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Margaret K. McElderry Books The Infernal Devices the Complete Collection
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Social Club Books The Rising Of The Shield Hero Volume 15: The
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers What About Moose
Book SynopsisIt takes a team to build a tree house—but what if that team includes one very bossy moose?When Fox, Toad, Bear, Porcupine, and Skunk set out to build a tree house, they know just what to do: they’ll follow a plan and they’ll work as a team. But when bossy Moose barges in and upends their plans with some of his own, his friends become more and more frustrated…until things go hilariously awry! This lively rhyming picture book is pure, bouncy fun even as it imparts a subtle lesson about teamwork. Young readers will love to chant along: “But what about you, Moose!”
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Orion Publishing Co The Word for World is Forest
Book SynopsisWhen the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters.Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.Trade ReviewThe slender book is fairly simplistic, but it's still compelling and thought-provoking. * SFX *It's a compact tale, a masterclass by a powerful writer who fashions a lean narrative where others might have produced a much larger, bloated tome, and yet for all the brevity Le Guin delivers not just a narrative but a believable alien world and society in short yet compelling scenes. * FORBIDDEN PLANET *
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New York University Press Cruising Utopia 10th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisA 10th anniversary edition of this field defining workan intellectual inspiration for a generation of LGBTQ scholars Cruising Utopia arrived in 2009 to insist that queerness must be reimagined as a futurity-bound phenomenon, an insistence on the potentiality of another world that would crack open the pragmatic present. Part manifesto, part love-letter to the past and the future, José Esteban Muñoz argued that the here and now were not enough and issued an urgent call for the revivification of the queer political imagination.On the anniversary of its original publication, this edition includes two essays that extend and expand the project of Cruising Utopia, as well as a new foreword by the current editors of Sexual Cultures, the book series he co-founded with Ann Pellegrini 20 years ago. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates the lasting impact that Cruising Utopia has had on the decade of queer of color critique that followed and introducesTrade ReviewBrilliant, extraordinary, and necessary, Muñoz’s critical refusal of queer pragmatism, his commitment to the utopian force of the radical attempt—the radical aesthetic, erotic, and philosophical experiment—is indispensable in an historical moment characterized by political surrender and intellectual timidity passing itself off as boldness. -- Fred Moten, author of In the BreakGay liberation's activist past and pragmatic present are merely prologue to a queer cultural future, Muñoz suggests in this critical condemnation of the political status quo. Casting his vision of a radical gay aesthetic through the prisms of literature, photography and performance, the author dismisses commonplace concerns like same-sex marriage as desires for "mere inclusion" in a "corrupt" mainstream. More defiantly, he exalts the persistence of commercial sex spaces in the face of ‘antisex and homphobic policings,’ and celebrates the overlay of punk and queer in performance spaces. * Publishers Weekly *
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Rockridge Press We're Parenting a Toddler!: The First-Time
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£14.39
Althea Press Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun
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£16.97
Fox Chapel Publishing My Sticker Paintings: Cool Animals: 10
Book SynopsisCreate stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various animals, from a llama and panda to a koala, unicorn, and more. Using 60-100 coloured stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. There are also bonus fun facts about each amazing animal to enjoy. An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.
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Time Warner Trade Publishing Daily Readings From the Prayer of Protection
Book SynopsisWith Psalm 91 as their guide, DAILY READINGS FROM THE PRAYER OF PROTECTION will give readers an understanding about how God guards His children and provide them with tools to ward off the evil that tries to come near. Each daily experience includes a scripture reading, a key truth about God''s love and protection, a powerful thought to use during the day, a place to journal, and a powerful, specific Prayer of Protection readers can pray. This devotional gives readers the opportunity to live unafraid and with boldness as they allow the certainly of their heavenly Father''s love and protection against every fear to guard their life.
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Annie's Publishing, LLC Americana Quilts: 11 Designs to Celebrate Red,
Book SynopsisThe red, white and blue colour combination has been a perennial favourite among quilters for years. This book has a terrific collection of patterns from a pillow to table runners to wall and throw quilts ranging from beginner to confident beginner skill levels. Many of these projects include the popular star, but there are also a wide variety of other blocks chosen by our designers in styles versatile enough to work with any colour combination. Featuring designs by Wendy Sheppard, Julie Weaver, Nancy Scott, Sue Pfau, Scott Flanagan, Gina Gempesaw, Jennifer Thomas, Cassie Harms, Lisa Morlan and Carolyn Beam.
