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The Myth Maker - Alie Dumas-Heidt
Cassidy Cantwell has devoted her life to becoming a detective, never forgetting the cold case that has influenced her entire career: the unsolved murder of her best friend. Cassidy tries to balance her demanding job with her suffocatingly close-knit family and her increasingly clingy boyfriend, but when a strange new murder case comes across her desk, she''s determined to solve it, especially when it turns out the victim was the wife of her college ex-boyfriend. While Cassidy''s partner, Bryan, works to prove that her ex is their suspect, Cassidy can''t shake the feeling that there''s something more to the case that they''re not seeing. When she notices a strange ring among the victim''s personal effects that the husband insists didn''t belong to his wife, she starts to notice other odd details from a previous crime scene-details that seem to have an uncanny connection to a Greek myth. When another body attracts public attention and the FBI intercedes, the case gets increasingly complicated-and solving it seems further and further out of reach. With anonymous emails about her best friend''s death dragging her attention away, Cassidy finds herself pulled in different directions-sacrifice her personal life for the sake of her career, or ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Man in the Iron Mask - Alexandre Dumas
With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren, University of Kent at Canterbury.The Man in the Iron Mask is the final episode in the cycle of novels featuring Dumas'' celebrated foursome of D''Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, who first appeared in The Three Musketeers. Some thirty-five years on, the bonds of comradeship are under strain as they end up on different sides in a power struggle that may undermine the young Louis XIV and change the face of the French monarchy.In the fast-paced narrative style that was his trademark, Dumas pitches us straight into the action. What is the secret shared by Aramis and Madame de Chevreuse? Why does the Queen Mother fear its revelation? Who is the mysterious prisoner in the Bastille? And what is the nature of the threat he poses?Dumas, the master storyteller, keeps us reading until the climactic scene in the grotto of Locmaria, a fitting conclusion to the epic saga of the musketeers.
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The Black Tulip - Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas''s novels are notable for their suspense and excitement, their foul deeds, hairsbreadth escapes, and glorious victories. In The Black Tulip (1850), the shortest of Dumas''s most famous tales, the real hero is no Musketeer, but a flower. The novel - a deceptively simple story - is set in Holland in 1672, and weaves the historical events surrounding the brutal murder of John de Witte and his brother Cornelius into a tale of romantic love. The novel is also a timeless political allegory in which Dumas, drawing on the violence and crimes of history, makes his case against tyranny and puts all his energies into creating a symbol of justice and tolerance: the fateful tulipa negra.This new edition reprints the first, classic English translation. David Coward sets the novel in the context of its author''s life, the turbulent history of the Dutch Republic, and the amazing `tulipmania'' of the seventeenth century which brought wealth to some and ruin to many. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Lady of the Camellias - Alexandre Dumas
The landmark novel that inspired both Verdi''s opera La Traviata and the Oscar-winning musical Moulin Rouge!, in a sparkling new translation. One of the greatest love stories of all time, The Lady of the Camellias recounts the history of Marguerite Gautier, the most beautiful, brazen, and expensive courtesan in all of Paris. Known to all as ''the Lady of the Camellias'' because she is never seen without her favourite flowers, she leads a glittering life of endless parties and aristocratic balls, with the richest men in France flocking to her boudoir to lay their fortunes at her feet. But despite having many lovers, she has never really loved - until she meets Armand Duval, young, handsome and from a lower social class, and yet hopelessly in love with Marguerite.ALEXANDRE DUMAS fils (1824-1895) was the son of the famous novelist Alexandre Dumas. In 1847 he published his first novel, Adventures of Four Women and a Parrot, followed a year later by The Lady of the Camellias and ten other novels over the next decade. After the great success of the dramatic version of The Lady of the Camellias, he was gradually drawn away from the novel to the stage. In 1874 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Circle Maker - Mark Batterson
Bold Prayers Honor God and God Honors Bold Prayers.With over one million copies sold, New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker is a must-read for experiencing breakthroughs in your prayer life. Do you ever sense that there''s far more to prayer than what you''re experiencing? Are you praying over your impossible dreams and greatest fears? Do you feel like something is holding you back in your prayer life?It''s time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker. When his land was drought-stricken in ancient times, Honi ha-M''agel drew a circle in the sand, stepped inside it, and wouldn''t budge until God answered his petition for rain. Honi''s story transformed author Mark Batterson''s own experience with prayer and inspired him to document his journey to praying more powerful prayers in The Circle Maker.Sharing inspiring stories from modern-day circle makers as well as his own experiences, Mark imparts the timeless wisdom and encouragement you need to:Discern God''s will for your lifeUncover your heart''s hidden desiresPursue God-sized dreamsConnect with God in fresh waysDeepen your faith and your relationship with prayerDraw prayer circles around your family, your community, your challenges, and your dreamsThis updated and expanded edition of The Circle Maker also ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Costume Maker's Companion - Diane Favell
Authentic historical costume is essential for any performance, to instantly communicate a period, a social standing, an occupation or an identity. The responsibility of this representation lies with the costume maker, in their knowledge of the design and their accuracy of construction. The Costume Maker's Companion serves as an aide memoire, to novice and experienced makers alike, covering the common garments of the Medieval, Tudor, Jacobean, Restoration, Regency and Victorian eras of British history. Learn the key styles and fashions of each period before step-by-step tutorials and detailed orders of work illustrate the costume construction process for eight popular garments, from the designer's drawing through to the finished piece. This book also covers working with a costume designer; key processes and equipment; flat pattern manipulations; cutting a pattern on the stand; taking a pattern from an existing garment; costume details, including goldwork and flounces and finally, making accessories, including gauntlets, corsets and ruffs. Logically divided by historical period and supported by over 400 photographs, sketches and diagrams, this book will develop the confidence of any costume maker to take on new projects and expand their knowledge.
