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Book SynopsisThe Ten is a captivating anthology of fiction and memoir by ten emerging writers, curated by The Writing Coach. This collection features powerful extracts from longer-form works, encompassing contemporary and historical fiction, fantasy, and poetic memoir.

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The most hands-on, practical workbook for learning to read, write and speak Spanish flawlesslyPractice, practice, practiceâand improve your ability to read, write and speak Spanish as itâs really used. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition has everything you need to progress from beginning to advanced fluency, from clear explanations and practical examples to all the practice required for language mastery.This updated, new edition boasts enhanced audio support online and via mobile app, ensuring youâll speak the language as well as you write and speak it. In addition to recordings of the answers of more than 200 exercises in the book, the McGraw-H

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Book SynopsisHelp your students to develop the geographical skills and knowledge they need to succeed using this new Edition Student book, which includes new case studies and practice questions. Written by our expert author team, the new edition is structured to provide support for A-Level Geography learners of all abilities. The book includes: Activities and regular review questions to reinforce geographical knowledge and build up core geographical skills Clear explanations to help students to grapple with tricky geographical concepts and grasp links between topics Case studies from around the world to vividly demonstrate geographical theory in action Exciting fieldwork projects that meet the fieldwork and investigation requirementsThis student book is supported by digital resources on our new digital platform Boost, providing a seamless online and offline teaching experience.

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Book SynopsisDid you know that an 'astronaut' is literally a 'star sailor,' that a thesaurus is, in fact, a 'treasure  trove' of words, and that someone who is 'sinister' is actually just 'left-handed'?    Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of our  words are Latin-derived?    Did Shakespeare really invent 1,700 words, and if not, why the heck do we say that he did?    Why is the English language stuffed with so many synonyms? Let's be real: English can seem pretty bonkers. And, well, sometimes it is. But through thorough thought and a pinch of curiosity, method can be found within the madness of our modern tongue-even within the disparate pronunciation of the words 'through,' 'thorough,' and 'thought.'     Derived from Germanic, Romance, Hellenic, Semitic, African and Native American languages, English contains multitudes. It has been (and continues to be) transformed by war and conquest, art and literature, science and technology, love and hate, wit and whim.     Useless Etymology takes readers on a time-traveling adventure to unlock the beauty, wonder, and absurdity within our everyday words, how they came to be, and the unexpected ways their origins weave a global, cross-cultural labyrinth of meaning. Filled with fun facts and delightful discoveries, this is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to know more about why the English language works the way that it does.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGavin’s engrossing biography of the singer takes the measure of a gifted, tragic and infuriating man. * New York Times *A fascinating, heartbreaking bio. * People Magazine *“James Gavin has delivered a stunning, empathic, and peerlessly knowledgeable biography of George Michael. Gavin’s attention to his subject’s artistry, his honest treatment of Michael’s struggles, his sharp-eyed understanding of the last days of record-company dominance, and his comprehension of the shifting tides of gay acceptance in our culture are sublime. The author of biographies of Chet Baker, Lena Horne, and Peggy Lee has, with this book, firmed up his place as one of our very best writers about music and life.” * Sheila Weller, author of Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon—and the Journey of a Generation *“James Gavin is a biographer of the highest order, with a gorgeous sense of narrative and insight galore. His George Michael: A Life is a backstage, all-access pass into a glittery world filled with dark corners and trap doors. It’s a thrilling, albeit cautionary tale of success, excess, and a remarkable performer who met his destiny head-on.” * Bob Spitz, New York Times bestselling author of The Beatles: The Biography and Led Zeppelin: The Biography *“A compelling portrayal of one of the most enigmatic entertainers in music, a fascinating tale meticulously researched and written by James Gavin.” * Steven Gaines, bestselling author of Simply Halston: The Untold Story and The Love You Make: An Insider’s Story of the Beatles *“Read without prejudice and be prepared to be rattled and moved. Only James Gavin could do justice to this story of mercurial creativity, sex, and self-destruction in the glittery, harrowing, ethereal heights of pop stardom.” * David Hajdu, author of Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn and Positively 4th Street: The Lives and Times of Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Mimi Baez Fariña, and Richard Fariña *“George Michael: A Life is quite a life—one you won’t easily forget. James Gavin has written a thoroughly researched, engrossing, and illuminating portrait of a pop icon battling his own demons, the era’s raging homophobia, and the ever-changing musical scene. Gavin captures the highs and lows with great intelligence and sensitivity. It’s insightful and profoundly moving.” * Patricia Morrisroe, author of Mapplethorpe: A Biography *“James Gavin is an ace biographer, and inGeorge Michael: A Life he tells the heartrending tale of a pop legend who couldn’t love himself but made the whole world feel good.” * Danny Fields, manager, the Ramones *“George Michael’s burning ambition, incredible talent, and dark secrets are examined by James Gavin in this engrossing behind-the-scenes portrait.” * Doug Herzog, former president of MTV Productions *“Though much has been written (and rewritten) about our fallen hero aka Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, this revealing (and often shocking) portrait by music biographer Gavin draws on scores of published media features and hundreds of interviews with friends, colleagues, and insiders. Exposing Michael's past battles with the media, his rampant sexual proclivities, and probing the later years as his personal life unraveled, this biography is moving, eye-opening, and essential, even for readers with just a casual interest in pop culture.” * Bay Area Reporter *“Music biographer Gavin offers a probing, definitive portrait of the equally gifted and tortured artist, charting his meteoric rise in the ’80s through his public self-destruction and tragic death.” * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisThe guide is organised by the assessment structure of the qualification and gives students guidance on the external assessment.   Key point summaries of what candidates should know are included to reinforce teaching.  Information is presented in a straightforward, user-friendly way. Worked examples, exam questions, revision practice questions and ''test yourself'' diagnostic questions prepare students for the exams ahead. In addition, the Revision Guide provides students with all the answers to all the questions in the book.   ''BTEC Award in Principles of Applied Science Unit 1 Revision Guidereplacement page 4'' ''Unfortunately it has come to our attention that the fonts used for the ticks and crosses in the table on page 4 were corrupted to become 3s and 7s. Download a corrected page. The corrections will be included in the first reprint of the Principles of Applied Science Revision Guide.''

