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Jacqueline Duncan founded the Inchbald School of Interior Design in 1960, and the Inchbald School of Garden Design in 1972. War-time experiences as a young evacuee living in grand English country houses kindled her fascination with buildings and gardens before she met and married Michael Inchbald, a leading interior decorator. Britain had no equivalent of the Parsons School of Design in the USA, so Jacqueline Duncan became determined to establish a school in London. An important component of Inchbald courses is interior design history, which Jacqueline Duncan outlines, explaining how the profession developed out of associated trades and gift ed amateurism. Many distinguished interior designers and garden designers are Inchbald graduates. Examples of their work are included in an appendix.

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You can’t prepare for every situation, but you can be prepared to lead. When the next challenge arises, the right approach will help you rise to the occasion and guide your team to success. How do you achieve that? This book will spark your leadership potential and show you the way to high performance.Lead the Way in Five Minutes a Day skips the complex theories and jargon and gets right to practical solutions. You will learn how to develop skills that can be applied immediately to meet any challenge. Although this book can be read from cover to cover, its handy organization by topic allows for a quick read of battle-tested tips. Think of it as a fully stocked leadership toolbox, ready as needed.Eleven chapters cover every-day, real-life topics like communication, diversity, and workplace culture. Each chapter begins with a self-assessment guide so you can identify relevant strengths to develop and address opportunities for growth.Throughout the book, you will find:Coaching tips to get the most from your teamReflection questions to help you explore fresh approaches to current situationsIdeas for sharing strategies with colleagues to help them grow as leaders with youWhat you will not find in this book is the one way to lead. Most likely, that skill is already in you. All you need is a way to spark your thinking and push you to discover how you truly want to lead—and now you can do that in just five minutes a day.

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Join renowned spiritual teacher Adyashanti for a practice-based journey out of the thinking mind and into the awakened awareness beyond perceptual reality.For renowned teacher Adyashanti, every single moment contains a doorway into spiritual awakening. But what does it actually mean to ⠜wake up⠝ to the truth of reality? And what does it take to recognize these opportunities?In The Direct Way, Adya (as his students call him) offers a sequence of 30 practices intended to connect with and cultivate ever-greater awareness of the unseen dimensions of your being. From the simple expression of ⠜I am,⠝ to an exploration of the Spiritual Heart, and all the way into the fundamental ground of being, these exercises emphasize that the process of awakening takes ⠜many small glimpses, experienced many times.⠝ Adya concludes with practical pointers on how to integrate transcendent experiences into the everyday fabric of life⠔including your career, personal goals, and intimate relationships.Here you will discover:⠢ How to dis-identify from conceptual, ego-based thinking⠢ Perceiving the ego as a tool to navigate consciousness rather than an obstacle⠢ The ⠜knowing yet empty⠝ quality of foundational awareness⠢ The surprising route to realizing awareness of the Spiritual Heart⠢ Feeling through the Spiritual Heart as a way to experience true interconnection⠢ The meaning of the Zen teaching phrase, ⠜This very body is the Buddha⠝⠢ Exploring the exhilarating paradox of Being and Becoming⠢ How to establish anchor points to stabilize your journey into the Ground of Being⠢ What it means to live each day with ⠜enlightened relativity⠝⠢ How awakening puts control of your experience in your hands⠔but also the responsibility for itNo one experiences awakening quite the same. With The Direct Way, join Adya to discover pathways toward an awareness as wide as the sky and as personal as your innermost heart.

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Shrink to the size of a garden bug and enter the world of dragonflies in this first graphic novel for children.This graphic novel of garden life, made in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society, is a perfect introduction to dragonflies for bug-obsessed little ones aged 5-7.Follow a newly hatched dragonfly as he learns to navigate pond life, and meet plenty of fascinating bug characters along the way, in this first graphic novel. Narrated by a wise old grasshopper, offering tips and tricks on how to be a dragonfly and featuring laugh-out-loud moments, this tale of pond life is a perfect introduction to dragonflies for bug-obsessed kids.This bug book for children offers: A graphic novel format to engage children in non-fiction topics.Content made in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society, providing scientific information about insects.An engaging story about a newly hatched dragonfly as he learns how to navigate pond life.Chase thinks he ll stay a nymph forever. And it s not a bad life, in the pond he calls home. He s mastered the art of jet propulsion, how many insects can say that? But still, it would be quite fun to be one of those big, shining blue and green dragonflies flying overhead, chasing one another and making daring escapes from birds. Learn all about his exciting life in How to be a Dragonfly.More in the seriesLearn all about insects through a fun and engaging graphic novel format in this series made in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society. If you enjoyed How to be a Dragonfly, why not follow the life of a ladybird with How to be a Ladybird?

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Kniha - autor Hans Blomquist, 208 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Bring the transformative power of color into your life with the help of Hans Blomquist, whose inspiring interiors will enable you to find the right colors for your home Color is powerful—it can change our moods or raise our spirits. It can be positively life-enhancing, yet so many of us struggle to choose the right shades for our homes. In the Mood for Colour reveals celebrated interior stylist Hans Blomquist's passion for color and the way in which it can affect our emotions. Color can soothe, enchant, or excite. And, as Hans demonstrates, it has the ability to render rooms cool and calming, dynamic and stimulating, or moody and intriguing. As ever, Hans draws his inspiration from the natural world, exploring shades from the dazzling white of newly fallen snow to the fiery crimson heart of an unfurled poppy and the inky canopy of the midnight sky. Divided into five sections—Dark,...

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Shrink to the size of a garden bug and enter the world of ladybirds in this first graphic novel for children.This graphic novel of garden life, made in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society, is a perfect introduction to ladybirds for bug-obsessed little ones aged 5-7.Follow a newly hatched ladybird as she learns the ins and outs of ladybirdhood, and meet plenty of fascinating bug characters along the way, in this first graphic novel. Narrated by a wise old grasshopper, offering tips and tricks on how to be a ladybird, children will love to follow the story of Dotty the larva. This bug book for children offers: A graphic novel format to engage children in non-fiction topics.Content made in partnership with the Royal Entomological Society providing scientific information about insects.An engaging story about a newly hatched larva, Dotty, as she learns how to navigate life as a ladybird.Our tale begins with a cluster of tiny eggs resting peacefully on a leaf - but life for a ladybird larva is far from peaceful. There are dastardly harlequins to contend with and giant predators in the form of birds. Not to mention the confusing fact that our leading larva doesnâ ™t look anything like a ladybird at all! With transformations to look forward to - including gaining a pair of wings - and plenty of friendly bugs to meet, our heroine will soon learn that life in the garden isnâ ™t all bad.

