Non Fiction Books

Book SynopsisJonathan Glancey is well known as the former architecture and design correspondent of the Guardian and Independent newspapers. A frequent broadcaster, his books include Wings Over Water, The Journey Matters, Concorde, Harrier, Giants of Steam, Spitfire, Nagaland, Tornado and The Story of Architecture.

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Book Synopsis''A masterpiece.'' ObserverFrom the bestselling author of Munichs and The Damned Utd*Now a major production at the Royal Court, Liverpool, starring Peter Mullan*In 1959, Liverpool Football Club were in the Second Division. Liverpool Football Club had never won the FA Cup. Fifteen seasons later, Liverpool Football Club had won three League titles, two FA Cups and the UEFA Cup. Liverpool Football Club had become the most consistently successful team in England. And the most passionately supported club. Their manager was revered as a god.Destined for immortality. Their manager was Bill Shankly. His job was his life. His life was football. His football a form of socialism. Bill Shankly inspired people. Bill Shankly transformed people. The players and the supporters.His legacy would reveberate through the ages.In 1974, Liverpool Football Club and Bill Shankly stood on the verge of even greater success. In England and in Europe. But in 1974, Bill Shankly shocked Liverpool and football. Bill Shankly resigned. Bill Shankly retired. Red or Dead is the story of the rise of Liverpool Football Club and Bill Shankly. And the story of the retirement of Bill Shankly. Of one man and his work. And of the man after that work. A man in two halves. Home and away. Red or dead.

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Book SynopsisThis book guides the reader through a land where the road to hell is paved not with good intentions, but with cobbles. This is a place where all the world is a stage, unless you are a one-day specialist. Where its inhabitants come with a litany of arresting nicknames - Badgers, Cannibals, Eagles, Pirates - each with a wonderful story of their own.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of a bestseller, this book presents, in a clear, concise, and visual way, the main biological content required by all the examining boards for both the GCSE Double Award Science and separate Biology Award, including IGCSE. It is also useful as an introductory guide for AS Biology. The fourth edition has been revised to include new material on industrial fermenters and their applications, plus additional material on flowering plants.Trade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition:...an excellent book. It is well worth getting hold of a copy to see for yourself.—School Science ReviewTable of ContentsCells. Biological Molecules. Variation and Inheritance. Applications of Genetics. Cell Division and Evolution. Ecology. Human Effects on the Environment. Nutrition and Circulation. Gas Exchange and Respiration. Homeostasis. Reproduction. Coordination. Plants.

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Book SynopsisNew style mapping designed for the British motorist in France. Clear, detailed mapping of France in a handy foldable map, and covering some of the most popular destinations in France. Fully updated, well laid-out sheet maps and place name index.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate handbook to choosing and caring for your bonsai, from expert Adam McCallion (@notionbonsai).

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Book SynopsisStep below the pavements of Soho’s Beak Street, and discover the untold tale of the exotic – and scandalous – Murray’s Cabaret Club

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Book SynopsisSTAR OF BBC ONE'S FREEZE THE FEAR 'I've never felt so alive' JOE WICKS'A fascinating look at Wim's incredible life and method' FEARNE COTTON My hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing the immense power of the mind.'The Iceman' Wim Hof shares his remarkable life story and powerful method for supercharging your health and happiness. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, you'll learn how to harness three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to take ownership over your own mind and wellbeing.'The book will change your life' BEN FOGLE'Wim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower' BEAR GRYLLSSunday Times bestseller, July 2022Trade ReviewA fascinating look at Wim's incredible life and method -- Fearne CottonWim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower -- Bear GryllsA valuable guide to anyone looking to take better control of the health, heat, and untapped potential locked away within us all -- James Nestor, bestselling author of BreathWim Hof's program has become an essential part of my daily regimen for self-care and grounding. I warmly recommend it -- Dr Gabor Maté, author of When the Body Says NoThis book fortifies that the mind is the most powerful tool we possess, however very few use it like Mr Wim Hof. A positive and persuasive read -- Ant Middleton