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Book SynopsisSometimes, secrets don't stay buried forever. Sometimes, they need to be set freeTwelve-year-old Edie and her younger brother Pip are spending half term at Fortune Farm, high in the Irish mountains, with their grandmother Lolly. They haven't visited Fortune Farm for YEARS and Edie has been dreading it for MONTHS. They spent all their holidays there when Dad was alive. And Edie doesn''t like thinking about Dad even the happy memories haunt her too much. When Edie uncovers a clue that could lead her to long-lost Viking treasure, it''s just the adventure she needs to take her mind off Dad. But the adventure soon takes an unnerving and dangerous turn, and Edie discovers that Fortune Farm has more secrets, mysteries and ghosts than she had ever dared to dream. A spine-tingling adventure about the power of memories and the restless spirits that whisper on the wind An emotional and spine-tingling adventure perfect for fans of The House with Chicke

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLERWITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ''Riveting, astounding . . . An unputdownable postwar thriller'' Observer''Irresistibly readable'' Sunday Times''Worthy of John le Carré at his best'' Guardian''Hugely engrossing . . . Both authoritative and enthralling'' William Boyd________________Kim Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. Agent, double agent, traitor and enigma, he betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War.In the aftermath of the Second World War, Philby, Nicholas Elliott and James Jesus Angleton were rising stars in the intelligence world and shared every secret. Elliott and Angleton thought they knew Philby better than anyone - and then discovered they had not known him at all.This is a story of loyalty, trust and treachery, of m

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Book SynopsisWith a foreword by Raymond BlancFrench food is having a real renaissance, in no small part due to Matthew Ryle's accessible and homely approach to this most classic of cuisines. This book is full of dishes that have stood the test of time, and deserve a place at your table. Dispelling myths as he goes, Matthew showcases mouth-watering, achievable recipes; it's food for big tables and made for sharing. Whether you're looking to make the perfect Croque Madame for lunch, batch cook some Beef Bourguignon for the freezer, surprise on date night with Steak Diane, or wow your family and friends with a 'Grande Bouffe', FRENCH CLASSICS has you covered - and will leave you wondering why you haven't been cooking this food your whole life. With a 70/30 split of Easy' vs Elevated' dishes, there's something for everyone, be they novice or expert.

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Book SynopsisMichael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world. He is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books and poetry. In 2007 he was appointed Children's Laureate, a role which he held until 2009. While Laureate, he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He currently lives in London with his wife and children.

