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Book SynopsisThe best dad joke book you'll ever read. Yes, it's that bad. As the ancient adage goes, 'A good dad joke is as bad as a bad dad joke'. On that fuzzy logic alone, 100 per cent of the 180+ dad jokes in this book are pure comedy gold. The jokes included in this tiny tome are revered by dads all over the world – that's how bad they are. Some jokes are old, some are new, some are unrepeatable – but all of them are worn out and tired. If you're a dad, you'll love them. If you're buying it for your dad, don't worry, the book is little for a purpose: should the urge to throw it down the toilet arise, it'll fit in one flush. Like dads themselves, these dad jokes are absolute stinkers. They haven't showered or gone to the gym in a while and, due to bloating, haven't seen their funny bones in a long time. But, like dads themselves, you'd miss them if you didn't hear them every once in a while. They are loveable in their own charming way. But, remember, don't eat all these jokes at once – you'll have a severe nervous breakdown. You have been warned! Table of ContentsClassic Dad Jokes • Punderful Dad Jokes • Awkward & Embarrassing • The Best of the Worst • The Worst of the Best • Badly Behaved Dad Jokes • Just Plain Bad.

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Book SynopsisForeword by Philippa Perry‘Based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children - and the adults who love them.’ – Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet'A necessary and important book.' - Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had ReadAre you a hardy and resilient dandelion, or are you a more sensitive and fragile orchid?Building on the definitions of introvert, extrovert or highly sensitive, The Orchid and the Dandelion exposes – for the first time – how a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to what makes us who we are. This breakthrough research explains why some people struggle where others succeed, why happiness comes so easily to some while frustrations weigh more heavily on others.In The Orchid and the Dandelion, Dr W. Thomas Boyce – one of the world’s foremost researchers in the field of pediatric health – presents findings that children have two very different responses to their environments. While some children are like dandelions and can thrive in almost any environment, there are others who, like orchids, are much more reactive and susceptible to their surroundings. Now we finally have a scientific framework to understand people and how to address their unique needs to help them find their fullest potential.This groundbreaking book draws on extensive research into genetics and the exploding field of epigenetics, examples and real stories that will re-frame how we think about orchid and dandelion children – and the adults those children have become. By understanding which of us are, genetically and environmentally speaking, the orchids of this world, Dr Boyce explains how to care for and parent our children – the true orchids. He shows how we can help them thrive by sharing insights and lessons from his thirty years of research in the field.Trade ReviewThis is a necessary and important book. -- Philippa Perry * Guardian *Groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children—and the adults who love them. -- Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of QuietThis is the first parenting book I've read in a while that is based on common sense and science. It made me step back and look at each of my four children through different eyes. It is a powerful, groundbreaking read. And if you do have an orchid, it will help you parent them through even the hardest of times. -- Lorraine Candy, Sunday Times MagazineA book for parents bewildered by their impossibly spirited children, for teachers interested in understanding the range of children in their care, for psychologists wanting insights into individual differences, and for students of the human condition everywhere. . . The Orchid and the Dandelion absorbed me like a novel. -- Psychology TodayA skilled pediatrician, a gifted scientist, and a lucid writer. He has a deep understanding of the “orchid child” and its underlying biology, and he has a compelling story to tell. There is an extensive audience of parents and teachers whose lives will be touched by this book. The well-being of their children and their students will reap enormous benefits from what Tom Boyce can teach us all about the valleys and the mountaintops of child development -- Jack P. Shonkoff M.D., Director, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University; Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s HospitalIt’s a must read for all parents, teachers, and psychologists! -- John M. Gottmann, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Raising an Emotionally Intelligent ChildA true gift to parents and teachers globally -- Elissa S. Epel, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, UCSFTable of ContentsSection - i: Introductory Note by Robert Coles Section - ii: Foreword by T. Berry Brazelton Section - iii: Introduction Chapter - 1: A Tale of Two Children Chapter - 2: The Noise and the Music Chapter - 3: Lemon Juice, Fire Alarms, and an Unanticipated Discovery Chapter - 4: An Orchestration of Orchids and Dandelions Chapter - 5: Where Do Orchids (and Dandelions) Come From? Chapter - 6: No Two Children Are Raised in the Same Family Chapter - 7: The Kindness and Cruelty of Children Chapter - 8: Sowing and Tilling the Gardens of Childhood Chapter - 9: The Arc of Life for Orchids and Dandelions Chapter - 10: The Sins of the Fathers, the Means of Grace Chapter - 11: Conclusion: Helping All Children Thrive Section - iv: Coda: An Eden Rendered Whole, the Orchid and the Dandelion Acknowledgements - v: Acknowledgements Section - vi: Glossary Section - vii: Notes Index - viii: Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book Award 2020Shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award 2020Shortlisted for the James Beard Award 2020''Cookbook of the year'' Allan Jenkins, OFM''No one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject'' Jay RaynerA fully revised and updated edition of Fuchsia Dunlop's landmark book on Sichuan cookery.Almost twenty years after the publication of Sichuan Cookery, voted by the OFM as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time, Fuchsia Dunlop revisits the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 50 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with her incomparable knowledge of the dazzling tastes, textures and sensations of Sichuanese cookery.At home, guided by Fuchsia's clear instructions, and using just a few key Sichuanese storecupboard ingredients, you will be able to recreate Sichuanese classics such as Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork and Gong Bao chicken, or try your hand at a traditional spread of cold dishes comprising Bang bang chicken, Numbing-and-hot dried beef, Spiced cucumber salad and Green beans in ginger sauce. With spellbinding writing on the culinary and cultural history of Sichuan and accompanied by gorgeous travel and food photography, The Food of Sichuan is a captivating insight into one of the world's greatest cuisines.''This book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns'' Yotam OttolenghiTrade ReviewCookbook of the year for me. A masterwork to be measured next to the best of Claudia Roden, by a skilled cook and writer immersed in the food and region. A book to be kept near the cooker, to be splattered in red oil -- Allan Jenkins * Observer Food Monthly *Every now and then a book comes along that is more than a cookbook or a book on food, and without a doubt that book is The Food of Sichuan. Fuchsia's deep understanding and clear description of the dishes is simply so mouth-watering that I wanted to run to the kitchen and start cooking every dish -- Ken Hom, OBENo one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject -- Jay RaynerThis book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns -- Yotam OttolenghiSichuan is where Dunlop – a major expert on the cooking and culture of China – started her culinary journey and there’s no better guide to the region’s food. Her work is scholarly but accessible and her instructions clear -- Diana Henry * Daily Telegraph *It's much more than a splendid cookbook, dwelling on a fascinating region of south-west China and its spicy and fashionable cuisine * Country Life *If Sichuan is entirely new to you though, Fuchsia is the ideal guide * Western Morning News *Praise for Sichuan Cookery -- -This book transports you to another world… * Guardian *Fuchsia Dunlop writes beautifully about Sichuan’s culinary history, culture, methodology, philosophy and ingredients. She makes you want to cook every one of her gorgeous-sounding recipes… -- Sybil Kapoor * Independent *Sichuan Cookery is an outstanding work that deserves every accolade -- Bee WilsonA scholarly, comprehensive expert’s guide to the cooking of south-west China… A curiosity and a joy * Sunday Telegraph *I will cook it again and again * BBC Good Food Magazine *Fuchsia Dunlop's mince pies are better than yours * Yorkshire Post *

