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Inspired by her hugely popular podcast, How To Fail is Elizabeth Day's brilliantly funny, painfully honest and insightful celebration of things going wrong. This is a book for anyone who has ever failed. Which means it's a book for everyone. If I have learned one thing from this shockingly beautiful venture called life, it is this: failure has taught me lessons I would never otherwise have understood. I have evolved more as a result of things going wrong than when everything seemed to be going right. Out of crisis has come clarity, and sometimes even catharsis. Part memoir, part manifesto, and including chapters on dating, work, sport, babies, families, anger and friendship, it is based on the simple premise that understanding why we fail ultimately makes us stronger. It's a book about learning from our mistakes and about not being afraid. Uplifting, inspiring and rich in stories from Elizabeth's own life, How to Fail reveals that failure is not what defines us; rather it is how we respond to it that shapes us as individuals. Because learning how to fail is actually learning how to succeed better. And everyone needs a bit of that.

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Today is a Great Day! New Attitudes for Attaining Project Success is a beacon of positivity and inspiration to project managers who, in their day-to-day work, are beset with challenges and uncertainty. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, insightful reflections, and practical wisdom, the book shows project managers how to embrace each day with a sense of optimism and purpose.At the book’s core is the message that attitude shapes outcomes. This powerful message helps readers to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and resilience, regardless of the circumstances they may face. Drawing from personal experience navigating the ups and downs of delivering projects, Bucero explains how adopting a positive outlook can transform obstacles into opportunities and setbacks into steppingstones.This call to action encourages readers to apply the insights gained from the book to their own projects. It guides project managers through the steps towards a positive attitude that fosters a project team culture focused on growth and project success. The book:Gives some examples of “positive attitude – project success” for project and organizational successHelps project managers and executives create a positive atmosphere to manage projects successfullyShows how to understand and empathize with all project stakeholders to work efficiently togetherThis book is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Spid doesn't know how to spend his day off - until, after a big breakfast, he has an idea. It's perfect. At least it should have been. But as so often happens for Spid, things don't go quite as he planned... Features 2 songs: 'We're Having Fun' and 'Wibble Wobble'. QR codes take readers to musical versions of the songs.

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In How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows readers how to use recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday working life.Advances in these behavioral sciences are giving us ever better understanding of how our brains work, why we make the choices we do, and what it takes for us to be smart and savvy. But it''s not always been easy to see how to apply these insights in the workplace – until now.In How to Have a Good Day, Webb explains how three big scientific ideas can help us be at our best every day. She shows us exactly how to apply this science to our plans, tasks and conversations, in step-by-step guidance that allows us to: – Set better priorities– Make the hours go further– Turn every interaction into a success– Strengthen our personal impact– Be resilient in the face of setbacks– Sustain our energy over the course of the day Webb teaches us how to be at our best under pressure, and gives us specific tools to tackle common work challenges – from conflict with colleagues, to dull meetings and packed inboxes.Filled with stories ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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First published in the mid 1960s, How Children Fail began an education reform movement that continues today. In his 1982 edition, John Holt added new insights into how children investigate the world, into the perennial problems of classroom learning, grading, testing, and into the role of the trust and authority in every learning situation. His understanding of children, the clarity of his thought, and his deep affection for children have made both How Children Fail and its companion volume, How Children Learn, enduring classics.

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As a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren't they just as - if not more - important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to answer these questions.Growing up, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up to believe that quantity equalled quality. Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did. But in adulthood she slowly realised that it was often to the detriment of her own boundaries and mental health.Then, when a global pandemic hit in 2020, she was one of many who were forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them - with the crisis came a dawning realisation: her truest friends were not always the ones she had been spending most time with. Why was this? Could she rebalance it? Was there such thing as...too many friends? And was she really the friend she thought she was?Friendaholic unpacks the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Bravely revealing’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO‘Funny, moving, helpful and true, Friendaholic deserves a massive audience’ SATHNAM SANGHERA‘This book is brilliant’ JO ELVIN‘Essential reading… admirably candid and well-crafted’ GUARDIANAs a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren''t they just as – if not more – important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to answer these questions.Growing up, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up to believe that quantity equalled quality. Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did. But in adulthood she slowly realised that it was often to the detriment of her own boundaries and mental health.Then, when a global pandemic hit in 2020, she was one of many who were forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them – with the crisis came a dawning realisation: her truest friends were not always the ones she had been spending ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of How to Fail and Magpie‘Elizabeth Day has revolutionised the way we see failure’ Stylist‘A beautiful timely and humane book’ Alain de Botton‘Most failures can teach us something meaningful about ourselves if we choose to listen''In Failosophy Elizabeth Day brings together all the lessons she has learned, from conversations with the guests on her award-winning How to Fail podcast, from stories shared with her by readers and listeners, and from her own life, and distils them into seven principles of failure.Practical, reassuring and inspirational, these principles offer a guide through life’s rough patches. From failed exams to romantic break-ups, from career setbacks to confidence crises, from navigating anxiety to surviving loss, Failosophy recognises, and celebrates, the fact that failure connects us all. It is what makes us human.With insights from Malcolm Gladwell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Lemn Sissay, Frankie Bridge, Nigel Slater, Emeli Sande, Alain de Botton, Mabel, Fearne Cotton, Meera Syal, Dame Kelly Holmes, Andrew Scott and many, many more, Failosophy is the essential handbook for turning failure into success.

