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â ˜Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical.â ™ - Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the KenyansWhat we can learn from Ethiopian running culture â “ written by an anthropologist and 2:20 marathon runner who trained with the Ethiopians. â ˜Ethiopia is a place where I have been told that energy is controlled by angels and demons and where witchdoctors can help you to acquire another runnerâ ™s power. It is a place where an anonymous runner in the forest told me, miming an imaginary scoreboard and with a completely straight face, that he had dreamt that he would run 10km in 25 minutes. It is a place where they tell me that the air at Mount Entoto will transform me into a 2.08 marathon runner. It is a place, in short, of wisdom and magic, where dreaming is still very much alive.â ™ Why does it make sense to Ethiopian runners to get up at 3am to run up and down a hill? Who would choose to train on almost impossibly steep and rocky terrain, in hyena territory? And how come Ethiopian men hold six of the top ten fastest marathon times ever? Michael Crawley spent fifteen months in Ethiopia training alongside (and sometimes a fair way behind) runners at all levels of the sport, from night watchmen hoping to change their lives to world class marathon runners, in order to answer these questions.Follow him into the forest as he attempts to keep up and get to the heart of their success.

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A brand new collection of poetry by former Children s Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We re Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children s Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share â “ a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.

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Výpravná publikace o tom, co znamenalo vyrábět a distribuovat undergroundovou revue v období komunistické totality a jak tento legendární časopis za normalizace vypadal. Kniha o samizdatu jako životním postoji a nosné platformě kultury. 464 stran s průvodními texty Viktora Karlíka, který byl vedle Jáchyma Topola a Ivana Lampera jedním ze zakladatelů. S kalendáriem Michaela Špirita, které přibližuje dobový kontext třeba na příkladech působení Ivana M. Jirouse nebo dění kolem skupiny Psí vojáci, ale také v publicistice Rudého práva či Mladého světa. Obsáhlý svazek přináší rovněž komentovanou bibliografii všech samizdatových čísel a stovky faksimilí a fotografií, které zpřítomňují jedinečné archiválie i společenství mladých lidí, v němž Revolver Revue před rokem 1989 navzdory nemalým rizikům nejen vznikala, ale také se razantně rozvíjela. Kniha slovem i obrazem ukazuje, co obnášela především výrobní, organizační a konspirační práce v samizdatové kultuře, a to na příkladu časopisu Revolver Revue v letech 1985-1989. Základem se staly poznámky, které si výtvarník a redaktor Viktor Karlík, vedle Ivana Lampera a Jáchyma Topola jeden ze tří zakládajících vydavatelů tohoto časopisu, psal od devadesátých let, přičemž vycházel i ze svého obsáhlého archivu. Jeho svědectví o místech, kde časopis vznikal, spolupracovnících, často dodnes málo známých, způsobech konspirace, různých technologických a technických postupech, financování nebo distribuci je zprávou o tom, jak se po stránce výrobní, produkční a vizuální vyvíjela samizdatová kulturní revue, která byla postupně šířena po celé republice a do zahraničí. Na začátku ji tři příslušníci nejmladší undergroundové generace vytvářeli pomocí psacího stroje, cyklostylu a s linorytovými obálkami v nákladu 30-50 kusů. V závěrečném samizdatovém období se obsáhlá revue tiskla - ilegálně - v tiskárně ofsetem v nákladu 500 kusů, kompletovala ve speciálně vybavené podzemní dílně a redakční a externí spolupracovníky bylo možno počítat na desítky. Takový vývoj časopis dobře připravil pro dobu po pádu totality - kdy jeho náklad dosáhl 10 000 kusů - a byl zdánlivě paradoxně možný především proto, že RR vytvářeli lidé, kteří se v období normalizace zcela vědomě na rozdíl od většiny rozhodli pro práci v samizdatu. Ten nevnímali jako provizorní řešení, ale plnohodnotnou, v mnoha směrech profesionální paralelní vydavatelskou činnost. Širší společenský a kulturní kontext, pod jehož povrchem jejich intenzivní práce probíhala, přibližuje Michael Špirit v kolážovém kalendáriu s příklady souběžného veřejného i zakazovaného dění v kultuře Československé socialistické republiky. Ty ukazují, že navzdory řadě aktivit nejen v samizdatu a exilu, ale i v polooficiální, režimem trpěné sféře, nejevil státně stranický kulturní a vědecký aparát žádné známky nejistoty o své moci. Na jedné straně upevňoval posty kariérním komunistům, na straně druhé s velkým úspěchem korumpoval a oslaboval postoje lidí, kteří se domnívali, že vůči stranickému establishmentu stojí v jakési opozici. Obsah rozměrných samizdatových svazků RR pak v knize eviduje jejich anotovaná bibliografie, kterou sestavily Nikola Dlabajová a Gabriela Romanová. Na závěrečných textových stranách Viktor Karlík odpovídá na otázky Jeana-Gasparda Páleníčka po tom, jak probíhal přechod časopisu, který v roce vydání této knihy završil čtyřicet let nepřetržité existence, ze samizdatové éry do polistopadových dekád, a i zde dokládá, že samizdatová kultura je jedním ze základů, na němž může společnost stavět dál. Podstatnou součástí svazku je jeho obrazová rovina v redakci a grafické úpravě Josefiny Karlíkové a Konráda Karlíka. Obrazové strany přibližují podobu a styl samizdatové RR, ukazují, jak mohl samizdat i při omezených a ztížených výrobních podmínkách podzemí a konspirace vypadat, zveřejňují unikátní archiválie a připomínají také společenství, v němž tato revue vznikala.

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Once again Harper leaves you gagging to know who did what Evening Standard Places Harper in the elevated company of the authors she most admires: Val McDermid, Gillian Flynn and Lee Child Daily Mail Powerful, intriguing and recommended...Harper is wonderful at evoking fear and unease The TimesIs Alice here? Did she make it? Is she safe? In the chaos, in the night, it was impossible to say which of the four had asked after Alice s welfare. Later, when everything got worse, each would insist it had been them.Five women reluctantly pick up their backpacks and start walking along the muddy track. Only four come out the other side.The hike through the rugged landscape is meant to take the office colleagues out of their air-conditioned comfort zone and teach resilience and team building. At least that is what the corporate retreat website advertises.Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk has a particularly keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing bushwalker. Alice Russell is the whistleblower in his latest case - and Alice knew secrets. About the company she worked for and the people she worked with.Far from the hike encouraging teamwork, the women tell Falk a tale of suspicion, violence and disintegrating trust. And as he delves into the disappearance, it seems some dangers may run far deeper than anyone knew.

