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Book SynopsisPart-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife.Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow—a malevolent lost soul—Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo’s Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit!Contains volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Bleach! Death & Strawberry Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn''t change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family;

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Book SynopsisThe epic ninja adventure that became a global phenomenon!Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja!This Chakra-Powered Omnibus Contains Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Naruto!No one takes Naruto seriously at Ninja Academy. Especially not the other students, who all are competing to be the best ninja ever and someday lead Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Naruto and his classmates are about to embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond Ninja Academy, beyond Konoha, beyond anything they ever imagined. What is Naruto’s true destiny? The epic story that has sold millions worldwide begins now!

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Book SynopsisWhen Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit!Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she''s just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity!Nanami has been missing a lot of school because of her new duties at the shrine. But every time she goes to class, something seems to go wrong! And now her instinct to rescue animals has turned and bit her on the wrist! Is she marked for life...or death?!

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.Winning isn''t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain''s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?Shohoku steadily increases their lead against Ryonan with less than ten minutes remaining in the game. But the all-out attack wears Shohoku down and fatigue is getting the better of them. Without Coach Anzai''s guidance, Shohoku struggles to hold on against Ryonan as their weaknesses are exposed one by one. Sakuragi''s inexperience is one of their biggest and the margin for error is slim with Sakuragi on the court. Is this game going to push Shohoku to the edge of total collapse?

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Book SynopsisCan Detective Conan crack the case…while trapped in a kid’s body?Conan isn''t sure whether to trust Jodie Saintemillion, the American high school teacher whose ditzy blonde exterior conceals a calculating mind. When a bus is hijacked by desperate criminals, Ms. Saintemillion turns out to be cannier than Conan ever imagined, revealing a head for crime solving and a body for kicking butt. But Anita can''t help noticing that wherever Conan''s beautiful, mysterious new ally goes, the Syndicate never seems to be far behind…Conan isn''t sure whether to trust Jodie Saintemillion, the American high school teacher whose ditzy blonde exterior conceals a calculating mind. When a bus is hijacked by desperate criminals, Ms. Saintemillion turns out to be cannier than Conan ever imagined, revealing a head for crime solving and a body for kicking butt. But Anita can''t help

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Book SynopsisA delinquent’s gotta do what he’s gotta do…in the afterlife.Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life...by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn''t know what to do with him, so it gave him a second chance at life. Now, Yusuke is a ghost with a mission, performing good deeds at the behest of Botan, the ferrywoman of the River Styx, and Koenma, the pacifier-sucking judge of the dead.The Dark Tournament is finally down to the wire. After a long trail of brutal bloodshed, the stage has been set for the ultimate showdown between Team Urameshi and Team Toguro. And now that Kurama can transform into a fox demon at will by drinking the potion from the Seed of De-Incarnation--a lovely parting gift from Suzuki, The Beautiful Fighter--his ferocious plants have been given a much-needed energy boost.Meanwhile, Sakyo reveals that his grand plan is to create a path

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Book SynopsisA 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes.In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion.In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms.

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Book SynopsisRob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.

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Book SynopsisKey Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned.Book 8c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 8a and 8b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 9a.The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ''look and say'' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.Series a:Gradually introduces new words.Series b:Provides further practise of words featured in the ''a'' series. Series c:Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have be

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Book SynopsisHelp your child be the top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman.Carol Vorderman can help your child succeed in maths with this homeschool learning resource for 10-11 year olds. Maths Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman''s series of DK workbooks, packed with notes and tips to make home learning about maths easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents'' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what''s being covered in the school curriculum so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence.This book will help your child work out areas of compound shapes and triangles, present information on pie charts, and solve questions on square roots. Developed in consultatiTable of Contents 1: Decimal addition 2: Problems with negative numbers 3: Square roots 4: Comparing fractions 5: Converting fractions to decimals 6: Addition 7: More addition 8: Subtraction 9: More subtraction 10: Subtraction with two zeros on top 11: Real life problems 12: Simple use of brackets 13: Multiplying decimals 14: Real life problems 15: Comparing units 16: Naming parts of a circle 17: Area of right-angled triangles 18: Speed problems 19: Likely outcomes 20: Interpreting pie charts 21: Drawing 2D shapes

