how long is a whale alison limentani

Have you ever wondered how long a whale is? What about a shark, a dolphin or even a sea otter? In Alison Limentani's second extraordinary and original picture book she introduces us to a fascinating world of numbers, length and wildlife.

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Award-Winning Author Pens a Unique Southern TaleWhen Minerva Jane Jenkins was just 14 years old, she married a man who moved her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told her was filled with gold. And when he died 50 years later, he made her promise to keep his secret. She is to tell no one about the box or the treasure it contains.Now 94, Minerva is nearing the end of what has sometimes been a lonely life. But she''s kept that secret. Even so, rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story. His friend who joins him only wants to find the location of the gold. Neither of them knows quite who they''re up against when it comes to the old woman on the mountain.As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is tempted to reveal her secret to Del. After all, how long is one bound by a promise? But the truth of what''s really buried in the box may be hidden even from her.

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New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2016 Have you ever wondered how much a ladybird weighs? What about the weight of a snail, a bird or even a swan? In Alison Limentani's extraordinary and original picture book she introduces us to a fascinating world of numbers, weight and wildlife. An extraordinary counting book from an extraordinary new talent!

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Nature's Treasures of North America is a brilliant exploration of some of the habitats of North America—the coast, mountains, plains, woodlands, deserts, and lakes—as well as the animals that live there. Explore woodlands and forests, home to animals like the Northern spotted owl and the bobcat, or the great plains, where you'll find wildflowers such as chicory and buttercup and animals like bison. Or even the desert, with its cacti, iguanas, and kit foxes. Find all of this and more in this beautifully illustrated guide.

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What would really happen if your pet was a blue whale? The answer might surprise you!Did you know that blue whales eat up to four tons of food a day? Or that they swim halfway around the world every year? Feeding and exercising this pet might be more of a challenge than you bargained for.Having a pet is a big responsibility, and that idea is pushed to extremes in this delightfully funny picture-book series. How to Feed an Elephant, How to Bath a Giraffe, How to Cuddle a Crocodile and How to Walk a Whale are perfect for any child who has dreamed of a peculiar pet, and is curious about animals and the natural world.

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The planets play a key role in astrology—from revealing aspects of your personality to exerting their influence upon different areas of your life—thanks to their movements in the sky. But what do we really understand about these cosmic powerhouses?To help us navigate the twists and turns and get a deeper understanding of who we are, we need to know how the planets work, what they represent, and the impact of each retrograde upon our birth sign. That’s where this book comes in. It’s a simple guide that demystifies astrology jargon by clearly highlighting each planet’s influence, and what it means when they move “backward”, or retrograde, in your birth sign.Whether you’re interested in astrology, have a little know-how, or you’re a complete beginner, this book will help you work with the planets so that you can live your best life. With handy hints to tune into cosmic energy, a retrograde diary to plan for the highs and lows, along with a selection of self-care rituals tailored to each birth sign, this book will show you how to live in harmony with the planets.IntroductionRetrograde: What it is and what it meansDiscover what it means when a planet is in retrograde and how it affects each of us in different ways, including how to tune into this energy in a positive way.Planet ProfilesEach planet will be profiled, including their meanings, influences, interesting facts, and a check list of associations (elements, crystals, colors, day of week, etc.) and self-care rituals tailored to each planet’s energy and power.Retrograde Planets and Your Star SignThe different influence of each planet in retrograde is detailed, and also how this effects specific star signs.Working with the Planets in RetrogradeHow to live in harmony with the planets and work with “retrograde” energy.Planets in Retrograde DiaryA diary of when each planet is in retrograde over the next few of decades, and the signs that this will effect, so that readers can plan ahead and use the tips and rituals from the previous sections.

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Decoding effortless beauty to look your best, beautiful self, from the UK’s most trusted expert and QVC’s Beauty Insider Alison Young.Trusted and award-winning beauty expert Alison Young has worked in the industry for over 35 years. She has pretty much tried every beauty product on the market so you don’t have to - and she knows what works and what doesn''t. Her no-nonsense approach cuts through the spin, through the hard sell and tells it how it is. Whether you want to look fresher or younger, need advice on brows, haircare or nails, or simply struggle with skin issues such as dry skin, oily skin or a more serious skin condition – Alison has the answer. With this book and Alison’s insider knowledge you will never waste money on beauty products again; instead, you will be able to look and feel your best self at every age. Chapters include: - 5 beauty techniques to start making a difference today- Ingredients matter- When to spend and when to save- Feeling good about your hair everyday- The 10 must-haves every woman needs- What is your nail type?- Love your feet - All about browsWhatever your skin type, budget or stage of life Alison will give you the knowledge and confidence to create a beauty regime that works for you.

