magnetické zavírání pro bezpečné uchycení
• Příjemný neklouzavý povrch z umělé kůže
• Úplná ochrana displeje před poškrábáním
• Precizní výřezy pro přístup ke všem konektorům a tlačítkům

Objev podobné jako Flip pouzdro na mobil Sony Xperia 1 III - V110S Barevné klikyháky (5903516726110)

Antologie textů George Orwella zaměřená na téma pravdy, lží a svobody slova. Obsahuje ukázky z jeho románů i non-fiction prací, včetně esejí a deníkových záznamů. Kniha nabízí analýzu propagandy, politického jazyka a společenských mechanismů ovlivňujících vnímání reality.

• Výběr klíčových Orwellových textů na téma pravdy a lží
• Úvod od Alana Johnsona poskytuje kontext
• Aktuální téma v éře dezinformací a fake news
• Kombinace románových ukázek a esejí

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Kniha Homage to Catalonia je Orwellovou osobní výpovědí o účasti ve španělské občanské válce. Autor popisuje život v zákopech, politické intriky a konflikt mezi ideály a realitou mocenského boje. Dílo je považováno za jeden z nejlepších literárních záznamů o tomto konfliktu.

• Autentický popis španělské občanské války od přímého účastníka
• Kritická analýza politických ideologií a mocenských bojů
• Nové vydání s aktuálním úvodem od Adama Hochschilda
• Poutavé vyprávění kombinující osobní zážitky s historickým kontextem

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Dřevěná loďka v modré barvě s figurkou George umožňuje dětem přehrávat příběhy na plavbu. Součástí je pirátská vlajka a žlutý zvon. Hračka je vyrobena z ekologického dřeva a je vhodná pro děti od 3 let.

• Vyrobeno z ekologického FSC dřeva
• Podporuje kreativní a příběhovou hru
• Bezpečné pro děti od 3 let
• Obsahuje pirátskou vlajku a zvon pro realistickou hru

Objev podobné jako Peppa Pig dřevěná loď a figurka George

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 280 A-RGB je all-in-one vodní chladič CPU s 280mm radiátorem a dvěma ventilátory P14. Obsahuje integrovaný ventilátor pro chlazení VRM, offset montáž pro efektivnější přenos tepla a předinstalované komponenty pro snadnou instalaci. Chladič je kompatibilní s nejnovějšími paticemi Intel a AMD a dodává se s teplovodivou pastou MX-6.

• Integrovaný PWM ventilátor VRM pro stabilní napájecí obvody
• 38mm prémiový radiátor s větším objemem kapaliny pro efektivnější chlazení
• Offset montáž pro přesnější umístění chladicí desky na jádra CPU
• Předinstalované ventilátory a integrovaná správa kabelů pro snadnou instalaci

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Elektronická stavebnice Boffin III umožňuje dětem od 8 let sestavit více než 200 projektů z oblasti fyziky a elektroniky. Součástky jsou barevně rozlišeny a kompatibilní se stavebnicí LEGO. Balení obsahuje základní desku, 200 součástek a podrobný návod včetně DVD.

• Jednoduché sestavování a rozebírání dílků
• Barevné rozlišení součástek pro lepší orientaci
• Možnost sestavit přes 300 různých projektů
• Kompatibilita se stavebnicemi LEGO®

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Ochranná lišta Alu-Frost chrání hrany kufru vozu FORD FOCUS III 5-dveřový před poškrábáním. Výrobek je vyroben z nerezového materiálu a slouží jako stylový doplněk. Montáž je přizpůsobena konkrétnímu modelu vozu.

• Chrání hrany kufru před poškrábáním při nakládání
• Stylový nerezový design zvyšuje vzhled vozu
• Snadná montáž bez nutnosti vrtání
• Dokonalé uchycení pro model FORD FOCUS III 5-dveřový

Objev podobné jako Alu-Frost Kryt prahu pátých dveří - nerez FORD FOCUS III 5-dvéř. (25-3643)

Flip pouzdro Mobiwear MD05P je ochranný kryt určený pro model Sony Xperia 10 III. Kryt kombinuje silikon a umělou kůži, chrání displej před poškrábáním a nabízí integrovaný stojánek. Zavírání je řešeno pomocí magnetu.

