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World as Lover, World as Self - Joanna Macy
“Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.”—adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever Humanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life''s work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet? World as Lover, World as Self draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha''s teachings of paticca samuppada or "interdependent co-arising," Macy''s reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this definitive edition of World as Lover, World as Self will give a new generation of readers the tools and understanding with which to meet today''s challenges and crises.
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Maya and the Beast - Maya Gabeira
A fairy tale picture book of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes. Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma—except when she’s in the water. It’s the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of “the Beast,” the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline, Maya finds the noise comforting, the curves of the wave soothing. If she could only tame it, then everyone could see all the beauty it has to offer. With a pink surfboard and a determined heart, Maya will be the first girl to meet the Beast head-on. Professional surfer Maya Gabeira, known for surfing Guinness World Record–breaking big waves, shares her story of resilience, defying expectations of women in sports, and daring to achieve the impossible. Beautifully illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that every fear can be conquered, and every Beast can be tamed.“Both text and illustrations offer a stirring account of Maya’s journey to surfing mastery . . . A rallying cry for anyone looking for a strong example of perseverance.” —Kirkus Reviews“The frenetic energy of azure waves fill the pages of Kaulitzki’s digital illustrations, which make palpable the ebullience that tan-skinned Maya feels when surfing.” —Publishers Weekly
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The World According to Joan Didion - Evelyn McDonnell
An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigorous interrogation and beautiful style.Joan Didion was a writer’s writer; not only a groundbreaking journalist, essayist, novelist and screenwriter, but a keen observer who honed her sights on life’s telling details. Her insights continue to influence creatives and admirers, encouraging them to become close observers of the world, unsentimental critics, and meticulous stylists.An antidote to a global view that narrows our vision to the smallest screens, The World According To Joan Didion is a meditation on the people, places, and objects that propelled Didion’s prose and an invitation to journalists, storytellers, and life adventurers to “throw themselves into the convulsions of the world,†as she once said.Evelyn McDonnell, the acclaimed journalist, essayist, critic, feminist, native Californian, and university professor who regularly teaches Didion’s work, is attuned to interpret Didion’s vision for readers today. Inspired by Didion’s own words—from her works both published and unpublished—and informed by the people who knew Didion and those whose lives she shaped, The World According to Joan Didion is an illustrated journey through her life, tracing the path she carved from Sacramento, Portuguese Bend, Los Angeles, and Malibu to Manhattan, Miami, and Hawaii. McDonnell reveals the world as it was seen through Didion’s eyes and explores her work in chapters keyed to the singular physical motifs of her writing: Snake. Typewriter. Hotel. Notebook. Girl. Etc.One of the first books to be published after the revered writer’s death in 2021, The World According to Joan Didion is a literary companion for those embarking on new journeys and a guide to innovative ways of being. It will radically transform the way you explore the world, and will help you answer the question as you sit in a café, or on a plane or train, pondering the future: What would Joan Didion have seen?
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The World Needs the Wonder You See - Joanna Gaines
New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature’s small surprises and invites you and your children to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney that is full of dreamy details, this whimsical picture book will inspire your family to pause busy schedules and explore together.Inspired by Joanna’s young son’s insistence to “look up!” and the shift to a slower perspective she enjoyed after having her last child, this book shares the delight of taking a friend by the hand, getting your boots muddy, and discovering the secrets just waiting to be uncovered.In The World Needs the Wonder You See, you and your kids willslow your pace, look closely, and find joy as you make discoveries together;join a diverse cast of children on a journey below leaves, amidst treetops, under ocean waves, through rabbits’ tunnels, and into the clouds;imagine hidden worlds in which ladybugs live in tiny cabins, snails journey through mushroom fields, and stars paint stories across the sky; andlearn to notice the amazing beauty that children naturally see.This companion book to The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is perfect forchildren ages 4–8;grandparents, parents, teachers, and librarians;classroom story times and discussions about valuing others’ ideas and perspectives;households that enjoy watching Chip and Joanna on Magnolia Network and HGTV’s Fixer Upper; andholiday or Christmas gift-giving, birthdays, graduations, or other celebrations.Celebrate the wonder of the world through a child’s eyes in this imaginative book about all the beauty, hope, and surprise hiding in plain sight. Look up. Lean in. Bend low. Reach for new heights. Every day, from every place, there’s more to see in this great big world of possibility.
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You Are Not As Self-Aware As You Think You Are - Julia Carden
So you think you’re self-aware? Think again! Most leaders believe themselves to be self-aware. But what does ‘self-awareness’ really mean? How is it different from self-knowledge or self-consciousness? Being self-aware starts with understanding what self-awareness is, so that’s where this book begins. It then goes on to explore why developing self-awareness is the route to developing deeper self-acceptance and self-connection, so that you can start to de-latch your self-worth and ego from outcomes, meaning that you become able to lead more powerfully through uncertainty. Leaders are increasingly facing ‘wicked problems’ in this VUCA world so this book is primarily written for them; it is also highly relevant for coaches supporting those leaders and for anyone who wants to develop self-awareness more effectively. The writing is underpinned and inspired by Julia Carden’s doctoral research into self-awareness and its role in the development of executive coaches, and includes questions and exercises for self-reflection to develop self-awareness at every step.
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The Worst Class in the World Gets Worse - Joanna Nadin
‘Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases… a great cheer-up book’ The Guardian‘HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!’ Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it.But Stanley and Manjit didn’t LITERALLY mean to flood the toilets when they should have been monitoring the playground. And they definitely didn’t LITERALLY mean to bring a penguin home from the zoo on their school trip. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan to get away with them.
