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Robots - Emmett Jonathan
A photographic non-fiction book that explains the many different types of robots and their uses. The report tells how robots help us in industry, security, and in exploring uninhabitable environments such as other planets, volcanoes, and the depths pf the ocean.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type – A non-chronological report.A labelled diagram on pages 14 and 15 shows the inner workings of a robot, providing the opportunity to further discuss the information.Curriculum link – Science: OurselvesThis book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
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Christmas Street - Emmett Jonathan
This spectacular lift-the-flap Christmas alphabet story is a book, a fold-out play-scene, and a beautiful festive frieze to decorate your room!Everyone is busy on Christmas Street! Who is baking gingerbread? Who is wrapping presents? And who's that coming down the chimney? Find out in this perfect Christmas gift book, the follow-up to Alphabet Street.With bright, cheerful artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, and a clever rhyming text from Jonathan Emmett.Read the rhyming story, lift the festive flaps, learn the letters of the alphabet and seasonal words and then, when you're finished, flip the book and have fun with the giant snowy concertina play-scene on the reverse! With two big sturdy flaps on every spread, this is a charming Christmas alphabet book that little ones will return to again and again.
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A modern-day gay Emma, with the spikey social critique of Austen plus the lush over-the-top romance of Bridgerton. ★ "Rosen aptly carries [Jane] Austen’s torch… Delightfully queer and downright swoonworthy." –Kirkus, starred review ★ “A smoothly written, highly readable—no, make that irresistible romance.” –Booklist, starred review ★ "A sensitive and affirming adaptation." –Publishers Weekly, starred review Emmett Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence and had lived nearly eighteen years in the world with very little to distress or vex him. Emmett knows he’s blessed. And because of that, he tries to give back: from charity work to letting the often irritating Georgia sit at his table at lunch, he knows it’s important to be nice. And recently, he’s found a new way of giving back: matchmaking. He set up his best friend Taylor with her new boyfriend and it’s gone perfectly. So when his occasional friend-with-benefits Harrison starts saying he wants a boyfriend (something Emmett definitely does NOT want to be), he decides to try and find Harrison the perfect man at Highbury Academy. Emmett’s childhood friend, Miles, thinks finding a boyfriend for a guy you sleep with is a bad idea. But Miles is straight, and Emmett says this is gay life – your friends, your lovers, your boyfriends – they all come from the same very small pool. That’s why Emmett doesn’t date – to keep things clean. He knows the human brain isn’t done developing until twenty-five, so any relationship he enters into before then would inevitably end in a breakup, in loss. And he’s seen what loss can do. His mother died four years ago and his Dad hasn’t been the same since. But the lines Emmett tries to draw are more porous than he thinks, and as he tries to find Harrison the perfect match, he learns that gifted as he may be, maybe he has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to love. Modern and very gay, with a charmingly conceited lead who is convinced he knows it all, and the occasional reference to the classic movie Clueless, Emmett brings you lush romance all while exploring the complexities of queer culture—where your lovers and friends are sometimes the same person, but the person you fall in love with might be a total surprise.
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The Blood of Emmett Till - Timothy B. Tyson
This extraordinary New York Times bestseller reexamines a pivotal event of the civil rights movement—the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till—“and demands that we do the one vital thing we aren’t often enough asked to do with history: learn from it” (The Atlantic). * A New York Times Notable Book * A Washington Post Notable Book * Longlisted for the National Book Award * Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award *An NPR, Los Angeles Times, and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Best Book of the Year *In 1955, white men in the Mississippi Delta lynched a fourteen-year-old from Chicago named Emmett Till. His murder was part of a wave of white terrorism in the wake of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared public school segregation unconstitutional. Only weeks later, Rosa Parks thought about young Emmett as she refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Five years later, Black students who called themselves “the Emmett Till generation” launched sit-in campaigns that turned the struggle for civil rights into a mass movement. Till’s lynching became the most notorious hate crime in American history. But what actually happened to Emmett Till—not the icon of injustice, but the flesh-and-blood boy? Part detective story, part political history, The Blood of Emmett Till “unfolds like a movie” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), drawing on a wealth of new evidence, including a shocking admission of Till’s innocence from the woman in whose name he was killed. “Jolting and powerful” (The Washington Post), the book “provides fresh insight into the way race has informed and deformed our democratic institutions” (Diane McWhorter, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Carry Me Home) and “calls us to the cause of justice today” (Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, president of the North Carolina NAACP).
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RED - DESIGN RENDL RENDL EMMETT stolní podstavec bílá chrom 230V E27 15W R14115
RENDL EMMETT stolní podstavec bílá/chrom – univerzální základ pro vaše stínidloStolní podstavec RENDL EMMETT v moderní kombinaci bílé a chromu je ideální volbou pro každého, kdo hledá flexibilní a estetické řešení pro stolní lampu. Minimalistický design, kvalitní kovové provedení a možnost nastavení výšky zajišťují, že podstavec skvěle zapadne do různých typů interiérů – od pracovny přes obývací pokoj až po ložnici.Hlavní vlastnosti a výhody Materiál: odolný lakovaný kov s chromovými prvky Barva: bílá/chrom – nadčasový vzhled Patice: E27 – široká kompatibilita se světelnými zdroji Výška: 180 mm, možnost nastavení Vypínač na přívodu: ano – jednoduché ovládání Rozměry základny: šířka 450 mm, délka kabelu 1500 mm Max. příkon: 15 W (doporučujeme LED žárovky pro maximální úsporu) Kombinovatelnost: vhodné pro stínidla AMBITUS 30/21, CONNY 25/30, CONNY 35/30, RON 15/20Proč zvolit stolní podstavec RENDL EMMETT?Tento podstavec je ideální pro ty, kteří si chtějí vytvořit vlastní stylovou stolní lampu výběrem stínidla dle vlastního vkusu. Díky univerzální patici E27 a stabilní konstrukci se hodí jak pro domácí kancelář, tak do hotelových pokojů nebo designových interiérů.Doporučení interiérového designéraKombinujte RENDL EMMETT s textilními nebo skleněnými stínidly v neutrálních tónech pro klidný a harmonický vzhled, nebo naopak zvolte barevné akcenty pro zvýraznění osobitosti prostoru. Vhodné umístění je na pracovní stůl, noční stolek nebo komodu.Technické specifikace Napětí: 230 V Světelný zdroj: není součástí balení Počet světelných zdrojů: 1Trust badges & garance Životnost: až 30 000 h (s LED žárovkou) Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CEFAQ – Nejčastější dotazy Lze zkracovat přívodní kabel? Ano, délku přívodního kabelu lze upravit dle potřeby, doporučujeme však úpravu svěřit odborníkovi. Jaký typ žárovky je nejvhodnější? Doporučujeme LED žárovku s paticí E27 do maximálního příkonu 15 W pro maximální životnost a úsporu energie.
