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Book SynopsisR. A. Salvatore was born in Massachusetts in 1959. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Fitchburg State College and a Bachelor of Arts in English. His first-published novel was The Crystal Shard from TSR, Inc. in 1988; he has since published more than a dozen novels, including four New York Times bestsellers. He makes his home in Massachusetts with his wife, Diane, and their three children.

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Book SynopsisWith detailed, prescriptive information on everything parents need to know, this book includes chapters on: preparation for the birth; how the routines evolved and the benefits of following a routine; milk feeding in the first year; understanding your baby's sleep; establishing a routine; introducing solid food in line with government and more.Trade Review"Gina Ford is the Delia Smith of parenting...while Delia tells you how to make the perfect omelette, Gina Ford in her baby-care manual The Contented Little Baby Book, draws on 30 years' experience to tell you how to nurture the perfectly happy baby." YOU Magazine "For me she was an absolute godsend." -- Kate Winslet "It is hard to overestimate the good she has done...How to reward this great benefactor of mankind?...My wife takes the view that only sainthood will do." Peter Osborne, Political Editor, The Spectator "I devoured it (Contented Little Baby Book) in one sitting. It was hilarious. The claim that a baby of five months could be trained to sleep from 7am to 7pm made me laugh out loud. Little did I realise that this was the start of my conversion to the gospel according to St Gina. That Gina Ford would soon acquire an almost divine status in my life...I look back on my BGE (Before Gina Era) and think of how many of my babies has cried and cried as I ever more desperately struggled to get them to sleep...My only regret, of course, is that Gina did not write her book years ago, when my older children were born. I look in the mirror and wonder what a difference that would have made to the bags under my eyes. If motherhood had always been as easy as it seems this time, I might not have had five children - but 10. Maybe Ruth Kelly's secrets is that she has a copy of St Gina." -- Martine Oborne Evening Standard "This book could be your salvation!" The Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisAs one of the earliest personalized learning programs, SRA Reading Laboratory has improved the reading and independent learning skills of more than 100 million students in 63 countries, becoming one of the most trusted names in literacy learning.SRA Reading Labs builds comprehension skills and fluency through reading selections in a range of topics. Reinforces comprehension, phonics, grammar and word study skills Differentiates student learning in classrooms Builds strong reading and comprehension skills  