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Red Army Self-Propelled Guns of the Second World War - Alexey Tarasov
Among all the branches of the Red Army during the Second World War, self-propelled artillery is probably the most overlooked and misinterpreted. Attention has focused on the tanks the Red Army deployed against the Germans on the Eastern Front, the T-34 in particular; the self-propelled guns, which played an increasingly important tactical role after the shocking defeats of 1941 and 1942, have been neglected. Alexey Tarasov, in this detailed, wide-ranging and very heavily illustrated history, describes how the Soviets rose to the challenge of creating a series of self-propelled guns in extraordinarily difficult wartime conditions, and he assesses, and illustrates, all the types they produced. Also he covers the organization, training, tactics and combat operations of the self-propelled artillery units. When the Germans invaded the Soviets lacked self-propelled artillery, believing that tanks and field guns would provide sufficient support for their infantry. But the effectiveness of the German assault guns persuaded them that they had to design similar armoured vehicles and rapidly they did so. As the author shows, by the end of the war, after an intense process of improvisation and development, they fielded self-propelled guns, in particular the SU-76, SU-122 and SU-152, which matched those of the Germans in terms of performance and heavily outnumbered them on the battlefield. Alexey Tarasov’s photographic history will be essential reading for anyone who has a special interest in Soviet armour and armoured warfare in general, and it will be a valuable source for modellers.
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Joan - Joan Hannington
The Sunday Times bestseller and inspiration for the ITV dramaDiamonds are a girl''s best friendJoan Hannington was the most notorious female figure in London''s criminal underworld during the 80s, earning her the nickname ''The Godmother''. With her stunning looks and glamorous wardrobe, Joan was constantly underestimated, but she used this to her advantage and became an undetected mastermind in high-stakes jewellery theft. Often transforming herself into different characters, Joan seamlessly got away with millions of pounds in diamonds.Coming from a violent, loveless childhood, Joan learnt to trust no one but herself. At seventeen, she becomes a mother, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a brutal thug. When he goes on the run, Joan seizes the moment to leave her old life. Motivated by her desire to care for her daughter, Joan gets swept up in the exhilarating world of a life of crime and makes some heartbreaking decisions as she sets her sights on a better life.Joan is the true story of her meteoric rise from petty offender to one of Britain''s most accomplished diamond thieves, making a success of life by not playing by the rules when the odds seemed stacked against her.
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Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders - Joanna Ho, Liz Kleinrock
"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children’s shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and Âacceptance." —School Library Journal (starred review)From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents’.Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family''s culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them.An Amazon Best Book of the Month for January 2024!
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Lush! - Joanna Page
From a small village on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all-time greatest movies and TV shows - like Love Actually and Gavin & Stacey - Joanna Page''s journey to stardom has been extraordinary.In this funny, candid and endlessly surprising memoir, Joanna shares her story in full for the first time. Inside, she takes readers behind the scenes of her most iconic roles and introduces them to a colourful cast including Ruth Jones, James Corden, Richard E. Grant, Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson.Joanna also details her early life growing up on the glorious Welsh coastline - a life (not unlike Stacey Shipman''s) filled with family and friendly neighbours - to the sudden shock of moving to London at 18 (totally alone) to take her place at RADA, one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world.Whether she''s navigating early awkward auditions and other uncomfortable incidents, chasing her big break, riding success (sometimes literally), falling in love, or discovering the magic and madness of life as a mum-of-four, Joanna speaks openly about what it really takes to make it in the acting world while staying true to yourself.An unforgettable read that makes you laugh and cry, Lush! is a celebration of finding your voice, holding your ground and learning to laugh at the messiest, most beautiful moments life has to offer.
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Coming Back to Life - Joanna Macy, Molly Young Brown
Inspiration, practices, and meditations to empower us in the face of planetary suffering: “True wisdom for tough times.†—John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America Deepening global crises surround us, causing many to fall prey to denial and despair. Coming Back to Life shows how grief, anger, and fear are healthy responses to the harsh realities of our time, and that when honored through the revolutionary practice of the Work That Reconnects, they can free us from paralysis and move us toward creative action.This new, completely updated edition of the classic text illuminates the extraordinary Work that has inspired hundreds of thousands to make strides towards the creation of a life-sustaining human culture. Buddhist scholar and environmental activist Joanna Macy and Molly Young Brown introduce the Work’s theoretical foundations, revealing the angst of our era with remarkable insight. Pointing the way forward out of apathy, they offer personal counsel as well as easy-to-use methods for group process that profoundly affect people’s outlook and ability to act in the world.“If you want to connect with your joy even in the midst of sadness, if you want to see new life arise out of despair, Coming Back to Life has my highest possible recommendation.†—John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America and co-founder and president, The Food Revolution Network“A must for all who want to mobilize humanity in service of all beings. These concepts, exercises, and meditations have proven to work across generations, religions, ethnicities and races.†—Rabbi Mordechai Liebling, Director of Social Justice Organizing, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
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When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance - Joan Baezová
An intimate, autobiographical poetry collection from legendary artist and activist, Joan Baez.Joan Baez shares poems for or about her contemporaries (such as Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and Jimi Hendrix), reflections from her childhood, personal thoughts, and cherished memories of her family, including pieces about her younger sister, singer-songwriter Mimi Fariña. Speaking to the people, places, and moments that have had the greatest impact on her art, this collection is an inspiring personal diary in the form of poetry.While Baez has been writing poetry for decades, she’s never shared it publicly. Poems about her life, her family, about her passions for nature and art, have piled up in notebooks and on scraps of paper. Now, for the first time ever, her life is shared revealing pivotal life experiences that shaped an icon, offering a never-before-seen look into the reminiscences and musings of a great artist. Like a late-night chat with someone you love, this collection connects fans to the real heart of who Joan Baez is as a person, as a daughter and sister, and as an artist who has inspired millions.
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The World as We Know It - Peter Dear
From the award-winning author of Revolutionizing the Sciences, a monumental historical account of how we came to see the world through the lens of scienceScience is the basis of our assumptions about ourselves and our world, from ideas about our evolutionary past to our conceptions of the vast expanses of space and the smallest particles of matter. In this panoramic book, acclaimed historian of science Peter Dear uncovers the roots of such beliefs, revealing how they constitute a natural philosophy that has been developed and refined over the course of centuries—and how the world as we have come to know it was by no means inevitable. In a sweeping, multifaceted narrative, Dear describes some of the most breathtaking accomplishments in the advance of human knowledge, such as Isaac Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation, Carl Linnaeus’s taxonomy, Antoine Lavoisier’s new chemistry, Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, and Albert Einstein’s theories of relativity. Challenging the notion that science is only about “making discoveries,†he shows how our world has been formed by people, institutions, and cultural assumptions, giving rise to disciplines ranging from biology and astrophysics to electromagnetism and the social sciences. Taking readers from the early eighteenth century to today, The World as We Know It reveals how our ideas about our place in the universe were bequeathed to us by individuals, cultures, and a curiosity that knows no bounds.
