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Book SynopsisA brilliant picture book about dealing with difficult emotions, from author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings seriesBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Most of the time Ravi can control his temper but, one day, he lets out the tiger within Being a tiger is great fun at first tigers can do ANYTHING they want! But who wants to play with a growling, roaring, noisy, wild tiger who won''t share or play nicely? Ravi is about to discover something very important about expressing his feelings and making amends.A clever and engaging book about temper tantrums, dealing with emotions and learning to express and understand your feelings. From Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for helping with bad days and noisy outbursts.Nominated for the BookTrust StoryTime Prize 2020Trade ReviewRavi’s Roar is a clever and engaging book about temper tantrums, dealing with emotions and learning to express and understand your feelings. This is the perfect book for helping with bad days and noisy outbursts. Emotionally resonant, clever and engaging, this is a triumphant companion to the award-winning Perfectly Norman and Ruby's Worry. * LoveReading4Kids *If you need a book that tackles overcoming fears and finding your own rightful place in this world, then this is it. * PictureBooksBlogger.wordpress *A sweet and uplifting story that celebrates diversity … and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out * BookTrust on PERFECTLY NORMAN *This joyous, original paean to individuality is … deftly judged * Guardian on PERFECTLY NORMAN *This beautifully illustrated book offers a creative way to explore how unaddressed anger can build up and the impact this can have on relationships and social dynamics. * Empathylab on RAVI'S ROAR *The story and illustrations perfectly combine to form a well-developed exploration of a rip-roaring tantrum and its gentle resolution * CBI Mind Yourself 2020 Reading Guide *

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Book SynopsisThere was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell. Wondrous invention, marvellous writing.' Michael Morpurgo A book stuffed full of fantastical, magical delight, and a world of richly imagined wonder' Cressida Cowell * BRITISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR * WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER * BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS'' AWARD WINNER * FOYLES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR * SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON KIDS AND YA BOOK OF THE YEAR * THE TIMES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE INDEPENDENT CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE WEEK * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER IN SEPTEMBER 2023 There's a place where all the wildest stories began From Katherine Rundell, the British Book Awards Author of the Year, comes the paperback release of the first novel in the critically acclaimed, award winning, best-selling Impossible Creatures series. This e

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Book SynopsisWill you, Severus, watch over my son Draco as he attempts to fulfil the Dark Lord's wishes?' Narcissa MalfoySuspicion and fear blow through the wizarding world as news of the Dark Lord's attack on the Ministry of Magic spreads. Harry has not told anyone about the future predicted by the prophecy in the Department of Mysteries, nor how deeply what happened to Sirius Black affected him. He's desperate for Professor Dumbledore to arrive and take him away from the Dursley's but Hogwarts may not be the safe haven from Voldemort's Dark Forces that it once was.In his sixth year, the names Black, Malfoy, Lestrange and Snape will haunt Harry with shades of trust and treachery as he discovers the secret behind the mysterious Half-Blood Prince and Dumbledore prepares him to face his own terrifying destiny.These adult editions have been stylishly redesigned to showcase Andrew Davidson's beautiful woodcut cover artwork.Trade ReviewAnd you thought wizardry was for children. Harry Potter will make you think again. He casts his spells on grown-ups too * James Naughtie *A gripping story with its clues trailed through the text, chills, spills and some excellent, new comic characters. There is a measure of sadness too … one of the elements of Rowling’s writing that I think entitles her to a seat in the pantheon * Julian Fellowes, Sunday Telegraph *Funny, imaginative, magical … In the 2020s, thirty-something book-lovers will know each other by smug references to Diagon Alley and Quidditch * The Times *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *