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The novel from Number 1 bestselling Richard Judy author Louise Douglas.As wild fires creep a devastating path towards the idyllic town of Morranez, a vulnerable girl goes missing. But was she taken - or was she escaping... The summer is the hottest yet in the Brittany coastal town of Morranez, but when a new case lands on the desk of the Toussaints detective agency, there can be no time to relax. As wild fires bear down on the town, the alert goes out for a missing girl. Nineteen-year-old Briony Moorcroft has seemingly been taken from her sleepy Welsh village and brought to France. Her parents are baffled and scared â “ Briony needs her life-saving medicine or this case will become even more sinister, and with the police dragging their heels, the Moorcrofts are relying on Mila Shephard and Carter Jacksonâ ™s sleuthing skills. Meanwhile there are mysteries troubling Milaâ ™s life too. Two years after the accident that swept her sister Sophie and brother-in-law Charlie away and left their daughter Ani in Milaâ ™s care, new evidence resurfaces that makes Mila doubt everything. Can Carter and Mila find Briony before itâ ™s too late? And is the truth about Sophie and Charlie finally about to be revealedâ ¦Number One bestselling author Louise Douglas is back with a brooding, twisty tale of secrets and lies, love and loyalty. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley. Readers LOVE Louise Douglas: I love reading Louise Douglas. If I pick it up to read, I need to make sure I have at least an hour of spare time as I just don t want to put it down. Intelligent, beautifully-written story. So tense I couldn t stop reading, this is one of those books that takes you right out of your head. A gripping story, so well told and filled with the unexpected, but with real depth and emotion â “ I really loved it, and would highly recommend it to others. One of the few books I ve recently read when I ve not been able to put the book down until the mysteries had been solved. Great storyline gripping and intriguing. Wonderfully written descriptive and atmospheric the characters are excellent and the plot twists and turns to an exciting and unexpected finale. Great book couldnâ ™t put it down. Praise for Louise Douglas: I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended. Judy Leigh Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book. Milly Johnson A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read. Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.â ™ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superbâ ™ Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea

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How are illnesses diagnosed? What is cancer? Why are some pandemics so deadly? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and helped us protect and promote our health. Written in plain English, The Medicine Book cuts through the jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of the most important milestones in medical history, with step-by-step diagrams and witty illustrations that untangle knotty concepts.From ancient medical practices, such as herbal medications and balancing the humours, through groundbreaking work including Jenner s experiments with cowpox, which laid the basis for vaccination, The Medicine Book offers an engaging overview of medical history across the world all the way into the 21st century with gene manipulation, immunotherapy, and robotics and telesurgery. Covering the role that therapies and drugs have played in the human quest to treat and prevent disease, the establishment of hospitals and later international medical bodies, like the WHO, and medical science s response to new challenges, such as accelerated antibiotic resistance and COVID-19, The Medicine Book explains the stories behind each milestone development.Continuing the Big Ideas series trademark combination of authoritative, informative text, and bold graphics, The Medicine Book uses an innovative visual approach to make the subject accessible to everyone, whether you re a student of medicine or science, a medical professional, or an armchair expert.

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The worldwide bestseller - 1/4 million copies sold Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee and interested in finding out more about how it s grown, processed and roasted. (Amazon customer) Whether you are an industry professional, a home enthusiast or anything in between, I truly believe this is a MUST read. (Amazon customer) Informative, well-written and well presented. Coffee table and reference book - a winner (Amazon customer) Very impressive. It s amazing how much territory is covered without overwhelming the reader. The abundant photos and images are absolutely coffee-table-worthy, but this book is so much more. I think it would be enjoyable for an obsessed coffee geek or someone who just enjoys their java. (Amazon customer)For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have.Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country s output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.

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Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction - Daily MailA gangland slaying. A missing movie star. When an actor goes missing in Glasgow, the clue to his whereabouts could be in the film script itself.*****In the dead of night, a manâ ™s body is found strapped to a chair in Glasgowâ ™s Elder Park, his identity unknown. Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod thinks the violence displayed at the scene suggests a gangland feud. And, when the post-mortem uncovers a bullet engraved with a snakeâ ™s head in the manâ ™s stomach, Rhona s suspicions intensify.Elsewhere in the city, a major Hollywood movie is being filmed, but production comes to a standstill when the lead actor vanishes without a trace. As the news spreads, DS Michael McNab senses a chilling connection between the two cases â “ a brutal organized-crime storyline playing out in real life on the streets of Glasgow.With fact and fiction blurring, all Rhona and McNab know for sure is that there is a vendetta at work that must be paid in blood. Can the script of the movie lead them to the killer before its gruesome finale comes to pass?Whispers of the Dead is the latest pulse-pounding instalment in Lin Anderson s Rhona MacLeod series.*****Readers love Whispers of the Dead: I absolutely love Lin s writing style - atmospheric, descriptive, engrossing â “ Reader Review Tense, gritty and packed with twists and turns . . . A really authentic sense of the darker side of life on the streets of Glasgow â “ Reader Review I am in awe of the way in which Anderson keeps all of the plot threads in hand whilst expertly weaving in connections and tying up loose threads â “ Reader Review Glasgow and its surrounds are in the DNA of the bestselling series â “ The Sunday Post

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A wonderful rough guide to the planet we live on... Read it and pass it on as a gift of love from you to those around you so they can learn to feel comfortable in their own skins and ultimately, be happy. â • Sir Tim Smit, The Eden Project An almanac, focused on reconnecting with the great outdoors for the benefit of both us and nature.Each month in The Blackbird s Song, Miles Richardson delves into the science and mythology behind our relationship with nature, exploring everything from our kinship with plants to the way in which nature influences our moods.Along the way, he offers a range of activities to help us access the benefits of the natural world.Whether it be joy-watching birds, rediscovering wonder, foraging for Christmas crafts or going on an urban safari, this book contains all the tools and inspiration you need to unlock the transformative power of nature and find real meaning in your life.