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The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren. University of Kent at Canterbury.One of the most celebrated and popular historical romances ever written, The Three Musketeers tells the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman, D''Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King''s Musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis.Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, and the honour of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of seventeenth century France are vividly played out in the background.But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal''s spy, Milady, one of literature''s most memorable female villains, and Alexandre Dumas employs all his fast-paced narrative skills to bring this enthralling novel to a breathtakingly gripping and dramatic conclusion.Our edition uses the William Barrow translation first published by Bruce and Wylde (London,1846)
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The Man in the Iron Mask - Alexandre Dumas
One of France''s best-selling writers at the time of the novel''s composition, Dumas here combines what he considered to be life''s essentials - `l''action et l''amour''. This historical romance is the climax of his epic of chivalry and valour that began with The Three Musketeers, and it is here that Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and their friend d''Artagnan, once invincible, meet their destinies.This edition provides background information and notes crucial to an understanding of the legend and the novel''s setting. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers (1844) is one of the most famous historical novels ever written. It is also one of the world''s greatest historical adventure stories, and its heroes have become symbols for the spirit of youth, daring, and comradeship. The action takes place in the 1620s at the court of Louis XIII, where the musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, with their companion, the headstrong d''Artagnan, are engaged in a battle against Richelieu, the King''s minister, and the beautiful, unscrupulous spy, Milady. Behind the flashing blades and bravura, in this first adventure of the Musketeers, Dumas explores the eternal conflict between good and evil. This new edition is the most fully annotated to date in English, providing explanatory notes which set the work in its historical, literary, and cultural context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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The Black Tulip - Alexandre Dumas
First published in 1850, The Black Tulip is a historical tale and a piece of Romantic poetry by Alexandre Dumas, Sr. The lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis in 1672, who were regarded as rebels against the stadtholder William III, marks the beginning of the story. A silent 1921 Dutch-UK co-production directed by Maurits Binger and Frank Richardson appears to have been the first movie version. In a well-liked 1937 UK rendition of the book, Alex Bryce starred Patrick Waddington as Cornelius Van Baerle. In August 1956, a five-part BBC miniseries starring Douglas Wilmer appeared. In September 1970, a second British miniseries aired. A bowdlerized version of the narrative was used to make a 50-minute children's animated film in 1988 by an Australian Burbank production company. Kit Goldstein wrote a musical adaptation in 2004, and it had its debut in February 2005 at Union College. The book was first released by Baudry in three volumes in 1850 under the name La Tulipe Noire (Paris). The same author's The Count of Monte Cristo has a story that is comparable to this one.
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Alina in the Deep - Shenaaz G Nanji
Alina has always dreamed of having a sibling, an instant BFF, and with her cousin Safi arriving from Kenya for the summer, her dream can finally come true!Alina creates a list of things to do with Safi, but nothing goes as planned when she finds it hard to connect with her cousin. Safi is not who Alina expected her to be. She wears her culture proudly and acts in ways that make her stand out—and Alina hates standing out!What will happen to the summer Alina had planned? And will she and Safi ever become BFFs?The sequel to the award-nominated Alina in a Pinch!
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The Myth of Sisyphus - Albert Camus
The summation of the existentialist philosophy threaded throughout all his writing, Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus is translated by Justin O'Brien with an introduction by James Wood in Penguin Classics.In this profound and moving philosophical statement, Camus poses the fundamental question: is life worth living? If human existence holds no significance, what can keep us from suicide? As Camus argues, if there is no God to give meaning to our lives, humans must take on that purpose themselves. This is our 'absurd' task, like Sisyphus forever rolling his rock up a hill, as the inevitability of death constantly overshadows us. Written during the bleakest days of the Second World War, The Myth of Sisyphus (Le Mythe de Sisyphe) argues for an acceptance of reality that encompasses revolt, passion and, above all, liberty. This volume contains several other essays, including lyrical evocations of the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran, the settings of his great novels The Outsider and The Plague.Albert Camus (1913-60) is the author of a number of best-selling and highly influential works, all of which are published by Penguin. They include The Fall, The Outsider and The First Man. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The E-Myth Revisited - Michael E. Gerber
E-Myth \ 'e-,'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted #1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs.An instant classic, this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business. Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expectations, and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful business.Gerber walks you through the steps in the life of a business—from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective: the guiding light of all businesses that succeed—and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.The E-Myth Revisited will help you grow your business in a productive, assured way.