• Integrovaný stojánek pro pohodlné prohlížení obsahu
• Magnetické zavírání zajišťuje bezpečné uchování telefonu
• Přesné výřezy pro plný přístup ke všem funkcím a konektorům
• Příjemný a neklouzavý povrch z umělé kůže a silikonu

Objev podobné jako Flip pouzdro na mobil Sony Xperia 10 III - MD05P Džínové květy (5903516727698)

Gumové autokoberce REZAW-PLAST pro Škodu Superb III (2015-) s 3D provedením a zvýšeným okrajem. Sada obsahuje 4 kusy koberců, které chrání podlahu vozu před nečistotami, vodou a zimní solí. Koberce jsou snadno omyvatelné a téměř bezúdržbové.

• Téměř bezúdržbové a snadno omyvatelné
• 3D provedení se zvýšeným okrajem pro zachycení nečistot
• Spolehlivá ochrana podlahy před vodou, sněhem a agresivní solí
• Kompletní sada 4 ks v černé barvě pro kompaktní design

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Dvojice figurek George a Cho z prostředí Harryho Pottera s pohyblivými klouby pro realistické pozicování. Součástí balení jsou tematické doplňky jako Bertíkovy fazolky a sladkosti z Honeyduke cukrárny. Figurky jsou vyrobeny z plastu, měří 8 cm a jsou vhodné pro děti od 5 let.

• Detailně zpracované pohyblivé figurky s ohebnými klouby
• Autentické doplňky z prostředí Harryho Pottera (Bertíkovy fazolky, sladkosti z Honeyduke)
• Vhodné pro kreativní hru a přehrávání příběhů
• Vysoká kvalita zpracování z odolného plastu

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter dvojbalení figurek s doplňky George a Cho

Dámské tenisky Lotto VENUS AMF III GLI W s bílým provedením zajišťují pohodlí během nošení. Svršek z syntetického materiálu je praktický na údržbu. Boty mají stylové logo s třpytivými kamínky a univerzální design.

• Maximální pohodlí po celou dobu nošení
• Syntetický svršek nenáročný na údržbu
• Třpytivé kamínky v logu pro jedinečný styl
• Efektní provedení snadno sladitelné s outfitem

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A unique and daring collection of homes and the stories of those who have changed their lives by changing their surroundings, from YouTube sensation Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa of @kirstendirksen / faircompanies For most people, the search for a home involves setting a budget, finding a place, then filling rooms with stuff. But Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa believe the search for a home is a search for meaning, and that the right dwelling can set the direction for one’s life. Fifteen years ago, armed with a camera and limitless curiosity, they set out across the globe to prove their theory and to challenge traditional assumptions about what makes a home. Now that the past few years have completely altered the way we live and work, most of us are asking the same questions and seeking homes that reflect our lifestyles and values. The dozens of spaces featured in Life-Changing Homes urge readers to think differently about their own lives and what might be possible, and the gorgeous photography and thought-provoking writing share the inspiring stories of those who have made the change.

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Hodinky Ball Engineer III Outlier (40mm) jsou limitovaná edice s certifikací COSC. Mají funkci GMT a jsou vyrobeny z odolné oceli 904L. Design je univerzální pro každodenní i náročnější použití.

• Limitovaná edice pouze 1000 kusů pro celý svět
• Vyrobeno z vysoce odolné oceli 904L
• Funkce GMT pro zobrazení druhého časového pásma
• Univerzální design vhodný pro každodenní nošení i náročné podmínky

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Hranaté stropní nebo nástěnné LED svítidlo LENYS III s rozměry 19 x 19 cm a příkonem 18W. Díky stupni krytí IP44 ze spodní strany je vhodné do koupelen a jiných vlhkých prostor. Poskytuje světelný tok 1400 lm s teplotou chromatičnosti 4000K a integrovaným LED modulem s dlouhou životností.

