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The Phonics Playbook - Alison Ryan

A guide for K-3 educators who need to teach phonics at different levels in diverse classrooms—without burning out The Phonics Playbook is the one phonics-focused resource that offers a solution for phonics instruction in real-world K-3 classrooms. Understanding phonics instruction in theory is one thing, but actually integrating it into daily classroom life—in a way that meets the needs of diverse students—is another. This book offers simplified instruction and practical guidance for differentiating instruction using three models: whole group instruction with elements of differentiation, phonics-focused small group instruction, and small group reading instruction that also incorporates phonics. You will learn to assess student needs, choose the model that’s right for you, and make data-based adjustments as time goes on. In addition to guidance on differentiation, this book also weaves in best practices in phonics instruction and effective strategies for teaching phonics skills, which is especially helpful for newer teachers. The Phonics Playbook guides you from start to finish and helps you develop a positive, effective mindset around differentiation. Confront the problem of “so many needs and so little time” in a productive, sustainable way and avoid burnout with this excellent guide. Review the basics of phonics instruction and learn three ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bug Club Phonics - Phase 4 Unit 12: The Shark and the Sunken Ship - Alison Hawes

Ages: 4-6 Levels: EYFS and KS1 Subject: phonics In this phonics fiction book, which is aligned to Letters & Sounds Phase 4 and Bug Club Phonics Unit 12, Big and Little Skeleton spot a sunken ship full of coins! But a shark spots the coins too … 100% decodable Designed for Reception and Year 1 children Ages 4-6 Part of the DfE approved phonics programme Bug Club Phonics Reading book Ideal for Blended Learning Ideal for Learning at Home Tricky words: said, have, so, some, come, out, were, there, little, when, what This book aligns with Letters and Sounds Phase 4, adjacent consonants. This book is part of the Bug Club Phonics series. The Bug Club Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme is the first one to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies videos, and an online reading world to give today''s children a firm, fun foundation in Phonics. For more Bug Club Phonics books and learn at home resources, search for Bug Club Phonics.

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The Rehab Playbook - Jaime Welsh Vinck

The Rehab Playbook helps both individuals struggling with addiction and the community of people—family, friends, therapists, and physicians—who care about them by providing a deeper understanding of the treatment process as well as how to find the right program.We are amid a mental health crisis—addiction, overdoses, depression, suicide attempts, and deaths are all on the rise. The explosion of virtual therapy platforms indicates that more people are reaching out for help. This is fantastic; however, according to the American Association of Addiction Medicine, only one out of every ten people who have addictions reach out for treatment. This begs the question: Why is treatment and recovery illusive for so many? There are several reasons, including limited financial resources, lack of understanding of insurance benefits, and the stigma associated with addiction and cultural implications. Another reason is fear—fear of the unknown, fear of facing one’s inner demons, and fear of the treatment process itself. Although treatment centers have been in existence since the 1930s, the therapeutic process remains shrouded in mystery. There is no playbook to guide and understand the process of treatment. It’s time to pull back the curtain and provide those struggling with addiction the practical tools and steps ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Practical Playbook III

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations.Since publishing The Practical Playbook II, there has been growing recognition of increased maternal deaths and poor maternal health outcomes disproportionately impacting Black, Indigenous, People of Color in the United States. Practitioners are often unaware or unequipped to understand the inequities faced by historically marginalized populations in maternal health care. The Practical Playbook III is a guide for researchers, community activists, and advocates of maternal health offering practical tools and strategies to improve inequities in maternal health. This third edition aims to describe the need and opportunities for improving maternal health through multi-sector collaborations. It highlights examples of effective cross-sector partnerships that are making real improvements in health outcomes for maternal health populations and offers practical tools and strategies for practitioners working in this space. Other features include: · Examples of multidisciplinary partnerships that leverage new ideas and resources, including innovative approaches to gathering and using data· Policies and practices that are improving the health and well-being of birthing people and children ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Six Tudor Queens: Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife - Alison Weirová

''A detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life... this series is a serious achievement'' THE TIMES''This brilliant series has brought Henry VIII''s six wives to life as never before. This novel will enthral and inspire, just as much as it will break your heart'' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling SIX TUDOR QUEENS series, recounts the story of Henry VIII''s last wife - Katharine Parr, the queen who survived him.---A WOMAN TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND DUTY.Two husbands dead, a boy and a sick man. Now Katharine is free to make her own choice. The ageing King''s eye falls upon her. She cannot refuse him... or betray that she wanted another.She becomes Henry''s sixth wife - a queen and trusted friend. But Katharine is hiding another secret in her heart, a deeply held faith that could see her burn...KATHARINE PARR. HENRY''S FINAL QUEEN. HER STORY.Renowned, bestselling historian Alison Weir reveals a warm, clever woman of great fortitude who rose boldly to every turn her life took.''Katharine Parr deserves better than to be known just as Henry VIII''s sixth wife - the one who survived. And there''s no-one better placed than Alison Weir to restore her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Six Tudor Queens: Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen - Alison Weirová