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The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker - Gray Annie
''Impeccably researched and searingly nostalgic, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker whisks us back to medieval days'' DAILY MAIL''The queen of food historians'' LUCY WORSLEY''A rich, lively and nostalgia-provoking sensory experience ... this is history in its messiest, most bustling human essence'' THE TIMES''Annie Gray''s fascinating history of a British institution in crisis illuminates and entertains'' GREG JENNER''Properly immersive, full of juicy sensory detail - Annie Gray''s romp down British high streets through the centuries is a blast'' TESSA BOASEBustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain''s best-loved but ever-changing public spaces.What makes a high street? It''s certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulgence and community spirit, or sites of contentious debate and politicking. Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the twentieth century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Ladybird Classics: The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including D''Artagnan''s adventures with the Musketeers, his efforts to help the Queen, and fascinating details about life in France. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Black Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver''s Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, Heidi, The Jungle Book and The Wind in the Willows.
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The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
Now a major film directed by Martin Bourboulon.It is 1625 and France is under threat. D’Artagnan, a young nobleman, sets off to Paris to seek his fortune as a member of the King''s Guard and befriends three musketeers - the mysterious Athos, ambitious and romantic Aramis, and bumbling Porthos. Together the friends must use all their guile and ingenuity to outwit the dastardly schemes of Cardinal Richelieu and the glamorous spy, Milady.As fresh and entertaining today as when it was first written, Alexandre Dumas''s The Three Musketeers is a gripping adventure story of daring sword fights, romances, espionage and murder.This sensitively abridged Macmillan Collector’s Library edition of The Three Musketeers features an afterword by playwright, screenwriter and actor, Peter Harness.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure.
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The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick-Maker - Roger Hutchinson
At the beginning of each decade for 200 years the national census has presented a self-portrait of the British Isles.The census has surveyed Britain from the Napoleonic wars to the age of the internet, through the agricultural and industrial revolutions, possession of the biggest empire on earth and the devastation of the 20th century''s two world wars.In The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker, Roger Hutchinson looks at every census between the first in 1801 and the latest in 2011. He uses this much-loved resource of family historians to paint a vivid picture of a society experiencing unprecedented changes.Hutchinson explores the controversial creation of the British census. He follows its development from a head-count of the population conducted by clerks with quill pens, to a computerised survey which is designed to discover ''the address, place of birth, religion, marital status, ability to speak English and self-perceived national identity of every twenty-seven-year-old Welsh-speaking Sikh metalworker living in Swansea''.All human life is here, from prime ministers to peasants and paupers, from Irish rebels to English patriots, from the last native speakers of Cornish to the first professional footballers, from communities of prostitutes to individuals called ''abecedarians'' who made a living from teaching ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
The young Gascon d''Artagnan and the legendary musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis are ready to sacrifice everything for love, glory and the common good. The wicked machinations of Cardinal Richelieu and his accomplice, the magnetic Milady de Winter, propel the devoted friends across seas and battlefields from masked balls to a remote convent, in order to defend the honour of the Queen and the life of Constance Bonacieux, d''Artagnan''s true love.Dashing, knockabout, romantic, violent, chilling and tragic, this buoyant new translation of The Three Musketeers brings Dumas'' masterpiece to joyful life.
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The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'I do not cling to life sufficiently to fear death.'Adventurous and spirited in tone, The Three Musketeers is considered one of the greatest historical French novels. When Athos, Porthos and Aramis befriend a young and determined country boy d'Artagnan, together they confront the scheming King's Minister, Cardinal Richelieu and the female spy Milady who threaten to undermine the King. Swashbuckling, romantic and often humourous, Dumas' novel is a timeless tale of friendship and intrigue.
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The Best Dog - Aliza Eliazarov
A gorgeous, heartwarming, and comedic collection of pup portraits and stories celebrating the enduring bond we share with our dogs, from acclaimed photographer, Aliza EliazarovCapturing animals’ unique personalities with humor and grace for over a decade, Aliza’s portraits have been exhibited and published widely, including on the covers of Modern Farmer magazine, BarkBox ads, and U.S. postage stamps. From couch potatoes to working dogs, Aliza takes us on a journey revealing the individuality of our loyal companions through dazzling photos and captions that illuminate the deep connection we have with our pets. You’ll meet Frank, the bulldog who loves a tire; Maggie, the Jack Russell terrier who delivers homemade cookies to lobstermen; Eddy, the hero mutt who saved her farm from a fire; and many more soulful, funny, and downright adorable pups.With evocative portraits and hilarious observations of close to 100 dogs, The Best Dog will confirm what we already know—dogs really are the best.