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This lighthearted and encouraging guide challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day of the year.Do you want to create cute line drawings and doodles but lack the confidence or training to get started? Are you intimidated by the blank page? Is it hard to find time to create? How to Draw Almost Every Day provides the solution with fun, quick, and easy drawing projects from Tokyo-based artist Kamo. You’ll find:365 days of seasonally themed drawing prompts, featuring step-by-step instructions and inspiration for drawing everyday objects, people, plants, and animals in pen and colored markersCreative projects that incorporate your illustrations for sharing and display—including cards, invitations, envelopes, gift tags, and more—complete with instructions and photos of the finished projectsTips and variations for endless creative possibilitiesCharming notes about the author’s day-to-day life and how it inspired each drawingSpark your creativity through every season with this delightful drawing sourcebook. Each book in the Almost Everything series offers readers a fun, comprehensive, and charmingly illustrated visual directory of ideas to inspire skill building in their creative endeavors.

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How did we get to where we are? John Cassidy shows that the roots of our most recent financial failure lie not with individuals, but with an idea - the idea that markets are inherently rational. He gives us the big picture behind the financial headlines, tracing the rise and fall of free market ideology from Adam Smith to Milton Friedman and Alan Greenspan. Full of wit, sense and, above all, a deeper understanding, How Markets Fail argues for the end of ''utopian'' economics, and the beginning of a pragmatic, reality-based way of thinking.

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Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information andsound advice with humor and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guidekids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthyways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, howto handle situations and emotions (loneliness, guilt, frustration, fear) that lead to ormask anger, and how to deal with the anger they feel.This revised edition addresses children''s exposure to increased societal violence andincludes discussion and examples of anger related to texting and social media. Youngreaders learn that cruelty and violence are not acceptable and there are safer, morepositive ways to resolve conflicts. They also discover what to do when people aroundthem are angry, how to get help, and how to locate other resources when they needmore support.

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Most journal articles and research proposals are rejected. That represents a waste of everyone’s time, energy, and spirit, especially now when, more than ever, academic careers are precarious. In this practical book, Professor Abby Day addresses these two inter-related and most challenging areas for academics and researchers in their professional careers: how to secure research funding and how to get research published.Reviewers, unpaid and often unappreciated, are over-stretched with their regular academic jobs, and increasingly reluctant to spend time reading poorly constructed papers or proposals. As fewer reviewers are available, the waiting time for a decision increases. Everyone loses. It doesn’t have to be like that. Professor Day’s ground-breaking strategy covers both publishing and funding challenges in similar, yet distinct ways. Lack of time? Conflicting priorities? No idea where to start or what matters most? This book explains how to overcome these and other common obstacles to successful publication and funding. For the first time, one book covers both activities, with practical guidance for setting your strategy and purpose, identifying the right publisher or funder, and understanding your audience and the key criteria for success, as well as helpful advice for writing and managing the challenges of an academic career. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Watch your dreams soar high when you overcome anxiety and push through the fear of failingThomas wants to build a tree house. But then he starts thinking scary thoughts like: What if the tree house looks silly? What if it ends up being a giant disaster? In Don''t Be Afraid to Fail, kids will discover how overcoming fear and finding your courage can help you have fun and unlock the confidence code to accomplish whatever you desire or dream to do!Discover how to plant "growth mindset" seeds so that you can accomplish any goalWhen mistakes make you quake, it can make you turn into a worry machine. But don''t let fear stop you from having fun! If you worry too much about all the things that could go wrong, you''ll miss out on all the things that could go right. In Don''t Be Afraid to Fail, kids will learn how to develop a strong growth mindset so that they can confidently try new things. Written by a children''s psychologist to help kids grow a strong mind & a little spot of courageDr. Curtis Hsia, an associate professor at Azusa University and director at the OC Anxiety Center, wants kids to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book includes over 60 prompts and ideas to help you pause for peace and connect to calm every single day - and each tip takes no longer than five minutes Pockets of calm are all around us, even on the busiest of days - and they''re easy to find when you know where to look. All you need is five minutes. Guiding you through each stage of your day, these soothing rituals will help you to recentre yourself and rise above everyday stresses. Tips include:- How to incorporate mindfulness into your routine- Starting the day with a relaxation exercise and a calming mantra- Visualizing what calm looks like to you- Writing down your worries to gain focus and perspectiveEven the smallest moment of calm can transform your outlook, so whether you follow one tip or many, you''re sure to de-stress, boost your well-being and find clarity and calm every day.

