the real work adam gopnik

Bestselling author and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik embarks on a wildly creative inquiry into perhaps the oldest question: how do we learn a new skill? For decades, Adam Gopnik has been one of our most beloved writers, a brilliantly perceptive critic of art, food, France, and more. But recently, he became obsessed by a fundamental matter: how did the people he was writing about learn their outlandish skill, whether it was drawing a nude or baking a sourdough loaf? In The Real Work-the term magicians use for the accumulated craft that makes for a great trick-Gopnik apprentices himself to an artist, a dancer, a boxer, and even a driving instructor (from the DMV), among others, trying his late-middle-age hand at things he assumed were beyond him. He finds that mastering a skill is a process of methodically breaking down and building up, piece by piece-and that true mastery, in any field, requires mastering other people s minds. Exuberant and profound, The Real Work is ultimately about why we relentlessly seek to better ourselves in the first place.PRAISE FOR ADAM GOPNIK A real treat . . . Heartening proof of a life lived fully, and fully savoured Claire Lowdon, Times Literary Supplement Gopnik has written with entrancing penetration on just about everything Christopher Bray, Spectator Witty and wise. Gopnik is a sleek stylist, and a high-minded, big-hearted moralist into the bargain Peter Conrad, Observer Adam Gopnik is a dazzling talent - hilarious, winning and deft Malcolm Gladwell

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Bestselling author and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik embarks on a wildly creative inquiry into perhaps the oldest question: how do we learn a new skill? For decades, Adam Gopnik has been one of our most beloved writers, a brilliantly perceptive critic of art, food, France, and more. But recently, he became obsessed by a fundamental matter: how did the people he was writing about learn their outlandish skill, whether it was drawing a nude or baking a sourdough loaf? In The Real Work-the term magicians use for the accumulated craft that makes for a great trick-Gopnik apprentices himself to an artist, a dancer, a boxer, and even a driving instructor (from the DMV), among others, trying his late-middle-age hand at things he assumed were beyond him. He finds that mastering a skill is a process of methodically breaking down and building up, piece by piece-and that true mastery, in any field, requires mastering other people s minds. Exuberant and profound, The Real Work is ultimately about why we relentlessly seek to better ourselves in the first place.

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Deer stalking entails much more than walking the countryside with a rifle; there is a great deal to be considered prior to lacing boots and donning a green fleece. It is often said that the real work starts after the trigger has been squeezed. This book looks at all aspects of the pursuit, with clear explanations accompanied by advice, images and anecdotes. In addition, there is a unique reference chapter of all potential conditions a deer may suffer from, with full descriptions and images, and advice on suitability for entering the food chain. Specific coverage includes: laws, leases and making a start obtaining an FAC: the necessary equipment in this technological age; deer species, with identifying images; deer senses and how they shape our approach to them; shot placement and maximum shooting distances; the importance of bullet design and its effect on the carcass; stalking activities by month through the year; after the stalk - sticking, initial evisceration, inspection and recovery; at the larder - hygiene, and who needs to register as a food business and finally, inspecting the carcass, with a library of images showing conditions.

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From Najwa Zebian celebrated Lebanese-Canadian poet, speaker, and educator comes a highly personal and moving second collection.In The Nectar of Pain, Zebian sheds light on the feelings and experiences that emerge from a painful heartbreak. She writes that the process of cleansing oneself of that pain day by day, hour by hour, and second by second is the real work of healing.With uncommon warmth and wisdom, Zebian empowers all who have lost to let go of anger and transform their suffering into the softness, sweetness, and beauty of nectar. She holds her readers by the hand as they heal.Â

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An unflinching exploration of aging from one of the twentieth century⠙s most influential photographersFor more than half a century, Richard Avedon sought to represent advancing age in the faces of the people he photographed. From his earliest years at Harper⠙s Bazaar and Vogue through to the twenty-first century, Avedon routinely and audaciously broke the rule of flattering public personalities in his portraits. Instead, he chose to highlight the onslaught of what he called the ⠜avalanche of age,⠝ dramatizing the universal experience of getting older.Accompanying a groundbreaking exhibition at The Image Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University and The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Immortal is the first book to delve into Avedon⠙s unflinching representation of aging throughout his career.This elegant hardcover volume features nearly 100 portraits of cultural luminaries, each printed in striking tritone, such as Michelangelo Antonioni, Truman Capote, Marcel Duchamp, Duke Ellington, Toni Morrison, Patti Smith, and Stephen Sondheim, as well as one of Avedon⠙s last self-portraits. Texts by a star-studded cohort of authors, including Vince Aletti, Adam Gopnik, Paul Roth, and Gaëlle Morel, shed new light on an under-represented element of Avedon⠙s practice. Thoughtfully edited and beautifully produced, Immortal testifies emphatically to the determination with which people confront the relentless advance of mortality.

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Laugh out loud funny - and you ll learn lots too! - Adam Kay, author of Kay s Anatomy If I had had such a book when I was 10 or 11, I might well have set my sights on becoming a geneticist or some kind of biologist... - Stephen FryWho do you think you are?Have you ever thought about who you might be related to? What if we told you that you were related to EXTRAORDINARY EMPERORS, GREAT KINGS and MAGNIFICENT QUEENS?Well, your majesty, you are. In fact, everyone is. And geneticist Adam Rutherford is here to tell you how.Come on an extraordinary adventure through millions of years of human history where you will learn the story of our species from evolution to dinosaurs to YOU! You will meet kings and queens, Pharaohs and Vikings, and see just how far and wide humans have migrated around the world. You ll discover why we re related to a super cheesy man and that no matter what skin colour you have, language you speak or place you are from - we all share the same small pool of ancestors. Armed with a deeper understanding of science and history, readers will learn how to dismantle common myths of who we really are - like what race is, where we come from, and what it means to be human.Mind-boggling, entertaining and illuminating, this is the epic story of you and everyone who has ever lived! A BRILLIANT book about biology and belonging. Packed to its covers with fascinating facts, science and joy; I have a ten year old son who will LOVE this book. - Dr Alice Roberts, author of The Incredible Human Journey Funny, silly and utterly rigorous - a book that will inspire awe and wonder in all that read it. It stands a better chance of making the world a better place than any book I ve read recently. - Dr Chris van Tulleken, author of the Operation Ouch series and the recent bestseller, Ultra Processed People