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Book SynopsisThe sale of Chelsea Football Club in 2022 was one ofthe most high-profile and controversial sports transactions of all time.Sanctioned chronicles ninety-five days that changedEnglish football for ever.

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Book SynopsisBased on the podcast with over 200 million streams,Fall of Civilizationsbrilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse.

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Book SynopsisThis mini pocket Puglia travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Puglia. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. In this Puglia guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in Puglia - Gargano Peninsula, Tremiti Islands, Castel del Monte, Trani, Alberobello, Martina Franca, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Matera- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tour- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Puglia - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Puglia and around- Italian section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Bari, The Gargano Peninsula, The Coast, Andria, Barletta, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca, Brindisi, Lecce, Grecia Salentina, Otranto, Gallipoli, Taranto

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a rich source of inspiration and guidance and will become a well thumbed reference for many potters. Each chapter is a rich source of ideas, illustrations, suggestions and offerings, with something new for everyone to consider, experiment or to try anew. There is also a helpful list of suppliers in the US and UK . -- Jackie Harrop, Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild Newsletter * Dacorum & Chiltern Potters Guild Newsletter *Developing a decorative surface can take as much time and effort as it does to make the ceramic piece, and is crucial to the individual style of the maker. This book is an easy reference point for any maker to consider the options which are open to them. Over 30 ceramic makers share their individual way of working in this extensive book. -- Paul Bailey. Emerging Potters magazine * Emerging Potters magazine *Surface Decoration for the contemporary maker is a book of beautiful images and solid content like a good lush cookery book which provides you with successful recipes and a happy feeling. Content needs to support images and this book is a successful marriage of the two, it just happens to be in the pottery world. -- Sarah Vanic, Northern Potters Association Newsletter * Northern Potters Association Newsletter. *

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Book SynopsisThe Christmas Square 1000 Piece Puzzle in Square Box by Galison features by Joy Laforme of a charming village during the holidays, complete with lit Christmas trees, falling snow, carolers, smoking chimneys and more. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included. 1000 Pieces, Ribbon Cut Box: 14 x 5 x 2.75, 355 x 127 x 70mm Puzzle: 39 x 13.93, 990 x 354mm Includes Puzzle Insert with Puzzle Image Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks.

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Book Synopsis''This was much more than a bunch of guys out on an exploring and collecting expedition. This was a military expedition into hostile territory''. In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson selected his personal secretary, Captain Meriwether Lewis, to lead a pioneering voyage across the Great Plains and into the Rockies. It was completely uncharted territory; a wild, vast land ruled by the Indians. Charismatic and brave, Lewis was the perfect choice and he experienced the savage North American continent before any other white man. UNDAUNTED COURAGE is the tale of a hero, but it is also a tragedy. Lewis may have received a hero''s welcome on his return to Washington in 1806, but his discoveries did not match the president''s fantasies of sweeping, fertile plains ripe for the taking. Feeling the expedition had been a failure, Lewis took to drink and piled up debts. Full of colourful characters - Jefferson, the president obsessed with conquering the west; William Clark, the rugged frontiersman; Sa

