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Book SynopsisWe may not realise it, but negative feelings can be as toxic to our health as physical poisons, wearing on us and causing depression, illness and burnout. This title reveals the secrets of the ancient alchemists and offers strategies for processing harmful thoughts and emotions and turning spiritual lead into gold.

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Book SynopsisErnst Haas’s color works reveal the photographer’s remarkable genius and remind us on every page why we love New York. When Haas moved from Vienna to New York City in 1951, he left behind a war-torn continent and a career producing black-and-white images. For Haas, the new medium of color photography was the only way to capture a city pulsing with energy and humanity. These images demonstrate Haas’s tremendous virtuosity and confidence with Kodachrome film and the technical challenges of color printing. Unparalleled in their depth and richness of color, brimming with lyricism and dramatic tension, these images reveal a photographer at the height of his career.

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Book SynopsisReclaim your power from narcissists, manipulators, and other toxic people.If you're a highly sensitive person, or identify as an "empath," you may feel easily overwhelmed by the world around you, suffer from "people-pleasing," experience extreme anxiety or stress in times of conflict, or even take on the emotions of others. Due to your naturally giving nature, you may also be a target for narcissists and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit others for their own gain. So, how can you protect yourself?In The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide to Dealing with Toxic People, you'll learn evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you recognize and shut down the common manipulation tactics used by toxic people, such as gaslighting, stonewalling, projection, covert put-downs, and love bombing. You'll also discover targeted tips to protect yourself from the five main types of toxic people: Garden-variety boundary-steppers Crazymakers and attention-seekers Emotional vampires Narcissists Sociopaths and psychopaths Finally, you'll learn how to heal from toxic or narcissistic abuse, and find strategies for establishing healthy boundaries and a strong sense of self. If you're an HSP who is ready to take a stand against the toxic people in your life, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive.

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Book SynopsisIn the past three decades, archaeologists have made great strides in recovering the lost world of the Old Testament. Dozens of digs in Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon have changed experts'' understanding of ancient Israel and its neighbours- as well as their vision of the Bible''s greatest tales. Yet until now, the public has remained almost entirely unaware of these discoveries which help separate legend from historical truth. Here, at last, two of archaeology''s leading scholars shed new light on how the Bible came into existence. They assert, for example, that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob never existed, that David and Solomon were not great kings but obscure chieftains and that the Exodus never happened. They offer instead a new historical truth: the Bible was created by the people of the small, southern nation of Judah in a heroic last-ditch attempt to keep their faith alive after the demise of the larger, wealthier nation of Israel to the north. It is in this truth, not in the myths of the past, that the real value of the Bible is evident.Trade ReviewBaruch Halpern author of The First Historians: The Hebrew Bible and History The boldest and most exhilarating synthesis of the Bible and archaeology in fifty years.John Shelby Spong author of Here I Stand: My Struggle for a Christianity of Integrity, Love, and Equality A bold and provocative book, well researched, well written, and powerfully argued. It challenges many of the assumptions developed by the literal religious minds of the ages, opening traditional possibilities to new conclusions.Jonathan Kirsch Los Angeles Times A brutally honest assessment of what archaeology can and cannot tell us about the historical accuracy of the Bible...presented with both authority and panache.Table of ContentsContentsPrologue: In the Days of King JosiahIntroduction: Archaeology and the BiblePART ONEThe Bible as History? Searching for the Patriarchs Did the Exodus Happen? The Conquest of Canaan Who Were the Israelites? Memories of a Golden Age? PART TWOThe Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel One State, One Nation, One People? (C. 930-720 BCE) Israel's Forgotten First Kingdom (884-842 BCE) In the Shadow of Empire (842-720 BCE) PART THREEJudah and the Making of Biblical History The Transformation of Judah (C. 930-705 BCE) Between War and Survival (705-639 BCE) A Great Reformation (639-586 BCE) Exile and Return (586-C. 440 BCE) Epilogue: The Future of Biblical IsraelAppendix A: Theories of the Historicity of the Patriarchal AgeAppendix B: Searching for SinaiAppendix C: Alternative Theories of the Israelite ConquestAppendix D: Why the Traditional Archaeology of the Davidic and Solomonic Period Is WrongAppendix E: Identifying the Era of Manasseh in the Archaeological RecordAppendix F: How Vast Was the Kingdom of Josiah?Appendix G: The Boundaries of the Province of YehudBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisSupercharge your confidence daily with this guided gratitude journal that is a companion to the global #1 best-seller The High 5 Habit from Mel Robbins, best-selling author, #1 podcast host, and expert on change and motivation. It's time to start believing in yourself again! Unlock The Most Powerful Force In The World: You Use this High 5 journal to help you start your day with clarity, focus, and positivity! The High 5 Daily Journal will help you build a confident mind, body, and spirit with daily productivity prompts, weekly themes, and goal setting exercises designed to make your dreams a reality. Using this motivational journal, you will build the discipline, confidence, and habits you need to know that you can always count on yourself. Face any challenge. Surmount any obstacle. You’ll see yourself waking up every day, inching closer to what you want, and becoming who you were born to be. The High 5 Daily Journal is...· Backed by Powerful Science: The exercises in this journal are based on research and evidence. These daily practices in confidence, visualization, and mindset will change your brain’s neural pathways and create new habits that will transform every aspect of your life.· The Path to Simple Discipline and Profound Results: These exercises are simple, but over time their impact on your life will be profound. So that you can...· Believe In Your Dreams Again: Your dreams are out there waiting for you. But you need to believe in them and take action. This positive daily journal will train your body, mind, and spirit to both pick up on the clues life is sending you, and cultivate the courage to move toward them.· Celebrate Your Life: It’s pretty simple: you’re not cheering yourself forward and that’s holding you back. With this journal, every day you’ll be more present to who you are, what you want, and how you show up. By cheering for yourself and developing the habits to keep cheering no matter what, you will burst through what’s blocking you.· Take Control and Live with Confidence: By following the steps outlined in this journal, you will tap into your natural confidence and let it flow through your body, enhance your mind, and awaken your spirit. The more you use this journal, the faster confidence becomes a habit. The weekly themes will ground you with intention, and provide control and structure in your life. In this self-care journal, you’ll find the secret to forging a deeper connection with yourself.Even more than productivity, you’ll experience greater transformation the more you use the prompts. They are designed to calm your nervous system, open your mind, and ignite your intuition so it can lead you where you’re meant to go.The High 5 Daily Journal will help your body, mind, and spirit align, your senses come alive, your mind focus, and your heart expand. You will be fully present with High 5 energy.