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As The World Goes By - Jonny Lambert
A timely new mindful kids book from bestselling author-illustrator Jonny Lambert. When Buttons spots a beautiful blue butterfly, he is sure everyone will want to see. But among the bustle of the street and the chitter-chatter of the café, no-one notices . . . Can Buttons find a way to make the world pay attention to this small moment of wonder?This lyrical, thought provoking picture book is the ideal antidote to our busy, bustling world. With a gentle message that encourages us all to pause, take a breath and appreciate the wonder all around us, As The World Goes By is a stunning first introduction to mindfulness. Just like You're Snug with Me by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry, Mayfly Day by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna, As The World Goes By is perfect for any child who struggles to live in the present.
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The End of the World as We Know It - Stephen King
Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered No. 1 bestselling author and master storyteller Stephen King's seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraor dinary works exploring the unravelling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel - with generations of writers impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of unforgettable characters.Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today's greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World as We Know It fea tures remarkable, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand - brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the clas sic bestselling novel.
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The End of the World as We Know It - Christopher Golden and Brian Keene
*** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER ***Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered No. 1 bestselling author and master storyteller Stephen King's seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraor-dinary works exploring the unravelling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel - with generations of writers impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of unforgettable characters.Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today's greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World as We Know It fea-tures remarkable, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand - brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the clas-sic bestselling novel.
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The Self-Talk Workout - Rachel Turow
Self-talk matters, but what methods of building healthy self-talk actually work? This how-to guide shares evidence-based techniques to go from being your own worst critic to your own best friend. Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone—millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse. After over twenty years of working with individuals, groups, and classes on self-criticism and related challenges, psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow offers the “self-talk workout”—six doable exercises that can help you replace self-criticism with self-kindness and self-encouragement. Specific self-talk strategies such as “Spot the success,” “Fail forward,” and “Allowing all feelings, skillfully,” require just a few minutes a day. These skills can be practiced individually to transform your self-talk, or you can choose to combine two or more exercises to enhance your self-talk workout. Each chapter features a core exercise, variations on the strategy that might feel right for you, scientific studies supporting each approach, and success stories to inspire your own practice. Turow includes examples from her own life and experiences as a psychotherapist, as well as lessons from her students and respected public figures such as Michelle Obama and Thich Nhat Hanh, to show that the burden of harsh self-criticism need not go on forever: the way that we relate to ourselves can be changed.
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Self-Made - Tara Isabella Burton
''We''re all now self-makers, whether we like it or not - and this witty, sceptical book is the thought-provoking story of how we got here'' GUARDIAN''This funny, startling, insightful story of the selfie, from Dürer to the Kardashians, is a must read if you want to understand how we reinvent ourselves every time we reveal ourselves'' PETER POMERANTSEVToday''s defining celebrities have crafted public personae that walk the tightrope between authenticity and artificiality. Ordinary people now follow suit: lovingly tending our ''personal brands'' for economic gain and self-expression alike.Instagram culture is part of a story that goes back centuries. The vision that we not only can but should ''make'' our own selves to shape our own destiny is an inextricable part of the formation of the modern world.As traditional powers of pre-modernity - church and throne - waned, a new myth took their place: that of the ''self-made man'', whose unique powers of personality - or canny self-presentation - give him not just the opportunity, but the obligation, to remake reality in the image of what he wants it to be.From the Renaissance genius to the Regency dandy, the American prophets of capitalism to the aspirational übermensch of European fascism, Hollywood''s Golden Age to today''s Silicon Valley, Self-Made takes us on a dazzling tour of modern history''s most prominent self-makers, uncovering both self-making''s liberatory power, and the dangers this idea can unleash.''Both revelatory and a warning about the ways that focus on the self distorts our individual lives and the broader society'' FRANCIS FUKUYAMA
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365 Days of Self-Care - Chris Spriggs
Packed with simple ideas and inspiring quotes, this little book will help you practice self-care 365 days of the year A simple act of self-care can do incredible things for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. You might think of self-care as bubble baths or expensive spa treatments, but in reality, it can be as simple as going for a short walk, drinking plenty of water or ensuring you get enough sleep. In fact, finding just a small window of time for self-care each day can completely transform the relationship you have with yourself. Within these pages you will find: - Daily tips on the many ways you can practice self-care - Advice for fitting in "me time" each day - A raft of beautiful quotes to inspire you to take good care of yourself And much more! So, make time for yourself with 365 Days of Self-Care. By prioritizing your own needs and allowing yourself to recharge, you'll be able to live as your happiest, healthiest self all year round.