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Be inspired by creative ideas and practical advice on how to create your dream outdoor space!With the help of BBC Gardener s World presenter, Adam Frost, you can learn the small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple landscaping tricks to transform your garden. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone s taste, space, and budget! Taking an artisan s approach and finding ideas from his own garden, each project starts with Adam s inspiration, walking the reader through the creative process with clear step-by-step photography and instructions. Unlike other gardening books, it s all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places and turning them into something truly personal. Dig in and discover:-More than 25 design-led projects, with clear instructions and photography -Innovative landscaping and planting tasks that gardeners can tackle in a weekend-Fresh ideas and inspiration about how to create atmosphere in outdoor spacesSimple solutions that make an impactFrom renovating old garden furniture, to making your own garden water features, this book will open your eyes to the possibilities of upcycling and encourage you to use what you have. Rewild your garden with bird boxes, toad houses, and sculptural habitats for insects, to create a thriving natural environment. Rather use the space for yourself? Construct rope hammocks and fire pits to create the perfect atmosphere for outdoor cooking. Well known in the UK for his straightforward, clear presenting, and his award-winning design ideas, Adam offers realistic, achievable, and impactful suggestions to help you create the outdoor space you ve always wanted. Whatever your taste, with a little work and a dash of imagination, you can produce something truly personal while developing your skills and enjoying the creative process!More green-fingered expertise! If you love Adam s artisanal approach and uncomplicated style, why not try his first book, How To Create Your Own Garden, for a practical, no-nonsense landscape design book.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME - ADAM JOURNEYS INTO THE FUTURE! Cursed by an old alchemist to live forever - unless struck from a weapon made of gold - Adam Eterno has gained the power to travel through the ages, fighting evil and injustice. Now Adam has been transported into a dystopian future where a cruel police regime led by Grunn the Grim, rule over the population with an iron fist... Written by Edward George Cowan (Robot Archie) and Chris Lowder (Dan Dare), with stunning art by Solano Lopez (Janus Stark), this book features Adam s first adventures published in Lion.

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Radio 4 s The Food Programme Book of the Year, chosen by Dan SaladinoAn Irish Times Best Gardening Book 2023Shortlisted for the Garden Media Guild⠙s Garden Book of the Year Award 2023Longlisted for The Art of Eating Prize 2023⠘If you⠙re a vegetable growing addict or just curious about their origins, there⠙s something for everyone in Adam⠙s new book.⠙ Rob Smith, TV presenter [This book] is a clarion call to think about our food in new ways and carefully consider where it comes from.  New ScientistMeet the Indiana Jones of vegetables on his quest to save our heritage produce.Have you ever wondered how everyday staples such as peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash and sweetcorn ended up on our plates? Well, so did Adam Alexander. Adam⠙s passion for heritage vegetables was ignited when he tasted an unusual, sweet and fiery pepper while on a filmmaking project in Ukraine. Smitten by its flavour, he began to seek out local growers of old and near-forgotten varieties in a mission to bring home seeds to grow and share ⠓ saving them from being lost forever.In The Seed Detective, Adam tells of his far flung (and closer to home) seed-hunting adventures and reveals the stories behind many of our everyday vegetable heroes. How the common garden pea was domesticated from three wild species over 8,500 years ago, that the first carrots originated in Afghanistan (and were actually purple or red in colour), how Egyptian priests considered it a crime to look at a fava bean and that the Romans were fanatical about asparagus.Join The Seed Detective as he takes us on a journey that began when we left the life of hunter-gatherers to become farmers. Sharing storiesof globalisation, political intrigue, colonisation and serendipity, Adam shows us the vital part vegetables have played in our food story ⠓ and how they are the key to our future.⠘Informative, enlightening and entertaining but also important.⠙ Mark Diacono⠘One of the most inspirational books I have encountered.⠙ Darina Allen

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The second thrilling instalment of Adam Simcox s wildly entertaining (Adam Hamdy) THE DYING SQUAD series.There s a new serial killer on the streets of Manchester - and only a dead cop can stop them.Detective Joe Lazarus works for the Dying Squad, solving crimes the living police can t. When the Generation Killer starts wiping out Manchester s innocents, Joe and his new partner Bits have mere hours to catch the murderer. A young woman s life depends on it. Joe s former partner Daisy-May has her own problems. Children are going missing in the afterlife, and she s the only one who seems to care. Her investigation uncovers a conspiracy so vast, it threatens both the living and the dead.Her predecessor the Duchess can t help this time; she s tracked her treacherous sister, Hanna, to Tokyo, where she s been recruiting the dead. The Duchess must enlist the help of a local detective if she s to have any choice of stopping her.Time is running out for the Dying Squad. And if they can t crack their cases, it s the living that will pay...