• Voděodolný kryt IP44 zespodu pro použití ve vlhkých místnostech
• Úsporný integrovaný LED modul s výkonem 18W a životností až 30 000 hodin
• Neutrální denní světlo 4000K s věrným podáním barev (CRI ≥80)
• Nenápadný design s matným černým rámem a opálovým difuzorem pro rovnoměrné osvětlení

Objev podobné jako Emithor Stropní LED svítidlo LENYS III. 27025, 19 x 19 cm, 18W, IP20/IP44, černá, 19 x 19 cm

Pánská lyžařská bunda Dare2b EAGLE III je vyrobena z voděodolného a prodyšného strečového materiálu. Obsahuje vysokohřejivou výplň a praktické lyžařské detaily pro komfort na svahu. Bunda je vhodná pro náročné zimní podmínky.

• Voděodolný a prodyšný strečový materiál ARED 30/30 z recyklovaného polyesteru
• Vysokohřejivá výplň z recyklovaného polyesteru pro udržení tepla
• Praktické lyžařské detaily včetně kapsy na skipas a sněhového pásu s gelovým gripem
• Odnímatelná kapuce s kšiltem a tvarované rukávy pro volnost pohybu

Objev podobné jako Dare2b EAGLE III Pánská lyžařská bunda, hnědá, velikost

Dětské sálovky Umbro FORMATION III IC JR jsou určeny pro halové sportovní aktivity. Boty mají nebarvící podrážku, která je vhodná do tělocvičen. Zavazování na tkaničky zajišťuje bezpečné uchycení na noze.

• Nebarvící podrážka vhodná do tělocvičen
• Klasické zavazování na tkaničky pro bezpečný střevíc
• Kvalitní materiál a zpracování značky Umbro
• Vhodné pro různé halové sportovní aktivity

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Ochranná lišta hrany kufru Alu-Frost chrání prahy pátých dveří vozů CITROËN JUMPY III, Opel Zafira Life a Opel Vivaro II. Výrobek je vyroben z kombinace nerezové oceli a karbonového vzhledu. Slouží jako praktická ochrana proti mechanickému poškození při nakládání.

• Chrání hrany kufru před poškozením
• Kvalitní kombinace materiálů nerez a karbon
• Snadná instalace bez nutnosti vrtání
• Přesné padnutí pro uvedené modely vozů

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An experienced, multi-faceted historian shows how revisionist history is at the heart of creating historical knowledge  “A rallying cry in favor of historians who, revisiting past subjects, change their minds. . . . Rewarding reading.”—Kirkus Reviews  “A wise, erudite, and, perhaps most important, a clearly written examination of the ways historians go about their craft of interpreting and reinterpreting the past.”—Gordon S. Wood, Brown University  History is not, and has never been, inert, certain, merely factual, and beyond reinterpretation. Taking readers from Thucydides to the origin of the French Revolution to the Civil War and beyond, James M. Banner, Jr., explores what historians do and why they do it.  Banner shows why historical knowledge is unlikely ever to be unchanging, why history as a branch of knowledge is always a search for meaning and a constant source of argument, and why history is so essential to individuals’ awareness of their location in the world and to every group and nation’s sense of identity and destiny. He explains why all historians are revisionists while they seek to more fully understand the past, and how they always bring their distinct minds, dispositions, perspectives, and purposes to bear on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Times Book of the Year*Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, 2022**Winner of the General Society of Colonial Wars'' Distinguished Book Award, 2021**Winner of the History Reclaimed Book of the Year, 2022**Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize, 2021*Andrew Roberts, one of Britain''s premier historians, overturns the received wisdom on George IIIGeorge III, Britain''s longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as ''the cruellest tyrant of this age'' (Thomas Paine, eighteenth century), ''a sovereign who inflicted more profound and enduring injuries upon this country than any other modern English king'' (W.E.H. Lecky, nineteenth century), ''one of England''s most disastrous kings'' (J.H. Plumb, twentieth century) and as the pompous monarch of the musical Hamilton (twenty-first century).Andrew Roberts''s magnificent new biography takes entirely the opposite view. It portrays George as intelligent, benevolent, scrupulously devoted to the constitution of his country and (as head of government as well as head of state) navigating the turbulence of eighteenth-century politics with a strong sense of honour and duty. He was a devoted husband and family man, a great patron of the arts and sciences, keen to advance Britain''s agricultural capacity (''Farmer George'') and determined that her horizons should be global. He could be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Think about the last time you tried to change someone’s mind about something important: a voter’s political beliefs; a customer’s favorite brand; a spouse’s decorating taste. Chances are you weren’t successful in shifting that person’s beliefs in any way. In his book, Changing Minds, Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner explains what happens during the course of changing a mind – and offers ways to influence that process.Remember that we don’t change our minds overnight, it happens in gradual stages that can be powerfully influenced along the way. This book provides insights that can broaden our horizons and shape our lives.