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In the chaos of that terrible night, her secret went down with the Titanic. But secrets have a way of floating to the surface… Trapped in an unhappy aristocratic marriage, Elinor Coombes sees only lonely days ahead of her. So a present from her father - tickets for the maiden voyage of a huge, luxurious new ship called the Titanic – offers a welcome escape from the cold, controlling atmosphere of her husband’s ancestral home, and some precious time with her little son, Teddy. When the ship goes down, Elinor realises the disaster has given her a chance to take Teddy and start a new life – but only if they can disappear completely, listed as among the dead. Penniless and using another woman’s name, she has to learn to survive in a world that couldn’t be more different from her own, and keep their secret safe. An uplifting story about grabbing your chances with both hands, and being brave enough to find out who you really are. ‘A thoroughly enjoyable novel about being brave enough to grab hold of a second chance and make the most of it’ Louise Hare ‘An acutely observed account of one woman’s struggle to escape the shackles of an aristocratic marriage, and the desperate decisions she has to make after the sinking of the Titanic. You’ll be rooting for Elinor Coombes all the way in this compelling, heart-warming novel’ Gill Paul ‘A brilliant, big-hearted book with a brave and complex heroine struggling to make a new life for herself and her son after the wreckage of the Titanic. A powerful and inspiring story about finding strength in the face of insurmountable odds’ Anna Mazzola ‘Excoriates the British aristocracy who put dynastic ambitions above love and happiness. A beautifully written page-turner of the highest order. We are with Elinor on her riches to rags adventure every step of the way’ Lila Cain ‘I was swept away by this story of bravery and resilience in a life of changing fortunes. Utterly compelling’ Essie Fox ‘Through her wonderfully imagined character of Elinor Coombes, Frances Quinn shapes a powerful, immersive and intriguing narrative of the Titanic tragedy. I walked every step of that journey with Elinor and Teddy, and still think about them long after turning the final page. Brilliant historical drama’ Hazel Gaynor ‘A vivid, compelling and immaculately researched story with a protagonist in Elinor you can’t help but root for’ Lucy Barker ‘I absolutely loved The Lost Passenger. I adored the writing style, the characterization and the gripping storyline to the extent that I couldn’t wait to get to the end whilst really not wanting it to end. Bliss!’ Jill Mansell

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Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Law, with: More than 90 ground-breaking legal milestones Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Law Book is a captivating introduction to the legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Discover the most important milestones in legal history, from the Code of Hammurabi to groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, all through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Law Questions, Simply ExplainedThis engaging overview goes into legal history across the world, all the way into the 21st century with copyright in the digital age, same-sex marriage, and the right to be forgotten . If you thought it was difficult to learn about legislations and legal history, The Law Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the most important breakthroughs, like the fight for universal suffrage and workers rights, and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Law Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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From Number ONE bestselling, Richard Judy pick, Louise Douglas.1968, Sicily. Just months after a terrible earthquake has destroyed the mountain town of Gibellina, Enzo and his wife Irene Borgata are making their way back to the family home, Villa Alba, on roads overlooked by the eerie backdrop of the flattened ghost town. When their car breaks down, Enzo leaves his young wife to go and get help, but when he returns there is no trace of Irene. No body, no sign of a struggle, nothing. 2003. TV showman and true crime aficionado Milo Conti is Italyâ ™s darling, uncovering and solving historic crimes for his legion of fans. When he turns his attention to the story of the missing Irene Borgata, accusing her husband of her murder, Enzoâ ™s daughter Maddi asks her childhood friend, retired detective April Cobain, for help to prove her fatherâ ™s innocence. But the tale April discovers is murky: mafia meetings, infidelity, mistaken identity, grief and unshakable love. As the world slowly closes in on the claustrophobic Villa Alba, and the house begins to reveal its secrets, will the Borgata family wish theyâ ™d never asked April to investigate? And what did happen to Enzoâ ™s missing wife Irene? Bestselling author Louise Douglas returns with an irresistibly compelling, intriguing and captivating tale of betrayal, love, jealousy and the secrets buried in every family history. Praise for Louise Douglas: Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book. Milly Johnson A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read. Kim Nash Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.â ™ Nicola Cornick A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read Rachel Horeâ ˜Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away. C.L. Taylorâ ˜Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant bestâ ™ Tammy Cohenâ ˜A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy.â ™ Amanda Jenningsâ ˜A clammy, atmospheric and suspenseful novel, it builds in tension all the way through to the startling final pages.â ™Sunday Express, S Magazine

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Natural gardening taken to the next level, for a truly ecological and planet-friendly garden that is full of bountiful life. By harnessing the power of plants to grow more plants, my garden - which at the outset was always intended to be organic - quietly became vegan by stealth. Realising I had crafted a vibrant, nature-filled and no-dig garden from scratch, and was able to sustain it without lifting a forkful of manure, or any of the other by-products of the animal-exploiting meat, dairy, poultry and fishery industries, filled me with an unexpected buzz. That same buzz has taken my growing, as well as my thinking about how what I do in my garden affects our natural world, way beyond just organic gardening. My vegan-organic gardening journey delights and surprises and teaches me something new each day, and I know of no better way to bring beauty and abundance into our beleaguered, changing world. Our natural living world is undergoing profound change, with implications for every living thing on earth. To meet this challenge we must rethink many aspects of our everyday lives, including the way in which we cultivate our gardens. This book explains a mindful, gentle, yet powerful way of gardening that is in harmony with nature. Vegan gardening builds on the spirit and philosophy of organic gardening – but goes way beyond it. We discover how our garden or backyard is actually a living, dynamic ecosystem in its own right, and how wildlife, in all its guises, is crucial to creating a healthy ecological balance. Climate-friendly gardening is explored with examples of how to take practical steps to reduce our ‘gardening footprint’. Peat composts deplete the world of non-renewable resources, but there are effective (and easy) alternatives and solutions for flourishing plants. Pests only need to be contained, not killed – and beneficial wildlife can be encouraged. The no-dig approach is better for the soil and the plants – as well as your back! The concept of a vegan-organic, closed-loop garden, self-sufficient in everything it needs – from soil-building compost to plant supports – is shown in action.

