removing the educational silos

This collection was written by educators who are engaging in multi- and interdisciplinary education and are led by curiosities encompassing the collaborative nature of cognitive and kinesthetic engagement and awareness.The chapters are designed as sources for inspiration, replication, and adaptation. They are a place to start or continue. Each chapter, in varying modalities, addresses interdisciplinary course development and implementation in institutions of higher education. The common themes that emerge in the collection include navigating administrative systems and solving the challenges encountered when crossing departments or colleges, whether it be regarding listing of courses or the intricacies of course load on each professor.Many chapters also provide detailed information on the nuts and bolts of the specific course or courses taught, including syllabi, lesson examples, and both formal and informal assessments implemented. Multiple case studies are included in this collection, with many chapters providing specific examples of students work.Contributors candidly offer discussions of failures and successes of their interdisciplinary collaborations, be it in course design, lesson planning or complications brought in by unforeseen pandemics. Most chapters end with a section entitled Lessons learned , where experiences from the field provide opportunities for growth and continued exploration.Readers can follow the book from cover to cover or dip in, finding the chapters that serve a particular project or teaching endeavour. The varying writing styles and topics are in direct relationship with the exact nature of the inspiration for this text. The over-arching themes of collaboration (diverse backgrounds, ideas, and skill sets, multidisciplinarity, and interdisciplinarity) are the consistent touchstones that create a thematic self-guided journey of exploration through the book.The chapters offer readers guidance and encouragement to implement some of the approaches described, and inspiration to forge their own paths in the world of multi- and interdisciplinary teaching and research. The depth and breadth of collaborative possibilities are exciting, and the editors goal is to spark further experimentation. An excellent and practical resource for any educator hoping to teach his or her subject matter through an interdisciplinary approach and for all courses revolving around topics of pedagogy. The key audience will be graduate students, and teachers in all stages of education from primary to higher education.

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Describes how newly modernized Japan waged war against China in its first overseas campaign, marking its rapid transition into Asia s leading military power only 30 years after emerging from centuries of feudalism.After the Meiji restoration of the Japanese imperial regime in 1868â “77, modernization along Western lines of Japan s industry, communications and land and naval forces advanced with remarkable speed and, by the 1890s, the rejuvenated nation was ready to flex its muscles overseas. The obvious opponent was the huge but medieval Chinese Empire, and the obvious arena for war was Korea, a nearby Chinese protectorate that Japan had long coveted. (A secondary campaign would be fought on Formosa/Taiwan, an autonomous Chinese island protectorate.) In this study, author Gabriele Esposito describes the bloodthirsty course of the Japanese campaign in China, using colour illustrations and photos to showcase the organization, equipment and appearance of the various Chinese forces (China had no true national army), the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy, and, for the first time in English, the Korean and Formosan participants.Japan s victory left it confident enough to challenge Imperial Russia and, nine years later, it defeated it at the Battle of Tsushima where two-thirds of the Russian fleet was destroyed by the Japanese Navy. This victory confirmed Japan s place as Asia s leading military power, soon to become a realistic rival to the West.

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Píše se jednadvacáté století a hranice mezi člověkem a strojem je čím dál nejasnější. Lidé mají mechanické implantáty a stroje jsou vylepšovány pomocí lidské tkáně. Agentka Motoko Kusanagi je členem speciální jednotky, která pronásleduje nebezpečné teroristy a kyberzločince. Především vražedné hackery, kteří se dokáží nabourat i do lidského mozku. A za tím vším stojí možná ještě něco víc... Crew tento rok splatí jeden ze zásadních komiksových dluhů! Vydá kultovní mangu, která inspirovala několik proslulých filmů, počítačových her a úžasný animovaný seriál. Ghosti in the Shell je dílo, které položilo základy pro moderní mangu. Kreslíř a scenárista Masamune Širó je tak ikonickou postavou, že při nákupu práv se muselo podepsat, že i v českém komiksu zůstanou jím napsané zvukové efekty a poznámky – a budou se překládat zvlášť. Tohle zkrátka není jen akční sci-fi. Širó do mangy vložil vlastní filozofii, teze o sociálních problémech i následcích technologického vývoje. I proto se k Ghost in the Shell stále vrací jak čtenáři, tak tvůrci, kteří hledají inspiraci.

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A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain⠙s right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture⠔⠜one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status⠝ (Nicholas Shakespeare, Times, UK)  ⠜Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative ⠘master⠙ the right. Brilliant and disturbing.⠝⠔Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year  ⠜I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience.⠝⠔W. F. Bynum, Times Literary Supplement  Why is the brain divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been puzzled over for centuries. Drawing upon a vast body of brain research, the renowned psychiatrist, author, and thinker Iain McGilchrist reveals that the difference between the two sides is profound⠔two whole, coherent, but incompatible ways of experiencing the world. The detail-oriented left hemisphere prefers mechanisms to living things and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity.  In the second part of his book, McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from the ancient to the modern, from Aeschylus to Magritte. He ultimately argues that, despite its inferior grasp of reality, the left hemisphere is increasingly taking precedence in today⠙s world⠔with potentially disastrous consequences.

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SHORTLISTED FOR FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE ‘The greatest story in English sport told beautifully by one of its greatest writers’ Gary Lineker #39;A spellbinding piece of work #39; Oliver Holt #39;Absolute tour de force #39; Henry WinterAward-winning writer Paul Hayward delivers a compelling and unmissable account of the story of the England men #39;s football team, now updated in paperback. On 30 November 1872, England took on Scotland at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, a match that is regarded as the first international fixture. More than 5,000 fans watched the two sides play out a 0-0 draw. It was the first of more than a thousand games played by the side, and the beginning of a national love affair that unites the country in a way that few other events can match. In Hayward #39;s brilliant new biography of the team, based on interviews with dozens of past and present players and coaches, including Viv Anderson, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and current coach Gareth Southgate, we get a vivid portrait of all aspects of the team #39;s story, reliving highlights such as the World Cup victory in 1966 and the time when football came home in Euro 96, as well as the low points when the players were obliged to give the Nazi salute in 1938 and the era when England #39;s hooligan fans brought shame on the nation. From Stanley Matthews and Bobby Moore through to more modern heroes such as Paul Gascoigne, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane, Hayward brings a large cast of characters to life.For anyone who wants to understand England football, and why it means so much to so many, England Football: The Biography is an essential and vital read.

