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The latest edition of the gold standard in construction project management references The newly revised sixth edition of the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment, prepared by the Chartered Institute of Building, is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering the principles and practice of project management in construction and development. This latest edition covers the new technologies, internationalisation, changing legislation, and productivity and profitability challenges faced by contractors which all combine to drive significant change in the industry. The book demonstrates the application of systematic documentation and quality control to complex construction projects and offers guidance and tools that link key principles to practical project management. It is worldwide in scope and widely recognised as the industry standard on the subject. With fresh discussions of quality assurance, global codes and standards, time management, joint ventures, contract compliance, supply chain integration, design digitisation, and much more, the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment also includes: A thorough introduction to project inception, feasibility analysis, strategy, and the pre-construction processComprehensive explorations of the construction stage of projects, as well as testing and commissioning, and project completion, handover, and operationPractical discussions of post-completion reviewA glossary and index of essential terms in construction project management Perfect for project management professionals in construction contracting and client organisations, Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate and postgraduate students of project management and construction-related subjects. The Chartered Institute of Building is the worldâ ™s largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.

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This is the 5th edition of the IET s Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.This Code of Practice provides guidance on in-service inspection and testing to determine whether electrical equipment is safe for continued use. Duty-holders are required by law to consider the risks associated with the use of electrical equipment. The Code underpins the need to conduct inspection and testing of electrical equipment by considering the risks the equipment is exposed to and the environment it is used in, in addition to the skill level of the user. It applies to all workplaces and also some types of rented accommodation.This 5th Edition reinforces the necessity to establish and conduct appropriate safety checks, taking into account current working practices and legal requirements.Among some of the changes in this edition are:the requirements for electrical safety managementguidance on how to conduct a risk assessmenttesting needed to ensure safety in continued usechanges to acceptable test result limits and a new hierarchy of testsinclusion of ES1 and ES2 to reflect the changes to product standardsguidance on the new product classificationsupdated standard referencesrevised model forms.The core purpose of this Code of Practice is to help achieve high standards of electrical safety and it is recommended reading for all duty-holders responsible for the management of electrical equipment.

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Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) provide storage of electrical energy so that it can be used later. EESS may be installed for a variety of reasons, for example increasing the self-consumption of buildings fitted with renewable energy systems; arbitrage services; ancillary services and providing a back-up or alternative power supply. This Code of Practice looks at EESS applications and provides information for practitioners to specify safely and effectively, design, install, commission, operate and maintain a system. The scope of this Code of Practice includes EESS intended for fixed installation applications including: individual dwellings, commercial applications, including multi-occupancy buildings and multi-occupancy residential buildings, industrial applications, and covers: electrochemical energy storage systems in electrical installations, integration into low voltage (LV) power systems (AC and DC) and, systems aligned with existing standards, regulations, and guidance. This third edition looks to build on the success of the previous edition, bringing it up to date with the latest developments in the electrical energy storage market. Additions to the third edition include: An update to the requirements for island mode isolators, Further guidance on fire safety and the location of batteries within an installation, Updates to schematics for domestic use, General update to the presentation of diagrams.

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In today s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren t formally trained in managing projects - you re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon and Suzette Blakemore understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success. This updated and revised edition of Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project management and guides you through the essentials of the value, people, and project management process: Scope, Plan Engage, Track, and Adapt. Close If you re struggling to ensure multiple projects are finished with high value and on time, this book is for you. If you manage projects without the benefit of a team, this book is also for you. Change the way you think about project management - project manager may not be your official title, but with the right strategies, you can excel in this project economy.

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With war on the horizon in medieval Ireland, everything is at stake for mortal and magical folk alike. The third volume in the critically acclaimed GAEL SONG historical fantasy series. A LoveReading Book of the Year!THE OLD WORLD WILL DIE IN FLAMES.Ireland, 1011 AD. The mortal kingdoms rise up against High King Brian Boru as they seek to wrest his crown from him. Yet the real struggle is between the two magical races of Ireland, the Fomorians and the Descendants, eternal enemies who both seek dominion over the mortal world.Gormflaith, King Brian s queen, remains unmasked as the powerful Fomorian she is. Gormflaith plans to gain mastery over Ireland and destroy the Descendants in one fell swoop... but she cannot do it alone.The Descendants are bitterly divided. Fódla, a Descendant who was once part of King Brian⠙s inner circle, must use this division to thwart a treacherous plot long in the making ⠓ even if it means sacrificing herself. But with other lives on the line, can Fódla reveal the evil in time?As secret schemes come to deadly fruition, the only possible outcome is war. Ireland has bled red and often, but the coming clash will change the course of history for ever.Reviews for the Gael Song series⠘Blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect⠙ SFX⠘Lawless⠙s writing is absolutely luminous⠙ Irish Independent Utterly magical and completely captivating Sarah Underwood A fine piece of storytelling Mark Lawrence

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In this treasure of a book, Henri Nouwen presents a powerful vision of leadership for now and for the future. As he looks back at his own life, the author reflects upon the challenges and solutions that are faced by today s Christian leaders. Nouwen questions many of the current preconceptions of how to lead, and takes the reader back to lessons of Scripture and the lived example of Jesus.Thought-provoking, stimulating, this is a book for anyone already involved in leadership, and for all those who may be called to it. It will become a source of inspiration and renewal.

