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Book SynopsisWhat's this you're writing? asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table.The Tao of Pooh, I replied.The how of Pooh? asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written.The Tao of Pooh, I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil.It seems more like ow! of Pooh, said Pooh, rubbing his paw.Well, it's not, I replied huffily.What's it about? asked Pooh, leaning forward and smearing another word.It's about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances! I yelled.Have you read it? asked PoohWinnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world''s most beloved bear, and Pooh''s Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism.Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H.Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold to date.This deluxe anniversary edition is a beautiful gift for any fans of this classic title or everyone's favourite bear.Trade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine "Aspects of Taoism told through the characters of 'Winnie the Pooh' – I mean, does it get better?” Meghan Markle ‘Mr. Hoff gives grown-ups permission to rediscover Winnie the Pooh’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisThis classic exploration of the Goddess through time and throughout the world draws on religious, cultural, and archaeological sources to recreate the Goddess religion that is humanity's heritage. Now, with a new introduction and full-colour artwork, t

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is the first major scholarly book to make a well-supported argument that, contrary to what many people believe, nonviolent resistance is more effective than armed resistance in overthrowing regimes, an advantage that is maintained even when the target is not democratic. -- Robert Jervis, Columbia University Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan offer a fresh, lively, and penetrating analysis of the conditions under which nonviolent resistance succeeds or fails. Using a wealth of data and in-depth case studies, they show that the scholarly emphasis on forceful approaches is misguided: nonviolent movements are often better able to mobilize supporters, resist regime crackdowns, develop innovative resistant techniques, and otherwise take on and defeat repressive regimes and build durable democracies. -- Daniel Byman, Georgetown University and senior fellow, Saban Center at the Brookings Institution After the breathtaking events of 2011, can anyone doubt that nonviolent civil resistance is an effective tool for political change? In this provocative, well-written, and compelling book, Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan demonstrate that nonviolent civil resistance is usually a better way to force political change. They identify the conditions favoring its success and provide a convincing explanation for why nonviolent resistance is so effective. Their analysis is rigorous yet accessible, and their conclusions have profound implications for anyone seeking to understand-or promote-far-reaching social and political reform. -- Stephen Walt, Harvard University This is social science at its best. Years of critical study culminate in a book on one dominating issue: how does nonviolent opposition compare with violence in removing a regime or achieving secession? The authors study successes and failures and alternative diagnoses of success and failure, reaching a balanced judgment meriting careful study. -- Thomas C. Schelling, Harvard University, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics All of us dedicated to peaceful protest as a way to change the world can take heart from this book. -- Amitabh Pal Progressive The work belongs in all academic libraries... Highly recommended. Choice Well researched, skillfully written, insightful, and timely. -- Joseph G. Bock Dynamics of Asymmetric ConflictTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments Part I. Why Civil Resistance Works 1. The Success of Nonviolent Resistance Campaigns 2. The Primacy of Particpation in Nonviolent Resistance 3. Exploring Alternative Explanations for the Success of Civil Resistance Part II. Case Studies Introduction to the Case Studies 4. The Iranian Revolution, 1977-1979 5. The First Palestinian Intifada, 1987-1992 6. The Philippine People Power Movement, 1983-1986 7. Why Civil Resistance Sometimes Fails: The Burmese Uprising, 1988-1990 Case Study Summary Part III. The Implications of Civil Resistance 8. After the Campaign: The Consequences of Violent and Nonviolent Resistance 9. Conclusion Epilogue Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisSarah Merker brings you 50 scone recipes from the National Trust. History is best enjoyed with a scone, as everyone who’s visited a National Trust house knows. This book brings you the best of both. Scone obsessive Sarah Merker has gathered 50 – yes 50 – scone recipes from National Trust experts around the country. And she’s written a quirky guide to 50 National Trust places to delight and entertain you while you bake or eat those blissful treats. Eccentric owners, strange treasures, obscure facts – it's all here. Whip up a Triple Chocolate scone while you read about the mechanical elephants at Waddesdon Manor. Or savour an Apple & Cinnamon scone while you absorb the dramatic love life of Henry Cecil of Hanbury Hall. Marvel at a Ightham Mote's Grade 1 listed dog kennel while you savour a Cheese, Spring Onion and Bacon scone. 50 of the best scones in history. And 50 of the best places to read about. You’ll never need to leave the kitchen again.

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Book Synopsis‘A breathtaking, expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an author who truly understands it' PROFESSOR BRIAN COX 'A cracking book that is as enjoyable as it is readable' PETER FRANKOPAN ‘Equally entertaining and insightful’ YANIS VAROUFAKIS ‘If, as David McWilliams complains, economists take the fun out of money, then he is the exception that proves the rule: a man who could not write a boring sentence if he tried’ TOM HOLLAND _______________________________________________________ MONEY.The object of our desires.The engine of our genius.Humanity’s greatest invention. Money is everything. It brings freedom and it takes it away. It inspires and corrupts us. But what is money? Is it the main thing holding us back from utopia or is it

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Book SynopsisThe story of how Beth Chatto created her famous gravel garden will give hope to all gardeners who hope their plants may flourish in spite of poor soil and drought.Trade Review"If ever there was a book to make one a better, more knowledgeable gardener, this is surely it." * The English Garden *"Beth Chatto combines, as well as anyone at work today and better than most, an eye for good plants, knowledge of their ways and a sensitivity when putting them together." -- Ursula Buchan * Spectator *"Beth Chatto has to be the plantswoman of the century because she knows how to please plants . . . a desire to emulate these beautiful plantings should be enough to drive all serious gardeners to read the book." -- Mary Keen * Garden *"Edited with a true artist's eye [...] the beauty of the structural flowering hummocks, the pools, pockets and ribbons of colour, the textural contrasts with punctuating verticals and Mrs. Chatto's now famous plant "veils", is unsurpassed." -- Helen Yemm * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisKim Krans’s NEW YORK TIMES bestseller THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT (375K copies sold) launched a culture-shifting brand that redefined tarot for the twenty-first century. Now comes Krans’s next deck in her bestselling series, THE WILD UNKNOWN ALCHEMY DECK AND GUIDEBOOK. This stunning oracle deck reveals insights into the ancient mysteries of alchemy: the metaphorical process of turning lead (unconsciousness) into gold (enlightenment). Alchemy is the doorway to the imagination and self-discovery. You do not need to be an expert in metals, symbols, astrology, or Latin to become an alchemist. Whether a baker, mechanic, surgeon, seamstress, or surfer—those who become masters of their materials are all alchemists. The magic of Alchemy is available to anyone who is willing to explore, observe, and invoke transformation. Paired with a 224-page, hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by Kim Krans, THE WILD UNKNOWN ALCHEMY DECK includes 71 beautiful, easy-to-shuffle hexagon cards divided into six suits: The Cosmic Forces, The Colors, The Seasons, The Materials, The Mysteries, and The Operations. Illustrated in Krans’s iconic style of elegant line art and lush watercolor painting, each full-color card offers a tool for self-study and exploration, expressed through symbol, image, and language. The unique shape of the cards allows edges to meet and images to meld and transform, with all-new connecting spreads, including readings for revealing energetic and emotional blockages, identifying what is serving and what is draining, and much more. Through this profound experience of observing image, color, and materials with an alchemical perspective, new gifts and discoveries are revealed. This deck is a journey to awakening and reuniting us with what may be dormant or unseen as we begin to weave together the physical and mystical aspects of our lives.