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The Mischief Maker's Handbook - Mike Barfield
Learn how to make mischief with this hilarious, fully illustrated handbook. Clear step-by-step activities and annotated diagrams will transform you into the mischief-maker that you''ve always wanted to be. From turning your body into an orchestra, to making invisible ink and rubber band catapults, it''s all covered in this comprehensive guide.The book includes top-secret DIY hacks to make your own practical jokes, exasperating questions to ask adults and top tips on how to get away with (almost) anything!Written by Mike Barfield, the barmy brains behind The Ultimate Insult Generator, The Element in the Room, and many more, who has over 25 years'' experience of working in TV, radio, books, newspapers and magazines and also enjoys performing in schools, libraries, bookshops and festivals all over the UK, often dressed as a giant housefly.The Mischief Maker''s Handbook is expertly illustrated by Frankfurt-based illustrator Jan Buchczik, whose clients include The New York Times, The Guardian and Vanity Fair.This book is sure to make grown-ups groan, teachers tremble, siblings sigh and family and friends freak out as it''s packed-full with instructions and hilarious tips throughout. Its chapters include: Make a Fake, Flying Things and Flinging Things, Sneaky Science, Noisy Toys, Busy Bodies, Mad Magic ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Firework-Maker's Daughter - Philip Pullman
From the author the His Dark Materials trilogy and La Belle Sauvage. Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey this beautiful fairytale is perfect for readers young and old.Lila doesn''t just want to be a Firework-Maker''s daughter, she wants to be a Firework Maker herself. But although she''s learned a lot she still must get through the most difficult and dangerous part of her apprenticeship - and her father won''t tell her what it is.In search of this final Firework-Making secret, Lila heads off alone on a journey. It is a journey filled with dangers beyond anything she could have imagined, a journey on which she will learn so much more than the one secret she set out to find . . .
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The Myth of the Untroubled Therapist - Marie Adams
Therapists are not immune to the range of problems their clients experience, including divorce, bereavement, illness and depression. The Myth of the Untroubled Therapist considers what kinds of difficulties clinicians face, as well as the best ways of dealing with them. Featuring interviews from forty different practitioners – CBT, psychoanalytic, integrative and humanistic therapists from an international array of backgrounds – on how they coped during times of personal strife, the book dispels the myth that therapists are immune to the kind of problems that they help clients through. Using clinical examples, personal experience and research literature, Marie Adams challenges mental health professionals to take a step back and consider their own wellbeing. This new edition is updated throughout and includes a new chapter looking at the impact of COVID-19 on practitioners. Linking therapists’ personal histories to their choice of career, the book highlights some of the key elements that may serve, and sometimes undermine, counsellors working in private practice or mental health settings. The Myth of the Untroubled Therapist is ideal for counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as social workers and those working within any kind of helping profession.
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The Big Day - Aliya Ali-Afzal
***An Eastern Eye Best Book of 2024***''THE BIG DAY is a big delight... I was rooting for Noor and Dan and their happy ever after throughout. It was a wonderful read'' - Cesca Major***A funny, heartwarming and page-turning novel about a British-Asian mother and daughter, who clash over the plans for the bride''s Big Day. Noor has no interest in getting married (much to the aunties'' distress). Growing up she saw first-hand how divorce tears families apart... But then, she falls in love.Soon, Noor’s engaged and planning an intimate wedding that feels perfect for her and her fiancé Dan. But when Noor discovers her mother Leena also has grand plans for the Big Day, their once-close relationship starts to unravel. Noor can’t understand why Leena is determined to have an elaborate Desi celebration when their lives have been anything but traditional. And after a lifetime following other people’s dreams, Noor is determined not to back down.As Leena and Noor clash over every point on their to-do lists, it begins to look like there will be two weddings and only one bride. And when family secrets shake the women’s bond further, will there even be a wedding at all?***Praise for Aliya ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood
With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam''s POVBased on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be.''Contemporary romance''s unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.'' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners*When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman''s carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn''t believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that''s what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Private Island - Ali Lowe
''Paradise with a side of poison'' B.M. Carroll''More twists than a dry martini'' Petronella McGovernNew Year''s Eve, Loloma Island, Fiji. At one of the most exclusive island resorts in the Pacific ocean, the champagne is poured, the fireworks are ready, and the countdown to new year is just beginning. It''s set to be a night that no one will forget.Especially when a body washes up on the shore...But it''s impossible to find answers when everyone here has a motive.The billionaire''s daughter, glamorous, untouchable, hungry for her inheritance.The start-up founder, out of money, and out of time.The young dive instructor, in way over his head and struggling to stay afloat.The husband, blinded by desire, in all the wrong ways.And the lover, hidden in the shadows, where no one can see them....One person''s holiday of a lifetime is about to be the last they''ll ever have.Make sure you don''t miss the latest scandal. Everyone is obsessed with Ali Lowe...''Ali Lowe is swiftly moving into the footprints of Liane Moriarty'' The Australian''Sharp, clever and compelling'' Sarah Pearse''Deliciously dark and completely enthralling'' Nicola Moriarty''Utterly gripping'' Heat''Darkly funny . . . I raced to the last page'' B.M. Carroll''A murder mystery that had me gripped ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The School Run - Ali Lowe
