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A manual for the 21st-century citizen... accessible, refreshingly critical, relevant and urgent - Financial Times Fascinating and deeply disturbing - Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian Books of the Year In this New York Times bestseller, Cathy O Neil, one of the first champions of algorithmic accountability, sounds an alarm on the mathematical models that pervade modern life -- and threaten to rip apart our social fabric.We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives - where we go to school, whether we get a loan, how much we pay for insurance - are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: everyone is judged according to the same rules, and bias is eliminated. And yet, as Cathy O Neil reveals in this urgent and necessary book, the opposite is true. The models being used today are opaque, unregulated, and incontestable, even when they re wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination. Tracing the arc of a person s life, O Neil exposes the black box models that shape our future, both as individuals and as a society. These weapons of math destruction score teachers and students, sort CVs, grant or deny loans, evaluate workers, target voters, and monitor our health. O Neil calls on modellers to take more responsibility for their algorithms and on policy makers to regulate their use. But in the end, it s up to us to become more savvy about the models that govern our lives. This important book empowers us to ask the tough questions, uncover the truth, and demand change.

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Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Data Scientist Cathy O'Neil exposes the black box models that score teachers and students, sort resumes, grant loans and more. These systems reinforce discrimination by propping up the lucky and punishing the downtrodden. WEAPONS OF MATH DESTRUCTION empowers us to ask the tough questions, uncover the truth about the dark side of Big Data and demand change.

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This important and timely book delivers a startling analysis of the clash of faith and reason in today s world. Sam Harris offers a vivid historical tour of mankind s willingness to suspend reason in favour of religious beliefs, even when those beliefs are used to justify harmful behaviour and sometimes heinous crimes. He asserts that in the shadow of weapons of mass destruction, we can no longer tolerate views that pit one true god against another. Most controversially, he argues that we cannot afford moderate lip service to religion -- an accommodation that only blinds us to the real perils of fundamentalism. While warning against the encroachment of organised religion into world politics, Harris also draws on new evidence from neuroscience and insights from philosophy to explore spirituality as a biological, brain-based need. He calls on us to invoke that need in taking a secular humanistic approach to solving the problems of this world.

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This authoritative book begins with the aftermath of World War I, when new political movements and grievances took shape. The book then covers the war in detail from the advance of Nazi forces across Europe to Operation Barbarossa, and from the battles in North Africa to the war in the Pacific. Life during this time for civilians and prisoners of war is also considered, as is the genocide of these years and the creation of weapons of mass destruction. The final chapter covers the themes which shaped the second half of the 20th century – the establishment of the Iron Curtain, decolonization and the reconstruction of Europe. The brutal history and sheer scope of World War II is well-served by this intelligent and wide-ranging illustrated account of the conflict, told in an accessible style that is perfect for both the general and specialist reader.

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Kniha - autor Sam Harris, 336 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná Subtitled, "Religion, Terror The Future Of Reason". Sam Harris asserts that in the shadow of weapons of mass destruction, we can no longer tolerate views that pit one true god against another.

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The world s greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more) Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature s numbers dance. -- Bill Nye (the science guy)The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of examples-from ice-cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares-this book revels in key mathematical fields including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus, plus Fibonacci numbers, infinity, and, of course, mathematical magic tricks. Known throughout the world as the mathemagician, Arthur Benjamin mixes mathematics and magic to make the subject fun, attractive, and easy to understand for math fan and math-phobic alike. A positively joyful exploration of mathematics. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Each [trick] is more dazzling than the last. -- Physics World

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Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on their skills in battle, their unique sense of strategic mobility, and on the quality of their weapons and equipment. Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking warrior, dispels some of the myths of the popular image, such as double-headed axes, and considers the range of weapons that actually underpinned the Vikingsâ ™ success including bows and arrows.Drawing upon contemporary literary and historical accounts from the North Atlantic to the Arab world, surviving examples of weapons and armour, and practical experimentation and reconstructions by modern weapon-smiths and re-enactors, this study casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle.

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The dropping of two atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their shocking aftermath finally ended World War II in the eastern theatre. But they weren t the only experimental weaponry at the time. In this fascinating account, Chris McNab examines the development of a range of hitherto unknown and at times shockingly effective weapons that were developed and unleashed on an unsuspecting world over the course of the war. They include the bouncing bomb, the V2 rocket that caused terror in London, Antwerp and Liège in the later years of the war, Bat Bombs, the X-class submarine and the Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka suicide attack aircraft.Containing black and white images throughout, Secret Weapons of World War II examines the thinking behind these weapons, the research and development that led to their creation, their effectiveness in deployment, and ultimately how these weaponry developments fundamentally changed the balance of the war.