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Book SynopsisRoughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? This title reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2010 Book Award, Society for American Archaeology "David W. Anthony argues that we speak English not just because our parents taught it to us but because wild horses used to roam the steppes of central Eurasia, because steppedwellers invented the spoked wheel and because poetry once had real power... Anthony is not the first scholar to make the case that Proto-Indo-European came from this region [Ukraine/Russia], but given the immense array of evidence he presents, he may be the last one who has to... The Horse, the Wheel, and Language brings together the work of historical linguists and archaeologists, researchers who have traditionally been suspicious of each other's methods. [The book] lays out in intricate detail the complicated genealogy of history's most successful language."--Christine Kenneally, The New York Times Book Review "[A]uthoritative ... "--John Noble Wilford, New York Times "A thorough look at the cutting edge of anthropology, Anthony's book is a fascinating look into the origins of modern man."--Publishers Weekly (Online Reviews Annex) "In the age of Borat it may come as a surprise to learn that the grasslands between Ukraine and Kazakhstan were once regarded as an early crucible of civilisation. This idea is revisited in a major new study by David Anthony."--Times Higher Education "Starting with a history of research on Proto-Indo-Europeans and exploring how this field for obvious reasons assumed an ethno-political dimension early on, leading PIE scholar Anthony moves on to established facts ... then shifts his focus to the interrelation of the three essential elements of horse, chariot, and language and how the first and second provided the means for the spread of Indo-European languages from India to Ireland. The bulk of the book contains the factual evidence, mainly archaeological, to support this argument. But a strength of the book is its rich historical linguistic approach. The combination of the two provides a remarkable work that should appeal to everyone with an interest not just in Indo-Europeans, but in the history of humanity in general."--K. Abdi, Dartmouth College, for CHOICE "David Anthony's book is a masterpiece. A professor of anthropology, Anthony brings together archaeology, linguistics, and rare knowledge of Russian scholarship and the history of climate change to recast our understanding of the formation of early human society."--Martin Walker, Wilson Quarterly "The Horse, the Wheel, and Language brings together the work of historical linguists and archaeologists, researchers who have traditionally been suspicious of each other's methods. Though parts of the book will be penetrable only by scholars, it lays out in intricate detail the complicated genealogy of history's most successful language."--Christine Kenneally, International Herald Tribune "The Horse, the Wheel and Language maps the early geography of the Russian steppes to re-create the lost world of Indo-European culture that is as fascinating as any mystery novel."--Arthur Krim, Geographical Reviews "In its integration of language and archaeology, this book represents an outstanding synthesis of what today can be known with some certainty about the origin and early history of the Indo-European languages. In my view, it supersedes all previous attempts on the subject."--Kristian Kristiansen, Antiquity "A key book."--David Keys, IndependentTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi PART ONE: Language and Archaeology 1 Chapter One: The Promise and Politics of the Mother Tongue 3 Ancestors 3 Linguists and Chauvinists 6 The Lure of the Mother Tongue 11 A New Solution for an Old Problem 15 Language Extinction and Thought 19 Chapter Two: How to Reconstruct a Dead Language 21 Language Change and Time 22 Phonology: How to Reconstruct a Dead Sound 24 The Lexicon: How to Reconstruct Dead Meanings 32 Syntax and Morphology: The Shape of a Dead Language 36 Conclusion: Raising a Language from the Dead 38 Chapter Three: Language and Time 1: The Last Speakers of Proto-Indo-European 39 The Size of the Chronological Window: How Long Do Languages Last? 39 The Terminal Date for Proto-Indo-European: The Mother Becomes Her Daughters 42 The Oldest and Strangest Daughter (or Cousin?): Anatolian 43 The Next Oldest Inscriptions: Greek and Old Indic 48 Counting the Relatives: How Many in 1500 BCE? 50 Chapter Four: Language and Time 2: Wool, Wheels, and Proto-Indo-European 59 The Wool Vocabulary 59 The Wheel Vocabulary 63 When Was the Wheel Invented 65 The Signifi cance of the Wheel 72 Wagons and the Anatolian Homeland Hypothesis 75 The Birth and Death of Proto-Indo-European 81 Chapter Five: Language and Place: The Location of the Proto-Indo-Europe an Homeland 83 Problems with the Concept of "the Homeland" 83 Finding the Homeland: Ecology and Environment 89 Finding the Homeland: The Economic and Social Setting 91 Finding the Homeland: Uralic and Caucasian Connections 93 The Location of the Proto-Indo-European Homeland 98 Chapter Six: The Archaeology of Language 102 Persistent Frontiers 104 Migration as a Cause of Persistent Material-Culture Frontiers 108 Ecological Frontiers: Different Ways of Making a Living 114 Small-scale Migrations, Elite Recruitment, and Language Shift 117 PART TWO: The Opening of the Eurasian Steppes 121 Chapter Seven: How to Reconstruct a Dead Culture 123 The Three Ages in the Pontic-Caspian Steppes 125 Dating and the Radiocarbon Revolution 126 What Did They Eat? 128 Archaeological Cultures and Living Cultures 130 The Big Questions Ahead 132 Chapter Eight: First Farmers and Herders: The Pontic-Caspian Neolithic 134 Domesticated Animals and Pontic-Caspian Ecol ogy 135 The First Farmer-Forager Frontier in the Pontic- Caspian Region 138 Farmer Meets Forager: The Bug-Dniester Culture 147 Beyond the Frontier: Pontic-Caspian Foragers before Cattle Arrived 154 The Gods Give Cattle 158 Chapter Nine: Cows, Copper, and Chiefs 160 The Early Copper Age in Old Europe 162 The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture 164 The Dnieper-Donets II Culture 174 The Khvalynsk Culture on the Volga 182 Nalchik and North Caucasian Cultures 186 The Lower Don and North Caspian Steppes 188 The Forest Frontier: The Samara Culture 189 Cows, Social Power, and the Emergence of Tribes 190 Chapter Ten: The Domestication of the Horse and the Origins of Riding: The Tale of the Teeth 193 Where Were Horses First Domesticated? 196 Why Were Horses Domesticated? 200 What Is a Domesticated Horse? 201 Bit Wear and Horse back Riding 206 Indo-European Migrations and Bit Wear at Dereivka 213 Botai and Eneolithic Horseback Riding 216 The Origin of Horse back Riding 221 The Economic and Military Effects of Horseback Riding 222 Chapter Eleven: The End of Old Europe and the Rise of the Steppe 225 Warfare and Alliance: The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture and the Steppes 230 The Sredni Stog Culture: Horses and Rituals from the East 239 Migrations into the Danube Valley: The Suvorovo-Novodanilovka Complex 249 Warfare, Climate Change, and Language Shift in the Lower Danube Valley 258 After the Collapse 260 Chapter Twelve: Seeds of Change on the Steppe Borders: Maikop Chiefs and Tripolye Towns 263 The Five Cultures of the Final Eneolithic in the Steppes 265 Crisis and Change on the Tripolye Frontier: Towns Bigger Than Cities 277 The First Cities and Their Connection to the Steppes 282 The North Caucasus Piedmont: Eneolithic Farmers before Maikop 285 The Maikop Culture 287 Maikop-Novosvobodnaya in the Steppes: Contacts with the North 295 Proto-Indo-European as a Regional Language in a Changing World 299 Chapter Thirteen: Wagon Dwellers of the Steppe: The Speakers of Proto-Indo-European 300 Why Not a Kurgan Culture? 306 Beyond the Eastern Frontier: The Afanasievo Migration to the Altai 307 Wagon Graves in the Steppes 311 Where Did the Yamnaya Horizon Begin? 317 When Did the Yamnaya Horizon Begin? 321 Were the Yamnaya People Nomads? 321 Yamnaya Social Organization 328 The Stone Stelae of the North Pontic Steppes 336 Chapter Fourteen: The Western Indo-European Languages 340 The End of the Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture and the Roots of the Western Branches 343 Steppe Overlords and Tripolye Clients: The Usatovo Culture 349 The Yamnaya Migration up the Danube Valley 361 Yamnaya Contacts with the Corded Ware Horizon 367 The Origins of Greek 368 Conclusion: The Early Western Indo-European Languages Disperse 369 Chapter Fifteen: Chariot Warriors of the Northern Steppes 371 The End of the Forest Frontier: Corded Ware Herders in the Forest 375 Pre-Sintashta Cultures of the Eastern Steppes 385 The Origin of the Sintashta Culture 389 Warfare in the Sintashta Culture: Fortifications and Weapons 393 Tournaments of Value 405 Sintashta and the Origins of the Aryans 408 Chapter Sixteen: The Opening of the Eurasian Steppes 412 Bronze Age Empires and the Horse Trade 412 The Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex 421 The Opening of the Eurasian Steppes 435 The Srubnaya Culture: Herding and Gathering in the Western Steppes 437 East of the Urals, Phase I: The Petrovka Culture 441 The Seima-Turbino Horizon in the Forest-Steppe Zone 443 East of the Urals, Phase II: The Andronovo Horizon 448 Proto-Vedic Cultures in the Central Asian Contact Zone 452 The Steppes Become a Bridge across Eurasia 456 Chapter Seventeen: Words and Deeds 458 The Horse and the Wheel 459 Archaeology and Language 463 Appendix: Author's Note on Radiocarbon Dates 467 Notes 471 References 507 Index 547

