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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAS SEEN ON SUNDAY BRUNCH"GENIUS ... CHANGED THE WAY I'M GOING TO EAT FROM NOW ON ... THESE SANDWICHES ARE EPIC!" THE HAIRY BIKERSMax's Sandwich Book is the ultimate guide to creating perfection between two slices of bread.Max Halley owns Britain's most amazing sandwich shop. After working in some of the country's best restaurants, he realised that the sandwich, humanity's greatest invention, was due a renaissance. So Max decided to open his own place and reinvent the sandwich forever.Inside this book you will find: · Award-winning creations from his shop · Inspired variations on classic sandwiches · Brilliant, delicious ways to use your leftovers · Sandwiches for breakfast · Sandwiches for dinner · Sandwiches for dessert · And more than 100 recipes for making your own ingenious creations at home. Ham, Egg & Chips never tasted so good.Max is the owner of Max's Sandwich Shop in Crouch End, winner of the Observer Food Monthly Award for Best Cheap Eat in 2015."Amazing" Russell Norman, author of Polpo"Max is a sensation!" Meera Sodha"The Ham, Egg & Chips is the best sandwich I've ever eaten in my life" Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch"Very, very good" Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited, best-selling cookbook from Mely Martínez, The Mexican Home Kitchen, compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households, with influences from states like Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Veracruz, Puebla, Estado de México, and Yucatán. *As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, People Magazine, The Smithsonian Magazine, Eater, Epicurious, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Prevention, and Taste of Home* Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas, picadillo, and milanesa, and is rounded out with delicious salsas, drinks, and desserts. For Mely Martínez, Mexican cooking has always been about family, community, and tradition. Born and raised in Tampico, Mely started helping in the kitchen at a very young age, since she was the oldest daughter of eight children, and spent summers at her grandmother’s farm in the state of Veracruz, where part of the daily activities included helping grind the corn to make masa. Mely started her popular blog, Mexico in My Kitchen, to share the recipes and memories of her home so that her son can someday recreate and share these dishes with his own family. In the meantime, it has become the go-to source for those looking for authentic home-style Mexican cooking. Recreate these favorite comfort foods using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients: Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup) Tacos de Bistec (steak tacos) Carnitas (tender, crispy pork) Albondigas (Mexican meatballs) Tamales (both savory and sweet) Enchiladas (both red and green sauces) Mole Poblano (one of the most classic and popular moles) Nopales (recipes made with cactus paddles) Empanadas (beef and cheese filled) Chiles Rellenos (stuffed and fried poblano peppers) Pozole (both red and green versions) Camarones en Chipotle (deviled shrimp) Salsa Taquera (salsa for tacos) Pastel de Tres Leches (a luscious and moist cake that’s a Mexican favorite) Buñuelos (crispy dough fritters coated in sugar) Aguas Frescas (horchata, hibiscus, and tamarind flavors) and much more! Complete with easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful images, and stories from Mexico, along with recipes for making corn and flour tortillas and tips for stocking your pantry, The Mexican Home Kitchen will have you enjoying this delicious cooking right in your own home.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Mexican Pantry Tools & Equipment Roasting Vegetables Corn Tortillas Flour Tortillas SOUPS CALDO DE POLLO Chicken Soup CALDO DE RES Beef and Vegetable Soup CREMA DE ELOTE Cream of Corn Soup CREMA DE PAPA Cream of Potato Soup SOPA DE LENTEJAS Lentil Soup SOPA DE FIDEO Mexican Noodle Soup MENUDO Mexican Tripe Soup POZOLE ROJO Red Pozole POZOLE VERDE DE POLLO Green Pozole with Chicken SOPA DE TORTILLA Tortilla Soup MAIN DISHES TACOS DE BISTEC Steak Tacos FLAUTAS DE PAPA Crispy Rolled Potato Tacos CARNITAS BARBACOA DE LENGUA Beef Tongue Barbacoa Tacos CHILES RELLENOS MOLE POBLANO ALBONDIGAS Mexican Meatball Soup ALBONDIGAS EN CHIPOTLE Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce CALABACITAS CON PUERCO Pork Stew with Squash CARNE CON PAPAS Beef and Potatoes ASADO DE PUERCO Pork Stew MILANESA DE RES Beef Milanesa CAMARONES EN CHIPOTLE Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce BISTEC A LA MEXICANA Mexican-Style Steak CHICHARRÓN EN SALSA VERDE Fried Pork Skins in Green Salsa DISCADA NORTEÑA Northern-Style Mixed Meats ENTOMATADAS EMPANADAS DE QUESO Cheese Empanadas EMPANADAS DE CARNE MOLIDA Ground Beef Empanadas TOSTADAS DE POLLO Chicken Tostadas ENCHILADAS ROJAS Red Enchiladas ENCHILADAS VERDES Green Enchiladas COSTILLAS EN SALSA VERDE Pork Rib Tips in Green Salsa ENSALADA DE POLLO Chicken Salad ENSALDA DE CODITOS Macaroni Salad FILETE DE PESCADO EMPANIZADO Breaded Fish Fillet FRIJOL CON PUERCO Pork and Beans PICADILLO POLLO A LA VERACRUZANA Chicken Veracruz-Style TINGA DE POLLO Chicken Tinga POLLO EN SALSA VERDE CON CALABACITAS Chicken with Squash in Green Salsa POLLO ENTOMATADO Chicken in Tomato Sauce ROPA VIEJA Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce TAMALES DE POLLO EN SALSA VERDE Chicken in Green Salsa Tamales TAMALES DE PUERCO Pork Tamales TAMALES DE RAJAS CON QUESO Cheese and Vegetable Tamales SALSAS & SIDES PICO DE GALLO SALSA ROJA Red Salsa SALSA ROJA ROSTIZADA Roasted Red Salsa SALSA TAQUERA Taqueria- Style Salsa SALSA VERDE Green Salsa SALSA VERDE ROSTIZADA Roasted Green Salsa SALSA VERDE CREMOSA Creamy Avocado Tomatillo Salsa GUACAMOLE ARROZ BLANCO White Rice ARROZ ROJO Red Rice ARROZ VERDE Green Rice FRIJOLES REFRITOS Refried Beans FRIJOLES DE OLLA Beans from the Pot FRIJOLES PINTOS CREMOSOS Creamy Pinto Beans CALABACITAS CON CREMA Mexican Squash with Cream CALABACITAS CON QUESO Mexican Squash with Cheese ENSALADA DE REPOLLO Cabbage Salad NOPALES CON OREGANO Cactus Paddles with Oregano DESSERTS & DRINKS ARROZ CON LECHE Rice Pudding BUDÍN DE PAN Bread Pudding BUÑUELOS CHURROS CREPAS Crepes FLAN GELATINA DE MOSAICO Mosaic Gelatin 1 PASTEL DE CUMPLEAÑOS Old- Fashioned Birthday Cake PASTEL DE TRES LECHES Three Milks Cake TAMALES DULCES Sweet Tamales TAMALES DE PIÑA Pineapple Tamales AGUA DE HORCHATA Horchata AGUA DE JAMAICA Hibiscus Iced Tea AGUA DE TAMARINDO Tamarind Drink ATOLE BLANCO White Atole ATOLE DE ARROZ Rice Atole CHAMPURRADO CAFÉ DE OLLA Mexican Spiced Coffee CHOCOLATE CALIENTE Mexican Hot Chocolate PONCHE NAVIDEÑO Mexican Christmas Punch Index Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisA revised edition of Kim Scott''s perennial bestseller that created a cultural revolution and took workplaces worldwide by storm. Radical Candor is back with an all new foreword, afterword, FAQ, and radically candid performance review. From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. When you become a manager, it's your job to say itand your obligation.Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then Apple, where she worked with a team to develop a class on how to be a good boss. What emerged was her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor.Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly. When you challenge without caring it's obnoxious aggression; when you care without challenging it's ruinous empathy. When you do neither it's manipulative insincerity.

