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Book SynopsisThe author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening?Trade ReviewA fascinating, enthusiastic narrative on the loaded language of cults. — Kirkus Reviews “A rigorous and fascinating examination of the power of language to spellbind us all. Montell’s command over cultish language makes her as mesmerizing and charismatic as the gurus she dissects.” — Molly Ringwald, actress and author of When It Happens to You “You will never think of cults the same way again—this is an unforgettable look at human nature and the power of language. I couldn’t put it down. Amanda Montell blends true journalistic sorcery with her trademark humor and intrepid curiosity to create a linguistic narrative so delicious and searingly smart, you will wonder, like I did, can we join her cult? If so, count me in as a follower for life. I’ll read anything this woman writes.” — Chelsea Bieker, author of Godshot “Whip-smart, engaging, and utterly intriguing. Cultish is a witty and thorough examination of power, community, words, and the junctures between them.” — Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching “A playful but canny exploration of the ways language can entrance and beguile us—sometimes past the point of no return.” — Elisabeth Thomas, author of Catherine House “One of those life-changing reads that makes you see— or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” — Megan Angelo, author of Followers “Compulsively readable and startlingly of-the-moment, this witty, slick, and self-assured book is as intriguing as the spellbinding groups it examines.” — Andrea Bartz, author of The Lost Night and The Herd “At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.” — Refinery29.com “We’re all susceptible to coercion, and Montell’s phenomenal book that chilling point as clear as can be.” — Bitch Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure.Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real French illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.Verbs: you will find 112 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.This new edition is part of the Collins Gem range the world's best-selling mini dictionaries and thesauruses. This new edition is fully up-to-date, with the newest words to enter the English language, with thousands of synonyms and antonyms.With thousands of alternative words, subject lists and a useful supplement, this edition of the Collins Gem English Thesaurus is ideal for everyday use in home, school and office.The handy little thesaurus gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains a wide selection of alternative words and opposites, with the most useful words highlighted for ease of reference. The clear layout also makes the content easily accessible.Includes a brand new supplement which tackles questions of style and etiquette thrown up by both traditional and modern forms of communication. From letters to social media updates, it offers guidance and examples.128,000 synonyms and antonyms

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Book SynopsisA handy, pocket-sized guide to 220 of the world's spiders, Gem Spiders is the perfect introduction to these creepy-crawlies'There are approximately 35,000 known species of spider in the world, but it is estimated that the true number in existence could be nearer 70,000. They occur everwhere naturally and, because of their sharp bite and venom, they are one of the most successful groups of animal. Each entry includes:A photograph of the spider and details of any distinguishing features which may help identificationInformation on size, web, habitat, distribution range and the times of the year when it is most likely to be spottedAn icon shows the potency of each spider's venomEach species is sorted by family and illustrated with a symbol, enabling you to quickly find what you are looking for. There is a detailed introduction which covers aspects of spiders' natural history, their relatives, anatomy, the production and uses of silk.From the Goliath Tarantula to the patu digua, this photographic guide is the perfect introduction for those who want to learn about these fascinating creatures.

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Book SynopsisThe hugely influential book on how the understanding of causality revolutionized science and the world, by the pioneer of artificial intelligence''Wonderful ... illuminating and fun to read'' Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize-winner and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow''Correlation does not imply causation.'' For decades, this mantra was invoked by scientists in order to avoid taking positions as to whether one thing caused another, such as smoking and cancer, or carbon dioxide and global warming. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by world-renowned computer scientist Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed cause and effect on a firm scientific basis. Now, Pearl and science journalist Dana Mackenzie explain causal thinking to general readers for the first time, showing how it allows us to explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It is the essence of human and artificial intelligence. And just as Pearl''s discoveries have enabled machines to think better, The Book of Why explains how we too can think better.''Pearl''s accomplishments over the last 30 years have provided the theoretical basis for progress in artificial intelligence and have redefined the term thinking machine'' Vint CerfTrade ReviewHave you ever wondered about the puzzles of correlation and causation? This wonderful book has illuminating answers and it is fun to read -- Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize * author of Thinking, Fast and Slow *If causation is not correlation, then what is it? Thanks to Judea Pearl's epoch-making research, we now have a precise answer to this question. If you want to understand how the world works, this engrossing and delightful book is the place to start -- Pedro Domingos, professor of computer science, University of Washington * author of The Master Algorithm *Judea Pearl has been the heart and soul of a revolution in artificial intelligence and in computer science more broadly -- Eric Horvitz, Technical Fellow and Director, Microsoft Research LabsPearl's accomplishments over the last 30 years have provided the theoretical basis for progress in artificial intelligence ... and they have redefined the term 'thinking machine' -- Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist, Google, Inc.Modern applications of AI, such as robotics, self-driving cars, speech recognition, and machine translation deal with uncertainty. Pearl has been instrumental in supplying the rationale and much valuable technology that allow these applications to flourish -- Alfred Spector, Vice President of Research, Google, Inc.