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Book SynopsisSince it was first published " The Art of Loving" has become a classic, inspiring thousands of people with its clarity and power. Erich Fromm, the renowned psychoanalyst, sees love as the ultimate need and desire of all human beings. In this book, he discusses every aspect of the subject: romantic love, the love of parents for children, brotherly love, erotic love, self-love and the love of God or the divine. He looks at the theory of love as it appears throughout the cultures of the world and at the practice, how we show or fail to show love to one another. Love is an art, which we need to develop and practice in order to find true commitment. We need to find it, individually and as a society as a whole. Erich Fromm is one of the major figures in the field of psychoanalysis. He devoted himself to consultant psychology and theoretical investigation for many years. He was the author of numerous books, including " Fear of Freedom" and "Psychoanalysis and Zen", before his death in 1980.

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Book SynopsisThe Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables provides hundreds of tables for nearly every worldbuilding and gameplay situation GMs may come across. Need to know what the local food is like? Roll for it. Need to know how the city’s plumbing is organized or if they have a sewer system? Roll for it. Need to know what specific pathology drives the mad draconian warlord just beyond the city’s gates? Roll for it. Want to determine what a sorcerer’s spell effects look like or what unique way they cast their spells? You know the answer! When warranted, many of the table results are “enhanced” with supplemental information to help clarify roll results, like how a particular type of government is run, or what a particular style of architecture looks like . Other tables will have a branching element, providing a path to fleshing out larger scale subjects that require more detail than can be provided with a single table. The book also includes three one-shot adventures that help GMs put the book’s tables into play right away, so that they can see exactly how helpful and enhancing they can be. The Game Master’s Book of Astonishing Random Tables fills in the holes of gameplay, enriching every scene, setting, character and event, while also adding new, unexpected elements to shake things up and keep players on their toes.

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Book SynopsisEnter the whimsical world of Lulu Compotine's crocheted companions and bring her enchanting dolls and their adorable animal friends to life!

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Book SynopsisA bustling, vibrant tour of flavour-packed Syrian dishes90 sensational recipes celebrating the flavours of Syria, that can easily be made in the comfort of your own homeThis is the first cookbook from Imad Al Arnab, a renowned chef from Damascus. Imad now runs an acclaimed restaurant in London, which was named GQ's Best Breakthrough Restaurant 2022'.Imad's Syrian Kitchen is a bustling, vibrant tour through 90 traditional and adapted Syrian dishes that can be made in the comfort of your own home. Imad will introduce us to the delicious flavours and techniques of the Syrian kitchen showing you just how easy this wonderful cuisine can be.Alongside delicious recipes, Imad will share the unforgettable details of how he came to settle in London, as well as the story of his home country, Syria. This book is a celebration of how food has the power to bring people together.Trade Review‘I smiled reading so many of the recipes in this wonderful book, which is just brimful of flavour, generosity and gentle good humour.’ Nigella Lawson

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Book SynopsisThis commemorative portfolio displays all the 100 pictures awarded in the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, together with the stories of what they reveal and how they were created. Representing the work of photographers worldwide, they illustrate both the beauty and drama of the natural world and our conflicted relationship with it. Chosen by an international panel of judges from around 50,000 entries, the images are the work of photographers from dozens of countries and represent a worldwide range of styles and ways of seeing nature. You will find a rich variety of subjects, from wild regions, remarkable behaviour and portraits of creatures you may never have seen before, to reportage of vitally important ethical and environmental issues. Adding depth are the background stories not just about how the pictures were made and the equipment used but also information about the subjects and why the photographers chose them.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your campaigns and conquests with these 75 fun, RPG-inspired cocktail recipes your whole gaming group will love!Make your next gaming adventure even more fun with this collection of 75 RPG-inspired cocktails! Featuring fantasy-themed libations from the boozy Dragon the Beach and a Potion of Strength to a sneaky Stealth Check shot and a Never Split the Party Punch, you’ll keep spirits high and your friends happy during your next dungeon-crawling tabletop adventure. Complete with easy-to-follow, accessible instructions, Düngeonmeister also includes funny jokes and hilarious asides that will take your campaign (or your next gathering) to the next level!Trade Review“Besides the fun recipe names, [this book] also goes into bar cabinet essentials and techniques novice mix-masters may need.” —VentureBeat“Perfect for gaming sessions or a D&D themed party.” —Darcy & Brian“Lovely… the presentation is quite nice… sure to make a great stocking stuffer for the tabletop gamer in your life.” —Gaming Trend“The instructions are clear and concise [and] there are recipes for every kind of cocktail drinker you can think of… a fantastic gift.” —Cookbook Divas“Düngeonmeister presents a wide selection of interesting and, for the most part, delicious cocktails with a bit of gaming-themed wit, perfect for trying out and sharing with your adventuring party.” —Game Vortex“Plenty of humor and over 75 RPG-inspired drinks to suit everyone from DM to bard.” — Your Money Geek * Your Money Geek *"If you like to nerd out and drink at the same time this combo is a no-brainer." —Geek Girl Authority