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Book SynopsisWe Are Being Lied ToIt''s time to get honest with ourselves. Culture''s beauty standards are messed up. We all know it, and we all think we can resist the pull to look a certain way. Yet most of us--our daughters and nieces too--still strive for a broken kind of beauty and feel I''m. not. good. enough.For Melissa Johnson, a marriage and family therapist, this lie eventually led to battling an eating disorder. Through that experience, she saw that chasing broken beauty breaks women in so many ways. She also realized that true, soul-deep beauty is not impossible--it abounds in us and all around us. And now Melissa''s on a mission to help you· uncover the hidden damage cultural lies about beauty have on your mind and soul· reconnect with God, in whose image you are made· walk away from shame and striving· love yourself--and others--unconditionallyTrue beauty is the fullness of life we are long

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Book SynopsisDo you think the world is getting better or worse? Is it becoming easier or harder to be a Christian? So many of us fear where things are headed, but did you know the world is actually getting better in countless ways? What could change if we focused on the good?With thought-provoking questions and quotes and prayer prompts, this smartly designed journal will help you discover and meditate on God''s extraordinary goodness all around you. You''ll learn how to start each morning with an expectant perspective and end each evening with deeper reflection and gratitude.Life is hard--there''s no denying that. But with this 90-day journal, you can be intentional about seeing the good in every day and growing closer to God in the process.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 5 Piano exam. It covers all the new requirements from 2021.

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Book SynopsisOffering grounded, practical teaching, balanced with Scripture and Spirit, pastor and theologian Roger Helland shows you how to seek, experience, and host God's manifest presence. He helps you sort through common misunderstandings, pursue holiness in everyday life, and live a presence-centered life that will transform you--and the world around you.

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Book SynopsisWith the detail you need at a size you can read, the latest edition of 2026 Philip's Big Easy to Read Road Atlas of Britain is super-clear, super-sized and bang up-to-date in a large paperback format. Over 100,000 copies sold of thePhilip's Easy Read Road Atlases of Britain.

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Book SynopsisA colourful tribute to one of the UKâs most iconic cities with a foreword by Sir Paul McCartney. With its historic port and unique docks next to the mighty river Mersey, Liverpool enchants tourists and locals alike. Its bustling music scene, past and present, defines the city. Pictures of The Beatles and Cilla Black, stars of the 60âs, quickly turn a pub visit into a trip down memory lane. The cityâs vibrancy shines through every page of drawings, illustrations and paintings. They take us to Liverpoolâs grand cathedral and characteristic waterfront, up St Johns Beacon, the cityâs radio and observation tower, into quirky antique shops and busy pubs. Liverpoolâs very own artists highlight the cityâs personality so uniquely, that it will inspire visits to all its secret corners.Trade ReviewIf you love Liverpool then you’ll love this wonderful book. -- Paul O’GradyA visual love letter to a beautiful city. -- Stephen McGannThis book has so many wonderfully creative images of my hometown - love it! -- Gerry MarsdenA unique view of the city's diverse landscape through the eyes of its artists’ -- John BarnesTable of ContentsForeword Preface The Three Graces and Pier Head The Waterfront and The Albert Dock Liverpool Cathedral and the Hope Street Quarter The Metropolitan Cathedral and around central Liverpool The Cavern Quarter Around Dale Street to the Pier Head and Waterfront Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse, Tate and Lyle Sugar Warehouse Crosby Football Around the City Artist Credits

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive collection of lyric poems and prayers from the Gaelic tradition of oral poetry, gathered from the highlands and islands of Scotland.Trade Review'This is a beautiful book … to have for quiet moments and to use for teaching.'--Yoga Scotland, Jan 2007

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Book Synopsis Calm Your Mind uses the power of art and ideas to quieten your racing mind and help you achieve a deep inner sense of stillness. This exquisite book, the second from the hugely popular online emotional wellbeing community Ravenous Butterflies, is the perfect companion for those times when you''re feeling agitated, overstimulated and troubled by daily stresses and worries. It showcases a beautiful selection of 80 tranquil yet stirring landscapes, portraits and abstracts from artists and illustrators both famous and obscure, including Augustus John, Laura Knight, Emile Claus and Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy, paired with inspiring quotations from authors such as Haruki Murakami, Rabindranath Tagore, Maya Angelou and L.M. Montgomery. The contents page is artfully divided into 18 calming journeys that suggest routes in which to navigate the book to help you cope with different emotional situations. Feeling burnt out after a hard day at work? Struggl

