the problem with pierre suzanna hubbard c k smouha
The Problem with Pierre - Suzanna Hubbard, C K Smouha
Praise for The Problem with Pierre Engaging, charming, and tender . -- Kirkus Starred Review What a heart-warming story of two loving and giving friends! This would make a nice readaloud for K-3 grades about inclusion, friendship and love . -- Youth Services Book Reviews Young cat enthusiasts receive a warm lesson on friendship and compromise which is engagingly different . -- Midwest Book Review A stylish picturebook with themes of compromise and friendship . -- Books For Keeps A tale of friendship and cooperation illustrated in a lovely free-flowing style, full of colour . -- Love Reading for Kids *Book of the Month* The differences between Bertram and his neighbor Alan were never a problem until a fussy cat entered the equation!Alan and Betram are next-door neighbors. They are also best friends. They are also very, very different to one another. Bertram is extremely neat, and Alan is wildly messy. When Bertram gets a cat, called Pierre, he is dismayed to find that Pierre prefers it at Alan’s house.Alan tries to help his friend out – giving him his old sheepskin coat, his chipped bowl and finally, his beat up old sofa. At last, Pierre and Bertram are happy, but Alan is not – he has no company and no sofa. Fortunately, Bertram comes up with a brilliant solution to the problem…The Problem With Pierre plays with the format of the book, returning to split spreads in which Bertram s neat-as-a-pin living room is on the left and Alan s homely chaos is on the right. When, at the end, Bertram knocks through the wall between the two houses, and puts the sofa in the middle, there is a coming together of content and format that is sure to delight readers young and old.
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 - Tim Powers, Robert J. Sawyer, L. Ron Hubbard, Tom Wood, Sean Williams, Nye Jody Lynn, Randyn
Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41â ”an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.Discover Distant WorldsExplore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination.Meet Extraordinary HeroesFollow protagonists who face impossible oddsâ ”from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human.Experience Visual WonderEvery story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece.Learn from the LegendsGain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery.Discover Tomorrow s StarsThis volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it.Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking â œwhat ifs,â or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted.Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary. Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.
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The Problem With Perfect - Philip William Stover
â ˜What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching. âââââ Reader ReviewWhen style is everything, will Ethan learn that true beauty is on the inside?Chase Myles can throw together a swinging dinner party or redecorate an entire townhouse with jaw-dropping elegance. Followers scroll his Insta and see effortless workouts, exotic travel, and an adoring boyfriend. The world believes Chase is a style icon. The world is mistaken.Ethan Wells is actually the one who knows what to wear, what to eat and how to do it but heâ ™s happy staying behind the scenes producing their hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style. When Chase walks off set just before the Pride live TV show that will make or break Ethanâ ™s career, Ethan thinks itâ ™s just another tantrumâ ¦ until Chaseâ ™s Instagram shows him partying hard in Abu Dhabi.Out of options, Ethan drives up to rural New York to convince Chaseâ ™s estranged twin, Beau, to pass him off as Chase for a week, but Ethan finds a hairy, rugged mountain man who couldnâ ™t be more different from his social butterfly, influencer brother.Can Ethan transform Beau into the star of the show and fool his bosses and Chaseâ ™s followers? And when Beau turns out to be kind, romantic and everything that Chase is not, does he really want Chase back, anyway?A gorgeously uplifting queer romance that is a love letter to NYC, featuring a fake-fake boyfriend, opposites attract and a vintage convertible full of elderly drag queens, donâ ™t miss the feelgood read of 2023! Fans of Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material and Beth Oâ ™Leary will love this.Readers are falling in love with The Problem with Perfect:â ˜This book made my heart sing. If youâ ™re a fan of rom-coms and makeoversâ ¦then this book will probably make your heart sing, too.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜From start to finish, The Problem With Perfect was an absolute gem of a story. The characters had me laughing out loud.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun. This book was a lot of fun!â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜What a delight this book was!...Beau though!!! Can I marry a fictional character? Iâ ™m obsessed with Beau.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜Funny and charmingâ ¦Loved Uncle Clams and the senior drag queens.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜Hilarious and endearing. Highly recommended!â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜A heartwarming little romance bookâ ¦The drag queens steal the show.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. A funny, warm and touching novelâ ¦full of deeper meaning.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜Fresh, relatable, and fun!... This cast of found family was PERFECTION!â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜Sweet and fun, with lots of heart and leaves you with a warm, happy feeling.â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜A celebration of queer love, Pride, and living your best lifeâ ¦The supporting characters are all amazing, and the book is a joy to read.â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜This was a fun, sweet read. I loved how the book was unapologetically queer.â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜A delightful read that was fun and lighthearted, but with some important messages in it.â ™ Reader Reviewâ ˜This is a real fun book that reminds its readers that no one is perfect, embrace the messy and never be afraid to be yourself.â ™ Reader Review
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Reading Planet - The Problem with Picasso - Green: Comet Street Kids - Adam Guillain, Charlotte Guillain
When Asha s dad takes Asha and Finn to the art gallery at the museum, it s not long before the kids find themselves in Pablo Picasso s house! He s got a problem - he needs to add something to one of his paintings, but he s not quite sure what! Can Finn and Asha help him? The Problem with Picasso is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years
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The Problem with Being a Person - Talia Pollock
Escape the race to happiness, build a life of value, and resist the pull of self-helpYou’ve heard this story: outwardly, woman was living the dream. Inwardly, woman was drowning in despair. It s what happened next that sets this tale apart.Many of us go through life believing that something about us is not normal enough. So, we devote ourselves to the endless pursuit of self-improvement. That’s what Talia Pollock decided to do. In her quest to feel better, Talia Pollock got seduced by self-help trends that offered fleeting solace but failed to soothe the depths of her inner turmoil. Conventional remedies, like medication and therapy, provided a semblance of relief but didn’t ease the angst she felt inside. It wasn’t until she discovered Existentialist philosophy that she discovered is that what we’re told is abnormal is actually entirely human, and it’s our attempts to cure ourselves of our humanity will eventually drive us mad.Echoing the timeless wisdom of philosophers and the timely research of social scientists, Pollock offers a modern take on finding the courage to create your own version of satisfaction.Pollock’s sincere retelling of her own experiences urges readers toquestion conventional notions of happinessembrace contentment as a lasting source of well-beingnavigate the challenges of a comfortably uncomfortable life Whether you’re grappling with existential questions, seeking to break free from societal expectations, or yearning for a deeper sense of fulfillment, The Problem with Being a Person offers a powerful message for prioritizing self-acceptance over self-improvement.