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LP vinyl - Speciální vinyl, který vychází v rámci akce „Record Store Day 2021”, obsahuje remixovanou verzi skladby z roku 1990. Speciální vinyl, který vychází v rámci akce „Record Store Day 2021”, obsahuje remixovanou verzi skladby z roku 1990 „How Long Will I Love You” včetně nově nahraných vokálů zpěváka Mika Scotta a předznamenává, tak vydání multidiskového výročního boxu s albem „Room To Roam”. Vinyl je o to sběratelsky zajímavější, že další tři skladby v tomto boxu obsaženy nebudou. Waterboys jsou skotská kapela, kterou v roce 1983 založil Mike Scott poté, co opustil kapelu Funhouse. V hudbě Waterboys lze vystopovat řadu hudebních vlivů, nejpodstatnější jsou ovšem vlivy keltské muziky a rock'n'rollu. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP A1 How Long Will I Love You [2021 Remix] / A2 Something That Is Gone (Backing Track) / B1 A Life Of Sundays (Early Take) / B2 Bluejeans And Moonbeams (Portuguese Hotel Room)

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What is it about the word ‘entertaining’ that sends people into a state of panic? In Nothing Fancy, New York Times food columnist Alison Roman shows you instead how to ‘have people over’, with her signature laid-back, approachable style and visually stunning recipes. Featuring over 150 all-new recipes, Nothing Fancy includes time-saving tips, like using store-bought ingredients where homemade is unnecessary, batch-made punches for an easy cocktail, and ideas for putting your friends to work! This recipes – heavy on the easy-to-execute vegetables and versatile grains, paying lots of close attention to crunchy, salty snacks, and with love for all the meats – is for gatherings big and small, from the weeknight to the weekend. Alison Roman will give you the food your people want (think DIY martini bar, platters of tomatoes, pots of coconut-braised chicken and chickpeas, pans of lemony turmeric tea cake ...) Hosting doesn’t have to be a week-long freak-out. With Alison’s strategic menus, you can shop, cook, and eat all in the same day. So text your friends because you’re having them over — tonight!

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Hudební CD - Album This is How it is v podání tria bubeníka Otta Hejnica Album This is How it is v podání tria bubeníka Otto Hejnice prezentuje jeho autorské skladby, ve kterých vyniká kromě robustní, ale zároveň hravé rytmiky Hejnice a kontrabasisty Josefa Feče i barevná hra Ondřeje Krajňáka na Rhodes pianu. Seznam stop CD Rousta / Flow / Landscape / Blob / Spring / Rememberance / This is How it is

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How Art Is Made looks at renowned works of art from across the centuries and around the globe and asks the intriguingly simple question – how were these works actually made? Divided into two sections – materials and methods – each chapter showcases a single work of art which demonstrates the mastery and innovative use of a single material or method, from oil paint, pastel and pencil, to woodcut, litho and impasto. Each work is presented as the centerpiece of a capsule history, while comparative works are also included to help amplify our understanding. How, for example, did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel fresco, or Turner become such a master of watercolor? How did Warhol turn so effectively to screen printing, and how does Yayoi Kusama create such beguiling 'infinity rooms'? The book enhances the experience of looking at great works of art and guides us to a deeper understanding of how they were created and why we regard them as so important.

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Every moment matters. Each of us has an invisible bucket. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it''s empty, we feel awful. Yet most children (and many adults) don''t realize the importance of having a full bucket throughout the day. In How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids, Felix begins to see how every interaction in a day either fills or empties his bucket. Felix then realizes that everything he says or does to other people fills or empties their buckets as well. Follow along with Felix as he learns how easy it can be to fill the buckets of his classmates, teachers and family members. Before the day is over, you''ll see how Felix learns to be a great bucket filler, and in the process, discovers that filling someone else''s bucket also fills his own.

Objev podobné jako How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids - Tom Rath, Mary Reckmeyer

"I''m Piper," said the girl. "And you''re lovely." Wednesday''s reflection shone in Piper''s eyes. "But you don''t belong in there."Wednesday is a whale, who lives in a fishbowl. She is called Wednesday because she is right in the middle of everything. She lives in the middle of the busy streets, surrounded by tall skyscrapers. But, if she jumps high enough she can see a calm bit of blue in the distance. She doesn''t know what this blue is, but her heart leaps when she sees it. When a little girl tells Wednesday she belongs in the sea, she doesn''t know what she means. What is the sea? Wednesday has never seen it... or has she?Touching and uplifting, this beautiful story is about longing to be free and finding your place in the world.

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The Elves have been given their own mystery to solve.On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question – how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two little Elves to find out the answer! But will the Elves discover how old Santa is?A story full of fun, adventure, friendship and Elves!Charming and entertaining picture book to share over the festive periodPerfect for bedtime reading and story timeGreat stocking filler gift for a child at ChristmasFrom the global phenomenon, The Elf on the Shelf, comes this gorgeous picture book which taps into the magic and wonder of Christmas.

