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A colour illustrated study of some thirty houses in various rural environments which have been built or converted or rehabilitated for modern comfortable living. Rammed earth is a wall building technique that uses earth, chalk, lime and gravel as raw materials. It is an ancient building method that has experienced a renaissance in recent years as people seek greener and more sustainable building materials and natural construction methods. Rammed earth walls are simple to construct, non-combustible, thermally massive, strong and durable. However, they can be labour-intensive to construct without machinery and are susceptible to water damage if not properly protected or maintained. Rammed earth buildings are found on almost every continent, in a range of environments including the temperate and humid regions of northern Europe, semi-arid deserts, mountain and country areas and the tropics. The availability of usable soil and a building design suited to local climatic conditions are factors favouring their use. This book is a compilation of the most relevant international examples of this interesting building technique.

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Bricks have been in constant use for a long time. Brick is inexpensive and flexible in its use and, today, the appreciation for its versatile application, constructive qualities and eco-efficiency remains intact. This book presents selected designs through detailed descriptions accompanied by beautiful images, site and floor plans, elevations and sections. Focusing on residential and interior architecture, this impressive volume is a celebration of contemporary Brick Architecture, a great exploration of the most surprising, fascinating and inspiring recent projects.

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The present ecological mutation has organized the whole political landscape for the last thirty years. This could explain the deadly cocktail of exploding inequalities, massive deregulation, and conversion of the dream of globalization into a nightmare for most people. What holds these three phenomena together is the conviction, shared by some powerful people, that the ecological threat is real and that the only way for them to survive is to abandon any pretense at sharing a common future with the rest of the world. Hence their flight offshore and their massive investment in climate change denial. The Left has been slow to turn its attention to this new situation. It is still organized along an axis that goes from investment in local values to the hope of globalization and just at the time when, everywhere, people dissatisfied with the ideal of modernity are turning back to the protection of national or even ethnic borders. This is why it is urgent to shift sideways and to define politics as what leads toward the Earth and not toward the global or the national. Belonging to a territory is the phenomenon most in need of rethinking and careful redescription; learning new ways to inhabit the Earth is our biggest challenge. Bringing us down to earth is the task of politics today.

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LP vinyl - Speciální singl vychází v limitovaném nákladu 750 ks. Chet Faker, vlastním jménem Nicholas James Murphy, je australský elektronický hudebník a producent. První album „Built On Glass” pod jménem Speciální singl vychází v limitovaném nákladu 750 ks. Chet Faker, vlastním jménem Nicholas James Murphy, je australský elektronický hudebník a producent. První album „Built On Glass” pod jménem Chet Faker vydal v roce 2014 a poté celý projekt uložil ke spánku, aby se k němu vrátil v roce 2022. Seznam stop LP (12 #039; #039; Maxi Single - Red, Green, Blue Splatter Vinyl) A1 It Could Be Nice / B1 Down To Earth

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Cambridge Discovery Education Interactive Readers are the next generation of graded readers - captivating topics, high-impact video, and interactive exercises designed to motivate and engage. How do you travel? By plane, boat, bicycle...elephant? Discover the many efficient and unusual methods people have invented to get from place to place. Use your unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 2685. Lexile reading level: 980L.

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The hysterical, shocking and incredibly intimate memoir from one of the most original and unique comedians alive today.Hello! Iâ ™m Brian Limond, aka Limmy. You might know me from Limmyâ ™s Show. Or you might not know me at all. Donâ ™t worry if you donâ ™t.They asked me to write a book about mental health, because I sometimes talk about my mental health in tweets and interviews, like suicidal thoughts and anxiety, and what Iâ ™ve done to try and deal with it.I said to them, oh, I donâ ™t know if I could fill a whole book with just that. But howâ ™s about I write a general autobiography type of thing, and all the mental health stuff will naturally appear along the way? I could talk about growing up and slashing my wrist and taking acid all the time and getting done for car theft and feeling like a mad freak that would never amount to anything.And then how I made my own sketch show. I directed it and everything. Plus Iâ ™m a dad. Iâ ™m an adult. But I still feel like that mad freak from years ago. I still feel like chucking it all away, for a laugh.I asked them if they wanted me to write about all that, plus some other stuff. Like being an alky. And my sexual problems. Stuff like that.They said aye.So here it is.

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The Science Works series use cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science both accessible and engaging.Have you ever thought about what keeps your feet on the ground? Or why things always fall downwards? The answer is a mysterious force called GRAVITY. In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the story of an astronaut on his first trip into space. There he experiences what life is like without the pulling force of gravity. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Ideal for readers age 6+.

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⠜This is the distillation of 50 years of gardening experience. It has all the tips and essential pieces of knowledge that enable you to make your garden grow well, and it also shares my view that gardening is the secret to living well too.⠝ ? Monty Don Unrivalled gardening wisdom from Monty Don, including essential tips, knowledge and musings from his 50 years of gardening experience - Daily Telegraph The book is a potboiler of his [Monty Don s] wisdom - Sunday TimesIn this bestselling book Monty shares his thoughts and garden ideas around nature, seasons, colour, design, pests, flowering shrubs, containers, and much more. Read about the month-by month jobs he does in his own garden that he hopes are relevant to you. Monty s intimate and lyrical writing is accompanied by photos of his garden, showing areas rarely seen on television. With an updated foreword from Monty, this is the perfect gift for the gardener in your life.

