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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay - Michael Chabon

Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, ‘The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay’ is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic – from the author of ‘Wonder Boys’.One night in 1939, Josef Kavalier shuffles into his cousin Sam Clay’s cramped New York bedroom, his nerve-racking escape from Prague finally achieved. Little does he realise that this is the beginning of an extraordinary friendship and even more fruitful business partnership. Together, they create a comic strip called ‘The Escapist’, its superhero a Nazi-busting saviour who liberates the oppressed around the world. ‘The Escapist’ makes their fortune, but Joe can think of only one thing: how can he effect a real-life escape, and free his family from the tyranny of Hitler?Michael Chabon’s exceptional novel is a thrilling tight-rope walk between high comedy and bitter tragedy, and confirms his position as one of the most inventive and daring of contemporary American writers. In Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, he has created two unforgettable characters bound together by love, family and cartoons.

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay (1841154938)

Kniha - autor Michael Chabon, 640 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Michael Chabon, 640 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The acclaimed novel from the author of "The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh" and "Wonder Boys". A heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic, which has just been announced as the winner of this year's Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay - Michael Chabon

Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic.One night in 1939, Josef Kavalier shuffles into his cousin Sam Clay’s cramped New York bedroom, his nerve-racking escape from Prague finally achieved. Little does he realise that this is the beginning of an extraordinary friendship and even more fruitful business partnership. Together, they create a comic strip called ‘The Escapist’, its superhero a Nazi-busting saviour who liberates the oppressed around the world. ‘The Escapist’ makes their fortune, but Joe can think of only one thing: how can he effect a real-life escape and free his family from the tyranny of Hitler?Michael Chabon’s exceptional novel is a thrilling tightrope walk between high comedy and bitter tragedy. In Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay he has created two unforgettable characters bound together by love, family and cartoons.

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The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage - Sydney Padua

''So impossibly funny, clever, demented, charming and altogether wonderful that I was a convert within three pages. Buy it for everyone you know, regardless of what you think they like. Brilliant stuff'' Lucy Mangan, Stylist Books of the Year''An eye-opener... The more I think about this, the higher I esteem it'' - Nicholas Lezard, Guardian Books of the Year*Winner of the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels**Winner of the Neumann Prize in the History of Mathematics**Nominated for the 2016 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album and Best Writer/Artist*In The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious set of adventures Meet two of Victorian London''s greatest geniuses... Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron: mathematician, gambler, and proto-programmer, whose writings contained the first ever appearance of general computing theory, a hundred years before an actual computer was built. And Charles Babbage, eccentric inventor of the Difference Engine, an enormous clockwork calculating machine that would have been the first computer, if he had ever finished it.But what if things had been different? The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage presents a delightful alternate reality in which Lovelace and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse - Ursula Moray Williams

Rediscover the magical adventure of Gobbolino the kitten and his friend the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with gorgeous inside and cover illustrations from Catherine Rayner.When Gobbolino receives his sister Sootica''s call for help he leaves his comfortable new life as a kitchen cat and sets off for the Hurricane Mountains, home of the old witch with whom his sister lives.On the way he meets the Little Wooden Horse, who offers to accompany him on his journey. It''s just the beginning of many exciting, magical and sometimes dangerous adventures for these two brave and kind-hearted friends.Ursula Moray-Williams'' The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse was originally published in 1984 and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children''s literature.

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The Incredible Adventures of Gaston le Dog - Michael Rosen

A funny and fantastical adventure from former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz.Gaston le Dog longs to return to the beautiful beach he remembers from years ago. So he sets off on an adventure – but mystery and danger lurk at every turn, and Gaston will need all the help he can get from the friends he meets along the way. But can they all be trusted? And will Gaston’s odyssey bring him everything he hoped for? This playful new tale from national treasure Michael Rosen sprinkles myth, magic and fairy tale to create a brilliant story, illustrated by award-winning artist Viviane Schwarz, perfect for fans of the Grimwood series.

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The Incredible Adventures of Gaston le Dog - Michael Rosen

A funny and fantastical adventure from former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Viviane Schwarz.Gaston le Dog longs to return to the beautiful beach he remembers from years ago. So he sets off on an adventure – but mystery and danger lurk at every turn, and Gaston will need all the help he can get from the friends he meets along the way. But can they all be trusted? And will Gaston’s odyssey bring him everything he hoped for? This playful new tale from national treasure Michael Rosen sprinkles myth, magic and fairy tale to create a brilliant story, illustrated by award-winning artist Viviane Schwarz, perfect for fans of the Grimwood series.

