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This popular textbook provides an up-to-date guide to the knowledge and skills required for working successfully with people. The book is divided into three key areas of people skills development. Part 1 highlights the importance of personal effectiveness; Part 2 explores core interaction skills including verbal, nonverbal and written; and Part 3 outlines the skills of intervention. Packed with engaging features, each chapter includes practice focus boxes that help connect theory with real-life practice, and exercises that stimulate and challenge the reader.Whether you''re a social worker, nurse, youth worker, a manager or supervisor, or in any role that involves working with people and their problems, this book will help you to develop your skills and improve your effectiveness.New to this Edition:- Self-development exercises and further resources at the end of each chapter to help students consolidate learning

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What is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require?Despite its many challenges, social work remains a rewarding career that makes a difference. Understanding Social Work is a much-loved and highly acclaimed introduction to what is involved in the role, offering an excellent grounding in what the profession is all about.Neil Thompson provides a clear and helpful account of the knowledge, skills and values that underpin social work, makes clear what some of the main challenges of social work are and helps you rise to those challenges.Each engaging and succinct chapter supports the reader’s learning and development with case studies, valuable advice from experienced practitioners, practical exercises and further reading suggestions.In this sixth edition, Thompson shares lessons from his expert witness work and offers renewed focus on the significance of loss and grief and the resurgence of interest in anti-racism in social work.It is an ideal starting point for people considering a career in social work, students beginning their social work journey and for experienced practitioners who want to revisit their roots.Accompanying online resources are available at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/the-effective-social-worker. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Neil Thompson sets out what you really need to know about supporting further learning during placement and practice. Stripping away the confusion and anxiety about ''what next?'', this manual goes back to the core theories of how learning works in the first place, and how you can synchronise that with values and reflective practice to help your students and colleagues reach their professional goals. Summaries illustrate and reinforce the guidance, creating a set of easy-to-follow strategies for effective workplace development mentoring.Accessible explanations guide you through the theory and practice, covering everything from fostering a learning environment to troubleshooting difficulties and encouraging a culture of self-directed learning. Grow your mentoring skills and help your colleagues get to grips with not just what to learn, but how to learn it and make it stick.

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A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.Practitioners across the range of human services and managers in all sectors are constantly faced with problems of various kinds. Each of these is unique, however there will be general patterns that we can learn from. This book draws upon the author''s extensive experience in teaching and training on problem-solving, providing students, practitioners and managers with a powerful repertoire of tools that can make a real difference in a wide range of situations.This easy-to-read text incorporates new challenges in the modern workplace such as;Artificial Intelligence,increased job insecurity,neurodivergence in relation to problem-solving, andsafeguarding our habitat.Packed with critical exercises and opportunities for reflection, Effective Problem Solving encourages readers to analyse difficult situations and provides guidance on how to respond to these challenges head-on, making a real impact. This book is a handy guide that will increase readers'' skills and confidence.

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Spirituality, whether or not rooted in religion, is a core feature of what it means to be human. This important practice manual explains why spirituality and religion should be a fundamental consideration for professions that are centred around helping people tackle their problems and fulfil their potential.

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Help kids thrive in the new school year with activities for developing essential social skills—for ages 6 to 10What are the Dos and Don''ts for making and keeping friends? How can you decode body language clues? What''s the best way to keep a conversation going? Just like learning multiplication tables, social skills don''t come naturally—everyone has to learn them.This kids'' workbook makes mastering social skills accessible for kids with 50 awesome activities. Give children the confidence to successfully navigate social situations at home, school, and the world in between.Perfect as a summer workbook to practice new skills between school years, this guide includes:Life lessons—From learning about compromise to practicing good table manners, these activities help kids develop and use essential people skills.50 interactive activities—Games, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and reflective prompts keep kids learning and engaged in a variety of ways.Real scenarios—Kids will explore important topics like bullying, using social media, setting and respecting boundaries, and more.Give kids the courage to be their best selves with this social skills book for kids!