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The transformation of schooling from a twelve-year jail sentence to freedom to learn. John Taylor Gatto s Weapons of Mass Instruction , now available in paperback, focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto s earlier book, Dumbing Us Down , introduced the now-famous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling. Gatto demonstrates that the harm school inflicts is rational and deliberate. The real function of pedagogy, he argues, is to render the common population manageable. To that end, young people must be conditioned to rely upon experts, to remain divided from natural alliances and to accept disconnections from their own lived experiences. They must at all costs be discouraged from developing self-reliance and independence. Escaping this trap requires a strategy Gatto calls open source learning which imposes no artificial divisions between learning and life. Through this alternative approach our children can avoid being indoctrinated-only then can they achieve self-knowledge, good judgment, and courage.

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A 2-book bundle that adds up to success in basic math and pre-algebra People of all ages â ” from students in a math class to adults using math in the real world â ” often dislike ever having to use arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, and so on. Math is all around us, but it doesn t have to be hard. Basic Math Pre-Algebra For Dummies and Basic Math Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice is a two-book bundle designed to help you improve your math skills whether you re a student tackling math homework or preparing for a test or an adult who wants to improve their own skills or help someone else learn to love numbers. Basic Math Pre-Algebra For Dummies provides mathematical and algebraic concepts into easy-to-understand sections. You ll learn to: Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionWrangle the three E s of math: equations, expressions, and evaluationNever fear a word problem again (even ones with fractions, decimals, and percents)Know your prime numbers from composite numbersGet your mind around factors and multiplesLearn the parts of a fraction and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractionsUnderstand scientific notation and how to use itDiscover the X in algebraAnd so much more Basic Math Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies covers negative numbers, fractions, decimals, geometry, graphing, basic algebra (and more), with plenty of problems so you can practice until your math is perfect. The workbook is divided into four sections, and you can work through each one or skip to any area you like: Part 1 covers basic math and pre-algebra, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; operations; negative numbers; and expressions. Part 2 keeps things interesting with fractions, decimals, and percents. Part 3 dives into headier topics, like scientific notation; weights and measures; geometry; and Xy-graphs. Part 4 is all about algebraic expressions. Each topic is briefly introduced, and you re shown how to solve the problems in that section. You can review sample questions with answers (showing how to solve the problem) and then complete practice problems on your own. Donâ ™t worry â ” the answers are provided (with step-by-step details), so you can grade your work. Additionally, online practice comes free with this workbook, with extra practice questions corresponding with each chapter. The workbook itself has instruction on how to register to access and use the online practice. Together these two books pack a powerful one-two punch. Grab this bundle to help you wrangle any math problem you encounter.

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Math really is for everyoneâ ”so letâ ™s prove it.Youâ ™ve heard it from kids, from friends, and from celebrities: Iâ ™m bad at math. Itâ ™s a line that society tends to accept without examinationâ ”after all, some people just arenâ ™t math people, right?Wrong. As we do with other essential skills, we need to expose the stereotypes, challenge the negative mindsets, and finally confront the systemic opportunity gaps in math education, and replace them with a new vision for what math is, who itâ ™s for, and who can excel at it. In this book youâ ™ll find Research on teacher and student mindsets and their effect on student achievement Audience-specific and differentiated tools, reflection questions, and suggested actions for educators at all levels of the system Examples from popular media, as well as personal stories and anecdotes Quotes, data-driven figures, and suggestions for deeper learning on all aspects of a positive and equitable vision of math educationBoth social commentary and a toolkit of solutions, this bold new book directly challenges the constructs that have historically dictated our perceptions of what makes someone a math person . Only by dismantling those misplaced assumptions can we reform math education so it works for everyone. Because in truth, we are all math people.

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Deception reveals how Pakistan built a nuclear arsenal with US aid money and sold the technology to countries hostile to the West, while giving shelter to the resurgent Taliban and al-Qaeda. It also reveals the much larger deception: how every American administration from Jimmy Carter to George W. Bush has actively condoned Pakistan s nuclear activity, destroying and falsifying evidence provided by US and Western intelligence agencies, lying about Pakistan s intentions and capability, and facilitating the spread of the very weapons we so fear terrorists will obtain. This definitive book is the essential account of our time.

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Get your child back on track in math class!This full-color book offers easy-to-follow instruction and practice to support second grade students who are struggling in math. Build confidence and ensure future success by working on grade-level proficiency with targeted math activities developed by teachers. Age-appropriate examples help students learn counting, place value, addition, subtraction, word problems, measurement, graphs, shapes, fractions, time, and money.Catch-Up Math Second Grade Provides:Instructional pages that break down big concepts with explanations and examples.Coaching videos for additional support and visual learning.Practice pages for strengthening math skills.Review pages for retention of math knowledge.A detailed answer key for checking work and progress.Help your child catch up and feel confident in future math classes with this engaging book!