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Think like Britain s greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world s greatest swimmers The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain today - and perhaps ever TelegraphFrom one of the best elite athletes on the planet comes a book bursting with no-nonsense advice on how to locate your inner gladiator, and first-hand wisdom to help you push yourself beyond what you thought was possible.We are all capable of locating greatness within us and achieving hitherto unimaginable feats. Whether you are old and wise or young and bursting with energy, there are limits you are imposing on yourself that this book will help you reconsider.Adam Peaty shows you how to take more control of your life and helps you both discover and develop your talents. He shares his own ten secrets to a winning mental attitude, whether it be at home, at work, on the sports field, or within ourselves.This is an inspirational handbook for personal achievement and positive living. THE GLADIATOR MINDSET will inspire you to find and develop your talent and have the confidence to believe in yourself.Let s be better than we were yesterday. Hopefully, this is a catalyst for not only Team GB but also the people back home to go to another gear, to say: We ve been through a tough time, there s been a lot of complaining, a lot of excuses, a lot of negative things, but now we ve got to switch our mindset. - Adam Peaty

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The highly-acclaimed, No. 1-bestselling children s fiction debut from Adam KayIt was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexterâ ™s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) â “ will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world s youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker. Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting parts.â ™ Jacqueline Wilson If laughter truly is the best medicine, book this hilarious appointment with Dr Procter immediately. David BaddielAdam Kay, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

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I do envy you being married to a man with a sense of humour. Henry thinks he has a sense of humour, but what he has is a joke reflex.The play begins with Max and Charlotte, a couple whose marriage seems about to rupture. But nothing one sees on a stage is the real thing, and some things are less real than others. Charlotte is an actress who has been appearing in a play about marriage written by her husband Henry. Max, her leading man, is also married to an actress, Annie. Both marriages are at the point of rupture because Henry and Annie have fallen in love. But is it the real thing?The Real Thing premiered at the Strand Theatre, London, in 1982, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. It received the Tony Award for Best Play in 1984, and, in 2000, the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. What is this thing called love? In The Real Thing, we watch Henry find the answer - and we watch Mr. Stoppard do so too. The author of such high-flying neo-Shavian farces as Jumpers and Travesties turns his attention to private passion - and he does so without mortgaging an intellect that has few equals in the contemporary theater. The Real Thing is not only Mr. Stoppard s most moving play, but also the most bracing play that anyone has written about love and marriage in years . . . so densely and entertainingly packed with wit, ideas and feelings that one visit just won t do. FRANK RICH, NEW YORK TIMES

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Alters the landscape of Lacanian film theory by revealing an emancipatory drive in transnational cinema.A significant intervention into Lacanian film studies, this book sets forth a new theory of the psychoanalytic Real in cinema. In psychoanalysis, the Real ruptures the Symbolic that organizes law, ideology, and other systems of belief, revealing fissures in this underlying order. The Cinema of the Real explores how transnational cinema and especially South Korean cinema facilitate an encounter with the Real, enabling the emergence of a new political subject. Paying close attention to form, Hyon Joo Yoo reveals the existence of an emancipatory drive in films by Jang Hun, Park Chan-wook, Lee Chang-dong, Jia Zhangke, Michael Haneke, Claire Denis, and Bong Joon-ho, among others. Their work in effect provides viewers with a picture of how it looks and feels to be on a trajectory in which the subject and her world can change. Far from being a passive consumer of images, Yoo s spectator enters the space of the Real. Theoretically rigorous and inventive, The Cinema of the Real offers new, transnationally attuned tools for conceptualizing the body, affect, femininity, and spectatorship, as well as fresh readings of both classic and contemporary films.

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Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over four decades.To keep these relationships secret, he made use of tradecraft that he had learned as a spy: code names and cover stories, cut outs, safe houses and dead letter boxes. Such affairs introduced both jeopardy and excitement into what was otherwise a quiet, ordered life. Le Carré seemed to require the stimulus they provided in order to write, though this meant deceiving those closest to him.It is no coincidence that betrayal became a recurrent theme in his work. Adam Sisman s definitive biography, published in 2015, revealed much about the elusive spy-turned-novelist; yet le Carré was adamant that some subjects should remain hidden, at least during his lifetime. The Secret Life of John le Carré is the story of what was left out, and offers reflections on the difficult relationship between biographer and subject.More than that, it adds a necessary coda to the life and work of this complex, driven, restless man. The Secret Life of John le Carré reveals a hitherto-hidden perspective on the life and work of the spy-turned-author and a fascinating meditation on the complex relationship between biographer and subject.

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Artificial intelligence will change the way you work beyond recognition. Are you ready? We believe that AI would only replace routine work. Wrong. New generations of AI can do so much more. They can write, code, advice or paint indistingueishably from people. But you don t have to worry about your future - instead, you can use it to your advantage. New Intelligent tools allow us to design our lives to suit us, without a lot of money or advance it skills. All it takes is a bit of garage and Imagination to use them to do the right things. Like turning your work into no work. That is, to do what you enjoy doing while it doesn t even feel like work to you. And leave the rest to smart technology. That s exactly what this book is all about. Inside you will find hundreds of practical examples and tips: how to learn to recognize and size new opportunities. how to change your mindset skills and the way work. how to do more in less time using AI. how to wait through a sea of new applications and make them work for you. how to work and live on your own terms whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee.

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Adam Tooze s The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy provides a groundbreaking new account of how Hitler established himself in power, mobilized for war - and led his country to annihilation. Was the tragedy of the Second World War determined by Nazi Germany s terrifying power, or by its fatal weakness? This gripping and universally-acclaimed new history tells the real story of the cost of Hitler s plans for world domination - and will overturn everything you thought you knew about the Third Reich. A tour de force Niall Ferguson Masterful ... smashes a gallery of preconceptions The Times This book will change the way we look at Nazi history ... nothing less than a masterpiece. Rejoice, rejoice, for a great historian is born Sunday Telegraph A remarkable and gripping revision of the history of Nazi Germany New Statesman Books of the Year A powerful and provocative reassessment of the whole story Richard Overy

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Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the Beasts and stop them from destroying the land. Is Tom the hero Avantia has been waiting for? Join Tom as he braves Ferno the Fire Dragon in the first of this bestselling series ...There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in Series One: Sepron the Sea Serpent; Arcta the Mountain Goat; Nanook the Snow Monster; Tagus the Horse-Man; and Epos the Flame BirdIf you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)â ˜A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer â ¦ Thereâ ™s something that hits the mark on every pageâ ™ Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New StatesmanWhere does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant?â ˜The Mighty Deadâ ™ is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have â “ the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses â “ with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war â “ tell us how we became who we are.