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Invite children to embark on another adventure to discover more about God and His incredible creation. Based on Louie Giglio''s popular messages about science and the Bible,?How Great Is Our God?shows kids the awe-inspiring connection between the natural world and the God who created it.The bestselling children''s devotional?Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science?resonated with more than 500,000 kids, parents, and teachers. Now Louie Giglio offers 100 more devotions about God and science that will expand the curiosity of kids ages 6–10. Including amazing scientific facts, beautiful photography, and fun illustrations,?How Great Is Our God?covers numerous topics:Space and timeEarth and weatherThe human bodyAnimalsPlantsAnd more!John 8:12 says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This mind-bending, not-so-typical devotional will deepen your kids’ awe and appreciation for God''s wild imagination and infinitely creative creation, from the pink lake in Senegal to the Earth''s trip around the sun to the water-holding frog that can live up to five years without a drink (what?!).Explore Louie Giglio''s other books in the bestselling Indescribable Kids series:IndescribableIndescribable for Little OnesThe Wonder of CreationIndescribable Atlas Adventures

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Pipkin the smallest penguin is always asking questions, but what he wants to know most of all is how big is a million? This picture book helps children understand the concept of big numbers. It also includes a fold-out poster that shows Pipkin looking at the sky, printed with exactly one million stars.

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K-2 math concepts include measuring and data. How long are a jaguar’s whiskers or a toucan’s beak? How long does it take a sloth to climb a tree?This book explores measuring elements from length and weight and time, with stunning pictures of the colorful animals of the Amazon.ABOUT THE SERIES:In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.

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K-2 math concepts include measuring and data. How long are a jaguar''s whiskers or a toucan''s beak? How long does it take a sloth to climb a tree?This book explores measuring elements from length and weight and time, with stunning pictures of the colorful animals of the Amazon.ABOUT THE SERIES:In Nature Numbers, math is beautiful, recognizable, and all around us! Highly engaging pictures of animals and nature scenes, along with cool chalk illustrations, are used to introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them.

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What IS the sky? Where does it end? Is it really blue? And how high can we fly? This charming flap book appeals to young children's natural sense of curiosity and lets them explore the answers for themselves - from cloud watching to star gazing, peachy sunsets to dazzling Northern Lights, helicopter rides to space travel. Discover the highest thing you can see in the sky, the furthest distance a spacecraft has travelled... and what the sky is really made of.

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‘If you look at all the people involved – Ivo, Tony Wilson, McGee, Geoff Travis, myself – nobody had a clue about running a record company, and that was the best thing about it.’ Daniel Miller, Mute RecordsOne of the most tangible aftershocks of punk was its prompt to individuals: do it yourself. A generation was inspired, and often with no planning or business sense, in bedrooms, record-shop back offices and sheds, labels such as Factory, Rough Trade, Mute, Beggars Banquet, 4AD, Creation, Warp and Domino began. From humble beginnings, some of the most influential artists were allowed to thrive: Orange Juice, New Order, Depeche Mode, Happy Mondays, The Smiths, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Aphex Twin, Teenage Fanclub, The Arctic Monkeys. How Soon Is Now? is a landmark survey of the artists, the labels, and the mavericks behind them who had the vision and bloody-mindedness to turn the music world on its head.

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Kniha - autor Tom Higham, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world's experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils' Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs 'Fascinating and entertaining. If you read one book on human origins, this should be it' Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules - For Now 50,000 years ago, we were not the only species of human in the world. There were at least four others, including the Neanderthals, Homo floresiensis, Homo luzonesis and the Denisovans. At the forefront of the latter's ground-breaking discovery was Oxford Professor Tom Higham. In The World Before Us, he explains the scientific and technological advancements - in radiocarbon dating and ancient DNA, for example - that allowed each of these discoveries to be made, enabling us to be more accurate in our predictions about not just how long ago these other humans lived,...

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From big bears and stinky skunks to prickly porcupines, sleepy seals and wild wolves, this Slide & Seek book features double pull-out pages to introduce first facts about wild animals. With fun facts and a curious question to solve on each page, guess the answer then pull the double pull-out pages to discover how big a bear really is, and more!

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From loud lions and giant giraffes to speedy cheetahs, hungry hippos and caring crocodiles, this Slide & Seek book features double pull-out pages to introduce first facts about African animals. With fun facts and a curious question to solve on each page, guess the answer then pull the double pull-out pages to discover how loud a lion is and more!

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The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin.''My love stretches back to Creation and forward to the end of time. I loved you then, I love you now, I''ll love you always.''After a long day, a young child and a loving family member sit on the porch at sunset watching a storm roll in. The adult whispers, ''I love you,'' but the child needs reassurance: ''How much?'' With each new declaration, we learn that the love between adult and child is boundless.A gorgeous and gentle look at all the ways we are loved.

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In this tender, impassioned fourth novel, James Baldwin created one of his most striking characters: a man struggling to become himself.''Everyone wishes to be loved, but in the event, nearly no one can bear it''At the height of his theatrical career, the actor Leo Proudhammer is nearly felled by a heart attack. As he hovers between life and death, we see the choices that have made him enviably famous and terrifyingly vulnerable. For between Leo''s childhood on the streets of Harlem and his arrival into the world of the theatre lies a wilderness of desire and loss, shame and rage. And everywhere there is the anguish of being black in a society that seems poised on the brink of racial war. In this tender, angry 1968 novel, James Baldwin created one of his most striking characters: a man struggling to become himself.''The emotion surrounding family attachment... is deeply felt and is one reasons he continues to be read with such intensity'' Colm Tóibín