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RED - DESIGN RENDL RENDL EMMETT stolní podstavec černá staromosazná 230V E27 15W R14116
RENDL EMMETT stolní podstavec černá/staromosazná – Stylová základna pro vaši lampuObjevte stolní podstavec RENDL EMMETT v atraktivní kombinaci černé a staromosazné barvy. Tento podstavec je ideálním základem pro vytvoření originální stolní lampy přesně podle vašich představ. Je vyroben z kvalitního kovu, který zaručuje dlouhou životnost i při každodenním používání. Elegantní minimalistický design s jemnými mosaznými prvky podtrhne jak klasické, tak moderní interiéry.Flexibilní řešení pro váš interiérPodstavec EMMETT nabízí možnost nastavení výšky, což vám umožní přizpůsobit lampu konkrétním potřebám a prostoru. Doporučujeme kombinovat s textilními stínidly s uchycením na závit E27 – vhodné modely jsou například AMBITUS 30/21, CONNY 25/30, CONNY 35/30, RON 15/20. Díky patici E27 můžete jednoduše volit světelný zdroj dle vlastního výběru a regulovat tak intenzitu i barevnou teplotu světla.Hlavní vlastnosti Materiál: Kov (lakovaný, prvky staromosaz/chrom) Barva: Černá / staromosazná Patice: E27 (max. 15W LED) Možnost nastavení výšky: Ano (výška 180 mm) Vypínač na přívodu: Ano, pro maximální komfort Rozměry základny: Šířka 450 mm, délka kabelu 1500 mm Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (žárovka není součástí balení) Napětí: 230 VDoporučení architektaPodstavec RENDL EMMETT je vynikající volbou pro designovou lampu do pracovny, ložnice, nebo obývacího pokoje. Doporučujeme použít stmívatelnou LED žárovku pro maximální úsporu a možnost regulace atmosféry v místnosti. Kombinujte s kvalitním textilním stínidlem pro měkké, neoslňující světlo.Trust badges & garance Životnost svítidel: až 30 000 hodin (dle použité LED žárovky) Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CE – splňuje evropské bezpečnostní normyNejčastější dotazy (FAQ) Lze podstavec použít s různými stínidly? Ano, podstavec je kompatibilní se stínidly s uchycením na závit E27 – doporučené modely jsou AMBITUS, CONNY a RON. Jaký světelný zdroj je vhodný? Pro maximální úsporu a dlouhou životnost doporučujeme LED žárovku s paticí E27 do 15 W.
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Go the Way Your Blood Beats - Emmett de Monterey
AN EXTRAORDINARILY MOVING AND ORIGINAL MEMOIR OF GROWING UP GAY AND DISABLED IN 1980s LONDONSHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2023When Emmett de Monterey is eighteen months old, a doctor diagnoses him with cerebral palsy. Words too heavy for his twenty-five-year-old artist parents and their happy, smiling baby.Growing up in south-east London in the 1980s, Emmett is spat at on the street and prayed over at church. At his mainstream school, teachers refuse to schedule his classes on the ground floor, and he loses a stone from the effort of getting up the stairs. At his sixth form college for disabled students, he''s told he will be expelled if the rumours are true, if he''s gay.And then Emmett is chosen for a first-of-its-kind surgery in America which he hopes will ''cure'' him, enable him to walk unaided. He hopes for a miracle: to walk, to dance, to be able to leave the house when it rains. To have a body that''s everyday beautiful, to hold hands in the street. To not be gay, which feels like another word for loneliness. But the ''miracle'' doesn''t occur, and Emmett must reckon with a world which views disabled people as invisible, unworthy of desire. He must fight to be seen.''Vivid, engaging... this insightful memoir sheds light on the author''s life as a disabled gay man who is often rendered invisible'' Andrew McMillan, Guardian Book of the Day''A frank and intimate memoir written with an incredible clear-eyed intensity'' Claire Fuller
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RED - DESIGN RENDL RENDL EMMETT stojanový podstavec bílá chrom 230V E27 15W R14117
RENDL EMMETT stojanový podstavec bílá/chrom – univerzální základ pro designová stínidlaStojanový podstavec RENDL EMMETT v elegantním provedení bílá/chrom je nadčasový základ pro vytvoření originální stojací lampy podle vašich představ. Precizní kovová konstrukce s možností nastavení výšky (až 1455 mm) nabízí stabilitu a dlouhou životnost. Díky univerzální patici E27 si můžete zvolit libovolné stínidlo kompatibilní s tímto typem závitu – doporučujeme například stínidla AMBITUS 46/24, DELISA 35/30, CONNY 25/30, CONNY 35/30, JAKARANDA nebo RON 40/25.Klíčové vlastnosti stojanového podstavce EMMETT Variabilní výška: Možnost nastavení dle potřeby vašeho interiéru (max. výška 1455 mm). Kvalitní materiály: Lakovaný kov s dekorativními chromovými prvky zajišťuje elegantní vzhled a odolnost. Snadné ovládání: Vypínač na přívodním kabelu pro pohodlné zapínání a vypínání lampy. Široká kompatibilita: Vhodné pro většinu stínidel s uchycením na závit E27. Bezpečný a ekonomický provoz: Určeno pro LED nebo úsporné žárovky do 15 W (není součástí balení).Technické specifikace Výška: 250–1455 mm (nastavitelná) Šířka podstavy: 250 mm Délka kabelu: 2000 mm Patice: E27 Materiál: kov Barva: bílá/chrom Max. příkon: 15 W Napětí: 230 V Vypínač: ano (na přívodu)Doporučení architektaTento podstavec je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří hledají čistý a variabilní základ pro svou stojací lampu. Kombinujte jej s textilními, kovovými nebo skleněnými stínidly dle stylu vašeho interiéru – minimalistického, skandinávského, nebo třeba retro. Vsaďte na LED žárovku s teplou bílou barvou pro příjemnou atmosféru.Trust badges & garance Životnost: Až 30 000 hodin při použití kvalitní LED žárovky Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CEFAQ – Často kladené otázky Lze podstavec použít s více typy stínidel? Ano, podstavec je kompatibilní se širokou škálou stínidel se závitem E27. Doporučená stínidla jsou uvedena v popisu, ale můžete použít i jiné s tímto uchycením. Jakou žárovku zvolit pro maximální úsporu? Pro nejnižší spotřebu doporučujeme LED žárovky s paticí E27, maximálně do 15 W. LED žárovky mají dlouhou životnost a minimální energetickou náročnost.