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The Problem with Problems - Rachel Rooney
A masterclass in how to do children s self help well... the medicine will go down very easily TELEGRAPHHave you ever met a Problem? They come in all shapes and sizes, and can pop up at the most inconvenient times. But you should know some things about them that will help you make them disappearâ ¦This one-of-a-kind picture book will help little ones and grown-ups alike deal with their every day problems, from award-winning children s poet Rachel Rooney and highly acclaimed illustrator Zehra Hicks. For fans of Ed Vere and Kes Gray.Also in the series:The Worrying WorriesThe Fears You Fear
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The Problem with the Seventh Year - Nicholas Pierpan
The Problem with the Seventh Year is a bloody, unflinching drama about the fine line between being clever and being a coward.
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The Problem with Work - Kathi Weeks
The Problem with Work develops a Marxist feminist critique of the structures and ethics of work, as well as a perspective for imagining a life no longer subordinated to them.
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The Problem With The Other Side - Kwame Ivery
Uly has no interest in politics. He just wants to hang out with his new girlfriend, Sallie. His sister Regina feels differently. She is fed up with the way white school presidential candidate Leona talks about Black students. So Regina decides to run against Leona... Sallie has no interest in managing her sister Leona s campaign, but Leona is practically her only family. When Leona is accused of running a racist campaign that targets the school s students of colour - including Sallie s boyfriend, Uly - Sallie wants to give her the benefit of the doubt. But how long can she ignore the ugly truth?
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Money - Paul Podolsky
We are all stuck in a money cage. Money isnÂ’t the most important thing, but it is a thing and you canÂ’t get away from it. Birth costs money and death costs money. So even if you hate talking about money, you need to know the basics, the same way you need to know how to cook yourself a simple meal. The problem with most money books is that they are not written by practitioners and avoid hard truths. What a weathered investor knows is that stocks are not always good for the long run. They know that being stingy helps accrue wealth. They know the big thing when you buy property has nothing to do with the property. They know the big thing is less what happens to the markets in a day than if the entire system holds together. And they know what to look for if itÂ’s time to pull out. ThatÂ’s what this book will teach you, a lifetime of money learnings distilled to a thin volume, like a basic cooking recipe you can follow.
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The Bone Houses - Emily Lloyd-Jonesová
Seventeen-year-old Aderyn ( Ryn ) only cares about two things: her family, and her family s graveyard. And right now, both are in dire straits. Since the death of their parents, Ryn and her siblings have been scraping together a meager existence as gravediggers in the remote Welsh village of Colbren, which sits at the foot of a harsh and deadly mountain range that was once home to fae creatures known as the Otherfolk.The problem with being a gravedigger in Colbren, though, is that the dead don t always stay dead. The risen corpses are known as bone houses, and legend says that they re the result of a decades-old curse. Ryn has always been quick to deal with this inconvenience whenever they wander too close to her graveyard, but when Ellis, an apprentice mapmaker, arrives in town, the bone houses attack with renewed purpose.What is it about Ellis that draws them near? And more importantly, how can they stop them for good?Together, Ellis and Ryn embark on a quest that will bring them deep into the heart of the mountains, where they will have to face both the curse and long-hidden truths about themselves. Equal parts classic horror novel and original fairy tale, The Bone Houses will have you spellbound from the very first page.
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Sustainable Materials without the hot air - Jonathan Cullen, Julian Allwood
Now in its second edition, Sustainable Materials shows how we can greatly reduce the amount of material demanded and used in manufacturing, while still meeting everyone s needs.Materials, transformed from natural resources into the buildings, equipment, vehicles and goods that underpin our remarkable lifestyle, are made with amazing efficiency. But our growing demand is not sustainable. Production of just five materials â “ steel, aluminium, paper, plastics and cement â “ accounts for 55% of industrial emissions, and demand for materials will double by 2050. Can we continue to live well but use less materials? So far people have considered the problem with only one eye open, hoping for a magic solution (such as carbon capture and storage). But with both eyes open we have a whole new set of options. Rather than making more materials, we can use them more wisely â “ with less material, keeping them for longer, re-using their parts and more. These options make a huge difference: we really could set up our children with a more sustainable life, without compromising our own. Sustainable Materials faces up to the impacts of making materials in the 21st century. Drawing on their experiences working with innovative materials as well as the facts and findings of their research, Julian Allwood and Jonathan Cullen provide an evidence-based vision of change that will allow us to make our future more sustainable. Packed with hundreds of colour photos and helpful graphs and diagrams, Sustainable Materials provides a thorough analysis of the problems that we face through wasteful attitudes and the growing demand for materials, as well as an evaluation of practical and achievable solutions for the future. The first edition of this optimistic and richly-informed book was listed as one of Bill Gate s top reads in 2015, and was also chosen as an Outstanding Academic Title by ACRL Choice magazine. This up-to-date, revised edition is perfect for anyone with an interest in sustainability.
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The Catastrophe Hour - Meghan Daum
From the New York Times–bestselling author of The Unspeakable and The Problem with Everything comes a new collection of unputdownable essays.“For the last five or six years, on many afternoons around 4 or 5 p.m., I’ve been overcome with the sensation that my life is effectively over. Note the personal touch here. This is not a sensation of the world ending, which has been in vogue for quite some time now, and maybe for good reason. It’s a distinct feeling of being at the end of my days. My time, while technically not ‘up,’ is disappearing in the rearview mirror. The fact that this feeling of ambient doom tends to coincide with the blue-tinged, pre-gloaming light of the late afternoon lends to the whole thing a cosmic beauty, as devastating as it is awe-inspiring. As such, I’ve dubbed this the catastrophe hour.”Written between 2016 and 2023, these essays are classic Daum, showcasing the author’s wit, her intellect, and her uncanny ability to throw new light on even the most ubiquitous of subjects. Delving into divorce, dating, music, friendship, beauty, aging, death and money, Daum’s unflinching honesty and exacting observations secure her reputation as one of our most important and enduring essayists.