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A dangerous cult craves a dark power.The spellbinding fourth instalment of the Edinburgh Nights series by T. L. Huchu. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Rivers of London.⠘Engrossing and entertaining . . . with genuine emotion ⠓ and genuine betrayal⠙ ⠓ Genevieve Cogman, author of the Invisible Library seriesRopa Moyo is a wannabe magician, can speak to the dead, and has officially given up being an intern at the Society of Sceptical Enquirers. Leaving Scottish magic behind, she now works for the English Sorcerer Royal. But just as she adjusts to working for the English, an old enemy reveals a devastating secret about her Gran, and Ropa⠙s world falls apart.Outraged, she rushes home, but finds her grandmother dead ⠓ murdered ⠓ with no killer in sight. And now she⠙s the prime suspect. In a quest to find the true murderer, Ropa becomes caught in the dark tendrils of a cult, hell-bent on resurrecting an ancient power. Ropa must use her wits, her magic, and call in all favours to stop the ritual ⠓ and clear her name.The Legacy of Arniston House is followed by Secrets of the First School, the nail-biting conclusion to the Edinburgh Nights series.The Edinburgh Nights SeriesThe Library of the DeadOur Lady of Mysterious AilmentsThe Mystery at Dunvegan CastleThe Legacy of Arniston HouseSecrets of the First SchoolPraise for the Edinburgh Nights series:⠘Fast-moving and entertaining . . . Stupendously engaging⠙⠓ Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series⠘I am such a fan of T. L. Huchu and this series ⠓ I recommend it to everyone I meet⠙⠓ Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six⠘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead⠙⠓ Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series

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Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in this climate-related instalment of DK Books new educational fiction series for children.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a secret exploration .In this fun, fact-filled children s book, engineering expert Kiki and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice.To make matters worse, one of the ship s scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn t returned. It s up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day! Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission!Enter the frozen world...With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things arctic. It s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information on the arctic world and the effects of melting sea ice.At the end of the book, you ll find Kiki s Mission Notes which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Get Ready to join the Secret Explorers ClubThe Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love.This edge-of-your-seat adventure book is packed with:- Fun facts and illustrations about polar bears- Simple and engaging explanations on how to survive in arctic conditions- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsComplete the seriesEach book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers latest fictional mission.Don t miss out on more secret explorations! Take on an out-of-this-world mission in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers. Then take a trip up an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano.

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This fun-filled activity book will teach you all about rocks and minerals with exciting activities, puzzles and more!Uncover all there is to know about the rocks and minerals beneath your feet in this fun-filled activity book.Dig up the Earth s hidden wonders, from ancient rocks to glittering gems, strike gold, and get lost amongst the ancient ruins. No stone is left unturned in this essential activity book!While kids pore over the pages packed with fascinating facts, the fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles will inspire creativity. Explore the relics and ruins of ancient civilisations and have a go at drawing your own, pick out the fake jewels from the real with a spot the difference game, and twist and turn through the maze to discover mysterious caves. Many more buried adventures await you, if you dare to unearth them! With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so effortlessly fun and easy! Perfect for inquisitive, fact-loving kids and budding geologists, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals will keep young readers entertained for hours!Dive deep into the pages of this incredible activity book to explore: -48 colourful, interactive spreads with simple, age-appropriate text-Balance of text and activities on each page make it apt for reluctant readers/learners-Promotes interactive learning-Bright and eye-catching illustrations and photographyA must-have volume for inquisitive and fact-loving kids with a niche for knowledge, The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals combines interesting facts about rocks and minerals in the natural world with entertaining activities that encourage children to have fun as they learn. In fact, a recent study suggests that children s activity books help them to develop their reading ability, as well as their literacy and critical thinking. Puzzling out the different steps through each activity naturally improves their comprehension skills whilst they enjoy endless fun along the way! Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them. Rocks and minerals contain clues about the Earth and how it works, so a book like this turns their interest into a learning opportunity. Reveal rocks and minerals you didn t even know existed with with this all-encompassing fact and activity book ideal for 5-9 year olds. Learning has never been more fun!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals then why not try The Fact Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs to travel back in time and discover the diverse world of dinosaurs, or hone your knowledge on the human body with The Fact Packed Activity Book: Human Body.

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One of The Boston Globe s Best Mysteries of the Year A thought-provoking political thriller, a dark story for dark times. - The Washington PostWith The Middleman, the perfect thriller for our tumultuous, uneasy time, Olen Steinhauer, the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including The Tourist and The Cairo Affair, delivers a compelling portrait of a nation on the edge of revolution, and the deepest motives of the men and women on the opposite sides of the divide. One day in the early summer of 2017, about four hundred people disappear from their lives. They leave behind cell phones, credit cards, jobs, houses, families--everything--all on the same day. Where have they gone? Why? The only answer, for weeks, is silence. Kevin Moore is one of them. Former military, disaffected, restless, Kevin leaves behind his retail job in San Francisco, sends a good-bye text to his mother, dumps his phone and wallet into a trash can, and disappears. The movement calls itself the Massive Brigade, and they believe change isn t coming fast enough to America. But are they a protest organization, a political movement, or a terrorist group? What do they want? The FBI isn t taking any chances. Special Agent Rachel Proulx has been following the growth of left-wing political groups in the U.S. since the fall of 2016, and is very familiar with Martin Bishop, the charismatic leader of the Massive Brigade. But she needs her colleagues to take her seriously in order to find these people before they put their plan--whatever it is--into action. What Rachel uncovers will shock the entire nation, and the aftermath of her investigation will reverberate through the FBI to the highest levels of government.

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A landmark study of ancient Greek and Roman cults, from the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis to the cults of Dionysus and Mithras. Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter s loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cult, bands of women ran wild in the Greek countryside to honour Dionysus; in the mysteries of Mithras, men came to understand the nature of the universe and their place within it through frightening initiation ceremonies and astrological teachings. These cults were an important part of life in the ancient Mediterranean world, but their actual practices were shrouded in secrecy, and much of what they were about has remained unclear until now. This is the first book to describe and explain all the major mystery cults of the ancient world, cult by cult, reconstructing the rituals and exploring their origins. It makes plentiful use of artistic and archaeological evidence, as well as ancient literature and epigraphy. Greek painted pottery, Roman frescoes, inscribed gold tablets from Greek and South Italian tombs and the excavated sites of ancient religious sanctuaries all contribute to our understanding of ancient mystery cults. Making use of the most recent work on these cults, the book is also informed by crucial current work on the anthropology and cognitive science of religion. Not only is this clearly written book a significant contribution to the study of these cults, but it is also accessible to a general readership. More than any other book on ancient religion, it allows the reader to understand what it was like to participate in these life-transforming religious events.