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Hugo award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisin sharply examines modern society in her first short story collection.''The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation... Jemisin seems able to do just about everything''NEW YORK TIMES''Smart, sharp and very, very timely''I NEWSPAPER ''An important collection by a rising star'' GUARDIAN''Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold''ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ''The most critically acclaimed author in contemporary science fiction and fantasy''GQ''One line from [Jemisin''s introduction] has tattooed itself on my mind, a sort of manifesto for her ongoing work and all the fiction I love: ''Now I am bolder, and angrier, and more joyful.'' I felt, after reading these stories, that I was too''NPR BOOKS''N. K. Jemisin is a powerhouse of speculative fiction. So, obviously, you need to read this new short story collection''BUSTLEN. K. Jemisin is one of the most powerful and acclaimed speculative fiction authors of our time. In the first collection of her evocative short fiction, Jemisin equally challenges and delights readers with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption. In these stories, Jemisin sharply examines modern society, infusing magic into the mundane, and drawing deft parallels in the fantasy realms of her imagination. Dragons and hateful spirits haunt the flooded streets of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In a parallel universe, a utopian society watches our world, trying to learn from our mistakes. A black mother in the Jim Crow South must save her daughter from a fey offering impossible promises. And in the Hugo award-nominated short story "The City Born Great," a young street kid fights to give birth to an old metropolis''s soul.For more from N. K. Jemisin, check out:The Inheritance TrilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsDreamblood DuologyThe Killing MoonThe Shadowed SunThe Broken EarthThe Fifth SeasonThe Obelisk GateThe Stone Sky

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What happens when there is almost unlimited choice? When everything becomes available to everyone? And when the combined value of the millions of items that only sell in small quantities equals or even exceeds the value of a handful of best-sellers?In this ground-breaking book, Chris Anderson shows that the future of business does not lie in hits - the high-volume end of a traditional demand curve - but in what used to be regarded as misses - the endlessly long tail of that same curve. As our world is transformed by the Internet and the near infinite choice it offers consumers, so traditional business models are being overturned and new truths revealed about what consumers want and how they want to get it. Chris Anderson first explored the Long Tail in an article in Wired magazine that has become one of the most influential business essays of our time. Now, in this eagerly anticipated book, he takes a closer look at the new economics of the Internet age, showing where business is going and exploring the huge opportunities that exist: for new producers, new e-tailers, and new tastemakers. He demonstrates how long tail economics apply to industries ranging from the toy business to advertising to kitchen appliances. He sets down the rules for operating in a long tail economy. And he provides a glimpse of a future that''s already here.

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Venturing across five decades of American culture, this landmark book explores how modern graphic design emerged in the United States and how it became an intrinsic feature of the country's identity. Christopher Long tells this story in a wholly new way, exposing many long-forgotten figures and movements, and resurrecting the debates and conceptions that were integral to the new art. In a series of deeply involving portraits of American artists and innovators who helped shape the very look of the modern age, American Modernness offers a sweeping story of the country's visual culture and its distinctiveness. Christopher Long is Martin S. Kermacy Centennial Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Lucian Bernhard and Adolf Loos: Meaning, Context, Reception-Essays.

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Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life.How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate "good" science from "bad", fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media.With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating facts, How Biology Works demystifies both the core biology that may have eluded us at school, and the cutting-edge life science that makes the news, answering the questions that spark our curiosity.With power to every page, this striking science book:Is illustrated entirely by specially commissioned, boldly coloured, distinctive, flat, vector graphics that explain each topic clearly and engagingly.Supports the curriculum up to GCSE, but also includes some higher-level topics and cutting-edge biology that makes the news.Uses clear, distinctive, eye-catching graphics to make even complex biology easy to understand.Offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to each subject.Building from life''s fundamental ingredients, such as carbon and water, the book explains chemical processes in living cells, controlled by the ultimate biochemical, DNA. It shows how DNA is made of units called genes, which are shuffled in each generation of offspring, leading to variation and evolution. It covers topics from school biology, such as how plants work and how animals, including humans, work, and goes on to ecology and biotechnology.Beyond school science, however, it covers the background to the latest medical technology and biotechnology: how gene therapy works, what stem-cell research is achieving, and how our immune systems, boosted by vaccines, are in an arms race with ever-mutating viruses and other pathogens.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?How Biology Works is part of DK''s widely successful How Stuff Works series. Discover the inner workings of the mind with How the Brain Works, succeed in all things science with How Science Works and discover the cosmos like you''ve never known before with How Space Works. Whatever topic sparks your interests, there''s a plethora of knowledge to discover!

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It makes the world go round, but money can truly be an enigma. DK''s visual approach breaks new ground. In graphics, charts, and diagrams, How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have.Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. Using ''need to know'' boxes, step-by-step diagrams, and other eye-catching visuals, How Money Works shows you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading, and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market.This must-have guide to money further features:- Key financial concepts in a uniquely visual way, using bold infographics combined with simple, jargon-free language. - Genuinely comprehensive, covering every aspect of money - personal, business, and governmental. - Defines hundreds of money-related terms, such as cash flow, bonds, superannuation, and the open market. - Offers essential basic know-how on everything from managing debt to online fraud. - Fully up-to-date, covering topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, and others) and quantitative easing. Includes localizable appendix of territory specific reference information.Our forefathers may have used simple bartering to exchange goods and services, but today we depend on complicated financial instruments for pensions, life assurance, mortgages, and more. How Money Works explains how these work, as well as how to avoid on-line fraud and where to invest. With information on the latest forms of funding and currencies such as Bitcoin, this comprehensive book will fast track you to financial literacy and getting the most from your hard-won cash.

