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Book SynopsisA world-renowned hostage negotiator explains how to manage your emotions, think clearly and make informed, effective decisions no matter how stressful or challenging the situation.

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Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, Mobile and Social Media Journalism continues to be an essential resource for learning how journalists and news organizations use mobile and social media to gather news, distribute content, and engage with audiences. Merging theory and practice, the book includes checklists and practical activities in every chapter, enabling readers to immediately build the mobile and social media skills that today's journalists need and which news organizations expect. The second edition retains a focus on journalism's core values, such as authentication, verification, and credibility, while guiding readers on how to apply them to digital media activities. The book also offers an in-depth discussion of the audience's active role in producing content, how mobile devices and social media have changed the way the audience consumes news, and what these changes mean for journalists. Updated to address the latest trends in multimedia journalism, the second edition Trade Review"Every storyteller needs to understand the critical role that mobile and social media play in our ability to communicate with today’s audiences. This book offers specific guidance on how to leverage the power of these unique platforms with a roadmap for developing the necessary skill sets. From thoughtful discussion of social media’s misinformation crisis to a rich exploration of the distinct writing styles needed to create high quality mobile content, Adornato’s text offers educators and practitioners a foundation for developing social media and mobile reporting skills." -Deb Wenger, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Journalism and New Media, The University of Mississippi"With the second edition of Mobile and Social Media Journalism, Professor Anthony Adornato has packed in even more punch than in the first edition—with timely new chapters on misinformation and writing across digital platforms. Like the first edition, the volume is readable, practical, and essential for anyone interested in the craft of journalism today. I cannot wait to assign it to my students." - Gina M. Masullo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Media, The University of Texas at Austin"The two new chapters—on writing mobile-friendly and recognizing and combating fake news and disinformation—follow the format that makes this book so valuable: relevant and thoroughly researched information, clearly explained and accompanied by practical exercises and advice from journalists on the job. For those who consider themselves tech-challenged, fear not: Adornato is on top of the latest online tools and includes many step-by-step instructions and examples. Throughout the book, he also wisely emphasizes journalism standards while embracing new storytelling platforms. This book should be considered a ‘must-read’ for today’s newsrooms as well as classrooms." -Suzanne Lysak, Associate Professor, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University"I have been eagerly awaiting the second edition of Mobile and Social Media Journalism for my social media journalism courses. My students consistently give feedback that they enjoy the blend of practical information with a solid theoretical foundation that Anthony Adornato provides. With this newly revised and updated volume, Adornato covers the basics of the mobile reporting skillset budding journalists need to successfully launch their careers. He also provides an in-depth look at how misinformation on social is impacting the industry and society. Importantly, he offers insight into the psychology of fake news and practical tips for how journalists can identify it." - Jill Hopke, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Journalism, College of Communication, DePaul University"This book is enormously useful for anyone looking to gain the essential social media know-how that news organizations today demand. Adornato gives us more than just a practical guide by also offering the theoretical underpinnings that help us make sense of what the evolving media landscape means for the practice of journalism. The strategies outlined here go beyond when or what to post on which platform, and focus on approaches and fundamentals that can be applicable regardless of what new social platform might emerge tomorrow. The second edition is a must-have for courses wanting to combine journalistic principles with the latest emerging technologies." - Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Journalism, Valenti School of Communication, University of Houston"At a time when