lessons in crime

With a cohort of writers including Dorothy L. Sayers, Ethel Lina White, Jacqueline Wilson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Michael Innes and Edmund Crispin, this new anthology offers a selection of classics and rarities to provide a rewarding education in the beguiling art of mystery writing.

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Three top Wall Street analysts reveal enduring lessons in sustainable success from the great industrial titansâ ”the high-tech companies of their dayâ ”to the disruptors that now dominate the economy.Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, Americaâ ™s industrial giants paved the way. Companies like General Electric, United Technologies, and Caterpillar were the Google and Amazon of their day, setting gold standards in innovation, growth, and profitability. Todayâ ™s leaders can learn a great deal from their successes, as well as their missteps. In this essential guide, three veteran Wall Street analysts reveal timeless lessons from the titans of industryâ ”and offer battle-tested survival tactics for an ever-changing world. Youâ ™ll learn:how GE became the largest company on earthâ ”only for a culture of arrogance to set in motion the largest collapse in historyhow Boeing reassessed risks, raised profitsâ ”and tragically lost its balancehow Danaher avoided the pitfalls of tremendous successâ ”by continually reinventing itselfhow Honeywell experienced a near-fatal cultural breakdownâ ”and executed a flawless turnaroundhow Caterpillar relied too much on forecasting, lost billionsâ ”and rallied by recommitting to the basicsFilled with illuminating case studies and brilliant in-depth analysis, this invaluable book provides a multitude of insights that will help you weather market upheavals, adapt to disruptions, and optimize your resources to your best advantage. Youâ ™ll learn hard-won lessons in innovation, growth, resilience, and operational excellence, as well as the time-proven fundamentals of continuous improvement for lasting success. In the end, youâ ™ll have your own personal toolbox of useful takeaways from more than a centuryâ ™s worth of data, experience, wisdom, and can-do spirit, courtesy of some of the greatest business enterprises of all time. This is how manufacturers survived the first disruptors of technologyâ ”and how todayâ ™s giants can survive and thrive during continuous cycles of disruption.

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Excellent. . . Sellars gives a lucid, easy-to-follow account of what Stoicism as a way of life amounts to, and how you might start to put it into practice Nigel Warburton How can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics -- Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius -- with snapshots of their fascinating lives, to show us how their ideas can help us today. In vivid prose, Sellars shows how the works of these three Stoics have inspired readers ever since, speaking as they do to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. Their works, fundamentally, are about how to live -- how to understand one s place in the world, how to cope when things don t go well, how to manage one s emotions and how to behave towards others. Consoling and inspiring, Lessons in Stoicism is a deeply thoughtful guide to the philosophy of a good life.

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A companion volume to Lessons in Classical Drawing that breaks down the foundational skills and techniques of painting in a format that is accessible and manageable. Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the fundamental skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style.

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The CEO of Disney, one of Time s most influential people of 2019, shares the ideas and values he embraced to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world and inspire the people who bring the magic to life. Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Morale had deteriorated, competition was intense, and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger-think global-and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Fourteen years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era. In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he s learned while running Disney and leading its 200,000 employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming. Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity. Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale. Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as the lowliest studio grunt at ABC. It s also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology. The ideas in this book strike me as universal Iger writes. Not just to the aspiring CEOs of the world, but to anyone wanting to feel less fearful, more confidently themselves, as they navigate their professional and even personal lives.

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LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN while stocks last â “ Discover this special hardback collector s limited edition of the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. THE 6-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING BOOKAUTHOR OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS The most charming and life-enhancing novel I ve read in ages Sunday Times Thought-provoking and stylish Guardian----------------------------------Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts hereChemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.But it s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation.Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time. __________This special clothbound edition makes the perfect gift, featuring stunning endpapers, sprayed edges, and never-before-seen, exclusive content by the author.A Book of the Year for:Guardian, Times, Sunday Times, New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Woman Home, Stylist, TLS, Oprah Daily, Newsweek, Mail on Sunday, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, India Knight, Hay Festival, Waterstones, Amazon and many moreWinner of the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel AwardAuthor of the Year at the British Book AwardsAs read on BBC Radio FourA BBC TV Between the Covers pickHay Festival Book of the YearWinner of the Books are My Bag Reader s Choice AwardWinner of the Books are My Bag Breakthrough Author AwardShortlisted for the HWA Crown Award Biting and cheerIng in equal measure Jojo Moyes I loved Lessons in Chemistry and am devastated to have finished it! Nigella Lawson Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with life, generosity and courage Rachel Joyce A novel that sparks joy with every page Elizabeth Day Witty and sometimes hilarious ... the Catch-22 of early feminism Stephen King

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THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERSoon to be an Apple TV series starring Brie Larson I loved it NIGELLA LAWSON Sparky, rip-roaring, funny SUNDAY TIMES The most charming, life-enhancing novel I ve read in ages INDIA KNIGHT Brimming with life RACHEL JOYCE___________Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts hereChemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.But it s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation.Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.__________A Book of the Year for: Guardian, Times, Sunday Times, Good Housekeeping, Woman Home, Stylist, TLS, Oprah Daily, Newsweek, Mail on Sunday, New York Times, India Knight, Hay Festival, Amazon and many others Biting and cheerIng in exactly the right measure JOJO MOYES I loved Lessons in Chemistry and am devastated to have finished it! NIGELLA LAWSON Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with life, generosity and courage RACHEL JOYCE A novel that sparks joy with every page ELIZABETH DAY Elizabeth Zott is an iconic heroine PANDORA SYKES A page-turning and highly satisfying tale MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD, author of GREAT CIRCLEThe multi-million copy bestsellerAs read on BBC Radio 4 Book at BedtimeWinner of the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel AwardBritish Book Awards Author of the Year

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Wonderfully Straightforward - The IndependentMaster the art of mixology with these easy to make and beautifully illustrated infographic cocktail recipes. Each beautifully designed infographic in Lessons in Mixology shows precise measurements in easy-to-see glass proportions and gives instructions on which garnish and type of glass to be used for each drink.From coolers and coladas to slings, sours and screws, this book includes over 200 recipes for both old favourites and modern inventions alongside an informative introduction that gives details on equipment needed, glassware, bar stocking and the basic techniques to get you started.