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Book SynopsisAlison Smith is a sewing expert and tutor. Her sewing school, the Alison Victoria School of Sewing, is the largest independent sewing school in England. Alison regularly speaks at specialist sewing shows, is a regular contributor to Sewing World magazine, and has appeared on the ITV television series Ladette to Lady. In 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to sewing and corsetry.

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR''This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating'' Steven Pinker''A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche'' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters and to themselves. In Internet searches, however, people confess the truth.Insightful, funny and always surprising, Everybody Lies explores how this huge collection of data, unprecedented in human history, could just be the most important ever collected. It offers astonishing insights into the human psyche, revealing the biases deeply embedded within us, the questions we''re afraid to ask that might be essential to our well-being, and the information we can use to change our culture for the better.Trade ReviewTime and again my preconceptions about my country and my species were turned upside-down by Stephens-Davidowitz's discoveries -- Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of Our NatureAbsorbing and impassioned ... as an introduction to our fascinating new universe of data, Everybody Lies is hard to beat * Financial Times *Everybody Lies is an astoundingly clever and mischievous exploration of what big data tells us about everyday life. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is as good a data storyteller as I have ever met -- Steven Levitt, co-author, FreakonomicsMove over Freakonomics. Move over Moneyball. This brilliant book is the best demonstration yet of how big data plus cleverness can illuminate and then move the world. Read it and you'll see life in a new way -- Lawrence Summers, President Emeritus of Harvard UniversityA whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche … The empirical findings in Everybody Lies are so intriguing that the book would be a page-turner even if it were structured as a mere laundry list * Economist *Everybody Lies relies on big data to rip the veneer of what we like to think of as our civilized selves. A book that is fascinating, shocking, sometimes horrifying, but above all, revealing -- Tim Wu, author of The Attention MerchantsFreakonomics on steroids - this book shows how big data can give us surprising new answers to important and interesting questions. Seth Stephens-Davidowitz brings data analysis alive in a crisp, witty manner, providing a terrific introduction to how big data is shaping social science -- Raj Chetty, Professor of Economics at Stanford UniversityA sobering guide to how much of ourselves we're putting online and what private companies might do with that information -- Helen Lewis * New Statesman 'Books of the Year' *Everybody Lies is a spirited and enthralling examination of the data of our lives. Drawing on a wide variety of revelatory sources, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz will make you cringe, chuckle, and wince at the people you thought we were -- Christian Rudder, author of DataclysmA tour de force - a well-written and entertaining journey through big data that, along the way, happens to put forward an important new perspective on human behaviour itself -- Peter Orszag, Managing Director, LazardBrimming with intriguing anecdotes and counterintuitive facts, Stephens-Davidowitz does his level best to help usher in a new age of human understanding, one digital data point at a time -- Fortune, Best New Business BooksStephens-Davidowitz, a former data scientist at Google, has spent the last four years poring over Internet search data . . . What he found is that Internet search data might be the Holy Grail when it comes to understanding the true nature of humanity * New York Post *It’s a wonderful book, but I would say that, wouldn’t I? -- Danny DoyleStephens-Davidowitz censures academics and other researchers for ignoring the largest data set ever collected, and he is probably not overstating it when he claims that the continuing study of these searches “will radically expand our understanding of mankind”. This undemanding book is a useful first step towards that knowledge’ -- Oliver Thring * Sunday Times *Seth Stephens-Davidowitz in his book “Everybody Lies,” tackles the discrepancy between the ideal version of ourselves we present to the world via social media and the confessions that we would never post there -- Judy Ketteler * International New York Times *

