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The complete story of Queen Bey for every Beyoncé superfanBeyoncé is one the greatest artists of all time. Performing since she was a child, she has earned megastar status both as a member of best-selling girl group Destiny s Child and as a solo act.The most-awarded musician in Grammy history, Beyoncé s ascension to Queen Bey is cast with critically acclaimed albums, a desire to explore her creativity and a willingness to push boundaries and defy expectations. Her stage performances are compelling to watch, and she is undoubtedly one of the great vocalists of our time.Outside of music she is a savvy businesswoman, one half of power couple the Carters - with husband rapper Jay-Z - social justice advocate, style icon, fashion designer and sometime actress and film director; a defining, artistic tour de force for the twenty-first century.The Essential... Beyoncé is her complete story; from child performer to prominent cultural figure, fully illustrated throughout with stunning, iconic images.The Essential... seriesCelebrating the world s best-loved popular icons and cultural luminaries, The Essential series is packed with facts, quotes, photos and stories.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the world s biggest singing star. 5* - BestBeyoncé: Running The World is the full story of Houston born-and-bred Beyoncé s extraordinary life, which saw her join her first pop group at the age of nine before fronting the girl band Destiny s Child - the biggest-selling female group of all time. After embarking on a solo career in 2003, Beyoncé s status as a superstar was sealed and to date she has won more than 220 awards internationally and the hearts of millions of fans the world over. The most definitive and up-to-date telling of Beyoncé s story ever written, this book provides an intimate close-up on both her professional and personal life, with the inside story on how she and rapper husband Jay-Z became the biggest power couple on earth. With reports that their marriage was crumbling before the world s eyes on their 2014 joint tour, On The Run, it pieces together the split rumours that plagued them at every turn and documents exactly how they coped with such intense public scrutiny.The book also analyses Beyoncé s role as a mother to young daughter Blue Ivy and explores the hidden heartbreaks of her past, including a tragic miscarriage, a lengthy battle with depression and an agonising rift with her manager father Mathew.While celebrating Beyoncé s greatest triumphs Beyoncé: Running The World uncovers the truth behind the headlines, finding out exactly who Queen Bey is and what really goes on behind the scenes...Contains an extra chapter with the most up-to-date information on the world s biggest star.

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THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF BEYONCÉ S WORK EVER.THE DEFINITIVE, UNTOLD, RECORDING HISTORY OF BEYONCÉ, TOLD ALBUM-BY-ALBUM AND SONG-BY-SONG.In 528 pages you can explore the extraordinary artistry and vision of Beyoncé in this comprehensive guide, chronicled song-by-song throughout her groundbreaking career. From her early days with Destiny s Child to her trailblazing solo albums, record-breaking visual projects, and cultural moments that have redefined the music industry, this book leaves no stone unturned.Delve into the chart-topping anthems like Crazy in Love and Single Ladies, the deeply personal and politically charged works of Lemonade and Renaissance, as well as more her recent album, Cowboy Carter.Expertly crafted with behind-the-scenes stories, lyrical analyses, and detailed accounts of her creative process, this book uncovers the inspiration, production, and collaborators behind Beyoncé s genre-defying sound.Spanning over 500 pages and featuring hundreds of photographs - rare studio shots and breathtaking concert images - Beyoncé: All the Songs offers an intimate portrait of her evolution as an artist, performer, and cultural icon. Lavishly illustrated, this is the ultimate keepsake for the Beyoncé fan in your life.

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The inside scoop on Queen Bey s life and career. Widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists and most influential femal artists of all time, Beyoncé has gained an enormous global following - and is true pop royalty. This unofficial and unauthorized pocket book contains everything you need to know about Mrs Knowles-Carter.From the 1990s R B girl group Destiny s Child to her dazzling solo career, Beyoncé is known for her spectacular stage presence as she combines complex dance routines with her powerful belting voice; all detailed in this must-have purchase for the Beyhive.Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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Discover profound insights with ease: The Essential Bible Companion is your indispensable guide to unlocking and truly understanding the core teachings of the Bible. Developed by world-renowned biblical scholars, this compact reference tool presents the key information about every book in the Bible in an easy-to-digest format.The Essential Bible Companion is a visual guide to Scripture s key concepts and teachings that empowers you with:Background information that uncovers the purpose, key terms, concepts, and teachings about God in each Bible book.A user-friendly timeline featuring key events for each book.A who s-who of essential Biblical figures to know.Must-read verses, illustrative maps, and enlightening historical introductions.Ideal for those seeking greater understanding of the Bible without getting lost in overbearing detail, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of informative yet manageable content that enhances, not detracts from, the biblical text.Embark on a journey towards a well-grounded and deeply enriched biblical faith with The Essential Bible Companion. Whether you are a new believer stepping into the vast landscape of biblical teachings for the first time, or a seasoned student of the word seeking to deepen your knowledge, The Essential Bible Companion serves as your roadmap.Grab your copy today and simplify your path to deeper biblical understanding.

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Delight in the fantasy world of The Brothers Grimm with these 59 of their best-loved bedtime stories for children (and adults!) worldwide, in an elegantly designed hardcover edition. Originally collected by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, these German linguists and cultural researchers gathered legendary folklore and aimed to share the stories exactly as they heard them. The Essential Grimm’s Fairy Talesfeatures all of your favorite tales, including:CinderellaRapunzelHansel and GretelSnow WhiteRumpelstiltskinLittle Red Riding HoodThe Golden GooseThis handsomely designed faux-leather and foil-embossed hardcover edition features an introduction by fantasy literature scholar Lori Campbell, a timeline of the life and times of the Brothers Grimm, and more than 100 illustrations by Arthur Rackham. This gorgeous, heirloom-quality collection is an ideal edition for classic book lovers to acquire for their home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Frankenstein, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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This book is a complete guide to Forest School provision and Nature Pedagogy and it examines the models, methods, worldviews and values that underpin teaching in nature. Cree and Robb show how a robust Nature Pedagogy can support learning, behaviour, and physical and emotional wellbeing, and, importantly, a deeper relationship with the natural world. They offer an overview of what a Forest School programme could look like through the year. The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy provides â ˜real-lifeâ ™ examples from a variety of contexts, sample session plans and detailed guidance on using language, crafting and working with the natural world. This accessible resource guides readers along the Forest School path, covering topics such as: the history of nature education; our sensory system in nature; Forest School ethos and worldview and playing and crafting in the natural world. Guiding practitioners through planning for a programme, including taking care of a woodland site and preparing all the essential policies and procedures for working with groups and nature, this book is written by dedicated Forest School and nature education experts and is essential reading for settings, schools, youth groups, families and anyone working with children and young people.