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Book SynopsisAlayo Akinkugbe graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in History of Art in 2021 and graduated with an MA in Curating the Art Museum from the Courtauld Institute of Art in 2023. She runs the Instagram platform @ABlackHistoryofArt, which highlights Black artists, sitters, curators and thinkers from art history and the present day; and hosts the podcast A Shared Gaze. Alayo is a contributing editor and writes the column Black Gazes' for AnOther Magazine. She was awarded a curatorial research grant by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art for the exhibition Entangled Pasts: Art Colonialism and Change at the Royal Academy of Arts. Alayo was on the advisory panel and contributed to the book African Artists: From 1882 to Now, published by Phaidon in 2021, and has written for publications including Dazed, Tate Etc. and The World of Interiors. Reframing Blackness is her first book.

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Book SynopsisDr Fern Riddell is a cultural historian, and an expert in sex, suffrage and entertainment in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Host of The History Channel's Podcast series #NotWhatYouThought and Presenter of BBC 4's 'A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain' she is the author of books including Death In Ten Minutes and Sex: Lessons from History.Historical Consultant for the BAFTA award-winning BBC and Amazon drama Ripper Street, she has advised on dramas for both the BBC and ITV2. As an on screen expert, she has appeared on Specialist Factual productions for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky Arts, Smithsonian, BBC Radio 3 and 4, and has appeared as an expert historian for radio and television across the world, having worked with both Audible and Spotify.She writes for The Guardian, Huffington Post, Times Higher Education, The Telegraph, The New Statesman and BBC History Magazine. Her work has also appeared in THE DAILY MAIL, Penthouse and Time.COM.

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Book SynopsisDoing a research project or dissertation can be daunting. This practical book will help you dive straight in, driving each step of the process with confidence. Packed with features to support your learning, this guidebook gives you invaluable advice at each stage, from picking a topic, designing your study and navigating ethics to collecting and analysing data then sharing your findings.This fifth edition: Empowers you to be critical and self-reflective when consuming and doing research, with 19 critical thinking challenges. Equips you with the skills to make good decisions, prepare effectively, and take charge of your own project. Draws on case studies of real-world research to inspire your creativity and curiosity. This popular, down-to-earth guide is a must-have for undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on research projects across the social sciences.

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Book SynopsisLaura Cumming has been chief art critic of the Observer since 1999. Her books include A Face to the World: On Self-Portraits (2009) and The Vanishing Man: In Pursuit of Velázquez (2016) which won the James Tait Black Biography Prize. Her family memoir, On Chapel Sands: my Mother and other Missing Persons (2019) was a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford, Costa and Rathbone's Folio prizes.

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Book SynopsisPioneering human rights campaigner, patriot, romantic, traitor, LGBTQ+ martyr: this is the story of Roger Casement, one of the 20th century's most complex and compelling figures. 'A book of meticulous sensitivity and research' TELEGRAPH'Extraordinary' THE TIMES'Superbly written, genuinely exciting' ANDREW ROBERTS'Outstanding' JOHN PRESTONIn 1904, Casement became internationally celebrated for unearthing the grotesque violence of the Belgian Congo. Soon after he won even greater renown and a knighthood for his humanitarian work deep in the Amazon jungle. But his internal fault lines ran deep: neither fully Irish nor English, baptised both Protestant and Catholic, desperate for love but forbidden intimacy, betrayed in his only significant relationship, he was of the English diplomatic establishment yet an outsider who fought for Irish nationhood. His final act in wartime Berlin a doomed scheme to promote an invasion of Ireland overwhelmed him. And while his subsequent trial for treason brought him some resolution, it also took him to an unmarked prison grave. Casement was a contradictory figure made fallible by contemporary mores and his own unexamined emotions. Only decades later did an Irish state funeral finally assert his nobility above his notoriety and only now can we fully understand his surprisingly modern and deeply relevant life and legacy. 'In Roland Philipps [Casement] has found the biographer he deserves' MICHELA WRONG, author of Do Not Disturb'Vivid, poignant and hugely moving' HENRY HEMMING, author of Our Man in New York**SHORTLISTED FOR HISTORY RECLAIMED'S HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024**