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Book Synopsis**A Christmas treat - Daily Mail** _______________ THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD! DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES _______________ We’re going on a sleigh ride, HO! HO! HO! Can you find the hidden gifts? Whoosh! Off we go! Ho! Ho! Ho! Climb aboard Santa's sleigh and join the fun as four bunnies set off on a thrilling festive adventure. With ten presents to find hidden under the flaps, it’s an action-packed treasure hunt! You’ll need to watch out for the obstacles along the way – snowy clouds, church spires, flocks of flying geese – and help the sleigh back to the North Pole in time for Christmas! The perfect Christmas gift, full of festive fun and winter magic, from the bestselling author of We're Going on an Elf Chase. _______________ The Bunny Adventures series is the perfect collection for young children, full of exciting adventures, fun lift-the-flap pages, and made of very sturdy paper for little hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come. _______________Trade ReviewA wild Christmas-themed story that is full of surprises! Readers will love the bouncy text, vibrant illustrations, and the surprises hidden under the flaps on the pages! * Storytime Magazine *A Christmas treat * Daily Mail *Perfect for Christmas counting fun! * Sunday Express Magazine on WE'RE GOING ON AN ELF CHASE *

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Book SynopsisA portrait of the artist as a young woman in a Berlin that can't escape its history: an electric debut novel about the daughter of Afghan refugees and her year of nightclubs, bad romance, and self-discovery

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Book SynopsisMilo and Jay have always been best friends . . . until one day, a green-eyed monster appears! A book about dealing with jealousy, from the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl called Suzi moves in next door, Milo starts to feel left out. The jealous feeling gets stronger and stronger – until suddenly, a GREEN-EYED MONSTER pops up beside him! Soon, the monster is poisoning Milo's thoughts. It won’t leave him alone! Can Milo find a way to free himself from the monster and repair his friendship? Warm and uplifting, Milo’s Monster is an inspiring story about dealing with feelings of jealousy. It's the ideal starting point for helping children to build strong friendships and say goodbye to jealous feelings. Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for talking about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child’s bookshelf should contain his books.Trade ReviewBeautiful and uplifting * The Scotsman on MEESHA MAKES FRIENDS *A joyous, original paean to individuality * Guardian on PERFECTLY NORMAN *Perceptive and poignant . . . a must-have for all children's bookshelves * Guardian on RUBY'S WORRY *Truly uplifting . . . inspires children to dare to be different * BookTrust on PERFECTLY NORMAN *Sure to help young readers recognize – and reconcile with – their own green-eyed monsters * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisRip-roaringly romantic, fast-paced and funny - discover the brand new Sapphic historical fantasy adventure from the author of Cafe Nero Award shortlisted, YA Book Prize nominated and Books Are My Bag Reader''s Award winner, Gwen and Art Are Not in LoveYou aren't merry,' said Clem to her captor. And you aren't all men. So there's been some marketing confusion somewhere along the line.'Mariel, a newly blooded captain of the Merry Men, is desperate to live up to the legacy of her grandfather, the legendary Robin Hood. Clem, a backwoods assistant healer known for her new-fangled cures, just wants to help people.When Mariel''s ramshackle band kidnap Clem as retribution for her guardian helping the Sheriff of Nottingham, all seems to be going (sort of) to plan until Jack Hartley, Mariel's father and Commander of the Merry Men, is captured in a deadly ambush. Determined to prove herself, Mariel sets out to get him back with her annoying

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Book SynopsisWitty and fascinating a guide book that can''t help but inspire' independent.co.ukAnthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to the stunning desert solitude of Oman's Empty Quarter and many places beyond.In World Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.Supplementing Bourdain's words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Chris; a guide to C

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Book SynopsisHilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series.From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book seriesSquirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck's beloved pet' cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck's concerned). Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures and a temporary lack of transport stand in their way! Young readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.

