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The Pursuit of Victory - Roger Knight

The starting point of Roger Knight''s magnificent new biography is to explain how Nelson achieved such extraordinary success. Knight places him firmly in the context of the Royal Navy at the time. He analyses Nelson''s more obvious qualities, his leadership strengths and his coolness and certainty in battle, and also explores his strategic grasp, the condition of his ships, the skill of his seamen and his relationships with the officers around him - including those who could hardly be called friendly.This biography takes a cool look at Nelson''s status as a hero and demolishes many of the myths that were so carefully established by the early authors, and repeated by their modern successors. Nelson was a shrewd political operator who charmed and impressed political leaders and whose advancement was helped by the relatively weak generation of admirals above him. He was a difficult subordinate, only happy when completely in command, and capable of great ruthlessness. He was flawed, but brilliant - and not to be crossed.

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The Pursuit of Power - Richard J. Evans

''A scintillating, encyclopaedic history, rich in detail from the arcane to the familiar... a veritable tour de force'' Richard Overy, New Statesman''Transnational history at its finest ... .. social, political and cultural themes swirl together in one great canvas of immense detail and beauty'' Gerard DeGroot, The Times''Dazzlingly erudite and entertaining'' Dominic Sandbrook, The Sunday TimesA masterpiece which brings to life an extraordinarly turbulent and dramatic era of revolutionary change.The Pursuit of Power draws on a lifetime of thinking about nineteenth-century Europe to create an extraordinarily rich, surprising and entertaining panorama of a continent undergoing drastic transformation. The book aims to reignite the sense of wonder that permeated this remarkable era, as rulers and ruled navigated overwhelming cultural, political and technological changes. It was a time where what was seen as modern with amazing speed appeared old-fashioned, where huge cities sprang up in a generation, new European countries were created and where, for the first time, humans could communicate almost instantly over thousands of miles. In the period bounded by the Battle of Waterloo and the outbreak of World War I, Europe dominated the rest of the world as never before or since: this book breaks new ground by showing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers - Patrick Lencioni, Ryan Hawk

A master class in achieving and sustaining excellence, even in the most challenging of times—from the host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to ManagementMillions of business professionals aspire to become effective leaders. But for hardworking, growth-oriented top performers who are always looking to improve and for rigorous thinkers who are never quite satisfied with the status quo, the true goal is the lifelong pursuit of excellence.Leadership advisor Ryan Hawk has interviewed hundreds of the most productive achievers in the world on his acclaimed podcast, The Learning Leader Show, to discover the best practices for pursuing and sustaining excellence. He found a pattern of uncommon behaviors that set these stellar individuals apart. By following their examples, you will learn how to:Commit to yourself and the process―and build purpose, focus, and disciplineDevelop resilience to face new challenges―and find inspiration for the long haulSeek guidance―and lead others to new heightsMeet the moment―and make the most of every opportunity to excelCreate a trusted group of advisors―and become a lifelong learnerPacked with specific actions to take, experiments to run, and tools to analyze what works best for you, this uncompromisingly practical guide will inspire, challenge, support, and empower you to become ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pursuit of Home - Scott Harris

A real estate veteran and Wall Street Journal Real Trends Top 250 agent offers a “code to the lockbox” of the oftentimes mystifying home-buying process, providing unconventional and overlooked keys to success centered on self-awareness and vision-building for potential homebuyers. Buying a home is as much a transition as it is a transaction—the process will change not only where you spend much of your life but who you become in that space. Scott Harris, founder of Magnetic Real Estate, has spent more than two decades equipping his New York City clients with the tools to uncover what they really want in a home and fulfill their ownership dreams, and in The Pursuit of Home he shares proven strategies for home-buying success anywhere. Dig deep and better understand: Your buyer personality, including your pre-existing real estate baggage How to choose an agent who best suits your communication style and make the most of your work with them How to identify your must-haves and create a vision for your dream home The trouble with trying to time the market (you can’t) What’s really going on when you hate every house you see Why you’re losing out on deals The practical, emotional, ethical, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Aesthetics of Architecture - Roger Scruton

A landmark account of architectural theory and practice from acclaimed philosopher Roger ScrutonArchitecture is distinguished from other art forms by its sense of function, its localized quality, its technique, its public and nonpersonal character, and its continuity with the decorative arts. In this important book, Roger Scruton calls for a return to first principles in contemporary architectural theory, contending that the aesthetic of architecture is, in its very essence, an aesthetic of everyday life. Aesthetic understanding is inseparable from a sense of detail and style, from which the appropriate, the expressive, the beautiful, and the proportionate take their meaning. Scruton provides incisive critiques of the romantic, functionalist, and rationalist theories of design, and of the Freudian, Marxist, and semiological approaches to aesthetic value.In a new introduction, Scruton discusses how his ideas have developed since the book''s original publication, and he assesses the continuing relevance of his argument for the twenty-first century.