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The Essential Guide to Contemporary Dance Techniques explores the multifaceted learning processes and underlying principles behind the technical skills and abilities of a contemporary dancer. The depth and complexity of this challenging sensorial, intellectual, reflective and creative process is presented with clarity, to support every training dancer in achieving the most from their learning experiences. Insights into three major technical forms: Graham technique, Cunningham technique and Release-based technique, reveal the distinct approaches, processes and experiences possible in contemporary dance training. Essential technical and performance considerations are covered, including: breath; alignment; core activation; connectivity; dynamic qualities of motion; use of the body; use of space; action and finally, relationships to the audience. With personal contributions from respected teachers at top dance institutions, this practical guide offers a unique insight into the expectations and processes of professional training classes as well as the success you can achieve with them. With images from real-life technique classes and dynamic performances, this is an essential companion for all contemporary dance students.

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Embrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts including those that often perplex readers.Our unique Bible companion is specially crafted to enhance and streamline your Scripture reading experience, emphasizing on proper nouns and specific biblical terms that warrant further explanation.The Essential Bible Dictionary is a visual guide to Scripture s people, places and themes that will aid your study with:Comprehensive definitions shedding light on key Bible themes, places, people, and much more.Vibrant full-color images, maps, illustrations, and diagrams throughout - bringing the biblical world vibrantly to life.Thorough book overviews, arranged alphabetically for your convenience, complete with information on authorship, content, historical background, and purpose of each Bible book.Phonetic pronunciation for each entry - never stumble on a biblical name or term again.Crucial cross-references for a more in-depth study.Ideal for personal devotions or Bible studies, this compact Bible dictionary serves as a treasure chest of knowledge, helping to illuminate every page of Scripture you turn.This guide pairs perfectly with any Bible translation you prefer. Don t just read the Bible, understand it - with The Essential Bible Dictionary.

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Whether you vacation at a cottage, cabin, lake house, campsite, or trailer, the experience is universal. It s about getting away from the daily grind and spending time surrounded by nature. But what s on the menu when you arrive? The Essential Cottage Cookbook has got you covered. Written by Andrea Buckett, who has vacationed at her family s cottage countless times since she was a child, this cookbook is full of flexible, flavour-packed recipes. Everything is developed for minimal kitchen tools and equipment, so you can easily whip up a filling meal and still have time to relax. Chapters are divided by meals for every cottage experience under the sun (or rain, or snow!), including: Make It and Take It: Recipes prepped at home and then easily assembled when you arrive after the drive, like Little Bean Chili, Half-Time Ribs, or the Epic-Layered Breakfast Pie. In the Cottage Kitchen: For when you want to savor the joy of preparing a meal, indulge in the One-Pot Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Barley or Taco Tater Tot Cottage Pie. Happy Hour: Snacks and drinks for those precious in-between moments, such as Dill-icious Pickle Dip and No-Bake Kettle Chip Nachos or a Pitcher of Margaritas for the adults and Easy Shave Ice for the kids. Light the Barbecue: Nothing beats cooking outdoors! Bask in meals straight off the grill like Curried Chickpea Flatbread with Fresh Tomato Relish or Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri Avocados. For a Crowd: Hunger-crushing recipes perfect for a large group of friends or family such as Fully Loaded Corn on the Cob or Creamy Tortellini Greens Salad. Around the Campfire: A must-do cottage activity when the stars illuminate the night sky! Recipes like Three-Ingredient Macaroni Cheese or Raspberry Waffle S mores make campfire cooking easy. The Essential Cottage Cookbook also includes guides on how to stock a cottage kitchen (whether you rent or own), packing tips, and menu plans. And you ll find hosting tips for cottage owners, trip-ready advice for renters, and advice on how to be a great cottage guest and be invited back year after year. Whether swimming, hiking, or even just relaxing outside, enjoy satisfying and relaxing cottage meals morning, noon, and night, thanks to this cookbook.

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Milton H. Greene (1922-1985), famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with 20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Milton and Marilyn were much more then business partners, Marilyn became a part of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957, the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000 photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and Marilyn s working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in each other s capabilities was on full display in each photo.Greene passed in 1985, thinking his life s work was succumbing to the ravages of time. His eldest son, Joshua, began a journey to meticulously restore his father s legacy. A photographer himself, Joshua spent years researching ways to restore his father s photographs as well as cataloging and promoting Milton s vast body of work all over the world. As a result, Joshua established The Archives, a company committed to the restoration and preservation of photography. After spending nearly two decades restoring his father s archive, Joshua Greene and his company are widely regarded as one of the leaders in photographic restoration and have been at the forefront of the digital imaging and large-format printing revolution. Now Joshua Greene, in conjunction with Iconic Images, presents The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions. With 280 photographs, including newly scanned and restored classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication, Greene s Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60 years ago. These classic sessions - 50 in all - cover Monroe at the height of her astonishing beauty and meteoric fame. From film-sets to the bedroom, at home and at play, Joshua has curated a lasting tribute to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse.Poignant and powerful, joyful and stunning - these breathtaking images of an icon stand above all the rest. The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions is sure to be a book that will become the platinum standard in photography monographs.

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Ideal for study, review, or self-assessment, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide is an easy-to-use, interactive resource for learning and retaining core information in the physics of medical imaging. Whether used as a supplement to The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition, or as a stand-alone review tool, this new study guide helps you gain a deeper understanding of this complex field, while preparing you for exams and clinical practice. It’s an essential resource for radiology residents and practitioners, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists, as well as radiology technicians and nuclear medicine technicians who need a reliable, up-to-date review of medical physics, federal radiation control standards and regulations, radiation safety, and radiation biology. References between the main textbook and the study guide provide more detailed answers to questions that arise as you study. Provides three helpful sections for study and review: Section 1 distills key concepts for each chapter in textbook in outline format. Section 2 includes more than 1,000 image-rich questions and answers with page numbers from the main text for further detail; eBook questions and answers are interactive. Section 3 consolidates key equations for each chapter with page numbers from the main text where the equation is introduced and discussed. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Revel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe’s best works in this elegantly designed hardcover edition. The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe features the spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems of the famous Gothic American writer, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849.This collectible edition features:A handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs21 short stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”10 classic poems, including “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells”An introduction by Daniel Stashower An index of first linesA timeline of the life and times of Edgar Allan PoeEvery literature buff and fan of Gothic horror should have this indispensable volume in their home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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Rogue Trooper comes face to face with the Traitor General in the second volume of the Essential Rogue Trooper collection.The second volume in the Essential line featuring 2000 AD’s legendary war machine, Rogue Trooper! Rogue Trooper, the last of the GIs, continues his hunt for the man responsible for the Quartz Zone Massacre, which cost the lives of his comrades. After narrowing his list of suspects to four high-ranking officers, Rogue travels to a downed satellite which serves as the hideout of the Marauders, a renegade force of deserters and space bandits. But the hunter becomes the hunted when Rogue falls into a trap set by the Marauders’ leader – the Traitor General himself! Written by Gerry Finley-Day and Gordon Rennie, with art by Cam Kennedy, Colin Wilson and P.J. Holden, this volume concludes the hunt for the Traitor General.

