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The Great Work - Sheldon Costa
An alchemist and his young nephew hunt down a legend in this profound and unsettling speculative Western, for fans of Karen Russell and Victor LaValle.Alone in a frontier town in the nineteenth-century Northwest, Gentle Montgomery is grieving his best friend. Liam was an alchemist, killed when he tried to capture a creature that shouldn’t exist: a giant salamander that drives men mad. When Gentle’s teenage nephew Kitt arrives at his doorstep, the two set out together to track the monster down, so they can use its blood in an alchemical formula that will bring Liam back to life.It''s a hard and haunted journey. The salamander produces surreal nightmares and waking dreams of a blighted, burning future. And Gentle and Kitt soon find themselves pursued by a bloodthirsty hunter, a sadistic judge, and a doomsday cult, all of whom have their own plans for the river monster. Armed with nothing but Liam’s alchemical notebooks, they must not only find the salamander but learn to understand it—and the terrifying visions it causes—before it’s too late. And as Gentle struggles to comprehend the creature, his lost friend, his nephew, and his fellow seekers, it becomes clear that the Great Work of the alchemists ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Work of Your Life - Stephen Cope
An inspiring meditation on living a purposeful life by the director of the Institute for Extraordinary Living at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health draws on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to present the spiritually relevant story of a young warrior in crisis and God in disguise.
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Great FE Teaching
Professional learning and development by FE teachers, for FE teachers. Celebrating great teaching and learning across the UK′s most diverse education sector. This new title invites you into the minds and classrooms of FE teachers and encourages you to ′think side by side′ with them. *Brings together experienced teachers to profile their practice and share learning *Offers a unique view into classrooms and into the practice of experienced teachers *Enables readers to observe and reflect on the work of fellow professionals *Opens up the discussion of what makes great FE teaching *Profiles and highlights the great work and great teachers in FE
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The Dharma in Difficult Times - Stephen Cope
The sequel to the bestseller The Great Work of Your Life shows us the way through our darkest times to our truest calling.How do we make sense of our lives when our world seems to be falling apart?This beautifully written guide from scholar and teacher Stephen Cope shows that crises don''t have to derail us from our purpose-they can actually help us to find our purpose and step forward as our best selves.In this sequel to his best-loved book, The Great Work of Your Life, Cope again takes the ancient yogic text the Bhagavad Gita-the epic narrative of the warrior Arjuna''s odyssey of self-discovery-as a roadmap for our journey to our own true calling. Then he builds on that foundation using the stories and teachings of famous figures, as well as stories of ordinary people and his own rich personal experience. Along the way, we find striking examples for finding meaning and purpose in our lives:Gandhi shows how to tap our spiritual resources and listen for our inner voiceSojourner Truth and Henry David Thoreau inspire us to seek out the unmistakable signs of dharma in the midst of chaosMarian Anderson and Ruby Sales shed light on dharma''s mystic power and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Taliesin - Taliesin
The great work of Welsh literature, translated in full for the first time in over 100 years by two of its country''s foremost poetsTennyson portrayed him, and wrote at least one poem under his name. Robert Graves was fascinated by what he saw as his work''s connection to a lost world of deeply buried folkloric memory. He is a shapeshifter; a seer; a chronicler of battles fought, by sword and with magic, between the ancient kingdoms of the British Isles; a bridge between old Welsh mythologies and the new Christian theology; a 6th-century Brythonic bard; and a legendary collective project spanning the centuries up to The Book of Taliesin''s compilation in 14th-century North Wales. He is, above all, no single ''he''.The figure of Taliesin is a mystery. But of the variety and quality of the poems written under his sign, of their power as exemplars of the force of ecstatic poetic imagination, and of the fascinating window they offer us onto a strange and visionary world, there can be no question. In the first volume to gather all of the poems from The Book of Taliesin since 1915, Gwyneth Lewis and Rowan Williams''s accessible translation makes these outrageous, arrogant, stumbling ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey - Harris Kamala
The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in a California community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as a political leader, her experiences would become her guiding light as she grappled with an array of complex issues and learned to bring a voice to the voiceless. In The Truths We Hold, Harris reckons with the big challenges we face together.Drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values as we confront the great work of our day. A compelling life story and a galvanising account of how meaningful change is made, The Truths We Hold offers essential insight into Kamala Harris’s journey to this pivotal moment in her career and in American history.
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Master of the Game - Sidney Sheldon
One of Sidney Sheldon’s most popular and bestselling titles, repackaged and reissued for a new generation of fans. Kate Blackwell is one of the richest and most powerful women in the world. She is an enigma, a woman surrounded by a thousand unanswered questions.Her father was a diamond prospector who struck it rich beyond his wildest dreams. Her mother was the daughter of a crooked Afrikaaner merchant. Her conception was itself an act of hate-filled vengeance.At the extravagent celebrations of her ninetieth birthday, there are toasts from a Supreme Court Judge and a telegram from the White House. And for Kate there are ghosts, ghosts of absent friends and of enemies. Ghosts from a life of blackmail and murder.Ghosts from an empire spawned by naked ambition… Sidney Sheldon is one of the most popular storytellers in the world. This is one of his best-loved novels, a compulsively readable thriller, packed with suspense, intrigue and passion. It will recruit a new generation of fans to his writing.
