the bletchley park codebreakers in their own words joel greenberg
The Bletchley Park Codebreakers in Their Own Words - Joel Greenberg
Tells the story of Bletchley Park through the words of the codebreakers.
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Voices of the Scandinavian Waffen-SS - Jonathan Trigg
At the beginning of the Second World War Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Denmark and Norway, but left neutral Sweden alone. Less than a year later citizens from all three of those Scandinavian nations volunteered to join the Nazi Waffen-SS and go and fight on the newly formed Eastern Front against Stalinâ ™s Soviet Union. By the end of the war in 1945 the number of Scandinavians who had fought in the Waffen-SS had reached the thousands. Casualties were high, but there were survivors and they returned home, often to face retribution and condemnation. As time marches on the veterans are passing away. This book is about the war they fought in their own words â “ their last testament before they are all gone.The motivation of these men was complex: many volunteered through a deep hatred of communism, particularly in light of Moscowâ ™s invasion of Finland in the Winter War. Some simply believed in Hitlerâ ™s vision of a new world order, while others were just young men with a craving for adventure.The Scandinavian Waffen-SS, in various configurations, saw action on the Eastern Front from 1941 onwards â “ at the siege of Leningrad, in the cauldron of the Demyansk Pocket, in the Caucasus, and famously at Narva in Estonia and back into Germany itself with the remnants fighting to virtual extinction in the ruins of Berlin as the war came to a bloody close. For these men who had chosen the â ˜wrongâ ™ side, the war was certainly not over. Some fled to Germany, some returned home to recrimination and prison. Jonathan Trigg has interviewed some of the last survivors, who tell their story with absolute truthfulness: after so many years, they have nothing to lose. The interviews and images gathered within are vital historical documents.
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She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in their Own Words - Honor Cargill-Martin
Discover your favourite Norse myths - with a twist. This time you ll hear from the female characters in their own words. Meet Freyja, the enchanting goddess who brought magic and harmony to Asgard. Join the eternally youthful Idunn as she reclaims her stolen life-giving apples from the trickster Loki. Witness the fearless Gridr equipping Thor with the power to survive a deadly clash against the ruthless giant Geirrod. Written by classics expert Honor Cargill-Martin, this illustrated treasure trove of eight thrilling tales brings the legends of Norse mythology to life like never before! FREYJA S STORYThe goddess who brought magic and harmony to AsgardIDDUN S STORYThe goddess of eternal youth who was kidnapped by Loki for her life-giving applesSKADI S STORYThe bowhunting giantess who avenged her father s deathGEFION S STORYThe entrepreneurial goddess who creates her own islandFRIGG S STORYThe Queen of Asgard s attempt to protect her beloved son BaldrGRIDR S STORYThe jötunn who helps Thor survive a deadly encounter with the Giant GeirrodHERVOR S STORYThe shieldmaiden who challenged her father s ghost for his swordBRYNHILDR S STORYThe vengeful Valkyrie who was betrayed by the man she lovedThis enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:- Eight classic Norse myths, specially retold for young feminists - Insightful storytelling from the new Mary Beard , classicist Honor Cargill-Martin- Extensive backmatter, with a full synopsis of each story, bibliography and further reading- Stunning Viking red foil on the cover Praise for She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words Cargill-Martin s exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts -Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Lavishly illustrated and dynamic collection of retellings -Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
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She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words - Honor Cargill-Martin
In She Speaks, passionate classicist Honor Cargill-Martin redresses this imbalance by retelling eight classic Greek myths, this time from an all-female perspective. Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts. With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerised as Honor resurrects these voices, breathes new life into well-loved stories, and drags the Classics into the modern world. Stories include: PANDORA #39;S STORY The first woman on Earth who opened a box - and gave the world hope MEDUSA #39;S STORY Not a monster, but a #39;monstered #39; woman accepting herself MEDEA #39;S STORY The astute sorceress #39;s quest for the Golden Fleece ATALANTA #39;S STORY The strongest women in all of Greece who defied the expectations of her time ARIADNE #39;S STORY The Cretan princess who slayed the Minotaur HELEN #39;S STORY The queen of Sparta who reclaims her beauty - and her throne! PENTHESILEA #39;S STORY The Amazonian warrior who never left a woman behind on the battlefield CIRCE #39;S STORY The mighty sorceress who turned human beings into animals This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features: - Eight classic Greek myths, specially retold for young feminists - Insightful storytelling from #39;the new Mary Beard #39;, classicist Honor Cargill-Martin - Striking illustrations by Camelia Pham, whose epic fantasy-inspired artwork has earned herself an Instagram following of 50,000 - Stunning holographic foil on the cover Praise for She Speaks #39;Cargill-Martin #39;s exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts #39; - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller
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Ancient Greeks in Their Own Words - Matthew Dillon
This volume offers an eyewitness account of life in the classical world. The author has selected a series of telling extracts from Greek literature to provide a picture of the customs, concerns and underlying values of the ancient Greeks. The Greeks speak for themselves, both in the formal language of public office and in the colloquial speech of the household and the street. Their words reveal activities and opinions which are sometimes remarkably similar to those of the modern day, but which are otherwise so different that they are difficult for us to understand.The extracts have been selected from a variety of sources and record not only the lives of famous Greeks, but - perhaps more importantly - offer an insight into the lives of more ordinary individuals. Poetry, hymns and war-songs are included, as are quotations from official documents, inscriptions, laws, histories, funerary monuments, war-memorials and graffiti. This compilation gives an impression of the public and private facets of Greek life, providing an insight into the mentality of the Greeks.
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Women Artists in Their Own Words
Quotations from leading women artists paired with iconic artworks, offering powerful insights into their creative journeys and the challenges they ve faced over 150 years.
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RAF Boys in the Far East - Steve Bond
For 82 years the Royal Flying Corps, which in 1918 became the Royal Air Force, maintained a permanent military aviation presence in the Far East. Throughout that time a huge variety of squadrons, flying many different aircraft types, took on all that was asked of them. The air and ground crew who were there tell their stories in their own words.