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Whether you like to sip Sauvignon blanc or savour the complex flavours of a Shiraz, there s something for everyone in this elegant collection of puzzles for wine loversLooking for the perfect way to while away an evening? Simply crack open your favourite bottle of vino and dive into The Wine Puzzle Book. Filled to the brim with wine-themed puzzles and trivia, this delightful activity book provides hours of entertainment for both connoisseurs and humble enthusiasts alike. As well as classic conundrums, crosswords, sudokus and more, you ll also find trivia questions that will put even the most ardent aficionado s knowledge to the test. The puzzles inside will challenge you to:- Find the famous wine regions hidden in the word search- Match the 20 wine glasses in 20 seconds- Help the sommelier get the corkscrew through the maze And much more! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the impeccable vintage of this rich, full-bodied puzzle book that s guaranteed to leave the perfect aftertaste.

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A middle-aged Jewish man who fantasizes about being a cowboy goes on an eccentric quest across Europe after the 1941 Nazi invasion of Lithuania in this wild and witty yet heartrending novel from the bestselling author of Yiddish for Pirates, shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize.Motl is middle-aged, poor, nerdy, Jewish and in desperate need of a shave. Since having his balls shot cleanly off as a youth in WWI, he s lived a quiet life at home in Vilnius with his shrewd and shrewish mom, Gitl, losing himself in the masculine fantasy world of cowboy novels by writers like Karl May--novels equally loved by Hitler, whose troops have just invaded Lithuania and are out to exterminate people like Motl. In his dreams, Motl is a fast-talking, rugged, expert gunslinger capable of dealing with the Nazi threat. But only in his dreams.As friends and neighbours are killed around them, Motl and Gitl escape from Vilnius, saving their own skins. But they immediately risk everything to try rescue relatives they hope are still alive. With death all around him, Motl decides that a Jew s best revenge is not only to live, but to procreate. In order to achieve this, though, he must relocate those most crucial pieces of his anatomy lost to him in a glacier in the Swiss Alps in the previous war. It s an absurd yet life-affirming mission, made even more urgent when he s separated from his mother, and isn t sure whether she s alive or dead. Joining forces, and eventually hearts, with Esther, a Jewish woman whose family has been killed, Motl ventures across Europe, a kaleidoscope of narrow escapes and close encounters with everyone from Himmler, to circus performers, double agents, quislings, fake Indians and real ones. Motl at last figures out that he has more connection to the Indigenous characters in western novels than the cowboys.An imaginative and deeply felt exploration of genocide, persecution, colonialism and masculinity--saturated in Gary Barwin s sharp wit and perfect pun-play--Nothing the Same, Everything Haunted: The Ballad of Motl the Cowboy is a one-of-a-kind novel of sheer genius.

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Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is a highly regarded textbook that addresses project management across all industries. First covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, the bulk of the book is dedicated to concepts and techniques for practical application. Coverage includes project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project selection and portfolio management, program management, project organization, and all-important people aspects—project leadership, team building, conflict resolution, and stress management.The systems development cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this the go-to book for managing virtually any kind of project, program, or task force. The authors focus on the ultimate purpose of project management—to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders, as well as the planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to accomplish overall project goals.This sixth edition features:updates throughout to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies; a new chapter on project procurement management and contracts;an expansion of case study coverage throughout, including those on the topic of sustainability and climate change, as well as cases and examples from across the globe, including India, Africa, Asia, and Australia; and extensive instructor support materials, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint slides, answers to chapter review questions and a test bank of questions. Taking a technical yet accessible approach, this book is an ideal resource and reference for all advanced undergraduate and graduate students in project management courses, as well as for practicing project managers across all industry sectors.

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Agile Practice Guide ⠓ First Edition has been developed as a resource to understand, evaluate, and use agile and hybrid agile approaches. This practice guide provides guidance on when, where, and how to apply agile approaches and provides practical tools for practitioners and organizations wanting to increase agility. This practice guide is aligned with other PMI standards, including A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) ⠓ Sixth Edition, and was developed as the result of collaboration between the Project Management Institute and the Agile Alliance.

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Cadle and Yeates Project Management for Information Systems is suitable for undergraduate students studying Project Management within the IT environment. This comprehensive and practical book is an excellent starting point for any students of Project Management for Information Systems, whether they are from a computing or a business background, at undergraduate or masters level. The authors strike a good balance - covering both the mechanics of project management and the human factors involved and include plenty of case studies and exercises as well as good and bad examples from real life. This fifth edition has new material on: development life-cycles and approaches (including agile approaches) different types of IS projects and how to manage them implementing change through information systems updated coverage of leadership and management.