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Book SynopsisPart memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer''s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have.''25 years on, Stephen King''s memoir is still the best guide for writers . . . Superlative'' - The Sunday Times King''s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King''s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it - fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.''Not only is Stephen King one of the writers whom I credit with making me a novelist, but he was also the writer who, at a key time, gave reading back to me'' DONNA TARTT''King is a visceral writer, and a master of granular detail'' MARGARET ATWOOD''If you dream of writing novels, start with this timeless book'' JOHN GRISHAM''This is the best practical guide I know to a writer''s development'' VAL MCDERMID

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Book SynopsisJane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom offers more than 300 bite-size quotes of inspiration and wisdom from one of the greatest females writers in the English language.

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Book SynopsisThe Way Ahead 3 Pupil's Book Pack consists of twenty units with four lessons in each unit. All the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are dealt with systematically, and all new language is regularly recycled and revised. It now includes a CD-ROM which has interactive games and exercises to make learning fun.

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Book SynopsisProvides nutrient recommendations based on physical activity and stage in life, major factors that influence nutrient needs. This report also looks at how nutrients are metabolized in the bodies of dogs and cats, indications of nutrient deficiency, and diseases related to poor nutrition.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary

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Book SynopsisThe best book on the Irish language I have ever read so funny, so soulful' Tommy TiernanLoinnir: The sunlight sparkling on the waves, or the merriness you feel after early pints of stout in the morning.When you speak in Irish, every word is a tiny poem that reveals a new perspective. The Irish language is our inheritance. It lives underneath us in the soil, it blows through the leaves on trees and rises from the roots. Hector Ó hEochagáin is on a mission to help us reclaim that inheritance.From beautiful and melodic words like LOINNIR and phrases like CÉN CHAOI A BHFUIL TÚ?' the perfect greeting for when the postman stops by on a winter's morning; to GAFA' a way to say you're so busy you don't even have time to go to the toilet; DAMANTA' when you have an almighty headache or terrible hangover; and SIOCTHA' when it's so cold the grass is crunchy under your feet, rediscover the fun and magic of Irish words you can use every day.The godfather of modern Irish brings new meaning, richness and relevance to our language' Paul Galvin

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Book SynopsisOver 1700 entries cover mythology and religion of heathen Germanic tribes: Scandinavians, Goths, Angles and Saxons, 1500 BC-1000 AD.For two and a half thousand years, from 1500 BC to AD 1000, a culture as significant as the classical civilisation of the Mediterranean world settled an immense area in northern Europe that stretched from Iceland to the Black Sea.But the sources of our knowledge about these societies are relatively few, leaving the gods of the North shrouded in mystery. In compiling this dictionary Rudolf Simek has made the fullest possible use of the information available -Christian accounts, Eddic lays, the Elder Edda, runic inscriptions, Roman authors (especially Tacitus), votive stones, place names and archaeological discoveries. He has adhered throughout to a broad definition of mythology which presents the beliefs of the heathen Germanic tribes in their entirety: not only tales of the gods, but beings from lower levels of belief: elves, dwarfs and giants; the beginning and end of the world; the creation of man,death and the afterlife; cult, burial customs and magic - an entire history of Germanic religion. RUDOLF SIMEK is Professor of Medieval German and Scandinavian literature at the University of Bonn in Germany.Trade ReviewThere is not a page that does not inform and enthuse. * RUNA *Scholarly and precise - should be established as the standard work on its subject - belongs in any major reference collection. * REFERENCE REVIEWS *Table of ContentsList of abbreviations; glossary of specialized terms; spelling and pronunciation of Icelandic names; dictionary.