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A classic Fine tale of bravery and friendship from a bestselling author of great repute. Tom has to pass his exams to join the army – but uniform woes keep getting in the way! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+Tom wants to join the army, but he has to pass his exams first! When he turns up without proper uniform on exam day, strict Mrs Dell threatens to send him home. There are spare clothes available, but is Tom brave enough to face the exam hall – in a skirt? Touching comedy for low ability readers. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+

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The Evolution of Technology Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. In this new edition, you’ll find detailed information not just about PCs, but about how changes in technology have evolved the giant, expensive computer dinosaurs of last century into the smaller but more powerful smartphones, tablets, and wearable computing of today. Whether your interest is in business, gaming, digital photography, entertainment, communications, or security, you’ll learn how computing is evolving the way you live. A full-color, illustrated adventure into the wonders of TECHNOLOOGY This full-color, fully illustrated guide to the world of technology assumes nothing and explains everything. Only the accomplished and award-winning team of writer Ron White and artist Tim Downs has the unique ability to meld descriptive text with one-of-a-kind visuals to fully explain how the electronic gear we depend on every day is made possible. In addition to all the content you’ve come to expect from prior editions, this newly revised edition includes all-new coverage of topics such as: • How smartphones and tablet PCs put the power of a desktop computer in your hands–literally • How computing technology is linking our homes, work place, entertainment, and daily communications • How advances such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, eBay, and smartphones are expanding our universe of friends, knowledge, and opportunity • How increased miniaturization leads to new products, such as smartphone, smartwatches, and Google Glass • How computing technology takes advantages of quantum physics and innovations no one even imagined a few years ago For two decades, How Computers Work has helped newbies understand new technology, while hackers and IT pros have treasured it for the depth of knowledge it contains. This is the perfect book about computing to capture your imagination, delight your eyes, and expand your mind, no matter what your technical level! Beautifully detailed illustrations and jargon-free explanations walk you through the technology that is shaping our lives. See the hidden workings inside computers, smartphones, tablets, Google Glass, and the latest tech inventions.

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Decline can be avoided. Decline can be detected. Decline can be reversed.Amidst the desolate landscape of fallen great companies, Jim Collins began to wonder: How do the mighty fall? Can decline be detected early and avoided? How far can a company fall before the path toward doom becomes inevitable and unshakable? How can companies reverse course?In How the Mighty Fall, Collins confronts these questions, offering leaders the well-founded hope that they can learn how to stave off decline and, if they find themselves falling, reverse their course. Collins' research project-more than four years in duration-uncovered five step-wise stages of decline: Stage 1: Hubris Born of SuccessStage 2: Undisciplined Pursuit of MoreStage 3: Denial of Risk and PerilStage 4: Grasping for SalvationStage 5: Capitulation to Irrelevance or DeathBy understanding these stages of decline, leaders can substantially reduce their chances of falling all the way to the bottom. Great companies can stumble, badly, and recover.Every institution, no matter how great, is vulnerable to decline. There is no law of nature that the most powerful will inevitably remain at the top. Anyone can fall and most eventually do.But, as Collins' research emphasizes, some companies do indeed recover-in some cases, coming back even stronger-even after having crashed into the depths of Stage 4. Decline, it turns out, is largely self-inflicted, and the path to recovery lies largely within our own hands. We are not imprisoned by our circumstances, our history, or even our staggering defeats along the way.As long as we never get entirely knocked out of the game, hope always remains. The mighty can fall, but they can often rise again.

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The definitive guide to mathematical problem solving, from one of the great teachers of the twentieth centuryGeorge Pólya''s perennial bestseller has inspired generations around the world to think more clearly. Brilliantly showing how ''there is a grain of discovery in the solution of any problem'', his strategies for mathematical problem-solving - from finding weak points to squeezing the data - will help get to the bottom of any puzzle.''A superb book on how to think fresh thoughts ... A walk inside Pólya''s mind as he builds up maxims on how to comprehend a problem, how to build up a strategy, and then how to test it'' David Bodanis, Guardian''Everyone should know the work of George Polya on how to solve problems'' Marvin Minsky''A classic ... It is the outcome of careful and informed deliberation by one of the great teachers among the ranks of research mathematicians'' Ian Stewart, author of Does God Play Dice?''Every prospective teacher should read it'' E. T. Bell