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A down to earth guide to sleeping better. It covers the latest science and offers fascinating insights and many original tips. Dr Tim Spector Based around the revolutionary idea that when it comes to sleep what matters is not the hours you spend in bed but the quality of the sleep you are getting - your sleep efficiency. This book was full of surprises! Jeremy VineWe know a good night s sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. But sleep problems are sadly all too common. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep well? In 4 Weeks to Better Sleep, Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works.Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy. The result is a radical four-week plan, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time. With plenty of surprising recommendations - including tips for teenagers, people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag - plus recipes which will boost your deep sleep by improving your gut microbiome, 4 Weeks to Better Sleep provides the tools you need to sleep better, reduce stress and feel happier.This indispensable programme can help not only get you to sleep faster but improve the quality of sleep so you wake rested and refreshed rather than drained and irritable.**This fully revised and updated edition features an expanded four-week plan and bonus material on brain health, mood, immunity and metabolism. 4 Weeks to Better Sleep (previously Fast Sleep) is packed with the latest scientific research and even more guidance to help you improve your sleep for good.**

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Tom is one of my favourite people to taste wine with - Oz Clarke Tom s love of wine is matched by his dedication to sharing down-to-earth insights with accessibility and fun - Olly SmithFrom grape to glass, this highly readable and charismatic guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine.Wine is one of the most popular drinks across the globe, it brings people together and has a rich social and cultural history, it s also astoundingly delicious. But it can also be intimidating, confusing and unnecessarily complicated. It can be hard to know where to start: how is wine made? What s the difference between red and white? How do I know what to buy in a shop? Am I holding my glass correctly?In this modern and accessible introduction to wine, Tom Surgey answers all these questions and more; doing away with old-school snobbery and teaching you how to get the most out of your favourite drink.

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FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING WHAT TO EXPECT SERIES, 40 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE.FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT. This comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide clearly explains everything parents need to know – or might be worrying about – in the first year with a new baby. Including:-All-new chapter on buying for baby; helping parents navigate through the dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items and gear.Baby care fundamentals, from crib and sleep safety to vitamin supplements.Feeding for every age and stage, including tips on breastfeeding, preparing homemade baby food and the latest recommendations on starting solids.Charts for key development stages and sleeping habits, as well as sleep strategies that really work.Research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tablets, apps, computers).The most up-to-date medical advice on vaccines, illnesses, SIDS, safety, and more, plus handy first-aid guides.Dozens of Q A sections, practical tips and advice that focus on advice for parents and their baby, covering everything from how to give a bath and decode your baby #39;s crying to when to return to work.This is the only book on infant care to address both the physical and emotional needs of the whole family. This edition is organised more intuitively than ever before. Covering the most up-to-date knowledge, both medical and developmental, WHAT TO EXPECT THE 1st YEAR is, above all, down-to-earth and reassuring – and an invaluable aid for all parents of new babies. Praise for the What to Expect series:- ‘Written by mothers, for mothers, full of eminently practical advice.’ New Generation ‘Worth its weight in gold.’ Living Today

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How to Read Middle English Poetry guides readers through poetry between 1150 and 1500, for study and pleasure. Chapters give down-to-earth advice on enjoying and analyzing each aspect of verse, from the choice of single words, through syntax, metre, rhyme, and stanza-design, up to the play of larger forms across whole poems.How to Read Middle English Poetry covers major figuresâ ”such as Chaucer, Langland, the Pearl Poet, and Robert Henrysonâ ”but also delves into exciting anonymous lyrics, romances, and drama. It shows, too, how some modern poets have drawn on earlier poems, and how Middle English and early Scots provide crucial standpoints from which to think through present-day writing. Contextual sections discuss how poetry was heard aloud, introduce manuscripts and editing, and lay out Middle English poetry s ties to other tongues, including French, Welsh, and Latin. Critical terms are highlighted and explained both in the main text and in a full indexed glossary, while the uses of key tools such as the Middle English Dictionary are described and modeled. References to accessible editions and electronic resources mean that the book needs no accompanying anthology.At once thorough, wide-ranging, and practical, How to Read Middle English Poetry is indispensable for students exploring Middle English or early Scots, and for anyone curious about the heart of poetry s history.

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I have been reading Christian books for fifty years, but this one revolutionised my prayer life before I had even finished reading it. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pete Greig is a gift to the world. This book uses the revolutionary prayer of Jesus as a grounded guide to ignite our spirits to the heart of God. As you read these pages let these words infuse you with a holy desire for God s kingdom to come! Danielle Strickland Everyone prays.But no one finds it easy.We all need a little help. Pete Greig has been teaching on prayer - and leading a non-stop prayer movement - for over twenty years. Here, he puts his life s work into a response to the question everybody ultimately asks: how do I pray?This down-to-earth introduction to life s greatest adventure will guide you deeper in your relationship with God, helping you to become more centred and still, clearer in discerning God s voice, more able to make sense of your disappointments and more expectant for miraculous breakthroughs too. It s full of honest, hard-won wisdom interspersed with real-life stories - some humorous, others moving - to equip and inspire your prayer life. Journeying through the Lord s Prayer, and accompanied by online videos from The Prayer Course, which has been used by more than a million people, it unpacks nine essential aspects of prayer: stillness, adoration, petition, intercession, perseverance, contemplation, listening, confession and spiritual authority.From one of today s most visionary communicators, for those who ve been praying for years as well as those who want to pray but don t know where to begin, How to Pray is the simple, life-changing guide you ve been waiting for.