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RED - DESIGN RENDL RENDL EMMETT stojanový podstavec černá staromosazná 230V E27 15W R14118
RENDL EMMETT stojanový podstavec černá/staromosazná – maximální volnost pro vaše stínidloStojanový podstavec RENDL EMMETT v kombinaci černé a staromosazné barvy představuje stylový a univerzální základ pro vytvoření originální stojací lampy na míru vašemu interiéru. Díky kovové konstrukci a preciznímu zpracování je ideální volbou pro moderní i klasické prostory, kde chcete propojit funkčnost, jednoduchost a elegantní design. Hlavní přednosti a vlastnosti Variabilní kombinovatelnost: Kompatibilní s řadou stínidel s uchycením na závit E27 – doporučujeme stínidla AMBITUS 46/24, DELISA 35/30, CONNY 25/30, CONNY 35/30, JAKARANDA, RON 40/25. Nastavitelná výška: Individuální úprava výšky dle vašich potřeb pro maximální komfort osvětlení. Designové provedení: Kombinace matné černé a decentní staromosazné dodá prostoru nadčasovou eleganci. Praktický vypínač: Vypínač umístěný na přívodním kabelu pro snadné ovládání. Pevná základna: Stabilní kruhová podstava minimalizuje riziko převrácení.Technické parametry Výška: 250 mm (nastavitelná) Šířka: 1455 mm Délka: 2000 mm Materiál: Kov Barva: Černá / staromosazná Patice: E27 (max. 15 W) Počet světelných zdrojů: 1 (zdroj není součástí balení) Napětí: 230V Vypínač na přívodu: AnoDoporučení pro použitíVyberte si libovolné designové stínidlo s uchycením na E27 a dodejte své lampě osobitý charakter. Pro maximální úsporu doporučujeme použít LED žárovku s paticí E27 o příkonu do 15 W – zajistíte tak nízkou spotřebu a dlouhou životnost.Trust badges & garance Životnost: až 30 000 h (při použití LED žárovky) Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CENejčastější dotazy (FAQ) Lze kombinovat s jinými stínidly? Ano, podstavec je kompatibilní se všemi stínidly s uchycením na závit E27, ideálně doporučenými modely. Jakou žárovku zvolit pro maximální úsporu? Doporučujeme kvalitní LED žárovku E27 s výkonem do 15 W, která poskytne dostatečné osvětlení a výrazně sníží spotřebu energie.Objevte možnosti designu s podstavcem RENDL EMMETT a vytvořte si originální lampu přesně podle svého vkusu!
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Ten Telecaster Tales - Rik Emmett
Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the ''concept album.'' It is music that arrives inside a book. It''s also, arguably, the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar albums. In his latest offering, Rik Emmett delves into the creative process - the roots, influences, philosophy, and spirituality involved in writing and recording. Even the story behind these stories explores creativity. (Emmett dreamed of then commissioned a guitar - a one-of-a-kind Telecaster-style guitar - then wrote and recorded with and for it.) Playfully, beautifully, Ten Telecaster Tales lays bare an artistic journey in an act of discovery - that the storytelling inherent in writing good musical compositions translates into good storytelling about the process behind the songs, and how compositions turn into recordings. A generous amount of fairy-tale mythology is sprinkled throughout - despite the whole process being assimilated by digital technology. The notion of a ''telecaster tale'' implies something ''vintage'' at its heart, and it is humanity that glues the layers together. Principally, though, Ten Telecaster Tales is the next logical step for Emmett after publishing his memoir, Lay It On The Line. It represents the evolution of his life story into a combination of musical composition, guitar playing, and prose. After all, writing has always been the solid backbone and lifeline of his multi-faceted journey.
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Robots - Dr Henny Admoni
The future is here. Explore the world of robots and artificial intelligence in this kids’ STEM book by robotics professor Dr Henny Admoni.Hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples that spoke to worshippers, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes that can climb trees!Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction. From driverless cars to robots helping in hospitals, the field of robotics is one of the most exciting in modern science. With beautiful illustrations by Amy Grimes, this children’s book explains what robots are, how they are made, and how we can use them in all sorts of amazing ways.Dr Henny Admoni’s book answers some of the key questions about robotics and AI, such as should we be afraid? It also looks at the positive impact robots can have on us all, from robots who can help in disaster zones to the robotic spacecraft exploring the Solar System and beyond.The possibilities of robotics and AI are endless. With a hardback cover featuring colourful foil, this book is an ideal gift for technology-mad kids.
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Robots Past & Future Short Stories
We enjoyed our Robots and AI book so much that we’ve followed up by splitting these topics in two, particularly because in the world of Generative AI, Robots and Artificial Intelligence are moving rapidly in new directions. This new Robots anthology delves into the fascinating evolution of robots – from the mechanical marvels of the past to the imaginative possibilities of the future. Whether exploring the nostalgia of retro robotics, envisioning futuristic automatons, or unique stories that bridge the two, this exciting collection brings together classic fiction of robots from the past and combines them with new stories by modern authors.New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Charlotte Brookins, Victoria Brun, Deborah L. Davitt, Calvin Demmer, Tianna Ebnet, Joshua James Jordan, Abigail Kemske, Simone King, Akis Linardos, Brian K. Lowe, Lorian Moore, Soumya Sundar Mukherjee, Lee Murray, Mariah Southworth, M.C. St. John, Nathanael K. Stottlemyer, Brian Trent, Anne Wilkins, Marissa Yarrow, and Ramez Yoakeim. These appear alongside classic work by Eando Binder, Ray Bradbury, Thea von Harbou, C.L. Moore and many others.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.
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What To Expect When You're Expecting Robots - Julie Shah, Laura Major
The next generation of robots will be truly social, but can we make sure that they play well in the sandbox?Most robots are just tools. They do limited sets of tasks subject to constant human control. But a new type of robot is coming. These machines will operate on their own in busy, unpredictable public spaces. They''ll ferry deliveries, manage emergency rooms, even grocery shop. Such systems could be truly collaborative, accomplishing tasks we don''t do well without our having to stop and direct them.This makes them social entities, so, as robot designers Laura Major and Julie Shah argue, whether they make our lives better or worse is a matter of whether they know how to behave.What to Expect When You''re Expecting Robots offers a vision for how robots can survive in the real world and how they will change our relationship to technology. From teaching them manners, to robot-proofing public spaces, to planning for their mistakes, this book answers every question you didn''t know you needed to ask about the robots on the way.
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Could Robots Rule the World? - Eliza Jeffery
It’s a big question—could robots rule the world?Robots are fascinating, just like the roboticists who create them! Discover the incredible ways robots can help shape our future and discover . . . The robots exploring the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space How roboticists are tackling climate change The possibility of robots taking over the world as we know it! . . . and so much moreBeautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a narrative nonfiction series and complete young science resource in one, with QR codes to download free teacher and parent resources and kids'' packs. Start a lifelong interest in science—it can change the world!
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Biological Intelligence for Biomimetic Robots - Joseph Ayers
An introduction to how neuroethology can inform the development of robots controlled by synaptic networks instead of algorithms, from a pioneer in biorobotics.The trait most fundamental to the evolution of animals is the capability to adapt to novel circumstances in unpredictable environments. Recent advances in biomimetics have made it feasible to construct robots modeled on such unsupervised autonomous behavior, and animal models provide a library of existence proofs. Filling an important gap in the field, this introductory textbook illuminates how neurobiological principles can inform the development of robots that are controlled by synaptic networks, as opposed to algorithms. Joseph Ayers provides a comprehensive overview of the sensory and motor systems of a variety of model biological systems and shows how their behaviors may be implemented in artificial systems, such as biomimetic robots. Introduces the concept of biological intelligence as applied to robots, building a strategy for autonomy based on the neuroethology of simple animal modelsProvides a mechanistic physiological framework for the control of innate behaviorIllustrates how biomimetic vehicles can be operated in the field persistently and adaptivelyDeveloped by a pioneer in biorobotics with decades of teaching experienceProven in the classroom Suitable for professionals and researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students in cognitive science and computer science
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Ten Little Robots - Mike Brownlow
TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids!Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure!Ten Little Robots are exploring a fantastical factory ... And with nee-naahing sirens, ker-boooming engines, and plenty of gadgets and buttons, chaos soon ensues!Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Robots is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story.Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Robots disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words!The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick.