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King of Britain for sixty years and the last king of what would become the United States, George III inspired both hatred and loyalty and is now best known for two reasons: as a villainous tyrant for America''s Founding Fathers, and for his madness, both of which have been portrayed on stage and screen.In this concise and penetrating biography, Jeremy Black turns away from the image-making and back to the archives, and instead locates George''s life within his age: as a king who faced the loss of key colonies, rebellion in Ireland, insurrection in London, constitutional crisis in Britain and an existential threat from Revolutionary France as part of modern Britain''s longest period of war.Black shows how George III rose to these challenges with fortitude and helped settle parliamentary monarchy as an effective governmental system, eventually becoming the most popular monarch for well over a century. He also shows us a talented and curious individual, committed to music, art, architecture and science, who took the duties of monarchy seriously, from reviewing death penalties to trying to control his often wayward children even as his own mental health failed, and became Britain''s longest reigning king.

Objev podobné jako George III (Penguin Monarchs) - Jeremy Black

George III''s behaviour has often been odd, but now he is deranged, with rumours circulating that he has even addressed an oak tree as the King of Prussia. Doctors are brought in, the government wavers and the Prince Regent manoeuvres himself into power.Alan Bennett''s play explores the court of a mad king, and the fearful treatments he was forced to undergo. It is about the nature of kingship itself, showing how by subtle degrees the ruler''s delirium erodes his authority and status.The Madness of George III premiered at the National Theatre, London, in November 1991.

Objev podobné jako The Madness of George III - Alan Bennett

The many influences of the past on our diet make the concept of ‘British food’ very hard to define. The Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans each brought ingredients to the table, and the country was introduced to all manner of spices following the Crusades. The Georgians enjoyed a new level of excess and then, of course, the world wars forced us into the challenge of making meals from very little. The history of cooking in Britain is as tumultuous as the times its people have lived through. Tasting the Past: Recipes from George III to Victoria documents the rich history of our food, its fads and its fashions, combined with a practical cookbook of over eighty recipes from the reigns of George III and Queen Victoria. Jacqui Wood introduces the meals that made up the bread-and-butter of Victorian and Georgian cuisine, their seasonal specialities in the form of Christmas recipes, and the curious take on ‘Indian’ cooking that the imperial endeavours of the Victorians brought back home.

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An exploration by an artist and writer duo of a fundamental constant in the history of humankind: rage, and its impact on the world. Rage and obstinacy are close relatives—and fundamental categories in the work of both Georg Baselitz and Alexander Kluge. In World-Changing Rage, these two accomplished German creators explore links and fractures between two cultures through two media: ink and watercolor on paper, and the written word.  The long history of humankind is also a history of rage, fury, and wrath. In this book, Baselitz and Kluge explore the dynamism of rage and its potential to rapidly grow and erupt into blazing protests, revolution, and war. The authors also reflect the melancholy archetype of the Western hero (and his deconstruction) against the very different heroic ethos of the Japanese antipodes. More powerful than rage, they argue, is wit, as displayed in the work of Japanese master painter Katsushika Hokusai. In this volume, Baselitz repeatedly draws an image of Hokusai, depicting him with an outstretched finger, as if pointing towards Europe in a mixture of rage, wrath, irony, and laughter, all-too-fleetingly evident in his expression. A unique collaboration between two of the world’s leading intellectuals, World-Changing Rage will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A unique guide to the opportunities and challenges that come with gardening in a changing climate.