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THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW WITH AN EXTRA CHAPTER!‘Essential reading’ Guardian''A joyful read'' Sunday Times''Disarmingly honest'' Daily Mirror‘Bravely revealing’ Bernardine Evaristo''Filled with relatable insights'' Daily Mail‘Funny, moving, helpful and true’ Sathnam Sanghera''A generous guide to a part of life every bit as crucial as romance'' ObserverAs a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren''t they just as – if not more – important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us?In this fascinating, insightful and uniquely moving book, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to find out. Friendaholic unpacks the significance and evolution of friendship from the ancient wisdom of Cicero to the modern curse of ghosting. How and why do we make friends? Is friendship an antidote to loneliness? How should we deal with a frenemy? And is it ok to end a friendship that has gone awry?Friendaholic examines what makes a ‘good’ friend and asks us what kind of friend we want to be – to each other but also to ourselves.

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‘Intelligent, darkly humorous and brilliantly written’ STANLEY TUCCI‘This is Elizabeth Day''s writing at its finest’ DOLLY ALDERTON‘A tantalising portrait of privilege and power’ THE TIMESIn this compulsive story of betrayal, old bonds and buried scandals, one British establishment family comes face to face with the consequences of privilege and the true cost of power.Martin and Ben were friends for decades — best friends, Martin would have said — before the terrible events at Ben’s 40th birthday party tore them apart. So when Martin receives a surprise invitation back into the inner sanctum of the dazzling Fitzmaurice family after seven years of silence, he can’t resist the chance to get his revenge.Ben has risen through the ranks of power, and is now touted as the next Prime Minister. But Martin can’t help but notice certain flies in the ointment… Ben’s wife, Serena, for instance, whose privileged existence is beginning to feel like a gilded cage. Or their daughter, Cosima, an environmental activist fighting against everything her parents once stood for. Or the disgraced MP Richard Take, determined to make his big comeback. And then there’s Fliss, the Fitzmaurice black sheep, whose untimely death sparks more suspicion than closure. Through their intertwined ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*** Elizabeth Day’s new novel, One of Us, is a sequel to The Party. Out 25th September 2025, it is available to pre-order now from Amazon. ***AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARA gripping story of betrayal, privilege and hypocrisy, set in the unassailable heart of the British establishment.‘A terrifying, hilarious, brilliantly written original with a wit to die for’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge‘As the train pressed on, I realised that my life was in the process of taking a different direction, plotted according to a new constellation. Because, although I didn''t know it yet, I was about to meet Ben and nothing would ever be the same again.’Martin Gilmour is an outsider. When he wins a scholarship to Burtonbury School, he doesn’t wear the right clothes or speak with the right kind of accent. But then he meets the dazzling, popular and wealthy Ben Fitzmaurice, and gains admission to an exclusive world. Soon Martin is enjoying tennis parties and Easter egg hunts at the Fitzmaurice family’s estate, as Ben becomes the brother he never had.But Martin has a secret. He knows something about Ben, something he will never tell. It is a secret that will bind the two of them together for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A thorough and groundbreaking addition to our understanding of the RFK assassination based on newly released police reports and government documents.In A Lie Too Big to Fail, longtime Kennedy researcher (of both JFK and RFK) Lisa Pease lays out, in meticulous detail, how witnesses with evidence of conspiracy were silenced by the Los Angeles Police Department; how evidence was deliberately altered and, in some instances, destroyed; and how the justice system and the media failed to present the truth of the case to the public. Pease reveals how the trial was essentially a sham, and how the prosecution did not dare to follow where the evidence led.A Lie Too Big to Fail asserts the idea that a government can never investigate itself in a crime of this magnitude. Was the convicted Sirhan Sirhan a willing participant? Or was he a mind-controlled assassin? It has fallen to independent researchers like Pease to lay out the evidence in a clear and concise manner, allowing readers to form their theories about this event. Pease places the history of this event in the context of the era and provides shocking overlaps between other high-profile murders and attempted murders of the time. Lisa Pease goes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Arnold Bennett's book "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" is an intense piece of classic work. This novel contains timeless guidance on how to live in 24 hours of daily time. Besides, you need to take care of your health, joy, money, respect, and the development of your everlasting soul. Training your mind to focus on living joyfully is wonderfully described. This novel is short enough to be read in an hour or two. This book has a conversational tone and uses humour to make the reader enjoy and easily understand the content. If you're searching for a practical life counselling book to help improve your daily schedule, you will find no more relatable book than this.