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The Pursuit of God - A.W. Tozer, James L. Snyder

"This book is a modest attempt," Tozer wrote, "to aid God''s children so to find Him." The Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian A. W. Tozer. The words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. This devotional masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an invitation to ● think deeply about your faith ● come alive to God''s presence surrounding and pursuing you● find nourishment for your soul through God Himself● know the sweetness of God in the core and center of your heartIf you are hungry, The Pursuit of God will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul.

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - Moore Peter

Bestselling historian Peter Moore traces how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain and put into practice in America - where they became the most successful export of all time, the American Dream''Absorbing... fascinating... eloquent'' THE TIMES''Engaging and thoroughly reader-friendly'' TELEGRAPH''Wonderfully absorbing and stimulating'' SARAH BAKEWELLLife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is frequently evoked today as shorthand for the American Dream. But this is a line with a surprising history. Rather than being uniquely American, the vision it encapsulates – of a free and happy world – owes a great deal to British thinkers too.Centred on the life of Benjamin Franklin, featuring figures like the cultural giant Samuel Johnson, the groundbreaking historian Catharine Macaulay, the firebrand politician and revolutionary activist Thomas Paine, this book looks at the generation that preceded the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It takes us back to a vital moment in the foundation of the West and tells a whole new story about the birth of the United States of America – and some of the key principles by which we live to this day.''Deft insights and in clear prose'' ALAN TAYLOR''A gripping account'' STELLA TILLYARD''Rollicking...compulsive readability'' WASHINGTON POST''A great read'' LADY HALE

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The Pursuit of Glory - Blanning Tim

''The Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishing''s great projects'' New StatesmanThe Pursuit of Glory brings to life one of the most extraordinary periods in European history - from the battered, introvert continent after the Thirty Years War to the dynamic one that experienced the French Revolution and the wars of Napoleon. Tim Blanning depicts the lives of ordinary people and the dominant personalities of the age (Louis XIV, Frederick the Great, Napoleon), and explores an era of almost unprecedented change, growth and cultural, political and technological ferment that shaped the societies and economies of entire countries.

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The Pursuit of Italy - David Gilmour

The book that explains the whole extraordinary course of Italian history like no other in English The Pursuit of Italy traces the whole history of the Italian peninsula in a wonderfully readable style, full of well-chosen stories and observations from personal experience, and peopled by many of the great figures of the Italian past, from Cicero and Virgil to Dante and the Medici, from Cavour and Verdi to the controversial political figures of the twentieth century. The book gives a clear-eyed view of the Risorgimento, the pivotal event in modern Italian history, debunking the influential myths which have grown up around it.Gilmour shows that the glory of Italy has always lain in its regions, with their distinctive art, civic cultures, identities and cuisine and whose inhabitants identified themselves not as Italians, but as Tuscans and Venetians, Sicilians and Lombards, Neapolitans and Genoese. This is where the strength and culture of Italy still comes from, rather than from misconceived and mishandled concepts of nationalism and unity. This wise and enormously engaging book explains the course of Italian history in a manner and with a coherence which no one with an interest in the country could fail to enjoy.David Gilmour is one ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - Moore Peter

Bestselling historian Peter Moore traces how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain and put into practice in America - where they became the most successful export of all time, the American Dream''Absorbing... fascinating... eloquent'' THE TIMES''Engaging and thoroughly reader-friendly'' TELEGRAPH''Wonderfully absorbing and stimulating'' SARAH BAKEWELLEnlightenment Britain was ablaze with ambition and energy. Great writers like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Samuel Johnson, John Wilkes and Catharine Macaulay were part of a pioneering generation that shaped and inspired the American Dream. For the first time, bestselling historian Peter Moore vividly traces the transatlantic friendships and revolutionary ideas that inspired the Declaration of Independence.''Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness'' is the best-known phrase from that document, which was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in the summer of 1776. Today this line is evoked as a shorthand for that ideal we call the American Dream. But the vision it encapsulates – of a free and happy world – has its roots in Great Britain.This book tells the story of the years that preceded the Declaration. From the accession of King George III to the astonishing tale of John Wilkes, from the notorious Stamp Act to the Boston Tea Party, it shows how Britain and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ring of Truth - Roger Scruton