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Get your child back on track in math! :This book offers easy-to-follow instruction and practice to support Kindergarten students who are struggling in math. Build confidence and ensure future success by working on grade-level proficiency with targeted math activities developed by teachers. Age-appropriate examples help students learn counting, place value, addition, subtraction, word problems, measurement, graphs, shapes, fractions, time, and money.Catch-Up Math Kindergarten Provides:Instructional pages that break down big concepts with explanations and examples.Coaching videos for additional support and visual learning.Practice pages for strengthening math skills.Review pages for retention of math knowledge.A detailed answer key for checking work and progress.Help your child catch up and feel confident in future math classes with this engaging book!

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Get your child back on track in math class! This full-color book offers easy-to-follow instruction and practice to support first grade students who are struggling in math. Build confidence and ensure future success by working on grade-level proficiency with targeted math activities developed by teachers. Age-appropriate examples help students learn counting, place value, addition, subtraction, word problems, measurement, graphs, shapes, fractions, time, and money.Catch-Up Math First Grade Provides:Instructional pages that break down big concepts with explanations and examples.Coaching videos for additional support and visual learning.Practice pages for strengthening math skills.Review pages for retention of math knowledge.A detailed answer key for checking work and progress.Help your child catch up and feel confident in future math classes with this engaging book!

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A New York Times Science BestsellerWhat if you had to take an art class in which you were only taught how to paint a fence? What if you were never shown the paintings of van Gogh and Picasso, weren t even told they existed? Alas, this is how math is taught, and so for most of us it becomes the intellectual equivalent of watching paint dry.In Love and Math , renowned mathematician Edward Frenkel reveals a side of math we ve never seen, suffused with all the beauty and elegance of a work of art. In this heartfelt and passionate book, Frenkel shows that mathematics, far from occupying a specialist niche, goes to the heart of all matter, uniting us across cultures, time, and space. Love and Math tells two intertwined stories: of the wonders of mathematics and of one young man s journey learning and living it. Having braved a discriminatory educational system to become one of the twenty-first century s leading mathematicians, Frenkel now works on one of the biggest ideas to come out of math in the last 50 years: the Langlands Program. Considered by many to be a Grand Unified Theory of mathematics, the Langlands Program enables researchers to translate findings from one field to another so that they can solve problems, such as Fermat s last theorem, that had seemed intractable before.At its core, Love and Math is a story about accessing a new way of thinking, which can enrich our lives and empower us to better understand the world and our place in it. It is an invitation to discover the magic hidden universe of mathematics.

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180 Days of Math is an effective workbook designed to help students improve their math skills. This easy-to-use third grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each daily practice page includes 10 math problems covering algebraic thinking, multiplication and division, measurement and data, and geometry. Watch as studentâ ™s math confidence grows with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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180 Days of Math is an effective workbook designed to help students improve their math skills. This easy-to-use kindergarten workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each daily practice page includes 6 math problems covering number identification, addition and subtraction, patterns, measurement, and foundational geometry. Watch as studentâ ™s math confidence grows with these quick learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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180 Days of Math is an effective workbook designed to help students improve their math skills. This easy-to-use sixth grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each daily practice page includes 12 math problems covering algebraic thinking, multiplication and division, measurement, data analysis, and geometry. Watch as studentâ ™s math confidence grows with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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180 Days of Math is an effective workbook designed to help students improve their math skills. This easy-to-use second grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each daily practice page includes 8 math problems covering algebraic thinking, numbers and operations, measurement and data, and geometry. Watch as studentâ ™s math confidence grows with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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180 Days of Math is an effective workbook designed to help students improve their math skills. This easy-to-use fifth grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each daily practice page includes 12 math problems covering algebraic thinking, multiplication and division, measurement, data analysis, and geometry. Watch as studentâ ™s math confidence grows with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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180 Days of Math is an effective workbook designed to help students improve their math skills. This easy-to-use first grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each daily practice page includes 8 math problems covering algebraic thinking, numbers and operations, measurement and data, and geometry. Watch as studentâ ™s math confidence grows with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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In this early serial killer novel, Ellery Queen stalks a mass murderer through the streets of 1940s New York. In the dog days of August, it is no surprise to see New Yorkers perspire. But this summer, a killer called the Cat gives the city a new reason to sweat. He selects his victims seemingly at random and strangles them, then escapes without leaving a clue. As the death toll climbs and the press whips the public into a horrified frenzy, Gotham teeters on the edge of anarchy.Ellery Queen, the brilliant amateur sleuth, has gone into retirement when the Cat begins to kill. As his father, a seasoned homicide detective, leads the investigation into the murders, Ellery tries to avoid getting involved. When Queen discovers a clue that could hold the secret to untangling the puzzling crimes, he pounces on the opportunity to crack the case. But unfortunately for him―and for the citizens of 1940s New York City―he’s barely scratched the surface.…Combining gobsmacking deduction with plenty of period detail, Cat of Many Tails is among the most beloved of Ellery Queen’s timeless mystery novels. Reissued for the first time in nearly half a century, the book retains a place in popular culture as one of the first serial killer novels ever written; and, to this day, it’s still one of the best.