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From the Introduction by Mohammed Sawaie:The Palestinian poets included in The Tent Generations, Palestinian Poems represent different age groups and backgrounds, yet they all express a strong sense of ⠜Palestinian-ness⠝. They include Israeli citizens, the offspring of those who remained in Palestine after 1948. They also include poets who lived or continue to live in the West Bank and Gaza, areas that are still occupied, or controlled by Israelis as of this writing. Finally, they include poets born in Palestine, but whose families were expelled, or migrated to neighboring Arab countries as a result of the Arab-Israeli wars of the Nakba in 1948, and then of 1967 and 1973.The educational backgrounds of the poets represented here vary. Salem Jubran, Samih al-Qasim, Tawfiq Zayyad, and Marwan Makhoul, for example, were products of the Israeli educational system. Others attended institutions of learning in various Arab countries. Fadwa Tuqan received little formal education in her city of Nablus; she, however, acquired instruction in language, support in writing poetry, and encouragement to publish her poems from her brother, the well-known poet Ibrahim Tuqan, mentioned previously. All these poems are written in fusha Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, the codified literary, written language shared by educated speakers of Arabic in their various respective regions. Palestinian folkloric poetry, referred to as al-Shi⠙r al-Sha⠙bi or Shi⠙r al-⠘Ammiyya, is not included in this work. Folk poetry, richly expressed orally in the Palestinian dialect, ⠘Ammiyya, embraces a variety of themes (national pride, panegyric, love, generosity toward guests/strangers, and so on), including the political themes expressed in the poems in this work. There is a rising interest in collecting and preserving this folkloric poetry, and several anthologies of oral poetry as well as studies have recently appeared.The 1948 Nakba, the wars of 1967 and 1973, and their subsequent tragic impact find expression in the work of Palestinian poets. Some of the authors in this collection had firsthand experience of the loss of home, and the up-rootedness from and destruction of their villages and cities. Others acquired knowledge of such experiences, the tragedy that befell Palestinians, through stories told by grandparents or parents, stories of hardship and deprivation transmitted from one generation to another. Thus, poets express in vocabulary specific to the Palestinian experience of the dispossession of homeland, the forced expulsion, the pain of living in the miserable conditions of refugee camps in the diaspora.

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Compares the privileged educational experience offered to the children of relocated Nazi scientists in Texas with the educational disadvantages faced by Mexican American students living in the same city. Educating the Enemy begins with the 144 children of Nazi scientists who moved to El Paso, Texas, in 1946 as part of the military program called Operation Paperclip. These German children were bused daily from a military outpost to four El Paso public schools. Though born into a fascist enemy nation, the German children were quickly integrated into the schools and, by proxy, American society. Their rapid assimilation offered evidence that American public schools played a vital role in ensuring the victory of democracy over fascism. Jonna Perrillo not only tells this fascinating story of Cold War educational policy, but she draws an important contrast with another, much more numerous population of children in the El Paso public schools: Mexican Americans. Like everywhere else in the Southwest, Mexican American children in El Paso were segregated into ⠜Mexican⠝ schools, where the children received a vastly different educational experience. Not only were they penalized for speaking Spanish⠔the only language all but a few spoke due to segregation⠔they were tracked for low-wage and low-prestige careers, with limited opportunities for economic success. Educating the Enemy charts what two groups of children⠔one that might have been considered the enemy, the other that was treated as such⠔reveal about the ways political assimilation has been treated by schools as an easier, more viable project than racial or ethnic assimilation. Listen to an interview with the author here and read an interview in Time and a piece based on the book in the Boston Review.

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Learn all about knights and castles in this spooky history-themed instalment of DK Books new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children s book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky time travel mystery when a ghostly figure shows up at a medieval castle and terrifies the crowds!This epic adventure is packed with: -Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about castles and knights-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsWith a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things history. It s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles and ghosts, to give them an exciting introduction into the world of history. At the end of this fictional book, you ll find Kiki s Mission Notes which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Never miss a mission! A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.Whatever your preferred topic, there s a mission waiting for you!

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This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever fought through photos and easy-to-understand explanations.This book for children aged 9 - 12 ventures into the history of America s Civil War and familiarises children with American history and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores people, causes, and consequences of America s bloodiest conflict. Inside the pages of this children s civil war book, you ll discover:- Full-page profiles about key figures and battles- Civil War-era photography and illustration depicting important events and artefacts- Accurate historical information, faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War- Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boy s and accounts of the war through personal lettersAmerica spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one side and confederate states on the other. This civil war book shows what led up to the conflict and zooms into the most important events, battles, and leaders. This book further explores war memorabilia, eyewitness accounts and the abolition of slavery. Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and gain insight into reasons for the war and the viewpoints of the opposing sides. This book also provides children with a fascinating history of how railways, the telegraph were used to fight the war and literature and music that this conflict produced.DK s Visual Encyclopedia series delves into the world s most intriguing historical events, people, natural phenomena and animals. These books will delight children with simple explanations and impactful photography that will provide hours of learning fun.

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With a fill-in EURO 2024 results wallchart, The Football Encyclopedia brings you all the latest information, stats and facts from the world of football. Read about superstar players from Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmatí to Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka. Follow your favourite teams in the Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga and around the globe. And get the lowdown on the greatest tournaments and competitions, from the FA Cup and the Copa América to the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA EUROs.The book now features expanded material on women s football, one of the world s fastest-growing sports. It s packed with pictures and profiles of the world s most skilful players ⠓ old and new ⠓ from Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé to Kevin de Bruyne, and Sam Kerr to Lionel Messi. Over 50 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the England men⠙s and women⠙s teams, Brazil, Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid. Football fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and leagues around the world, including the English Premier League, the EUROs, and the UEFA Champions League.All the drama of the beautiful game is fully analysed with dynamic full-spread photos and artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, and there is in-depth coverage of every aspect of football, including rules and skills; fans and the media; coaches and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics and fully updated for this new edition, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.

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An Arsenal hero, invincible defender and now distinguished pundit, he is an icon of British football.His story. His words. The inspiring official and first memoir from the football legend and his parting reflections on life, leadership and love. As hard-hitting as his tackles Daily Mail Explosive Mail on Sunday [Full of] brilliant stories Gary Lineker Over three revolutionary decades, Martin Keown played football at the highest level. He witnessed the birth of the Premier League, the arrival of the millionaire player and was a key player in one of the best sides of all time ⠓ Wenger⠙s Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edgeIn this autobiography, Keown recounts how a son of working-class Irish parents, raised in a hostile England during the unrest of the 1970s, rose to be an automatic and enduring pick for club and country; the outsider who stayed the distance while so many insiders fell away.Over his career, Keown played alongside some of the world⠙s finest footballers ⠓ including Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, David Beckham ⠓ and under inspirational managers ⠓ Arsène Wenger, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Howard Kendall. He was the backbone for many years of the invincible Arsenal team that went on to win the 2003/4 Premier League title without losing a match.Known as ⠜The Rash⠝ by friend and foe alike for the intensity of his man-marking, Keown always played as if he had more to prove. But his teammates knew he was fast, skilful, tough and loyal, a leader on and off the pitch. Fearless too, as you⠙ll discover ⠓ he doesn⠙t pull any punches here.On The Edge is the story of one of Arsenal⠙s all-time greats ⠓ a man whose commitment put him at the centre of the pitch, a place he dominated like almost no other footballer of his generation.