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Ten Little Robots Board Book - Mike Brownlow
Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! In a sturdy board book with a shiny silver cover.Ten Little Robots are exploring a fantastical factory ... And with nee-naahing sirens, ker-boooming engines, and plenty of gadgets and buttons, chaos soon ensues!Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Robots is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story.Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Robots disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words!The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick.
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Robots and Empire - Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov's ROBOT series - from the iconic collection I, ROBOT to four classic novels - contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the THREE LAWS OF ROBOTICS, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley's actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy. The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens - the robots attack. Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics.
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We, Robots
Artificial intelligence in 100 stories. To ready us for the inevitable, here are 100 of the best short stories ever written – most of them by humans – about artificial intelligence. Simon Ings has assembled anthropomorphic cyborgs and invertebrate AIs, thuggish metal lumps and wisps of manufactured intelligence so delicate that if you blink you might miss them in the new overlord of all robot literary compendiums.It''s Alive! is about inventors and their creations.Following the Money drops robots into the day-to-day business of living.Owners and Servants considers the human potentials and pitfalls of owning and maintaining robots.Changing Places looks at what happens at the blurred interface between human and machine minds.All Hail the New Flesh waves goodbye to the physical boundaries that once separated machines from their human creators.Succession considers the future of human and machine consciousnesses – in so far as we might have one.With 100 stories spanning an order of magnitude more pages, Simon Ings''s We, Robots is the new overlord of all robot literary compendiums. Welcome it.
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Rainbow Flamingo - Catherine Emmett
This one young flamingo, Adele was her name, Knew under HER wings something wasn’t the same. Whilst quite unremarkably pink from outside … Inside were some colours she struggled to hide! Adele wants nothing more than to be just like all the other flamingos. But hiding who she really is feels horribly tough. Can Adele find the courage to celebrate her true colours? Perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, this thought-provoking and touching story empowers children to embrace their uniqueness and have the courage to stand out. ‘A riotous, dazzling, joy-filled book, brimming with hope and warmth’Ian Eagleton, award-winning author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman ‘An explosion of colour, humour and joy. I loved it and can’t wait for my kids to read it!’Abi Elphinstone, bestselling children’s book author ‘A delightfully colourful and joyous book with the celebration of diversity at its heart’Patricia Cleveland-Peck, bestselling author of You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus ‘An uplifting tale of acceptance and having the courage to show your true colours!’Caryl Hart, bestselling picture book author ‘A positive, uplifting, feel-good book about the joy that can come from being yourself’Clare Helen Welsh, award-winning author of Wee? It Wasn’t Me! ‘Stylish with a gorgeous message – Catherine and Claire are the picture book dream team!’Steven Lenton, bestselling children's book creator ‘I absolutely love Catherine's comforting rhyme and Claire's illustrations are dazzling!’Pip Jones, bestselling children’s book author ‘A touching, reassuring and wonderfully rhythmical story about having the courage to display one's true colours’Simon Philip, award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat ‘A fabulous riot of colour on every page, as Adele the Flamingo dances her way through this heart-warming tale about finding your place in the world. Emmett and Powell are brilliant!’Lu Fraser, bestselling author of The Littlest Yak
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Sammy Striker and the Football Cup - Catherine Emmett
"An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!" – Beth Mead, LionessShoot for the stars with Sammy Striker! From Oscars Prize-shortlisted Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Joe Berger, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup is an empowering story for young footie fans, about friendship, football, and having the courage to believe in yourself.Sammy Striker is NEVER found without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she''s spotted by Melissa McDream who coaches the Under 8s National Team! Sammy is a dribbler-extraordinaire, headed straight for the top. But, as the Football Cup gets closer, Sammy''s shots on goal go a bit . . . wonky.Will Sammy work out that it''s what makes her DIFFERENT that will help them win the final?
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The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly - Catherine Emmett
An inspiring story about the incredible things that can happen when you give something a try, from award-winning author Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Claire Powell. Delilah did not often talk of her dream, in case others laughed at how daft it might seem.For like all those others, this small dodo knew, there never had been any dodos who flew. Meet Delilah. She’s on a mission to be the first dodo to take flight – and she won’t let what any of the other dodos say stand in her way. This heart-warming story of perseverance, from the Oscar’s Book Prize shortlisted author of The Pet, will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever dared to dream. Brought to life with fabulous artwork from the illustrator of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas. This empowering story is perfect for fans of Rachel Bright.
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The Pet: Cautionary Tales for Children and Grown-ups - Catherine Emmett
A laugh-out-loud cautionary tale (for children and grown-ups) written by Catherine Emmett and illustrated by David Tazzyman, bestselling illustrator of the Mr Gum series and You Can''t Take an Elephant on a Bus.Shortlisted for Oscar''s Book Prize 2022Digby David slammed the door, and dumped his bag upon the floor."Daddy! I DEMAND a pet,Why have I not got one yet?"Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet - it has to be TWICE as big as Reuben''s guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean''s cat. Digby David''s Daddy does what he''s told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart... for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy''s hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby''s dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him... a gorilla! A hilarious tale with a ''be careful what you wish for'' message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don''t look after it properly.
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Rainbow Flamingo - Catherine Emmett
This one young flamingo, Adele was her name, Knew under HER wings something wasn’t the same. Whilst quite unremarkably pink from outside … Inside were some colours she struggled to hide! Adele wants nothing more than to be just like all the other flamingos. But hiding who she really is feels horribly tough. Can Adele find the courage to celebrate her true colours? Perfect for fans of Perfectly Norman, this thought-provoking and touching story empowers children to embrace their uniqueness and have the courage to stand out. ‘A riotous, dazzling, joy-filled book, brimming with hope and warmth’Ian Eagleton, award-winning author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman ‘An explosion of colour, humour and joy. I loved it and can’t wait for my kids to read it!’Abi Elphinstone, bestselling children’s book author ‘A delightfully colourful and joyous book with the celebration of diversity at its heart’Patricia Cleveland-Peck, bestselling author of You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus ‘An uplifting tale of acceptance and having the courage to show your true colours!’Caryl Hart, bestselling picture book author ‘A positive, uplifting, feel-good book about the joy that can come from being yourself’Clare Helen Welsh, award-winning author of Wee? It Wasn’t Me! ‘Stylish with a gorgeous message – Catherine and Claire are the picture book dream team!’Steven Lenton, bestselling children's book creator ‘I absolutely love Catherine's comforting rhyme and Claire's illustrations are dazzling!’Pip Jones, bestselling children’s book author ‘A touching, reassuring and wonderfully rhythmical story about having the courage to display one's true colours’Simon Philip, award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat ‘A fabulous riot of colour on every page, as Adele the Flamingo dances her way through this heart-warming tale about finding your place in the world. Emmett and Powell are brilliant!’Lu Fraser, bestselling author of The Littlest Yak
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The Art of Love, Death + Robots - Ramin Zahed
Immerse yourself in the official collection of artworks from the first three volumes of Love, Death + Robots, and discover the stories and inspirations behind this beloved Netflix series.Love Death + Robots is a Netflix series like no other—a breath-taking journey of mature, high-concept tales told with seductive characters, astounding plots, and explosive action. With each episode crafted by different animation teams across the globe, the thought-provoking anthology covers a vast range of animation styles from edgy 2D to stop-motion to anime to hyper-realistic 3D CG. In this luxury book, discover the wealth of artwork and stories behind the creation of the series’ first three volumes. Includes interviews with key artists and creatives such as series creators Tim Miller and David Fincher, and is full to the brim with everything from beautiful concept art, character studies, costume sketches, paintings, vehicle designs, storyboards, and early vision decks, through to finished frames. Perfect for any fan of animation.