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Don''t miss the traditional murder mystery with a delightful twist from the King of classic crime, Martin Edwards – MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE is available to pre-order now. A CRITIC CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 RUNNER UP''Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing'' RICHARD OSMANBasil Palmer plans to murder a man called Louis Carson. The problem is Palmer doesn''t know anything about his victim, including where to find him.After learning that Carson resides in a place called Hemlock Bay, Palmer travels there, posing as Dr Seamus Doyle and plotting murder along the way.Meanwhile, after hearing a psychic has predicted a murder will take place in Hemlock Bay, amateur sleuth Rachel Savernake sets off, determined to discover the serpent that has slithered into this idyllic Eden.When murder does occur at the resort, and after meeting a mysterious doctor called Seamus, Rachel finds herself entering a maze of intricate mysteries – just where she likes to be…The fifth ingenious Rachel Savernake Golden Age Mystery, which can be read in any order, for fans of Ann Cleeves, Sophie Hannah and AK Benedict.''Combines all the things I love most about crime fiction: atmospheric settings, twisty plots, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don''t miss the traditional murder mystery with a delightful twist from the King of classic crime, Martin Edwards – MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE is available to pre-order now.''Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing'' RICHARD OSMANHow can you solve a murder before it''s happened?''This is my challenge for you,'' the woman in white said. ''I want you to solve my murder.''London, 1930s: Rachel Savernake is attending renowned artist Damaris Gethin’s latest exhibition, featuring live models who pose as famous killers. But that’s just the warm-up act...Unsure why she was invited, Rachel is soon cornered by the artist who asks her a haunting favour: she wants Rachel to solve her murder. Damaris then takes to the stage set with a guillotine, the lights go out – and Damaris executes herself.Why would Damaris take her own life? And, if she died by her own hand, what did she mean by ‘solve my murder’?There are many questions to answer, and the clues are there for those daring enough to solve them...Rachel Savernake faces her most puzzling murder yet in this glamorous gothic mystery from the winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger. Perfect for fans of Agatha ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don''t miss the traditional murder mystery with a delightful twist from the King of classic crime, Martin Edwards – MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE is available to pre-order now.‘A true master of British crime writing’ RICHARD OSMANRachel Savernake investigates a bizarre locked-room puzzle in this delicious Gothic mystery from the winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger.England, 1930. Journalist Nell Fagan is on the trail of a bizarre mystery: in 1606, a man vanished from a locked gatehouse in Blackstone Fell, a remote Yorkshire village. Three hundred years later, it happened again. Days after confiding in sleuth Rachel Savernake, Nell herself disappears.In search for answers, and determined to bring an end to the disappearances, Rachel travels to the lonely Yorkshire village, with its eerie moor and sinister tower. But Rachel must be careful – with all of these people going missing, there’s every chance she will be taken too...For anyone who loves a dazzling mystery, Blackstone Fell explores the shadowy borderlands between the spiritual and scientific, between sanity and madness, and between virtue and deadly sin.DISCOVER MORE THRILLING READS FROM THE KING OF CLASSIC CRIME, ALL FEATURING A CLUEFINDER SO YOU CAN PLAY DETECTIVE YOURSELF.THE RACHEL SAVERNAKE GOLDEN ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein and the corrupt system that supported him and Ghislaine Maxwell, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has represented Epstein’s victims for more than a decade. In June 2008, Florida-based victims’ rights attorney Bradley J. Edwards was thirty-two years old and had just started his own law firm when a young woman named Courtney Wild came to see him. She told a shocking story of having been sexually coerced at the age of fourteen by a wealthy man in Palm Beach named Jeffrey Epstein. Edwards, who had never heard of Epstein, had no idea that this moment would change the course of his life. Over the next ten years, Edwards devoted himself to bringing Epstein to justice, and came close to losing everything in the process. Edwards tracked down and represented more than twenty of Epstein’s victims, and shined a light on his network of contacts and friends, among them Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. Edwards gives his riveting, blow-by-blow account of battling Epstein on behalf of his clients, and provides stunning details never shared before. He explains how he followed Epstein’s criminal enterprise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The outstanding new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies'The plot swerves in an entirely unpredictable direction , providing an intriguing mystery that turns on their mentor's work on the behaviour of psychopaths' Sunday Times‘I loved this... So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist’ Lisa Jewell 'I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. 'Gripped' doesn't even come close!!' Marian Keyes 'A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists. Hugely enjoyable' Alex Michaelides'Twisty, clever, often funny, always inventive' Elly Griffiths--Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They’re going to launch a website to change online dating forever. No-one expects it to end in tragedy. Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation: a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again. But as soon as he arrives, something doesn’t seem right. There’s an unexpected guest. The hosts are clearly keeping a secret. And on the way in, Will is sure he heard crying. Everyone has something to hide about what really happened that summer. But only one of them is willing to kill to find the truth…--PRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS'I kept ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In 2025, South Wales-based Edwards Coaches celebrates 100 years since its founders formally ventured into public transport. Today, Edwards operates around 250 vehicles on a diverse portfolio of work which includes local bus services, home-to-school transport, holiday and tour programmes, private hires, executive contracts and National Express diagrams. This book showcases some of the vehicles that Edwards have operated from its humble beginnings in 1925 to the present day. Featuring photographs from the Edwards family archive as well as those taken by valued clients, employees and enthusiasts, this book forms a wonderful tribute to Wales’ largest independent public-transport operator, the much-loved and multi-award-winning, Edwards Coaches.