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On publication in 2009 John Hattie’s Visible Learning presented the biggest ever collection of research into what actually work in schools to improve children’s learning. Not what was fashionable, not what political and educational vested interests wanted to champion, but what actually produced the best results in terms of improving learning and educational outcomes. It became an instant bestseller and was described by the TES as revealing education’s ‘holy grail’. Now in this latest book, John Hattie has joined forces with cognitive psychologist Greg Yates to build on the original data and legacy of the Visible Learning project, showing how it’s underlying ideas and the cutting edge of cognitive science can form a powerful and complimentary framework for shaping learning in the classroom and beyond.Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn explains the major principles and strategies of learning, outlining why it can be so hard sometimes, and yet easy on other occasions. Aimed at teachers and students, it is written in an accessible and engaging style and can be read cover to cover, or used on a chapter-by-chapter basis for essay writing or staff development. The book is structured in three parts – ‘learning within classrooms’, ‘learning foundations’, which explains the cognitive building blocks of knowledge acquisition and ‘know thyself’ which explores, confidence and self-knowledge. It also features extensive interactive appendices containing study guide questions to encourage critical thinking, annotated bibliographic entries with recommendations for further reading, links to relevant websites and YouTube clips. Throughout, the authors draw upon the latest international research into how the learning process works and how to maximise impact on students, covering such topics as:teacher personality;expertise and teacher-student relationships;how knowledge is stored and the impact of cognitive load;thinking fast and thinking slow;the psychology of self-control;the role of conversation at school and at home;invisible gorillas and the IKEA effect;digital native theory;myths and fallacies about how people learn.This fascinating book is aimed at any student, teacher or parent requiring an up-to-date commentary on how research into human learning processes can inform our teaching and what goes on in our schools. It takes a broad sweep through findings stemming mainly from social and cognitive psychology and presents them in a useable format for students and teachers at all levels, from preschool to tertiary training institutes.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • USA TODAY! BESTSELLER In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named Bertha and reflects on an unconventional approach to life.A woman defined by motion, Brianna Madia bought a beat-up bright orange van, filled it with her two dogs Bucket and Dagwood, and headed into the canyons of Utah with her husband. Nowhere for Very Long is her deeply felt, immaculately told story of exploration—of the world outside and the spirit within.However, pursuing a life of intention isn’t always what it seems. In fact, at times it was downright boring, exhausting, and even desperate—when Bertha overheated and she was forced to pull over on a lonely stretch of South Dakota highway; when the weather was bitterly cold and her water jugs froze beneath her as she slept in the parking lot of her office; when she worried about money, her marriage, and the looming question mark of her future. But Brianna was committed to living a life true to herself, come what may, and that made all the difference.Nowhere for Very Long is the true story of a woman learning and unlearning, from backroads to breakdowns, from married to solo, and finally, from lost to found to lost again . . . this time, on purpose.

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In this honest, friendly, and shame-free guide, the creator of the award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD shares the hard-won insights and practical strategies that have helped her survive, even thrive, in a world not built for her brain.Forget “try harder.” When your brain works differently, you need to try different. Diagnosed with ADHD at age twelve, Jessica struggled with a brain that she didn’t understand. She lost things constantly, couldn’t finish projects, and felt like she was putting more effort in than everyone around her while falling further and further behind. At thirty-two years old—broke, divorced, and living with her mom—Jessica decided to look more deeply into her ADHD challenges. She reached out to experts, devoured articles, and shared her discoveries on YouTube. In How to ADHD, Jessica reveals the tools that have changed her life while offering an unflinching look at the realities of living with ADHD. The key to navigating a world not built for the neurodivergent brain, she discovered, isn’t to fix or fight against its natural tendencies but to understand and work with them. She explains how ADHD affects everyday life, covering executive function impairments, rejection sensitivity, difficulties with attention regulation, and more. You’ll also find ADHD-specific strategies for adapting your environment, routines, and systems, including: • Boost the signal and decrease the noise. Facilitate focus by putting your goals where you can see them and fighting distractions with distractions.• Have less stuff to manage. Learn why you have trouble planning and prioritizing, and why doing more starts with doing less.• Build your “time wisdom.” Work backward when you plan, and track how long it actually takes you to do something.• Learn about your emotions. Understand how naming your emotions and letting yourself experience them can make them easier to regulate. With quotes from Jessica’s online community, chapter summaries, and reading shortcuts designed for the neurodivergent reader, How to ADHD will help you recognize your strengths and challenges, tackle “bad brain days,” and be kinder to yourself in the process.

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Make a mindset shift that will open the door to incredible growth and limitless possibility in your business and your life - just by asking the right question.What if everything you did was your choice, including how you spend your time, how much money you make, with whom you have relationships and only doing work that aligns with your purpose? Sound hard? It''s as simple as changing the core question you ask yourself.When you want to accomplish something, stop asking, ''How can I do this?'' Legendary entrepreneur coach Dan Sullivan teaches you to ask instead, ''Who can do this for me?''This question at the heart of the Who Not How philosophy may seem simple, but don''t let the lack of complexity fool you. By mastering Who Not How, you will quickly learn how billionaires and successful entrepreneurs like Dan build incredible businesses and personal freedom, along with massive success.Making this shift involves retraining your brain to stop limiting your potential based on what you can do on your own and instead focus on the infinite and endless connections between yourself and other people as well as the limitless transformation possible through those connections.Whether you want to build a successful business, free up thousands of hours of your time to focus on the areas of your life that matter most to you, build teams to support your vision, or expand your capacity for wealth, innovation, relationships and joy, Dan Sullivan''s Who Not How framework is the solution.