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A cat-woman, a notorious London gangster, and a brothel specialising in chimeras. Or just another Wednesday as itÂ’s known in the world of Rivers of London. Stray Cat Blues is the latest adventure in the critically acclaimed series. CSI meets Harry Potter in this supernatural police procedural crime series based on characters and the books written by Ben Aaronovitch. This new series is scripted by regular co-writer Andrew Cartmel author of the Vinyl Detective.Old frenemies become allies in the latest Rivers of London adventure when a mysterious cat-woman comes to The Folly looking for help to free her sisters from a notorious chimera brothel run by London gangster Monty and his sinister magically endowed mother, Mrs. Napier. Now, Romeo, together with Abigail, Kitty Butchart aka Hoodette, Reynard Fossman, and Gina Penlaw must rescue the three imprisoned women before the Faceless Man can get his hands on them…Collecting together the critically acclaimed original four-issue mini-series.With exclusive bonus material, included a script to art comparison, covers gallery and a collection of the backup articles from the four comics.The continuing comic-book adaptation of Ben AaronovitchÂ’s hugely successful and award-winning 10-book novel series first published in 2011.An all-new original adventure starring the Peter Grant the wizard-in-training hero of the first Rivers of London Novel, ‘Rivers of LondonÂ’, also known as Midnight Riot in the US.

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The solution to inequality, environmental degradation, and other deficits of capitalism is better capitalism. The Power of Creative Destruction draws on cutting-edge research to argue that what we need today is not revolution but reform: pro-competitive policies that enable innovation while compensating for the disruption it causes.

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A delightful new collection of comics from Pusheen in all of her adorable forms - from the classic gray tabby you know and love, to her unicorn, dragon, alien, mermaid, dinosaur, and even dog alter egos - Pusheen always lives life to the fullest! We all know Pusheen, the pleasantly plump cat who has warmed hearts and tickled funny bones of millions worldwide with her signature animated bops, bounces, and tail wiggles. Now you can learn what makes her purr and find out why so many have already fallen in love with her. This delightful collection of comics and illustrations features some of the most popular and purr-fectly adorable Pusheen comics you know and love, plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material. The Many Lives of Pusheen the Cat is a treat for cat lovers and comics fans alike.

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Everyone loves the wickedly dry sense of humour of The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine. Okay, Okay. So hang me.I killed the bird. For pity s sake, I m a cat. Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house.Then a mouse. But Tuffy can t understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble? The hilarious antics of Tuffy and his family as told by the killer cat himself.

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Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it underpins all modern sciences.Without it, we d have no molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering, no computers. A century after the development of quantum mechanics, In Search of Schrödinger s Cat tells the full story of how scientists reckoned with a truth stranger than any fiction. John Gribbin leads us into the ever more bizarre and fascinating world of the smallest particles we have discovered, requiring only that we approach it with an open mind.He introduces the scientists who developed quantum theory. He investigates the atom, radiation, time travel, the birth of the universe, super conductors and life itself. And in a world full of its own delights, mysteries and surprises, he searches for Schrödinger s Cat - a search for quantum reality - as he brings every reader to a clear understanding of the most important area of scientific study today - quantum physics.Featuring a new preface to mark the centenary of the field, this bestselling classic remains a fascinating and delightful introduction to the strange world of the quantum - an essential element in understanding the modern world.

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Library Cat – the resident cat of Edinburgh University Library – is not like other cats. Hold your breath during his brief encounter with the elusive Puddle Cat and his run-in with the terrifying and mysterious Black Dog. This is principally the story of Library Cat’s search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.

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A purrfect gift for a loved one with a special affinity for the feline An absolute must for any cat lover Curiosity is more than a desire to discover. It s a lifestyle, and a purrvilege. It s hours of observing a fly on the wall. It s entering the sock drawer just before it closes. It s sniffing the lampshade one more time . . . Such is the wisdom of Curious Zelda: social media star, agony aunt, yoga teacher, cat. In The Adventures of a Curious Catshe gives insight into her view of the world and dispenses unparalleled wisdom. Zelda explains, in her unique voice, how to handle humans, how to communicate with furniture, and most importantly how to live a life curiously. It s the ultimate self-help guide for any cat, or indeed, their human.