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Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the Beasts and stop them from destroying the land. To save his land and his people, Tom must battle Sepron the Sea Serpent in the depths of the ocean - will he succeed?There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in Series One: Sepron the Sea Serpent; Arcta the Mountain Goat; Nanook the Snow Monster; Tagus the Horse-Man; and Epos the Flame BirdIf you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Kirwin Maclean Associates is delighted to be launching a new series of books. Social Work Pocket Guides are an entirely new concept in social work. They are designed to help busy practitioners to get to the bottom of the What? Why? and How? of the chosen subject. The first Pocket Guide is available to buy now. The Social Work Pocket Guide to Reflective Practice summarises theory and research in an accessible way and offers practical suggestions for skill development. Reflective practice is a key component of social work practice. This Guide explores what is meant by reflective practice and why it is important in social work as a profession. Recognising the need for social workers and students to both develop their skills in reflective practice and to produce critically reflective assignments, a range of tips and guidelines are provided for the reader. This is a book which everyone in social work should have.

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The ultimate guide to Real Madrid.The Real Madrid Handbook is an entertaining compendium of fascinating facts, match coverage, stories, personalities and trivia from the biggest club team on the planet.Rab MacWilliam traces the history of Real Madrid from the early 20th century, examining its progress in the domestic cup and league, and analyses the impact that the Republic, the Spanish Civil War and the repressive authoritarian aftermath had on the club. He relates how the stunning success in European football in the mid-1950s to the early 1960s was one of the factors that helped to ease Spainâ ™s integration into Europe and explores the clubâ ™s rise to become one of the most skilful and dominant teams in the global game over the last thirty years.Fascinating, informative, irreverent and insightful, The Real Madrid Handbook is the perfect guide to the history of this extraordinary club.

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Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Evil Wizard Malvel is steering the land of Tavania towards total destruction. Tom must stop him by defeating six rampaging Beasts and sending them back to their rightful homes. Krestor the Crushing Terror awaits him...There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Lost World series: Convol the Cold-Blooded Brute; Hellion the Fiery Foe; Krestor the Crushing Terror; Madara the Midnight Warrior; Ellik the Lighning Horror; Carnivora the Winged Scavenger.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Back in Avantia from their exile in the Wildlands, Tom and Elenna face their deadliest enemy yet. Can they fight the ghoulish Beast Xerkan - and reveal the truth about the mysterious Prince Angelo before the kingdom of Avantia is changed for ever?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Shattered Kingdom series - don t miss out! Querzol the Swamp Monster; Krotax the Tusked Destroyer; Torka the Sky Snatcher; Xerkan the Shape Stealer.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Meet the New Protectors! Four young adventurers are joining Tom and Elenna in their Quest to protect their kingdoms against the forces of Evil.Malvel is back, and the Evil Wizard has raised four deadly new Beasts. To make matters worse, he has cursed Tom into a magical coma and now Tom is powerless to fight Malvel. Miandra, one of the New Protectors, must team up with Prince Rotu to defeat a monster from the sea that s attacking her own fishing village - but can they fight back against this giant s poisonous tentacles?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up - don t miss out! Kalderon the Iron Bear; Garox the Coral Giant; Draka the Winged Serpent and Lukor the Mountain Demon.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

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Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.The land of Tavania slips further towards ruin as portals rip the sky and terrible Beasts roam the land. Tom and his companions must now defeat a giant electric eel: Ellik the Lightning Horror!There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Lost World series: Convol the Cold-Blooded Brute; Hellion the Fiery Foe; Krestor the Crushing Terror; Madara the Midnight Warrior; Ellik the Lighning Horror; Carnivora the Winged Scavenger.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

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Budapest, autumn 1943. Four years into the war, Hungary is allied with Nazi Germany and the Hungarian capital is the Casablanca of central Europe. The city swirls with intrigue and betrayal, home to spies and agents of every kind. But Budapest remains at peace, an oasis in the midst of war where Allied POWs, and Polish and Jewish refugees find sanctuary. The riverside cafes are crowded and the cityâ ™s famed cultural life still thrives.All that comes to an end in March 1944 when the Nazis invade. By the summer, Allied bombers are pounding its grand boulevards and historic squares. Budapestâ ™s surviving Jewish population has been forcibly relocated to cramped, overcrowded Yellow Star houses. By late December, the city is surrounded and under siege from the Red Army. Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians die in the savage siege as Budapest collapses into anarchy. Hungarian death squads roam the streets as the cityâ ™s Jews are forced into ghettos. Russian artillery pounds the city into smoking rubble as starving residents hack chunks of meat from dead, frozen horses.Using newly uncovered diaries, documents, archival material and interviews with the last survivors, Adam LeBor brilliantly recreates life and death in the wartime city, the catastrophic fate of half of its Jewish population and the destruction of the siege.Told through the lives of a cast of vivid, gripping characters, including glamorous aristocrats, spies, smugglers and SS Officers, a rebellious teenage Jewish schoolboy, Hungary s most popular actress and her spy chief lover, a Jewish businesswoman who negotiated with Adolf Eichmann, a Christian doctor hiding her Jewish neighbours and a teenage Hungarian soldier, the story of how Budapest slowly dies as the war destroys the city is utterly compelling.