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hared bed. Different dreams… Meet Ethan and Gabe: the picture-perfect devoted couple. They may have drifted to different ends of the political spectrum, but their marriage still has its spark.Then Ethan makes a shocking announcement: he wants to run for Congress as a Republican. And he will only do it with progressive Gabe’s blessing. Kate is a reporter – but the adrenaline rush of chasing a story has lost its thrill.When she reconnects with her ex-girlfriend Nicole, a frustrated stay-at-home mom, it upends both their lives. Each of them is forced to ask themselves: how do we bridge the gap between who we are and who we aspire to be? A sharply observed comedy of manners about public image versus private life, How to Sleep at Night dissects family ties stretched thin by ambition.

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A SUNDAY TIMES HOTTEST READ OF 2025 A TIME MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025 'Sparkles with wit and insight… A must-read' DOLLY ALDERTON 'Extraordinary' DAILY MAIL 'An irresistible comedy of manners' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Deliciously chaotic… feverishly funny – Harris has gleeful fun dissecting this timely tale' THE TIMES, Book of the Month –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- Shared bed. Different dreams… Meet Ethan and Gabe: a devoted couple with an adorable daughter and a house in the suburbs. They may have drifted to different ends of the political spectrum, but their marriage still has its spark. Then Ethan makes a shocking announcement: he wants to run for Congress as a Republican. And he will only do it with progressive Gabe’s blessing. Kate is a political reporter at a major newspaper, but the adrenaline rush of chasing a story has lost its thrill. When her ex-girlfriend Nicole – now married and feeling like an accessory in her husband’s life – slides into her DMs just as her brother Ethan starts his controversial congressional run, Kate’s life is thrown into a tailspin that threatens to derail the success she’s worked so hard to achieve. A sharply observed comedy of manners about public image versus private ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Different dreams...Meet Ethan and Gabe: a devoted couple with an adorable daughter and a house in the suburbs. They may have drifted to different ends of the political spectrum, but their marriage still has its spark. Then Ethan makes a shocking announcement: he wants to run for Congress as a Republican.And he will only do it with progressive Gabe's blessing. Kate is a political reporter at a major newspaper, but the adrenaline rush of chasing a story has lost its thrill. When her ex-girlfriend Nicole - now married and feeling like an accessory in her husband's life - slides into her DMs just as her brother Ethan starts his controversial congressional run, Kate's life is thrown into a tailspin that threatens to derail the success she's worked so hard to achieve. A sharply observed comedy of manners about public image versus private life, How to Sleep at Night is a witty and whip-smart novel that dissects family ties stretched thin by politics.

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Grow your confidence and embrace self-love with this proactive guide to becoming a stronger, more empowered youLow self-confidence affects us all from time to time, but studies have shown that women are even more likely to avoid self-promotion and less likely to champion themselves. If you''re someone who struggles to be your own cheerleader, then look no further. This empowering little book will teach you all you need to know to become the most confident version of yourself.Filled with practical tips and inspiring quotes, How to Find Confidence in Five Minutes a Day is a must-read for any woman who has struggled to make her voice heard. The advice inside will help you discover your full potential and learn to be authentically and unapologetically yourself.This book will teach you to:· Silence your inner critic and fully embrace who you are · Celebrate your successes and stop comparing yourself to others · Confidently articulate your needs, desires and boundaries · Follow your dreams and ambitions Let this book serve as your reminder to never apologize for who you are and always exist loudly and proudly.

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Explore why — now more than ever — the world is in a race to become data-driven, and how you can learn from examples of data-driven leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI In Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI, Fortune 1000 strategic advisor, noted author, and distinguished thought leader Randy Bean tells the story of the rise of Big Data and its business impact – its disruptive power, the cultural challenges to becoming data-driven, the importance of data ethics, and the future of data-driven AI. The book looks at the impact of Big Data during a period of explosive information growth, technology advancement, emergence of the Internet and social media, and challenges to accepted notions of data, science, and facts, and asks what it means to become "data-driven." Fail Fast, Learn Faster includes discussions of: The emergence of Big Data and why organizations must become data-driven to surviveWhy becoming data-driven forces companies to "think different" about their businessThe state of data in the corporate world today, and the principal challengesWhy companies must develop a true "data culture" if they expect to changeExamples of companies that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*** Elizabeth Day’s new novel, One of Us, is available to pre-order now from Amazon. Out 25th September 2025. ***‘Terrifyingly BRILLIANT’ MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS‘A book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing’ LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN‘Magnificent’ KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARSWhen Marisa meets Jake, everything falls into place. But then their new lodger Kate arrives.Something isn’t right about her. It’s the way she looks at Jake, keeps her toothbrush right next to theirs and constantly asks questions about the baby they are trying for. Or maybe it’s all in Marisa’s head. That’s what Jake thinks. And she trusts him, doesn’t she?But Marisa knows something is wrong, and she is determined to find out why, even if it costs her everything.''A very elegant, tense, literary thriller''Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal‘Utterly engrossing, a thick sense of dread unfurling from every page’Refinery29‘I literally couldn’t put this down’Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton‘A compelling, twisting read’Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library‘Sharp, twisty … Impossible to put down’Daily Mail‘A pulse-quickening tale’Stylist‘Sharp and sinister’Mail on Sunday‘A pacy, stylish thriller’Observer‘Scintillating’The Sunday Times, Thriller of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Get ready for cheeky antics galore in this laugh-out-loud, fun-packed guide to all things silly by Harry Hill. Ever drawn a moustache on a potato? Put stick-on eyes on a post box? Walked backwards for the day? No? Don''t worry, help is on hand in this super silly guide for beginners! Packed with a silly thing to try for every day of the year, this expertly written book has everything children need to know to be a silly as they like!