''The ideal interpreter of the Ring ... a fascinating and valuable study ... absorbing and convincing'' Sunday TimesThe Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times. Roger Scruton''s brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of Wagner''s masterpiece - with its themes of love, death, sacrifice and freedom - shows how, ultimately, it expresses the truth about the human condition. ''Highly original and penetrating ... tremendous'' Tim Blanning, Literary Review''A rich, historical account ... After reading this book, only the most unadventurous reader would turn down the chance to see Wagner''s masterpiece'' Economist''A brilliant gallop through the master''s religious, musical and philosophical contexts'' Sue Prideaux, Spectator''Scruton is one of the finest philosopher-musicians since Schopenhauer'' Jonathan Gaisman, Standpoint

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The Price of Victory - General Stanislaw Maczek

General Stanislaw Maczek’s stirring memoir captures the élan, the sacrifice and the disappointed hopes of the Polish soldiers who fought alongside the Allies during the Second World War. As Commander of the 10th Motorised Cavalry Brigade in the September 1939 campaign, his men played a crucial role in resisting the German advance before crossing into Hungary with orders to rebuild the Polish Army on French soil. Fighting a further rearguard action during the 1940 Allied retreat, he and his men escaped to Britain. In February 1942, Maczek assumed command of 1st Polish Armoured Division, created out of the Polish forces which had been training in Scotland since 1940. The Division first saw action in Normandy in early August 1944 and was responsible for closing the Falaise Gap at Mont Ormel and Chambois. Thereafter it fought on through Belgium and Holland, ultimately accepting the surrender of the German naval base at Wilhelmshaven. The Price of Victory is an inspiring tale of bravery and skill in the face of overwhelming odds, and of determination to fight for Poland on foreign soil. Having been welcomed as liberators in so many towns across Europe, it was the ultimate irony that the terms of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Better, Not Bitter : Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice

Named a Best Book of 2021 by NPRThis inspirational memoir serves as a call to action from prison reform activist Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated Five, that will inspire us all to turn our stories into tools for change in the pursuit of racial justice.They didn't know who they had. So begins Yusef Salaam telling his story. No one's life is the sum of the worst things that happened to them, and during Yusef Salaam's seven years of wrongful incarceration as one of the Central Park Five, he grew from child to man, and gained a spiritual perspective on life. Yusef learned that we're all "born on purpose, with a purpose." Despite having confronted the racist heart of America while being "run over by the spiked wheels of injustice," Yusef channeled his energy and pain into something positive, not just for himself but for other marginalized people and communities.Better Not Bitter is the first time that one of the now Exonerated Five is telling his individual story, in his own words. Yusef writes his narrative: growing up Black in central Harlem in the '80s, being raised by a strong, fierce mother and grandmother, his years of incarceration, his reentry, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pursuit of William Abbey - Claire North

''MESMERIC, TERRIFYING AND WONDERFUL'' M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts''I was cursed in Natal, in 1884. Cursed by truth and by blood. The shadow took to me, and we have been together since.''From the bestselling and award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and 84K comes a powerful new novel about a young man haunted by a ghost from his past, and by the dark crimes committed in the name of the British empire.''North''s talent shines out'' Sunday Times''An irresistible haunting thrill'' Joe Hill author of Horns and Locke and Key''Remarkable . . . One of the most moving, horrifying and gut-wrenching novels of the year'' NPR''A suspenseful tale of the truths that lie hidden in the human heart'' Kirkus''North goes from strength to strength'' Guardian''North''s most ambitious novel to date'' Locus''A master of ingenious plotting and feats of imagination'' Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked GirlsNovels by Claire North:The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustTouchThe Sudden Appearance of HopeThe End of the Day84KThe GameshouseThe Pursuit of William AbbeyNotes from the Burning AgeIthaca

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The Pursuit of Love - Nancy Mitford

Nancy Mitford's brilliantly witty, irreverent stories of the upper classes in pre-war London and Paris conjure up a world of glamour, gossip and decadence. In The Pursuit of Love, Love in a Cold Climate and The Blessing, her extraordinary heroines deal with armies of eccentric relatives, the excitement of love and passion, and the thrills of the social Season. But beneath the perfectly timed comic dialogue, these novels are also bittersweet reminders of the brevity of life and love.