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A Stranger in the Mirror - Sidney Sheldon
A consuming tale of fame and passion from the internationally bestselling author of The Other Side of Midnight and If Tomorrow Comes.From humble beginnings, Toby Temple becomes a superstar. He knows what he wants – and he always makes sure he gets what he wants. He is the world''s funniest comedian, loved by presidents, lusted after by women. But, deep down, he yearns for love and stability.Jill Castle has always been an outsider, desperate to be accepted. Despite her great beauty, she finds breaking into Hollywood as an actress impossible without auditioning on the Directors'' infamous casting couches.But, with one glance, Toby falls for Jill''s beauty and sweeps her out of obscurity to stardom by his side. Now, she can get the revenge she has always longed for…Glamour, glitz, sex and revenge combine in this classic Sidney Sheldon novel, one of his page-turning best.
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Windmills of the Gods - Sidney Sheldon
Sidney Sheldon’s eighth novel, repackaged to accompany his memoirs, ‘The Other Side of Me’.The world is on the brink of mutual destruction between the East and the West and Mary Ashley, beautiful, talented, intelligent, has been chosen to represent America as Ambassador to Romania. Thrust from her comforting, homely life in Kansas, she finds herself lost amongst the political turmoil in a foreign country where she is seen as the enemy and no-one is to be trusted.Then someone starts to threaten Mary and her children. Who can want her to leave so desperately and why? And can Mary decide who she can trust when her life is on the line?Sidney Sheldon is at his gripping best in this thrilling political page-turner.
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Midst: Tales from the Cosmos - Alejandro Aragon, Jasmine Walls, Colin Lorimer
Dive into the cosmos of Midst with 3 stories exploring the Un, the Fold, and the discovery of Midst itself. An unexpected and unique graphic novel tie-in with the hit podcast Midst from Third Person in conjunction with Critical Role. Third Person and Critical Role proudly present the collected edition of tales from the Midst cosmos. Between the bright Un and the mysterious Fold sits the islet of Midst... What do a crash landing on an uncharted islet, a struggling farmer in the Un, and a small Fold town plagued by peculiar changes have in common? They''re all part of the strange and expanding cosmos of Midst, the hit sci-fi/western podcast series from Third Person in conjunction with Critical Role. Explore the people, places, and bizarre phenomena that will immerse you in the unexpected and unique stories from an entirely new cosmos. This hardcover collection features 3 individual stories, with writing by Colin Lorimer, Jasmine Walls, and Kendra Wells; art by Alejandro Aragìn, Aviv Or, and Vash Taylor; and colours by Chris O Halloran, Quinton Winter, and Kelly and Nichole Matthews, in collaboration with Matt, Sara, and Xen of Third Person! Collects Midst: Address Unknown, Midst: The Valorous Farmer, Midst: ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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I'm with the Cosmos - Steve Hunt
I''m with the Cosmos'' was the phrase New York Cosmos players used to get a table reserved at the city''s best restaurants or skip the queue at the glamorous Studio 54 nightclub. And it was one Steve Hunt became used to trotting out, after he was transferred from Aston Villa to New York Cosmos at the tender age of 20, having played just seven times for the first team at Villa. He walked straight into a world of celebrity and a team of superstars including two of the world''s finest players, Pele and Franz Beckenbauer. This is Steve''s story of those heady days in New York - but also a stellar career back in England during the early 1980s. Returning to the West Midlands, Steve played for Coventry City, West Bromwich Albion and returned to his beloved Aston Villa for a second spell - and at the age of 28, he won the first of two England caps under Bobby Robson, realising an ambition held since early childhood. This is Steve''s story, and in it he writes frankly about his football career, as well as his life outside the game.
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Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships - Harvard Business Review, Melody Wilding, Amy Gallo, Steven G. Rogelberg, Eliana Goldstein
I''m not here to make work friends. Or am I?Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, your boss''s boss, and so on. We probably spend more hours with our coworkers than with anyone else. So even if they''re not all perfect, it''s worth building connections with them that will provide you with support, help you network and learn, and keep your career moving forward.Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like:What''s the best way to have a tough conversation with my boss?How do I connect with people and make real friends at work?When should I opt into (or out of) office politics?How can I build a strong professional network?This book will help you make so-so work relationships better, keep the bad ones from bringing you down, and build lasting connections with incredible people.Rise faster with quick reads, real-life stories, and expert advice. The HBR Work Smart Series features the topics that matter to you most in your early career, including being yourself at work, collaborating with (sometimes difficult) colleagues and bosses, managing your mental health, and weighing major job decisions. Each title includes ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Funko POP! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Cosmo (889698675123)
Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Strážci galaxie, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Cosmo, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Zásadní přednosti figurky Funko POP! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Cosmo Figurka Funko bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Figurka ze série Strážci galaxie potěší kvalitním zpracováním Použitým materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! Guardians of the...