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Book SynopsisA new, larger format edition of Rice''s Architectural Primer.This beautifully illustrated book covers the grammar and vocabulary of British buildings, explaining the evolution of styles from Norman castles to Norman Foster. Its aim is to enable the reader to recognise, understand and date any British building. As Matthew Rice says, Once you can speak any language, conversation can begin, but without it communications can only be brief and brutish. The same is the case with Architecture: an inability to describe the component parts of a building leaves one tongue-tied and unable to begin to discuss what is or is not exciting, dull or peculiar about it.'' With this book in your hand, buildings will break down beguilingly into their component parts, ready for inspection and discussion. There will be no more references to ''that curly bit on top of the thing with the square protrusions''. Fluent in the world of volutes, hood moulds, lobed architraves and bucrania, you wilTrade ReviewA rather handsome tome looking at the grammar and vocabulary of British buildings * Cotswold Life *Nearly a decade on from the original book, the layman's interest in architecture is growing * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Danish."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Danish for Beginners has been written especially for learners from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?- Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary- Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way- Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability- Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding- Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter- Full plot summary- A bilingual word list- Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Danish for Beginners will make learning Danish easy and enjoyable.Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! * Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months *When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. * Dr Tita Beaven, The Open University *Learning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. * Jonathan Levi *Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. * Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method *Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. * Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers *

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Book Synopsis Learn to cook like the professionals with this essential handbook from the renowned Institut Paul BocuseThe perfect guide for professional chefs in training and aspiring amateurs, this fully illustrated, comprehensive step-by-step manual covers all aspects of preparing, cooking and serving delicious, high-end food.An authoritative, unique reference book, it covers 250 core techniques in extensive, ultra-clear step-by-step photographs. These techniques are then put into practice in 70 classic and contemporary recipes, designed by chefs.With over 1,800 photographs in total, this astonishing reference work is the essential culinary bible for any serious cook, professional or amateur.The Institut Paul Bocuse is a world-renowned center of culinary excellence, based in France. Founded by 'Chef of the Century' Paul Bocuse, the school has provided the very best cookery and hospitality education for twenty-five years.