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Russ And The Future Of Robots - Won-seop Kim
Every book in the Future Of ... collection contains a fun story, a field trip, and a focus on a famous person. In this book, Russ makes a new friend, Genie the Robot! Through an eye-opening visit to a robotics lab, Russ learns all about robots. He also finds out more about Isaac Asimov, the famous science fiction writer! Come learn all about robots with him, and be inspired!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach readers. Through engaging narratives and full- colour illustrations, I''m a Little Scientist! introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science.Everyone can be a little scientist!
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Running with Robots - Greg Toppo, Jim Tracy
How the technological changes that are reshaping the future of work will transform the American high school as well.What will high school education look like in twenty years? High school students are educated today to take their places in a knowledge economy. But the knowledge economy, based on the assumption that information is a scarce and precious commodity, is giving way to an economy in which information is ubiquitous, digital, and machine-generated. In Running with Robots, Greg Toppo and Jim Tracy show how the technological advances that are already changing the world of work will transform the American high school as well.Toppo and Tracy—a journalist and an education leader, respectively—look at developments in artificial intelligence and other fields that promise to bring us not only driverless cars but doctorless patients, lawyerless clients, and possibly even teacherless students. They visit schools from New York City to Iowa that have begun preparing for this new world. Toppo and Tracy intersperse these reports from the present with bulletins from the future, telling the story of a high school principal who, Rip Van Winkle–style, sleeps for twenty years and, upon awakening in 2040, can hardly believe his eyes: the principal’s amazingly efficient assistant is a robot, calculation is outsourced to computers, and students, grouped by competence and not grade level, focus on the conceptual. The lesson to be learned from both the present and the book’s thought-experiment future: human and robotic skillsets are complementary, not in competition. We can run with robots, not against them.
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Very Short Introduction for Curious Young Minds: Robots, Gadgets, and Artificial Intelligence - Tom Jackson
What is artificial intelligence? How have robots evolved? And what does the future have in store? Find all the answers in Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: Robots, Gadgets and Artificial Intelligence!Expertly written by Tom Jackson, this fact-filled book is perfect for curious kids aged 9 and over. It explains all the need-to-know information about AI, including the different types how they''ll be used in the future! Meet the heroes of the artificial intelligence, from the early beginnings to modern day, and learn how to speak like a scientist with all the key vocabulary explained. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and timelines all make this handy-sized book the perfect introduction to a fascinating topic! If you love this title, why not collect them all? Children can discover more Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds in The Expanding World of Data and The Secrets of the Universe!
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All My Friends Are Invisible - Jonathan Joly
A mesmeric, harrowing and uplifting childhood memoir that will open up much-needed conversations about identity and mental health''This will blow you away''- Stylist''Joly''s prose is sensitive and heartbreaking...darkly compelling'' - Business Post''An extraordinary and thought-provoking memoir'' - Belfast TelegraphIt was an ordinary day in 2016. In Gatwick Airport, Jonathan and his wife Anna were having breakfast with their two little children while waiting for their flight to be called. And then it happened, a familiar sensation that Jonathan hadn''t had for decades: an out-of-body experience that transported him to another place, the safe place he used to escape to in his mind when he was a boy. Because growing up in conservative 1980s Dublin, where there was little tolerance for children who were ''different'', Jonathan Joly was, indeed, a different sort of child: creative, expressive, and - on the inside - a girl. The limitations of the people around him to understand his differences led to years of tyrannical bullying and abuse, forcing him to withdraw within himself to the point of clinical absence. His only chance for survival was the inner world he created for himself, rich with loving and supportive friends and playmates, that only he could see. Jonathan''s invisible friends were his lifeline, and on that day at the airport, they came flooding back, and have remained with him to this day. This extraordinary childhood memoir is not only an important, thought-provoking and exhilarating read, it gives hope and community for all those who have ever felt ''other'', and proves how vital it is to provide children with the safe space to be themselves. In All My Friends are Invisible, Jonathan Joly, known widely as one of social media''s most successful content creators, shares the secret he''s kept hidden these many years. He shows the beautiful world he retreated to time and time again when life was unbearable for his ''skin machine''. Most importantly, he introduces us to his invisible friends, and in so doing you may be transported back to the friends you had as a child that no one else could see, and who may have saved you, too.''When you find yourself living in a world that doesn''t understand you, and you lack any connection to anyone or any place, you are faced with few options. You can choose to leave this world and hope whatever lies beyond ends up being better, or you can create your own. It will require grit, hardship, pain and suffering, but the rewards will be great, and the journey will be greater, and the adventures will be endless. So, at a very young age and faced with these options, I chose the latter.''
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So That's How It Works! Robots and AI - Tom Jackson
Join the scientists and inventors whose mission is to dive deep below the surface of hundreds of vehicles and structures – from the tiniest nanorobot to mega machines – and find out exactly how they work.In So That''s How It Works! Robots and AI, learn how technology is developing in a range of ways, from deep-sea discoveries to outer-space adventures. With mech suits, robo-dogs, driverless cars, chatbots and more, there are so many fascinating inventions to explore. Superbly detailed artwork by Kristyna Baczynski explains the wonders of the artificial world, while clear step-by-step text by Tom Jackson reveals how things work in a simple and easy-to-follow way. Turn the pages of this epic book to journey through the world of robots and AI.
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From the Land of Robots and Golems - Julie Nováková
Julie Nováková has compiled a representative selection of the current young generation of Czech science fiction and fantasy authors. Names such as Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík are well known to Czech readers and now the world audience can get acquainted with them. In addition to short stories, the book also contains excerpts from novels by Vilma Kadlečková and Martin Vopěnka. From the Land of Robots and Golems was published on the occasion of the Worldcon 2025 in Seattle, where it was a great success.Julie Nováková sestavila reprezentativní výběr současné mladé generace českých autorů science fiction a fantasy. Jména jako Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík jsou českým čtenářům dobře známá, nyní se s nimi může seznámit i světové publikum. Vedle povídek kniha obsahuje i úryvky z románů Vilmy Kadlečkové a Martina Vopěnky. Kniha From the Land of Robots and Golems vyšla u příležitosti pořádání Worldconu 2025 v Seattlu, kde měla velký úspěch.
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The Physio - Jonathan Smith
The Physio is an incredibly powerful, and totally unforgettable, narrative that explores the present and the past of author, Jonathan Smith, a man whose life has been upended by Parkinsons - a condition that threatens to take away his independence and identity. As he painstakingly relearns to perform the simplest tasks with his left hand, he is forced to confront his limitations and the reality of his condition. But it is within the walls of the physiotherapy room that Jonathan finds an unexpected ally in Clare, his physiotherapist - whose expertise and adventurous spirit challenge him to push beyond his boundaries. As Jonathan grapples with the frustrations of daily life, Clare becomes more than just a therapist; she becomes a mentor and confidante. Their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and understanding, blossoms as they share stories, fears, and laughter - each session a step closer to Jonathan''s physical and emotional healing. But the book is also a vivid account of the books and plays that he has written as well as those that he has read, and one begins to understand that this is not just a book about healing but an autobiography, a total life, viewed through the lens of literature.