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Robert Cialdini has done the impossible: he has improved a masterpiece. The new version of Influence is a marvelously rich and engaging account of the subtle power that people exert on each other.” — Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize laureate and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow and Noise “If there is only one book you’ll ever read, if there is only one expert whose advice you’ll trust, it should be this book and this author, Robert Cialdini.” — Angela Duckworth, author of Grit and founder and CEO of Character Lab “This is the most important book ever written about the science of persuasion, and it just keeps getting better. I can’t imagine a more fascinating, more practical read.” — Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals and host of the TED podcast WorkLife "Anyone who wants their abilities in communication or negotiation to be at their highest level has to read Robert Cialdini's book Influence. Your knowledge base is simply incomplete without it." — Chris Voss, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Split the Difference “Influence is now even more practical and powerful. The new principle of unity alone is a game changer. Bravo!” — BJ Fogg, Ph.D., founder of Stanford’s Behavior Design Lab “The clouds have parted for everyone who wants to dent the universe. A new edition of what is already indispensable just got more so.” — Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist of Canva and creator of the Remarkable People podcast "In this update of his classic book, the world's most practical social psychologist shares his wisdom and reveals his charm. There's dynamite here. Please use what you learn with care!" — Richard Thaler, Nobel Prize laureate and author of Nudge and Misbehaving “If you could read just one book on how to be more effective in business and life, I’d pick Influence. It’s a tour de force that Cialdini has somehow made more marvelous.” — Katy Milkman, professor at the Wharton School, host of the Choiceology podcast, and author of How to Change “A phenomenal book! Whether you seek to boost sales, strike a better deal, or improve your relationships, Influence offers scienti?cally tested principles that can change your life.” — Daniel L. Shapiro, Ph.D., founder and director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program and author of Negotiating the Nonnegotiable “Influence richly deserves its status as the de?nitive book on the subject. I learned so much from this revised edition, and so will you.” — Tim Harford, author of The Data Detective (US)/How to Make the World Add Up (UK) “Prepare to be dazzled. Bob Cialdini is the godfather of in?uence, and the original version of this book is already a classic. Whether you’re trying to in?uence or understand how others in?uence you, this book will show you how.” — Jonah Berger, professor at the Wharton School and author of Contagious and The Catalyst “A remarkable effort and achievement. Influence remains the brilliantly written treatise on fundamental principles of human behavior, with the addition of a timely new principle.” — Jeffrey Pfeffer, Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don’t “Influence is a modern business classic that has profoundly shaped the ?elds of marketing and psychology. Robert Cialdini’s new edition makes a brilliant book even better, with robust new insights and examples.” — Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business “The new Influence is nothing short of a masterpiece. The writing is both timeless and worth reading immediately.” — Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network “Influence is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the decision-making process. It is simply essential reading in the canon of psychology and behavioral ?nance.” — Barry Ritholtz, chairman and chief investment of?cer of Ritholtz Wealth Management “Cialdini has made a classic even better. This updated edition of Influence af?rms its place as one of the most important books on business and behavior of the last ?fty years. The new additions are terri?c.” — Daniel H. Pink, author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human "Influence is the only book I’ve assigned to my organizational behavior students at Stanford for the last twenty-?ve years. Students love it, and, years later, rave about how helpful it is has been throughout their careers. The new version is even more useful and nuanced— and even more fun to read." — Robert I. Sutton, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of seven books, including New York Times bestsellers The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad Boss “Like every psychologist I know (and like many thousands of others who are curious about how the world works), I got my start learning about persuasion with Bob Cialdini’s Influence. This revised edition builds so meaningfully on the worn ?rst edition sitting next to my desk—Influence will continue to clarify and inspire the art and science of persuasion for years to come.” — Betsy Levy Paluck, professor of psychology and public affairs, deputy director of the Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science and Public Policy, Princeton University "Robert Cialdini is a pioneer in translating complex scientific work into a fun and digestible form that the rest of us can understand and benefit from. In this updated version of Influence, Cialdini updates what was already a powerhouse book with the latest, cutting edge research and new narratives to masterfully draw the reader in. Influence was always a must read and, now, it is even more so." — Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets and How to Decide