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⠜Splendid. . . . Combines the readability of Akenfield or Pig Earth with an accessible and illuminating theoretical commentary.⠝⠔A. F. Robertson, Times Higher Education Supplement  ⠜Weapons of the Weak is a brilliant book, combining a sure feel for the subjective side of struggle with a deft handling of economic and political trends.⠝⠔John R. Bowen, Journal of Peasant Studies  ⠜No one who wants to understand peasant society, in or out of Southeast Asia, or theories of change, should fail to read [this book].⠝⠔Daniel S. Lev, Journal of Asian Studies  This sensitive picture of the constant and circumspect struggle waged by peasants materially and ideologically against their oppressors shows that techniques of evasion and resistance may represent the most significant and effective means of class struggle in the long run.

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New Statesmanâ ™s Childrenâ ™s Book of the Year, now in paperback: an exquisite story within a story, as told by a mouse to a cat who wants to eat him!â ˜Beguiling . . . utterly delightful.â ™ Books for Keepsâ ˜A classic fairy tale with beautiful illustrations.â ™ The Week Juniorâ ˜A delicious treat.â ™ Guardian Brie the mouse is caught in the paws of Gorgonzola the cat, facing certain death. How can he survive? Well, the cheese shop where they live is a source of great inspiration. The cheese labels tell stories of a world beyond their four walls . . . So Brie starts telling a riveting story, of princesses who donâ ™t want to be married, of cats that can turn into panthers, of a magical realm deep within a mountain and an extraordinary quest to break a spell . . .Children will be dazzled by the extraordinarily detailed illustrations. This promises to be a book to treasure forever.

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Told through powerful allegory, Shadows of the Sea is a story about grief and the winding path to healing, with help from friends, loved ones, and a little magic. On the lonely road meet two outcasts - Doris, a small but spitfire woman and Stanwick, a shy and sensitive dog. Each of this unlikely pair harbours grief, and must decide whether to stay with the pain or run from it. On their journey, the two travel through lush forests, to the eerily abandoned town of echoes, clear to the mudder sea, where they finally confront the unbearable trauma of their pasts. Cartoonist Cathy Malkasian s graphic novels are known to be crafted with layered, affecting allegory and metaphor, and Shadows of the Sea is no exception. In this story, shadows become characters themselves, weighed down with painful truth. They cannot be released until their owners acknowledge, reflect, and heal. Charged by the magic of the mudder sea, the shadows reveal the loss Doris and Stanwick have been carrying - a husband and a child - and sets them free at last.

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The uplifting new cat novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles Quirky and life-enhancing THE TIMES Biggest Books of the Autumn _____________________Against changing seasons in Japan, seven cats weave their way through their owners lives.- A needy kitten rescued from the recycling bin teaches a new father how to parent his own human baby- An elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his owner may be together for ever- A colony of wild cats on a holiday island shows a young boy not to stand in nature s way- A family is perplexed by their cat s devotion to their charismatic but uncaring father- A woman curses how her cat constantly visits her at nightBursting with empathy and love, THE GOODBYE CAT explores the unstoppable cycle of life as we see how the steadiness and devotion of a well-loved cat never lets us down.A huge bestseller in Japan, every page is a joyous celebration of cats and how we cannot resist sharing our lives with them. A book for every cat lover. An enchanting insight into the mysterious world of cats and their humans CELIA HADDON, author of Being Your Cat**Includes seven beautiful cat drawings**_____________________READERS ADORE THE GOODBYE CAT- Wonderful! These cats are charming and truly come alive. The book is full of human - or rather, cat kindness *****- Irresistible. This is the first time since The Travelling Cat Chronicles that I cried my eyes out over a book *****

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Get the most out of your domestic cat with this helpful and handy Cuddle Unit 5™ operating instruction manual. The Cat Operator #39;s Manual is a fresh and quirky guide to understanding your cat, complete with assembly, warnings, insights into all of your Cuddle Unit 5™ #39;s features and modes, and a bonus sticker sheet. We recommend that you read these operating instructions thoroughly to quickly become acquainted with your Cuddle Unit 5™ and enjoy all of its features. In these pages, you #39;ll find many useful tips and information concerning your safety, how to care for your Cuddle Unit 5™, and how to maintain Cuddle Unit 5™’s interest in you, including: Decipher your Cuddle Unit 5™ #39;s Mood Mode Indicator. Understand when your unit is in Eco Mode and when it #39;s time for Solar Charging. Learn more about how Turbo Mode is activated. Read up on how your Cuddle Unit 5™ will interface with robotic vacuum cleaners and recreational catnip. With tongue-in-cheek advice and spot-on illustrations that feel just like browsing a real user manual, this book gets two opposable thumbs up. We hope you enjoy your Cuddle Unit 5™ and wish you safe and pleasant petting.Thank you for choosing Cuddle Unit 5™—we value your trust in us.UNBEATABLE GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: This cheeky manual makes a fantastic present for all the cat ladies, cat moms, cat dads, and cat people in your life. There #39;s even a bonus sticker sheet inside! PLAYFUL AND UNIQUE MUST-HAVE: Packaged to look like a vintage operating manual, The Cat Operator #39;s Manual takes cats to a whole new level. For anyone who ever wished their cats could come with instructions—now they do! SILLY YET PRACTICAL CAT FACTS BOOK: This humorous manual stems from real information about cats, such as what triggers their zoomies, why they need to lay in the sun without moving an inch for hours, and why they may leave you unwelcome treats in unexpected places.Perfect for: Cat lovers Gift-giving from the cat, for first-time cat owners, or to celebrate a pet adoption Engineers, technical writers, and anyone who enjoys spending time with a good operations manual Fans of quirky books and popular animal humor books such as I Could Pee on This, The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, and How to Pet a Cat