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The Evolutionists - Peter Sheldon
Were we all created? Or did we evolve? If so, from what and how? The author does not pretend to know the answers, but instead has trawled over several centuries and some very prominent names. Amongst these of course is Charles Darwin, always associated with his book On the Origin of Species. His grandfather, Erasmus, was of the opinion that we all originated from snails! Lamarck has been ridiculed for his belief that an example of a different pathway to evolution was by lifetime experience, which would be transmitted to future generations. This was evidenced by the long neck of the giraffe assumedly having arisen as a consequence of reaching up high for the choicest tree leaves. But the nuts and bolts of the question came under closer scrutiny with the discovery by an Austrian monk, Gregor Mendel, of genes and their role in the inheritance of characteristics in peas. Subsequently the discovery of DNA illuminated the fascinating path whereby species might evolve as a consequence of trackable changes in DNA. Much of the foregoing is straightforward for the lay reader, but it is admitted that some parts delve deeper, and assume more knowledge of biology. However, at the end, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Universal: A guide to the Cosmos (1846144361)
Kniha - autor Brian Cox; Jeff Forshaw, 280 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A guide to the principles that underpin our universe. Big, approachable, truly popular science from the bestselling authors of "The Quantum Universe". Shows readers that, by asking questions about the world around us, everyone can think like a physicist and grasp the grandeur of our cosmos.
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The Great Reset - Jones Alex
In The Great Reset: And the War for the World, the most controversial man on earth Alex Jones gives you a full analysis of The Great Reset, the global elite's international conspiracy to enslave humanity and all life on the planet.From central bankers, corporate billionaires, and corrupted government officials, global elites have been organizing a historic war on humanity under a trans-humanist, scientific dictatorship. Alex Jones was the first major figure to expose the World Economic Forum's agenda. He has dedicated the last 30 years of his life to studying The Great Reset, conducting tens of thousands of interviews with top-level scientists, politicians, and military officials in order to reverse engineer their secrets and help awaken humanity.The Great Reset: And the War for the World chronicles the history of the global elites' rise to power and reveals how they've captured the governments of the world and financed The Great Reset to pave the way for The New World Order.Once dubbed a conspiracy theory, but now openly promoted by the most powerful corporations and governments, The Great Reset is a planned attempt to redistribute all the world's wealth and power into the hands of banks, corporations, billionaires, and The World Economic ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Shadow Work - Keila Shaheen
“The self-help queen of TikTok†– The AtlanticStep out of the shadows and join the millions around the world who have learned to face their fears and love themselves in this essential companion to the bestselling, viral phenomenon The Shadow Work Journal.Unlock your true potential with shadow work – your journey to inner healing begins hereFrom TikTok sensation and self-help trailblazer, Keila Shaheen, comes The Book of Shadow Work, a must-have guide for anyone seeking deep inner transformation and authenticity.Keila has empowered millions worldwide to confront the uncharted depths of their psyches, helping them to heal, grow, and thrive. In this transformative book, you’ll discover how the practice of shadow work can unlock the parts of yourself you’ve been afraid to face, revealing hidden strengths, purpose, and untapped potential.Ready to heal? Here’s what you’ll gain:Find your purposeTransform relationshipsUnlock hidden talentsBuild authentic connectionsShape a better futureThrough Keila’s personal journey and stories from mental health experts and shadow work practitioners across the globe, The Book of Shadow Work is an essential tool for anyone ready to dive deep, heal past wounds, and emerge more authentic and empowered than ever.Join the millions of people transforming their lives through shadow work – one profound ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Raise your coupe and step into the delicious world of The Great Gatsby with this ineffably entertaining edition of the complete novel featuring food and drink recipes throughout.For every devotee of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American classic, this very special edition of The Great Gatsby is an absolute must-have. Inside, readers will discover 15 recipes inspired by the meals and libations enjoyed by the novel's beloved characters. Tucked craftily within the pages of the full-length novel are removable cards with food and drink recipes inspired by the story—from indulgent cocktails to enticing appetizers to languorous sweets—so you can truly experience the decadent world of Gatsby: Sip on Daisy's Julep while curled in an armchair, puzzling over Gatsby’s paradoxical motives. Serve Deviled Eggs, Two Ways (an East Egg and a West Egg, of course) at your book club discussion. Whip up the Petite Pastry Pigs and Harlequin Salad to fuel your flapper fetes. Learn to make a glorious Champagne tower to impress your guests. So, let this volume inspire you to beat on, with whisk and spoon, and be borne back ceaselessly—and delightfully—into the past for an utterly unique literary and culinary experience.FOR FANS OF THE GREAT GATSBY: This luxe package ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole - Paul Woods
It's long been an accepted, almost celebrated, fact of the creative industries that long hours, chaotic workflows, and egotistical colleagues are just the price you pay to produce great work. In fact, this toxic culture is the enemy of creativity, and with greater accountability and transparency in the industry--and more choice for young talent--than ever before, this unsustainable way of doing business is a ticking time bomb. This is a straight-talking, fun read for all creatives: Director or junior, at an agency or client-side, working in design, advertising, publishing, fashion, or film. Packed with anecdotes, self-analysis flowcharts (are YOU the asshole?!), exercises and action plans for better working practices. Simple strategies can easily be implemented to create a happier, more productive team and--importantly--BETTER WORK!.