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Book SynopsisMedical doctor turned food scientist and author of DK bestsellers The Science of Cooking (2017), The Science of Spice (2018) and The Science of Living (2020), "Dr Stu" is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He makes regular appearances on TV, radio, and at public events, and his writing appears in national and international publications. Stuart is also the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru.Table of Contents 1: Foreword 2: Taste and flavour 1: Why do we cook? 2: How do we taste? 3: Why does cooked food taste so good? 4: Why do some flavours go together so well? 3: Kitchen essentials 1: An essential guide to knives 2: An essential guide to pots and pans 3: An essential guide to utensils 4: Meat and poultry 1: In focus: meat 2: How can I tell if meat is good quality? 3: Should I avoid buying meat that has gone brown? 4: Why do different meats look and taste so different? 5: Is it better to choose organic meat? 6: Are purebred and heritage cattle breeds tastier? 7: Do larger chickens lack flavour? 8: How can an animal’s feed affect the taste and texture of its meat? 9: Is fillet steak from the tenderloin really the best cut of beef? 10: Why is it so expensive to buy Wagyu beef? 11: What is the difference between organic, free-range, and indoor chickens? 12: How can I tell if meat has been injected with water? 13: If I freeze meat, will it destroy the taste and texture? 14: Do I really need to pound meat? 15: The process of barbecuing 16: What are the benefits of marinating meat? 17: Should I season meat with salt well in advance or just before cooking? 18: How do I smoke meat at home? 19: Is it possible to age meat at home? 20: Should I trim all the fat off meat? 21: Does it matter if you cut meat across the grain or along it? 22: What is the secret to perfectly crispy pork crackling? 23: Should I cook meat from room temperature? 24: Does searing a steak really “seal in” juices? 25: How do I cook the perfect steak? 26: The process of slow cooking 27: How can I stop chicken or turkey from drying out? 28: What does basting do? 29: How can I tell when meat is done? 30: Why do I need to rest meat after cooking? 31: What can I do with overcooked meat? 32: What’s the secret of a tasty sauce? 33: Is it worth all the effort to make my own stock? 34: Why is it safe to eat rare beef, but not chicken or pork? 35: Why do so many foods taste like chicken? 5: Fish and seafood 1: In focus: fish 2: How do I know if fish is fresh? 3: Why is fish called “brain” food? 4: Why does salmon come in varying shades of orange? 5: Is farmed fish as good as wild? 6: Is it better to buy prawns with their heads on? 7: Is it better to buy prawns raw or pre-cooked, fresh or frozen? 8: Why do we eat oysters raw? 9: When is the best season for oysters? 10: The process of pan-frying 11: How can I preserve fish at home? 12: What happens when you salt bake fish? 13: Is it better to buy fresh or frozen fish? 14: Can I cook fish from frozen? 15: Should I bake fish in a parcel or uncovered? 16: How can I keep fish moist with different cooking methods? 17: Can fish go soggy if poached slowly? 18: The process of sous-vide 19: How do I cook fish to have crispy golden skin? 20: Why don’t you need to rest fish? 21: Can I eat sashimi safely? 22: How does citrus juice “cook” raw fish? 23: Why do shellfish change colour when cooked? 24: What are the rules when cooking mussels? 6: Eggs and dairy 1: In focus: eggs 2: Should I limit how many eggs I eat? 3: Are there more nutrients in free-range eggs? 4: Is it safe to eat raw eggs? 5: Where is the best place to store my eggs? 6: Why do rotten eggs smell bad? 7: How can I tell if an egg is fresh? 8: Is it true that only fresh eggs poach well? 9: How can I cook soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks? 10: What’s the best method to peel hard-boiled eggs? 11: How do I make the perfect scrambled eggs? 12: What is the secret of creamy, smooth custard? 13: Does it matter if yolk gets in my whipped egg whites? 14: How can I prevent split mayonnaise? 15: In focus: milk 16: Why do we pasteurize milk? 17: Can I cook successfully with low-fat dairy products? 18: Which type of cream should I use? 19: How can I heat milk without a skin forming? 20: Can I make ice cream at home without an ice-cream maker? 21: Do ice-cream makers make creamier ice cream than whisking by hand? 22: Is it worth making my own yogurt? 23: Why does yogurt split in spicy dishes? 24: Should I eat probiotic yogurt? 25: In focus: cheese 26: If the veins in blue cheese are mould, why is it edible? 27: Why are some cheeses so strong and smelly? 28: Why does some cheese go stringy? 29: Should I avoid processed cheese? 30: Can I make perfect soft cheese at home? 7: Rice, grains, and pasta 1: In focus: rice 2: How much water should I add to my rice? 3: How can I cook fluffy rice every time? 4: Is it okay to reheat cooked rice? 5: The process of pressure cooking 6: Why is wholegrain better than processed? 7: Do I really need to soak pulses before I cook them? 8: Why exactly is quinoa so special? 9: How can I stop beans giving me gas? 10: Is it true that uncooked kidney beans are poisonous? 11: Why does popcorn pop? 12: How can I make my own fresh pasta? 13: Is fresh pasta better than dried? 14: How does adding salt to my pasta water help? 15: Should I add oil to the cooking water to stop pasta sticking? 8: Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds 1: Are organic fruit and vegetables better than non-organic? 2: Are heirloom varieties tastier? 3: Do vegetables lose nutrients as they age? 4: Is it better to eat vegetables raw? 5: Should I throw away the green tops? 6: Is it better to peel or scrub? 7: Can leaving mushrooms in the sun really increase their vitamin D content? 8: The process of steaming 9: How do I chop an onion without crying? 10: Why do different-coloured peppers taste different? 11: How do I roast vegetables without them going soggy? 12: How do I cook vegetables to optimize nutrients? 13: Does adding salt to the water cook vegetables faster? 14: What is the secret of the perfect vegetable stir-fry? 15: In focus: potatoes 16: How do I make fluffy mashed potatoes? 17: The process of microwaving 18: How does lemon juice stop sliced fruit from turning brown? 19: Is juicing a good substitute for whole fruit and vegetables? 20: How do bananas help ripen other fruit? 21: How do you use bananas at different stages of ripeness? 