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The Rude Guide to Being a Better Writer aims to help anyone who wants to improve their writing. It explains and demonstrates how plain English helps writers to write clearly and concisely, which in turn helps their readers to easily understand what they have written. The book supports the path to becoming a better writer with step-by-step guidance, storytelling, and comprehensive and relatable examples. At the same time, it is shot through with entertaining facts and adult humour. In the same way that David Mitchellâ ™s Unruly is a funny book about a serious subject, this book will appeal to people who want to improve their writing, but without the process being too academic. It leads its readers by the hand, delivering clear guidance in an entertaining way. This makes the transition to being a better writer easy and enjoyable: a guide to better writing that is refreshingly down-to-earth and relatable, and really quite rude too.

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Whether you are an experimental baker or someone who likes to play it safe, you will find something to please you in this elegant book. Ebuehi #39;s recipes always seem to work — no easy feat in a baking book. – Bee Wilson, The TimesA Good Day to Bake is full of 70 sweet and savory baking recipes for any day of the week, led by flavor. Going through the ritual of bringing out the measuring scales, pouring out flour, whipping up the eggs, stirring the batter and impatiently slicing up warm cake is a beautiful thing that deserves to be enjoyed all year round no matter the day, season or occasion. This is a cookbook that embraces simplicity, mindfulness and the therapeutic comforts of baking. The Great British Baking Show #39;s 2016 contestant Benjamina writes so warmly about cakes and her recipes speak to a natural, seasonal and down-to-earth way of baking. Chapters include Herbs Tea, Stone Fruit Berries, Vegetables, Best of Beige, Spice Cupboard, and Chocolate. Because every day is a good day to bake.

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The nation s favourite doctor, Dr Ranj, is here to explain everything you ever wanted to know about puberty - plus lots more. What does it mean to be a boy?  And I m not just talking about what you have between your legs, but what life is really like for boys. Growing up is a real minefield! So I ve put everything I ve learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experiences into this twenty-first century guide to being a boy.It covers the obvious things like the physical changes you ll go through during puberty and adolescence (hello, pubic hair and voice breaking!), but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions, deal with friends and family and learn about healthy relationships. Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for readers aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves. Content includes: - Puberty and physical development, including genital, skin, hair and voice changes - Looking after your body, from shaving, good hygiene and healthy eating to body confidence and exercise - Mental health awareness, including the importance of sleep, managing mood swings and anxiety - Managing relationships, from parents and siblings to friends and crushes, and how to cope with bullying - A sensitive, age-appropriate introduction to sex, consent and privacy - Navigating the online world, including social media and cybersafety

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THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.The bestselling, big-hearted and down-to-earth chefs, The Hairy Bikers, share 80 of their very best Dieter recipes. Contains previously published recipes - brought together in a collection that s designed to help tackle type 2 diabetes for the first time.In this smaller-format black-and-white paperback, the Hairy Bikers prove that you can still eat your favourite foods while staying healthy and losing weight. With their delicious, low-cal versions of traditional classics and family favourites, the Bikers take the deprivation out of restrictive diets and are here to help you shift the pounds.This book is full of information to digest and dieting hits to enjoy. The Bikers also share their own personal stories of their battles against type 2 diabetes, and hope to inspire readers as they start their own weight loss journey.Whether you ve been struggling with type 2 diabetes for years or have recently been diagnosed, there s no better time to take action and make a change.The Hairy Bikers new book, OUR FAMILY FAVOURITES, is available NOW. Inspired by their journey together, Si King has completed this book as a tribute to his best friend and cooking partner Dave Myers, and a celebration of the food they loved to cook for themselves and their families. Treat your loved ones with this new collection, perfect for families of all shapes and sizes.

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

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What is art, where do I find it, and once I’m in front of it, what am I supposed to think about it?Kate Bryan is a self-confessed art addict who has worked with art for over twenty years. But before she studied art history at university, she’d been into a gallery just twice in her life and had no idea she was entering an elitist world.Now, she’s on a mission to help everybody come to art. Like playing or listening to music, or cooking and eating great food, reading or watching films, making art or looking at other people’s deserves to be an enriching part of all our lives.So here, in HOW TO ART, is a nifty way to take art on your own terms. From where it is to what it is, to tips on how to actually enjoy really famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, to how to own art and make art at home, through to vital advice for making a career as an artist and even how to make your dog more cultural, How to Art gives art to everyone, and makes it fun.Laced throughout with original artworks by the very down-to-earth artist David Shrigley.