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Take your people skills to the next level with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide Let’s face it. If you want any sort of success in life, you’re going to have to deal with other people at some point. It’s also the only way to make friends, meet new colleagues, and even find your special someone. So, why does dealing with other people seem so difficult sometimes? In the newly revised second edition of How to Succeed with People: Remarkably easy ways to engage, influence and motivate almost anyone, bestselling author and international keynote speaker Paul McGee delivers yet another exciting and inspiring guide to improving your communication skills and transforming how you interact with others. You’ll learn how to get over your dread of social events and create better relationships at work and in life, as well as: Strategies for holding people’s attention when you talk and how to listen and respond appropriately to what others are saying or doingImprove your ability to confront and challenge difficult people in and outside workDevelop your skills around how to empathise and support people in tough times A can’t-miss guide on how to boost your understanding of people and your success in dealing with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''This book is like How to Win Friends and Influence People - only better suited for today''s world'' - ADAM GRANT, author of Give and Take and Originals''People skills can''t be computerized, outsourced, or reduced to a rubric. That''s why The Art of People is more important now than ever - it will teach you a set of irreplaceable skills that will help you in every area of your life'' - DANIEL H. PINK, author of To Sell Is Human and DriveWhat does it take to win success and influence? In a world where we are constantly connected, it''s those with the best people skills who win the day. Those who build the right relationships. Those who truly understand and connect with their colleagues, their customers, their partners. Those who others like, respect and trust.The Art of People reveals the eleven people skills that will get you more of what you want at work, at home and in life. Accessible, easy to execute and often counter-intuitive, these include:- The single most important question you can ever ask to win attention in a meeting- Why it usually pays to be the one to give the bad news- How to get everyone ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Who hasn't stayed up late reading South Sea tales? Christina Thompson's Sea People is a South Sea tale to top them all."-Richard Rhodes, author of Energy: A Human History and the Pulitzer Prize winning The Making of the Atomic Bomb"Magnificent. . . .A grand, symphonic, beautifully written book. . . . Sea People is an archive-researched historical account that has the page-turning qualities of an all-absorbing mystery."-Boston GlobeA blend of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel and Simon Winchester's Pacific, a thrilling intellectual detective story that looks deep into the past to uncover who first settled the islands of the remote Pacific, where they came from, how they got there, and how we know. For more than a millennium, Polynesians have occupied the remotest islands in the Pacific Ocean, a vast triangle stretching from Hawaii to New Zealand to Easter Island. Until the arrival of European explorers they were the only people to have ever lived there. Both the most closely related and the most widely dispersed people in the world before the era of mass migration, Polynesians can trace their roots to a group of epic voyagers who ventured out into the unknown in one of the greatest adventures ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For more than a millennium, Polynesians have occupied the remotest islands in the Pacific Ocean, a vast triangle stretching from Hawaii to New Zealand to Easter Island. Until the arrival of European explorers they were the only people to have ever lived there. Both the most closely related and the most widely dispersed people in the world before the era of mass migration, Polynesians can trace their roots to a group of epic voyagers who ventured out into the unknown in one of the greatest adventures in human history.How did the earliest Polynesians find and colonise these far-flung islands? How did a people without writing or metal tools conquer the largest ocean in the world? This conundrum, which came to be known as the Problem of Polynesian Origins, emerged in the eighteenth century as one of the great geographical mysteries of mankind.For Christina Thompson, this mystery is personal: her Maori husband and their sons descend directly from these ancient navigators. In Sea People, Thompson explores the fascinating story of these ancestors, as well as those of the many sailors, linguists, archaeologists, folklorists, biologists and geographers who have puzzled over this history for three hundred years. A masterful mix of history, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too. This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.

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This Fifth Edition of Neil J. Salkind’s Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel, presents an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is clear, informative, and personable. Opening with an introduction to Excel, including coverage of how to use functions and formulas, this edition shows students how to install the Excel Data Analysis Tools option to access a host of useful analytical techniques. New to the Fifth Edition is new co-author Bruce Frey who has added a new feature on statisticians throughout history (with a focus on the contributions of women and people of color). He has updated the "Real-World Stats" feature, and added more on effect sizes, updated the discussions on hypotheses, measurement concepts like validity and reliability, and has more closely tied analytical choices to the level of measurement of variables.

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As interest and training in counselling children and young people continues to grow, it is essential that counsellors are equipped with the skills to work with this client group. In this book, Lorraine Sherman draws on her years of experience in the field to provide a practical resource for qualified and trainee counsellors, providing them with the necessary skills to ensure best practice with children and young people. Distinguishing between working with young children and with adolescents, skills covered include:-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â establishing a therapeutic relationship-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â assessing a young client-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â contracting-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â counselling practice-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â understanding and maintaining confidentiality and disclosureUsing case studies and examples to help demonstrate skills in action, this is essential reading for anyone planning to become or already engaged in the helping professions with young people.