How far would you go to protect your children?For parents living in the beautiful coastal town of Pacific Pines, all their hopes and dreams are pinned on the outcome of the annual Gala Day hosted by St Ignatius Boys'' School. To be accepted into the prestigious institution, their sons must battle it out, facing rigorous rounds of physical and mental tests. Their parents will stop at nothing to ensure their sons succeed.But after one boy is struck down in a hit and run, the scandals, secrets and lies that entangle three mothers threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives . . .How far will the women go to, not just to save their families - but also their reputations?Make sure you don''t miss the latest scandal. Everyone is reading Ali Lowe...''Ali Lowe is swiftly moving into the footprints of Liane Moriarty'' The Australian''Sharp, clever and compelling'' Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium''Deliciously dark and completely enthralling'' Nicola Moriarty''Utterly gripping'' Heat''Darkly funny . . . I raced to the last page'' B.M. Carroll''A murder mystery that had me gripped til the end'' Helen Cooper
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The Last Days - Ali Millar
A Scotsman Book to Watch for 2022 It is 1982 and in the Kingdom Hall we are Jehovah''s Witnesses. The state of the world shows us the end is close, and Satan is like a roaring lion, seeking to devour us. Ali Millar is waiting for Armageddon. Born into the Jehovah''s Witnesses in a town in the Scottish Borders, her childhood revolves around regular meetings in the Kingdom Hall, where she is haunted by vivid images of the Second Coming, her mind populated by the bodies that will litter the earth upon Jehovah''s return. In this frightening, cloistered world Ali grows older. As she does, she starts to question the ways of the Witnesses, and their control over the most intimate aspects of her life. As she marries and has a daughter within the religion, she finds herself pulled deeper and deeper into its dark undertow, her mind tormented by one question: is it possible to escape the life you are born into? A tale of love and darkness, of faith and absolution, The Last Days is an unforgettable memoir of one woman''s courageous journey to freedom.
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The Other Fiance - Ali Blood
‘Engaging, gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable. An absolute must read. Ali Blood is an author to watch’ NetGalley Reviewer, âââââShe''s moved onThree years after her fiancé was murdered, Gemma Morgan is, at last, starting to move on with her life.He''s long goneBut just as she thinks everything is back on track, she realises the new man in her life seems to be hiding something big from her. Gemma’s hurled right back into her pit of despair, but is it just paranoia playing tricks on her?Or is he?Only this time, it isn’t grief that consumes her – it’s fearing for her life.A pacy and gripping read with a chilling twist, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Wedding Day and The Other Woman.Readers are loving The Other Fiancé…''A great story with so many twists in it, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this was going to play out.'' Reader review‘An utterly stunning psychological thriller from Ali Blood that I couldn''t devour fast enough!’ Reader review‘What a thrilling ride from start to finish. Had everything I love in a book!’ Reader review‘Unputdownable!’ Reader review
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The Audacity Spectrum - Alina Addison
''Will help you not only find your path, but create it.'' Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author of On Being Human ''A vital read if you are a leader seeking to elevate your impact'' Rich Litvin, author of The Prosperous Coach ''Brené Brown made it ok to feel vulnerable. Alina Addison makes it ok to be audacious'' Zena Everett, author of The Crazy Busy CureA transformational guide to stepping up and standing out Good leadership requires authenticity, assertiveness and adaptability. It takes courage. Yet many of us are stuck playing it safe and striving to fit in. Dispelling the myth that caring is a weakness, Alina Addison shows how the things we care about most can fuel our most courageous acts. Combining deep research with her own expertise - as a pioneering corporate leader, Emotional Intelligence coach, and mother to a son on the autism spectrum - Addison presents the eight life-changing principles behind audacious leadership. These practical, proven methods will help you identify the things that set you apart, inspire others and dare to create the life and career you truly want. ''Gives ambitious leaders the tools to meld their tenacity and individuality'' James Ashton, author of The Nine Types of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Myth of Race - Sussman Robert Wald
Biological races do not exist-and never have. This view is shared by all scientists who study variation in human populations. Yet racial prejudice and intolerance based on the myth of race remain deeply ingrained in Western society. In his powerful examination of a persistent, false, and poisonous idea, Robert Sussman explores how race emerged as a social construct from early biblical justifications to the pseudoscientific studies of today. The Myth of Race traces the origins of modern racist ideology to the Spanish Inquisition, revealing how sixteenth-century theories of racial degeneration became a crucial justification for Western imperialism and slavery. In the nineteenth century, these theories fused with Darwinism to produce the highly influential and pernicious eugenics movement. Believing that traits from cranial shape to raw intelligence were immutable, eugenicists developed hierarchies that classified certain races, especially fair-skinned "Aryans," as superior to others. These ideologues proposed programs of intelligence testing, selective breeding, and human sterilization-policies that fed straight into Nazi genocide. Sussman examines how opponents of eugenics, guided by the German-American anthropologist Franz Boas's new, scientifically supported concept of culture, exposed fallacies in racist thinking. Although eugenics is now widely discredited, some groups and individuals today claim a new scientific basis ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Beauty Myth (Vintage Feminism Short Edition) (1784870412)
Kniha - autor Naomi Wolf, 128 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In the struggle for women's equality, there is one subject still shrouded in silence - women's compulsive pursuit of beauty. The myth of female beauty challenges every woman, every day of her life. Naomi Wolf exposes the tyranny of the beauty myth through the ages and its oppressive function today, in the home and at work, in literature and the media, in relationships between men and women, between women and women. With pertinent and intelligent examples, she confronts the beauty industry and its advertising and uncovers the reasons why women are consumed by this destructive obsession.