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Love in a Cold Climate & The Pursuit of Love - Nancy Mitford

Nancy Mitford modelled the characters in her best-known novels on her own unconventional (and at the time of writing, notorious) family. We are introduced to the Radletts through the eyes of their cousin, Fanny (''the Bolter''s girl''), on one of her frequent visits to their country estate: Uncle Matthew the blustering patriarch, owner of that bloodied entrenching tool above the fireplace, who hunts his children with bloodhounds; vague Aunt Sadie, and six children recklessly eager to grow up. The Pursuit of Love is the story of Linda, the most beautiful and wayward of the Radlett daughters, who falls first for a stuffy Tory politician, then an ardent Communist (whom she follows to the Spanish Civil War), and finally a very wicked and irresistibly charming French duke. Love in a Cold Climate, again related by Fanny, focuses on Polly Hampton, long groomed for the perfect marriage by her fearsome mother, Lady Montdore, but secretly determined to pursue her own course.

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The Essential Tozer Collection – The Pursuit of God, The Purpose of Man, and The Crucified Life - A.W. Tozer, James L. Snyder

Three Powerful Tozer Books in One Volume! A.W. Tozer''s writings will stir your soul and change your life. To this day he remains one of the most quoted Christians around the world as he inspires readers of all ages with his wisdom, insight, and call to holiness. ● The Pursuit of God is an enduring classic that is sure to resonate if you long for a life spent in God''s presence. ● The Purpose of Man is a call to worship as God reprioritizes your life and fills your soul. ● The Crucified Life will lead you to the cross so you can be raised to new life in Christ. This collection will teach you who God is, who you are, and how to live accordingly. In the end, understanding these truths will bring you deeper into God''s presence and open up the blessed and purposeful life he wants for you.

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Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Sausages - Tom Holt

''Anything can happen... You turn the pages wondering, ''Whatever next?'''''' - SFXPolly, an average, completely ordinary property lawyer, is convinced she''s losing her mind. Someone keeps drinking her coffee. And talking to her clients. And doing her job. And when she goes to the dry cleaner''s to pick up her dress for the party, it''s not there. Not the dress - the dry cleaner''s.And then there are the chickens who think they are people. Something strange is definitely going on - and it''s going to take more than a magical ring to sort it out.A wonderfully quirky and comedic outing from the hugely talented Tom HoltBooks by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don''t Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It''s A Jar The Outsorcerer''s Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who''s Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pursuit of Signs - Jonathan Culler

To gain a deeper understanding of the literary movement that has dominated recent Anglo-American literary criticism, The Pursuit of Signs is a must. In a world increasingly mediated, it offers insights into our ways of consuming texts that are both brilliant and bold. Dancing through semiotics, reader-response criticism, the value of the apostrophe and much more, Jonathan Culler opens up for every reader the closed world of literary criticism. Its impact on first publication, in 1981, was immense; now, as Mieke Bal notes, ''the book has the same urgency and acuity that it had then'', though today it has even wider implications: ''with the interdisciplinary turn taking hold, literary theory itself, through this book, becomes a much more widespread tool for cultural analysis''.

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Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Agatha Christie

“This is Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, and if she never wrote another word, she’d have still gone down as the Queen.” –LOUISE PENNY, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Ingenious and unexpected.” –NEW YORK TIMESThe official edition of the beloved classic voted by the British Crime Writers’ Association as the "Best Crime Novel of all Time," now featuring a new introduction by Louise Penny, a foreword from Agatha Christie''s great grandson, and exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery.Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Then, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with an apparent drug overdose.However, the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information, but before he could finish reading the letter, he was stabbed to death. Luckily one of Roger’s friends and the newest resident to retire to this normally quiet village takes over—none other than Monsieur Hercule Poirot . . .Not only beloved by generations of readers, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was one of Agatha Christie’s own favorite works—a brilliant whodunit that firmly established the author’s reputation as the Queen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Power of You - Michele Knight-Waite

Have you tried manifesting - and zilch?! Have you been dreaming, longing, and wishing for a better future? Have you vision-boarded like a wild thing, carried crystals in your underwear while lighting your New Moon candles and chanting positive affirmations, and yet nada, nix, nothing? Don''t worry! You''re not alone. A lot of manifesting wisdom will tell you that it''s all your fault. You created your circumstances. Your vibes are off. That''s wrong. You are not a failure. You were doing nothing wrong. You are lovable, worthy, and equal to anyone on this earth.We are all distinctive and unrepeatable sparks of the universe with special skills and magic encoded within us. Finding the way to access this, releases your ability to make your dreams come true. The trick to manifesting is finding the right technique for you. The Power of You gives you those techniques so that you can easily and simply draw towards you the life you deserve. And most importantly, create a better relationship with yourself, with others, and with the outside world along the way. The Power of You hands you every tool, secret, and process you need, broken down into simple steps so that you can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Adventures in the Real World: Discovering The Tomb of Tutankhamun - Roger Canavan