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Do the F*cking Work - Brian Buirge, Jason Richburg, Jason Bacher
A wake-up call for creatives who need that inspiring kick to finally create the thing they’ve been meaning to make, while celebrating the journey of trying, learning, and failing. Over the last eight years, Jason Bacher and Brian Buirge of Good F*cking Design Advice (GFDA) have made a name for themselves in the international design community, providing creative inspiration for artists, and entrepreneurs with their products, weekly e-mails, and most important, their unorthodox advice about work ethic and the creative process. Do the F*cking Work is a collection of 100 beautifully packaged pieces that showcase their irreverent advice—inspiration that will help unstick even the most dedicated procrastinators and provide the tools for real personal growth. Covering everything from drinking your morning coffee to handling productive criticism, from embracing failure to rejecting the status quo, their unconventional insights upend conventional thinking and teach you to embrace and celebrate the journey of creation—the joy of trying, failing, learning, and sometimes failing again. To make something good we have to make some mistakes. Bacher and Buirge teach you to embrace the unknown and to f*cking laugh at yourself during the process. There is a method to their madness—a surprising reassurance that is baked ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Eastern Railway, The Late 19th and Early 20th Century, 1862–1924 - Charles Phillips
This is the second volume of the history of the Great Eastern Railway from 1811 to 1924\. This volume covers from 1862 when the Great Eastern Railway was formed to 1924 when with the absorption of the Colne Valley and Halstead Railway and the Mid Suffolk Light Railway into the LNER, the cessation of locomotive building at Stratford and the departure of the Company’s last General Manager, Sidney Parnwell the GER could finally be said to exist. The history covers many things including the building and the subsequent expansion of Liverpool Street station and the development of the extensive suburban system. The Company’s attempts to gain direct access to the northern coal fields which resulted in the formation of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Line is mentioned as is the abortive proposed working union with the Great Northern and the Great Central railways. Relations with London, Tilbury and Southend Railway including the battle for the Southend traffic from 1911 are dealt with, as is the effect of Midland Railway takeover of that Railway. How the GER dealt with the threat of electric tube railways at the turn of the 20th century receives attention as do the abortive proposals ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Work/Parent Switch - Anita Cleare
You can still work and be a great parent!Most modern parents work. And we have limited time, limited energy, limited patience and too much to do. We are seldom at our best at the end of a long working day when the parenting shift kicks in. We want to do the right thing but, in the thick of it, with no time to think and no energy to spare, it’s easy to miss the small changes that could make a big difference to our child’s (and our own) well-being.The Work/Parent Switch is essential reading for every working parent. Written by an expert in child development and psychology who has worked with thousands of stressed out working parents, it will walk you through an approach to parenting that will transform family life and can be fitted into modern working patterns. Covering all the key challenges such getting everyone out of the house on time in the morning, managing difficult behaviour when you’re tired at the end of the day, controlling tech time and avoiding Sunday night homework battles, The Parent/Work Switch will help you to stop feeling guilty about being at work and give you the tools to create the family ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Future of No Work - Filip Dřímalka
Artificial intelligence will change the way you work beyond recognition. Are you ready? We believe that AI would only replace routine work. Wrong. New generations of AI can do so much more. They can write, code, advice or paint indistingueishably from people. But you don't have to worry about your future - instead, you can use it to your advantage. New Intelligent tools allow us to design our lives to suit us, without a lot of money or advance it skills. All it takes is a bit of garage and Imagination to use them to do the right things. Like turning your work into no work. That is, to do what you enjoy doing while it doesn't even feel like work to you. And leave the rest to smart technology. That's exactly what this book is all about. Inside you will find hundreds of practical examples and tips: how to learn to recognize and size new opportunities. how to change your mindset skills and the way work. how to do more in less time using AI. how to wait through a sea of new applications and make them work for you. how to work and live on your own terms ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Great Generals of the Ancient World - Gabriel Richard
Of the thousands of commanders who served in historys armies, why is it that only a few are remembered as great leaders of men in battle? What combination of personal and circumstantial influences conspire to produce great commanders? What makes a great leader great? Richard A Gabriel analyses the biographies of ten great generals who lived between 1481 BC and AD 632 in an attempt to identify the characteristics of intellect, psychology, personality, and experience that allowed them to tread the path to greatness. Professor Richard Gabriel has selected the ten whom he believes to be the greatest of them all. Those included, and more so those omitted, will surprise many readers. Conspicuous by their absence, for example, are Alexander the Great and Attila the Hun. Richard Gabriel, himself a retired soldier and professor at the Canadian Defence College, uses his selected exemplars to distil the timeless essence of military leadership.