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A chilling standalone winter thriller, set in the world of the million-copy bestselling The Magpies'Dark, twisted, chilling and utterly unputdownable' CLAIRE DOUGLASIt’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community. But they quickly wonder if this street is as perfect as it appears. First, there are the unwelcome presents left anonymously on their doorstep. Then they are sure someone is watching them... And why are the neighbours all obsessed with a notorious killer who is housed at the nearby women’s prison?After tragedy strikes at a Christmas party, Noel and Dani try to find out who is targeting them – but, in this case, it might be safer not to know . . . READER REVIEWS'Mark Edwards is a joy to read. I flew through this book and couldn't put it down.' ***** READER REVIEW'If you want a quick, cosy mystery, then this is the book for you.' ***** READER REVIEW'Fast paced with lots of twists and turns, eeriness thrown into the mix - what a great thriller this is.' ***** READER REVIEW'This is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Úpadek anglické vraždy, třetí svazek esejí George Orwella z let 1945-1946, přináší jak angažované texty "Proč píšu", "Svoboda tisku", "Vy a atomová bomba" či "Antisemitismus v Británii", tak eseje na domácká témata "Na obranu anglické kuchyně", "Přímluva za otevřený oheň", "Zamyšlení nad žábou obecnou" a "Šálek dobrého čaje", ale rovněž málo známé Orwellovy recenze, například Dostojevského Zločinu a trestu a Bratrů Karamazových nebo Pruského důstojníka D.H. Lawrence. Nelze také opomenout vtipné a trefné dobové úvahy zveřejňované ve sloupcích "Jak to vidím já". Esejistické dílo George Orwella vychází ve čtyřech svazcích a obsahuje celkem 241 esejí, analýz, recenzí a novinových sloupků. V této podobě se jedná o nejúplnější, nejširší a naprosto vyčerpávající souhrn Orwellovy publicistiky v češtině. Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury České republiky.