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A practical guide to the SEND Code of Practice for trainees, teachers, SENCOs and other health and social care professionals working with children and young people who present with special educational needs or disability. Parents, carers and families of these children will also find it invaluable. This accessible guide sets out the statutory rules and responsibilities for all those involved as detailed in the code of practice and helps you to understand and interpret these in context through case studies and critical insights. It fills the gap between policy and practice for all those working in this area from primary through to FE.Professionals and practitioners will be able to identify complexity and dilemmas, understand perspectives that may be different from their own, and consider theoretical frameworks that encourage and support critical thinking and reflection.

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Put agile techniques into practice to boost your efficiency and effectiveness Agile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industryâ ”not just software developmentâ ”agile project management reduces waste and increases transparency, while addressing customers ever-changing requirements. This book lays out the principles and practices of agile techniques in jargon-free language that anyone can understand. You ll learn all the important terms, tools, and concepts, so you can infuse agility into your projects right away. Create a product roadmap and prepare for product launches with ease, thanks to this Dummies guide. Discover why agile techniques are so popular with many of the world s most successful businessesUse agile principles to manage the scope, time, cost, team dynamics, quality, and risk of any projectLearn how Inclusion makes organizations more agile, and create an agile-friendly culture of flexibility and productivity within your team and organizationExplore how the agile world is changing with new developments like artificial intelligence Agile Project Management For Dummies is great for project and product managers, as well as anyone in any industry who wants get up to speed on how to be more agile.

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The Mental capacity Act 2005 provides a statutory framework for people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves, or for people who want to make provision for a time when they will be unable to make their own decisions. This code of practice, which has statutory force, provides information and guidance about how the Act should work in practice. It explains the principles behind the Act, defines when someone is incapable of making their own decisions and explains what is meant by acting in someone s best interests. It describes the role of the new Court of Protection and the role of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates and sets out the role of the Public Guardian. It also covers medical treatment and the way disputes can be resolved.

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The first book to examine the classic Italian opera house in a global context. Â In Opera and the Built Environment, music scholar Laura Vasilyeva considers the remarkable mass construction of opera houses around the world since the 1800s and the no-less-remarkable bids to standardize the architectural features of their interiors across this vast theatrical infrastructure. Now known as the teatro allâ ™italiana, this style of architectureâ ”made most famous by Milanâ ™s Teatro alla Scalaâ ”is characterized by auditoria with tiers of stacked boxes and a dominant red hue. Â With attention to the sensuous dimensions of their auditoria, from their surfaces to their atmospheres to their acoustics and thresholds, Vasilyeva reveals the calculated reasons these theaters took on the form they did. The result is a book that reveals unknown associations between the Italian opera house and matters of environmental destruction, empire, and belonging, showing us new and unexpected patterns in how opera connects to the world we know.

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2nd Ed. In todays time-pressured and cost-conscious global business environment, reliable project planning and competent delivery are more important than ever. Luckily, this approachable and on-the-go guide shows you what works and what doesnt, taking the guesswork out of project management and arming with the tools you need to succeed.

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Our Student Book provides a concise yet comprehensive treatment of the course, covering all aspects of the specification, sufficient to lead to assessment success. Written by an expert author team of BTEC teachers and professionals, this Student Book includes: Full coverage of the three mandatory units and three optional units in the qualification. Content broken down into manageable study sessions, each of roughly three hoursâ ™ suggested duration, which can be delivered over one or two standard school or college lessons. Plenty of case studies and examples that students can relate to. Additional features include: Activities, Key terms, Did you know , Getting started, Specification focus, Take it further, Skills practice, Tips, Link it up and plenty of assessment practice. Available separately online, for teachers and students, are suggested answers to questions and activities in the text. ContentsIntroduction and how to use this book1 Construction Principles2 Construction Technology3 Design for Construction and the Built Environment4 Construction Commercial Management5 Retrofit in Construction and the Built Environment6 Modelling in ConstructionGlossaryIndex

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For courses in Introduction to Revenue Management. The first of its kind, this book was written to address the emerging course in Hospitality focused on revenue management. Based on the authorsâ ™ years of industry experience, this book includes a model for understanding the revenue management process and reveals four basic building blocks to revenue management success. With chapters dedicated to consumer behavior, economic principles, and strategic management, it outlines key processes and stages of revenue management planning. Four unique application chapters tailor concepts to specific segments of the industry and professional profiles help students learn about possibilities within the field.