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The Manager - Mike Carson
From the post room to the board room, everyone thinks they can be the manager. But how do you manage outrageous talent? What do you do to inspire loyalty from your players? How do you turn around a team in crisis? What⠙s the best way to build long-term success? How can you lead calmly under pressure? The issues are the same whether you⠙re managing a Premier League football team or a FTSE 100 company. Here, for the first time, some 30 of the biggest names in football management reveal just what it takes. With their every act, remark, and success or failure under constant scrutiny from the media and the fans, these managers need to be the most adroit of leaders. In The Manager they explain their methods, offer lessons they⠙ve learned along the way, and describe the decisions they make and the leadership they provide. Each chapter tackles a key leadership issue for managers in any walk of life and, in their own words, shows how the experts deal with the challenges they face in an abnormally high-pressure environment. Offering valuable lessons for business leaders and fascinating behind-the-scenes insights for football fans, The Manager is an honest, accessible and unprecedented look at the day-to-day work of these high-profile characters and the world of top-level football management.Featuring: Roy Hodgson, Carlo Ancelotti, Arsène Wenger, Sam Allardyce, Roberto Mancini, José Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, Harry Redknapp, Sir Alex Ferguson, Walter Smith, Mick McCarthy, Gerard Houllier, Tony Pulis, Martin O⠙Neill, Neil Warnock, Howard Wilkinson, Kevin Keegan, Dario Gradi, Andre Villas-Boas, David Moyes, Alex McLeish, Hope Powell, Martin Jol, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Hughton, David Platt, Paul Ince, and George Graham.
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Lost Voices of the Battle of Britain - Max Arthur
â ˜Never has so much been owed by so many, to so few.â ™ This is the story of those few, in their own words.In the summer of 1940, the British frontlines were the skies above southern England. Spitfires and Hurricanes took on the might of the Luftwaffe, and its feared Messerschmitt fighters, dogfighting high above civilians watching on in awe.Hitler was determined to invade Britain and close down the Western Front for good. But his plan â “ Operation Sea Lion â “ could not begin while the RAF could still harry an invasion fleet. It had to be broken.Up to five times a day, the pilots of RAF Fighter Command scrambled to meet the inbound Luftwaffe. At one point, every available British fighter plane was airborne â “ Britain threw literally everything into the fight, and was tested to the very limits. Against all odds The Few , as they came to be known, bought Britain s freedom â “ many with their lives.These are the personal accounts of the pilots who fought and survived that battle. We will not see their like again.
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Lonely Planet The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide - Lonely Planet, Alicia Valenski
â œmust-have for queer travellersâ - Attitude Magazineâ œtravel inspiration with a strong queer perspective, you need this in your arsenalâ - Pink Newsâ œwill give queer travellers a serious case of wanderlustâ - Publisher s WeeklyDiscover more than 50 queer-friendly places guided by the communities that live there.Packed with insights, itineraries, and inspiration, this panoramic compendium will introduce you to LGBTQ+ locals who share, in their own words, the things that make their destination sparkle - with lesser-known attractions and off-the-beaten-path destinations that are inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers.Inside The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide:50+ LGBTQ+ travel destinations around the world where the queer community can thrive outside of just Pride parades, including: The USA, South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Canada, and AustraliaInsider recommendations and travel tips from LGBTQ+ locals and tastemakers highlighting queer-owned businesses and queer-friendly experiencesIntimate interviews bring you into LGBTQ+ communities with honest, helpful insights for queer travellers planning to visit their hometownsHandy Know Before You Go boxes for each destination share details on the local languages, currency, Pride celebrations, and information on when to go Stunning photography and beautifully illustrated maps featuring colour-coded points of interestAdditional LGBTQ+ travel hit list for travellers with specific interests that include adventure; art; family-friendly festivities; island escapes; trailblazing experiences Essential travel information for first-time and seasoned travellers covering rights, practical safety tips, advice for emergencies, and moreAuthor Alicia Valenski is a queer, neurodivergent travel writer paving the way for more inclusive, diverse, accessible travel information and inspiration to be available to the global LGBTQ+ community and beyondDiscover personal portraits of what it means to be a queer person around the world with The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide. Packed with unique and surprising travel experiences, this book makes the perfect self purchase treat or thoughtful gift for the queer traveller in your life.
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The White Lotus: Iconic Quotes Heard Around the Resort - Insight Editions
This clever collection of quotes from the Emmy Award-winning series allows fans to bask in the sometimes-savory, sometimes-sweet insights of The White Lotus hotel’s iconic guests and unforgettable employees.A stunning, compact gift book, The White Lotus: Iconic Quotes Heard Around the Resort explores romance, money, family, and other themes through the brightly funny framework of the limited-series turned anthology mega-hit. Within these vividly designed pages, fans can revisit the high-glam lifestyles and sharply drawn perspectives of The White Lotus s picture-perfect characters in their own words. And if any takeaways resonate, well, “it’s not stealing when you think everything’s already yours…” ONE OF A KIND: It’s the only officially.licensed quote book made in partnership with the studio behind the award-winning series. EXPANSIVE CONTENT: Including the best quotes from fan-favorite characters across seasons, including Tanya McQuoid, Harper Spiller, Bert Di Grasson, and more. GIFTABLE: With a thoughtful, compact design to put fan-favorite moments right in their hands.