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Book SynopsisFrom Jon Sopel, bestselling author and presenter of hit podcast The News Agents, comes an incisive examination of post-Brexit Britain and what it means for our future.''I like and trust Jon Sopel and you should too''JOE LYCETT''A thrilling, nerve-wracking book. You couldn''t make the last ten years up; thanks to Jon Sopel, you don''t have to''PETER FRANKOPAN''A hugely entertaining and quite traumatic rollercoaster''ARMANDO IANNUCCI''Acute and unflinching - Sopel deploys his foreign correspondent skills on home shores as well as far ones, and brings together the story of a tumultuous few years on both sides of the Atlantic''MISHAL HUSAINReturning to the UK in some ways has been disconcerting or maybe discombobulating would be a better word. It is, after all, my home; it is where I grew up, a country I love and am proud of. But either it's changed, or I have. Maybe both.It just feels like a strange land. At the beginning of 2022, after eight years of political reporting in the US, Jon Sopel returned home to the UK and having spent almost a third of his career abroad, he found a very different place to the one he left. In Strangeland, his first book since launching the global hit podcast The News Agents, he asks: What is the Britain he's come home to?In the US, Jon was the outsider looking in, firm in the belief that the common language of English masked our fundamental differences; in terms of values and beliefs, it seemed the British had much more in common with our European neighbours.Strangeland is Jon's account of how much that has changed. The US was a country he thought he knew well but didn't really; returning home has been in some ways even more disconcerting either Britain, the country he grew up in, has changed dramatically, or he has. Perhaps it's both.A trenchant analysis of politics, people, and everything in between, Strangeland is an unforgettable portrait of a country gone through the looking glass.

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Book SynopsisPOWERFUL WISDOM FROM THE ELDERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES In this rich and multilayered collection of interviews, conversations, and intimate photographs, over 100 trailblazing women describe the ups, downs, and lessons learned while forging their unique paths. Collective Wisdom celebrates the stories of those who have been there and know the road—from an Olympic athlete and a NASA team member to award-winning artists, activists, writers, and filmmakers, from women in their fifties to centenarians. It is also a tribute to the importance of intergenerational connections between women, with interviews conducted by daughters, friends, mentors, and colleagues. Collective Wisdom creates a living, breathing sense of community—a space where all of us can gather, listen, share, and learn.Trade Review“While it shares a similar layout and open spirit as In the Company of Women, this book enjoys a more expansive look at social engagement, shared responsibility, and the capacity for joy from the perspective of age and a diversity of backgrounds and experience. Over one hundred women from 27 states (urban, rural, Native reservations) were interviewed for the book. . . . It was Bonney’s intention to spotlight women who may not ordinarily enjoy the spotlight and celebrate their life’s achievements, endurance, and pride.” —Lauren LeBlanc, Observer “Grace Bonney is a force, she did it again. Her latest book, Collective Wisdom, celebrates . . . a richly diverse group of trailblazing women over 50. Ordered!” —Tina Roth Eisenberg, the Swiss Miss Newsletter for Everyone “Such a good one. Give it to any woman in your life. Grace Bonney profiles over a hundred incredible trailblazing women… all over the age of 50. The book is packed with wisdom, life lessons, and inspiration.” —Grace Atwood, The Stripe, My Favorite Books to Give as Gifts “Less lists that are . . . 20 under 20 and more books like this!” —Eva Chen, via Instagram “Our new favorite coffee table book.”—The Good Trade “Nearly 100 women share priceless lessons learned through experience. . . . Alongside gorgeous photos, they discuss their beginnings, their influences and offer advice to the women coming up behind them. A standout profile: the founders of Gee's Bend Quilting Retreat, named for the area near Jackson, Miss., where formerly enslaved Africans later became landowners; the event attracts quilters from around the world. Their photo depicts hands joining together individual squares into something bigger, stronger—an ideal metaphor for this beautiful book.”—Shelf Awareness “Collective Wisdom is the magic we all hold deeply and pass on from generation to generation. Sharing it with the world is the lifework of Grace Bonney. Her careful weaving of excellent humans and harvest of words is a true art unto itself. Keep this book close by your side.”—Genevieve Gorder, interior designer and host of Dear Genevieve and Genevieve’s Renovation “Grace Bonney’s new book is a soulful treatise that emphatically proves that life—and living—gets better as you go. In a world that has historically worshiped youth, Collective Wisdom triumphantly reveals how artists, journalists, filmmakers, activists, chefs, tribeswomen, dancers, and even the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the US have created lives of authenticity, beauty, power, and meaning.”—Debbie Millman, writer, designer, and host of the podcast Design Matters “Reading Collective Wisdom gives me life and inspiration. The intimate stories of survival, self-love, confidence, and reinventing oneself after 50 or older left a mark on me that makes me want to keep dreaming and evolving no matter how many years I am over 50, 70—heck, 90. I was left feeling like there’s so much to look forward to.”—Carla Hall, chef and author of Carla Hall’s Soul Food