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- Pay brand-new employees $2,000 to quit- Make customer service the responsibility of the entire company-not just a department- Focus on company culture as the #1 priority- Apply research from the science of happiness to running a business- Help employees grow-both personally and professionally- Seek to change the world- Oh, and make money too . . .Sound crazy? It s all standard operating procedure at Zappos, the online retailer that s doing over $1 billion in gross merchandise sales annually. After debuting as the highest-ranking newcomer in Fortune magazine s annual Best Companies to Work For list in 2009, Zappos was acquired by Amazon in a deal valued at over $1.2 billion on the day of closing.In Delivering Happiness, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh shares the different lessons he has learned in business and life, from starting a worm farm to running a pizza business, through LinkExchange, Zappos, and more. Fast-paced and down-to-earth, Delivering Happiness shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success-and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own. #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller

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How to get maximum performance from the MGB s four-cylinder B-series engine for road or track.This book tells you all you could want to know, expert tips, and is packed with understandable and down-to-earth advice based on the author s years of hands-on experience.Covers all MGB and MGB GT 4-cylinder engines (except 3-bearing crank engines)Explains the ‘first principlesÂ’ of engine power and tuningHandy ‘power recipesÂ’ to help achieve the performance you wantHow to improve airflow, camshafts, carburation, ignition and exhaustLubrication and cooling systems improvementsUprating suspension, wheels, tyres and steering for better handlingHow to set-up and tune on a rolling roadComprehensive appendix with formulae and tuning dataIncludes cam timing tables for Piper and Kent camsList of specialists and suppliers to help with your MGB tuneWritten by an acknowledged expert, who runs a well-known tuning business in Derbyshire, England. Peter Burgess has been working with MGBs since 1978 and his engine building expertise has produced many MGB race wins. He is also the author of How To Build, Modify Power Tune Cylinder Heads. Â

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Life is not easy, but it s more difficult when we just put our head down, ignore everything and everyone around us, and try to push through till we get to the other side. Identifying the reasons we don t ask for help is the first step toward making real change and experiencing all that God has for us.In The Bumpy Road to Better bestselling author and senior pastor of Celebration Church, Tim Timberlake, confronts head-on the human tendency to dodge the difficult and hide from the hard. He explains how an obsession with quick fixes, instant gratification, and a trouble-free existence holds us back from gaining wisdom and experiencing transformation. There is great power hidden in the things we are trying to avoid.The road to growth and greatness is rarely smooth or easy, but it s taking us where we need to go. Tim takes a practical approach to the topic by unpacking thirty unique hard things that everyone must face and opening our eyes to the positive results they can bring. With his characteristic blend of storytelling, biblical principles, and down-to-earth applications, Tim walks readers through the intricacies of each of these challenging realities, includingdifficult conversations,uncomfortable delays,hurtful criticism, andpainful sacrifices. The goal is not to simply grit our teeth and survive the discomfort. It s to embrace the challenges, be changed by them, and receive the gifts they offer. What we really want in life is usually found on the other side of obstacles we d rather avoid. On the other side of pain is progress, and on the other side of bumps is something better. If we re going to live freely in Christ and experience the abundant life He promises, we must be willing to be uncomfortable. There is no other way.

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Doing a research project or dissertation can be daunting. This practical book will help you dive straight in, driving each step of the process with confidence. Packed with features to support your learning, this guidebook gives you invaluable advice at each stage, from picking a topic, designing your study and navigating ethics to collecting and analysing data then sharing your findings. This fifth edition Empowers you to be critical and self-reflective when consuming and doing research, with 19 critical thinking challenges. Equips you with the skills to make good decisions, prepare effectively, and take charge of your own project.  Draws on case studies of real-world research to inspire your creativity and curiosity.This popular, down-to-earth guide is a must-have for undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on research projects across the social sciences.

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⠲A great personal guide to help navigate you through the scary world of adult education.⠲ - learner reviewStarting an Access to Higher Education Diploma can be daunting, but this down-to-earth guide will support you every step of the way. Detailed but easy-to-read, this book tells you everything you need to know: from practical guidance for your first few weeks, critical thinking and revision strategies, to looking after yourself and maintaining motivation. It⠲s packed with hands-on activities, engaging exercises, and real-world case studies - all curated by an author with first-hand experience on how to thrive in the Access to HE Diploma. Supported by the Quality Assurance Agency, and mapping precisely onto the course, no stone is left unturned, and no question unanswered, allowing you to approach your studies with knowledge, confidence and excitement. Calling all current or potential students of the Diploma - this guide is a must-have!

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The most recent studies show that 40,000 cycles of IVF are carried out in the UK each year - and approximately a million are carried out worldwide. It is estimated that at least 200,000 IVF babies are born annually - and this figure is constantly rising. With assisted conception increasing year on year, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO IVF offers an invaluable and insightful approach to the process. Packed with first-hand accounts of patients who have been through it, and Kate Brian s own experience of IVF, this book will de-mystify the treatment and give a behind-the-scenes account of what really happens. Addressing the entire experience, right from the initial clinic visit through to the assisted conception cycle, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO IVF provides an accessible, down-to-earth and reassuring account of using IVF to conceive.

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Good to Be Grand is the ultimate roadmap for today s grandparent, combining the latest information about infant care - from medical developments to equipment innovations to parenting practices - with honest, down-to-earth advice and anecdotes about grandparents special role. Journalist and new grandmother Cheryl Harbour gets right to the point of what modern grandparents really need to know from the time they begin anticipating the birth to the end of the first year. Harbour takes the best and most relevant information from the latest research, expert interviews, and thick parenting books and tailors it specifically for grandparents, recognizing the unique bond they share with their children s children. Each chapter provides interesting facts and observations about what has remained the same and what has changed about childcare over the years, what you can do to support the physical and emotional well-being of your grandchild and, most important, what you can do to make the most of the experience. With a foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton, including her personal reflections on the birth of her first grandchild, Good to Be Grand is for smart and sophisticated grandparents eager to embark on their grandparenting journeys with enthusiasm, knowledge, and confidence.