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Book SynopsisSPLOOOOSH! We're off on an exciting underwater adventure in our submarine to meet the oceans and seas of our blue planet. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to spot all the smiley-faced, friendly oceans, from the Atlantic and deep Pacific to the sparkling Mediterranean. Little ones will have a whale of a time (and be back in time for bed!) in this striking, story-led picture book. This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture book Meet the Planets is packed with sea creatures from dolphins and beluga whales to turtles and manatees. The ocean is a vast treasure-house, threatened by plastic waste and pollution, and this picture book is the ideal introduction to the importance of caring for it. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it's perfect for all would-be explorers! Don’t miss the other titles in this fantastic picture book series: Meet the Weather and Meet the Planets. Full of big, beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and fun rhymes, these colourful books are guaranteed to delight children aged 3+.Trade ReviewYoung children will love diving into this vibrant picture book and embarking on a captivating exploration of the world’s oceans * BookTrust’s Great Books Guide 2021 *Meet the Oceans is a friendly look at the wonders of the deep sea ... we are reminded how beautiful the oceans are and of the need to take care of them. Woollvin's distinctive illustrative style and Hart's superb rhyming text combine to make a standout picture book. * The Scotsman *Young children will love diving into this vibrant picture book […] Fun and informative, this marvellous book provides young readers with a lively introduction to the importance of looking after the oceans * BookTrust *Perfect for pre-schoolers and children in key stage one, this delightful book written in rhyme takes children through the oceans of the world ... The ‘feel’ is gentle and soothing and puts us in mind of picture books from when we ourselves were children * Literary Curriculum *The ocean is a vast treasure-house, threatened by plastic waste and pollution, and this picture book is the ideal introduction to the importance of caring for it * Books Up North *Everything about the book was perfect - the writing style was perfect, the story was great and it was great that it rhymed - it was such a fun read * NetGalley Reviewer *It's mind-blowing to think the ocean is one of the world's most unexplored spaces but in this fantastic picture book children can take their own epic, deep sea adventure to discover some of the incredible creatures and habitats which exist within it * NetGalley Reviewer *Like Caryl and Bethan’s previous collaboration Meet the Planets, this one is both full of fun and informative […] With pops of day-glo colour Bethan’s distinctive visual style successfully personifies each of the watery worlds * Red Reading Hub *A bright and friendly look at the wonders of the deep sea […] The scourge of plastic is gently explored and we are reminded how beautiful the oceans are and of the need to take care of them. Woollvin’s distinctive illustrative style and Hart’s superb rhyming text combine to make a standout picture book * The Scotsman *I read this book with my 5 and 7 year olds who both loved it! A very clever book which is informative but fun * Toddle About *

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Book SynopsisLoved by millions of readers worldwide, let the sixth story in the greatest children's book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter's world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There's magic on every page!When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny J.K. Rowling's enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's sixth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizardiTrade ReviewI’ve yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn’t been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous * Independent *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Daily Express *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *

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Book SynopsisHe'll be famous a legend I wouldn't be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in future there will be books written about Harry' Minerva McGonagall Strange things always seem to happen when Harry Potter is around. Things that unsettle his guardians, the Dursleys. They strongly disapprove of strangeness. It's only when a letter arrives, delivered by a shaggy giant of a man called Hagrid, that Harry learns the truth that will transform his entire future: his parents were killed by the evil Lord Voldemort, and he, Harry, is a wizard.Whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy, Harry discovers a world of enchantments, ghosts, Quidditch, and friends who will stand, through everything, by his side. But when Harry hears of a stone with great powers, he finds that his school has its own dark secrets and an adventure that will become the stuff of legenTrade ReviewAnd you thought wizardry was for children. Harry Potter will make you think again. He casts his spells on grown-ups too * James Naughtie *Funny, imaginative, magical … In the 2020s, thirty-something book-lovers will know each other by smug references to Diagon Alley and Quidditch * The Times *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * Times Literary Supplement *Rowling uses classic narrative devices with flair and originality and delivers a complex and demanding plot in the form of a hugely entertaining thriller * Scotsman *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *

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Book SynopsisA dazzling historical debut set in eighteenth-century Venice, about the woman written out of the story of one of history's greatest musical masterpieces

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Book SynopsisSkip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures. In this book he brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake or create your own.Drawing from his longstanding column for Yachting World, Skip has curated, edited and updated his original missives alongside brand new material to make a collection that is both thought-provokingly bold and invaluably practical. Skip is an ardent proponent of self-reliance, and his hard-won advice will challenge you to improve your seamanship, focusing on skill, experience and problem-solving knowledge.While covering lots of traditional skills, such as celestial navigation, anchoring and docking, Skip also looks to the future, tackling innovative technologies that can make life afloat easier. Skip has a particular interest in helping new and younger sailors heed the clarion call of adventure he truly believes the ocean provides, and this interest sh