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Book SynopsisA gentle guide for end of life care aimed at families and caregivers.Caring for the Dying describes a whole new way to approach death and dying. It explores how the dying and their families can bring deep meaning and great comfort to the care given at the end of a life. Created by Henry Fersko-Weiss, the end-of-life doula model is adapted from the work of birth doulas and helps the dying to find meaning in their life, express that meaning in powerful and beautiful legacies, and plan for the final days. The approach calls for around-the-clock vigil care, so the dying person and their family have the emotional and spiritual support they need along with guidance on signs and symptoms of dying. It also covers the work of reprocessing a death with the family afterward and the early work of grieving.Emphasis is placed on the space around the dying person and encourages the use of touch, guided imagery, and ritual during the dying process. Throughout the book

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Book SynopsisFrom author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: Herman and Henry are back and they are going on holiday in this fabulously funny follow-up to Herman''s Letter. With lift-the-flap postcards!Herman and Henry are having a great time camping in the great outdoors. Well, Herman is. Henry seems a little distracted. He must be having fun, though everyone loves camping, don''t they?Join Herman and Henry, best friends forever, on a camping adventure that neither of them will forget for very different reasons!A fabulously funny story by the creator of Herman''s Letter, with lift-the-flap postcards inside.

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Book SynopsisWhen Hitler attacked the Soviet Union in June 1941, he intended to capture Leningrad before turning on Moscow. Soviet resistance forced him to change tactics: with his forward troops only thirty kilometres from the city''s historic centre, he decided instead to starve it out. Using newly available diaries and government records, Anna Reid describes a city''s descent into hell - the breakdown of electricity and water supply; subzero temperatures; the consumption of pets, joiner''s glue and face cream; the dead left unburied where they fell - but also the extraordinary endurance, bravery and self-sacrifice, despite the cruelty and indifference of the Kremlin.Trade ReviewA masterpiece of modern historical writing. With a clear, unsentimental eye and in calm prose, she describes the horrors of the most lethal siege in modern history ... A terrible story, superbly researched and beautifully told * Anthony Beevor, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year *Magisterial * Orlando Figes, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year *An admirable retelling of the extraordinary story of the 1941-44 siege ... The author has assembled the testimony of many unfamiliar witnesses, and vividly portrays what some of us consider the most dreadful saga of the Second World War * Max Hastings, The Times Books of the Year *Impeccably researched, well-paced and beautifully written, Leningrad marks a new benchmark in the study of the subject and a more nuanced, objective interpretation for a new century * Financial Times *A moving and breathtaking examination of the terrible price extorted by unfettered political power on both sides -- Sally Moris * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing an array of tempting traditional Native recipes and practical advice about health, fitness, and activism, Recovering Our Ancestors’ Gardens, by the acclaimed Choctaw author and scholar Devon A. Mihesuah, draws on the rich Indigenous heritage of Native North America to offer a helpful guide to a healthier life. This edition is revised and updated. Trade Review"The book brims with information. . . . This well-researched book will be most useful to launch discussions or perhaps to read chapter by chapter."—Publishers Weekly"Educators, librarians, food sovereignty activists, culinary arts students, and those interested in Native American food history and sovereignty will find that this book is an excellent resource."—Elise Krohn, Tribal College Journal“The political goal of empowerment through dietary change is certainly worthy and most likely to be translated into action when generated from within by such a prominent member of a tribal nation as Devon Mihesuah.”—Linda Murray Berzok, GastronomicaTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Preface to the Revised Edition Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Traditional Diets and Activities Case Study 1: The Five Tribes 2. The State of Indigenous Health Case Study 2: Changing Diets and Health in Indian Territory 3. Challenges to Recovering Health Case Study 3: Frybread 4. What Are You Ingesting? 5. Calories, Exercise, and Recovering Fitness 6. Changing What We Eat 7. Importance of Backyard Gardens Curriculum Guide RecipesAppetizers Guacamole Dip Lima Bean Hummus Summer SalsaSalads, Soups, and Stews Dandelion Salad Poke Salat Vegetable, Turkey, and Game Stocks Butternut Squash Soup Dakota Waskuya (Dakota Dried Sweet Corn Soup) Gazpacho Elk Stew Choctaw Stew Osage Strip Meat Soup (Ta-ni’) PosoleMain Dishes Meat and Vegetable Kabobs Venison Steaks Good for Your Heart Fried Moose Meat Venison Burgers Salmon Venison Meatloaf Osage Pounded Meat (Ta’-pshe) Corn Crust Pizza EnchiladasVegetables and Side Dishes Pumpkins Tepary Bean–Prickly Pear Casserole Comanche Ata-Kwasa Baked New Potatoes Vegetable Sauté Sweet Potatoes Mamaw Helton’s Creamed Corn Osage Yonkopin (Tse’-wa-the), Water Chinkapin Roots and SeedsChahta TanfulaPashofa Pinto Beans Avocados Prickly Pear Paddles Grilled Corn on the Cob Luiseño Weewish Wild Onions Zucchini Canoes Stuffed Bell Peppers Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Wild Rice, Cranberries, or Vegetables Mashed Potatoes with Corn Gravy Grits Spaghetti SquashBreadsBanaha Osage Persimmon Cakes (Wah-zha’-zhe wa-dsiu’-e çta-in’-ge) Corn, Bean, and Turkey Bread Blue Corn PancakesDrinks and DessertsAbuske Pawpaw Sorbet Grape Dumplings No Wheat, Butter, Eggs, or Sugar Cookies Mamaw Helton’s Stewed FruitWojapi Cranberry Pie with Cornmeal CrustPreserving Food Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Pemmican Appendix A: Precontact Foods of the Western Hemisphere Appendix B: Diet Chart for One Week Notes Index