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Lost Voices of the Falklands War - Max Arthur
â ˜Remarkable and uniqueâ ™ Daily Expressâ ˜I never dreamed weâ ™d go to war with Argentina.â ™ Rear-Admiral John WoodwardOn 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Britain was quick to mobilise a task force to recover its territory, but the ensuing conflict, lasting over two months, would cost the British military 255 lives, seven ships and many aircraft.From the initial Argentine landing on South Georgia, to dynamic combat on land, sea and air, Britain faced extreme adversity. However, despite the harsh realities of battle, the British task force maintained morale through humour, camaraderie and the close bonds they formed in the crucible of war.Lost Voices of the Falklands War is the definitive oral history of the conflict, compiled by historian Max Arthur. Through a series of interviews, Arthur delivers a raw, unfiltered account of the violence and the emotional toll it took on the soldiers, sailors and airmen that fought.This is the true story of the heroes of the Falklands war, in their own words.â ˜Nowhere will you read a record of more concentrated courage, and of the will to winâ ™ Manchester Evening News
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The Tide Is Rising, So Are We! - Shoshana Meira Friedman
The Tide Is Rising, So Are We! is an inspiring picture book in verse that invites readers into the sweeping story of the climate justice movement and offers a framework for hope and action. Written by climate activist Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, this book speaks to readers spiritual and emotional needs. How do we grieve, organize, and express our love for the world all at once? How do we find our own place in the climate movement at this late hour?With climate anxiety at an all-time high, this book does not put the solution to the environmental crisis on the child-reader s shoulders. Instead, it tells the story of an already-vibrant movement the child can join in their own way. Readers will discover a sense of interconnection--with the natural world and the millions of people around the globe fighting for a livable planet. Friedman s uplifting text and Kiki Kita s lush illustrations will propel readers to move into action from a place of joy.This book is an indispensable companion for new and seasoned activists of all ages, and for anyone concerned about the climate crisis. It is based on the song The Tide Is Rising, a popular climate anthem Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman co-wrote with her husband, Yotam Schachter. Simple sheet music is included in the back matter so readers can learn to sing the original song too. The Tide Is Rising has been sung at countless protests, marches, religious conferences and congregations, and community gatherings. From Standing Rock to holding cells in police stations and across at least three continents, Tide spreads a message of radical empowerment, devotion, and active hope.?
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Pet Detectives: The Ball Burglary - Jana Hunter
The Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues; an open window; a missing football; a dirty big footprint; a bubblegum wrapper and a rustle in the bushes. It isnâ ™t long before the Pet Detective has located the culprit.Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type â “ A story by the same author.A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words.Curriculum links â “ Citizenship: Animals and us.Tortoise Trouble is another Pet Detective story by Jana Hunter in the Collins Big Cat series.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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Out of the Blue - Barefoot Books
A book that eschews words for imagination-stimulating pictures: a storm-wrecked, seashore adventure between a girl and a boy â “ The Guardian This evocative wordless book about the mysteries of the sea invites readers to tell the story in their own words, which stimulates the imagination and helps develop visual literacy. Follow Alison Jay s distinctive crackle-varnished artwork as a storm -- and what it brings -- transforms the seashore for a day. Includes endnotes on marine life, lighthouses and the intriguing world of items that wash up on beaches.
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The Woman who Fooled the Fairies - Rose Impey
There was once a woman who baked the best cakes in the whole world. The fairies loved her cakes. But they didnâ ™t want to buy them and the woman was far too clever to let anyone steal them. So the fairies decide to steal the cake-maker instead! What follows is a hilarious account of how the woman manages to escape the greedy fairiesâ ™ clutches.This is a Band 09/Gold fiction book which offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. This is a traditional story with a story map on pages 22 and 23 that tracks the comings and goings of the unfortunate fairies to help children retell the story in their own words. This book supports learning around personal and social development and will encourage children to recognise what they like and dislike, what is fair or unfair and what is right or wrong. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try Animal Ancestors (9780007187010) by John Hughes.
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This Is Our Life - The Tragically Hip
This Is Our Life is the story of The Tragically Hip – the definitive account of their incredible journey, as told in their own words. Drawn from hundreds of hours of interviews, Rob Baker, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and the fellow musicians, producers and crew that helped in shaping their story provide the 130,000-word narrative. These words accompany a stunning and layered visual chronicle of The Hip’s evolution, on and off the stage.This Is Our Life spans decades, from their beginnings in Kingston, Ontario, where all five band members attended the same high school, to the pinnacle of success, culminating in the incredible, bittersweet 2016 concert held in their hometown, broadcast live for an estimated audience of 11.7 million people. The Tragically Hip have made an indelible impact on their nation’s cultural landscape and formed a lifelong bond with fans across the world. This Is Our Life documents how it happened.The band has opened their archives for the first time, revealing a trove of rare and previously unpublished material, totalling in over 1,200 pieces. This Is Our Life brims with a wealth of photography, vintage posters, concert tickets, tour passes, handwritten lyrics, setlists, backstage photographs, instruments, album artwork, and much more, all meticulously curated by Genesis Publications, celebrating 50 years in music publishing.Here, finally, is the ultimate record of The Tragically Hip, a celebration of their career and ongoing legacy – their official anthology.
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The Breitling Book of Surfing - Mikey February, Stephanie Gilmore
An illustrated journey through modern surf culture guided by the international surfers and communities that define its inclusive and passionate nature.Epic photography brings the stories of a unique group of global communities, and the surfers that represent them, to life.Told in their own words, some of the world’s most exciting professional and freestyle surfers—at different moments in their careers—introduce the influential figures, places, and waves that have shaped their lives, and their surfing.From Ireland’s rugged and unforgiving west coast to the famous beaches of Oahu, Hawaii, making stops across six continents along the way, Breitling provides a unique and unexpected window on the modern surf experience.The sport’s inclusive spirit is what inspired the iconic watch brand—a champion of surf culture and maker of timepieces for ocean pursuits since 1957—to highlight surf’s wider community with a book dedicated to the sport’s diverse characters, unexpected outposts, and collective culture.Based on interviews with surfers about the local communities they call home, The Breitling Book of Surfing is as much an in-depth travelogue as it is a beautiful photography book. It is for long-term surfing enthusiasts and newcomers alike, exploring the common values and passions that shape this diverse and dynamic global community connected by the ocean.