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Perhaps the biggest factor influencing teacher wellbeing and student learning is whether students are calm, focussed, and attentive in the classroom. Despite this, most teachers feel that their teacher training allocated far too little time to the fundamental principles and practical strategies that form the foundation of effective classroom management. In this book, Mark Dowley and Ollie Lovell address this shortfall by revealing 10 principles and 18 routines that will set you up for classroom management success. The Classroom Management Handbook, is the most concise, scaffolded, and unapologetically practical guide to classroom management available.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 1 contains two full sets of realistic Maths SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini Maths quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 5 contains two full sets of realistic Maths SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini Maths quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 2 contains two full sets of realistic Maths SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini Maths quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 2 contains two full sets of realistic English SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini SPaG quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 5 contains two full sets of realistic English SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini SPaG quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 4 contains two full sets of realistic English SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini SPaG quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 3 contains two full sets of realistic English SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini SPaG quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Unbeatable practice for the latest SATS tests! This indispensable KS2 Practice Paper Pack 1 contains two full sets of realistic English SATS papers, plus a detailed answer book with full exam-style mark scheme. What s more, this pack comes with a whole host of online extras, including: â ¢Pupil-Friendly Answers - Crystal-clear worked answers, perfect for pupils marking their own work.â ¢SATS Parents Guide - Everything parents need to know about the SATS.â ¢Mini Quizzes - Five mini SPaG quizzes to print or view online. Perfect as warm-up activities or extra practice. â ¢Class Marking Spreadsheet - Easy recording and analysis of pupils test scores. Just enter your pupils names and marks and it ll highlight any areas that need more work! â ¢Whiteboard Editions - Digital versions of the Practice Papers with worked answers already filled in! Ideal for showing onscreen or on interactive whiteboards to talk through with your class. Just use the unique code included in the pack to gain access to all these free online goodies.

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Enable your students to achieve success with the ultimate course companion; providing fully worked explanations of all framework requirements and topics, with practice questions and toolkit links to support and develop learning. - Strengthen skills and build confidence with exam-style questions relating to the four key concepts: Change, Creativity, Ethics and Sustainability, and how to incorporate context and content connections into exam answers. - Practice and revise effectively with a range of high achieving example answers, and demonstrations on the strategies used to reach them. - Business management toolkit feature highlights the essential tools in the new course with tasks designed to support understanding. - Achieve the best grades through advice given from a highly experienced author on how to approach each topic, with top tips and how to avoid common mistakes. - Answers are available to download for free: www.hoddereducation.com/ib-extras

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The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback and updated with a new introductionConfidence. We want it. We need it. But it can be maddeningly enigmatic and out of reach. The authors of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics deconstruct this essential, elusive, and misunderstood quality and offer a blueprint for bringing more of it into our lives.Is confidence hardwired into the DNA of a lucky few, or can anyone learn it? Is it best expressed by bravado, or is there another way to show confidence? Which is more important: confidence or competence? Why do so many women, even the most successful, struggle with feelings of self-doubt? Is there a secret to channeling our inner confidence?In The Confidence Code, journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman travel to the frontiers of neuroscience on a hunt for the confidence gene and reveal surprising new research on its roots in our brains. They visit the world’s leading psychologists who explain how we can all choose to become more confident simply by taking action and courting risk, and how those actions change our physical wiring. They interview women leaders from the worlds of politics, sports, the military, and the arts to learn how they have tapped into this elemental resource. They examine how a lack of confidence impacts our leadership, success, and fulfillment.Ultimately, they argue, while confidence is partly influenced by genetics, it is not a fixed psychological state. That’s the good news. You won’t discover it by thinking positive thoughts or by telling yourself (or your children) that you are perfect as you are. You also won’t find it by simply squaring your shoulders and faking it. But it does require a choice: less people pleasing and perfectionism and more action, risk taking, and fast failure.Inspiring, insightful, and persuasive, The Confidence Code shows that by acting on our best instincts and by daring to be authentic, women can feel the transformative power of a life on confidence.

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Feminist History for Every Day of the Year by bestselling author and feminist champion Kate Mosse tells the story of women s and girls history, sweeping across the world and through the ages. Discover something new every day in this brilliant gift for readers of all ages. From Mary Anning to Simone Biles, Billie Eilish to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai to Mary Wollstonecraft, discover the stories of 366 incredible women throughout history.Within these pages you ll find well known figures and unsung heroes, key cultural moments and forgotten stories, spanning across the world and through time, from ancient times to the modern day. With a piece of history for every day of the year, this is the perfect book to dip into time and time again. Full of quotes, poems, illustrations and pictures, Feminist History for Every Day of the Year is for all ages, celebrating and championing an inspiring history that is relevant to us all.What will you discover today? Who will you discover today?