This title in the Adventures in the Real World series provides an in-depth, fast-paced account of ancient Egyptian history, using a mix of easy-to-read text, fact boxes providing historical context, and comic strips dramatizing significant episodes in the journey.The Tomb of Tutankhamun covers Howard Carter's struggle to locate and unearth the tomb of the boy pharaoh, a discovery that would capture the imagination of the entire world, as well as delving into the life of the ruler in ancient Egypt. 2022 will be the 100th anniversary of this historic event. The story is recounted by a mummified cat and a mummified cobra, adding an element of irreverent humor to the retelling.

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The Uses of Pessimism - Roger Scruton

Scruton argues that the tragedies and disasters of the history of the European continent have been the consequences of a false optimism and the fallacies that derive from it. In place of these fallacies, Scruton mounts a passionate defence of both civil society and freedom. He shows that the true legacy of European civilisation is not the false idealisms that have almost destroyed it - in the shapes of Nazism, fascism and communism - but the culture of forgiveness and irony which we must now protect from those whom it offends. The Uses of Pessimism is a passionate plea for reason and responsibility, written at a time of profound change.

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The Tale of Troy - Roger Green

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Tales of Troy. The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece.

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Formula One: The Pursuit of Speed - Maurice Hamilton

With over 300 photographs – from the 1950s to the present day and many previously unpublished – this stunning book is the ultimate celebration of Formula One. This new updated version includes photographs from Rosberg's winning and retiring year. From the charismatic rivalries of Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss and the highly competitive Championship battles of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, through to the historic tales of Monaco’s winding course and the atmospheric crowds of Monza, the adrenaline-fueled, high-octane world of Formula One has created some of the greatest moments in sporting history. Chronicling both the changing face of the teams and their cars, from Lotus and Cooper to Williams and Ferrari, and of course the legendary drivers who have pushed their machines and themselves to the limits, these incredible photographs are from the archive of Bernard Cahier and his son, Paul- Henri who have been trackside capturing the drama of the Formula One Championships since the 1950s. Brought to life by Formula One correspondent Maurice Hamilton, they tell the story behind the infamous circuits that have played host to intense rivalries which have produced moments of tragedy and triumph that read like a film script.

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The Dance of Life - Roger Highfield, Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz

''Quite simply the best book about science and life that I have ever read'' - Alice Roberts How does life begin? What drives a newly fertilized egg to keep dividing and growing until it becomes 40 trillion cells, a greater number than stars in the galaxy? How do these cells know how to make a human, from lips to heart to toes? How does your body build itself?Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz was pregnant at 42 when a routine genetic test came back with that dreaded word: abnormal. A quarter of sampled cells contained abnormalities and she was warned her baby had an increased risk of being miscarried or born with birth defects. Six months later she gave birth to a healthy baby boy and her research on mice embryos went on to prove that – as she had suspected – the embryo has an amazing and previously unknown ability to correct abnormal cells at an early stage of its development. The Dance of Life will take you inside the incredible world of life just as it begins and reveal the wonder of the earliest and most profound moments in how we become human. Through Magda’s trailblazing research as a professor at Cambridge ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Chemistry of Beer - Roger Barth

The Chemistry of BEER An Engaging Introduction to Chemistry with a Popular Theme From the earliest civilizations to our own day, brewing beer has driven science and technology. In ancient times, brewing was the most advanced biotechnical process. In the modern world, the study of alcoholic fermentation was the springboard for the new science of biochemistry. The Chemistry of Beer: The Science in the Suds, 2nd Edition explains the scientific basis of each brewing step as we understand it today. Readers of this second edition will find: Updates and revisions include a new chapter on beer-related products such as hard seltzer, flavored malt beverages, and non-alcoholic beerStreamlined language and structure to help clarify the chemistryOver 200 illustrations, now in full color throughoutComplete glossary and indexQuestion sets at the end of each chapter to check for understandingOnline solutions manual on a companion website for professors The Chemistry of Beer: The Science in the Suds, 2nd Edition is designed to engage students in an introductory chemistry course. Optional material extends the level to make it a useful supplement for a brewing science course. The material and style of presentation will interest brewing professionals, others in the beverage industry, advanced homebrewers, and beer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Origins of Victory - Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr.