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Book SynopsisOffering leaders and senior managers the answers to critical questions on organizational design and management.Leading Organizations offers an accessible and practical new framework for addressing some of the most common issues facing leaders and senior managers today. The two authors, both consultants with McKinsey, took stock of the most common questions they are asked by their clients in the areas of human capital, organization design, transformational change, and merger management. Containing the latest thinking on the most effective answers to those questions, this book offers leaders and senior managers support of their efforts to harness the full potential of their organizations.Leading Organizations is anchored in a series of essays or short chapters using graphics, bullet points, and examples to illustrate the key messages and ensure a highly visual exploration of organizational design and management.Trade ReviewSenior executives should greet this book with joy and gratitude. Meticulous analysis reveals that the ten most important management topics today are as they have always been. So first you learn what most needs to be done – and then the time-tested ways to make it happen. -- Sir Martin Sorrell * CEO, WPP *No one has time to read long-winded business books or is too impatient to do so. Leading Organizations is different...its content is both practical and refreshing. Simply essential reading for any leader. -- Daniel Vasella * former Chairman and CEO, Novartis *Leading Organizations is like reading ten business books in one. These leadership lessons put into action are a catalyst to sustainable competitive advantage. -- Greg Case * CEO, Aon *The book is an accessible, digestible and valuable contribution to business leadership, built on the bedrock of tried and tested experience in managing challenge and change. -- Sir Roger Carr * Chairman, BAE Systems plc *An A-Z guide for leaders, covering everything from talent and teams, to design and decision-making, to culture and change - mandatory reading for anyone who aspires to be a great leader of organizations. -- Herman Gref * CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank *Leading Organizations contains extraordinary insight, powerful ideas, and practical guidance. It has something for everyone, whether you are just setting out or an experienced leader – a must-read. -- Carolyn Fairbairn * Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry *Keller and Meaney's Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths reveals clear, real-world actions on how to tackle the issues that leaders of every organization face. The topics addressed are truly timeless - making it a vital read for start-ups and mature organizations alike. -- Peter Ma * Chairman, Ping An Insurance Company of China *Leading Organizations is straight to the point and counter-intuitive – and, above all, impact-focused. -- Alain Bejjani * CEO and Director, Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC *A plain talking primer for CEOs and senior leaders who want to focus their attention on what matters. -- Nancy G. Hesse * President and CEO, Cancer Treatment Centers of America *Leading Organizations is easy to read, very pragmatic, and focused on results. -- Walter Bayly * CEO, Bancode Credito del Peru *Great handbook on how to develop high-performing organizations. A fresh departure from conceptual business books - very practical. -- Suh Kyung-bae * Chairman, AmorePacific Corporation *[Keller and Meaney] zero in on the essentials...digging into the few key lessons that matter most. I find Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths to be a lovely example of profound simplicity. -- Robert I. Sutton * best-selling author, and Professor of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Talent and teams 1. How do I attract and retain the right talent? 2. How do I develop the talent we need to win? 3. How I manage performance to unlock our full potential? 4. How do I create a high-performing leadership team? Part Two: Decision-making and design 5. How do I improve the quality and speed of decision-making? 6. How do I reorganize to capture maximum value quickly? 7. How do I reduce overhead costs sustainably? Part Three: Culture and change 8. How do I make culture a competitive advantage? 9. How do I lead organization-wide transformational change? 10. How do I successfully transition into a new leadership role?