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Book Synopsis* Trade Like an O Neil Disciple is a detailed look at how to trade William O Neil strategies under various market conditions by two O Neil insiders something never before written about.Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii Chapter 1 The Evolution of Excellence: The O’Neil Trading Method 1 Preparation, Study, and Practice 2 Buy Expensive—Not Cheap—Stocks 4 Averaging Down 5 Cutting Losses Quickly 5 Taking Profits Too Soon—Letting Your Winners Run 6 Position Concentration 7 Dealing in Big Stocks and Institutional Sponsorship 8 Chart Patterns 9 Pivotal Points versus Pivot Points 12 Timing the Market: When to Be In, When to Be Out 13 Emotions and Predictions 14 Listening to Opinions, News, and Tips 15 Overtrading 16 The O’Neil Approach: Techno-Fundamentalism 17 Conclusion 17 Chapter 2 How Chris Kacher Made Over 18,000 Percent in the Stock Market Over Seven Years 19 Gaining a Foothold in the Business 20 1996—“Y2K” Stocks Put Me Over the Top 22 1997—Keeping Profits during the Asian Contagion 27 1998—Demoralization Sets In Just Before the Market Takes Off 29 1999—The Bubble Expands 31 2000—The Bubble Bursts 35 2001—A Lesson in Shorting 37 2002 to Present—Choppy, Sideways Markets and the Birth of the Pocket Pivot 39 Chapter 3 How Gil Morales Made Over 11,000 Percent in the Stock Market 43 A Rocky Start Turns Golden 44 Climbing on Board the Rocket Ride 46 Joining the 1,000 Percent Club 49 Oracle Bubbles Up 50 Patience and a Watchful Eye 53 Cleared for Take-Off 54 Verisign: The “Spice in the Soup” 56 Sitting Not Thinking 60 Closing In on the Top 62 The Theme of Success 64 The Secret Ingredients 65 Chapter 4 Failing Forward 67 The Psychology of Success Lies in Taming the Ego 68 Learning from Our Mistakes 72 Problems, Situations, and Solutions 107 Conclusion 125 Chapter 5 Tricks of the Trade 127 Dr. K’s Laboratory: The Pocket Pivot Advantage 128 Characteristics of Pocket Pivots 131 Definition of a Pocket Pivot Buy Point 132 Pocket Pivots and Standard Breakout Buy Points 133 Buying “in the Pocket” 136 Bottom-Fishing with Pocket Pivots 149 Continuation Pocket Pivots: Using the 10-Day Moving Average 153 Improper or “Do Not Buy” Pocket Pivot Points 157 Using Moving Averages as Sell Guides 163 Dr. K’s Laboratory: Buying Gap-Ups in Leading Stocks 165 Selling Techniques Using the 10-Day and 50-Day Moving Averages 173 Putting It All Together 177 Conclusion 185 Chapter 6 Riding the Bear Wave: Timely Tools for Selling Stocks Short 186 The Golden Rules of Short-Selling 187 Short-Sale Set-Ups 192 Shorting Rocket Stocks 221 Conclusion 224 Chapter 7 Dr. K’s Market Direction Model 226 Timing the Market 226 Chart Examples 234 Stealing the Model’s Secrets 243 Timing Model FAQ 244 Conclusion 259 Chapter 8 Our Bill of Commandments 260 Misconceptions 260 Surviving by Keeping Ego in Check 263 The First Commandment 265 The Second Commandment 265 The Third Commandment 267 The Fourth Commandment 267 The Fifth Commandment 267 The Sixth Commandment 268 The Seventh Commandment 268 The Eighth Commandment 268 The Ninth Commandment 269 The Tenth Commandment 269 Conclusion 270 Chapter 9 In the Trenches with Bill O’Neil 272 1997–1998 272 1999–2000 286 The Great Bear of 2001–2002 307 2003–2005 Bull Market 318 Conclusion 329 Chapter 10 Trading Is Life; Life Is Trading 331 Ed Seykota: Teaching a Technique That Has Helped Traders around the World 332 Eckhart Tolle: Helping People Achieve Inner Peace and Greater Fulfillment, a Prerequisite to Optimized Trading and Living 334 Esther Hicks: Teacher of the Law of Attraction 340 Jack Canfield: Seminal Works on Personal Optimization 341 Psychological Checklist: Questions to Ask Yourself 343 Parallels between Teachings 345 In Conclusion 346 Appendix Dr. K’s Top 50 Wall Street Books 347 About the Authors 351 Index 353

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Jason Porath manages to be simultaneously irreverent and respectful in this delightfully illustrated collection of vignettes, which explore all the ways a woman can be tough. Tough Mothers is packed with inspirational, cautionary, and sometimes difficult stories of the power of mothers through the centuries and around the world.” — Tracy V. Wilson and Holly Frey, Hosts of Stuff You Missed In History Class “The stories of the forgotten women herein have nourished me in a way I’m having difficulty articulating, sating a hunger I didn’t know I had. I needed these women. In all their glorious imperfection, they have made me stronger. And now I am hungry for more.” — Kelly Sue DeConnick, author Of Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly, and Captain Marvel “Porath draws these moms in all their variety, creating cartoony illustrations that are cinematic, upbeat, and inspiring.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisA guide to understanding the origins of codependence and the path to recovery. It traces the origins of this illness back to childhood, describing a range of emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and sexual abuses.

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Book SynopsisThe text of The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains was first published in the collection anthology Stories: All New Tales edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio. This gorgeous full-color illustrated book version was born of a unique collaboration between writer Neil Gaiman and artist Eddie Campbell, who brought to vivid life the characters and landscape of Gaiman's story. In August 2010, The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains was performed in the concert hall of the Sydney Opera House to a sold-out crowd—Gaiman read his tale live as Campbell's magnificent artwork was presented, scene-by-scene, on large screens. Narrative and art were accompanied by live music composed and performed especially for the story by the FourPlay String Quartet.

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION War-torn, unstable and virtually bankrupt, revolutionary Russia tried to light its way to the future with the fitful glow of science. It succeeded through terror, folly and crime but also through courage, imagination and even genius. Stalin believed that science should serve the state and with many disciplines having virtually unlimited funds, by the time of his death in 1953, the Soviet Union boasted the largest and best-funded scientific establishment in history at once the glory and the laughing stock of the intellectual world. The human cost of this peculiar marriage between the state and its scientists was horrendous, yet, in Stalin and the Scientists, Simon Ings makes clear what Soviet science has done for us.