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Book SynopsisTracing a career of more than thirty years, this celebration of the prodigiously talented Dutch photographer includes vibrantly colored portraiture, landscapes, still lifes, abstract compositions and fashion editorials. From her early African-inspired work to her more recent experiments in interventionist techniques, Viviane Sassen has gained international acclaim for her striking, dynamic images that explore a range of themes and subjects-from identity, gender, and the body, to race, fashion, and the environment. This retrospective book brings together both well- and lesser-known works and includes pieces from her recent series, "Paint Studies," in which early photographs are reimagined with ink and painterly marks, and "Venus and Mercury", a collection of exquisite photomontages based on the history of the Palace of Versailles. An introductory essay and interview with the artist combine with additional illuminating texts to make this the definitive overview of an important and ever-evolving photographer.

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Book SynopsisMeet Chris Stewart, the eternal optimist. A man who flies to Spain, sees a peasant farm on the wrong side of the river and, with scarcely a second thought, hands over a cash deposit. And then finds he has acquired not just the farm, but the farmer, too, who has no intention of leaving. Not to mention the lack of running water, electricity or even a bridge. It would be enough to send most people straight back home. But Chris and his wife Ana are made of stronger stuff - and besides, they have sunk all their savings into their farm, El Valero, and buying a flock of sheep. So there is no turning back. Life gets tough, but it also gets good. Driving Over Lemons is that rare thing - a funny, insightful book that charms you from the first sun-lit page to the last. And one that makes running an Andalucian mountain farm seem like a half-decent career move. It has been a major bestseller both in Britain and Spain.Trade ReviewChris Stewart is one of life's bold originals * Independent *When an author is as modest and humorous as this, his story cannot be told too often. -- Elizabeth Buchan * The Times *Exquisite. In Driving Over Lemons the anecdote flourishes once more. -- Penelope Lively * Daily Telegraph *It is easy to enthuse about the simple pleasures of life, but hard to write about them well. Stewart's gift is to do so with the carefree manner of someone you've just met in a bar, and who is buying the drinks. -- Hugh Thomson * Independent *A wonderful book - funny, affectionate and reaching deep beneath the skin. Tuck it into your holiday luggage and dream -- Elisabeth Luard * Daily Mail *A funny, observant and personal account of what a man can learn, and what there is to appreciate in life. Marvellous -- John S. Doyle * Sunday Tribune *You just can't fail to like him and the world he spreads out for you: wayward sheep, eccentric ex-pats, hospitable (and slightly barmy) neighbours... Mr Stewart is that rare thing, the real McCoy -- Rosie Boycott * Guardian *Endearing, heart warming, self-deprecating, sometimes surreal... charming stuff -- William Leith * Standard *

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to 150 fabric manipulation techniques including pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting and applique. Ruth explains her innovative variations of these traditional techniques and offers inspirational project ideas. Features colour photography and illustrations throughout.

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Book SynopsisIf you visit the Basque Country, you will undoubtedly fall in love. Located on the Spanish-French border in Northern Spain, it is home to some of the world''s finest restaurants, spectacular modern architecture and dramatic scenery.In Basque, the leading Spanish chef, José Pizarro, takes readers on a journey around this magical place, taking inspiration from traditional dishes and local ingredients, and adding his own unique twist. From the delicious bite-sized morsels known as pintxos Basque-style tapas to more hearty main meals and sumptuous desserts, José shows you how easy it is to prepare Spanish food at home. The cuisine of this region is wonderful to share with family and friends but it''s also about informality and not being a slave to your stove.Set to the backdrop of the stunning views of San Sebastián and the rest of the Basque Country, Basque is a culinary jaunt around one of Spain''s most colorful and exciting destinations.

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Book SynopsisThis pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Chiyogami Patterns.

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Book SynopsisBen Horowitz, a leading venture capitalist, modern management expert, and New York Times bestselling author combines lessons both from history and modern organisational practice with practical and often surprising advice to help us build cultures that can weather both good and bad times.The times and circumstances in which people were raised often shape them yet a few leaders have managed to shape their times. In this follow-up to the bestselling business classic The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz turns his attention to a question crucial to every organisation: How do you create and sustain the culture you want? This book is a journey through cultures ancient to modern, spotlighting models of leadership and culture-building from the samurai to prison gangs. Along the way, it answers fundamental questions: Who are we? How do people talk about us when we're not around? How do we treat our customers? Can we be trusted?Because who you are is not the values you list on the wallTrade ReviewPraise for The Hard Thing About Hard Things: ‘For anyone interested in building, growing or leading a great company, this book is an incredibly valuable resource – and a funny and insightful read’ Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook ‘Ben’s book is a great read – with uncomfortable truths about entrepreneurship and how to lead a company’ Larry Page, CEO of Google ‘Stripping away the veneer of management-speak, Ben’s writing carries the authority of somebody who has been through all of this. This results are simple, thorough and compelling’ Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter ‘More than any other business book released this year, Hard Things gives an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to lead and scale a start-up’ Business Insider's Best Business Books of 2014) ‘This is easily one of the essential books every business leader should read if they’re looking for proven and honest management advice’ Entrepreneur's 25 Amazing Business Books from 2014) ‘The most valuable book on start-up management hands down’ PandoDaily ‘There is more than enough substance in Mr. Horowitz’s impressive tome to turn it into a leadership classic’ The Economist