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Since its publication in 1998 Craft Lessons has become a staple in the writing classroom of both new and experienced teachers. Authors Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi recognized the need for a succinct resource and teamed together to write the second edition of Craft Lessons: Teaching Writing K-8 . Teachers pressed for time will appreciate the practical lessons and instructional language geared to three grade level groupings: K-2, 3-4, and 5-8. This edition includes: 17 brand new lessons; mini lessons designed from teachers’ comments about what is observed students’ writing Revisions to other craft lessons and the resource materials sections have been expanded New ways to approach teaching using elements of craft and the reading-writing connection A subject index to find specific craft lessons with ease The authors’ thoughts about how craft lessons fit into their newest thinking about the qualities of writing: Ideas, Design, Language, and Presentation The 95 lessons in this book provide a wealth of information for teaching leads, character, endings, stronger verbs, and much more. This new edition reestablishes Craft Lessons as the crucial desert island book for harried writing teachers everywhere

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Indian Matchmaking meets Date Night in this fun, romantic adventure by Alisha Rai -- “One of the very brightest romance writers working right now.” (Entertainment Weekly)Mira Patel’s got a solid accounting career, good friends, and a whole lot of distance between her and her dysfunctional family. All that’s missing is a stable romantic relationship. Armed with a spreadsheet and professional help, she sets out to find her partner in only legal activities, but much to her matchmaker’s dismay, no one is quite right.Including Naveen Desai, the very first match she unceremoniously rejected. Lately Naveen’s been too focused on keeping his sick grandfather’s law firm afloat to think about love, and he’s stunned when Mira walks back into his life to settle her aunt’s affairs. He’s determined to keep things professional…though it’s impossible not to be intrigued by all of the secrets piling up around Mira.If getting back together with an ex is a bad idea, getting kidnapped with one is even worse.Suddenly, Naveen and Mira find themselves in a mad dash through Las Vegas to escape jewel thieves, evade crime bosses, and follow the clues to untangle the mess her family left behind. As her past comes back to haunt her, Mira despairs of ever finding someone who might understand her…but maybe, over the course of one wild night, she’ll find that he’s right by her side.

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Take a self-care trip to Stars Hollow with this collection of life lessons from the Gilmore GirlsRelationship issues? Holding out for a parent⠙s approval? Can⠙t stop drinking coffee? All problems the Gilmore girls know a thing or two about. This handy guide to life includes wisdom from Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the ultimate comfort-watching duo and the fastest-talking mother daughter team TV has ever seen.Blending the show⠙s quirky humour with real-life lessons on how to accept yourself and improve the relationships with those you love, Gilmore Girls: Life Lessons will help you become the best version of you, with the help of lots of coffee (and a shot of cynicism).This title is the perfect gift purchase for fans of Gilmore Girls, and a helping hand for anyone trying to figure it all out. With Gilmore-guided lessons in work, love, and friendship, you⠙ll learn how to fall down and pick yourself right back up again with advice from your favourite characters, including Luke, Babette, Paris, and Sookie ⠓ and especially Emily, who⠙s never without an opinion.GILMORE GIRLS and all related characters and elements © ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s24)

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Crime Analysis With Crime Mapping, Fifth Edition provides students and practitioners with a solid introduction to the conceptual nature and practice of crime analysis and how it assists police in crime reduction. Author Rachel Boba Santos delves into this emerging field, providing guidelines and techniques for conducting crime analysis supported by evidence-based research, real world application, and recent innovations in the field. As the only introductory core text for crime analysis, this must-have resource presents readers with opportunities to apply theory, research methods, and statistics to careers that support and enhance the effectiveness of modern policing.

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Learn how to think like an expert primary teacher and how to plan great lessons.This book explores the knowledge, skills and evidence base that expert teachers use to plan lessons in primary schools. It combines practical principles with robust ideas from theory to offer a flexible approach to fit any schoolâ ²s preferred lesson planning format.Key features: Chapters are supported by examples from across the curriculum Deep insight into how expert teachers construct and teach their own lessons Carefully aligned to the National Curriculum in England, the initial teacher education Core Content Framework (CCF), the Early Career Framework (ECF) and the Teachersâ ² Standards.This is essential reading for student teachers on primary initial teacher education courses, via any route (PGCE, BA w/QTS, School Direct, SCITT and Teach First).

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A WELL-KEPT SECRET.For Tess Kendrick, a junior at the elite Hardwicke School, fixing runs in the family. However, Tess has another legacy, too, one that involves power and the making of political dynasties.AN IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE.When Tess is asked to run a classmate s campaign for student council, she agrees. But at a prestigious school like Hardwicke, even a class election can involve life-shattering secrets.POWER IS CURRENCY.Meanwhile, Tess s guardian has also taken on an impossible case, as a terrorist attack calls into doubt who can - and cannot - be trusted right at the heart of the capital. Tess knows better than most that power is currency in Washington, but she s about to discover first-hand that power always comes at a price.

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The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . . Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished. Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her. Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . . Praise for Girl, Missing: #39;Page-turning #39; The Independent #39;Will have you gripped for hours #39; Sunday Express #39;Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian #39;Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that #39;s Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better #39; Phil Earle, award-winning author #39;Sophie #39;s thrillers are brilliant... you can #39;t stop reading #39; Robert Muchamore, bestselling author #39;Brilliantly described, scary and touching #39; The Daily Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing Manchester Children #39;s Book Awards Bolton Children #39;s Book Award Soilhill Book Award Winner of the Sakura Medal Red House Children #39;s Book Award Richard and Judy Best Kids #39; Book Lewisham Children #39;s Book Award

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Reading, writing, and revengeâ ”this school s curriculum is murder. Salvager Paisley Sutton has been wanting to go inside the old two-room school for years, but when she finally gains access, just before a local community group begins a full restoration, she finds far more than great old desks and vintage textbooks. Soon, she s preoccupied with the hunt for a murderer who is trying to hide three decades of crime. How much is the truth worth? Is it worth Paisley s life?Enter the world of Sewn at the Crime, the latest thrilling installment in the Stitches in Crime seriesâ ”where Paisley s passion for preserving history reveals long-buried secrets, proving that sometimes the most dangerous relics aren t the ones collecting dust, but the memories someone would kill to forget. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Stitches in Crime series:? ? ? ? ? Another great book about Paisley and her friends. ? ? ? ? ? A wonderful book in a wonderful series. ? ? ? ? ? I just love this series, the best book so far!? ? ? ? ? Highly readable, with excellent character development. ? ? ? ? ? Great series! Can t wait for the next one. ? ? ? ? ? Sewn at the Crime is a fantastic small-town mystery.