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Jon Krakauer s Into Thin Air is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended in the worst single-season death toll in the peak s history. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day, eight people were dead.Krakauer s book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history.The author s own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions. One of the inspirations for the major motion picture Everest, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley. Into Thin Air ranks among the great adventure books of all time. - Wall Street Journal A harrowing tale of the perils of high-altitude climbing, a story of bad luck and worse judgment and of heartbreaking heroism. - People

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Jak je možné, že právě Etiopie dává světu tolik skvělých vytrvalostních atletů? Mladý antropolog ze skotské Durhamské univerzity a zároveň sám závodní běžec Michael Crawley se vydává do této africké země, aby se tu více než rok věnoval terénnímu vědeckému výzkumu ve svém oboru přímo mezi špičkovými běžci, aby si vyzkoušel jejich život na vlastní kůži a pokusil se tomu přijít na kloub. Zjišťuje, že řada našich představ o zdrojích sportovních úspěchů Etiopanů vychází z nesprávných a zjednodušených domněnek o jejich životě. Přímé zapojení do tréninkové skupiny dává Michaelovi unikátní možnost poznat zdejší pojetí nesmírně náročného, mnohostranného a důsledně týmového tréninku, při němž se využívá nejrůznějších prostředí, terénů, nadmořských výšek a denních (i nočních) dob. Proniká do vnitřní motivace atletů, kterým může úspěch zcela změnit život, ale z nichž může na absolutní výkonnostní vrchol ve světovém měřítku dospět jen nepatrný zlomek. Všímá si také až překvapivě propracované institucionální podpory běhu v Etiopii. S úžasem zjišťuje, do jaké míry tréninkové úsilí ovlivňují kulturní a náboženské odlišnosti této země, jiné představy běžců o proudění a předávání energie, o vlivech působících na kondici, jež se zde chápe mnohem šířeji. Autor se vydává i daleko od hlavního města do vysokohorského tréninkového tábora, legendární závod v přespolním běhu sleduje jako přímý účastník, hovoří s pozoruhodnými osobnostmi etiopského běhu. Mezi spoluběžci z tréninkového týmu si nejednou fyzicky sáhne na dno a na pohodlí může zapomenout, výsledek však stojí za to. Kniha zaujme nejenom aktivní běžce, je psaná se zápalem, vřelostí i milým humorem.

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A woman disappears under ghostly circumstances, and Inspector Jimmy Perez must separate fact from fiction in Thin Air, the sixth Shetland mystery from Ann Cleeves.Now a major BBC One drama, Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall. A group of old university friends leave the bright lights of London, travelling to Shetland to celebrate the marriage of one of their friends to a local. But late on the night of the wedding party, one of them, Eleanor, disappears â “ apparently into thin air. Detectives Jimmy Perez and Willow Reeves are dispatched to investigate. Before she went missing, Eleanor claimed to have seen the ghost of a local child who drowned in the 1920s. Jimmy and Willow are convinced that there is more to Eleanorâ ™s disappearance than they first thought. Is there a secret that lies behind the myth? One so shocking that many years later someone would kill to protect it? Continue the thrilling mystery series with Cold Earth.

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Once upon a time, there lived a happy family called the Maitlands. Iain, the father, was a writer. Tracey, the mother, worked at a nearby school. They had three bright and charming children, Michael, Sophie and Adam. It looked like the perfect family life. Until October 2012, when Iain received a message. Michael had been taken to hospital. Years of depression, anxiety and anorexia had taken their toll, and he had pneumonia and a collapsed lung. The doctors weren t sure if he would make it.Told with humour and frankness through Michael s diary entries and Iain s own reflections, Out of the Madhouse charts Michael s journey to recovery from entering the Priory and returning home, to becoming a mental health ambassador for young people. Sharing tips and techniques that have helped them and others to self-manage, this is an essential resource for anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD and similar issues.

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TEN LAWS OF OPERATIONAL RISK Unlike credit and market risk, operational risk currently lacks an overarching theory to explain how and why losses occur. As a result, operational risk managers have been forced to use unsatisfactory tools and processes that fail to add sufficient commercial value. In Ten Laws of Operational Risk: Understanding its Behaviours to Improve its Management, Michael Grimwade delivers an insightful discussion of the nature of operational risk and a groundbreaking redesign of the profession???s existing tools. The author???s Ten Laws are grounded on the business profiles of firms and the human and institutional behaviours that drive operational risk. They are underpinned by taxonomies for the causes; the inadequacies or failures that constitute both control failures and events; and the impacts of operational risks. Drawing on twenty-five years of first-hand experience and research, this book explains the patterns and trends that are apparent in the historical data and offers solutions to the persistent problems inherent in risk appetite, RCSAs, scenario analysis, reputational risk, stress testing, capital modeling, and insurance. It also provides fresh insights into the everyday activities of risk managers with respect to predictive key risk and control indicators, root cause analysis, why controls fail, the risks posed by change, and product risk profiles. Ten Laws of Operational Risk presents a structured and evidence-based approach to identifying emerging risks and predicting future behaviours related to pandemics, climate change, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. It includes revealing industry data, in-depth case studies, and real-world examples that shed light on recurring and obstinate problems in operational risk management. A must-read resource for Chief Risk Officers and other risk professionals, as well as regulators, management consultants, and students and scholars of operational risk, Ten Laws of Operational Risk provides an invaluable new, systematic, and rigorous approach to operational risk management. PRAISE FOR TEN LAWS OF OPERATIONAL RISK ???Operational Risk can no longer be described as a new concept, but as a discipline few attempts have been made to really understand its behaviour. In his book Michael does this very successfully, blending extensive practical experience with analytical thought leadership to propose a set of laws that explain why and how Operational Risks arise, and what can be done to manage them. Assertions are evidence based, with numerous real examples used to underpin his hypotheses. This is a valuable addition to Operational Risk thinking and is recommended for experienced professionals and novices alike.?????? Dr Luke Carrivick, Director of Research Information, ORX ???Michael has established himself as one of Operational Risk???s foremost thinkers. His ability to use historical data to analyse events is unrivalled. In this must-read book, he identifies ten fundamental laws that provide every Operational Risk practitioner with a clear set of rules they can use to understand current events and predict their impacts.?????? Andrew Sheen, former Head of the FSA???s Operational Risk Review team ???Michael is one of the most prominent thinkers in Operational Risk. He combines a long career in Operational Risk management and measurement with a deep, long-standing reflection on the fundamental causes, dynamics and patterns in the manifestation of Operational Risk events. He produces, with this book, a remarkable synthesis of his insightful and innovative work.?????? Dr Ariane Chapelle, Honorary Reader, University College London; Managing Partner, Chapelle Consulting ???Michael is a highly respected expert in the field of Operational Risk, who has developed some ground-breaking frameworks for analysing this risk and guiding better risk management decisions. As a working practitioner in the field he brings many insights that will appeal to other practitioners as well as regulators, students and scholars.??? ??? Professor Elizabeth Sheedy, Macquarie Business School ???Michael???s views and analysis challenge the traditional Basel II views of Operational Risk and are genuinely thought-provoking. His book on the Ten Laws of Operational Risk will give financial services clarity and a practical view, where it has been previously lacking, on how best to manage such risks.?????? Tin Lau, Group Head of Financial and Strategic Risk, TP ICAP