impactful journalism is needed more than ever, the updated edition of Mobile and Social Media Journalism presents much-needed guidance aimed at combating misinformation, and simultaneously suggests new ways to build audience trust through innovation, creativity, and technology. It offers new approaches to time-tested strategies that provide journalists with the tools needed to craft engaging content for today’s consumers. In short, Anthony Adornato’s book is a blueprint for journalists both new and seasoned. It lays out the methods needed to meet the ever-changing demands of our industry and our audience." - Dante Mozie, Instructor of Journalism, South Carolina State University "A solid introduction to the real-world challenges and opportunities of social media, Mobile and Social Media Journalism mixes academic research with practical instruction from in-the-field journalists and offers a lens into the fast-paced newsrooms of 21st century media. As mobile devices and social media continue to transform the ways in which audiences access news, this book is an essential resource for students as well as professionals looking to upskill." - Kelly Fincham, Director, Global Media program, National University of Ireland Galway"Before Anthony Adornato wrote his fabulous book, building a proper foundation for students in my mobile/social media course was like driving around to six hardware stores. Buy some planks here, some bags of cement mix there, some rebar for the footers somewhere else. Anthony brought all the crucial and essential elements of mobile-first journalism into one place. It has become a must-have field manual for my course. In the second edition, he explores even more deeply topics students need to understand more than ever: the financial sides of the news business and its ethical imperatives." - Rick Brunson, Senior Instructor of Journalism, University of Central Florida"Mobile and Social Media Journalism is for anyone who wants to learn how to use mobile tools and techniques for storytelling. It is a smart, approachable guide that will help you pick up your phone and start telling powerful stories. Anthony’s managed to weave MOJO ideas together with practical tips that will help you go from the basics to professional practice. I use it to help students shape their stories, and I’ve also shared it with colleagues and working journalists looking to ramp up their social storytelling skills. This book has helped me to better understand what is possible, and it was fun to read. I really appreciate the way Anthony is able to both explain and inspire. The book is not just a ‘how-to guide’—it is a ‘what-is-possible guide.’ And the best thing is that Anthony trusts in the creativity of his readers to figure out what to do next." - Kathryn Gretsinger, Associate Professor of Teaching, Journalism, The University of British Columbia"Every storyteller needs to understand the critical role that mobile and social media play in our ability to communicate with today’s audiences. This book offers specific guidance on how to leverage the power of these unique platforms with a roadmap for developing the necessary skill sets. From thoughtful discussion of social media’s misinformation crisis to a rich exploration of the distinct writing styles needed to create high quality mobile content, Adornato’s text offers educators and practitioners a foundation for developing social media and mobile reporting skills." -Deb Wenger, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Journalism and New Media, The University of Mississippi"With the second edition of Mobile and Social Media Journalism, Professor Anthony Adornato has packed in even more punch than in the first edition—with timely new chapters on misinformation and writing across digital platforms. Like the first edition, the volume is readable, practical, and essential for anyone interested in the craft of journalism today. I cannot wait to assign it to my students." - Gina M. Masullo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Media, The University of Texas at Austin"The two new chapters—on writing mobile-friendly and recognizing and combating fake news and disinformation—follow the format that makes this book so valuable: relevant and thoroughly researched information, clearly explained and accompanied by practical exercises and advice from journalists on the job. For those who consider themselves tech-challenged, fear not: Adornato is on top of the latest online tools and includes many step-by-step instructions and examples. Throughout the book, he also wisely emphasizes journalism standards while embracing new storytelling platforms. This book should be considered a ‘must-read’ for today’s newsrooms as well as classrooms." -Suzanne Lysak, Associate Professor, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University"I have been eagerly awaiting the second