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Kick your depression to the curb and find self-acceptance in the process.Depression can feel like being caught in a cyclone, totally powerless and never knowing when it will let up. But no matter what lies depression tells you, you have the power to take a stand. Packed full of illustrations, this book will show you how to take positive action even when depression drains your energy.Jacs lives with depression and knows how to cut through its bullshit. With insight from her own mental health journey, this book will help you lead your own recovery, from understanding your mental health to making an action plan and seeking professional support.With her compassionate, down-to-earth and funny advice, you ll be empowered to feel more confident, less fearful and more accepting of yourself.

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From the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English!In his classic and engaging style, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into the noble eightfold path, the Buddha’s most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering. With easy-to-understand and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, find right livelihood, cultivate loving-friendliness, and overcome the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who’s only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha’s teachings into every aspect of your life.

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Get ready for season two of Clarkson s Farm with Kaleb Cooper s worldly wisdom on life s big issues, from the difference between straw and hay to the importance of having a hair perm. Chipping Norton s celebrity farmer Kaleb Cooper has strong views on lots of things: sheep ( suicidal morons ), Jeremy Clarkson ( there are two types of farming, unless you count whatever it is Jeremy thinks he s doing ), goats ( they re a proper good clear-up animal, they eat everything - no wonder they taste horrible ), New York ( if it s like London, where there are no tractors, that s no good ) and more. In The World According to Kaleb, he shares his thoughts on topics such as philosophy, celebrities and why farming is the best job in the world. He even tells us why the chicken crossed the road. Dubbed the real star of Clarkson s Farm , Kaleb reveals his true, loveable, funny and down-to-earth self, with deadpan gags and unique observations that will have you crying with laughter. Utterly hilarious, this is Kaleb as you ve got to know him and love him on the hugely successful television series.

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Down-to-earth wisdom on how to live a life of authenticity and spiritual integrity, from one of the West’s most respected teachers of vipassana meditation.How does dharma wisdom show up in our lives every day? This collection of teachings by the beloved Insight Meditation teacher Larry Rosenberg offers clear, down-to-earth guidance on learning how to live a life informed by Buddhism—through questioning, reflective observation, and self-understanding. Rosenberg is known for presenting the essence of the Buddhism in a way that is unvarnished, utterly accessible, and that resonates with a wide audience. Here he unpacks—with his signature engaging and iconoclastic style—such topics as meditation, silence, use of the breath, self-knowing, working with strong emotions, intimacy, illness and grief, among others.   There are few teachers who so epitomize the idea of “spiritual friend” in the way that Larry Rosenberg does. His teachings give a clear sense that dharma is very much a part of everyday life. This book is also informed by what Rosenberg considers his deeper and more immediate understanding of dharma that has come in recent years—a period marked in his own life by illness and disability—and in the life of the planet by a deadly pandemic, war, an existential climate crisis, and pervasive technological distraction.An introductory essay, written by journalist and author Madeline Drexler, serves as a spiritual biography of Rosenberg, presenting his reflections on more than half a century of dedicated dharma practice and instruction. This essay illuminates what, for Rosenberg, were profound turning points and moments of realization—his long apprenticeships with foundational figures in twentieth-century Buddhism, including Ajahn Chah, Thich Nhat Hanh, Seung Sahn, and Ajahn Buddhadasa, as well as Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

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For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a supernova straight to Mars. But on a rainy day at his grandfatherâ ™s house, he is brought down to earth with a bump. Do adventures only happen in galaxies far away or can he find magic a little closer to home?

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This A vibrant, down-to-earth, and genuinely useful career development guide, aimed at those who want to build a fulfilling, values-led professional life without selling their soul to hustle culture. There s a brilliant blend of mindset work, original illustrations, career-planning tools, journaling prompts, and real-life anecdotes (including fun ⠜legend-level⠝ energy and pop culture references) that make the book feel relevant, engaging, and human. Abou-Alwan doesn t talk down to the reader, or hide behind jargon. Her tone is inclusive, intersectional, empowering, reflective, and often playful⠔while still tackling some of the hardest realities of working life. It strikes a rare balance: sharp, savvy and professional, yet disarmingly human, blending strategic insight with emotional intelligence. A potential standout title in the career development and professional well-being space.

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A New York Review Books Original Victor Serge is one of the great men of the 20th century —and one of its great writers too. He was an anarchist, an agitator, a revolutionary, an exile, a historian of his times, as well as a brilliant novelist, and in Memoirs of a Revolutionary he devotes all his passion and genius to describing this extraordinary—and exemplary—career. Serge tells of his upbringing among exiles and conspirators, of his involvement with the notorious Bonnot Gang and his years in prison, of his role in the Russian Revolution, and of the Revolution’s collapse into despotism and terror. Expelled from the Soviet Union, Serge went to Paris, where he evaded the KGB and the Nazis before fleeing to Mexico. Memoirs of a Revolutionary recounts a thrilling life on the front lines of history and includes vivid portraits not only of Trotsky, Lenin, and Stalin but of countless other figures who struggled to remake the world. Peter Sedgwick’s fine translation of Memoirs of a Revolutionary was abridged when first published in 1963. This is the first edition in English to present the entirety of Serge’s book.