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Book SynopsisA new book by successful author and much-loved printmaker Angela Harding, detailing 24 hours in nature through exclusive lino cut prints and pen and ink drawings.Trade ReviewEach beautifully rendered print or drawing opens a window on to her world ... A coffee-table book to treasure * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisAvocado is feeling just fine in the fruit and veg aisle at the supermarket - until a young customer asks a difficult question: Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable? Avocado doesn''t know the answer either - and the question won''t seem to go away!A brilliantly funny book about identity and being confident in your own skin - featuring the world''s most popular superfood!Trade Reviewa delightful, boldly graphic wander down the supermarket aisles * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisMaisy is celebrating one of the world''s biggest festivals: Chinese New Year! From hanging up lanterns to receiving lucky red packets and joining in the dragon dance at the parade, this bright and colourful storybook is a perfect introduction to the many joys of Chinese New Year.Maisy''s friend Tiger is coming home especially for Chinese New Year! Once the house is tidy and the decorations are up, Maisy changes into her lovely red dress and throws a big party for all her friends. They have a delicious feast, tell stories, see the fireworks together and, on new year''s day, watch a spectacular parade with an amazing dragon dance! Richly illustrated in Lucy Cousins'' vibrant and colourful style, this exciting and gently informative story from the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy is ideal for sharing the excitement of Chinese New Year with little ones.

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Book SynopsisYoung children will have lots of fun with the Little Miss Pocket Library, a great collection of first stories about six hilarious Little Miss characters!The slipcase, which is packaged in shrink-wrap, includes six durable board book stories about Little Miss Princess, Little Miss Inventor, Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Naughty, Little Miss Giggles and Little Miss Chatterbox. The storybooks are made of sturdy board and their small size is great for young children, who can hold and play with them. They''ll love looking at the brightly coloured pictures, hearing the stories and enjoying turning the pages themselves. The pocket size of the slipcase makes it perfect to carry around with you for instant entertainment on the go. The back of the books can also be put together to reveal a large picture of the Little Misses featured in the stories.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019