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This book celebrates the role that drawing and watercolor painting play in architecture. The beauty of the result will be inspiring to anyone who loves architecture and the attendant arts.The Art of the Architect celebrates the role that drawing and watercolor painting play in architecture. Architectural drawing as we know it dates from the Renaissance, but with the arrival of computer design programs this ancient art—formed of pen, pencil, and brushstrokes on paper—is sometimes regarded as obsolete. The work of Michael G. Imber, whose watercolors and sketches are published for the first time in paperback, shows what a vital contribution they can still make at every stage of an architectural project. His personal example is followed by his colleagues in a visual culture that permeates his practice, Michael G. Imber Architects. Whatever the place occupied by photographs, simulations, and visual graphics in the design process of today, hand drawing still facilitates a moment of deeper connection between an architect and his environment. Unlike a snap taken on a smart phone, a hand drawing is an active response to its subject: what is understood about a place in sensory terms cannot help but inform the finished design, creating buildings which maintain the balance between the way we live and the natural world around us. Not only do Michael’s sketches allow him to visualize his environment more clearly, but they provide an immediate visual language with which he can communicate with his team, his craftsmen, and his clients. Pen and wash is a suggestive, selective, and emotive technique. Rich in examples of the art and philosophy that have inspired him over the years, this book is both an ode to a precious art form, and a visual delight to anyone who may turn its pages. Michael’s attention to light, color, line, shape, and space in these “working paintings” reveals a love for the medium that extends from his architectural practice into the time he spends both traveling, and at his summer home on an island in Maine. The beauty of the result will be inspiring to anyone who loves architecture and the attendant arts.

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A glorious full-colour edition of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, and contemporary genius and internet drawing sensation Rob Biddulph!Living in the magical Herb Garden, Parsley the lion is never quite sure whatâ ™s going to happen to him next . . . especially with an excitable friend like Dill the dog around.Parsley made his debut in 1968 in the childrenâ ™s animated TV series The Herbs, written by the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond. Capturing the hearts of viewers, he went on to star in his own TV series The Adventures of Parsley in 1970, as well as in a series of books and on a wide range of merchandise.Now Michael Bondâ ™s hilarious books featuring Parsley the lion, first published nearly fifty years ago, are brought alive for a new generation in this exquisite contemporary colour edition, gloriously illustrated by the award-winning creator of Blown Away and Draw with Rob, Rob Biddulph.

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A Calendar of Scottish Saints with the aid of Michael Barrett is a charming exploration of Scotland s rich spiritual history, skillfully weaving collectively the tapestry of saints lives with historic context. Barrett s book serves as a masterful guide, intricately connecting the nation-states of records and biography. Through meticulous studies and eloquent storytelling, he brings to existence the testimonies of Scottish saints, embedding them inside the broader socio-cultural panorama. The book, taken into consideration certainly one of Barrett s masterpieces, displays his brilliance in making records on hand and engaging. Each saint s biography is presented with a mix of creativity and ardour, permitting readers to connect emotionally with these ancient figures. Barrett s writing transcends the bounds of mere historic documentation; it turns into a conduit for knowledge the shared human revel in. With a stylish but approachable writing style, Michael Barrett invitations readers to immerse themselves within the fascinating lives of Scottish saints. The calendar format adds a temporal size, offering a dependent and rhythmic journey thru time. Whether one seeks spiritual insight, historical know-how, or actually an exciting examine, A Calendar of Scottish Saints stands as a testomony to Barrett s literary prowess, ensuring that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate and take pleasure in the superb stories woven into the material of Scotland s spiritual history.

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The award-winning, bestselling Penguin Map of the World by Michael Middleditch Clear, colourful, and crammed with information reflecting up-to-date world wide political changes, The Penguin Map of the World is a unique concept in maps. For the first time, Michael Middleditch s revised third edition includes all the flags of the world and updated political boundaries. The perfect travelling companion, this clever guide is light and slim enough to slip easily into a pocket or small bag, yet packs in a wealth of invaluable information.For many years Michael Middleditch was chief cartographer at Geographia. He created the Mapguides especially for Penguin, and there are four award-winning and highly successful titles in the series: New York, Paris, London and the Map of the World.

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A heart-racing tale of courage, loss, friendship and family. From the nationâ ™s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.Escaping from China as the Japanese invade, Ashley and Uncle Sung embark on a perilous journey across the Himalayas.When battling the hostile environments of the mountains, and finding himself alone in an unfamiliar world, Ashleyâ ™s courage is put to the test. And a mysterious and terrifying encounter at the hands of an unknown tribe might just change everything.King of the Cloud Forests is a much loved story of bravery and compassion in the face of war and loss, from the author of War Horse.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Childrenâ ™s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. Look out for Morpurgoâ ™s other war fiction including War Horse, Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya and An Eagle in the Snow.

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Now a major television event from Apple TV and Steven Spielberg, and companion to Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Now a major television event from Apple TV and Steven Spielberg (starring Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Anthony Boyle) and companion to Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Seconds after Brady s plane was hit, the Hundredth s entire formation was broken up and scattered by swarms of single-engine planes, and by rockets launched by twin-engine planes that flew parallel Meet the Flying Fortresses of the American Eighth Air Force, Britain s Lancaster comrades, who helped to bring down the NazisHistorian and World War II expert Donald Miller brings us the story of the bomber boys who brought the war to Hitler s doorstep. Unlike ground soldiers they slept on clean beds, drank beer in local pubs, and danced to the swing music of the travelling Air Force bands. But they were also an elite group of fighters who put their lives on the line in the most dangerous role of all. Miller takes readers from the adrenaline filled battles in the sky, to the airbases across England, the German prison camps, and onto the ground to understand the devastation faced by civilians. Drawn from interviews, oral histories, and American, British and German archives, Masters of the Air is the authoritative, deeply moving and important account of the world s first and only bomber war.