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Book SynopsisThe number one bestseller and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year by national treasure Bob Mortimer.‘The most life-affirming, joyful read of the year’ - Sunday Times‘Winningly heartfelt’ – The Guardian‘A triumph’ – Daily Mail Bob Mortimer’s life was trundling along happily until suddenly in 2015 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that required immediate surgery and forced him to cancel an upcoming tour. The episode unnerved him, but forced him to reflect on his life so far. This is the framework for his hilarious and moving memoir, And Away… Although his childhood in Middlesbrough was normal on the surface, it was tinged by the loss of his dad, and his own various misadventures (now infamous from his appearances on Would I Lie to You?), from burning dTrade Review‘It’s probably fairer to say that since his brush with mortality, Mortimer has come into his own. There is this book, which is a triumph… And Away is as good a celebrity autobiography as you could hope to read, and enthusiastically recommend.’ * Daily Mail *‘…(a) fascinating and often poignant memoir.’ * Daily Express & Daily Mirror *‘The book, too, grows more confident in talking about serious subjects as it progresses and it’s the honesty and openness that he allows in Gone Fishing that make And Away…, by the end, an unexpectedly moving read’ * The Observer *‘A glorious collection of stories from an extraordinary life. Once you put it down, you may get the immediate urge to pick it up again. Yes, you couldn’t let it lie.’ * Yorkshire Magazine *‘Bob Mortimer is pretty much established as a national treasure…So it's great to hear his story of how he got there first-hand…In the end he has become loved for being himself. And maybe that's the best type of success of all.’ * Beyond the Joke *‘Bob’s recent reinvention via the …Gone Fishing series means a whole new audience might indeed be surprised at how many different things he’s done and will particularly admire the non-showbiz route to stardom in our age of driven but ultimately vacuous and content-free superstars.’ * Yorkshire Bylines *‘It’s a precarious world, but And Away... is a heartfelt testament to the magic of finding your happy place within it.’ * The Sunday Times *‘(a) touching, funny autobiography.' * Observer *‘(a) comic masterpiece of a memoir: melancholically amusing, warm and witty’ * Strong Words *‘Filled with anecdotes from Mortimer’s life, And Away… contrasts humour with a deeper contemplation of life following his open-heart surgery’ * Radio Times *‘…deftly combines all the varied aspects of Mortimer’s eventful, fascinating life and paints a fully three-dimensional picture of this much-loved figure’ * Chortle *‘…it’s everything you would want from the man who is the highlight of every show you see him on’ * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the power of witchcraft with this spiritual collection of spells and rituals for new and seasoned practitioners.The Witchcraft Boxed Set combines two of Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s bestselling titles into one stunning collection: You will enjoy: The Green Witch: Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this guide to green witchcraft. The House Witch: Everything you need to know to create your very own sacred space—perfect for practicing home-based witchcraft including spells, rituals, herbalism, and more.

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Book SynopsisTest your powers of logic with these challenging Su Doku puzzles.Specially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle.Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you warm up' with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge?Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called cages, add up to the number given in each cage.Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers!

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Book SynopsisOne small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind and an extraordinary destiny for the watch that accompanied Man's first steps on the Moon, thereby becoming the greatest icon in watchmaking history: the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.Introduced to the public by Omega in 1957, the Speedmaster was designed for mainly sporting purposes, such as in motor racing. However, its fate took a completely different turn in the early 1960s. Astronauts going to space, some of whom wore a Speedmaster for private use, wanted to be officially equipped with a reliable, accurate and resistant watch. For this reason, NASA undertook a series of rigorous tests in extreme conditions in 1964 to select the best chronograph to accompany them on their space missions. The Omega Speedmaster won these tests and was officially certified (Flight Qualified for All Manned Space Missions) by NASA on March 1, 1965 for the Gemini project. It was in July 1969 that it truly made history, serving the astronauts of

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Book SynopsisCharleston: A Bloomsbury House & Garden is a fascinating personal account by Quentin Bell and his daughter Virginia Nicholson of the extraordinary Bloomsbury Group country house, its history and the lives of those who lived in it.Trade ReviewA glorious reminder of Charleston's enduring influence.The TimesAngelica Garnett, daughter of Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell, called Charleston 'an earthly paradise'. In this haunting book you can see why. World of InteriorsTable of ContentsContents Preface Dramatis Personae Ground Plans A Vanished World Clive Bell's Study The Dining Room The Kitchen The Garden Room Vanessa Bell’s Bedroom The Studios Clive Bell’s Bedroom The Green Bathroom The Library Maynard Keynes’s Bedroom Duncan Grant’s Bedroom The Spare Bedroom The Garden Suggested Further Reading Visitor Information Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisThe Golden Ratio examines the presence of this divine number in art and architecture throughout history, as well as its ubiquity among plants, animals, and even the cosmos. This gorgeous book—with layflat dimensions that closely approximate the golden ratio—features clear, enlightening, and entertaining commentary alongside stunning full-color illustrations by Venezuelan artist and architect Rafael Araujo. From the pyramids of Giza, to quasicrystals, to the proportions of the human face, the golden ratio has an infinite capacity to generate shapes with exquisite properties. This book invites you to take a new look at this timeless topic, with a compilation of research and information worthy of a text book, accompanied by over 200 beautiful color illustrations that transform this into the ultimate coffee table book. Author Gary Meisner shares the results of his twenty-year investigation and collaboration with thousands of people across the globe in dozens of professions and walks of life. The evidence will close the gaps of understanding related to many claims of the golden ratio’s appearances and applications, and present new findings to take our knowledge further yet. Whoever you are, and whatever you may know about this topic, you’ll find something new, interesting, and informative in this book, and may find yourself challenged to see, apply, and share this unique number of mathematics and science in new ways.

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Book SynopsisA #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ON THE LAW OF ATTRACTION - FROM THE AUTHORS OF THE WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON ASK AND IT IS GIVEN THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIE, THE SECRETDISCOVER HOW TO USE THE MOST POWERFUL LAW IN THE UNIVERSE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO HAVE MORE MONEY AND BETTER HEALTHThis Leading Edge abundance work by Esther and Jerry Hicks evolved from the transcription of the original teachings of Abraham, the loving group consciousness from the non-physical dimension, explains that the two subjects most chronically affected by the powerful Law of Attraction are financial and physical well-being. This motivational book will shine a spotlight on each of the most significant aspects of your life experience and then guide you to the conscious creative control of every aspect of your life, and also goes right to the heart of what most of you are probably troubled by: money and physical health. Not having enough money or not hav

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Book SynopsisMosaic crochet is a technique that allows you to work two-colour patterns without having to change yarns in one row, and produces incredible modern geometric patterns. This book by crochet designer Esme Crick is the only guide to mosaic crochet and contains 12 blanket designs and 12 spin-off patterns for home accessories.