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Book SynopsisThe final book in the epic and bestselling children's fantasy series that will make you believe in magic Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell''s How to Train Your Dragon, Michelle Harrison''s A Pinch of Magic, as well as classic children''s fantasy adventures, Narnia and Jumanji.Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage that takes them further than they've ever been before: beyond The End.It's an amazing adventure full of secrets, surprises and fairies with fangs but then a mysterious storm changes everything.Shipwrecked on a strange island, they make a shocking discovery Could this be the end of Roar?Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's debut for readers of 8-12.Ben MTrade ReviewThis funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination', Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian 'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain', Fiona Noble, Bookseller 'This is proof, not that it’s needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I’m a really big fan', award-winning author, Phil Earle 'Roar is an exhilarating, hilarious, vividly drawn tribute to the power of the childhood imagination, the love of family and the magic we risk losing as we grow up. If you plan to visit one new place in 2019, make it Roar', Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter is confused by some very strange goings on. Windows, mirrors and chandeliers are spontaneously shattering and Tintin is left flummoxed. After a shooting and a break in, Tintin knows Professor Calculus is in danger, but he has only one clue an unusual packet of cigarettes. He has a mystery to solve. But can he do it before a terrible weapon falls into the wrong hands?Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silverTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisWe all face hard times--but our God is with us and for us. This expanded edition of Yoder's bestselling book will help you discover that the same God who led Moses is also leading you. He will break down any barrier that hinders his purposes. Learn how to boldly move forward in faith and watch him break open the way before you!

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Book SynopsisHere are explored the actual extent of Barbary Coast slavery, the dynamic relationship between master and slave, and the effects of this slaving on Italy, one of the slave takers' primary targets and victims.Trade Review'Christian Slaves, Muslim Masters is about a subject of immense importance, which has been strangely neglected...It is very well researched, and... at a time of unprecedented interest in racial slavery in America, it is interesting to read a crucial and informative preview to that subject.' - David Brion Davis, Yale UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction and Acknowledgements PART ONE: WHITE SLAVERY How Many Slaves? Slave Taking and Slave Breaking PART TWO: BARBARY Slave Labour Slaves' Life PART THREE: ITALY The Home Front Celebrating Slavery

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Book SynopsisEver feel lost in translation? With the NET Full-notes Edition of the Holy Bible, you don’t need to be. Modern readers can find it challenging to connect with biblical writers'' ancient words and cultural contexts. This Bible offers a new solution: pairing a readable, everyday English translation with the largest set of translators’ notes ever created for a Bible. The NET’s nearly 60,000 notes bring complete transparency to every major translation decision and invite you to look over the translators’ shoulders, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures. It is an indispensable resource for every Bible reader.The New English Translation (NET) is faithful to the text, clear to modern readers, and establishes an unparalleled accountability. Translated by a team of leading biblical scholars, the NET marries fidelity to original texts with everyday English clarity. Enrich your reading experience of Scripture with the NET: Faithful. Clear. Accountable.Trusted by Bible readers worldwide, the NET Full Notes has been recognized with the ECPA Bronze Award for selling over 100,000 copies.Features include: Faithful: The newest complete English translation based on the most up-to-date manuscript discoveries and scholarship Clear: Modern English for modern readers Accountable: A translation that explains itself—nearly 60,000 translators’ notes offer unprecedented transparency Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk Notes are conveniently organized into Translation Notes (TN), Study Notes (SN) and Text Critical Notes (TC) Full-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you are reading Easy-to-read 9-point NET Comfort Print®

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Book SynopsisThrough Geloy Concepcion's? stunning photography and the poignant confessions he gathered from his Instagram vulnerability project, Things You Wanted to Say But Never Did: A Photographic Journal to Process Your Feelings invites you on a journey of internal self-reflection leading to personal growth, lasting healing, and deeper outward connections.Trade Review'Life is hard. Life is funny. Life is also beautiful. Things You Wanted to Say But Never Did captures the whole perfect mess of it.' * Judd Apatow Writer, Comedian, Director, Producer *