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The Amazing Adventures of Batbird - Jane Clarkeová

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelDunkan Dabble won’t answer to his name as he believes he’s Batbird, a superhero that he and his friends watch on TV. Dunkan’s family and friends find him very difficult to live with as Batbird. He plays too roughly and insists on sleeping upside down. But Dunkan becomes a hero overnight by unwttingly saving his family from a prowling fox.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type – A humorous fantasy story.A timeline on pages 30 and 31 summarises the story in nine sequential steps providing an ideal cue for further discussion.Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices, Taking part.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Lucretia and Willow - Barbara Oxley

Lucretia Blackthorn is horrified when she steps out of her cottage to find that her beautiful garden has died, only to find that overnight, she has travelled from 2025, to 2050.How could this be? The world has changed, and Lucretia decides she must do something about it.And she may have a better chance than most; she is, in fact, a witch, who lives with Willow, her cat, and believes in using her powers for good, not evil.Hop aboard your broomstick and join Lucretia, Willow and a band of witches and wizards as they travel the world. Sample magical food and potions in a race against time to save the planet.

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The Amazing Adventures of Archie - V. P. Goody

A tale of clever and brave children who take on a challenge to solve a mystery. George (8) and Beatrice (7) are on holiday with their parents along with George’s new puppy, a smooth haired Jack Russell.

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Blade Runner 2019: The Complete Series Omnibus - Michael Green, Mike Johnson

Set in the world of Blade Runner, this is the officially sanctioned Omnibus edition of the first Blade Runner comic book series and based on the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott.Los Angeles, 2019 and LAPD’s best Blade Runner and detective, Aahna ‘Ash’ Ashina, has been assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Isobel and Cleo Selwyn, the wife and daughter of business tycoon, Alexander Selwyn, a close personal friend of Eldon Tyrell. Ash’s search will take her on a journey from the crime-ridden underbelly of a rain-soaked, environmentally damaged Los Angeles to the promised land of the Off-World Colonies and back home again as she uncovers a terrible secret and a desperate conspiracy that forces her to confront her own hatred for Replicants – the synthetic humans that she hunts with such vengeance.Collects Blade Runner 2019: Los Angeles/Off-World/Home Again, Home Again. Collects 12 issues.

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Superpoodle and the Mega Blaster - Russell Punter

Help Superpoodle to solve the puzzles and defeat Velma Vixen in this superhero adventure. What is the sinister secret behind Velma Vixen's Phantastic Plastic? Can it really be as green as it seems? Superpoodle suspects not, and must use all his super powers to expose a fiendish plot. He'll need your help to solve a host of tricky puzzles and save the day. The latest addition to the amazing adventures of the Animal Action Squad. - Packed full of puzzles to solve as you read the story- Amusing text and comic strips make reading fun for beginner readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together

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The White Giraffe - Lauren St Johnová

The first book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe.When tragedy strikes on a winter''s night in England, Martine is sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa.Her wild, beautiful new home is riddled with secrets, but lonely Martine finds comfort in the legend of a white giraffe and in mysterious Grace, who believes Martine has a powerful gift. Defying her grandmother by entering the reserve alone, Martine is plunged into a world of danger, mystery and adventure. Who can she trust? And how far will she go to save the only friend she has ever known?

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The EC Archives: The Complete Moon Girl - Grant Geissman, Sheldon Moldoff, Johnny Craig

THE COMPLETE MOON GIRL COLLECTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES of Claire Lune and Lionel Manning - Moon Girl and the Prince - who together fend off invaders from other planets as well as fight crime, and who ''dedicate themselves to the task of creating a better world.'' This hardcover volume collects Moon Girl #1 through #8, as well as all of the Moon Girl stories published in other EC titles. Scanned and digitally restored from the original comic books, it showcases the work of comic book greats Sheldon Moldoff and Johnny Craig!