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Join our brave young knight Sir Charlie StinkySocks in his bestselling super duper picture book adventure series â “ oh my!Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark forest, where monstrous trees groaned, terrible beasties moaned and wiggly woos waited to tickle your toes. Nobody ever went there untilâ ¦ Sir Charlie Stinkysocks, his good grey mare and his pet cat Envelope decide the time has come for a really big adventure. Sir Charlie packs his best sword and his sandwiches and off he goes, over the hills and far away, until he gets to the deep, dark forest. Sir Charlie doesnâ ™t flinch when he meets the beasties, or the dragon, or the wily witch, but when he comes across the princess, he realises heâ ™s met his match!A swashbuckling, funny and charming adventure from best-selling picture book author/illustrator Kristina Stephenson â “ an ideal read aloud lift-the-flap story to share with little adventurers aged 3+Fans of Jonny Duddle s Jolley-Rogers and Claire Freedman s Dinosaurs Love Underpants series will love Sir Charlie Stinky Socks.Do you own all of Sir Charlie s adventures?Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Big AdventureSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Frightful NightSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Dreadful SpellSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Tale of the Terrible SecretSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Tale of Two TreasuresSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Tale of the Wizard s WhisperSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Pirate s CurseSir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Mummy s GoldKristina Stephenson trained as a set and costume designer. She had a successful career in theatre and childrenâ ™s TV until she had her children. Wanting to stay at home with them, she turned to illustration. Inspired to write by her own son Charlie (who doesnâ ™t have stinky socks), she created the wonderful adventures of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks.

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Eighteenth-century Britain was the worldâ ™s leading centre for the slave trade. Bury the Chains by Adam Hochschild, author of the Duff Cooper prize-winning King Leopold s Ghost, charts the history of the moment everything changed. In 1788, the slave trade flourishing across the British Empire, amassing wealth beyond measure. Bury the Chains is the remarkable story of the men who sought to end slavery and brought the issue to the heart of British political life.Hochschild, lauded for his scholarly prowess and engrossing storytelling, transports us from London s bustling coffee houses to the West Indies backbreaking sugar plantations. Exploring the roles of key figures in the movement such as John Newton, Thomas Clarkson, William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp, and former slave Olaudah Equiano, it tells the history of the battle against an era of abhorrent human exploitation, illuminating the inception of the international human rights movement.Bury the Chains, a journey through some of the darkest times in history, compells us to honour the courageous heroes who dared to question, challenge, and ultimately bury the chains of social injustice.

Objev podobné jako Bury the Chains - Adam Hochschild

Squirrel is prepared to sell everything he has for The Really Beautiful Thing, but at what cost? A cautionary tale with a heartwarming ending about the force of greed and the power of friendship and family. Squirrel isnâ ™t sure what The Really Beautiful Thing is â “ or even what it does â “ all he knows is that he wants it. When he canâ ™t afford the price, he sells his comfy sofa, his fridge full of food, and even the house he shared with his friends . . . The Really Beautiful Thing costs Squirrel everything, and when it turns out to be A Really Useless Thing, will his friends be there to help him pick up the pieces?The perfect story to share with little ones about consumerism, greed and obsession, that teaches us we can t always have everything we want . . . and that our loved ones will always be there to help us when we lose our way.

Objev podobné jako The Really Beautiful Thing - Frances Tosdevin

In the age of AIDS and Section 28: a secret that could change political historyIt is 1987, and Tommy Wildeblood has put his days as a Piccadilly Circus rent boy long behind him. Slightly to his own surprise, he is now a rookie teacher at a South London comprehensive.But when Margaret Thatcher’ s government launches a chilling attack on the ‘ promotion’ of homosexuality in a new law known as Section 28, Tommy can’ t stay silent – especially when he realises he may have information about one of Thatcher’ s key lieutenants that could change the political situation completely.Forming an uneasy alliance with a sharp-elbowed tabloid journalist, and delving deep into his past on the ‘ Dilly’ , he puts everything on the line – both for himself and his old friends – in a desperate bid to expose the truth.With his trademark blend of historical research and ‘ what if’ fiction, Adam Macqueen captures the spirit of a frightening age in another spellbinding case that lifts the lid on the Eighties political establishment’ s murkiest secrets.

Objev podobné jako The Inalienable Right - Adam Macqueen

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOK OF THE YEAR, TRUE CRIME AWARDSA collection of real-life UK cases based on interviews with actual female police officers, anonymized for their protection, showing their bravery and dedication. Alice Vinten, a former Met Police Constable with over 10 years of service on the force, shares the stories of brave and dedicated policewomen who have been involved in real-life cases in Yorkshire, based on a series of interviews with these women who have spent their entire careers at the sharp end of crime-fighting.The Real Happy Valley reveals what life on the beat is really like. From dealing with domestic abuse cases to facing personal assaults, gang crime and murder, these courageous women stop at nothing to bring criminals to justice, never failing to put others safety before their own.Gripping and inspiring, The Real Happy Valley is a celebration of our finest policewomen s extraordinary courage, and their peerless commitment to protect and serve.