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Ready to race into Sonicâ ™s world and become a Blue Blur Brainiac? Then dive into this ultimate encyclopedia of all things Sonic the Hedgehog!Do you know your Eggman from your Egg Spring? How about the difference between a Chaos Emerald and the Master Emerald? And what is the deal with all those Rings?!Whether youâ ™re a Sonic egghead or youâ ™re yet to enter Green Hill Zone, The Essential Guide is for every Sonic fan. Packed full of super facts, delve into Sonicâ ™s world with character profiles, storyline roundups, top tips for playing the games and a dash through Sonicâ ™s best moments.The Blue Blur has been busy racing around since his debut in 1991 and there are countless adventures to remember! This comprehensive guide is the perfect way to brush up on your knowledge and get to know Sonic and his friends.The Sonic the Hedgehog Essential Guide is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Sonicâ ™s world. What are you waiting for? Letâ ™s roll!

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From the propulsive rhythm of the African dancer, to the swinging ragtime of the American jazz age, tap dancing has evolved into a unique blend of cultural expression, improvisation and creativity, open to all ages and abilities. With clear step-by-step instructions, The Essential Guide to Tap Dance covers basic steps such as the shuffle, pick up and paddle, before building these into traditional combinations such as the time step and shim sham. Additional material includes the history and development of tap dancing; rhythm and musicality; learning the language of tap dancing; the role of improvisation and choreography and finally, the basic steps to advanced techniques. This is the perfect companion to instruct the beginner tap dancer and expand the more experienced dancer s technique, offering full-colour pictures, helpful instruction and essential notes on this vibrant and accessible dance form.

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LP vinyl - Album „The Dubmaster: The Essential Anthology” konečně nabízí první seriózní retrospektivu Dennise Bovella jako interpreta i producenta. Album „The Dubmaster: The Essential Anthology” konečně nabízí první seriózní retrospektivu Dennise Bovella jako interpreta i producenta. Dennis Bovell je rodák z Barbadosu, který se k hudbě dub a reggae dostal v Londýně již na začátku sedmdesátých let ve legendární skupině Matumbi a od té doby opakovaně potvrzoval svůj mimořádný talent a hudební všestrannost v různých hudebních oborech, která byla bohužel v uplynulých padesáti letech často přehlížena. Rok vydání : 2022 (kompilace) Seznam stop LP1 A1 Dennis Bovell amp; Dennis Matumbi - Raindrops / A2 Dennis Bovell amp; The 4th Street Orchestra - Za-Ion / A3 Dennis Bovell amp; Dennis Matumbi - Blood Ah Go Run / A4 Dennis Bovell amp; African Stone - Choose Me / A5 Dennis Bovell amp; The 4th Street Orchestra - Row, Row, Row (Rowing Down the River) / A6 Dennis...

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Hudební CD - Album „The Dubmaster: The Essential Anthology” konečně nabízí první seriózní retrospektivu Dennise Bovella jako interpreta i producenta. Album „The Dubmaster: The Essential Anthology” konečně nabízí první seriózní retrospektivu Dennise Bovella jako interpreta i producenta. Dennis Bovell je rodák z Barbadosu, který se k hudbě dub a reggae dostal v Londýně již na začátku sedmdesátých let ve legendární skupině Matumbi a od té doby opakovaně potvrzoval svůj mimořádný talent a hudební všestrannost v různých hudebních oborech, která byla bohužel v uplynulých padesáti letech často přehlížena. Rok vydání : 2022 (kompilace) Seznam stop CD1 Dennis Bovell amp; African Stone - Run Rasta Run / Dennis Bovell amp; The 4th Street Orchestra - Za-Ion / Dennis Bovell amp; The 4th Street Orchestra - Half Way to Za-Ion (Za-lon Dub) / Dennis Bovell amp; Dennis Curtis - Come With Me / Dennis Bovell amp; The 4th Street Orchestra - Run Dem Out / Dennis Bovell amp;...

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When Ron Clark walked into his fifth-grade class in rural North Carolina, he was confronted with a tremendous challenge. The children had little interest in learning, and were sorely lacking in guidance. How would he transform a group of apathetic kids into disciplined, thoughtful, and curious students? He quickly realized that they needed to learn some basic rules. Clark compiled a list of 55 lessons, and soon, his fifth-grade students--who once struggled to read at the third-grade level--were reading at the sixth-grade level . . . and loving it. What s more, they were gaining something crucial-self-respect. Those 55 lessons evolved into what Clark calls The Essential 55 -- guidelines for living and interacting with others.The Essential 55 will prepare parents and educators to teach students the rules for life -- everything from knowing how to say thank you, to acing an interview.

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This exciting new tree selection guide marks a step change in approach that will lead to successful outcomes for trees and a better environment for future generations. Gardens and green spaces are good for the health of humans and the wider environment and trees play a vital role in this. In the past, trees have been selected primarily for their ornamental value but these essential life-giving plants have the potential to deliver a vast array of ecosystem benefits, but only if we plant the right tree in the right place. To combat the damaging effects of climate change we need mature trees and species diversity, which means careful selection for site and function. International tree expert Henrik Sjöman along with garden designer and passionate advocate for the environment Arit Anderson identified the need for a new kind of selection guide that focuses on the hidden benefits of trees and dedicated themselves to this visionary new resource. Easily accessible text, backed by the latest scientific research, describes the multiple benefits mature trees bring to towns and cities including storing carbon, slowing down rainfall and cooling buildings. We learn that some trees excel at particular functions and how to select trees for specific conditions such as droughts and storms. The A-Z is a unique selection of more than 500 trees chosen for their resilience and a range of other criteria that will ensure their contribution to our future gardens and landscapes. A quick-reference Tree Selection Table completes the resource and will spark the tree selection process.