edition of Mobile and Social Media Journalism for my social media journalism courses. My students consistently give feedback that they enjoy the blend of practical information with a solid theoretical foundation that Anthony Adornato provides. With this newly revised and updated volume, Adornato covers the basics of the mobile reporting skillset budding journalists need to successfully launch their careers. He also provides an in-depth look at how misinformation on social is impacting the industry and society. Importantly, he offers insight into the psychology of fake news and practical tips for how journalists can identify it." - Jill Hopke, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Journalism, College of Communication, DePaul University"This book is enormously useful for anyone looking to gain the essential social media know-how that news organizations today demand. Adornato gives us more than just a practical guide by also offering the theoretical underpinnings that help us make sense of what the evolving media landscape means for the practice of journalism. The strategies outlined here go beyond when or what to post on which platform, and focus on approaches and fundamentals that can be applicable regardless of what new social platform might emerge tomorrow. The second edition is a must-have for courses wanting to combine journalistic principles with the latest emerging technologies." - Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Journalism, Valenti School of Communication, University of Houston"At a time when impactful journalism is needed more than ever, the updated edition of Mobile and Social Media Journalism presents much-needed guidance aimed at combating misinformation, and simultaneously suggests new ways to build audience trust through innovation, creativity, and technology. It offers new approaches to time-tested strategies that provide journalists with the tools needed to craft engaging content for today’s consumers. In short, Anthony Adornato’s book is a blueprint for journalists both new and seasoned. It lays out the methods needed to meet the ever-changing demands of our industry and our audience." - Dante Mozie, Instructor of Journalism, South Carolina State University "A solid introduction to the real-world challenges and opportunities of social media, Mobile and Social Media Journalism mixes academic research with practical instruction from in-the-field journalists and offers a lens into the fast-paced newsrooms of 21st century media. As mobile devices and social media continue to transform the ways in which audiences access news, this book is an essential resource for students as well as professionals looking to upskill." - Kelly Fincham, Director, Global Media program, National University of Ireland Galway"Before Anthony Adornato wrote his fabulous book, building a proper foundation for students in my mobile/social media course was like driving around to six hardware stores. Buy some planks here, some bags of cement mix there, some rebar for the footers somewhere else. Anthony brought all the crucial and essential elements of mobile-first journalism into one place. It has become a must-have field manual for my course. In the second edition, he explores even more deeply topics students need to understand more than ever: the financial sides of the news business and its ethical imperatives." - Rick Brunson, Senior Instructor of Journalism, University of Central Florida"Mobile and Social Media Journalism is for anyone who wants to learn how to use mobile tools and techniques for storytelling. It is a smart, approachable guide that will help you pick up your phone and start telling powerful stories. Anthony’s managed to weave MOJO ideas together with practical tips that will help you go from the basics to professional practice. I use it to help students shape their stories, and I’ve also shared it with colleagues and working journalists looking to ramp up their social storytelling skills. This book has helped me to better understand what is possible, and it was fun to read. I really appreciate the way Anthony is able to both explain and inspire. The book is not just a ‘how-to guide’— it is a ‘what-is-possible guide.’ And the best thing is that Anthony trusts in the creativity of his readers to figure out what to do next." - Kathryn Gretsinger, Associate Professor of Teaching, Journalism, The University of British ColumbiaTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgements1. Forces at the Gate: An Active Audience2. Navigating Change: The Mobile-First Newsroom3. Your Social Media Brand: Who Do You Want to Be?4. Social Newsgathering5. From the Field: The Mobile Journalist6. Writing Mobile-Friendly Web Stories 7. Social Media Engagement and Audience Analytics 8. Social Media Ethics and Policies9. The Spread of Fake News 10. Mobile and Social Media in Your CareerIndex