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Common hiring practices are destined for failure—here’s how to hire the right people and build a company culture designed for long-term successIn a recent groundbreaking study, the training firm Leadership IQ found that 46 percent of all new hires fail within their first 18 months. But here’s the real shocker: 89 percent fail for attitudinal reasons—not skills.Most hiring managers are getting it wrong. Of course skills are important, but a particular skill set is about the easiest thing to test in an interview. Although much harder to recognize, attitude should be your number-one focus during the hiring process. Don’t suffer from poor chemistry—even one employee with the wrong attitude could cause years of suffering for your other employees and customers.Whether you’re hiring new employees, choosing existing employees for a new team, or upgrading your current talent pool, you need people with the right attitude!Attitude is what makes employees give 100 percent effort and turns customers into raving fans. Attitude sets your company apart from the competition.In Hiring for Attitude, top leadership strategist Mark Murphy shows you: The five biggest reasons why new hires fail Two quick and easy tests to discover the attitudinal characteristics that you need for your unique ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Vesta šedá, s kapsami na příslušenství Muškařská vesta Ron Thompson Mesh Lite Fly Vest Stone je praktickým doplňkem pro každého rybáře. Vzhledem k síťované zadní části je ideální i pro horké letní dny. Vesta Ron Thompson Mesh Lite Fly Vest Stone má nastavitelný pás a díky pěti kapsám nabízí velké množství úložného prostoru nejen pro rybářské potřeby. Muškařská vesta Ron Thompson Mesh Lite Fly Vest Stone je vyrobena ze 100% polyesterové tkaniny a je k dostání v mnoha různých velikostech. Klíčové vlastnosti vesty Ron Thompson Mesh Lite Fly Vest StoneVesta Ron Thompson Mesh Lite Fly Vest Stone v šedém provedeníKombinace síťoviny a polyesteru zajišťuje vzdušnost a pohodlíVelké množství úložného prostoru - celkem 9 kapesZapínání na zip či knoflíkPro všechny milovníky rybolovuNa výběr z mnoha různých velikostí Tolik úložného prostoru!Vesta Ron Thompson Mesh Lite Fly Vest Stone má na přední části celkem 9 kapes. Jedna z náprsních...

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From the father of ''gonzo journalism'', Hunter S. Thompson''s research for Hell''s Angels involved more than a year of close association with the outlaws who burned a path through 1960s America, resulting in a masterpiece of underground reportage published in Penguin Modern Classics.''A phalanx of motorcycles cam roaring over the hill from the west ... the noise was like a landslide, or a wing of bombers passing over. Even knowing the Angels I couldn''t quite handle what I was seeing.'' Huge bikes, filthy denim and an aura of barely contained violence; the Hell''s Angels could paralyse whole towns with fear. But how much of that reputation was myth and how much was brutal reality? Only one man could discover the truth about these latter-day barbarians; Hunter S. Thompson, Dr Gonzo himself, the man who saw the fear and loathing at the heart of the American dream. Determined to discover the truth behind the terrifying reputation of these marauding biker gangs, Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. Hell''s Angels is the hair-raising result: a free-wheeling, impressionistic counter-culture classic that made Hunter S. Thompson''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEARROUGH TRADE, THE TIMES, ROLLING STONE, CLASH, MOJO, UNCUTThe memoir of international music icon Richard Thompson, co-founder of the legendary folk rock group Fairport Convention.''I encourage everyone to read this wonderful book.''ELVIS COSTELLO''Thompson could be said to be an English Dylan – only in some ways he''s even better than that.''GUARDIAN Richard Thompson came of age during an extraordinary moment in 1960s Britain — as music began to reflect a great cultural awakening, the guitarist and songwriter co-founded Fairport Convention, ushering in the era of folk rock. An intimate memoir of personal discovery and creative intensity, Beeswing vividly captures the life of an international music icon in a world on the cusp of change''Gripping . . . A quiet joy of a memoir.''GUARDIAN''Thompson writes exceptionally well . . . If you love music in all its myriad forms, you’ll love this book.''NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS''An intimate, revealing tome, Beeswing is the voice of a figure at the heart of the British counter-culture.''CLASH''Perceptive, lyrical, amiable and seemingly effortless . . . required reading.''CAUGHT BY THE RIVERRichard Thompson''s book Beeswing was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 17-04-2021

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From revolution on Twitter to romance on Tinder, we live in a world constructed of code – and coders are the ones who built it for us.In Coders, acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson offers an illuminating reckoning with the most powerful tribe in the world today, computer programmers, asking who they are, how they think, and what should give us pause. Along the way, Thompson ponders the morality and politics of code, including its implications for civic life and the economy, and unpacks the surprising history of the field, beginning with the first coders – brilliant and pioneering women, who were later written out of history. To understand the world today, we need to understand code and its consequences. With Coders, Thompson offers a crucial insight into the heart of the machine. ‘By breaking down what the actual world of coding looks like . . . [Thompson] removes the mystery and brings it into the legible world for the rest of us to debate.’ New York Times‘Masterful . . . [Thompson] illuminates both the fascinating coders and the bewildering technological forces that are transforming the world in which we live.’ David Grann, author of The Lost City of Z

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Engaging, accessible and practical, this book helps students to get the most out of new technologies to enhance their learning practices, engage with their studies and improve their study skills. Covering a broad range of topics, it encourages a reflective perspective on e-learning resources.

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''Another dark parable of society''s vilification of women. Intelligent... A tantalizing investigation'' Kate Colquhoun. On the night of 3 October 1922, in the quiet suburb of Ilford, Edith Thompson and her husband Percy were walking home after an evening spent at a London theatre, when a man sprang out of the darkness and stabbed Percy to death. The assailant was Frederick Bywaters, a twenty-year-old merchant seaman who had been Edith''s lover. When the police learned of his relationship with Edith, she was arrested as his accomplice, despite protesting her innocence. The remarkably intense love letters Edith wrote to Freddy – some of them couched in ambiguous language – were read out at their trial for murder at the Old Bailey. They would seal her fate: Edith and Freddy were hanged for the murder of Percy Thompson in January 1923. Freddy was demonstrably guilty; but was Edith truly so? In shattering detail and with masterful emotional insight, Laura Thompson charts the course of a liaison with thrice-fatal consequences, and investigates what the trial and execution of Edith Thompson tell us about perceptions of women in early twentieth-century Britain.