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Reading Planet - The Problem with Picasso - Green: Comet Street Kids - Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain

When Asha''s dad takes Asha and Finn to the art gallery at the museum, it''s not long before the kids find themselves in Pablo Picasso''s house! He''s got a problem - he needs to add something to one of his paintings, but he''s not quite sure what! Can Finn and Asha help him? The Problem with Picasso is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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The White Giraffe Series: The Elephant's Tale - Lauren St Johnová

The fourth book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe.When a sinister stranger calls at Sawubona, Martine is in for a shock. He claims he''s the rightful owner of the reserve and every animal in it, including the white giraffe.With just thirteen days to save her home, Martine and Ben stowaway on a plane to Namibia, where the key to the mystery lies.But trouble follows them to the desert dunes. There, they uncover a plot to destroy a herd of rare elephants. And to rescue them, they need the help of the elephants themselves.

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The White Giraffe Series: Operation Rhino - Lauren St Johnová

The fifth and final book in the heart-warming White Giraffe series by Lauren St John, featuring the African adventures of Martine and her magical white giraffe.Martine is starstruck when her boyband hero visits Sawubona for a safari. But within hours, poachers have pounced, leaving behind an orphaned rhino calf. Martine and Ben are entrusted with taking the baby rhino to a remote sanctuary. But Martine has a guilty secret - one that''s stolen her healing gift. Alone in the wilderness, with the poachers closing in, Martine and Ben need all of the survival skills they possess to save one of the most endangered animals on earth.

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Reading Planet - The Lost Bug - Red B: Comet Street Kids - Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain

Finn''s at school when he finds something unexpected on his book – a green bug! Miss Lock asks Finn and Rav to return the bug to its home, but will they be able to find the perfect place for it? The Lost Bug is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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Reading Planet - The Pharaoh's Cat - Orange: Comet Street Kids - Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain

When the Comet Street Kids visit the Ancient Egypt exhibition at the museum, they find themselves travelling back in time to see the Egyptian pyramids for real! Unfortunately, not everyone''s happy to see them, and they have to hide inside a pyramid so they don''t get caught. Can the pharaoh''s cat help them to find their way out? The Pharoah''s Cat is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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Reading Planet - The Broken Bike - Green: Comet Street Kids - Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain

The Comet Street Kids are riding in a bike race at the local park. Finn really wants to win, but half-way round, he hits a problem. Will his friends be able to find him and help? The Broken Bike is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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The Science Timeline Wallbook - Christopher Lloyd

Unfold the amazing story of science and engineering, from the Stone Ages to the present day, with this giant wallbook - includes 2-metre fold-out timeline

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The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - Amanda Liová, Julia Donaldsonová

A celebration of the unparalleled creative partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, packed full of fun facts, behind-the-scenes information and never-before-seen illustrations. With a foreword by Rob Brydon. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been working together for over thirty years, creating some of the world’s best-loved picture books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog.Discover more about their early lives, how their creative partnership began, and dive deeper inside the wonderful worlds of all your favourite characters and stories. Packed with full-colour illustrations, sketches and photographs, in a stunning hardback edition, The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a must-have gift for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together. Published by Macmillan Children's Books and Alison Green Books.

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The Adventures of Rabbitwoman and Dogman - Gillie Schattner, Marc Schattner

"Rabbitwoman and Dogman's journey to save endangered wildlife not only packs a wallop of a message, but it does it with dazzling illustrations and accessible perspective. Bravo!" —Neil Patrick Harris"Quirky and ultimately compelling . . . Lisa Frank-esque illustrations explode off pages. . . . This eye-catching kid magnet will bring new energy to animal collections." —BooklistReady for adventure? Join explorers Rabbitwoman and Dogman on a whirlwind trip around the world to meet endangered animals that need our help. Learn about how each one plays a vital role in the life of our planet and how their survival rests in our hands. Acclaimed international artists Gillie and Marc's new children's book, The Adventures of Rabbitwoman and Dogman: A Journey To Save Wildlife, is an exhilarating global adventure suitable for readers of all ages, seamlessly bringing art and education together. This beautifully illustrated book not only tells heartwarming tales of endangered species but also features never-before-seen artworks by the acclaimed artist duo. The artists are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together to become best friends and soul mates. As unlikely animal kingdom companions, the Rabbit and the Dog ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tree of Life and Prosperity - Michael A. Eisenberg