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Shadow Work Journal for Self-Love - Latha Jay, Valerie Inez
Shadow work is the process of uncovering the parts of you that you subconsciously hide or reject, such as unwanted traits or characteristics suppressed during childhood, and bringing them into your awareness. It allows you to identify, heal, and accept all parts of yourself-including the "bad" parts you''ve repressed-so you''re no longer held back by emotional triggers, self-sabotaging behaviours, and self-limiting beliefs.   With SHADOW WORK JOURNAL FOR SELF-LOVE, you''ll connect with your inner child, release shame, guilt, and fear, and face the world anew as your whole, authentic self.    ·Embrace your shadow to embrace yourself with a step-by-step approach to shadow work that prioritizes self-love·Use guided shadow work exercises and activities to find your most vulnerable parts and hold them with gentle awareness·Support yourself with loving self-care rituals to care for your mind, body, and spirit as you explore uncharted territory·Grow more self-aware with 75 journaling prompts to explore your shadow and its impact on your life Â
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From Self-Care to We-Care - Jordan Quaglia
Learn to balance and blend self-care and care for others through we-care, a science-backed compassion training that enhances personal and social well-being, promotes healthy boundaries, and offers a path of healing and growth.Helping professionals and empaths commonly find themselves burning out, overextended in their care for others. Yet few people feel there’s too much compassion in our society, and an overly strong focus on self-care can lead to unskillfulness when faced with interpersonal challenges and a lack of responsiveness to systemic social issues. The emerging science and practice of we-care embraces and transcends the principles of self-care in order to emphasize the inherently social nature of care. From this perspective, care is not a zero-sum game that will inevitably lead to self-indulgence for some and burnout for others, but rather an inherently social force that drives mutually beneficial outcomes. Yet we-care is more than a concept—it is a practical framework and set of tools to offer a more expansive view of care. Compassion researcher and teacher Jordan Quaglia guides you through questions such as, “Do you ever feel the urge to take away other people’s pain and discomfort, no matter the potential personal costs?” and “Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the pain and suffering of the world or by specific challenging situations?” to discover your care tendencies, explore their strengths and weaknesses, and find a more balanced way to express your innate sense of compassion for yourself, others, and the world. As you''re exposed to cutting-edge scientific research, practical insights, and personal stories, you’ll discover your own unique balance of self-care and care for others across diverse situations. On this meaningful journey, you can positively transform your health, relationships, work, and every facet of your life.
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The Marshmallow Test : Why Self-Control Is the Engine of Success - Mischel Walter
Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world''s leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In The Marshmallow Test, Mischel explains how self-control can be mastered and applied to challenges in everyday life -- from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, The Marshmallow Test will change the way you think about who we are and what we can be.
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The Rest Is Silence - Joanna Stalnaker
A moving, intimate portrait of the Enlightenment philosophers as they faced the end of their lives and their historical moment  What would the Enlightenment look like if we viewed it through the eyes of the philosophers as they were facing death? Joanna Stalnaker turns our usual perspective on the Enlightenment on its head, bringing to light a set of works written at the end of the Old Regime and at the end of their authors’ lives. These works, all written before the French Revolution, cast a retrospective glance over the intellectual movement their authors participated in, and over the authors’ own lives and works. Stalnaker shows that the beauty of these works stems from their authors’ efforts to give literary form to the materiality and fragility of their dying bodies. As they reflected on writing as a means of reaching posterity, Enlightenment philosophers embraced the possibility that neither their names nor their writings would survive long beyond the decomposition of their bodies. They inscribed the silence and nothingness of death into their last works.   Stalnaker’s book unsettles reigning interpretations of the Enlightenment as a precursor to our modernity and shows its protagonists at their moments of fragility and doubt, capturing their sense of an ending rather than the confidence in a glowing future so often attributed to them.
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7 Rules of Self-Reliance - Maha Abouelenein
Global strategist Maha Abouelenein shares 7 powerful lessons in self-reliance to help you build confidence, create opportunities and thrive in today’s fast-changing world. This is an empowering guide for entrepreneurs, career-changers and anyone looking to become more successful and achieve their goals.
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A Lover's Complaint - William Shakespeare
Read & Co. Classics presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare''s poem, "A Lover''s Complaint", featuring a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare. The poem tells the story of a young women lamenting her love for a man who once charmed and abandoned her. As she weeps at the edge of a river, an old man approaches, compelling her to recount her tale of sorrow. It was published as a conclusion to the original edition of “Shakespeare''s Sonnetsâ€, in 1609. Shakespeare’s sonnets beautifully explore the themes of love and beauty, time and mortality. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and is celebrated as the world''s most famous dramatist.
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Self-Care for Autistic People - Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Ditch the stigma, celebrate your identity, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more. When you’re autistic, it can be tough to prioritize wellness.Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 activities that help you accept yourself, destigmatize autism, find your community, and take care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the challenging aspects of autism, as well as ideas to bring out the many positive aspects. With expert advice from therapist Megan A. Neff, this book will help you make the most of your life and your diagnosis.
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A Memoir of My Former Self - Hilary Mantelová
''A guide to the mind of one of the great English novelists of the last half-century'' Guardian''Like hearing the voice of an old friend'' Observer''Extraordinary . . . a quality of timelessness and prescience'' New Statesman, Book of the Year''Magical . . . Here we meet not just Mantel the Cromwell-catcher, but Mantel the quill-sharp critic of contemporary life'' The Times, Book of the YearTHE MAGNIFICENT FINAL BOOK FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WOLF HALL TRILOGYAs well as her celebrated career as a novelist, Hilary Mantel long contributed to newspapers and journals, unspooling stories from her own life and illuminating the world as she found it. This strand of her writing was an integral part of how she thought of herself. ''Ink is a generative fluid,'' she explains. ''If you don''t mean your words to breed consequences, don''t write at all.'' A Memoir of My Former Self collects the finest of this writing over four decades. Mantel''s subjects are wide-ranging. She discusses nationalism and her own sense of belonging; our dream life flopping into our conscious life; the mythic legacy of Princess Diana; the many themes that feed into her novels - revolutionary France, psychics, Tudor England - and other novelists, from Jane Austen to V. S. Naipaul. She writes about her father and the man who replaced him; she writes fiercely and heartbreakingly about the battles with her health she endured as a young woman, and the stifling years she found herself living in Saudi Arabia. Here, too, is a selection of her film reviews - from When Harry Met Sally to RoboCop - and, published for the first time, her stunning Reith Lectures, which explore the process of art bringing history and the dead back to life.From her unique childhood to her all-consuming fascination with Thomas Cromwell that grew into the Wolf Hall Trilogy, A Memoir of My Former Self reveals the shape of Hilary Mantel''s life in her own dazzling words, ''messages from people I used to be.'' Compelling, often very funny, always luminous, it is essential reading from one of our greatest writers.''A smart, deft, meticulous, thoughtful writer, with such a grasp of the dark and spidery corners of human nature'' Margaret Atwood''Mantel was a queen of literature . . . her reign was long, varied and uncontested'' Maggie O''Farrell
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The Book of Nordic Self-Care - Elisabeth Carlsson
Discover the secrets of the Nordic way of life to gain meaning, calm, and happiness.The Nordic countries are renowned for being among the happiest in the world, and in this beautifully illustrated guide, Elisabeth Carlsson shares the keys to their lifestyle to help you improve your health and wellbeing. In the first chapter, learn about the benefits of wellness practices such as saunas and find skincare rituals that you can try at home. Next, take inspiration from Nordic foods by focusing on simple flavors, seasonal produce, and preparing your meals as an act of self-care. There’s also a chapter on immersing yourself in nature through cold-water therapy and wild swimming. Embracing and adapting to the seasons is one way that the Nordics cope with the dark winters, and you’ll find methods to help you tune in to your environment through seasonal celebrations. From small self-care rituals to ways to shift your mindset, this guide includes plenty of inspiration from the Nordic countries to help you simplify and savor your everyday life.