How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challenge This book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk exposing their countries to great danger.The Precision Warfare Revolution introduced by the U.S. military in the First Gulf War found the United States enjoying a near monopoly in this form of warfare for several decades. But now other powers have these capabilities.The U.S. military also confronts an emerging military revolution driven by advances across a wide range of technologies—from artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to quantum computing and additive manufacturing. To stay competitive, the U.S.military must pursue disruptive innovation in a race with other militaries to exploit war’s changing character. Clues exist as to the winner’s identity. They are revealed by militaries that went beyond the bounds of mere innovation to overturn the existing forms of warfare, changing the course of history and the fate of nations.Through exploring their experiences, Krepinevich shows how the U.S. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Pursuit Of The Millennium - Norman Cohn

The Middle Ages inherited from Antiquity a tradition of prophesy and gave it fresh and exuberant life. This tradition foretold a Millennium in which humanity would enjoy a new Paradise on earth, free of suffering and sin - a Kingdom of the Saints. Generation after generation was intermittently seized by a tense expectation of some sudden, miraculous event in which the world would be utterly transformed. Often these expectations became enmeshed with social unrest and movements arose which sent tremors through the massive structure of medieval society. Drawing on a huge variety of contemporary sources, this unique and compelling book tells the story of those Millenarian fanaticisms of the Middle Ages and points to their persistence in the modern world.

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The Pursuit of Love - Nancy Mitford

One of the funniest, sharpest novels about love and growing up ever written, Nancy Mitford''s classic is now a major BBC and Prime Video series directed by Emily Mortimer and starring Lily James, Andrew Scott and Dominic West''He was the great love of her life you know.''''Oh, dulling,'' said my mother, sadly, ''One always thinks that. Every, every time.''Oh, the tedium of waiting to grow up! Longing for love, obsessed with weddings and sex, Linda and her sisters and cousin Fanny are on the lookout for the perfect lover.After all, Fanny’s mother - dubbed ‘The Bolter’ - once abandoned her children to pursue a more glamourous life. It’s only natural that her daughter and nieces should feel destined for greater things too.But finding Mr Right is much harder than any of the sisters had thought. Linda must suffer marriage first to a stuffy Tory MP and then to a handsome and humourless communist, before finding real love in war-torn Paris . . .NANCY MITFORD''S WICKEDLY FUNNY SERIES CONTINUES IN LOVE IN A COLD CLIMATE AND DON''T TELL ALFRED.*****''Utter, utter bliss'' Daily Mail''A pleasure as intense as inheriting a perfect pearl necklace, or finding a silk dress in a vintage shop ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Yoko Tsuno Vol. 13: The Light Of LXO - Roger Leloup

On one of the moons of their stellar system, the Vineans have detected a mysterious light source that only appears every five years. Its point of origin matches the location of an ancient depot where every dangerous industrial, chemical and radioactive waste ever produced on Vinea was once stockpiled. Having no idea what the light could be, but worried of the destructive potential present on Ixo, Khany puts together an expedition - and brings along her favourite Human consultants...

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The Art of Calm Living - Knight Camille

A collection of easy practices and soothing quotes to help you banish stress, cultivate inner peace, and move through life mindfullyIn our busy modern lives it can be easy to feel stressed out, burned out and overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. The Art of Calm Living is a pocket-sized collection of simple tips and soothing quotes to help you de-stress and return to a state of inner calm.We all know that stress not only makes us unhappy but also has negative effects on our health over time, that's why it's important to have strategies for returning ourselves to a calm state when we start to feel overwhelmed. From breathing exercises to helpful tips for managing your time and keeping things in perspective, The Art of Calm Living is full of practical tips for preventing stress, calming your anxiety and moving through life mindfully. Every tip is paired with wise words from a zen master, influential thinker or great writer to help you find a place of calm within your busy day. Life is too short to spend it being stressed out and anxious. Bring peace to your daily routine with The Art of Calm Living.

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The Pursuit of the Well-beloved and the Well-beloved - Thomas Hardy

Hardy''s two versions of a strange story set in the weird landscape of Portland. The central figure is a man obsessed both with the search for his ideal woman and with sculpting the perfect figure of Aphrodite.

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Yoko Tsuno Vol. 19: The Astrologist of Bruges - Roger Leloup

Yoko goes to Bruges, Belgium. She''s been invited there by a local artist, Van Laet, who wants to show her portrait of her he supposedly painted. Taking in the sights before their appointment, the young woman learns that the man has an unpleasant reputation - it is said he made a deal with the devil. When they finally meet, the painter produces the portrait and claims that Yoko posed for it ... in the 16th century!

