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Book SynopsisWhat is knowledge? How does it differ from mere belief? Do you need to be able to justify a claim in order to count as knowing it? How can we know that the outer world is real and not a dream?Questions like these are ancient ones, and the branch of philosophy dedicated to answering them - epistemology - has been active for thousands of years. In this thought-provoking Very Short Introduction, Jennifer Nagel considers these classic questions alongside new puzzles arising from recent discoveries about humanity, language, and the mind. Nagel explains the formation of major historical theories of knowledge, and shows how contemporary philosophers have developed new ways of understanding knowledge, using ideas from logic, linguistics, and psychology. Covering topics ranging from relativism and the problem of scepticism to the trustworthiness of internet sources, Nagel examines how progress has been made in understanding knowledge, using everyday examples to explain the key issues and debates ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewI am in love with this series - it's like having an extended course of study in one's rucksack or handbag that's designed to educate the modern polymath. * GrrlScientist, Guardian Books *[A]dmirably clear and engaging * Steven Poole, The Guardian *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Scepticism ; 3. Rationalism and empiricism ; 4. The analysis of knowledge ; 5. Internalism and externalism ; 6. Testimony ; 7. Shifting standards? ; 8. Knowing about knowing ; Further reading ; Index

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Book SynopsisBuddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist perspective. In this new edition Keown provides new perspectives on Buddhist thought, including up-to-date material about the evolution of Buddhism throughout Asia, the material culture of Buddhism and its importance, new teachings on the ethics of war and peace, and changes to ethnicity, class, and gender. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewKeown's skill in explaining complex ideas and the book's clarity of structure and style ensure that it will retain the respect of scholars and students. In short, the book is a very worthwhile read. * Naomi Appleton, The Expository Times *Table of ContentsList of illustrations ; List of maps ; Acknowledgements ; Note on citations and pronunciation ; 1. Buddhism and elephants ; 2. The Buddha ; 3. Karma and rebirth ; 4. The Four Noble Truths ; 5. The Mahayana ; 6. The spread of Buddhism in Asia ; 7. Meditation ; 8. Ethics ; 9. Buddhism in the West ; Timeline ; Further Reading ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis repackaged edition of this best-selling guide to anatomy in art that will help artists of all levels to improve their life-drawing skills. Unlock your inner artist and discover how to draw the human body in this beautifully-illustrated art book by celebrated artist and teacher, Sarah Simblet. Whether you''re looking to develop a new skill this New Year, or develop your drawing skills even further, this visually-striking guide offers a fresh approach to drawing the human body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 250 specially-commissioned photographs and drawings -Covers each part of the human body from head to toe -10 masterclasses demonstrate how famous artists have depicted the human body-Practical advice and top-tips on life drawing Combining stunning photographs of models with historical and contemporary works of art and her own dynamic life drawing, Sarah will take you on a journey inside the human body to map its skeleton, muscle groups and body systems. Bring your artwork to life in the most dynamic way possible, with detailed line drawings superimposed over photographs to reveal the links between the body''s appearance and it''s construction. Featuring inspirational master classes on world-famous artworks, from Michelangelo to Hans Holbein, Ingres to Degas and more, discover how artists have depicted the human body over centuries. Each master class features a photograph of a model holding the same pose as in the painting, to highlight key details of anatomy and show how the artist has interpreted them.Understanding anatomy is the foundation to understanding the human body successfully. As well as being the perfect reference, Anatomy for the Artist will inspire you to find a model, reach for your pencil and start drawing! Let DK plant the seed of curiosity and watch as it develops into a life-long love of art, anatomy and more. A must-have volume for artists of all levels who wish to tackle life drawing, or those interested in human anatomy, whether as a gift or self-purchase.

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.White Teeth is the story of three very different families who live close together in London in the 1980s and 1990s. The Bowdens are part-Jamaican; the Iqbals are from Bangladesh; and the Chalfens are white. The story looks at how people''s pasts affect their lives now, and the lives and futures of their children.