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The Myth of Sisyphus - Albert Camus
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Inspired by the myth of a man condemned to ceaselessly push a rock up a mountain and watch it roll back to the valley below, The Myth of Sisyphus transformed twentieth-century philosophy with its impassioned argument for the value of life in a world without religious meaning.
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The Lie Maker - Linwood Barclay
‘Another perfect page-turner’ The Times‘A triumph from the master thriller writer’ The SunIn this twisty thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, a man desperately tries to track down his father in witness protection before his enemies can get to him.Your dad’s not a good person. Your dad killed people, son.These are some of the last words Jack Givins’s father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives.Years later, Jack is a struggling author, recruited by the U.S. Marshals to create false histories for people in witness protection. Jack realises this may be a chance to find his dad – but then he discovers he’s gone missing, and he could be in serious danger.Jack knows he has to track him down. But how will he find a man he’s never truly known? And how will he evade his father’s deadly enemies – enemies who wouldn’t think twice about using his own son against him?PRAISE FOR THE LIE MAKER:‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker - Gareth P. Jones
One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case.Dr Franklefink’s precious Monster Maker has gone missing and there are lots of suspects! Along with your yeti partner, it’s up to YOU to find the culprit. Should you trail Bramwell Stoker, the terrifying vampire, or Grundle and Grinola, the mischievous goblin twins? Should you follow up a lead about the cunning witches? Or will investigating the doctor’s monstrous son Monty lead you to the thief? YOU decide! With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you’ll solve the mystery every time!A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.
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The Porcelain Maker - Sarah Freethy
Pre-order THE SEEKER OF LOST PAINTINGS, a historical page-turner about love, betrayal and a quest for the truth, coming Summer 2025. 'A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss’ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz 'A gorgeous debut' Heat ‘A standout novel of heartbreak, survival and hope in time of war' Rachel HoreTwo lovers caught at the crossroads of historyA daughter’s search for the truth When Max, a Jewish architect, is sent to the Dachau concentration camp, it’s only his talent for making exquisite porcelain figurines so admired by the Nazis that stands between him and certain death. Avant-garde artist and Max’s partner, Bettina, has no idea where he’s been taken but, when she learns of his fate, she’s determined to rescue him whatever the cost. A lifetime later, Bettina’s daughter, Clara, sets out to unravel the mystery of her identity. As she weaves together the fabric of her past, she discovers the terrible answers her mother wanted hidden forever. A heart-breaking historical tale that explores how the power of art can shape our relationships, our society and our future. For fans of Heather Morris and Kristin Hannah, The Porcelain Maker is ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker - Gray Annie
''Annie Gray''s fascinating history of a British institution in crisis illuminates and entertains'' GREG JENNER''Properly immersive, full of juicy sensory detail - Annie Gray''s romp down British high streets through the centuries is a blast'' TESSA BOASEBustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain''s best-loved but ever-changing public spaces.What makes a high street? It''s certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulgence and community spirit, or sites of contentious debate and politicking. Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the twentieth century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear - where curiosities were sold for adults, not children - to the birth of brands we shop at today.Vibrant and enticing, The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker is an essential reflection on how we shopped and lived in days gone by - and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Firework-Maker's Daughter, Clockwork, or All Wound Up - Philip Pullman
A must-have for every child''s library: two enchanting tales by the best-selling author of Northern Lights, in a special hardcover omnibus edition with newly colourised illustrations.With a delightful and unique introduction from the author- especially for this beautiful Everyman''s Library volume.In The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, young Lila has learned from her father almost all there is to know about his profession—but he insists upon holding back the final secret. With the help of her friend Chulak, Lila discovers that anyone who wants to be a true firework-maker must face down the Fire-Fiend of Mount Merapi. It is only after Lila has set off on her quest that Chulak discovers the other half of the secret—and without it, Lila will perish. In the company of Hamlet, a talking white elephant, Chulak sets off to find Lila before it''s too late.Clockwork features an apprentice clockmaker who is tempted to sell his soul. As the townspeople of Glockenheim gather on the eve of the annual unveiling of a new figure for the town clock, Karl, the apprentice, confides to Fritz, a storyteller, that he has failed his task to create one. Fritz, in his turn, has no idea how to finish the new story ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Prop Maker's Workshop Manual - David H Rigden
For many people, even within the theatre industry, prop making is something of a 'dark art', practised by gifted individuals who manage to produce intricate works battling against short deadlines. However, the skills of prop making are relevant to many industries and contexts, whether for art projects, carnival floats, live action role-play (LARP), model railways or film and television. The options and applications are endless, but the traditional skills remain the same. The Prop Maker's Workshop Manual is a definitive guide to the materials and practices used within the professional performing arts industries, covering both traditional techniques and modern practices. Supported by original hand-drawn illustrations and over 300 colour photographs, topics covered include: paper mache and card construction; flexible canes and withies; timber and steel frameworks; sculpting, moulding and casting processes; texture and paint techniques; GRP and epoxy resins; thermoformable plastics, including Plastazote and Wonderflex and finally, an introduction to life casting.