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Book SynopsisAdd beauty to any surface with this highly giftable sticker book collection from a globally renowned artist. From globally renowned artist Nathalie Lété, the Nathalie Lété Sticker Book is the ultimate gift for sticker obsessives (and who doesn’t love stickers?) and fans of Lété. There are over 800 stickers in the book, all created in Lété’s signature dreamlike and enchanting style, including some of her most popular and beloved illustrations, like Mushrooms and Dancing Butterflies, and new creations made just for the book, like a scene from Noah’s Ark. There are vibrant patterns, playful critters, and fanciful landscapes. Bring the beauty of Lété’s art home for an amazing value.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF TWO JAMES BEARD AWARDS IN 2020 Restaurant and Professional and the prestigious BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE 2019 ANDRÉ SIMON FOOD AWARD Winner of The Australian Book Industry Association's Illustrated Book of the Year in 2020 Shortlisted as debut cookbook of the year in the 2020 Fortnum & Mason food & drink awards Longlisted as Booksellers choice in the adult non-fiction category by the Australian Booksellers Association A mind-blowing masterpiece from one of the most impressive chefs of a generation. – Jamie Oliver My cookbook of the year. – Yotam Ottolenghi, The Guardian Josh Niland is a genius – Nigella Lawson In The Whole Fish Cookbook, groundbreaking seafood chef Josh Niland reveals a completely new way to think about all aspects of fish cookery. From sourcing and butchering to dry ageing and curing, it challenges everything we thought we knew about the subject and invites readers to see fish for what it really is - an amazing, complex source of protein that can and should be treated with exactly the same nose-to-tail reverence as meat. It features more than 60 recipes for dozens of fish species ranging from Smoked Marlin Ham Caesar Salad, Fish Cassoulet and Roast Fish Bone Marrow to - essentially - The Perfect Fish and Chips. Many of us would like to eat more fish but worry about the environmental impact and often end up cooking the same old salmon fillet on repeat. The Whole Fish Cookbook will soon have you embracing new types and will change the way you buy, cook and eat fish. There is so much more to a fish than just the fillet, and it is indeed true what they say about there being more than just a handful of fish in the sea. Trade Review'My cookbook of the year.' – Yotam Ottolenghi, chef and author 'A mind-blowing masterpiece from one of the most impressive chefs of a generation.' – Jamie Oliver, chef and author 'There’s no other chef in the world that I would rather have scale me with his knife, dry-age me, roast me, glaze me, rest me, slice me, serve me than this powerful spirit! Thank you Josh for paying attention and caring the way you do! You are a shining light!' – Matty Matheson, chef and author 'Here’s one of those rare books that teaches you the basics. An inspiring read, and something to return to again and again — these pages are sure to be worn down quick.' – Rene Redzepi, chef and author 'If you love cooking fish, this book will be a revelation. You'll learn about dry-ageing to concentrate flavour and using every part but the bubble from the fish's mouth!' – Rick Stein, chef and author 'Well that was a smack around the head! This book is a game changer! Josh has basically taken all the old ways of fish prep and cookery and thrown the bad ones out the window then turned what remains on its head. This book is such an eye opener for me personally and at the same time makes so much sense when Josh explains how he thinks about the world of seafood. This is a very, very special book and in many years to come, I will look back at this moment in time and say to myself, "Remember that time when Josh from Saint Peter brought that book out and we all had to rethink the way we prepared and cooked fish and seafood forever?" Thanks Josh and to all the team at Saint Peter for sharing this knowledge with us! – Nathan Outlaw, chef and author 'Equal parts comprehensive technical manual and a giant porthole into creativity, chef Niland's honest and pure approach to all things fish is inspiring. The Whole Fish Cookbook beautifully articulates the entire animal approach while methodically opening the reader's mind to how responsibility and innovation coexist.' – Grant Achatz, chef and author 'Josh Niland is a genius.' – Nigella Lawson, author 'To desire simplicity is a very complex exercise. Josh Niland is an inspiration to our profession. In The Whole Fish Cookbook he offers us a wealth of enjoyment and enthusiasm. In a compelling way, he shows us that with time and patience you can discover the real depth of flavour.' – Bo Bech, chef and author 'I have followed Josh for such a long time and adore him and his use of every part of a fish – what a trailblazer he is … this book is for home cooks as much as chefs and I applaud it.' – Maggie Beer, author 'Josh Niland's uncompromising discipline combined with his unique scale-to-tail, sustainable seafood philosophy has led to a revolution in the way we think, feel, prepare and eat seafood.' – Kylie Kwong, chef and author 'I have been racking my brain trying to think of an American restaurant that comes close to the inventiveness and deep consideration that seafood is afforded at Saint Peter, to no avail ... Saint Peter is proof that when it comes to the modern dedicated seafood restaurant, Australia does it best.' – Besha Rodell, The New York Times 'Josh Niland can coax deliciousness from fish eyeballs, swim bladders and even fish blood with confidence and elegance ... his endeavours, sometimes hauntingly visceral, other times plainly cheeky, [are] always beautiful and restrained. His approach is going to change the way the world thinks about cooking and eating seafood.' – Melanie Hansche, Food & Wine 'This is a book anyone who cares about the future sustainability of our food sources and loves fish has to own.' – Sudi Pigott, The Spectator 'I have been waiting for a book like this: a primer that breaks down the elements of fish cookery. Many of us wish we ate more fish, yet we strangely don't tend to cook it much. Niland, a young Australian chef, demystifies fish, from knowing when it is fresh, to butterflying a sardine. This is a cheffy volume, featuring extraordinary creations such as black fish pudding or a coral trout tail glazed to taste like a Christmas ham. What excited me most were the simple, methodical tips on techniques such as poaching or how to get a really crisp skin on a pan-cooked fillet (weight it down slightly).' – Bee Wilson, The Sunday Times 'This book has gained an underground following among cooks, professional and amateur. The idea is simple, that we should honour fish with the same care and attention that we do meat and "butcher" them accordingly. The results may well change western cooking.' – Tim Hayward, The Financial Times 'Will this become as influential as Nose to Tail Eating? The Australian chef Josh Niland takes the rule of wasting no part of the animal and applies it to fish. It's not a book for casual cooks – not all of us are ready for cod liver and parsley on toast or fish fat caramel slice – but there are recipes and techniques that will benefit fish lovers.' – Tony Turnbull, The Times I have followed Josh for such a long time and adore him and his use of every part of a fish – what a trailblazer he is … this book is for home cooks as much as chefs and I applaud it. * Maggie Beer *With The Whole Fish Cookbook, Josh Niland has revolutionised the way we think about, and treat, fish. Nose to tail cooking, when it comes to animals, has been commonplace since humans started eating meat. So why has it taken so long for us to treat fish in the same way? In this eye-opening book, Niland teaches us not only how to cure and preserve fish, just as we do meat (think moonfish belly bacon and swordfish prosciutto), but also explains how he uses every little bit of every fish in his pioneering restaurant and fish butchery in Sydney. From the eyeballs and swim bladders (which he makes crisps out of), throats (which he deep fries), sperm sacks (which he treats like sweetbreads), blood (which he turns into blood pudding), bones (which he pulverises to enhance stocks) to all the remaining scraps (which he turns into grams). Niland has cleverly devised uses for parts that are usually thrown away without a second thought, inspiring not only chefs, but also fishing industries around the world. * Yotam Ottolenghi, The Guardian *'John Lewis may have recently stopped selling fish kettles due to lack of demand, but don't let that be a deterrent. Seafood chef Josh Niland believes we should treat piscine cuisine with the same nose-to-tail reverence as meat.' * The Herald, Scotland *'This book has gained an underground following among cooks, professional and amateur. The idea is simple, that we should honour fish with the same care and attention that we do meat and "butcher" them accordingly. The results may well change western cooking.' * Tim Hayward, The Financial Times *'I have been waiting for a book like this: a primer that breaks down the elements of fish cookery. Many of us wish we ate more fish, yet we strangely don't tend to cook it much. Niland, a young Australian chef, demystifies fish, from knowing when it is fresh, to butterflying a sardine. This is a cheffy volume, featuring extraordinary creations such as black fish pudding or a coral trout tail glazed to taste like a Christmas ham. What excited me most were the simple, methodical tips on techniques such as poaching or how to get a really crisp skin on a pan-cooked fillet (weight it down slightly).' * Bee Wilson, The Sunday Times *'Will this become as influential as Nose to Tail Eating? The Australian chef Josh Niland takes the rule of wasting no part of the animal and applies it to fish. It's not a book for casual cooks – not all of us are ready for cod liver and parsley on toast or fish fat caramel slice – but there are recipes and techniques that will benefit fish lovers.' * Tony Turnbull, The Times *'This is a book anyone who cares about the future sustainability of our food sources and loves fish has to own.' * Sudi Pigott, The Spectator *