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From Kimberly and James DeanÂ’s bestselling Pete the Cat series comes a groovy story about new beginnings and new friends. Now available in paperback!There s a new guy in town, and Pete can t wait to meet him. After all, more friends mean more fun. When Pete finally meets Gus, he realizes they re very different from each other...and that s what makes him cool.So when Gus starts to doubt himself, itÂ’s up to Pete to convince him that there s something everyone can do. Gus is special in his own way, just like Pete and just like you!The message of accepting others and yourself shines through and is perfect for young readers learning to navigate friendship issues. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in the rhythmic storytelling and fun repetition throughout the book.The fun never stops—download the free groovinÂ’ song!Don t miss Pete s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!, Pete the CatÂ’s Groovy Imagination, and Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek.Â

Objev podobné jako Pete the Cat and the New Guy - Dean James, Kimberly Dean

From rockin red to cool cat blue, with a box of crayons there s nothing Pete can t do!Pete uses his groovy crayons to draw lots of things, and for the first time ever, he s drawing his pals. But when Pete shows his artwork to his friends, they don t react the way he expected them to.Will Pete put his favorite crayons down or find a way to turn it all around? Not to worry! Pete learns there are no mistakes when it comes to art art comes from the heart! Get artsy with everyone s favorite blue cat in this groovy picture book that adds a creative touch to the importance of great friends and never giving up. Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform something ordinary into an awesome masterpiece! From the authors of the bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this is a colorful story about crayons that ROCK! Young artists will appreciate the humor and Pete s positive spirit.Don t miss Pete s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.

Objev podobné jako Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock! - Dean James, Kimberly Dean

The most delightful read to curl up with and enjoy with a cup of tea and slice of cake! Fans of The Pumpkin Spice Café, Elsie Silver and Ali Hazelwood will adore this charming, romantic (and delicious!) story. 🌸🌸🌸🧁🐈🌸🐈🧁🌸🌸🌸 Whisks at the ready! This summer, two local cafes will go head-to-head in a baking competition where more is at stake than just the trophy... Will true love be the icing on the cake?Clem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café. From iced kitten doughnuts to macarons with ears and whiskers, Clem s creations always bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to taste them. But outside of the café s kitchen, Clem struggles with feelings of anxiety and where she fits in. Until Sylvie, the owner of the café, decides to push her out of her comfort zone. The Whisked Away baking competition is a chance for Clem to shine and find her inner confidence. Also competing this year is Lucas, the owner of Muddy Paws café, accompanied by his faithful Golden Retriever Reina.The stage is set for an epic cake-off between cats and dogs. But as Clem stumbles in the first challenge, Lucas always seems to be there with an encouraging word and a smile. The chemistry between them is soon undeniable. Is this just the heat in the kitchen? Or something real? And can their feelings survive a showdown in the final round... 🌸🌸🌸🧁🐈🌸🐈🧁🌸🌸🌸 Tropes 🧁Rivals 🐈Slow burn 🌸Opposites attract 🧁Small town Readers are falling in love with Cake Off at the Cat Café: This book is like the perfect pastry; warm, sweet, and filled with layers of charm and slow-burning romance... A warm hug of a book, best enjoyed with tea, cake, and a cat curled up by your side Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book set in a cat cafe mixed with baking in the style of The Great British Bake Off? Hell yes, sign me up!... I was absolutely hooked and could scarcely put the book down!... a stunning book that I absolutely adored Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A purrfect cosy cat themed read, very enjoyable and heartwarming! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment I started reading... I felt such a deep sense of happiness, warmth and comfort and that feeling never stopped!... I still wish that I could go and visit to try some of Clem s super cute cat-themed bakes and to meet all of the cats!... There was a great twist that I didn t see coming and lots of drama as well! I honestly cannot recommend this beautiful book enough Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful story... A baking competition, a slow burn love story... Magical and moving. The cat café is lovely Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and gorgeous... I really loved Clem and saw a lot of myself in her, she was a very relatable character... A satisfying ending Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cosy read... with just enough intrigue to make page turning essential - it s been a just one more chapter/page book Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Escape into a world of cats, dogs, delicious treats and romance with this warm, cozy, book. It s got characters you will take to your heart both human and animal, all set in the beautiful Lake District Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the characters, the descriptions of both cafes and the food which made my mouth water... I highly recommend this book Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌸🌸🌸🧁🐈🌸🐈🧁🌸🌸🌸 🌸🧁🐈 Everyone adore the Cat Café series 🐈🧁🌸 A delightful escape with plenty of warmth and charm... Will leave you with a smile on your face Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purrfectly cozy and adorable... I devoured this book and couldn t get enough of it and read it in a few short hours Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens! M.A. Kuzniar 🌸🧁🐈 I absolutely loved my visit to the cat café... For anyone that loves cats, coffee and romance Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic read. Enjoyed this book so much it was read in one sitting, couldn t put it down... Great feel-good book Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely loved it! Donna Ashcroft 🌸🧁🐈