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Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard - Def Leppard
JOE ELLIOTT: We had balls and we were naive, in a good way. We just went out there, full throttle. Offering fans the most personal and comprehensive record of Def Leppard s history to date, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is narrated by the band in their own words, illustrated with photography and memorabilia from the Def Leppard archives.RICK SAVAGE: Coming up during the punk era helped us because there were only a couple of bands playing our type of music. People probably took more notice of us because we stood out. Despite an average age of only 18, Def Leppard burst onto the hard rock scene in 1980 like a group of seasoned veterans.Thinking big from the very start, the blueprint for their music was, as singer Joe Elliott states, Queen meets AC/DC. Def Leppard s story is one of stratospheric highs and crashing lows, of triumph over adversity. While becoming one of the world s best-selling music artists with blockbuster albums Pyromania and Hysteria, the band overcame drummer Rick Allen s accident and the death of bandmate Steve Clark. During their 45-year history, Def Leppard have continued to make new music - with 12 studio albums to their name, including their 2022 release Diamond Star Halos - finding success with every record and tour.In a wide-ranging account from the band and archive text from past members, Definitely chronicles Def Leppard s incredible story, from their humble beginnings rehearsing in a spoon factory in Sheffield, to recording ground-breaking multi-platinum albums and touring sell-out stadiums around the world. JOE ELLIOTT: In the summer of 1988 we shifted 4 million copies of Hysteria in the US alone. At that moment we were the biggest band in the world.With unlimited access to the Def Leppard vault, Definitely presents over four decades of the band s history through handwritten correspondence, rare vinyl pressings, tour memorabilia, music video storyboards, draft album artwork, press cuttings, previously unpublished photographs and much more. Part memoir, part scrapbook, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is the ultimate record of Def Leppard s legendary career.
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The Munitionettes - Sandra Gold-Wood
The Munitionettes focuses on the lives of a special group of women and girls in the lead-up to and during the First World War. It is, in part, the social history of the hundreds of thousands of forgotten heroines who also became known as the Canary Girls and endeavours to highlight these womenâ ™s essential input in support of the armed forces during the First World War, which has largely been overlooked. Here, you will find descriptions of the experiences of young women in the specifically built munition factories in their own words as they speak to us from history. It looks at working practices and the place of women in society, all of which are utterly alien in todayâ ™s world. The book focuses on the many hardships, sacrifices, injuries and the kind of working conditions these women endured against a background of prejudice and suspicion in this truly male-dominated world. It illustrates that even without encouragement and very little support from society in general, the women gave of themselves for their country. The book also shows how women workers gained respect for themselves for a brief period after the First World War; however short-lived this period was, it was the beginning of change for all women.
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Sons of the Waves - Stephen Taylor
A brilliant telling of the history of the common seaman in the age of sail, and his role in Britainâ ™s trade, exploration, and warfare  ⠜No other book resurrects the wooden world of Jack Tar in such captivating and voluminous detail.â â ”A. Roger Ekirch, Wall Street Journal  ⠜[A] rollicking narrative. . . . Superb.â â ”Ben Wilson, Times (UK)  British maritime history in the age of sail is full of the deeds of officers like Nelson but has given little voice to plain, â œilliterateâ seamen. Now Stephen Taylor draws on published and unpublished memoirs, letters, and naval records, including court-martials and petitions, to present these men in their own words.  In this exhilarating account, ordinary seamen are far from the hapless sufferers of the press gangs. Proud and spirited, learned in their own fashion, with robust opinions and the courage to challenge overweening authority, they stand out from their less adventurous compatriots.  Taylor demonstrates how the sailor was the engine of British prosperity and expansion up to the Industrial Revolution. From exploring the South Seas with Cook to establishing the East India Company as a global corporation, from the sea battles that made Britain a superpower to the crisis of the 1797 mutinies, these â œsons of the wavesâ held the nationâ ™s destiny in their calloused hands.
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Our Women on the Ground - Zahra Hankir
â ˜Determination, grit and humour shine throughâ ™ Lindsey Hilsum, ObserverNineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what itâ ™s like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection.A growing number of intrepid Arab and Middle Eastern sahafiyat â “ female journalists â “ are working tirelessly to shape nuanced narratives about their changing homelands, often risking their lives on the front lines of war.Here, nineteen of these women tell us, in their own words, about what itâ ™s like to report on conflicts that (quite literally) hit close to home. Their daring and heartfelt stories, told here for the first time, shatter stereotypes about the regionâ ™s women and provide an urgently needed perspective on a part of the world that is frequently misunderstood.With a foreword by CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour.INCLUDING ESSAYS BY: Donna Abu-Nasr, Aida Alami, Hannah Allam, Jane Arraf, Lina Attalah, Nada Bakri, Shamael Elnoor, Zaina Erhaim, Asmaa al-Ghoul, Hind Hassan, Eman Helal, Zeina Karam, Roula Khalaf, Nour Malas, Hwaida Saad, Amira Al-Sharif, Heba Shibani, Lina Sinjab, and Natacha Yazbeck
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Percy and the Rabbit - Nick Butterworth
Nick Butterworthâ ™s well known and much loved character Percy the Park Keeper stars in this beautifully told story for early readers. When Percyâ ™s cap, scarf and gloves go missing, they end up being used by some mischevious mice to decorate a snowman!Yellow/ Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.Text type â “ A story with a familiar setting.A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 provide children with an opportunity to retell the story in their own words.Curriculum links â “ Geography: our local area; citizenship: animals and us.This story is one of three books by Nick Butterworth in the Collins Big Cat reading programme.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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Percy and the Badger - Nick Butterworth
Nick Butterworthâ ™s well known and much loved character Percy the Park Keeper stars in this beautifully told story for early readers. Percy tries to persuade a reluctant Badger to take a bath. Badger doesnâ ™t want to, so Percy takes a bath instead â “Â only to find he has some unexpected comapany when Badger falls in the water with him!Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary andnatural language.Text type â “ A story with a familiar setting.A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 provides children with the opportunity to retell the story in their own words.Curriculum links â “ Geography: our local area; Citizenship: animals and us.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words
Get inside the head of Michelle Obama: author, lawyer, humanitarian, and the trailblazing first Black woman to serve as First Lady of the United States.This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Michelle Obama’s numerous public statements—interviews, books, social media posts, television appearances, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of her legacy as one of America’s most recognizable and influential women, specifically geared toward middle and high school readers. The quotes in the collection touch on education, friendship and community, life lessons, America, the role of First Lady, making change, inequality and injustice, and more. This edition includes educational materials and resources for lesson plans designed to provoke discussion and thought for readers in grades 7-12 about Michelle Obama s ideas.Michelle Obama has been challenging others’ expectations since she was a young woman growing up on Chicago’s South Side. When a high school counselor told her, “I’m not sure you’re Princeton material,” Obama graduated as the salutatorian and went off to Princeton anyway. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Obama spent several years as an attorney at a prestigious Chicago law firm before committing her efforts to public service and community outreach. When her husband, Barack Obama, was elected president in 2008, she began a new chapter of her life as the first Black woman to serve as First Lady of the United States of America. While always conscious of the unique pressures and difficulties of her role, Obama made it her mission to present her authentic self to the American people. Her pride in and openness about the aspects of her identity that made her unusual among First Ladies—including her race, working-class upbringing, career path, and educational achievement—made her a figure beloved by the general public.Since emerging on the global stage, Obama has become a source of inspiration for young people all over the world, largely due to her engaging authenticity and candor. Now, Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words offers a unique look into the mind of one of the world’s most influential women by collecting 200 of her most insightful quotes. Meticulously curated from interviews, speeches, statements, and other sources, Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words creates a comprehensive picture of Michelle Obama, her wisdom, and her legacy.Special educational materials for classrooms are available from Agate Publishing.