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The Battle of Bannockburn has long been recognised as one of the most influential moments in Scottish history. The fighting that took place on 23rd and 24th June 1314 is frequently presented as a stirring tale of how a small but committed and well-organised militia army can overcome a larger, better-resourced foe, as well as a crucial early turning point in the long, bitter, and destructive conflicts between Scotland and in England in the late medieval and early modern period. This book offers an in-depth study of the immediate context of the battle, looking in detail at the preparations that both sides undertook in the months leading up to the conflict, and the reactions of the two sides to the outcome following months, aspects which have been overlooked in previous studies.Dr Callum Watson considers the state of affairs in Scotland in the autumn of 1313 and how this influenced Edward II s decision to invade Scotland in 1314\. He explores the possibility that King Robert was unwell during this period and considers the influence this had on the outlook and activities of both sides leading up to the battle. He reconstructs the initial Scottish response to this threat, while examining the preparations made by the English crown for the proposed campaign and tracking these alongside Scottish military activities. Detailed consideration is given to what we know about the siege of Stirling and the resultant deal made between the Scots and the Stirling garrison, highlighting how this development fundamentally altered the expectations of both armies and placed them inexorably on the path to direct confrontation at Bannockburn. The battle itself is closely examined, taking into account how Bruce s preparations in the weeks before the event and his inventive use of the landscape secured victory for the Scots. The immediate fall-out of the battle is also discussed, covering efforts by the English crown to consolidate the defences of northern England against renewed Scottish raiding, the experience of English widows created by the battle to secure their rights, and the cautious attempts at diplomacy â “ including arrangements made for the exchange of prisoners â “ undertaken in the months that followed. Finally, Bruce s parliament at Cambuskenneth Abbey in November 1314 is discussed alongside how the gradual redistribution of lands that this facilitated shaped the history of Scotland for the remainder of the fourteenth-century.

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The Battle of the Bulge raises many questions which, until now, have not been adequately answered: How did the major tank types perform during the battle? What were the specific â ˜lessons learnedâ ™ from the combat? And did these lessons result in changes to tanks in the subsequent months? Offering detailed answers to these questions, and many more, this book provides a survey of the principal tank and tank-equivalents (such as tank destroyers and Jagdpanzers) that took part in the Ardennes Campaign of December 1944â “January 1945. Beginning with a basic overview of the campaign, accompanied by an order of battle of the major armoured units, it examines the opposing forces, covering the organization of the two tank forces to explain how they were deployed. Author Steven Zaloga also scrutinises the technical balance between the opposing sides, comparing armour, mobility and firepower as well as other important factors such as reliability, crew situational awareness, and tank layout/efficiency. Full of specially commissioned and highly accurate artwork plates of the tanks themselves, as well as fascinating technical data based on cutting-edge research, this title is the definitive guide to tank warfare in the Battle of the Bulge.

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Law of the European Union, 14th Edition, by Morano-Foadi and Jesse is a comprehensive and visually appealing textbook that delves into the structure, law and practice of the European Union. It provides an in-depth analysis of the EUs constitutional framework and key substantive areas of law. The text also examines the impact of EU law on member states, with a particular focus on its evolving relationship with UK law post-Brexit, including up-to-date coverage of the Windsor Agreement and other post-Brexit developments. This edition remains an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of EU law and EU-UK legal interactions This new edition now includes: Updated information on the institutional and substantive law of the European UnionUpdated structure of key-chapters streamlining the flow of informationNew chapter on free movement of capital on the companion websiteNew case law on direct effect of EU Legislation: B. and Others v Krajowa Rada Sadownictwa and Others (Case C-824/18), NE v Bezirkshauptmannschaft Hartberg-Fürstenfeld and Dansk Industri (DI) v Estate of Karsten Eigil Rasmussen (Case C-441/14) and new cases on legality of EU member law: Nicoventures Trading and Others v Commission (Case T-706/22) and new case and Latvia v Sweden (Case C-822/21) on action by another member state under Article 259 TFEUReferences in the text on the Windsor Agreement, including reflection boxes, for example, on the Northern Ireland Protocol, EU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementInformation on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 which came into force in 2024 and the practical effect of removing the principle of supremacy of EU Law Key features of this book include: Key Debates for academic discussion in classVisuals and diagrams explaining concepts, institutional structures and legislative proceduresCases boxes highlighting the facts, ruling and significanceReflection boxes drawing attention to key developments, interconnected issues and current controversiesLearning objectives at chapter level and end of chapter summaries offer focus for class and exam preparation

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Inspired by the stories of Sinbad and One Thousand and One Nights, Aladdin and Alibaba fight epic battles, journey to far-off lands, and search for the secrets of King Solomon and the mysterious dungeons. Deep within the desert lie the mysterious Dungeons, vast stores of riches there for the taking by anyone lucky enough to find them and brave enough to venture into the depths from where few have ever returned. Plucky young adventurer Aladdin means to find the Dungeons and their riches, but Aladdin may be just as mysterious as the treasures he seeks. Now that the battle for Magnoshutatt is over, Aladdin, Alibaba and Morgiana return to Sindria.Familiar faces welcome them, as well as a few surprising characters! As a larger conflict with the Kou Empire looms, the various sides agree to a world summit. But before that, Alibaba returns to Balbadd to find that things in his homeland have changed drastically.

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An instant New York Times bestseller and sequel to the multi-award-winning The Swifts - a gleeful gothic mystery perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Robin Stevens.Shenanigan Swift hates burglars . . .So when the famous criminal gang Ouvolpo target Swift House and swap a valuable painting for an exploding inflatable bird, Shenanigan sets off in pursuit, determined to make them pay.The trail leads to Paris, home of her eccentric French cousins, the Martinets. The two sides of the Family have been squabbling for centuries, but when a body is discovered at the scene of Ouvolpo s latest robbery, the quarrelsome cousins must join forces to solve the mystery.Did Ouvolpo kill hotel caretaker Bernard? Why is Uncle Maelstrom wearing an earring again? And what does it all have to do with a disappearing clown?Can Shenanigan uncover the answers and set right a century-old injustice? Or will she be left adrift as her Family pulls itself apart?The Swifts won the 2023 Nero Childrenâ ™s Fiction Award and the Barnes Noble Children s Book Award, and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

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THE HAIRY DIETERS FAST FRESH is the brand-new collection of tasty, easy-to-prep, low-calorie dishes from the nation s favourite cooking duo, The Hairy Bikers.Inspired by the ingredients of the Mediterranean, Si King and Dave Myers have developed over 80 delicious and nutritious recipes to help you move away from processed foods and ready meals to make the most of the fresh ingredients available throughout the year.With dishes including red pepper salad with feta, black bean soup, pulled chicken tacos, spinach halloumi curry, beef ragù with mushrooms, chocolate rye cookies and blueberry cheesecake, whether you re looking for quick midweek meals, recipes with minimal prep or sweet treats, Si and Dave have it covered.Triple-tested, calorie-counted and packed full of flavour, FAST FRESH is sure to become your go-to for healthy inspiration every day.The Hairy Bikers were no. 1 bestsellers in the UK, Sunday Times, w/c 29 April 2024.