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Book SynopsisRegardless of your position, learn how to lead with impact by utilizing John C. Maxwell''s thirty years of experience teaching people how to make a significant difference in their organizations.As one of the most trusted leadership mentors, John C. Maxwell debunks the myths that hold people back from leaning into and developing their influence. In this inspiring call-to-action, he shows middle managers how to leverage their unique positions and become 360 degree leaders by exercising influence in all directions--up (to the boss), across (among their peers), and down (to those they lead).In The 360 Degree Leader, you will learn how to: overcome the challenges facing the vast majority of professionals; understand the pressures and pain points that come from being caught in the middle; and gain the confidence and competence to step into their roles as significant influencers. Complete with a workbook to help

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Book Synopsis'So I will write in English, pressing new words from this beautiful plain language spoken by all. Not courtly French to introduce God politely. Not church Latin to construct arguments. English to show it as it is. Even though it is not safe to do so.' From the author of Miles to Go before I Sleep comes I, Julian,the account of a medieval woman who dares to tell her own story, battling grief, plague, the church and societal expectations to do so. Compelled by the powerful visions she had when close to death, Julian finds a way to live a life of freedom - as an anchoress, bricked up in a small room on the side of a church - and to write of what she has seen. The result, passed from hand to hand, is the first book to be written by a woman in English. Tender, luminous,

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Book SynopsisInterwoven with the fictional story of a woman who becomes CEO of a struggling, high-profile company with a dysfunctional executive team is an analysis of the five corruptions, diagnostic questions to help readers assess their organizations, and a teamwork model of the action steps to overcome the corruptions.Trade ReviewIn keeping with the parable style, Lencioni (The Five Temptations of a CEO) begins by telling the fable of woman who, as CEO of a struggling Silicon Valley firm, took control of a dysfunctional executive committee and helped its members succeed as a team. Story time over, Lencioni offers explicit instructions for overcoming the human behavioral tendencies that he says corrupt teams (absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results). Succinct yet sympathetic, this guide will be a boon for those struggling with the inherent difficulties of leading a group. Building a cohesive team is not complicated, declares Lencioni, president of his own management consulting firm and author of The Five Temptations of a CEO. Departing from the dry, theoretical writing of many management books, he presents his case in the context of a fictional organization, and in doing so succeeds at communicating his ideas. The story is about a female CEO who is hired to bring together a dysfunctional executive staff to work as a team in a company that just two years earlier had looked promising. The scenarios that follow are recognizable and can be applied anywhere teamwork is involved, whether it is a multinational company, a small department within a larger organization, or a sports team. The five dysfunctions discussed are absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. At the end of the story, the main points are summarized, and clearly written suggestions and exercises are offered to help, bring about change. Concise and easy to follow, this book is recommended for academic and public libraries with management collections and for anyone who is a member of a team that needs improvement. —Bellinda Wise, Nassau Community College Library, Garden City, NY (Library Journal, April 15, 2002) "...there is a lot of good sense in this book... certainly offers some useful pointers...."(Supply Management, 28 March 2002) "...is worth exploring...." (Progress, Summer 2002) "...an entertaining quick read filled with information easy to digest...." (The Star Online, 12 August 2003)"[...] Das Besondere an diesem Buch sind jedoch nicht die Inhalte, sondern es ist die Art der Vermittlung von Know-How und Praxiswissen. Lencioni gelingt dabei das Kunststück, Sachinformation in ein packendes Fallbeispiel zu verpacken - eine Eigenschaft, die er mit vielen amerikanischen Autoren teilt. Das erleichtert die Identifizierung des Lesers mit den Erkenntnissen und sorgt fü eine ganze Reihe von Aha-Erlebnissen.[...] Dankenswerterweise lässt Lencioni den Leser dabei nicht allein mit einer spannenden Prosa, sondern liefert zudem auch Hinweise zur praktischen Realisierung des Erlernten." (personalmagazin, 07/2007)Table of ContentsIntroduction vii The Fable 1 Luck 3 Part One: Underachievement 5 Part Two: Lighting the Fire 27 Part Three: Heavy Lifting 115 Part Four: Traction 171 The Model 185 An Overview of the Model 187 Team Assessment 191 Understanding and Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions 195 A Note About Time: Kathryn’s Methods 221 A Special Tribute to Teamwork 223 Acknowledgments 225 About the Author 228