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Book SynopsisRenowned Israeli historian, Ilan Pappe's groundbreaking work on the formation of the State of Israel. 'Along with the late Edward Said, Ilan Pappe is the most eloquent writer of Palestinian history.' NEW STATESMAN Between 1947 and 1949, over 400 Palestinian villages were deliberately destroyed, civilians were massacred and around a million men, women, and children were expelled from their homes at gunpoint. Denied for almost six decades, had it happened today it could only have been called 'ethnic cleansing'. Decisively debunking the myth that the Palestinian population left of their own accord in the course of this war, Ilan Pappe offers impressive archival evidence to demonstrate that, from its very inception, a central plank in Israel’s founding ideology was the forcible removal of the indigenous population. Indispensable for anyone interested in the current crisis in the Middle East. *** 'Ilan Pappe is Israel's bravest, most principled, most incisive historian.' JOHN PILGER 'Pappe has opened up an important new line of inquiry into the vast and fateful subject of the Palestinian refugees. His book is rewarding in other ways. It has at times an elegiac, even sentimental, character, recalling the lost, obliterated life of the Palestinian Arabs and imagining or regretting what Pappe believes could have been a better land of Palestine.' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 'A major intervention in an argument that will, and must, continue. There's no hope of lasting Middle East peace while the ghosts of 1948 still walk.' INDEPENDENTTrade Review'A major intervention in an argument that will, and must, continue. There's no hope of lasting Middle East peace while the ghosts of 1948 still walk.' * Independent *'Along with the late Edward Said, Ilan Pappe is the most eloquent writer of Palestinian history.' * New Statesman *'Pappe has opened up an important new line of inquiry into the vast and fateful subject of the Palestinian refugees. His book is rewarding in other ways. It has at times an elegiac, even sentimental, character, recalling the lost, obliterated life of the Palestinian Arabs and imagining or regretting what Pappe believes could have been a better land of Palestine.' * Times Literary Supplement *'Ilan Pappe is Israel's bravest, most principled, most incisive historian.' * John Pilger - director of The War on Democracy and author of Freedom Next Time *'Superb account of how, and why, Palestinians were driven out of their homes.' * Socialist Review *'Pappe’s book is an essential read for anyone trying to understand the politics and history of the Middle East.' * Frontline Magazine (an Independent Marxist review from Scotland) *'Leading Israeli historian Ilan Pappe delves into his country's bloodied past in search of answers in the present.' * Morning Star *'Pappe is one of the brave few voices to stand up and be counted in the oppressive atmosphere of Israeli society. Pappe's book is a searing account of the horrific brutality perpetrated during the birth of the state of Israel.' * Morning Star *'Pappe is well positioned to lob a grenade such as this one into the twin worlds of Middle Eastern studies and politics. Pappe's book should shock and shame the academic world' * Arab Banker *'Pappe's ethical clarity and humane vision permeate The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine... Given the meticulous research and compelling moral imperative embodied in The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, Zionism itself may be in trouble.' * Race and Class *'Pappe offers a scorching indictment of Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people in The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine.' * Metro *'A bold expose of Israel's purge of its Arab population in the early years of its existence. It should be read by anyone wanting to grasp the seemingly unfathomable background to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pappe himself should be supported and applauded.' * Morning Star *'Ilan Pappe's The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine is a vital contribution to the scholarship from these new historians… Pappe forever puts to rest any doubt that Palestinians were systematically and brutally expelled from their homeland.' * Against the Current (An independent socialist organisation) *'Pappe’s book will command attention.' * Washington Report on Middle East Affairs *'Superb account of how, and why, Palestinians were driven out of their homes. Pappe explains why there can be no peace until this crime has been acknowledged and redressed.' * Scottish Review *'The organization of the material in this book leaves almost nothing to be desired. The twelve sections substantially challenge and considerably undermine the ostensibly convincing Israeli discourse on the refugees question and the 1984 events.' * Arab Studies Quarterly *'Shocking, telling and illuminating.' * Emel *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations, Maps and Tables Acknowledgements Preface 1. An 'Alleged' Ethnic Cleansing? 2. The Drive for an Exclusively Jewish State 3. Partition and Destruction: UN Resolution 181 and its Impact 4. Finalising a Master Plan 5. The Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Plan Dalet 6. The Phony War and the Real War over Palestine: May 1948 7. The Escalation of the Cleansing Operations: June--September 1948 8. Completing the Job: October 1948--January 1949 9. Occupation and its Ugly Faces 10. The Memoricide of the Nakba 11. Nakba Denial and the 'Peace Process' 12. Fortress Israel Epilogue Endnotes Chronology Maps and Tables Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA brilliant work that dissolves the barriers between the known and the unknown, science and spirituality, and Enlightenment from world-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, and spiritual teacher, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.Delve deep into the mysteries of consciousness and the spiritual realm in this classic by Dr. David Hawkins, a leading figure in the field of self-realization and personal development. This groundbreaking work illuminates your path to spiritual growth, awakening, and enlightenment by exploring the intricate mind-body connection and the power of positive thinking.“I consider myself a student of David Hawkins and return to his books and work time and time again. His wisdom deeply resonates with my lived experiences; he is often able to beautifully articulate what I cannot put into words.” – Vex KingThe Eye of the I (which calibrates at 950) is more advanced than Power vs. Force (which calibrates at 850) and brilliantly reveals the very core of the spiritual process critical to the state of Enlightenment. This is the second volume of a trilogy that began with Power vs. Force and came before the third volume entitled I: Reality and Subjectivity.The intrinsic power of the information in this classic will elevate the consciousness of the reader.Included are verbatim dialogues with advanced students, instructions, and explanations that illuminate the spiritual teachings. The Eye of the I dissolves the barriers between the Newtonian linear paradigm of the ego and the nonlinear reality of Enlightenment. With the resolution of the self, the Self shines forth and reveals one’s true identity.With a blend of metaphysics, meditation, and motivational wisdom, this book is your key to unlocking an elevated consciousness and achieving personal transformation.An essential read for anyone on a spiritual journey or those seeking enlightenment, offering guidance and encouragement for awakening and raising your consciousness.So, open your mind, nurture your spirit, and embrace your highest self with Dr. David Hawkins and join the millions of readers whose lives have been transformed by his empowering philosophy.Trade Review[A] beautiful gift of writing... [You] spread joy, love and compassion through what you write. The fruit of these three is peace, as you know... Mother Teresa Praise for Power vs Force: Perhaps the most important and significant book I've read in the past ten years. -- Dr Wayne W. Dyer New York Times bestselling author of Wishes Fulfilled