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Book SynopsisRapid Maths offers personalised learning support and repeated practise through books and software to help your low-attaining children catch up in maths. Founded on proven teaching strategies and written by expert author Rose Griffiths, the vibrant design and accessible reading levels are perfect for your less-confident learners.

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Book SynopsisThis Student’s Book contains the complete reading passages and exercises in the updated Alpha to Omega Teacher’s Handbook 6th Edition.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an in-depth introduction to existential psychotherapy. Presenting a philosophical alternative to other forms of psychological treatment, it emphasises the problems of living and the human dilemmas that are often neglected by practitioners who focus on personal psychopathology.Emmy van Deurzen defines the philosophical ideas that underpin existential psychotherapy, summarising the contributions made by Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre among others. She proposes a systemic and practical method of existential psychotherapy, illustrated with detailed case material. This expanded and updated second edition includes new chapters on the contributions of Max Scheler, Albert Camus, Gabriel Marcel and Emmanuel Levinas, as well as on feminist contributors such as Simone de Beauvoir and Hannah Arendt. In addition a new extended case discussion illustrates the approach in practice.Everyday Mysteries offers a fresh perspective for anyone trainTrade Review"This expanded edition of Emmy van Deurzen's classic work on existential therapy is more urgently needed today than when it was first published. In our contemporary psychotherapy world, more intent on scientific credibility and 'cure' for discomfort than on challenge to fuller living, this deeply wise book calls us back to a respect for the human dimensions of our practice. The new case study which concludes the book is a moving testimony to the efficacy of this approach where all else seems to fail." - Betty Cannon, President, Boulder Psychotherapy Institute, and author of Sartre and Psychoanalysis, USA"Emmy van Deurzen is a leading figure in the field of existential psychology who has written a comprehensive volume that illuminates how the problems of living can be the ideal focus of psychotherapy. She demonstrates how existential therapy invites people to engage in exploring universal human struggles as a way of living fully." - Gerald Corey, Professor Emeritus of Human Services, California State University at Fullerton, USA"This expanded edition of Emmy van Deurzen's classic work on existential therapy is more urgently needed today than when it was first published. In our contemporary psychotherapy world, more intent on scientific credibility and 'cure' for discomfort than on challenge to fuller living, this deeply wise book calls us back to a respect for the human dimensions of our practice. The new case study which concludes the book is a moving testimony to the efficacy of this approach where all else seems to fail." - Betty Cannon, President, Boulder Psychotherapy Institute, and author of Sartre and Psychoanalysis, USA"Emmy van Deurzen is a leading figure in the field of existential psychology who has written a comprehensive volume that illuminates how the problems of living can be the ideal focus of psychotherapy. She demonstrates how existential therapy invites people to engage in exploring universal human struggles as a way of living fully." - Gerald Corey, Professor Emeritus of Human Services, California State University at Fullerton, USA"This book's strongest point is to give philosophy a significant place within psychology, especially with this form of psychotherapy" - Yves Laberge, Clinical Psychology ForumTable of ContentsPreliminary Remarks. Preface. General Introduction. Part I: Theory: Philosophical Underpinnings. Sören Kierkegaard: A Very Individual Approach. Friedrich Nietzsche: With Passion and Intensity. Edmund Husserl: Science of a New Psychology. Karl Jaspers: The Way to Wisdom. Martin Heidegger: Blueprint for Living. Martin Buber: Human Relations Reconsidered. Max Scheler: The Human Heart and Inter-subjectivity. Jean-Paul Sartre: To Be or Not to Be. Maurice Merleau Ponty: Embodied Living. Paul Tillich: A New Spirituality. Other Philosophical Contributions. Female and Feminist Contributions. Part II: Existential Dimensions: A Map of the World. Worldviews, Paradoxes and Dialectics: A Copernican Revolution. The Physical Dimension: Being with Nature. The Social Dimension: Being with Others. The Personal Dimension: Being with Oneself. The Spiritual Dimension: Being with Meaning. Part III: New Foundations for Psychotherapy. Introduction. Karl Jaspers: Psychopathology. Eugene Minkowski: The Dimension of Time. Jacques Lacan: The Role of Language. Ludwig Binswanger: The Beginning of Existential Therapy. Medard Boss: Daseinsanalysis. Victor Frankl: Logotherapy and the Search for Meaning. The American Contribution: May, Bugental, Yalom and Others. Thomas Szasz: Social Dimension of Therapy. Ronald Laing: Anti-Psychiatry. The British School of Existential Analysis. Philosophical Consultancy. Part IV: Parameters of Existential Psychotherapy. Objectives of the Approach. Ground Rules of Existential Work. Consciousness and the Unknown. Therapeutic Dialogue. The Dynamic, Multiple and Changing Self. Part V: Case Illustration. Rita’s grief. Conclusion.