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The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you donâ
As seen on ITV This Morning Brilliant . . . Very few self-help books are this wise The Times Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry s sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life Stylist I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she s wise and brilliant Bella MackieLife is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that s with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage. In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life s big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry s compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person. Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.
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Artezans: The Forgotten Magic - L.D. Lapinski
Prepare for the magical adventure of your dreams, in the first in a brand-new series by L.D. Lapinski, author of Strangeworlds Travel Agency. A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. Lapinski s done it again - an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius! Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God s Guide seriesFor the last 400 years, magic has been fading...Edward Crane has always feared he won t have any magic at all. Sure, he s part of a powerful magic Artezan family, but he s adopted. His twin sister, Elodie, isn t so worried, but then everything always seems to work out perfectly for her.So when Ed discovers he does have an Artezan power after all, he s relieved. And it s more than he ever could have imagined - in fact, it s a dream come true.But the problem with dreams is that sometimes they twist themselves into nightmares. And with Ed s new abilities growing by the day, there s a chance that this nightmare will become all too real...
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The Worrying Worries - Rachel Rooney
Praise for The Problem With Problems: A masterclass in how to do children s self help well... the medicine will go down very easily TELEGRAPHWhat happens when you get a Worry? They can follow you around everywhere, and they are HUNGRY. They feed on your fears and put sad thoughts in your head until theyâ ™ve grown so big, it can be hard to get anything done! Luckily, the Worry Expert knows exactly what to do. The second in the series by CLPE award-winning children s poet Rachel Rooney.Also in the series:The Problem With ProblemsThe Fears You Fear
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The Fears You Fear - Rachel Rooney
Praise for The Problem With Problems: A masterclass in how to do children s self help well... the medicine will go down very easily TELEGRAPHWhat happens if you meet a Fear? It s a frightening thing, and it s different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing s for sure... often the things you fear are more afraid of you.Also in the series:The Problem with ProblemsThe Worrying Worries
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The Book You Want Everyone You Love* To Read *(and maybe a few you don’t) (poškozená) - Philippa Perryová
Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that s with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage.In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life s big problems.How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem?With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry s compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person.Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.
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Pierre The Maze Detective: The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky - Hiro Kamigaki, IC4DESIGN
A thrilling new maze challenge adventure for Pierre the Maze Detective and all detectives aged 8+. Follow Pierre and Carmen to Canal City for hours of puzzle fun in this crazy and colourful activity book!The waterways and streets of Canal City are brimming with people as crowds gather on the eve of the Maze Egg carnival. But the legendary Maze Egg is gone, and Pierre and Carmen find themselves on the case. Can you help them return the Maze Egg to its rightful home before it s too late? Make your way through each beautifully illustrated maze, finding the hidden objects that Pierre and Carmen need to solve the mystery and save the day! This new adventure for Pierre and Carmen takes them to the mysterious and visually stunning castle in the sky. You ll travel through masquerade balls, tree trunk villages and extravagant observatories as you become part of the team!Other Pierre The Maze Detective titles:Pierre The Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze StonePierre The Maze Detective and the Great Colouring AdventurePierre The Maze Detective: Jigsaw PuzzlePierre The Maze Detective: The Sticker BookPierre The Maze Detective: The Mystery of the Empire Maze
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Lonely Planet Kids The World from Above - Ben Hubbard, Lonely Planet Kids
Take a bird s-eye tour of our amazing planet in this wow-factor photographic book with altitude ⠓ and attitude!Hold the world in your hands and discover epic new perspectives of renowned cities, monuments and natural landscapes across the globe. Travel continent-by-continent and soar above the Great Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Everest and more using the awesome aerial photography throughout this fascinating guide. Inside The World from Above:Get a whole new-look at planet Earth from up above and explore bucket-list landmarks, attractions and destinations from a different angleIncredible aerial photography, satellite images and maps Divided into seven continent chapters: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and AntarcticaFeatures Guides from Above to major world cities including: New York, Mexico City, London, Paris, Cape Town, Shanghai and Sydney, and picks out their greatest featuresPacked with geographical information and fun facts that both inspire and educate readersWritten by Ben Hubbard, author of more than 130 books including the following for Lonely Planet Kids: The Complete Guide to Space Exploration; Kids Survival Guide; Ocean Animal Atlas; and Lost at Sea! ShipwrecksContents include: North America - Niagara Falls (Canada/USA), Panama Canal (Panama). South America - Machu Picchu (Peru), Atacama Desert (Chile). Europe - Grand Canal (Venice, Italy), The Acropolis (Athens, Greece). Africa - Sahara Desert (Morocco), Table Mountain (South Africa). Asia - Taj Mahal (India), Angkor Wat (Cambodia). Oceania - Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Mount Taranaki (New Zealand). Antarctica - Mount Erebus, McMurdo Dry Valleys. And more! This is the perfect book for curious kids and families who want to learn more about our world ⠓ and see it all too ⠓ from a unique point of view.
