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It is symbolic that Adam Smith s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy. The result of Smith s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy right up to the present day.

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THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOK ON MODERN ECONOMICS The Wealth of Nations is an economics book like no other. First published in 1776, Adam Smith s groundbreaking theories provide a recipe for national prosperity that has not been bettered since. It assumes no prior knowledge of its subject, and over 200 years on, still provides valuable lessons on the fundamentals of economics. This keepsake edition is a selected abridgement of all five books, and includes an Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for the contemporary reader, a Foreword from Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute, and a Preface from Dr. Razeen Sally of the London School of Economics.

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Adam Smith (1723-1790) was one of the brightest stars of the eighteenth-century Scottish Enlightenment. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations was his most important book. First published in London in March 1776, it had been eagerly anticipated by Smith s contemporaries and became an immediate bestseller.That edition sold out quickly and others followed. Today, Smith s Wealth of Nations rightfully claims a place in the Western intellectual canon. It is the first book of modern political economy, and still provides the foundation for the study of that discipline.But it is much more than that. Along with important discussions of economics and political theory, Smith mixed plain common sense with large measures of history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and much else. Few texts remind us so clearly that the Enlightenment was very much a lived experience, a concern with improving the human condition in practical ways for real people.A masterpiece by any measure, Wealth of Nations remains a classic of world literature to be usefully enjoyed by readers today.

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The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a seminal work in economics that revolutionized our understanding of the market system and laid the foundation for modern capitalism. Smith explores the principles of division of labor, free markets, and the invisible hand, shaping economic thought for centuries to come.â ¢

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We are well aware of the rise of the 1% as the rapid growth of economic inequality has put the majority of the world s wealth in the pockets of fewer and fewer. One much-discussed solution to this imbalance is to significantly increase the rate at which we tax the wealthy. But with an enormous amount of the world s wealth hidden in tax havens in countries like Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands this wealth cannot be fully accounted for and taxed fairly. No one, from economists to bankers to politicians, has been able to quantify exactly how much of the world s assets are currently hidden until now. Gabriel Zucman is the first economist to offer reliable insight into the actual extent of the world s money held in tax havens. And it s staggering. In The Hidden Wealth of Nations, Zucman offers an inventive and sophisticated approach to quantifying how big the problem is, how tax havens work and are organized, and how we can begin to approach a solution. His research reveals that tax havens are a quickly growing danger to the world economy. In the past five years, the amount of wealth in tax havens has increased over 25% there has never been as much money held offshore as there is today. This hidden wealth accounts for at least $7.6 trillion, equivalent to 8% of the global financial assets of households. Fighting the notion that any attempts to vanquish tax havens are futile, since some countries will always offer more advantageous tax rates than others, as well the counter-argument that since the financial crisis tax havens have disappeared, Zucman shows how both sides are actually very wrong. In The Hidden Wealth of Nations he offers an ambitious agenda for reform, focused on ways in which countries can change the incentives of tax havens. Only by first understanding the enormity of the secret wealth can we begin to estimate the kind of actions that would force tax havens to give up their practices. Zucman s work has quickly become the gold standard for quantifying the amount of the world s assets held in havens. In this concise book, he lays out in approachable language how the international banking system works and the dangerous extent to which the large-scale evasion of taxes is undermining the global market as a whole. If we are to find a way to solve the problem of increasing inequality, The Hidden Wealth of Nations is essential reading.

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⠘Who better to guide us through the chaotic world of the last 25 years than one who had a ringside seat for much that went on, and who writes about it with such insight and skill? This is a must read book.⠙ - Sir Anthony Seldon, author of Truss at 10 In my time working on Europe, João Vale de Almeida was the most important name in my address book: a view I suspect was widely shared.⠙ ⠓ Lord Kim Darroch, former British ambassador to the United States This is a superb book: provocative, witty, erudite, sober - and sometimes sobering - but ultimately wise in its prescriptions.⠙ - Sir Ivan Rogers, former UK Permanent Representative to the EU This book is a rare opportunity to look behind the diplomatic curtain and see events and the people who inspired them up close and personal. - Baroness Catherine Ashton, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign AffairsToday we are witnessing one of the most dangerous geopolitical situations of modern times, heralded by loud populist and nationalist voices, and steeped in uncertainty. But how did the nations of the world come to find themselves in such a predicament? Is the international liberal order condemned?Drawing from decades of experience in Brussels, Washington, New York and London, one of the world⠙s foremost diplomats lifts the veil on modern foreign affairs and enables us to trace how countries have been sleepwalking towards the ⠘Divorce of Nations⠙, and the steps we can take to fix it.Having met the most consequential global leaders since the turn of the millennium, Ambassador Vale de Almeida⠙s insightful account features personal observances of figures such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron, Hu Jintao and Donald Trump. He also recalls the numerous times he met Vladimir Putin and the early warning signs and grievances the Russian leader aired in the run up to his incursions into Georgia and Crimea, which ultimately were the precursors to the full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Other key moments in his compelling narrative relate to the global response to the Great Financial Crisis, how the world shifted in the aftermath of 9/11, the opening up of China and how the world reacted to the Covid pandemic. The book also includes a personal and colourful account of the first 1,000 days of Brexit ⠓ the ultimate act of separation so far.Based on contemporary notes and further reflections, The Divorce of Nations is a necessary and important book that enables us to move forward with better awareness and understanding of the current volatile and fragmented scene, at both national and global levels.