“The Tree of Life and Prosperity is one of the most important business books out there right now for people looking to build, create, and do so with their heads and hearts.” -Laurie Segall, Correspondent for 60 Minutes+ and Founder of Dot Dot Dot Media "Eisenberg has produced a book that will entertain, stimulate, and teach, whether the reader comes from the world of business or is literate in religious ideas, or both." -Dan Senor, Co-Author of Start-Up Nation One of Israel’s most successful venture capitalists uses the words and actions of the Hebrew patriarchs to lay the foundations for a modern growth economy based on timeless business principles and values.Entrepreneurs, businessmen, and investors are constantly looking for principles and rules that will pave the way for success. Usually, those at the forefront are successful entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley or legendary Wall Street investors. But the principles of economic growth, wealth creation and preservation were written long before the rise of the modern market economy and its heroes. Michael Eisenberg—one of the most successful venture capitalists in Israel, and one of the first investors in Lemonade, and Wix—reveals in The Tree of Life and Prosperity the eternal principles for successful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The New Adventures of Disney Moana 2 - DK

Join Moana and her crew as they take to the seas in this exciting adventure. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as Moana and friends set out on new adventures. Following in the footsteps of her wayfinding ancestors, Moana now sails the ocean with her crew, Pua and Heihei in search of new islands. Every voyage is an exciting adventure, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Sometimes it’s hard for Moana to leave her family behind – especially her little sister, Simea. But with the help of her friends and family, Moana finds the strength to do her best each and every day!A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 8-10:Perfect for young readers, The New Adventures of Disney Moana 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the other great titles!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Agent StitchThe New Adventures of Disney Moana 2The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips - Michael Morpurgo

A heartwarming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about a deserted village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!‘A master storyteller at his best’ Sunday TimesIt’s 1943. Lily lives in a seaside village and her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day when the villagers are all told to move out of their homes.Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the allied forces prepare to invade France. But Tips, Lily’s cat, has other ideas – and returns to the forbidden area. Lily decides to enter the danger zone to look for Tips herself . . .

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The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 - DK

Join these unlikely partners as they learn how to work together on another adventure to save the day and their city. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as the charming cast of Zootropolis 2 take on new adventures, which see ZPD officers Hopps and Wilde team up on their mission to make the world a better place! Whatever they are dealing with, Judy and Nick realise that not every case is the biggest, but they are all important. A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 5-9:Perfect for early readers, The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the rest of the series!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2The New Adventures of Disney Moana 2The New Adventures of Disney Agent Stitch© 2025 Disney

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The New Adventures of Disney Agent Stitch - DK

Join Agent Stitch and friends as they battle a new threat in this exciting adventure. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as Agent Stitch and his friends set out on new adventures. Just when Stitch thinks that Earth is safe from the alien invasion, a new threat emerges: an aquatic adversary known as the Glubglubs! With the help of an old enemy turned ally, Stitch, Lilo, Jumba, and Pleakley must travel to Paris and London to put an end to the fearsome flood of foes!A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 8-10 years:Perfect for young readers, The New Adventures of Disney Agent Stitch invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the other great titles!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Agent StitchThe New Adventures of Disney Moana 2The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2© 2025 Disney

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The Adventures of Zeeron and Crash - Annie Farao

Zeeron, a seven-year-old boy lives in the woods with his parents, Fred and Sara, and his dog Crashme. Fred found her in a dumpster, barely alive and only about three weeks old. He took her home and the family nurtured her day and night until she could feed by herself. One day when Crashme was about six months old, she was attacked by a stray dog. She lost her left eye in the fight. Zee loves her nevertheless and takes good care of her. She loves him back unconditionally. They became inseparable and have many adventures in the woods surrounding their home.