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Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig''s heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig''s heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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Book SynopsisCamilla Falkenberg, Emma Due Bitz, and Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen are the founders of Female Invest, a global financial educator targeting women. Through their subscription business, which has members in 82 countries, they educate women on personal finance and investing with a mission to close the financial gender gap. More than 100,000 women have taken their courses, and they are listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list within finance. They have also won the worlds' largest startup competition and authored the Danish bestseller Ready, Set, Invest. In 2021, they joined Y Combinator and they have found global fame with their work, featuring in Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and many others.Trade Review"A 101 guide to safe, smart, and sustainable investing" -- Francesca Brown * Stylist *"This practical guide to money from Female Invest is a reassuring and non-patronising read that can help you review your finances and achieve goals for the year ahead" -- Francesca Brown * Stylist *"[Girls Just Wanna Have Funds] has rave reviews, bringing together history and social issues with the business of investing." -- Abha Shah * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisRichard H. Thaler is the Ralph and Dorothy Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics and the director of the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2017.Trade ReviewWildly disruptive -- Michael Lewis * Bloomberg *Gripping... a novelised intellectual history, replete with heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters, conflicts and comradeship... Thaler is a brilliant scholar, endlessly curious, empirically inclined and public spirited * Guardian *Misbehaving gives us the story behind some of the most important insights in modern economics. If I had to be trapped in an elevator with any contemporary intellectual, I'd pick Richard Thaler -- Malcolm GladwellA long, genial, often humorous account of the progress of Behavioural Economics by one of its most gifted practitioners. Kahneman has described Thaler as lazy; he meant it as a compliment because Thaler's laziness means he concentrates only on the really important questions that get him out of bed in the morning... this is important stuff -- Bryan Appleyard * Sunday Times *Robust enough intellectually to be a serious work of social science and a proper record of an important intellectual movement, Misbehaving is also fun for the general reader... a good book about an important topic -- Daniel Finkelstein * The Times *Professor Thaler's entertaining book provides an important reminder of both the challenges and opportunities that come from working across the sometimes artificial boundaries between academic disciplines -- Jonathan A. Knee * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis''Profoundly engaging in depth, with remarkable subtlety and rare, limpid beauty. A must-read'' - Mary GaitskillA luminous memoir about reading, writing and how to find meaning in a lifeWritten over two years while the author battled depression, Dear Friend is a painful and yet richly affirming examination of what makes life worth living. Interweaving personal memoir with a wide-ranging celebration of writers and books, this is a journey of recovery through literature.From William Trevor and Katherine Mansfield to Kierkegaard and Larkin, Yiyun Li traces the themes of time and transformation, presence and absence. Drawing on personal experiences from her difficult childhood in China, she constructs a beautiful, interior exploration of selfhood and what is required to choose life.Trade ReviewReveals, gloriously, the companionship, intimacy, and insight that can come from obsession with the written word * LA Review of Books *Literature, the clash of public and private, human nature itself-these subjects and more are explored with remarkable subtlety and rare, limpid mental beauty. A must-read for anyone trying to stay sane in a world that might be perceived as insane -- Mary Gaitskill, author of The MareWeaving sharp literary criticism with a perceptive narrative about her life as an immigrant in America * The Millions *An intimate memoir of darkest despair... A potent journey of depression that effectively testifies to unbearable pain and the consolation of literature * Kirkus *Quietly forceful, unrelenting... She unfolds an argument with the self, suspicious of the very concept , but not, ultimately, refuse its possibilities -- Eula BissNovelistic scenes, limpid prose, subtly moving emotion... Personal reminiscences [and] literary meditations... Li explores ruptures in time, the difficulty of writing autobiographical fiction, the pleasures of melodrama * Publisher’s Weekly *Publisher's description. A luminous memoir from the award-winning author of The Vagrants and A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. Startlingly original and shining with quiet wisdom, this is the record of a life lived with books and a richly affirming examination of what makes any life worth living. * Penguin *Beautiful and profound... This book is a terribly beautiful gift to the reader -- Neel Mukherjee * New Statesman *A remarkable account of literary life [from] an important and gifted writer... Her new book is a meditation on the fact that literature itself lives and gives life -- Marilynne RobinsonExtraordinary. A storyteller of the first order -- Junot DiazExceptional... one of our major novelists -- Salman RushdieYiyun has the talent, the vision and the respect for life's insoluble mysteries... [she] is the real deal -- Michel FaberA work of arresting revelations...A writer of meticulous reasoning, probing sensitivity, candor, and poise, Li parses mental states with psychological and philosophical precision in a beautifully measured and structured style born of both her scientific and literary backgrounds. * Booklist *Li celebrates the authors who make reading a joyous pursuit, and the details that've made her own life worth living. * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisHow do we reach a 'new economic normal' after Covid-19? The head of the IFS invites us to follow the money and find out . . .Trade ReviewThis book is the antidote to naivety that our political class needs. Anyone, in fact, who has strong views about how society should be run would benefit from reading it, because every political ambition costs money and as Johnson writes, "someone has to pay for all this"... The story he tells may leave you reeling... Johnson's buoyant yet acerbic style will keep you engaged. The sobering realities he lays out are peppered with entertaining asides * Book of the Week, Sunday Times *So gripping and horrifying that it should probably come with a trigger warning: readers may find the content concerning the state of their country's governance upsetting... Given its subject matter, the book is a surprisingly easy read. That's thanks to Johnson's clear, witty prose. Few other writers could produce such a palatable explanation of the system of local government finance or make their readers guffaw over the details of VAT collection... This is a brilliant book. Buy it, read it and weep * The Times *Erudite and informative * New Statesman *A treasure trove of killer facts * Guardian *Follow the Money is essential reading * Tortoise Media *Read it, absorb it, and understand how the country works. Johnson uses his talent for crunching the complex into the comprehensible to produce a cheerfully skeptical guide to the British state, revealing it's wisdom and idiocy, and where our money really goes. * Laura Kuenssberg *This is an important book by the economist who has set the terms of so much political debate over the past decade. If you want to understand why crazy politics routinely trumps economic rationality in government choices, read this. * Robert Peston *Paul Johnson - the oracle of fiscal - has provided the perfect guide through this dense thicket of fiscal facts and fictions, both explaining the hard choices we now face and why, as citizens, it matters that we understand and act wisely when making them * Andy Haldane *Fire and passion, combined with the facts. Every politician should get a copy, as the tales of short-sighted, election-fixated, cowardly decision-making are so depressing. And your way forward looks so blindingly sensible. * Polly Toynbee *Readable and entertaining... Johnson pulls no punches in his new book on the public finances which charts Government public policy failures * Municipal Journal *Readers interested in this subject could hardly hope for a better-qualified author... It should be compulsory reading for every MP and prospective government minister... packed full of interesting data and analysis... The real value of this book lies in the fact that Johnson does go far beyond the usual IFS mission, setting out his own agenda for the future * Literary Review *[A] powerful dissection of the stupidities of how we organise taxing and spending -- Will Hutton * Observer *Paul Johnson's sharp and thorough Follow the Money is based on an idea so clear that it's surprising nobody has thought of it before... an energetic and angry book, charged with a strong sense of frustration -- John Lanchester * London Review of Books *

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Book Synopsis''If you want to know what is was like to go to Vietnam as a young American... and find yourself caught in ferocious, remorseless combat with an enemy as courageous and idealistic as you were, then you must read this book. Moore and Galloway have captured the terror and exhilaration, the comradeship and self-sacrifice, the brutality and compassion that are the dark heart of war'' THE TIMESTHE MUST READ CLASSIC OF THE VIETNAM WARIn November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt.Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-Ray and Albany constituted one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. How these men persevered - how they sacrificed themTrade ReviewBetween experiencing combat and reading about it lies a vast chasm. This book makes you almost smell it * Wall Street Journal *A stunning achievement... I read it and thought of The Red Badge of Courage, the highest compliment I can think of -- David HalberstamThe best account of infantry combat I have ever read, and the most significant book to come out of the Vietnam War -- Colonel David HackworthThere are stories here that freeze the blood... The men who fought at Ia Drang could have no finer memorial * The New York Times Book Review *If you want to know what is was like to go to Vietnam as a young American... and find yourself caught in ferocious, remorseless combat with an enemy as courageous and idealistic as you were, then you must read this book. Moore and Galloway have captured the terror and exhilaration, the comradeship and self-sacrifice, the brutality and compassion that are the dark heart of war * The Times *

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Book SynopsisSpencer Johnson, MD, is one of the world's leading authors of inspirational writing. He has written many New York Times bestsellers, including the worldwide phenomenon Who Moved My Cheese? and, with Kenneth Blanchard, The One Minute Manager. His works have become cultural touchstones and are available in 40 languages.Trade ReviewLike many organisations, we need ways to help our people work better and enjoy their lives, so I'm giving The Present to everyone on our management team -- Carmen Policy, CEO, Cleveland Browns NFL TeamMany of the people I have observed could have been even happier and more successful, in their careers and their lives, had they been given the gift of The Present -- Norman Augustine, Fmr.Chairman, USA Red Cross

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times BestsellerA decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best (and a few of the worst) baking recipes from the 20th centuryFriends of baking, are you sick and tired of making the same recipes again and again? Then look no further than this baking blast from the past, as B. Dylan Hollis highlights the most unique tasty treats of yesteryear.Travel back in time on a delicious decade-by-decade jaunt as Dylan shows you how to bake vintage forgotten greats. With a big pinch of fun and a full cup of humor, you?ll be baking everything from Chocolate Potato Cake from the 1910s to Avocado Pie from the 1960s.Dylan has baked hundreds of recipes from countless antique cookbooks and selected only the best for this bakebook, sharing the shining stars from each decade. And because some of the recipes Dylan shares on his wildly popular social media channels are spectacular failures, he?s thrown in a few of the most disastrously strange recipes for you to try if you dare.A few of Dylan?s favorites that are going to have you licking your lips and begging for more include:? 1900s Cornflake Macaroons? 1910s ANZAC Biscuits? 1930s Peanut Butter Bread? 1940s Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake? 1950s Tomato Soup Cake? 1970s Potato Chip CookiesBaking Yesteryear contains 101 expertly curated recipes that will take you on a delicious journey through the past. With a larger-than-life personality and comedic puns galore, baking with Dylan never gets old. We?ll leave that to the recipes.