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Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series, perfect for fans of Dennis the Menace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, and Mr Gum. My best friend Bunky is sort of like my pet dog, so it was weird when he suddenly started fancying a cat one day. Barry can t wait to tell his friends that they ve been invited on his family caravan holiday to Plonkton. But the weekend by the sea doesn t turn out to be the keelfest Barry was hoping for.It s all his best mate Bunky s fault for going and falling in love. OH. MY.UNKEELNESS! Have you got all of Jim Smith s amazekeel books? I am not a Loser I am still not a Loser I am so over being a Loser I am sort of a Loser Barry Loser and the holiday of doom Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton Barry Loser s ultimate book of keelness Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot grannies Jim Smith is the keelest kids book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.

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Are you looking to master the art of negotiation in both your personal and professional life? The Art of Negotiation by Adam Winschberg is your ultimate guide to achieving win-win outcomes. Packed with timeless strategies and proven techniques, this comprehensive book shares powerful stratagem methods used by some of history s most successful individuals. Adam Winschberg draws on decades of hands-on experience and valuable insights to present a clear, practical approach to negotiation. This book will help you improve your mental resilience while equipping you with the skills to effectively navigate challenging discussions and achieve your desired results. Whether youâ ™re negotiating in business, dealing with personal matters, or even negotiating with yourself, The Art of Negotiation offers tools to enhance your strategies and boost your confidence. Inside, youâ ™ll learn to:Recognize and apply key negotiation techniques for different situationsDevelop strategies tailored to your strengths and negotiation styleUse negotiation as a tool for achieving better mental health and well-beingIf you re ready to transform your life and become a negotiation expert, dive into The Art of Negotiation today. With this essential guide, you ll gain knowledge and experience that sets you apart, giving you a competitive edge in any negotiation.

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Are you looking to master the art of negotiation in both your personal and professional life? The Art of Negotiation by Adam Winschberg is your ultimate guide to achieving win-win outcomes. Packed with timeless strategies and proven techniques, this comprehensive book shares powerful stratagem methods used by some of history s most successful individuals. Adam Winschberg draws on decades of hands-on experience and valuable insights to present a clear, practical approach to negotiation. This book will help you improve your mental resilience while equipping you with the skills to effectively navigate challenging discussions and achieve your desired results. Whether youâ ™re negotiating in business, dealing with personal matters, or even negotiating with yourself, The Art of Negotiation offers tools to enhance your strategies and boost your confidence. Inside, youâ ™ll learn to:Recognize and apply key negotiation techniques for different situationsDevelop strategies tailored to your strengths and negotiation styleUse negotiation as a tool for achieving better mental health and well-beingIf you re ready to transform your life and become a negotiation expert, dive into The Art of Negotiation today. With this essential guide, you ll gain knowledge and experience that sets you apart, giving you a competitive edge in any negotiation.

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The thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare.Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this wonÂ’t be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands--and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers.ItÂ’s an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award–winning author Adam Cesare.Clown in a Cornfield was 2020Â’s Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel.Â

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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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A powerhouse grimdark fantasy of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The House of Sacrifice is the thunderous conclusion to Anna Smith Spark s Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives.Hail Him. Behold Him.Man-killer, life-stealer, death-bringer, lifeâ ™s thief.All are bound to Him,His word is law.The night coming, the sudden light that makes the eyes blind,Golden one, shining, glorious.Lifeâ ™s judgement, lifeâ ™s pleasure, hopeâ ™s grave.Marith Altrersyr has won. He cut a path of blood and vengeance and needless violence around the world and now he rules. It is time for Marith to put down his sword, to send home his armies, to grow a beard and become fat. It is time to look to his own house, and to produce an heir. The King of Death must now learn to live.But some things cannot be learnt.The spoils of war turn to ash in the mouths of the Amrath Army and soon they are on the move again. But Marith, lord of lies, dragon-killer, father-killer, has begun to falter and his mind decays. How long can a warlord rotting from within continue to win?As the Army marches on to Sorlost, Thaliaâ ™s thoughts turn to home and to the future: a life grows inside her and it is a precious thing â “ but it grows weak.Why must the sins of the father curse the child?A glorious, ambitious and bloodily brilliant conclusion that threads together a masterful tapestry of language and story, holding up a piercing reflection on epic fantasy â “ and those who love it.