Objev podobné jako The Real Happy Valley - Alice Vinten

What happens when a kid with chutzpah meets a lesson in being a mensch? Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is an original, charming, deftly crafted, and fun read from cover to cover. —Midwest Book Review Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is a whimsical and heartwarming Jewish picture book rooted in universal truths. Set in the charming village of Kvellville, this story follows Ruby, a spirited and strong-willed girl whose choice to skip brushing her teeth unleashes unexpected chaos across her peaceful community. As she comes face to face with the ripple effects of her actions, Ruby learns that real magic isn’t found in spells or tricks—it’s found in making good choices and doing the right thing. Written by pediatric dentist and comedian Mike King and brought to life with vibrant illustrations by acclaimed Israeli artist Shahar Kober, this engaging story is a joyful blend of humor, heart, and cultural richness. With playful language, a glossary of Yiddish terms, and themes tied to Jewish values, it s the perfect Jewish bedtime story or Passover read-aloud for families looking to spark meaningful conversations with young readers. Inside you’ll find: • A funny moral story about the ripple effects of everyday choices—ideal for classroom and bedtime discussions. • A glossary of Yiddish words to support language learning and cultural appreciation. • Themes of kindness, community, and civic responsibility for kids. • A playful, culturally rich setting with full-color illustrations that bring Kvellville to life. Whether you’re celebrating Jewish values, teaching life lessons, or simply enjoying a funny and heartfelt story, Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic shows young readers how small acts of responsibility can lead to meaningful change.

Objev podobné jako Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic - Mike King

A new and improved edition of Knead to Know to help kickstart your microbakery dreams.This unique guide updated, expanded and completely revised. In 2011, the food and farming charity Sustain published Knead to Know – the Real Bread Campaign’s groundbreaking book for budding bakery businesses before Grub Street took over publishing it worldwide.Much has changed in the years since. Bakers in the campaign’s network have racked up a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, and so Real Bread Campaign coordinator Chris Young has completely re-written the book to produce this revised and expanded edition, Knead to Know…More. In his foreword, Bread Matters, Real Bread Campaign and Scotland the Bread co-founder, Andrew Whitley, writes: “This is a remarkable book. Not only because knowhow springs from every page and transforms into practical wisdom before our eyes, but because it has been fermented by the desire to do good.” At around double the length of the original book, the new edition is even more packed with information and advice for start-up bakery entrepreneurs on business planning, equipment, surplus reduction, marketing and more. It goes on to help guide bakers expanding their businesses, including moving to larger premises, taking on staff members and wellbeing. Sandwiched between these wholesome slices are tasty titbits from genuine artisan Real Bread bakeries of all types and sizes.While mainly aimed at microbakers in the UK, the new edition includes advice specifically for readers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the USA, where the original edition was also devoured.

Objev podobné jako Knead to Know...More - Young Chris, Bakers of the Real Bread Campaign

Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the land of Tangala there s a new and terrible danger, as the wicked sorceress Zuba has transformed a gang of bandits into monstrous Beasts. Worst of all, Tom has been attacked by one of the Beasts and lies gravely ill. He and Elenna have called on the New Protectors for help, and brave young Nolan must face a vicious bat-Beast!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don t miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

Objev podobné jako Beast Quest: Leptika the Nocturnal Nightmare - Adam Blade

Provocative essays on real-world ethical questions from the world s most influential philosopherPeter Singer is often described as the world s most influential philosopher. He is also one of its most controversial. The author of important books such as Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, Rethinking Life and Death, and The Life You Can Save, he helped launch the animal rights and effective altruism movements and contributed to the development of bioethics. Now, in Ethics in the Real World, Singer shows that he is also a master at dissecting important current events in a few hundred words. In this book of brief essays, he applies his controversial ways of thinking to issues like climate change, extreme poverty, animals, abortion, euthanasia, human genetic selection, sports doping, the sale of kidneys, the ethics of high-priced art, and ways of increasing happiness. Singer asks whether chimpanzees are people, smoking should be outlawed, or consensual sex between adult siblings should be decriminalized, and he reiterates his case against the idea that all human life is sacred, applying his arguments to some recent cases in the news. In addition, he explores, in an easily accessible form, some of the deepest philosophical questions, such as whether anything really matters and what is the value of the pale blue dot that is our planet. The collection also includes some more personal reflections, like Singerâ ™s thoughts on one of his favorite activities, surfing, and an unusual suggestion for starting a family conversation over a holiday feast. Provocative and original, these essays will challengeâ ”and possibly changeâ ”your beliefs about a wide range of real-world ethical questions.

Objev podobné jako Ethics in the Real World - Peter Singer

Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Controlled by a wicked sorceress called Zuba, a band of shapeshifters is attacking the land of Tangala. Tom has called on the New Protectors for help, and now it s Katya s turn to play her part in the fight. Can brave Katya defeat Makoro, a deadly scorpion-Beast terrorising the desert people? There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don t miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

Objev podobné jako Beast Quest: Makoro the Blinding Stinger - Adam Blade

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna must enter the deadly Netherworld to face the last of Malvel s monstrous Beasts. Lypida the Shadow Fiend is a terrifying creature with a tail like a powerful whip!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don t miss out! Grymon the Biting Horror; Skrar the Night Scavenger; Tarantix the Bone Spider and Lypida the Shadow Fiend.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

Objev podobné jako Beast Quest: Lypida the Shadow Fiend - Adam Blade

Transform your connections and leadership with five humor tactics to inspire, engage, and lead with joy.Discover the secret weapon that transforms relationships, boosts creativity, and enhances leadership: humor. The Laughter Factor reveals how laughter isn t just a source of joy—it s a powerful tool for connection and success. Whether you re a leader, teacher, salesperson, or simply someone seeking stronger relationships, this book equips you with five humor tactics to captivate, connect, and inspire.With decades of experience as a comedian and keynote speaker, author Adam Christing shares his proven methods to make humor work for anyone, anywhere. These five fundamental humor strategies include:Surprise: Use the power of the unexpected to delight and captivate.Poke: Master the art of self-deprecating humor and gentle teasing.In-Jokes: Foster bonds through shared laughter and unique moments.Wordplay: Enhance your wit with clever banter and sharp language.Amplify: Turn ordinary stories into extraordinary, memorable moments.Humor is your ticket to breaking barriers, fostering trust, and standing out in personal and professional settings. From boosting your leadership presence to lightening tense situations, The Laughter Factor is your ultimate guide to wielding humor as a force for good.