*A Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller*Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of The Lost Tudor Princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about Henry VIII''s Queens. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at Katherine''s side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. ''Shatters the many myths about Henry VIII''s long-suffering first wife'' Tracy Borman''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' GuardianA Spanish princess. Raised to be modest, obedient and devout. Destined to be an English Queen.Six weeks from home across treacherous seas, everything is different: the language, the food, the weather. And for her there is no comfort in any of it. At sixteen-years-old, Catalina is alone among strangers.She misses her mother. She mourns her lost brother.She cannot trust even those assigned to her protection.KATHERINE OF ARAGON. The first of Henry''s Queens. Her story.History tells us how she died. This captivating novel shows us how she lived.SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.Praise for Alison Weir and Katherine of Aragon: ''A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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I'm Just Ryan: The Little Guide to Ryan Gosling - OH

To his millions of fans worldwide, Ryan Gosling is not just a handsome face that can say "Hey girl!" in a way that makes them go weak at the knees (though he can and does), he is the defining icon of the new Golden Age of cinema, a 21st-century Cary Grant, as macho as he is feminine, with a total of 11 Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations under his belt, and a Golden Globe victory for Best Actor.Since his tenure as a leading man, 20 years ago in The Notebook, Ryan''s films have grossed more than $2 billion dollars, and his next few projects will certainly add to that figure, with Project Hail Mary, Wolf Man, Gray Man 2, and Margot Robbie''s Ocean Eleven reboot keeping him in the La La Land limelight for many years to come.I''m Just Ryan throws a bright spotlight on the actor''s playful and positive sense of humour and philosophy and revels in his ridiculous charm and sexiness with a wealth of iconic quotes and facts about the man - the legend - himself."I did doubt my Kenergy in the beginning. I just wasn''t sure I could do it but I just decided I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Six Tudor Queens: Katheryn Howard, The Tainted Queen - Alison Weirová

''This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction'' THE TIMES''With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime'' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII''s fifth queen.''Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved... It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned'' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE''Alison''s sensitively drawn novel will change everyone''s preconceptions'' SUSAN RONALD...A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn''s past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love... and blackmail.The fifth of Henry''s queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The AI Playbook - Eric Siegel

In his bestselling first book, Eric Siegel explained how machine learning works. Now, in The AI Playbook, he shows how to capitalize on it. “Eric Siegel delivers a robust primer on machine learning, the key mechanism in AI. A forward-looking, practical book and a must-read for anyone in the information economy.”—Scott Galloway, NYU Stern Professor of Marketing; bestselling author of The Four“An antidote to today’s relentless AI hype—why some AI initiatives thrive while others fail and what it takes for companies and people to succeed.”—Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster BetterThe greatest tool is the hardest to use. Machine learning is the world's most important general-purpose technology—but it's notoriously difficult to launch. Outside Big Tech and a handful of other leading companies, machine learning initiatives routinely fail to deploy, never realizing value. What's missing? A specialized business practice suitable for wide adoption. In The AI Playbook, bestselling author Eric Siegel presents the gold-standard, six-step practice for ushering machine learning projects, aka predictive AI projects, from conception to deployment. He illustrates the practice with stories of success and of failure, including revealing case studies from UPS, FICO, and prominent dot-coms. This disciplined approach serves both ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The EdTech Playbook: Your Definitive Guide to Teaching, Learning and Leading with Technology and AI in Education - Mark Anderson, Olly Lewis

The EdTech Playbook is your go-to guide to using EdTech in evidence-informed ways to help you work smarter, transform your teaching and enrich students' learning.Whether you're an experienced educator or newly qualified, this book is packed with practical strategies and real-life examples from fellow teachers you can benefit from.Learn about: expert advice from experienced authors who know what works powerful case studies showcasing how educators at all levels use technology to make a difference time-saving tips to reclaim your precious time how to leverage AI to support your teaching and their learning workable ideas to bring light into your everyday teaching practice how to support digital transformation at scale the importance of online safety and the role of safeguarding and data privacy in EdTech. The EdTech Playbook is your roadmap to increasing not just your knowledge and skills, but also your creativity in how you apply technology in the classroom. Dive in and become the tech-savvy educator you've always dreamed of being!

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A Slanting of the Sun: Stories - Donal Ryan

From the twice Man Booker longlisted author of From a Low and Quiet Sea''Donal Ryan, one of our most remarkable writers, has produced a book of short stories of such visceral power that they hit you in the solar plexus. He deals with the dark side of modern Irish life and produces sentences of titanic impact.'' IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAYAn old man looks into the fearful eyes of a burglar left to guard him while his brother is beaten; an Irish priest in a war-torn Syrian town teaches its young men the art of hurling; the driver of a car which crashed, killing a teenage girl, forges a connection with the girl''s mother; a squad of broken friends assemble to take revenge on a rapist; a young man sets off on his morning run, reflecting on the ruins of his relationship, but all is not as it seems.Donal Ryan''s short stories pick up where his acclaimed novels The Spinning Heart and The Thing About December left off, dealing with the human cost of loneliness, isolation and displacement. Sometimes this is present in the ordinary, the mundane; sometimes it is triggered by a fateful encounter or a tragic decision. At the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Beauty Insider - Alison Young