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Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals - Jonathan Truss
Animals are fascinating subjects in art. The sight of a cat curled up in the sun will soothe; an image of a rampaging elephant inspires awe. Soaring birds instantly evoke a desire for space and freedom. These and many other scenes and emotions can be captured on paper or canvas with a little training and lots of practice., Perhaps you are interested in your pet's behaviour, in safari holidays, in bird watching, or the in behaviour of insects and small animals in their natural environments. For an artist, there is a wealth of inspiration to tap into in the animal kingdom. In this book, mammals and amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and insects are all depicted in beautiful artworks, tutorials and project exercises by leading artists. Follow along with step-by-step text and photography, gaining invaluable advice and tips on the way., Jonathan Truss is an inspiring artist who specializes in oil and acrylic paintings of wild animals. He expertly guides readers through artistic basics in the tutorial section, looking at drawing and painting fur, claws, eyes, scales and many other animal traits. The movement of animals is discussed, and Jonathan's artworks show how to convey their energy in paintings and sketches. Other professional artists including Trudy Friend and Jonathan Latimer have contributed to the tutorial section, and media including pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouche and oils are covered., In the galleries, Sarah Hoggett provides expert commentary on artworks by professional artists, discussing how they have achieved various effects in their work. Sarah has also worked with several established animal artists to produce 30 great step-by-step projects for readers to follow along with. Subjects include geese on a lily pond by Robert Greenhalf, pelicans in flight by Jonathan Latimer, a buzzing bee by Lucie McDonald and a galloping dog by Abigail Edgar. Work through them all or pick and choose your favourite media or compositions., The book is fully illustrated with more than 800 photographs, making it an inspiring and easy-to-follow guide for artists. It is designed to build confidence in students, empowering them to create their own compositions of the animal subjects that most inspire them., Learn to produce beautiful studies of animals, observing the behaviour, movement, textures and spirit that make each creature a unique subject, Master the techniques required for successful paintings and drawings, working with pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolours, gouache, acrylics and oils, Enjoy one-on-one tuition with a well-respected wildlife artist, whose work will inspire and guide you to build your own portfolio, Once you have practised basics such as fur, claws, teeth and scales, move on to some inspiring quick sketches, injecting energy into your animal portraits., Work through 30 beautiful and unique projects by professional artists, following step by step to produce stunning portraits of mammals, insects, birds and fish on your paper or canvas , This practical guide to the art of drawing and painting animals contains 800 fabulous images, expert tips and solid advice, to inspire beginners and help intermediate artists move to the next level,
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Jonathan Becker - Jonathan Becker
‘Epic, stunning, and completely delicious. Jonathan Becker: Lost Time is a fitting legacy for one of the true photographic masters of our age.’ – Graydon Carter, founder and co-editor of Air Mail and former editor of Vanity Fair The first retrospective monograph on photographer Jonathan Becker, one of the great visual storytellers of our time Over the course of five decades, Jonathan Becker has produced a body of evocative photographic work that documents lives of the twentieth-century beau monde. A protégé of legendary Parisian photographer Brassaï and a longtime contributor to Vanity Fair, Becker’s work provides a link between fine-art photography and the notion of the photographer as social observer. Bringing together commissioned and personal work, this stunning collection presents more than 200 images from across Becker’s career, charting his journeys in New York, Paris, London, and Buenos Aires from the 1970s to the 2010s. Portraits of artists Ed Ruscha and Cindy Sherman, writers Arthur Miller and Eudora Welty, musicians David Bowie and Mick Jagger, and others reveal Becker’s exceptional eye and astute sociological observations. The monograph includes an introductory text by the book’s editor, Mark Holborn, along with a narrative text by Becker about his life, travels, and encounters with some of the most well-known figures in the twentieth century. Brilliantly reproduced and housed in a cloth case, this luxurious collection is a captivating and essential book that reveals Becker as one of the premier chroniclers of our time. Includes Becker’s portraits of figures such as: Peter Beard, HRH King Charles III, Fran Lebowitz, Robert Mapplethorpe, Arthur Miller, Jackie O., Gwyneth Paltrow, Cindy Sherman, André Leon Talley, François Truffaut, Gloria Vanderbilt, Gore Vidal, Diana Vreeland, Andy Warhol, and many more.
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The Berlin Shadow - Jonathan Lichtenstein
A formally audacious and deeply moving memoir in three timeframes that confronts the defining trauma of the twentieth century, and its effects on a father and son. In 1939, Jonathan Lichtenstein’s father Hans escaped Nazi-occupied Berlin as a child refugee on the Kindertransport. Almost every member of his family died after Kristallnacht, and, arriving in England to make his way in the world alone, Hans turned his back on his German Jewish culture. Growing up in post-war rural Wales where the conflict was never spoken of, Jonathan and his siblings were at a loss to understand their father’s relentless drive and sometimes eccentric behaviour. As Hans enters old age, he and Jonathan set out to retrace his journey back to Berlin. Published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary, this is a highly compelling account of a father and son’s attempt to emerge from the shadows of history.For readers who enjoyed East West Street, The Berlin Shadow is a beautiful memoir about time, trauma and family. Praise for Jonathan Lichtenstein's work: ‘The writing is keenly observed and emotionally resonant. . . an impressive achievement given the breadth of its reach, from Berlin in the 1930s to Bethlehem today’ New York Times on Memory
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach
The complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and ‘Last Words’ by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.‘Most gulls don’t bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight – how to get from shore to food and back again,’ writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. ‘For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.’ Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes this story soar.This bestselling modern classic is a fable about seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe or neighbourhood finds your ambition threatening (at one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock). By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan learns the meaning of love and kindness and gets the ultimate payoff – transcendence.The dreamy illustrations by Russell Munson provide just the right illustrations for this spirituality classic that has inspired thousands of readers to follow their own path in life and so fulfill their true potential.
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The Penguin History of Modern China - Jonathan Fenby
In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jonathan Fenby's comprehensive account is the definitive guide to this remarkable transformation. 'His book is a miracle of thoroughness, truthfulness and readability - the perfect primer for a time when China is about to enter all our lives' Sunday Telegraph 'Jonathan Fenby's ... illuminating book [is] the first major history that looks at the country with the eyes of the 21st century rather than the 20th' Rana Mitter, Financial Times 'Reads like a novel and is never less than thoughtful and compassionate for the fate of a much-abused people ... [Fenby has] a journalist's eye for telling detail' Herald 'Taut, anecdote-studded ... a great introduction for a general audience, with vivid scene setting and character sketches' Michel Sheridan, Sunday Times 'For an accessible, authoritative, fair and comprehensive and well written account, this would be hard to better' BBC History 'A wonderful history of modern China and a cracking good read' Chris Patten Jonathan Fenby, CBE, has been the editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. His books include Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-shek and the China He Lost and Dealing with the Dragon: A Year in the New Hong Kong. He is currently Editor-in-Chief and China Editor of the analytical service, Trusted Sources.