Objev podobné jako Cake Off at the Cat Cafe - Rachel Rowlands

A hilarious, fully illustrated book full of tongue-in-cheek advice for surviving life as a cat parent - the perfect gift for any cat loverYou have the best cat in the world, it s true. But there s no avoiding the fact that, perfect and adorable as they may be, there are certain elements of being a cat owner that you could do without. Those thoughtful gifts you find in the kitchen. The scratch-marks on the couch. Their hairballs clogging up your vacuum cleaner.Luckily, this no-nonsense guide is here to teach you all the tricks you ll ever need to help you navigate life with your furry friend, so you can focus on the positives - like giving them head-scritches and cooing over their little toe beans.With pearls of wisdom like these, you ll be a pro cat parent in no time:- As a cat parent, you will need to work out the golden number of tummy rubs your cat will allow before they turn into an uncontrollable scratch-monster- Your cat may look cute and innocent, but there s an evil mastermind secretly at work behind all that fluff- Items placed on a surface are highly offensive to cats and will be quickly dispatched to the floor, where they belong

Objev podobné jako The Cat Owner

The uplifting Japanese bestsellerTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS Compassionate and touching DAILY MAIL Totally beguiling OBSERVERPerfect fans of The Travelling Cat Chronicles and Convenience Store Woman____________On the outskirts of Tokyo, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times. - A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship- A gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss s enthusiasm for her paintings- A manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside- A woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her catAgainst the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.***Includes four fabulous illustrations***____________ A beautiful, uplifting novel. As mesmerizing as it is strange SAINSBURY S MAGAZINE Goes to show how cats will save us all Nick Bradley, author of The Cat and the City A gem, written with deep insight and finely attuned to the ways of cats and their humans. An absolute delight HAZEL PRIOR author of Call of the Penguins

Objev podobné jako She and her Cat - Makoto Shinkai, Naruki Nagakawa

Since time immemorial mankind has been plagued by the question What do you do with a dead cat? Here, at last, in 101 hilarious, outrageous, and (sometimes) downright sick cartoons, are some answers.

Objev podobné jako 101 Uses of a Dead Cat - Simon Bond

Okay, okay. So slap my teensy little paws. I messed up - big time. Tuffy can t wait for Ellie and the family to go away on holiday. He and the gang plan to ignore the grumpy new cat-sitter, and run wild all night. But could that furry bundle, suddenly flying through the air, put a stop to all the fun?

Objev podobné jako The Return of the Killer Cat - Fine Anne

Amazing GuardianFrom the on-screen experts for BBC2 s Cat Watch, and based on their groundbreaking research - this is the ultimate guide to making your cat a happier, more sociable animal.The idea of a trained cat is a contradiction in terms, isn t it? Naturally solitary, wary, easily threatened by newcomers, they are attached to place rather than people, and much of their antisocial behaviour arises in situations where that attachment is threatened. But, as cat experts Sarah Ellis and John Bradshaw argue, such stress-induced behaviour can be prevented, reduced, even eliminated, by training.A comprehensive and engaging step-by-step guide, The Trainable Cat will help you to help your cat negotiate the complexities of everyday life: to enjoy living with humans - including new babies and lively toddlers - and other pets; to answer to their name; settle into a new home; and to overcome the anxiety of a visit to the vet. You can train your cat to do what is in its own best interests - even when its instincts tell it otherwise. I doubt you ll find a more well-informed or scientific book on cats that better shows you how feline thinking works The Times

Objev podobné jako The Trainable Cat - John Bradshaw, Sarah Ellis

A harrowing abduction becomes a tantalizing nationwide game in a twisty and ingenious novel of suspense by a USA Today bestselling author.Alice Ingold has been kidnapped. Call the police. Alert the media. You can’t play this game without all the pieces.Beautiful, blond, and immensely privileged, Alice Ingold is the perfect victim for a true-crime obsessed culture—and for a masked duo with a singular purpose. Instead of a demand for ransom, her captors have a riddle, and they’re inviting the entire country to solve it.No one is more invested in the search than Alice’s parents: Catherine, a socialite with obscene generational wealth, and Brian, a visionary AI tech guru. But while Brian turns to machines to solve the problem, Catherine tries to crowdsource the solution, stopping at nothing to bring her daughter home. And America isn’t just watching the story unfold…it’s playing along. The nationwide scavenger hunt for Alice is on.As an increasingly desperate Catherine strives to understand each new clue, a complex picture of the crime develops. Soon, everyone will see the kidnapping of Alice Ingold for what it is—and Alice won’t be the only one who will need saving.