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Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods - David Squire
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK! The Self-Sufficiency series presents single-volume explorations of everything from Home Brewing to Natural Home Remedies to Beekeeping and Preserving. Each book is illustrated with full-color drawings and takes the reader step-by-step through each skill in clear language that explains technical terminology and difficult procedures rather than simply (as is the case with so many similar treatments) avoiding them. These are the kind of guides that, when carefully read and followed, can make anyone an amateur expert in the particular skill addressed. This book ties in with current eco-trends of self-sufficiency, organic food, and local sourcing. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to foraging for beginners.
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My Self, Your Self - Esme Shapiro
What is a self? What makes you you? A charming way to explore individuality.Join a group of endearing forest creatures as they bake, sing silly songs and stop to smell the chestnut-nettle roses, while exploring their individuality. This joyously affirming picture book encourages the youngest readers to get to know, love and be kind to their wonderful selves and meet the equally wonderful selves around them.
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They She He Easy as ABC - Gonzalez Maya Christina
Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book.They, She, He easy as ABC shows that including everyone is all part of the dance. It’s easy. It’s fundamental. As the dance begins the kids proclaim, “No one left out and everyone free,” in a sing-song rhyme about inclusion. This sets the stage for readers to meet 26 kids showing us their dance moves.“Ari loves to arabesque. They hold their pose with ease. Brody is a break dancer. Brody loves to freeze.” Fast-paced rhyming keeps the flow of text upbeat and rhythmic, and naturally models how to use a wide range of pronouns. There’s no room for stereotypes on THIS dance floor with spirited imagery that keeps names, clothes, hair and behavior fresh and diverse. The combination creates a playful and effortless practice to expand ideas about gender while learning the alphabet and makes being inclusive as easy as A-B-C.This book continues the work started in They She He Me: Free to Be!, also by Maya & Matthew, and what School Library Journal called “a gorgeous and much-needed picture book about pronouns and gender fluidity.” Both books provide a way to build on gender inclusive practices, and help interrupt the formalization of gender stereotypes and assumptions.
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The Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer - Mara Rockliff
This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history.Beatrice Shilling wasn’t quite like other children. She could make anything. She could fix anything. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldn’t be quite like the other engineers – and she wasn’t. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitler’s bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? American author Mara Rockliff and British illustrator Daniel Duncan team up for a fresh look at a turning point in modern history – and the role of a remarkable woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and way with a wrench (or spanner) made her quite unlike anyone else. An author’s note and a list of selective sources provide additional information for curious readers.
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English World Level 2: Workbook - Mary Bowen
Nádherně ilustrovaný desetidílný kurz angličtiny pro základní školy s tištěnými i elektronickými komponenty - pracovní sešit k učebnici English World 2 Popis:English Worldje vůbec první integrovaný desetidílný kurz angličtiny s tištěnými i elektronickými komponenty. Nádherně ilustrovaná učebnice je určena dětem od 3. třídy a to jak těm, které se již angličtinu učily v 1. a 2. třídě, tak těm, které s angličtinou začínají úplně od začátku. Cílem kurzu je výborné zvládnutí psané i mluvené angličtiny. 1. - 4. díl má doložku MŠMT Učebnice V úvodu je zařazena lekce na uvítanou, kde se žáci naučí první slovíčka a obraty. Učebnice má celkem dvanáct lekcí, jedna lekce vystačí na přibližně 8 vyučovacích hodin. Každá vyučovací hodina má jasné téma a cíl. Výborně graficky zpracované příběhy, rozhovory, písničky a básničky mají za úkol děti přitáhnout a motivovat. Jednotlivými lekcemi žáky provází legrační Mr Jolly v obleku klauna. Vždy po třech lekcích jsou zařazeny opakování a projekty. Gramatika a slovní zásoba se učí v pravidelném tempu a pak se systematicky procvičují. I když žáci nemají každodenní kontakt s jazykem, učebnice jim poskytne nejenom důkladnou znalost tvarů a významů slov a frází, ale i schopnost jazyk již od počátku aktivně používat. CD s poslechy Disk obsahuje nahrávky rozhovorů, textů, písniček a básniček z učebnice. Obrázkové karty - Flashcards Při výuce slovní zásoby, hrách a dalších aktivitách je vhodné používat těchto 158 barevných karet velikosti A4. Obrázky na kartách zobrazují osoby, věci i činnosti. Metodika Přepis všech nahrávek najde učitel v metodické příručce (Teacher's Book) Detailní poznámky pro učitele jsou na stránkách průvodce umístěny kolem černobílé kopie stránky z učebnice. Učitel tedy nemusí učebnici nosit na hodinu. Průvodce rovněž obsahuje úvodní aktivty, aktivity na začátky hodin, klíč ke cvičením a hry. DVD s materiály pro učiteleNa tomto DVD učitelé naleznou další materiály jak k vytištění, tak pro interaktivní tabule. DVD také obsahuje software pro přípravu testů.