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Book SynopsisCut risk and generate profit even after the market drops The Second Leg Down offers practical approaches to profiting after a market event. Written by a specialist in global macro, volatility and hedging overlay strategies, this book provides in-depth insight into surviving in a volatile environment. Historical back tests and scenario diagrams illustrate a variety of strategies for offsetting portfolio risks with after-the-fact options hedging, and the discussion explores how a mixture of trend following and contrarian futures strategies can be beneficial. Without a rational analysis-based approach, investors often find themselves having to cut risk and buy protection just as options are at their most over-priced. This book provides practical strategies, expert analysis and the knowledge base to assist you in recovering your portfolio. Hedging strategies are often presented as expensive and unnecessary, especially during a bull market. When equity indicesTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Author xv Chapter 1 Introduction 1 The Airplane Ticket Trade 1 The Bull Cycle 2 The Renegades 3 Claws of the Bear 3 Zugzwang 4 The Sceptics 5 A Sad Truth 5 Common Mistakes 6 Imprecise but Effective 7 Hedging Against Implausible Scenarios 8 A Black Swan in Correlation 8 Taking Profits 8 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 9 The Great Escape 9 Having a Plan 10 Trend Following as a Defensive Strategy 11 Taking the Offensive 12 The Pre-Conditions for Market Crises 12 Banks: The Great Multiplier 13 A Change in Risk Regime 13 Chapter 2 “Safe” Havens and the Second Leg Down 14 The Matterhorn 15 Mrs. Watanabe’s No. 1 Investment Club 18 The Risk of What Others are Holding 19 The Risk of What Others are Likely to Do 22 Here We Go Again 24 Summary 28 Chapter 3 An Overview of Options Strategies 29 The Building Blocks: Calls and Puts 29 Why Buy a Call or Put? 34 The Black–Scholes Equation and Implied Volatility 36 The Implied Volatility Skew 38 Hedging Small Moves 38 Delta Hedging: The Idealised Case 39 Practical Limits of Delta Hedging 41 Hedging Options with Other Options 43 Put and Call Spreads 43 Straddles and Strangles 44 The Deformable Sheet 46 Skew Dynamics for Risky Assets 48 The 1×2 Ratio Spread and Its Relatives 50 The Batman Trade 53 Implied Correlation and the Equity Index Skew 56 From Ratios to Butterflies 59 Calendar Spreads 65 Summary 67 Chapter 4 Hedging the Wings 68 Taking the Other Side of the 1×2 68 Comparing the 25 and 10 Delta Puts 69 Hedging Sovereign Bond Risk 78 Selling Put Ratio Spreads on the S&P 500 83 The Hypothetical Implied Distribution 83 Our Findings So Far 84 Back-Tests: A Cautionary Note 84 A Short Digression: Delta-Neutral or Comfortably Balanced? 87 The 665 Put 87 Implications of the Square Root Strategy 88 Futures vs Spot 89 A Dramatic Example 89 A Cross-Sectional Study 91 The “New” VIX: Model-Independent, Though Not Particularly Intuitive 94 The Spot VIX: Oasis or Mirage? 94 Migrating to VIX Options 98 Reflections on Figure 4.36 101 Migrating to Different Markets: The V2X 103 Risk-Regime Analysis 104 Conditional Performance of Hedging Strategies 106 Summary 109 Chapter 5 The Long and the Short of It 110 Short-Dated Options 110 The Physicists Weigh In 112 Buying Time 117 Long-Dated Options 119 Far from the Madding Crowd 121 R Minus D 122 The Lumberjack Plot 125 Selective Application of the Weekly Options Strategy 126 Summary 127 Chapter 6 Trend Following as a Portfolio Protection Strategy 128 What is Trend Following? 128 Trend Following Dogma 130 The Crisis Alpha Debate 131 An Aside: Diversifying Across Time 134 Taking Advantage of a Correction 135 The Niederhoffer Argument 135 Chasing 1-Day Moves 138 Pushing the Analogy Too Far 139 Analysing the Data Directly 141 LEGO Trend Following 142 Summary 143 Chapter 7 Strategies for Taking Advantage of a Market Drop 144 The Elastic Band 144 Trading Reversals 147 More Texas-Style Hedging 149 Selling Index Put Spreads 151 Breathing Some Life into the Equity Risk Premium 152 Buying VIX Puts 153 Selling VIX Upside 154 The Remarkable Second Moment 155 Summary 158 Chapter 8 “Flash Crashes”, Crises and the Limits of Prediction 159 Lord of the Fireflies 159 Cascading Sales 160 A Concrete Example 162 An Aside 162 Paths, Prints 163 The Role of the Central Bank 164 Credit Cycles at the Zero Bound 164 The Monetary Policy Palette 165 Reading the Tea Leaves 168 Summary and Conclusion 169 Glossary 171 References 173 Index 177

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Book SynopsisThe definitive cookbook on Peruvian home-cooking.Trade ReviewNamed a Top Ten Cookbook of Spring 2015 by Publishers Weekly '[Acurio] is basically the godfather of Peruvian cuisine.' – NPR Morning Edition 'A treasure chest of Peruvian cuisine.' – Publishers Weekly 'Gaston Acurio is Peru's answer to Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain.' – Wall Street Journal 'I never had any idea how varied and sophisticated the food from Peru could be. This beautiful volume is useful resource on a cuisine that's rapidly gaining in popularity north of the equator.' – Library Journal 'It's my new obsession ... and a brilliant look at a cultural hegemony that is Peruvian food.' – Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate mini English dictionary and thesaurus to support you at work, at school and at home. This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range the world''s best-selling mini dictionaries it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable quick and easy reference.This book provides the most up-to-date words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts all in the handy and portable Gem format.In addition to the wide range of definitions and synonyms, it has a handy and practical supplement on punctuation and spelling rules.With its clear layout and matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you can be confident to find all the latest words you need and fast!

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Book SynopsisIncludes an array of cat characters take the starring roles in a variety of instantly recognizable settings. This compilation features feline re-imaginings of scenes from art, theatre, opera, ballet and films.Trade Review'Cat lovers will be eager to get their claws on this beautiful book' - wwd.com'Irresistible' - Daily Express'Captures the mood of each of the original works so eloquently that we can’t help but be enamoured' - artnet.comTable of ContentsCats in Art • Cats on Stage • Cats in the Movies

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Book SynopsisAnnouncing an update of one of the best marketing books of all time. Differentiation has become a very big word in business thanks in great part to Differentiate or Die. It has been called one of the best marketing books of all time.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Tyranny of Choice 1 Chapter 2. The Creeping Commoditization of Categories 11 Chapter 3. Whatever Happened to the Unique Selling Proposition? 19 Chapter 4. Reinventing the Unique Selling Proposition 27 Chapter 5. Quality and Customer Orientation Are Rarely Differentiating Ideas 35 Chapter 6. Creativity Is Not a Differentiating Idea 45 Chapter 7. Price Is Rarely a Differentiating Idea 55 Chapter 8. Breadth of Line is a Difficult Way to Differentiate 67 Chapter 9. The Steps to Differentiation 75 Chapter 10. Differentiation Takes Place in the Mind 83 Chapter 11. Being First is a Differentiating Idea 93 Chapter 12. Attribute Ownership is a Way to Differentiate 103 Chapter 13. Leadership is a Way to Differentiate 117 Chapter 14. Heritage is a Differentiating Idea 125 Chapter 15. Market Specialty is a Differentiating Idea 137 Chapter 16. Preference is a Differentiating Idea 145 Chapter 17. How A Product is Made can be a Differentiating Idea 155 Chapter 18. Being the Latest can be a Differentiating Idea 165 Chapter 19. Hotness is a Way to Differentiate 175 Chapter 20. Growth Can Destroy Differentiation 181 Chapter 21. Differentiation Often Requires Sacrifice 191 Chapter 22. Being Different In Different Places 199 Chapter 23. Maintaining Your Difference 207 Chapter 24. Differentiation in the New World of Buzz 217 Chapter 25. You Can Differentiate Anything 225 Chapter 26. Who is in Charge of Differentiation? 235 Epilogue 243 Notes 245 Index 251