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Book SynopsisDiscover the secrets to influencing the performance of the people you lead Managers don't get paid for what they do but rather for the performance of their people; therefore, a manager's most important job is coaching behaviors in order to improve performance.Table of ContentsForeword Bill Catlette xi Chapter 1 I’m the Boss of You: The High Cost of Poor Leadership 1 Chapter 2 The Seven Essential Principles of Leadership 11 Chapter 3 The Five Levers of Leadership 25 Chapter 4 Put People First 35 Chapter 5 Connect 71 Chapter 6 Position People to Win 95 Chapter 7 Build Trust 125 Chapter 8 Create Positive Emotional Experiences 143 Conclusion: Your Leadership Legacy 161 Acknowledgments 167 About the Author 173

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Book SynopsisMax and Me - a story about sensory processing, tells the story of a child's first days at school. Each day gets harder for him as he struggles to cope with the noise, lights and activities of a busy school day. One day he has had enough ... that's when his mum tells him about Max - his modulator.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword Preface 1 The Chain of Infection and Main Groups of Micro-organisms Causing Infection 2 Applying the Principles of Evidence-based Practice to Infection Prevention and Control 3 Immunity: Response of the Body to Infection 4 The Microbiology Laboratory 5 Antimicrobial Drugs 6 Policies and Protocols for Infection Prevention and Control 7 Healthcare-associated Infection 8 Urinary Tract Infection 9 Wound Infections 10 Respiratory Infections 11 Infections Associated with Intravascular Devices 12 Gastrointestinal Infections 13 Infection from Blood and Body Fluids 14 Sexually Transmitted Infections 15 Epidemiology and the Role of Public Health in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Index

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Book SynopsisIn our age of globalisation, how should we react to the new Islamophobic movements now spreading in the West? Everywhere the far right is on the march, with nationalist and populist parties thriving on the back of popular anxieties about Islam and the Muslim presence. Hijab and minaret bans, mosque shootings, hostility to migrants and increasingly scornful media stereotypes seem to endanger the prospects for friendly coexistence and the calm uplifting of Muslim populations. In this series of essays Abdal Hakim Murad dissects the rise of Islamophobia on the basis of Muslim theological tradition. Although the proper response to the current impasse is clearly indicated in Qur'an and Hadith, some have lost the principle of trust in divine wisdom and are responding with hatred, fearfulness or despair. Murad shows that a compassion-based approach, rooted in an authentic theology of divine power, could transform the current quagmire into a bright landscape of great promise for Muslims and their neighbours.Trade Review'Probably the most important book ever published by a European Muslim scholar. Traditionally enlightened, mercifully uncompromising with the truth, intellectually and spiritually challenging, these eleven essays show the way forward in a dark and dangerous age.' (Professor Yahya Michot, Hartford Seminary); 'Travelling Home is an essential and exhilarating read.' (Michael Sugich, author of Hearts Turn); 'A must-read for all the Europeans who struggle to make sense of the reality and legitimacy of Muslims in their midst'. (Professor Jocelyne Cesari, University of Birmingham).

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Book SynopsisKey content coverage is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Enjoy an interactive approach to revision, with clear topic summaries that consolidate knowledge and related activities that put the content into context- Build, practise and enhance exam skills by progressing through revision tasks and Test Yourself activities- Improve exam technique through exam-style questions and sample answers with commentary from expert authors and teachers- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the activities available online

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Book SynopsisA Bible with a beautiful cover and includes the full catholic text, perfect to take with you anywhere you go.Enjoy the beautiful and sacred Holy Scriptures. This edition includes the complete Catholic canon, as well as resources, book introductions, and maps to help you discover the treasures in its pages.Features include: Complete Catholic Bible in a compact easy-to-carry size Anglicized text Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Articles providing an understanding of fundamental Catholic beliefs and practices Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Concordance for finding key verses Bible Maps are a visual