Decoding effortless beauty to look your best, beautiful self, from the UK’s most trusted expert and QVC’s Beauty Insider Alison Young.Trusted and award-winning beauty expert Alison Young has worked in the industry for over 35 years. She has pretty much tried every beauty product on the market so you don’t have to - and she knows what works and what doesn''t. Her no-nonsense approach cuts through the spin, through the hard sell and tells it how it is. Whether you want to look fresher or younger, need advice on brows, haircare or nails, or simply struggle with skin issues such as dry skin, oily skin or a more serious skin condition – Alison has the answer. With this book and Alison’s insider knowledge you will never waste money on beauty products again; instead, you will be able to look and feel your best self at every age. Chapters include: - 5 beauty techniques to start making a difference today- Ingredients matter- When to spend and when to save- Feeling good about your hair everyday- The 10 must-haves every woman needs- What is your nail type?- Love your feet - All about browsWhatever your skin type, budget or stage of life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cuckoo Sister - Alison Stockham

THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER, an addictively gripping psychological thriller by Alison StockhamYou want your sister to have all her heart desires. But - what if she wants your children?Maggie has everything her sister Rose always wanted. A handsome husband and two adorable children, Emily and Elliot. But what Rose doesn’t see is that Maggie is struggling. Every day is a fog of sleep loss and mess made by two tiny children. Left alone in her distress by husband Stephen, Maggie drifts ever closer to the edge. When Maggie finally cracks, walking out one day and not returning, Rose is right there to step into the breach . . . You trust your sister to look after your children. But should you?A page-turning thriller to keep you guessing, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng. Readers are loving The Cuckoo Sister:‘It begins with a visceral shock and evolves through unexpected twists and turns to a deeply felt and satisfying conclusion’ Greg Mosse, author of The Coming Darkness'This was a beautifully written debut that handles a difficult subject matter with a delicacy that makes me excited to read whatever Alison Stockham writes next' Stacy Thomas, author of The Revels‘This book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pariah - Anthony Ryan

''A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word'' John Gwynne The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm. Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier''s life in the king''s army. Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine''s rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?''The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense'' Grimdark Magazine''This is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bug Club Phonics - Phase 3 Unit 8: Alphablocks The Thing - Joe Elliot

Based on the CBBC TV series, Alphablocks is great for encouraging early readers. This pack contains 4 fiction books - ''I Can Fix It!'', ''Zap!'', ''Go Boat Go!'' and ''The Thing''. Suitable for children age 4-5. Bug Club Phonics is a Department for Education-approved phonics teaching programme that gives children a strong foundation in phonics. It uses research-based teaching methods, proven to work. All books are 100% decodable to help today''s little readers get started on their journey to reading success. Bug Club Phonics books are ideal for use at home and are a great way to help your child take their first steps towards ''cracking the code'' which will enable them to learn to read and spell. Helpful notes on the inside front cover of each book highlight tricky words and give you ideas for before and during reading, and the inside back covers include ideas for delving deeper after reading to check understanding. The packs are matched to the phonics phases children are taught in school by term, from nursery to Year 1: Nursery (EYFS): phase 1 Reception, term 1: phase 2 Reception, term 2: phase 3 Reception, term 3: phase 4 Year 1, term 1: Phase 5 Year ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Witch's Door - Regina M. Rossi, Ryan Matthew Cohn

A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024In this spellbinding and entertaining memoir, Regina Rossi and Ryan Cohn, founders of Oddities Flea Market, take us on a fascinating and specially curated tour of their most macabre and mysterious objects, art, and artifacts, sharing their incredible history and stories.Enter at your own risk … A taxidermied monkey named Mr. Peepers. A rare collection of anatomical wax figures for sale in Munich. A Tibetan Kapala skull decorated with bits of coral. Two Charlie McCarthy dolls that may (or may not) be haunted. The incredible memento mori collection of Richard Harris. An actual witch’s door. That’s all just for starters. Welcome to a world of oddities curated by Regina Rossi and Ryan Cohn, trendsetters and tastemakers who have reinvented what the artifact collectors market looks like. Together, they are the founders of Oddities Flea Market, artfully curating a selection of the best artists and collectors at several events across the U.S. throughout the year, with an eye towards expanding globally. In The Witch’s Door, Ryan, who starred in the reality television show Oddities, and Regina, who comes from the world of fashion, give us a rare peek behind the curtain into the business ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Traitor - Anthony Ryan

The Traitor concludes the ruthless and gripping epic fantasy series from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. It's been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he's now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain.Together they've won countless battles and helped to bring order to a fractured kingdom. Yet Evadine is not the woman Alwyn once knew. As puritanical fury increasingly replaces her benevolent faith, Alwyn begins to question what her true motives really are.As the kingdom braces itself for one final battle, Alwyn's conscience fights its own war with his heart. Now, more than ever, he must decide whose side he's really on. Praise for the series'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne 'The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best.A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense' Grimdark Magazine'This is Anthony Ryan's best book yet' Michael Fletcher'Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won't quit, and an unforgettable character . . .Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there' Bookworm Blues'Gritty ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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KS1 English Phonics Buster - for the Phonics Screening Check in Year 1 - Karen Bryant-Mole

Our Phonics Check Buster is packed with useful advice to help pupils ace the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check. It introduces pupils to the style of the test, and contains plenty of realistic practice to build their skills and confidence. For even more phonics practice, check out our brilliant Targeted Practice Workbooks (ISBN 9781789080162) and our superb Phonics Weekly Workouts (ISBN 9781789080209).