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Bloomsbury USA Throne of Glass Paperback Box Set
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£101.49
Simon & Schuster Twisted Perfection A Rosemary Beach Novel 4
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£13.50
Simon & Schuster Raven Rock
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Comically macabre . . . A thorough investigation of Washington’s longstanding efforts to maintain order in the face of catastrophe. In exploring the incredible lengths (and depths) that successive administrations have gone to in planning for the aftermath of a nuclear assault, Graff deftly weaves a tale of secrecy and paranoia. . . . Raven Rock is at heart a history of the Cold War and an exploration of its lasting effects on American politics. Graff’s portrait of that era is more Dr. Strangelove than James Bond.” —New York Times Book Review “An encyclopedic chronicle of how the American government, for more than sixty years, has prepared for nuclear attack, most notably with bunkers underground and inside mountains to shelter government officials and other personnel—men and women who could retaliate against the enemy with nuclear weapons and begin to rebuild society. Raven Rock contains everything one could possibly want to know about these seemingly still-continuing measures to confront Armageddon.” —The Wall Street Journal“In a new book exploring United States officials’ detailed doomsday plans during the Cold War, writer and historian Garrett Graff presents a look at how nuclear disaster preparation shaped the modern world. . . . Through his research, Graff reveals how ineffective plans for nuclear disaster actually are when put into action. The problem with org charts and instructions? Humans.” —Time magazine“There are details in Raven Rock that read like they’ve been ripped from the pages of a pulp spy novel. The book, written by national security expert Garrett M. Graff, takes us inside the bunkers cut into granite mountainsides and dug under an elite country club. He brings us deep beneath the White House on 9/11 and into the cockpit of an airplane that doesn’t officially exist. As you make your way through Raven Rock, it’s easy to forget that all this elaborate high-tech doomsday infrastructure is actually real. . . . Raven Rock, which should have been a Cold War history, now feels especially timely, hitting bookstores right as a President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un’s on-again, off-again relationship pushes us ever closer to nuclear holocaust.” —Vice“A chilling portrait of how the government planned to continue to function during and after a nuclear holocaust is brilliantly told in this new valuable addition to Cold War literature that goes beyond policy and delves into logistical plans. Graff mines classified and unclassified material to create this highly informative work.” —Library Journal (starred review)“Raven Rock is gripping from page one. Brilliantly sourced and reported with exquisite detail, Garrett Graff’s new book is terrifying, outrageous, and illuminating.” —Annie Jacobsen, author of Area 51 and Phenomena“You may think you have some idea of how the United States prepared for nuclear war, but you will be shocked, appalled, amazed, fascinated, darkly amused, and just plain gob-smacked by what Garrett Graff has dug up. Deeply researched and lucidly written, Raven Rock is a haunting, compelling journey into the past—with disturbing meaning for the future.” —Evan Thomas, author of Ike’s Bluff and Being Nixon“In this spellbinding narrative, Graff reveals the top secret plans the government has for its own survival and asks the reader to consider a nightmarish scenario. Crammed with new revelations—from the locations of secret bunkers hidden in the nation’s small towns and dense woods to the ever-changing presidential evacuation plan—Graff carefully considers what would happen if the unthinkable occurred. I could not put it down.” —Kate Andersen Brower, author of The Residence and First Women“Garrett Graff has given us a colorful and frightening account of the American government’s plans for doomsday, and the secret bunkers where official could go to save themselves. These early plans still have their counterparts today, and they reveal a lot about how warfighting doctrine evolved. Read it and be fascinated—and a little scared.” —Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs and Einstein“Equal parts thriller, sober history, and tragic comedy, Garrett Graff’s Raven Rock is an indispensable volume for anyone seeking to understand how the Cold War and the specter of nuclear annihilation shaped the world. Graff is a meticulous researcher and truly gifted storyteller. Readers will find themselves mesmerized by his careful and fast-paced examination of our government’s top-secret plans to survive a nuclear attack while the rest of us are turned to ash.” —Del Quentin Wilber, author of Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan“A detailed exploration of the United States’ doomsday prepping during the Cold War . . . Graff, a former editor of Washingtonian and Politico magazines, covers every technicality of the construction of underground bunkers and secret command posts, every war game and exercise, every debate over presidential succession planning and continuity of government, every accident that left us verging on nuclear war. . . . But if there is anything that Raven Rock proves with grim certitude, it is that we have little idea how events would have unfolded in a superpower nuclear conflict, and that technological limits, human emotion and enemy tactics can render the most painstaking and complex arrangements irrelevant, obsolete, or simply obscene.” —Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post
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GF9 Aliens Get Away From Her Expansion Updated
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes:
Book SynopsisTono Kaoru heard a rumor: The laws of space and time mean nothing to the Urashima Tunnel. If you find it, walk through and you'll find your heart's desire on the other side...in exchange for years of your own life. On the night Kaoru just so happens to find himself standing in front of a tunnel that looks suspiciously like the one the rumor describes, he finds himself thinking of Karen, the sister he lost in an accident five years ago. To Kaoru's surprise, he's been followed by the new transfer student Anzu Hanaki, who promises to help him experiment with the mysterious tunnel – but what does she want from Kaoru in exchange? And what will he have left to give, after the tunnel's done with him?
£11.39
Rockridge Press The Spanish Workbook for Grades 1, 2, and 3: 140+
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£14.24
BenBella Books Process!: How Discipline and Consistency Will Set
Book SynopsisPart of the TRACTION Library, Process! proves that a high-level, 20/80 approach to getting your core processes “followed by all” will help you: Get consistently exceptional results Improve and innovate as necessary Free yourself to live your ideal life If you own, run, or lead in a fast-moving business, you’re likely driven by passion and a desire to be free. Many leaders mistakenly believe instilling rigor and discipline for process throughout your organizations will inhibit freedom. They couldn’t be more wrong. It’s when you’re stuck in the day-to-day, putting out fires and cleaning up messes, that passion turns to frustration. Freedom seems somewhere between elusive and impossible. The secret to getting unstuck is process. This inspiring, informative field guide will prove it’s possible to establish rigor and discipline for process while also increasing creativity, flexibility, and innovation. Process! will help you identify a handful of core processes that make your business uniquely valuable. You’ll learn how to document and simplify the major steps in those processes so they can be done the right and best way, every time. Finally, you’ll execute a simple, step-by-step plan that is helping more than 10,000 entrepreneurs around the world consistently get the results they want.