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The outstanding new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies The plot swerves in an entirely unpredictable direction , providing an intriguing mystery that turns on their mentor s work on the behaviour of psychopaths Sunday Timesâ ˜I loved this... So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twistâ ™ Lisa Jewell I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. Gripped doesn t even come close!! Marian Keyes A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists. Hugely enjoyable Alex Michaelides Twisty, clever, often funny, always inventive Elly Griffiths--Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. Theyâ ™re going to launch a website to change online dating forever. No-one expects it to end in tragedy. Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation: a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again. But as soon as he arrives, something doesnâ ™t seem right. Thereâ ™s an unexpected guest. The hosts are clearly keeping a secret. And on the way in, Will is sure he heard crying. Everyone has something to hide about what really happened that summer. But only one of them is willing to kill to find the truthâ ¦--PRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading IAN RANKIN Edwards is at the top of his game ERIN KELLY Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of. CHRIS WHITAKER I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it CLAIRE DOUGLAS Fast-paced and twisted: itâ ™s another Mark Edwards sensation CLARE MACKINTOSH Tense, artful and satisfying LOUISE CANDLISH Highly entertaining...kept me guessing to the very last page LIZ NUGENTReaders LOVE The Wasp Trap The best thriller I ve read all year 5 ***** Netgalley review Full of surprises, twists, turns, lies - I couldn t put this down 5 ***** Netgalley review I forgot my plans for the day because of this book and honestly... no regrets 5 ***** Netgalley review This book deserves the hype 5 ***** Netgalley review Take a bow, Mark Edwards. Once again you ve given us a tension filled, edge-of-the-seat thriller 5 ***** Netgalley review

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The start of an exciting series filled with Caribbean folklore and daring adventure. Corinne La Mer claims she isnâ ™t afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. Theyâ ™re just tricksters made up by parents to frighten their children. Then one night Corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden forest, and shining yellow eyes follow her to the edge of the trees. They couldnâ ™t belong to a jumbie. Or could they? When Corinne spots a beautiful stranger at the market the very next day, she knows something extraordinary is about to happen. When this same beauty, called Severine, turns up at Corinneâ ™s house, danger is in the air. Severine plans to claim the entire island for the jumbies. Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and learn to use ancient magic she didnâ ™t know she possessed to stop Severine and to save her island home.

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Books That Changed the World tells the fascinating stories behind 50 books that, in ways great and small, have changed the course of human history. Andrew Taylor sets each text in its historical context and explores its wider influence and legacy. Whether he s discussing the incandescent effect of The Qu ran, the enduring influence of Adam Smith s Wealth of Nations, of the way in which Uncle Tom s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe galavanized the anti-slavery movement, Taylor has written a stirring and informative testament to human ingenuity and endeavour. Ranging from The Iliad to Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone, the Kama Sutra to Lady Chatterley s Lover, this is the ultimate, thought-provoking read for book-lovers everywhere.

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The second edition of this leading reference work provides a comprehensive discussion of the dynamic and important field of international law concerned with environmental protection. It is edited by globally-recognised international environmental law scholars, Professor Lavanya Rajamani and Professor Jacqueline Peel, and features 67 chapters authored by 76 renowned experts in their fields.The Handbook discusses the key principles underpinning international environmental law, its relevant actors and tools, and rules applying in its substantive sub-fields such as climate law, oceans law, wildlife and biodiversity law, and hazardous substances regulation. It also explores the intersection of international environmental law with other areas of international law, such as those concerned with trade, investment, disaster, migration, armed conflict, intellectual property, energy, and human rights. The Handbook sets its discussion of international environmental law in the broader interdisciplinary context of developments in science, ethics, politics and economics, which inform the way in which environmental rules are made, implemented, and enforced. It provides an introduction to the foundations of international environmental law while also engaging with questions at the frontiers of research, teaching, and practice in the field, including the role of Global South perspectives, the contribution made by Earth jurisprudence, and the growing role of a diverse range of actors from indigenous peoples to business and industry. Like the first edition, this second edition of the Handbook is an essential reference text for all engaged with environmental issues at the international level and the applicable governance and regulatory structures.

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A new paradigm of research, policy, and practice that acknowledges the multiple scales at which we live every day.The Pointillistic City explores the multilayer geography of our daily lives—specifically, how we simultaneously live at the scales of addresses, streets, and neighborhoods and how each can be relevant for our well-being. Not unlike the way in which we look at a pointillistic painting, which depicts a full scene through the detailed organization of multiple objects, Daniel T. O’Brien considers the three scales together and the comprehensive understanding of the city they offer. The pointillistic approach to the city contrasts with decades of focus on neighborhoods. As such, it surfaces microspatial inequities, or disparities in experiences between people living in the same neighborhood, even right around the corner from each other. Microspatial inequities have gone largely unnoticed to date, and their recognition offers a new approach to understanding and supporting the diverse population of the city.This book illustrates the pointillistic perspective on cities with two in-depth case studies—one on crime, the other on environmental justice—in Boston. These studies highlight microspatial inequities and their interplay with broader neighborhood conditions, and they go even further by demonstrating how these insights can be incorporated into a new generation of policies and practices that are science driven and community led, truly addressing disparities both between and within our communities.

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How many crime writers does it take to change a light bulb? A. Two. One to screw it most of the way in, and the other to give it an astonishing twist at the end. I slipped over in the library this morning. It was the non-friction section. Peter: What are you doing in that wardrobe? Lucy: Narnia businessJoke books have a long publishing history dating back to the ‘Philogelos’ from ancient Greece and ‘Facetiae’ of the 15th century. But while there are themed joke books on everything from cats to lawyers, there have surprisingly been few with a literary theme. The Book of Book Jokes includes a huge range of comic material concentrating exclusively on the themes of books, reading, libraries, bookshops, and the literary life. As well as one-liners, puns, knock-knock jokes, and shaggy dog stories, it will feature sections including gravestones, book titles, jokes in acknowledgements/ copyright/index pages, literary hoaxes, literary snark, and authors’ in-jokes in novels, as well as sections such as Charles Dickens’s humorous fake book decorations. It will also feature the favorite jokes of well-known writers, and a selection of literary cartoons.