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The Traitor - Anthony Ryan

The Traitor concludes the ruthless and gripping epic fantasy series from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide.It''s been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he''s now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain. Together they''ve won countless battles and helped to bring order to a fractured kingdom.Yet Evadine is not the woman Alwyn once knew. As puritanical fury increasingly replaces her benevolent faith, Alwyn begins to question what her true motives really are.As the kingdom braces itself for one final battle, Alwyn''s conscience fights its own war with his heart. Now, more than ever, he must decide whose side he''s really on.Praise for the series''A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance'' John Gwynne ''The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense'' Grimdark Magazine''This is Anthony Ryan''s best book yet'' Michael Fletcher''Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won''t quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there'' Bookworm Blues''Gritty ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Spinning Heart - Donal Ryan

THE STUNNING FIRST NOVEL BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF HEART BE AT PEACE AND STRANGE FLOWERSWinner of the Guardian First Book Award Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award Longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeWinner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book AwardsWinner of the European Prize for Literature Voted Irish Book of the Decade in 2016“My father still lives back the road past the weir in the cottage I was reared in. I go there every day to see is he dead and every day he lets me down. He hasn’t yet missed a day of letting me down.” Now five times winner of the Irish Novel of the Year and No.1 bestselling author, Donal Ryan exploded on to the literary scene with his stunning debut, set in the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse. When dangerous tensions surface in a small Irish town, the characters face a battle between their public persona and inner desires. Told through a chorus of twenty-one unique voices, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth, a single authentic tale unfolds. The Spinning Heart speaks for contemporary Ireland like no other novel. Wry, vulnerable, all-too human, it captures the language and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Six Tudor Queens: Jane Seymour, The Haunted Queen - Alison Weirová

''This brilliant book is a bombshell! Jane Seymour the shy mouse type? Think again!'' Kate WilliamsAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen and Anne Boleyn: A King''s Obsession, draws an enthralling portrait of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII''s third queen, as you''ve never seen her before. Essential reading for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick.''This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction'' The TimesTHE WOMAN HAUNTED BY THE FATE OF HER PREDECESSOR. Eleven days after the death of Anne Boleyn, Jane is dressing for her wedding to the King.She has witnessed at first hand how courtly play can quickly turn to danger and knows she must bear a son . . . or face ruin.This new Queen must therefore step out from the shadows cast by Katherine and Anne. In doing so, can she expose a gentler side to the brutal King?JANE SEYMOURTHE THIRD OF HENRY''S QUEENSHER STORYAcclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on new research for her captivating novel, which paints a compelling portrait of Jane and casts fresh light on both traditional and modern perceptions of her. Jane was driven by the strength of her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies - Alison Goodmanová

''Just wonderful . . . this book deserves to be the new Bridgerton'' THE LADY''Goodman''s ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we''ve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun'' TONI JORDANA high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an ''old maid'' to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.What readers are saying:''Taut, exciting, in turns angry, funny and poignant, with a fabulous romantic subplot, this is the new regency series I didn''t know I was waiting for. Highly, highly recommended''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A fabulous read, full of compelling characters with wit and depth, heart breaking and heart pounding moments make this a complete page turner'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''What a thrilling ride this book was!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''This book was an absolute riot to read. The central cast is very well fleshed out and are a joy to get to know''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A really refreshing regency read that''s a little bit different!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐.........................Lady Augusta Colebrook, ''Gus'', is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Dating Playbook - Farrah Rochon

''With smoking hot chemistry, next to no angst, and a friend group that is literally squad goals, Rochon has written another winner'' - The Dating Playbook is one of Vulture''s Best Romances of 2021! If you love Helen Hoang, Abby Jimenez and Talia Hibbert, you''ll LOVE Farrah Rochon, whose books are always witty, hot, and engaging (BuzzFeed)!''A total knockout: funny, sexy, and full of heart'' KirkusWhat happens when three women discover, thanks to the live tweeting of a disastrous date, that they''ve all been duped by the same man? They become friends of course!The dating game is on. And the rules just went out the window. When it comes to personal training, Taylor Powell kicks serious butt. Unfortunately, her bills are piling up, rent is due, and the money situation is dire. Taylor needs more than the support of her new best friends, Samiah and London. She needs a miracle. And Jamar Dixon might just be it. The oh-so-fine former footballer wants to get back into the NFL, and he wants Taylor to train him. There''s just one catch - no one can know what they''re doing. But when they''re accidentally outed as a couple, Taylor''s game plan is turned ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Hidden History of the Smock Frock - Alison Toplis