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Book SynopsisTracks & Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe contains a wealth of fascinating material for any field naturalist. This unique guide enables the reader to find, interpret and understand field marks left by a variety of birds throughout Britain and Europe, and to use these to identify the species in question. It covers subjects including tracks and trails, feeding and other behavioural signs, nests, pellets, droppings, feathers and skulls, habitat types and field analysis methods. All European bird families are featured, with numerous individual species being described in detail.Fully revised and updated, this third edition contains a great deal of new material, including 19 new colour plates and hundreds of new photographs, line drawings and diagrams. Tracks & Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe is an indispensable addition to any feather-finder or track-watcher's backpack the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to identify a bird species from the sometimTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Habitat Chapter 2: Tracks and Trails Chapter 3: Nests and Roosts Chapter 4: Feeding Signs, Pellets and Droppings Chapter 5: Skulls Chapter 6: Feathers European Bird Protection and Study Organisations Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis** PRE-ORDER THE SEQUEL I WANT TO DIE BUT I STILL WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI NOW **THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER TRANSLATED BY INTERNATIONAL BOOKER SHORTLISTEE ANTON HUR''Will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public life is at odds with how they really feel inside.'' RedPSYCHIATRIST: So how can I help you? ME: I don't know, I'm what's the word depressed? Do I have to go into detail? Baek Sehee is a successful young social media director at a publishing house when she begins seeing a psychiatrist about her what to call it? depression? She feels persistently low, anxious, endlessly self-doubting, but also highly judgemental of others. She hides her feelings well at work and with friends; adept at performing the calmness, even ease, her lifestyle demands. The effort is exhausting, overwhelming, and keeps her from forming deep relationships. This can''t be normal. But if she''s so hopeless, why can she always summon a desire for her favourite street food, the hot, spicy rice cake, tteokbokki? Is this just what life is like? Recording her conversations with her psychiatrist over 12 weeks, Baek begins to disentangle the feedback loops, knee-jerk reactions and harmful behaviours that keep her locked in a cycle of self-abuse. Part memoir, part self-help book, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a book to keep close and to reach for in times of darkness.I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki comes in three different colours; the colour you receive will be chosen at random

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Book SynopsisWith as many as 13% of children in schools in England receiving some form of SEN support, and waiting times of up to 3-5 years for a child to receive a formal diagnosis, there is a critical need for strategies teachers can use in the classroom and parents can use at home now. SEND Strategies for the Primary Years is the solution you've been looking for!The book gives teachers (and parents!) practical strategies that they can put in place while they wait for diagnoses, assessment or support. The strategies are practical, easy to implement and resource. Relevant to children who may be impacted by a range of SEND including autism, PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, DCD, dyscalculia, sensory processing differences, speech, language and communication needs and more. The book is split into seven areas of difficulties and provides the relevant support for: Speech, language and communication Literacy Numeracy Motor skills Emotional regulation Sensory differences

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Book SynopsisA guide to exploring and enjoying the river Thames and its tributaries through the 50 best riverside walks.The River Thames is a beautifully rich and diverse 215-mile stretch of water that so many of us enjoy walking along for half an hour, half a day, or days on end courtesy of the wonderful Thames Path. Explore further and you discover the Thames tributaries the rivers and streams that flow into the Thames from miles in all directions. This natural network has an enormous catchment area, right across Southern England into the Thames Estuary. From a small source stream in Gloucestershire, across varied and historic countryside, through London and into the wide estuary entering the North Sea, the Thames and its tributaries are a plentiful area for exploration and enjoyment.Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams helps you do just that. The book presents the 33 primary rivers that flow from the Thames and within these chapters describes 50 wonderful walks that best explore the beauty these tributaries have to offer. The walks vary between 4 and 12 miles long and explore a variety of chalk streams, wet woodlands, lakes, reedbeds, flood meadows and canals, where you can pause, observe the wildlife, read about the interesting and historical places featured, or enjoy the waterside with a wild swim, picnic or paddle. Each chapter also features beautiful photography and informative maps.

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Book SynopsisKayna Cassard is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sex therapist, and founder-CEO of Sex, Answered. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband. Learn more at www.cassardcenter.com.