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In the years leading up to the First World War, the United Kingdom was subjected to a ferocious campaign of bombing and arson. Those conducting this terrorist offensive were members of the Women s Social and Political Union; better known as the suffragettes. The targets for their attacks ranged from St Paul s Cathedral and the Bank of England in London to theatres and churches in Ireland. The violence, which included several attempted assassinations, culminated in June 1914 with an explosion in Westminster Abbey. Simon Webb explores the way in which the suffragette bombers have been airbrushed from history, leaving us with a distorted view of the struggle for female suffrage. Not only were the suffragettes far more aggressive than is generally known, but there exists the very real and surprising possibility that their militant activities actually delayed, rather than hastened, the granting of the parliamentary vote to British women. AUTHOR: Simon Webb is the author of many non-fiction books, ranging from academic works on education to popular history. He has also written dozens of westerns under both his own name and a variety of pseudonyms, such as Harriet Cade, Fenton Sadler and Jay Clanton. He works as a consultant on the subject of capital punishment to television companies and filmmakers and also writes fro various magazines and newspapers, including the Times educational Supplement, Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. 16 b/w illustrations

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A wonderful rough guide to the planet we live on... Read it and pass it on as a gift of love from you to those around you so they can learn to feel comfortable in their own skins and ultimately, be happy. â • Sir Tim Smit, The Eden Project An almanac, focused on reconnecting with the great outdoors for the benefit of both us and nature.Each month in The Blackbird s Song, Miles Richardson delves into the science and mythology behind our relationship with nature, exploring everything from our kinship with plants to the way in which nature influences our moods.Along the way, he offers a range of activities to help us access the benefits of the natural world.Whether it be joy-watching birds, rediscovering wonder, foraging for Christmas crafts or going on an urban safari, this book contains all the tools and inspiration you need to unlock the transformative power of nature and find real meaning in your life.

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Born to a working class family in the French town of Limoges, Renoir went on to become one of Europe #39;s most celebrated impressionist painters, with a career spanning 60 years over the 19th and early 20th centuries. He started in a porcelain factory painting designs on fine china, moving on to study art under Charles Gleyre in Paris, and working with the Masters Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley and Frederic Bazille. He won acclaim when six of his paintings were hung in the first Impressionist exhibition., This informative and fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir #39;s influences, life and works. The first part of the book begins with an examination of his style; it covers RenoirÆs techniques and training; painting copies at the Louvre, his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse, Lise Trehot; working with fellow impressionist artists, and his struggles for recognition., The volume investigates his move away from Impressionism, his stay in Guernsey and the changes to his personal life and the way in which these informed his work. It documents his eventual success in the art world and the exhibitions and shows that were to win him fame and critical acclaim. It also considers the devastating series of illnesses and losses that blighted the end of Renoir #39;s long painting career. , The second part of the book is a comprehensive gallery showing the artistÆs work in 300 glorious pictures, each accompanied by an in-depth analysis of its context within his life, his technique and his body of work as a whole., With its engaging narrative and 500 superb reproductions and photographs, this new book is essential reading for anyone who wishes to know about this enduring artist and to enjoy his greatest works in one wonderful collection., An expert and comprehensive new reference book on the life and works of the influential impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Offers a fascinating and lively exploration of the artist #39;s personal life, education, artistic influences and historical context at a time when the Impressonist style was still developing, Explores the artist #39;s creative progress from copying the paintings of the Masters at the Louvre, to studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and to working with contemporaries such as Claude Monet, Features an extensive gallery of paintings accompanied by an analysis of the work, and how each painting fits into the artist #39;s entire oeuvre , Beautifully illustrated with 500 outstanding colour images, covering all of Renoir #39;s most well-known and loved paintings, as well as pictures of the artist #39;s homes, life and family,

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In this second book of the Bunny DeBarge trilogy, The Kept Ones: The Fame Years Bunny presents captivating revelations detailing her family s rise to the top of R B music royalty and how they each came tumbling down, one DeBarge member at a time.And so the story begins in 1979 with Bunny and her two young children preparing to leave the bitter cold of their small hometown in Grand Rapids, Michigan to follow the lead of her already famous brothers, Bobby and Tommy DeBarge in the sunshine, glitz and glam of fabulous Hollywood, where they d already established success and notoriety as members of the R B group, Switch . An exciting time indeed for an emerging young star experiencing her first taste of stardom! As you turn the pages, one chapter at a time, Bunny s definitive story of what began as a glamorous life, takes a dark and turbulent turn.This is the inspiring story of a beautiful, extremely gifted and hopeful musical family and how they navigated through the best and the toughest of times, with many of their hardships playing out in the public eye. Readers will be astonished with the way in which Bunny DeBarge so eloquently delivers her testimony about her life as she saw it. Read on to see how Bunny untangles the importance of forgiveness, the value of self-awareness and the importance of recognizing that GOD s hand was on her life. She was always and will forever be The Kept One.