Winner of the Association of Dress Historians Book of the Year Award, 2022Traditionally associated with rural ways of life in England, often hand-crafted and held up as one of the only items of English folk dress to survive into the 20th century, the smock frock is an object of curiosity in many museum collections. Drawing on a wide variety of sources from surviving garments to newspapers and photographs, this book reveals the hidden history of the smock frock to present new social histories.Discussing the smock frock in its widest contexts, Alison Toplis explores how garments were handmade and manufactured by the ready-made clothing industry, and bought by men of different trades. She traces the smock frock’s usage across England as well as in export markets such as Australia. Following the garment’s decline in the late 19th century, the book investigates how this essentially utilitarian style of workwear came to be held up as an example of disappearing ‘peasant’ craft in an emotional response to urbanisation, and how it was preserved by collectors under the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.Around the turn of the 20th century, the smock frock was reinvented as both women’s and children’s wear and is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Culture Playbook - Daniel Coyle

What is great culture made of? How do you get more of it, or turn around a group that needs improving? In The Culture Playbook, Daniel Coyle delivers a field-tested guide for building strong, cohesive, high-performing groups.Coyle, author of the New York Times bestselling The Culture Code, has spent the last six years studying and consulting with some of the most successful groups on the planet - including Pixar, Navy SEALS Team 6 and others. Here, he distils his findings into 60 concise, actionable, scientifically proven tips for building safety, generating trust, and establishing purpose - plus a set of conversation-igniting exercises to help you assess and improve your current culture. The result is a book that will sharpen the skills of any leader and strengthen the cohesion of any team - because it demonstrates that great culture is not controlled by fate or luck; it''s controlled by you.Praise for The Culture Code''A truly brilliant, mesmerising read that demystifies the magic of great groups. It blows all other books on culture right out of the water. Read it immediately.'' Adam Grant, author of Originals''An essential book that unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides readers with a toolkit ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The GANNI Playbook - Brooke Roberts-Islam, Nicolaj Reffstrup

''It’s Ganni’s journey from cult Scandi favourite to a leader in the sustainability space''Emily Chan, VogueThis book is about what happened when a business leader decided not to bury his head in the sand about climate change; when he found the conversation with his kids about floods from melting ice caps too painful. This book asks what it means to force yourself to take a different business path, where the destination is a responsible and profit-making business.In The GANNI Playbook, Nicolaj Reffstrup unveils the strategies that propelled GANNI to international stardom, while candidly unravelling the cultural, operational and creative components required to construct a business that embraces an uncertain future.''GANNI offers a blueprint for how to embed sustainability from within''Rachel Cernansky, Vogue Business''What''s the secret to sustainable success? There is no secret. GANNI is willing to share. In fact, it’s doing exactly that''Rose Dodd, Sleek

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The French Girl - J.C. Ryan

A mysterious disappearance. A loyal dog. A fight for justice. When vigilante, Rex Dalton, and his trusty military dog, Digger, take a much-needed vacation on the tranquil islands of Vanuatu, their plans for a carefree getaway take an unexpected turn. Digger introduces Dalton to Jacqui, an enigmatic French woman, and their friendship blossoms. But when Jacqui suddenly vanishes, Dalton becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Dalton dives headfirst into a dangerous investigation that unravels a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. With international tensions rising and time running out, he and Digger must navigate a labyrinth of deception, face formidable foes and risk everything to save the French girl. The French Girl is the pulse-pounding fifth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________Praise for The French Girl:? ? ? ? ? All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own "Digger". ? ? ? ? ? I have to admit that JC Ryan is a fantastic mystery and adventure writer. ? ? ? ? ? JC Ryan has earned a new fan! I couldn't put this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Country Child - Alison Uttley, C. Tunnicliffe

THE COUNTRY CHILD is a semi-autobiographical story about a girl growing up in the country before the First World War. Alison Uttley has drawn on her own youth to produce memories so vivid and nostalgic that you can almost smell the honeysuckle and hear the owls calling at dusk. She writes about the small intense joys and sorrows of life on a small farm: the fun of haymaking, the sadness of favourite animals being slaughtered, and the close sweetness of Christmas celebrations in the farmhouse kitchen.Also in A Puffin Book: A Traveller in Time by Alison Uttley

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The Grass Ceiling - Eimear Ryan

''A book which will very soon be acknowledged as a classic of Irish sportswriting'' Ciarán MurphyWhat is it like to be female in a male-dominated sporting world? If you play with the boys, more people pay attention - but you get treated like an alien. Playing with other girls or women means you have to accept smaller audiences, diminished status and - for professionals - lower pay.And what if, as is the case for camogie player Eimear Ryan, your sport has a completely different name when women play it? What if you don''t feel entirely comfortable in an all-female sporting environment because you''re shy, bookish, not really one of the girls?In The Grass Ceiling, acclaimed novelist Eimear Ryan digs deep into the confluence of gender and sport, and all the questions it throws up about identity, status, competition and self-expression. At a time when women''s sport is on the rise but still a long way from equality, it is a sharp, nuanced and heartfelt exploration of questions that affect everyone who loves sport.Praise for The Grass Ceiling''A gorgeous memoir about a life lived in sport, specifically a female, Irish rural life. I read it in two sittings.'' Malachy Clerkin, Irish ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Welcome to the Circus of Baseball - Ryan McGee