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A magisterial critique of top-down social planning that has been cited, and debated, by the free-market libertarians of the Cato Institute (which recently dedicated an issue of its online journal to the book), development economists, and partisans of Occupy Wall Street alike."—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times"One of the most profound and illuminating studies of this century to have been published in recent decades. . . . A fascinating interpretation of the growth of the modern state. . . . Scott presents a formidable argument against using the power of the state in an attempt to reshape the whole of society."—John Gray, New York Times Book Review"Illuminating and beautifully written, this book calls into sharp relief the nature of the world we now inhabit."—New Yorker"Seeing Like a State is an important work. It will, I believe, be used widely in university courses and by a wider reading public who seek to understand the broad contours of our recent history."—Jane Adams, Rural History"To my mind, Seeing Like a State is one of the most stimulating and ambitious synthetic works of recent years."—John Agar, British Journal for the History of ScienceWinner of the 2000 Mattei Dogan Award 2015 Wildavsky Award for Enduring Contribution to Policy Studies, from the Public Policy Section of the American Political Science Association"The 'perfection' Scott so rightly and with such tremendous skill and erudition debunks in his book he himself has nearly reached, as far as positing and presenting the problem is concerned. The case of what the order-crazy mind is capable of doing and why we need to stop it from doing it has been established 'beyond any reasonable doubt' and with a force that cannot be strengthened."—Zygmunt Bauman, emeritus professor, University of Leeds"A tour de force. . . . Reading the book delighted and inspired me. It's not the first time Jim Scott has had that effect."—Charles Tilly, Columbia University"Stunning insights, an original position, and a conceptual approach of global application. Scott's book will at once take its place among the decade's truly seminal contributions to comparative politics."—M. Crawford Young, University of Wisconsin, Madison"James Scott is one of the most original and interesting social scientists whom I know. So it is no surprise that Seeing Like a State is a broad ranging, theoretically important, and empirically grounded treatment of the modern state. For anyone interested in learning about this fundamental tension of modernity and about the destruction wrought in the twentieth century as a consequence of the dominant development ideology of the simplifying state, high modernism, Seeing Like a State is a must read."—Daniel Jonah Goldhagen, Professor of Government and Social Studies at Harvard University and author of Hitler's Willing Executioners "A broad-ranging, theoretically important, and empirically grounded treatment of the modern state and its propensity to simplify and make legible a society which by nature is complex and opaque. For anyone interested in learning about this fundamental tension of modernity and about the destruction wrought in the twentieth century as a consequence of the dominant development ideology of the simplifying state, this is a must-read."—Daniel Jonah Goldhagen, author of Hitler’s Willing Executioners

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Book SynopsisDutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the pronunciation can be more of a challenge.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Dutch 9 Chapter 2: Low-cal Grammar: Just the Basics 27 Chapter 3: Number Magic: All Kinds of Counting 49 Part II: Dutch in Action 65 Chapter 4: Greetings and Introductions 67 Chapter 5: Getting to Know Each Other Better 85 Chapter 6: Enjoying a Meal and Eating Out 99 Chapter 7: Shopping ’til You Drop 131 Chapter 8: Making Leisure a Top Priority 149 Chapter 9: When You Have to Work 177 Part III: Dutch on the Go 199 Chapter 10: Money, Banks, and Post Offices 201 Chapter 11: Asking for Directions 215 Chapter 12: Staying in a Hotel 231 Chapter 13: Using Transport 249 Chapter 14: Coping with Emergencies 283 Part IV: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Pick Up Dutch Quickly 305 Chapter 16: Five Things You Should Never Say 309 Chapter 17: Ten Favourite Dutch Expressions 311 Chapter 18: Ten Public Holidays to Remember 315 Chapter 19: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Professional 321 Part V: Appendixes 325 Appendix A: Dutch Verbs 327 Appendix B: Minidictionary 341 Appendix C: About the Downloadable Content 355 Index 357

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Clarissa Dalloway is a woman of high-society vivacious, hospitable and sociable on the surface, yet underneath troubled and dissatisfied with her life in post-war Britain. This disillusionment is an emotion that bubbles under the surface of all of Woolf's characters in Mrs Dalloway.Centred around one day in June where Clarissa is preparing for and holding a party, her interior monologue mingles with those of the other central characters in a stream of consciousness, entwining, yet never actually overriding the pervading sense of isolation that haunts each person.One of Virginia Woolf's most accomplished novels, Mrs Dalloway is widely regarded as one of the most revolutionary works of the 20th century in its style and the themes that it tackles. The sense that Clarissa has married the wrong person, her past love for another female friend and the death of an intended party guest all serve to amplify this stultifying existence.

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Book SynopsisLeonard Cohen made his name as a poet before he came to worldwide attention as a singer and songwriter. This collection of his poetry was written in Montreal, Mumbai and during his retirement in Mt Baldy.

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Book SynopsisDo you suffer from bloating, a chronic cough or sore throat? Relieve and heal your acid reflux symptoms with this tried-and-tested 28-day dietary programme!In The Acid Watcher Diet, Dr Jonathan Aviv, a leading authority on the diagnosis and treatment of acid reflux disease, helps readers identify those often misunderstood symptoms while providing a proven solution for reducing whole-body acid damage quickly and easily. His 28-day programme is part of a two-phase eating plan, with a healthy balance of both macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants), that works to immediately neutralize acid and relieve the inflammation at the root of acid reflux. Dr Aviv guides readers through healthy dietary choices with targeted recipes, helping them balance their bodies and minds for optimal health and break acid-generating habits for good.