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Book SynopsisThe great Darkness has fallen, and the Empire with it.The arcane crystals which once powered entire cities were shattered, and the Darkness was destroyed by the magics unleashed. All that remains are the lawless ruins known as the Wildlands, and the shards of the crystals that have been strewn across them. Now a few souls, the brave and the desperate, seek the shards to harness their power for their own ends.Take control of one of four factions, from the spell-slinging Mages'' Guild or the nimble Gnomads to the versatile Lawbringers or the hard-hitting Pit Fighters. Each brings their own playstyle, with unique decks of action cards determining their abilities on the battlefield, so plan your tactics carefully. Dash through the ruins to grab the crystals you so desperately desire or focus your efforts on taking out the opposition--but take care, danger may be lurking in the darkness... In the Wildlands, opportunity awaits...if you fight for it.Description

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Book SynopsisLao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times best-seller!'Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I 'jotted' them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Someone's been reading my diary!' --Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far SideRevered by its fans as the funniest, most original, most 'What the ... ?'-inspiring cartoon ever, The Far Side debuted in January 1980 and enjoyed an illustrious 14 years on the world's comics pages until Gary Larson's retirement in 1994. The Complete Far Side celebrates Gary's twisted, irreverent genius in this ultimate Far Side book, a lavish production which takes its place alongside collector's-edition art books.A masterpiece of comic brilliance, The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated-over 4,000 if you must know-presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication, with more than 1,100 that have never before appeared in a book. Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book, Last Chapter and Worse, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side of Science. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of The Far Side in quirky and thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panels. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin offers his pithy thoughts in a foreword, and Gary Larson's former editor describes what it was like to be 'the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon.'During its 14-year run, The Far Side was syndicated internationally to over 1,900 daily newspapers. It spawned 22 books and has been translated into a total of 17 different languages.For his work with The Far Side, Gary Larson received the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year from the National Cartoonists Society in both 1991 and 1994. The National Cartoonists Society also named The Far Side Best Syndicated Panel in 1985 and 1987. In 1993, The Far Side was awarded the Max and Moritz Prize for Best International Comic Strip/Panel by the International Comics Salon. In 1995, Larson's animated film Gary Larson's Tales from The Far Side won the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Festival in Annecy, France. His second animated film, Gary Larson's Tales from The Far Side II, premiered in 1997 in the United States at the Telluride Film Festival and in Europe at the Venice International Film Festival.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don't belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked to sensory deprivation, intoxication, illness, or injury. In some conditions, hallucinations can lead to religious epiphanies or even the feeling of leaving one's own body. Humans have always sought such life-changing visions, and for thousands of years have used hallucinogenic compounds to achieve them. In Hallucinations, with his usual elegance, curiosity, and compassion, Dr Oliver Sacks weaves together stories of his patients and of his own mind-altering experiences to illuminate what hallucinations tell us about the organization and structure of our brains, how they have influenced every culture's folklore and art, and why the potential for hallucination is present in us all, a vital pTrade Review‘Oliver Sacks is a neurologist, a man of humane eloquence, and a genuine communicator’ Observer‘Sacks writes, basically, adventure stories, accounts of voyages into the unexplained territory of the brain. In doing so, he reveals a landscape far more complex and strange than anything we could infer from our daily interactions’ Sunday Times‘Sacks is above all a clinician, and writes with compassion and clarity . . . The result is a sort of humane discourse on the fragility of our minds, of the bodies that give rise to them, and of the world they create for us’ Daily Telegraph‘In measured prose with a blessed lack of jargon, Sacks explores the ingenuity with which individuals cope with bizarre neurological conditions . . . humane, empathic, he is the doctor you would want’ Independent‘Oliver Sacks has become the world’s best-known neurologist. His case studies of broken minds offer brilliant insight into the mysteries of consciousness’ Guardian'Sacks is at his most engaging when he brings the ostensibly strange into the realm of normality . . . This is where Sacks triumphs. Not just in the clarity with which he teaches us about the obscure phenomology of the human brain, but in the light his writings casts on even our most ordinary experiences.' Daily Telegraph‘The king of pop-neurology reveals how almost all of us have hallucinations’ GQ‘It’s a feat to bring any specialty in medicine vividly to life, and to do so without relinquishing the sensitivity and empathy that characterise the best doctors is something that few achieve. Oliver Sacks has managed it throughout his career . . . Affable, affectionate, respectful and smart, Sacks could be the David Attenborough of the human mind.’ Independent on Sunday'An enthralling, often guiltily comic insight into the pecularities the brain can conjure.' Irish Examiner'Oliver Sacks is a graceful, lucid and elegant prose stylist. Though perhaps above all, he is the witty, warm, humble and deeply compassionate explorer of how our brains influence our world . . . fascinating.' Lady'Hallucinations is an absorbing study of an exotic subject . . . Hallucinatory literature is either transgressive or presented as a search for enlightenment. This new volume sits elegantly between the two extremes and is more rewarding than either - a continuing investigation into what makes us human.' Literary Review'The greatest living ethnographer of those fascinating tribes qho live on the outer and still largely unchartered shores of the land of Mind-and-Brain.' Observer'A very human insight into what happens when our brains go awry.' Psychologies'Sacks writes in the the great tradition of literary doctors. He is humane, relaxed and amused, and loved a good anecdote.' Spectator'Startling and intriguing' Sunday Times‘No more enlightening science book has appeared this year . . . Miss this at your peril.’ Sunday Times Science Book of the Year 'A superb synthesis of the literature on these arresting, disturbing and sometimes terrifying phenomena, and a profound work of humanity.' TLS'Fascinating' * The Times *‘Wide-ranging, compassionate and ultimately revelatory . . . Hallucinations is the keystone of the amazing edifice that is this remarkable thinker’s oeuvre.’ Will Self, GuardianSacks's trip through the world of hallucinations - and his own LSD experiences - explains some of the mesmerising ways our brains can deceive us -- Best Books of 2013 * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis“Practical and sized just right, for places where Google can’t always be summoned. Includes a guide to what’s edible for foragers and key illustrations, in addition to recipes.” —The Washington Post What to eat, where to find it, and how to cook it!Renowned outdoors expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury provides you with all you need to know about packing, trapping, and preparing food for your treks and wilderness travels. Whether you''re headed out for a day hike or a weeklong expedition, you''ll find everything you need to survive--and eat well--out in the wild. Canterbury makes certain you''re set by not only teaching you how to hunt and gather, but also giving you recipes to make while on the trail. Complete with illustrations to accompany his instructions and a full-color photo guide of plants to forage and those to avoid, this is the go-to reference to keep in your pack. <Trade Review"Practical and sized just right, for places where Google can't always be summoned. Includes a guide to what's edible for foragers and key illustrations, in addition to recipes." —The Washington Post “A wealth of information about packing, trapping, and preparing food for treks and wilderness travels.” —Grand Forks Herald“Jam-packed with everything you need to survive and thrive out in the backcountry. A great way to introduce someone into the world of outdoor cooking and trapping.” —Off Grid Survival“Renowned outdoors expert Dave Canterbury’s book ... will teach your bro everything he needs to know about surviving (and snacking) in the wild. And even if he’s more of an indoorsy-type fellow, this book makes a great coffee table/conversation piece.” —Bustle“There's information on foods you can bring from home that don't need refrigeration. The book shows how to use everything from a regular old fire to a solar stove and even your vehicle engine to prepare meals. There are plenty of recipes throughout, too.” —Pittsburgh Tribune-Review“This handsome little book boasted an impressive range of topics. And after reading the whole thing, I was really pleased. The book was an easy read with lots of great drawings. This book would make a great gift for a Girl Scout or Boy Scout in your life, and the pro tips scattered throughout the book offer useful insights for even the most seasoned outdoor skills fanatic. Nice work, Mr. Canterbury! A great addition to the library of any outdoor enthusiast.” —Outdoor Life"Bushcraft allows you to experience the beauty of the outdoors by living off the land. Dave Canterbury is an expert on this. His book...tells you everything you would need to know to not just survive, but thrive in the wild." —Go Nomad "Dave Canterbury...has now written a new survival book just for us campers who like to eat real food. Covers all the basics as well as some more advanced information that will help keep you fat and happy when away from mom's home made cooking. All in all, Dave covers just about everything you need to be able to survive off the land." —Guns & Gunsmiths"This is a great book for any outdoors person. I especially loved the section on unconventional fuels and fuel tabs, and how to make a stove. This book will delight any Boy or Girl Scout as well as any survivalist or outdoorsman. I absolutely recommend this book." —Arizona Boating and Watersport