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Get ready for cheeky antics galore in this laugh-out-loud, fun-packed guide to all things silly by Harry Hill. Ever drawn a moustache on a potato? Put stick-on eyes on a post box? Walked backwards for the day? No? Don''t worry, help is on hand in this super silly guide for beginners! Packed with a silly thing to try for every day of the year, this expertly written book has everything children need to know to be a silly as they like!

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1 boy. 1 girl. 1 camel.Squillions of dollars.A plan that can''t fail. Or can it?Oliver''s parents own a bank. This makes them very rich, very important and very busy. Oliver, on the other hand, is terrible at maths and aspires to nothing more than owning the puppy that he frequently visits at his local pet shop.When a mysterious woman buys the puppy and threatens to harm it if Oliver can''t return her thousand of dollars (unfortunately, Oliver''s parents seem to have misplaced her life savings. Something to do with some stuff on the news.) Oliver hatches a plan which will take him further than he ever imagined...

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BBC SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 2010They were masters of the financial universe, flying in private jets and raking in billions. They thought they were too big to fail. Yet they would bring the world to its knees.Andrew Ross Sorkin, the news-breaking New York Times journalist, delivers the first true in-the-room account of the most powerful men and women at the eye of the financial storm - from reviled Lehman Brothers CEO Dick ''the gorilla'' Fuld, to banking whiz Jamie Dimon, from bullish Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson to AIG''s Joseph Cassano, dubbed ''The Man Who Crashed the World''.Through unprecedented access to the key players, Sorkin meticulously re-creates frantic phone calls, foul-mouthed rows and white-knuckle panic, as Wall Street fought to save itself.