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Book SynopsisPaul Fallon is a Senior Practitioner for Nursing and Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of Salford, UKTrade ReviewThis is an innovative, interesting book offering the reader an overview of a variety of ‘common’ (that is often diagnosed) mental illnesses, contextualising each through a historical lens and using well known people to bring to the fore the impact of such illness on a person’s life. Clever use is made of people referred to in the book, rather than focusing on one specific person, Paul offers the reader short vignettes of a number of people from previous historical periods to 21st century figures to demonstrate the socio-political nature of a given illness and its treatment over time. This book is a powerful and fascinating read for anyone interested in psychiatry, prompting the reader to give critical thought to the wider context of mental illness and the impact it has on the lives of those who experience it. * Dr Sue McAndrew, Professor of Mental Health and Young People, University of Salford *Table of Contents1. Anxiety Disorders 2. Depression 3. Dementia 4. Eating Disorders 5. Psychosis 6. Bipolar Disorder 7. Dual Diagnosis.

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Book SynopsisFamiliarise yourself with the core concepts surrounding Corporate Finance with this reader-friendly text. Corporate Finance: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition by Denzil Watson and Antony Head, is a comprehensive guide to the field, introducing you to the key topics and basic areas of Corporate Finance. This thoroughly updated edition is ideal for students in accounting, business, or finance-related studies at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional levels. Written and structured in a reader-friendly style for those new to the subject, the book explains clearly and step-by-step the essential principles and mathematical techniques needed without burdening you with unnecessary detail. The questions for review and discussion throughout the book and the comprehensive references with further reading suggestions at the end of the text, aim to support self-study and help you develop critical thinking skills. The eighTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements The finance function Learning objectives Introduction 1.1 Two key concepts in corporate finance 1.2 The role of the financial manager 1.3 Corporate objectives 1.4 How is shareholder wealth maximised? 1.5 Agency theory 1.6 Corporate governance 1.7 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Capital markets, market efficiency and ratio analysis Learning objectives Introduction 2.1 Sources of business finance 2.2 Capital markets 2.3 Capital market efficiency 2.4 Assessing financial performance 2.5 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Short-term finance and working capital management Learning objectives Introduction 3.1 The objectives of working capital management 3.2 Working capital policies 3.3 Working capital and the cash conversion cycle 3.4 Overtrading 3.5 Managing inventory 3.6 Managing cash 3.7 Managing trade receivables 3.8 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Long-term finance: equity finance Learning objectives Introduction 4.1 Equity finance 4.2 The Stock Exchange 4.3 Rights issues 4.4 Scrip issues, share splits, scrip dividends and share repurchases 4.5 Preference shares 4.6 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Long-term finance: debt finance, hybrid finance and leasing Learning objectives Introduction 5.1 Bonds, loan notes, loan stock and debentures 5.2 Bank and institutional debt 5.3 International debt finance 5.4 Convertible bonds 5.5 Warrants 5.6 Valuing fixed interest bonds 5.7 Valuing convertible bonds 5.8 Leasing 5.9 Evaluating the financial effects of financing choices 5.10 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading An overview of investment appraisal methods Learning objectives Introduction 6.1 The payback method 6.2 The return on capital employed method 6.3 The net present value method 6.4 The internal rate of return method 6.5 Comparing the NPV and IRR methods 6.6 The profitability index and capital rationing 6.7 The discounted payback method 6.8 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Investment appraisal: applications and risk Learning objectives Introduction 7.1 Relevant project cash flows 7.2 Taxation and capital investment decisions 7.3 Inflation and capital investment decisions 7.4 Investment appraisal and risk 7.5 Appraisal of foreign direct investment 7.6 Empirical investigations of investment appraisal 7.7 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model Learning objectives Introduction 8.1 The measurement of risk 8.2 The concept of diversification 8.3 Investor attitudes to risk 8.4 Markowitz's portfolio theory 8.5 Introduction to the capital asset pricing model 8.6 Using the CAPM to value shares 8.7 Empirical tests of the CAPM 8.8 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading The cost of capital and capital structure Learning objectives Introduction 9.1 Calculating the cost of individual sources of finance 9.2 Calculating the weighted average cost of capital 9.3 Average and marginal cost of capital 9.4 The CAPM and investment appraisal 9.5 Practical problems with calculating WACC 9.6 WACC in the real world 9.7 The cost of capital for foreign direct investment 9.8 Gearing: its measurement and significance 9.9 The concept of an optimal capital structure 9.10 The traditional approach to capital structure 9.11 Miller and Modigliani (I): net income approach 9.12 Miller and Modigliani (II): corporate tax 9.13 Market imperfections 9.14 Miller and personal taxation 9.15 Pecking order theory 9.16 Conclusion: does an optimal capital structure exist? Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Dividend policy Learning objectives Introduction 10.1 Dividends: operational and practical issues 10.2 The effect of dividends on shareholder wealth 10.3 Dividend irrelevance 10.4 Dividend relevance 10.5 Dividend relevance or irrelevance? 10.6 Dividend policies 10.7 Alternatives to cash dividends 10.8 Empirical evidence on dividend policy 10.9 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Mergers and takeovers Learning objectives Introduction 11.1 The terminology of mergers and takeovers 11.2 Justifications for acquisitions 11.3 Trends in takeover activity 11.4 Target company valuation 11.5 The financing of acquisitions 11.6 Strategic and tactical issues 11.7 Divestment 11.8 Private equity 11.9 Empirical research on acquisitions 11.10 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Risk management Learning objectives Introduction 12.1 Interest and exchange rate risk 12.2 Internal risk management 12.3 External risk management 12.4 Futures contracts 12.5 Options 12.6 Swaps 12.7 Issues in interest and exchange risk management 12.8 Political risk 12.9 Conclusion Key points Self-test questions Questions for review Questions for discussion References Recommended reading Answers to self-test questions Glossary Present value tables Index

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Book SynopsisMatched to the first teaching 2025 syllabus, this Course Book breaks down and clarifies all the assessment components of the course. It guides learners through each assessment task, with a range of authentic student artwork samples which contextualize the exam criteria, reinforce comprehension and build confidence.