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Book SynopsisA Times book of the yearA Guardian book of the yearMagnificent'The TimesDazzling' New StatesmanIt filled me with hope' Zadie SmithWhat happens to our behaviour when we live most of our lives online? What does it mean to always be optimising'? And what is it about scams and the millennial generation?Offering nuanced and witty reflections on feminism, reality TV, the internet, drugs, identity and more, Trick Mirror is a multifaceted, thought-provoking and entertaining response to our zeitgeist a must-read for anyone interested in the way we live and think today.Trade Review‘A masterclass in how to think about the world’ Samantha Irby ‘Thoroughly enjoyable’ Vogue ‘There is one guarantee with this book: it will make you stop and think … Tolentino’s writing will leave you feeling a bit more humble, and a bit more intelligent’ Independent ‘Hardcore modern intellectualism with a side of memes’ Daily Telegraph ‘A page-turning holiday read’ Elle ‘An astute and exciting new voice’ Financial Times (Books of the Year) ‘A bold and playful collection from a hugely talented writer’ Guardian ‘The best young essayist at work in the United States’ Rebecca Solnit ‘The millennial Susan Sontag, a brilliant voice in cultural criticism. . . She remains engaged with her subjects even as she scratches her head and wonders why we do what we do. Even better: She writes like a dream’ Washington Post ‘Jia Tolentino could be the Joan Didion of our time’ Vulture ‘She is the kind of writer who is talked about with a mixture of rapturous admiration and pained envy … dazzling’ New Statesman ‘The Book of the Moment’ Vice ‘Magnificent … her position as the pre-eminent genius among the millennial intellectuals is self-assured’ The Times ‘This is electrifying, vital writing’ Louise O’Neill

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Book SynopsisSpanish pupils will want to learn! Viva! is a new fully-differentiated Key Stage 3 Spanish course packed with content pupils will enjoy learning and which opens the window to the Spanish-speaking world.

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Book SynopsisGorgeous Collector's Edition. The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their complex and evolving mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book presents classic egyptological works, with a new introduction, and brings the stories of the ancients to life, from the birth of creation by Ra, the sun god, to the murder of Osiris, and the revenge of Horus. We gain glimpses of the underworld and the afterlife, as the rulers of Egypt claimed lineage from the Gods both worshipped and fashioned by the people of Egypt, at a time when humankind had begun to shape the world around it, Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.

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Book SynopsisLeading clinical psychologist Lisa Damour identifies the seven key phases marking the journey from girlhood to womanhood, and offers practical advice for those raising teenage girls.We expect an enormous amount from our teenage girls in a world where they are bombarded with messages about how they should look, behave, succeed. Yet we also speak as though adolescence is a nightmare rollercoaster ride for both parent and child, to be endured rather than enjoyed. In Untangled, world authority and clinical psychologist Lisa Damour provides an accessible, detailed, comprehensive guide to parenting teenage girls. She believes there is a predictable blueprint for how girls grow; seven easily recognisable 'strands' of transition from childhood through adolescence and on to adulthood. Girls naturally develop at different rates, typically on more than one front, and the transition will be unique to every girl. Each chapter describes a phase, such as 'contending with adult authority' and 'entering the romantic world', with hints and tips for parents and daughters, and a 'when to worry' section. Damour writes sympathetically and clearly, providing a practical and helpful guide for any parent, and for teenage girls as well.Trade ReviewFinally, there's some good news for puzzled parents of adolescent girls, and psychologist Lisa Damour is the bearer of that happy news. [Untangled] is the most down-to-earth, readable parenting book I've come across in a long time. * The Washington Post *Anna Freud wrote in 1958, 'There are few situations in life which are more difficult to cope with than an adolescent son or daughter during the attempt to liberate themselves.' In the intervening decades, the transition doesn't appear to have gotten any easier which makes Untangled such a welcome new resource. * The Boston Globe *Damour offers a hopeful, helpful new way for parents to talk about-and with-teenage girls... Parents will want this book on their shelves, next to established classics of the genre. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThese popular molecular modelling sets can be used to make many different molecules. This makes them ideal for student use and also for educators and researchers. The set contains 72 colour-coded atoms, 105 links and 5 lone pair electron clouds. The shorter links can be used for single bonds, while the longer, flexible links can be used for double or triple bonds. Using molecular models can help students to visualise concepts such as isomerism through hands-on learning. The models can also be used to learn about balancing equations and molecular geometry. Molymod is a registered trade mark of the EU ( and other places) and is owned by Spiring Enterprises Limited who are the inventors and exclusive manufacturers of the molymod system. Made In England. NOT AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA AND CANADATable of Contents72 colour-coded atoms; 105 links; 5 lone pair electron clouds

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Book SynopsisThe romantic musical comedy-drama film La La Land is the winner of six Oscars, seven Golden Globes and five BAFTAs. This artist-approved selection of 10 songs from the Oscar-winning music by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul has been expertly arranged for intermediate solo piano, including the Oscar winning City of Stars.Table of ContentsAnother Day of Sun; Someone in the Crowd; Mia & Sebastian's Theme; A Lovely Night; City of Stars; Planetarium; Start a Fire; Engagement Party; Audition (The Fools Who Dream); Epilogue