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The definitive introduction to the work of the bravest of us . . . the universal poet (Alice Walker)For the poet and activist June Jordan, neither poetry nor activism could easily be disentangled from the other. Her storied career came to chronicle a living, breathing history of the struggles that defined the USA in the latter half of the twentieth century; and her poetry, accordingly, put its dazzling stylistic range to use in exploring issues of gender, race, immigration, representation and much else besides.Here, above all, are sinuous, lashing and passionate lines, virtuosic in their musicality and always bearing the stamp of Jordan s irrepressible personality. Here are poems of suffusing light and profound anger: poems moved as much by political animus as by a deep love for the observation of human life in all its foibles, eccentricities, strengths and weaknesses.With a foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Jericho Brown, The Essential June Jordan allows new readers to discover - and old fans to rediscover - the vital work of this endlessly surprising poet who, in the words of Adrienne Rich, believed that genuine, up-from-the-bottom revolution must include art, laughter, sensual pleasure, and the widest possible human referentiality.

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Widely regarded as the cornerstone text in the field, the successful series of editions continues to follow the tradition of a clear and comprehensive presentation of the physical principles and operational aspects of medical imaging. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition, is a coherent and thorough compendium of the fundamental principles of the physics, radiation protection, and radiation biology that underlie the practice and profession of medical imaging. Distinguished scientists and educators from the University of California, Davis, provide up-to-date, readable information on the production, characteristics, and interactions of non-ionizing and ionizing radiation, magnetic fields and ultrasound used in medical imaging and the imaging modalities in which they are used, including radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. This vibrant, full-color text is enhanced by more than 1,000 images, charts, and graphs, including hundreds of new illustrations. This text is a must-have resource for medical imaging professionals, radiology residents who are preparing for Core Exams, and teachers and students in medical physics and biomedical engineering. Features a new introductory overview, plus new information on informatics-oriented concepts, multisource and other x-ray tubes, new quality control procedures for digital radiography, digital breast tomosynthesis, dedicated breast CT, best practices in minimizing fluoroscopy dose to patients and staff, dosimetry in x-ray imaging, 3T and 7T MRI, MR artifacts and solutions, ultrasound elastography, nuclear cardiology, total-body PET imaging, and much more.Provides clear but detailed explanations of the basic science important to nuclear imaging, including the physical properties and production of radioactivity, radiation detection and measurement and completely updated chapters on radiopharmaceuticals and internal dosimetry, SPECT and PET/CT.Addresses topics common to all forms of diagnostic imaging, including image quality and medical informatics as well as the non-ionizing medical imaging modalities of MRI and ultrasound.Introduces a completely updated radiation biology section with current concepts in biological effects at the molecular, cellular and organ systems levels as well as the acute radiation syndrome and the latest assessment of potential biological effects to the fetus, children and adults from medical imaging procedures, as well as principles for effective risk communication.Updates the radiation protection section relevant to all aspects of medical imaging to the latest concepts in patient and staff protection, including current Joint Commission and regulatory quality assurance requirements, as well as radiological emergency medical management.

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The Essential Hemingway is the perfect introduction to the astonishing, wide-ranging body of work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. This impressive collection includes: the full text of Fiesta, Hemingway s first major novel; long extracts from three of his greatest works of fiction, A Farewell to Arms, To Have and Have Not and For Whom the Bell Tolls; twenty-five complete short stories; and the breathtaking Epilogue to Death in the Afternoon. He is one of those who, honestly and undauntedly, reproduces the genuine features of the hard countenance of the age Nobel Prize Citation

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Best of 2000 AD is a landmark series from the cult comic, bursting with our greatest stories for a new generation of readers. Every Best of 2000 AD contains a mix of modern classics and gems from the vault. In each edition you ll find an explosive new Judge Dredd adventure, fresh essays by prominent popular culture writers, a graphic novel-length feature presentation by global legends and a vintage Dredd case. In this volume: When Judge Dredd investigates a potential whistleblower, it’s hard to avoid paranoia when information is this Mega-City Confidential; from medieval Prague to the streets of Elizabethan London, Kek-W and John Burns sound the call to battle extra-dimensional Wurms and join The Order; a rolling stone gathers no mousse as Pete Milligan and Jamie Hewlett tangle you in Hewligan’s Haircut, a shear reality-warping victory roll that’s just the tonic; quake to the Cry of the Werewolf with an all-time Dredd classic by Alan Grant and Steve Dillon. Boasting brand new covers from an all-star line-up of artists including Marguerite Sauvage (Archie) and Glyn Dillon (The Batman) with designer Tom Muller (X-Men), Best of 2000 AD is the essential gateway into the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic.

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Time is one of the great mysteries of the universe. In this fascinating volume, NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald brings to life the philosophical and scientific conundrums about time in simple and accessible language. This hardback edition includes foil cover accents and full-colour diagrams, making it a wonderful gift for those who wish to learn more about time. Covering subjects such as relativity, the arrow of time, entropy, Einstein s idea of the block universe, and the A and B theories of time, The Essential Book of Time provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

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The Essential Talmud is a masterful introduction to the beliefs, attitudes, and methods of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages-by the renowned Israeli rabbi, scholar, and teacher. Rabbi Steinsaltz is the first to capture the flavor and spirit of the Talmud as a human document and to summarize its main principles as an expression of divine law. This expanded edition features a new preface by the rabbi, a historical overview of life in the times of the Talmud, and an in-depth look at the content and appearance of the original Talmudic page. This seminal volume makes abundantly clear the importance of the Talmud in the lives of modern Jews. This book is indispensable to those, Jews and Christians alike, who would like to gain an insight into what it is that moves the contemporary Jew. (Rabbi Solomon S. Bernards, B Nai B rith Anti-Defamation League)REVIEW: Offers a fascinating introduction to the codified oral tradition. ( Christianity Today )