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Embark on a colorful culinary journey traversing America’s Mother Road with stops to recreate the best eats along the way.In The Route 66 Cookbook, acclaimed author and lifestyle blogger Linda Ly combines armchair travel with a traditional cookbook to celebrate 100 years of the United States’ most recognizable roadway. This unique compilation of recipes honors American transportation history with a location-specific focus, encouraging you to explore new flavors, places, and perhaps even future vacation destinations. Discover fascinating historical facts and figures from the route’s early days to modern attractions as you try recipes organized by state, starting from the eastern start of the route in Chicago, Illinois, and continuing all the way through to its western endpoint in Los Angeles, California, making pit stops in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. From cheap, quick eats to steakhouses and fine dining, this cookbook caters to varied budgets and palates. Recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all make an appearance, and drinks and desserts get their time to shine too. Throughout its recipes and destinations, The Route 66 Cookbook pays homage to America’s diverse cultural history. Of course, there are recipes for a variety of standard American fare, such as diner food, burgers, and multiple styles of barbecue, but German, Mexican, Asian, Indigenous, and fusion foods are also included:Apple Strudel – The Berghoff, Chicago, ILBlackberry Wine Cake – St. James Winery, St. James, MOEgg Cream – Monarch Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, Baxter Springs, KSSpäetzle – Rock Cafe, Stroud, OKThe Elvis Ugly Crust Pie – Midpoint Cafe, Adrian, TXNew Mexican Posole – Silver Moon Cafe, Santa Rosa, NMHalibut Ceviche – The Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel, Winslow, AZStrawberry Margarita Pie – Chiquita Rosita s, Barstow, CASpicy Seafood Soup – The Albright, Santa Monica, CAWith 66 recipes from the Midwest to the West Coast, The Route 66 Cookbook has it all, honoring an American road trip tradition and ensuring you can enjoy it even if you’re not on the road.

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This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby s charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read. - Amazon reviewer, 5****Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux⠙s books. But no one knows her story... until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London ⠓ via 1950⠙s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam ⠓ Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she⠙s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby⠙s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book ⠓ ⠜warts and all⠝, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman⠙s place in an ever-changing world.***Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham: I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!! - NetGalley reviewer, 5* Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend. - NetGalley reviewer, 5* Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel. - NetGalley reviewer, 5* A lovely book and a wonderful read - NetGalley reviewer, 5* LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears. - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

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Both a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry s contribution to disease, disfigurement, and disorders of the female body. The original 1908 French book, Le Corset by Ludovic O Followell-with its graphic illustrations, some of which are reproduced here-tells a story, familiar to anyone interested in popular culture and fashion history, of women suffering for fashion, tormented by and subject to their corsets. However, a close reading of the texts tells a very different, and more complicated, story.This fascinating exploration, approaching the topic from a scientific perspective, and reproducing facsimiles of the original text, with translations and annotations, critiques the presumptions and anxieties of male medical professionals on the damage caused by corsets to the female body and psyche. Rather than seeing the women who wore these perceived instruments of torture as victims or dupes, The Bad Corset confidently asserts the agency of the women who wore them and highlights the way in which seminal texts can continue to influence our interpretation of the past, and women s lives and histories. The Bad Corset is a remarkable resource for scholars and students of fashion, medicine and gender history, taking a feminist approach to female agency and choice, and helping us reconsider the way we think about the shaping of women s bodies, and their lives.

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Kniha - autor Anna Remišová; Anna Lašáková; Ján Rudy; Rozália Sulíková; Zuzana Kirchmayer; ..., 152 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Recent financial and economic crisis has highlighted the significance and relevance of business ethics in the global context. The basic objective of authors was to find out which cultural and ethical factors influence managerial decision-making in the field of values-oriented leadership as a part of value-based management in the current Slovak business environment. The monograph consists of three parts. The first part focuses on delineation of basic notions. The second part specifies the research objectives, content and subject as well as research methods and the way in which results are evaluated. The third part presents results of a questionnaire survey, which are instantly applicable in both domestic and international business environment and specifically in the management development. This publication should be...

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Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life?The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can:- Recognise how your mind is working- Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts- Manage yourself and become the person you would like to beThe Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your mind works and how you can manage it. It will also help you to identify what is holding you back or preventing you from having a happier and more successful life. Each chapter explains different aspects of how you function and highlights key facts for you to understand. There are also exercises for you to work with. By undertaking these exercises you will see immediate improvements in your daily living and, over time, you will develop emotional skills and practical habits that will help you to become the person that you want to be, and live the life that you want to live.

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Precious Ramotswe takes on an interesting but sensitive case and learns valuable lessons along the way in this next installment of the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. Mma Ramotswe has a deft hand in delicate cases, and never allows an act of injustice to pass unanswered. So, when it comes to her attention that a matter involving dubious motives has arisen, and that it will require the utmost discretion to resolve, she has no choice but to lend her skills in the arts of detection and reconciliation. She is, after all, head of Botswana’s premier detective agency, but that doesn’t mean she can’t use the help of Mma Makutsi and Mma Potokwane. Meanwhile, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has found himself in complicated circumstances of his own, requiring not a little of Mma Ramotswe’s time and expertise. In the end, as each of these predicaments comes untangled, Mma Ramotswe draws on her goodwill and generosity to bring important truths to light: of friendship, honesty, and love.

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PLANT ACADEMY: THE COOKBOOK is theinspirationalcookery manual for tasty and beautiful vegan food, teaching the essential ingredients and key techniques you need to create delicious and stunning plant-based dishes.Lauren Lovatt, visionary founder of pioneering culinary school Plant Academy and author of Mind Food, shares her unique teaching expertise, demonstrating that whole-food, plant-based cooking is not only rich in textures and flavour profiles but also refined and appetising on the plate.Focusing on over 50 techniques,including how to make nut milks and cheeses, how to handle ferments and how to create intriguing flavour and texture profiles, this contemporary handbook is a must-have for anyone who wants to elevate their plant-based cooking. Starting with the staple ingredients that should be in every vegan s pantry, the book moves on to explain all the elements of building a successful plant-based dish, from curating creative combinations to refining the way in which you plate up. Featuring over 40 recipes, including:- Seasonal poke bowl- Massaged kale- Fermented ginger cheesecake- Wild Rosti- Adaptogen adobo- Courgette cannelloniWith contributions from Plant Academy experts such as celebrated Michelin-green-starred chef Richard Buckley, plant-based food consultant Carolina Chinea, and award-winning author Rachel De Thample alongside striking photography from Sara Kiyo Popowa (@shisodelicious) and delightful illustrations from Sophie Dunster (@Gung_ho_london), this innovative, inspiring cookbook is sure to get you fired up for plant-based living.

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The Basques are Europe s oldest people, their origins a mystery, their language related to no other on Earth, and even though few in population and from a remote and rugged corner of Spain and France, they have had a profound impact on the world. Whilst inward-looking, preserving their ancient language and customs, the Basques also struck out for new horizons, pioneers of whaling and cod fishing, leading the way in exploration of the Americas and Asia, were among the first capitalists and later led Southern Europe s industrial revolution. Mark Kurlansky, the author of the acclaimed Cod, blends human stories with economic, political, literary and culinary history to paint a fascinating picture of an intriguing people.