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This fun-filled activity book will teach you all about the world of insects and bugs, complete with activities, puzzles and more!Introduce little ones aged 5-9 to the insect world with fascinating bugs, butterflies, moths, creepy-crawlies, spiders, and much more! Packed with astounding facts, fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles, The Fact Packed Activity Book: Insects will keep kids aged 5-9 engaged and having fun while learning. Enter the world of creepy-crawlies and travel all the way from gardens to rainforests to learn more about these tiny creaturesThis insect fact book for children offers: Interesting bug facts combined with entertaining activities, such as mazes, drawings and quizzes.A range of topics about insects and bugs, including where they are found, what they eat, and how they defend themselves.Interactive learning to help children develop their reading ability, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun! This interactive book is filled with fact-based activities, such as mazes, puzzles, look and find, draw and colour, and quizzes â “ to inspire kids who are crazy about the world of creepy crawlies.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Insects then why not try The Fact Packed Activity Book: Dinosaurs to travel back in time to the prehistoric world, Sharks and Other Sea Creatures and explore the underwater world, or Animals to learn about the animal kingdom?

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What is industrial horror? Is it smoke stacks and gas towers? Is it the metal cranes of the shipyards turned golem? The stuff of our nightmares has been evolving since the industrial revolution and the rise of the machinesâ ¦ Machines arenâ ™t our friends. We were told they would bring freedom and leisure time, three day weeks and the like, but what they brought was redundancy, replacement, and the scrap heaps of life. How can you not look for horror in something capable of so much wholesale destruction of hope? And thatâ ™s whatâ ™s waiting for you in here, the wholesale destruction of hope at the hands of twisted industrial landscapes, smoke stacks and gas towers and metal golems that have no souls, no spirits, and can so easily drape themselves in our skins and walk in our shoes, doing everything we can do, faster, and with ruthless efficiency, removing the need for us. Thatâ ™s the world these stories live in, and itâ ™s a bleak place.

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Joe the Bouncer seeks a killer on the darkest sides of New York City in this captivating hard-boiled mystery from David Gordon. Joe Brody, ex-Special Forces operative with post-traumatic stress syndrome so severe it drove him to drug abuse and almost ruined him, is getting his life back together. Living with his grandmother in Queens, Joe has taken a simple job as a strip club bouncer, a role where he can spend his nights reading the classics. The only catch is that his childhood friend Gio Caprisi, now head of New York s Italian Mafia, relies on Joe s extra-legal expertise when things get particularly nasty on the streets.Recently, New York s criminal underworld has been shaken by the disappearance of its most successful call girls. As a pattern emerges, the women s sudden departures come to resemble something deeply concerning â “ the work of a serial kidnapper. When a woman turns up dead, the hunt for the predator behind it all becomes even more urgent. To find the killer, Joe will have to plunge into the seediest fringes of Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs on another wild ride.Reviews for David Gordon David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel Robert Crais A unique and worthwhile series CrimeReads Gordon knows how to write a potboiler LA Times

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In the past, while visiting the First World War battlefields, the author often wondered where the various Victoria Cross actions took place. He resolved to find out. In 1988, in the midst of his army career, research for this book commenced and over the years numerous sources have been consulted. Victoria Crosses on the Western Front â “ The Final Advance in Picardy is designed for the battlefield visitor as much as the armchair reader. A thorough account of each VC action is set within the wider strategic and tactical context. Detailed sketch maps show the area today, together with the battle-lines and movements of the combatants. It will allow visitors to stand upon the spot, or very close to, where each VC was won. Photographs of the battle sites richly illustrate the accounts. There is also a comprehensive biography for each recipient, covering every aspect of their lives warts and all parents and siblings, education, civilian employment, military career, wife and children, death and burial/commemoration. A host of other information, much of it published for the first time, reveals some fascinating characters, with numerous links to many famous people and events.

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A large-hearted reimagining of beloved all-American legends, this epic debut novel brings men of myth Paul Bunyan and John Henry alive like never before, teaming up for an adventure quest with deeper interrogations of race, class, and industrialization.Paul Bunyan—legendary larger-than-life American lumberjack—is a man down on his luck. With a load of family debts on his broad back, he ekes out a miserable miner’s life in Lump Town, a bleak hamlet controlled by famed industrialist El Boffo. When Bunyan s wife Lucette falls ill with a disease caused by the toxic mineral Lump, he embarks on a quest to save her. His only guide: the Chilali—a mysterious creature who speaks only in questions.Bunyan’s path leads to The Windy City—and to John Henry. Henry is not yet the “steel-drivin’” man known to folklore, but a fugitive on the run from a rigged, racist prison system. As Bunyan and Henry strive to reunite with the families they love, they must work together to solve riddles, forge weapons, brawl with a behemoth, and confront at every turn the relentless, duplicitous El Boffo.A richly imaginative reinvention of myth, Bunyan and Henry is at once a timeless quest, a fresh origin story, and an urgent modern fable that wrestles with the two sides of the American dream—its wild idealism and cruel underbelly—to inspire the awakening of the folk hero in us all.