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Book SynopsisThe final book in the epic and bestselling children's fantasy series that will make you believe in magic Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell''s How to Train Your Dragon, Michelle Harrison''s A Pinch of Magic, as well as classic children''s fantasy adventures, Narnia and Jumanji.Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage that takes them further than they've ever been before: beyond The End.It's an amazing adventure full of secrets, surprises and fairies with fangs but then a mysterious storm changes everything.Shipwrecked on a strange island, they make a shocking discovery Could this be the end of Roar?Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's debut for readers of 8-12.Ben MTrade ReviewThis funny, captivating story is filled with the painful pangs of growing up and the transporting qualities of imagination', Imogen Russell-Williams, Guardian 'A vividly imagined adventure, […] full of heart, humour and a terrifying villain', Fiona Noble, Bookseller 'This is proof, not that it’s needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I’m a really big fan', award-winning author, Phil Earle 'Roar is an exhilarating, hilarious, vividly drawn tribute to the power of the childhood imagination, the love of family and the magic we risk losing as we grow up. If you plan to visit one new place in 2019, make it Roar', Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogy

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Book Synopsis__________________''Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish'' - Catherine Doyle''A beautiful and profound retelling'' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES''Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power'' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayalFilled with glorious full-colour illustrations by Trade ReviewA beautiful and profound retelling. Burton's text and Lomenech Gill's art are a perfect match, offering a powerfully feminist, elegiac and original twist on this old story. The book tackles pain and trauma without flinching, but its message is ultimately one of joy and hope * Madeline Miller *Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish * Catherine Doyle *This book is a beautiful excavation, uncovering the girl beneath the gorgon, the power within the punished. Exquisitely told, Medusa stole my heart from its first fierce lines * Mary Watson *Fierce and tender and full of heart; the reclamation of self that Medusa is owed, the version of the myth that deserves to be told, passed girl to girl, painted across walls and screamed from rooftops * Melinda Salisbury *This glorious retelling of MEDUSA will stay with me for a very long time. The writing is stunning, as one might expect with Jessie Burton, and the story feels searingly, heartbreakingly relevant for the world we live in. It’s a work of art * Louise O’Neill *With Jessie Burton’s characteristic lyrical and beautiful writing matched by stunning illustrations, I loved this story of survival, healing and bravery of all kinds. A moving retelling that will hold so much appeal for teens but also captivate adult readers of Circe and Ariadne * Amy McCulloch *A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity ... Medusa's vulnerability, strength and journey of self-acceptance is one that will stay with me. Not only that by the illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill are so exquisite I would frame every single one and put them on my wall * Jennifer Saint *A magnificent retelling of the Gorgon we know the most - Medusa - this title shows you the woman behind the myth * Buzzfeed *[A] beguiling, lyrical, but also relatable retelling of the myth of Medusa ... [that] reclaims her both as an ordinary teenage girl who was exploited, brutalised then punished and also as a feminist icon who refuses to be a victim when she can be a proud survivor. With gorgeous illustrations from Olivia Lomenech Gill, Medusa is a must read for women of all ages * Red Magazine 'Best Books to Read This October' *Immerse yourself in Jessie Burton's poetic, powerful reclamation of Medusa's story... brought dramatically to life through magical illustrations by the British artist Olivia Lomenech Gill * Harper's Bazaar *This stunningly illustrated novel, from the author of The Miniaturist, refreshes an ancient myth in a way that empowers young women. If you enjoyed Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, this is one for your Christmas List * Woman&Home *Medusa is an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling * Irish Times *This stunningly illustrated novel ... refreshes an ancient myth in a way that empowers young women. If you enjoyed Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, then this is definitely one to add to your Christmas list * Woman's Weekly *Filled with vulnerability, raw emotion, betrayal and self-acceptance, this is a story that transcends its ancient time into a surprisingly relevant tale for girls today * i *Burton turns one of Greek mythology's most contested figures into a heroine fit for modern fiction -- Emily Bearn * Oldie *Destined to become as much an artefact of our own age as it is an illumination of the ancient past [...] bracing and powerful * Guardian *It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power * Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life' *Filled with vulnerability, raw emotion, betrayal and self-acceptance, this is a story that transcends its ancient time into a surprisingly relevant tale for modern girls * The Courier 'Young adult book of the week' *Medusa is perfect for young adults looking to dive deeper into the story of Medusa and the strength, love, and resilience that actually characterises her * i *A thought-provoking and gorgeously illustrated retelling * Daily Mail Christmas Roundup *Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power * Guardian Books of the Year *[A] haunting reimagining ... Burton’s take on the traditional adversaries humanizes both characters, blurring boundaries between hero and monster ... [the] angular, full-color illustrations add another layer of depth to the story * Publisher's Weekly *A gorgeous gift. The writing is beautiful, the story heartbreakingly relevant, and the illustrations are sublime -- Louise O'Neill * Irish Examiner *Olivia Lomenech Gill’s hypnotic full-colour art makes this one of the year’s most desirable gift books -- Fiona Noble * Guardian/Observer's Best Children's Books of 2021 *In her beautifully illustrated young-adult novel... [Jessie Burton] reclaimed the story of the Gorgon to reveal a vulnerable yet resilient girl * i *A fiercely feminist undercurrent fuels Medusa's unflinching voice * Shelf Awareness *