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A comprehensive anthology of Kierkegaard⠙s writings that offers an unmatched introduction to one of the most original and influential modern philosophersThis is the most comprehensive anthology of Søren Kierkegaard⠙s works ever published in English. Drawn from the volumes of Princeton⠙s authoritative Kierkegaard⠙s Writings series by editors Howard and Edna Hong, these carefully chosen selections represent every major aspect of Kierkegaard⠙s extraordinary output, which changed the course of modern intellectual history with its mix of philosophy, psychology, theology, and literary criticism. The anthology reveals the most important themes of his work, especially what it means to exist and to be human, and captures the unique character of his writings, with their shifting pseudonyms, complex dialogues, and powerful combination of irony, satire, sermon, polemic, humor, and fiction. A superb introduction and guide to the Danish philosopher, The Essential Kierkegaard vividly demonstrates why his work continues to speak so directly to so many readers.Traces the full span of Kierkegaard⠙s writings, from his early journals to his final workFeatures generous selections from all of Kierkegaard⠙s most important works, including Either/Or, Fear and Trembling, Works of Love, and The Sickness unto DeathPresents selections from lesser-known writings, including Three Discourses on Imagined Occasions and The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the AirIncludes an introduction to Kierkegaard⠙s writings and explanatory notes for each selection

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ZOEVA The Essential Brush Set, 1 ks, Sady štětců na líčení pro ženy, Precizní líčení jako od profesionála s nbsp;6 ručně vyráběnými štětci nbsp; Usnadněte si každodenní líčení na maximum. Sada ZOEVA The Essential Brush Set obsahuje 6 štětců, nbsp;se kterými snadno nanesete vše od make-upu, pudru a tvářenky až po oční stíny či linky. nbsp;Štětce navíc vynikají dřevěnými rukojeťmi a syntetickými štětinami Soft-Vegan-Performance™, které skvěle zvládají aplikovat pudrové i krémové produkty. nbsp; Vlastnosti: nbsp; obsahuje 6 štětců pro každodenní líčení nbsp; umožňuje precizní líčení celé tváře i očí nbsp; bezchybně nanáší pudrové i krémové produkty nbsp; usnadňuje aplikaci očních stínů a linek nbsp; Sada obsahuje: štětec na make-up štětec na rozjasňovač štětec na kontury a tvářenku štětec nbsp;na aplikaci očních stínů do záhybu víčka nbsp; štětec na zapracování očních stínů nbsp; zkosený štětec na oční linku Materiál: bílé štětiny Soft-Vegan-Performance™ – bezchybně nanášejí pudrové produkty černé štětiny s bílými konci – na produkty s tekutými, krémovými a gelovými texturami nbsp; dřevěné rukojeti – získané ze 100% udržitelných lesních zdrojů nbsp; veganský produkt nbsp; ručně vyráběné nbsp; bez plastu Jak používat: Před prvním použitím doporučujeme štětce ze sady ZOEVA nejprve důkladně omýt. Nezapomeňte štětce pravidelně čistit. nbsp;

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Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio, 4.4 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Chcete zvýraznit svůj pohled, opticky dotvarovat oči a podtrhnout jejich přednosti? Paletka pro líčení očí Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio otevírá možnosti vytváření těch nejúžasnějších variací očního make-upu. Obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik lisovaných očních stínů, které se vzájemně ideálně barevně doplňují a lze je tedy skvěle kombinovat pro vytvoření líčení různých typů – od jemného denního až po výrazné večerní. Každý stín zajistí rovnoměrné barevné krytí, bude se vám dobře nanášet, ale i roztírat do ztracena, případně míchat s dalšími stíny, aniž by vznikaly nežádoucí ostré přechody. Vlastnosti: snadno se nanáší pro denní i večerní líčení třpytivý i matný efekt Složení: barevné pigmenty – vytváří dlouhotrvající sytou barvu stínů minerální pigmenty mica silica Jak používat: Nanášejte stíny na oční víčka štětečkem, pěnovým aplikátorem nebo bříšky prstů.

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Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio, 4.4 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Chcete zvýraznit svůj pohled, opticky dotvarovat oči a podtrhnout jejich přednosti? Paletka pro líčení očí Bobbi Brown Sunkissed Glow The Essential Eyeshadow Trio otevírá možnosti vytváření těch nejúžasnějších variací očního make-upu. Obsahuje ne jeden, ale hned několik lisovaných očních stínů, které se vzájemně ideálně barevně doplňují a lze je tedy skvěle kombinovat pro vytvoření líčení různých typů – od jemného denního až po výrazné večerní. Každý stín zajistí rovnoměrné barevné krytí, bude se vám dobře nanášet, ale i roztírat do ztracena, případně míchat s dalšími stíny, aniž by vznikaly nežádoucí ostré přechody. Vlastnosti: snadno se nanáší pro denní i večerní líčení třpytivý i matný efekt Složení: barevné pigmenty – vytváří dlouhotrvající sytou barvu stínů minerální pigmenty mica silica Jak používat: Nanášejte stíny na oční víčka štětečkem, pěnovým aplikátorem nebo bříšky prstů.

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Estée Lauder Pure Color The Essential Eyeshadow Quad, 4 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Dokonalá paletka pro zvýraznění vašich očí Paletka očních stínů Estée Lauder Pure Color The Essential Eyeshadow Quad je určená pro každodenní i speciální líčení. Obsahuje čtyři odstíny v harmonicky sladěných chladných a neutrálních tónech, které můžete snadno vrstvit a kombinovat. Díky hedvábné konzistenci se stíny snadno nanášejí, nezatěžují víčka a perfektně splynou s pletí. Jsou perfektní i pro zralou pleť – s okamžitým rozostřujícím efektem zdůrazní přirozenou krásu očí. Vlastnosti: kombinuje syté barvy s až 8hodinovou výdrží super jemná konzistence umožňuje snadné nanášení jedním tahem stíny se nerozmazávají ani neusazují v záhybech má saténové i matné textury kompaktní balení s možností výměny obsahu včetně aplikátorů

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Estée Lauder Pure Color The Essential Eyeshadow Quad, 4 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Dokonalá paletka pro zvýraznění vašich očí Paletka očních stínů Estée Lauder Pure Color The Essential Eyeshadow Quad je určená pro každodenní i speciální líčení. Obsahuje čtyři odstíny v harmonicky sladěných chladných a neutrálních tónech, které můžete snadno vrstvit a kombinovat. Díky hedvábné konzistenci se stíny snadno nanášejí, nezatěžují víčka a perfektně splynou s pletí. Jsou perfektní i pro zralou pleť – s okamžitým rozostřujícím efektem zdůrazní přirozenou krásu očí. Vlastnosti: kombinuje syté barvy s až 8hodinovou výdrží super jemná konzistence umožňuje snadné nanášení jedním tahem stíny se nerozmazávají ani neusazují v záhybech má saténové i matné textury kompaktní balení s možností výměny obsahu včetně aplikátorů