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And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks - Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs
In alternating chapters that reveal a nascent period in their development as two of the twentieth century s most influential writers, Beat Generation icons William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac s And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks is an electrifying true-life mystery, including afterword by James Grauerholtz in Penguin Modern Classics.This is a hardboiled crime novel, and a true story. In 1944, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs, then still unknown writers, were both arrested following a murder: one of their friends had stabbed another and then come to them for advice - neither had told the police. Later they wrote this fictionalised account of that summer - of a group of friends in wartime New York, moving through each other s apartments, drinking, necking, talking and taking drugs and haphazardly drifting towards a bloody crime. Unpublished for years, And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks is a remarkable insight into the lives and literary development of two great writers. If you enjoyed And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks, you might like Kerouac s On the Road, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. The novel that kicked it all off Independent An insight into Kerouac before he went on the road and Burroughs before his drug use spiralled out of control, this is a major literary event GQ
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The Man Who Tasted Words - Dr Guy Leschziner
*As featured on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast* ‘From the opening paragraph, I was spellbound, entranced. Through real stories about what happens when our fragile perception of the world around us and within us is severed, Guy Leschziner connects us back to our senses.’ Professor Alice Roberts Where are you now? Look around you; what can you see? Close your eyes and think of a loved one – do you see their face? Stretch out a hand; what can you feel with your fingertips, your palm, the soft underside of your wrist? What can you hear – nearby and far away? The information you receive from your senses makes up your world. But that world does not exist. What we perceive to be the absolute truth of the world around us is a complex reconstruction, a virtual reality created by the complex machinations of our minds in tandem with the wiring of our nervous systems. But what happens if that wiring goes awry? What happens if connections falter, or new and unexpected connections are made? Tiny shifts in the microbiology of our nervous systems can cause the world around us to shift and mutate, to become alien and unfamiliar. In The Man Who Tasted Words, consultant neurologist Guy Leschziner takes us on a journey through the senses, exploring how each one shapes our experience of the world. And investigating what happens when they deviate from the norm. Along the way we meet a number of extraordinary individuals and step through the looking glass and into their worlds. Worlds where hot and cold are reversed, where a person with no sight sees fantastical visions, or where words have a taste and sounds create sensations. But while fascinating, their experiences are more than simply curiosities. They teach us about our own perception of the world, forcing us to question the idea of ‘normal’ senses, and whether such a thing even exists. Does blue look the same to you and me? Does grass smell the same? Or sugar taste as sweet? Do we even have the same understanding of what ‘sweet’ is?The Man Who Tasted Words unpacks the science behind your senses and challenges you to try and see the world through another’s eyes – and ears, and nose and mouth. It will illuminate, it will surprise, and it will leave your world just a little bit changed. ‘A truly astonishing book – from the story of the man who tasted words to that of Paul who could pull out his own teeth and break his legs yet feel no pain. These are beautifully and engagingly written stories of how our senses tell us about the reality of the world – or, sometimes, don’t.’ Gavin Esler, author of How Britain Ends ‘Stories of people who experience the world differently show us what it means to be human. This is a deeply moving and powerful book, full of provocative ideas about human perception and the way we construct reality.’ Daniel M. Davis, author of The Secret Body and The Beautiful Cure ‘This is a book vibrant with personality and full of wonder. Professor Leschziner takes us through an exploration of our senses, making us question the nature of our reality and how we interpret the world around us. It is a profound, entertaining and quite exceptional book.’ Dr Alastair Santhouse, Psychiatrist and Author of Head First ‘In vivid stories of patient maladies that affect our very human sensations of sight, sound, smell, touch and pain, Leschziner has deeply explored the sensory experiences that bombard every moment of our lives but of which we are barely aware. What a terrific melding of brain science with thoughtful ideas on our window to the outside world.’ Allan Ropper, author of Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole and How the Brain Lost its Mind. ‘A fascinating, important and disturbing book. Words will never taste the same again!’ John Humphrys
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Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words - Andrew Morton
When Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992 it changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Never before had a senior royal spoken in such a raw, unfiltered way about her marriage, her hopes and fears and her extraordinary life inside the House of Windsor. An icon in life and a legend in death, Diana continues to fascinate and now, more than twenty-five years on, Andrew Morton has revisited the secret tapes he and the late princess made, to reveal startling new insights into her life and mind.A unique literary classic, Diana: Her True Story is the closest we will ever come to her autobiography.
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Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words
Get inside the head of Michelle Obama: author, lawyer, humanitarian, and the trailblazing first Black woman to serve as the First Lady of the United States. This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Michelle Obamaâ ™s numerous public statements—interviews, books, social media posts, television appearances, and more. Itâ ™s a comprehensive picture of her legacy as one of Americaâ ™s most recognizable and influential women.Now, for the first time, you can find Michelle Obamaâ ™s most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place, providing an intimate and direct look into the mind of this beloved first lady.
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Sandy Kelly: In My Own Words - Sandy Kelly
From her magical childhood being reared in a family of travelling entertainers to building a career as a music star, Sandy recounts the highs â “ and lows â “ of a lifetime in music.