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Learn to love your air fryer even more with 50 creative, easy-to-make, and incredibly delicious recipes.Everyone is getting an air fryer these days, but few of us realize how versatile and powerful an appliance it is. This authoritative, inventive, and colorful photo-packed book reveals the hidden potential of the air fryer, along with the amazing breadth of things you can cook in it. The recipes include: French Toast Sticks with Cinnamon Mascarpone SauceCrispy Latkes with Sour Cream and AppleRoasted Garlic Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla ChipsCrispy Vegetable Spring RollsLoaded Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese SauceButtermilk Fried Chicken and WafflesMushroom Turkey Burgers Teriyaki Salmon and BroccoliBaja Fish TacosCheesy Cauliflower BakeChurros with Chocolate Dipping SauceCaramelized Peach ShortcakesWith recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and desserts, along with parties and bedtime snacks, you will soon find yourself using this convenient and easy device all day, every day. The book includes both down-home and familiar comfort foods and exciting new recipe ideas from all of the world’s tastiest cuisines. And, unlike other air-fryer cookbooks that focus on traditional “fried foods,” this book emphasizes low-oil and low-fat recipes throughout. There are even a dozen delectable and super-healthy vegan and vegetarian main courses. It’s the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is new to air-frying—or even for yourself!

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A sweeping story of danger, adventure and the high seas. From the nation⠙s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.⠜We all knew what was going to happen. We⠙d seen it before. A ship about to founder staggers before she falls. A huge wave broke over her stern and she did not come upright again.⠝Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. Laura⠙s twin brother, Billy, disappears, and then a storm devastates everything. It seems there⠙s little hope. But then the Zanzibar is wrecked on the island⠙s rocks, and everything changes ⠦The Wreck of the Zanzibar is a sea-swept story of storms, shipwrecks and survival ⠦ and a family tossed in the centre of it all. From the author of War Horse.Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children⠙s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.

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A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish tips for scraps. A lame orphan boy tells the classic tale of how a plague of rats takes over the town and how a fantastic piper offers to rid Hamelin of its rats for a single gold coin, then lures away the townâ ™s children when the greedy mayor breaks his word. Masterfully weaving contemporary social and environmental themes into a gripping tale, and celebrating it with breath-taking illustrations, former British Childrenâ ™s Laureate Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark team up to create a compelling new take on this timeless story.

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Michael Hauptmanâ ™s first monograph presents a selection of his personal work that explores the themes of nature, technology, phenomena and the cosmos. Hauptman sometimes uses digital manipulation not to make pictures that looks unreal but to attempt to depict mysteries of time and space. A former photo assistant of Richard Burbridge, Michael Hauptman has been taking pictures and living in New York City for the last 15 years.

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With A Year of Last Things, acclaimed novelist Michael Ondaatje returns to poetry, looking back on a life of displacement and discovery My life always stops for a new book by him JHUMPA LAHIRI, author of The Namesake Timeless... Remarkable, incomparable TERRANCE HAYES, author of So to SpeakBorn in Sri Lanka during the Second World War, Ondaatje was sent as a child to school in London, and later moved to Canada. While he has lived there since, these poems reflect the life of a writer, traveller and watcher of the world - describing himself as a mongrel , someone born out of diverse cultures.Here, rediscovering the influence of every border crossed, he moves back and forth in time, from a childhood in Sri Lanka to Moliere s chair during his last stage performance, from icons in Bulgarian churches to the Californian coast and loved Canadian rivers, merging memory with the present, looking back on a life of displacement and discovery, love and loss. As he writes in the opening poem:Reading the lines he loveshe slips them into a pocket,wishes to die with his clothesfull of torn-free stanzasand the telephone numbersof his children in far citiesPoetry - where language is made to work hardest and burns with a gem-like flame - is what Ondaatje has returned to in this intimate history.

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A TLS, GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020The new bestseller from the acclaimed author of Justice and one of the world s most popular philosophers Astute, insightful, and empathetic...A crucial book for this moment Tara Westover, author of EducatedThese are dangerous times for democracy. We live in an age of winners and losers, where the odds are stacked in favour of the already fortunate. Stalled social mobility and entrenched inequality give the lie to the promise that you can make it if you try .And the consequence is a brew of anger and frustration that has fuelled populist protest, with the triumph of Brexit and election of Donald Trump. Michael J. Sandel argues that to overcome the polarized politics of our time, we must rethink the attitudes toward success and failure that have accompanied globalisation and rising inequality.Sandel highlights the hubris a meritocracy generates among the winners and the harsh judgement it imposes on those left behind. He offers an alternative way of thinking about success - more attentive to the role of luck in human affairs, more conducive to an ethic of humility, and more hospitable to a politics of the common good.

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#39;You drive for show, you putt for dough #39;. This old saying is familiar to all golfers and Bob Rotella, one of the foremost authorities on golf today, is a firm believer in its truth. In Putting out of Your Mind, he reveals the unique mental approach that great putting requires and helps golfers of all levels master this essential skill. Much like Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect and Golf Is a Game of Confidence, Putting out of Your Mind is a resonant and informative guide to achieving a better golf game. While most golfers spend their time trying to perfect their swing so they can hit the ball further, Rotella encourages them to concentrate on their putting, the most crucial yet overlooked aspect of the game. Great players are not only aware of the importance of putting, they go out of their way to master it. And of course mastery begins with an understanding of the attitude needed to be a better putter. Rotella #39;s mental rules, which have helped some of the greatest golfers in the world to become champion putters can now work for golfers everywhere. With everything from true-life stories from some of the greats to dozens of game-changing practice drills, Putting out of Your Mind is the new bible of putting, and is sure to bring about immediate results for anyone who plays the game.

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A PRESTO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 Gripping. FINANCIAL TIMES Breathtaking. SIMON CALLOW Vivid. BBC MUSIC MAGAZINEA colourful and concise telling of the fascinating story behind Richard Wagnerâ ™s extraordinary masterpiece, Ring of the Nibelung.The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling stories of the nineteenth century, created by a composer who was, alongside Dickens, Tolstoy and Victor-Hugo, also one of the centuryâ ™s master storytellers. But the story of how Wagner created the work is one full of intrigue and triumphs against unlikely odds â “ as well as controversy, due to the composerâ ™s anti-semitic views and popularity with the Nazi party.In Story of the Century, Michael Downes combines cultural history and biography to offer this accessible and insightful introduction to The Ring and its mythology. He tells the story of how and why this extraordinary masterpiece came into being, why it takes the form it does, why it fascinates and obsesses so many and horrifies others, and why it matters.