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Cities and countries engulfed by panic and death, desperate for vaccines but fearful of what inoculation may bring. This is what the world has just gone through with Covid-19. But as Simon Schama shows in his epic history of vulnerable humanity caught between the terror of contagion and the ingenuity of science, it has happened before.Characteristically, with Schama the message is delivered through gripping, page-turning stories set in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries: smallpox strikes London; cholera hits Paris; plague comes to India. Threading through the scenes of terror, suffering and hope - in hospitals and prisons, palaces and slums - are an unforgettable cast of characters: a philosopher-playwright burning up with smallpox in a country chateau; a vaccinating doctor paying house calls in Halifax; a woman doctor in south India driving her inoculator-carriage through the stricken streets as dead monkeys drop from the trees. But we are also in the labs when great, life-saving breakthroughs happen, in Paris, Hong Kong and Mumbai.At the heart of it all, an unsung hero: Waldemar Haffkine. A gun-toting Jewish student in Odesa turned microbiologist at the Pasteur Institute, hailed in England as the saviour of mankind for vaccinating millions against cholera and bubonic plague in British India while being cold-shouldered by the medical establishment of the Raj. Creator of the world s first mass production line of vaccines in Mumbai he is tragically brought down in an act of shocking injustice.Foreign Bodies crosses borders between east and west, Asia and Europe, the worlds of rich and poor, politics and science. Its thrilling story carries with it the credo of its author on the interconnectedness of humanity and nature; of the powerful and the people. Ultimately, Schama says, as we face the challenges of our times together, there are no foreigners, only familiars .

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What truths and life lessons can we take away from a seemingly trivial theme park in Orlando, Florida? Father and philosopher Adam Kadlac reflects on his own visits to Walt Disney World, arguing that Disney theme parks are a remarkably fruitful environment in which to reflect on the human condition. On the one hand, engagement with the worlds of Disney is a pervasive feature of many people s everyday experience. On the other hand, the fantastical nature of Disney theme parks casts light on aspects of our lives that may otherwise seem unremarkable. If, on a day out at the Magic Kingdom, we pause to absorb our surroundings, our thoughts can quickly turn to all sorts of important topics and questions: authenticity and pleasure; what it means for corporations to play such a large role in our culture; whether nostalgia is always bad; and, of course, princesses (so, so many princesses. The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life will challenge Disney lovers and sceptics alike to think more deeply about the things that matter to them.

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An Observer Book of the YearA Times Science Book of the YearA New Statesman Book of the YearA Financial Times Science Book of the Year Astonishingly bold Daily Mail It is hard to imagine a more timely book ... much of the modern world will make more sense having read it. The TimesWe live in a world that s more interconnected than ever before. Our lives are shaped by outbreaks - of disease, of misinformation, even of violence - that appear, spread and fade away with bewildering speed. To understand them, we need to learn the hidden laws that govern them. From superspreaders who might spark a pandemic or bring down a financial system to the social dynamics that make loneliness catch on, The Rules of Contagion offers compelling insights into human behaviour and explains how we can get better at predicting what happens next.Along the way, Adam Kucharski explores how innovations spread through friendship networks, what links computer viruses with folk stories - and why the most useful predictions aren t necessarily the ones that come true.Now revised and updated with content on Covid-19.

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The definitive translation of Plato s Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato s Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed translation by Allan Bloom was the first to take a strictly literal approach. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay -- as well as indices -- which will enable readers to better understand the heart of Plato s intention. This edition includes an introduction by renowned critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of students and readers.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2019â ˜This is a book of wondersâ ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜Spellbinding and intelligentâ ™ Financial Timesâ ˜Extraordinary and engrossingâ ™ SpectatorIt was the most extraordinary year. In a book brimming with poetry and nature writing, biography and adventure, Adam Nicolson walks in the footsteps of Coleridge, Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy during the months in the late 1790s they spent together in the Quantock Hills.Out of it came The Ancient Mariner, â ˜Kubla Khanâ ™, Lyrical Ballads and â ˜Tintern Abbeyâ ™; Coleridgeâ ™s unmatched hymns to friendship and fatherhood; Wordsworthâ ™s revolutionary verses and paeans to the unity of soul and cosmos, love and understanding. In short, a poetry that sought to remake the world.

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Kniha - autor Henry Kissinger, 420 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The summation of Henry Kissinger's thinking about history, strategy and statecraft, WORLD ORDER examines the great tectonic plates of history to explain the attitudes that states and empires - and in particular his four great 'world orders', the European, Islamic, Chinese and American - have taken to the rest of the world from the formation of Europe to our own times. Henry Kissinger draws upon a lifetime's historical study and unmatched experience as a world statesman.