A gloriously funny, nostalgic memoir of a popular ESPN reporter who, in the summer of 1994, was a fresh-out-of-college intern for a minor league baseball team. Madness and charm ensue as Ryan McGee spends the season steeped in sweat, fertilizer, nacho cheese sauce, and pure, unadulterated joy in North Carolina with the Asheville Tourists."A sweet and funny book that reminds us it’s not just the game itself that draws us. It’s also the people." —Tom Verducci, MLB Network, Fox & Sports Illustrated, and New York Times bestselling author of The Yankee YearsIn the spring of 1994, Ryan McGee (new college graduate) bombed his coveted interview with ESPN--the only place he ever wanted to work. But he did receive one job offer: to work for $100 a week for the Asheville Tourists, a proud minor league baseball team in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. McCormick Field, home to the Tourists, had once been graced by Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, and Jackie Robinson. What could go wrong?Welcome to the Circus of Baseball is McGee’s hilarious, charming memoir of his first summer working in the sporting world. He has since risen the ESPN ranks to national TV, radio, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Black Canary: Best of the Best - Tom King, Ryan Sook

Comic book superstars Tom King and Ryan Sook present the match of the millennium: beloved superhero Black Canary versus deadly assassin Lady Shiva!ItÂ’s Black Canary versus Lady Shiva to determine who is the single greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the DC Universe! Who will walk away with the title?Find out as Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna) go six rounds to see if our hero has what it takes to be…the best of the best.With an opponent as ruthless as Lady Shiva, this fight wonÂ’t be an easy one, but luckily, Black Canary has some powerful people in her corner—including her mother, the original Black Canary, ready to train her daughter for the fight of both their lives. And will Batman cheer her on or tell her to throw in the towel?Exploring Black Canary like never before, this is a self-contained, action-packed character study from Tom King, in the vein of his hits Mister Miracle and The Vision!This volume collects Black Canary: Best of the Best #1-6.

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Justice League: The Atom Project - Ridley John, Ryan Parrott

Expanding the world of DC’s hit Justice League Unlimited, these three heroes have one mission: control the chaos before it controls the world!In the wake of DC’s blockbuster storyline Absolute Power, the superpowers of planet Earth are in chaos...and it''s up to the newly re-formed Justice League to restore order to that chaos. Enter Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi, together the size-changing heroes called the Atom and the core of the science team on the Justice League’s Watchtower. These brilliant minds have crafted the world''s first superpower reallocation and backup system, code-named the Atom Project. But not everyone wants their powers back, and the volatile hero Captain Atom is hell-bent on preventing his missing atomic abilities from ever being found.Join Oscar-winning writer John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, The Other History of the DC Universe), writer Ryan Parrott (co-creator of Rogue Sun), and The Bat-Man: First Knight artist Mike Perkins down the rabbit hole of an intense spy thriller that will bring seismic change to the DC Universe!This volume collects Justice League: The Atom Project #1-6.

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Stillness Is the Key - Ryan Holiday

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for those charging ahead.All great leaders, thinkers, artists, athletes, and visionaries share one indelible quality. It enables them to conquer their tempers. To avoid distraction and discover great insights. To achieve happiness and do the right thing. Ryan Holiday calls it stillness--to be steady while the world spins around you. In this book, he outlines a path for achieving this ancient, but urgently necessary way of living. Drawing on a wide range of history''s greatest thinkers, from Confucius to Seneca, Marcus Aurelius to Thich Nhat Hanh, John Stuart Mill to Nietzsche, he argues that stillness is not mere inactivity, but the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus.Holiday also examines figures who exemplified the power of stillness: baseball player Sadaharu Oh, whose study of Zen made him the greatest home run hitter of all time; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Gardener and the Carpenter - Gopnik Alison

Selected as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times‘The Gardener and the Carpenter should be required reading for anyone who is, or is thinking of becoming a parent’ Financial Times Caring deeply about our children is part of what makes us human. Yet the thing we call ‘parenting’ is a surprisingly new invention. In the past thirty years, the concept of parenting and the huge industry surrounding it have transformed childcare into obsessive, controlling, and goal-orientated labour intended to create a particular kind of child, and therefore a particular kind of adult. Drawing on the study of human evolution and her own cutting-edge scientific research into how children learn, Gopnik shows that although caring for children is profoundly important, it is not a matter of shaping them to turn out a particular way. Children are designed to be messy and unpredictable, playful and imaginative, and to be very different both from their parents and from each other. The variability and flexibility of childhood lets them innovate, create, and survive in an unpredictable world. ‘Parenting’ won''t make children learn – but caring parents let children learn by creating a secure, loving environment.In The Gardener and the Carpenter, the pioneering ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin - Alison Goodmanová

''Goodman''s ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we''ve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun'' TONI JORDANMeet Lady Gus and Lady Julia: unmarried, unruly and ready for adventure.To most of Regency high society, Lady Augusta ''Gus'' Colebrook and her twin sister, Julia, are just unmarried ladies of a certain age. But the Colebrook twins are far from useless old maids . . . they are secretly protecting women and children ignored by society and the law.When Lord Evan, a charming, escaped convict who has captured Gus''s heart, seeks their help to shield his sister and her lover from from their vindictive brother, the twins take the two women into their home. But Lord Evan''s complicated past puts them all in danger. Gus knows that if he is to survive the thieftakers who hunt him, they must clear his name of murder. But it is no easy task. The fatal duel was twenty years ago, and a key witness is nowhere to be found. Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gus, Julia, and Lord Evan are thrust into the ugly underworld of Georgian gentlemen''s clubs, spies, and ruthless bounty hunters, not to mention the everyday threat of narrow-minded brothers. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norman and the Smell of Adventure - Ryan T. Higgins