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Adventures In Financial Data Science: The Empirical Properties Of Financial And Economic Data - Graham L Giller

This book provides insights into the true nature of financial and economic data, and is a practical guide on how to analyze a variety of data sources. The focus of the book is on finance and economics, but it also illustrates the use of quantitative analysis and data science in many different areas. Lastly, the book includes practical information on how to store and process data and provides a framework for data driven reasoning about the world.The book begins with entertaining tales from Graham Giller''s career in finance, starting with speculating in UK government bonds at the Oxford Post Office, accidentally creating a global instant messaging system that went ''viral'' before anybody knew what that meant, on being the person who forgot to hit ''enter'' to run a hundred-million dollar statistical arbitrage system, what he decoded from his brief time spent with Jim Simons, and giving Michael Bloomberg a tutorial on Granger Causality.The majority of the content is a narrative of analytic work done on financial, economics, and alternative data, structured around both Dr Giller''s professional career and some of the things that just interested him. The goal is to stimulate interest in predictive methods, to give accurate characterizations of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat - Julia Donaldsonová

Gruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, revisits Edward Lear''s favourite rhyme in this wonderful new story set in a nonsensical land full of adventure. When their beautiful golden ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, to the Chankly Bore and beyond...Full of enchanting lyricism this new rhyme, beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Voake, promises to be as important and successful as the original.

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The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones - Booth Stanley

''Stanley Booth''s book is the only one I can read and say, "Yeah, That''s how it was"'' KEITH RICHARDS''An epic, behind-the-scenes record of life with the greatest rock band in the world'' ObserverThe True Adventures of the Rolling Stones is the greatest book about the greatest rock ''n'' roll band in history. It is also one of the most important books about the 1960s, capturing its uneasy mix of excess, violence and idealism in a way no other book does. Stanley Booth was with the Rolling Stones on their 1969 U.S. tour, which culminated in the notorious free concert at Altamont where a fan was murdered. Taking nearly fifteen years to write, The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones has emerged as ''the one authentic masterpiece of rock ''n'' roll writing''.

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The Complete Adventures of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf - Catherine Storr

All four Clever Polly books in one volume including Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, Polly and the Wolf Again, Tales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf and More Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf.Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!

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Slade: The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome (Red And Transparent Orange Splatter Vinyl) - LP (4050538806250)

LP vinyl - V reedici vychází jednácté studiové album Slade „The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome” na CD a barevném vinylu. Slade jsou bezpochyby jednou z nejvýraznějších britských rockových skupin. V reedici vychází jednácté studiové album Slade „The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome” na CD a barevném vinylu. Slade jsou bezpochyby jednou z nejvýraznějších britských rockových skupin. Svůj první hitparádový úspěch zaznamenali v květnu 1971 se skladbou Get Down And Get With It„ a od té chvíle po celá sedmdesátá léta určovali nejen hudební, ale i módní trendy. Vliv Slade na svou tvorbu přiznávají tak rozdílné soubory jako Nirvana, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Def Leppard, The Ramones, Kiss. A jak pravil Noel Gallagher ”No Slade = No Oasis". Seznam stop LP (red & transparent orange splatter vinyl) A1 Slam the Hammer Down / A2 In The Doghouse / A3 Run Runaway / A4 High And Dry / A5 My Oh My / A6 Cocky Rock Boys (Rule O.K.) / B1 Ready To Explode / B2 (And Now The Waltz)...

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The Amazing History of Food - Kesha Grant

How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Food contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.

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The Amazing History of Homes - Heather Murphy Capps

The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Homes contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.

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The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent - Jerry Hicks, Esther Hicks

DISCOVER HOW TO MANIFEST ANYTHING YOU WANT FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS OF ASK AND IT IS GIVEN AND THE LAW OF ATTRACTION THESE TIMELESS TEACHINGS OF ABRAHAM INCLUDE POWERFUL SPIRITUAL PRACTICES TO MANIFEST ALL OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP, FINANCIAL, AND HEALTH DESIRESThis leading-edge law of attraction book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of Abraham, a group consciousness from the non-physical dimension beloved by millions , is about having a deliberate intent for manifesting whatever you want in life, while at the same time balancing your energy along the way. As you come to understand and effectively practice the processes offered here, you will not only achieve your goals and desired outcomes more rapidly, but you''ll enjoy every single step along the path even before their manifestation. As such, you''ll find that your life is an ongoing journey of joy.Chapters Include:· A New Way of Looking at Life · You Are a Powerful Leading-Edge Creator· Life on Planet Earth Continues to Get Better· There is Great Satisfaction in Deliberate Creation· The Art of Allowing Your Deliberate Intent· Your Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent· Emotions Indicate Your Non-Physical Relativity· Connection, Your Most Natural State of Being· ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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First Lady: An unputdownable thriller of politics and power - Michael Dobbs