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Book SynopsisThis classic medium, first popularised by Freud and, more recently, by Oliver Sacks and Yalom himself, provides a fascinating insight into the human condition and our search for happiness. Contains six absorbing case studies which reveal the intricacies our psychological landscapes. Provides a fascinating insight into the human condition and our search for happiness. Explores the unique dynamic of the relationship between therapist and client. Absorbing and deeply thoughtful, Momma and the Meaning of Life is a work of rare insight and imagination.Trade ReviewIrvin Yalom continues to astonish us. Vitality, eloquence, wisdom, courage and the capacity to listen and learn mark this book indelibly -- Les Havens, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Cambridge HospitalIrvin Yalom indeed gives us a taste of the meaning of life in this wise and entertaining book * Jewish Chronicle *In every chapter, an epiphany, a tug at the heart or a gasp of realization. And 'The Hungarian Cat Curse' will be read aloud for decades, possibly forever. This isn't a book - it's a gift -- William Peter Blatty, author of THE EXORCISTThis is a chance to get inside the mind of a brilliant therapist and witness the soul breaking through. Like the first light of dawn, MOMMA AND THE MEANING OF LIFE is warm, radiant and revealing -- Mark Epstein, author of THOUGHTS WITHOUT A THINKER and GOING TO PIECES WITHOUT FALLING APARTThese spellbinding tales of pain and of healing transport us into the very cores of the therapeutic experience -- Maggie Smith, author of KEEP MOVING: NOTES ON LOSS, CREATIVITY, AND CHANGEIronic and self-aware, Irvin Yalom gently leads us to the brink of death, to the edge of madness, and to the depths of despair. Dr. Yalom makes the same compassionate agreement with we, his readers, as he does with his patients: to reveal himself fully and honestly so that together we may confront the bleak existential realities and bring meaning and richness to our lives. I'm sure his Momma would have been proud -- Harold Ramis, director and producer of ANALYZE THISIrvin Yalom brings to these splendid tales of psychotherapy his rich experience as a therapist, his broad knowledge of philosophy and literature, and his profound humanity. He draws the reader into his stories with the same skill he uses to engage his patients in therapy -- David Spiegel, author of LIVING BEYOND LIMITSYalom shows us what the meaning and practice of therapy mean to him ... and does it with enviable openness and style * Times Literary Supplement *A fascinating commentary on the bond between patient and therapist -- Nick NolteSix long psychotherapy narratives - four based on actual cases, two fictional - that comprise a worthy sequel to the author's bestselling LOVE'S EXECUTIONER. Yalom, author of many other books on psychotherapy, focuses here on how life can be enriched by emotionally integrating close encounters with loved ones' deaths and with one's own mortality. What particularly makes this book worth many times its price is a stunning piece entitled 'Seven Advanced Lessons in the Therapy of Grief'...Yalom ... again displays the great narrative drive and wit evident in LOVE'S EXECUTIONER. At least as much as that book, MOMMA AND THE MEANING OF LIFE contains some truly profound observations on death, the sometimes desperate attempts to modify one's personality so as to live more fully, and other human struggles. These six engrossing narratives are very valuable gleanings from a master therapist's professional and personal experience. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe astonishing and wildly entertaining memoir of Nile Rodgers: legendary producer and co-founder of the band Chic.Trade ReviewA rich, warm tale of a fascinating life in the golden age of New York - and pop * Observer *Consistently exhilarating * Independent on Sunday *The lonely, sickly child of two jazz-obsessed junkies, Rodgers grew into a brilliant musician blessed with a clear artistic vision that propelled him into almost unimaginable success, with him riding a spectacular tidal wave of sex, money and drugs. An unforgettable, gripping book * Sunday Times *Name a star and you can bet they're in this book, playing or partying with Rodgers. But far from being a succession of name-dropping anecdotes, this autobiography is a wonderfully funny, moving and wise reflection upon the important things in life: the people you love and the things you create * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisA doctrinal handbook for those who want to get an overall grasp of the main teachings of the Christian faith, divided into clear sections for reference and study, with full bibliographies.

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Book SynopsisWalter A. Rosenbaum's classic Environmental Politics and Policy, Twelfth Edition, provides definitive coverage of environmental politics and policy, lively case material, and a balanced assessment of current environmental issues. The newly streamlined first half of the book sets needed context and describes the policy process, while the second half covers specific environmental issues such as air and water, toxic and hazardous substances, energy, and global policymaking on issues like climate change and trans-boundary politics. The Twelfth Edition includes updated case studies and a look at the transition in environmental policies between the Trump and Biden administrations, offering students a current and relevant look at the continuing challenge of reconciling sound science with practical politics.Table of ContentsFigures, Tables, Boxes, and Maps Preface About the Author Chapter 1: After Earth Day “Frack, Baby, Frack” America’s Environmental Legacy The Evolution of U.S. Environmentalism Ongoing Challenges: Present and Future Plan for the Book Conclusion Chapter 2: Making Policy: The Process Protecting the Bee: The Pathways of Policy The Policy Cycle Constitutional Constraints Incrementalism Interest Group Politics The Environmental Movement: Confronting the Challenge of Change Environmentalism and Its Critics The Public and Environmentalism The Special Place of Science in Policymaking Conclusion Chapter 3: Making Policy: Governmental Institutions and Politics The Water War Called WOTUS The Presidency Congress: Too Much Check, Too Little Balance The Bureaucracy: Power Through Implementation The Courts: The Role of Appraisal The Political Environment of Environmental Policymaking Conclusion Chapter 4: Common Policy Challenges: Risk Assessment and Environmental Justice A Toxic Nightmare From Toyland? Risk Assessment and the Limits of Science Risk Assessment Reconsidered: The Precautionary Principle Risk and Discrimination: The Problem of Environmental Justice Conclusion Chapter 5: More Choice: The Battle Over Regulatory Economics The Benefit–Cost Debate Regulation Strategies: Command and Control Versus the Marketplace Conclusion Chapter 6: Command and Control in Action: Air and Water Pollution Regulation The Politics of Command-and-Control Regulation Regulating Air Quality Current Controversies in Air-Quality Regulation Regulating Water Quality Drinking Water Conclusion Chapter 7: A Regulatory Thicket: Toxic and Hazardous Substances Toxic and Expensive: The Stringfellow Waste Site The Growth of Federal Toxics Regulation Federal Law: Toxics Regulation From the Cradle to the Grave? Conclusion Chapter 8: Energy: America’s Energy Politics in Transformation The Foundation: A Fossil Fuel Nation Petroleum: A Revived Economy Natural Gas and the Gas “Boom” Coal: The Promise and Perils of Abundance Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy Conclusion Chapter 9: 635 Million Acres of Politics: The Contested Resources of Public Lands The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Public Land Politics at a Boil The Department in the Middle The Public Lands Conflicts Over Multiple Use The Fate of the Forests How Much Wilderness Is Enough? Conclusion Chapter 10: The Politics and Policy of Global Climate Change: A New Era of Climate Policy Science and Climate Warming The Domestic Politics of Climate Change The Difficult Quest for an International Climate Agreement Deadlock Over Domestic Climate Emission Controls The Uncertain Future of U.S. Climate Policy Conclusion List of Abbreviations Notes Index