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Book SynopsisThe Winter 2024/2025 edition contains European rail timetable information valid until June 2025

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Book SynopsisThis book is for upper-level students, managers and academics who are interested in exploring the 'messy reality' of the contemporary workplace and in considering how things might be done differently. In particular, it offers a critical perspective on organisational behaviour and the sociology of work.By challenging common sense ideas about management, this textbook offers an up-to-date view of the complex problems and dilemmas facing managers and workers in the contemporary world. Providing a fresh analysis and overview of several core themes, the chapters focus on applied ethics, social issues, diversity, continuity and change. Theoretical reflections are combined with detailed ethnographic studies to offer both breadth and depth. Individual chapters present studies on issues as diverse as teleworking, apprentices, paternalism, migration, animal charities, factory work and farm work. Underpinning all of these studies is a sense that the world of work could be a better place and that students, practitioners and tutors all have an obligation to question the assumptions in business and management.Key features include: Original in-depth qualitative cases Critical approach Non-standard work situations Presents lived experience rather than 'model' or 'idealised' problems Focus on context, understanding and interpretation of complex situations Examples of a variety of management practice Discussion of management issues in wider philosophical and political context Contemporary Issues in Management would be suitable for those studying organisational behaviour, management, ethnography and sociology of work. The book will also be of interest to the general reader with an interest in developing a broader awareness of contemporary management.Trade Review'This edited collection by Hamilton, Mitchell and Mangan displays wonderfully Keele's tradition of critical engagement with studies and practices of work, management and organizations. The contributions are well-written, philosophically sophisticated and empirically rich discussions of contemporary significant issues such as dignity, justice and truth at work. Students who want to go beyond management-speak and wish to learn more about the messy, contradictory, ambiguous and often dark nature of management as it is practised today will find in this book an inspiring, challenging and informative resource.' -- Alessia Contu, The University of Warwick, UK'Scholars at Keele Management School continue to deliver brilliant critical insights. This refreshing and innovative collection will challenge students and researchers alike to seriously rethink received wisdom on management and organisations.' -- Liz Parsons, University of Liverpool Management School, UK'What do animals, alternative organizations and ambiguity have in common? This splendid collection provides a fascinating range of contemporary issues for the reader to chew on, and gives space for some critical voices to explore the messiness of work organizations.' -- Martin Parker, University of Leicester, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. The Corruption of Business: A Statement of a Contemporary Problem Gordon Pearson 2. Ambiguity as Organisational Practice: An American Pragmatist Perspective Mihaela Kelemen 3. Dignity and Meaningful Work in Organisations Laura Mitchell 4. Is Paternalism Still Relevant? Changing Culture in a Mutual UK Insurance Company Darren McCabe and David Knights 5. Youth Employment, Masculinity and Policy Teresa Oultram 6. Hard Work, Productivity and the Management of the Farmed Environment in Anthropological Perspective Steven B. Emery 7. Disjointed, Degraded and Divided? A Tale of Dirty Work at the Chicken Factory Lindsay Hamilton and Darren McCabe 8. Migration into the United Kingdom: Employers and the Function of Migrant Labour Steve French 9. Interpreting Technology: Telework and the Myth of Liberation Emma Surman 10. Media as Mediation: Uncertainty and Representation in the Construction of News Barry Schofield 11. Care of the Underdog: Animals, Culture and the Creation of Moral Certainty in the Rescue Shelter Nik Taylor and Lindsay Hamilton 12. Where Are the Alternative Organisations in Organisational Behaviour Textbooks? Anita Mangan Afterword Phil Johnson Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisIn the early spring of 1959, six musicians went into the 30th Street Studio in New York. Nine hours later, they had recorded one of the finest albums of the twentieth century. Kind of Blue traces Miles Davis's development into an artist capable of making such a masterpiece, and explores the careers and struggles of the musicians who shaped him and played alongside him. Using interviews and pictures, studio dialogue and outtakes, the great jazz historian Ashley Kahn follows Miles and his group into the studio, to show precisely how the greatest jazz record of all time was made, how it was introduced to the world, and how it changed music forever.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Romania and Bulgaria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Absorb the vibrant landscape while hiking, or relax on the Black Sea coast; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet''s Romania and Bulgaria Travel Guide: Lonely Planet''s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination''s best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it''s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