Michael Dobbs, author of the No. 1 bestseller that inspired the hit Netflix series House of Cards, returns to the subject that made him a household name - the human drama and scandal in Westminster. First Lady is a compelling and witty novel of power, seduction and revenge, perfect for fans of John Grisham and Philip Kerr.Virginia Edge: mid-thirties, attractive, self-sufficient, ambitious. This is the story of her transformation from dutiful political wife to masterful manipulator of the entire political process at Westminster. She is a woman who is driven by the failings of men and the greed of others to take over their system and undermine it, to repay them in kind. In this battle she has two great allies - the intuition and determination of a wronged wife, and the blind ineptitude of Westminster men.Praise for Michael Dobbs:''Brilliant... Full of magnificently dark political characters'' Daily Mail''It''s barbed and breakneck, often very funny and hugely entertaining'' The Times ''Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government'' Daily Express

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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Devil and the Four - Sam Siciliano

SECRETS AND LIESSherlock Holmes''s latest case takes him to Paris in pursuit of Marguerite Hardy: a Frenchwoman who fled her London home in mysterious circumstances. Holmes discovers she left after receiving a mysterious letter, containing an obituary and the words "four for the devil". Holmes''s investigations will take him and his cousin, Henry Vernier, into a world of seduction and betrayal - and lead them to uncover a secret buried for over twenty years.

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The Unlucky Adventures of Udders / The Legend of Lucky Luke - Billy Dunne

Tangled Tales are a new innovative junior fiction format which involves two stories in one book. Each side follows a different character in the same story, which aims to encourage children to see that not everything is always what it seems. Whether it''s a group of adventuring ants and the kids trying to save them, or the world''s luckiest and unluckiest boys, these books are sure to get everyone giggling and thinking. The Unlucky Adventures of Udders: Udders just might be the most unlucky boy in the world. He always has the worst spawns in BlockCraft, his birthday presents never arrive and, worst of all, he doesn’t have any friends beside his Nanny. When this year’s birthday seems to be going down the toilet too, will a trip to the fair change it all?The Legend of Lucky Luke: Everything always goes Luke’s way. Whether it’s his personal beam of sunshine that follows him around or getting double the amount of birthday presents, Luke has never had to ask for anything in his life... and it hasn’t made him the kindest boy. But when his luck begins to turn, will Luke learn a hard lesson?

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The Amazing Tale of Ali Pasha - Michael Foreman

Become inspired by this First World War story of bravery, courage and an unlikely friendship. On 6th May 1915, Henry Friston, a 21-year-old seaman, rejoined his battleship after ten days in Hell.

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The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy - Michael Mandelbaum

A new and unique framework for understanding the history of the foreign policy of the United States.The United States is now nearly 250 years old. It arose from humble beginnings, as a strip of mostly agrarian and sparsely populated English colonies on the northeastern edge of the New World, far removed from the centers of power in Europe. Today, it is the world''s most powerful country, with its largest economy and most powerful military. How did America achieve this status?In The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy, Michael Mandelbaum offers a new framework for understanding the evolution of the foreign policy of the United States. He divides that evolution into four distinct periods, with each defined by the consistent increase in American power relative to other countries. His history of the four periods features engaging accounts of the major events and important personalities in the foreign policy of each era. Throughout, Mandelbaum highlights fundamental continuities in the goals of American foreign policy and in the way that policy was adopted and implemented. He portrays the United States, in its ascent, first as a weak power, from 1765 to 1865, then as a great power between 1865 and 1945, next as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen - Raspe Rudolf Erich

Baron Munchausen’s absurd adventures have entertained adults and children alike for more than two centuries. First published in England in 1785, his traveller’s tales soon became as well known as those of his near contemporaries, Gulliver and Robinson Crusoe – but are a great deal funnier! The real Baron Münchhausen was a German aristocrat whose colourful military career and sporting experiences provided ample material for the after-dinner stories for which he became notorious. One of the guests at the Baron’s table was Rudolf Erich Raspe, librarian, scientist and writer, who later, hard-up in London, turned the Baron’s astonishing life-story to good account. Raspe’s fictional Baron adopts the same tone of nonchalant exaggeration apparently characteristic of the original as he tells how he turned a wolf inside out in Russia, rode on a Turkish cannon ball, danced a hornpipe in the stomach of large fish which had swallowed him alive, mended his horse which had been severed in two by a portcullis, lent his friend General Elliot a hand at the siege of Gibraltar by nipping into the enemy camp and destroying all their cannon, and even visited the moon – twice. The more preposterous the subject, the more earnest and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