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The Great Economists - Yueh Linda
A Times Best Business Book of 2018What can the ideas of history''s greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time?''The best place to start to learn about the very greatest economists of all time'' Professor Tyler Cowen, author of The Complacent Class and The Great StagnationSince the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with a series of familiar problems - but often their ideas are hard to digest, before we even try to apply them to today''s issues. Linda Yueh is renowned for her combination of erudition, as an accomplished economist herself, and accessibility, as a leading writer and broadcaster in this field; and in The Great Economists she explains the key thoughts of history''s greatest economists, how their lives and times affected their ideas, how our lives have been influenced by their work, and how they could help with the policy challenges that we face today. In the light of current economic problems, and in particular economic growth, Yueh explores the thoughts of economists from Adam Smith and David Ricardo through Joan Robinson and Milton Friedman to Douglass North and Robert Solow. Along the way she asks, for example: what do the ideas of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The House of Grey - Melita Thomas
The Grey family was one of mediaeval England’s most important dynasties, serving the kings of England as sheriffs, barons and military leaders from the reign of William the Conqueror. In Henry IV’s reign the rivalry between Owain Glyndwr and Lord Grey of Ruthyn was the backdrop to the Welsh bid to throw off English dominance. His successor Edmund Grey played a decisive role at the Battle of Northampton when he changed allegiance from Lancaster to York. Edmund’s Lancastrian cousin, Sir John Grey, died at the second battle of St Albans, leaving a widow, Elizabeth née Woodville, and two young sons, Thomas and Richard. Astonishingly, the widowed Elizabeth caught the eye of Edward IV and ascended to the throne as the first Yorkist queen, giving her sons a place at the heart of the royal family. The competition for control of the young Edward V between the Greys and Richard, Duke of Gloucester, led to Richard Grey’s summary execution and the disappearance of their royal half-brothers when Gloucester became king. Thomas Grey vowed revenge and joined Henry Tudor in exile.When Thomas’s niece, Elizabeth of York, became queen, the family returned to court, but Henry VII was wary enough of Thomas to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Gatsby and Related Stories (Deckle Edge Paper) - James L. W. West III, F.Scott Fitzgerald
Published five years after his stunning 1920 debut, This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby established F. Scott Fitzgerald as one of the most important writers of his generation. Its unforgettable characters, poetic prose, and large themes - money, class, and American optimism - have an enduring fascination and make The Great Gatsby a frequent candidate for ''the Great American novel.'' Drawn from the authoritative Library of America edition of Fitzgerald''s collected writings, this deluxe paperback (which features French flaps and deckle-edge paper) presents a new, corrected text of The Great Gatsby by pre-eminent Fitzgerald scholar James L. W. West III. The Library of America text corrects errors, restores Fitzgerald''s preferred American spellings, and incorporates emendations the author made on galley proofs and in his personal copy of the book. Fitzgerald''s masterpiece is joined here by four contemporary stories - the ''Gatsby cluster'' - in which he explored variations on the theme of desperate longing for an unattainable someone or something: ''Winter Dreams,'' ''The Rich Boy,'' ''Absolution,'' and ''Rags Martin-Jones and the Pr-nce of W-les.'' Essential reading for fans of the novel, these, too, are presented in newly corrected texts. Rounding out this special edition is a selection of thirteen ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science Guide to Rights-Based Practice - Various authors
Dive into the heart of social work in this pioneering A-Z reference guide which brings theory to life through the lived experience of social workers. Drawing on narrative accounts from a thriving community of practice, this justice-driven book offers authentic and intimate outlooks on the realities of social work.Each chapter focuses on one aspect of practice and is supplemented with a diverse tapestry of professional voices at various stages of their career. Each contribution offers a unique perspective, including insight from professionals who have first-hand experience of social work interventions. Examples of practice are from across the age range, from the experience of supporting a young person to move from a children''s residential home into their first flat through to ensuring that an older person living in a care home carries on voting.Real-life cases are paired with critical reflections, learning points, and relevant case law. This combined approach allows for wisdom in practice as well as legal literacy within a person-centred, relational framework. Brought up to date with a splash of punk philosophy, bringing optimism to the social work struggle for those whose rights need support to be upheld and for their voices to be heard.In revealing the profound relationship ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Viking Great Army and the Making of England - Julian Richards, Dawn Hadley
The hidden story of a little-known but transformative period in the formation of England as a nation. The Viking Great Army that swept through England between AD 865 and 878 altered the course of British history. Since the late 8th century, Viking raids on the British Isles had been a regular feature of life, but the winter of 865 saw a fundamental shift that would change the political, economic and social landscape forever. Instead of making quick smash-and-grab summer raids for silver and slaves, Vikings now remained in England for the winter and became immersed in its communities. Some settled permanently, acquiring land and forming a new hybrid Anglo-Scandinavian culture. The Viking army was here to stay. Its presence was a catalyst for new towns and new industries, while transformations in power politics would ultimately see the rise of King Alfred the Great and make Wessex the pre-eminent kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England. Drawing on the most up-to-date discoveries and the latest scientific techniques, the authors’ recent research at the Viking Great Army’s winter camp at Torksey in Lincolnshire has revolutionized what we know about its size, activities and social makeup, as has the wealth of newly recovered evidence from metal-detectorists. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Depression: A Diary - Daniel Roth, Benjamin Roth, James Ledbetter