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Few American lives are stranger or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channelling his energy into such landmark works as FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS - and his provocative style revolutionised writing.Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed Thompson''s friends, family and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell''s Angels leader Sonny Barger, to Ralph Steadman, to Jack Nicholson, more than 100 members of Thompson''s inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was more complicated and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It''s all here: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs, booze and guns, and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

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Tattoos & Tequila je výbušná biografie jedné z nejznámějších amerických kapel - Mötley Crüe. Mötley Crüe vznikli v Los Angeles v roce 1981 a od té doby se s devíti studiovými alby a více než 80 miliony prodaných alb stali jednou z nejprodávanějších a notoricky známých heavymetalových kapel v Americe. Koncem 80. let sklidili obrovský úspěch se svou směsí heavy metalu a glam rocku, přičemž "glam" vzhled zpěváka Vince Neila dokonce údajně inspiroval hit skupiny Aerosmith "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)". V roce 1992 Neil opustil kapelu, aby se věnoval sólové kariéře, než se pak v roce 1997 vrátil. Od roku 2000 si kapela dala pauzu, ale v roce 2004 se dala znovu dohromady. V knížce Tattoos & Tequila zaznamenává Vince Neil své osobní zkušenosti jako zpěvák a frontman Mötley Crüe a dobu její existence jako účastník reality show. Mötley Crüe byla kapela, která vždy žila podle typické představy o rock'n'rollovém životním stylu, a právě to na základě osobní zkušenosti zachytil Neil, který otevřeně píše o boji kapely s drogami, alkoholem a zákonem. Sem patří i incidenty, jako je téměř smrtelné předávkování baskytaristy Nikkiho Sixxe heroinem v roce 1987. Neil také podrobně popisuje svá dosavadní manželství a dojemně píše o ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Clifford Thompson was raised to believe in treating every person of every colour as an individual, and he decided as a young man that America, despite its history of racial oppression, was his home as much as anyone else''s. Thompson finds himself questioning his most deeply held convictions when the race-baiting Donald Trump ascends to the presidency - elected by whites, whom Thompson had refused to judge as a group, and who make up the majority in this country Thompson had called his own. In the grip of contradictory emotions, he turns for guidance to the wisdom of writers he admires while knowing that the answers to his questions about America ultimately lie in America itself.

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What makes a hit a hit? In Hit Makers, Atlantic Senior Editor Derek Thompson puts pop culture under the lens of science to answer the question that every business, every producer, every person looking to promote themselves and their work has asked. Drawing on ancient history and modern headlines - from vampire lore and Brahms''s Lullaby to Instagram - Thompson explores the economics and psychology of why certain things become extraordinarily popular. With incisive analysis and captivating storytelling, he reveals that, though blockbuster films, Internet memes and number-one songs seem to have come out of nowhere, hits actually have a story and operate by certain rules. People gravitate towards familiar surprises: products that are bold and innovative, yet instantly comprehensible. Whether he is uncovering the secrets of JFK and Barack Obama''s speechwriters or analysing the unexpected reasons for the success of Fifty Shades of Grey, Thompson goes beyond the cultural phenomena that make the news by revealing the desires that make us all human. While technology might change, he shows, our innate preferences do not, and throughout history hits have held up a mirror to ourselves. From the dawn of Impressionist art to the future of Snapchat, from small-scale Etsy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How much does our speed and our decline depend on our minds, not our bodies?In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, top 25 Master marathoner Nick Thompson invites readers to defy the inevitable decline that comes with age. After setting the American record in the 50km for the 45-49 age group, Thompson is on a mission to explore how pain, endurance and talent exist in the mind of a runner. Inspired to run by his father as a young child, Nick Thompson began setting school records in high school and has never looked back since. Running for your Life is the story of Thompson's ambition to break down the physiology of running and reveals how we can power through psychological barriers and get faster with age. Guaranteed to make you rethink what it means to get older, Running for your Life is an exploration of how and why we age and what putting one foot in front of another can teach us about ourselves.