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Book SynopsisNow with an all-new bonus chapter - in the bestselling The Kennedy Curse, 'James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history . . . re-telling the political clan's rise and fall and rise again (and fall again) with novelistic style' (People). ________________________________Kennedys were always taught to win at all costs. And they did - but the price they paid was unimaginable . . .Across decades and generations, the Kennedys have been a family of charismatic adventurers, raised to take risks and excel. Their name is synonymous with American royalty. Their commitment to public service is legendary. But, for all the successes, the family has been blighted by assassinations, fatal accidents, drug and alcohol abuse and sex scandals. To this day, the Kennedys occupy a unique, contradictory place in the world's imagination: at once familiar and unknowable; charmed and cursed. The Kennedy Curse is a revealing, fascinating account of America's most famous family, as told by the world's most trusted storyteller.________________________________Also published as The House of Kennedy in the US.'When I wrote my first novel after several non-fiction works about politics, James Patterson lovingly lambasted me for infringing on his thriller territory. Now I know how he feels as he crosses into non-fiction politics with this juicy and entertaining look at a political family that continues to wield power and influence. He's too good - it isn't fair!' JAKE TAPPER, CNN anchor and author of The Hellfire ClubTrade ReviewWhen I wrote my first novel after several non-fiction works about politics, James Patterson lovingly lambasted me for infringing on his thriller territory. Now I know how he feels as he crosses into non-fiction politics with this juicy and entertaining look at a political family that continues to wield power and influence. He's too good – it isn't fair! -- JAKE TAPPER, CNN anchor and author of The Hellfire ClubJames Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history . . . re-telling the political clan's rise and fall and rise again (and fall again) with novelistic style. * People *It is the true history of 'American Royalty' told in the style of a gripping novel * Essential Marbella Magazine *Now with a new bonus chapter . . . told with all the power and verve of a thriller * Choice Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWritten between 1944 and 1947, Minima Moralia is a collection of rich, lucid aphorisms and essays about life in modern capitalist society. Adorno casts his penetrating eye across society in mid-century America and finds a life deformed by capitalism. This is Adorno's theoretical and literary masterpiece and a classic of twentieth-century thought.Trade ReviewA volume of Adorno is equivalent to a whole shelf of books on literature. -- Susan SontagThe best thoughts of a noble and invigorating mind. * Observer *Theodor Adorno's masterpiece of aphorisms and short prose meditations * Time Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisJane Packer Flowers is one of the world's most influential floristry companies, with a distinctively elegant yet refreshingly modern look. This book makes the company's floral expertise and design creativity available to all.

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Book SynopsisA celebratory look at the world of Formula 1, featuring the incredible stories that made this magnificent sport what it is today, both known and never-before-told.

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Book SynopsisSHORT and SIMPLE meditations to use throughout your working day to REDUCE STRESS, strengthen FOCUS and CONCENTRATION and IMPROVE THE QUALITY of your day.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Pocket Madrid is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at the frescoes at Plaza Mayor, picnic in Parque del Buen Retiro and admire the art in Museo del Prado; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Madrid and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Madrid:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Madrid map (included in print version), plus over 21 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Royal Madrid, El Retiro, La Latina, Lavapies, Malasana, Chueca, Sol, Santa Ana, Huertas, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket Madrid, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Madrid with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Madrid''s neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet''s Madrid city guide.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Spain guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisThis book is an essential practice aid for the examinations required to complete the City & Guilds qualification, Initial and Period Electrical Inspection and Testing (2391), including the three available pathways. It sets out methods of studying; offers advice on exam preparation and provides details of the scope and structure of the exam. Learners will also find guidelines and advice about sitting the exam. The three pathways for this qualification are: Level 3 Award in Initial Verification of Electrical Installations (2391-50) Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-51) Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391-52) This book is an invaluable tool to help learners successfully complete the qualification, including: Guidelines and advice about sitting the exam Practice examinations with 'model' answers Acts as a revision aid to help students prepare for the full exam Notes and tips from experienced electrical engineers Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Section 2: The exam Section 3: Exam practice 1 Section 4: Exam practice 2 Section 5: Exam practice 3 Section 6: More information

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