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Book SynopsisWe are in this together and will get through this together Parent involvement has always been a vital part of any child's education, but the pandemic and resulting remote instruction require that parents and educators partner at a deeper level. Following the tremendous success ofThe Distance Learning Playbook, K-12, education authorities Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie have teamed up withNew York Timesbestselling author and parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman to bring you the consummate guide to support your child's academic, social, and emotional development inanylearning environment while not overwhelming you in the process. This essential guide will arm you with the tools and insight to Create an environment conducive to learning, establish routines, and most importantly, take care of yourself and your chTrade Review"If you want to be a Jedi master of distance learning, read this book! It’s a guide for mental strength, practical know-how, and social-emotional support. This is the only pandemic parenting book you’ll need, and I’m telling all my parent friends about it." -- Rachel Simmons, author and Good Morning America parenting expert"The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents is brilliant and timely. The tips in the book are fabulous—what every parent needs. Every educator should be recommending that parents get it." -- Dr. Michele Borba, Parenting expert and author of "UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World""The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents isn’t just for parents. It’s for older siblings and all caregivers, too. Even teachers can gain knowledge from this book! It leads you down a path of understanding from the perspective of children and teachers, and advises parents to be compassionate during this strange time of distance learning. Every parent across America should buy this book—it can help you make a step- by-step plan for your own household while your student is learning virtually." -- Taylor Pittman, 17-year old student and big sister to a 6-year old brother"The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents is an amazing book. As a parent of a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old, I now feel equipped to handle the challenges that distance learning presents. This book gives me the tools to develop routines and strategies I can use to help my children in their distance learning process. I was feeling lost and stressed out about how I was going to handle the school year. Now I feel empowered, and I understand how I′m going to tackle the upcoming year." -- Farrah Lin"In a time of uncertainty, parents need to feel encouraged and validated. This resource does exactly that. Families need to understand that distance learning is not going to damage our children’s education. Our children will succeed as long as parents, teachers, and students communicate and work together. We are not in this alone. We must remember to take care of ourselves so that we can be supportive and helpful to our children." -- Sylvia PorrasTable of ContentsForeword Letter From the Authors Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Hold Up! Please Read This! Distance, Remote, and Blended Learning 1. THE BASICS Establish Routines Create a Learning Environment Learn the Learning Management System Follow Zoom Etiquette Ensure That Your Children Sleep Monitor Screen Time Communicate With Teachers Take Care of Yourself 2. THE VALUE OF . . . The Value of Reading Volume The Value of Reading Widely The Value of Reading Aloud The Value of Vocabulary Games The Value of Oral Language Development The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Phonemic Awareness The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Alphabetics and Phonics The Value of Foundational Reading Skills: Fluency The Value of Writing Across the Day The Value of Scaffolded Writing Experiences The Value of Mathematics Across the Day The Value of Supplemental Mathematics Instruction The Value of Arts and Music The Value of Guiding, Not Telling The Value of Wait Time The Value of Practice 3. THE PRINCIPLES OF WELL-BEING Social Emotional Learning Is Not Just Soft Skills Happiness The Power of Dignity Separating Dignity From Respect Putting Principles Into Action Understanding Emotional Regulation Emotional Granularity Anxiety Self-Compassion Managing Conflicts Friendships in COVID-19 Teasing: It’s Complicated Bullying Communication With Other Parents Pod Teaching: Learning Pods 4. THE MINDFRAMES MINDFRAMES FOR STUDENTS Student Mindframe 1: Know your current level of understanding. Student Mindframe 2: Know where you are going and have the confidence to take on the challenge. Student Mindframe 3: Select tools to guide your learning. Student Mindframe 4: Seek feedback and recognize that errors are opportunities to learn. Student Mindframe 5: Monitor your progress and adjust your learning. Student Mindframe 6: Recognize your learning and teach others. THE 10 MINDFRAMES FOR FAMILIES Family Mindframe 1: I am an evaluator of my impact on my children’s learning. Family Mindframe 2: I see the power of collaborating with others in parenting our children. Family Mindframe 3: I value what my child brings to the family and world. Family Mindframe 4: I understand the centrality of my child. Family Mindframe 5: I have appropriately high expectations. Family Mindframe 6: I listen, build trust, and know how to gradually release responsibility. Family Mindframe 7: I know the balancing act between developing autonomy, relatedness, and competence. Family Mindframe 8: I appreciate the power of feedback and the place for praise as well as errors. Family Mindframe 9: I know how to work with the school. Family Mindframe 10: I am a parent, not a schoolteacher. References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisDiscussions of quality dominate the field of teacher education. However, definitions of quality can vary enormously and are often vague and imprecise, relying on proxies for quality which make inaccurate assumptions about what matters in the education of teachers. This book explores different ways in which quality can be defined and understood within teacher education, offering a way of categorizing and understanding why some quality indicators miss the mark. The book introduces the idea of a quality conundrum, with illustrative examples from international ITE practice, to show how different conceptions of quality in ITE can have good intentions but be potentially damaging to its overall transformative potential. It also provides examples of where practice has been able to move beyond restrictive definitions of quality to enact a more transformative vision of teacher education. This analysis ties the use of quality indicators to historical developments in teacher education and politiTrade ReviewDr. Brooks' highly readable presentation of current scholarship maps out distinctions and implications of the essentially contested notion of “quality” in teacher education. The text offers teacher educators, regulators, and policy-makers a conceptual rigour by which to appraise dimensions of their program and institutional practice with greater clarity and precision – and deftly argues for agentive, adaptive teacher educational leadership * David Montemurro, Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Canada *Everyone agrees on the importance of quality teaching. The word quality itself though is slippery and contested. In this engaging and comprehensive text Clare Brooks teases out the various ways the keyword quality is used to mean different things to different stakeholders, providing theory, models and examples of quality teaching in practice. This book should really be read by all teacher educators. * Jo Lampert, Professor of Teacher Education for Social Transformation, La Trobe University, Australia *Table of Contents1. Quality Conundrums 2. Teacher Standards and Accountability Frameworks 3. Quality Indicators 4. Discourses of Quality 5. Navigating the Quality Landscape References Index

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Book SynopsisDid you know culinary salt is the mineral halite? Or that the pigment vermillion is powdered cinnabar, a mineral whose name comes from the Persian for dragon''s blood?Discover the extraordinary mineral treasures that form our planet and that today we use in everything, from makeup and cookery to agriculture and high-tech.Rocks and Minerals is your essential collector''s companion, with illustrated entries on hundreds of minerals, gems, and rocks from actinium to zirconium. Its breathtaking array includes organic minerals, such as pearls and corals, as well as silicates and native elements like gold.Browse to find wonderful gems, including opals, or pyropes - a deep-red garnet the size of a hen''s egg. Rocks and Minerals reveals each mineral''s defining characteristics, and explains how and where they were formed, how they were first identified, their uses, and their chemical composition.Whether you are a geology student, or starti

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Book SynopsisFilled with fantastically festive and wonderfully wintery scenes, this is the perfect colouring book to cosy up with Whether you''ve got your perfectly sharpened crayons at the ready, desperate to return to your favourite childhood activity, or looking for the perfect gift, The Magical Christmas will make your Christmas, well, magical.Join celebrations across the world and throughout the years, from skating at the Rockefeller Center to surfing in Sydney and frost fairs on the Thames to Victorian toy shops.Travel with the wise men following a star, spot Santa''s sleigh skimming over the rooftops and discover dazzling gingerbread houses with Lizzie''s intricate inky illustrations.A whole world of festive mindfulness is waiting for you inside. . .

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to throw away the diet book and start living intuitively. In our increasingly busy world, how to be healthy has become more and more confusing and our relationship with food is ever-changing and often complex. We''re bombarded with so many messages that it''s causing a disconnect between us and what true health really is: a connection to our body''s innate wisdom. In other words, our intuition.This six-week guide introduces the concept that by using our intuition, we can become experts on ourselves and, in turn, learn how to best navigate our own health and happiness. Each week is broken down into steps, giving you the tools and techniques to make the right food and health choices for you. Through celebrating food, encouraging kindness and embracing a positive body image, Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach, Pandoma Paloma takes you on a journey to reconnect with your body and transform your life.