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Book SynopsisThis revised Student Edition of Ibsen's popular play contains introductory commentary and notes by Sophie Duncan, which offer a contemporary lens on the play's gender politics and consider seminal productions and adaptations of the play into the 21st century. As well as the complete text of the play itself, this new Methuen Drama Student Edition includes a: Chronology of the play and Ibsen's life and work Discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic context in which the play was originally conceived and created Overview of the creation processes followed and performance history of the play, including recent performances such as a 2012 short film adaptation and a stage adaptation set in colonial Calcutta. Analysis of some of the major themes and specific issues addressed by the play, such as whether it's a feminist play and its author a feminist Bibliography of suggested primary and secondary materials for further study IbseTrade ReviewIbsen's great feminist drama * Daily Telegraph *Many a husband reeled back in horror after the premiere of Ibsen's marriage-shaking play in 1879. The fellow was actually challenging the sacred values of family life by suggesting a woman could break free of the marital gilded cage. What next? They will want the vote. * Daily Express *Ibsen's drama is a powerful statement of his radical beliefs about gender, the folly of idealism and the nature of modern love. In essence, it is the story of woman who wakes up to reality. * Evening Standard *Ibsen caused a storm with the notion that women were as entitled as men to think and live for themselves. * Jewish Chronicle *Table of ContentsThe introduction and commentary to the play covers: Cultural and theatrical contexts Themes Dramatic devices Performance history Trends in scholarly and popular debate

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kip S. Thorne, Co-Winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics"

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Book SynopsisFrustration can be transformed into love through this guide teaching readers how to cope with the lovable yet prickly people in their lives.