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The autobiography of an American icon, Andy Warhol s The Philosophy of Andy Warhol is published in Penguin Modern Classics. I never think that people die. They just go to department stores Andy Warhol - American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor and major figure in the Pop Art movement - was in many ways a reluctant celebrity. Here, in his autobiography, he spills his secrets and muses about love, sex, food, beauty, fame, work, money, success, New York and America and its place in the world. But it is his reflections on himself, his childhood in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the explosion of his career in the Sixties and his life among celebrities - from working with Elizabeth Taylor to partying with the Rolling Stones - that give a true insight into the mind of one of the most iconic figures in twentieth-century culture.Andy Warhol (1928-1987), was an American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor, and a major figure in the Pop Art movement. He also produced a significant body of film work, including the famous Chelsea Girls; characterised the epoch with the now-famous expression fifteen minutes of fame ; produced the first album by The Velvet Underground; and was nearly killed just two days before the assassination of JFK. If you enjoyed The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, you might like 100 Artists Manifestos, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Acute. Accurate. Mr Warhol s usual amazing candor. A constant entertainment and enlightenment Truman Capote

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An indispensable and accessible guide to Mexico’s treasured agave spirits. Packed with information, tips, resources, and 300 tasting notes and accompanying producer profiles, The Essential Tequila Mezcal Companion is a crash course on the fastest growing spirits category in the United States. Lampert provides insights on the history and production of the spirits, plus guidance for how to stock your bar, organize a tasting with food pairings, and create infused syrups that will complement craft cocktails. Lampert includes more than 30 cocktail recipes that highlight the complexities and bold flavors of agave spirits. Plus, the book contains transportive photography throughout and a thorough reference section for readers who are thirsty for more.

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Whether youâ ™re a learner, an experienced driver or a driving instructor, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving â “ the essential skills is packed full of advice that will help you stay safe on our roads. This comprehensive guide is THE industry standard driving manual. Learn how to get the most enjoyment from your driving with the correct skills, attitude and behaviour.

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‘No one delivers an emotionally satisfying read filled with vulnerability, desire, and dreams quite like Anna. She’s my go-to for a story I know I’ll love and characters who live in the heart long after the last page is turned’ COLLEEN HOOVER ‘A luminous novel about first love, first adventures and the complex moments that change us forever’ MEGHAN QUINNNew York Times bestselling author of the After series and ‘the biggest literary phenom of her generation’ (Cosmopolitan) Anna Todd returns with a moving and empowering new romance about a young woman whose life transforms during a summer in Majorca with a mysterious local. Between chronic health issues and an overprotective mother, twenty-two-year-old Oriah Pera feels like she’s stuck waiting for her life to begin. But when her mother’s job takes them to Majora, Ry’s ready to break free and make this summer hers. In her first small act of rebellion, she escapes to explore the island on her own – only to run into an infuriatingly charming Spaniard who sees her as nothing more than a sheltered tourist. With unexpected tension simmering between them, Ry isn #39;t sure if she should start listening to her head or her heart. As the summer rolls on, Julian has a way of pulling Ry out of her shell and showing her the adventure she’s always craved. But with her return to America looming, and her mother’s expectations of their life weighing on her, Ry must decide if she’s brave enough to take a chance on love and start living for herself.What to expect: Summer romance Rich girl x local boy First love Angst Mental health Chronic illness rep Readers are giving THE LAST SUNRISE five stars: ‘I was immediately drawn in by this gorgeous cover but the story within is the true beauty … I could not put this book down and finished it in one sitting. Ry and Julian are impossible not to love. The spice, chef’s kiss! Anna Todd #39;s writing is so captivating and she is a master at writing young love. If you’re looking for a book with all the feels, The Last Sunrise should be your next read #39; ‘WOW! This book is exactly what I needed. This is one of my new Top reads of the year’ ‘This book has officially entered my (very slim) 6 STAR READ category!!! Anna Todd’s writing was absolutely breathtaking’ ‘Once again, I found myself besotted with Anna #39;s writing – grinning from ear to ear and barely able to put this one down’

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Simon Baron-Cohen s The Essential Difference: Men, Women and the Extreme Male Brain is an unflinching look at the scientific evidence behind the innate sex differences of the mind. Men and women have always seemed to think in entirely different ways, from conversation and communication to games and gadgets. But are these differences created by society, or do our minds come ready-wired one way or another, with female brains tending towards interaction and male towards organisation? And could this mean that autism - rather than being a mental anomaly - is in fact simply an extreme male brain? Why are female brains better at empathasing? How are male brains designed to analyse systems? And what really makes men and women different? Simon Baron-Cohen explores list-making, lying and two decades of research in a ground-breaking examination of how our brains can be male or female but always completely fascinating. Compelling ... Inspiring Guardian This is no Mars/Venus whimsy, but the conclusion from twenty years of experiment Evening Standard A devastating contribution to the gender debate Mail on Sunday A fascinating, thought-provoking book Observer Simon Baron-Cohen is Professor at Cambridge University in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. He is also the Director of Cambridge s internationally renowned Autism Research Centre. He has carried out research into social neuroscience over a career spanning twenty years. He is the author of Mindblindness and Zero Degrees of Empathy.

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A sparkling and up-to-date new cover for one of Fontana Pressâ ™s strongest-selling titles.â ˜Jung was on a giant scaleâ ¦he was a master physician of the soul in his insights, a profound sage in his conclusions. He is also one of Western Manâ ™s great liberators.â ™ J. B. Priestly, Sunday Telegraphâ ˜Jung can sometimes rise to the heights of a Blake or a Nietzsche or a Kierkegaardâ ¦like any true prophet or artist, he extended the range of the human imaginationâ ¦to be able to share Jungian emotions is surely an almost necessary capacity of the free mind.â ™ Philip Toynbee, ObserverThis compact volume of extracts from the twenty volumes of Jungâ ™s published writings presents him clearly, in his own words and in precis.Jungâ ™s writing is the key to understanding 20th-century psychology, psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Most of the terms of reference now used (â ˜extrovertâ ™, â ˜collective unconsciousâ ™, â ˜archetypeâ ™) are Jungian.This is essential reading for both students of psychology and the general reader.