A “compelling” (New York Times) and personal daily account of the experience of the Great Depression in the mid-west, full of anxieties about the economic future, with powerful echoes for today. In the early 1920s, Benjamin Roth was a young lawyer fresh out of the army. He settled in Youngstown, Ohio, a booming Midwestern industrial town. Times were good—until the stock market crash of 1929. After nearly two years of economic crisis, it was clear that the heady prosperity of the Roaring Twenties would not return quickly. As Roth began to grasp the magnitude of what had happened to American economic life, he set out to record his impressions in a diary—a document that would grow to span several volumes over more than a decade. Penning brief, clear-eyed notes on the crisis which unfolded around him, Roth struggled to understand the complex forces governing political and economic life, yet he remained eager to learn from the crisis. As he wrote of what is now known as the Great Depression, "To the man past middle life it spells tragedy and disaster, but to those of us in the middle thirties it may be a great school of experience out of which ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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At Work in the Ruins - Dougald Hine
''One of the most perceptive and thought-provoking books yet written about the multiple intersecting crises that are now upending our once-familiar world. . . Essential reading for these turbulent times.'' Amitav Ghosh, author of The Great Derangement ''Hine’s brilliant book demands we stare into that abyss and rethink our securest certainties about what is actually going on in the climate crisis. It’s lucidly unsettling and yet in the end empowering. There is something we can do, and it starts with where we look, how we see and what we choose to change.’ Brian Eno, MusicianDougald Hine, author and social thinker, has spent most of his life talking to people about climate change. And then one afternoon in the second year of the pandemic, he found he had nothing left to say.Why would someone who cares so deeply about ecological destruction want to stop talking about climate change now? At Work in the Ruins explores that question.“Climate change asks us questions that climate science cannot answer,” Hine says. Questions like, how did we end up in this mess? Is it just a piece of bad luck with the atmospheric chemistry—or is it the result of a way of approaching the world ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Experience The Great Gatsby like never before.Part of the Contested Classics series, this insightful edition of The Great Gatsby uncovers the layers beneath its glamorous surface. Published in 1925, the novel is renowned for its portrayal of the Roaring Twenties and its exploration of themes such as the American Dream, love, and betrayal. This special edition illuminates why this celebrated masterpiece has also faced its share of controversy and challenges in the modern era.Our editors provide a richer understanding of the text and its historical context with annotations throughout the text where the top reasons why The Great Gatsby has been banned or challenged.Language and Adult References: The book contains language and scenes that some have deemed inappropriate for students. This includes mild profanity and some adult references which were considered risqué, especially in the context of the time when the book was first published.Alcohol and Drug Use: The Great Gatsby portrays a lifestyle of lavish parties and excessive alcohol consumption during the Prohibition era. This depiction of alcohol use and the associated culture has been a point of contention.Moral Decadence and Materialism: Often criticized for its portrayal of the moral decadence and materialism of the 1920s, it paints a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Echoes Of The Great Song - David Gemmell
A captivating all-action tale of otherworldly magic, death, destruction and a fight for survival by the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell, perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Duncan M. Hamilton and Nicholas Eames."Gemmell''s great reading - the action never lets up. He''s several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous!" -- ANNE MCCAFFREY"In my pantheon of literary greats, David Gemmell stands alone . . . he put me on the path I still walk today" -- CONN IGGULDEN"Gemmell has every right to take his place among the SF and fantasy greats." -- SFX"When it comes to heroic fantasy, few do it better than David Gemmell." -- TIME OUT"One of my most favourite books of all time" -- ***** Reader review"Gemmell at his finest" -- *****Reader review"Great fantasy, great story, great author" -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************The Great Bear will descend from the skies, and with his paw, lash at the ocean. He will devour all the works of Man. Then he will sleep for ten thousand years, and the breath of his sleep will be death.The prophecy had come true. The world spun. Tidal waves lashed the planet, and a new ice age dawned.The few survivors of a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Soundtrack: It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - CD (7243683)
Hudební CD - Hudba ke krátkometrážnímu filmu It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown z roku 1966. Hudba ke krátkometrážnímu filmu It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown z roku 1966. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD Linus and Lucy / Graveyard Theme / Snoopy and the Leaf / Frieda (With the Naturally Curly Hair) / The Great Pumpkin Waltz / Linus and Lucy [Reprise] / Charlie Brown Theme / Charlie Brown Theme (Minor Theme)/ Graveyard Theme (Reprise) / The Great Pumpkin Waltz [Reprise] / The Red Baron / Military Drum March / The Great Pumpkin Waltz (2nd Reprise) / the Great Pumpkin Waltz (3rd Reprise) / Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) [2nd Reprise] / Fanfare / Breathless / Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) (3rd Reprise) / Charlie Brown Theme [Reprise] / Breathless [2nd Reprise] / It's a Long Way to Tipperary / There's a Long Long Trail A-Winding / Pack Up Your Troubles in Your / Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) [4th Reprise] / Linus and Lucy (2nd Reprise) /...