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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, five-year-old Saroo gets on the wrong train in India and is taken thousands of miles to the city of Kolkata. After months of living on the streets, he is adopted by a family in Australia. Many years later, Saroo decides to try and find his Indian family.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 SynopsisThe Art of Alien Isolation is a high-end art book featuring over 300 images from the latest game in the critically and commercially acclaimed Alien franchise. Taking players back to the survival horror atmosphere of the first film, Alien Isolation features Amanda Ripley as the hero trying to survive on a wrecked space station. This book is the ultimate gallery of the game, a must-have for any fan.Trade Review"The design of this expansion is intricately explored in the book as well. With just enough reading to deliver the insight you need to understand the what went into the game, the rest of the book is saturated with beautiful pictures to take you through the journey." - Don’t Forget A Towel"Jaw-dropping." - Midroad Movie"Not only is it a beautiful look behind the scenes, it’s also a nice breakdown and walkthrough of different techniques and elements that were mixed into the movie-inspired madness." - Midroad Movie"Filled to the brim with slick character art, concept renderings of weapons and vehicles, ominous sketches and incredibly detailed re-creations from iconic scenes from the classic film" - Hey Poor Player"The concept art does a fine job of showing the changes in design the team went through." - Destructoid

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Book SynopsisWe are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat? Drawing on decades of research, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer outlines a revolutionary new understanding that for the first time unites our existing knowledge about mental illness within a single framework: Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. Brain Energy explains this new understanding of mental illness in detail, from symptoms and risk factors to what is happening in brain cells. Palmer also sheds light on the new treatment pathways this theory opens up — which apply to all mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, alcoholism, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, autism, and even schizophrenia. Brain Energy pairs cutting-edge science with practical advice and strategies to help people reclaim their mental health. This groundbreaking book reveals: Why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleading. The clear connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy. The link between metabolism and every factor known to play a role in mental health, including genetics, inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters, sleep, stress, and trauma The evidence that current mental health treatments, including both medications and therapies, likely work by affecting metabolism. New treatments available today that readers can use to promote long-term healing. Palmer puts together the pieces of the mental illness puzzle to provide answers and offer hope. Brain Energy will transform the field of mental health, and the lives of countless people around the world.

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Book SynopsisThe follow-up to Titan's bestselling Jedi Path and Book of Sith a major new Star Wars title, full of previously unrevealed secrets! Now you too can learn the history of the notorious bounty hunters! Boba Fett bound together the Bounty Hunters Guild and the Death Watch recruiting booklet; together these form The Bounty Hunter Code. This is an illustrated guide for all bounty hunters, containing the secrets of the hunt of this misunderstood profession. As well as the bounty hunter philosophy, also included is discussions of armour and weaponry.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of The Secret, comes The Magic.One word changes everything...No matter who you are or where you are, no matter what your current circumstances, The Magic is going to change your entire life! For more than twenty centuries, words within a sacred text have mystified, confused, and been misunderstood by almost all who read them. Only a very few people through history have realized that the words are a riddle, and that once you solve the riddle—once you uncover the mystery—a new world will appear before your eyes. In The Magic, Rhonda Byrne reveals this life-changing knowledge to the world. Then, on an incredible 28-day journey, she teaches you how to apply this knowledge in your everyday life. Step by step, day-by-day, secret teachings, revelations, and scientific law are brought together to form 28 simple practices, that open the reader's eyes to a new world, and leads them to their dream life.

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Book SynopsisFrom America’s top psychic medium and the author of When Heaven Calls comes a new book that unveils the secrets of the afterlife, the truth about heaven, and inspires “us with his comforting certainty that we never die” (Gloria Estefan). Psychic medium Matt Fraser, author of When Heaven Calls, is back to unpack the number one question folks ask him: “What happens after death?” Although we might expect a complicated answer, it’s actually pretty simple: We never die! Drawing from thousands of conversations with Spirit, Matt pulls back the curtain on life’s hidden revelations: -What happens when we cross over -The beautiful realities of heaven and eternal life -The guardian angels who keep us safe on Earth (including our pets who have passed) -The role of dreams and how souls appear to the living -Love, romance, and soul mates beyond life -Ghosts, hauntings, negative souls, energy vampires, and psychic protection -Destiny, free will, and second chances -Regrets, amends, and forgiveness from heaven -Figuring out your gifts and purpose -Karma, kindness, and living in the divine flow -How to recognize the signs and messages our loved ones send us from heaven As Matt explains, “We all have our own ‘phone line’ to communicate with heaven. All we have to do is figure out how to use it.” Revealed through never-before-told stories, the wisdom in We Never Die “is healing the world by making sure we have a strong emotional and spiritual connection, which is the foundation for a healthy life” (Karamo Brown, star of Queer Eye and author and author of Karamo).