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Heiresses is a glorious book, endlessly entertaining and about much more than its stated subject. Thompson is a fabulous writer'' Caroline O''Donoghue ''Witty, insightful, deliciously gossip-laden and slightly scandalous... Heiresses makes for an entertaining, occasionally sad and never less than gripping read'' Anne Sebba ''Excellent... [A] wonderfully entertaining book'' Sunday Times''Exquisite and gossipy... Thompson, a gifted storyteller, obviously delighted in the writing of this book'' TLS''[A] deeply empathetic study of heiresses through the ages'' The Times''Life is less sad with money'', said Emerald Cunard; Barbara Hutton was the ''Poor Little Rich Girl'', but which is true?Laura Thompson explores the phenomenon of the heiress from the seventeenth to the twenty-first centuries. Take Mary Davies, a child bride at the age of twelve, and her thousand-acre dowry of today''s Mayfair and Belgravia, which gave the Grosvenors their stupendous wealth. Or Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, whose American railroad fortune helped sustain Blenheim Palace. Winnaretta Singer showcased the work of Debussy in her Parisian salon; Daisy Fellowes enjoyed parties, fashion – and other people''s husbands – without shame or conscience. Alice de Janzé shot one of her lovers and was suspected of murdering a second; Woolworth heiress, Barbara Hutton, married seven times.Money should ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''It''s virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story'' OBSERVERA box set collection of five iconic novels by Neil Gaiman. NEVERWHERE. STARDUST. AMERICAN GODS. ANANSI BOYS. THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE.--NEIL GAIMAN. WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.''To give him his full title: Neil Gaiman, Architect of Worlds, Svengali of Plot, Shaman of Character, Exploder of Cliché, Master Craftsman of Style, Dreamer Laureate of the Republic of Letters'' DAVID MITCHELL''Beyond all the borders that divide us, there is a place of infinite possibilities and pure magic. I think of Neil Gaiman as a writer who wears the key to that land around his neck - the key to Storyland'' ELIF SHAFAK--NEVERWHERE: Under the streets of London lies a world most people could never dream of. And for Richard Mayhew, it''s just the beginning.STARDUST: Young Tristran Thorn goes over his town''s ancient wall into the mysterious land of Faerie - a world that is dangerous and strange beyond imagining . . .AMERICAN GODS: A profoundly strange American road trip. War is coming, and Shadow Moon is standingsquarely in its path.ANANSI BOYS: Everything changes for Fat ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hudební CD - Neil Diamond, rodným jménem Neil Leslie Diamond je americký zpěvák, skladatel, klavírista a kytarista. Neil Diamond, rodným jménem Neil Leslie Diamond je americký zpěvák, skladatel, klavírista a kytarista. Narodil se v Brooklynu do židovské rodiny a svou kariéru zahájil jako člen dua Neil and Jack, které se, přestože vydalo několik singlů, nikdy neprosadilo. Později začal pracovat jako autor písní v Brill Building (je například autorem písně „Sunday and Me” pro skupinu Jay and the Americans). Své první album nazvané The Feel of Neil Diamond vydal v roce 1966 na značce Bang Records. Dne 14. března 2011 byl uveden do Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Seznam stop Beautiful Noise / Hello Again / I am I said / I'm A Believer / Song Sung Blue / September Morn / America / Holly Holy / You Don't Bring Me Flowers / Play Me / Love On the Rocks / Heartlight / I've Been This Way Before / Sweet Caroline