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A TELEGRAPHÂ AND LONDON STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ''Alan is such a wonderful storyteller'' Debbie Harry ''If you love music, you should definitely read this book'' Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live ''Alan Edwards is a class act: observant, attentive, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how'' Jon Savage ''A beautiful, warm, jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime, lifting-the-stone guide to a secret world . . . I loved it'' Tony Parsons ''Revelatory'' Will Hodgkinson, The Times ''Gossipy, insightful and a whole lot of fun'' Neil McCormick, Daily Telegraph''An absorbing read . . . Raw, warm and packed with incident'' Barbara Ellen, ObserverAlan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, has worked with some of the most legendary artists of our time, from David Bowie to the Spice Girls via the Rolling Stones, the Stranglers, Prince and Amy Winehouse. In I Was There, he describes getting his break in the mid-''70s as a scruffy, stoned 20-year-old just back from the hippie trail; his encounter with London''s thriving punk scene, which inspired him to set up his own PR company; broadening his horizons as his work with the likes of Blondie takes him to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A new interpretation of the American Revolution as a transformative monetary contestAmerican money and American democracy have always been in tension, pitting political equality against economic inequality. In Money and the Making of the American Revolution, Andrew Edwards shows how this struggle emerged in America’s founding era. Everyone knows that the founders waged a revolt against taxation without representation. Edwards shows that the dispute over taxes was really a dispute over money: what it was, who could make it, and how to keep it from being used at the expense of the colonists in North America. The colonial rebels refocused their resistance on democratic, local control—defending the power they had used to make money for themselves.Edwards’s narrative spans four continents, linking the problems of money and revolt in early America to the transatlantic slave trade, the disastrous mismanagement of the East India Company in India, and violence against Native Americans. His analysis emerges from the story itself, through the lives of individuals ranging from John Blackwell, Oliver Cromwell''s one-time war treasurer, to Thomas Paine, the impassioned pamphleteer of the American Revolution. Edwards argues that as the republican vision of an agrarian, independent monetary system faded, the leaders of the Revolution ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The outstanding new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies“I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.” Lisa Jewell''I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. ''Gripped'' doesn''t even come close!!'' Marian Keyes''A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable.'' Alex Michaelides''Tense, artful and satisfying'' Louise Candlish''Highly entertaining...kept me guessing to the very last page'' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond''The most gripping book I''ve read in ages'' William Shaw******Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They’re going to launch a website to change online dating forever.No-one expects it to end in tragedy.Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation: a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again.But as soon as he arrives, something doesn’t seem right.There’s an unexpected guest. The hosts are clearly keeping a secret. And on the way in, Will is sure he heard crying.Everyone has something to hide about what really happened that summer.But only one of them is willing to kill ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT FORTUNE-TELLING.THIS IS A GUIDE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH.TikTok sensation Georgia White (@bundleofjoyyy) is a professional tarot reader and mindset coach who has garnered over 1 million followers for her insightful card readings.Her fresh perspective shifts the focus from traditional fortune-telling to transformative personal growth, demonstrating how Tarot can be a powerful tool to break out of unhelpful thought patterns, navigate challenges, and develop a growth mindset.Illustrated with stunning bespoke artwork for a contemporary take on the classic Rider Waite imagery, discover how each card reflects strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities.Whether you''re a complete novice or seasoned practitioner, this book will teach you how to harness the wisdom of tarot for self-reflection, overcome any self-limiting beliefs, and above all, cultivate a more intentional life.