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Biffy Clyro: Myth Of The Happily Ever After (LP + CD) - LP (9029661503)
LP vinyl - O nahrávce The Myth Of The Happily Ever After skupina mluví jako o sesterském albu desky A Celebration Of Endings. Některé skladby měla kapela složené už v roce 2020, další dopsala v době, kdy měla koncertní pauzu vynucenou koronavirovou pandemií. O nahrávce The Myth Of The Happily Ever After skupina mluví jako o sesterském albu desky A Celebration Of Endings. Některé skladby měla kapela složené už v roce 2020, další dopsala v době, kdy měla koncertní pauzu vynucenou koronavirovou pandemií. Součástí vydání je navíc i koncertní záznam z Barrowland Ballroom. Biffy Clyro jsou jedním z nejúspěšnějších reprezentantů britského rocku posledních let. Prosluli divokými koncerty i hodnotnými studiovými nahrávkami, jejich styl je syrový a úderný. Mohou se pyšnit řadou cen i zajímavých nominací (např. různá ocenění hudebních časopisů NME, Q či Kerrang, prestižní Mercury Prize v roce 2010 nebo Brit Awards 2011), ostrovní média je milují. Několikrát hráli také v...
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Biffy Clyro: Myth Of The Happily Ever After (2x CD) - CD (9029661505)
Hudební CD - O nahrávce The Myth Of The Happily Ever After skupina mluví jako o sesterském albu desky A Celebration Of Endings. Některé skladby měla kapela složené už v roce 2020, další dopsala v době, kdy měla koncertní pauzu vynucenou koronavirovou pandemií. O nahrávce The Myth Of The Happily Ever After skupina mluví jako o sesterském albu desky A Celebration Of Endings. Některé skladby měla kapela složené už v roce 2020, další dopsala v době, kdy měla koncertní pauzu vynucenou koronavirovou pandemií. Součástí vydání je navíc i koncertní záznam z Barrowland Ballroom. Biffy Clyro jsou jedním z nejúspěšnějších reprezentantů britského rocku posledních let. Prosluli divokými koncerty i hodnotnými studiovými nahrávkami, jejich styl je syrový a úderný. Mohou se pyšnit řadou cen i zajímavých nominací (např. různá ocenění hudebních časopisů NME, Q či Kerrang, prestižní Mercury Prize v roce 2010 nebo Brit Awards 2011), ostrovní média je milují. Několikrát hráli také...
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The Umbrella Maker's Son - Leno Katrina
In this funny and fantastical middle grade novel, one boy must uncover the secret behind his rainy town in order to save himself from a future in his father’s footsteps. Oscar Buckle lives in a city where it’s always raining. And when it isn’t raining, it’s about to rain, so the townspeople have learned to embrace it. Oscar’s father is an umbrella maker—appropriate for a place where you can’t leave home without one!—but while Buckle Umbrellas are strong, reliable, and high quality, they’re expensive. Because of this, people are buying from the competitor instead, which is threatening Oscar’s family’s business. To make ends meet, Oscar is forced to quit school and work in his father's shop as an apprentice. But when extraordinary events start to occur in their rainy town, Oscar becomes suspicious of their competitor. Desperate to save his town, Oscar must enlist the help of his best friend, Saige, to discover if there's more than nature involved in their city's weather. This charming story is packed with adventure, lively illustrations, and unforgettable characters determined to survive in a world where the weather is a mysterious, magical force.
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Glazes for the Contemporary Maker - Louisa Taylor
Quite simply, everything you need to know about glazes. Glazes for the Contemporary Maker is an essential guide for all ceramic artists and potters looking to expand their knowledge and gain confidence in this dynamic area of ceramics practice. The book provides a holistic approach and serves as an introduction to glaze chemistry, materials knowledge and methods of application via detailed step-by-step guidance and informative text. Packed with over 200 illustrated glaze recipes, it is an indispensable reference, which covers everything from shiny, opaque, matt, crystalline to special effect glazes that span across the temperature ranges. Supported by impressive examples of work by leading practitioners, this book provides inspiration and a source of practical tips and advice, allowing you to learn and initiate your own creative path through this exciting subject.
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Fabulous Machinery for the Curious - Musharraf Ali Farooqi
An absorbing, joyous, and colorful collection of stories from the qissa genre. Â Fabulous Machinery for the Curious presents the first English translation of some of the finest texts from the qissa genre. In this book, acclaimed translator Musharraf Ali Farooqi gathers the greatest of these tales, written or transcribed in the Urdu language by master storytellers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Â Spreading from Persia to Arabia to South Asia over 1,500 years, the qissa appropriated verse and prose narratives to become the preeminent storytelling genre. The combined traditions of the many cultures of Indo-Islamic civilization resulted in a flowering of qissas in Urdu. This collection distills a vast body of oral and written literature, from resplendent sagas of romantic love and thrilling adventures in fairyland to picaresque stories of deception and haunting tales of nobility and viciousness. Fabulous Machinery for the Curious brings these forgotten gems to a new generation of readers and reminds us of the abiding power that great stories and ancient genres have for engaging the contemporary world.