Objev podobné jako The Laughter Factor - Adam Christing

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna must follow the shadow path to find and defeat the third deadly Netherworld Beast. How will they stop the giant spider Tarantix from poisoning Avantia s precious river?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don t miss out! Grymon the Biting Horror; Skrar the Night Scavenger; Tarantix the Bone Spider and Lypida the Shadow Fiend.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!

Objev podobné jako Beast Quest: Tarantix the Bone Spider - Adam Blade

Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!When Nolan s hometown is attacked by the venomous beast Draka, he takes the fight to the skies using Tom s eagle feather. Helped by Queen Aroha herself, Nolan must defeat the beast to retrieve one of its scales which can be used to save Tom from Malvel s curse.There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of this beloved series - don t miss out!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero,Sea Quest,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

Objev podobné jako Beast Quest: Draka the Winged Serpent - Adam Blade

Dive into the heart of social work in this pioneering A-Z reference guide which brings theory to life through the lived experience of social workers. Drawing on narrative accounts from a thriving community of practice, this justice-driven book offers authentic and intimate outlooks on the realities of social work.Each chapter focuses on one aspect of practice and is supplemented with a diverse tapestry of professional voices at various stages of their career. Each contribution offers a unique perspective, including insight from professionals who have first-hand experience of social work interventions. Examples of practice are from across the age range, from the experience of supporting a young person to move from a children s residential home into their first flat through to ensuring that an older person living in a care home carries on voting.Real-life cases are paired with critical reflections, learning points, and relevant case law. This combined approach allows for wisdom in practice as well as legal literacy within a person-centred, relational framework. Brought up to date with a splash of punk philosophy, bringing optimism to the social work struggle for those whose rights need support to be upheld and for their voices to be heard.In revealing the profound relationship between social work, power, and human rights, this guide will allow you to become a more reflective and impactful practitioner.

Objev podobné jako The Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science Guide to Rights-Based Practice - Various authors

**Explore the fascinating history of the real Downton Abbey as the Crawley family saga makes its way on to the big screen with Downton Abbey, the major motion picture** An excellent depiction of English aristocratic life ... a compelling portrait Publisher s Weekly* * * * * *The follow-up to the international bestseller Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey, this book moves the story into the 1920s, and focuses on the remarkable American heiress who came to reign at Highclere Castle.Sometimes the facts are even more extraordinary than the fiction ... This book tells the story of Lady Catherine, a beautiful American girl who became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the setting for Julian Fellowes award-winning drama Downton Abbey. Charming and charismatic, Catherine caught the eye of Lord Porchester (or Porchey , as he was known) when she was just 20 years old, and wearing a pale yellow dress at a ball. She had already turned down 14 proposals before she eventually married Porchey in 1922. But less than a year later Porchey s father died suddenly, and he became the 6th Earl of Carnarvon, inheriting a title and a Castle that changed both their lives forever. Catherine found herself suddenly in charge of a small army of household staff, and hosting lavish banquets and weekend house parties. Although the couple were very much in love, considerable challenges lay ahead for Catherine. They were immediately faced with the task of saving Highclere when debts threatened to destroy the estate. As the 1920s moved to a close, Catherine s adored brother died and she began to lose her husband to the distractions London had to offer. When the Second World War broke out, life at the Castle would never be the same again. Drawing on rich material from the private archives at Highclere, including beautiful period photographs, the current Countess of Carnarvon transports us back to the thrilling and alluring world of the real Downton Abbey and its inhabitants.

Objev podobné jako Lady Catherine and the Real Downton Abbey - The Countess of Carnarvon

I am almost two weeks into Restoration and I am feeling great. Went for a blood pressure check and my readings have dropped since I started the program. My GP is thinking that if I keep going the way I am that I will be able to come off the medication really soon which is fantastic. Maxine, Launceston, Australia Halfway through week three of Restoration and weighed myself today!! I dropped 5.6 kgs so far. I can t tell you how elated I am. By this time next week if I stick to the plan and my daily walking target I could be in double digits instead of triple digits, that is such a big deal to me! Michael Markoulides, United Kingdom At the time that I started with the Banting, I weighed 70.3 kg. My goal is to weigh 55 kg. After 13 weeks of strict Banting (and a little cheating) I have lost a total of 11.6 kg. So I am almost there. Monique Pretorius, Rustenburg, South Africa I love this program EVEN MORE! I am not craving and feel full for a long time. I m in week two [of Restoration] and I have to say Jonno s recipes are fantastic. I m down four pounds. Shari Kuntz, Kansas, United States I m doing so well, I ve lost 3 kg for the past three weeks [in Restoration] and 7 cm from my waistline. Nthabiseng Mogosoane, South AfricaThe original book, The Real Meal Revolution, promoting a diet low in carbohydrates and unafraid of healthy fats has sold hundreds of thousands of copies all over the world, inspiring a profound and widespread change in eating habits and improved health for thousands. The Real Meal Revolution 2.0 provides the distillation of three years of data analysis from 120,000 online users and thousands of success stories, combined with the latest nutritional science and behavioural research. The result is a cutting-edge, four-phase approach that isn t simply about losing weight - it s about being healthy, happy and absolutely awesome!· Achieve your awesome weight quickly and without compromise· Save money by avoiding expensive supplements and medication· Conquer the weight-loss plateau and other pitfalls of dieting· Discover non-food related weight-loss techniques to make part of your daily routine· Enjoy supposedly taboo foods while maintaining a healthy lifestyle If you want sustainable weight loss (without cravings or side effects), boundless energy, improved blood readings, bulletproof gut health, increased mental focus, enhanced athletic performance and better sleep, then The Real Meal Revolution 2.0 is for you.www.realmealrevolution.com