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Book Synopsis'The only thing of which one can be guilty is of having given ground relative to one's desire' Jacques Lacan. Is psychoanalysis dead or are we to read frequent attacks on its theoretical 'mistakes' and clinical 'frauds' as a proof of its vitality? Slavoj Zizek's passionate defence of Lacan reasserts the ethical urgency of psychoanalysis. Traditionally, psychoanalysis was expected to allow the patient to overcome the obstacles which prevented access to 'normal' sexual enjoyment. Today, however, we are bombarded from all sides by different versions of the injunction 'Enjoy!' Lacan reminds us that psychoanalysis is the only discourse in which you are allowed not to enjoy. Since for Lacan psychoanalysis itself is a procedure of reading, each chapter uses a passage from Lacan as a tool to interpret another text from philosophy, art or popular ideology, applying his ideas to Hegel and Hitchcock, Shakespeare and Dostoevsky.Trade ReviewZizek's books [are so] erudite and witty [that] they're quite moreish. The range and scope of his analogies are tremendous -- Mark Wallinger, artist * On My Radar, Observer *

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist Christian Ratsch provides the latest scientific updates to this classic work on psychoactive flora by two eminent researchers.Trade Review"This superbly illustrated, encyclopedic volume provides a much needed, well-balanced scientific perspective on the use of hallucinogenic plants. Richard Evans Schultes, the worlds most eminent ethnobotanist, and Albert Hofmann, the former research director at Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, emphasize the need for continued education about both the potential benefits and the inherent dangers involved in the use of hallucinogens." * Shaman's Drum *"Carefully researched, beautifully written, and abundantly illustrated, this book reminds us that the use of hallucinogenic plants has been a fundamental part of the human experience for millennia." * Michael R. Aldrich, Ph.D., Curator Fitz Hugh Ludlow Library *"It contains an incredible amount of rigorous and fascinating information in a highly accessible, beautiful, and compelling format." * Journal of Scientific Exploration, October 2003 *"Richard Evans Schultes has been the nexus of almost everything interesting and supportive concerned with economic and cultural uses of plants. Plants of the Gods gives precise and illuminating portraits of the many peoples of the Earth who pay homage to and gain insights with the aid of psychedelic plants: an exquisite, thoroughly scholarly book." * Whole Earth Review *Table of ContentsPlants of the Gods Their Sacred, Healing and Hallucinogenic Powers Preface Introduction 1. What are Plant Hallucinogens 2. The Plant Kingdom 3. Phytochemical Research on Sacred Plants 4. Geography of Usage and Botanical Range 5. Plant Lexicon 6. Users of Hallucinogenic Plants 7. Overview of Plant Use 8. Fourteen Major Hallucinogenic Plants 9. Mainstay of the Heavens 10. The Hexing Herbs 11. The Nectar of Delight 12. St. Anthony's Fire 13. Holy Flower of the North Star 14. Guide to the Ancestors 15. Beans of the Hekula Spirit 16. Seeds of Civilization 17. The Magic Drink of the Amazon 18. Ayahuasca Analogs 19 Trumpets of the Angels 20. The Tracks of the Little Deer 21. Little Flowers of the Gods 22. Diviner's Sage 23. Cactus of the Four Winds 24. Vines of the Serpent 25. Semen of the Sun 26. Gateway to Dreamtime 27. Chemical Structures of Hallucinogens 28. Uses of Hallucinogens on Medicine Epilogue Picture Credits Bibliography Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisThis first ever complete guide to Scottish bothies reveals the country's unique and often hidden network of bothy cabins and mountain huts. Scattered across Scotland's most beautiful landscapes, these evocative abandoned crofts and farmsteads are free to stay in and offer a chance to experience the ultimate in wild adventure living.

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Book SynopsisThe Thailand Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map of Thailand is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it''s the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.Following highways and byways, this Thailand map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!This 7th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to: Area Maps: Thailand 1:2,000,000 Southern Thailand 1:2,000,000 Phuket Island 1:110,000 Ko Samui & Ko Pha-Ngan 1:100,000 City Plans: Central Bangkok 1:15,000 Chiang Mai 1:17,500 Pattaya 1:50,000 Phuket Town 1:25,000 Northern Samui 1:35,000 Patong Beach 1:20,000 Karon & Kata Beaches 1:30,000 Ayuthaya 1:30,000 Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the ''western style'' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.