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A Straightforward Guide to The Crime Writer s Casebook, Third Edition, is a reference work for all crime writers and is an essential companion for research into modern police procedure as well as to crime investigations in history. The book is unique in presenting the topics by means of both first-hand explanations by a London police detective and a crime historian. There are also glossaries explaining legal terms encountered in crime history and of modern police work. A new chapter includes the use of Artificial Intelligence into police work.

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It s time to meet some of the most interesting and awful people in the world: the criminal world, that is. The world can be an arbitrary or tough place to live in. These people make it worse, from taking advantage of naïve and trusting people (see Bernie Madoff) to religious cult leaders (see David Koresh) to violent madmen (see Charles Whitman) and vicious exploiters (see Whitey Bulger, Al Capone, Pablo Escobar and a host of unsavory others). What made them tick? Where were they born and what strange situation made them into monsters, conmen, thieves and killers? Where did they do their worst and what brought them to their ends? True Crime Biographies answers these questions and offers chilling facts and insights into far more. What were their motives, how did they get away with crimes, what drove them to commit the crimes and how did they get away with them -- in some cases, forever? Each biography comprises two pages of photos, histories, maps and atmosphere. The criminals range from well-known Brits like the Krays, North Americans like Ted Bundy, Meyer Lansky and the still-missing D.B. Cooper. There are less-familiar European and Asian criminals, complete with their cartels and gangs of Yakuza and Mafiosi. They re grouped into sections: Gangsters (Capone, Lucky Luciano, the Krays, Bonnie and Clyde) Murderers and Serial Killers (Bundy, Phil Spector, John Wayne Gacy, Aileen Wuornos) Cult Leaders (Jim Jones, Joseph Di Mambro and the Order of the Solar Temple, Charles Manson) Thieves (Willie Sutton, The Pink Panthers, D.B. Cooper) Con Artists (Frank Abagnale Jr, Bernie Madoff, Charles Ponzi, Reed Slatkin) Hackers (Kevin Mitnick, The Lazarus Group -- Wannacry Ransomware, Iceman Max Ray Butler). More than 100 short biographies, well illustrated with on-the-spot crime photos, mug shots, photos of victims and partners in crime, cops and prosecutors make this a lively and fast-paced witness to True Crime.

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The teachings of Stoic philosophy began and thrived in the Greek and Roman world until the 3rd century AD, and has since experienced multiple revivals right up to the modern day.With wise lessons in key philosophical subjects, from Acceptance and Change to Virtue and Cooperation with Nature, there is much that we can learn from the writings of the Stoics. And in this book, readers can explore 365 expertly chosen extracts⠔one for each day of the year⠔from Stoicism⠙s most notable names: Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.Using translations of their original writings and meditations, 365 Lessons from the Stoics provides access to the Stoics⠙ ancient wisdom in bite-sized chunks. Each quote is matched to a guiding theme, allowing readers to realize the power of the Stoic⠙s words in relation to self-improvement, learning and understanding in their life.Including an Introduction to the Stoics and Stoicism, readers will gain insight into the lives and era of the Stoics, before delving into the wise words that continue to rise in popularity, proving all the more relevant in today⠙s increasingly complex world.Each themed, daily entry delivers a reflection or mini-lecture, enabling the reader to either mentally prepare for the day ahead or contemplate the day as it draws to a close.ACCEPT AND COOPERATE WITH NATURE:⠜⠦tell yourself: the people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous and surly. They are like this because they can t tell good from evil. But I have seen the beauty of good, and the ugliness of evil, and have recognized that the wrongdoer has a nature related to my own ⠓ not of the same blood and birth, but the same mind, and possessing a share of the divine. And so none of them can hurt me. No one can implicate me in ugliness. Nor can I feel angry at my relative, or hate him. We were born to work together like feet, hands and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lower. To obstruct each other is unnatural. To feel anger at someone, to turn your back on him: these are unnatural.⠝

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Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts hereChemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.But it s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation.Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.

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From the Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon, Lambda Literary, Crawford and Locus Award-winning author of All the Birds in the Sky comes a heartfelt and intimately drawn portrait of a young trans woman witch who teaches her mother magic, following the death of her wife.

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â ˜Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigueâ ™ Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton Loved the witty dialogue â ¦ sizzling! Good Housekeeping, 100 Best Books for Summer Reading Fast-paced and feisty Regency fiction with a dazzlingly daring heroine who breaks the mould.Praise for the Marleigh sisters series by Amita Murray:â ˜Delightfully engrossing with a dash of perilâ ™ Womanâ ™s Weeklyâ ˜Scintillating and scandalousâ ™ Cosmopolitanâ ˜A dazzling romanceâ ¦Unladylike Rules of Attraction has it allâ ™ My WeeklyNot every Regency lady is looking for a husbandâ ¦As the daughter of an English earl and his Indian mistress, impulsive Lila Marleigh has already broken the rules of society into tiny pieces.When a face she never thought she would see again appears and begs for help, Lila must court notoriety once more and pit her wits against the annoyingly handsome aristocrat, Ivor Tristram. But does she risk opening her heart to the one person who can break itâ ¦?