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To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all.It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love.It’s time to make a call.

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Mama cat and her cute kitten ask big questions and discover answers full of love. For every kid who asks "Why?"A curious kitten wants to know everything: How big is the world? How deep is it? Who does it belong to? How far are the stars? Patiently Mama cat encourages her kitten to explore and wonder. They discover that the world is bigger than they could imagine and that it belongs to everyone – just like love.How Far Are the Stars? is a gentle, heartwarming story about the bond between a parent and child, the joy of asking questions and being amazed by the world around us.

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Join the scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of vehicles and structures – from the tiniest nanorobot to mega machines – and find out exactly how they work.In So That''s How It Works! Robots and AI, learn how technology is developing in a range of ways, from deep-sea discoveries to outer-space adventures. With mech suits, robo-dogs, driverless cars, chatbots and more, there are so many fascinating inventions to explore. Superbly detailed artwork by Kristyna Baczynski explains the wonders of the artificial world, while clear step-by-step text by Tom Jackson reveals how things work in a simple and easy-to-follow way. Turn the pages of this epic book to journey through the world of robots and AI.

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Maximize employee performance with this updated edition of the classic bestsellerIn Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, renowned thought leader and internationally recognized workplace expert Aubrey Daniels takes a look at today’s rapidly changing work environment, providing a timely update to his seminal book on performance management.As one of the foremost speakers and writers in the human performance field, for nearly 40 years Daniels has worked with organizations to apply scientifically-based behavioral tools and principles to effectively address workplace issues—particularly as they relate to management, leadership, culture, innovation, safety, engagement, and collaboration.Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, presents Daniels’ proven strategies that have been successfully adopted by hundreds of organizations worldwide—ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies—and delivers step-by-step instruction and positive practices to help you implement and sustain positive change.With a behavioral foundation and new chapters on employee engagement and the impact of the exponential increase in technology, this latest edition features all new examples, updated approaches to effective recognition and rewards systems, tips for stimulating and fostering innovation and creativity, and productive ways to embrace and empower the multi-generational workforce, including Millennials and future generations.This timely update tackles the changes in the contemporary work environment, while providing step-by-step instructions and proven practices that have been adopted by Daniels’ global clients, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Learn how to:• Create effective recognition and rewards systems that are positively reinforcing to employees • Stimulate innovation and creativity in exciting new ways• Understand fluency as an efficient way to reduce training costs and increase training effectiveness for all employees • Engage employees in ways that lead to improved performance and a stronger culture• Motivate and empower the multi-generational workforce• Understand and shape how technology is affecting employee behavior—for better and worse

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Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.

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Calling all Ghosts fans! This is the ultimate celebratory gift book for all of you in desperate need of another Ghosts fix, complete with in-depth interviews with the actors, the directors and the crew, a behind-the-curtain peek at what happened on the film set, scenes that were left on the cutting-room floor, bloopers, episode guides and character profiles, and much, much more.Collated and written by the show''s beloved creators-actors-writers - Mat Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond - this is a hilarious and amazing profusion of stories, memories and secrets that will help fill that Ghosts-shaped hole. From understanding how the ghosts walked through walls to discovering how long it took to do Robin''s make-up, and from learning who stole what from the set to reliving favourite moments, Ghosts: Brought to Life is a treasure-trove of fascinating insight into the makings of this comedy legend, a series that brought families together and touched people''s lives.

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AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!*THE MUST-READ NOUGHTIES NOSTALGIA MEMOIR*'Hilarious' CAITLIN MORAN'Witty, gossipy, self-effacing and deeply nostalgic, this is a joy for all of us who survived the noughties but have forgotten quite how. Much more than the memoir of a fashion model, this is the rarely-told insider story of the most glamorous, grotty and downright insane industries' SALI HUGHESJoin Ruth Crilly in this comic memoir as she teeters through the noughties and lifts the lid on her days as an international fashion model. Told with unparalleled wit and remarkable detail, this is a book for anyone who dreams big and aims high but never quite reaches their goal.At twenty years old, five feet eight and with boobs that were 'inconveniently fulsome', Ruth was not quite young enough, tall enough or waif-like enough to ever hope for a meteoric rise to supermodel status. And yet her sheer optimism and questionable grasp on reality led her to abandon her law degree and begin a career with one of the biggest agencies in the world.Follow Ruth through a rip-roaring, hilarious decade of not-quite-making-it as a supermodel. Fuelled by little more than cigarettes and the stress of her spiralling debt she criss-crosses the world in pursuit of fame and fortune. But how far is she willing to go for this wildly unrealistic dream?Bridget Jones meets the Devil Wears Prada, How Not to be a Supermodel is a time capsule of a book that dives into one of the world's most fascinating industries. Offering a glimpse into both the high glamour and juddering reality of a by-gone era, this comic memoir tackles the darkest of subjects with the very lightest touch and injects humour and a heart-warming honesty into a story that could have so easily ended a different way.