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Book SynopsisFrom academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before. This timely fifth edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in general.Trade ReviewComments on the previous edition: "This is the ultimate 'how-to' book for anyone who wants to use reasons and evidence in support of conclusions, to be clear instead of confusing, persuasive instead of dogmatic, and better at evaluating the arguments of others." --Debra Nails, Michigan State University

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Book SynopsisThinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos).Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Featured tattoos range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos to anime-inspired and modern works—as well as everything in between. For the first time, Japanese tattooing is put together in a visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way. Along with the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos also features interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics. What's more, it contains interviews with clients, who are typically overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their Japanese tattoos mean to them. Those who read this informative tattoo guide will be more knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos should they want to get inked or if they are merely interested in Japanese art and culture.Trade Review"Japanese Tattoos not only peers deep into the nuances of Japan's tattooing history but also takes a look at its current fusion with pop culture and shows us where it's heading." --Shinji Watanabe, editor-in-chief, Tattoo Tribal magazine"This book is chock full of classic themes, characters, and designs, with plenty of notes on the historical significance of tattoo culture. Of course, it's great inspiration for modern tattoos, but also for any other visual art." --Boing Boing"Ultimately, Japanese Tattoos brims with the authors' respect and love for the craft, occupying a curious space somewhere between field guide and coffee table book." --The Japan Times

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Book SynopsisENTER PLANET CUTE!!! Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff teaches you how to draw anything and everything – people, animals, food and everyday objects – in an adorable manner. You don't need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute stuff: all you need is a biro or marker pen, then you're ready to go! With artist and illustrator Angela Nguyen, start by learning the techniques of kawaii through quick and easy exercises on the basic shapes, effects and style. You can then dive right into making your kawaii characters, as the step-by-step, how-to sequences inside make drawing cute stuff really simple. A perfect book for beginners - add cute-appeal to any drawing in no time at all! Trade ReviewKawaii is Japanese for cute, and this book shows you how to draw all kinds of people, animals and objects in a cute style. Learn how to simplify your ideas and what makes something look this way and then get drawing with the simple, staged projects. It really is a lot simpler than I imagined drawing in this style; far more so than getting to grips with drawing manga characters. You only need the basics of pens, pencils and paper and reading the introduction will show you how to depict cuteness. Don’t worry, it is just a couple of pages and then it is on with the projects which are divided into people, creatures and things. The people section starts with a look at topics such as proportions, expressions, garments and accessories so you already have a mix and match repertoire to enable you to tackle drawing a person. After that the rest of the book has a page per project and shows it in various poses and moods, simplifying the drawing part by showing the subject first drawn as a series of shapes. Projects show you the cartoon shorthand of showing things like various moods, motion, humor etc as you go along as well as how to ink in and add color. Subjects include all kinds of people from police and chefs to cowboys, ninja and witches through a wide range of animals and finally cute buildings, transport, food items and plants. I was surprised how easy it was to do and it is a great way of making original and personal greetings cards to give one example. One for the keeper shelf. * myshelf.com *Kawaii in Japanese directly translates to lovable, cute or adorable and means the culture of cuteness in Japan! In Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff, Angela Nguyen shows you how to draw cute! She starts by suggesting tools and surfaces you might like to start off trying but fully encourages you to run wild as with her techniques really anything can be used to create cute. The basic techniques for drawing cuties is introduced with some tips and tricks that can be translated into most pictures. Chapter 2 focuses on cute people. The reader is taken step by step through how to create the cutest of characters as the chapter covers expressions, poses, how to draw witches, astronauts, cowboys, ninjas and much more. Cute creatures are covered in chapter three with tips and tricks and the clearest of guidelines taking you through the process to create creatures such as unicorns, the Loch Ness monster and owls to name a few. By the end of the book you are confident that you can turn anything cute with the final part of the book covering off how to draw cute things. If you know someone with an enthusiasm for Japanese culture or just cuteness in general and let’s face it who doesn’t need some cuteness in their life, then this book is a must. -- Alex Scott * Customer Review *Though not necessarily cake-specific, kawaii is becoming more and more popular and has definitely found a place in the cake decorating market recently. In her book, Angela showcases a collection of cute people, animals and objects, offering her own techniques and advice throughout. You don’t need any special equipment to get started; you can practise with pen and paper first before moving onto different surfaces if you want, such as cakes! Angela’s step-by-step instructions and full colour illustrations are perfect for beginners looking to dabble in decorating. And not only do they look super cute, but each design is quick and easy to make. From big cakes to cookies and cupcakes, with kawaii, there's something for every occasion. * Cakes & Sugarcraft *Table of ContentsAngela's World 6 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Chapter 2: Cute People 16 Chapter 3: Cute Creatures 48 Chapter 4: Cute Things 98

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Book SynopsisNew inexpensive looms give any entry-level weaver the opportunity to produce lovely woven beaded jewelry. Readers will use this booklet to create elegant expensive-looking jewelry at low cost. Even complete beginners will get great results with these straightforward instructions and step-by-step projects. Clear diagrams and gorgeous color photographs make it easy.

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Book SynopsisThe geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel's prints, still influence artists and designers to this day. This volume highlights the research and findings of this natural scientist. Powerful modern microscopes have confirmed the accuracy of Haeckel's prints, which even in their day, became world famous. Haeckel's portfolio, first published between 1899 and 1904 in separate installments, is described in the opening essays. The plates illustrate Haeckel's fundamental monistic notion of the "unity of all living things" and the wide variety of forms are executed with utmost delicacy. Incipient microscopic organisms are juxtaposed with highly developed plants and animals. The pages, ordered according to geometric and "constructive" aspects, document the oness of the world in its most diversified forms. This collection of plates was not only well-received by scientists, but by artists and architects as well. Rene Binet, a pioneer of glass and iron constructions, Emile Galle, a renowned Art Nouveau designer, and the photographer Karl Blossfeld all make explicit reference to Haeckel in their work.Trade Review"Art Forms in Nature is a library of possibilities." -CoolTools