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Take a wander through Adamâ ™s garden as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life.The scents of the rosemary and thyme lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders, gravel garden, and woodland walk, taking you on a tour through Adamâ ™s garden.As you go, Adam explains his design and planting choices, drawing on personal feeling and memories as well as years of experience.Plant profiles provide inspiration for your own planting dreams, interspersed with practical know-how on plant care and design ideas to help you create flow and moments of pause using pathways, arches, water features, and pots.

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The Wealth of a Nation sheds light on how external factors such as war gave rise to institutional arrangements that facilitated finance, banking, and investment, and offers a conceptual framework for further research into the origins and consolidation of capitalism in England.

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Amelia: Phew, how about those snakes?! Surely the next curse won t be as bad... UH OH. INCOMING!!! Glam-Evil s pet anacondas have been vanquished, but she s still on a rampage and there s a storm headed straight for the gang.Say goodbye to the rickety bridge ... the perfect playground ... the skyscraper tree ... the BEST PARK EVER has just been cursed by an evil ultra-villain! It s up to best friends Amelia (Miles) and Shackleton (Jones) to save their favourite place, no matter what curious curses should strike along the way.A brilliant new graphic novel series by popular New Zealand comedian Sam Smith and artist César Lador, MILES JONES is like THE BAD GUYS crossed with Indiana Jones - perfect for fans of BUNNY VS MONKEY.

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The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer.From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand s success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.Blending heritage with innovation and brand identity with creativity, Porsche has produced some of the most beloved models of sport and luxury car alike. From the timeless designs of the 911 and Carrera, to the dynamism of the 917, the fabled marque has instilled class and faultless engineering into each and every one of its creations. With 19 victories at Le Mans, Porsche has also proved itself to be as successful on the racetrack as it is on the streets; revered, respected and treasured in equal measure.These victories on both the podium and in the marketplace are rendered here in stunning detail through insightful text and exceptional photography. This is a story packed with blind corners and steep climbs, in a package that will sit perfectly on any Porsche fan s bookshelf.

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UPDATED WITH TWO NEW CHAPTERS One of the most provocative and startling books ever written by a British commander ... an update of the two great thinkers on war and peace, Clausewitz and Sun Tsu, for our time ... it is for anyone interested in the well-being of our world Robert Fox, Evening StandardWhy do we try to use military force to solve our political problems? And why, when our forces win the military battles does this still fail to solve those problems? It is because the force lacks utility. From Iraq to the Balkans, and from Afghanistan to Chechneya, over the past fifteen years there has been a steady stream of military interventions that have not delivered on their promise for peace, or even political resolution. The Utility of Force explains this anomaly at the heart of our current international system. Britain s outstanding soldier of modern times ... a book that will assure his reputation as a serious and original thinker among soldiers and strategists Sir John Keegan, Daily Telegraph It is hard to overstate the devastating nature of this book as an indictment of almost everything the West has done in recent years, and is doing today Sir Max Hastings, Sunday Telegraph

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Timothy Snyder traces the emergence of four rival modern nationalist ideologies from common medieval notions of citizenship.

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Juhi loves helping her Appa sell flowers to the local community. In Appaâ ™s flower shop, Juhi knows the language of love â “ lilies for adoration, irises for hugs and kisses. She knows the language of faith â “ frangipani for full moon days, red hibiscus for the temple. But when Appa tells her that her favourite customer has passed away, she does not know the language of grief. What flowers will she choose to remember a man who was always so full of life? A moving story about grief, self-expression, and finding reasons to celebrate even at lifeâ ™s toughest moments.

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From bestselling author Wilbur Smith, a masterful adventure in the action-packed Courtney Series.

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The Physio is an incredibly powerful, and totally unforgettable, narrative that explores the present and the past of author, Jonathan Smith, a man whose life has been upended by Parkinsons - a condition that threatens to take away his independence and identity. As he painstakingly relearns to perform the simplest tasks with his left hand, he is forced to confront his limitations and the reality of his condition. But it is within the walls of the physiotherapy room that Jonathan finds an unexpected ally in Clare, his physiotherapist - whose expertise and adventurous spirit challenge him to push beyond his boundaries. As Jonathan grapples with the frustrations of daily life, Clare becomes more than just a therapist; she becomes a mentor and confidante. Their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and understanding, blossoms as they share stories, fears, and laughter - each session a step closer to Jonathan s physical and emotional healing. But the book is also a vivid account of the books and plays that he has written as well as those that he has read, and one begins to understand that this is not just a book about healing but an autobiography, a total life, viewed through the lens of literature.

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An awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and evolution of humans, from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator.

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From The Master of Adventure, Wilbur Smith, an heroic novel in the panoramic Courtney Series.