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Now revised and expanded for its first paperback publication, The Life of Crime was the winner of four major prizes for the best critical/biographical book related to crime fiction: the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and H.R.F. Keating Awards; and was shortlisted for both the Agatha and Gold Dagger AwardsIn this groundbreaking history of crime fiction, acclaimed expert Martin Edwards traces the evolution of the genre from the eighteenth century to the present, offering a brand-new perspective on the world''s most popular form of storytelling.The Life of Crime is the result of a lifetime of reading and enjoying all types of mystery fiction from around the world. Martin Edwards has drawn on his experience as an award-winning novelist to capture the breadth and complexity of crime writing, telling the story of the genre''s development and evolution in a way that will fascinate and entertain anyone who delights in a good mystery.With crime fiction being read more widely than ever, The Life of Crime reveals the writers’ secrets and the ups and downs of their literary lives with insight, compassion and wit. This definitive distillation of more than two centuries of extraordinary books and authors into one coherent history is an extraordinary feat ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fresh and healthy slow-cooking recipes for everyone to enjoy from MasterChef UK''s Dean Edwards. Following on from the success of Cook Slow, MasterChef''s Dean Edwards returns with over 90 mouth-wateringly fresh and delicious recipesfor perfect home-cooking. Slow cookers are often confined to heavy winter recipes. Cook Slow: Light and Healthyshows you just how versatile your slow cooker can be with effortless, nourishing recipes inspired by dishes from around the world. Avoid boring ''diet food'' and cook slow to create healthy, wholesome food for balanced eating. Don''t own a slow cooker? Don''t panic! All the recipes in this book can be cooked either conventionally in the oven or in your slow cooker. Recipes include: Coconut Fish Curry''Melt-in-your-mouth'' Teriyaki Beef Vegan Black Bean ''Meatball''Marinara Pibil Pork Tacos Crispy Baked Eggplant Katsu CurryMaple Baked Figs with Granola "I''m not going to go all scientific on you, but at 70°C (160°F) something magical happens. At that temperature, the so-called tougher of chewier cuts of meat begin to break down and become meltingly tender and a joy to eat. Basic ingredients can blend into something spectacular. Something as simple as a beef stew using inexpensive ingredients can become a delicious healthy meal the whole family ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Don''t miss the traditional murder mystery with a delightful twist from the King of classic crime, Martin Edwards – MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE is available to pre-order now.‘A true master of British crime writing’ RICHARD OSMANA superb Golden Age mystery packed with twists, from the winner of the Diamond Dagger 2020 LONDON, 1930The night is sooty, sulphurous, and malign. A spate of violent deaths has horrified the capital and the smog-bound streets are deserted. No woman should be out on a night like this. But Rachel Savernake is no ordinary woman.To Scotland Yard''s embarrassment, she solved the Chorus Girl Murder, and now – along with journalist Jacob Flint – she''s on the trail of another killer.Savernake and Flint''s pursuit of the truth will mire them ever-deeper into a labyrinth of deception and corruption. Murder-by-murder, they will be swept ever-closer to that ancient place of execution, where it all began and where it will finally end: Gallows Court.DISCOVER MORE THRILLING READS FROM THE KING OF CLASSIC CRIME, ALL FEATURING A CLUEFINDER SO YOU CAN PLAY DETECTIVE YOURSELF. THE RACHEL SAVERNAKE GOLDEN AGE MYSTERIES #1 GALLOWS COURT #2 MORTMAIN HALL #3 BLACKSTONE FELL #4 SEPULCHRE STREET #5 HEMLOCK ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bringing together ground-breaking forensic discoveries – including vital DNA evidence – and gripping historical detective work, Naming Jack the Ripper constructs the first truly convincing case for identifying the world''s most notorious serial killer.In 2007, Russell Edwards, fuelled by fascination and determination, discovered a shawl – an unexpected key in the historical mystery of Jack the Ripper.With an intriguing blend of forensic investigation and historical research, the book explores the gripping evidence, a blood-stained shawl, connected to the universally infamous criminal, Jack the Ripper.Persistent and fearless, Edwards embarks on a captivating seven-year quest to authenticate the shawl and unearth its concealed truths. His search takes him deeper into the heart of one of history''s most chilling real crime stories.Tested meticulously by top forensic scientists, the shawl is not just proven to be genuine, but also revealing – it carries the blood of Catherine Eddowes, the fourth victim of Jack the Ripper.In an earth-shattering revelation, the extracted DNA leads Edwards to the most elusive truth – the identity of the notorious Victorian serial killer, Jack the Ripper . . .

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''Incredibly relatable and horribly funny'' LUCY VINE''Smart, bittersweet and extremely funny'' DAISY BUCHANAN''I wolfed it down in two days because I was totally hooked'' HELLY ACTON *A No. 1 Bestseller in Dark Humorous Comedy on Kindle*_____________________Adult life is hard. Send help. Ivy Edwards is thirty-one years old, funny, shameless, and a bit of a romantic. She''s also currently trying not to cry in the office toilet.Partly because she''s just run out of money for fags. A bit because her mum continues to annoy her. Definitely not because she''s just been dumped by her fiancé.With her London life in shambles and her family miles away in the Welsh valleys, Ivy doesn''t actually feel like she belongs anywhere.At least, she has her friends - and a bottle of vodka.Embarking on a journey of singlehood, Ivy is about to discover that sometimes, having your life fall apart can be surprisingly fun. _____________________The Education of Ivy Edwards is perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton''s Everything I Know About Love, Holly Bourne''s How Do You Like Me Now?, Emer McLysaght''s Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge''s Fleabag.PRAISE FOR HANNAH TOVEY ''Raw, unapologetic and pretty damn relatable'' Heat ''Bloody brilliant. Grab a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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