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016This is an OCR endorsed resource.Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR''s British period studies and enquiries.- Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore- Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry- Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions- Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activTable of Contents Enquiry Topic: Churchill 1929–1951 Chapter 1: Churchill’s view of events, 1929–1934 Chapter 2: Churchill as wartime Prime Minister Chapter 3: Churchill and international diplomacy 1939–1951 Revise, Review, Reflect: Churchill 1929–1951 British Period Study: Britain 1951–1997 Chapter 4: Conservative domination, 1951–1964 Chapter 5: Labour and Conservative governments 1964–1979 Chapter 6: Thatcher and the end of consensus 1979–1997 Chapter 7: Britain’s position in the world, 1951–1997 Revise, Review, Reflect: Britain 1951–97

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: A-LevelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2016Target success in OCR A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.- Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities- Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels- Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample answers and

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Book Synopsis*THE ORIGINAL BESTSELLING BOOK ON LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS, BY THE GREATEST FOOTBALL MANAGER OF ALL TIME*''One of the World''s all-time great leaders'' Harvard Business School''The foundation for success'' Financial Times What readers are saying: ''Worth reading for anyone who wants to know how to succeed.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You will enjoy the book even if you are not a football lover.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''One of the great leaders of the last century'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A formula for getting the best from people'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________What does it take to lead a team to world-class success over a sustained period of time?Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. In his 38 years in management, Sir Alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow Manchester United iTrade ReviewLEADING is about leadership, management and the pursuit of success. It's a fantastic book, one of the best of its kind. The defining quality of Ferguson and Moritz's book is its clarity. The pair discuss leadership from a purely practical perspective, their raw material being Ferguson's vast experience. If there's one word, though, that characterises his philosophy of management it's discipline... And yet what comes through very strongly is humility, even vulnerability.Every success of his, you realise, has been hard-won. Failure has been a constant threat. Nagging anxiety he just accepted 'as part of my job'. And he wouldn't have had it any other way. * Daily Mail *LEADING is about leadership, management and the pursuit of success. It's a fantastic book, one of the best of its kind. The defining quality of Ferguson and Moritz's book is its clarity. The pair discuss leadership from a purely practical perspective, their raw material being Ferguson's vast experience. If there's one word, though, that characterises his philosophy of management it's discipline... And yet what comes through very strongly is humility, even vulnerability.Every success of his, you realise, has been hard-won. Failure has been a constant threat. Nagging anxiety he just accepted 'as part of my job'. And he wouldn't have had it any other way. * Daily Mail *Here Fergie lays bare his gospel of leadership. * Shortlist *For those interested in the subject of leadership, be it managing people effectively and getting the best out of them or learning which qualities and traits separate those who manage and those who inspire, Leading is a worthwhile read.Football fans might complain that the book is over too quickly, even though Ferguson provides 343 pages of entertaining stories and observations. Structuring his sermons in an easily read format is the latest managerial masterstroke from a man who made a career out of regularly producing them. * Daily Express *The foundation for its (Man Utd's) success was built by Ferguson, whose near-pathological obsession with football - and with winning - is a case study in leadership. * Financial Times *Fergie's book a must-have for managers. * Aberdeen Evening Express *Ferguson, the McMaster of leadership. * bbc.co.uk *Ferguson is one of the most successful men in his field - not just in football, but any sport