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Book Synopsis The joys of the world, one terrible map at a time – this is the ultimate gift book for the budding geographer or anyone who wants to have a laugh.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisEmpowering little ones by building resilience learn techniques from the animal world!Spiders' webs are super strong, but when it breaks they have to spin a new one.Birds aren't born flying but learn by making a brave leap.Using pitch-perfect examples from the animal kingdom, this book encourages little ones to try new things, build their confidence and become resilient in all aspects of life. The cute and relatable cast of children work together and support each other, showing that there is always help around, especially when venturing into the unknown.Illustrated throughout in Cally Johnson-Isaacs adorable, humorous and characterful style.The perfect follow-up to I Breathe, a book of yoga poses for kids from the same author/illustrator pairing.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE 9-1Subject: Food preparation and nutritionSuitable for the 2024 examsTargeted practice questions covering the GCSE grade 9-1 curriculumThis Collins AQA Food Preparation & Nutrition GCSE 9-1 Workbook contains topic-based questions as well as a full practice paper and answers, with lots of realistic practice opportunities.With a workbook and practice exam paper in one book, it contains plenty of practice opportunities to ensure the best results.For even more practice QR codes link directly from the topics in the workbook to online worked solution videos.Includes: selection of questions covering each topic topic-by-topic practice complete exam-style paper online video solutions for every topic

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Book SynopsisWith a new introduction by Felicity CloakeFanny Cradock is the Queen of Christmas cooking The TelegraphKeep Calm and Fanny on! A fabulously festive companion to navigating the party season with aplomb.Stuffed full of jolly recipes, decorations and plans in this new edition of her classic 1968 guide, British culinary icon Fanny Cradock comes to your festive rescue. In her eyes the hostess's role is as much set designer and theatre director as caterer. She is obsessively thrifty, fierce in her determination to Make an Impression, and just can't resist taking things too far; if something can be filled, covered in aspic or deep fried, it usually is Fanny just can't help herself.And when times get truly tough, there's a whole chapter of Slap Happy Crisis Substitutes for Serious Cookery'.Told with Fanny's trademark caustic wit and overblown attention to detail, and with a new foreword by food writer Felicity Cloake, Coping with Christmas' is a waggish wink to help find the magic along the w

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Book SynopsisAn all-new collection of summer-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the holiday season.Trade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers’ – Val McDermid ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Many people have searched for the Lost City of Atlantis. Does it really exist, or is it just a myth? Are any other stories of sunken cities based on facts? And how many other ruined cities are still buried beneath the waves, waiting to be discovered?White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.Abbie Rushton has heard lot

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Book Synopsis“A perfect volume to initiate majors into the discipline and delight of carefully examining presumptions, priorities, language, and structures of both primary and secondary texts.” —Stephen R. Honeygosky, University of Pittsburgh

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Book SynopsisAncient Stoic insights combined with modern psychological research help us overcome—and even benefit from—everyday obstacles.Trade Review"Irvine is a warm and friendly Stoic, and one of the great guides through the subject. His congenial writing offers strategies for the anxiety-free, supple kind of sturdiness with which we should all be greeting ourselves and the world." -- Derren Brown, Mentalist, Illusionist and author of Happy"At this point, it’s helpful to turn to philosophy, which can fill the gap in tough times for people who are not religiously inclined... Recent and helpful books include... William Irvine’s The Stoic Challenge; all draw on original materials such as the Discourses of Epictetus and Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. One of the simple but powerful threads running through them is the need to separate what you can control from what you can’t control, and focus all your thoughts and efforts on the former." -- Ceri Radford, What to read to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic. - The Independent

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Book SynopsisIn America's courtooms, the verdict is laughter.