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The Pursuit of William Abbey - Claire North

South Africa, 1884. William Abbey, an English doctor, watches white colonists lynch a Zulu child. As the boy dies, his mother curses William: wherever he goes, the shadow of her son will follow him. It will never stop, never rest. It can cross oceans and mountains. And if it catches him, the person he loves most in the world will die . . .But to those in power, William's curse might be a blessing, and as the world slides towards war, William must decide what he's willing to sacrifice in order to survive.

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Criminal Justice and the Pursuit of Truth - Tim Hillier-Graves, Gavin Dingwall

Can the criminal justice system achieve justice based on its ability to determine the truth? This book investigates the concept of truth and scrutinises how well the criminal justice process facilitates truth-finding. It bridges the gap between what people expect from the justice system and what it can legitimately deliver.

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Living With the Trees of Life - Roger Leakey

This new edition of this accessible and engaging book presents real life situations in rural villages that demonstrate how agroforestry can offer hope from the doom and gloom often emanating from the tropics.

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The Pursuit of William Abbey - Claire North

A hauntingly powerful new novel from the award-winning Claire North - one of the most original voices in modern fiction

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Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn - Katana Collins, Matteo Scalera

The Joker is dead. Batman is behind bars. In a new age of villains, only Harley can save Gotham. Two years after Azrael wiped out Gotham''s deadliest villains in Batman: Curse of the White Knight, the stage is set for a new criminal uprising. From the shadows, a visionary mastermind known as the Producer is assembling a colorful roster of new rogues—headlined by his alluring recruit Starlet, an actor turned serial killer with a vendetta against Gotham''s Golden Age film stars. When Starlet''s grisly crime scenes hint at an impossible link to the Joker, the GCPD—aided by eager young FBI agent Hector Quimby—turns to Harley Quinn to crack the case. But Harley is struggling to navigate her new role as a single mother to the late Jack Napier''s twins, and revisiting Gotham''s underworld—even as a "good guy"—will force her to fight her own worst instincts and flirt with danger. Determined to prove she can balance it all, Harley accepts Bruce Wayne''s guidance and inches closer to the killer—and when the Producer''s twisted script comes into full focus, she must confront her past to protect her children and Gotham from a fatal final act.  Novelist Katan Collins and artist Matteo ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Shoe Dog - Phil Knight

'A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like ... It's an amazing tale' Bill Gates'The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller' Warren BuffettIn 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today.But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Yoko Tsuno Vol. 20: The Gate of Souls - Roger Leloup

Yoko and her friends - both Earthlings and Vineans - are back among the stars, cruising near the mysterious Ultima and its atemporal mists. Long ago, refugees fleeing their home world Vinea were lost in them. Their souls are said to still haunt this now sacred place, and an ancient law prohibits Vineans from entering. But when a probe coming from Ultima zooms past her ship, Yoko doesn''t hesitate to disregard the interdiction - after all, she''s not Vinean, is she?!

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Jack Stalwart: The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers - Elizabeth Singer Hunt

Secret Agent Jack Stalwart is about to decipher a code from his missing brother, Max, when he''s called on a mission to Kenya. Someone has been killing precious African elephants for their tusks. Can Jack find the poachers and stop them before they strike again?

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Wildwood - Roger Deakin

A much-loved classic of nature writing from environmentalist and the author of Waterlog, Roger Deakin, Wildwood is an exploration of the element wood in nature, our culture and our lives. ''Breathtaking, vividly written . . . reading Wildwood is an elegiac experience'' Sunday Times''He writes nature as a blackbird sings, or a bird of prey rides thermals - effortlessly.'' Reader Review ________________From the walnut tree at his Suffolk home, he embarks upon a quest that takes him through Britain, across Europe, to Central Asia and Australia, in search of what lies behind man''s profound and enduring connection with wood and trees. Meeting woodlanders of all kinds, he lives in shacks and cabins, travels in search of the wild apple groves of Kazakhstan, goes coppicing in Suffolk, swims beneath the walnut trees of the Haut-Languedoc, and hunts bush plums with Aboriginal women in the outback. Perfect for fans of Robert Macfarlane and Colin Tudge, Roger Deakin''s unmatched exploration of our relationship with trees is autobiography, history, traveller''s tale and incisive work in natural history. It will take you into the heart of the woods, where we go ''to grow, learn and change. ________________''Enthralling'' Will Self, New Statesman ''Extraordinary . . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It Never Rains - Roger McGough