in any era. He defied the norms and the scale of his accomplishments will only become more apparent with the passing of time. History will see that Ferguson grows, not diminishes. * The Times *For those interested in the subject of leadership, be it managing people effectively and getting the best out of them or learning which qualities and traits separate those who manage and those who inspire, Leading is a worthwhile read.Football fans might complain that the book is over too quickly, even though Ferguson provides 343 pages of entertaining stories and observations. Structuring his sermons in an easily read format is the latest managerial masterstroke from a man who made a career out of regularly producing them. * Daily Express *Intriguing revelations. * the Mirror *Full of fascinating insights into a managerial career that spanned over four decades. * the Telegraph *I think he's one of the world's all-time great leaders ... I think there's something to be learned from him for virtually every leader in whatever industry it might be. * Professor Anita Elberse, Harvard Business School *The foundation for its (Man Utd's) success was built by Ferguson, whose near-pathological obsession with football - and with winning - is a case study in leadership. * Financial Times *Ferguson is one of the most successful men in his field - not just in football, but any sport in any era. He defied the norms and the scale of his accomplishments will only become more apparent with the passing of time. History will see that Ferguson grows, not diminishes. * The Times *This is as good as Ferguson's last book. Both are about being a particular kind of person... * Independent *This is as good as Ferguson's last book. Both are about being a particular kind of person... * Independent *

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Book SynopsisLyle Campbell presents an accessible, hands-on introduction to historical linguistics. The fourth edition has a lucid and engaging style, expert guidance and comprehensive coverage, making it ideal for students coming to historical linguistics for the first time.

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Book SynopsisMany ancient peoples built their sacred sites in dead straight lines. The magical paths involved astronomy and geomancy, and were used for spirit flight both by the living as they slept or travelled in shamanic trance, and by spirits of the dead, both recently and long deceased. Danny Sullivan was editor of the renowned Ley Hunter magazine. Here he introduces the complex subject of Ley lines, giving examples from around the world, including many from the British Isles, where this psychic science has been practiced by wizards for a very long time. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Human Biology First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment. How to Pass Higher Biology Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to the latest SQA assessment changes - Refresh your knowledge with comprehensive, tailored subject notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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Book SynopsisHow do you draw Celtic knotwork? What are the secrets of keys? Are there tricks for drawing Celtic spirals? What do these mysterious patterns actually mean? Who drew them? Where did they come from? In this exquisite pocket book, author and artist Adam Tetlow shows us the practical tricks of the trade and the hidden principles behind the ancient magical science of Celtic artwork. With examples from both early and later periods, illustrations by the author and rare engravings.Trade Review"Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, Big ideas.

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Book SynopsisProfessional chef turned TikTok star and Sunday Times bestselling author, Poppy O''Toole shows you how to get the most out of your slow cooker in her brand new book. Featuring 90 mouth-watering recipes that focus on ease and convenience without breaking the bank or sacrificing flavour, this is the book you need to get great food on the table at the end of a busy day.With recipes for family favourites, curries, soups, pastas and a chapter dedicated to potatoes, Poppy elevates each recipe with hacks, tips and flavour ideas so it becomes something actually delicious. The get-ahead recipes include: Creamy sweetcorn soup, Laksa, Puttanesca, Tomato and paneer curry, Chicken tikka masala, Chipotle beef taco, the Ultimate chilli con carne, Lamb tagine, Honey-glazed pigs in blankets, Pulled turkey buns, Boulangere potatoes and Posh orange chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding.With more of us relying on quick, affordabl