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Neil Gaiman's glorious reinvention of the iconic bestseller Good Omens, adapted from the internationally beloved novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, launched on Amazon Prime Video this year to great acclaim. Soon to be shown on the BBC, the series is written and show-run by Neil himself and stars David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm and Miranda Richardson, to name but a few.Before he died, Terry Pratchett asked Neil Gaiman to make a television series of the internationally beloved novel they wrote together about the end of the world.What followed was almost... ineffable. Over six glorious episodes, Neil brought an angel, Aziraphale, and a demon, Crowley, (the only things standing between us and the inevitable Armageddon) to life in some of the most extraordinary television ever made.Here you will find the scripts that Neil wrote, containing much that is new and revelatory and even several scenes throughout that never made the final cut. For the very first time, this edition collects all the missing bits - from a certain Other Four Horsemen to a little demonic shopping trip - and reveals the secrets of the show, which, by its very nature, is known to ask for the impossible.Step backstage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF NEIL INNES, SONGWRITING POWERHOUSE AND 'SEVENTH PYTHON', BY THE PERSON CLOSEST TO HIMNominated for the Chortle Comedy Awards 2025'A lovely writer and performer. A very sweet man, much too nice for his own good...' - John Cleese'He was a great writer and he was eccentric and he was clever without being pretentious' - Sir Michael PalinFew individuals have had such an impact on British culture over the past fifty years as the comedy and music icon Neil Innes.He was the songwriting powerhouse of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band. Beatles muse and collaborator. Injector of art college surrealism into 1960s TV comedy. Instigator of a revolution that led directly to Monty Python, the group he repeatedly joined on screen and stage. He was Ron Nasty, co-founder of the much-loved Rutles, the 'pre-fab four'. Accidental inventor of the phrase 'Cool Britannia'. Much-loved children's TV storyteller, thinker, maker, creator, undisputed national treasure and Britain's sweet idiot laureate. And through it all, Neil remained one of the kindest and brightest individuals in showbusiness. Musicians, comedians and fans alike loved being around Neil. He created music and joy and art wherever he went. And the person who loved having him round ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF NEIL INNES, SONGWRITING POWERHOUSE AND 'SEVENTH PYTHON', BY THE PERSON CLOSEST TO HIMNominated for the Chortle Comedy Awards 2025'A lovely writer and performer. A very sweet man, much too nice for his own good...' - John Cleese'He was a great writer and he was eccentric and he was clever without being pretentious' - Sir Michael PalinFew individuals have had such an impact on British culture over the past fifty years as the comedy and music icon Neil Innes.He was the songwriting powerhouse of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band. Beatles muse and collaborator. Injector of art college surrealism into 1960s TV comedy. Instigator of a revolution that led directly to Monty Python, the group he repeatedly joined on screen and stage. He was Ron Nasty, co-founder of the much-loved Rutles, the 'pre-fab four'. Accidental inventor of the phrase 'Cool Britannia'. Much-loved children's TV storyteller, thinker, maker, creator, undisputed national treasure and Britain's sweet idiot laureate. And through it all, Neil remained one of the kindest and brightest individuals in showbusiness. Musicians, comedians and fans alike loved being around Neil. He created music and joy and art wherever he went. And the person who loved having him round ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND COMPANION NOVEL TO AMERICAN GODS.HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TELEVISION SERIES JUST ANNOUNCED - COMING ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO.''Neil could never have known that he was writing for a confused Jamaican kid who, without even knowing it, was still staggering from centuries of erasure of his own gods and monsters'' MARLON JAMES''A warm, funny, immensely entertaining story about the impossibility of putting up with your relations - especially if they happen to be Gods'' SUSANNA CLARKE ''It''s virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story'' OBSERVER---''People think that funny and serious are mutually exclusives. They think they''re opposites, and that''s not actually true'' NEIL GAIMAN---Everything changes for Fat Charlie Nancy, the South London boy so called by his father, the day his dad drops dead while doing karaoke. Charlie didn''t know his estranged father was a god - Anansi the trickster, master of mischief and social disorder. He never knew he had a brother either.Now brother Spider is on his doorstep, about to make life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous. It''s a meeting that will take ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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After a decorated career in college football and WWE, Titus O''Neil considers being a father his greatest accolade. In 2015, O''Neil was named the Celebrity Father of the Year, but like all parents, he realises he is far from perfect. In Wrestling with Fatherhood, O''Neil shares his successes and failures in parenting his three children, hoping that others can learn from his experiences. O''Neil first became a father 19 years ago with the birth of his first son, and his second followed two years later. Having grown up fatherless, he learned on the fly how to raise two babies into thriving young men and later adopted a teenage daughter. This book details the numerous trials and tribulations along the way, offering guidance for those facing similar circumstances. Each chapter tackles an important parenting topic, replete with revealing anecdotes, advice, and commentary from celebrity friends. O''Neil''s journey allows him to relate to a diverse audience of parents facing a multitude of challenges. This is his second book aimed at enriching the lives of children and families. His first, There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Kid, was published in 2019.

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THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND COMPANION NOVEL TO AMERICAN GODS. 'Neil could never have known that he was writing for a confused Jamaican kid who, without even knowing it, was still staggering from centuries of erasure of his own gods and monsters' MARLON JAMES 'A warm, funny, immensely entertaining story about the impossibility of putting up with your relations - especially if they happen to be Gods' SUSANNA CLARKE 'It's virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story' OBSERVER --- 'People think that funny and serious are mutually exclusives. They think they're opposites, and that's not actually true' NEIL GAIMAN --- Everything changes for Fat Charlie Nancy, the South London boy so called by his father, the day his dad drops dead while doing karaoke. Charlie didn't know his estranged father was a god - Anansi the trickster, master of mischief and social disorder. He never knew he had a brother either. Now brother Spider is on his doorstep, about to make life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous. It's a meeting that will take Fat Charlie from his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • A clear-eyed warning about the increasingly destructive influence of America’s “shame industrial complex” in the age of social media and hyperpartisan politics—from the New York Times bestselling author of Weapons of Math Destruction“O’Neil reminds us that we must resist the urge to judge, belittle, and oversimplify, and instead allow always for complexity and lead always with empathy.”—Dave Eggers, author of The EveryONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Times (UK)Shame is a powerful and sometimes useful tool: When we publicly shame corrupt politicians, abusive celebrities, or predatory corporations, we reinforce values of fairness and justice. But as Cathy O’Neil argues in this revelatory book, shaming has taken a new and dangerous turn. It is increasingly being weaponized—used as a way to shift responsibility for social problems from institutions to individuals. Shaming children for not being able to afford school lunches or adults for not being able to find work lets us off the hook as a society. After all, why pay higher taxes to fund programs for people who are fundamentally unworthy? O’Neil explores the machinery behind all this shame, showing how governments, corporations, and the healthcare system capitalize on it. There ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Neil Simon (1927-2018) began as a writer for some of the leading comedians of the day--including Jackie Gleason, Red Buttons, Phil Silvers, and Jerry Lewis--and he wrote for fabled television programs alongside a group of writers that included Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Larry Gelbart, Michael Stewart, and Sid Caesar. After television, Simon embarked on a playwriting career. In the next four decades he saw twenty-eight of his plays and five musicals produced on Broadway. Thirteen of those plays and three of the musicals ran for more than five hundred performances. He was even more widely known for his screenplays--some twenty-five in all.Yet, despite this success, it was not until his BB Trilogy--Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, and Broadway Bound--that critics and scholars began to take Simon seriously as a literary figure. This change in perspective culminated in 1991 when his play Lost in Yonkers won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.In the twenty-two interviews included in Conversations with Neil Simon, Simon talks candidly about what it was like to write commercially successful plays that were dismissed by critics and scholars. He also speaks at length about the differences between writing for television, for the stage, and for film. He speaks openly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Třpytka Zpříjemněte si své rybářské chvilky užitím odpovídajícího vybavení. Sada nástrah s trojháčkem Ron Thompson Spinner Pack se hodí na lov štik, okounů a pstruhů. Nástrahy jsou dodávány v praktické krabičce Lure Box, ve které je k dispozici celkem 5 třpytek v různých atraktivních barvách a hmotnosti 7 g. Klíčové vlastnosti třpytky Ron Thompson Spinner Pack 7 g 5 ks + Lure BoxVýhodný set nástrah Ron Thompson Spinner PackSada 5 ks třpytek s trojháčkem v různých barváchIdeální při lovu štik, pstruhů nebo okounůTřpytky jsou uloženy v praktické krabičce Lure Box s pohodlným otevíránímHmotnost:7 g