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Book SynopsisDonald McRae has followed boxing all his life. In recent years his love has waned, as criminality, doping and dirty money gnaw away at the soul of boxing.    In 2018, grieving the death of his sister and with his parents seriously ill, he sought refuge in boxing again. At just this moment, Tyson Fury completed one of the most shocking comebacks in the history of the sport, proving that it still had the ability to offer thrills and redemption.   From Fury’s comeback to the first undisputed heavyweight champion of this century, McRae takes you ringside and into the to the inner sanctums of some of the greatest contemporary fighters. He shows what’s needed to become a champion like Katie Taylor or Oleksandr Usyk, but he also reveals the physical and mental devastation of defeat and, by telling the heartbreaking story of Patrick Day, faces up to the very real threat of death in the ring.   In The Last Bell, McRae&rs

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Book SynopsisRediscover the joy of exercise, effortlessly and permanently, with the revolutionary Easyway method.We all know the feeling: you''ve put on a few pounds, you want to feel and look fitter, but the discipline you need to join that exercise class or go for that run always deserts you when you need it most. How can you overcome your aversion to exercise and achieve the health and physique you dream of?By recognising that aversion and addiction are opposite sides of the same coin, Allen Carr''s The Easy Way to Enjoy Exercise applies the acclaimed Easyway method to unravel the illusions and negative mindset that keep us stuck with our aversion to working out and eating well. • Embrace exercise in a way that feels natural and enjoyable, without relying on willpower• Develop a healthy mindset towards fitness, free from guilt or punishment • Cultivate a healthy diet that will support you on your fitness journeyWhether you currently avoid exercise, find it hard to maintain, or simply want a more positive outlook on fitness, this book is your guide to a healthier, happier you. Say goodbye to the struggle and hello to a new, joyful approach to exercise with Allen Carr''s Easyway.What people say about Allen Carr''s Easyway method:Ridiculously easy and inspirationally enjoyable HuffPostNo lectures, no scare tactics, no gimmicks The GuardianA different approach. A stunning successThe Sun The Allen Carr method is totally uniqueGQ

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Book SynopsisFrom acclaimed chef Emma Hearst, Flavors from the Farm celebrates fresh food from her Upstate New York farmstead with 100+ flavor-forward recipes from the garden.Harnessing the growing trend of hobby farms, farmettes, community plots, and home gardens, Emma Hearst sets out to simplify the complex world of growing and utilizing seasonal produce in this farm-fresh cookbook. From choosing seeds to making use of microseasons to creating quick and vibrant meals, Fresh from the Kitchen Garden encourages home cooks to maximize the flavor of home-grown vegetables, fruits, and more along with and choice farmers’ market selections. The ingredient-driven recipes include easy vegetal soups with beans and peas, crisp salads with shoots and microgreens, small plates with juicy tomatoes and eggplants, and other healthy, just-harvested produce. Managing a 60+-acre farm with over 250 varieties of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs in the middle of the sprawling su

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Book SynopsisCedric Sapin-Defour's memoir of his dog, Ubac, has become the surprise best seller in France this year. Prepare to Meet Thy Dog will take this genre to a new level. This will be Herbie's autobiography. He is an old dog and with age comes wisdom. Being around many of the leading politicians of today through his humans (he tries to take John out at least a few times a week), it's safe to say he has strong opinions on all of them - and a good nose for insincerity. This will be tender, clever and funny. Think Paddington for adults. Paddington with edge.

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Book SynopsisProfessor Noel Fitzpatrick shares more heart-warming and uplifting stories from his life as The Supervet. The follow-up to the massive No.1 bestseller, Listening to the Animals.

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Book SynopsisCharles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends such as Beyond Certainty and The Second Curve has changed the way we view society. In his new book, Handy, looking back over a rich and varied life, shares the lessons he has learned along the way. What things really matter? What daily worries should we learn to treat as unimportant? How do we become more accepting of ourselves and of those around us? How do we discover purpose in our everyday existence? Clear-eyed and optimistic by turns, he sets out the questions that everyone needs to ask themselves in the course of their lives, and points us in the direction of the answers.