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Book SynopsisThe authorized hardcover, indexed edition of the national bestseller.Trade Review"Meticulous in its reconstruction and unflinching in its conclusions." -- Time"A document of historic sweep and almost unprecedented detail." -- Washington Post

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Book SynopsisThe Return of the King is the third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings.Trade Review‘The story moves on with a tremendous narrative rush to its climax… extraordinary imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.’The Times ‘A triumphant close… a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force.’Sunday Telegraph ‘His astonishing inventiveness remains to the end and is continued in a series of appendices.;The Guardian

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Book SynopsisWe’re off to Tae Kwon Do class, where we’ll learn to kick, spin, box, jump, and even break a board! We’ll also have fun in this simple Step 1 book. Perfect for kids who are both learning to read and learning Tae Kwon Do or another martial art.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative new examination of John Brown and his deep impact on American history.Bancroft Prize-winning cultural historian David S. Reynolds presents an informative and richly considered new exploration of the paradox of a man steeped in the Bible but more than willing to kill for his abolitionist cause. Reynolds locates Brown within the currents of nineteenth-century life and compares him to modern terrorists, civil-rights activists, and freedom fighters. Ultimately, he finds neither a wild-eyed fanatic nor a Christ-like martyr, but a passionate opponent of racism so dedicated to eradicating slavery that he realized only blood could scour it from the country he loved. By stiffening the backbone of Northerners and showing Southerners there were those who would fight for their cause, he hastened the coming of the Civil War. This is a vivid and startling story of a man and an age on the verge of calamity.

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Book SynopsisLevel: EYFSSubject: MathsIntroduce young learners to numbers with this fun and engaging activity book.Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn the numbers 020.Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.Colourful, motivating activities to help boost confidence.

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Book SynopsisA love story told in the form of an auction catalog. Auction catalogs can tell you a lot about a person -- their passions and vanities, peccadilloes and aesthetics; their flush years and lean. Think of the collections of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Truman Capote, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. In Leanne Shapton''s marvelously inventive and invented auction catalog, the 325 lots up for auction are what remain from the relationship between Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris (who aren''t real people, but might as well be). Through photographs of the couple''s personal effects -- the usual auction items (jewelry, fine art, and rare furniture) and the seemingly worthless (pajamas, Post-it notes, worn paperbacks) -- the story of a failed love affair vividly (and cleverly) emerges. From first meeting to final separation, the progress and rituals of intimacy are revealed through the couple''s accumulated relics and memorabilia. And a love story, in all its tenderness and struggle, emerges from the evidence that has been left behind, laid out for us to appraise and appreciate. In an earlier work, Was She Pretty?, Shapton, a talented artist and illustrator, subtly explored the seemingly simple yet powerfully complicated nature of sexual jealousy. In Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morrisa very different yet equally original bookshe invites us to contemplate what is truly valuable, and to consider the art we make of our private lives.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate mini English dictionary to support you at work, at school and at home.This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis, providing spelling and pronunciations tips for the trickiest words. As an additional feature there is a detailed and practical writing guide for emails, social media and more formal communication.The easy-to-use layout of the Collins Gem dictionary makes it quick and easy to access and ideal for use on the go, at home, work, in the classroom or for travel. The short supplement tackles everyday problems of style and etiquette in everything from letters to emails to social media. With 85,000 words, meanings and phrases, this compact Collins English dictionary is the perfect companion. For more on English language usage, try our Collins Gem Thesaurus (9780008141691).

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Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThe ninth title in The Times Fiendish Su Doku series the latest volume of previously unpublished quality Su Doku puzzles from the puzzle providers to the Times.You don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve the treacherous puzzles in this collection of Fiendishly difficult puzzles it's simply a question of logic.Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared in The Times in November 2004, this classic game of logic has become a phenomenon, with over 5 million copies of the Times Su Doku series sold worldwide.Perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles, and guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.Trade Review* Phenomenal sales of the Times Su Doku series - over 5 million copies sold worldwide * The Times is the market leader in Su Doku * The more difficult books in the series tend to sell most strongly, as puzzle enthusiasts look for an appropriately tough challenge, and the quality of Times puzzles.