Objev podobné jako The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold - Cate Holahan

Sometimes it’s a simple as meeting the boy next door. Jenni lives alone with her cat Oscar – yes, she’s single but, after breaking up with her boyfriend, she’s more than content to be living alone. Sometimes she worries she might be playing things too safe, but she’s had enough of taking risks. Ben is a firefighter and, if he’s honest, he’s finding life hard. The arrival of a small tabby cat, who Ben decides to call Fred, helps him feel less isolated. But then, one day, Fred appears with a note tied to his collar from someone called Jenni, accusing Ben of stealing her cat! As the two neighbours start corresponding via the cat, their notes to each other reveal the truths they are hiding from even their closest friends, and themselves. The Cat Share is a warm and joyous romantic comedy about two strangers in love with one very greedy cat, inspired by a true story, for fans of The Flat Share, You’ve Got Mail and Rescue Me.

Objev podobné jako The Cat Share - Angela Jariwala

An indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.In Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who wants to write a young adult novel by applying the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of YA fiction. In this book, you will learn: • The fifteen “beats” (or plot points) that are necessary for crafting a successful story with a compelling character arc—including the Opening Image, Catalyst, Fun and Games, Bad Guys Close In, Dark Night of the Soul, and Finale• The ten universal story genres that will help you drill into what makes your type of story work, including those most commonly found in young adult novels like Rites of Passage, Superhero, Buddy Love, Institutionalized, and Golden Fleece• Quirky, original insights and writing tips like “Save the Cat,” the “Shard of Glass,” and the “Dark Night Epiphany,” that help you craft a story that will thrill and captivate teen readersFilled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and “beat sheets” analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows, John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, and Lois Lowry’s The Giver, this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.

Objev podobné jako Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel - Jessica Brody

Simple text with short sentences, simple dialogue, and sans serif text enables new readers to enjoy reading and develop their vocabulary. A funny story about compromise at playtime, listening, and awareness of others’ needs and desires shows it’s ok to be wrong and still be a favorite friend for preschool and kindergarten readers. With bold, simple illustrations and short, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the “Cat and Bug” series of board books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, it’s playtime. Bug has some ideas for what they can play, but Cat just isn’t having fun yet. Bug may have a lot to learn, but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of awareness, listening to others, and compromise. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

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The smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob, this is the ideal stocking fillerCan a pet really change your life?Alfie is homeless, abandoned after his elderly owner passes away. But when he stumbles on to Edgar Road, Alfie knows heâ ™s found his new home.However, the streetâ ™s residents donâ ™t agree â “ the last thing they need is another stray cat, and he is shooed away from many doorsteps.But as life throws its worst at the residents of Edgar Road, they soon realise how much they all need Alfie â “ a cat who brings hope to the darkest times, and who will always be a friend to those in need.If you love this heart-warming, uplifting tale, donâ ™t miss Alfieâ ™s other adventures in A Cat Called Alfie, Alfie and George, Alfie the Holiday Cat, Alfie in the Snow and A Friend Called Alfie.

Objev podobné jako Alfie the Doorstep Cat - Rachel Wells

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Cat s Cookbook, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Cat wants to learn to cook. Will she find a book to help her in Acorn Library? Lift the flaps to find out, and then join Cat and all her friends for a special surprise! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Cat s Cookbook joins the first four stories in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series, Fox s Socks, Postman Bear, Rabbit s Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig, which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years.

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Embrace your inner cat with this light-hearted self-help book. From living in the moment, trusting your sixth-sense instincts, to taking cat naps and even going feral, this book will show you how to benefit by unleashing your innate cattitude. Cats #39; ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it #39;s playing an impromptu game of chase the sock, or an opportune swiping of a slice of roast chicken, our cats have it sorted. They #39;re flexible but also prepared to tread their own path and they recognise the importance of play and rest in equal quantities. This book reveals the nine different traits that you can take on board to Be More Cat and live a happier, healthier and all-round #39;feline fabulous #39; existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our kitty gurus, there #39;s something for everyone. So stretch out, relax and learn the art of being more cat.

Objev podobné jako Be More Cat - Alison Daviesová