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In the Buddha
This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha #39;s teachings - in his own words. The American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the Buddha #39;s Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha #39;s discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow. This book contains: Clear translations of the Buddha’s original teachings Thoughtfully curated selections from the Pali Canon Chapters on the Buddha’s life, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and practice A foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama In the Buddha #39;s Words allows even readers unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha #39;s contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha #39;s teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever-vital path. Practitioners and scholars alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable. Dive into the world of the Buddha through these easy-to-read English translations of the Pali Canon. The Pali Canon is the literary, intellectual, and spiritual foundation of Theravada Buddhism. This volume, being organized in a progressive manner from the simple to the difficult, from the elementary to the profound, makes it well-suited for those looking for an accessible introduction to the Theravadin scriptural corpus, as well as being a valuable resource for those familiar with the Pali Canon but wanting a more structured presentation of the materials.
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Born in the GDR - Hester Vaizey
The changes that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 were particularly dramatic for East Germans. With the German Democratic Republic effectively taken over by West Germany in the reunification process, nothing in their lives was immune from change and upheaval: from the way they voted, the newspapers they read, to the brand of butter they bought. But what was it really like to go from living under communism one minute, to capitalism the next? What did the East Germans make of capitalism? And how do they remember the GDR today? Are their memories dominated by fear and loathing of the Stasi state, or do they look back with a measure of fondness and regret on a world of guaranteed employment and a relatively low cost of living? This is the story of eight citizens of the former German Democratic Republic, and how these dramatic changes affected them. All of the people in the book were born in East Germany after the Berlin Wall was put up in August 1961, so they knew nothing other than living in a socialist system when the GDR fell apart. Their stories provide a fascinating insight not only into everyday life in East Germany, but about how this now-vanished state is remembered today, a quarter of a century after the fall of the Wall.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine In The Treatment Of Post-covid-19 Syndrome - Dan Jiang, Kerry Webster, Fanyi Meng
The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the globe for at least three years, and infected a large proportion of the worldwide population. After the acute infection, many stay in poor health for months. The nature of this aftermath is not yet fully understood, therefore the management of this syndrome through biomedical therapy is not ideal. Health services are struggling to help those who are still suffering. The condition has now been recognised as post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) â ” providing a common platform for academic exchange.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been applied to similar conditions for over 2,000 years, including in the aftermath of previous pandemics, and this understanding of such conditions has been validated in clinical practice. In TCM, patterns are established to group the weakness, the residue of pathogens or interaction between pathogens and the defence system. Those patterns form the framework for understanding the illness after acute infections. The authors use this ancient understanding in their own contemporary practice, which is particularly rewarding when the illness within PCS is treated with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and other therapies in tandem. This is the holistic TCM approach strongly recommended by the authors as they demonstrate great outcomes. The whole-system TCM approach for PCS is now presented in this book to health professions for PCS.This book has been awarded 2023 International Contribution Award of Chinese Medicine - Works Award issued by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.
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The Rules of Security - Paul in Whitehall) Martin
This book demystifies and explains a subject that affects every one of us in our private lives and at work. Security is a practical discipline concerned with safeguarding lives, property, information, wealth, reputations, and social wellbeing. It is the basis of civilised society. People, businesses, and nations cannot thrive in its absence, whereas the right kind of security frees us to live fulfilling lives.But deciding what is needed, and then making it happen, is not easy. The threats to our security are complex and continually evolving, as criminals, hackers, terrorists, and hostile foreign states continually find new ways of staying one step ahead of us, their potential victims. At the same time, we are continually creating new vulnerabilities as we adopt new technologies and new ways of working. Those who do not understand the fundamentals of security, risk, and resilience open themselves, and those around them, to avoidable dangers, needless anxieties, and unnecessary costs. Inadequate security may leave them exposed to intolerable risks, while the wrong kind of security is expensive, intrusive, and ineffective.In his essential new book, world-leading security expert Paul Martin sets out the ten most important guiding principles of protective security and resilience. Clearly expressed in the form of simple but powerful rules of thumb, their purpose is to help solve complicated problems for which there are no textbook solutions. The rules offer a powerful toolkit, designed to work in many different situations, including the cyber domain. When we are faced with novel problems requiring complex decisions, it is easy to focus on the wrong things. These rules remind us what really matters.The psychological and behavioural aspects of security are key themes throughout the book. People lie at the heart of security. The criminals, terrorists, and hackers are social animals with complex emotions and psychological predispositions. So too are the victims of those attackers and the security practitioners who strive to protect us. The human dimension is therefore crucial to understanding security. The Rules of Security will help anyone with an interest in their own security and that of their home, family, business, or society. It will be indispensable to those in positions of responsibility, allowing them to understand how best to protect their organisation, people, and assets. It assumes no expert technical knowledge and explains the ideas in clear and simple terms. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in security. If you read only one book about security, it should be this one.
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The cat in the net – A detective story (999-00-017-7166-9)
Elektronická kniha - autor Marie Petrovová, 189 stran CRIME NOVEL THAT WILL CATCH YOU! They worked on the net to catch the perpetrator too long and it did not pay them off. They got caught in a social network where nothing is as it seems to be and where one can never be sure of the real identity of the person on the other side. It all began with just a cat. Well, not an ordinary cat. Anthony, Clarissa and Linda - three close friends bound together by their love for breeding of rare Siberian cats - become indirect witnesses of a crime. And since the police are unable to find any clues to catch the perpetrator, the children decide to take justice into their own hands! They fearlessly start investigating the crime together with their pets - cat Cranberry, tomcat Steve, dachshund Tony and a strange cat Ornella, which turns out to be someone completely different in the end. The CAT IN THE NET crime novel is so thrilling and amusing that you will read it at one...