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Since Osaka World Expo ’70 brought contemporary forms center stage, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book reveals how the likes of Tadao Ando, SANAA, Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Junya Ishigami are relinking past, present, and future—building greener and smarter than ever before. A survey of Japan’s contemporary architecture scene Japan s contemporary architecture has long been among the most inventive in the world, recognized for sustainability and infinite creativity. No fewer than eight Japanese architects have won the Pritzker Prize.Since Osaka World Expo ’70 highlighted contemporary forms, Japan has been a key player in global architecture. Tadao Ando s geometry put Japanese building on the map, bridging East and West. After his concrete buildings, figures like Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban, and Kazuyo Sejima pioneered a more sustainable approach. Younger generations have taken new directions, in harmony with nature, traditional building, and an endless search for forms.Presenting the latest in Japanese building, this book links this unique creativity to Japan s high population density, modern economy, long history, and continual disasters in the form of earthquakes. Accepting ambiguity, constant change, and catastrophe is a key to understanding how Japanese architecture differs from that of Europe or America.Derived from the XL-sized book, this affordable edition highlights 37 architects and 53 exceptional projects by Japanese masters—from Tadao Ando’s Shanghai Poly Theater, Shigeru Ban’s concert hall La Seine Musical, SANAA’s Grace Farms, Fumihiko Maki’s 4 World Trade Center to Takashi Suo’s much smaller sustainable dental clinic. An elaborate essay traces the building scene from the Metabolists to today, showing how the interaction of past, present, and future has earned contemporary Japanese architecture worldwide recognition. The editor and author Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and edited Connaissance des Arts for over 20 years. His TASCHEN books include the Architecture Now! series and monographs on numerous major architects, including Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel, and Zaha Hadid. Contemporary Japanese Architecture. 40th Ed.Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.05 kg, 480 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-9572-8Edition: English, French, German

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From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.This beautiful book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know . . .We live in all kinds of places.In all kinds of homes.In all kinds of families.Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.And, together, we share one beautiful planet.â ‹This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor, that celebrates the magic of ordinary days on our beloved home planet.An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative childSimultaneously funny and touchingCarries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each otherPerfect for:Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years oldResonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, and moreA great pick for teachers looking for a crowd-pleasing picture book with lessons about the world for little studentsParents, grandparents, and caregiversA new Earth Day book resource for exploring the science and wonder of nature, life, and the universeAdd it to the shelf with books like Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers, Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney, The Travel Book Lonely Planet Kids, and Hello, World! by Jill McDonald

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From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide.Covering over 6,000 years of human history, Architecture charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the architectural landscape.Explore every significant architectural period and style in depth through critical examples.Take a tour of some of the world s most iconic buildings, beautifully illustrated with brilliant photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks.Dive deep into the pages of this book about architecture to discover:- An innovative approach to the story of architecture using iconic examples.- Explores buildings throughout history and across the world.- A combination of creative photography and specially commissioned CGI artworks to analyse every significant architectural style.- Profiles of the latest developments in architectural practice, including green technology, such as living façades.- Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US- Optional 56-page reference section profiles key architects and contains profiles of additional important buildingsFind out why so many ancient Roman structures have withstood the test of time. Learn how the soaring ceilings of Gothic cathedrals are held up. And discover the architectural innovations that are helping to combat climate change.Architecture is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by the built world - its visual character and the factors that have formed it - and who wants to understand more.

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A comprehensive introduction to architecture and architectural history and exceptional in its approach, this book explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the environment. This new edition brings in the new emphasis on sustainability, urbanism, urban regeneration and cultural identity, in order to take a holistic approach to the subject of architecture. Highly illustrated, this book enables the reader to make sense of the experience of architecture and the built environment by understanding more about the form, construction, meaning and history of the subject.

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Leverage leadership knowledge to make better software architecture decisions. Think deeply but implement slowly. The overarching goal of software systems (hence, for software architecture) is to build systems that meet quality standards and that provide the highest return on investment (ROI) in the long run or within a defined period of time. A great product requires a combination of technology, leadership, and product management (including UX). Leadership is primarily about managing uncertainty and making the right judgment. To build great products, technical leaders need to combine technology, leadership, and product management knowledge, and make the right decisions. Many technical mistakes come from the gap between knowledge about these three items and judgment. In Software Architecture and Decision-Making, Srinath Perera explains principles and concepts that software architects must understand deeply and how to employ those principles to manage uncertainty. The questions and principles discussed in this book help manage uncertainty while building software architecture and provide a framework for making decisions. This book is for all technical leaders in the software industry who make holistic judgments about the systems they build and for future leaders learning the craft. Understand the importance of strong decision making with examples from great technical leaders such as the Wright brothers and Kelly Johnson Leverage five key questions and seven important principles to understand uncertainties during the design process and make strategic architectural decisions Approach the design systematically, first at the macro level and then the individual service level This definitive guide explains principles and concepts--technical and non-technical alike--that software architects, senior software engineers, and technical leads must understand to manage the inevitable uncertainty involved in building software systems and to drive success of the products for which they are responsible. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human - it s with the intention of saving his own people from extinction. Newton patents some very advanced Anthean technology, which he uses to amass a fortune.He begins to build a spaceship to help the last 300 Antheans migrate to Earth. Meanwhile, Nathan Bryce, a chemistry professor in Iowa, is intrigued by some of the new products Newton s company brings to the market, and already suspects Newton of being an alien. As Bryce and the FBI close in, Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing.Inspiring adaptations starring David Bowie and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Man Who Fell To Earth brought Walter Tevis wide recognition and critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Hugo award, and the 1976 film was nominated for the Nebula, Saturn and Hugo awards. Beautiful science fiction - New York Times This is one of the finest science fiction novels of its period - J.R.Dunn Tevis writes . . .with power and poetry and tension - Washington PostWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction