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Book SynopsisHoward Marks, renowned investor, shares his wisdom in "The Most Important Thing," offering insights on successful investing and avoiding pitfalls. Drawing from his experiences, he emphasizes the complexities of investing and navigating financial risks, providing valuable lessons for readers in today's volatile markets.

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Book SynopsisTwo modern classics in one volume.Trade Review Animal Farm ‘[Orwell’s] wit is both edged and human. Few writers of any period have been able to use the English language so simply and accurately to say what they mean, and at the same time to mean something’ The New Republic (1946) ‘Animal Farm remains our great satire on the darker face of modern history’ Malcolm Bradbury ‘The book for everyone and Everyman, its brightness undimmed after fifty years’ Daily Telegraph ‘The book it’s writer called “a little squib” is the finest prose satire in English after Gulliver’s Travels’ Julian Symons ‘Orwell … has written in a prose so plain and spare, so admirably proportioned to his purpose, that Animal Farm even seems very creditable if we compare it with Voltaire and Swift’ The New Yorker ‘A prophet who thought the unthinkable and spoke the unspeakable, even when it offended conventional thought’ Daily Express ‘Matchlessly sharp and fresh … The clearest and most compelling English prose style this century’ Sunday Times Nineteen Eighty-Four ‘His final masterpiece … enthralling and indispensable for understanding modern history’ New York Review of Books ‘A profound, terrifying and wholly fascinating book … Orwell’s theory of power is developed brilliantly’ The New Yorker ‘Brilliantly constructed and told’ Guardian ‘There is not a smile or a jest that does not add bitterness to Orwell’s utterly depressing vision of what the world may be in 35 years’ time’ TIME

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Book SynopsisJoin Dr. Mindy Pelz as she makes fasting easy to do and easy to understand in this 60-day fasting journal!Never before has keeping track of your fasting been this simple! Dr. Mindy Pelz''s new 60-day fasting journal is designed to make sure that you feel supported, encouraged, and inspired as you work your way through your fasting journey. Dr. Mindy does more than just tell you which foods to avoid, she breaks down which foods help or hinder your fasting, helps you track your sleep, your blood sugar levels, your energy, and much more.Start the rest of your life today with this amazing journal!

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Book SynopsisFour stunning pocket-sized fashion books in one box set. Includes Little Book of Chanel, Little Book of Dior, Little Book of Gucci and Little Book of Prada – telling the stories of four iconic fashion houses. With images of the four houses' most timeless and celebrated designs, plus captivating text on the personalities and lives of the creative geniuses behind the brands, Little Box of Style is the quintessential collection that will delight any fashion lover.Table of ContentsLittle Book of Chanel • Little Book of Dior • Little Book of Gucci • Little Book of Prada.

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Book SynopsisA visual pilgrimage through holy mountains, great pyramids, and golden shrines, Sacred Sites celebrates the ways we transform the world around us through ritual, creativity, and worship. Essays, interviews and more than 400 images explore spaces ranging from ancient temples to modern works of spatial art.

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Book SynopsisEverything You Need to Know to Start Your Stained Glass JourneyDive in to the captivating world of stained glass with this practical handbook for beginners and beyond. Rosie Linebaugh is an expert in making modern stained glass art easy and accessible. With her encouraging advice, step-by-step tutorials, lead-free approach and full-size perforated, fold-out templates at hand, you'll never want to leave your stained-glass studio.Begin by mastering foundational skills like cutting curves for a sunlit Five-Petaled Wildflower or learning how to use zinc came for a shining Glass Spider Web. Then, discover the ways that new materials and skills can elevate your pieces, like using copper foil overlay to make intricate wings on a Buzzing Bumblebee. Finally, graduate to making complex detailed panels like the radiant Sun & Moon Dreamscape with wire work details.Not only does Rosie guide you through each phase of your journey, she also addresses the most common

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Book SynopsisStrands of Joy features 20 versatile colourwork patterns for challenging and relaxing knitting, from Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna and Nordic knitting experts Laine.No hobby is more mindful than knitting. In strange times, one can be endlessly grateful for the gentle rustle of needles, the soft wool sliding between fingers, and the calming effect of following a pattern – and the reward of a beautiful handmade creation. The 20 colourwork patterns in this book include sweaters and cardigans as well as an elegant dress, a warming hat and a kid's pullover. The patterns are worked seamlessly from top down. Comprehensive patterns are supported by extra material on the Laine website, and stunning photography and styling evokes the cosy Nordic lifestyle and slow living.Strands of Joy is a knitting book to bring calm and colour to your life. Cast on a mindless two-colour project or let your mind find peace in more complicated knits that require you to stay focused. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

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Book SynopsisVietnamese Vegetarian showcases over 80 of the tastiest vegetarian Vienamese recipes from Uyen Luu. From quick dishes such as Sweet Potato Noodles with Roasted Fennel and Sweetheart Cabbage and Omelette Banh Mi, to dishes fit for a feast such as Mushroom and Tofu Phở and Rice Paper Pizza, as well as sweet treats like Rainbow Dessert and Lotus and Purple Sweet Potato Rice Pudding, there is a vast array of dishes for any occasion. With tips and tricks on how to adapt the recipes to use alternative ingredients, this is bound to be everyone’s go-to book on vegetarian Vietnamese food.