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Lola in the Mirror - Trent Dalton
â ˜A boisterous romp that spotlights serious social issuesâ ™ DAILY MAIL A Down Under Demon Copperheadâ ¦ it s more than feel-good, it s feel-everything. What a triumph A. J. FINN Bighearted, gritty, magical and moving, this is the irresistible new novel from the internationally bestselling author of BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE and ALL OUR SHIMMERING SKIES. Mirror, mirror, on the grass, what s my future? What s my past? A girl and her mother have been on the run for sixteen years, from police and the monster they left in their kitchen with a knife in his throat. The girl has no name, but she has a dream â “ for a life of love, as an artist, outside the grip of the Brisbane underworld and its drug queen Lady Flora Box. There s only one person who can help make her dreams come true: Lola. To find her, the girl with no name must do one of the hardest things we can. She must look in the mirror. Bighearted, gritty, magical and moving, LOLA IN THE MIRROR is the irresistible new novel from the international bestselling author of BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE and ALL OUR SHIMMERING SKIES. WHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT THIS BOOK: A unique and exciting authorâ ¦ There is an air of the mystical and fantastical in Dalton s writing ????? So well-written and thoroughly entrancingâ ¦ Life-changing ????? What an amazing, beautiful novel. Deep, involving, colourfulâ ¦ I thoroughly enjoyed ?????
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Glorified in America - The Monastery of John the Forerunner of Mesa Potamos
The Orthodox Church is alive and growing on the North American continent thanks in no small part to the prayers and labors of holy men who have served here, some who have been formally glorified as saints and others who may yet be. This book is much more than a simple historical account or retelling of their lives and particular service in America: It is a spiritual manual, which strives to inspire and encourage it⠙s readers in their own struggle for the attainment of the holiness that adorns the lives of those recounted here and to emulate their deeds. Chronologically the lives described herein span the years from 1854 to 2019 and focus on the time each man spent laboring in North America: primarily the United States, but also Canada and Mexico. None of them spent all their life on this continent but they left a legacy on these shores that endures to this day and will surely continue. The extensive collection of both black and white photographs and pen and ink drawings that intersperse the text, together with a final section of rich color photography at the end of the work, contribute greatly to bringing the reality of their life and times to us.
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The Damage of Words - Katrina Collier
Born into a household ruled by generational trauma, this memoir chronicles one womanâ ™s journey from childhood abuse and self-loathing to healing and self-mastery. Raised by a narcissistic mother and a passive father, she endured years of emotional and physical abuse, leaving her insecure, hypervigilant, and grappling with complex PTSD. At age 40, fate intervened, setting her on a 12-year path to confront the roots of her painâ ”in past lives, DNA, and deeply buried traumaâ ”and to spiritually awaken. Through various healing modalities and personal breakthroughs, she not only healed herself but also transcended self-hate to achieve emotional regulation, happiness, and calm. For readers seeking hope and inspiration in their own mental health journeys, this teaching memoir offers a compassionate guide to the transformative power of self-work, proving that healingâ ”even from the deepest woundsâ ”is always possible. Â
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The Biggest Dog in the Book - Ben Lerwill
Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest? Itâ ™s up to you to decideâ ¦Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book. From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A fun surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book.This picture book for children offers: A charming story written by celebrated author Ben Lerwill, following Agnes the Chihuahua and her friends as they search for the Biggest Dog in the book.Adorable illustrations of a variety of dogs by award-winning illustrator Mark Chambers.A surprise open-out page at the very end revealing the Biggest Dog in the book. This fun story introduces different dog breeds and involves playful repetition throughout, reinforcing new vocabulary for little ones. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prizewinning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter their size.
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A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages - Martyn Whittock
Using wide-ranging evidence, Martyn Whittock shines a light on Britain in the Middle Ages, bringing it vividly to life in this fascinating new portrait that brings together the everyday and the extraordinary.Thus we glimpse 11th-century rural society through a conversation between a ploughman and his master.The life of Dick Whittington illuminates the rise of the urban elite. The stories of Roger the Raker who drowned in his own sewage, a merman imprisoned in Orford Castle and the sufferings of the Jews of Bristol reveal the extraordinary diversity of medieval society. Through these characters and events - and using the latest discoveries and research - the dynamic and engaging panorama of medieval England is revealed.
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Everyday Life in the Ice Age - Paul Bahn, Elle Clifford
Everyday Life in the Ice Age is the first attempt to present a truly complete, balanced and realistic picture of life during the last Ice Age, with its many problems and challenges, while dispelling many of the myths and inaccuracies about our early ancestors.One of the most common questions asked by visitors to Europeâ ™s decorated caves is â ˜What was life like for these people?â ™ No previous book has ever managed to answer this question, and most studies of the period are aimed entirely at academics, tending to focus on tool-types rather than what the tools were used for. Women and children are almost invisible in these studies.The book examines all aspects of the lives of biologically modern humans in Europe from about 40,000 to 12,000 years ago, the period known as the Last Ice Age, a time of radical change in climate and environment. It explores how people were able to cope with and adapt to the often rapid alterations in their circumstances.Elle Cliffordâ ™s background in Social Psychology brings important insights into aspects of the past which are never normally discussed â “ domestic and family life, pregnancy and child-rearing, and care of the sick and elderly.The book is aimed not only at students and specialists, but also and especially the interested public, for whom the most interesting questions are: How were they like us? and what behaviours do we share?
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Into the Forest - Martin Taubman
For all you youngsters searching for adventure, this is a story for you. It is a story about twins, a boy and a girl. Their adventure takes place over a day or so. We are introduced to their happy life, living with their parents on their farm and doing the chores that are required of them. As we quickly find out, the stories they have been told by their friends in the village of â œa forbidden forestâ and wonderful â œtreasureâ has an effect on them. Together they decide to embark on an adventure into the unknown, where they encounter strange creatures, who, in their own way, not only guide them back home but subtly teach them valuable life lessons, such as truth, and honesty. Into the Forest weaves poems of well known tales into its enchanting story.