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Rybářská stolička - skládací konstrukce, 2 nožičky, materiál polyester, ocelová konstrukce, rozměry 54 × 32 cm (V׊) Ron Thompson Heavy Duty V2 Backpack Chair představuje skutečně vychytaný doplněk pro všechny rybáře. Kvalitní batoh je totiž vybavený i pohodlnou stoličkou, díky čemuž vám nabízí 2 v 1. Batoh je vyrobený z odolného materiálu 600D polyester a doplněný o voděodolnou povrchovou úpravu. Kromě hlavního prostoru pro uložení potřebného vybavení je opatřený také přední a bočními kapsami z vnější části. Víko batohu je uzavíratelné pomocí odolných spon a je v něm umístěné oranžové označení, aby vás v případě pohybu v lese lovci rychle rozeznali od zvěře. Stolička vám poté umožní komfortní sezení u vody i při odpočinku na túře. Ron Thompson Heavy Duty V2 Backpack Chair využijete při rybaření i jiných outdoorových aktivitách. Klíčové vlastnosti batohu a stoličky Ron Thompson Heavy Duty V2 Backpack ChairKvalitní batoh a stolička v...

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Třpytka délka 90 mm Zpříjemněte si své rybářské chvilky užitím odpovídajícího vybavení. Sada nástrah s trojháčkem Ron Thompson Slim Pack 3 se hodí na sladkovodní i mořský lov ryb. Nástrahy jsou dodávány v praktické krabičce Lure Box, ve které je k dispozici celkem 5 třpytek v různých atraktivních barvách a hmotnosti 32 g. Klíčové vlastnosti třpytky Ron Thompson Slim Pack 3 9 cm 32 g 5 ks + Lure BoxVýhodný set nástrah Ron Thompson Slim Pack 3Sada 5 ks třpytek s trojháčkem v různých barváchIdeální při mořském i sladkovodním rybolovuTřpytky jsou uloženy v praktické krabičce Lure Box s pohodlným otevíránímDélka:9 cmHmotnost:32 g

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Třpytka Zpříjemněte si své rybářské chvilky užitím odpovídajícího vybavení. Sada nástrah Ron Thompson Trout Pack 1 se hodí zejména na lov okounů nebo pstruhů. Nástrahy jsou dodávány v praktické krabičce Lure Box, ve které je k dispozici celkem 5 třpytek v různých atraktivních barvách a velikostech. Klíčové vlastnosti třpytky Ron Thompson Trout Pack 1 2-4 g 5 ks + Lure BoxVýhodný set nástrah Ron Thompson Trout Pack 1Sada 5 ks třpytek v různých barvách a velikostechIdeální při lovu okounů a pstruhůTřpytky jsou uloženy v praktické krabičce Lure Box s pohodlným otevíránímHmotnost:2-4 g