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Book SynopsisGraeme Lawson is an archaeologist, musician and historian with a lifelong fascination for music's fossil record. He has held senior research fellowships at Cambridge and the Freie Universität Berlin, pioneering the application of science to music's prehistory and tracing musical continuities through time and across continents.An acknowledged authority in his field, his ability to communicate with the wider public has made him much sought after, both as performer and speaker, and has done much to raise the profile of music archaeology. His writing brings into sharp focus humankind's profound and enduring relationship with sound and music.

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Book SynopsisIn Pear-Shaped, the uterusmisunderstood and often misdiagnosedfinally gets a long overdue biography. A fascinating and fantastically human look at an organ that is so much more than our shared entryway to life.' Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My UterusFans of Dr. Jen Gunter and Emily Nagoski will love this science-based, practical, and empowering guide to your uterus. It gives life to humankind, billions of people have one, and yet the uterus is still mysterious to many. And talking about it can feel taboo. But when you don't talk about it, you don't discover what's normal and what's notor what questions to ask at the doctor's office. The reality? This versatile, pear-shaped organ is worthy of everyone's attention. In Pear-Shaped, a gynaecologist and a science communicator join forces to tell the life story of your uterus. Did you know that the uterus is a muscle? Or that it can stretch to the size of a watermelon? In Pear-Shaped, the authors reveal surprising facts about the uterus, alongside practical, helpful information including:A detailed anatomy of the uterus with illustrations. An overview of its many functions. Complications that can impact fertility, childbearing, birth, and menstruation. Tips for advocating for yourself at the doctor's office. Descriptions and images of what the uterus looks like (including the fact that it doesn't always look the same for everyone). Real case studies from the author's gynaecological practice. Information about menstruation, contraception, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.As Pear-Shaped shows, the uterus is truly fascinating. But it also can be a source of serious concern for many. Pear-Shaped also discusses various problems and diseases that arise in the uterusincluding endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, and unwanted pregnancyand how everyday people work with their doctors to find a solution that works for them.

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Book SynopsisDr Camilla Stokholm is a GP living the UK, who was born in Denmark and spent her childhood in Denmark, Switzerland, Australia and Italy. As part of her GP training, Camilla was awarded a scholarship to research childhood obesity and provide teaching for parents on lifestyle measures to treat it. This led to a special interest in the gut microbiome, and to her studying to become a lifestyle medicine doctor alongside her work as a GP. She has a passion for good food and health, and shares her own gut-friendly, plant-based dishes on the Instagram account @whatyourdoctoreats.

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Book SynopsisMike Collins has worked in illustration for over 40 years, drawing almost every big-name comic book character along the way, and is best known for his Doctor Who drawings for Doctor Who Magazine, IDW, Titan and two graphic novels for BBC Books, as well as writing and drawing Doctor Who online games for Tiny Rebel.In animation, Mike has worked on shows as diverse as Warhammer 40k and Horrid Henry. He is the illustrator of two original graphic novels and has worked on many other books and magazines across various genres. Mike has also been a storyboard artist on TV shows including Doctor Who, Fool Me Once, His Dark Materials, Good Omens, The Witcher, Midwich Cuckoos, Lazarus Project and The Famous Five. In 2024, he was the artist for the comic tie-in with the concept album Croix-Noire.Mike lives in Cardiff, Wales and is married with three daughters, three sons and three grandchildren.

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Book SynopsisA practicalsurvival guide to help parents deal with common toddler issues from TV's most sympathetic and non-judgemental Nanny, Laura Amies who has seen it all before!

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Book SynopsisAlways a dog lover, Liz Cowley has now turned her charming and insightful poetic skills to man’s best friend with Muttering Doggerel, a book seemingly written by dogs themselves! Over 95 witty poems - delightfully enhanced by Tony Hannaford's colour illustrations. ‘I’ve always wanted to write a book from a dogs’ point of view, with plenty of grumbles about not being allowed upstairs, or on sofas and always having to wait too long for walks – among lots of more happy things. I never can look at a dog without wondering what on earth they’re thinking about.’ Muttering Doggerel attempts to do just that!