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Pierre the Maze Detective: The Hunt for the Maze Pyramid - Hiro Kamigaki
A vibrant and stylish activity book filled with mazes and search-and-find challenges for kids aged 7+. Phantom thief Mr X has escaped Lockmaze Prison, announcing his intention to steal the precious Maze Pyramid from the Valley of the Mazes. Travel with Pierre and Carmen to the Kingdom of Caramelia and journey through an endless desert aboard an enormous mechanical camel. Marvel at the Maze Pyramid and puzzle your way out of a confusing Christmas market and a spectacular Ice Palace.This vibrant and stylish activity book features 15 brilliantly intricate mazes. Trace your way through each maze, search for hidden objects, spot clues and solve some extra mystery challenges along the way, as you become a key member of the maze detective team!The Pierre the Maze Detective books have sold 1 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. Other books available:Pierre The Maze Detective: The Search for the Stolen Maze StonePierre the Maze Detective: The Mystery of the Empire Maze TowerPierre The Maze Detective: The Curious Case of the Castle in the Sky
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The Devil in the Kitchen - White Marco Pierre, James Steen
The long-awaited autobiography of the archetypal kitchen bad boy - Marco Pierre WhiteWhen Marco Pierre White s mother died when he was just six years old, it transformed his life. Soon, his father was urging him to earn his own keep and by sixteen he was working in his first restaurant. White went on to learn from some of the best chefs in the country, such as Albert Roux, Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffmann. He survived the intense pressure of hundred-hour weeks in the heat of the kitchen, developed his own style, and then struck out on his own.At Harveys in Wandsworth, which he opened in 1987, he developed a reputation as a stunning cook and a rock n roll sex god of the kitchen. But he was also a man who might throw you out of his restaurant, and his temper was legendary, as younger chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal would find out when they worked for him. He eventually opened several more restaurants, won every honour going and then realised that it still wasn t enough. Here Marco takes the reader right into the heat of the kitchen with a sharp-edged wit and a sizzling pace that will fascinate anyone brave enough to open the pages of this book and enter his domain.
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Beauty and the Beast, The (MinaLima Edition) - Gabrielle-Suzanna Barbot de Villenueve
MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features-published to coincide with the release of the blockbuster Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson. Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740. The Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned, full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including: * a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beauty s father) and his family reside;* a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beast s enchanted palace;* a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beast s palace;* a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast. This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLima s imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come. Disney s live-action movie musical version of Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon (Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Dreamgirls), stars Harry Potter alumna Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Luke Evans as Gaston, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Josh Gad as Le Fou, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Stanley Tucci as Cadenza, and Audra McDonald as Garderobe.
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The Wide World - Pierre Lemaitre
ONE OF THE TIMES FAVOURITE NOVELS OF 2023 The Wide World is one of his best . . . Compellingly plotted, stuffed with great characters, thought-provokingly situated in history - honestly, what else do you want from a novel? The Times Literature with conviction; a furious talent L ObsThe first volume of THE GLORIOUS YEARS series, translated by Frank WynneBeirut, 1948. The Pelletier family returns... Over the years, the annual Pelletier family pilgrimage down the avenue des Françaishad known many variations, but never before had it taken on the air of a funeral cortège... The Pelletiers are a hugely prominent French family living in Beirut. Louis Pelletier has spent years building his soap business, dominating the manufacturing market. Now, he wants to pass on the leadership, but choosing which son to takeover from him is proving challenging.Jean, the eldest, has no such acumen for managing the enterprise and seems a hopeless and weak option. His wife, though, has superior ambitions, and eager to flee the familial bonds for other reasons, Jean agrees to an escape to France.Etienne Pelletier, younger and a gentle soul, is trained in accounts, and leaves home for Saigon to find love. There, he uncovers a well-established scheme to channel smuggled goods and cash to the Viet Minh. It is dangerous evidence that presents a real threat not only to officials in high places, but to his own life.François, the middle Pelletier brother, persuades his father to let him travel to Paris, where he becomes a journalist. His career flies when he reports on the brutal murder of an actress, and realises a serial killer is on the loose, one who may be closer than anyone realises. You have the ingredients Balzac would have cooked with. And it is exactly those great 19th century novels that Lemaitre will remind you of Sunday Times Pierre Lemaitre skilfully captivates and stuns the reader Le Figaro
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Going to the Dogs - Pierre Lemaitre
And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? A dark and thrilling ride about the most unlikely of killers, perfect for Tarantino fans, by the award-winning and bestselling author, PIERRE LEMAITRE A really excellent suspense novelist Stephen King A total success Le Canard Enchaîné Dark, very funny and completely unexpected Madame Figaro Deft, funny, sharp . . . an absolute delight Guardian________________________________________________________________With Mathilde, there is never a stray bullet, her work is clean and neat. Tonight was an exception. A little whim. Obviously, she could have taken the shot from a distance, done less damage; obviously she could have made the hit with a single bullet. What can I say? I don t know what came over me. This is what she will say if anyone asks. And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? 1985. Paris. Sixty-three-year-old Mathilde Perrin is on another mission. A widow, mother and decorated hero of the Resistance, she is also a ruthless and skilled contract killer, and the most unlikely suspect. But tonight, something has changed. Mathilde is agitated, forgetful and impulsive - so much so that even Ludo, her loyal and long-suffering Dalmatian, has noticed a dangerous shift in her mood. For Mathilde, retirement is not an option. And no superior, nor police detective nor meddling neighbour will stand in her way. But as Mathilde s mind unravels and the bodies pile up, how long will it take before the killer herself becomes the target?
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Going to the Dogs - Pierre Lemaitre
And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? A dark and thrilling ride about the most unlikely of killers, perfect for Tarantino fans, by the award-winning and bestselling author, PIERRE LEMAITRE A really excellent suspense novelist Stephen King A total success Le Canard Enchaîné Dark, very funny and completely unexpected Madame Figaro Deft, funny, sharp . . . an absolute delight Guardian________________________________________________________________With Mathilde, there is never a stray bullet, her work is clean and neat. Tonight was an exception. A little whim. Obviously, she could have taken the shot from a distance, done less damage; obviously she could have made the hit with a single bullet. What can I say? I don t know what came over me. This is what she will say if anyone asks. And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? 1985. Paris. Sixty-three-year-old Mathilde Perrin is on another mission. A widow, mother and decorated hero of the Resistance, she is also a ruthless and skilled contract killer, and the most unlikely suspect. But tonight, something has changed. Mathilde is agitated, forgetful and impulsive - so much so that even Ludo, her loyal and long-suffering Dalmatian, has noticed a dangerous shift in her mood. For Mathilde, retirement is not an option. And no superior, nor police detective nor meddling neighbour will stand in her way. But as Mathilde s mind unravels and the bodies pile up, how long will it take before the killer herself becomes the target?