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From The Master of Adventure, Wilbur Smith, an immersive novel in the brilliant Courtney Series.

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New in paperback - In this biography Sara Cockerill has gone back to the primary sources, and the wealth of recent first-rate scholarship, and assessed which of the claims about Eleanor can be sustained on the evidence. In the competition for remarkable queens, Eleanor of Aquitaine tends to win. In fact her story sometimes seems so extreme it ought to be made up. The headlines: orphaned as a child, Duchess in her own right, Queen of France, crusader, survivor of a terrible battle, kidnapped by her own husband, captured by pirates, divorced for barrenness, Countess of Anjou, Queen of England, mother of at least five sons and three daughters, supporter of her sonsÂ’ rebellion against her own husband, his prisoner for fifteen years, ruler of England in her own right, traveler across the Pyrenees and Alps in winter in her late sixties and seventies, and mentor to the most remarkable queen medieval France was to know (her own granddaughter, obviously). It might be thought that this material would need no embroidery. But the reality is that Eleanor of AquitaineÂ’s life has been subjected to successive reinventions over the years, with the facts usually losing the battle with speculation and wishful thinking. In this biography Sara Cockerill has gone back to the primary sources, and the wealth of recent first-rate scholarship, and assessed which of the claims about Eleanor can be sustained on the evidence. The result is a complete re-evaluation of this remarkable womanÂ’s even more remarkable life. A number of oft-repeated myths are debunked and a fresh vision of Eleanor emerges. In addition the book includes the fruits of her own research, breaking new ground on EleanorÂ’s relationship with the Church, her artistic patronage and her relationships with all of her children, including her family by her first marriage.

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Kniha - anglicky "The Catcher in Rye" is the ultimate novel for disaffected youth, but it's relevant to all ages. The story is told by Holden Caulfield, a seventeen-year-old dropout who has just been kicked out of his fourth school. Throughout, Holden dissects the 'phony' aspects of society, and the 'phonies' themselves: the headmaster whose affability depends on the wealth of the parents, his roommate who scores with girls using sickly-sweet affection. Lazy in style, full of slang and swear words, it's a novel whose interest and appeal comes from its observations rather than its plot intrigues (in conventional terms, there is hardly any plot at all). Salinger's style creates an effect of conversation, it is as though Holden is speaking to you personally, as though you too have seen through the pretences of the American Dream and are growing up unable to see the point of living in, or contributing to, the society around you. Written with the clarity of a boy...

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The Catcher in Rye is the ultimate novel for disaffected youth, but it s relevant to all ages. The story is told by Holden Caulfield, a seventeen- year-old dropout who has just been kicked out of his fourth school. Throughout, Holden dissects the phony aspects of society, and the phonies themselves: the headmaster whose affability depends on the wealth of the parents, his roommate who scores with girls using sickly-sweet affection.Lazy in style, full of slang and swear words, it s a novel whose interest and appeal comes from its observations rather than its plot intrigues (in conventional terms, there is hardly any plot at all). Salinger s style creates an effect of conversation, it is as though Holden is speaking to you personally, as though you too have seen through the pretences of the American Dream and are growing up unable to see the point of living in, or contributing to, the society around you.Written with the clarity of a boy leaving childhood, it deals with society, love, loss, and expectations without ever falling into the clutch of a cliche.

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The joyful first book in a heart-warming and cosy animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets. Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith. The Times, The 20 Best Children s Books of 2025When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn t believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoë start helping the new vet and animal rescuer, Dr Polly. Mattie still may not have a pet of her own, but she has amazing adventures rescuing a runaway ferret, trying to stop a greedy goat from eating everything in the garden and looking after an adorable puppy with a hurt paw. But as the animal rescue gets more and more crowded, Mattie, Zoë and the vet s son, Casper, realize that they need to do something more. Can they help the animals find their forever homes?Set in the cosy village of Mossdale in the lead up to their village fête, this uplifting animal and friendship story is the perfect gift for readers age 6, 7, 8 and 9. And don t miss the friends next snowy adventure as they try to help a cheeky puppy at Christmas in The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos! Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both. Daily Mail