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Eight Transformative Lessons for Slaying at LifeInstead of surviving, you can be thriving with Elizabeth LeibaÂ’s all-new manifesto that is full of practical and empowering advice.Prioritize your peace of mind. Black women deal with devaluing challenges too often. Yet there can be a way to face them head-on while helping yourself heal and grow stronger. That is why I Came to Slay is a motivational book for black women you wonÂ’t want to miss. Covering eight strategies on conquering boundaries, harmful labels, and more, youÂ’ll find so many ways to take action and emerge victorious mentally and emotionally.Flourish with the power of sisterhood. What many donÂ’t realize about loving yourself is that you donÂ’t have to be alone. I Came to Slay explores how youÂ’ll have the power of community of fellow Black women wherever you go, ready to help and uplift you. Each chapter is shaped by othersÂ’ experiences, with similar battles and victories that will inspire you in your very own journey.Inside, advocate and author Elizabeth Leiba offers all the inside scope on slaying your way through life, such as:Â Why you should empower your bodily autonomy from the little things to big medical decisionsEffective techniques for recovery ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From award-winning and beloved children''s author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Welcome to Nowhere, with a cover illustration by Maria Brzozowska, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is a beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war, illustrated throughout in black-and-white by Lucy Eldridge.Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and bustling city of Bosra, Syria. Omar doesn''t care about politics - all he wants is to grow up to become a successful businessman who will take the world by storm. But when his clever older brother, Musa, gets mixed up with some young political activists, everything changes . . .Before long, bombs are falling, people are dying, and Omar and his family have no choice but to flee their home with only what they can carry. Yet no matter how far they run, the shadow of war follows them - until they have no other choice than to attempt the dangerous journey to escape their homeland altogether. But where do you go when you can''t go home?This edition includes brilliant extra material, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ensure your students have access to the authoritative and in-depth content of this popular and trusted A Level History series. For over twenty years Access to History has been providing students with reliable, engaging and accessible content on a wide range of topics. Each title in the series provides comprehensive coverage of different history topics on current AS and A2 level history specifications, alongside exam-style practice questions and tips to help students achieve their best. The series:- Ensures students gain a good understanding of the AS and A2 level history topics through an engaging, in-depth and up-to-date narrative, presented in an accessible way. - Aids revision of the key A level history topics and themes through frequent summary diagrams- Gives support with assessment, both through the books providing exam-style questions and tips for AQA, Edexcel and OCR A level history specifications and through FREE model answers with supporting commentary at Access to History online (www.accesstohistory.co.uk)Elizabeth I Meeting the Challenge:England 1541-1603This title sets the scene from 1541, charting the developments of the Mid-Tudor crisis from Henry VIII to Mary I. It then goes on to analyse the succession of Elizabeth and her consolidation of power, examining the political, religious and military ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''There is an honesty and a clarity in Joe Moran''s book If You Should Fail that normalises and softens the usual blows of life that enables us to accept and live with them rather than be diminished/wounded by them'' Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass ''Full of wise insight and honesty. Moran manages to be funny, erudite and kindly: a rare - and compelling - combination. This is the essential antidote to a culture obsessed with success. Read it'' Madeleine BuntingFailure is the small print in life''s terms and conditions.Covering everything from examination dreams to fourth-placed Olympians, If You Should Fail is about how modern life, in a world of self-advertised success, makes us feel like failures, frauds and imposters. Widely acclaimed observer of daily life Joe Moran is here not to tell you that everything will be all right in the end, but to reassure you that failure is an occupational hazard of being human. As Moran shows, even the supremely gifted Leonardo da Vinci could be seen as a failure. Most artists, writers, sports stars and business people face failure. We all will, and can learn how to live with it. To echo ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Author Susan Wood and illustrator Sarah Green’s picture book Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persistedshares the incredible story of the first female senator of Massachusetts, a “useful and accessible addition to the growing group of biographies about women politicians” (School Library Journal). ILA CBC Children’s Choices ListNCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth’s father out of work, she helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing, all while shining as a star member of her school’s debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship. As a lawyer and law professor, Elizabeth learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically, and today she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and middle class in her role as a senator. Elizabeth Warren emphasizes the importance of being outspoken—of using your words to fight for both yourself and for those who need your help.

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Packed with tips to help you pause, unwind and take a break from your stresses, this book will help you de-stress in no longer than five minutes a day. The soothing rituals inside are easy to practise and can fit around any schedule, helping you to switch off, calm your mind and free yourself from tension and anxiety.

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Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Toaletní voda Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds je orientálně-květinová vůně pro ženy představená v roce 1993. Kombinuje květinovou jemnost s exotickou hloubkou a je určena především pro večerní nošení. Flakón s decentní zlatou výzdobou odkazuje na šperkařskou inspiraci vůně.

• Zářivá orientálně-květinová vůně s dlouhou stopou
• Luxusní flakón se zlatými detaily inspirovaný šperky
• Univerzální pro večerní a slavnostní příležitosti
• Bohaté smyslné složení s gardénií, tuberózou a vanilkou

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Dárková sada parfémů obsahuje EdT 100 ml a tělové mléko 100 ml ELIZABETH ARDEN Sunflowers nabízí vůni, kterou si zamilují všechny ženy. Tato dárková sada tedy jistě vykouzlí úsměv na tváři maminky, manželky nebo kamarádky. Obsahuje parfém a stejně voňavé a pečující tělové mléko. Základem této toaletní vody je květinová příměs, ve které dominují tóny jasmínu, růží nebo fialky. Dále je doplněna vedlejší vůní ovoce, jako je sladké aroma meruňky, jablka nebo dalších různých plodů. Další vonnou složkou je také jasmín, mech, meloun a růže. Tato toaletní voda byla vytvořena pro letní dny. ELIZABETH ARDEN Sunflowers je původem z Ameriky. Klíčové vlastnosti dárkové sady ELIZABETH ARDEN Sunflowers EdT Set 200 ml ELIZABETH ARDEN Sunflowers jako krásný dárek pro všechny romantické ženy Obsahuje parfém a pečující tělové mlékoZákladem této toaletní vody je květinová příměsDoplňující tóny ovoce ELIZABETH ARDEN Sunflowers je původem z Ameriky