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Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR''If you read this book you'll live longer and you're going to leave this world better than you found it amazing'' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio UKI''m just a straight-talking NHS doctor lending my unbiased opinion on healthy eating and showing everybody how to get phenomenal ingredients on their plates everyday.'Dr Rupy Aujla's first cookbook, The Doctor's Kitchen, is the go-to book to help you kick unhealthy faddy diets for good. In the book, Rupy, explains the principles of healthy living in a fun and relatable way with over 100 vibrant, tasty recipes steeped in medical science which are easy and inexpensive to make.The impact of lifestyle on illness has never been higher on the national agenda and Rupy believes that what we choose to put on our plates is the most important health intervention we can make. The Doctor's Kitchen stands out from the crowd by using medical knowledge to create the recipes. Rupy advocates Plates over Pills every time and he is lTrade Review‘This is a great cookbook that encourages everybody to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. I’ve followed Doctor Rupy for years and I love his mission to improve the health of everyone using food.’ – Joe Wicks, The Body Coach and best-selling author or Lean in 15 "I love this book. Great to see an NHS doctor getting us to see every forkful of food we put in our mouths as an opportunity to feed our gut bacteria and make us healthy with recipes full of colour, fibre and taste. Dr Aujla shows us how to get our diet right – cheaply, simply, deliciously backed by latest research." Jeannette Hyde, Author of The Gut MakeoverRegistered Nutritional Therapist BSc (Hons) CNHC mBANT. "Dr. Rupy is a good friend and colleague of mine, I see him as part of the new generation of physicians teaching people that food is medicine. 'The Doctor's Kitchen' brand is inspiring both patients and the medical profession about how we can use food and lifestyle to improve the health of the world."Dr Mark Hyman – physician, scholar and New York Times Bestselling Author

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Book SynopsisTHE BRAND-NEW UPGRADE OF THE WORLD''S BEST-SELLING STOP SMOKING BOOK OF ALL TIME. Allen Carr''s Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of this method. It now includes advice on important contemporary issues such as vaping, cannabis, JUUL, the association between smoking and self-harm & anxiety, the dopamine issue, and more advice about habitual triggers. It also features a hypnotherapy track, offering an additional way to process the method. Through following this method, you will not only be set free from your smoking or vaping addiction but you will also find it easy and even enjoyable to quit. • Without using willpower, aids, substitutes, or gimmicks • Without gaining weight • Without suffering anxiety, depression, or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms • Without envying partners, friends

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Book SynopsisThis book packs in the combined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consummate problem solvers when it comes to jewellery making. Together they show the reader how to fix common screw-ups, try out new creative techniques, get more skilled at familiar methods, improvise tools and discover ways to save money, such as recycling gold and other precious metal scraps. From beading to setting a stone, understanding annealing to soldering your own silver chain, you can riffle through the book, experimenting with new innovations to create your unique jewellery designs. Packed with over 200 expert fixes, insider tips, and tricks of the trade, content is arranged by topic to enable any jewellery maker to achieve a striking and professional look to their earrings, necklaces, rings, and more. A must-have for anyone who makes their own jewellery, whether at beginner or intermediate level.Trade ReviewJan 14 If you have ever wanted to know anything about jewellery making techniques, this is definitely the book you need. It is incredibly comprehensive, packed with information and ideas, with clear demonstrations of techniques such as how to use a wheel to polish, how to create a folded piece of metal, barrel polishing, the pros and cons of using ready made settings and much much more. It offers a way to experiment and innovate in order to create unique jewellery designs; as well as how to improvise tools and save money by using recycled materials, gold and other metal scraps. A very useful book which will undoubtedly become a key reference work for many new to the jewellery making craft. Well written, well presented, and a very good buy if you are looking for a present. * Monstersandcritics.com *October 2014 Ever fancied yourself as a silver smith? Then this book is for you! Beginners will find inspiration and those already into jewellery making will find more than 350 expert tips and tricks of the trade. Arranged by topic so you can easily achieve professional looking earrings, necklaces, rings and more. * My Weekly *Oct 13 Two makers come together to solve all your jewellery making problems. Find out everything you want to know, including fixing mistakes, techniques, methods, recycling and more. Includes beading, wire, metalwork and non-traditional materials. 350 expert tips arranged by topic. Great photography, easy to use format. * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts *Spring/Summer 2015 This is an extremely comprehensive book on the many and varied techniques of making jewellery. It is over 150 pages long and the authors manage to cram a great deal of information into its pages. The book is highly illustrated with very clear photographs and the writing style is concise and informative - overall a very useful book for any jewellery maker to have in their library. The book is unusual in that it covers both beading and metalworking. Most books on these subjects stick to one or the other because the tools and techniques are so different. But those who enjoy making bead jewellery often want to move on into metalworking of various kinds so this book covers that transition neatly. The two authors are each specialists in their own type of jewellery making - Sara Withers in beading and Xuella Arnold in metalworking - so each subject is covered by and expert in the field. In all, this is a beautifully written and illustrated book and really does manage to cover a huge range of techniques that will be enjoyed by many. Beginners will find it an excellent primer with a very wide sweep while advanced metalworkers will find it fills gaps in their knowledge and shows some new and interesting ways of improving their techniques. * Bead Society For Great Britain *Table of ContentsPrelims 5 Introduction 2 Metal Jewelry Basics 20 Working with Metal 48 Simple Jewelry Designs 16 Threading and Finishing 28 Using Wire and Metal 26 Experimenting with New Materials 10 Index and Creditsn5