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A book of selected reviews from one of the foremost authorities on British theatre.Until his retirement in 2019, Michael Billington was Britain s longest-serving theatre critic, penning around 10,000 theatre reviews during his 48-year tenure as the Guardian s drama critic. He was present at an eye-watering number of premieres and witnessed first-hand the exciting developments in British theatre over the past 30 years, as well as the substantial pressures it faced - never more so than today.Following on from Billington s first collection One Night Stands, Affair of the Heart offers a rich, authoritative insight into British theatre over the last 3 decades from his unique professional perspective. It begins with Tony Kushner s UK premiere of Angels in America at the National Theatre in 1992 and culminates with Inua Ellams s celebrated adaptation of Chekhov s Three Sisters at the same venue almost 30 years later. En route, we re exposed to the fallibility of theatre criticism through his much-regretted original criticism of Sarah Kane s Blasted and its role in identifying major talents at the first opportunity.Starting each chapter is a brief commentary on the developments of that era and the social, political and cultural context within which this theatre was being produced. Also included are key obituaries and letters in response to reviews written, providing a rich collection of curated archival material.

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In this breathtakingly brutal and intensely topical psychological thriller, a man is accused of child sexual abuse, and his life and that of his actress girlfriend are thrown into turmoil…‘Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill to keep things grounded. So much so, that the reader can picture themselves in the very circumstances described. Superb storytelling from a master of his craft’ Herald Scotland‘Beautiful, lyrical prose takes the reader through a perfectly constructed, often harrowing tale’ Denzil Meyrick_________________Film star Amelie Hart is the darling of the silver screen, appearing on the front pages of every newspaper. But at the peak of her fame she throws it all away for a regular guy with an ordinary job. The gossip columns are aghast: what happened to the woman who turned heads wherever she went?Any hope the furore will die down are crushed when Amelie’s boyfriend Dave is arrested on charges of child sexual abuse. Dave strongly asserts his innocence, and when Amelie refuses to denounce him, the press witch hunt quickly turns into physical violence, and she has to flee the country.While Dave is locked up with the most depraved men in the country and Amelie is hiding on the continent, Damaris, the victim at the centre of the story, is isolated – a child trying to make sense of an adult world.Breathtakingly brutal, dark and immensely moving, A Song of Isolation looks beneath the magpie glimmer of celebrity to uncover a sinister world dominated by greed and lies, and the unfathomable destruction of innocent lives … in an instant._________________Praise for Michael J. Malone‘A beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary … a dark joy’ The Times ‘A complex and multilayered story – perfect for a wintry night’ Sunday Express‘Vivid, visceral and compulsive’ Ian Rankin‘A terrific read … I read it in one sitting’ Martina Cole‘A deeply satisfying read’ Sunday Times‘A fine, page-turning thriller’ Daily Mail‘With each turn of the page, a more shocking detail is revealed and some of the people John thought might help him are not who they seem … The domestic noir tale is one that many families will be able to relate to … There is barely enough time to catch your’ Scotsman‘Challenging and emotional … enthrals as it corkscrews to a shocking, yet ultimately rewarding end’ LoveReading‘Malone’s latest is an unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced domestic noir drama that delves into one family’s dark secrets, shame and lies’ CultureFly‘Malone is a poet, there are wonderful lyrical passages here and very skilful storytelling. Some issues are not spoken about enough, Malone raises a couple of those issues and sensitively but realistically addresses them…’ New Books Magazine‘Engrossing, hard-hitting – even shocking – with a light poetic frosting. Another superb read!’ Douglas Skelton A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuses to let go. This is a brilliantly written book; I could not put it down’ Caroline Mitchell‘A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity’ Marnie Riches

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THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDHave you noticed that sometimes what you need just falls into place or comes to you from an out-of-the-blue telephone call? Perhaps you ve met the perfect client or life partner, just by fate or being at the right place at the right time. All of these experiences are evidence of the Law of Attraction in your life.These experiences are evidence of a very powerful force, and right now it s attracting people, jobs, situations, and relationships to you. The Law of Attraction can be defined as: I attract to my life whatever I give my attention, energy, and focus to, whether positive or negative.Now, with this life-changing and empowering guide, you ll learn how to harness the Law of Attraction deliberately and integrate it into their daily life to achieve the life you ve always desired and deserved. With its simple, 3-step formula, complete with tips, tools and exercises, Law of Attraction will show you how to:· Attract their ideal mate and ideal relationships· Increase wealth and abundance· Improve their business with more customers, clients, and referrals· Discover their ideal job, true calling, or career· and most importantly, change your life!Readers LOVE Law of Attraction: Michael Losier s book...keeps the concepts simple so anyone can easily understand and apply the Law of Attraction into their lives. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every single person in this world should read this book! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you need help to rebalance yourself...change your approach to ways of thinking... to introduce positiveness. This is the book for you. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Pronounced guilty of libel and sentenced to a year in prison, novelist Émile Zola went on the run. Zola⠙s crime had been to defend a wrongly convicted man, in what became known as the Dreyfus Affair. Fleeing the French state with just hours to spare he ended up living in the suburbs of south London unable to speak a word of English. Michael Rosen brings to life the sleepy world of late Victorian suburbia, Zola⠙s turbulent politics and his tangled private life. Desperate to write a novel, he was also trying to balance the extremely delicate matter of the two women in his life ⠓ one the mother of his children, the other his wife. The Disappearance of Émile Zola is the incredible true story of a writer⠙s personal bravery in the face of the greatest political scandal of the age.

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Newly available in paperback: the captivating world of Elfhame that started with The Cruel Prince, captured in colour, with stunning illustrations by Rovina Cai.Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue...Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame s enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan s perspective.This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.

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A fictionalized account of infamous author, Patricia Highsmith, caught up in the longing and obsession that would inspire her groundbreaking work of queer fiction, The Price of SaltFlung Out of Space is both a love letter to the essential lesbian novel The Price of Salt and an examination of its notorious author, Patricia Highsmith. Veteran comics creators Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer have teamed up to tell this story through Highsmith s eyes-reimagining the events that inspired her to write the story that would become a foundational piece of queer literature. Flung Out of Space opens with Pat begrudgingly writing low-brow comics.A drinker, a smoker, and a hater of life, Pat knows she can do better. Her brain churns with images of the great novel she could and should be writing, what will eventually be Strangers on a Train, which would later be adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951.At the same time, Pat, a lesbian consumed with self-loathing, is in and out of conversion therapy, leaving a trail of sexual conquests and broken hearts in her wake. However, one of those very affairs-and a chance encounter in a department store-give Pat the idea for her soon-to-be beloved tale of homosexual love that was the first of its kind: It gave the lesbian protagonists a happy ending.This is not just the story behind a classic queer book but also of a queer artist who was deeply flawed.It s a comic about what it was like to write comics in the 1950s, but also about what it means to be a writer at any time in history, struggling to find your voice. Author Grace Ellis contextualizes Patricia Highsmith as both an unintentional queer icon and a figure whose problematic views and noted anti-Semitism have cemented her controversial legacy. Highsmith s life imitated her art with results as devastating as the plot twists that brought her fame and fortune.