£20.69
Triumph Books Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the
Book SynopsisA candid and insightful memoir from one the NBA's most unlikely stars. Growing up, Muggsy Bogues was always told he should do something else, anything besides basketball. He never acknowledged his many doubters except to prove them spectacularly wrong. Twenty years after receiving his first basketball as a toddler, he stood proud—at five-foot-three—as the starting point guard for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. From the East Baltimore playground courts where he earned his nickname by "muggin'" opponents for possession of the ball, to Dunbar High School where he excelled alongside future NBA players, Bogues set the tone in his early years for the great heights he'd reach professionally. In this new autobiography, Bogues delves deep into his life and career, reflecting on legendary battles with Michael Jordan, John Stockton, and other generational stars of '80s and '90s hoops. He shares far-ranging anecdotes from playoff runs in Charlotte, filming Space Jam, and even watching a young Steph Curry grow up.Conversational and clear-sighted, this is a story of uncompromising vision and fleet-footed determination during a golden era for the NBA.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd First Questions and Answers Where Do Animals Go
Book SynopsisLift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd From the Garden
Book SynopsisPea pods, cucumbers and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.Trade ReviewCounting, hidden numbers to find, and fun facts are included in these two books. The first one presents 11 vegetables, from 1 tomato to 11 peppers, resulting in 12 plates of salad for a family. Each page records the harvesting with sentences featuring 11 different verbs and alliteration adjectives and nouns, which will encourage vocabulary expansion. The second title describes construction from the ground up, with "One big plan for making a big building" to a handy enumeration of the machines needed to complete it, culminating with "Twelve stories tall, the new building gleams in the sun." "Fun Facts" includes information about the world's tallest structure (the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario) and a listing of occupations connected with construction. In both books, bright, bold illustrations on full spreads make the items easy to count. Multiple uses and learning opportunites make these titles useful purchases. * School Library Journal *These Know Your Numbers titles are a pleasant departure from the cartoonish artwork and uninspiring design exhibited by many picture books in series. They feature inviting, bright illustrations that are digitally rendered but give the impression of textured cut-paper and they liven up a potentially dry topic – counting – with enticing real-world situations: building a skyscraper, harvesting vegetables to make tossed salad for dinner. Though both books are well done, (One Big Building) perhaps shines brightest. Little ones will find Ouren's bustling workers and vehicles in bold primary colors mesmerizing and they'll love counting all 12 stories of the finished building, so tall that the horizontally formatted book must be rotated 90 degrees to accommodate a picture of it. Sidebars depict each number in three different ways -- as a word, a digit, and a series of dots -- and the numerals hidden somewhere on each spread will keep children engaged. * Booklist *
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Workman Publishing Howl like a Wolf!: Learn about 13 Wild Animals
Book SynopsisHowl like a wolf, slide like a penguin, and rattle like a rattlesnake with this award-winning guide to engaging and educational animal activities. Wildlife field biologist Kathleen Yale takes kids on a journey through the wonders of the animal kingdom, exploring the distinctive habits and behaviors of thirteen different mammals, reptiles, and insects from around the world. In charmingly illustrated spreads, the animals introduce themselves, where they live, and their key behaviors such as camouflage, pollination, and foraging. Then engaging activities teach kids how to “think like an animal” by mimicking each animal’s distinctive habits, movements, and sounds – from balancing an egg like an emperor penguin to stalking like a camouflaged leopard. A Mom’s Choice Gold and National Parenting Product Awards winner and Creative ChildMagazine book of the year, Howl Like a Wolf! includes eleven colorful, child-size pop-out animal masks to accompany the book in fostering fun learning and creative play.
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Orion Publishing Co The Hairy Bikers Blood Sweat and Tyres
Book Synopsis''Brilliant'' MAIL ON SUNDAYSi King and Dave Myers, AKA the Hairy Bikers have travelled an interesting road. Born in the north of England, both Si and Dave had their childhood challenges. For Si, being bullied as the fat kid in class was part of his daily school routine. For Dave, his life changed when he became a childhood carer for his mother. But through the challenges of their early years came a love of really good food.And it was food that brought Si and Dave together. Their eyes met over a curry and a pint on the set of a Catherine Cookson drama, and they knew they would be firm and fast friends for life.From deserts to desserts, potholes to pot roasts, the nation''s favourite cooking duo reveals what''s made their friendship such a special and lasting one. They''ve eaten their way around the world a good few times, but have never lost sight of what matters: great friends, great family and great food.In this heartwarming memoir of friendsTrade ReviewThe brilliant new book from Britain's favourite foodie double act. * The Mail on Sunday *Their admirable determination to overcome adversity and live life to the full makes Blood, Sweat & Tyres an endearing and thoughtful coming-of-age story about two of Britain's most-loved personalities.Dave and Si are undoubtedly two of the most interesting, engaging and likeable characters you will read about this Christmas. -- Joe Short * DAILY EXPRESS *You'd expect an autobiography from Hairy Bikers Si King and Dave Myers to provide some behind-the-scenes insights into the world of telly. That's happily the case, but the pair can offer more showbiz tales than most: before they bagged their own BBC2 travelogue, Myers worked in prosthetics, while King was a locations manager. From the story of shepherding a baboon through Durham Cathedral to a close encounter with a topless Catherine Zeta-Jones, it's all included - alongside their most memorable meals - in Blood, Sweat & Tyres, which is both mouthwatering and moving. -- Hannah Shaddock * Radio Times *
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Plural Publishing Inc Instrumentation for Audiology and Hearing
Book SynopsisUnderstanding the array and complexity of instrumentation available to audiologists and hearing scientists is important to students, beginning clinicians, and even seasoned professionals. The second edition of Instrumentation for Audiology and Hearing Science: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive and accessible look at instrumentation used in these fields for research and clinical purposes. The expert authors introduce the laws of physics as they relate to audiology and hearing science and explain a range of concepts in electronics directly related to instrumentation used in audiology and hearing science, such as filtering and immittance (involving acceptance i.e., admittance, and rejection i.e., impedance of energy), explain the fundamental instrumentation concepts in mathematics, physics, and electronics in a systematic manner including only the necessary formulae and basic scientific principles. This unique professional text presents the fundamentals of the evolution of communication systems from analog to digital, including such concepts as digital signals, sound resolution, sampling, quantization and their applications to current technology such as video calls, noise canceling head phones, and CD players. In addition, the authors comprehensively cover calibration of test and research equipment and stimuli used in audiology and hearing science and clearly describe elements of electronics and digital technology as they apply to our everyday lives and experiences as well as to the fields of audiology and hearing sciences. New to the Second Edition New chapters on amplification, assistive listening devices, and vestibular assessment (electronystagmography and videonystagmography), geared toward audiology and hearing science students and professionals Extensive reorganization for a smoother flow of information Expanded focus on evidence-based practice Informed by the authors' teaching, research, and clinical experiences, the original chapters have either been eliminated or completely updated to reflect current scientific and clinical theories A PluralPlus companion website with practical step-by-step