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Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this approachable step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host.Drawing is an acquired skill, not a talent -- anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a pencil, a piece of paper, and the willingness to tap into your hidden artistic abilities. With Emmy award-winning, longtime PBS host Mark Kistler as your guide, you ll learn the secrets of sophisticated three-dimensional renderings, and have fun along the way -- in just twenty minutes a day for a month. Inside you ll find:- Quick and easy step-by-step instructions for drawing everything from simple spheres to apples, trees, buildings, and the human hand and face- More than 500 line drawings, illustrating each step- Time-tested tips, techniques, and tutorials for drawing in 3-D- The 9 Fundamental Laws of Drawing to create the illusion of depth in any drawing- 75 student examples to encourage you in the process

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From the author of Paper Lion What happens when a weekend athlete â “ of average skill at best â “ joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton spent a month of self-imposed torture on the PGA tour to find out, meeting amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans and hangers-on along the way. In The Bogey Man we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimptonâ ™s thoughts and experiences â “ frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling â “ from the first tee to the last green.

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No-one will protect what they don t care about. Sir David Attenborough. Baxter has everything a rabbit needs to be happy and healthy, except for some friends to play with. So Pollie, his owner, brings two rabbits home to stay, but will they be well-behaved, friendly and caring, or will they get up to mischief, be unkind and bully him? What could happen to make them change? And what will they, and Pollie, teach us about saving the planet along the way? In this unique book, each chapter in the story has an environmental education issue woven into it, and then a set of questions which explores these issues further. Some of these issues include what animals need from their environment to survive and how we, as humans, are stopping them from obtaining these, and the need for clean water. It teaches children practical ways to care for animals and the planet, but also goes one step further and teaches us why we should care. The last chapter looks at treating each other well, caring for each other and working together, which are often overlooked aspects of environmental education. This gives this book a fresh approach to environmental education and saving the planet.

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Embrace a unique journey as The Wandering Paddy shares his thoughts and experiences on the challenges we all face, on mental health, and on the invaluable life lessons he has learned along the way in this distinctive collection.The Book of Truths will inspire you to appreciate the beauty and fragility of life. It s all about living and loving with gratitude and compassion, cherishing the time we have together rather than taking it for granted.Exploring love, belonging, spirituality and hope, this powerful poetry will shine a spotlight on the importance of seeking truth in our lives and show you how to make the most of every precious moment.

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Discover Courage in This Emigration Study (Ages 5-8) …a wonderful book for kids of all cultures. —Edward James Olmos, Academy-award winning actor in films such as Coco, Selena, Stand and Deliver, and Blade Runner #1 New Release in Children s Mexico BooksBased on a true story, Luz channels his inner bravery to come to America. All alone, he must face natural disasters and sacrifice everything to have a better life.Learn bravery and independence with Luz. Luz stays strong on his journey by thinking of his family. His tale is truly a powerful representation of immigration and determination. His real-life adventure across the border will ignite hope in the hearts of every child that reads this short Spanish story.Enjoy vivid illustrations on every page. In this easy book to read, get lost in the beautiful Mexican mountains and valleys on Luz’s journey. Your thoughts will become Luz’s and his dreams will become your dreams. You will be cheering him on every step of the way in this short Spanish story.Inside, you’ll find:A diverse kids book with inspiring cute drawingsA daring children’s fiction story on one boy’s courage through MexicoInsight into the various people who come to AmericaThe Boy from Mexico is an educational book for kids, and it makes the perfect gift for kids. This timeless book is packed with many valuable lessons about topics like determination; get your copy today and share it with the whole family!If you liked The Proudest Blue, Fry Bread, or Dreamers, you’ll love The Boy from Mexico.

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Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. In perhaps the most magnificent of what he called his â ˜strange storiesâ ™, Robert Aickman blurs the lines between memory, premonition and the hallucinated life.Lene, a woman now recovering from the losses of the Second World War, recalls a gothic dollsâ ™ house of her childhood and the way in which its uncanny inhabitants entered her dreams. Most chillingly, the geometries of the house didnâ ™t add up; there had to be a secret room inside it.Years later, she comes across a life-size version in a wood not marked on any map . . .Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

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USA TODAY BESTSELLERUnlock your infinite potential in every area of your life and become your own inspiration.Using the concept of Light as a tool for personal and spiritual growth, bestselling author and entrepreneur Jessica Zweig challenges readers to hit the proverbial “light switch and illuminate their own lives. Rooted in the Pleiadian teachings of Light as “Information,” “Truth,” and “Love,” Jessica’s philosophy teaches readers to name, claim, and reframe their inner darkness in order to unlock their infinite potential and remember who they truly are.Jessica Zweig is the founder of a multimillion-dollar business, a bestselling author, and a social media phenomenon—but her path was not an easy one. The Light Work distills the highly-evolved spiritual concepts she learned along the way into practical applications, delivered with Jessica’s signature straight-talk. How-to’s, exercises, and journal prompts interweave with Jessica’s powerful personal story to create a guidebook to a more inclusive, loving, and Light-filled life.Within these pages lies radical self-empowerment, because—as Jessica says—when you can claim all parts of yourself (your dark and your light, your power and your shame, your sh*t and your shine), you become… unstoppable. You become the Lightworker.

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Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend it, a change comes over her and her life.She meets and befriends a local boy, the talented Dickon, and comes across her sickly cousin Colin who had been kept hidden from her. Between them, the three children work astonishing magic in themselves and those around them.The Secret Garden is one of the best-loved stories of all time.

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Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it.But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend to it, a change comes over her and her life. She meets and befriends a local boy, the talented Dickon, and comes across her sickly cousin Colin who had been kept hidden from her. Between them, the three children work astonishing magic in themselves and those around them.The Secret Garden is one of the best-loved stories of all time.