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The Eaters of the Dead is a brilliant, stirring tale of historical adventure which deserves a place on readers bookshelves alongside Michael Crichton s bestselling techno-thrillers. It is AD922 and Ibn Fadlan is sent north from Baghdad as a peaceful ambassador. But before he reaches his destination, he falls in with some Vikings and when they are attacked by mystical bloodthirsty creatures in the midst of a terrible fog, he reluctantly agrees to become the prophesied 13th warrior in order for them to survive.Later turned into a major Hollywood film, Eaters of the Dead is an imaginative and breathlessly exciting retelling of the Beowulf myth that rescues the story from dry academic analysis and resurrects it as an action-packed story of adventure.

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Chocolate â “ â ˜the food of the Godsâ ™ â “ has had a long and eventful history. Its story is expertly told here by the doyen of Maya studies, Michael Coe, and his late wife, Sophie. The book begins 3,000 years ago in the Mexican jungles and goes on to draw on aspects of archaeology, botany and socio-economics. Used as currency and traded by the Aztecs, chocolate arrived in Europe via the conquistadors, and was soon a favourite drink with aristocrats. By the 19th century and industrialization, chocolate became a food for the masses â “ until its revival in our own time as a luxury item. Chocolate has also been giving up some of its secrets to modern neuroscientists, who have been investigating how flavour perception is mediated by the human brain. And, finally, the book closes with two contemporary accounts of how chocolate manufacturers have (or have not) been dealing with the ethical side of the industry.

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_______________THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER: the remarkable true story of the exploration ship featured in The Terror In the early years of Queen Victoria s reign, HMS Erebus undertook two of the most ambitious naval expeditions of all time.On the first, she ventured further south than any human had ever been. On the second, she vanished with her 129-strong crew in the wastes of the Canadian Arctic, along with the HMS Terror.Her fate remained a mystery for over 160 years.Then, in 2014, she was found.This is her story._______________Now available: Michael Palin s North Korea Journals_______________A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Beyond terrific . . . I didn t want it to end. Bill Bryson Illuminated by flashes of gentle wit . . . It s a fascinating story that [Palin] brings full-bloodedly to life. Guardian This is an incredible book . . . The Erebus story is the Arctic epic we ve all been waiting for. Nicholas Crane Thoroughly absorbs the reader. . . Carefully researched and well-crafted, it brings the story of a ship vividly to life. Sunday Times A great story . . . Told in a very relaxed and sometimes - as you might expect - very funny Palin style. David Baddiel, Daily Mail Magisterial . . . Brings energy, wit and humanity to a story that has never ceased to tantalise people since the 1840s. The Times

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A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.Michael Morpurgoâ ™s wonderful storytelling and Barrouxâ ™s stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michaelâ ™s uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francisâ ™s life forever â ¦ and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.

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The funniest book in the English language . Richard Osman It made me laugh so much I fell out of bed. Sebastian FaulksMichael Frayn s classic novel is set in the crossword and nature notes department of an obscure national newspaper during the declining years of Fleet Street, where John Dyson dreams wistfully of fame and the gentlemanly life - until one day his great chance of glory at last arrives. Michael Frayn is the celebrated author of fifteen plays including Noises Off, Copenhagen and Afterlife. His bestselling novels include Headlong, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Spies, which won the Whitbread Best Novel Award and Skios, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Still ranks with Evelyn Waugh s Scoop as one of the funniest novels about journalists ever written. Sunday Times A sublimely funny comedy about the ways newspapers try to put lives into words. Spectator

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Terrific. Guardian A powerful, searing tale. André Aciman I read this book with my heart in my mouth and could not put it down. Mary Costello Amherst has created a young protagonist of extraordinary depth and complexity. Nathan Filer A beautiful coming-of-age story. Michael MageeA poignant debut novel about a boy on the precipice of adulthood, struggling to understand how he might give and deserve love.Danny s family live in a large house close to the school where his father is headmaster. At school, his father s importance gives Danny certain privileges, but it also sets him apart from his classmates. When a new boy Philip, for whom everything seems easy, arrives, he surprises Danny by wanting to be friends. So when he and Philip are invited to work after school with inspiring, artistic teacher Mr. Miller, Danny believes he has found somewhere he can shine.Until Danny s world tilts: his father loses his job, and their house. And then Danny finds himself shut out from Mr. Miller and Philip s world too. Desperate to make amends, he keeps trying to find a way back in, but will Danny s efforts send things spinning beyond everyone s control?Readers love The Boyhood of Cain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Beautifully written study of childhood innocence into adolescenceâ ¦ Short but perfectly formed.â ™⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Emotional and very atmospheric.â ™⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜So evocative. ⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜The book captures the delicate, almost ethereal atmosphere of English summers and schoolyard anxieties.â ™⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜The insight into the mind of the boy is exceptional and the result is very moving.â ™

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The last novel from the unsurpassed master of American detective fiction, Dashiell Hammett s The Thin Man is a genre-defining mystery novel, published in Penguin Modern Classics.Ex-detective Nick Charles plans to spend a quiet Christmas holed up in a hotel suite with his glamorous wife Nora, their pet Schnauzer and a case of good Scotch. But then a bullet-riddled corpse and a missing inventor (not to mention the attentions of a beautiful young woman) force him out of retirement and back into business. Trying to make sense of false leads, suspicious alibis and mistaken identities, Nick and Nora are thrown into a world of gangsters, hoodlums and speakeasies, where no-one can be trusted. Dashiell Hammett was credited with inventing the hardboiled crime novel, and this story of murder and mayhem in Manhattan, with its breakneck plot, snappy dialogue - and the hard-drinking, wisecracking couple Nick and Nora - is one of his most thrillingly enjoyable mysteries. Dashiel Samuel Hammett (1894-1961) was born on a farm in southern Maryland, and grew up in Philadelphia and Baltimore. He left school at the age of fourteen, and after various jobs became an operative for Pinkerton s Detective Agency. The First World War intervened, and Hammett soon turned to writing, becoming, during the 1920s, the unquestioned master of detective-story fiction in America. The Maltese Falcon (1930), The Thin Man (1932) and The Glass Key (1931) are among his most famous novels. If you enjoyed The Thin Man, you might like Raymond Chandler s The Big Sleep and Other Novels, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. The ace performer Raymond Chandler, author of The Big Sleep The exuberance of language, the relish with which seediness is described ... it s a pleasure to imagine Hammett cutting loose with whatever rascally high jinks he could cook up Margaret Atwood, author of The Blind Assassin