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World Order - Henry A. Kissinger
In World Order, Henry Kissinger - one of the leading practitioners of world diplomacy and author of On China - makes his monumental investigation into the ''tectonic plates'' of global history and state relations.World Order is the summation of Henry Kissinger''s thinking about history, strategy and statecraft. As if taking a perspective from far above the globe, it examines the great tectonic plates of history and the motivations of nations, explaining the attitudes that states and empires have taken to the rest of the world from the formation of Europe to our own times.Kissinger identifies four great ''world orders'' in history - the European, Islamic, Chinese and American. Since the end of Charlemagne''s empire, and especially since the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, Europeans have striven for balance in international affairs, first in their own continent and then globally. Islamic states have looked to their destined expansion over regions populated by unbelievers, a position exemplified today by Iran under the ayatollahs. For over 2000 years the Chinese have seen ''all under Heaven'' as being tributary to the Chinese Emperor. America views itself as a ''city on a hill'', a beacon to the world, whose values have universal validity. How have these attitudes evolved and how have they shaped the histories of their nations, regions, and the rest of the world? What has happened when they have come into contact with each other? How have they balanced legitimacy and power at different times? What is the condition of each in our contemporary world, and how are they shaping relations between states now?To answer these questions Henry Kissinger draws upon a lifetime''s historical study and unmatched experience as a world statesman. His account is shot through with observations about how historical change takes place, how some leaders shape their times and others fail to do so, and how far states can stray from the ideas which define them. World Order is a masterpiece of narrative, analysis and portraits of great historical actors that only Henry Kissinger could have written.
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Self-Sufficiency: Preserving - Carol Wilson
NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK! The Self-Sufficiency series presents single-volume explorations of everything from Home Brewing to Natural Home Remedies to Beekeeping and Preserving. Each book is illustrated with full-color drawings and takes the reader step-by-step through each skill in clear language that explains technical terminology and difficult procedures rather than simply (as is the case with so many similar treatments) avoiding them. These are the kind of guides that, when carefully read and followed, can make anyone an amateur expert in the particular skill addressed.
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World History - Collection of 6 Books
Explore the Epic Story of Our World!When and where did the first civilizations emerge? How did Britain lead the Industrial Revolution? What was the suffrage movement and why was it important? Young readers can discover the answers to these fascinating questions—and so many more—in this engaging Boxset of Six Encyclopedias on World History.Specially designed for curious minds, each encyclopedia in this boxset offers a vibrant and accessible introduction to key moments in world history. Through well-labeled illustrations, simple explanations, and an extensive glossary, history is transformed into a thrilling journey across time and continents.Key Highlights: Six encyclopedias covering major historical events, movements, and civilizations Age-appropriate content that simplifies complex topics Features well-labeled images and maps for better understanding Includes a glossary of difficult terms to support learning Perfect for developing interest in world history at an early ageTitles in the boxed set:Ancient: World HistoryMiddle Ages: World HistoryWars: World HistoryRenaissance: World HistoryRevolution & Independenace: World HistoryScientific & Industrial Revolution: World HistoryIdeal For: Young learners with a passion for history and exploration Parents and educators looking for engaging reference books Home learning, classroom use, and library collectionsWhy Parents and Teachers Will Love This: Encourages independent learning and critical thinking Visually engaging and intellectually enriching Supports school curriculum and research skills Makes world history accessible, exciting, and fun
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My Very Important World - DK
A charming children''s encyclopedia bursting with fun facts for little learners who want to know about the world!Our world is an amazing place. It''s full of rivers, mountains, animals, and too many other amazing places to count. But that''s not all. There''s also families, friends, music, technology, language, games, and all other things that make life wonderful. This exciting children''s book is a celebration of our world and what it''s like to live in it. My Very Important World is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child''s perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Unlike an atlas, this encyclopedia of discovery will entertain, educate, and inspire readers to wonder about the world around them. On one page they''ll read about their body and brain, on another they''ll learn about languages, food, culture, the environment, and on others, they can marvel at wonders of the Earth such as fiery volcanoes, sprawling cities, or a place called "The Rainbow Mountains".My Very Important World allows readers to delight in discovering where the coldest place on Earth is, how many languages there are, why they sometimes feel scared, and much more. Full of fun facts, colourful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children''s encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of topics that are complementary to your school''s Key Stage 1 curriculum, with contents divided into six sections, covering: My World, The World Around Me, People and Culture, The Big Wide World, The Natural World, and Exploring The World.Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they:- Read hundreds of exciting facts- Learn all about amazing animals, people, and places- Discover the wonders of our incredible planet, and moreOur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of adorable, simple illustrations with stunning photography and lively text. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for homeschooling, a bedtime story, shared reading or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the SeriesMy Very Important World is part of the educational kid''s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child''s curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.Shortlisted:- The School Library Association Information Book Award 2017- Best Children''s Book in the Junior Design Awards 2017
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Timelines of World History - DK
A stunning visual celebration of the world''s key historical events, key moments, defining eras and outstanding people who have helped shape history like never before.If you could travel back in time, where would you go first? Who would you most want to meet? What pivotal moment in history would you most like to experience? This awe-inspiring history book may be able to help you answer those questions and more!Introducing Timelines of World History - a visual and informative celebration of the most exciting and influential moments in history and a look back at some of the most pivotal moments and people who have defined history over the years. From the origins of the first humans to the political turmoil of the 21st century, this all-encompassing history book brings the key milestones of world history vividly to life, explaining each of them through contemporary artworks, photographs, documents, maps, and artefacts.So prepare to dive deep into the pages of past, which promises:-Explains events visually, showing what happened through striking, image-led timelines-Paintings, photographs, maps, and artefacts to tell the story of key historical milestones-Feature spreads showcase key turning points in history within wider social and historical context-Accessible approach to key events in world history - laid out episode by episodeIllustrated with striking image-led timelines, this historical encyclopaedia is a wonderful way to explore and understand the diversity of world history, from prehistoric times to the present day. With each page jam-packed with riveting facts and iconic artefacts, Timelines of World History brings together the best bits of history and defining eras to recreate the entire history of the world. A must-have volume for history enthusiasts who want to see the past come to life, including students of history and politics, as well as a gift or self-purchase for those seeking an inspiring window into history, this all-encompassing history fact-book truly does have something for everyone to love. DK is ready to take you on an inspiring journey into the past and beyond. Are you coming with us?