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The No.1 bestseller and three-time Crime Writers Award Winner returns with a nail-biting new book. If you loved When You Are Mine or you re hunting for thrillers that make you think and feel, you won t want to miss this.As the daughter of a London crime boss, PC Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of her complicated life apart.On patrol one night she discovers a child in pyjamas, wandering alone. Taking Daisy home, Phil uncovers the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store.The crimes are linked, and all the evidence points to Phil s father as the mastermind.Phil s two worlds are colliding, trapping her in the middle of a vicious gang war that will threaten her career and everyone she loves.Who can she trust - the badge or her own blood? Another tour de force from Michael Robotham. He is so good at humanising his characters - even the nasty ones LINWOOD BARCLAY Everyone is so beautifully drawn - you tear through the pages hoping they can be trusted LAINIE ANDERSON Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down! ***** READER REVIEW*STORM CHILD was a No.1 print bestseller in Australia 04.07.24

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Gaius Pliny sends greetings to his friend Septicius Clarus... In these letters to his friends and relations, Pliny provides a fascinating insight into Roman life in the period 97 to 112 AD. Part autobiography, part social history, they document the career and interests of a senator and leading imperial official whose friends include the historians Tacitus and Suetonius. Pliny s letters cover a wide range of topics, from the contemporary political scene to domestic affairs, the educational system, the rituals and conduct of Roman religion, the treatment of slaves, and the phenomena of nature. He describes in vivid detail the eruption of Vesuvius which killed his uncle, and the daily routines of a well-to-do Roman in the courts, and at leisure, enjoying rural pursuits at his country estates.In the introduction to his lively and sympathetic new translation, P.G. Walsh examines the background to these often intimate and enthralling letters. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Explore why we feel stuck with our democracies, and radical new visions for governing ourselves and the planet In The Next Democracy, social entrepreneur and Founder of Donkey Republic, Erdem Ovacik, delivers a startlingly insightful discussion of a new collective governance model based on markets and data that can improve our wellbeing as individuals, and as a society. The author explains how we can develop the next generation of government that is data-driven, iterative, transparent, and that we decentrally and directly make laws online using prediction markets and delegate voting. Using same principles of data and market, the author also explores delivery of public goods, where we link products and services externalities to measurable metrics we collectively care about altering business models, and removing the dichotomy of consumerism and public service. You ll explore how we can assign real value to our public goods, changing the way we think about valuation and budgets for public spending. Filled with case studies, illustrations, new governance models and frameworks, and key takeaways and summaries of each chapter, you ll also find: A comprehensive explainer of the challenges caused by a collective inability to protect and deliver public goodsDiscussions of how to develop transparent, decentralized institutions that align private and collective interests to deliver public goods using markets and dataAn exploration of ⠜Merit Democracy,⠝ a radically new form of democracy Perfect for citizens who seek fresh visions for democracy, and young professionals and impact entrepreneurs who want to work towards creating impact. The Next Democracy is also a must-read for those who seek change through their investments to see the role they can play for a clear vision for a world we can all happily live in.

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A dangerous cult craves a dark power.The Legacy of Arniston House is the spellbinding fourth instalment of the Edinburgh Nights series by T. L. Huchu. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Rivers of London.⠘Engrossing and entertaining . . . with genuine emotion ⠓ and genuine betrayal⠙ ⠓ Genevieve Cogman, author of the Invisible Library seriesRopa Moyo is a wannabe magician, can speak to the dead, and has officially given up being an intern. Leaving Scottish magic behind, she now works for the English Sorcerer Royal. But just as she adjusts to working for the English, an old enemy reveals a devastating secret about her Gran, and Ropa⠙s world falls apart.Outraged, she rushes home, but finds her grandmother dead ⠓ murdered ⠓ with no killer in sight. And now she⠙s the prime suspect. In a quest to find the true murderer, Ropa becomes caught in the dark tendrils of a cult, hell-bent on resurrecting an ancient power. Ropa must use her wits, her magic, and call in all favours to stop the ritual ⠓ and clear her name.Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series:⠘Fast-moving and entertaining . . . Stupendously engaging⠙⠓ Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series⠘I am such a fan of T. L. Huchu and this series ⠓ I recommend it to everyone I meet⠙⠓ Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six⠘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead⠙⠓ Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series

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Introduce young readers to a variety of countries and cultures through an exploration of food.Discover fascinating facts about the food on your plate and tasty dishes from all around the world in this educational reader to help children aged 7-9 learn about countries and cultures.Children can explore the significance of food to different cultures and the variety of ways in which food is prepared and shared. Then learn how diet can vary according to personal choice, culture, and medical needs, and how food can be broken down into groups to help us maintain a healthy, balanced diet.The educational series can help children learn about the world, with:Links to key social studies and geography curriculum objectives. Content that allows children to learn about a variety of countries, cultures, and celebrations through food and its significance to each country and culture.Recipes featured that are simple and easy to follow for young readers to try out. Food Around the World follows the journey of food from farm to table, learning how seasons can affect what produce is available. Children can learn how food is packaged, and how to recycle packaging and reduce food waste. Plus, fun food facts show how food can be grown to extremes! About the seriesThis book is part of the â ¦Around the World series, which includes Celebrations Around the World and Language Around the World. The series is designed to inspire and inform children with bright and original illustrations and fascinating facts about the world around us.

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From the critically acclaimed author Sally Bayley, The Green Lady is a poignant, brilliant exploration of the relationships between children and their teachers.In the style of her memoir Girl with Dove, this book explores a childâ ™s search for artistic education and a sense of self. Lyrical and playful, Sally Bayleyâ ™s writing transports the reader into an eccentric world of teachers, guardians and guiding spirits of place.Moved by her female teachers, and guided by the artist J.M.W. Turner, Bayleyâ ™s protagonist goes in search of her maternal ancestors, in particular her grandmother, Edna May Turner. Following the narratives of other women in history who have taken different routes to independence and artistic freedom â “ including the educational suffragist Mary Neal, actress Margaret Rutherford, and poet Stevie Smith â “ Bayley considers the paths to happiness and the limitations social convention imposes.Part novel, part memoir, The Green Lady continues the traditions of Virginia Woolfâ ™s Orlando as an imagined biography which urgently understands the need for a space of oneâ ™s own in which to thrive. As one of the bookâ ™s several foster children, Bayley reminds us that families and homes can be found and built within literature and the arts as well as nature s green spaces.

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Success leaves clues.In The Perceptive Investor, global hedge fund manager Ardal Gronager shows that by learning from the world⠙s most successful value investors and notable business figures it is possible to better understand the depth and breadth of the full investment landscape and confidently participate in it. Part One explores the financial concepts needed to become a successful value investor while Part Two outlines the individual securities selection process he uses at Gronager Partners. Honed from ⠘Standing on the Shoulders of Giants⠙ and years of experience in both business and in markets ⠓ some painful! Your goal as an investor should be simply to purchase, at a rational price, a part interest in an easily understood business whose earnings are virtually certain to be materially higher, five, ten, and twenty years from now. Over time, you will find only a few companies that meet those standards ⠓ so when you see one that qualifies, you should buy a meaningful amount. - Warren E. Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire HathawayWith humility, a fascination for business and endless intellectual curiosity, it is possible to find your own formula for value investing success. This book will give you the educational grounding you need for success on your own value investing journey and perhaps more importantly, help you to avoid, many of the potential mistakes. The more hard lessons you can learn vicariously rather than through your own hard experience, the better. - Charles T. Munger, vice-chairman of Berkshire HathawayAll Authors proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated for the benefit of the Financial Times: Financial Literacy Inclusion Campaign (FT FLIC). You can learn more about this charity by visiting their website: www.ftflic.com

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An illustrated guide to the most wondrous - and downright spooky - homes of the dead. Here, we journey through the mythological afterlives of ancient civilizations and explore spiritual celebrations throughout the ages-all with a healthy splash of joie de vivre and not a hint of gloom.Wander through labyrinths of bone and stone, dive into sunken cemeteries and uncover the sacred sites of long-lost legends. Along the way, join in heartfelt traditions from around the globe that joyfully reunite the living with the lost. From Mexico #39;s vibrant Day of the Dead to the Pirate Cemetery of Saint-Pierre and the shadowy depths of Hades, embark on a thrilling adventure through folklore, mythology and cultural practices that reveal the beauty and mystery of the afterlife.This tour is designed for brave spirits aged 7 and up-but anyone with a curious heart is welcome on this eerily entertaining, otherworldly journey.