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Full of practical advice, ideas and inspiration from Lonely Planet s parents to you, this essential guide gives you the lowdown on the wealth of amazing travel experiences around the world - and how to plan and enjoy them with your family. From navigating air and train travel to approaching unfamiliar meals and a change in routine, The Family Travel Handbook encourages curiosity, exploration and independence. This handy trip planner brings all our expertise together into one useful guide that you can refer to for everything from ideas about exploring the great outdoors to how to pack up everything and take the kids on a round-the-world trip. It ll help you to explore more confidently and, if you re willing, take you out of your comfort zone to experience even more remarkable sights and activities.We also include a section of recommendations on the best places to go, whatever sort of trip you re after - from the top five places for infants, toddlers, tweens and teenagers, and the top five budget destinations, to our favourite family-friendly cruises, wildlife-spotting adventures and beach holidays.Whether your family are experienced jet-setters or unsure where to start taking your kids, we ll show you how rewarding and memorable opportunities for family travel exist at every turn. The handbook contains:Getting Ready:Deciding where to goTravelling independently vs taking a packageTravellers with disabilitiesFamily financesIn Transit:Take to the skiesEmbrace the open roadLet the train take the strainAll aboard: cruising with kidsOn the Ground:Where to stayWhere and what to eat and drinkThe challenges of different agesExploring the Great Outdoors:CampingHikingWater-based activitiesSnow-based activitiesTravelling sustainably with kidsReady to be Adventurous?:Start small: embrace the possibilitiesPush your collective comfort zonesBe a world nomadLet them fly the travel nestAfter the Trip:Photography on the roadBack homeAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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A quiz book from the Blizzard, the intelligent football magazine. The questions are deliberately hard ⠓ this is The Blizzard ⠓ and we reckon they are the ultimate football quiz. In true Blizzard fashion, expect questions from all round the globe, from the Asian Cup and the Cup of Nations to the European Championship and the Copa América.

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⠜Nothing now succeeds unless it⠙s in the comic line. We have comic Latin grammars, and comic Greek grammars; indeed, I don t know but what English grammar, too, is a comedy altogether. All our tragedies are made into comedies by the way they are performed; and no work sells without comic illustrations to it. I have brought out several new comic works, which have been very successful. For instance, The Comic Wealth of Nations; The Comic Parliamentary Speeches ⠦ I even propose to bring out a Comic Whole Duty of Man. All these books sell well: they do admirably for the nurseries of the children of the aristocracy. In fact they are as good as manuals and text-books.⠝Those words from best-selling Victorian novelist George W.M. Reynolds were a nod to the work of a writer named Gilbert Abbot á Beckett. Beckett loved history and writing about history but he was also something of a comedian. Then one day he had a bright idea: What if history could be funny and still be factual and educate people? He resolved to start writing a funny history book which he named The Comic History of England, which was originally serialised in Punch in 1847. It was an irreverent take on the conservative history books of Beckett⠙s day. Kings and queens emerge as mean-spirited petty rascals and to look for their virtues ⠜would require the aid of one of those solar microscopes which give visibility to the merest atom, and the particle.⠝ Other monarchs such as King John were downright useless and allowed himself to be ⠜bullied by bulls⠝⠔papal bulls. The Church came off not better either, being ⠜the medium of extortion⠝ and taking hard-earned money off the people. In this history book, then, readers can laugh with Cæsar during his invasion of Britain; stand in the sea with Canute; and joke about Richard on the field of Bosworth.

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This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the practice of those working with them that is the key to success. Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the ability to adapt teaching to support children s individual needs are vital. The text offers a balanced approach to the theories and research into the development and acquisition of language and literacy in the early years. It examines how practice can be improved and the impact that language and literacy development has on learning outcomes. It also, importantly, addresses the particular pedagogy related to bilingual and multilingual learners. Carefully structured activities are provided and the text clearly relates theory to practice. Pedagogical features encourage a questioning, challenging and reflective approach, promoting critical thinking throughout.. *** Librarians: ebook available (Series: Early Years) [Subject: Early Childhood Education, Language, Communication]

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MacDonald Harris s posthumously published novel is set in the 1920 s against a backdrop of airships, mysticism, erotic love and a Europe that is picking itself up after WW1. The League of Nations is a giant airship constructed by the same factory in Germany that made the Zeppelins, and is owned by Moira, the leader of a semi-religious cult. The captain is Georg von Plautus, a Prussian WW1 Zeppelin commander who harbours a terrible secret from a bombing raid over London in 1916. Moira s followers have embarked with her on an extraordinary voyage in this airship to a place that she calls Giaconda. The novel explores the lives of these characters on board taking the reader through a heady mix of sexual entanglements, metaphysics, and Blavatsky and Swedenborg influenced seances. Towards the end of the novel it is apparent that all of Moira s devotees have one thing in common. This is perhaps MacDonald Harris most surprising novel, even bearing in mind that each one of his 15 published novels never failed to surprise the reader of the preceding one. The Carp Castle was completed shortly before his death in 1993 and seems to have disappeared at this time. Its re-emergence followed the very successful re-publication of his most successful book The Balloonist which left critics in the UK asking for more, and is part of the renaissance of this immensely talented writer who had so many followers and critical admirers in the 1980 s