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Book SynopsisOrganised geographically, this comprehensive cookbook takes fans on a magical journey from Privet Drive in Surrey to Hogwarts, New York City, Paris and beyond, featuring Great Hall feasts, the treats inspired by Kowalski''s Bakery and much more. Learn to make traditional treats beloved at the British, American and French locations in the films as well as the favourite foods of wizards and Muggles alike, from Harry Potter and Hermione Granger to Newt Scamander, Queenie Goldstein and Jacob Kowalski.Sprinkled with fascinating behind-the-scenes film facts and bursting with gorgeous photography, this cookbook offers step-by-step instructions on how to prepare more than 80 delicious recipes that can be enjoyed while watching the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.Recipes include:- Dudley Dursley''s Swirly Tail Bacon Cheddar Breadsticks- Bill and Fleur''s Wedding Chocolate Puffs- WonderWitch Passion Juice Smoothie- Flaming Phoenix Cocktails-

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Book SynopsisThe first complete step-by-step photographic guide and an essential reference for knitters of all styles and techniques, presented in an easy-reference, take-along format. A compilation of all the techniques for beginning and ending knitting projects, it offers a welcome surprise to many knitters who are not aware of the breadth of possibilities. Choosing the right cast on or bind off to fit the chosen yarn and stitch technique will add to the appeal of the finished knitting project. If you're still using the cast-on and bind-off methods you learned when you began knitting, it's time to explore new possibilities.Table of ContentsElegant edges for all your knitting • Choose from 33 cast-ons and 21 bind-offs to give your next project the perfect edge • Creative edges enable you to begin and end every project with flair

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to #RateASpecies? Zoos and aquariums have poked wild fun at their animal friends—and their “product reviews” will leave your pack howling! Packed with adorable animal photos and laced with wit and humor, Animals Reviewed is a must-read for animal lovers of all ages. All proceeds benefit the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s mission to advance animal welfare, public engagement, and conservation.

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Book SynopsisNo clichés. No cheese. No camera-club jargon. From the author of the best-selling ‘Read This’ series, this introduction covers all aspects of photographing places, including landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and interiors. Whatever your camera, whatever your interest, whatever your level, this indispensable guide gives you all the essential techniques and demystifies the work of acclaimed photographers. Packed with practical tips and iconic images, this accessible book will arm you with the know-how you need to take meaningful pictures of the places that matter to you most. Featuring 50 master photographers, including Alec Soth, Martin Parr, Robert Adams, Todd Hido, Rut Blees Luxemburg, Julius Shulman, Rinko Kawauchi, Thomas Ruff, Tim Hetherington and Joel Sternfeld. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places is part of the internationally-bestselling ‘Read This’ series, which has sold over half-a-million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages. Coming soon: Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing People by Selwyn Leamy (September 2019) More titles in the ‘Read This’ series: Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356) Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People by Henry Carroll (9781780676241) Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places by Henry Carroll (9781780679051) Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887) Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542) Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786274052) Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976) Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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Book SynopsisWhether you're new to the field or a seasoned executive, this book will give you a firm grasp on what it takes to make an organization perform. It presents the basic principles of management simply, but not simplistically. Why did an eBay succeed where a Webvan did not? Why do you need both a business model and a strategy? Why is it impossible to manage without the right performance measures, and do yours pass the test? What Management Is is both a beginner's guide and a bible for one of the greatest social innovations of modern times: the discipline of management. Joan Magretta, a former top editor at the Harvard Business Review, distills the wisdom of a bewildering sea of books and articles into one simple, clear volume, explaining both the logic of successful organizations and how that logic is embodied in practice. Magretta makes rich use of examples -- contemporary and historical -- to bring to life management's High Concepts: value creation, business models, competitive strategy, and organizational design. She devotes equal attention to the often unwritten rules of execution that characterize the best-performing organizations. Throughout she shows how the principles of management that work in for-profit businesses can -- and must -- be applied to nonprofits as well. Most management books preach a single formula or a single fad. This one roams knowledgeably over the best that has been thought and written with a practical eye for what matters in real organizations. Not since Peter Drucker's great work of the 1950s and 1960s has there been a comparable effort to present the work of management as a coherent whole, to take stock of the current state of play, and to write about it thoughtfully for readers of all backgrounds. Newcomers will find the basics demystified. More experienced readers will recognize a store of useful wisdom and a framework for improving their own performance. This is the big-picture management book for our times. It defines a common standard of managerial literacy that will help all of us lead more productive lives, whether we aspire to be managers or not.Trade ReviewThis book will help managers in any type of organization, including nonprofits and the public sector, do their jobs better * Harvard Business Review *