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The Secret World of Weather - Tristan Gooley
Learn how to read the clues and signs of the weather with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation 🂠PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF TRISTAN GOOLEY''S NEW BOOK, ''THE HIDDEN SEASONS'', NOW! COMING SEPTEMBER 2025 🂠-------Readers LOVE The Secret World of Weather:''This book finally explains what weather is and the fundamental why. Clouds now have real meaning!'' âââââ''Every page is a gem'' âââââ''Classic Tristan Gooley: You get yourself comfortable in the armchair, a drink beside you and start to read, but before you know it there is a desire to get out of the chair, step outside and see if you can put into practice some of the things he is telling you!'' âââââ*****************************The weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few see.Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.In The Secret World of Weather you''ll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And you''ll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.As the author of the international bestsellers The Walker''s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs and How to Read Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to de-code the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, ''I want you to get to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is happening and what is about to happen''.This is the ultimate guide to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our eyes.***************************Critical acclaim for The Secret World of Weather:''A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing.'' - Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday''The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust devils. But it''s really much more than that . . . Gooley is the best kind of teacher: gentle, patient, nudging'' - Richard Mabey, Telegraph''Gooley marshals a riveting compendium of weather-reading skills . . . he has plenty of facts at his fingertips with which to excite'' - The Times''This breezy new book reveals how to read nature''s very own weather forecast . . . full of fascinating trivia'' - Daily Mail
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The Safari - Joanna McInerney
Join one friendly frog on a quest to say hello to as many animals around the world as possible! From the wildest savannahs to the depths of the ocean, each spread is jam-packed with animals to find. But, there is a catch! Can you find the animals who begin with the correct letter?This is an alphabet book designed to spark the imagination, with a sweet story that's perfect for early learning. Who will you meet along the way?With bright, busy artwork and delightful characters, Jana Glatt is the Richard Scarry for a new generation.
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Countries of the World - DK
Packed with striking photography, this compact Countries of the World guide explores over 200 countries and territories from around the world.Explore the planet and journey across the world to discover what makes it special in this fact-filled Pocket Eyewitness book for children aged 9-12.This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nation''s geography, climate and economics, supplemented by stats and data. Children will learn the national flags, official names, capital cities, populations, total area, population density, languages, literacy rate, type of government, and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources.This condensed children’s Countries of the World guide offers: - A pocket-sized but detailed guide, fitting all the important information into one small package.- Up to 200 country profiles, each featuring a map, flag and keynote statistics.- Easy-to-navigate chapters presented in geographical order, making it easy to explore the world.Which is the biggest country in the world? Which one has the most people? Which one has three capital cities? Children can find the answers to these questions and more in the pages of this illustrated reference guide to all the countries of the world.Suitable for all children interested in geography, this guide presents lots of useful information and facts about the world we live in. Each country entry has a full colour map showing terrain, major places, and geographical features. There is also a fascinating ''insight'' fact for each country revealing interesting details that make places so unique.
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A Short History of the World in 50 Failures - Ben Gazur
Explore the failures, mistakes and missed opportunities that shaped history in this new entry in the bestselling series.From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder, to the unsuccessful stint in medical school which led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, to the missile detection system malfunction that almost sparked a nuclear war, the course of human history has so often been shaped by failures of all magnitudes.In fifty bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Failures details how the world as we know it has been defined by plans gone awry, opportunities not seized upon and schemes that were always fated to end in catastrophe.Whether it’s the pharaoh Akhenaten’s misplaced attempt to found a new religion or Napoleon’s doomed invasion of Russia, discover a fascinating collection of outsized tales and historical snafus that created the world as we know it today.Also available:A Short History of the World in 50 Places (9781789291971)A Short History of the World in 50 Animals (9781789292954)A Short History of the World in 50 Books (9781789294088)A Short History of the World in 50 Lies (9781789294606)
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Titans: Beast World - Ivan Reis, Tom Taylor
In DC''s first-ever Titans-centric crossover, can the fan-favorite heroes save the world from their teammate as shape-shifting chaos is released across the globe?Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman—all are powerless to stop the Necrostar from ending all life on Earth. The only hero who can save the world is...Beast Boy?! With Nightwing, Raven, Cyborg, and the Titans beside him, can Garfield Logan rise to battle an ancient evil? What will Amanda Waller do to take advantage of the situation as millions of people—including many of DCÂ’s iconic heroes!—are changed into rampaging creatures? Can humanity survive all-powerful heroes and villains transformed into ferocious beasts? And as the world goes wild, can Raven discover a way to save Beast Boy? If thatÂ’s not enough… who is Dr. Hate, a mysterious new threat unleashing their own unique brand of chaos!Friends will fall. Heroes will rise. And nothing will ever be the same again. Earth is about to become... Beast World.DC proudly presents the Titans'' first crossover as the world''s premier superhero team, with universe-shattering repercussions. Brought to you by the all-star creative team of writer Tom Taylor (DCeased) and artist Ivan Reis (Blackest Night), this story promises to be an epic one that sets the stage for the next evolution of the DC Universe!This volume collects Titans: Beast World #1-6.