PowerPoint instruction and accompanying videos for the construction of direct- and alternating-current electrical circuits, as well as the construction of high-pass, low-pass, and band-pass filtersTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Chapter 1. General Physics and Introduction to Sound Energy Measurement Area Velocity Acceleration Force Pressure Work Power Intensity Values to Remember Chapter 2. Electrical Energy- Direct Current Coulomb's Law Current, Voltage, and Resistance Ohm's Law Series Resistance and Parallel Resistance Direct Current Circuit Chapter 3. Electrical Energy- Alternating Current Introduction Phasor Representation of AC Square Wave Analysis of a Square Wave Power Transmission AC Circuit Components Resistive AC Circuit Capacitors and Inductors Series Capacitance and Parallel Capacitance Series Inductance and Parallel Inductance04 Chapter 4. Filtering and Electrical Impedance Impedance and Admittance Filters Low-Pass Filter High-Pass Filter Band-Pass Filter Band-Reject Filter References Chapter 5. Building Communication Systems: Evolution from Analog to Digital Introduction Microphones Loudspeaker/Earphone/Insert Receiver Amplifiers Transistors Digital Communication Systems Digital Signals Quantization Sound Resolution Sampling Sampling in Audio Systems CD Players Digital Signal Processing Active Noise Cancellation Chapter 6. Acoustic Immittance Acoustic Immittance Methods for Measurement of Static-Acoustic Middle-Ear Immittance Calculation of Acoustic Admittance of the Middle Ear References Chapter 7. Amplification Introduction Hearing Aids Hearing Aid Components Additional Features of Some Hearing Aids Directional Microphones Telecoils (t-coil) Wireless Connectivity Remote Controls Ambient Noise Control Hearing Aid Styles Hearing Aid Earmolds Generic Custom Earmolds Earmold Materials Earmold Impressions Venting Tubing Introduction ANSI Standard Hearing Aid Couplers KEMAR (Knowles Electronics Manikin for Acoustic Research) Evaluating Hearing Aid Performance Using ANSI Standards HA-1 HA-2 HA-2B HA-3 Recommended Measurements, Specifications, and Tolerances Curves Frequency Range Tolerance Method for Frequency Response Curve Tolerances Tolerance Template Harmonic Distortion Equivalent Input Noise Level (EIN) Examples of Current Instrumentation for the Measurement of Hearing Aid Parameters Hearing Aid Analyzers: Test Boxes Calibration of Hearing Aid Test Systems Amplification for Children Advantages of a Bilateral Hearing Aid Fitting Head Shadow Effect Enhanced Speech Understanding Binaural Squelch Binaural Redundancy Improved Sound Quality Along with Better Spatial Balance Improved Sound Localization Prevention of Auditory Deprivation Binaural Interference Identification of Binaural Interference Auditory Training References Chapter 8. Assistive Listening Devices Introduction What Are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)? ANSI/ASA S3.47-2014 Classification of ALDs Components Test Equipment Standard Conditions Equipment Setup Settings of Controls Recommended Measurements Types of ALDs Frequency Modulation (FM) Systems Classroom Audio Distribution Systems (ADS) Hearing Loop Systems Infrared (IR) Systems Bluetooth Technology Comparative Analysis of ALDs Discussion Emerging Themes Future Research Conclusion References Chapter 9. Vestibular Assessment: Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography Electro-Oculography Video-Oculography Neurophysiologic Mechanisms Underlying ENG and VNG The Final Common Pathway Saccadic System Smooth Pursuit System Neural Integrator Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR) and VOR Fixation Optokinetic (OKN) Testing Caloric Irrigations Calibration Temperature Timing Distance and Angle Flow Eye Movements VNG Goggles Advantages and Disadvantages of ENG and VNG ENG/VNG Test Battery Oculomotor Tests Static Positional Tests and Dynamic Positioning Testing Caloric Testing Sample VNG from a Normal Patient Saccadic Test Results Results of Smooth Pursuit Testing Gaze Testing OKN Testing Head-Shaking Nystagmus Test Positional and Positioning Test Results Caloric Testing Chapter 10. Test Equipment Used in Audiology and Hearing Science Audiometer Oscillators Standard Oscillator Square Wave Oscillator Detailed Description of the Stimuli Generated by an Audiometer Critical Band Speech Noise Instrumentation for Acoustic Immittance Components of the Immittance Device Otoacoustic Emissions - Instrumentation Electrophysiologic Instrumentation Auditory Evoked Potentials Stimulus Used in Auditory Evoked Potentials (ABR) Click Stimulus Repetition Rate Polarity Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) References Chapter 11. Instrumentation for Calibration and Calibration of Test Stimuli Equipment Used for Calibration Equipment for Calibration of Air Conduction ANSI Requirements for Calibration of Audiometric Signals Calibration Frequency Accuracy Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Rise and Fall Linearity Sound-Field Testing Bone Conduction Calibration Artificial Mastoid Type 4930 Larson Davis AMC 493A Calibration of High Frequencies Calibration of the Acoustic Admittance Device Calibration of Admittance Unit of Measurement Calibration of Probe Signal Intensity Calibration of the Activating Stimuli Calibration of the Pneumatic System Calibration of the Otoacoustic Emissions Probe Signal Calibration for Auditory Evoked Potentials Calibration for Masking Noise Noise Levels in the Test Environment References Index
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John Murray Press Japanese Gardens
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR ''A fabulous, bonsai-filled book'' Daily MailThe complement to the BBC2 series, Japanese Gardens: written by the nation''s favourite gardener Monty Don, and beautifully produced with over 200 original photographs from Derry Moore. Traditional Japanese gardens combine aesthetics with ethics in a perfectly curated celebration of nature. A Japanese garden is the natural world made miniature: rocks represent mountains, ponds represent seas. In this personal and lyrical exploration of both the traditional and the modern aspects of Japanese gardening, Monty Don takes a look at the traditions and culture which inform some of the most beautiful gardens from all over Japan, from Kenroku-en to the Zen gardens of Tokyo and the historic beauty of Kyoto.Monty Don and Derry Moore guide us through the history and spectTrade ReviewA fabulous, bonsai-filled book written by Monty with photos from Derry Moore - the dynamite duo who produced Paradise Gardens . . . [a] sun-drenched exploration of the history of the gardens of Japan. * Daily Mail *An illuminating insight not only into the history and horticulture of some remarkable gardens but also into the Japanese culture and psyche * Gardens Illustrated *A lyrical recollection of his time in Japan * Radio Times *A great gift for gardeners * People's Friend *What a treat it was watching Monty Don's Japanese Gardens. It was a feast of colour. * Radio Times *PRAISE FOR PARADISE GARDENS - 'Simply breathtaking' * Love it! *It's sun-filled escapism, gloriously illustrated with photography by Derry Moore, capturing the legacy, the beauty, the shadows, the shimmering heat and the continued human enjoyment of such places * Country Life *Don feels that understanding these paradise gardens has made him a better gardener, and possibly a better person. One could not wish for a better guide to them. He has great powers of description. * World of Interiors *
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Prometheus Books Belief: What It Means to Believe and Why Our
Book SynopsisAn expert on the psychology of belief examines how our thoughts and feelings, actions and reactions, respond not to the world as it actually is but to the world as we believe it to be. This book explores the psychology of belief - how beliefs are formed, how they are influenced both by internal factors, such as perception, memory, reason, emotion, and prior beliefs, as well as external factors, such as experience, identification with a group, social pressure, and manipulation. It also reveals how vulnerable beliefs are to error, and how they can be held with great confidence even when factually false. The author, a social psychologist who specializes in the psychology of belief, elucidates how the brain and nervous system function to create the perceptions, memories, and emotions that shape belief. He explains how and why distorted perceptions, false memories, and inappropriate emotional reactions that sometimes lead us to embrace false beliefs are natural products of mental functioning. He also shows why it is so difficult to change our beliefs when they collide with contradictions. Covering a wide range -- from self-perception and the perceived validity of everyday experience to paranormal, religious, and even fatal beliefs--the book demonstrates how crucial beliefs are to molding our experience and why they have such a powerful hold on our behavior.