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Book SynopsisA CRIME BURIED FOR YEARS.AND ONE THAT''S JUST BEGUN... ''An authentic, topical and terrifying thriller: one of Michael Connelly''s very best'' THE TIMES''Yet another superb thriller from a writer at the top of his game''SUNDAY EXPRESS''Consistently excellent''MAIL ON SUNDAY* * * * *A MURDER YEARS IN THE MAKINGA murder in the middle of a street party seems a senseless tragedy. But the victim had a dark past which came back to haunt him.THE DEEPER YOU LOOKDetective Renée Ballard connects the killing to an unsolved case last worked by ex-LAPD legend Harry Bosch. But then a new crime shatters the night shift...THE DARKER IT GETSThe Midnight Men are a deadly pair of predators who stalk the city during the dark hours and disappear without a trace. Ballard once believed her joTrade ReviewConsistently excellent... The plotting is as skilful as ever, and the pacing as relentless * Mail On Sunday *The Dark Hours is yet another superb thriller from a writer at the top of his game * Sunday Express *An authentic, topical and terrifying thriller: one of Michael Connelly's very best. * THE TIMES *Thoroughly engrossing ... The Dark Hours offers plenty of shocking scenes and clever surprises * Wall Street Journal *Ballard and Bosch are a great combination as they work in and around a police force that Ballard believes too often aims to 'protect and serve the image instead of the citizens.' * Washington Post *A masterpiece * Publishers Weekly *Relentless on their own, Ballard's and Bosch's combined skills...could be combustible * LA Times *

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Book SynopsisTo follow your Tao is to live in accordance with your own meaning, values and energy: to discover your true self, nurture your growth and enjoy a harmonious and healthy life.Drawing from the disciplines of Chinese Medicine, qigong, Five Element theory and Buddhism, Stephanie Nosco explains how your body''s energy (or qi) can help you reconnect with your natural energetic flow.Each chapter is devoted to one of the five major yin organs - the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and lungs - showing you how to identify when they are out of balance and giving you ways to rebalance them. Along with the organ''s associations and attributes, there are descriptions of their physical, emotional and spiritual properties and functions. Each chapter ends with ''soul work'' exercises to help counteract anything that is holding you back, whether that is anxiety, anger, inconsistency, pain, fear or the inability to let go.With these thoughtful practices, you will learn to t

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling collection of football facts, stats and stories is back for another fully updated edition!World Football Records 2025 offers lively, fun and fascinating facts and stats from the world of international football. Focusing on all the major world and continental tournaments, national team records, exceptional matches and the stars who made it all possible, this exhaustively researched annual tells the stories of these key moments and the players and coaches behind them.This new edition includes updated stats and facts for all recent major tournaments, awards and international teams. You''ll also find the latest record-breaking achievements of more than 35 featured nations from around the world, including a sidebar with key stats, as well as updates and records for most of the other 170+ FIFA members.

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Book SynopsisDesigner, punk, rebel, dame... Vivienne Westwood was all this and more. One of the main architects of the 1970s punk era, the inimitable Westwood refused to take fashion too seriously, finding unique and arresting ways to subvert tradition and challenge the status quo.But her impact on the industry was more than ripped T-shirts. A master of tailoring and mistress of corsetry, she deconstructed street fashion and parodied English looks with tight waists, bustles and a zany take on tartan and Harris Tweed.Clients include Dita Von Teese, FKA Twigs and Doja Cat, her signature designs have featured in Japanese manga, Nana, and having captivated the TikTok generation, her vintage pieces still go viral today.Punk in both fashion and politics to the very end, Vivienne Westwood will remain an icon of fashion and feminism for generations to come.

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Book SynopsisThe Imperium series continues in this asymmetric card-based civilisation building game for 14 players, charting the rise and fall of fourteen of the greatest civilisations from history.Formidable adversaries are arrayed against you. Your people stand ready. History beckons.In your hands lies the destiny of one of the most storied peoples of history. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly and unrest will bring your civilisation to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history. As one of fourteen radically asymmetric civilisations, you will compete to become the most dominant empire the world has ever seen.Imperium: Horizons is a standalone game that contains the Abbasid, Askumite, Cultist, Gupta, Inuit, Japanese, Magyar, Martian, Mayan, Polyn

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Book Synopsis'Don't be into trends. Don't make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress...' - Gianni VersaceFrom Elizabeth Hurley's safety pin dress to Jennifer Lopez's plunging green gown, Versace has always been a brand at the cutting edge of fashion. With a foot firmly placed in pop culture, Versace is beloved by fashionistas and celebrities alike, providing iconic moments like Lil Nas X's gold armour at the 2021 Met Gala, many of Elton John's eclectic tour outfits and the gown worn by Lady Diana in her posthumous tribute in Harper's Bazaar.Exquisitely illustrated and expertly written, this book explores the story of the brand, from its creation in 1978 by Gianni Versace to its iconic status today. Featuring images of red-carpet moments, key pieces and stunning catwalk shows, this is a fabulous collection of all things Versace.