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Around the World in 80 Trees - Jonathan Drori
''Beautiful to behold and to read'' - THE SUNDAY TIMES''An arboreal odyssey'' - NATURE''One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year'' - DAILY MAIL''Jonathan Drori''s deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over'' - WIREDJonathan Drori''s number one bestseller, now available in paperback!Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India''s sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin''s Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees'' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water.Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone.Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben''s The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts.Winner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018.''An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel'' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
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The Federal Theology of Jonathan Edwards - Gilsun Ryu
"The Christ-centered exegesis of Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards is remembered for his sermons and works of theology and philosophy-but he has been overlooked as an exegete. Gilsun Ryu's The Federal Theology of Jonathan Edwards explores how exegesis drove Edwards's focus on the headship of Christ as second Adam-and likewise formed a foundation for his broader theological reasoning and writing, especially on Christ and the covenants. Edwards's distinctive emphases on exegesis, redemptive history, and the harmony of Scripture distinguish him from his Reformed forebears. Ryu's study will help readers appreciate Edwards's contribution as an exegetically informed Reformed theologian"--
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Downland: Paintings by Anna Dillon, Poems by Jonathan Davidson - Jonathan Davidson
Downland is a unique collaboration celebrating the landscape of the North Wessex Downs as seen through the eyes of artist Anna Dillon and poet Jonathan Davidson. Featuring twenty paintings, this is the first extensive publication in book form of Anna Dillon’s vibrant and colourful work. The artworks are complemented by a series of poems from Jonathan Davidson, inspired both by the paintings and by the landscape. Taken together they form a kind of guidebook in paintings and poetry to the most popular stretch of The Ridgeway National Trail. The book includes a map pinpointing the locations that inspired the paintings and the poems.
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Inside Belmarsh - Jonathan Levi and Emma French
THE NEXT BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING INSIDE... PRISON SERIES Following on from the bestselling Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield Prison, Jonathan Levi and Emma French will deploy their trademark combination of exclusive access to prisoner testimony and staff revelations, weaving a compelling, unfiltered story examining the lives and crimes of Belmarsh Prison's most deadly and notorious prisoners. From the Hatton Garden gang to the Securitas robbers, Julian Assange to Jonathan Aitken, they offer unique insights on inmates past and present including Steven Barker, Mark Dixie, Abu Hamza, Michael Adebowale and Wayne Couzens.Through attacks, drugs, gangs and, sometimes, redemption, Emma and Jonathan will discover the truth about what it's like to live and work in 'Hellmarsh', Britain's toughest and most renowned prison.
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A Modest Proposal and Other Writings - Jonathan Swift
The Penguin Classics edition of Jonathan Swift''s savagely satirical A Modest Proposal and Other Writings is edited with an introduction and notes by Carol Fabricant.To ease poverty in Ireland by eating the children of the poor was the satirical ''solution'' suggested by Jonathan Swift in his essay ''A Modest Proposal'' (1729). Here Swift unleashes the full power of his ironic armoury and corrosive wit, finding his targets - the British ruling class and avaricious landlords, and the brutalized Irish, complicit in their own oppression - with deadly precision. His masterly essay is accompanied by a generous selection of prose works, among them pamphlets attacking British rule in his native Ireland, periodical essays critiquing the new capitalist and military classes, a journal detailing his political activities in London, a loving tribute to his beloved ''Stella'' after her death and pieces on such diverse subjects as the absurdities of astrology, the joys of punning and comical rules for servants. Ingenious and unconventional, Swift is revealed here as one of the greatest satirists in the English language.In her introduction to this new edition, Carol Fabricant discusses Swift''s life and turbulent times, his political views and his powers as a writer of complex irony and intricate word play. This volume also includes a chronology, further reading, a glossary, notes and a biographical dictionary.Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was born in Dublin. Sent to Kilkenny Grammar School when he was six, Swift later attended Trinity College, Dublin, where he received his BA degree in 1686. He is considered the foremost prose satirist in the English language, which stemmed from his criticism of Britain''s repressive colonial policies in Ireland. Among Swift''s best known works are his ironic masterpiece, ''A Modest Proposal'' (1729), and his novel, Gulliver''s Travels (1726).If you enjoyed A Modest Proposal, you might like Alexander Pope''s The Rape of the Lock and Other Major Writings, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Story of God and Us - Jonathan Murphy
Pastor and author Jonathan Murphy provides readers with a framework—a master plot—to the story of all history. This deep exploration of Scripture reveals that God is in complete command of this universe and how He guides everyone''s story: past, present, and future. Good stories make you laugh, cry, fear, dream, hope. They engage our hearts, entertain our minds, and enlighten our souls. God wrote a story—the best story ever!—full of drama, adventure, love, sacrifice, redemption, and has an ending that seems too good to be true. And the greatest thing about God''s story is that we are all part of it. His story provides the meaning of life that brings fulfillment of our desires and purpose for our existence.? The Story of God and Us shows not only what God is doing from creation to eternity, but how everything makes sense as you read the Bible from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation. World history is not made up of random people and events but of divine appointment and purpose. In this book, Jonathan Murphy leads readers to understand how: the meaning of life is essential to a fulfilling relationship and partnership with God; God accomplishes His plans in a pleasing and connecting way; a multidimensional view of Scripture can engage and delight even the most disinterested and distracted; and seeing the big picture can provide a fresh look at how our story clearly fits into God''s. As Jonathan retells God''s story through a fresh lens, Christians will better understand how much God loves them, how He desires us to live with Him and for Him, and why we should invite others into this amazing story every chance that we get!
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Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker - Jonathan Little
This new, expanded, fully updated and revised, edition of 'Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker' is a landmark in poker publishing. Originally published in two volumes in 2011 and 2012 this was both a critical and commercial success. Over the last decade, the understanding of poker has changed dramatically and this new edition fully reflects current thinking on the game. This book will give readers a thorough understanding of everything they need to know about playing tournaments and Jonathan Little is undoubtedly the person best qualified to impart this information. The book is split into seven sections: 1) How Tournaments Work –This explains why tournaments are a highly profitable form of poker and examines the basic concepts that need to be mastered. 2) Playing Deep Stacked –This deals with situations where (most) players have stacks of 50 big blinds or more. All situations are dealt with including pre-flop and all three post-flop streets. There is further information on general topics at this stack depth. 3) Playing Mid Stacked –This deals with situations where the basic stack depth is between 27 and 50 big blinds. These situations are tricky because with the shorter stack, players are often going all-in. This means that very clear adjustments are required compared to the deeper stack strategies. 4) Playing Short Stacked –This section focuses on play below 27 big blinds. Now play is almost exclusively focused on the possiblity of players going all-in. Knowing the correct ranges and plays here is vital to maximise your chances for tournament survival. 5) The Late Stages –As the prospect of serious prize money looms, huge adjustments need to be made. How to play on the bubble and concepts such as risk premium and the Independent Chip Model are fundamental to maximising your chance of landing a major prize and they are all thoroughly explained. 6) Hand Examples –This will test your understanding of everything you have learnt so far. 7) Other Considerations –You can improve your tournament results by also working on your general attitude and approach. This section encompasses all the non-technical aspects of playing, including learning, the mental approach, tells and practical tips. Jonathan Little has dedicated himself to educating players who are keen to improve their poker strategy, and in 2020, he was awarded the prestigious title of Global Poker Index “Poker Personality of the Year” – voted for by the poker-playing public. As well as being an immensely successful professional player with over $7,000,000 in live tournament cashes, Jonathan runs the highly respected coaching site pokercoaching.com. By interacting regularly with his students, he has developed a clear understanding of how to explain important concepts in a language that can be easily understood by players of all skill levels. The result is Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker – the definitive guide to modern tournament play.