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Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light Rory StewartThe story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a mystery to all but a few. In this enlightening history, spanning castles and cathedrals to factories and railway stations, Jenkins translates the hidden narratives infused in the facades we walk past every day.Britainâ ™s history has been formed by its politics, religion and society and these influences can be seen in the architectural styles that have shaped its landscape. From pre-Roman and the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution, Classical and Gothic styles surged and retreated from favour only to then be challenged by a new player: Modernism, a style that reflected the stunning technological advances of the second half of the twentieth century.In this narrative history, Simon Jenkins â “ the bestselling champion of our national heritage â “ introduces us to the singular, eccentric and sometimes rather ordinary characters who shaped Britain. Jenkins teaches readers to see the world anew, demystifying the elitist language of architecture so that we can all appreciate the buildings around us.

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On Tuesday morning, 23rd September 1975, the corpses of three unmarried siblings, last surviving members of the ancient Luxton clan of Winkleigh, North Devon, were found on their remote farm. All three had had their heads blown off. Robbie s cheeks and neck had been stabbed; Frances had a broken leg. Strangely, each of the four doors to the house had been locked from the inside.The Luxtons idyllic farm on a stretch of lush countryside between Exmoor and Dartmoor had been lovingly tended with outdated methods. There were rumours of a thwarted betrothal, wrangles over money and property, generational feuds in the extended family, bouts of insanity and extreme miserliness.John Cornwell s classic investigation into the violent deaths of these unhappy siblings told a story of a farming family struggling under unbearable practical and emotional pressures, their violent deaths, the police investigation and the proceedings of the inquest. The official verdict was that there had been a suicide pact, but Cornwell decided to revisit the evidence forty years after Earth to Earth was first published, and he finds that there were anomalies in the evidence suggesting alternative, criminal scenarios, and the misery that preceded these savage deaths suggested even darker elements.Were the Luxtons scapegoats of local malice, or victims of a murderous family conflict, stricken by a dire ancestral curse?This new edition of a true crime classic includes a postscript in which the author describes the extraordinary lengths that the great poet Ted Hughes, a neighbour of the Luxtons, went to try and suppress publication of the book.

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Inspire a child’s love for our planet and its place in the universe through fascinating bite-size facts, captivating illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities.From the expansive universe to tiny micro-ecosystems, Nature School: Planet Earth explores the intricacies of the planet we call home. Discover details about Earth’s stunning structure, its amazing atmosphere, and the foremost features that enable it to support life. Learning through both physical and life science lenses, you will come to truly appreciate planet Earth. Following the format of the award-winning Nature School: Lessons and Activities to Inspire Children’s Love for Everything Wild, each chapter of this book concludes with a series of suggested hands-on activities. Great for both home and school settings, it is the perfect guide for families and children ages 6–12 who are looking for an introduction to Earth science that includes the location, structure, atmosphere, and biosphere of our planet. The book explores: Earth’s place in the universe with a quick overview of what we know about our universe, the Milky Way galaxy, and our solar system and a discussion of Earth’s relationship with our Moon, the Sun, and how Earth moves in space.The composition of Earth, covering topics such as the size and shape of Earth, gravity, Earth’s magnetic field, and geographical characteristics.Earth’s atmosphere, including its composition and physical properties, weather, and what we see in the night sky.All the elements and circumstances that make life on Earth possible: our natural resources, energy flow, life at different latitude and longitudes, and various life cycles.Earth as a community: interconnection, ecology, and biomes, the amazing variety of life—their connections through their communities and food webs, our ever-changing Earth, and viewing the Earth as part of the wider universe.Nature School: Planet Earth helps children and families relate to these topics in a meaningful way and ultimately understand the science behind what makes life on Earth possible.

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Was an advanced civilization lost to history in the global cataclysm that ended the last Ice Age? Graham Hancock, the internationally bestselling author, has made it his life s work to find out -- and in America Before, he draws on the latest archaeological and DNA evidence to bring his quest to a stunning conclusion.We ve been taught that North and South America were empty of humans until around 13,000 years ago - amongst the last great landmasses on earth to have been settled by our ancestors. But new discoveries have radically reshaped this long-established picture and we know now that the Americas were first peopled more than 130,000 years ago - many tens of thousands of years before human settlements became established elsewhere.Hancock s research takes us on a series of journeys and encounters with the scientists responsible for the recent extraordinary breakthroughs. In the process, from the Mississippi Valley to the Amazon rainforest, he reveals that ancient New World cultures share a legacy of advanced scientific knowledge and sophisticated spiritual beliefs with supposedly unconnected Old World cultures. Have archaeologists focussed for too long only on the Old World in their search for the origins of civilization while failing to consider the revolutionary possibility that those origins might in fact be found in the New World ?America Before: The Key to Earth s Lost Civilisation is the culmination of everything that millions of readers have loved in Hancock s body of work over the past decades, namely a mind-dilating exploration of the mysteries of the past, amazing archaeological discoveries and profound implications for how we lead our lives today.