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Frankenstein: York Notes AS & A2 - for 2026, 2027 exams - Mary W. Shelley, Glennis Byron
THE ULTIMATE GUIDES TO EXAM SUCCESS from York Notes - the UK''s favourite English Literature Study Guides. York Notes for AS & A2 are brand new and have been specifically designed for AS and A2 students to help you get the very best grade you can. They are comprehensive, easy to use, packed with valuable features and written by experienced examiners and teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text, critical approaches and the all-important exam. This edition covers Frankenstein and includes: An enhanced exam skills section which includes essay plans, expert guidance on understanding questions and sample answers. You’ll know exactly what you need to do and say to get the best grades. A wealth of useful content like key quotations, revision tasks and vital study tips that’ll help you revise, remember and recall all the most important information. The widest coverage and the best, most in-depth analysis of characters, themes, language, form, context and style to help you demonstrate an exhaustive understanding of all aspects of the text. York Notes for AS & A2 are also available for these popular titles: The Bloody Chamber(9781447913153) Doctor Faustus(9781447913177) The Great Gatsby(9781447913207) The Kite Runner(9781447913160) Macbeth(9781447913146) Othello(9781447913191) WutheringHeights(9781447913184)
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The Totally Awesome World of MrBeast - Neal E. Fischer
Learn everything there is to know about the groundbreaking career of YouTuber, philanthropist, and businessman James “Jimmy” Donaldson in The Totally Awesome World of MrBeast!From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of MrBeast’s YouTube channel (which has the most subscribers in history, btw!) and business pursuits, including his favorite way to serve up a Beast burger. Discussions of entrepreneurship and philanthropy and fun facts, quizzes, and trivia are accompanied by plenty of graphics and illustrations, for an engaging guide to our favorite YouTuber. MrBeast uploaded his first YouTube video in 2012 at the age of 13. His first viral moment came five years later when he posted a nearly 24-hours-long video of himself counting to 100,000. By 2016, his following had grown so large he decided to drop out of college to become a full-time YouTuber. He is now a huge celebrity known by pretty much everyone for his insanely fun and outlandish challenges, stunts, and giveaways.With hundreds of millions of YouTube subscribers, there’s a lot to love about MrBeast. The Totally Awesome World of MrBeast includes: The greatest hits of his videos, competitions, and giveawaysHis incredible philanthropy like cleaning up the oceanThe rise of his “Beast Tribe”Business ventures, such as the world-famous Feastible chocolate bars Perfect for a MrBeast fan and YouTube fanatic, learn Jimmy’s story in The Totally Awesome World of MrBeast and how he broke the internet! Welcome to MrBeast’s world!Explore the worlds of more amazing people in The Totally Awesome World of Steph Curry and The Totally Awesome World of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Our World in Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes - DK
Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children''s book takes you on an exciting journey across land, sea and sky. Have you ever wondered what the very first car looked like? Or what weird and wonderful animals people used for transport in the olden days? Ever heard of wing-walking? Or record-breaking racing cars? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Our World In Pictures: Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes may be the book for you! Explore the incredible world of automobiles, aviation and more, from mini motors to modern warships, helicopters to high-speed trains, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 perfect for young transport enthusiasts. Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -A highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes-Timeline spreads tell the story of transport from the first wheel to the latest hybridsThis captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some of the world''s meanest machines as well as the most fearless riders in action! , The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your ships, shuttles, planes, monster trucks and more, as well as modes of transport you may have never seen of heard of before!This terrific transport encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this cool car book an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children''s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, understand the inner workings of the animal kingdom with Animal Book and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.
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How to be an Explorer of the World - Keri Smithová
From the author of Wreck this Journal, Keri Smith''s How to be an Explorer of the World is an invitation to rediscover the world around you.Artists and scientists analyze the world around them in surprisingly similar ways, by observing, collecting, documenting, analyzing, and comparing. In this captivating guided journal, readers are encouraged to explore their world as both artists and scientists.The mission Smith proposes? "To document and observe the world around you. As if you''ve never seen it before. Take notes. Collect things you find on your travels. Document findings. Notice patterns. Copy. Trace. Focus on one thing at a time. Record what you are drawn to."With a series of interactive prompts and a beautifully hand-illustrated two-colour package, readers will enjoy exploring and discovering the world through this gorgeous book.
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The Uncontrollability of the World - Hartmut Rosa
The driving cultural force of that form of life we call ‘modern’ is the desire to make the world controllable. Yet it is only in encountering the uncontrollable that we really experience the world – only then do we feel touched, moved and alive. A world that is fully known, in which everything has been planned and mastered, would be a dead world. Our lives are played out on the border between what we can control and that which lies outside our control. But because we late-modern human beings seek to make the world controllable, we tend to encounter the world as a series of objects that we have to conquer, master or exploit. And precisely because of this, ‘life,’ the experience of feeling alive and truly encountering the world, always seems to elude us. This in turn leads to frustration, anger and even despair, which then manifest themselves in, among other things, acts of impotent political aggression. For Rosa, to encounter the world and achieve resonance with it requires us to be open to that which extends beyond our control. The outcome of this process cannot be predicted, and this is why moments of resonance are always concomitant with moments of uncontrollability. This short book – the sequel to Rosa’s path-breaking work on social acceleration and resonance – will be of great interest students and scholars in sociology and the social sciences and to anyone concerned with the nature of modern social life.
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Little World: In the City
Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and the depths of the ocean. The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud and guiding children on their city adventure, and a novelty slide, push or pull on every spread also helps them to engage and explore. Allison Black''s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy at on every spread.This series has been created in collaboration with subject experts to produce accurate representations of the world around us and to provide a perfectly designed Little World.Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Look out for the other titles in the Ladybird Little World series:To the MoonJungle JourneyUnder the SeaAt the AirportOn the Beach
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Unnatural World - David Biello
A brilliant young environmental journalist argues that we must innovate and adapt to save planet Earth in this enlightening “trip around the world to meet people working out new ways for humanity to live as well as survive” (The New York Times Book Review).With the historical perspective of The Song of the Dodo and the urgency of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, The Unnatural World chronicles a disparate band of unlikely heroes: an effervescent mad scientist who would fertilize the seas; a pigeon obsessive bent on bringing back the extinct; a low-level government functionary in China doing his best to clean up his city, and more. These scientists, billionaires, and ordinary people are all working toward saving the best home humanity is ever likely to have. What is the threat? It is us. In a time when a species dies out every ten minutes, when summers are getting hotter, winters colder, and oceans higher, some people still deny mankind’s effect on the Earth. But all of our impacts on the planet have ushered in what qualifies as a new geologic epoch, thanks to global warming, mass extinction, and such technologies as nuclear weapons and plastics. “A futurist ray of hope amid the usual denial and despair” (Esquire), The Unnatural World examines the world we have created and analyzes the glimmers of light emerging from the efforts of incredible individuals seeking to change our future. Instead of a world without us, this history of the future shows how to become good gardeners, helping people thrive along with an abundance of plants, animals, all the exuberant profusion of life on Earth—a better world with us. The current era of humans need not be the end of the world—and “Biello describes both what we have done to alter our planet and what we should do in the future to ensure its habitability” (Scientific American).
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