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Book SynopsisBring your favorite anime foods to life with 75 recipes—from traditional Japanese favorites to inventive recreations—that are easy to make, fun, and delicious. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite food moments. In The Anime Chef Cookbook, she brings 75 appetizers, mains, desserts, and drinks from the screen to your table so that you can enjoy the same foods as your favorite characters, with recipes including: Haikyuu!! steamed pork buns Food Wars! soufflé omelet Isekai Izakaya pork katsu sandwich My Hero Academia cold soba March Comes in Like a Lion pampered udon Dragon Ball Z meat lover's meat feast Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake Your Name strawberry pancakes with macarons Clannad starfish scones Laid-Back Camp hot buttered rum cow and much more! Along with the easy-to-follow recipes are stunning anime-style food illustrations and information about the exact episodes that feature the foods, allowing The Anime Chef to immerse you in your favorite animated worlds while satisfying your appetite.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION THE ANIME KITCHENAPPETIZERS AFTER-PRACTICE NIKUMAN - HAIKYUU!! SOUFFLÉ OMELET - FOOD WARS! TUNA MEATBALLS IN ORANGE SAUCE - ONE PIECE MITARASHI DANGO - SAMURA I CHAMPLOO PAPRIKA SEAFOOD CAESAR SALAD - MISS KOBAYASHI’S DRAGON MAID RUSSIAN ROULETTE TAKOYAKI - DRAGON BALL SUPER CAT ONIGIRI - FRUITS BASKET BENTO INSPIRATION - SCHOOL BABYSITTERS CHEESY POTATO PAVE - GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT PEANUT BUTTER SQUID - FOOD WARS! TOMATO MUSHROOM SOUP - TALES FROM EARTHSEA SHRIMP “EBI” KATSU SANDWICH - GOURMET GIRL GRAFFITI KARAAGE TO-GO - ODD TAXI SHINOBU’S HIREKATSU SANDWICH - IZEKAI IZAKAYA ASUNA’S STEAK SANDWICH - SWORD ART ONLINE SANDO INSPIRATION - K-ON!MAINS HOWL’S BREAKFAST PLATE - HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE PAMPERED UDON - MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION TOFU STEAK - RESTAURANT TO ANOTHER WORLD SKYTREE PORK BOWL - SILVER SPOON MISO CHASHU RAMEN - BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERAT IONS STUFFED HARD CRAB - TORIKO KATSUDON - YURI!!! ON ICE COLD SOBA NOODLES - MY HERO ACADEMIA GYUDON - DEMON SLAYER: MUGEN TRA IN LOBSTER AND SHRIMP RISOTTO - LAID-BACK CAMP MEAT LOVER’S MEAT FEAST - DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT PONYO’S HAM RAMEN - PONYO GRILLED WHOLE FISH - VIOLET EVERGARDEN SPINACH CHEESE QUICHE - FULLMETA L ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD LUFFY’S FAVORITE MEAT - ONE PIECE OMURICE - BLEND-S GINGER CHICKEN MEATBALLS - JUJUTSU KAISEN SASHA’S STOLEN BREAD AND POTATO RATION SOUP - ATTACK ON TITAN GOLDEN ROASTED CORNISH HEN - SPIRITED AWAY MYSTERY SIZZLING STEAK - TOKYO GHOUL SPICY HARLOT SPAGHETTI - JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE SUPER SPICY MABO TOFU - ANGEL BEAT S! BURI DAIKON - RASCAL DOES NOT DREAM OF BUNNY GIRL SENPAI LAND AND SEA MIX OKONOMIYAKI - HIMOUTO! UMURU-CHAN R PIKACHU CURRY - POKÉMON CAFÉ MIX SOUP DUMPLINGS - SPIRITED AWAYDESSERTS STRAWBERRY PANCAKES WITH MACARONS - YOUR NAME MANGO PARFAIT - MAID-SAMA APRICOT CANELÉS - THE WAY OF THE HOUSEHUSBAND SHEEP’S MILK PORRIDGE WITH APPLES AND GOAT CHEESE - SPICE AND WOLF II RASPBERRY JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES - THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY CHOCOLATE CORNETS - LUCKY STAR OHAGI - RUROUNI KENSHIN HONEY’S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - OURA N HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB MINI MATCHA MOCHI PANCAKES - TOKYO REVENGERS CAT DONUTS - NEW GAME! CHARMY’S AFTER-BATTLE DESSERT - BLACK CLOVER KIKI’S CHOCOLATE CAKE - KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE CAT COOKIES - KAKEGURUI XX DEADLY DELICIOUS BLUEBERRY MERINGUE PIE - THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME MONSTER CELL TRUFFLES - ONE-PUNCH MAN WHIPPED CHOCOLATE CAKE - KOMI CAN’T COMMUNICATE MOCHA POKÉ PUFFS - POKÉMON XY PANDA SHAVED ICE PARFAIT - POLAR BEAR CAFÉ KERO’S PURIN - CARDCAPTOR SAKURA FRUIT TARTS - THE ANCIENT MAGUS’ BRIDE STARFISH SCONES - CLANNAD SIBERIA SPONGE CAKE - THE WIND RISES CARAMEL WAFFLES WITH APPLES AND PECANS - YOUR LIE IN APRIL MATCHA MELON PAN TURTLES - YAKITATE !! JAPAN PANNA COTTA WITH RASPBERRY COULIS - CRAYON SHIN-CHANDRINKS HOT BUTTERED RUM COW - LAID-BACK CAMP LEMON SOUR - MOB PSYCHO 100 II STRAWBERRY MILK - GINTAMA PRAIRIE OYSTER - COWBOY BEBOP TOTORO LATTE ART - MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO RASPBERRY CITRUS TEA PUNCH - WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE FROZEN MANGO COCKTAIL - LOVE IS LIKE A COCKTAIL SENKU COLA - DR. STONE INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisIf you were a consumer of literature in the nineteenth century, chances are the volumes in your library featured the illustrations of Gustave Doré. From the Bible to Shakespeare, Balzac to Milton, Cervantes to Poe, Doré’s intricate, romantic, and exuberant drawings brought great works to life, and were as treasured as the stories and poetry they depicted. Furthermore, as this magnificent book reveals, he was also a skilled sculptor, painter, and cartoonist. This book spans Doré’s entire career, with chapters dedicated to specific works such as The Divine Comedy, Don Quixote, Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, and medieval fairy tales—each featuring exquisite full-page reproductions that allow Doré’s genius for line, shading, and texture to shine through. The authors also provide a background on the techniques that Doré employed to achieve his exquisite works. Fans of Doré will appreciate this volume’s spectacular production, which features quarter binding, gold foil stamping, embossing on the cover and spine, a belly band, and silkscreen printing on three edges. Filled with incisive analysis and expert historical perspectives, this book is the consummate collector’s item—a volume as expansive and sensational as the artist himself.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the politics of the European Union using a comparative politics approach. This enables students to utilize their knowledge of domestic politics in understanding the EU and better grasp the specific character of its politics.Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition: 'In a world of either overly empirical or overly complex EU textbooks, Lelieveldt and Princen strike an excellent balance in writing a theoretically informed, empirically accurate and highly accessible introduction to the politics of the EU.' Mark Rhinard, Stockholm University in Public Administration'Finally, an EU textbook that seamlessly weaves together comparative politics and EU politics … a richly textured, highly informative, yet accessible book for graduates and undergraduates.' Liesbet Hooghe, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and European University Institute, FlorenceTable of ContentsList of figures; List of maps; List of tables; List of briefings; List of fact files; List of controversies; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations and acronyms; List of country abbreviations used in tables and figures; Part I. Setting the Scene: Origins, Analytical Perspectives and Institutions; 1. The historical development of the EU; 2. Analysing the EU; 3. The institutional framework; 4. Legislation and decision-making: putting the institutional puzzle together; Part II. Key Actors in EU Politics: Citizens, Interest Groups and Political Parties; 5. Public opinion and political participation; 6. Interest groups and interest representation; 7. Political parties and the European Parliament; Part III. EU Policies: Agenda-Setting, Decision-Making and Implementation; 8. An overview of EU policy-making; 9. Agenda-setting; 10. Decision-making; 11. Implementing policies; Conclusions and Reflections; 12. Reflecting on the EU as a political system; Key terms and concepts; Index.