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All the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary qualification.This new edition of Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary (PET) contains 8 completely new practice tests, based on the revised 2020 exam specification.With realistic test papers and helpful advice, you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test. It contains: 8 complete practice tests, fully updated for the revised 2020 exam specification Answer keys and model answers for Writing and Speaking Additional practice by topic – more sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paper Extra sample questions to help you prepare for the Speaking paper Downloadable audio and audio scripts for the Listening and Speaking papers Visual materials for the Speaking paper, plus model answers A mini-dictionary of difficult words from the tests, taken from our COBUILD dictionaries With Collins Practice Tests for B1 Preliminary, students will know what to expect from the real test: Material and layout has been carefully prepared to replicate the real test Introduction contains a full guide to the different sections of the test, along with tips and practical advice on how to revise and prepare for the test Sample answer sheets from Cambridge English are included Suitable for Pre-intermediate and Intermediate students (CEF level A2–B1) preparing to take the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary (PET) qualification.

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Celebrate love with this daily anthology of poetry with one entry for every day of the year. From well-known classics to modern fresh takes, Poetry of Love for Every Day of the Year explores love in all its forms.Love is such a uniquely human feeling which has made it an inexhaustible subject for writers across the ages. There are so many meanings for this one word - it can evoke friends, family, romance or a sense of home. Everyone has their own attachments and associations, which is what makes this collection so fascinating.Among the 366 poems are Shakespeare s classic sonnets, Ocean Vuong s experiences of young queer love, Elizabeth Barrett Browning s ode to her dog, Charlotte Mew dealing with loss, and much, much more. With a wide range of voices spanning across the world through many centuries, this anthology explores how love can mean so many things and how it connects us all. This is the newest title in Batsford s highly popular Poetry Anthology series, and is the perfect bedside companion for late night reading or morning meditation.Â

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Kniha - 432 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A BRAND NEW TRILOGY from the author of the legendary WITCHER series, set during the vibrantly depicted Hussite wars. Reinmar of Bielau, called Reynevan, flees after being caught in an affair with a knight's wife. With strange, mystical forces gathering in the shadows and pursued not only by the Stercza brothers bent on vengeance, but also by the Holy Inquisition, Reynevan finds himself in the Narrenturm, the Tower of Fools, a medieval asylum for the mad, or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. The 'patients' of this institution form an incomparable gallery of colourful types: including, among others, the young Copernicus, proclaiming the truth of the heliocentric solar system. This is the first in an epic new series from the phenomenon, ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI, author of the WITCHER books Praise for Andrzej Sapkowski: 'Like Mieville and Gaiman, Sapkowski takes...

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From the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. The practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.While modern-day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological knowledge, their lineage reaches back to ancient Mesopotamia. As author Andrea Richards recounts in Astrology, the second volume in TASCHEN s Library of Esoterica series, astronomy and astrology were once sister sciences: the King s Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza was built to align with constellations, Persian scholars oversaw some of the first observatories, and even Galileo cast horoscopes for the Medicis. But with the Enlightenment and the birth of exact science, the practice moved to places where mystery was still permitted, inspiring literature, art, and psychology, and influenced artists and thinkers such as Goethe, Byron, and Blake. Later movements like the Theosophists and the New Agers, would thrust the practice into the mainstream.Edited by Jessica Hundley, this vibrant visual history of Western astrology is the first ever compendium of its kind, exploring the symbolic meaning behind more than 400 images, from Egyptian temples and illuminated manuscripts to contemporary art from across the globe. Works by artists from Alphonese Mucha and Hilma af Klint to Arpita Singh and Manzel Bowman are sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac. With a foreword by legendary astrologer Susan Miller and wisdom from new interviews with astrologers like Robert Hand, Jessica Lanyadoo, and Mecca Woods, Astrology celebrates the stars and their mysterious influence on our everyday lives.

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One of the most remarkable stories in the history of Special Forces operations - Daily ExpressIn the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, wartime leader Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. He recruited a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first deniable secret operatives behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare tells of the daring victories for this small force of freelance pirates in their many missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and breaking all previously held rules of warfare.Master storyteller and military historian Damien Lewis brings the true adventures of the secret unit to life, from their earliest missions to the death of the group s leader just weeks before the end of World War Two.

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⠘Sensational new book⠙ ⠓ MAIL ON SUNDAY⠘Bombshell book⠙ ⠓ THE SUN⠘Tell-all book⠙ ⠓ MAIL ON SUNDAY Explosive new book ⠓ DAILY MAIL AN UNFLINCHING EXPOSÉ OF MOHAMED AL-FAYED S 25-YEAR REIGN OF TERROR AT HARRODSDECADES OF ABUSE.DOZENS OF VICTIMS.NO CONSEQUENCES.To the public, he was the eccentric owner of one of the world⠙s great department stores. But behind closed doors, Al-Fayed ruled with cruelty, humiliation and unchecked abuse.Why were his crimes ignored?Why did those in power look the other way?This explosive investigation lays bare the power, corruption and complicity at the heart of an iconic British institution.Drawing on firsthand interviews with former staff, allies, executives and police officers, The Monster of Harrods exposes chilling accounts of misconduct, many revealed here for the first time. Through court records, testimonies and unpublished material, the book uncovers:The irreparable damage to victims⠙ livesThe NDAs, threats and systemic failures that kept them silentThe staggering indifference of those who knew but did nothingThis isn⠙t just about one man⠙s abuse of power ⠓ it⠙s about the culture that enabled him. The Monster of Harrods presents damning new evidence, and asks urgent questions of the people and institutions who stood by.Ultimately, this is a book about courage ⠓ the courage of the survivors who have stepped forward to reclaim their narratives from a man who tried to reduce them to objects. Their testimony stands as both an indictment of the past and a warning for the future.Their bravery demands nothing less than our complete attention. The extraordinary courage of these survivors, who, despite everything, were willing to relive their trauma in hope of finally being heard, should not be underestimated. Many have waited decades for acknowledgement, carrying their wounds in silence while their abuser was celebrated.