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Book SynopsisBOWIE IS STILL OUT THERE...Following open heart surgery, poet and writer Peter Carpenter was given one instruction - ''Walk, if you want to stay on this planet''. And so when his hero and inspiration David Bowie died in 2016, he knew what he had to do. The man who was to so many a companion and guide had left no shrine, no focal point of understanding. To reconnect with Bowie, he would take a walk into the past, to the streets, towns and places where David Jones became something more.Walking to recover, to stay alive, Peter realised he was also recovering his lost hero. Leaving behind Heddon Street and Brixton, well-known Bowie shrines, he moved out through South London edgelands and suburbia to remoter Bowie haunts: Croydon, Aylesbury, Pett Level, Southend-on-Sea. Finding the windows Bowie had stared out from in Clareville Grove; the streets in Beckenham where he''d scurried by. He sifted through debris on a patch of waste ground in Tunbridge Wells where Bowie''s parents first met. He turned the handle and entered Shirley Parish Hall to find the same stage where a young Davy Jones and the Kon-Rads set up to play back in 1962; and travelled to Berlin, to emerge from the S-Bahn to gape at the ruined portico of the Anhalter Bahnhof and asked ''What is this?'' In Bowieland, Carpenter''s peripatetic trampings seem to echo Bowie''s own wandering creative spirit, the walks often uncovering hidden layers, and making fresh connections to key Bowie stories, uncovering and influences conscious and subconscious. Through walking, an understanding is reached of where Bowie sits in the culture, his place among the poets, painters, artists and musicians who came before him, who inhabited the same spaces and in doing so passed on their wisdom to Bowie. Through Carpenter''s travels these suburban lands became a new, very real place, that anyone can visit if they take the time... Welcome to ''Bowieland''

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Book SynopsisJames Canton's journey into developing an accessible and everyday approach to rewilding that can be adapted by anyone from the ambitious gardener to casual window-box owner

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Book SynopsisWe find ourselves in a time of great social upheaval. People are testing the boundaries of just about everything related to sex and gender. Biological sex, long thought to be a simple binary, is now being understood as a spectrum. Gender is being uncoupled from sex and expanded to an astounding range of diversity. The traditional categories of sexual attraction are being supplanted by more creative labels. Where is this shift coming from? The answer may surprise you. Diverse sexual behaviour is not a new development, or even a human one. It didn''t emerge from recent progressive culture, it''s the product of billions of years of experimentation throughout the animal kingdom.Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents takes readers on a journey from silent crickets to lesbian albatrosses to bonobos who kiss, revealing what this incredible array of sexual diversity can teach us about our own. Amusing, enlightening and meticulously researched, Lents convincingly shows that diverse genders and sexuality have evolutionary functions far beyond procreation. The Sexual Evolution is a perspective-altering book that advocates understanding and demolishes biases held by even the most open-minded among us.

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Book SynopsisFor readers of Empire of Pain and Dopesick, an arresting deep dive into how Alzheimer's disease treatment has been set back by corrupt researchers, negligent regulators, and the profit motives of Big Pharma. Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist Charles Piller's Doctored shows that we've quite likely been walking the wrong path to finding a cure all along - led astray by a cabal of self-interested researchers, government accomplices, and corporate greed. Piller begins with a whistleblower - Vanderbilt professor Matthew Schrag - whose work exposed a massive scandal. Schrag found that a University of Minnesota lab led by a precocious young scientist and a renowned director delivered apparently falsified data at the heart of the leading hypothesis about the disease. Piller's revelations of Schrag's findings stunned the field and the public. From there, based on years of investigative reporting, Doctored exposes a vast network of deceit and its players, all the way up to the FDA. Piller uncovers evidence that hundreds of important Alzheimer's research papers are based on false data. In the process, he reveals how even against a flood of money and influence, a determined cadre of scientific renegades have fought back to challenge the field's institutional powers in service to science and the tens of thousands of patients who have been drawn into trials to test dubious drugs. It is a shocking tale with huge ramifications not only for Alzheimer's disease, but for scientific research, funding, and oversight at large.