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Book SynopsisCHRIS BROWN is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. He has published extensively on International Relations Theory, international political theory, and was previously Chair of the British International Studies Association and, at LSE, Head of the Department of International Relations.Trade ReviewAn excellent introductory book which familiarises students with International Relations theories while exploring some of the most important issues and debates in the discipline ... Overall, a brilliant, up-to-date companion for students and teachers of International Relations. * Sophia Dingli, University of Glasgow, UK *Combining wisdom and wit in the seemingly effortless style for which Chris Brown is known, the 5th edition of Understanding International Relations is simply the best introduction to the discipline of International Relations available. * Toni Erskine, Australian National University, Australia *Steeped in the discipline’s key conversations, Chris Brown sets out the academic discipline of International Relations in this lucidly written book. Its strength is that it provides an overview while also supplying historical depth and theoretical nuance to anyone wishing to grasp the subject as well as its intellectual origins. * Olaf Corry, University of Copenhagen, Denmark *Chris Brown's 5th edition is a welcome reworking of a classic text, which artfully fuses his recognition for the endurance of traditional IR approaches with astute re-examinations of their relevance in explaining new global developments. The result is a book that does exactly what it promises, namely, to increase our understanding of international relations, today, yesterday and tomorrow. * Garrett Wallace Brown, University of Leeds, UK *This sophisticated yet accessible text offers a theory-based account of how international relations work at the individual, group, state, and global levels. This fifth edition is one of the best volumes in the discipline for both students and those looking for a refresher. * Lasha Tchantouridzé, Norwich University, USA *A concise and accessible overview of IR theory suitable for both graduate and undergraduate levels. The author places theory in context enabling students to understand from where the great debates in IR emerged and how they have developed over time. Of particular value are the further reading sections making this book an essential teaching text and a useful reference for students throughout their studies. * Vanessa Newby, Leiden University, the Netherlands *This rich book will provide any student with the means to grasp the full array of international relations theories, and also to understand why theorising matters and how it helps us make sense of the complex world we live in. Chris Brown writes with engaging ease and insightful depth about classic and evolving theories of IR and relies on them to tease out the key concepts of the discipline – anarchy, war, peace, global governance. * Gillian Wylie, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland *Table of Contents1. Introduction: Defining International Relations 2. The Development of International Relations Theory in the Twentieth Century 3. International Relations Theory Today 4. Agency, Structure and the State 5. Power and Security 6. The Balance of Power and War 7. Global Governance 8. The Global Economy 9. Globalization 10. The International Politics of Identity 11. International Relations and the Individual 12. International (Dis)Order Today?

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Book SynopsisDive to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea, weave in and out of colourful coral reefs and learn about the incredible people who are trying to save our oceans in the fourth book in Matt Robertson’s award-winning Do You Love? series Investigate shipwrecks where scorpionfish hide, dive down to the Mariana trench to meet a dumbo octopus, marvel at ocean giants and dart in between manatees in mangrove forests to find out why oceans are magnificently mega! Did you know lobsters keep their teeth in their tummies? Or that you can find rivers and lakes beneath the ocean? And did you know that sea stars have no brain or blood? Explore the wonders of our underwater worlds on every page, from coral reefs, sharks and the deep to shipwrecks, weird fish and frozen seas, there's so much to discover! With fun and colourful illustrations and bursting with facts, Do You Love Oceans? is perfect for readers who want to explore Earth's spectacular seas, discover the wildlife that lives there and find out why our oceans need protecting. Matt Robertson is the award-winning illustrator of Do You Love Bugs?, Do You Love Dinosaurs? and Do You Love Exploring?

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Book SynopsisNadine Gordimer's Booker Prize-winning story of the forces and relationships seething in the South Africa of the dayTrade Review'This is a novel of enormous power' New Statesman 'Gordimer is a great writer ... It is Turgenev that she most brings to mind' New York Review of Books 'Nadine Gordimer writes of blacks and whites, but her steady, unblinking eye sees something grey there. You could call it human nature, and you would be right' Daily Telegraph 'Gordimer has undoubtedly become one of the World's Great Writers ... her rootedness in a political time, place and faith has never dimmed her complex gifts as an artist' Independent

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Book SynopsisJem is a joyful mystery to Alice. She is something to give thanks for. And when she disappears from Alice's life, as suddenly as she entered it, a whirl of glamour, subversion and literary references, Alice is left bereft. But then she meets Giovanni, presumptuous and hectoring, passionate and beautiful, who leads her back to her childhood friend.Trade Review'One of the funniest books I've read in a long time' Time Out 'Temples of Delight is so readable, so full of incidental pleasures and curiosities, that one could easily overlook its terrifying honesty' Philip Hensher, Guardian 'Her characters are larger than life ... Temples of Delight shows how grief is implicit in joy. It makes you laugh and it moves you' Sunday Times 'Steel yourself for a baroque romance of untimely deaths, orphan babes, stolen novels, canny nuns and dark, forceful lovers' Company