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAs Heard on NPR's This American Life'The delights he extols here (music, laughter, generosity, poetry, lots of nature) are bulwarks against casual cruelties . . . contagious in their joy' New York TimesThe winner of the NBCC Award for Poetry offers up a spirited collection of short lyric essays, written daily over a tumultuous year, reminding us of the purpose and pleasure of praising, extolling, and celebrating ordinary wonders.Among Gay's funny, poetic, philosophical delights: a friend's unabashed use of air quotes, cradling a tomato seedling aboard an aeroplane, the silent nod of acknowledgement between the only two black people in a room. But Gay never dismisses the complexities, even the terrors, of living in America as a black man or the ecological and psychic violence of our consumer culture or the loss of those he loves. More than anything other subject, though, Gay celebrates the beauty of the natural world - his garden, the flowers peeking out of the sidewalk, the hypnotic movements of a praying mantis.The Book of Delights is about our shared bonds, and the rewards that come from a life closely observed. These remarkable pieces serve as a powerful and necessary reminder that we can, and should, stake out a space in our lives for delight.***'These charming, digressive "essayettes" surprise and challenge more than a reader might expect . . . experiences of "delight," recorded daily for a year, vary widely but yield revealing patterns through insights about everything from nature and the body to race and masculinity.' New Yorker'Pure balm for your soul. Savor one at a time every morning, this summer, or wolf them all down en masse on a gorgeous sunny day.' Celeste Ng'A reminder of what the personal essay is best at: finding the profound in the mundane . . . His delight is infectious. It's hard to read Gay and not to be won over.' Seattle TimesTrade ReviewThe delights he extols here (music, laughter, generosity, poetry, lots of nature) are bulwarks against casual cruelties. As such they feel purposeful and imperative as well as contagious in their joy * The New York Times Book Review *These charming, digressive 'essayettes,' in the manner of Montaigne, surprise and challenge . . . Gay, an award-winning poet, knows the value of formal constraint: his experiences of 'delight,' recorded daily for a year, vary widely but yield revealing patterns through insights about everything from nature and the body to race and masculinity. The fruits of this experiment-for which gardens and gardening provide a frequent, apt metaphor-attest to an imagination cultivated in hostile conditions. Gay's optimism is as easy as it is improbable, his 'heart cooing like a pigeon nestled on a windowsill where the spikes rusted off. * New Yorker *Ross Gay's poems are little celebrations of joy, and this book of mini-essays - each centering around a particular 'delight,' from sleeping in your clothes to planting tomato seedlings to the nod of greeting between the only two black people in a room - is a pure balm for your soul. Savor one at a time every morning, this summer, or wolf them all down en masse on a gorgeous sunny day. -- Celeste NgEveryone could use a bit more delight in their days . . . Gay, who is the winner of the NBCC Award for Poetry, is here to provide just that, with essays celebrating everything from air quotes to candy wrappers to pickup basketball games * New York Post *The Book of Delights is both practice and perfection in an unassuming package . . . These pieces reflect and examine the natural world, masculinity, racism, and other topics with vibrancy. Most essays are a few paragraphs, a page or two at maximum, but it's not the width or length of the pieces that ultimately grabbed my attention. It was the heart and intelligence found within his daily introspections * The Rumpus *A reminder of what the personal essay is best at: finding the profound in the mundane . . . his delight is infectious. It's hard to read Gay and not to be won over. * Seattle Times *The shock of Gay's writing . . . is his seamless shift from breezy, affable observation to sober (and admittedly still affable) profundity . . . I want to say that Gay's writing is magical because that's the way it feels when I read it. But . . . calling it magic undercuts Gay's craft, the effort that goes into producing literature that feels as fluent and familiar as a chat with a close friend. His voice has integrity, in both senses of the word: a completeness or consistency, true to itself; and an honesty and compassion so frankly subjective that it produces an incorruptible vision. Gay's loose-limbed sentences diagram his delight, partaking in numerous asides - some as paragraph-long parentheticals - and equally numerous asides within asides, as well as nested subordinate clauses that are the purview of intimate conversation, not written prose. They are clauses and asides in which, as Gay writes them, you feel his hand on your arm, you feel him lean in toward you, conspiratorially or simply to emphasize his meaning * The New York Review of Books *

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Book Synopsis'Finn has written the definitive book on ultra running today. I couldn't put it down.' - Dean Karnazes***Marathons are no longer enough. Pain is to be relished, not avoided. Hallucinations are normal.Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness?Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out - and to see if he could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and on to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport's many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour.

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Book SynopsisNow more than ever it is time to open our hearts and remember that we are love! Goddess is the source, the limitless flow of love that created and cares for us. Hear Her, She is calling to you.... She is with you always. She is the spirit of the land and the changing of the seasons. Her journey has no beginning or end. She is the wondrous never ending cycle of being. Walk through the seasons of change with Goddess and unveil your soul's truth in this illustrative oracle of beauty and love. Discover 36 cards of wisdom to inspire imagination and embrace the energy of the sacred feminine. Through working with this oracle in your daily life you will be guided towards positive choices to find love, peace and fulfilment in all areas of your life. Meet Her sacred creatures, feel Her tenderness, rest in Her serenity and dance in Her delight. Be led on a journey of self discovery and empowerment to reconnect to your sweet tender heart and reveal your pure perfection. Artist and author Wendy Andrew illustrates the seasonal embodiments of Goddess, channelling Her timeless loving energy deeply into her paintings and writing. Wendy's paintings are inspired by the ancient mysteries that are wrapped in the turning of the seasons, and the voice of Goddess whispering through the mythical realms. Her work has been published and is loved and purchased worldwide.