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This fun-filled activity book will teach you all about the underwater world, complete with activities, puzzles and more!Dying to know exactly what goes on beneath the waves? Well, this might just be the book for you! Journey into the deep blue sea, discover different underwater creatures and explore enchanting coral reefs.Packed with astounding facts, fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles, The Fact Packed Activity Book: Sharks and Other Sea Creatures will keep kids aged 5-9 engaged and having fun while learning. Read about fascinating creatures big and small, such as sharks, whales, crabs, octopuses, turtles, and many more!This sea creature fact book for children offers: - Interesting shark and sea creature facts combined with entertaining activities, such as mazes, drawings and quizzes.- A range of topics about a variety of marine life, including where they are found, what they eat and how they defend themselves.- Interactive learning to help children develop their reading ability, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun! Find your way through an underwater jungle, answer mind-boggling questions, and draw your favourite marine animals. This is the ideal book for curious, fact-loving kids who are crazy about the underwater world and want to learn more about it.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Sharks and Other Sea Creatures then why not try Dinosaurs to travel back in time to the Prehistoric World, or Animals and explore the mighty animal kingdom!

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An extraordinary tale of unity and friendship from the award-winning, internationally-bestselling author of The House With Chicken LegsThe Island of Morovia is shaped like a broken heart. The humans live on one side of the island, and the alkonosts -- the bird-people -- live on the other. But it wasn t always this way...Linnet wishes she could sing magic, like her father, Nightingale -- and bring the two sides of her island together again. For her land has been divided by a terrible tragedy, and Linnet has been banished with her father to the deepest swamps, leaving behind her best friends, Hero and Silver.So when her father is captured, Linnet must be brave and embark on a treacherous journey. Through alligator pools and sinking sands, she finds new friends. Yet without her singing magic, Linnet discovers something even more powerful. Something that could save her father, and heal the broken heart of her island once more...

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For over three centuries, the inhabitants of North Britain faced the might of Rome, resulting in some of the most extraordinary archaeology of the ancient world.This richly illustrated new history of Roman Scotland explores the complex, often tumultuous and frequently brutal interaction between the world s first superpower and the peoples who lived north of Hadrian s Wall.With reference to the latest research and featuring all the key sites, it offers though-provoking re-assessments of many aspects of the story of the Romans in Scotland, from the loss of the IXth Legion and the reasons for building and maintaining Hadrian s Wall, to considering what spurred at least four Roman emperors to personally visit the edge of the empire.

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One final adventure for Ropa Moyo, orphan, mischief-maker and failed magician. Secrets of the First School is the mystery-filled finale to T. L. Huchu⠙s enchanting Edinburgh Nights series.⠘I⠙ve had my arse kicked more times than I can count⠙Ropa Moyo is dead. Banished to the Other Place by the reanimated spirit of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville of Scotland. Turns out, being on the losing side sucks worse than being skint.Now, the Cult of Dundas intends to ascend to godhood, spreading their corrupting reach from Edinburgh to all of Scotland⠙s schools of magic. Ropa must find some way to escape the Other Place, save her sister, and gather allies across the country before Edinburgh falls.A royal plot, a family secret, and a stolen body. As Scotland descends into petty in-fighting, Ropa⠙s only inkling of hope lies in her grandmother⠙s final secret: Scotland⠙s first school of magic.An ancient magic is returning . . . and hungry for revenge.* * *Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series:⠘Fast-moving and entertaining . . . Stupendously engaging⠙⠓ Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series⠘I am such a fan of T. L. Huchu and this series ⠓ I recommend it to everyone I meet⠙⠓ Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six⠘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead⠙⠓ Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series

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Ever since he can remember, Dom Joly has been fascinated by travel to odd places. In part this stems from a childhood spent in war-torn Lebanon, where instead of swapping marbles in the schoolyard, he had a shrapnel collection -- the schoolboy currency of Beirut. Dom s upbringing was interspersed with terrifying days and nights spent hunkered in the family basement under Syrian rocket attack or coming across a pile of severed heads from a sectarian execution in the pine forests near his home.These early experiences left Dom with a profound loathing for the sanitized experiences of the modern day travel industry and a taste for the darkest of places. In this brilliantly odd and hilariously told travel memoir, Dom Joly sets out on a quest to visit those destinations from which the average tourist would, and should, run a mile. The more insalubrious the place, the more interesting is the journey and so we follow Dom as he skis in Iran on segregated slopes, spends a weekend in Chernobyl, tours the assassination sites of America and becomes one of the few Westerners to be granted entry into North Korea. Eventually Dom journeys back to his roots in Beirut only to discover he was at school with Osama Bin Laden.Funny and frightening in equal measure, this is a uniquely bizarre and compelling travelogue from one of the most fearless and innovative comedians around.

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For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and now includes the most recent developments in archaeological science. Meticulously researched, every section has been extensively updated by a team of experts. There are chapters devoted to each of the archaeological periods found in Britain, as well as two chapters on techniques and the nature of archaeological remains. All the common artefacts, types of sites and current theories and methods are covered. The growing interest in post-medieval and industrial archaeology is fully explored in a brand new section dealing with these crucial periods. Hundreds of new illustrations enable instant comparison and identification of objects and monuments - from Palaeolithic handaxes to post-medieval gravestones. Several maps pinpoint the key sites, and other features include an extensive bibliography and a detailed index. The Handbook of British Archaeology is the most comprehensive resource book available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject - from field archaeologists and academics to students, heritage professionals, Time Team followers and amateur enthusiasts.

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Underwater Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200 species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100 species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Divided into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna.