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Book SynopsisWorking with Young People is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need for supporting young people as they learn about themselves, others and society and prepare for the transition to adulthood. It introduces the fundamental concepts and issues that lie at the heart of contemporary work with young peopleand challenges you to think deeply about: - the social context of young people - values and principles that underpin practice - the variety of settings in which practice takes place, and - the importance of informal learningin the lives of young people. Whether you are a new student or returning to study, Working with Young Poeple provides a stimulating introduction and a foundation for further study. Sheila Curran is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. RogTable of ContentsPART ONE: YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOCIETY Policy, Practice and Research in Work with Young People - Jason Wood and Jean Hine Youth as a Social Construction - Mary Jane Kehily Trouble and Tribes: Young People and Community - Jeremy Brent Teenage Pregnancy and Parenthood: Implications for Policy and Practice - Aniela Wenham What Does the ′Teen Brain′ Research Say, and What Does it Mean for Practitioners? - Howard Sercombe and Tomas Paus Youth Work in a Cold Climate - Tom Wylie PART TWO: THE NATURE OF WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE Defining Good Youth Work - Gina Ingram and Jean Harris Every Day is Different - Jean Spence and Carol Devanney Helping: Definitions and Purposes - Hazel L. Reid and Alison J. Fielding Informal Learning in Youth Work: Times, People and Places - Janet Batsleer Thinking Ethically - Howard Sercombe A Social Theory of Learning - Etienne Wenger PART THREE: THE PRACTICES OF WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE Crossing the Boundaries? Working Informally in Formal Settings - Sheila Curran and Tyrrell Golding Enhancing Young People′s Participation - Kate Sapin Developing Generative Themes for Community Action - Dave Beck and Rod Purcell Working with Groups of Young People - Jane Westergaard Youth Work in a Digital Age - Jane Melvin Faith-based Youth Work - Lessons from the Christian Sector - Naomi Stanton Supervision as a Youth Work Tool - Liesl Conradie

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Book SynopsisImprove your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen''s ''Immortal Game'' to Magnus Carlsen''s world championship victories, and featuring a foreword by five-times World Champion Vishy Anand.This book is written by an all-star team of authors. Wesley So is the reigning Fischer Random World Champion, the 2017 US Champion and the winner of the 2016 Grand Chess Tour. Michael Adams has been the top British player for the last quarter of a century and was a finalist in the 2004 FIDE World Championship. Graham Burgess is the author of thirty books, a former champion of the Danish region of Funen, and holds the world record for marathon blitz chess playing. John Nunn is a three-time winner of both the World Solving Championship and the British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. John Emms is an experienced chess coach and writer, who finished equal first in the 1997 British Championship and was chess columnist of the YoungTrade ReviewFor the famous games which appear in other books and anthologies, the authors have provided the most thorough and careful annotations you will find. They also include some extremely brilliant games which haven't received much attention elsewhere . . . Of the various 'Greatest Games' collections, The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games is the most up to date with the highest-quality annotations. You will want a copy on your shelf. -- John Watson

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Book SynopsisA complete account of how and why people look to angelsAngels at My Fingertips takes us back to the territory that made Angels in My Hair a million-copy-selling international bestseller. Stories of Lorna''s early life in rural Ireland, of how angels helped and guided her through traumatic events, lead to a detailed description of what angels are like, the different types of angels, how they behave and interact with God and other angels as well as human beings and their role during our lives and after death. Angels at My Fingertips also contains an account of how Joe, her husband, who died young in Angels in My Hair returns to visit her. For the first time Lorna reveals the role of the souls of our loved ones who may return from heaven briefly to help and guide us. Information as detailed as this never been published anywhere before now.Since she went public about her unprecedented gifts, Lorna''s reputation has grown. The CatholiTrade ReviewPraise for Lorna Byrne * : *Byrne gives hope and a sense of peace; something that the Church, in many instances, has been unable to do for a long time * The Times *The world has discovered a modest mystic that it might do well to listen to. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisChosen by the Telegraph and the Evening Standard as one of the best healthy eating books of 2017FODMAPs are a collection of molecules found in foods, that can cause issues for some people. A low-FODMAP lifestyle is the only diet recommended by the NHS to treat IBS and its associated symptoms. Emma Hatcher, creator of the blog She Can''t Eat What?!, brings you 100 beautiful, healthy and delicious low FODMAP recipes.Emma Hatcher has suffered from a sensitive gut for as long as she can remember. After years of horrible symptoms and endless frustration trying different diets and cutting out various foods, her GP recommended the Low FODMAP Diet. FODMAP changed Emma''s life and she has never looked back since. Emma''s book, based on her hugely popular food and lifestyle blog She Can''t Eat What?! will take the frustration out of living with IBS, Crohn''s disease, coeliac''s disease, food intolerances and many other digestive disorders. It is fo

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Book SynopsisThe stoics lived a long time ago, but they had some startling insights into the human condition-insights which endure to this day. The philosophical tradition, founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in 301 BC, endured as an active movement for almost 500 years, and contributions from dazzling minds such as Cicero, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius helped create a body of thought with an extraordinary goal-to provide a rational, healthy way of living in harmony with the nature of the universe and in respect of our relationships with each other. In many ways a precursor to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Stoicism provides an armamentarium of strategies and techniques for developing psychological resilience, while celebrating all in life which is beautiful and important. By learning what stoicism is, you can revolutionize your life and learn how to seize the day, live happily and be a better person. This simple, empowering book shows how to use this ancient wisdom to make Table of Contents : Meet the Stoics : The Basic Principles and Practices of Stoicism : The Stoic Fork and Reserve Clause : Psychological Distancing and Disputation : Contemplation of the Sage : Virtue and Action : Freewill and Determinism : The Here and Now and Impermanence : Premeditation of Adversity : Contemplation of Death : The View from Above : The Morning and Evening Meditation : Epicureanism : Stoicism and Modern Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT)