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Hodder & Stoughton Goodbye Mr Chips
Book Synopsis'A tiny, catch-in-the-throat story . . . perfectly done' New Yorker 'One of the most endearing creations of modern fiction' Telegraph Mr Chipping is a quiet, unassuming teacher at Brookfield Grammar School. Wholly conventional, he never veers from his established routines. Until, that is, he meets Katherine, who charms him and his students and teaches Mr Chipping that education is about more than just the hours spent in the schoolroom. As his love for Katherine blooms, Mr Chipping develops a sense of humour and a broad view of his role as a teacher and a friend to his students, becoming the beloved 'Mr Chips' to generations of schoolboys. Sweeping across four decades, Goodbye, Mr Chips features an extraordinary period of history, from the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s to Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s, and demonstrates that, through it all, love and a good sense of humour can make all the diffTrade Review'Here is the triumphant proof that a little book can be a great book. Mr. Chips deserves a place in the gallery of English characters. Never have I known more beautifully rendered a man at peace with life, a finer setting forth of what happy dreams may come when you are old and grey and full of sleep. * Howard Spring, The Evening Standard *One lays down the book with the satisfaction that comes from contemplation of a piece of work supremely well done. This is too good a book to be borrowed . . . it should be bought * Punch *
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Orion Publishing Co The Hero of Ages
Book Synopsis THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE THE COLLECTOR''S TENTH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION OF MISTBORN BOOK THREE **** A new emperor; but can there be a new world? Tricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world.This adventure brings the Mistborn epic fantasy trilogy to a dramatic and surprising climax as Sanderson''s saga offers complex characters and a compelling plot, asking hard questions about loyalty, faith and responsibility.**** FANTASY DOESN''T GET BETTER THAN SANDERSON: ''Highly recommend to anyone hungry for a good read'' ROBIN HOBB ''Epic in every sense'' GUARDIAN ''Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I''ve ever encountered'' BEN AARONOVITCH ''ATrade Review'Brandon Sanderson is the real thing - an exciting storyteller with a unique and powerful vision.' - David Farland.'Sanderson is astonishingly wise.' - Orson Scott Card.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Lost King
Book SynopsisEdward IV has died, leaving his 12-year-old son as king. But England has been torn apart by the Wars of the Roses. Nobody wants a boy-king. Soon the boy's uncle Richard III is on the throne - but Henry Tudor is challenging him for the crown. Henry and Richard have one thing in common: they need the young Edward V and his little brother out of the way. The two boys are sent to the Tower of London for safety. They are never seen again... A fascinating look at the brief reign of Richard III, told through the eyes of the princes' nursemaid. What really happened to the princes in the Tower? Was Richard responsible - or has he been wrongly accused for centuries?
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Medieval Indian Armies 2
Book SynopsisThis illustrated study investigates the Indo-Islamic fighting men of South Asia from the 7th century AD to the Mughal conquest of the 16th century.From 1206, much of what is now India as well as parts of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal were ruled by a succession of Islamic dynasties that had their origins in the Ghurid forces that conquered parts of northern India in the 12th century. Although it was never complete, the Islamic domination of this huge region also had a profound impact upon Islamic civilization as a whole, not least in military terms, being felt as far west as Africa. Within South Asia, the war-torn medieval centuries laid the foundations for the subsequent even more brilliant Mughal Empire.Featuring eight plates of superb artwork alongside carefully chosen photographs and illustrations, this study complements the same author''s Medieval Indian Armies (1): Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. It describes and illustrates the Indo-Islamic forces operTable of ContentsIntroduction Islamic dynasties in medieval India Cultural exchange in medieval India A clash of military traditions The caliphates' Indian frontier, c.650-800 The Indo-Islamic provinces, c.800-950 Ghaznavids and Ghurids, c.950-1225 The Delhi and Bengal Sultanates, c.1200-1525 The Deccan and Southern Sultanates, c.1350-1525 Further Reading Plate Commentaries Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Medieval Indian Armies 1
Book SynopsisThis fully illustrated study explores the armies of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain states within what are now India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal during the period AD 5001500, as well as Afghanistan until the early 13th century AD.Following the emergence of a distinct medieval Indian' civilization in the Late Classical and Early Medieval periods, there was a prolonged struggle between this civilization and that of the eastern Islamic world, concluding with the rise of the Mughal Empire at the start of the 16th century. In this fully illustrated study, David Nicolle investigates the traditions and enduring conservatism of non-Islamic medieval Indian warfare, notably evident in recruitment patterns and the significance of archery and cavalry. The role and impact of war-elephants, both positive and negative, are also considered, as well as the influence of climate and weather (notably the seasonal monsoon) on warfare in this region. As well as assessing arms aTrade ReviewThis is a book that I would unreservedly recommend for anyone with any level of interest in the subject. -- Stephen Ede-Borrett * Arquebusier (November Issue) *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Political Systems and Fragmentation Cultural Diversity and Unity Elephants, Horses and Camels Communications, Trade and Technology Arms and Armour Further Reading Plate Commentaries Index
£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 1
Book SynopsisThis first volume of three discusses the tactical decisions made on day one and the ensuing combat, while also including a brief summary of the grand strategy in the Eastern Theater of the war, the conduct of the Pennsylvania Campaign from June 6 to 30, 1863, and the plight of civilians caught up in the conflict.The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place July 13, 1863 in and around the town of Gettysburg, PA resulted in the largest number of casualties of the entire American Civil War and is seen as the key turning point in the conflict. On its first day, Confederate General Robert E. Lee''s Army of Northern Virginia sought to destroy the Union army, forcing its men to retreat through the streets of the Pennsylvania town to the hills just to the south. This volume, the first of three to cover the battle in depth, includes the morning cavalry skirmish, the morning clash at the Herbst''s Woodlot and at the railroad cut, the afternoon clash at Oak Ridge, the afternoon fight Table of ContentsORIGINS OF THE CAMPAIGN CHRONOLOGY THE INVASION OF PENNSYLVANIA OPPOSING COMMANDERS OPPOSING ARMIES Orders of battle OPPOSING PLANS THE FIRST DAY The cavalry skirmish The morning engagement Oak Ridge McPherson’s Ridge The rout of 11th Corps Seminary Ridge The retreat through town Cemetery Hill Nightfall THE BATTLEFIELD TODAY INDEX
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Stargrave