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Book SynopsisAgatha Christie's Complete Secret Notebooks brings together for the first time Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making, two volumes that explore the fascinating contents of her 73 notebooks. This includes illustrations, deleted extracts, unused ideas, two unpublished Poirot stories and a lost Miss Marple.When Agatha Christie died in 1976, aged 85, she had become the world''s most popular author. With sales of more than two billion copies worldwide in more than 100 countries, she had achieved the impossible more than one book every year since the 1920s, every one a bestseller.So prolific was Agatha Christie''s output 66 crime novels, 20 plays, 6 romance books under a pseudonym and over 150 short stories it was often claimed that she had a photographic memory. Was this true? Or did she resort over those 55 years to more mundane methods of working out her ingenious crimes?Following the death of Agatha''s daughter, Rosalind, at the end of 2004, a remarkable secret was revealed. UneartTrade Review'Many of Curran's discoveries will shape how Christie is read in future… This book is fascinating.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ‘Agatha Christie’s notebooks have had to wait for the meticulous attention, dedication and prodigious knowledge of John Curran to achieve publication.’ THE TIMES ‘A meticulously detailed study that is packed with shrewd perceptions about Christie's fiction… Curran has produced an enthralling miscellany of a book, in which her fans will rummage to their heart's content.' SUNDAY TIMES 'Curran has organized his material as efficiently as an Agatha Christie mystery… His enthusiasm for his subject carries us along.' IRISH TIMES ‘Something unimaginably unique: an unknown Poirot story, one that had lain silently between its covers for over 60 years.’ THE SCOTSMAN

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Book SynopsisFrom there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere in this hilarious exploration of simple concepts from the irrepressible Dr. Seuss.This hilarious exploration of opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense is the perfect gift for children of any age, as Dr. Seuss paints a crazy world of singing Yings, boxing Goxes and seven-hump Wumps!With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over sixty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK''s top ten favourite children''s authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisCelebrate life's ups and downs in this gorgeous paperback edition of the bestselling Dr. Seuss classic!Congratulations!Today is your day.You're off to Great Places!You're off and away!For more than thirty years, this Dr. Seuss classic has carried us through life's ups and downs from fun times and triumphs, to lurches and slumps!Take an entertaining look at the adventures life has in store for all of us in this very special paperback edition of the beloved classic.The perfect gift for every moment in life, from graduations, weddings and birthdays, to those when you just need a little lift.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe much-anticipated new book in the number 1 bestselling Monk series, a compelling and timely fable about living your best life in these complex timesPublished in over 46 languages, with more than five million copies sold, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari has touched people around the world. Published to coincide with the fifteenth anniversary of the very first The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book, Robin Sharma has written a powerful and moving fable that will resonate with readers now and for years to come.When the now-famous character of Julian Mantle falls ill, he sends his nephew on an international adventure to retrieve Julian's mementoes and secret letterswritings that reflect what Julian has learned over many years about living a remarkable life, a collection that may become his legacy. A moving and fascinating journey from the Bosphorus River in Turkey to a remote fishing community in India to the catacombs of Paris, The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari offers transfTrade Review‘A captivating story that teaches as it delights.’Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist ‘Robin Sharma’s books are helping people all around the world live great lives.’Paulo Coelho ‘Nothing less than sensational. This book will bless your life.’Mark Victor Hansen, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul ‘Robin Sharma has the rare gift of writing books that are truly life-changing.’Richard Carlson, author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

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Book SynopsisNaomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa.Laurence and Temeraire made a daring journey across vast and inhospitable continents to bring home a rare Turkish dragon from the treacherous Ottoman Empire.Kazilik dragons are firebreathers, and Britain is in greater need of protection than ever, for while Laurence and Temeraire were away, an epidemic struck British shores and is killing off her greatest defence her dragon air force is slowly dying.The dreadful truth must be kept from Napoleon at all costs. Allied with the white Chinese dragon, Lien, he would not hestitate to take advantage of Britain''s weakness and launch a devasting invasion.Hope lies with the only remaining healthy dragon Temeraire cannot stay at home, but must once again venture into the unknown to help his friends and seek out a cure in darkest Africa.Trade Review‘These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart’Peter Jackson ‘Novik won me over with her first novel. the combination of military history, sympathetic characters, and engaging style makes this series great, intelligent fun’The Times ‘Plenty of intrigue, swordplay, exotic locations, plausible invention. In short a treat’The Telegraph 'In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels'Guardian

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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:30 Mild30 Difficult30 Super difficult10 DeadlyEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brain-teasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.