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Book SynopsisIn this entertaining and accessible exploration of love, Oxford anthropologist Dr Anna Machin dives into the science behind the myriad types of love that exist in the world, including romantic love, parental love, friendships, love for pets, football teams, religious love and even love for our smartphones. Through original research brought to life by interviews and case studies, and encompassing such fascinating areas as polyamorous relationships, parasocial (love for a celebrity) and sacred loves, this book argues that it is time to stop putting romantic love on a pedestal. By exploring the science that illuminates the benefits of all our different close relationships, Dr Anna Machin encourages us to reconsider the importance of love in our own lives, to interrogate our own experiences, and to reconnect with the heart of what it really means to be human.Trade ReviewLove is surely the single most all-encompassing emotion we experience. It binds us together as couples, as parents and offspring, as members of an extended family, even as a community. It defines what it is to be human. This book opens the Pandora's Box on this most complex and puzzling aspect of what it is to be human. * Robin Dunbar, author of Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships *Even though it is what makes the world go around, we have trouble describing love except as a warm feeling. Anna Machin offers a lively guide to the many kinds of human love that exist, and the biology and psychology that explain why we love the way we do. * Frans de Waal, author of Mama’s Last Hug - Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves *Love sits at the center of human existence, according to this sharp survey from anthropologist Machin... Machin draws from plenty of studies of both the human and animal worlds, and her personal interjections are energizing... this provocative account is a fitting tribute to its subject. * Publishers Weekly *Love is surely the single most all-encompassing emotion we experience. It binds us together as couples, as parents and offspring, as members of an extended family, even as a community. It defines what it is to be human. This book opens the Pandora's Box on this most complex and puzzling aspect of what it is to be human. * Robin Dunbar, author of Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships *Even though it is what makes the world go around, we have trouble describing love except as a warm feeling. Anna Machin offers a lively guide to the many kinds of human love that exist, and the biology and psychology that explain why we love the way we do. * Frans de Waal, author of Mama’s Last Hug - Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves *Love sits at the center of human existence, according to this sharp survey from anthropologist Machin... Machin draws from plenty of studies of both the human and animal worlds, and her personal interjections are energizing... this provocative account is a fitting tribute to its subject. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisBorn the son of Scotland''s last telescope-maker, Stuart Braithwaite was perhaps always destined for a life of psychedelic adventuring on the furthest frontiers of noise in MOGWAI, one of the best loved and most ground-breaking post-rock bands of the past three decades.Modestly delinquent at school, Stuart developed an early appetite for ''alternative'' music in what might arguably be described as its halcyon days, the late ''80s. Discovering bands like Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, and Jesus and Mary Chain, and attending seminal gigs (often incongruously incognito as a young girl with long hair to compensate for his babyface features) by The Cure and Nirvana, Stuart compensated for his indifference to school work with a dedication to rock and roll . . . and of course the fledgling hedonism that comes with it.Spaceships Over Glasgow is a love song to live rock and roll; to the passionate abandon we''ve all felt in the crowd (and some of us, if lucky enough, from the stage) at a truly incendiary gig. It is also the story of a life lived on the edge; of the high-times and hazardous pit-stops of international touring with a band of misfits and miscreants.

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Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to focus primarily on George Orwell's ideas about free speech and related matters freedom of the press, the writer's freedom of expression, honesty and truthfulness and, in particular, the ways in which they are linked to his political vision of socialism. Orwell is today claimed by the Left and Right, by neo-conservatives and neo-socialists. How is that possible? Part of the answer, as Glenn Burgess reveals, is that Orwell was an odd sort of socialist. The development of Orwell's socialism was, from the start, conditioned by his individualist and liberal commitments. The hopes he attached to socialism were for a fairer, more equal world that would permit human freedom and individuality to flourish, completing, not destroying, the work of liberalism. Freedom of thought was a central part of this, and its defence and use were essential parts of the struggle to ensure that socialism developed in a liberal, humane form that did not follow the totalitarian path of Trade ReviewGlenn Burgess has written with great perception about how intensely Orwell valued free speech and how determined he was to defend it. This study makes us vividly aware of aspects of Orwell, particularly his activism, that have been hitherto comparatively neglected. It will be read with great interest by the many who wish to know more about and understand better a writer whose impact has continued to grow over the years. * Peter Stansky, Professor Emeritus of History, Stanford University, USA, and author of The Socialist Patriot: George Orwell and War *Glenn Burgess synthesizes a massive number of primary and secondary texts and constructs an original and clear argument around them on a vitally important area – namely Orwell’s ideas about socialism, free speech, freedom of thought, press freedom and censorship. It amounts to an important and fascinating addition to Orwellian scholarship. * Richard Lance Keeble, Professor of Journalism, University of Lincoln, UK *Table of ContentsPrologue: ‘Ownlife, it was called, meaning individualism and eccentricity’ 1. Orwell and the Culture Wars 2. How to Be Yourself (or Not): Orwell’s Early Novels 3. The Expression on a Human Face 4. Individualism, Liberty, Socialism Part I: Orwell’s Socialism 1.. Before Orwell; Before Socialism: A Tory Anarchist? 2. The Birth of George Orwell’s Socialism 3. The Development of Orwell’s Socialism (a). Peace, Empire and Internationalism (b). Revolution and Political Violence (c). Nostalgia, Progress, and Utopia Part II: Orwell and Freedom of Thought 1. From Eric Blair to George Orwell: Englishness and Freedom 2. Libel, Obscenity and Politics: Orwell’s Early Experience of Censorship 3. ‘All Propaganda is Lies’: Orwell, BBC Propaganda and Intellectual Responsibility 4. Writing for Freedom: Tribune, Animal Farm and Free Speech 5. Activist for Intellectual Freedom: (I) The Freedom Defence Committee 6. Activist for Intellectual Freedom: (II) The League for the Dignity and Rights of Man 7. Propaganda Again: Orwell, His List and the Information Research Department (IRD) 8. Freedom and Truth: Nineteen Eighty-Four Index

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Book SynopsisAs humans continue to degrade and destroy our planet’s resources, leading to predictions of total ecological collapse, some (such as the entrepreneur Elon Musk) now suggest that a human colony elsewhere may be our species’ best hope for survival. Adam Morton examines extra-terrestrial colonization plans with a critical eye. He makes a strong case for colonization – just not by human beings. Humans live relatively short lives and, to survive, require large amounts of food and water, very specific climatic conditions and an oxygen-rich atmosphere. We can create colonists that have none of these shortcomings. Reflecting compassionately on the nature of existence, Morton argues that we should treat the end of the human race in the same way that we treat our own deaths: as something sad but ultimately inevitable. The earth will perish one day, and, in the end, we should be concerned more with securing the future of intelligent beings than with the preservation of our species, which represents but a nanosecond in the history of our solar system.Trade Review"Why should we value the survival of our species? Adam Morton confronts this fateful yet rarely-asked question. This is a fascinating, instructive work of scientifically-informed philosophy."—John Broome, University of Oxford "Adam Morton is known for turning a penetrating intellect on one after another subject that philosophers have made the mistake of neglecting."—Elijah Millgram, University of Utah

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Book SynopsisTHE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A powerful polemic' Sunday Times'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express– Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat?– Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home? – Are unelected judges ‘enemies of the people’? Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge – worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds a defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy that is as entertaining as it is vital.Trade ReviewWell written, both punchy and providing concise explanations of complex laws . . . a powerful polemic that also acts as a primer about our legal rights -- Rosamund Urwin * Sunday Times *The Secret Barrister mounts a powerful defence of lawyers and the law from their noisy detractors . . . this is an urgent and highly readable book. You will come away from it feeling that your mind has been purged -- Thomas Grant * The Times *Fake Law is a compelling, eye-opening read and should act as a wake-up call for anyone with an interest in how the law, and, by extension, society and justice function – that is to say, every one of us. -- Huston Gilmore * Daily Express *The authority of this author is in the sheer quality of the writing. To keep up to this standard in tweet after tweet, blogpost after blogpost, and now book after book is remarkable – especially if, as the author tells us, they do all this in addition to a busy and stressful criminal practice * Prospect *I enjoyed reading this book. It is well-written and informative and the SB is right to lament the levels of public ignorance about the way the system works. -- Philip Johnston * Daily Telegraph *The Secret Barrister picks apart the “deliberate smokescreen” of falsehoods with which the UK government justifies its policies and the methods employed by a compliant press to amplify and embellish them. Unashamedly polemical but legally watertight, Fake Law is a disturbing indictment * Herald *This is not the easiest book you will read this summer. But it will be one of the most educational and alarming * Strong Words *A defence of the legal system and exposé of agenda-driven politicians, click-hungry tabloid editors and powerful corporate interests who persuade us that the system is stacked in favour of criminals and the undeserving. In fact, the resulting changes to the law mean our own rights – for example, to legal aid – are being quietly eroded * Daily Mirror *A much-needed book that looks at some of the biggest myths behind the legal system. Fans of the Secret Barrister will be pleased with the latest instalment, which offers well-written insight, making difficult-to-understand laws clearer with interesting and current case studies. -- Megan Baynes * Press Association *The anonymous campaigning lawyer returns with a myth-busting new book that takes on the many detractors of the law and legal profession. * The Times *