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Jazz dance and its inherent music is recognized as one of the original and most potent art forms of the last two centuries. From its African roots to our present-day global dance community, the jazz idiom has afforded a cross-fertilization with all other artistic, cultural and social representations within the arts industry, providing an accessible dance platform for dancers, teachers and creatives to enjoy both recreationally and professionally. The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance offers a practical and uncomplicated overview to the multi-layered history, practices and development of jazz dance as a creative and artistic dance form. It covers the incredible history and lineage of jazz dance; the innovators, choreographers and dance creatives of the genre; specifics of jazz aesthetic, steps and styles; a detailed breakdown of a practical jazz dance warm-up and technical exercises; creative frameworks to support development of jazz dance expression and aesthetic; performance and improvisation; jazz music and musical interpretation, and finally, choreographing and creating jazz works. With over 230 colour photos and a wealth of tips and advice, this new book will be an ideal reading companion for dancers of all abilities, dance teachers, choreographers as well as all jazz dance enthusiasts.

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After its publication in 1667, John Miltonâ ™s Paradise Lost was celebrated throughout Europe as a supreme achievement of the human spirit. Now it is little read. To bring readers back to Miltonâ ™s masterpiece, John Carey has shortened it to a third of its original length. In this fascinating reinterpretation, Carey reveals new insights about Miltonâ ™s sources of inspiration, while exploring divided readings of the workâ ™s key characters. The Essential Paradise Lost presents the epicâ ™s greatest poetry, with linking passages that preserve its cosmic sweep â “ from the superhuman defiance of a ruined archangel to a pair of tragic lovers, bewildered to find themselves responsible for the fate of the whole human race.

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In this engaging volume, Anne Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and tries to answer the question of what consciousness is and how it comes about. This hardback edition features foil cover accents and full-colour diagrams, making it a wonderful gift for those who wish to learn more about consciousness. Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the easy and hard problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

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Black holes are some of the most fascinating phenomena in the natural universe. In this fascinating volume, NASA astronomer and educator Sten Odenwald explores the science behind black holes in simple and accessible language. He explains what black holes are, how they come into existence, and what happens if you get too close. This hardback edition includes foil cover accents and full-colour diagrams, making it a wonderful gift for those who wish to know more about black holes. Taking into consideration subjects such as gravity, quantum mechanics, the holographic principle and thermodynamics along the way, The Essential Book of Black Holes provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

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Internationally-acclaimed graphic-literary talent Alison Bechdel offers acerbically funny insight into the lesbian culture of 1980s America in this comic strip collection.Bechdel s brilliantly imagined counter-cultural band of friends - academics, social workers, booksellers - fall in and out of love, negotiate relationships, raise children, switch careers and cope with aging parents. The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For fuses high and low culture - from foreign domestic policy to domestic routine, postmodern theory to hot sex - in a serial graphic narrative suitable for all humanist persuasions .Alison Bechdel has been chronicling the lives of a small universe of cartoon characters in her strip Dykes To Watch Out For, which has been syndicated in fifty alternative newspapers in the USA and has been published in eleven volumes. For this first time, this collection gathers the best of those volumes. So much more than a comic strip... No one comes close to Alison Bechdel Times

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AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more… ‘Something profound and utterly brilliant is going on… hilarious.’ THE TIMES Is ChatGPT the end of creative industries as we know them? An ethical quagmire from which there is no return? A threat to all our jobs, as we keep hearing on the news? Bestselling children’s author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently – from the unconventional ‘hero’ of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children’s books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords? He decides there’s only one thing for it – he must test this bot’s capabilities. Eventually, he settles on a prompt that will push the algorithm to its creative limits: ‘tell me a story about a blue whale with a tiny penis.’ Chaos ensues. What follows is a surprising and illuminating battle between Andy and ChatGPT that maybe, just maybe, might help us all understand AI a little bit better. Join Andy and his beleaguered AI lackey on a rollicking metafictional journey through the art of storytelling. Presenting his prompts and the AI-generated narrative alongside extensive commentary, Stanton provides a startling paean to the art of a good story and boundless human creativity. Hopeful and hilarious, Benny the Blue Whale provides a joyfully anarchic meditation on AI, literature and why we write. *** A WATERSTONES AND NEW SCIENTIST BEST BOOK OF 2023 ‘There’s no book like it. Scholarly, childish, fascinating and hilarious – one of our funniest writers dissects what it takes to build a story and what that tells us about being human. It’ll really make you think, if you can stop laughing.’ —Chris Addison, co-creator of BREEDERS ‘Entertaining and alarmingly relevant, provocative and philosophically satisfying, it’s ultimately a profoundly human text.’ OBSERVER ‘A magnificent experiment by a perfect fool – deep and shallow and stupid and clever – the perfect use of AI (Andy Intelligence).’ —Robin Ince, author of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INTERESTED ‘Benny the Blue Whale is many things. It’s a fascinating discourse on the nature of language and storytelling. It’s a philosophical treatise on the possibilities of artificial intelligence. It’s a receptacle for obscenely hilarious jokes... A brilliant and beautiful cyborg: part human brain, part computational muscle. It’s a post-post-modern work of genius.’ —Anthony McGowan, Carnegie Medal-winning author of LARK

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The 26-Storey Treehouse: Colour Edition is the second book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith s and Terry Denton! This laugh-out-loud story is packed with and told through fantastic comic book style illustrations â “ perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. The kind of book I would have loved as a kid â “ Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger Gang. Andy and Terry have expanded their treehouse! There are now thirteen brand-new storeys, including a dodgem-car rink, a skate ramp, a mud-fighting arena, an antigravity chamber, an ice-cream parlour with seventy-eight flavours run by an ice-cream-serving robot called Edward Scooperhands, and the Maze of Doom â “ a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again . . . Well, not yet anyway.This time, the two friends have a whole week to finish their next book, and Andy even knows what it should be about: the story of how he and Terry first met. But life is NEVER boring in the treehouse, and emergency shark operations, giant storms, and wooden pirate heads are just the beginning . . .Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels in the ten million-copy-selling series â “ the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers.