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A richly illustrated sourcebook of two-dimensional pattern and three dimensional ornamentation, presenting more than 1,000 historic and contemporary examples from around the world. The wealth of surface pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation in the many objects that enrich our lives is testament to the inventiveness of designers and craftspeople around the globe and throughout history. This richly illustrated, easy-to-navigate sourcebook presents more than 1,000 historic and contemporary examples of pattern and ornamentation from around the world, each one succinctly identified and explained. Arranged thematically, it is unique among pattern books, as it includes examples not only of surface pattern but also of three-dimensional ornamentation and embellishment. Two-dimensional pattern is ubiquitous, no matter what the age of an object or where it was created. From Japanese kimono and William Morris fabrics to Chinese porcelain and contemporary furniture, such works reveal humanity’s unceasing desire to combine pattern with design. Just as prevalent are examples of three-dimensional embellishments that go far beyond the requirements of their practical use: an acrylic handbag has a carved motif of insects and wildflowers, a cobalt-blue pottery ewer has a dragon’s-head spout and an early 19th-century fruit plate is shaped like a seashell. Designers working today are as fascinated and inspired by pattern and ornament as they have always been. This expertly compiled selection will appeal to designers, artists, illustrators and other creatives from all disciplines as well as anyone interested in visual and material culture.

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Snow and puppies cause Christmas chaos in a heart-warming animal rescue story set in a cosy village from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith - the perfect Chrsitmas gift for kids who love pets, animals and all things vets. Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith. The TimesThe Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new clients: a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger cat called Crumpet, and a three-legged dog called Domino!When Domino escapes in a snowstorm, the team set out to rescue him. They track his paw prints - but when they find their dog, they stumble upon someone else who needs help... Set in the happy village of Mossdale, this festive animal and friendship story is the perfect Christmas stocking filler for readers ages 6, 7, 8 and 9. And discover more animal adventures for the friends in The Appletree Animal Agency. A huge heap of fun! Ross Montgomery, NYT bestselling author of I Am Rebel Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both. Daily Mail This heartwarming and festive animal and friendship story is the perfect Christmas stocking filler for young readers who love pets. Lancashire Post

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Hudební CD - Počátky Pražského žesťového souboru sahají do roku 1979, kdy trombonista Jan Votava a hornista Jiří Lisý založili během svých studií Žesťové kvinteto posluchačů Počátky Pražského žesťového souboru sahají do roku 1979, kdy trombonista Jan Votava a hornista Jiří Lisý založili během svých studií Žesťové kvinteto posluchačů pražské konzervatoře a navázali tak na tradici svých otců, kteří hráli v Pražském žesťovém kvintetu. Zakladatelskou dvojici doplnili trumpetisté František Bílek a Jan Hasenöhrl a basový trombonista Jiří Sušický. Hned v prvním roce existence (1979) získalo kvinteto 1. cenu v celostátní soutěži Duškova Bertramka nahrávka pořízena v The Evangelical Church Roth Rok 2000 Seznam stop Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic - Loutna česká (Czech Lute) - I. Předmluva (Preface) / Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic - Loutna česká (Czech Lute) - II. Matky Boží Slavná nadání (The Glorious Gifts Of The Mother Of God) / Adam Václav Michna z Otradovic -...

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Can you remember a time when there were no mobile phones or computers? When TV sets had tiny screens that only showed a picture in black white? When there were no MacDonalds or KFCs? When our currency was Pounds, Shillings and Pence? Well Dennis Platt can remember, and he is writing about his youth in Salford only fifty to sixty years ago. Millennials and those born in the last two decades of the 20th century will be astonished by the wealth of information he provides. Fortunately, Dennis has an amazing memory for detail and it is this that makes this book a fascinating read.

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The history of nations is a history of haves and have-nots, and as we approach the millennium, the gap between rich and poor countries is widening. In this engrossing and important new work, eminent historian David Landes explores the complex, fascinating and often startling causes of the wealth and poverty of nations. The answers are found not only in the large forces at work in economies: geography, religion, the broad swings of politics, but also in the small surprising details. In Europe, the invention of spectacles doubled the working life of skilled craftsmen, and played a prominent role in the creation of articulated machines, and in China, the failure to adopt the clock fundamentally hindered economic development.The relief of poverty is vital to the survival of us all. As David Landes brilliantly shows, the key to future success lies in understanding the lessons the past has to teach us - lessons uniquely imparted in this groundbreaking and vital book which exemplifies narrative history at its best.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids Selected as Book of the Year by the Daily Telegraph, i paper, Metro and Harper s Bazaar⠘Magical⠙ GUARDIAN A gripping tale of the search for meaning in times of turbulence - expressed with Smith⠙s signature poetic flair VOGUE Extraordinary ... A tense, teasing mix of reality and dream Sunday Times A melancholy mood and poetic language distinguish Smith⠙s third memoir BBC⠘Her willingness to look closely at life⠙s closing chapters makes for a magical book WASHINGTON POST, The 10 books to read in September Following a run of New Year⠙s concerts at San Francisco⠙s legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger⠙s words, ⠜Anything is possible: after all, it⠙s the year of the monkey.⠝ For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life⠙s gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America. Smith melds the Western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from Southern California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places - this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment. But as Patti Smith heads toward a new decade in her own life, she offers this balm to the reader: her wisdom, wit, gimlet eye, and above all, a rugged hope of a better world. Riveting, elegant, often humorous, illustrated by Smith⠙s signature Polaroids, Year of the Monkey is a moving and original work, a touchstone for our turbulent times.