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Book Synopsis'I could not recommend this more. If you're looking for a sense of optimism, a sense of political possibility, this book is very important' Owen JonesWhat would a fair and equal society actually look like?Imagine a world with no banks. No stock market. No tech giants. No billionaires.In Another Now world-famous economist, Yanis Varoufakis, shows us what such a world would look like. Far from being a fantasy, he describes how it could have come about - and might yet. But would we really want it?Varoufakis's boundary-breaking new book confounds expectations of what the good society would look like and confronts us with the greatest question: are we able to build a better society, despite our flaws.'A vision of a new society with new ways of thinking is possibly the most important thing an artist can offer at the moment' Brian EnoTrade ReviewCombining a provocative thought-experiment with a deeply original sci-fi narrative, this book is both visionary in its search for new possibilities and realistic in its embrace of the complexities of our human nature -- Alfonso Cuarón, Oscar-winning Director of Roma and GravityA landmark work ... A vision of a new society with new ways of thinking is possibly the most important thing an artist can offer at the moment -- Brian EnoI am enjoying Yanis Varoufakis's Another Now. The way we live is not inevitable -- Jeanette WintersonI could not recommend this more. If you're looking for a sense of optimism, a sense of political possibility, this book is very important -- Owen JonesFrom @yanisvaroufakis' sf novel ANOTHER NOW, the absolute best description of the scam of #InvestmentBanking I've ever read * Cory Doctorow on Twitter *There is something exciting, even invigorating, about envisioning this world alongside Varoufakis ... one finishes Another Now buzzing with a sense of possibility * The Monthly *Another Now is structurally, ideologically and linguistically an extraordinary work -- Zoe WilliamsI've absolutely loved reading [Another Now] ... the second I started reading it, it surprised and intrigued me -- Matthew Taylor, RSAAnother Now is not only a marvellously good read - it is a notable addition to the literature of social change * The Wire *The reason Varoufakis seems to have captured the imaginations of so many is that his words about the European crisis speak universal truths about democracy, capitalism and social policy * Guardian *One of my few heroes -- Slavoj ZizekThe most interesting man in the world * Business Insider *

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Book Synopsis________________________________________AN UNSPEAKABLE CRIME When he was arrested in July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer had a severed head in the refrigerator, two more in the freezer, two skulls and a skeleton in a filing cabinet.A DEPRIVED ACTBut if anything could be more disturbing than the brute horror of this scene, it was the evidence that Dahmer had been using these human remains not only for sexual gratification, but as part of a dark ritual of his own devising -- to furnish a shrine to himself.A KILLER, BEYOND OUR UNDERSTANDING________________________________________The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer offers a chilling insight into the mind of a serial killer and reveals the horrors within. Perfect for fans of Making a Murderer, Mindhunter and The Ted Bundy Tapes, this is a gripping and gruesome read that delves into the mind of a murder and what possesses someone to kill. __________By the author of Killing for Company, which was adapted into the hit ITV true crime drama DES, starring David Tennant. __________PRAISE FOR THE SHRINE OF JEFFREY DAHMER:'Irresistible. . . . It's subject is terrible and repellent. But the study itself is enlightening' Independent 'Unputdownable' Patricia Highsmith 'The persuasive account of a young man spiraling into unspeakable insanity . . . fascinating' Daily Telegraph Trade ReviewUnputdownableThe spirited, persuasive account of a young man spiralling into unspeakable insanity . . . useful, fascinating book * Daily Telegraph *A remarkable and frightening exploration of "human nature stained" * Literary Review *Irresistible . . . Its subject is terrible and repellent, but the study itself is enlightening * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisFaçon de Parler 1 is the first part of this bestselling, highly illustrative and communicative course which is specially designed for adult beginners learning French. Angela Aries and Dominique Debney guide you step by step through all the basic language skills you need for holiday, business or exams and there is plenty of opportunity to practise what you have learned as you go along.Now with video online!Each unit contains:- lively, illustrated dialogues and comprehension questions- structured pair-work and group-work activities- basic vocabulary and useful expressions- grammar notes- listening comprehension (for work with the recordings)There are also regular revision sections to consolidate the main topics and grammar points, while a useful reference section is followed by a French-English end vocabulary.Façon de Parler 1 is ideal for group work and will also be useful for individual study and revision purposes.Façon de Parler 1 Coursebook is the primary text for the course.An accompanying activity book (a workbook providing stimulating practice material which complements the material presented in the coursebook) and course pack (containing the coursebook and audio and video material) are also available.Table of Contents : Première unité : Façon de Parler 1 Coursebook in full colour : Façon de Parler 1 Support Book : Introductions; Present tense of être; Definite article : Deuxième unité : CD 1 : CD2 : Finding out personal details; Negatives : Troisième unité : CD3 : Ordering drinks and snacks; Family and possessions; Present tense of avoir; Indefinite article : Faites le point! Unités 1-3 : Quatrième unité : Booking a room; Identifying objects and places; Making enquiries; Questions : Cinquième unité : Ordering a meal; Partitive: du, de la, de l', des, pas de. Je voudrais... : Sixième unité : Asking and giving your age; Expressions with avoir; Place words; Possessives with de, du, de la, etc. : Faites le point! Unités 4-6 : Septième unité : Shops; Places in town; Finding your way around and making enquiries : Huitième unité : Daily activities; Present tense of -er verbs : Neuvième unité : Family relationships; Rooms in the house; Present tense of faire; Expressions with faire : Faites le point! Unités 7-9 : Dixième unité : Weather and seasons; Hobbies; Asking questions : Onzième unité : Housework and shopping; Telling the time; Days and dates; Quantities and prices : Douzième unité : Buying train tickets; Places to visit and opening times : Faites le point! Unités 10-12 : Treizième unité : Shopping for clothes and shoes; Prices; Adjectives : Quatorzième unité : Identifying possessions; Possessive adjectives : Quinzième unité : Methods of transport; Health; Present tense of aller in immediate future : Faites le point! Unités 13-15 : Seizième unité : Daily routine; Present tense of -ir verbs; Depuis : Dix-huitième unité : Money problems; Present tense of reflexive verbs; Indirect object pronouns; y and en : Faites le point! Unités 16-18 : Dix-neuvième unité : Events in the past; Perfect tense of irregular verbs : Vingtième unité : Doctor and chemist's; Imperatives; Parts of the body + avoir mal : Vingt et unième unité : Holiday plans; Present tense of vouloir, pouvoir, devoir; Talking about what you know (savoir and connaître); Describing physical appearance : Faites le point! Unités 19-21 : Alphabet and pronunciation : Grammar and verb tables : Vocabulary

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Book SynopsisThis handsome black leather NIV Bible has 11pt print, making it easier to read for those who prefer larger text. The text is very clearly laid out on the page in two elegant columns, with minimal show-though. The interior design is the same as the standard NIV Popular Bible (ISBN 9781444701500). The pagination is also the same, so everyone can turn to the same page when a reference is given out in church.This edition - which has a presentation page - makes for a superb ordination gift, or even an economical lectern Bible. As well as rich purple endpapers and ribbon marker, this larger print edition features Old and New Testament maps, shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible, a reading plan and Bible guide, quick links to find inspiration and help in different life situations, and British spelling, grammar and punctuation.Royalties from all sales of the NIV Bible help Biblica, formerly the International Bible Society, in their work of translating and distributing Bibles around the world.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSix everyday ingredients, incredible quick and easy meals.Mob are back with their much-anticipated simplest cookbook yet: ultra-tasty recipes made with six affordable ingredients, without ever compromising on flavour or originality.Find food for every craving with 115 new recipes, including:Chorizo Mac 'n' Manchego,Crispy Chilli Cauliflower,All-the-Onions SmashburgerHarissa Sausage Orzotto.Finishing off with Sweet Things, such as Negroni Jelly, Tangerine Tiramisu and White Chocolate Tahini Cheesecake.There's a finished photo for every single recipe plus ingredient pictures so you can instantly see what you need.These are unfussy recipes using minimal ingredients delivering all the excitement that defines Mob's modern food.