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Depend on SHP''s comprehensive and best-selling core texts to enrich your understanding of A Level History.SHP Advanced History Core Texts are the Schools History Project''s acclaimed books for A level History. They offer:- clear and penetrating narrative - comprehensively explaining the content required for examination success- thought provoking and relevant activities that explore the content and help students think analytically about the subject- thorough exam preparation through carefully designed tasks that address the distinctive requirements of A Level history including guidance in essay writing and source-based investigations.- a wide range of revision strategies including structured content summariesAdditional features include: - A focus route pathway for independent learners- Learning Trouble Spots - which address common misunderstandings- diagrammatic summaries of key areas of content and historical issues - accessible summaries of recent historical debates.- active learning approaches, including decision-making exercisesThe Reign of Elizabeth 1558-1603 This title investigates the achievements and failures of, Elizabeth''s governments and the changing nature of English society at this time. It explores the ongoing historiographical debate about the period. Major themes include:- How far was Elizabeth in control of her government?- How did religion affect England''s relations with foreign powers- Can Elizabeth''s reign be seen as a ''Golden ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.When a police detective is taken off life support after falling into a coma, only an autopsy reveals the murderous act that precipitated her death. She''d been working on a special task force within North London''s Nigerian community, and Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the case, which has far-reaching cultural associations that have nothing to do with life as he knows it. In his pursuit of a killer determined to remain hidden, he''s assisted by Detective Sergeants Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata. They must sort through the lies and the secret lives of people whose superficial cooperation masks the damage they do to one another.

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This book is the sequel to the author’s two previous volumes on the history of the Great Eastern covering the Early Years from 1811 to 1862 and the Late 19th Century and early 20th Century from 1862 to 1924. This book cover the years 1923 to 2023 describes how the Great Eastern Section of the London and North Eastern Railway was transformed from being something of a backwater during the inter war years to being very much at the forefront of modernisation under British Railways. Within the book will be found how the Great Eastern Section coped with the threat of road competition during the inter war years, its involvement in the Second World War and how under British Railways it came to be seen the epitome of modernisation beginning with the arrival of the arrival of the Britannia Class locomotives in 1951 and culminating the complete elimination of steam power in the East of England at the end of 1963. The book describes the impact of the Beeching Report on the former Great Eastern. It chronicles the progress of the Section’s through the electrification of its two main lines and the construction and opening of the Elizabeth Line. Preservation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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While the Naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba is well-known for its infamous prison camp, few people are aware of its prior use as an immigrant detention center for Haitian and Cuban refugees. Beginning in August 1994, the United States government declared that thousands of Cubans who had launched themselves into the Florida Straits on rickety rafts were "illegal refugees" and sent them to join over fifteen thousand Haitians already being held on Guantánamo after fleeing a violent coup in Haiti.Escape to Miami recounts the gripping stories of the rafters who were detained in Guantánamo during the 1994-1996 Cuban Rafter Crisis. After working in the camps for a year as an employee of the U.S. Justice Department, Elizabeth Campisi conducted life history interviews with twelve of the rafters, chronicling their departures from Cuba, their rafting trips, life on the base, and their initial experiences in Cuban Miami. Through these remarkable narratives, the book details the ways in which the rafters used creative expression, such as performance and artwork, to cope with the traumas they experienced in the camp. Campisi explores these coping mechanisms, showing that, when people work through individually-traumatic experiences as a group, the new meanings they create during ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Based on his TEDx talk "Everyday Leadership (the Lollipop Moment)" -- voted one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time -- This Is Day One is leadership expert Drew Dudley''s guide to cultivating the behaviors that will help you to succeed and empower those around you. If you''re intimidated by the mystique surrounding leadership, this book is for you. Dudley simplifies leadership without denying its complexity, demonstrating that leadership in all its forms begins at the same clear and accessible place for everyone: what he calls "Day One." Day One is when you discover, define, and start to consistently deliver on your foundational leadership values. Living that day over and over is what creates leaders, and Dudley provides the key tools necessary to craft and commit to your own personal Day One, including: A step-by-step process designed to surface your core leadership values and embed them into your daily behaviorA roadmap to behavioral changes proven to increase commitment, pride, productivity, and happiness Insights into key leadership values that drive performance and impact Sharing the process that led him through battles with alcohol, obesity, and personal tragedy, Dudley shows you how to develop a relentless commitment to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Akční a RPG, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra Objevte a prozkoumejte druhý z řady DLC balíků Headhunter k velmi oblíbené hře Borderlands 2. Vychutnejte si novou a velmi zajímavou příběhovou linii, doplněnou o unikátní bosse, povedené hlavy a do detailu promyšlené skiny! V tomto DLC doplňku budete pomáhat Marcusovi zachránit Mercenary Day. Během toho si do své sbírky přidáte novou sadu hlav a skinů.VypnutoObjevte a prozkoumejte druhý z řady DLC balíků Headhunter k velmi oblíbené hře Borderlands 2. Vychutnejte si novou a velmi zajímavou příběhovou linii, doplněnou o unikátní bosse, povedené hlavy a do detailu promyšlené skiny! V tomto DLC doplňku budete pomáhat Marcusovi zachránit Mercenary Day. Během toho si do své sbírky přidáte novou sadu hlav a skinů.Toto balení obsahuje pouze DLC. K jeho hraní je nutné vlastnit hru...