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Book Synopsis'Sexton will go down as Ireland's greatest ever player' Gordon D'Arcy, Irish TimesNo Irish rugby player has ever achieved more, or been a source of more inspiration to teammates and fans alike, than Johnny Sexton. In his hotly anticipated autobiography, Johnny tells the story of his life and explores the sources of his unmatched will to win. The Sexton era was marked by four European Cups, four Six Nations championships (including two Grand Slams), a series win in New Zealand, two stints for Ireland at number 1 in the world, and the World Player of the Year award. Always outspoken on and off the field, Sexton offers an honest look at his childhood, his seemingly inauspicious early experiences in club and professional rugby, his relationships with key teammates and coaches (including Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, Ronan O'Gara, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell), and his ideas about the game. Obsessed is more than just a brilliantly detailed account of a legendary playing career. It is also a work of deep self-exploration, tracing the psychological arc of a player who almost always felt embattled, who struggled with self-doubt, and who was still learning new lessons about being a team-mate and a leader into his late thirties. Intense, witty, perceptive and frank, Obsessed is an autobiography worthy of its author and the essential chronicle of an extraordinary era in Irish rugby. 'The best ever Irish player to play the game' Andy FarrellSexton is on that rarefied plane of athlete where even his mere presence can feel quietly decisive.' Jonathan Liew, Guardian

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Book Synopsis''Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . . History at its most gripping'' Daily Telegraph on The Lion HouseA ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent, from the author of The Lion HouseChosen by The Times as one of the Best Books of 2025A wonderful book entrancing, addictive, full of effortless erudition' Rory StewartIstanbul, 1538. The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are at the mercy of their own dynastic law: whichever of his five sons succeeds him must eventually kill all the others. So why not get a head start?For the next fifteen years, as Suleyman the Magnificent and his terrifying pirate captain Barbarossa face down imperial enemies across two hemispheres, the self-fulfilling curse of the Ottomans gathers its own unstoppable momentum.From the burning pyres of Paris to the rain-lashed mountains of Transylvania, from Buda to Basra, from Crimea to the coast of India, The Golden Throne is an intensely gripping yet entirely historical reconstruction of the life and world of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, revealing the price of succession and the terrible cost of success.The pace, the language and the story-telling are simply magnificent' Victoria HislopThrilling entertainment created out of meticulously researched history' Robert PestonMesmerizing, superb, impossible to put down'' Simon Sebag Montefiore''Wonderful and highly enjoyable'' Margaret MacMillan

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Book SynopsisA Year of Festivities & Feasting is a delightful collection that celebrates the bounty of nature, the joy of seasonal cooking, and the stories that connect delicious foods with some of our most sacred annual traditions.People find joy in the rhythms of nature. We delight in the taste of fresh ingredients, the turning of the seasons and the earth below our feet, and the joy of gardening. The seasons, with their ever-changing abundance, offer us endless opportunities to savour nature''s gifts, from wild garlic in springtime to juicy berries in summer, autumn mushrooms, and winter root vegetables. This beautiful collection features a wide variety of recipes to celebrate special moments throughout the year and reveals the story of why we associate such events with certain foods, from the traditional Burn''s Night meal of Cullen Sink to Cornish Saffron buns, Midsummer cushion cakes to mark the Summer solstice, and Pot-roast pheasant, Martinmas Beef and Feast of the Seven Fishes pie as the colder months set in.This beautifully designed book will be a volume readers will treasure both this year and in those to come, and the perfect companion to A Year in Story and Song.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the magic of Yorkshire's wild heart with this inspiring new guidebook. Supported by detailed route descriptions, insider tips and information on history and wildlife, it combines 28 invigorating wild swimming adventures with walks through soul-stirring landscapes, revealing hidden waterfalls, river pools and smugglers' coves.

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Book Synopsis'What does God want of us?' asked the prophet Micah; a question that has echoed throughout the generations. Here are 40 readings to help us walk with God on the road of life.

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Book SynopsisLearn why accounting and finance matters and the key ideas in an easy-to-digest form Accounting and Finance for Non-Accounting Students, 11th edition provides a clearly explained introduction to the key ideas of accounting and finance in the business world, and why these matter. Assuming you have no previous knowledge of the subject, this book uses clear, accessible language, and makes frequent connections to real-life finance issues to bring the subject to life. The textbook provides information in a bitesize way and uses everyday examples of finance decisions like spending on coffee, saving or investing, and the impact of those decisions on personal wealth, to help you grasp the essential concepts before exploring them in the context of companies later in the book. This innovative approach will help prepare you with a solid grounding in the fundamentals that you'll need for your university education and in your career. Key features of the book include the coverage of personal a

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