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This warm tale of friendship has a wonderful cast of characters that you will root for. An uplifting read. Platinum Book of the MonthReaders are loving In the Family Way: An emotional and consuming read. I read from start to finish in one sitting Uplifting and beautifully written Desperate Housewives meets Mad Men in this touching story of motherhood, girlhood, and what really happens behind closed doors in suburban America An essential read I love this book! *****A warm, uplifting and empowering novel following a group of suburban housewives and the pregnant teenager they welcome into their fold as they find their place on the cusp of liberation. For fans of Lessons in Chemistry or The Help.*****Ohio, 1965. Every week a group of suburban housewives meet for their Tuesday card game, sharing gossip, advice and confidences.Lily Berg has the perfect life. Sheâ ™s married to a doctor, with an infant daughter and another on the way. She canâ ™t let her husband know sheâ ™s struggling but she knows she can trust her friends. Becca, Lilyâ ™s best friend and next-door neighbour, is everything Lily isnâ ™t. Sheâ ™s messy and brash and never on time for anything. When she falls pregnant with a fourth child she desperately canâ ™t afford, she turns to Lily. Although Lilyâ ™s little sister, Rose, got married last year, sheâ ™s not ready to give up her independence. Her modern marriage appears to be perfect, but behind closed doors things are very different. And Betsy is fifteen, pregnant and frightened. When Lily takes her in, from the local home for unwed mothers, she has no idea how much it will shake up all of their lives.Over six months, the group will be put to the test by secrets, forced to make impossible decisions and face up to a society that isnâ ™t ready for women to have their own dreams and ambitions.Set against the backdrop of 1960s America, In the Family Way is a timely novel that captures the experiences of women on the cusp of liberation as they grapple with timeless questions of womanhood and the role we play as wives, mothers, and people in our own right.***** Bursts with complexity, drama and warmthâ ¦ A timely, timeless novel Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich A powerful tale, well toldâ ¦ [with] a delightful cast of characters that you can t help but fall in love with Fiona Davis, author of The Stolen Queen A poignant, rich, deeply textured tale of women, friendship and struggles amid 1960s suburbia on the precipice of change Lisa Barr, author of Woman on Fire Delightful and inspiring Meg Waite Clayton, author of The Postmistress of Paris The women in these pages â “ feisty, fierce, and fragile â “ offer a peek behind the curtain of the precariousness of women s rights and womanhood itself Christine Pride, co-author of We Are Not Like Themâ ˜A warm, uplifting and empowering novelâ ¦ideal if youâ ™re a fan of Lessons in Chemistry.â ™ Belfast Telegraphâ ˜Uplifting â ¦ A warm tale of friendshipâ ™ Platinum

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Delve into chilling true crime cases with the legendary FBI criminal profiler and bestselling authors of Mindhunter, now a major Netflix drama. â ˜John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the worldâ ™ Jonathan Demme, Director of The Silence of the Lambs John Douglas is the world s top pioneer and expert on criminal profiling. His lifelong work to understand and combat serial killers is legendary among law enforcement circles. Now, following up on his first book, Mindhunter, Douglas delves further into the criminal mind in a range of chilling new cases. Famously the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, Douglas reveals the fascinating circumstance of each crime in detail as he explores the larger issues, from crime prevention and rehabilitation to the reasons behind escalating violence in society. Profiling suspects from OJ Simpson to the Unabomber, Journey Into Darkness explores the crimes of the century â “ as well as cases you ve never heard of â “ with the peerless eye of one of the FBI s finest. Written with a unique insight into the criminal mind, this is a must-read for all true crime fans. Praise for Journey into Darkness and Mindhunter:â ˜John Dougals is the FBIâ ™s pioneer and the master of investigative profilingâ ™ Patricia Cornwell, bestselling crime writerâ ˜Chilling, well-written and very informativeâ ¦provides a wonderful sense of the kind of very clever work done by criminal profilersâ ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜A real-life page-turnerâ ™ ***** Reader review â ˜A must read if you are interested in crime and particularly the criminal mindset.â ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜Had me hookedâ ™ ***** Reader reviewâ ˜A brilliant insight into serial killers and criminals, I just couldn t put it down!â ™ ***** Reader review

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In this sequel to the acclaimed Lightwood, Judah Cannon has split from his gun-running family and is on the run with his partner in crime Ramey, but going clean isn t easy when you have so much blood in your past...Life hasn’t gotten any easier for Judah Cannon. He may have survived the fiery showdown between his father, the tyrannical Pentecostal preacher Sister Tulah, and the Scorpions outlaw motorcycle club, but now Judah and Ramey, the love of his life turned partner in crime, are facing new and more dangerous adversaries. It will take all of their cunning and courage, their faith in one another and some unexpected help to give them even a shot of making it out alive.In attempting to extricate the Cannon family from the crime ring they are known and feared for, Judah finds himself in the sights of Everett Weaver, a cold blooded killer and drug runner in Daytona Beach who shouldn’t be underestimated and doesn’t take no for an answer. Threatened by Weaver, saddled with guilt from his recovering, but now pill-popping, younger brother Benji and pressured to use his head and do the right thing by Ramey, Judah quickly arrives at a breaking point and things soon begin to go south.Meanwhile, Special Agent Clive Grant, who has been unwillingly sent down from ATF headquarters in Atlanta, arrives in town to investigate the fire at Sister Tulah’s church. Clive, looking to prove himself, becomes obsessed with Tulah and her iron grip on Bradford County and is determined to take her down. His search leads him to Judah’s door and soon the Cannons are caught up in an increasingly tangled web of violence, lies and retribution spanning both sides of the law. Backed into a corner, but desperate to protect his family, Judah finds himself walking a dangerous path that might cost him everything or might win him it all, if only he can walk through the fire and come out on the other side.