Book SynopsisA skirmish wargame set in a dangerous galaxy where players command a small crew of adventurers hunting for loot, while trying not to call too much attention to their activities.In a galaxy torn apart by the Last War, vast pirate fleets roam from system to system, robbing, extorting, and enslaving. Attempts to organize resistance, or to establish authority over any territory larger than a city, are quickly and brutally crushed. In this dark time, the only way to survive is to be inconspicuous and hope to be overlooked. Amidst this chaos, however, thousands of independent operators--smugglers, relic hunters, freedom fighters, and mercenaries--roam the dead stars in small ships, scratching out a living anyway they can.In Stargrave, players take on the role of one of these independent operators. Perhaps they are a cybernetic veteran of the Last War, a psion fleeing slavers, or a mystic warrior attempting to preserve ancient wisdom. Maybe they are a bounty hTrade ReviewMan I’m pumped! This is just the game. -- Ash Barker * Guerilla Miniature Games *I’ve never been more excited. It get’s your creative juices flowing. * Robs Tabletop World *Its gameplay on the tabletop is tactically rewarding, and its surrounding narrative flavour tantalising. * Wargamer *We felt Stargrave is up there with the very best of the sci-fi games we’ve played. * Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy *It’s an exciting book and we’re looking forward to getting into some Stargrave gaming soon. * Wargames Illustrated *I’m impressed. Stargrave makes me wish I had a room with a decent-sized table in it. Those are dangerous thoughts. * GeekNative *
£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Waterloo 1815 3
Book SynopsisWaterloo is one of the defining campaigns of European history. The name conjures up images of the terrible scale and grandeur of the Napoleonic Wars and the incredible, combined effort that finally ended Napoleon''s aspirations of power in Europe. Drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts and detailed illustrations, this comprehensive volume is the ideal resource for studying the intense fighting at the battles of Waterloo and Wavre, the final, decisive engagements of the Waterloo campaign. Those two battles are at the heart of this study, which explores the action at Mont St. Jean where Wellington managed to hold the French at bay until the arrival of the Prussians under Blücher saw the Allies secure a hard-fought victory at the dramatic climax of the ''100 days''.Table of ContentsOrigins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing armies /Orders of battle /Opposing plans /The campaign /Aftermath /The battlefields today /Further reading /Index
£999.99
WW Norton & Co The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001
Book SynopsisStarting in 1999 with the publication of The Definitive Annotated Alice, the Norton and Liveright annotated books have become the leading series of classic, illustrated works in the English language. The long-anticipated publication of The Annotated Arabian Nights extends this tradition with a strikingly modern translation—the first of Shahrazad’s tales into English by a woman—as well as erudite notes that will illuminate the stories for both dedicated readers and newcomers. Yasmine Seale’s translations from both Arabic and French capture the musicality and rhythm of the Nights’ poetry and prose, while Paulo Lemos Horta’s annotations wrestle with the extraordinarily complex origins and history of the stories, showing that, far from being inventions of French antiquarians or English explorers, they have clear antecedents in Arabic folklore and tradition. This stunningly illustrated edition selects core stories as well as treasured later additions such as “Aladdin” and “Ali Baba” to offer an unparalleled account of a cornerstone of world literature that can be treasured by children, students and literature-lovers alike.Trade Review"[A] gorgeous illustrated volume... On display again is the spectacular panoply of storytelling, from tales of magic and wonder to murder mysteries to instructional fables to sexual burlesques. But also contained in this heaping volume is the history of how the tales coalesced, a story every bit as intricate and engrossing as those that enchanted the mad king... Ms. Seale and Mr. Horta have produced a book that is true to the bounty and profusion of this gloriously mongrel collection... balance is everywhere in The Annotated Arabian Nights, which seeks to ‘reclaim’ the tales from the most extreme effects of European imperialism, yet does so without the censorious feeling of exclusion or expulsion." -- Sam Sacks - The Wall Street Journal"[A] 700-page equivalent of Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders... redresses the 19th-century’s Orientalizing bent and occasional racism, while also reminding us that women, and not just Scheherazade, are at the heart of these wonderful stories... This is one present that anybody would be thrilled to open." -- Michael Dirda - The Washington Post"[Q]uietly momentous... new readings can bring to light fresh meanings—and enduring truths. In 2017 Emily Wilson managed that in a new translation of Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ the first by a woman to be published in English. The new ‘Arabian Nights’—a selection from a complete edition in the making—does the same... [Ms. Seale’s] proficiency in Arabic, English and French, along with her poet’s ear, have yielded a lyrical and accessible new text. Mr. Horta contributes annotations that give context to her choices, and has selected hundreds of illustrations that let readers travel visually through the tales and their history." -- The Economist
£34.19
Headline Publishing Group So Help Me Golf
Book Synopsis*** WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 ***''fascinating, informative and revealing'' Mail on SundayBeloved bestselling author and golf aficionado Rick Reilly channels his insatiable curiosity, trademark sense of humour, and vast knowledge of the game of golf in 80 original pieces about what it has meant to him and to others, and all the reasons we love it.This is the book Rick Reilly has been writing in the back of his head since he fell in love with the game of golf at eleven years old. He unpacks and explores all of the wonderful, maddening, heart-melting, heart-breaking, cool, and captivating things about golf that make the game so utterly addictive. We meet the PGA Tour player who robbed banks by night to pay his motel bills, the golf club maker who takes weekly psychedelic trips, and the caddy who kept his loop even after an 11-year prison stint. We leTrade ReviewAn informative, enjoyable romp. * Kirkus Reviews *[So Help Me Golf] features Reilly's usual hilarious story-telling with a kinder, gentler, more grateful tone. * Sports Illustrated *Former Sports Illustrated and ESPN man Reilly has always had the knack of unearthing great anecdotes that reveal the golfer and of also putting those tales together in fast-paced and funny narratives - So Help Me Golf is a romp that maintains all those trends. * Planet Sport *This book is Reilly's heartfelt ode to the game: a bulging collection of sharp and snappy snippets... His usual wit and charm is in abundance, but what actually keeps you turning is just how fascinating, informative and revealing it all is. * Daily Mail *
£9.74
Headline Publishing Group The First Time I Saw You