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Following a run of New Year s concerts at San Francisco s legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger s words, Anything is possible: after all, it s the year of the monkey. For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life s gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America.Smith melds the Western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from Southern California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places - this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment. But as Patti Smith heads toward a new decade in her own life, she offers this balm to the reader: her wisdom, wit, gimlet eye, and above all, a rugged hope of a better world.Riveting, elegant, often humorous, illustrated by Smith s signature Polaroids, Year of the Monkey is a moving and original work, a touchstone for our turbulent times.

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â ˜You need this book. Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEOThe world is changing. It s time for a new financial playbook.In this must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth, success and happiness, you ll learn:â ¢ how to find and follow your talentâ ¢ what small steps you can take now that pay big returns laterâ ¢ how to develop better financial habitsBursting with practical, game-changing advice from one of the world s most popular business school professors, The Algebra of Wealth is the practical guidebook you need to win today s wealth game.Today s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any previous generation. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labour and housing shortages, and climate volatility.Even the notion of retirement is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed no longer applies.In The Algebra of Wealth, Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today s economy. In characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains you what you need to know in order to improve your chances of achieving economic security no matter what.

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â ˜You need this book. Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEOThe world is changing. It s time for a new financial playbook.In this must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth, success and happiness, you ll learn:â ¢ how to find and follow your talentâ ¢ what small steps you can take now that pay big returns laterâ ¢ how to develop better financial habitsBursting with practical, game-changing advice from one of the world s most popular business school professors, The Algebra of Wealth is the practical guidebook you need to win today s wealth game.Today s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any previous generation. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labour and housing shortages, and climate volatility.Even the notion of retirement is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In this environment, the tried-and-true financial advice our parents followed no longer applies.In The Algebra of Wealth, Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today s economy. In characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains you what you need to know in order to improve your chances of achieving economic security no matter what.

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A superb book Financial Times, Books of the YearAdam Smith is now widely regarded as the father of modern economics and the most influential economist who ever lived. But what he really thought, and what the implications of his ideas are, remain fiercely contested. Was he an eloquent advocate of capitalism and the freedom of the individual? Or a prime mover of market fundamentalism and an apologist for inequality and human selfishness? Or something else entirely? Jesse Norman s brilliantly conceived \book gives us not just Smith s economics, but his vastly wider intellectual project. Against the turbulent backdrop of Enlightenment Scotland, it lays out a succinct and highly engaging account of Smith s life and times, reviews his work as a whole and traces his influence over the past two centuries.But this book is not only a biography. It dispels the myths and debunks the caricatures that have grown up around Adam Smith. It explores Smith s ideas in detail, from ethics to law to economics and government, and the impact of those ideas on thinkers as diverse as Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. Far from being simply an economist, Adam Smith emerges as one of the founders of modern social psychology and behavioural theory. Far from being a doctrinaire libertarian or neoliberal thinker, he offers a strikingly modern evolutionary theory of political economy, which recognises the often complementary roles of markets and the state.At a time when economics and politics are ever more polarized between left and right, this book, by offering a Smithian analysis of contemporary markets, predatory capitalism and the 2008 financial crash, returns us to first principles and shows how the lost centre of modern public debate can be recreated. Through Smith s work, it addresses crucial issues of inequality, human dignity and exploitation; and it provides a compelling explanation of why he remains central to any attempt to defend, reform or renew the market system.

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From the legendary author of the multi-million-copy bestseller Think and Grow Rich comes the ultimate guidebook to success, featuring Napoleon Hill s two most popular books on achieving prosperity and abundanceNapoleon Hill, one of the founding fathers of motivational literature, has led millions to discover the power of personal belief and achieve extraordinary success. The Psychology of Wealth merges two of Hill’s pivotal works, The Master Key to Riches and The Magic Ladder to Success, alongside three transformative essays, to create an essential roadmap to wealth and self-improvement. This book distils Hill’s essential teachings into one comprehensive volume, offering practical wisdom for anyone seeking financial freedom and personal growth.Full of Hill s life-altering principles, The Psychology of Wealth offers a revolutionary path to self-empowerment and fulfilment, helping readers create the reality they desire and succeed in every area of life.

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