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Book SynopsisIn 1926, Tom Rolt who was then sixteen years old, abandoned his public school education. Having taken a job with a small firm of agricultural engineers, he realised that he had found his life's calling. But the way ahead was neither smooth nor easy. Having secured a premium apprenticeship, the firm which took him on foundered and although he eventually qualified as a mechanical engineer, the 1930s depression made it almost impossible to find regular employment. Nothing daunted, with the encouragement of his mysterious companion Cara', he turned to writing. His literary career flourished alongside his association with the Vintage Sports Car Club, the Inland Waterways Association and the Talyllyn Railway. Between his Inland Waterways Association and Talyllyn phases, Angela, his first wife, left him to join Billy Smart's Circus, and Sonia an actress-turned-boatwoman would become his second wife. Over the course of his life, he produced over thirty books, their subject matters ranging f

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Book SynopsisA new perspective on the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the death of G. A. Custer. Ground breaking new history.

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Book SynopsisValuable to enthusiasts and defence professionals alike.

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Book SynopsisGodly Dating 101 will empower believers to rise out of confusion, toxic environments, or sin, and to follow Jesus passionately to build God-honoring relationships and experience a more abundant life. Tovares and Safa Grey will help readers focus on and live by biblical standards, not society’s expectations.

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Book SynopsisThomas Nelson’s NKJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible is an invitation to explore God’s Word with clarity and comfort. Filled with helpful references and study aids to enhance your study, and the exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print typeface to enhance your reading, this is a Bible you’ll turn to again and again.

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Book SynopsisAs the Cold War faded into history, it appeared to have been replaced by a new conflict - between Islam and the West. Or so we are told. After the events of 9/11 and the advent of the 'war on terror', this narrative seemed prophetic. But, as Peter Oborne reveals in this masterful new analysis, the concept of an existential clash between the two is a dangerous and destructive fantasy. Based on rigorous historical research and forensic contemporary journalism that leads him frequently into war-torn states and bloody conflict zones, Oborne explains the myths, fabrications and downright lies that have contributed to this pernicious state of affairs. He shows how various falsehoods run deep, reaching back as far as the birth of Islam, and have then been repurposed for the modern day. Many in senior positions in governments across the West have suggested that Islam is trying to overturn our liberal values and even that certain Muslims are conspiring to take ovTrade Review'Oborne has taken up the unpopular cause of British Muslims, who feel misrepresented by politicians and the newspapers... The popular idea that there is a "clash of civilsations" between the West and Islam has resulted in failed wars abroad and shameful persecution at home... His analysis of the web of think tanks, politicians and journalists shaping the narrative around British Muslims is certainly eye-opening.' -- Sameer Rahim * Daily Telegraph *'There is plenty of interesting material here. Most readers will probably not realise that the American navy was created as a response to the depredations of “Barbary” pirates in the early 19th century. The heart, however, of Oborne’s book...represents an admirable piece of sustained investigative journalism. For those interested in the malign impact of Islamophobia in Britain, [the book] genuinely breaks new ground and deserves to be widely read and debated.' -- Dr Philip Lewis * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to run faster, unlock your potential, and reach peak performance with this practical guide featuring training advice from a former Olympic trials marathoner and coach to Olympians.“Reading this book can help take you to the next level and keep pushing you up as far and fast as you want to go.”—Sarah Toland, former NCAA All-American, USA National Cross-Country Team member, and Olympic Trials qualifier for the 5,000 and 10,000Brad Hudson is the most innovative running coach to come along in a generation. Until now, only a handful of elite athletes have been able to benefit from his methods. With Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon, Hudson shows all runners how to coach themselves as confidently and effectively as he coaches his world-class athletes. Becoming your own best coach is the ticket to running faster at any distance. First, you will learn to assess your abilities. Then you’ll learn how to devise a training program specifically geared to you. Filled with easy-to-follow sample training programs for distances ranging from the 5K to the marathon and abilities ranging from novice to advanced, this is the cutting-edge guide for optimal performance.With Hudson’s guidance, you can train smarter and more effectively—and avoid injury. And you’ll soon be running faster than you ever thought possible!

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