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FULLY UPDATED SECOND EDITION, NOW WITH NEW POSTSCRIPT BY ALI ANSARI Iran often appears in the media as a hostile and difficult country. But beneath the headlines there is a fascinating story of a nation of great intellectual variety and depth, and enormous cultural importance. A nation whose impact has been tremendous, not only on its neighbours in the Middle East but on the world as a whole - and through ideas and creativity rather than by the sword.From the time of the prophet Zoroaster, to the powerful ancient Persian Empires, to the revolution of 1979, the hostage crisis and current president Mahmud Ahmadinejad - a controversial figure within as well as outside the country - Michael Axworthy traces a vivid, integrated account of Iran s past. He explains clearly and carefully both the complex succession of dynasties that ruled ancient Iran and the surprising ethnic diversity of the modern country, held together by a common culture.With Iran again the focus of the world s attention, and questions about the country s disposition and intentions pressing, Iran: Empire of the Mind is an essential guide to understanding a complicated land.

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Karen Blixen s Out of Africa is the lyrical and luminous memoir of Kenya that launched a million tourist trails, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills . . . Up in this high air you breathed easily . . . you woke up in the morning and thought: Here I am, where I ought to be. From the moment Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya in 1914 to manage a coffee plantation, her heart belonged to Africa. Drawn to the intense colours and ravishing landscapes, Blixen spent her happiest years on the farm, and her experiences and friendships with the people around her are vividly recalled in these memoirs.Out of Africa is the story of a remarkable and unconventional woman, and of a way of life that has vanished for ever. With its lyrical and luminous picture of Kenya, it launched a million tourist trails Guardian A compelling story of passion and a movingly poetic tribute to a lost land The TimesA work of sincere power ... a fine lyrical study of life in East Africa - Harold Nicolson, Daily TelegraphKaren Blixen was born in Rungsted, Denmark, in 1885. After studying art at Copenhagen, Paris and Rome, she married her cousin, Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke, in 1914. Together they managed a coffee plantation in Kenya until they divorced in 1925. She continued on the farm until a collapse in the coffee market forced her back to Rungsted in 1931. Although she had written occasional contributions to Danish periodicals since 1905 (under the nom de plume of Osceola), her real debut took place in 1934 with the publication of Seven Gothic Tales, written in English under the pen name, Isak Dinesen. Out of Africa (1937) is an autobiographical account of the years she spent in Kenya. All of her subsequent books were published in both English and Danish, including Winter s Tales (1942) and The Angelic Avengers (1936). Among her other collections of stories are Last Tales (1957), Anecdotes of Destiny (1958), Shadows on the Grass (1960) and posthumously Ehrengard (1963). In the 1950s she was mentioned several times as a candidate to receive the Noble Prize in Literature.Baroness Blixen died in Rungsted in 1962. In 1991 her house was opened as The Karen Blixen Museum.

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The latest research shows that there is a right time for all of us to do everything, from drinking a cocktail to getting a flu shot. The catch? That right time varies from person to person. Fortunately, as Dr Michael Breus proves in The Power of When, learning to work with your body clock to achieve maximum health and productivity is easy, exciting and fun. When we stop focusing on the how and what of our lives and start focusing on the when , we reveal our body s natural schedule and unlock our hidden potential. In The Power of When, Dr Breus presents a groundbreaking new programme based on the most cutting-edge research for how to get back in sync with your body s natural rhythm. Filled with fascinating facts, true-life success stories, fun personality quizzes and easy to follow guidelines, The Power of When will teach you how to not only understand your own body clock, but the body clocks of everyone around you. After you ve taken Dr Breus s comprehensive chronotype (body clock) quiz (are you a bear, a lion, a dolphin, or a wolf?) you ll learn to schedule your day for peak productivity and well-being. Whether you are interested in the nitty gritty of body clock research or just want to follow the big-picture plan and learn how to be your best, The Power of When promises to help you achieve your goals.

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#39;Superb... Beautifully written and thoroughly researched #39; - Guardian A beautifully illustrated travelogue, chronicling the life and work of one of the world greatest poets. Du Fu (712-70) is one of China’s greatest poets. His career coincided with periods of famine, war and huge upheaval, yet his secular philosophical vision, combined with his empathy for the common folk of his nation, ensured that he soon became revered. Like Shakespeare or Dante, his poetry resonates in a timeless manner that ensures it is always relevant and offers something new to the modern generation. Now, in this beautifully illustrated book, broadcaster and historian Michael Wood follows in his footsteps to try to understand the places that inspired Du Fu to write some of the most famous and best-loved poetry the world has known. The themes he wrote about – friendship, family, human suffering – are universal and in our troubled times are just as relevant as they were almost 1,300 years ago.

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A New York Times bestseller! Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind.Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her Medi-talker, she feels nothing’s out of her reach, not even summer camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her, and she’s going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make her own decisions, and even do things on her own—the dream! By the light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms, through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody’s about to discover how brave and strong she really is.

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The Himalayas, 1935. Kangchenjunga. The sacred mountain.Biggest killer of them all. Five Englishmen set out to conquer it. But courage can only take them so far.And the higher they climb, the darker it gets.

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In If You Run Out of Words, an imaginative bedtime adventure from award-winning artist Felicita Sala, a father reassures his daughter of the fantastical lengths he’d go to in order to show his love Seeking reassurance of her father’s attention, a young girl peppers her dad with elaborate, anxious what-ifs. Dad soothes each worry with the perfect answer: if he ever ran out of words, he’d visit the Elves’ Word Factory so that he never runs out again, of course! Even if it means having to brave the darkest woods, escape pirates, or even fly a rocket ship back home, there’s nothing that could ever come between them—and there aren’t enough words to describe how much he loves her. Imaginative, humorous, and heartfelt, this picture book from internationally celebrated creator Felicita Sala is a whimsical ode to a parent’s boundless love for their child.What happens if you run out of words?Will you have any left for me?Don’t be silly!I could NEVER run out of words!But what if you DO?