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Selected and Introduced by M J Elliott. They were removing the stones quietly, one by one, from the centuried wall. And then, as the breach became large enough, they came out into the laboratory in single file; led by a stalking thing with a beautiful head made of wax. From the dark, mind-expanding imagination of H P Lovecraft, Wordsworth presents a third volume of tales penned by the greatest horror writer of the 20th Century.Here are some of Lovecraft s weirdest flesh-creeping masterpieces, including Pickman s Model, The Shunned House, his famous serial Herbert West - Reanimator, and several classic tales from the Cthulhu Mythos, in which mankind is subjected to the unimaginable terrors known only to those who have read from the forbidden Necronomicon. Also included in this compelling collection are the complete Randolph Carter stories, chronicling his adventures in this world and the realm of his dreams, where he faces perils beyond comprehension.

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Now a BBC Radio 4 Drama Series.Tucked away from the building sites of modern Shanghai are the beautiful mansions once owned by the smartest families in 1930s China. They have since been bought by rich businessmen and high-ranking members of the Communist Party. All except one. The owner is an old painter who holds a glittering party each night: swing jazz plays for his former neighbours, who dance, remember old times and forget for an evening the terrors that followed. But questions are being asked. How can he afford such a lifestyle? His paintings? Blackmail? A triad connection? Prostitution? Inspector Chen is asked to investigate discreetly what is going on behind the elegant façade. But, before he can get close to anyone, one of the girls is found murdered in the garden and another is terrified she will be next.Chen s quest for answers will take Chen to a strange businessman, triads, Chairman Mao himself and a terrible secret the Party will go to any length to conceal.

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Jim Henson s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City spotlights the secret history of Sir Didymus and the untold story of one of Jareth s Masquerade guests, in addition to tales featuring fan-favourite characters like Ludo, Hoggle, Ambrosius, and the Goblin King himself. This epic collection showcases imaginative tales from critically acclaimed writers and artists including Jonathan Case (The New Deal), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: Phasma), Gustavo Duarte (Bizarro), Roger Langridge (Snarked), Katie Cook (Star Wars: ABC-3PO), Jeff Stokely (The Ludocrats), S.M. Vidaurri (Labyrinth: Under the Spell), Sina Grace (Superman: Kal-El Returns), Michael Dialynas (Wynd), Sarah Webb (The Storyteller: Sirens), Boya Sun (5 Worlds), Lara Elena Donnelly (The Amberlough Dossier), French Carlomagno (The Dead Lucky), Pius Bak (Eat The Rich), Samantha Dodge (Catwoman: Soulstealer), and many more! Collects Jim Henson s Labyrinth: Shortcuts and Jim Henson s Labyrinth: Under the Spell.

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NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 Selection. NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books Selection. Dolly Gray Children s Literature Award. Recipient A Mighty Girl Book of the Year. If you ve ever felt different, if you ve ever been low, if you don t quite fit in, there s a name you should know. Meet Dr. Temple Grandin-one of the world s quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe. In hardcover, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin was the first book in the educational Amazing Scientists series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you ll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself!

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Dárková sada - hrnek, podtácek, klíčenka, oficiálně licencovaný produkt Pro všechny fanoušky Hvězdných válek tu je exkluzivní dárková sada, kterou si hned zamilují. nbsp;Ke sledování oblíbené řady celovečerních filmů nebo seriálu The Mandalorian si můžete udělat kávu nebo čaj do designového hrnku, položit ho na tematicky stejný podtácek a ke klíčům si pověsit originální klíčenku. Oficiálně licencovaný set zdobený motivem oblíbeného mistra Yody užijete každý den. nbsp;Dárková sada Star Wars: The Mandalorian - The Child nbsp;potěší jako krásná pozornost pod stromečkem nebo k narozeninám. Klíčové vlastnosti dárkové sady Star Wars: The Mandalorian - The ChildVšichni fanoušci Hvězdných válek si zamilují exkluzivní dárkovou sadu nbsp;Designový hrníček, podtácek a klíčenku užijete každý denOficiálně licencovaný set je zdobený motivem oblíbeného mistra YodyDárková sada Star Wars: The Mandalorian - The Child nbsp;potěší jako krásná pozornost pod...

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Constantly rebuffed from the social circles he aspires to frequent, the timid clerk Golyadkin is confronted by the sudden appearance of his double, a more brazen, confident and socially successful version of himself, who abuses and victimizes the original. As he is increasingly persecuted, Golyadkin finds his social, romantic and professional life unravelling, in a spiral that leads to a catastrophic denouement. The Double, Dostoevsky s second published work of fiction, which foreshadows in its themes many of his mature novels, is the surreal and hallucinatory tale of an unfortunate anti-hero, at once chilling in its depiction of the dark sides of human nature and exuberantly comical.

Objev podobné jako The Double: New Translation - Fyodor Dostoevsky

READ THIS BOOK NOW AND BECOME A HAPPY NONDRINKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.Allen Carr s Easyway is a global phenomenon. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world. In The Easy Way for Women to Stop Drinking, Allen Carr s Easyway method has been applied to problem drinking for women, acknowledging that women who want to stop drinking face particular difficulties-and tailored to their needs.By explaining why you feel the need to drink and with simple step-by-step instructions to set you free, Allen Carr shows you how to escape from the alcohol trap. This book comes with several assurances: You won t feel like you re being talked down to; there are no scare tactics or gimmicks; you won t feel deprived; and you won t miss drinking.What people say about Allen Carr s Easyway method: The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle. Anjelica Huston It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction. Sir Anthony Hopkins His skill is in removing the psychological dependence. The Sunday Times

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A deep, personal, clever and witty book Michael Rosen | Funny, moving, wise and then very funny again John O Farrell | clear-eyed, humane and engaging Observer | inspiring GuardianI feel like there⠙s a leopard in my house, locked in a room. I⠙ve contacted the leopard authorities and they assure me they are used to dealing with leopards like this, and they have a plan for removing the leopard. It will take a while, though, and once in a while I can hear it growl.And that⠙s all very reassuring. Even so, several times a day I think to myself: ⠜Hang on, there⠙s a leopard in my house.⠝One morning, while shaving, the comedian Mark Steel noticed that one side of his neck seemed larger than the other. After a whistlestop tour of assorted medical professionals, a consultant delivered the ominous words that would define the next months of his life: ⠘I⠙m afraid it⠙s not good news, Mr Steel⠙.And so began a journey into the heart of the NHS, as he embarked on the long and uncertain road to cancer recovery via a range of mildly torturous and entirely miraculous treatments. What, if anything, might he learn about himself ⠓ and our capacity for coping with life when times get tough ⠓ as he becomes part of a club that one in two British people will ultimately join?A frank and funny diary of one man⠙s rather trying year, this is an unforgettable and uplifting story of getting ill, getting on with it, and getting better.

Objev podobné jako The Leopard in my House - Mark Steel