New York Times best-selling creator Ryan T. Higgins follows up the much-lauded NORMAN DIDN''T DO IT! with this hilarious sequel about answering the call (and smell) of adventure.Norman is a porcupine. Norman’s best friend is Mildred. Mildred is a tree.They have favorite things they do together, day after day. When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he’s frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans. So Norman storms off. On his own. Without Mildred. Can their friendship survive? With his signature humor and heart, Ryan T. Higgins explores the joy of independence and the power of best friendship.

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The Jackass Whisperer - Alison Stratten, Scott Stratten

A rallying cry for everyone tired of keyboard commandos and people who use speakerphones in open plan offices, The Jackass Whisperer is your guide to dealing with the worst people on earth. Jackasses are those who make our lives needlessly harder. They drive too slowly in the fast lane and too quickly in the slow lane, reply all, heat up fish in the microwave at work and share way too much information about their cleanse on Facebook. They live in our homes, work in our offices and shop at our stores. Jackasses are among us, and we have some bad news for you: if you can’t spot the Jackass at the (enter literally any place on the planet), then the Jackass is you. After a lifetime of research, Scott and Alison Stratten offer the definitive guide to surviving the Jackassery in your life and making the world a better place, one set of noise-cancelling headphones at a time.

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The Marriage Game - Alison Weirová

Bestselling historian Alison Weir brings Elizabeth I to vivid life in a novel of intrigue, sex, plots, mysteries and tragedies, amid all the colour and pageantry of the Tudor court.''[Weir] gets right inside the head of the Virgin Queen. The reader has a blissful sense of seeing history as it happens.'' - Kate Saunders, The TimesIt was an affair that shocked the world.Elizabeth I is the most sought-after bride in Europe. But though she is formidably intelligent, brave and tempestuous, she is desperately insecure. The tragic events in her past mean she cannot give herself to any man, and yet she relishes the thrill of the chase, the lure of forbidden fruit. And so, using sex and high-powered diplomacy, she plays what becomes known as the ''Marriage Game'', dangling suitors to keep them friendly to her kingdom, while holding them off indefinitely. But playing this tantalising game with the married Robert Dudley, the son and grandson of traitors, could cost her the throne…

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The Tailoring Book - Alison Smith

Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment.Alison Smith MBE is one of the world''s leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith''s best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both women''s- and menswear.With this book, you can learn how to:Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch.Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousersMaster the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the processThis book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Posing Playbook for Photographing Kids - Tamara Lackey

In The Posing Playbook for Photographing Kids , Tamara Lackey covers how to read your subjects, work with different personality types, and elicit genuine engagement for great shots.

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Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child - Alison Clark

This book explores the relationship with time in early childhood by arguing for the valuing of slow pedagogies and slow knowledge. Alison Clark points to alternative practices in Early Childhood Education and Care that enable a different pace and rhythm, against the backdrop of the acceleration in early childhood and the proliferation of testing and measurement. Diverse approaches are explored to enable an ‘unhurried child’ and less hurried adults. Slow Knowledge and the Unhurried Child is divided in three parts. Part 1, Reasons to be slow, looks at the pressures in Early Childhood Education and Care to speed up and for children to be ‘readied’ for the next stage. The book then explores different relationships with time for young children and educators. Part 2, Slow pedagogies and practices, explore some of the forms slow practices can take including outdoors, in the studio, in everyday routines, through stories, in pedagogical documentation and in ‘slow’ research. Part 3, Moving forward, shows what a ‘timefull’ approach to ECEC can look like, whilst debating the challenges and possibilities that exist. The book serves as a catalyst for urgent discussion about the need to slow down in early childhood education and teacher education and explores ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cambridge: The Hidden History - Alison Taylor

By combining the results of archaeological excavation carried out over the last thirty years with important discoveries in previous centuries, Alison Taylor is able to piece together the history of Cambridge through prehistoric, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and medieval times, and then the expansion of the university in later centuries. Her book is full of surprises — especially for those whose knowledge of Cambridge is confined to the colleges. For it is in college courtyards and lawns that recent excavations tell the story of the medieval town. Although the question of why the university existed at all is tackled and the creation of the individual colleges is explained, it is the changing fortunes of the town itself which are the real subject of this refreshingly original book.