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Book Synopsis10 popular supermarket ingredients, 100 creative ways to turn them into quick and easy dinners.

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Book SynopsisThis book was designed to reduce mistakes.Your mistakes with money.Tiny errors, epic fails and everything in between.You can do thousands of things right, but make just a few of the errors we discuss, and you destroy much of your portfolio.If you could learn how to avoid the unforced errors investors make all the time, you would make your life so much richer and less stressful.The counterintuitive truth is avoiding errors is much more important than scoring wins.How Not To Invest shows you a few simple tools and models that will help you avoid the most common mistakes people make with their money. Learn these, and you are ahead of 98% of your peers.Make fewer errors, end up with more money.We all make mistakes. The goal with this book is to help you make fewer of them, and to have the mistakes you do make be less expensive.

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Book SynopsisAs featured on BBC Radio 4'Funny and touching' Sunday Times'Extraordinary' Observer'Full of both wisdom and humour' Julia Samuel'Funny, moving, brave' Jeremy Bowen'I had the privilege to conduct Simon's last broadcast interview - knowing his wise words on the page could live on afterwards' Emma Barnett*****READER REVIEWS'Simon's cheerful voice comes through every page''An absolute gift of a book ... This book has the potential to change your life''Stunning'It isn't quite 'Don't buy any green bananas'. But it's close to 'Don't start any long books'. In his mid-40s, Simon Boas was diagnosed with incurable cancer it had been caught too late, and spread around his body. But he was determined to die as he had learned to live optimistically, thinking the best of people, and prioritising what really matters in life. In A Beginner's Guide to DyingSimon considers and collates the things that have given him such a great sense of peace and contentment, and why dying at 46 really isn't so ba

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Book SynopsisThe BBC primetime series The Great British Sewing Bee, is back.Starting with the basics, from how to use a sewing machine and understand paper patterns, to knowing your fabrics and how to achieve that perfect finish – this is a go-to guide that you will keep referring back to.With a section that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing.For burgeoning sewers, this technique-focused book reveals the joys of sewing and the tools and skills required to progress. Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing – tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more – to guidance on adding decorative finishes including piping, exposed zips, appliqué and more, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to take the leap and start creating long-lasting projects to cherish.

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Book SynopsisEliza Fricker gets it. Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. This book's comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and feelings in a way that words simply cannot, will bring some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they're doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks? A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition. This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self care time guilt free.Trade ReviewIn The Family Experience of PDA Eliza Fricker shares her heartfelt insights through an accessible illustrated volume that will be helpful to parents as they support, encourage, and manage their children who may have features of PDA. The book through words and pictures provides the important lessons she has learned about the sensitivities and regulatory capacity of her child. Eliza shares the basic principles that enabled her child and family to feel safer and to mutually enjoy daily interactions. We learn the power of softening the edges of restrictive parenting, which may function in more resilient children with higher thresholds to be reactive but is disastrous with a child with feature of PDA. We learn that a gentler less demanding, accepting, and positive playful parental strategy will lead to more cooperative behaviors and mutually rewarding co-regulatory interactions. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Professor Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis book is the perfect tonic for frazzled loved ones of children with PDA. Perfectly imperfect, quirky and always en pointe, Eliza will make you nod and smile with her descriptions and illustrations whilst also providing you with a tonne of practical ideas without once seeming preachy. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ExpertTable of ContentsForeword by Ruth Fidler; Introduction; Tolerance Levels; Meltdowns; Relationships; Sensory; Anxiety; Collaboration; Flexibility; Prioritising; Positives; Self Care

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Book SynopsisIn this practical guide, author Kent Beck, creator of Extreme Programming and pioneer of software patterns, suggests when and where you might apply tidyings to improve your code while keeping the overall structure of the system in mind.

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Book SynopsisHow do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-minute Art Painting, of course! Explore the pure joy of paint with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-minute Art Painting encourages you to explore painting in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork. Although Hannah will provide a brief introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the process and pure joy of painting.

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Book SynopsisJust Draw Botanicals offers creative painting tips and accessible advice, providing both practical information and inspiration.Table of ContentsFlipping through this book Visual index Why botanical? The artworks Botanical fundamentals Materials Further resources Artist index Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisHow to Use Behavioural Design to Create Change in the Real WorldIn this ground-breaking book, author Morten Münster presents a set of rules that individuals and companies can follow to bring about necessary change.Using behavioural design and an accessible four-step method, he shows how people can be persuaded to do one thing instead of another and thereby achieve success.By examining an array of examples drawn from business, government, various public groups and institutions he demonstrates how the rules can be learned and applied in different contexts.

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Book SynopsisBetting on the Muse is a combination of hilarious poetry and stories. Charles Bukowski writes about the real life of a working man and all that comes with it.

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