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea - ...reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago (David Mitchell) - comes this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin s vision of her classic saga. Contains the short story, The Daughter of Odren , published in print for the first time, and her last story Firelight .Ursula K. Le Guin s Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature-they have received prestigious accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike.Now for the first time ever, they re all together in one volume-including the early short stories, Le Guin s Earthsea Revisioned Oxford lecture, and new Earthsea stories, never before printed. With a new introduction by Le Guin herself, this essential edition will also include over fifty illustrations by renowned artist Charles Vess, specially commissioned and selected by Le Guin, to bring her refined vision of Earthsea and its people to life in a totally new way.Stories include: A Wizard of Earthsea , The Tombs of Atuan , The Farthest Shore , Tehanu , Tales From Earthsea , The Other Wind , The Rule of Names , The Word of Unbinding , The Daughter of Odren , and Earthsea Revisioned: A Lecture at Oxford University With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings-but also unlike anything but themselves-this edition is perfect for those new to the world of Earthsea, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: to know Earthsea is to love it.- 1,008 pages- 56 illustrations (including seven lavishly coloured plate sections)- maps of Earthsea- stunningly beautiful endpapers- Six novels- 4 short stories- An essay

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A new novel from Lisa See, the New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, about female friendship and family secrets on a small Korean island.Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village s all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook s mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility but also danger.Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook s differences are impossible to ignore. The Island of Sea Women is an epic set over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War and its aftermath, through the era of cell phones and wetsuits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator, and she will forever be marked by this association. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother s position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that after surviving hundreds of dives and developing the closest of bonds, forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point.This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story-one of women s friendships and the larger forces that shape them-The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives. For centuries, women on Korea s Jeju island have been free-diving into the sea, a practice explored through this fictionalized story of two friends who struggle to stay close amid war, family rivalries, and a shifting cultural landscape. It s riveting, historical, and heartbreaking all at once Marie Claire

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A sumptuous large-format hardback containing sketches and paintings from the illustrated Lord of the Rings, together with brand new and previously unseen material.In this large-format hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the images in the authorised illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings. These images would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkienâ ™s own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jacksonâ ™s movie trilogy and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award.The book is filled with over 150 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces to show how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains 20 colour paintings reproduced in full-page glory, together with numerous examples of his conceptual art produced for the films and brand new pieces drawn specially for this book. It also includes an exclusive foreword written by Sir Ian McKellen.The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook provides a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who painted Tolkienâ ™s vision, firstly onto the page and then in three dimensions on the cinema screen. It will also be of interest to many of the 100,000 people who have bought the illustrated Lord of the Rings as well as for budding artists and illustrators interested in unlocking the secrets of book illustration.

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More than 120 years after Oscar Wilde submitted The Picture of Dorian Gray for publication in Lippincott s Monthly Magazine, the uncensored version of his novel appears here for the first time in a paperback edition. This volume restores all of the material removed by the novel s first editor.Upon receipt of the typescript, Wilde s editor panicked at what he saw. Contained within its pages was material he feared readers would find offensive -especially instances of graphic homosexual content. He proceeded to go through the typescript with his pencil, cleaning it up until he made it acceptable to the most fastidious taste. Wilde did not see these changes until his novel appeared in print. Wilde s editor s concern was well placed. Even in its redacted form, the novel caused public outcry. The British press condemned it as vulgar, unclean, poisonous, discreditable, and a sham. When Wilde later enlarged the novel for publication in book form, he responded to his critics by further toning down its immoral elements.Wilde famously said that The Picture of Dorian Gray contains much of me : Basil Hallward is what I think I am, Lord Henry what the world thinks me, and Dorian what I would like to be-in other ages, perhaps. Wilde s comment suggests a backward glance to a Greek or Dorian Age, but also a forward-looking view to a more permissive time than his own repressive Victorian era. By implication, Wilde would have preferred we read today the uncensored version of his novel.