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Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 1+: The Big Carrot - Nikki Gamble, Teresa Heapy, Alison Hawes

The Big Carrot is based on the traditional tale of The Enormous Turnip. The carrot is stuck in the ground - how many people will it take to pull it out in time for dinner?This popular story written by Alison Hawes and beautifully illustrated by Stuart Trotter will capture your child''s imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

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Mayor of the Tenderloin - Alison Owings

The unforgettable account of Del Seymour, who overcame 18 years of homelessness and addiction to become one of the most respected advocates in San FranciscoIn Mayor of the Tenderloin, journalist Alison Owings slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism surrounding San Francisco’s Tenderloin to reveal a harrowing and life-affirming account of Del Seymour—whose addiction led him into eighteen years of homelessness, pimping, and drug dealing. Once sober, he started Tenderloin Walking Tours and later Code Tenderloin, the remarkable organization teaching homeless, recovering addicts, sex workers, dealers, ex-felons, and other marginalized people how to get and keep a job.Owings traces Del’s story and those in his orbit: from his daughters, sobriety buddy, and ex-girlfriend, to a police captain and a psychiatric social worker, housing activists and corporate philanthropists, and Del’s Code Tenderloin students. In the Tenderloin, in a city known for its beauty and currently infamous for its divide between haves and have-nots, Owings highlights how Del gives back to people struggling with the same daunting setbacks—including a criminal record—he once faced.Honest and compelling, Mayor of the Tenderloin follows homelessness in one of America’s toughest neighborhoods as it was lived—in the words of someone who lived it and is now fighting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Breaking the Mold - Dana Alison Levy

Sixteen scientists. Protecting our planet. Making science more equitable.An Orbis Pictus Recommended BookA Green Earth Book Award HonorA Blueberry Award HonorScientists who collect microbes from surfers'' skin, who use radar sensors to gather data miles away, who combat inequality by pushing for cleaner air policies. Each with their own story, all working to make life better for future generations.Celebrated author Dana Alison Levy profiles 16 people, all studying different elements of the earth’s landscape, animals, and climate, who defy stereotypes of who can be a scientist. From analytical chemists to volcanologists, from global experts to recent graduates, these scientists share what they were like as young people, how they got where they are now, and what they—and the rest of us—can do to help the planet.Based on extensive interviews and featuring infographics and personal photos, Breaking the Mold offers a snapshot of the people and organizations fighting to make science more equitable. Back matter includes advice for readers interested in science careers, DIY projects, paths to community involvement, and more.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.A Chicago Public Library ''Best of the Best'' BookA ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Holes In The Wall - J.C. Ryan

When an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk, it changes the course of history. The President of the People's Republic of China dies while in office. A heart attack is the official cause of death. Three days later, the Politburo announces the name of the new President. Eight months later, the CIA disguising expert who helped Rex Dalton on his last mission in China is killed in her home in Virginia. The next day, Josh Farley and his wife, Marissa, are abducted, and Rex is running out of time to save them. Then in Beijing, an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general's desk. Â Two weeks later, Rex Dalton and his team help a defector escape from China, and the world is heading for war. HOLES IN THE WALL is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the thirteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to The Shanghai Strain.

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The Abyss - J.C. Ryan

The Cold War between the US and China is heating up as China is getting more vocal and aggressive with its demands. Rex Dalton and his team are sent on a covert mission to recruit one of the People's Liberation Army's most senior generals to spy for the CIA. But then it is discovered that China is facing a famine much worse than the Great Chinese Famine of 1959 to 1961, during which thirty million people starved to death. A hellish abyss of food insecurity and starvation—the breeding ground for war. The world is watching with bated breath as US-China relations are spiraling out of control towards war. Rex's mission has to succeed--the world depends on it—but time is running out. THE ABYSS is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the fourteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to Holes In The Wall.

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Black Bullets in the Sweet Jar - Alison Carr

Durham writer Alison Carr looks back to the childhood she lost when she was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver when she was eight years-old. Written with a beautiful melancholy, the poems are constructed around iterative images of lost childhood pleasures, of falling apples and seasonal change, connecting personal feelings of loss with larger narratives of the Fall – mythical, anthropological and economic.

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The Last Days of the Ottoman Empire - Gingeras Ryan

''Impressive ... It is a complicated story that still reverberates, and Gingeras narrates it with lucid authority'' New StatesmanThe story of the fall of the Ottoman Empire, published to coincide with the centenary of its dissolutionThe Ottoman Empire had been one of the major facts in European history since the Middle Ages. By 1914 it had been much reduced, but still remained after Russia the largest European state. Stretching from the Adriatic to the Indian Ocean, the Empire was both a great political entity and a religious one, with the Sultan ruling over the Holy Sites and, as Caliph, the successor to Mohammed.Yet the Empire''s fateful decision to support Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1914, despite its successfully defending itself for much of the war, doomed it to disaster, breaking it up into a series of European colonies and what emerged as an independent Saudi Arabia.Ryan Gingeras''s superb new book, published for the centenary of the last Sultan''s departure into exile, explains how these epochal events came about and shows how much we still live in the shadow of decisions taken so long ago. Would all of the Empire fall to marauding Allied armies, or could something be saved? In such ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On the Clock: Calgary Flames - Ryan Pike

Go behind the scenes with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off.In On the Clock: Calgary Flames, Ryan Pike explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Flames at the draft, including tales of legends like Al MacInnis and Gary Suter, plus newer faces like Andrew Mangiapane. Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success.From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections and the ones that got away, this is a must-read for Calgary faithful and hockey fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.

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