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Explore planet Earth like you ve never known before with this perfect children s encyclopedia for a young explorer.Forming part of a fantastic series of kid s educational books, this bold and brilliant kid s encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI imagery to reveal the world as you ve never seen it before. Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the world around them, featuring floods, hurricanes, volcanoes, deserts and more.This charming children s encyclopedia opens the world in new ways:- Packed with facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations that cover a vast range of topics. - Encompassing a visual approach with illustrations, photographs and extremely detailed 3D CGI images.- Crystal clear text distills the key information.- DK s encyclopedias are fact-checked by subject experts to offer accuracy beyond online sources of information.Knowledge Encyclopedia: Earth! covers everything you need to know about Earth in glorious technicolour detail alongside easy explanations and fun facts to spark young minds to find out about our planet and how it works. The perfect encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, ideal for inquisitive minds, young learners can discover an array of fascinating facts, such as what s inside Earth, and why is it so hot under the surface? How did our planet come about, and what did it look like in the beginning? How are mountains formed and why are forests important? What happens when glaciers melt and how can we stop climate change? Encourage youngsters to explore habitats and ecosystems - inside caves, among enormous redwoods, on the savannahs, or deep down under the oceans. This extraordinary encyclopedia fuels your imagination using its jaw-dropping visual approach to explain everything from what keeps Earth in its place to the great diversity of plants, animals, and people who live on it, why it is unique and how it is changing.Explore, Discover And Learn!DK s Knowledge Encyclopedia: Earth uncovers the marvels of our world in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Encompassing engaging facts about Earth, including a closer look at nature, diving into the human body, the amazing world of science and our world s history, you can spend quality time exploring the our universe with your children, accompanied by impressive visuals to engage their senses. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions. Doubling up as the perfect gift for young readers, who are always asking questions about our planet! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. This thrilling kid s encyclopedia is part of the Knowledge Encyclopedia educational series. Celebrate your child s curiosity as they complete the collection and discover diverse facts about the world around them. Dive into the deep blue with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! And hone your knowledge on how the human body works with Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! Whatever topic takes their fancy, there s an encyclopaedia for everyone!

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This ultimate guide to Earth takes 7 to 9 year olds on an exploration of our planet through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. This spectacular reference book for kids aged 7-9 explores our home planet, Earth, and how it fits into our solar system. Be launched on a mission around our blue planet, starting with how Earth is seen from space and landing in a chapter all about the Earth s atmosphere. This wonderful Earth book for kids offers:In-depth information, backed up by space and satellite photography and fun illustrations. Easy-to-digest sections about Earth, each filled with incredible facts and visuals. A unique perspective, comparing Earth to other planets and looking at it from space and satellites. Did you know that Earth s gravity is completely different than other planets in the solar system? Or that Jupiter experiences solar eclipses just like us?Discover Earth and space in incredible detail in this STEM-friendly space encyclopedia for kids. Packed with beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, information panels, and diagrams, young space enthusiasts will adore this essential guide to Earth. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?If you like Planet Earth, then why not complete the collection? Take a trip into space and discover the mysteries of Earthâ ™s closest neighbour with The Moon, or explore Earthâ ™s surrounding neighbours with The Solar System.

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Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and meditations on Middle-earth.Middle-earth has been mapped, Bilboâ ™s and Frodoâ ™s journeys plotted and measured, but it remains a wilderland for all that. The roads as yet untravelled far outnumber those down which J.R.R. Tolkien led us in his writings.A Middle-earth Traveller presents a walking tour of Tolkienâ ™s Middle-earth, visiting not only places central to his stories, but also those just over the hill or beyond the horizon. Events from Tolkienâ ™s books are explored â “ battles of the different ages that are almost legend by the time of The Lord of the Rings; lost kingdoms and ancient myths, as well as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the far North and lands beyond the seas.Sketches that have an â ˜on-the-spotâ ™ feel to them are interwoven with the artistâ ™s observations gleaned from Tolkienâ ™s books as he paints pictures with his words as well as his pencil. He also recollects his time spent working alongside Peter Jackson on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Combining concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art and dozens of new paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveller will take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkienâ ™s magical landscape.

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First ever publication of J.R.R. Tolkien⠙s final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien⠙s magnificent world.It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954⠓5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973.For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards!This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world⠙s leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien⠙s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life.

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Discover the amazing story of our home planet – as told by Earth itself – by award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.Welcome to Earth – the planet we call home. From its very earliest beginnings 4.5 billion years ago to the birth of life, rise of biodiversity and the myriad creatures and lush landscapes that cover its surface – it’s ALL here!Planet Earth: My Life So Far is a comic-style, first-person account by Earth itself of its own life story. It includes the formation of Earth and the Moon, Earth’s geographical and geological features, its habitats, life forms past and present, and the challenges it faces today. Planet Earth is written in Mike Barfield’s hilarious style and accompanied by Jess Bradley’s quirky and colourful comic-strip illustrations. Perfect for fans of the award-winning A Day in the Life... series.

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First ever publication of J.R.R. Tolkien⠙s final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien⠙s magnificent world.It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954⠓5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973.For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards!This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world⠙s leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien⠙s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life.

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