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The Book Ninja - Ali Berg, Michelle Kalus
**Could you find your perfect man by looking at his book shelf?** 'Frankie, think about it. Literature is your life. You've been trawling Tinder looking for well-read intellectuals, but it's not working. Let's shake things up! Just use your favourite books to find a man.' Frankie Rose is desperate for love. Or a relationship. Or just a date with a semi-normal person. It’s not that she hasn’t tried – Frankie is the queen of online dating. But she has had enough. With the help of her best friend and colleague Cat, Frankie decides to embark on the ultimate dating experiment. Inspired by her surroundings at The Little Brunswick Bookshop where she works, Frankie places her hope in her favourite books to find her the perfect man… Secretly planting copies on trains, trams and buses, Frankie hopes to find the man of her dreams through a mutual love of good books. The only flaw to the plan? That she may never get her books back! But that turns out to be the least of her worries... In between crazy dates and writing them up on her blog, Frankie stumbles upon her perfect man. There's just one problem...Frankie is strictly a Jane ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Slushy Maker Monster výroba ledové tříště Fialová hlava
Slushy Maker Monster je fialový kelímek pro výrobu ledové tříště s monster designem. Příprava je rychlá a jednoduchá, kelímek je opakovaně použitelný. Výrobek je vhodný pro děti od 3 let a obsahuje víčko, lžičku, brčko a návod.
- Rychlá a jednoduchá příprava osvěžující ledové tříště
- Zábavný monster design pro děti
- Opakovaně použitelný kelímek
- Kompletní balení s brčkem a lžičkou
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The Myth of Normal - Gábor Maté, Daniel Maté
We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world?Mental illness is on an unstoppable rise. Some 45% of Europeans suffer high blood pressure, and nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. Illness and trauma are defining how we live.In his new masterpiece, renowned physician, addiction expert and author Gabor Mate dissects the underlying causes of this malaise - physical and emotional, and connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living. Over four decades of clinical experience, Dr Mate has found that the common definition of 'normal' is false: virtually all disease is actually a natural reflection of life in an abnormal culture, as we grow further and further apart from our true selves. But he also shows us the pathway to reconnection and healing.Filled with stories of people in the grip of illness or in the triumphant wake of recovery, this life-affirming book shows how true health is possible - if we are willing to embrace authenticity above social expectations. The Myth of Normal is Gabor Mate's most ambitious, compassionate and urgent book yet.
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The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World - Noam Chomsky, Nathan J. Robinson
From one of the world’s most prominent thinkers comes an urgent warning of the threat that US power poses to humanity’s futureThe land of the free. The home of the brave.But what has America achieved in the aim of ‘spreading democracy’ — except wreak havoc across the globe and establish a reckless foreign policy that serves the interest of few and has endangered all too many? In this timely book, Noam Chomsky writing with Nathan J. Robinson, vividly traces America’s pursuit of global domination, offering an incisive critique of the self-serving myths that dominant elites in the United States continue to push. Offering penetrating accounts of Washington’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, they examine how interventions such as these have been justified with noble stories about humanitarian missions and benevolent intentions but are now driving us closer to wars with Russia and China.At once thorough and devastating, urgent and provocative, The Myth of American Idealism offers a highly readable entry to the conclusions Noam Chomsky has come to after a lifetime of thought and activism.
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Peace Maker - Malorie Blackman
A thrilling and thought-provoking futuristic drama exploring human nature and violence, from Noughts and Crosses bestseller Malorie Blackman.Michela knows the law – everyone must wear a Peace Maker device at all times, and it must never be tampered with. Non-aggression is her society''s founding principle, and the Peace Maker the means by which is it enforced. But Michela is desperate to experience the full range of human emotions in her own fantasy world of books and games, and the Peace Maker is the only thing stopping her. And when her mother captains their ship into enemy airspace and they come under attack, it seems that Michela''s freedom from the Peace Maker may be the only thing that can save them.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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The Myth That Made Us - Jeff Fuhrer
How our false narratives about post-racism and meritocracy have been used to condone egregious economic outcomes—and what we can do to fix the system.The Myth That Made Us exposes how false narratives—of a supposedly post-racist nation, of the self-made man, of the primacy of profit- and shareholder value-maximizing for businesses, and of minimal government interference—have been used to excuse gross inequities and to shape and sustain the US economic system that delivers them. Jeff Fuhrer argues that systemic racism continues to produce vastly disparate outcomes and that our brand of capitalism favors doing little to reduce disparities. Evidence from other developed capitalist economies shows it doesn’t have to be that way. We broke this (mean-spirited) economy. We can fix it.Rather than merely laying blame at the feet of both conservatives and liberals for aiding and abetting an unjust system, Fuhrer charts a way forward. He supplements evidence from data with insights from community voices and outlines a system that provides more equal opportunity to accumulate both human and financial capital. His key areas of focus include universal access to high-quality early childhood education; more effective use of our community college system as a pathway to stable employment; restructuring key aspects ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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