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Disgraced - Suzanna Krivulskaya
Disgraced is a sweeping religious and cultural history of Protestant sex scandals in nineteenth and twentieth century America. Suzanna Krivulskaya investigates the cultural consequences of scandal, what demands the public made of religion in response to revelations of pastoral misdeeds, and how Protestantism itself changed in the process. From the birth of the modern press to the advent of the internet age, the book traces the public downfalls of religious leaders who purported to safeguard the morality of the nation. Along the way, Protestant ministers private transgressions journeyed from the privilege of silence to the spectacle of sensationalism. At first hesitant to report on sexual misconduct among the clergy in order to protect the reputation of Protestantism writ large, newspapers embraced the genre of pastoral scandal in the 1870s, when the biggest celebrity minister of the era, Henry Beecher, stood trial for adultery. Scandal reporting escalated in the following decades, creating multiple publicity crises, the likes of which continue to plague churches to this day. As Protestant institutions struggled to protect their reputations, they turned to secrecy and silencing-often foregoing opportunities for engaging in productive reckoning with the problem of sexual hypocrisy among their clergy. Sex scandals, it turns out, have not been mere aberrations in the history of modern Protestantism; they have, in fact, been key to its development. Disgraced shows how the persistence of stories about misbehaving Protestant ministers allowed the press to compete with the pulpit as a source of moral authority, forced denominations to confront the problems that scandal exposed, and emboldened public scrutiny of religious piety. In its broad scope and compelling storytelling, the book is a timely contribution to the current moment of cultural reckoning with religious hypocrisy, charismatic authority, and sexual abuse.
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What Do You Do with a Problem? - Kobi Yamada
From the same author and illustrator as the #1 nationally best-sellingWhat Do You Do With an Idea? comes a new book to encourage you to look closely at problems and discover the possibilities they can hold. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn t so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. What Do You Do With a Problem?is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It s a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it s here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself.
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How to Deal with Life - Ben Hubbard
Nerves. Stress. Life spiraling out of control. Things that cause anxiety are all around. Thatâ ™s completely normal! The good news is that we can all learn how to deal with those feelings in a healthier, more effective way. Find out what you can do to cope with any problem that comes at you.
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The Problem of Life - Mark Clark
Compelling answers to your biggest questions about life.The Western world faces unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite advancements in wealth, knowledge, and longevity of life, many feel their lives lack significance, leading to a deep longing for fulfillment and happiness. In The Problem of Life, author Mark Clark recounts a pivotal moment when he mistakenly informed a woman of her husband s death. This profound mistake taught him invaluable lessons about existence and purpose. He argues that our relentless pursuit of money, family, and friendships--while important--often distract us from what truly matters, leaving us disenchanted.What if we could address this inner ache? What if we could discover our true place in the world?In this final book of a trilogy which began with The Problem of God, Clark presents 11 practical principles to help us flourish. He explores foundational topics like our origins, identity, and the meaning of suffering while drawing from biblical theology, psychology, and engaging stories, like:His battle with Tourette Syndrome and how it made him a better preacher and person.How he accidentally saved a woman from killing herself.Why scientists and tennis players agree that the cultural conversation about gender is all backward.Why your view on Sea World may predict your level of anxiety.What the dramatic events surrounding a false missile alert in Hawaii in 2018 have to do with you. The Problem of Life illustrates how we may be looking in all the wrong places for joy, contentment, and satisfaction and points us toward God as the remedy for our brokenness.
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The Hardest Problem - Rupert Shortt
To many, the problem of evil and suffering constitutes by far the most serious objection to mainstream religious belief. For all its starkness and salience, though, the dilemma is also widely misinterpreted. That visceral feelings often dominate discussion is understandable on one level. But this can displace the clearer-headed thinking needed to shed greater light on the subject. In this brief but broad-ranging book, Rupert Shortt shows that belief in a divine Creator is much more coherent intellectually than many sceptics suppose. Basic misconceptions about core aspects of Judaism, Christianity and Islam can in turn spawn still greater caricatures of subjects including divine power. Having cleared the ground, Shortt goes on to discuss the nature of evil from a classical Abrahamic standpoint and how Christian resources in particular offer guidance in an area where raw emotion, conceptual thought and the deepest trials of the spirit overlap. If the dilemma has no clear solution, that need not discredit sensitive and creative ways of grappling with it.The Hardest Problem is an accessible contemporary reflection on the perennial question of human suffering.
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Classic Koffmann - Pierre Koffmann
A FRENCH CULINARY CLASSIC REISSUEDWinner Cooking from a Professional Point of View - James Beard Foundation Awards 2017Winner Best French Cuisine Book - Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016Classic Koffmann offers a masterclass in all that’s best in the French culinary tradition and is a must-have cookery book.There s no doubt that it s Pierre Koffmann, the three Michelin-starred chef, who is the granddaddy of French cuisine in Britain. This book celebrates his career in the kitchen with a superlative collection of his classic recipes.Ranging as you would expect from Entées to Desserts, and everything in between, Classic Koffmann is a worthy successor to Pierre s Memories of Gascony, which earned him the prestigious Glenfiddich Award in 1990. As if its collection of over 100 star recipes from the master chef wasn t enough, Classic Koffmann is also beautifully illustrated with photography by master photographer, David Loftus.What s more, having been described as the chef of chefs and the chef all other chefs look up to , it s no surprise that many of his protégés, the likes of Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsey, Bruno Loubet, Tom Aikens, William Curley, Helena Puolakka, Tom Kitchin, Eric Chavot, Paul Rhodes have declared themselves honoured to contribute to this epoch-making book. This younger generation of chefs, who are all culinary luminaries in their own right, have added their own special stories of their training with Pierre, the insights they gained from him and, of course, their paeans of praise for the man who set them on their path in the world of cooking. A masterclass in all that’s best in the French culinary tradition.