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Fifty Words for Snow - Nancy Campbell
Waterstones Non fiction Book of the Month November 2021â ˜A delightful compendium that brings together language, culture and adventure through frozen landscapes as it shares the meanings behind 50 words for snow, gathered from around the globe.â ™ The HeraldSnow. Every language has its own words for the magical, mesmerising flakes that fall from the sky. In this exquisite exploration, writer and Arctic traveller Nancy Campbell digs deep into the meanings of fifty words for snow. In Japanese we encounter yuki-onna â “ a â ˜snow womanâ ™ who drifts through the frosted land. In Icelandic it is hundslappadrÃfa â “ â ˜snowflakes as big as a dogâ ™s pawâ ™ â “ that softly blanket the streets. And in Maori we meet Huka-rere â “ â ˜one of the children of rain and windâ ™. From mountain tops and frozen seas to city parks and desert hills, each of these linguistic snow crystals offers a whole world of myth and story â “ the perfect winter gift. ___â ˜Absolutely exquisite. This little book is a work of art. It is impossible to imagine the reader who will not love it.â ™ Horatio Clare, author of The Light in the Dark â ˜This stunning book made me want to pack all my woolies, candles, ample firewood and enough books for a year â “ and head to as northerly a location as I could find.â ™ Kerri nà Dochartaigh, Caught By the Riverâ ˜Sparkles and dazzles with new meanings and old magic. Youâ ™ll never see snow in the same way again.â ™ Matt Gaw, author of Under the Stars
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Creativity and Wellbeing in the Early Years - Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
This accessible and practical guide explores how we can enhance and embed creativity in the early years to support children’s wellbeing. The book initially explores the work of Anna Craft, Ken Robinson, and Reggio Emilia to think about creativity with young children, before considering what this means for wellbeing. Five core chapters focus on creative mediums – drawing, sculpting and painting; craft; music; dance and drama; and storytelling and poetry – and offer a range of practical ideas and activities to use and adapt. This book provides:A wide range of activities accompanied by examples of collaborative arts projects with children.Interviews with artists and practitioners who support children’s wellbeing using creative mediums.Recommendations for creative activities using accessible and everyday materials.Case studies showing the positive impact of creativity, from developing children’s cultural understanding to soothing and supporting children with sensory experiences.Suggestions for enthusing children with a love of words, enabling them to express their thoughts and feelings through creative language.Moments for reflection to encourage readers to pause and consider the impact of creativity on their own wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of children in their care.With ideas included that every practitioner can use in their setting, this book is an essential tool for early years professionals who want to build their confidence in using creativity in their practice whilst supporting children’s wellbeing.
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In the Shadow of the Empress - Nancy Goldstone
In the Shadow of the Empress is the sweeping family saga of beautiful Maria Theresa, the only woman to inherit and rule the vast Habsburg empire in her own name, and three of her remarkable daughters: lovely, talented Maria Christina, governor general of the Austrian Netherlands; spirited Maria Carolina, the resolute queen of Naples; and the youngest, Marie Antoinette, the glamorous, tragic queen of France, perhaps the most famous princess in history. Unfolding against an irresistible backdrop of courts from Vienna to Versailles, this epic history of Maria Theresa and her daughters is a tour de force of desire, adventure, ambition, treachery, sorrow and glory.
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Into the Wild - Erin Hunterová
A rich and exciting feline fantasy world in which epic battles for territory and honour are played out, perfect for fans of Brian Jacquesâ ™ Redwall series.When â ˜kittypetâ ™ Rusty strays into the forest beyond his ownerâ ™s garden and is ambushed by a wild cat, life as he knows it is over.After a brave fight, he is invited to leave the â ˜twolegâ ™ world and join ThunderClan, one of four cat tribes, to train as a warrior.Rusty becomes Firepaw and learns laws of the wild â “ hunting and fighting to protect the clanâ ™s survival.When the fearsome ShadowClan threaten ThunderClanâ ™s territory his warrior skills are put to the test. But how can he protect the clan when he suspects their own deputy of treachery?
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Winning Words - Sieghart William
Faster, higher, stronger: winning words are those that inspire you on to Olympian goals. From falling in love to overcoming adversity, celebrating a new born or learning to live with dignity: here is a book to inspire and to thrill through life s most magical moments. From William Shakespeare to Carol Ann Duffy, our most popular and best loved poets and poems are gathered in one essential collection, alongside many lesser known treasures that are waiting to be discovered. These are poems that help you to see the miraculous in the commonplace and turn the everyday into the exceptional - to discover, in Kipling s words, that yours is the Earth and everything that s in it.
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Using Home Language as a Resource in the Classroom - Kate Paterson
What can educators do right now, in their own classrooms, to support students of varied cultures and languages? Written for current and future teachers of ELs across various educational and geographical settings, this concise guide provides educators with specific instructional practices to promote greater inclusion and educational equity for their students. Key topics covered in this book include: why home language is essential to student success; incorporating home language into instruction; planning plurilingual lessons and inclusive classrooms; home language and learning in the digital age; reimagining instructional materials; and using home language to advance social justice. Educators can practice what they learn with 30+ activities, guiding questions, key insights, and downloadable templates, checklists, and tools! **This title also includes a companion website with online resources.**
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Be Your Own Best Friend - Ekin-Su Culculoglu
I want to take you on the rollercoaster of my life - throughout all the highs and lows, I have learned a lot. And hopefully, these lessons will feel useful to you too. If life on both sides of fame has taught Ekin-Su anything, it s that the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself.As one of the most talked about TV stars, you would think that life in the spotlight comes easily to Ekin-Su - but the reality couldn t be more different.In this honest and uplifting guide to life, Ekin-Su reveals the hard-won lessons that have made her the person she is today. Vulnerable, authentic, and packed with never heard before stories, readers will get to understand the woman behind the headlines and filters. It s time to get acquainted with the real Ekin-Su as she shares her story, in her own words.From childhood bullies, to navigating difficult relationships - and learning to love her true self - Ekin-Su will encourage readers to become their own biggest cheerleaders.Powerful, inspiring and infused with the Ekin-Su s trademark humour, warmth and honesty, Be Your Own Best Friend tells of overcoming childhood bullies, navigating difficult relationships - and how she is learning to love herself.
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In the Shadow of Slavery - Judith Carney
Provides an assessment of the Atlantic slave trade and upends conventional wisdom by shifting attention from the crops slaves who were forced to produce to the foods they planted for their own nourishment.
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