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The Life of Herod the Great - Zora Neale Hurston
''The Life of Herod The Great – like Hurston herself – is a masterpiece, a miracle, and a marvel. In other words, treasure for the whole world'' Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage*In the 1950s Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel reconsidering the life of one of the most well-known biblical figures, Herod the Great. That novel was never published in Hurston''s lifetime. Now for the first time, it is brought to glorious life with commentary from scholar Deborah G. Plant.Far from his villainous portrayal in the New Testament, Hurston casts Herod as a forerunner of Christ, a beloved king who enriched Jewish culture and brought prosperity and peace to Judea. An intimate of both Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, the Judean king lived in a time of war and imperial expansion that was rife with political assassinations and bribery, as the old world gave way to the new.By bringing this complex, compelling and oft misunderstood leader into shining focus, The Life of Herod the Great invites the reader to reassess history and the world as they know it. What was in Herod’s time is and will be again. Zora Neale Hurston’s never-before-published novel is a lantern of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Gatsby (Special Edition) - Francis Scott Fitzgerald
Discover the story of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Great Gatsbyspecial edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you’re reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. When Nick Carraway moves to West Egg, Long Island, he has no idea that the lavishly outfitted mansion next to his modest house is home to Jay Gatsby. Eventually, Nick becomes aware of Gatsby's intense interest in his cousin Daisy Buchanan, and when Daisy's brutish husband, Tom, probes Gatsby's background, he uncovers unsavory revelations about his rival's wealth. First published in 1925, F.Scott Fitzgerald's third novel offers a definitive portrait of the opulence and recklessness of the Jazz Age. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was first published in 1925.Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, New York, it tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy, mysterious, and complex man driven by an obsession with his past, and Daisy Buchanan, a married woman he loved in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Auk - Tim Birkhead
The life, death and afterlife of one of the true icons of extinction, the Great AukThe great auk was a flightless, goose-sized bird superbly adapted for life at sea. Fat, flush with feathers and easy to capture, the birds were in trouble whenever sailors visited their once-remote breeding colonies. Places like Funk Island, off north-east Newfoundland, became scenes of unimaginable slaughter, with birds killed in their millions. By 1800 the auks of Funk Island were gone. A scramble by private collectors for specimens of the final few birds then began, a bloody, unthinking destruction of one of the world’s most extraordinary species.But their extinction in 1844 wasn’t the end of the great auk story, as the bird went on to have a remarkable afterlife; skins, eggs and skeletons became the focus for dozens of collectors in a story of pathological craving and unscrupulous dealings that goes on to this day.In a book rich with insight and packed with tales of birds and of people, Tim Birkhead reveals previously unimagined aspects of the bird’s life before humanity, its death on the killing shores of the North Atlantic, and the unrelenting subsequent quest for its remains.The great auk remains a symbol of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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DK Super Planet The Great Lakes - DK
Discover the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world and their importance to the geography and environment around them.DK Super Planet The Great Lakes is part of the new DK Super Planet series for children aged 5-7 to learn all about life on and around the Great Lakes.Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the wonders of our planet. It covers key scientific content, including the characteristics of each lake, the history of the Great Lakes and why they are so important.This geography book for children offers:A guide to reading through curriculum-aligned content and exciting illustrations.A highly visual approach that makes the association between words and where they originate easier to understand.Material to help children become more confident readers, speakers and spellers.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about a range of landforms.With specially designed sections that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, The Great Lakes is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, bringing science to life on every page.
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The Great Nerve - Dr Kevin Tracey
Your health and happiness depend on a bundle of 200,000 nerve fibres that holds the secrets to life itself''Comprehensive and compelling'' - New Scientist''The Great Nerve is altogether a masterpiece and a timeless document for those who want to see what science is all about: faith, focus, patience and hard work'' Wim Hof, bestselling author of The Wim Hof Method___________The vagus nerve is often referred to as the ''superhighway'' which connects every organ of the body to the brain, and vice versa, but it is so much more than just traffic.The ''great nerve'' vibrates in tune with your health like the instruments of an orchestra: when your vagus nerve is healthy, so are you. When it isn’t, you experience everything from poor sleep to low mood, pain, suffering and chronic illness.Recent scientific developments, including Dr Kevin Tracey''s research showing how the vagus nerve is linked to the immune system, have brought the nerve to the attention of everyone from neuroscientists to TikTok influencers.In The Great Nerve Dr Tracey shares the science of how the vagus nerve operates to regulate our health, how we can help it, and the truth behind popular ''vagus nerve stimulating'' strategies such as ice baths, meditation, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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At Work in the Ruins - Dougald Hine
''One of the most perceptive and thought-provoking books …Essential reading for these turbulent times.'' Amitav Ghosh, author of The Great Derangement''Dougald Hine’s brilliant book demands we stare into that abyss and rethink our securest certainties about what is actually going on in the climate crisis. It’s lucidly unsettling and yet in the end empowering. There is something we can do, and it starts with where we look, how we see and what we choose to change.’ Brian Eno, Musician‘[A] rich book, which like a poetic or religious text deserves multiple readings’ Richard Smith, British Medical Journal‘I consider this book a must-read for all those activists feeling lost, desperate and perhaps subject to ‘press-on-itis''.’ Gail Bradbrook, cofounder, Extinction RebellionDougald Hine, world-renowned environmental thinker, has spent most of his life talking to people about climate change. And then one afternoon in the second year of the pandemic, he found he had nothing left to say. Why would someone who cares so deeply about ecological destruction want to stop talking about climate change now? At Work in the Ruins explores that question.‘Climate change asks us questions that climate science cannot answer,’ Dougald says. Questions like, how did we end up in this mess? ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Life in the Viking Great Army - Hadley, Richards