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For Winston Churchill the men and women at Bletchley Park were ‘the geese the laid the golden eggs , providing important intelligence that led to the Allied victory in the Second World War.At the peak of Bletchley s success, a total of twelve thousand people worked there of whom more than eight thousand were women. These included a former ballerina who helped to crack the Enigma Code; a debutante working for the Admiralty with a direct line to Churchill; the convent girl who operated the Bombes, the top secret machines that tested Enigma settings; and the German literature student whose codebreaking saved countless lives at D-Day.All these women were essential cogs in a very large machine, yet their stories have been kept secret.In The Debs of Bletchley Park author Michael Smith, trustee of Bletchley Park and chair of the Trust s Historical Advisory Committee, tells their tale. Through interviews with the women themselves and unique access to the Bletchley Park archives, Smith reveals how they came to be there, the lives they gave up to do ‘their bit for the war effort, and the part they played in the vital work of ‘Station X .They are an incredible set of women, and this is their story.

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“This book will challenge you to rethink what it takes to make remote work work—not just for companies, but for people.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeThe future isn’t about where we will work, but how. For years we have struggled to balance work and life, with most of us feeling overwhelmed and burned out because our relationship to work is broken. This “isn t just a book about remote work. It s a book that helps us imagine a future where our lives—at the office and home—are happier, more productive, and genuinely meaningful” (Charles Duhigg, best-selling author of The Power of Habit).Out of Office is a book for every office worker – from employees to managers – currently facing the decision about whether, and how, to return to the office. The past two years have shown us that there may be a new path forward, one that doesn’t involve hellish daily commutes and the demands of jam-packed work schedules that no longer make sense. But how can we realize that future in a way that benefits workers and companies alike?Based on groundbreaking reporting and interviews with workers and managers around the world, Out of Office illuminates the key values and questions that should be driving this conversation: trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusive workplaces, equity, and work-life balance. Above all, they argue that companies need to listen to their employees – and that this will promote, rather than impede, productivity and profitability. As a society, we have talked for decades about flexible work arrangements; this book makes clear that we are at an inflection point where this is actually possible for many employees and their companies. Out of Office is about so much more than zoom meetings and hybrid schedules: it aims to reshape our entire relationship to the office.

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“This book will challenge you to rethink what it takes to make remote work work—not just for companies, but for people.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeThe future isn’t about where we will work, but how. For years we have struggled to balance work and life, with most of us feeling overwhelmed and burned out because our relationship to work is broken. This “isn t just a book about remote work. It s a book that helps us imagine a future where our lives—at the office and home—are happier, more productive, and genuinely meaningful” (Charles Duhigg, best-selling author of The Power of Habit).Out of Office is a book for every office worker – from employees to managers – currently facing the decision about whether, and how, to return to the office. The past two years have shown us that there may be a new path forward, one that doesn’t involve hellish daily commutes and the demands of jam-packed work schedules that no longer make sense. But how can we realize that future in a way that benefits workers and companies alike?Based on groundbreaking reporting and interviews with workers and managers around the world, Out of Office illuminates the key values and questions that should be driving this conversation: trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusive workplaces, equity, and work-life balance. Above all, they argue that companies need to listen to their employees – and that this will promote, rather than impede, productivity and profitability. As a society, we have talked for decades about flexible work arrangements; this book makes clear that we are at an inflection point where this is actually possible for many employees and their companies. Out of Office is about so much more than zoom meetings and hybrid schedules: it aims to reshape our entire relationship to the office.

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The ghost is the most enduring figure in supernatural fiction. He is absolutely indestructible. . . . He changes with the styles in fiction but he never goes out of fashion. He is the really permanent citizen of the earth, for mortals, at best, are but transients. —Dorothy Scarborough This new selection of ghost stories, by Michael Newton, brings together the best of the genre. From Elizabeth Gaskell s The Old Nurse s Story through to Edith Wharton s Afterword, this collection covers all of the most terrifying tales of the genre. With a thoughtful introduction, and helpful notes, Newton places the stories contextually within the genre and elucidates the changing nature of the ghost story and how we interpret it.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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A unique anthology of poems from around the world and through the ages that celebrate fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and spices, and their meaning in our livesEver since Eve plucked a tempting apple in the Garden of Eden, the fruits of the earth have been essential to human culture and the stories we tell about our world. Poets from ancient times to the present have celebrated the harvest of our gardens, fields, and orchards.The delectable cornucopia of poems harvested in this volume includes many beloved old chestnuts, such as Robert Frost’s “After Apple-Picking,” Emily Dickinson’s “Forbidden Fruit a flavor has,” Gwendolyn Brooks’s “The Bean Eaters,” and the famous chilled plums in William Carlos Williams’s “This Is Just to Say.” But there are many other delights to discover as well: Pablo Neruda’s “Ode to an Artichoke,” Seamus Heaney’s “Blackberry Picking,” Jane Hirshfield’s “Green-striped Melons,” Eugenio Montale’s “The Lemons,” Charles Simic’s “Watermelons,” Paul Valery’s “Pomegranates,” Nazim Hikmet’s “The Cucumber,” Rita Dove’s “Parsley,” Sylvia Plath’s “Mushrooms,” and Michael Ondaatje’s “The Cinnamon Peeler.” Peaches, figs, asparagus, olives, onions, peppers, nuts, coffee, chocolate, saffron, and nutmeg—the range of subjects is sure to whet the appetites of poetry lovers everywhere.Everyman s Library s Pocket Poets are pocket-sized hardcovers that feature acid-free cream-colored paper bound in a full-cloth case with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, a silk ribbon marker, a European-style half-round spine, and a full-color illustrated jacket.

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By the New York TimesÂ’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities. A tale that will change how you look at the world.  —Mark LeibovichOne of Foreign Policy s Best Books of the Year How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that the system was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it—from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholders, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.From one of the most respected economic journalists working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial—not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes.Â

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The GLAAD Award-winning co-creator of Wynd delivers a timely and topical fable, for fans of Twig and Marceline the Scream Queen!The elusive guardian spirit Zawa is eternally trapped inside her mountain, a folk legend with only industrial sludge to eat, and nothing to nourish her. The result is nothing but bitterness, paranoia, and an existence that no one would envy. But when two siblings from a nearby village, Bandit and Thatcher, help her escape, they’ll quickly learn that the way to calm Zawa’s heart is through a good meal shared with friends! But with a corrupt mayor and his private army enraged at the prospect of Zawa being free, it will take more getting involved to truly set things right… From GLAAD Award-winning and Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Michael Dialynas (Wynd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), this macabre yet charming eco-fable about the freedom in friendship and nature overcoming greed will charm the hearts of readers of all ages. Collects Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #1-5.

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