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Book Synopsis11th edition of this popular, bright and quirky annual football records book.

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Book SynopsisThe dead talk. To the right listener, they tell us all about themselves: where they came from, how they lived, how they died - and who killed them. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past and help justice to be done using the messages left by a corpse, a crime scene or the faintest of human traces. Forensics draws on interviews with top-level professionals, ground-breaking research and Val McDermid's own experience to lay bare the secrets of this fascinating science. And, along the way, she wonders at how maggots collected from a corpse can help determine time of death, how a DNA trace a millionth the size of a grain of salt can be used to convict a killer and how a team of young Argentine scientists led by a maverick American anthropologist uncovered the victims of a genocide. In her novels, McDermid has been solving complex crimes and confronting unimaginable evil for years. Now, she's looking at the people who do it for real. It's a journey that will take her to war zones, fire scenes and autopsy suites, and bring her into contact with extraordinary bravery and wickedness, as she traces the history of forensics from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge science of the modern day.Trade ReviewMcDermid has not lost her early journalistic genius for telling a good story plainly -- Ian Finlayson * Times *... she dissects the history of forensics through gripping stories of real-life crime. * New Statesman *Every bit as compelling as the best of the fictional genre * Irish Times *Fascinating history of forensic science .... McDermid provides a grimly absorbing account of crime and it's detection -- Ian Thompson * Observer *... the science of forensics has come a long way, as Val McDermid relates in this fascinating study. McDermid, best known for her gritty psychological thrillers, has interviewed a wide range (a morgue? a graveyard?) of forensic scientists and has revisited some of the most gruesome true life mysteries to piece together a gripping history of the anatomy of crime. Each of the chapters - which examine themes such as fire scene investigation, toxicology, fingerprinting, DNA and blood splatter and facial reconstruction - contains a wealth of surprising information -- Andrew Wilson * Independent *Praise for Val McDermid: 'McDermid has the ruthless psychological scalpel that forms part of the equipment of all good novelists, whatever their genre. And, fortunately for us, she knows just how to use it. * Guardian *The sheer brio of McDermid's writing produces that increasingly rare thing, a genuine page-turner that doesn't insult its readers' intelligence. * Independent *To write one brilliant book is hard. To write 25 is a miracle. That is what Val McDermid has achieved over the course of her career and it's why she is a much-loved legend in the literary world. * Sunday Express *

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Book Synopsis'Literally impossible to put down’ New York Times Book Review Gordon Thomas has a grasp of history… this is one of the few books to have captured the true nature of the Israeli Government and the thorough process of the Israeli power elite. Ari Ben-Menashe, Former Adviser on Intelligence to the Israeli Government Created in 1951 to ensure an embattled Israel’ s future, the Mossad has been responsible for the most audacious and thrilling feats of espionage, counterterrorism and assassination ever ventured. Gideon’ s Spies has been created from closed-door interviews with Mossad agents, informants and spymasters, and drawing from classified documentsand top-secret sources, revealing previously untold truths about the Israeli intelligence agency. Bang-up-to-date, this new paperback edition of this best-selling book includes startling new information on subjects ranging from Weapons of Mass Destruction, international terrorism, North Korea’ s bird-flu war games and ‘ ethnic bombs’ . The riveting text is supported by glossaries, appendices and shows a Mossad as it has historically been: brilliant, ruthless, flawed but ultimately fascinating.

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