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The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Winner of the Booker PrizeShe will change the way you see the world . . . ''I''ll remember Elizabeth Finch when most other characters I''ve met this year have faded'' The TimesElizabeth Finch was a teacher, a thinker, an inspiration. Neil is just one of many who fell under her spell during his time in her class. Tasked with unpacking her notebooks after her death, Neil encounters once again Elizabeth''s astonishing ideas on the past and on how to make sense of the present.But Elizabeth was much more than a scholar. Her secrets are waiting to be revealed . . . and will change Neil''s view of the world forever.''Enthralling . . . A connoisseur and master of irony himself, [Barnes] fills this book with instances of its exhilarating power'' Sunday Times''A lyrical, thoughtful and intriguing exploration of love, grief and the collective myths of history'' Booklist

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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times. Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses and dreamt of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets.Her uncle Edward had renounced the crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she heiress to the throne. From that day on, she had to learn how to one day be the queen. When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe.Elizabeth bravely served as an ambulance driver, and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married the charming Prince Philip. In 1952, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, and for the next 70 years she would serve as a beacon of continuity, looking after her subjects and serving the country she reigned over. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the monarch's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A hugely complex and entertaining novel - Star Pick*, The Times Crime ClubElizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York TimesSuperlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series - Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review)Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.A Nigerian born detective sergeant working for the Metropolitan Police is found unconscious in her own flat and ends up in hospital where she dies of her injury. The post-mortem reveals that the subdural hematoma is the result of a blow to her head. DI Thomas Lynley, DS Barbara Havers and DS Winston Nkata are called in to investigate a case that touches upon not only the work and the life of the murdered detective but also upon a controversial cultural tradition that damages and often destroys the future of everyone it involves.

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The debut novel from Elizabeth Taylor - shortlisted for the Booker Prize*Mrs Lippincote''s house, with its mahogany furniture and yellowing photographs, stands as a reminder of all the certainties that have vanished with the advent of war. Temporarily, this is home for Julia, who has joined her husband Roddy at the behest of the RAF. Although she can accept the pomposities of service life, Julia''s honesty and sense of humour prevent her from taking her role as seriously as her husband, that leader of men, might wish; for Roddy, merely love cannot suffice - he needs homage as well as admiration. And Julia, while she may be a most unsatisfactory officer''s wife, is certainly no hypocrite.*''Her stories remain with one, indelibly, as though they had been some turning-point in one''s own experience'' Elizabeth Bowen''No writer has described the English middle classes with more gently devastating accuracy'' Rebecca Abrams, Spectator ''A Game of Hide and Seek showcases much of what makes Taylor a great novelist: piercing insight, a keen wit and a genuine sense of feeling for her characters'' Elizabeth Day, Guardian

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In this compulsive story of betrayal, old bonds and buried scandals, one British establishment family comes face to face with the consequences of privilege and the true cost of power.Martin and Ben were friends for decades — best friends, Martin would have said — before the terrible events at Ben’s 40th birthday party tore them apart. So when Martin receives a surprise invitation back into the inner sanctum of the dazzling Fitzmaurice family after seven years of silence, he can’t resist the chance to get his revenge.Ben has risen through the ranks of power, and is now touted as the next Prime Minister. But Martin can’t help but notice certain flies in the ointment… Ben’s wife, Serena, for instance, whose privileged existence is beginning to feel like a gilded cage. Or their daughter, Cosima, an environmental activist fighting against everything her parents once stood for. Or the disgraced MP Richard Take, determined to make his big comeback. And then there’s Fliss, the Fitzmaurice black sheep, whose untimely death sparks more suspicion than closure. Through their intertwined stories, we see a family – and a nation – unravelling under the weight of its secrets.With everyone watching, the stage is set for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“This book is essential for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on balancing professional goals with personal aspirations. Its candid storytelling and empowering insights make it a must-read for women at any stage of their career or family journey.” - Lizzie Martin, Founder of Work Life Mother “Managing working life alongside family responsibilities can be a fraught and exhausting experience. A must-read for ambitious mothers seeking to forge ahead and embark on a path to career fulfilment while successfully parenting young children.” - Rosie Reynolds, Chief Commercial Officer at Aspect Capital Build A Career That Works For You: Smart Strategies For Career Success Flex: Smart Strategies to Build a Successful Career Around Your Life, by Elizabeth Willetts is a dynamic guide for anyone wanting to build a successful career — on their terms! This book, written by a seasoned recruitment entrepreneur and career coach, offers a wealth of strategies, real-life success stories, and expert advice to empower you to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace and advance your career, even when life throws you curveballs. Whether you’re looking to pivot to a new field, climb the corporate ladder, or integrate more flexibility into your current role, Willetts’ insightful and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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