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestsellerTrade Review‘A magical book. I have read it twice now. I love the richness of Katherine Swift's prose; the flashes of her family's story that are scattered through the deliciously written text; the gorgeous detail. The Morville Hours is the most beautiful book I have read in years' * Nigel Slater *‘An intriguing, magical story of a place, a person and her plants' * Anna Pavord, author of The Naming of Names *‘A truly remarkable book that is both intimate and universal. We are left with a renewed sense of what it is to be human, and of how we make our place in a world that is intricate, unpredictable and filled with quotidian mysteries' * Daily Telegraph *‘This is gardening writing at its best. Swift's prose brings the garden alive in all its details, scents and meaning ... Evocative, heartfelt and magical' * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWINNER of the 2010 Cilip Carnegie Medal, the Newbery Medal and the Booktrust Teenage Book Prize 2009, and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award Adult edition of Neil Gaiman's highly anticipated new novel, stunningly illustrated by Gaiman's long-time collaborator, Dave McKean.Trade Review'One of the joys of reading Gaiman is how he subverts our expectations of magic, horror, fantasy and the mundane' The Times 'Suspenseful, well-told and touching' The Sunday Times 'A captivating piece of work, light as fresh grave dirt, haunting as the inscription on a tombstone' Financial Times 'If asked to put The Graveyard Book into a genre, I'd have to say: this is a Neil Gaiman book. It's in the Genre of Excellence' Fortean Times

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Book SynopsisCOMING SOON the next festive instalment of The Little Board Game Cafe series!Kate seems to have it all wonderful friends, a successful career, and an idyllic life in the quirky Yorkshire town of Essendale. But under the surface, Kate is lonely and yearns for family especially at Christmas. With the holidays approaching and the town desperate to attract more visitors, Kate plans an enchanting living Advent calendar to feature the local businesses. But Kate's picture-perfect plans take an unexpected turn when her ex-boyfriend returns, determined to create the pivotal Christmas Eve display. Caught between a new spark and an old flame, Kate must pull off her festive campaign and protect her heart. Will she let go of the past and embrace the future she dreams of?***Perfect for fans of:Second chance romanceSmall-town settingsCosy reads***Praise for Jennifer Page: ''An absolute

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Book SynopsisPart history, part legend, this is the story of Sundiata Keita: the heroic figure who founded the empire of Mali. A thirteenth-century oral epic, Sundiata sees the full-length tale captured in print for the first time. This is Sundiata, the epic tale of a man ''great among kings'' who, through his legendary deeds and exploits, came to father an empire. For over 800 years, this story has been passed down to generations of listeners through spoken word.D.T. Niane''s novelisation captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. This ambitious story ranks alongside the Ancient Greek and Roman classics as one of the world''s great adventure stories.

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Book Synopsis''Many astute observations about loneliness [and] class attitudes... very funny on the tedium of office life.'' Irish Independent''Joyful, tender, and strangely relatable . . . With sharp, playful prose, Veldman tells a story in equal parts searing intelligence and madcap sweetness. Simply brilliant.'' Jenny MustardThis is a story of girl meets printer. A customer service assistant spends her long workdays printing letters. Her one friend is the printer and, in the dark confines of her office, she begins to open up to him, talking about her fears, her past, her hopes and dreams.To her, it seems like a beautiful friendship is blossoming. To her boss, it seems like she''s losing her mind.Diagnosed with burnout and placed on leave, she faces severance and worse separation from her beloved printer. But she''s not about to give up on her only friend without a fight. And, it turns out, neither is heWei