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Progress in Geography: Key Stage 3, Second Edition was awarded the Highly Commended Publishers Award by the GA in 2025, along with the accompanying Curriculum Handbook.Put progression at the heart of your curriculum with this hugely popular KS3 course from David Gardner, a leading authority in the Geography community.Fully reviewed and updated - with three new units - this forward-thinking course will fascinate young geographers, incorporating many diverse voices and exploring big ideas such as place, the Earth s systems, the impact of colonialism and the complexities of development. Choose the most cost-effective course. With 180 ready-made lessons in a single book, Progress in Geography provides a full three-year KS3. The free accompanying Progression Framework maps progress from Year 7 to Year 9, across the National Curriculum and towards the GCSE Assessment Objectives. Ensure progress in geographical skills, knowledge and understanding. Every lesson and every unit builds upon prior learning and links to future learning, fully embedding geographical enquiry. Each double-page spread represents one lesson, with rich geographical resources, up-to-date data and case studies for pupils to interpret, analyse and evaluate. Align with Ofsted s expectations. Curriculum expert David Gardner has fully integrated disciplinary, substantive and procedural knowledge, as recommended in Ofsted s 2023 Geography Subject Report and the GA Curriculum Framework. Assess and demonstrate pupil progress. Ideal for formative assessment, lesson activities create a stepped approach to enquiry learning, guiding pupils through the geographical data as they answer each lesson s enquiry question. End-of-unit review lessons create a reflection point, facilitating medium-term summative assessment and giving a broader view of progress. Lay firm foundations for GCSE. Key vocabulary, command words and concepts are introduced gradually, preparing pupils for the content and question types they will encounter at GCSE, with a particular focus on analysis and evaluation, plus newly added decision-making activities.

Objev podobné jako Progress in Geography: Key Stage 3, Second Edition - David Gardner, Catherine Owen, John Lyon, Jo Coles, Eleanor Barker

Lama Yeshe didn t see a car until he was fifteen. But everything changed with the arrival of Chinese army vehicles in 1959. In the wake of the deadly Tibetan Uprising, he escaped to India through the Himalayas as one of only 13 survivors out of 300 refugees. Now in his seventies and a leading monk at the Samye Ling monastery in Scotland, Lama Yeshe casts a hopeful look back at his momentous life - from his quiet early years and the moment his world changed to his time spent in America, experiencing the excesses of the Woodstock generation. And to his life now. Written with erudition and humour, From a Mountain in Tibet shines a light on how the most desperate of situations can help us to uncover vital life lessons and attain lasting peace and contentment. ___________________________________________ Brilliant and riveting. This book shows us that freedom is a choice we can all make Gelong Thubten, author of A Monk s Guide to Happiness A fascinating story of an incredible life, told with unflinching honesty Dr John Sellars author of Lessons in Stoicism

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Learn to create strikingly realistic animal drawings in colored pencil beginning with basic shapes.Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil shows you how to render a variety of beautiful animals in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing drawing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading and coloring to develop form and realism. In this comprehensive, 40-page book, accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun shares her artistic insights and techniques. The book opens with essential information on choosing art tools and materials, understanding color theory, and creating basic pencil strokes. It then covers special colored pencil techniques, such as hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending. Finally, the author demonstrates how to accurately depict an assortment of adorable animals––including favorite family pets, wildlife, and birds––in a series of clear, step-by-step lessons. In-depth, easy-to-follow instructions allow aspiring artists to develop their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to the final flourishes.The included drawing projects are:RoosterShetland sheepdogGray squirrelHorseLory birdLeopardMaine coon catAlpacaBox turtleRed foxThe How to Draw Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.

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â ˜One of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.â ™ ERIN KELLYâ ˜A total joy to read.â ™ HARRIET TYCEWINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2025Being in is everything.Calliope Foster is standing, Pimms in hand, under tasteful bunting at a Richmond garden party. Sheâ ™s here to toast her best friendâ ™s engagement.Being out is murder.Meanwhile, just a stoneâ ™s throw away, police are pulling a body out of the river Thames. The drowning appears to be a tragic accident â “ but as Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp is about to discover, the death is connected to this gathering of whoâ ™s who in a way that could very well spell scandal.There may be a wedding to plan, but a dead body will unravel even the best-laid plans . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING⭐⭐⭐⭐ #11088 WOW . . . Fabulously plotted, excellent characters and what a twist at the end.⭐⭐⭐⭐ #11088 The book is unputdownable (just like the last). I am just annoyed at myself at how quickly I read it!⭐⭐⭐⭐ #11088 Filled with dead bodies, shocking twists and surprises, and even romance, this second book in the series is as good if not better than the first.

Objev podobné jako The In Crowd - Charlotte Vassell

THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF BETTER THE BLOOD AND RETURN TO BLOOD. In the depths of the bleak New Zealand winter comes the rising of Matariki – a sacred constellation in Māori culture, heralding a time of new beginnings. For former Detective Senior Sergeant Hana Westerman, life is good: her work in her hometown of Tātā Bay is going well, the community is thriving, and her daughter Addison is getting engaged. But this Matariki brings unwelcome change. When Hana’s ex-husband Jaye walks into an Auckland liquor store and directly across the path of a gunman, their family’s hard-won peace is shattered. With the stakes at their highest, Hana finds herself picking up a path she thought she’d never return to. Desperate for answers, she rejoins the police to help scour the city for the unidentified shooter. But as the investigation progresses, she finds herself unprepared for the darkness of the world she is entering. A darkness much closer to home than she knows. ‘Marries a crash course in Māori culture with a gripping mystery . . . The good news is that Westerman will be back’ The Times, Best Crime Thrillers of 2025 ‘Cogently plotted and well-written, this novel brings a new perspective to Māori culture’ Belfast Telegraph ‘With Australian thrillers doing well right now, New Zealand’s hot on their heels’ Peterborough TelegraphPRAISE FOR MICHAEL BENNETT: #39;Stunning . . . Hana Westerman, the Māori detective at the centre of the story, instantly becomes one of the great characters in crime fiction on any continent #39; David Heska Wanbli Weiden #39;As page-turning as it is eye-opening. An excitingly fresh perspective upon a world you thought you knew #39; Ambrose Parry #39;Bennett opens a unique window onto a fascinating Antipodean society as only world-class crime fiction can #39; Deon Meyer #39;A significant addition to Indigenous literature #39; Kirkus Reviews #39;Bennett is a writer to watch #39; Publishers Weekly