22: Can I cook soft fruit from frozen? 23: How can I cook fruit without it turning mushy? 24: Why are olives brined? 25: Are black olives really dyed? 26: In focus: nuts 27: How can I enjoy the freshest nuts? 28: Do nuts and seeds taste better cooked? 9: Herbs, spices, oils, and flavourings 1: In focus: herbs 2: What’s the best way to prepare fresh herbs? 3: How do I get the best from dried herbs? 4: When should I add herbs during cooking? 5: Can how I prepare garlic affect its strength? 6: How can I get the most flavour from spices? 7: Why do recipes often say to add spices to oil at the start? 8: Why is saffron so expensive? 9: In focus: chillies 10: How can I tame food that’s too hot? 11: What’s the best way to take away chilli heat? 12: In focus: oils and fats 13: Why are some olive oils better quality than others? 14: What’s the best way to store olive oil? 15: Why does food cook faster when it’s fried? 16: Why is fried food bad for your health? 17: How does alcohol enhance food? 18: What happens when I flambé food? 19: Does alcohol really evaporate when I cook with it? 20: How can I stop my salad dressing from splitting? 21: Is there much variance between different grades of balsamic vinegar? 22: In focus: salt 23: Can I salvage over-salted dishes? 24: Is it better to use light or dark soy sauce for cooking? 10: Baking and sweet things 1: In focus: flour 2: Why do I need to sift flour? 3: Why do baking recipes recommend adding salt? 4: Can I use baking powder instead of bicarbonate of soda? 5: Which is the best type of fat for baking? 6: How important is it to preheat the oven? 7: Why hasn’t my cake risen? 8: Why do cakes go hard and biscuits soft? 9: What is a sourdough starter? 10: What are the basics of a good bread dough? 11: Why do you need to prove dough before baking it? 12: The process of oven baking 13: Why doesn’t gluten-free bread rise very well? 14: Why isn’t home-made bread as light as shop-bought? 15: Why shouldn’t I “overwork” pastry? 16: Do I always need to chill pastry before rolling it out? 17: What’s the secret to light puff pastry? 18: How do I prevent my pie getting a “soggy bottom”? 19: In focus: sugar 20: Can I make fluffy marshmallows at home? 21: What is the secret behind caramelization? 22: How do I get my jam to set properly? 23: In focus: chocolate 24: Why does chocolate from different countries taste so different? 25: What is the difference between melting and tempering chocolate? 26: Can I still use chocolate that’s turned white? 27: How do I salvage melted chocolate that’s gone lumpy? 28: How do I make a chocolate ganache? 29: Can I make chocolate sauce that hardens on ice cream? 30: How do I master a chocolate soufflé? 11: Index and acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re learning alone or attending classes, you’ll find this complete Russian language course for beginners both accessible and indispensable. Designed to provide the student with an excellent command of basic Russian (the equivalent of A’ level standard) the book features thirty lessons punctuated by revision exercises to ensure you have fully understood what you have learned. The emphasis is on acquiring vocabulary, experiencing conversational language and learning useful grammar. The book also includes a vocabulary of 1,500 words and a glossary of grammatical terms.Table of ContentsThe New Penguin Russian CourseIntroductionAcknowledgments1. Learning to Read RussianAlphabet and Pronunciation; Transliteration; Street Signs2. Russian Handwriting; More on Pronunciation 3. Everyday Phrases; Basic GrammarNaming Things; Basic Grammar; Gender; Map of Russia4. Doing Things - Verbs; Personal Pronouns Present Tense; Conjugations; Word Stress; Nouns and Cases; Conversation in the Metro5. Asking Questions; The Prepositional Case Indeclinable Nouns; Dialogues6. Possession; Going Places; The Accusative Case Russian Personal Names; Dialogues7. Describing Things: Adjectives Masculine, Feminine and Neuter Adjectives; "What kind of...?"; "This" and "That"; Prepositional and Accusative Cases of Adjectives; Adverbs; Moscow Street Map8. Plurals; Spelling Rules; Buying Things Spelling Rule 1; "Is There...?"; Spelling Rule 2; Map of Europe9. Numbers; The Genitive Case 1-5,000; Genitive Singular and Plural; Quantities; Roubles and Dollars; Buying Things; Street Market10. "To Have"; More on the Genitive Genitive Pronouns; "There Isn't"; Prepositions Taking the Genitive; Genitive of Adjectives; "Whether"; Dialogues11. The Past; Reflexive Verbs The Founding of St. Petersburg12. The Future; Aspect; The Dative Case Imperfective and Perfective; "To Want"; Dative; "To Give"; "To Please"; Spelling Rules 3 and 4; Prepositional Plural; In the Restaurant; Visiting Friends13. Aspect in the Past; Use of Tenses Aspect of the Infinitive; Reported Speech; More about "Whether"; Dialogue14. Aspect in the Future; Impersonal Constructions Dialogue15. Requests and the Imperative Summary of Aspect Use; Two Lost Tourists; Phoning a Bureaucrat16. The Instrumental Case TOT and TÓT; Declension of Surnames; A Family at Home; Volodia and the KGB17. Time, Date, Age; Ordinal Numbers Months; Years; The Daily Life of Chaikovskii (Tchaikovsky)18. The Comparative; Superlatives; Relative Clauses with ("Who," "Which"); Victor Wants to Meet Mary; Siberian Superlatives; Map of Siberia19. The Conditional; Obligation; Prefixes Mary Seeks an Absent-Minded Professor20. Verbs of Motion: Going, Running, Bringing Travelling Around; Tania in Motion21. Possession; Purpose Mr. Thornwaite Doesn't Like His Hotel; Was Turgenev a Revolutionary?22. Fun with Numbers Declension of Numbers; "Both"; Collective Numerals; Fractions; Soviet Divorce Statistics23. Time Expressions "When?"; "How Long?"; Vadim and Eva; Mr. Kuznetsov and Mr. Pope24. Negation; Place of He Nothing, Nobody, Never; A Pineapple, but No Bananas25. Diminutives; Proper Names; Politeness "The Fox and the Rolling-Pin"26. Indefinite Pronouns; Word Order; Writing Letters A Letter to Mrs. Pope27. Participles: Types and Stress A Classic Film28. Verbal Adverbs Peter the Great; A Recipe for Mushroom Solianka29. "Bookish" Style; Active Participles; Punctuation; Short-Form Adjectives Vladivostok; The Winter Palace30. Abbreviations; Names of Russian Letters; Particles A Complete Chekhov Story; Fat and ThinGrammatical TablesThe Four Spelling RulesRussian-English VocabularyEnglish-Russian VocabularyKey to Exercises and Translation of TextsGlossary of Grammatical TermsIndex