Book SynopsisBeautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny'' Josie Silver''Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings'' Holly Miller''A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope'' Miranda DickinsonLost:Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin. Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes.If found, please return to Sophie Williams.Sophie Williams has the perfect career and it''s all she needs to shut herself off from the rest of the world, and more importantly, the secrets of her past.Samuel McLaughlin is an open book. He lives for the present and life for him is his big Irish family and his friends.Against all expectation, Samuel breaks down the walls of Sophie''s ordered world and they spend the perfect week together, but when Sophie discovers Trade ReviewBeautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny. Readers are going to love it! * Josie Silver *Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstringsA heartwarming, charming novel which had me falling in love and desperate to be part of their happy ending. -- Olivia BeirneAn evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable. * Woman & Home *A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope. -- Miranda DickinsonSophie and Sam's story was a gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. -- Fiona HarperFans of authors Jojo Moves and Lucy Dillon will love this touching read from Emma Cooper. * Hello *An evocative, warm and character-driven read * Woman *While this is resolutely a romantic story, the lines of love between friends and family are explored with such depth and delicacy...Cooper creates characters that come alive with pathos and heart and humour. * Magic Radio *It's a tale to restore your belief in love conquering all... Witty and warm * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Praise for THE SONGS OF US:A warm and touching novel about love and loss, and the healing power of family * Woman and Home *Poignant and beautifully written * Woman *[A] sweet, moving debut * Good Housekeeping *This is a very special book indeed: funny, powerful, heart-wrenching and so poignant. I have laughed and cried and cried . . . it reminded me to hold my family close and tell each of them how much I love them -- Jo ThomasThe Songs of Us is an emotional rollercoaster of a book that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. A tragically beautiful story of love and loss, family and hope. Emma Cooper has been swiftly added to my list of authors to read -- Fiona HarperQuirky, clever and original, this will break your heart, but put it back together again -- Katie Fforde
£22.57
Headline Publishing Group Humans
Book Synopsis''This book is brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant. Apart from the epilogue, which is idiotic'' Jeremy Clarkson''F*cking brilliant'' Sarah KnightAN EXHILARATING JOURNEY THROUGH THE MOST CREATIVE AND CATASTROPHIC F*CK-UPS OF HUMAN HISTORYIn the seventy thousand years that modern human beings have walked this earth, we''ve come a long way. Art, science, culture, trade - on the evolutionary food chain, we''re real winners. But, frankly, it''s not exactly been plain sailing, and sometimes - just occasionally - we''ve managed to really, truly, quite unbelievably f*ck things up.From Chairman Mao''s Four Pests Campaign, to the American Dustbowl; from the Austrian army attacking itself one drunken night, to the world''s leading superpower electing a reality TV mogul as President... it''s pretty safe to say that, as a species, we haven''t exactly grown wiser with age.So, next time you think you''ve really f*cked up, thiTrade ReviewThis book is brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant. Apart from the epilogue, which is idiotic -- Jeremy ClarksonTom Phillips has proven beyond a doubt that humans are goddamn lucky to be here and are doing nearly nothing to remain relevant and viable as a species - except, that is, for writing witty, entertaining, and slightly distressing-but-ultimately-endearing books about same. And if you care to avoid orbiting the earth in a space-garbage prison of your fellow humans' design, you should probably read it -- Sarah Knight * The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck *In dark times, it's reassuring to learn that we've always been a bunch of clueless f*cking nitwits -- Stuart Heritage * Don't Be a Dick, Pete *If you find yourself looking at the news and wondering how humanity has got so many things wrong, over and over again, this book is a very funny answer to just that question' -- Mark Watson, comedianA light-touch history of moments when humans have got it spectacularly wrong... Both readable and entertaining * Telegraph *Tom Phillips is a very clever, very funny man, and it shows. If Sapiens was a testament to human sophistication, this history of failure cheerfully reminds us that humans are mostly idiots -- Greg Jenner * A Million Years and a Day *Chronicles humanity's myriad follies down the ages with malicious glee and much wit . . . a rib-tickling page-turner * Business Standard *Humans is Tom Phillips' timely, irreverent gallop through thousands of years of human stupidity. Every time you begin to find our foolishness bizarrely comforting, Phillips adds another kick in the ribs. Beneath all this book's laughter is a serious question: where does so much serial stupidity take us? -- Nicholas Griffin * Ping-Pong Diplomacy: The Secret History Behind the Game That Changed the World *From the book's goofy "censored" title . . . you might get the impression that Humans is a jokey, bathroom-style compendium, but that would be a mistake. Phillips is hilarious and breezily readable, but he knows his sh*t, and his book is backed by mountains of research. -- Dave Mandl * Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) *
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group No Mercy
Book SynopsisFamily always comes first. Until now.Get ready for the ultimate summer read with the explosive new novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller and ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) Martina Cole. Diana Davis has been head of the family business since the death of her husband, an infamous bank robber. She''s a woman in a man''s world, but no one messes with her.Her only son, Angus, is a natural born villain, but he needs to earn Diana''s trust before she''ll allow him into the business.Once he''s proved he has the brains to run their clubs in Marbella, he is given what he''s always wanted. It''s the beginning of a reign of terror that knows no bounds.But Angus has a blind spot: his wife, Lorna, and their three kids, Angus Junior, Sean and Eilish. And as the next generation enters the business, Angus has a painful truth to learn. Even when it comes to family, he must show no mercy...''She''s a totTrade ReviewA fab read - no one writes crime like Martina Cole * Closer *A great read from the queen of crime * Bella *Fast-moving and full of guns, gangsters, drugs and gore, this gritty story delivers a terrific twist. * Sunday Mirror *Classic Cole * Heat *No Mercy is a gripping Cole classic, awash in graphic violence, brutal betrayal and the darkest of deeds, but also brimming with immaculately drawn characters, psychological insight, and the acute observations of family life that have made this author such a crime-writing sensation. * Lancashire Evening Post *Martina Cole is back with typical barbed wire dialogue, a knuckleduster-hard plot and a tough new character in Diana Davis who runs her family business with a rod of iron. Relentlessly gritty! * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *A fully engrossing read * Leicester Mercury *Crime-Queen Martina Cole dispatches yet another grimy tale, this one gilded with 80s panache * The i *
£8.79
Skyhorse Publishing Bonsai: The Art of Growing and Keeping Miniature
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Hard Way
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.‘The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!’ – Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' – Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham grew up tough, a grim future ahead of him offering little respite from the hostile streets he walked. Leaving school at thirteen, he ran with gangs in Walsall – and almost died in a knife fight. At sixteen, Billy discovered the British armed forces. It would be the making of him. Billingham would succeed in passing the Parachute Regiment’s arduous ‘P Company’ selection and training, going on to serve with 3 Trade Review'The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant.' -- Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy‘The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!’ -- Sir Ranulph Fiennes‘Billy is inspirational and always humble. A giant of a man!’ -- Bear Grylls
£8.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd Girl Missing
Book SynopsisWhat if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie.Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents really have been responsible for kidnapping her?Running away from her family to seek out the truth, Lauren's journey takes her deeper and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby.Girl, Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to discover this modern classic.