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Book SynopsisTower of Basel is the first investigative history of the world's most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers,including Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England and former senior Bank for International Settlements managers and officials,Tower of Basel tells the inside story of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS): the central bankers' own bank.Created by the governors of the Bank of England and the Reichsbank in 1930, and protected by an international treaty, the BIS and its assets are legally beyond the reach of any government or jurisdiction. The bank is untouchable. Swiss authorities have no jurisdiction over the bank or its premises. The BIS has just 140 customers but made tax-free profits of 1.17 billion in 2011-2012.Since its creation, the bank has been at the heart of global events but has often gone unnoticed. Under Thomas McKittrick, the bank's American president from 1940-1946, the BIS was open for business throughout the Second World War. The BIS accepted looted Nazi gold, conducted foreign exchange deals for the Reichsbank, and was used by both the Allies and the Axis powers as a secret contact point to keep the channels of international finance open.After 1945 the BIS,still behind the scenes,for decades provided the necessary technical and administrative support for the trans-European currency project, from the first attempts to harmonize exchange rates in the late 1940s to the launch of the Euro in 2002. It now stands at the centre of efforts to build a new global financial and regulatory architecture, once again proving that it has the power to shape the financial rules of our world. Yet despite its pivotal role in the financial and political history of the last century and during the economic current crisis, the BIS has remained largely unknown,until now.Trade Review"[Lebor] does a creditable job in this well-researched account." -- New York Times Book Review "It's a story of financial intrigue, secrets and lies, rumor and truth. LeBor, a business journalist (he's also the author of several thrillers), knows how to make a true story about finance as thrilling as any spy novel. A highly entertaining and informative book about the most powerful bank you've probably never heard of." -- Booklist "Lebor exposes the wheeling, dealing, and often nefarious activities of global investment bankers...Lively... The historical and contemporary power of the secretive BIS will surprise and alarm readers." -- Publishers Weekly "An absorbing and thorough examination of one of the world's most important yet opaque institutions." -- Reuters "Adam LeBor has written an absolutely fascinating history of the BIS, perhaps the most enigmatic financial institution in the world. The story he unveils of the many skeletons in its closet and its astounding ability to remake itself periodically only add to its mystique." -- Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World Edward Lucas, author of Deception: The Untold Story of East-West Espionage Today "Tower of Basel is essential reading. Meticulously researched and fluently written, it reveals a slice of the modern world's untold history--a gripping tale of covert networks, secret deals and unaccountable, powerful individuals whose decisions shape our lives." Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World"Adam LeBor has written an absolutely fascinating history of the BIS, perhaps the most enigmatic financial institution in the world. The story he unveils of the many skeletons in its closet and its astounding ability to remake itself periodically only add to its mystique." Harold James, professor of history and international affairs, Princeton University, and author of Making the European Monetary Union "Compelling reading--a masterly depiction of the role of the BIS in the Nazi period and Second World War." Booklist "It's a story of financial intrigue, secrets and lies, rumor and truth. LeBor, a business journalist (he's also the author of several thrillers), knows how to make a true story about finance as thrilling as any spy novel. A highly entertaining and informative book about the most powerful bank you've probably never heard of." Reuters Breaking Views

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Book SynopsisSunflowers, roses, succulents, ferns, wildflowers — this rich bouquet of postcards features one hundred botanical postcards from ten celebrated artists from around the world. The colorful cards, in our popular postcard box format, are ideal for correspondence or display. A booklet about the artists highlights their creative processes, influences, and favorite houseplants.

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Book SynopsisIn this guide to conscious humming, Jonathan and Andi Goldman show that you do not need to be a musician or singer to benefit from sound healing practices - all you need to do is hum. They provide conscious humming and breathing exercises from simple to advanced, complete with online examples, allowing you to experience the powerful vibratory resonance that humming can create and harness its healing benefits for body, mind, and spirit. They explore the science behind sound healing, revealing how self-created sounds can literally rearrange molecular structure and how humming not only helps with stress levels, sleep, and blood pressure but also increases lymphatic circulation and melatonin production, releases endorphins, creates new neural pathways in the brain, and releases nitric oxide, a neurotransmitter fundamental to health and well-being. The authors show how sound can act as a triggering mechanism for the manifestation of your conscious intentions. They also examine the spiritual use of humming, including its use as a sonic yoga technique and its role in many world traditions, such as the Om, Aum, or Hum of Hindu and Tibetan traditions.Trade Review“I highly recommend The Humming Effect for all those impacted by the stress of the modern world. It is a powerful non-pharmaceutical prescription for self-healing that has only positive side effects, such as harmony, health, and happiness.” * Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Biology of Belief *“At the heart of health and healing is your body’s energies. At the heart of your body’s energies is vibration. The Humming Effect teaches you how to use your capacity to hum to create vibrations that promote health, healing, and higher consciousness. This is a worthy endeavor, and the book guides you on every step of the way. Jonathan and Andi Goldman are pioneers in the healing use of sound, and you are the beneficiary!” * Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine *“This magnificent book will teach you new ways of using one of the most extraordinary instruments on the planet--your vocal apparatus. With what evolution has bestowed upon you, you can become a maestro at facilitating your own health, healing, and happiness. No gadgets or expensive technology required.” * David Feinstein, Ph.D., coauthor of The Energies of Love *“Hmmmmmmmm. So simple, yet so intricate! Jonathan and Andi Goldman have written a paramount book that reveals the science and art for why creating a humming practice is not only necessary, it’s fun! Knowledge is power. However, knowledge about yourself is self-empowerment. This book reveals a conscious application for using humming to optimize the health of your mind and body. The Humming Effect is a gift that keeps giving. Enjoy!” * Dr. Darren R. Weissman, author of The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude *“Since the time of the Indian rishis the sound of humming has been acknowledged as the fundamental vibration of our divine self. The Goldmans have superbly, practically, and with great simplicity expanded upon this truth and demonstrated the potency of the hum to heal at all levels of our being. The Humming Effect, with its audio tracks, is an essential text in extending the range of what the human voice can achieve in self-empowered wellness.” * James D’Angelo, Ph.D., author of The Healing Power of the Human Voice *“I love this book! Once I started I couldn’t put it down. It serves a great purpose in giving a deep education about sound, elegantly stated in a very friendly format. For anyone interested in the profound power of sound to heal and transform their lives, I heartily recommend The Humming Effect by the acclaimed maestros Jonathan and Andi Goldman.” * Todd Ovokaitys, M.D., coauthor of 12-Strand DNA Healing Techniques *“The Humming Effect by Jonathan and Andi Goldman is a must-read primer for anyone interested in the effects of sound on cells, the body, and health. Their elegant and direct approach weaves basic research on sound with the specific benefits of sound and humming. Through infusing this book with stories and practices, they lead the reader on an enjoyable journey into their passion for humming as a tool for health and healing.” * Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., author of Energy Healing *“Sound--from its historical perspective, mechanisms of action, and applications for wellness-- is an integral part of Jonathan and Andi Goldman’s new book, The Humming Effect. I intend to refer my readers to this book as a valued supplement to help them further understand the healing power of sound.” * George L. Lindenfeld, Ph.D., neuropsychologist and author of Brain on Fire *“A beautiful and invaluable masterpiece in sound medicine.” * Ranjie N. Singh, Ph.D., author of Self-Healing *Table of ContentsForeword by John Beaulieu, N.D., Ph.D. Acknowledgments Introduction Part I Basic Principles 1 Why Hum? The Power of Our Voice 2 The Physics of Sound How and Why Sound Heals 3 Breath and Sound 4 Our Thoughts Matter Part II Practice Makes Perfect 5 How to Hum Getting Started at Humming6 Encoding IntentIntermediate Humming 7 The Yoga of Humming Advanced Humming Practices8 The Humming HypothesisAfterword A New BeginningHow to Use The Humming EffectInstructional Audio Tracks Recommended Resources About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisPart of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Moomin: A Dangerous Journey.The Dangerous Journey was originally published in 1977. It tells the story of Susanna, who finds a pair of magic spectacles that transport her from the field in which she is reading to an adventure filled with swamps, volcanoes, dried-up oceans and jungles. The young girl’s friends from Moominvalley, including Sniff, Snufkin, TooTicky and Moomin, all help her on her journey to get back home.

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