The Viking Great Army that landed in East Anglia in late 865 had a lasting impact on English society, culture, politics, and economy.The Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia in late 865 and over the following fifteen years it fought numerous battles in all four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, made and broke peace treaties, and deposed or killed at least three Anglo-Saxon kings, replacing them with its own appointees. It had a major impact on English society, initiating extensive transformations in Anglo-Saxon society, culture, economy, and political organisation. Previous Viking armies had raided only in the summer months, but the Great Army was a constant presence over this period, overwintering at various locations in northern and eastern England.This presence changed the political, economic, and social landscape of England forever, but historical sources say very little about it. Now, new archaeological evidence has revealed the location of two of its camps, and at least fifty other places it visited. This book describes life in the tents and towns that the Viking Great Army inhabited: the treasure, tools, and weapons found in the camps and what they reveal about how the groups that made up the Army lived and the activities that took ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Exegesis - Fakhr al-Din al-Razi
Fakhr al-Din Razi''s Tafsir, The Great Exegesis, also known as Mafatih al-Ghayb, is one of the great classics of Arabic and Islamic scholarship. Written in the twelfth century, this commentary on the Qur''an has remained until today an indispensable reference work. The Great Exegesis is a compendium not only of Qur''anic sciences and meanings, but also Arabic linguistics, comparative jurisprudence, Aristotelian and Islamic philosophy, dialectic theology and the spirituality of Sufism.The present volume is the first ever translation into English from The Great Exegesis and focuses on the first chapter of the Qur''an, the Fatiha. This scholarly yet accessible translation gives readers a thorough understanding of the most commonly recited chapter of the Qur''an; it also opens up for readers a window into the thought and practice of one of Islam''s greatest theologians. This volume includes a foreword by Professor M.A.S. Abdel Haleem, King Fahd Professor of Islamic Studies, University of London.Â
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The Great Mental Models: Economics and Art - Shane Parrish
A cult bestseller in the US, available around the world for the first time, The Great Mental Models introduces the simple tools we all need to see the world clearly. Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models- simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don't, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces key concepts that both art and economics rely on, including-Creative destruction- New innovations must sometimes come at the cost of the maintaining the status quo. Representation- The depiction of an idea can be visual, but it can also rely on symbols or other ideas.Genre- A form of communication with socially constructed norms developed collaboratively over time. Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. The Great Mental Models is the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics - The Great British Sewing Bee, Caroline Akselson
The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation''s screens in Spring 2024. The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey.Back to Basics brings the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee to your home showcasing the show’s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine. Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion. Including a collection of 25 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8–22) and 4 garments for men (UK sizes XS to XL) from series 10, plus a wealth of sewing techniques, tips, and tricks, Back to Basics is more than a project book; it is also an indispensable reference that will elevate your sewing to a professional level. Â
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The Great Barrier Reef - Dr Helen Scales
A vibrant guide to the Great Barrier Reef full of surprising factoids and retro illustrations, perfect for children curious about life under the sea. Now in paperback!"A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change." —School Library JournalDid you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world.Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
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The Great Wall in 50 Objects - William Lindesay
The culmination of a lifetime''s field work and research, William Lindesay selects 50 artefacts to tell the story of the Great Wall from the 2nd century B.C. to the late-twentieth century. Much like an excavation, from the survey beforehand to the foundations, the core, and eventually the ruins, Lindesay explores the majesty of the Wall through the objects it has inspired such as the appearance of the Wall in Ortelius'' atlas of the world to the unexpected origins of ''wolf smoke'', proliferation of the blunderbuss in the 15th century Great Wall theatre of war, and Kafka''s classic short story At the Building of the Great Wall. EEnhanced by stories of the discovery of the objects, and those of their modern-day keepers from curators to collectors, each artefact has been meticulously researched and recorded. The Great Wall in 50 Objects celebrates the history and the legacy of a world wonder.
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The Great Mental Models: Physics, Chemistry and Biology - Shane Parrish
A cult bestseller in the US, available around the world for the first time, The Great Mental Models introduces the simple tools we all need to see the world clearly. Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces mental tools borrowed from the hard sciences in language anyone can understand, including:Leverage: When the application of a small force to one end results in a larger force at the other end. Inertia: An object (or organization) at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force.Activation Energy: The minimum amount of energy required to incite a chemical reaction. Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you can do to become a better thinker, leader, or creator. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts - Shane Parrish
A cult bestseller in the US, available around the world for the first time, The Great Mental Models introduces the simple tools we all need to see the world clearly. Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models: simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in a wide array of contexts. Mastering a small number of these concepts enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others don’t, and better anticipate outcomes.The Great Mental Models introduces the most powerful models that anyone can use right away to improve decision making and productivity. In this volume, Shane Parrish introduces the universal concepts that underpin better thinking, including:Occam’s Razor: When faced with competing hypotheses, the simplest explanation is often the best one. Circle of competence: We operate optimally in the territory we know best and the quality of our thinking decreases as we venture too far outside our areas of expertise.Inversion: To invert a problem is to think about it in reverse, and thereby work out what not to do in response. Building a latticework of mental models is one of the most powerful things you ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Famous People, Great Events: The Great Fire of London - Gillian Clements
In 1666 a fire started in Pudding Lane in London. Soon the flames spread and no one could stop them. The Great Fire bought down much of the medieval city of London during the reign of King Charles II. Samuel Pepys wrote about the fire in his diary. Find out all about the Great Fire of London with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and can be used to study the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.
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