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Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend to it, a change comes over her and her life. She meets and befriends a local boy, the talented Dickon, and comes across her sickly cousin Colin who had been kept hidden from her. Between them, the three children work astonishing magic in themselves and those around them. The Secret Garden is one of the best-loved stories of all time.

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How can mainstream Western social work learn from and in turn help advance indigenous practice? This volume brings together prominent international scholars involved in both Western and indigenous social work across the globe - including James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham - to discuss some of the most significant global trends and issues relating to indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The contributors identify ways in which indigenization is shaping professional social work practice and education, and examine how social work can better address diversity in international exchanges and cross-cultural issues within and between countries. Key theoretical, methodological and service issues and challenges in the indigenization of social work are reviewed, including the way in which adaptation can lead to more effective practices within indigenous communities and emerging economies, and how adaptation can provide greater insight into cross-cultural understanding and practice.

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A MONTH BY THE SEA gives unique insight into the way in which isolation has shaped this society: how it radicalises young men and plays into the hands of dominating patriarchs, yet also how it hardens determination not to give in and turns family into a towering source of support.

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Spot s at the museum with Mum and his friend, Tom! There are huge fossils, sabre-toothed tigers and more ... but where s Spot gone?Toddlers will love hunting for Spot and discovering all sorts of surprises on the way in this picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play. If you loved this, try:Where s Spot?Spot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Goes to the Farm

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Often poetic ... highly-researched and thought-provoking New Scientist Gently and thoughtfully enquiring The SpectatorCan you remember the first time you encountered true darkness? The kind that remains as black and inky whether your eyes are open or closed? Where you can t see your hand in front of your face?Jacqueline Yallop can. It was in an unfamiliar bedroom while holidaying in Yorkshire as a child, and ever since then she has been fascinated by the dark, by our efforts to capture or avoid it, by the meanings we give to it and the way our brains process it.Taking a journey into the dark secrets of place, body and mind, she documents a series of night-time walks, exploring both the physical realities of darkness and the psychological dark that helps shape our sense of self. Exploring our enduring love-hate relationship with states of darkness, she considers how we attempt to understand and contain the dark, and, as she comes to terms with her father s deteriorating Alzheimer s, she reflects on how our relationship with the dark can change with time and circumstance.Darkness captivates, baffles and appals us. It s a shifty thing of many textures and many moods. It can be an absence and a presence, a solace and a threat, a beginning and an end. Into the Dark is the story of the many darks that fascinate and assail us. It faces the darkness in all its guises and mysteries, celebrating it as a thing of beauty while peering into the void.

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Often poetic ... highly-researched and thought-provoking New Scientist Gently and thoughtfully enquiring The Spectator A beautifully written, deep and moving exploration of darkness Seán Hewitt, author of All Down Darkness WideCan you remember the first time you encountered true darkness? The kind that remains as black and inky whether your eyes are open or closed? Where you can t see your hand in front of your face?Jacqueline Yallop can. It was in an unfamiliar bedroom while holidaying in Yorkshire as a child, and ever since then she has been fascinated by the dark, by our efforts to capture or avoid it, by the meanings we give to it and the way our brains process it. Taking a journey into the dark secrets of place, body and mind, she documents a series of night-time walks, exploring both the physical realities of darkness and the psychological dark that helps shape our sense of self. Exploring our enduring love-hate relationship with states of darkness, she considers how we attempt to understand and contain the dark, and, as she comes to terms with her father s deteriorating Alzheimer s, she reflects on how our relationship with the dark can change with time and circumstance.Darkness captivates, baffles and appals us. It s a shifty thing of many textures and many moods. It can be an absence and a presence, a solace and a threat, a beginning and an end. Into the Dark is the story of the many darks that fascinate and assail us. It faces the darkness in all its guises and mysteries, celebrating it as a thing of beauty while peering into the void.

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A missing girl, an unsolved murder, and a neighbor with something to hide. Unemployed and alone, Sass Denmanâ ™s life takes an unsettling turn when a chance conversation leads her to Sean Tallis, an unconventional private investigator with a penchant for lizards. As they delve into a seemingly routine case, they uncover a missing girl with ties to a cold case from a decade ago. Could the notorious Skin Thief be back?The evidence mounts, and the trail leads them to Sassâ ™s own home, Bosworth House, where each neighbor harbors sinister secrets. From the padlocked cellar door to the incessant arguments in Flat Four, the clues point to a killer lurking uncomfortably close to home. In The Girl in Flat Three, the first book in the Denman Tallis Cotswold Crime Thrillers series by Jacqueline Beard, Sass must navigate a complex web of deceit and danger to discover the truth. Trust no one. The killer is close. Get your copy of The Girl in Flat Three today. _____________________________________________________Praise for the Denman Tallis Cotswold Crime Thriller Series? ? ? ? ? I was absolutely hooked from page one. ? ? ? ? ? Gritty at times and a page-turning read that I sat up late to finish. ? ? ? ? ? Gripping and well thought out story. ? ? ? ? ? I would have given this book 10 stars if I could. ? ? ? ? ? Good psychological thriller, lots of twists and turns. ? ? ? ? ? A truly gripping thriller!

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Another instalment in Jacqueline Wilson s highly popular Sleepover series featuring Daisy and her friends - and Daisy s sister Lily.The summer holidays have finally arrived, and Daisy is bored. Daisy is glad she wonâ ™t have to see her worst enemy Chloe for a while but she longs for a proper holiday at the seaside, building sandcastles, eating lots of icecream and maybe even spotting a mermaid in the sea. Daisyâ ™s sister, Lily, wants to come too but, she uses a wheelchair which can make trips to the seaside tricky. Especially with all that sand!Daisyâ ™s summer gets a bit more exciting when she starts looking after her neighboursâ ™ dog, Scruff. Daisy has always wanted a dog of her own to walk and cuddle! She knows Scruff would love a trip to the seaside just as much as her. Will Daisy, Lily and Scruff get their icecream-filled dream holiday and maybe even have a Seaside Sleepover? Sleepovers is one of Jacqueline Wilson s bestselling books and the series is perfect for newly confident readers who are navigating primary school friendship issues. Full of relatable details and gentle confidence-building messages, these books are a great place to start your Jacqueline Wilson journey.

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