It Never Rains by Roger McGough - an expanded edition of comic verse and free line drawings, from the nation''s favourite poetWhile up at MagdalenSpent the time dagdalen.Moved on to CaiusBecame the baius knaius.''Oxford Blues'' is one of the many new poems in this expanded and revised edition of The State of Poetry, Roger McGough''s book of short humorous verse which was published in 2005 as part of Penguin''s 70s series celebrating its 70th anniversary. From a poem commissioned to commemorate Dylan Thomas in just 140 characters, which unfortunately comes to an end mid-word, to a pre-emptive erratum notice, these poems show McGough at his inventive, hilarious best - and there are also new line drawings by the author offered at no extra cost.''The patron saint of poetry'' Carol Ann DuffyRoger McGough was a member of the group Scaffold in the 1960s when he contributed poems to the Penguin title The Mersey Sound, which has since sold over a million copies and is now available as a Penguin Classic. He has published many books of poems for children and adults, and both his Collected Poems (2004) and Selected Poems (2006) are also available in Penguin. He presents Poetry Please on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Knight - Michael Prestwich

Brings to life the world of the medieval knight in a witty yet informative guide.

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The Little Book of Hygge - Meik Wiking

Guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort into your life, The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need.Hygge has been described as everything from "cosiness of the soul" to "the pursuit of everyday pleasures". The Little Book of Hygge is the book we all need right now, and is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to you and your loved ones.Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It is not really important how you choose to pronounce ''hygge''. What is important is that you feel it. Whether you''re cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends, hygge is about creating an atmosphere where you can let your guard down.The Little Book of Hygge is the definitive, must-read introduction to hygge, written by Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. The book is packed full of original research on hygge, along with beautiful photographs, recipes and ideas to help you add a sprinkle of Danish magic to your life.From fans of The Little Book of Hygge: ''It''s the cosiest book in the world!''''This book is made for lovers of creature comforts''''Perfect for reading on a stormy January night''''A lovely book to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy

A heartbreaking portrayal of a woman faced by an impossible choice in the pursuit of happiness When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future. With its sensitive depiction of the wronged Tess and powerful criticism of social convention, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, subtitled A Pure Woman, is one of the most moving and poetic of Hardy's novels. Based on the three-volume first edition that shocked readers when first published in 1891, this edition includes as appendices: Hardy's Prefaces, the Landscapes of Tess, episodes originally censored from the Graphic periodical version, and a selection of the Graphic illustrations. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy

Public policy is the business end of political science. It is where theory meets practice in the pursuit of the public good. Political scientists approach public policy in myriad ways. Some approach the policy process descriptively, asking how the need for public intervention comes to be perceived, a policy response formulated, enacted, implemented, and, all too often, subverted, perverted, altered, or abandoned. Others approach public policy more prescriptively, offering politically-informed suggestions for how normatively valued goals can and should be pursued, either through particular policies or through alternative processes for making policy. Some offer their advice from the Olympian heights of detached academic observers, others as ''engaged scholars'' cum advocates, while still others seek to instil more reflective attitudes among policy practitioners themselves toward their own practices. The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy mines all these traditions, using an innovative structure that responds to the very latest scholarship. Its chapters touch upon institutional and historical sources and analytical methods, how policy is made, how it is evaluated and how it is constrained. In these ways, the Handbook shows how the combined wisdom of political science as a whole can be brought to bear on political attempts to improve the human ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Further Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - Caiden Cooper Myles

"My dear Watson. I do not think I am flattering myself when I say that 221B is well-understood in criminal circles." Within this volume you will find a collection of previously unpublished accounts by John H. Watson, M.D. that take Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson from London into the home counties and the south coast in the pursuit of villains and justice.Why is a banker''s daughter threatened with an Indian dagger after a trip to the theatre?Why does a young woman''s fiancé break their engagement but keep asking after her wellbeing?Why does a wealthy baronet empty his pockets before fainting at The Royal Opera House?How does Watson fare when Holmes sends him to assist an investigation in Surrey?Caiden Cooper Myles is a British writer, who has long been a follower of Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson. Like many a devotee of the Great Detective, he has longed to add to Dr. Watson''s accounts.

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The Library of Fragrance Dark Roses kolínská voda unisex 30 ml

Kolínská voda Dark Roses od The Library of Fragrance je unisex vůně s hlubokou květinovou kompozicí. Kombinuje tóny čajové růže, pačuli, ambry a vetiveru. Je určena pro večerní nošení a speciální příležitosti.

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