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A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby.Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all seem intimidating. But the truth is that with the proper knowledge and technique, they are safe, fun, sustainable passions. What’s more, times have changed. In the past, you may have seen guides that relegated women to organizing and stacking wood—focusing on men as the true outdoorspeople. Yet everyone is capable of chopping with skill and making fires. Nicole Maple Coenen (nicole_coenen) has made her name (and 5M+ followers) with exactly this message. The techniques and lessons in this book showcase strength and will empower you to find the same in yourself.Axe in Hand teaches the history and benefits of woodchopping and woodburning as opposed to other energy and heat sources. You can save money, have a lower carbon footprint, or simply use it as a way to form new social connections. You’ll also find:The history and anatomy of axes themselves, providing you with a thorough, supportive body of knowledge with which you can choose your own axe to begin your woodchopping journey.Comprehensive tutorials on how to chop wood, including stances, hand position, and mechanics of woodchopping, allowing you to begin as soon as you feel comfortable.Choosing and sourcing wood, including how to source, sustainable sourcing, estimating, and dealing with sap/pitch and fatwood.How to restore and re-handle an old axe.Instructions for stacking, storing, and seasoning wood, including information on building a perfect place to store wood and a variety of stacking patterns.Burn science and DIY firestarters to use in any situation.Stacking for fire, including log cabin, teepee, cone, pyramid, and Swedish stacks.This comprehensive guide to woodchopping and outdoor living will bring you closer to nature and assist you in developing strength and confidence. No matter your entry point, Nicole is sure to inspire and educate anyone ready to pick up an axe.

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Toto vynikající Veltlínské se vyznačuje svěží ovocnou vůní s decentními tóny mandlí. Bag-in-boxy z Habánských sklepů nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvích v ideálním balení. Chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

• Svěží ovocná vůně
• Decentní tóny mandlí
• Vyvážená chuť s příjemnou kyselinkou

Objev podobné jako Habánské sklepy Veltlínské zelené bag in box 3L

Toto Chardonnay z Habánských sklepů je charakteristické svou vůní s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů. Bag-in-boxy nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvi, ale v ideálním balení pro setkání nebo večeři. Toto balení chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

• Plná a jemně kořenitá chuť
• Vůně s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů
• Ideální balení pro setkání nebo večeři s rodinou a přáteli

Objev podobné jako Habánské sklepy Chardonnay bag in box 3L

The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account.This book is the result of the authorâ ™s six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one manâ ™s journey to complete abandonment of â ˜the selfâ ™ and the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences and guides the reader through physical and spiritual lessons in a clear and insightful way. Mastering archery is not the key to achieving Zen, and this is not a practical guide to archery. It is more a guide to Zen principles and learning and perfect for practitioners and non-practitioners alike.

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The Japanese hit manga rom-com comes to print! The sweet smiles across the faces of the perfect student council duo hide secret, tough-as-nails personalities. These two-faced angels vie for dominance through manipulative schemes...but how long will it take for contention to give way to attraction? This modern spin for fans of classics like Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is already a best-seller in Japan! All sugar, no spice, and everything nice...that s the impression the beautiful first-year high schooler and class president Otogi gives to those around her. One look from the school s heartthrob angel is all it takes to sweep countless admirers off their feet. But the real Otogi Katsura is no angel: She s calculating, ruthless, and sharp-tongued. When Otogi slips up and exposes her inner baddie in front of the class s other paragon, Toki, he counters by revealing an unexpected side of his own and declaring her his partner in crime. With cupid s arrow at her back, can the heartthrob angel maintain her perfect act and regain the upper hand, or will she be the one swept off her feet by a fellow false angel?!

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The Japanese hit manga rom-com comes to print! The sweet smiles across the faces of the perfect student council duo hide secret, tough-as-nails personalities. These two-faced angels vie for dominance through manipulative schemes...but how long will it take for contention to give way to attraction? This modern spin for fans of classics like Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is already a best-seller in Japan! All sugar, no spice, and everything nice...that s the impression the beautiful first-year high schooler and class president Otogi gives to those around her. One look from the school s heartthrob angel is all it takes to sweep countless admirers off their feet. But the real Otogi Katsura is no angel: She s calculating, ruthless, and sharp-tongued. When Otogi slips up and exposes her inner baddie in front of the class s other paragon, Toki, he counters by revealing an unexpected side of his own and declaring her his partner in crime. With cupid s arrow at her back, can the heartthrob angel maintain her perfect act and regain the upper hand, or will she be the one swept off her feet by a fellow false angel?!

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Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of ⠜How to Draw a Line⠝ to the complexities of color theory.

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Oxford Revise Edexcel GCSE History: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present is a complete revision and practice book covering the full topic specification. with everything you need to know to revise for this choice of period topic. All key knowledge is clearly covered in one book, supported by case studies of crime and punishment from Medieval England right up to Modern Britain. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks. Knowledge Organisers arrange the information you need to revise helping you to make connections with what you already know. Timelines and charts are used so that key information is presented in a meaningful way. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Use Retrieval questions to check that you have remembered what you have just revised before moving on. Regular retrieval questions help to combat the forgetting curve. Finally, exam-style Practice questions give you loads of experience of the type of question you will face in your exam. This will strengthen your ability to recall and apply knowledge in their exams. All the answers to the practice questions as well as a helpful mark scheme are provided online.

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A Crime In the Land of 7,000 Islands is a powerhouse crime thriller fused with folk tales and the influence of anime. This psychological literary fiction tells the tale of Ikigai Johnson, a Special Agent working out of the FBI s Portland, Oregon field office, who pledges to bring justice to children abused by a monstrous American in the Philippines. Amidst an expertly accurate police procedural, Ikigai recounts her tale to her eleven-year-old daughter through fantastical allegory. Her story exposes the damage that arises from exploitation, inequality, and generational trauma. Exploring the nuances of criminal justice, it enacts the battle between our courage and our submission to fear. It is an important call to act against evil.