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Expo 58 - Jonathan Coe
Expo 58 by Jonathan Coe - Spies, girls and an Englishman abroad. Trust no one.London, 1958: unassuming civil servant Thomas Foley is plucked from his desk job and sent on a six-month trip to Brussels. His task: to keep an eye on The Britannia, a brand new pub which will form the heart of the British presence at Expo 58 - the biggest World''s Fair of the century.As soon as he arrives, Thomas is equally bewitched by the surreal, gigantic Atomium, which stands at the heart of this brave new world, and by Anneke, a lovely Flemish hostess. But Thomas''s new-found sense of freedom comes at a price: two British spies are following him.For fans of Jonathan Coe''s classic comic bestsellers What a Carve Up! and The Rotters'' Club, this hilarious new novel, which is set in the Mad Men period of the mid 50s, will also be loved by readers of Nick Hornby, William Boyd and Ian McEwan.''Clever and funny, enthralling and moving. Wonderful!'' Daily Mail''Rich and splendidly comic'' IndependentWritten with his signature wit, Jonathan Coe''s unmissable new novel, The Proof of My Innocence, is available to order now!
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The Best Minds - Jonathan Rosen
A PULITZER PRIZE 2024 FINALIST FOR MEMOIRONE OF BARACK OBAMA''S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2023ONE OF THE GUARDIAN AND PROSPECT''S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES, ATLANTIC, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL’S TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR''Extraordinary... Magisterial... A remarkable meditation on friendship, success, madness and violence that refuses to oversimplify'' Guardian (Book of the Day)''The darkest of literary triumphs, and the most gripping of unbearable reads'' Telegraph (5 stars)A novelist''s gripping investigation of the forces that led his childhood best friend from academic stardom to the psychiatric hospital where he has lived since killing the woman he lovedWhen the Rosens moved to New Rochelle, New York in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor became inseparable. Both children of professors, the boys were best friends and fierce rivals who soon followed each other to Yale University.Michael blazed through Yale in three years, graduating summa cum laude and landing a top-flight consulting job. Then one day, Jonathan received a devastating call: Michael had suffered a psychotic break and was in the locked ward of a psychiatric hospital.Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Michael was still in hospital when he learned he''d been accepted to Yale Law School, and living in a halfway house when he decided, against all odds, to enroll. Still battling delusions, he managed to graduate, and after his triumphant story was featured in The New York Times, sold a memoir for a vast sum. Ron Howard bought film rights, completing the dream for Michael and his tirelessly supportive girlfriend Carrie, and Brad Pitt was set to star. But then Michael, in the grip of psychosis, committed a horrific act that made him a front-page story of an entirely different sort.The Best Minds is Jonathan Rosen''s powerful account of an American tragedy, set in the final decades of the American century, an era that coincided with the emptying out of state mental hospitals. It is a story about the bonds of friendship, the price of delusion and the mystery of identity. Tender, funny, and harrowing by turns, The Best Minds is both a beautifully rendered coming of age story and an indictment of the profound neglect of mental illness in our society.
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The Wedding Guest - Jonathan Kellerman
_________________________Jonathan Kellerman’s legendary thrillers have sold over 80 million copies.This might be his best yet.An uninvited guest. A missing identity. A trail of deadly secrets.When a horrified bridesmaid finds the body of a young woman at a wedding reception, it makes the bride and groom’s choice of a Saints and Sinners theme all the more macabre.There are no means of identification and nobody knows the victim.The bride is convinced someone is trying to sabotage her big day. The groom is sure it’s a dreadful mistake. It’s up to brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis to uncover the truth. They have a hundred guests to question, and a strong suspicion that the motive for murder is personal…The party’s over.AND THE HUNT FOR THE KILLER IS ON._________________________''Jonathan Kellerman''s new crime thriller delivers a killer wedding in more ways than one ... a thoroughly engaging whodunit''CULTUREFLY_________________________Jonathan Kellerman''s readers love The Wedding Guest:‘Unputdownable!’‘The book ticks all of the boxes and does not disappoint’‘It has to be 5 stars!’‘This book had me gripped throughout’‘Always a thrill to read Mr Kellerman’s work and this did not disappoint’‘I devoured it in one sitting’
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COOL BOTTLES KIDS MESSY ROBOTS 350 ML Dětská láhev, mix, velikost 350 ML
Tato termo láhev pro děti Cool Bottles KIDS MESSY ROBOTS 350 ML udrží studený nápoj až po dobu 36 hodin a teplý až 18 hodin, a to díky unikátní třívrstvé technologii Triple Cool™ Technology. Je vyrobená z kvalitní potravinářské oceli s označením 18/8, která navíc obsahuje 18% chromu a 8% niklu, takže je vysoce odolná vůči korozi a téměř dokonale inertní (nereaguje s jinými prvky), a proto je vhodná pro kontakt s potravinami i ve vysokých teplotách. Láhev má novou povrchovou úpravu - práškovou barvu, na kterou je prováděn 3D tisk. Vaše dítě bude nadšené, protože ucítí reliéf kresby ve své ruce. Navíc polorustikální (jemně zdrsněná) a extrémně odolná povrchová úprava zajistí dlouhou životnost nejen láhve jako takové, ale i jejího designu. Dětská termo láhev má dvě možnosti zavírání. Klasické víčko, které je vzduchotěsné a nepropustné. Anebo uzávěr s výklopným pítkem z tritanu a brčkem, a praktickým držátkem, za které mohou děti láhev snadno nosit. Navíc láhev se nerosí, a proto nebude dětem ani klouzat v ruce. Dále je součástí balení praktický úzký kartáček, díky kterému jednoduše vyčistíte i brčko. A jako bonus navíc jsou přiloženy i samolepky pro děti, na které si můžou napsat své jméno a nalepit na termosku.
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Ion8 LEAK PROOF ROBOTS 500 ML Láhev, stříbrná, velikost 500 ML
Kvalitní a 100 % nepropustná láhev ION8 LEAK PROOF ROBOTS 500 ML se snadným systémem otvírání a manipulací jednou rukou na cestách i při sportovních aktivitách. Víčko lahev dokonale těsní a chrání pítko před nečistotami. Široké hrdlo pítka umožňuje plynulý průtok vody. Při aktivitách oceníte neklouzavý povrch Soft Touch. Láhev je vyrobena z materiálu Recyclon, transparentního uhlíkově neutrálního plastu bez BPA a ftalátů. Materiál je ekologicky nezávadný, snadno omyvatelný a odolný vůči zápachu.
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Build Your Own Robots Sticker Book - Simon Tudhope
A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of robots to build using the stickers provided. Satisfyingly stylish and detailed artwork will appeal to children of all ages.
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