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling authors return with a scintillating supernatural-themed thriller. Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson investigate bizarre deaths in the New Mexico desert, but awaken an ancient evil.In the New Mexico desert badlands, a woman''s skeleton is found with two rare artefacts clutched in her hands: lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods.Was it suicide... or sacrifice?FBI Special Agent Corrie Swanson brings in archaeologist Nora Kelly to investigate. When a second body is found in identical circumstances, they realise the case runs deeper than they imagined.As Corrie and Nora pursue their investigation into remote canyons, haunted ruins, and long-lost rituals, they find themselves confronting a dark power that, disturbed from its long slumber, threatens to exact an unspeakable price.Reviews for Preston and Child''Get ready for the ride of your life'' David Baldacci''Preston and Child know how to craft compelling stories that are both baffling and surprising.'' Associated Press

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Book SynopsisNorman Lowe has had many years experience of teaching history at all levels in school and colleges. He is the author of Mastering Modern World History and Mastering Twentieth-Century Russian History.Table of ContentsIntroduction Britain Under the Tories 1815-30 Parliament and the Great Reform Act of 1832 Whig Reforms and Failures 1833-41 Chartism Sir Robert Peel, the Conservatives and the Corn Laws 1830-46 Domestic Affairs 1846-67: Russell, Gladstone, Disraeli and the Reform Act of 1867 Lord Palmerston and Foreign Affairs 1830-65 The Crimean War 1854-56 Britain, India and the Mutiny of 1857 Standards of Living and Social Reform: Factories, Mines, Public Health and Education Gladstone's First Ministry 1868-74 Disraeli and the Conservatives in Power 1874-80 Victorian Prosperity and Depression Gladstone and Salisbury 1880-95 Ten Years of Conservative Rule 1895-1905 The Growth of the Trade Unions and the Labour Party to 1914 The State and the People from the 1890s to 1939 The Liberals in Power 1905-14 Britain, the First World War and its Aftermath Politics in Confusion 1918-24 Baldwin, the Conservatives and the General Strike Political and Economic Crises, 1929-39: The Second Labour Government (1929-31), the World Economic Crisis and the National Governments Britain and the Problems of Empire Between the Wars Appeasement and the Outbreak of the Second World War: Foreign Affairs 1931-39 Britain and the Second World War 1939-45 Labour in Power: the Attlee Governments 1945-51 The Rise and Fall of Consensus 1951-79 The State of the People: Social and Cultural Change Since 1945 Britain and its Parts: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales Britain and Her Place in the World After 1945 Britain and the End of the Empire Thatcherism and the New Right 1979-97 Labour in Opposition and in Power, 1979-2010 The Conservatives in Opposition (1997-2010) and in Coalition (2010-2015).

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Book SynopsisPLEASE NOTE that due to the previous text options being set for an extra exam year (summer 2021 for AS; summer 2022 for A Level) the dates given in the title, on the cover and inside this book are incorrect. An errata slip has been included.-----The only exam-board approved book for OCR''s Greek AS and A-Level set text prescriptions for 202224 giving full Greek text, commentary and vocabulary and a detailed introduction for each text that also covers the prescription to be read in English for A Level. The texts covered are:AS and A Level Groups 1&3Thucydides, Histories, Book 6, 19 to 6.32Plato, Symposium, 189c2 to 194e2Homer, Odyssey 1, lines 213444Sophocles, Ajax, lines 1133, 284347, 748783A Level Groups 2&4Thucydides, Histories, Book 6, 47 to 50.1 and 53 to 61Plato, Symposium, 201d to end of 206bPlutarch, Alcibiades, X.1.1 to XVI.5Homer, Odyssey 6, lines 85331Sophocles, Ajax, lines 430582, 646692, 815Table of ContentsPreface Thucydides, Histories, Book 6, 19–32, 47–50.1 and 53 to 61 Introduction Text Commentary Vocabulary Plato, Symposium, 189c2 to 194e2 and 201d to end of 206b Introduction Text Commentary Vocabulary Plutarch, Alcibiades, X.1.1 to XVI.5 Introduction Text Commentary Vocabulary Homer, Odyssey 1, lines 213–444 and Odyssey 6, lines 85–331 Introduction Text Commentary Vocabulary Sophocles, Ajax, lines 1–133, 284–347, 430–582, 646–692, 748–783 and 815–865 Introduction Text Commentary Vocabulary Aristophanes, Clouds, lines 1–242 Introduction Text Commentary Vocabulary

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