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In Through a Different Lens, Ger Graus, a global authority on education, especially experience-based learning, and human potential, gives us a unique and invaluable perspective on education, children, and schooling. His personal and professional reflections and thoughts remind us that we all need stories and personal narratives to help us understand and navigate today’s world, and that education can be a powerful force for change – “Whatever the question, education is always the answer”.Through his own experiences, Ger Graus shows us that we must use education as a tool for bringing about this positive change. He implores the reader to feel empowered to share their own stories and experiences, with an understanding that “everybody is an educator.” In this professional autobiography he includes:· The importance of early childhood, children’s contexts and social mobility· The multi-dimensionality of childhood: one size never fits all· The value of experience-based learning and the importance of heroes and sheroes· Zero to 99: lifelong learning· Innovation, purpose and measuring what we value· The future of education and schooling Throughout the narrative the author skilfully leaves us with his personal stories and lessons learned, anecdotes - sometimes sad, sometimes funny, including tales about his grandad, Bob Geldof and The Band Aid Trust, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Marcus Rashford and KidZania, to name a few, and most importantly, stories and observations about magical teachers, inspirational leaders, wonderful children and families, over forty-plus years and across forty-plus countries. This important book is an inspiring read for all those who teach, for parents and carers, for policy advisors and for anyone who cares deeply about the education of the world s children.

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A Crime In The Land of 7,000 Islands is a touching novel about the loss of childhood through the malevolence of a serial abuser. It recounts the trials of FBI Special Agent Ikigai Johnson, who pledges to bring justice to children abused by an American in the Philippines. The Wolves recounts her tale to her eleven-year old daughter through fantastical allegory. Her story exposes the damage of generational trauma and the exploitation that arises from inequality. It explores the nuances of criminal justice and reminds us of the battles between our courage and our submission, to act or not act towards evil.

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This superb CGP Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History - Crime and Punishment in Britain (c1000-present) Topic Guide has everything students need for exam success! It s packed with crystal-clear revision notes and heaps of activities. There are exam-style questions to test students understanding of the topic and the skills they ll need for the Thematic Study and Historic Environment section of the exam - as well as practice using sources for the Historic Environment section of the exam. Our handy worked answers and advice mean students can walk into the exam feeling confident they know what good answers look like. Plus there are exam tips throughout the book and answers at the back.

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Reinforce understanding of the content examined in A Level Paper 3: Debates in contemporary society: Globalisation and the digital social world; and Crime and deviance.Packed full of clear topic summaries, knowledge check questions and sample exam-style questions and answers with commentaries, this guide will help students aim for and achieve the highest grades.This Student Guide will help to:- Identify key content for the exams with our concise coverage of topics- Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout- Reinforce learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each sectiontest knowledge with rapid-fire knowledge check questions and answers- Find out what examiners are looking for with our Question Answers section

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Learn about the world s most notorious cons, heists, and murders in The Crime 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 Crime in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and true crime experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Crime 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 Crime, with:- More than 100 ground-breaking accounts of true crime- 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 understandingThe Crime Book is a captivating introduction to the world s most notorious criminal cases, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you ll discover more than 100 sinister accounts of true crime through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Crime Questions, Simply ExplainedThis fresh new guide explores the most twisted accounts of crime and criminology in history. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the most prolific wrongdoings and the criminals behind them, The Crime Book presents key information in a clear layout. From outlaws like pirates, bandits, and highwaymen, to serial killers and the cyber criminals of the 21st century, discover the worst offences through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Crime 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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For many people around the world, instances of what is described as organized crime may be part of their everyday experience; in their neighbourhoods, their streets, and the places they work and live. Policymakers, law enforcement, and the media rarely fail to bring up the issue when discussing the nature and seriousness of contemporary criminal threats, and the appropriate responses towards them. Many more people are familiar with the notion of organized crime, as the film and TV industry regularly draw on fictional and real figures and situations. Organized crime feels like a tangible, inescapable issue in today s world.In this Very Short introduction, Georgios A. Antonopoulos and Georgios Papanicolaou uncover the reality of organized crime in our world today. Shining a light on the people involved in organized crime, Antonopoulos and Papanicolaou question whether the term organized is used to evoke the image, the operations, and power of a legitimate organization, such as a corporation. Discussing whether there are particular crimes that the label organized crime applies to, or if any crime can be organized, they also consider what happens when organized crime extends beyond borders. Using examples from across the globe, they analyse the different cultural traditions of organized crime, such as the Mafia, Yakuza, and Triads, and also the nature of organized crime, from arms trafficking and drug dealing to extortion. Finally they explore the methods and agencies in place to control and prevent organized crime.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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A collection of the most mind-boggling and outrageous True Crime cases you ve ever read. Stories so bizarre, creepy and compelling that you can t stop turning the pages - the perfect gift for True Crime lovers.Are you a hardcore true crime fan? Do you know all the ins and outs of popular cases and killers? Are you kind of sick of hearing the same old stories over and over? Do you long to be truly disturbed by strange and scary details that just don t happen every day?Then you are sure to enjoy The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told!Inside you ll find: - Tales of the paranormal: Did a dead woman really solve her own murder? Have dreams helped investigators track down killers? Did a demon possess a man and force him to kill?- Terrifying mysteries: What was happening in the Soka Forest of Horrors? How can authorities have stacks of DNA evidence and still not be able to track down such a careless killer? How many innocent people have been killed because they knew too much.- The strangest details of any true crime cases: How many murder attempts can one man survive? How long can someone live with a corpse in their house? How did a cannibal who committed a horrific crime not only walk free, but become a celebrity?- Bizarre true crime stories you ve never heard before!As horrifying as the details of well-known cases can be, real true crime fanatics are looking for something more than the run of the mill murders they ve heard about a thousand times. They re looking for mysteries, twists and turns, and seemingly-impossible circumstances that take a case from lacklustre to legendary.The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told delivers the horrifying, interesting, weird, and disturbing tales that really get true crime connoisseurs excited. Lock your doors, close your blinds, and get ready to read about some of the strangest, and most bone-chilling true crime cases the word has ever seen.