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Book SynopsisGet It Right: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar provides an accessible introduction to the basics of spelling, punctuation and grammar for 11-14 year old students. This series offers a comprehensive package of teaching and practice in one and focuses on what students need to know to write fluently and accurately, as well as helping to prepare students for the demands of further English study. Each workbook also has a clear focus on grammar in context; the contextualised activities encourage students to apply grammar knowledge to their analysis of a range of carefully-selected, engaging source texts.Get It Right: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Workbook 2 builds on Workbook 1 and is the ideal resource for students'' taking their next steps in understanding spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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Book Synopsis**Now on Netflix as The Call to Courage**''She''s so good, Brené Brown, at finding the language to articulate collective feeling'' Dolly Alderton Every time we are faced with change, no matter how great or small, we also face risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - or feel guilt for feeling them in the first place. In a powerful new vision Dr Brené Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability, and dispels the widely accepted myth that it''s a weakness. She argues that, in truth, vulnerability is strength and when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability - from revealing our true selves - we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across every area of our lives including home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees.This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly.Trade ReviewA wonderful book: urgent, essential and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me' -- Seth Godin, author of LinchpinIt's thought-provoking stuff * Stella Magazine, The Sunday Telegraph *Brené writes with wisdom, wit, candor and a deep sense of humanity. You should read this book. I double dare you -- Sir Ken RobinsonThe brilliantly insightful Brené draws upon extensive research and personal experience to explore the paradoxes of courage. I can't stop thinking about this book -- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness ProjectIn an age of constant pressure to conform and pretend, Daring Greatly offers a compelling alternative. Dare to read this book! -- Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 StartupThe world needs more guides like her who are showing us a wiser way to our inner world. Daring Greatly is all the navigation you'll need -- Maria Shriver