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Lonely Planet Kids The Plastic Problem - Lonely Planet Kids, Aubre Andrus
Look around you - plastic is everywhere! It s in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It s so popular that it s almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it s creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you ll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By becoming a plastic patroller instead of a plastic polluter, your actions will help protect our world, and inspire friends and family to do the same. Inside this practical guide, the follow-up to our popular 101 Small Ways to Save the World, you ll find out how to: Pack a zero waste travel kit to help your family reduce its rubbish on trips Take better care of your clothes, swap items with friends, and get excited about hand-me-downs Switch your toothpaste for natural tooth powders and choose an electric, non-throwaway toothbrush Take your lunch to school in a reusable container and bring reusable cutlery Reduce the amount of things you buy, reuse what you have, and recycle what you no longer need Take reusable bags to the supermarket or with you when you go shopping Think twice about single-use bottled water and fruit juices Today is the perfect time for a change. As a future guardian of the planet, you can say no to plastic. Your actions, however small, can make a big difference every day. And with each change, you ll help our oceans become a little cleaner and our planet a little healthier. Are you up to the challenge? The contents of The Plastic Problem include: Plastic, plastic everywhere - What is plastic, where does it come from, and why do we use it? The problems with plastic - Why are we still using plastic and what are the reasons we need to stop? Take action! - Learn how to avoid plastic, start making smarter choices and make a real difference Become a Precycler - Choose what s better for the environment instead of what s more convenient About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
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Selling Europe to the World - Professor Pierre-Yves Donze
Chanel suits, Louis Vuitton bags and Omega watches are now objects that embody a globalized material culture. Over the past 30 years, the luxury goods industry has undergone a tremendous expansion around the world. However, it remains largely dominated by European companies, ranging from diversified conglomerates such as LVMH and Richemont to independent companies such as the Italian fashion houses Armani and Ermenegildo Zegna, and industrial groups like Swatch and L Oréal or new start-ups such as Richard Mille. How and why did these companies succeed? How did they manage to transform a sector previously dominated by small family firms into a global big business? Selling Europe to the World presents the development of the global luxury goods industry from the 1980s to the present day. It highlights the strategies implemented by a new generation of entrepreneurs and explains, beyond the glamorous image conveyed by luxury brands, the sources of success of these firms. An essential book for understanding the success of the contemporary luxury industry.
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The Great Swindle - Pierre Lemaitre
Winner of the prestigious Prix Goncourt, a timeless story of how war transforms lives in unexpected and often tragic ways as seen through the eyes of three World War I vetsThe year is 1918, the war on the Western Front all but over. An ambitious officer, Lieutenant Henry D Aulnay-Pradelle, sends two soldiers over the top and then surreptitiously shoots them in the back to incite his men to attack the German lines.When another of D Aulnay-Pradelle s soldiers, Albert Maillard, reaches the bodies and discovers how they died, the lieutenant shoves him into a shell hole to silence him. Albert is rescued by fellow soldier, the artist Edouard Péricourt, who takes a bullet in the face. The war ends and both men recover, but Edouard is permanently disfigured, and fakes his death to prevent his family from seeing him as a cripple. In gratitude for Edouard s rescue, Albert becomes the injured man s companion and caregiver.Finding that the postwar gratitude for the soldiers service is nothing more than lip-service to an empty idea, the two men scramble to survive, ultimately devising a scam to take money for never-to-be-built war memorials from small towns. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Pradelle has married Edouard s sister Madeline and is running a scam of his own that involves the exhumation of war victims.In this sorrowful, heart-searching novel, the interwoven lives of these three men create a tapestry of the human condition as seen through the lens of war, revealing brutality and compassion, heroism and cowardice, in equal measure.
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Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution - Uri Levine
The founder of Waze and Moovit, and one of the world s most successful entrepreneurs, Uri Levine, gives you the ultimate practical guide to starting and running a business.
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Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on Divine Wisdom and the Problem of Evil - Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on Divine Wisdom and the Problem of Evil is a translation of selections from two of Ibn Qayyim s books, Key to the Blissful Abode (Miftah dar al-sa ada) and Remedy for Those who Question on Matters Concerning Divine Decree, Predestination, Wisdom and Causality (Shifa al- alil fi masa il al-qada wa l-qadar wa l-hikma wa l-ta lil). As with all his other writings, Ibn al-Qayyim s foremost goal is to establish the wisdom of God, the primacy of the Qur an and Sunna, and the congruity between reason and revelation. In the present selections, Ibn al-Qayyim focuses on the application of the wisdom of God to the existence of evil.Ibn al-Qayyim first discusses twenty-six wise purposes behind God creating humanity and settling them on Earth. His perspective is that whatever exists in this world is either purely or preponderantly good, or indirectly leads to a greater good. Ibn Qayyim then explores how the presence of evil allows the manifestation of many of God s Beautiful Names, glorious attributes and compassionate actions; while, for humanity, the existence of evil provides the righteous with opportunities to strive against it, for Paradise can only be reached by traversing a bridge of hardships and tribulations .The discussion of the existence of evil is followed by thirty wise purposes and secrets in God allowing people to sin. Prominent among them are that God loves repentance and loves to manifest His Attributes of forgiveness and mercy. Here, Ibn al-Qayyim also debates at length whether the punishment of Hellfire will be eternal or whether it will come to an end. He favours the latter position in accordance with the Qur anic verse 107 of the Chapter Hud and because of God s mercy.
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Technology is Not the Problem - Timandra Harkness
We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more? Great book ⠓ Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works Essential reading ⠓ Pete Etchells, author of Unlocked An urgent must-read ⠓ Tiffany Jenkins, author and broadcaster, presenter of BBC Radio 4⠙s A History of Secrecy Enticing and highly addictive ⠓ Stephen Senn, statistician and author of Dicing with Death A pleasure to read ⠓ Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, Economic and Social Research CouncilTechnology has delivered a world that we expect to revolve around us, our needs and preferences, and our unique personalities. We willingly hand over intimate information about ourselves in return for a world that⠙s easier to navigate.We live in the Personalised Century, where we view ourselves in terms of what rather than who we are ⠓ the objects of others⠙ recognition, rather than the subjects and authors of our own lives. Is this a sign of our shrinking sense of self?Interrogating the historical currents that have brought us here, Harkness envisages a messier, riskier and less comfortable world than the one into which we⠙re sliding. Challenging readers to look at what⠙s missing from their personalised menus, Technology is not the Problem encourages us to look afresh at the familiar: not just the technology we use every day, how we relate to the world and those around us.