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The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong has become a children s classic!From The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there s a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child s sense of humour. Jeremy s readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Morris Gleitzman.Streaker is a mixed-up kind of dog...with quite a bit of Ferrari and a large chunk of whirlwind.Streaker is no ordinary dog. She s a rocket on four legs with a woof attached, and Trevor has got until the end of the holidays to train her. If he fails, he ll lose his bet with horrible Charlie Smugg, and something very, very yucky involving frogspawn will happen...Award-winning Jeremy Strong has written many funny books for kids aged 7-teen, including My Dad s Got an Alligator and My Brother s Famous Bottom. Most of which are illustrated by Nick Sharratt, who also illustrates for Jacqueline Wilson! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog is back causing more chaos and getting into more trouble in Return of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Lost! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Wanted! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog, Christmas Chaos for the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog and The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog Goes for Gold - guaranteed to have you laughing your socks off!

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Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025!The thrilling and unputdownable new novel from bestselling author of The Clockwork Girl, Anna Mazzola! Vividly alive with menace, magic, and mystery ESSIE FOX A vivid and atmospheric historical adventure DAILY MAIL A writer of great variety and inventiveness. A haunting, complex work THE TIMESRome, 1659.Some secrets are worth dying for...Girolama Spana lives west of the river Tiber in a house marked by a lily and a garden full of herbs. Many women in Rome seek her help - although they would never admit it - eager for her mysterious balms, her love potions, and her ability to predict their futures.Even against the splendour of the Eternal City, Giroloma s secret recipes are the women s most precious possessions - and their husbands most feared. So when men are reported dying in unnatural numbers, the gaze of Stefano Bracchi, prosecutor for the papal authorities, falls quickly on Girolama and her suspected sorcery.Soon she will face the greatest danger she has ever known - but Girolama has always vowed that in life there are secrets we write down, secrets we pass on, and some that we carry to our deaths...The Book of Secrets is inspired by real events that took place in 17th century Italy.Praise for The Book of Secrets: Exceptional. Anna Mazzola s finest work yet ELODIE HARPER Dark, viscerally-atmospheric and richly-imagined TAMMY COHEN Utterly compelling, brilliant and rage-inducing CAROLINE LEA This gripping novel blends a colourful historical setting with the pace of a crime thriller WOMAN S WEEKLY Deeply unsettling in all the best ways. Absolutely loved it! JAMES OSWALD Compelling and brilliantly atmospheric ANDREW TAYLOR Rich and satisfying... another superb historical thriller from Anna Mazzola CAROLINE GREEN A hugely entertaining read but also an important one in an era when women s rights are being called into question. Magnificent LIZ NUGENT A fascinating, evocative, darkly beautiful story. A compelling tale of female strength ancient knowledge HELEN FIELDS A powerful, perceptive page turner. Feminist historical fiction that is chillingly timely. Bravo! D V BISHOP I couldn t put it down. A spectacular insight into life for women in 17th century Rome. I adored it JULIE OWEN-MOYLAN A tense and pacy historical thriller that fans of Robert Harris will love. I inhaled this book TARIQ ASHKANANI Elegant and compelling writing from an author at the peak of her powers AJ WEST A compulsive deep-thinking read, with a message for modern times CATE QUINN Passages so lyrical I read them twice. Compelling and poignant. Stunning RACHEL WOLF Captivating, haunting and so beautifully wrought FREYA BERRY Meticulously researched, beautifully constructed and jam-packed with tension! REBECCA NETLEY

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A spiritual journey to discover the feminine face of God• Describes how the author gave up her life of comfort to move to the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the West, Kagyu Samye Ling• Details her 18-month pilgrimage around the world inspired by the compassion and wisdom of the female Buddha Green Tara and her entourage of 21 emanations• Woven throughout with Tibetan Buddhist teachings and methods, including practices with Green Tara and White TaraCan traditional spiritual practices bring about radical change for a happier existence in modern life? A life-changing dream encounter with Jesus the Christ propels former broadcaster and healer Anna Howard on a profound journey of spiritual awakening. From her roots in mystical Christianity, her quest leads her to discover Vajrayana Buddhism in the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the West, Kagyu Samye Ling, in Scotland. Awakening to the feminine face of God, Anna immerses herself in the compassion practices of the female Buddha Green Tara and her 21 emanations. Deeply inspired, her inner work finds its outer expression in an 18-month global pilgrimage, from Holy Island Lindisfarne to South Africa. As she and her friends distribute 21 small Tara statues, blessed by Akong Tulku Rinpoche, Anna too finds transformation.Touching the deep core of human longing, Quest for the Enlightened Feminine is a story of faith, courage, and determination. Illustrating a path to freedom and happiness, Anna Howard shows how the divine feminine can awaken our enlightened potential. Interwoven with Tibetan Buddhist teachings and methods, including practices with Green Tara and White Tara, Tonglen meditation, and exercises for working with the 21 Taras, this book reveals how to put these sacred teachings into practice in your own life.

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Completely hilarious â ¦ kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids Zoe BallShabba me whiskers! It s a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.Can it really be true that thereâ ™s an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you guessed it, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But â ¦ our favourite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only 15.24 cm tall) are determined to save the town (sigh of relief).Mr Gum andthePower Crystals is the fourth book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Childrenâ ™s Book Award.Don t miss Mr Gum s other villainously brilliant adventuresâ ¦You re a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat s for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and the Secret HideoutAndy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a childrenâ ™s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture books including Eleanor s Eyebrows, You Can t Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen s Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and My Mum s Growing Down by Laura Dockrill. He lives in Leicester with his wife and three sons.

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In this channelled sequel to the international bestseller Anna, Grandmother of Jesus, we journey with Anna, the Holy Family and 18 other Magdalene-Essenes as they travel to France and Britain after Jesus s crucifixion and resurrection. This book gives a completely new perspective on the gnostic Mount Carmel Essene mystery school, in which Jesus and Mary Magdalene took initiations, as well as on the Holy Family and the Magdalene Order. Through Claire Heartsong, Anna tells not only the story of Jesus, but also the story of the women who surrounded him throughout his life. The book reveals the deeper mysteries they have safeguarded for aeons of time, including aspects of Jesus s personal life not recorded in history - his relationships and, most radically, his offspring. In this one-of-a-kind story, Claire shares the information she received from Anna on the Seeding of Light - the dispersion of Anna, Mother Mary and Jesus s enlightened descendants whose bloodline acts as a living catalyst for the awakening of the Christ-Magdalene potential today. Not only does this book give a new view of the Christ drama 2,000 years ago but, more importantly, it offers the potential to lift the suppressed Divine Feminine voice in our time.

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