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What is it like to move to a formerly communist, Eastern Bloc country just as it is coming to know the West? How much can a new and free generation teach an outsider who is willing to watch, to listen, and to integrate? Written from the perspective of an American emigrant settling in the Czech Republic not long after the fall of communism, Czech Lessons tracks the metamorphosis of both the Czech people and their new republic over the past two decades, capturing a unique period in this humble Central European country s development. Alternating between history, humor, politics, and memoir, Jessica Kendall Hankiewicz s book of essays delves into the intangible qualities that make up both a nation and a nationality, bringing daily Czech life and culture sharply into focus. From the benefits of a social democracy to the national obsession with nature, Czech Lessons not only magnifies this small country for the world to see, but also offers up a mirror for the Czech people themselves. Surrounded by remnants of a difficult past, faltering technology, and Czechs who couldn t help but stare at foreigners, I seemed to be taking several steps into the past, even as the country was careening forward with ambition. It was a rare opportunity to begin a relationship with the former Czechoslovakia as it slowly found its personality and its future.” Jaké to je přestěhovat se do post-komunistické země východního bloku v okamžiku, kdy se setkává se Západem? Co všechno může nové svobodné pokolení naučit člověka zvenku, který je ochoten sledovat, naslouchat a nechat se vtáhnout? Czech Lessons je kniha napsaná z perspektivy americké emigrantky, která se usazuje v České republice několik let po pádu komunismu. Autorka sleduje proměnu Čechů a jejich nově vzniklé republiky v uplynulých dvou dekádách a zachycuje jedinečné období vývoje tohoto skromného středoevropského státu. Jessica Kendall Hankiewicz napsala eseje, které se dotýkají dějin, politiky, ale rovněž osobních vzpomínek. Kniha s adekvátní kapkou humoru zkoumá nepostižitelné vlastnosti, ze kterých sestává národ a zároveň národnost, a přináší ostrý obraz české kultury i každodennosti. Širokou paletou témat, od výhod sociální demokracie až po českou zálibu v pobytu v přírodě, nejenže knížka Czech Lessons zpřítomňuje tuto malou zemi světovým čtenářům, ale také nabízí zrcadlo samotným Čechům. Kolem jsem viděla pozůstatky komplikované minulosti, plně nerozvinuté technologie, Čechy, kteří chtě nechtě hleděli na cizince s údivem ve tváři, a připadalo mi, že kráčím zpět do minulosti, přestože se tato země ambiciózně řítí vpřed. Otevírala se přede mnou vzácná příležitost navázat vztah s někdejším Československem, které pomalu hledalo svoji povahu a svoji budoucnost.

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Black History s Power to Combat RacismHow Black History Can Save Your Life by Ernest Crim III, a hate crime survivor and Anti-Racist Educator, is an essential guide for anyone seeking to combat interpersonal racism, understand the roots of discrimination, and gain actionable strategies through Black historical narratives. This black history book for adults book empowers individuals, parents, and educators with tools to challenge racism and foster equity in their communities.Shortlisted for The New York Times Bestsellers#1 New Release in African American Demographic Studies and in Black African American BiographiesUsing Black history to fight racism. This book builds on Crim s personal experiences, including a viral 2016 hate crime incident that profoundly shaped his career. During a night out, Crim was targeted with racial slurs, but instead of letting it defeat him, he used the situation to highlight the pervasive nature of racism in America. He captured the moment on video, sparking a national conversation about the importance of confronting and addressing discrimination.Reclaiming the stories of Black history. Crim delves deep into the stories of Black excellence, resistance, and perseverance. He equips families, parents, and educators with the tools they need to combat racism in everyday life and within schools. Through his lens as a parent and former teacher, Crim demonstrates how the untold stories of Black history hold the keys to understanding the roots of racism and how it can be untaught. Drawing on his two bestsellers—Black History Saved My Life and The ABCs of Affirming Black Children—Crim teaches readers how to deconstruct racist systems and foster equitable practices in their communities.Inside, you’ll find:Strategies to de-escalate and combat interpersonal racism in everyday situations.Tools for parents and educators to address racism in schools and educate children through an equitable lens.Inspiring Black history stories that provide a blueprint for resilience and empowerment in the face of discrimination.If you liked The Color of Law, Stamped from the Beginning, or Seven Sisters and a Brother, you’ll love How Black History Can Save Your Life.

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Jump into the dark and twisted realm of real-world crime with The True Crime Trivia Book, full of fascinating trivia and quiz questions to keep you guessingGet ready to delve into a world of mystery, intrigue and criminal masterminds! This book is your ticket to uncovering the gripping stories behind some of history s most notorious criminals and shocking cases. Each page provides a snapshot of a fascinating case, taking you through infamous heists, chilling murders and unsolved mysteries including everything from the twisted mind of Ted Bundy to the cunning acts of Anna Delvey. Then, put your knowledge to the test with trivia questions designed to challenge and intrigue you.Inside you will find:- Summaries of the most popular true crime stories, including infamous abductions, organized crime syndicates, landmark legal trials and the most notorious cons and homicides- Little-known facts and unusual details that even the most avid true crime fans might have missed - Trivia questions to challenge your assumptions and put your true crime knowledge to the ultimate testWhether you re already a crime junkie or have found a new interest in this corner of the world, all you need is this little book to escape into the dark world of true crime. Get ready to indulge your curiosity!

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Life Lessons from Literature is a must for all bibliophiles, providing a concise and highly accessible bucket list of must-read books that teaches us so many fundamental truths and broadens our minds.‘I read a book one day and my whole life was changed’ ... So confesses the narrator of Orhan Pamuk’s novel The New Life. But what can we learn from reading books? Life Lessons from Literature poses this broad question by examining the works of some of the greatest writers in history.In it, we can draw wisdom from Charles Dickens’ views on poverty and wealth; seek comfort from ideas about love from Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters. Yet books are about much more than just romance and money. Through careful examination of over one hundred classic works of world literature, life lessons are also drawn from themes such as conflict and oppression, identity and psychology, showing how literature enriches and informs our understanding of ourselves and the wider world around us.From Brazil to Japan, the Americas to Africa; from Victor Hugo to Mark Twain and Chinua Achebe to Haruki Murakami, you will find literature from around the world in this gem of a book, in which the plots may differ but the themes and the lessons they have to teach us are entirely universal.

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