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Book SynopsisA collection to encourage reflection and discussion at work, at home, and among friends about the meaning of peace.

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Book SynopsisAre you really aware of what you spend?Do you know how to value things beyond their price? For the answer to these questions and more, look no further than Kakebo– the budgeting journal used by millions every day in Japan to manage their household spending. The Japanese believe that tidiness in one’s finances is as important as tidiness in one’s house – indeed for them, the act of thinking mindfully about where one’s money goes is in itself a recipe for calm and wellbeing. Keeping a Kakebo is easy. At the start of each month simply decide how much you want to save and what you need to do to achieve your goal. Then note down your weekly spending and at the end of the month see how it all tallies up. There are slots for you to personalise your Kakebo according to your own spending routine, and space to reflect and make changes as you go along. Start today – and discover the life-changing magic of Kakebo…

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Book Synopsis**WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING****WINNER OF THE ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY***Book of the year: The Times, Sunday Times, New Statesman, Spectator, Evening Standard*'Outstanding . . . We still live in the society that was shaped by Clement Attlee' Robert Harris, Sunday Times'The best book in the field of British politics' Philip Collins, The Times'Easily the best single-volume, cradle-to-grave life of Clement Attlee yet written' Andrew RobertsClement Attlee was the Labour prime minister who presided over Britain's radical postwar government, delivering the end of the Empire in India, the foundation of the NHS and Britain's place in NATO. Called 'a sheep in sheep's clothing', his reputation has long been that of an unassuming character in the shadow of Churchill. But as John Bew's revelatory biography shows, Attlee was not only a hero of his age, but an emblem of it; and his life tells the story of how Britain changed over the twentieth century. Here, Bew pierces Attlee's reticence to examine the intellect and beliefs of Britain's greatest - and least appreciated - peacetime prime minister. This edition includes a new preface by the author in response to the 2017 general election.Trade ReviewWinner of The Orwell Prize for Political WritingEasily the best single-volume, cradle-to-grave life of Clement Attlee yet written. Professor Bew updates but also betters all the other biographies with this intelligent, well-researched and highly readable book. Scholarly and perceptive, it tells the story of how quiet determination and impeccable political timing wrought a peaceful revolution * Andrew Roberts *If Labour is to return to power, it is not to Tony Blair and Harold Wilson to whom it should turn for inspiration but to the ethos and example of Attlee . . . Citizen Clem promises to be one of the highlights of the autumn season -- Jason Cowley * New Statesman *The brilliant young historian John Bew urges Labour to recapture something of the ethos of the Attlee period * Telegraph *In this monumental biography, John Bew sets out to explore, not just the scale of the achievement, but to discover what made Attlee tick . . . A good book about a remarkable man -- Chris Mullin * Guardian *Fascinating . . . He writes with flair and considerable intellectual confidence . . . Bew believes that Labour has lost a sense of historical mission . . . This insight seems right to me -- Jason Cowley * Financial Times *This biography makes a strong case for Attlee's greatness . . . Such contradictions deserve a discerning biographer, and in John Bew, Attlee has the man he deserves. He has written with verve and confidence a first-rate life of a man whom he correctly argues has been under-appreciated . . . What a life and what a man -- Daniel Finkelstein * The Times *Outstanding . . . This excellent new life of Labour's greatest leader . . . We still live in the society that was shaped by Clement Attlee . . . Bew's achievement is not only to bring this curious and introverted man to life, but to make him oddly loveable. He steps out like a character from the pages of the social novels of H. G. Wells or George Orwell . . . To read this book in the shadow of the present Labour leadership election is a salutary experience -- Robert Harris * Sunday Times *An absorbing new life of Clement Attlee shows how a quiet man from the suburbs became Labour's unlikely postwar hero . . . So how did a man who was the object of so much private derision by his peers come to preside over Labour's greatest (some might say only) radical government? Bew puts the question at the core of his story. He answers it convincingly by mixing arresting narrative with a thorough study of the people and policies of the Labour movement at a time of hardship interspersed by war and fierce ideological difference . . . The book is replete with amusing vignettes . . . This book will become required reading for the present-day Labour party -- John Kampfner * Observer *Magisterial . . . A great work of personal biography, social history, political philosophy, international relations and ferrets-in-a-sack Labour Party infighting . . . Bew explores in great detail Attlee's pilgrim's progress toward socialism with a thorough critique of his literary, cultural and political reading. . . As the Labour Party retreats towards ideological self-immolation, as Britain stumbles on the world stage, and as European social democracy stands in peril, we need another Attlee more than ever. In the absence of which, we have Bew's brilliant book -- Tristram Hunt * Prospect *Read this book to understand what Labour once was and what has been lost because of its embrace of identity politics and ultra-liberalism. Book of the Year -- Jason Cowley * New Statesman *A masterful portrait of a man who led the Labour Party for 20 years and arguably did more than any other UK politician to shape the postwar world . . . Attlee was a patriot who believed that tolerance was Britain's greatest gift to the world. Now, more than ever, it is tolerance we need. Book of the Year -- Tom Watson * New Statesman *Attlee was a distant and austere figure by reputation, but the book sweeps that away from the start, recalling Clem the street agitator and war hero. Book of the Year -- Roland White * Sunday Times *The author sets out to claim a place among the greats for his subject and succeeds . . . The lessons for modern politics are made clearly. Book of the Year -- Daniel Finkelstein * The Times *Bew has the detachment of a professional historian, but an understanding of politics and personalities. Book of the Year -- Kwasi Kwarteng * Evening Standard *The best book in the field of British politics. Book of the Year. -- Philip Collins * The Times *Bew is particularly good on the dynamics of his close relationship with Churchill . . . Bew's revelatory biography explains that achievement. But it also brings us a 3D, flesh and blood Citizen Clem, and boy, does he make him shine! -- Gordon Marsden * Times Higher Education *This is a big book in scope and depth and is a very good read besides. It is not just a political biography, but an explanation of the man, what made him, the roots of his patriotism, his military experience in the First World War, his love of literature . . . in a way Citizen Clem is a history of the twentieth century * Tablet *His true political genius and unflinching moral purpose are brilliantly reappraised in John Bew's Citizen Clem . . . This book is a rare beast - political biography at its finest, yet one that is deeply moving -- David Bell * Times Literary Supplement *Winner of the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical BiographyBoth a magnificent renewal of the art of political biography and a monument to the greatest leader the Labour party has ever had. 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