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The Problem that Has No Name - Friedan Betty
What if she isn t happy - does she think men are happy in this world? Doesn t she know how lucky she is to be a woman? The pioneering Betty Friedan here identifies the strange problem plaguing American housewives, and examines the malignant role advertising plays in perpetuating the myth of the happy housewife heroine . Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York s underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
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Technology is Not the Problem - Timandra Harkness
We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more? Great book ⠓ Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works Essential reading ⠓ Pete Etchells, author of Unlocked An urgent must-read ⠓ Tiffany Jenkins, author and broadcaster, presenter of BBC Radio 4⠙s A History of Secrecy Enticing and highly addictive ⠓ Stephen Senn, statistician and author of Dicing with Death A pleasure to read ⠓ Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, Economic and Social Research CouncilTechnology has delivered a world that we expect to revolve around us, our needs and preferences, and our unique personalities. We willingly hand over intimate information about ourselves in return for a world that⠙s easier to navigate.We live in the Personalised Century, where we view ourselves in terms of what rather than who we are ⠓ the objects of others⠙ recognition, rather than the subjects and authors of our own lives. Is this a sign of our shrinking sense of self?Interrogating the historical currents that have brought us here, Harkness envisages a messier, riskier and less comfortable world than the one into which we⠙re sliding. Challenging readers to look at what⠙s missing from their personalised menus, Technology is not the Problem encourages us to look afresh at the familiar: not just the technology we use every day, how we relate to the world and those around us.
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The Problem of God in Buddhism - Signe Cohen
Since Buddhism does not include a belief in a personal god instrumental to the creation of the world or to human salvation, it is often assumed that gods play no part in Buddhism at all. This Element complicates the simplistic assessment of Buddhism as an atheistic religion and discusses the various roles deities play in Buddhist texts and practice. The Problem of God in Buddhism includes a comprehensive analysis of the Buddhist refutations of a creator God, the idea of salvation without divine intervention, the role of minor deities in Buddhism, the question of whether Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can function as gods in certain forms of Buddhism, and the notion of the sacred as apart from the divine in Buddhist traditions.
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The Problem of Twelve - John Coates
The forces behind an economic and political crisis in the makingA “problem of twelve” arises when a small number of institutions acquire the means to exert outsized influence over the politics and economy of a nation.The Big Four index funds of Vanguard, State Street, Fidelity, and BlackRock control more than twenty percent of the votes of S P 500 companies—a concentration of power that’s unprecedented in America. Then there’s the rise of private equity funds such as the Big Four of Apollo, Blackstone, Carlyle and KKR, which has amassed $2.7 trillion of assets, and are eroding the legitimacy and accountability of American capitalism, not by controlling public companies, but by taking them over entirely, and removing them from public discourse and public scrutiny.This quiet accumulation in the last few decades represents a dramatic transformation in how the American economy operates—a sea change that few of us have noticed and all of us need to consider. Harvard law professor John Coates forcefully calls our attention to what is sure to be one of the major political and economic issues of our time.
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Technology is Not the Problem - Timandra Harkness
We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more? Great book ⠓ Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works Essential reading ⠓ Pete Etchells, author of Unlocked An urgent must-read ⠓ Tiffany Jenkins, author and broadcaster, presenter of BBC Radio 4⠙s A History of Secrecy Enticing and highly addictive ⠓ Stephen Senn, statistician and author of Dicing with Death A pleasure to read ⠓ Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, Economic and Social Research CouncilTechnology has delivered a world that we expect to revolve around us, our needs and preferences, and our unique personalities. We willingly hand over intimate information about ourselves in return for a world that⠙s easier to navigate.We live in the Personalised Century, where we view ourselves in terms of what rather than who we are ⠓ the objects of others⠙ recognition, rather than the subjects and authors of our own lives. Is this a sign of our shrinking sense of self?Interrogating the historical currents that have brought us here, Harkness envisages a messier, riskier and less comfortable world than the one into which we⠙re sliding. Challenging readers to look at what⠙s missing from their personalised menus, Technology is not the Problem encourages us to look afresh at the familiar: not just the technology we use every day, how we relate to the world and those around us.
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The Girl with the Fierce Eyes - Sophia Vahdati
Full of magic, love triangles, political intrigue, betrayaIâ ¦ I devoured this novel âââââ Red Queen meets Divergent in this fast-paced YA fantasy romance debutâ ”packed with love triangles, betrayal, and a heroine who must risk everything to survive.ðŸ‘ï¸ Your eyes decide your destiny ðŸ‘ï¸â “Jantsiaâ ™s secret will kill herâ ¦ In the Empire of Shariza, eye colour determines wealth, status and even access to magical powers. Jantsia s blue eyes mark her as Azure, the lowest of the four oculary castes. Destined for servitude.But no one â “ not even the boy who owns her heart â “ knows the truth. Jantsia is a dual-oc, a forbidden mix of two castes, condemned to death if discovered. To survive, she clings to one rule: stay invisible, stay alive.Or will the truth save them all? Yet whispers of rebellion are growing, and cracks are forming in the very foundations of their society. Could it be that the fiery untapped power burning inside Jantsia is a gift rather than a curse?But who to trust when different means death? â “The Girl with the Fierce Eyes has some potential content warnings, including sexual grooming (past), sibling/infant death (past), racism and discrimination, threatened torture and death, and characters in peril. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.â “Readers LOVE The Girl with the Fierce Eyes 💙 Explosive world-building, gripping characters, and razor-sharp stakes â “ this dystopian gem is an unforgettable blend of tension and heart Morgan Shamy, best-selling author of The Stricken The Girl with the Fierce Eyes stamps a blazing mark with its thrilling pace, fascinating magic system, and powerful exploration of self-discovery. Vahdati s richly imagined debut is a book as fierce as its title. Kiera Azar, author of Thorn Season Brilliantly imagined and full of life, [â ¦] a wonderful read.â ™ Helen Glynn Jones, author of The Last Ravenâ ˜An emotional story about belonging, rebellion, and identity contrasted by deception, secrets, and lies.â ™ K. N. Milde, author of Those Who Survive Wow wow wow, this book was INCREDIBLE. I already know this is going to be one of my top reads of the year and it s only June.â ™ âââââ Wow. The ending. That did surprise me. I do hope there is more to come.â ™ ââââââ ™The magic and caste system was fantastic. The idea that your place in the hierarchy is dependent on your eye colour and corresponding power was so well done.â ™ âââââ Immersive, empowering, and insightful.â ™ ââââââ ˜This was a really well built world with hover bikes, a criminal underworld and a rebellion. The perfect introduction to the dystopian genre for teens and a great fun read for everyone else.â ™ âââââ This debut YA romantasy was well written and and the romance was sweet.â ™ âââââ ™This is a great YA book, packed with action, wholesome youngsters and a very distinct magic system.â ™ âââââ ™Sophia Vahdati did an amazing job creating a world that has magic, political intrigue and betrayal. I loved this book and canâ ™t wait for book 2!!â ™ ââââ