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Book Synopsis*A New Statesman and Daily Mail BOOK OF THE YEAR**Longlisted for the 2024 Women''s Prize for Non-Fiction*''The best book I''ve ever read about motherhood'' Jude Rogers, Observer''I kept scribbling in the margins: ''We need to know this stuff!'''' Joanna Pocock, SpectatorA radical new examination of the transition into motherhood and how it affects the mind, brain and bodyDuring pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood, women undergo a far-reaching physiological, psychological and social metamorphosis.There is no other time in a human''s life course that entails such dramatic change-other than adolescence. And yet this life-altering transition has been sorely neglected by science, medicine and philosophy. Its seismic effects go largely unrepresented across literature and the arts. Speaking about motherhood as anything other than a pastel-hued dream remains, for the most part, taboo.

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Book SynopsisAchieve health and vitality, rebalance your hormones and overcome anxiety, insomnia, irregular cycles and more with this holistic guide to hormonal health for women.With a few easy strategies and changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can not only solve hormone-related problems, but have the energy, mental focus and stable moods to be your best self. Simply put, once you support the flow of your hormones, you create flow in your life, and Vitti's revolutionary five-step programme will work with your body's biochemistry to make this happen. WomanCode gives you the insights and tools you need to: · Work in harmony with your body's natural rhythms · Minimize the impact of toxins in the environment, your diet and the products that you use · Target and support the parts of your endocrine function (blood sugar, adrenals, elimination or reproduction) that need attention · Tap into the immensely transformative power of your feminine energy. This prescriptive programme has successfully helped thousands of women to regulate their periods, clear up their skin, lose weight, alleviate PMS, get pregnant naturally, have more successful IVF, restore their energy, improve their moods and have better sex.'Alisa Vitti is my go-to hormone expert! She has helped me with my cycle, my skin and my energy.' GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN, New York Times bestselling authorTrade ReviewHow to eat, sleep better, lose weight without dieting and up your libido. You'll get the facts about what really goes on inside your body. Women's Health This book was fascinating because it explained that hormones don't just make you cranky once a month - they affect everything from your weight to sleep. Zest magazine She's a regular on US TV and the go-to guru for all things hormonal. Glamour Whether your libido has taken a nosedive, you're concerned about your fertility or your periods are irregular, Vitti has natural advice to help you manage your health concerns. Healthy magazine Alisa Vitti's approachable blend of the science of hormones, with healthy food and lifestyle choices, creates a vibrant, radiant you from the inside out. Alisa's WomanCode method reminds us there is always movement in balance and helps us find the ease in our constantly changing cycle. -- Tara Stiles founder of Strala Yoga, bestselling author of Yoga Cures and Slim Calm Sexy Yoga Alisa is a management guru for the female body. She makes hormonal health approachable and fun! -- Kris Carr New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Sexy Kitchen and Crazy Sexy Diet Alisa Vitti is my go-to hormone expert and yes, us younger women need one! She has helped me with my cycle, my skin, and my energy - all with food! -- Gabrielle Bernstein New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles Alisa Vitti seamlessly meshes science, compassion, story, and solutions in this wise, practical guide to a woman's hormonal health. The protocol outlined in these pages will heal women who've struggled with their hormones for years and healthy women wanting to enhance their lives alike. -- Kate Northrup, author of Money: A Love Story Alisa relates with ease and from the depths of her own transformational experience how understanding the language of the body effortlessly allows optimal health and healing to flow through us. Remember again a truth we are all ready to live: the body is a sacred temple. -- Meggan Watterson, author of Reveal Alisa has a deep understanding, wisdom, and true knowledge for the female body ...she loves it with all her soul. This book is a breakthrough to your hormonal health. Read it, carry in your purse, devour its wisdom. Your body will love you for it. -- Agapi Stassinopoulos, author of Unbinding the Heart WomanCode will empower you to get your hormones in proper balance and put your body in an optimally fertile state. Alisa Vitti's whole food based protocol will help you nourish your womb and bloom into pregnancy. -- Latham Thomas, bestselling author of Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy Finally! It's here! Alisa has researched and created a comprehensive guided tour down the yellow brick road of woman's sparkling health and well-being. Science meets woman! At last! -- Regena Thomashauer, author of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts WomanCode is your ultimate hormonal handbook. Alisa Vitti is truly a women's health visionary for the next generation. She inspires women to take control of their bodies and experience much greater health and happiness than ever before! -- Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition In WomanCode, Alisa has found a way to demystify both the magic and the science of hormones. I feel like we are just having one of our female pow wows, and as always with Alisa, I leave feeling empowered and awesome in my body, as we women should always feel Alysia Reiner, actress, filmmaker, mother, alysiareiner.com A clear, practical, user-friendly solution to th emost pervasive and common gynecological problems women face today. -- Dr. Christiane Northrup Alisa is a thought leader when it comes to providing women with the healthcare they really need. Her revolutionary approach will transform your body and your life. More GYN's should prescribe WomanCode to their patients. -- Dr. Frank Lipman, Founder Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, author of Revive WomanCode is an extraordinary food-based prescription for your period, and lackluster sex drive. In her authoritative book, Alisa Vitti shares her rigorous functional nutrition protocol so you can nourish your ovaries and optimize your hormones naturally. Vitti is breaking new ground by replacing our broken system of women's health with her novel approach. Doctors, prescribe Vitti's system to your patients! -- Dr. Sara Gottfried OB/GYN, author of The Hormone Cure WomanCode is a brilliant nutrition program for all of the hormonal challenges that prevent women from looking and feeling their best. Alisa Vitti provides a practical food approach to ease your periods, improve your fertility, and get more energy for your life! Let Alisa guide you to eat right from your brain to your ovaries and start feeling better! -- JJ Virgin New York Times Bestselling Author of The Virgin Diet Vitti teaches you to unlock the WomanCode so you can control your hormones, rather than letting them control you. You'll be able to take your health into your own hands and relish being a woman instead of cursing your gender. 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