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Dive into this hilarious, fully illustrated guide packed with tongue-in-cheek tips to prepare you for an exciting new life chapter - retirement!Attention all retirees! This book is the essential guide to navigating life beyond the nine-to-five. Your freedom begins here and you''re going to need all the advice you can get on how to while away the hours, make cool new friends, and avoid total boredom!Retirement is an exciting time, but you probably have a lot of questions too. For instance, how long can I lie in bed before I''m officially classed as lazy, and what the heck do I do with all my free time now? Whatever questions you might have, this book is the ticket to a remarkably good retirement.Charmingly illustrated by Ian Baker, How to Survive Retirement is packed with tongue-in-cheek advice that will have you chuckling from page to page. So, wherever your retired years lead you, this book is your reminder to laugh, embrace your new life, and enjoy the ride!

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AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!*THE MUST-READ NOUGHTIES NOSTALGIA MEMOIR*'Hilarious' CAITLIN MORAN'Witty, gossipy, self-effacing and deeply nostalgic, this is a joy for all of us who survived the noughties but have forgotten quite how. Much more than the memoir of a fashion model, this is the rarely-told insider story of the most glamorous, grotty and downright insane industries' SALI HUGHESJoin Ruth Crilly in this comic memoir as she teeters through the noughties and lifts the lid on her days as an international fashion model. Told with unparalleled wit and remarkable detail, this is a book for anyone who dreams big and aims high but never quite reaches their goal.At twenty years old, five feet eight and with boobs that were 'inconveniently fulsome', Ruth was not quite young enough, tall enough or waif-like enough to ever hope for a meteoric rise to supermodel status. And yet her sheer optimism and questionable grasp on reality led her to abandon her law degree and begin a career with one of the biggest agencies in the world.Follow Ruth through a rip-roaring, hilarious decade of not-quite-making-it as a supermodel. Fuelled by little more than cigarettes and the stress of her spiralling debt she criss-crosses the world in pursuit of fame and fortune. But how far is she willing to go for this wildly unrealistic dream?Bridget Jones meets the Devil Wears Prada, How Not to be a Supermodel is a time capsule of a book that dives into one of the world's most fascinating industries. Offering a glimpse into both the high glamour and juddering reality of a by-gone era, this comic memoir tackles the darkest of subjects with the very lightest touch and injects humour and a heart-warming honesty into a story that could have so easily ended a different way.

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How many clouds are in the sky? How many rays does the sun have? A fun, beautiful picture book which encourages the reader to be inquisitive. How Many? is a playful counting book that encourages children to keep asking questions about the world.

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From the creators of the bestselling I Love You to the Moon and Back and I Love You Forever and a Day comes this heartfelt ode to the love between a parent and a child. I love to see the sun come up, and melt the winter snow. I love to see your wonder as the spring shoots start to grow. As the hope of spring turns into the warm days of midsummer, this heartwarming story follows Big Bear and Little Bear as they share their love and gratitude for one another across the seasons. I Love You to the Moon and Back: All Year Long is the ideal gift for parents and caregivers to share with their child. Little - and big! - readers who enjoyed Guess How Much I Love You, Oh! The Places You''ll Go and On the Night You Were Born will adore this instant classic. Also available: I Love You to the Moon and Back, I Love You Forever and a Day, and I Love You More than Christmas

Objev podobné jako I Love You to the Moon and Back: All Year Long - Amelia Hepworth

The millions of fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can count along from 1 to 10 as Excavator revs into action on the construction site in Excavator's 1 2 3.It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! From the author of the beloved international bestseller comes Excavator's 1 2 3, a great way for preschoolers to learn numbers 1 through 10. Little construction fans will love watching Excavator and Dump Truck dig ONE foundation, lift THREE loads of sand, set FIVE pipes, and more until the project is done.WILDLY POPULAR CHILDREN'S AND TODDLER BOOKS: Since its debut more than a decade ago, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! TALENTED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers. Ethan Long is an internationally recognized children's book author and illustrator with more than 70 titles to his credit, including Up, Tall, and High!, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner. He is also the creator of the Emmy-nominated preschool series Tasty Time with ZeFronk. ENGAGING READ-ALOUD: Sweet rhyming text and vibrant artwork teach kids to count from 1 to 10. This irresistible book is perfect for family and preschool story time, soothing little ones to sleep, and helping them learn numbers. Can't get enough of this crew of tough trucks? Many more titles in the bestselling book series, including Mighty, Mighty Construction Site; Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!; and Three Cheers for Kid McGear! are available now!Perfect for: Young fans of trucks, tractors, construction, building, and cars Toddlers and kindergarten readers who are beginning to work on number recognition and counting Gift for birthday, baby shower, and any occasion Readers who love classic children's books and bedtime stories by authors such as Dr. Seuss, Sandra Boynton, Nancy Tillman, Mac Barnett, and Margaret Wise Brown Fans of books about vehicles like Little Blue Truck, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Diggersaurs

Objev podobné jako Excavator’s 123: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site - Duskey Rinker Sherri, Ethan Long