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Barry the Fish with Fingers - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
Have you EVER seen a fish with fingers? No? Well, neither had the fish at the bottom of the ocean . . . until they caught sight of Barry! From the masterminds that brought you Supertato, Norman and No-Bot! Fish come from all over the ocean to see Puffy the Puffer Fish #39;s amazing bubbles. Big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles . . . they #39;ve never seen anything quite so amazing! That is until Barry arrives on the scene. Barry is a fish with fingers and he #39;s going to put them to good use. The fish are amazed. Life under the sea will never be the same again . . .This crazy deep-sea caper is sure to be a hit with all the kids!Look out for more hilarious stories from picture book superstars Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet: Supertato stories:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea Supertato: Bubbly TroublyOther Supertato books:Supertato Sticker Activity BookSupertato Super Squad Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)Selected other titles by Sue Hendra Paul Linnet:Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Doug the Bug that went Boing! I Need a Wee! No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom No-Bot the Robot #39;s New Bottom
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The Secret Garden: The Read-With-Me Edition - Frances Hodgsonová-Burnettová
Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it s easier than ever! In The Secret Garden: The Read-With-Me Edition, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the garden, the key, and the robin is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks -- perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature in just 20 minutes a day! Other titles in the Read-With-Me Kids Classics series include: A Christmas Carol: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wind in the Willows: The Read-With-Me Edition, Peter Pan: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Read-With-Me Edition, Alice s Adventures in Wonderland: The Read-With-Me Edition, Treasure Island: The Read-With-Me Edition.
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Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in the super sparkly anniversary edition of this much-loved Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet classic! Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the right shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit? From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: #39;With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit. #39; The Bookseller #39;Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers. #39; The Daily Mail #39;A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are. #39; Junior News and Mail #39;Norman #39;s antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the story carefully crafted to build anticipation and humour. #39; Books for Keeps #39;This is a silly, funny story which young readers will love. #39; CarouselPraise for Supertato: #39;Hilarious... One of the funniest picture books this year - read it and laugh out loud! #39; Creative Steps Magazine #39;Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al. #39; BooksellerPraise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom: #39;Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm #39; Liverpool Echo #39;Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character #39; MumsnetSelected other titles by Sue Hendra Paul Linnet:Barry the Fish with Fingers Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Doug the Bug that went Boing! I Need a Wee! No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom No-Bot the Robot #39;s New BottomSupertato stories:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea Supertato: Bubbly Troubly (coming March 2021)Other Supertato books:Supertato Sticker Activity BookSupertato Super Squad Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)
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The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904 - Chekhov Anton
The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories 1896-1904 is an enchanting collection of tales which showcase Anton Chekhov at the height of his power as a writer. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Ronald Wilks with an introduction by Paul Debreczeny.In the final years of his life, Chekhov produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces, and some of the most highly-regarded works in Russian literature. The poignant The Lady with the Little Dog and About Love examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as Peasants , The House with the Mezzanine and My Life Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner.Ronald Wilks s translation is accompanied by an introduction in which Paul Debreczeny discusses the themes that Chekhov adopted in his mature work. This edition also includes a publishing history and notes for each story, a chronology and further reading.Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was born in Taganrog, a port on the sea of Azov. In 1879 he travelled to Moscow, where he entered the medical faculty of the university, graduating in 1884. During his university years, he supported his family by contributing humorous stories and sketches to magazines. He published his first volume of stories, Motley Tales, in 1886, and a year later his second volume In the Twilight, for which he received the Pushkin Prize. Today his plays, including Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, and The Cherry Orchard are recognised as masterpieces the world over. If you enjoyed The Lady with the Little Dog you might like Leo Tolstoy s The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, also available in Penguin Classics.
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Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in this “fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are” (Junior News and Mail). Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the right shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit? From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: #39;With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit. #39; The Bookseller #39;Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers. #39; The Daily Mail #39;A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are. #39; Junior News and Mail #39;Norman #39;s antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the story carefully crafted to build anticipation and humour. #39; Books for Keeps #39;This is a silly, funny story which young readers will love. #39; CarouselPraise for Supertato: #39;Hilarious... One of the funniest picture books this year - read it and laugh out loud! #39; Creative Steps Magazine #39;Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al. #39; BooksellerPraise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom: #39;Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm #39; Liverpool Echo #39;Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character #39; MumsnetSelected other titles by Sue Hendra Paul Linnet:Barry the Fish with Fingers Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Doug the Bug that went Boing! I Need a Wee! No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom No-Bot the Robot #39;s New BottomSupertato stories:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea Supertato: Bubbly Troubly (coming March 2021)Other Supertato books:Supertato Sticker Activity BookSupertato Super Squad Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Read-With-Me Edition - Lyman Frank Baum, Judy Johnson
Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it s easier than ever! In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Read-With-Me Edition, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the yellow brick road, the shoes, and the wizard is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks -- perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature in just 20 minutes a day! Other titles in the Read-With-Me Kids Classics series include: A Christmas Carol: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Secret Garden: The Read-With-Me Edition, Peter Pan: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wind in the Willows: The Read-With-Me Edition, Alice s Adventures in Wonderland: The Read-With-Me Edition, Treasure Island: The Read-With-Me Edition.
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