‘On the contrary, my dear Watson, you can see everything. You fail, however, to reason from what you see’Herein lie the problems: a stolen jewel, the inexplicable death of a young woman, the disappearance of one of the most remarkable racehorses in England, a missing butler, the curious symbols of dancing men, a broken bust of Napoleon, a possible kidnapping and the bad business of a coachman shot through the heart.The solution? Elementary my dear friend. Call the super sleuth famed for his rapid deductions, his swift intuitions and ingenious solutions - Sherlock Holmes of 221b Baker Street. Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can test your powers of observation and deduction, learn about the author and brush up on your detective skills! Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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Slave Species of the Gods - Tellinger Michael

Scholars have long believed that the first civilization on Earth emerged in Sumer some 6,000 years ago. However, as Michael Tellinger reveals, the Sumerians and Egyptians inherited their knowledge from an earlier civilization that lived at the southern tip of Africa and began with the arrival of the Anunnaki more than 200,000 years ago. Sent to Earth in search of life-saving gold, these ancient Anunnaki astronauts from the planet Nibiru created the first humans as a slave race to mine gold--thus beginning our global traditions of gold obsession, slavery, and god as dominating master. Revealing new archaeological and genetic evidence in support of Zecharia Sitchin’s revolutionary work with pre-biblical clay tablets, Tellinger shows how the Anunnaki created us using pieces of their own DNA, controlling our physical and mental capabilities by inactivating their more advanced DNA--which explains why less than 3 percent of our DNA is active. He identifies a recently discovered complex of sophisticated ruins in South Africa, complete with thousands of mines, as the city of Anunnaki leader Enki and explains their lost technologies that used the power of sound as a source of energy. Matching key mythologies of the world’s religions to the Sumerian clay tablet stories ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Physics of Birds and Birding - Michael Hurben

In this book, a physicist losing his eyesight shows birders what they haven’t been seeing all along. Focusing on the underlying tapestry of nature, The Physics of Birds and Birding explores the science behind the colors, sounds, and behaviors of birds, the tools we use to enjoy them, and the deeper principles that make it all possible.

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Laughter is the Best Weapon: The Remarkable Adventures of an Unconventional Soldier - Charles Ritchie

“An army may march on its stomach but it leans on its funny bone.” So says Brigadier Charles Ritchie, and he should know. Postings to the Yemen, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and other far-away trouble spots gave him many opportunities to demonstrate that the ability to laugh – and make others laugh – is an invaluable skill in an officer’s kitbag.In Laughter is the Best Weapon – the Remarkable Adventures of an Unconventional Soldier, Charles abandons the popular trend for military heroism and angst-ridden confessions. Instead he leads the reader on a forthright yet light-hearted and self-deprecating journey through his 38 years’ service as a Royal Scot. In the process we witness his sometimes significant, but often comedic, participation in a wide range of recent British military operations.If you prefer your military history more entertainingly honest than earnestly intellectual and your soldiers hilariously slapstick rather than heroically stoic, then this is the book for you. Liberally sprinkled with career-limiting cock-ups, bizarre near-death experiences, and the clatter not of gunfire but shameless name-dropping, these delightfully varied anecdotes deliver a hugely entertaining glimpse into the extraordinary life of one of the British Army’s most spirited and loveable characters.

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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes - Loren Estleman

Sherlock Holmes has already encountered the evil young hedonist Edward Hyde, and knew he was strangely connected with Henry Jekyll, the respectable young doctor. It was not until the Queen herself requested it, however, that Holmes was officially on the case of the savage murder of Sir Danvers Crew. Here, then is the account of that devilish crime as recorded by Dr Watson...

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The Tyranny of Merit - Michael J. Sandel

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

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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood - Howard Pyle

The legendary adventure of a medieval outlaw is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doing became a lasting symbol of virtue. The thrilling adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men will keep young readers turning the pages. Who can resist the arrows flying, danger lurking, and medieval intrigue? This unabridged edition of Howard Pyle’s celebrated text, based on an English folktale, is perfect for young readers’ libraries.

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