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Rybářská stolička - širší verze a s batohem, ocelová konstrukce Ron Thompson Hunter Backpack Chair Wide představuje skutečně vychytaný doplněk pro všechny rybáře. Kvalitní batoh je totiž vybavený i pohodlnou stoličkou a speciálním stolečkem na vrchní části, díky čemuž vám nabízí 3 v 1. Kromě hlavního prostoru pro uložení potřebného vybavení je opatřený také přední a bočními kapsami z vnější části. Víko batohu je uzavíratelné pomocí odolných spon a je v něm umístěné oranžové označení, aby vás v případě pohybu v lese lovci rychle rozeznali od zvěře. Stolička s extra širokým a vysokým posedem vám poté umožní komfortní sezení u vody i při odpočinku na túře. Ron Thompson Hunter Backpack Chair Wide využijete při rybaření i jiných outdoorových aktivitách. Klíčové vlastnosti batohu a stoličky Ron Thompson Hunter Backpack Chair WideKvalitní batoh, stolička a stoleček v jednomHlavní kapsa i vnější kapsy pro uložení věcíOranžové označení ve...

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Třpytka délka 80 mm Zpříjemněte si své rybářské chvilky užitím odpovídajícího vybavení. Sada nástrah s trojháčkem Ron Thompson Slim Pack 1 se hodí na sladkovodní i mořský lov ryb. Nástrahy jsou dodávány v praktické krabičce Lure Box, ve které je k dispozici celkem 5 třpytek v různých atraktivních barvách a hmotnosti 18 g. Klíčové vlastnosti třpytky Ron Thompson Slim Pack 1 8 cm 18 g 5 ks + Lure BoxVýhodný set nástrah Ron Thompson Slim Pack 1Sada 5 ks třpytek s trojháčkem v různých barváchIdeální při mořském i sladkovodním rybolovuTřpytky jsou uloženy v praktické krabičce Lure Box s pohodlným otevíránímDélka:8 cmHmotnost:18 g

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'We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold. I remember saying something like, `I feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you should drive ...`' Hunter S. Thompson is roaring down the desert highway to Las Vegas with his attorney, the Samoan, to find the dark side of the American Dream. Armed with a drug arsenal of stupendous proportions, the duo engage in a surreal succession of chemically enhanced confrontations with casino operators, police officers and assorted Middle Americans. This stylish reissue of Hunter S. Thompson's iconic masterpiece, a controversial bestseller when it appeared in 1971, features the brilliant Ralph Steadman illustrations of the original. It brings to a new generation the hallucinatory humour and nightmare terror of Hunter S. Thompson's musings on the collapse of the American Dream.

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"In Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire''s clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds." – British Trust of Ornithology Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world.Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds – if we simply pay them attention. With Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson reveals how the practice of mindfulness enriches our bird watching experiences – and explores how birds are, in turn, the ideal inspiration for the practice of mindfulness.Enjoy the magnificent diversity of colours, songs, flight patterns and behaviours displayed by birds while reaping the benefits of mindfulness:Increased concentrationIncreased creativityIncreased vitalityReduced stress and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'Haunting . . . The writing is often breathtaking, brutality amplified through perfectly crafted prose.' The Times'Extraordinary . . . Serious history and skillful journalism, but with the nuance and wallop of a finely wrought novel.' Washington Post'With a passion for truth and justice, and a fierce determination to dig for the secrets, Wright Thompson has produced an incredible history of a crime that changed America.' John GrishamHow forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta to bring about the most consequential murder in US history. Emmett Till’s murder is one of the most infamous in American history; a moment that, more than any other, awakened the world to the racism of the Deep South. Yet despite growing up just a few miles from where it happened, Wright Thompson knew nothing of it until he left Mississippi. This is no accident: the cover-up began at once, and it is ongoing. Over the course of five years’ research, Thompson has learnt that almost every part of the standard account of Till’s killing is wrong. In August 1955, after the two men charged with the murder were acquitted by an all-white jury, they gave a false confession to a journalist: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A compilation of the subversive, important and entertaining writer of Hunter S. Thompson - renowned American writer of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas''It would not do to be found in the desert under these circumstances: firing wildly into the cactus from a car full of drugs...''Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone showcases the evolution of the writer of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Hell''s Angels, through his work at the magazine that he helped to put on the map. Jann S. Wenner, Hunter Thompson''s editor and friend for nearly thirty-five years, has chosen the pieces, including many never collected before. They show how Thompson''s Rolling Stone writing, when taken as a whole, forms an extended, allusive autobiography of the writer himself as he pursues his lifelong obsession, the king-hell story of them all: The Death of the American Dream.

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Bringing Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility to the screen was a labor of love for writer/actress Emma Thompson. Featuring the complete award-winning script, Sense and Sensibility: The Screenplay & Diaries also showcases Thompson’s unreserved, often hilarious diaries that capture the unique experience of making this film. Her rare and personal perspective makes this an irresistible book for students of film and Austen devotees, as well as for everyone who loved this extraordinary movie.This Newmarket Shooting Script® Book includes: The complete screenplay Emma Thompson’s diaries written during the film’s productionIntroduction by producer Lindsay Doran More than 50 photos, including stills, cast photos, and behind-the-scenes shots Full cast and crew credits

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