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One of the Financial Times Best Economics Books of 2023Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist s Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced.From centres of antiquity like Athens or Rome to modern metropolises like New York or Shanghai, cities throughout history have been the engines of human progress and the epicentres of our greatest achievements. Now, for the first time, more than half of humanity lives in cities, and that continues to rise. In the developing world, cities are growing at a rate never seen before.Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin show why making our societies fairer, more cohesive and sustainable must start with our cities. Globalization and technological change have concentrated wealth into a small number of booming metropolises, leaving many smaller cities and towns behind and feeding populist resentment. Yet even within seemingly thriving cities like London or San Francisco, the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen and our retreat into online worlds tears away at our social fabric. Meanwhile, pandemics and climate change pose existential threats to our increasingly urban world.Age of the City combines the lessons of history with a deep understanding of the challenges confronting our world today to show why cities are at a crossroads – and hold our destinies in the balance.

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Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over.Not only is she about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, but she s just discovered she s too flat-chested to even wear A BRA!She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters, Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third.Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me! .My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it the best book ever Katie has managed to capture the essence of what this group think and feel in a positive, life-affirming fashion Have you read all of Lottie s embarrassing diaries?Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie BrooksBook 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie BrooksBook 3: The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie BrooksBook 4: Lottie Brooks s Totally Disastrous School-TripBook 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie BrooksBook 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie BrooksAvailable to pre-order now: Lottie Brooks s Totally Essential Guide to Life

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*** If you read The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul and enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, you will love The Stationery Shop of Tehran *** 1953, Tehran. In a small shop in a country on the brink of unrest, two people meet for the very first time. Roya loves nothing better than to while away the hours in the stationery shop run by Mr Fakhri. The store, stocked with fountain pens, shiny ink bottles, and thick wads of writing paper, also carries translations of literature from all over the world. Bahman, with his burning passion for justice, is like no one else she has ever met. But all around them, as their relationship blossoms, life in Tehran is changing. Suddenly, shockingly, violence erupts: a coup d #39;etat that forever changes their country #39;s future, as well as their own.Marjan Kamali #39;s beautiful novel explores themes of love and loss, and delivers an unforgettable ending. ‘An enchanting romance’ MY WEEKLY ‘Simultaneously briskly paced and deeply moving, this will appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini and should find a wide audience’BOOKLIST ‘Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful… This book broke my heart again and again’Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHT ‘What a pleasure — a novel that is all at once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real’Elinor Lipman, author of TURPENTINE LANE ‘A beautiful and sensitive novel that I loved from the first page’Alyson Richman, international bestselling author of THE LOST WIFE ‘A beautifully immersive tale … brings to life a lost and complex world and the captivating characters who once called it home’Jasmin Darznik, New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD DAUGHTER and SONG OF A CAPTIVE BIRD ‘A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love’KIRKUS REVIEWS ‘The unfurling stories… will stun readers… For those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering unfamiliar history of another country’LIBRARY JOURNAL ‘Grab your tissues #39;BOSTON MAGAZINE ‘A tender story of enduring love.’MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE ‘I! Am! Obsessed! With! This! Book!’COSMOPOLITAN.COM

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**Winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award****The instant Irish Times Top Ten bestseller**A heartbreaking and life-affirming novel about small towns and second chances - from the international bestselling author of Four Letters of Loveâ ˜I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williamsâ ™ Ann Patchettâ ˜A rich and gorgeous bookâ ™ The Times, The 10 best historical fiction books of 2024â ˜Irresistible â ¦ A powerful pleasureâ ™ Karen Joy Fowlerâ ˜Deeply compassionateâ ™ Guardianâ ˜Slow, rich, immaculate ... One of the most affecting books I ve ever readâ ™ The Times â ˜A beautifully written novel about second chances and familial loveâ ™ Observerâ ˜A story brimming with kindness and courageâ ™ Mail on Sunday â ˜A warm and life-affirming story about ordinary people going to extraordinary lengthsâ ™ Irish Timesâ ˜Line by line, it may be the most beautifully written novel Iâ ™ve read this yearâ ™ Washington Post_____________________________________Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in the little town of Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from his community. A visit from the doctor is always a sign of bad things to come. His youngest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her fatherâ ™s shadow, and remains there, having missed her chance at real love â “ and passed up an offer of marriage from an unsuitable man.But in the advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troyâ ™s lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughterâ ™s lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. My own life feels richer having read it Mary Beth Keane A triumph ... There is so much to admire: the lyrical language, how landscape and destiny intertwine, the complex bonds of community Ron Rash

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Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets to the bottom of what really happened.This volume includes such fascinating cases as:• The mysteries surrounding the life and death of Tutankhamun• The strange underground city of Derinkuyu• The river of mercury lying beneath the pyramids of Teotihuacan• The coded messages of the Voynich manuscript• The disappearance of Rome s 9th Legion