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Book SynopsisThe empire has fallen and another rises in its place in the action-packed continuation of Devin Madson''s sweeping epic fantasy quartet.Ambition and schemes have left the Kisian Empire in ashes. Empress Miko Ts''ai will have to move fast if she hopes to secure a foothold in its ruins. However, the line between enemies and allies may not be as clear-cut as they first appeared. After failing to win back his Swords, former Captain Rah e''Torin finds shelter among the Levanti deserters. But his presence in the camp threatens to fracture the group, putting him on a collision course with their enigmatic leader. Assassin Cassandra Marius knows Leo Villius''s secret-one that could thwart his ambitions to conquer Kisia. But her time in Empress Hana''s body is running out and each attempt they make to exploit Leo''s weakness may be playing into his plans. And, as Leo''s control over the Levanti emperor grows, Dishiva is caught in his web. To successfullyTrade ReviewSPECTACULAR . . . I was hooked from page one and there is truly not enough time in the day to have read this one as quickly as I would have liked to. Great characters, twisty plots, cool fight scenes that are like a complicated song and dance, and an interesting world of different cultures clashing. The last quarter of this book was a ride. I cannot wait to see how this series ends. Devin Madson has created such a wonderful and evocative world -- SUPERSTARDRIFERSet in an Asian-inspired world with echoes of ancient China and the Mongol Empire, this is a tale that hits all the right spots. Imaginative world-building, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating, believable characters. There's a lot to love here. Highly recommended -- John Gwynne on WE RIDE THE STORMA complex tale of war, politics and lust for power -- GUARDIAN on WE RIDE THE STORMMadson has crafted a complex and immersive story that catapults the reader through a gripping series of adventures and doesn't let go until the final electrifying pagesI loved this book so much it's almost ridiculous . . . We Ride the Storm is dark fantasy done right. There's a lot going on and it never stops. It's also beautiful and deep, with characters that jump off the page -- BOOKWORM BLUES on WE RIDE THE STORMA visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride. I cannot wait to see where the next book takes us and eagerly await its arrival. I'd strongly recommend this bloody and bold tale to fans of Mark Lawrence [and] George R. R. MartinBreathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time . . . a gripping, evocative hurricane of emotions that constantly took my breath away -- NOVEL NOTIONS on WE RIDE THE STORMBreathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time . . . a gripping, evocative hurricane of emotions that constantly took my breath awayA visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride. I cannot wait to see where the next book takes us and eagerly await its arrival. I'd strongly recommend this bloody and bold tale to fans of Mark Lawrence [and] George R. R. Martin -- GRIMDARK MAGAZINE on WE RIDE THE STORMI loved this book so much it's almost ridiculous . . . We Ride the Storm is dark fantasy done right. There's a lot going on and it never stops. It's also beautiful and deep, with characters that jump off the page. This book really surprised me. I expected to like it. I didn't expect to love itMadson is an exciting new author in fantasy -- Mark LawrenceBuckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a rideI loved this book! A lotIntricate, compelling and vividly imagined, this is the first in a new series that I am hugely excited about. Visceral battles, complex politics and fascinating worldbuilding bring Devin's words to lifeI loved this book . . . It is-hands down-one of the best self-published books I've ever read

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Book SynopsisHarry Dresden, Chicago''s only professional wizard, is about to have a very bad day. As Winter Knight to the Queen of Air and Darkness, Harry never knows what the scheming Mab might want him to do. Usually, it''s something awful.This time, it''s worse than that. Mab''s involved Harry in a smash-and-grab heist run by one of his most despised enemies to recover the literal Holy Grail from the vaults of the greatest treasure horde in the world - which belongs to the one and only Hades, Lord of the Underworld.Dresden''s always been tricky, but he''s going to have to up his backstabbing game to survive this mess - assuming his own allies don''t end up killing him before his enemies get the chance . . .Trade ReviewButcher writes mayhem wonderfully; the action remains taut and excitingButcher's storytelling is satisfying on a level that's bone deep; from his knack for crafting suspense, to the multiple reversals of the final confrontation, to the surprisingly heart-rending denouementThe characters are well developed, Harry's trademark motormouth is still intact and the pop culture references keep flying. It's at times funny, thrilling, disturbing and sad - but you can never say it's dull

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