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd I Need a Wee
Book SynopsisAlan the bear has a problem. He needs a wee! But there are so many things he would rather do first. Will he make it to the loo on time? And when he gets there, will there be a queue?! Uh-oh...
£7.59
Interlink Publishing Group, Inc Divine Names: The 99 Healing Names of the One
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£25.59
DK Help Your Kids with Music Ages 1016 Grades 15
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£999.99
Haynes Publishing Mazda6 (2003-2013) Haynes Repair Manual (USA):
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£27.00
Haynes Manuals Inc Suzuki LS650 Savage Boulevard S40 Motorcycle
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:LS650 86-88, 95-04; LS650/Boulevard S40 05-15
£27.20
Guilford Publications The Mindful SelfCompassion Workbook
Book SynopsisAre you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. It is packed with guided meditations (with audio downloads); informal practices to do anytime, anywhere; exercises; and vivid stories of people using the techniques to address relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and other common problems. The seeds of self-compassion already lie within you--learn how you can uncover this powerful inner resource and transform your life. See also Teaching the Mindful Self-CTrade Review"Drs. Neff and Germer are the world’s leading authorities on self-compassion. They show readers in simple, down-to-earth steps how to become more confident, less self-critical, and kinder to themselves. It feels like they are with you as warm and wise guides in every page of this book. Truly a gem."--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Resilient "Drs. Neff and Germer have led the field in researching and articulating the transformative practices of Mindful Self-Compassion, and tens of thousands of people have been trained in their approach. Now you have in your hands a workbook that can guide your journey into profound healing and freedom; it provides a pathway that is accessible, clear, and rich in its depth. Please give yourself the gift of this book and share it with others--these teachings will serve many awakening hearts."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge "From their extensive insight and experience, Drs. Neff and Germer provide a friendly, easy-to-use workbook. Its powerful exercises will help you uncover your innate capacity to hold yourself--and the world around you--with compassion. Whether or not you take a formal Mindful Self-Compassion course, using this workbook can effect profound change in your life."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Love "Mindful Self-Compassion has made me far more resilient--when a storm hits, I float on the surface of the rough sea and wait for it to pass, rather than thrashing around trying to outswim it. I am able to find a nugget of joy every day, no matter how small. This workbook encourages a deeper understanding and experience of MSC. I recommend it to everyone."--Heather R., Hampshire, United Kingdom -'Be gentle with yourself.'…A chaplain mentor gave me these cherished words shortly after I began my first full-time chaplain position, post-residency. By now, this phrase has become like a trusted friend that provides support in times of stress. This phrase serves as a sort of summary of the message of [ital]The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook[/ital]….I would recommend this book, pretty much without reservation, to anyone. This book and its perspective was timely for me before the COVID-19 pandemic, and I can say it is appropriate now more than ever.--Association of Professional Chaplains Resource Reviews, 10/1/2021Table of Contents Introduction: How to Approach This Workbook 1. What Is Self-Compassion? 2. What Self-Compassion Is Not 3. The Benefits of Self-Compassion 4. The Physiology of Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion 5. The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion 6. Mindfulness 7. Letting Go of Resistance 8. Backdraft 9. Developing Loving-Kindness 10. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves 11. Self-Compassionate Motivation 12. Self-Compassion and Our Bodies 13. Stages of Progress 14. Living Deeply 15. Being There for Others without Losing Ourselves 16. Meeting Difficult Emotions 17. Self-Compassion and Shame 18. Self-Compassion in Relationships 19. Self-Compassion for Caregivers 20. Self-Compassion and Anger in Relationships 21. Self-Compassion and Forgiveness 22. Embracing the Good 23. Self-Appreciation 24. Taking It Forward Practices and Exercises Resources List of Audio Files Audio downloads: 1. Self-Compassion Break (5:20; Kristin Neff) 2. Self-Compassion Break (12:21; Christopher Germer) 3. Affectionate Breathing (21:28; Kristin Neff) 4. Affectionate Breathing (18:24; Christopher Germer) 5. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (17:08; Kristin Neff) 6. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (14:47; Christopher Germer) 7. Finding Loving-Kindness Phrases (23:02; Christopher Germer) 8. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves (20:40; Christopher Germer) 9. Compassionate Body Scan (23:55; Kristin Neff) 10. Compassionate Body Scan (43:36; Christopher Germer) 11. Giving and Receiving Compassion (20:48; Kristin Neff) 12. Giving and Receiving Compassion (21:20; Christopher Germer) 13. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:01; Kristin Neff) 14. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:09; Christopher Germer) 15. Compassionate Friend (18:09; Kristin Neff) 16. Compassionate Friend (15:05; Christopher Germer) 17. Compassion with Equanimity (14:38; Christopher Germer)
£18.99
Nomad Press Comparative Religion: Investigate the World
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£12.99