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Mesoamerica experienced a significant flourishing in the years beginning with Early Classic period, through to the Maya civilisation and culminating in the eventual fall of the Aztec civilisation in the 16th Century CE. Through these treasures of fine art and architecture we can uncover the mysteries of the myths, gods and religions of the time and appreciate the true cultural legacy left behind. Did you know that flat top pyramids such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan are characteristic of ancient Aztec and Mayan architecture? They were not only religious structures but served as sites of internment for leading rulers of the time. Aspects of the Mesoamerican cultural heritage still survived among the ensuing Spanish colonial rule and continues to be observed today among the indigenous peoples who inhabit the area of Mesoamerica. Explore the closer details of familiar sites such as the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, and discover hidden treasures at the Mayan zone of Edzna. Many artefacts from this period are now displayed for the public to enjoy in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca Other Mesoamericans tells the tale of some familiar places and artefacts ⠓ alongside many which are less familiar, but just as spectacular ⠓ framed by a knowledgeable, detailed account of the rise and fall of Mesoamerica. Over 150 colour photographs complete this fascinating exploration of Ancient Aztec, Inca and Mayan cultures and their lasting contributions to world history, art and architecture.

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Stitch your way through the halls of Hogwarts with 25 unique cross-stitch patterns that bring the creatures, characters, and magical moments from the films to life, from the house crests to a Professor McGonagall-inspired bookmark. Learn how to cross-stich on clothes and 3-D décor and bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films. STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor—so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world. PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow templates that lead to big results, these patterns will be a treat for beginners and expert crafters alike. AN EXPANSIVE COLLECTION: With twenty-five stunning cross-stitch templates, this book is brimming with beautiful options all in one place. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: For fans looking for the most accurate patterns, this book is a must-have addition to any crafty collection. APPARATE YOURSELF BEHIND THE SCENES: This book is brimming with fascinating facts that provide a rare glimpse into the making of the films. A TRUE CELEBRATION OF HOGWARTS: Begin your own magical journal through the school, stitching up some must-have wizarding supplies and following along with patterns that capture important locations, from the castle’s iconic exterior to the door to the Chamber of Secrets.

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A Financial Times, Irish Times, Mojo and Uncut Book of the Yearâ ˜I doubt Iâ ™ll ever read a better account of the history and sociology of popular music than this one. Brian Eno Boydâ ™s book is the Proust of music history â “ Ã la recherche of much music lost, here regained and affirmed in our present. ObserverLegendary producer and record label boss Joe Boyd has spent a lifetime travelling the globe and immersing himself in music. He has witnessed first-hand the growing popularity of music from Africa, India, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe since the 1960s and was one of the protagonists of the â ˜world musicâ ™ movement of the 1980s. In this sweeping history, Boyd sets out to explore the fascinating backstories to these sounds and documents a decade of encounters with the most extraordinary musicians and producers who have altered the course of music for us all. And the Roots of Rhythm Remain shows how personalities, events and politics in places such as Havana, Lagos, Budapest, Kingston and Rio are as colourful and momentous as anything that took place in New Orleans, Harlem, Laurel Canyon or Liverpool. And, moreover, how jazz, rhythm and blues and rock â ˜nâ ™ roll would never have happened if it werenâ ™t for the notes and rhythms emanating from over the horizon.

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Since its publication in 1905 The House of Mirth has commanded attention for the sharpness of Wharton s observations and the power of her style. Its heroine, Lily Bart, is beautiful, poor, and unmarried at 29. In her search for a husband with money and position she betrays her own heart and sows the seeds of the tragedy that finally overwhelms her. The House of Mirth is a lucid, disturbing analysis of the stifling limitations imposed upon women of Wharton s generation. Herself born into Old New York Society, Wharton watched as an entirely new set of people living by new codes of conduct entered the metropolitan scene. In telling the story of Lily Bart, who must marry to survive, Wharton recasts the age-old themes of family, marriage, and money in ways that transform the traditional novel of manners into an arresting modern document of cultural anthropology. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Dear holy cleric, they said, these old warriors tell you no more than a third of their stories, because their memories are faulty. Have these stories written down on poets tablets in refined language, so that the hearing of them will provide entertainment for the lords and commons of later times. The angels then left them. Tales of the Elders of Ireland is the first complete translation of the late Middle Irish Acallam na Senórach, the largest literary text surviving from twelfth-century Ireland. It contains the earliest and most comprehensive collection of Fenian stories and poetry, intermingling the contemporary Christian world of Saint Patrick, with his scribes, clerics, occasional angels and souls rescued from Hell, the earlier pagan world of the ancient, giant Fenians and Irish kings, and the parallel, timeless Otherworld, peopled by ever-young, shape-shifting fairies. It also provides the most extensive account available of the inhabitants of the Irish Otherworld - their music and magic, their internecine wars and their malice toward, and infatuation with, humankind - themes still featured in the story-telling of present-day Ireland. This readable and flowing new translation is based on existing manuscript sources and is richly annotated, complete with an Introduction discussing the place of the Acallam in Irish tradition and the impact of the Fenian or Ossianic tradition on English and European literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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