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of German.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level, to help you progress confidently· Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding· Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of German to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bold-face words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning German, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.Use the codes inside the book and ebook to access a bonus story for free and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or on the Language Readers app.Trade ReviewAs researchers in language acquisition, we need to study people like you. * Stephen Krashen, Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California *Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal, and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! * Benny Lewis, Fluent in 3 Months *When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. * Dr Tita Beaven, The Open University *Learning a language is challenging, but it's one of the best things you can do for your brain and your learning skill set... Olly Richards is doing some seriously incredible work to empower more and more people to rise to the challenge. * Jonathan Levi *Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. * Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method *Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. * Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers *

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Book SynopsisCollins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market.Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level.With a colourful and engaging design, the Student's Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels. They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined, and the carefully differentiated activities will allow students to develop competence and confidence in English. This series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skills.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Asse

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Book SynopsisA dual-language edition of contemporary stories from throughout the Hispanic world, perfect for learners of either language   This volume of ten short stories, with parallel translations, offers students of Spanish at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature, without having constantly to refer back to a dictionary.   Richly diverse in themes and styles, the stories are by both new and well-established writers and range from the sharp insights of Gabriel García Márquez’s “María dos Prazeres” and the teasing, deceptive simplicity of Javier Marías’s “On the Honeymoon” to Isabel Allende’s powerful evocation of the oral traditions of the Amerindian and the philosophical speculation of Laura Freixas’s “Absurd Ending.”   Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.Table of ContentsShort Stories in Spanish - New Penguin Parallel Text - Edited by John R. King IntroductionEva's IndifferenceSoledad Puértolas (1947- )Translated by John R. KingA Literary Tea PartyJulio Ramón Ribeyro (1929- )Translated by Clive GriffinOn the HoneymoonJavier Marias (1951- )Translated by Eric SouthworthWaliamaiIsabel Allende (1942- )Translated by Margaret Sayers PedenMaria dos PrazeresGabriel García Márquez (1928- )Translated by Edith GrossmanLas AmigasCarlos Fuentes (1928- )Translated by Alfred Mac AdamAbsurd EndingLaura Freixas (1958- )Translated by John R. KingThe PossessedAntonio Muñez Molina (1956- )Translated by John R. KingSecond Time RoundJulio Cortázar (1914-84)Translated by Clive GriffinSyllabusJuan Benet (1927-93)Translated by Eric SouthworthNotes on Spanish TextsAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisThe Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary is a compact Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study.The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to Portuguese and English pronunciation, as well as help with both Portuguese and English verbs. The dictionary is based on Brazilian Portuguese with extra information where European Portuguese is different. All the latest spelling reforms have been included.The Oxford Essential Portuguese Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of Portuguese.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Talented Mr Ripley, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.In the 1950s, Tom Ripley travels from the United States of America to Italy, to find Dickie Greenleaf and bring him home to his father. But when Tom sees Dickie''s money and relaxed way of life, he becomes jealous and begins to make other plans.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wished that you could read the beautiful hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt for yourself? Now you can, with the help of this practical step-by-step guide. It is suitable for complete beginners, or for anyone who would like to improve their knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Mark Collier and Bill Manley have many years of experience teaching non-specialists at courses around the UK, so their approach is tried and tested. From the very beginning you will be introduced to genuine texts from ancient monuments. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of the ancient Egyptian language's hieroglyphic script and encourages you to develop your growing reading skills with practical exercises. The authors concentrate on a fascinating and rewarding group of monuments funerary inscriptions, coffins and tomb scenes. The texts and supporting notes offer a first-hand insight into topics such as the pharaonic administration, family life in ancient Egypt, and anci

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Book SynopsisI want to teach you how to cook good food at home. By stripping away all the hard graft and complexity, anyone can produce mouth-watering recipes. Put simply, I''m going to show you how to cook yourself into a better cook.GORDON RAMSAYGordon Ramsay''s Ultimate Cookery Course is about giving home cooks the desire, confidence and inspiration to hit the stoves and get cooking, with over 120 modern, simple and accessible recipes. The ultimate reference bible, it''s a lifetime''s worth of expertise from one of the world''s finest chefs distilled into a beautiful book.Learn how to cook incredible, flavoursome dishes in just ten minutes with Ramsay in 10, the new book out 14/10/21.Trade ReviewThis is an unexpected breath of fresh air... He's ditched the showing off and gone back to basics. The book is written in a matter-of-fact, unpatronising style, but his years of knowledge shine through on every page. He covers everything, from the fundamentals of kitchen kit and how to season a pan, to tips that even experienced cooks might not know... All in all, a long overdue correction to the sweary, shouty, cheffy image. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisKay and Gerda are childhood friends, but one day Kay is carried off by the Snow Queen. Gerda goes in search of him, helped by a friendly crow, a princess, a robber girl and a reindeer, until finally she must cross the ice alone to rescue her friend. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

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