Objev podobné jako The Real Meal Revolution 2.0 - Jonno Proudfoot

Squirrel is prepared to sell everything he has for The Really Beautiful Thing, but at what cost? A cautionary tale with a heartwarming ending about the force of greed and the power of friendship and family. Squirrel isnâ ™t sure what The Really Beautiful Thing is â “ or even what it does â “ all he knows is that he wants it. When he canâ ™t afford the price, he sells his comfy sofa, his fridge full of food, and even the house he shared with his friends . . . The Really Beautiful Thing costs Squirrel everything, and when it turns out to be A Really Useless Thing, will his friends be there to help him pick up the pieces?The perfect story to share with little ones about consumerism, greed and obsession, that teaches us we can t always have everything we want . . . and that our loved ones will always be there to help us when we lose our way.

Objev podobné jako The Really Beautiful Thing - Frances Tosdevin

Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Tom and Elenna s latest Beast Quest has taken a sinister turn. Gargantua the Silent Assassin is a monstrous snake-Beast with metal scales that can withstand any weapon. How can our heroes hope to defeat this enemy?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Ghost of Karadin series - don t miss out! Gorog the Fiery Fiend; Devora the Death Fish; Raptex the Sky Hunter and Gargantua the Silent Assassin.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade s other series: Team Hero,Sea Quest,Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.

Objev podobné jako Beast Quest: Gargantua the Silent Assassin - Adam Blade

_The Real JRR Tolkien: The Man Who Created Middle Earth_ is a comprehensive biography of the linguist and writer; taking the reader from his formative years of home-schooling, through the spires of Oxford, to his romance with his wife-to-be on the brink of war, and onwards into his phenomenal academic success and his creation of the seminal high fantasy world of Middle Earth. _The Real JRR Tolkien_ delves into his influences, places, friendships, triumphs and tragedies, with particular emphasis on how his remarkable life and loves forged the worlds of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Using contemporary sources and comprehensive research, _The Real JRR Tolkien_ offers a unique insight into the life and times of one of Britain s greatest authors, from cradle to grave to legacy.

Objev podobné jako The Real JRR Tolkien - Jesse Xander

A full-colour hardcover volume chronicling the history of The Real Ghostbusters with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and much more! After nearly forty years, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters endures. The original film introduced the world to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Ectomobiles, Proton Packs, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and Slimer, just to name a few. A global-phenomenon, Ghostbusters soon made the trans-dimensional sidestep to animation with 1986 s The Real Ghostbusters. The Saturday morning cartoon was an incredible success. For many kids, the animated series acted as their gateway into loving Ghostbusters long before they were age-appropriate to see the film. The series was acclaimed for its mature storytelling, fantastical animation, and a voice cast that became as synonymous with the characters as the live-action actors who originated them. A simultaneous toy launch from Kenner ectoplasmatically energized the property with some of the most memorable, most-beloved, weirdest, and best-selling toys in popular culture. THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY is the ultimate collector s dream. This franchise overview combines rare and never-before-seen visuals including conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, abandoned concepts, and brand-new stunning photography with new and exclusive interviews.

Objev podobné jako The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History - Craig Goldberg, Troy Benjamin

A full-colour deluxe hardcover volume, with exclusive packaging and lavish treatments, chronicling the history of The Real Ghostbusters with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and much more! After nearly forty years, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters endures. The original film introduced the world to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Ectomobiles, Proton Packs, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and Slimer, just to name a few. A global-phenomenon, Ghostbusters soon made the trans-dimensional sidestep to animation with 1986 s The Real Ghostbusters. The Saturday morning cartoon was an incredible success. For many kids, the animated series acted as their gateway into loving Ghostbusters long before they were age-appropriate to see the film. The series was acclaimed for its mature storytelling, fantastical animation, and a voice cast that became as synonymous with the characters as the live-action actors who originated them. A simultaneous toy launch from Kenner ectoplasmatically energized the property with some of the most memorable, most-beloved, weirdest, and best-selling toys in popular culture. The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History is the ultimate collector s dream. This franchise overview combines rare and never-before-seen visuals including conceptual artwork, storyboards, script excerpts, internal memos, packaging art, unseen prototypes, abandoned concepts, and brand-new stunning photography with new and exclusive interviews. This deluxe edition package includes: An exclusive firehouse-inspired slipcase and cover. A folio enclosing two acetate animation cel replicas. A unique firehouse flagpole-inspired ribbon bookmark.

Objev podobné jako The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History (Deluxe Edition) - Craig Goldberg, Troy Benjamin

Is it harder to keep a secret when the world is watching – or to tell the truth when no-one is listening?Belle Simon was just 12 years old when she was one of six girls plucked from obscurity to star in reality TV sensation The Real Deal. Under the wing of dazzling star Donna Mayfair, she and the other five girls were meant to become world-famous actresses, singers and dancers.But at 26, Belle is trying to live anonymously, away from being loved or loathed. The public eye has never fully shut, however, and when a producer offers Belle a big paycheck to join a reunion special for The Real Deal, she finds it hard to say no. If people are going to talk about that shocking final episode anyway, maybe this is an unexpected opportunity.Everyone watching thinks they know what happened, but only Belle knows what really occurred away from the cameras and outside the editing room. Is she ready to go back and confront her past? And will anyone believe her if she reveals the truth?

Objev podobné jako The Real Deal - Caitlin Devlin