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Book SynopsisA new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next?Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions.Neuroscience has already made all of this possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the universal controller for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can seriously threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination.From one of the world's foremost experts on the ethics of neuroscience, The Battle for Your Brain offers a path forward to navigate the complex legal and ethic

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1.1 Some Basic Mathematical Models 1.2 Solutions of Some Differential Equations 1.3 Classification of Differential Equations 2 First-Order Differential Equations 2.1 Linear Differential Equations; Method of Integrating Factors 2.2 Separable Differential Equations 2.3 Modeling with First-Order Linear Differential Equations 2.4 Differences Between Linear and Nonlinear Differential Equations 2.5 Autonomous Differential Equations and Population Dynamics 2.6 Exact Differential Equations and Integrating Factors 2.7 Numerical Approximations: Euler’s Method 2.8 The Existence and Uniqueness Theorem 2.9 First-Order Difference Equations 3 Second-Order Linear Differential Equations 3.1 Homogeneous Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 3.2 Solutions of Linear Homogeneous Equations; the Wronskian 3.3 Complex Roots of the Characteristic Equation 3.4 Repeated Roots; Reduction of Order 3.5 Nonhomogeneous Equations; Method of Undetermined Coefficients 3.6 Variation of Parameters 3.7 Mechanical and Electrical Vibrations 3.8 Forced Periodic Vibrations 3.9 Central Gravitational Forces and Kepler’s Laws 4 Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations 4.1 General Theory of n𝗍𝗁 Order Linear Differential Equations 4.2 Homogeneous Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 4.3 The Method of Undetermined Coefficients 4.4 The Method of Variation of Parameters 5 Series Solutions of First-Order and Second-Order Linear Equations 5.1 Review of Power Series 5.2 Series Solution of First Order Equations 5.3 Series Solutions Near an Ordinary Point, Part I 5.4 Series Solutions Near an Ordinary Point, Part II 5.5 Euler Equations; Regular Singular Points 5.6 Series Solutions Near a Regular Singular Point, Part I 5.7 Series Solutions Near a Regular Singular Point, Part II 5.8 Bessel’s Equation 6 Systems of First-Order Linear Equations 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Matrices 6.3 Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations; Linear Independence, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors 6.4 Basic Theory of Systems of First-Order Linear Equations 6.5 Homogeneous Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients 6.6 Complex-Valued Eigenvalues 6.7 Fundamental Matrices 6.8 Repeated Eigenvalues 6.9 Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems 7 The Laplace Transform 7.1 Definition of the Laplace Transform 7.2 Solution of Initial Value Problems 7.3 Step Functions 7.4 Differential Equations with Discontinuous Forcing Functions 7.5 Impulse Functions 7.6 The Convolution Integral 8 Numerical Methods of Solving First Order Equations 8.1 The Euler or Tangent Line Method 8.2 Improvements on the Euler Method 8.3 The Runge-Kutta Method 8.4 Multistep Methods 8.5 Systems of First-Order Equations 8.6 More on Errors; Stability 9 Nonlinear Differential Equations and Stability 9.1 The Phase Plane: Linear Systems 9.2 Autonomous Systems and Stability 9.3 Locally Linear Systems 9.4 Competing Species 9.5 Predator – Prey Equations 9.6 Lyapunov’s Second Method 9.7 Periodic Solutions and Limit Cycles 9.8 Chaos and Strange Attractors: The Lorenz Equations 10 Partial Differential Equations and Fourier Series 10.1 Two-Point Boundary Value Problems 10.2 Fourier Series 10.3 The Fourier Convergence Theorem 10.4 Even and Odd Functions 10.5 Separation of Variables; Heat Conduction in a Rod 10.6 Other Heat Conduction Problems 10.7 The Wave Equation: Vibrations of an Elastic String 10.8 Laplace’s Equation A APPENDIX 537 B APPENDIX 541 11 Boundary Value Problems and Sturm-Liouville Theory 11.1 The Occurrence of Two-Point Boundary Value Problems 11.2 Sturm-Liouville Boundary Value Problems 11.3 Nonhomogeneous Boundary Value Problems 11.4 Singular Sturm-Liouville Problems 11.5 Further Remarks on the Method of Separation of Variables: A Bessel Series Expansion 11.6 Series of Orthogonal Functions: Mean Convergence Web Appendix Special Functions: On Legendre Polynomials and Functions ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS INDEX

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Book SynopsisGenetics: From Genes to Genomes represents a new approach to an undergraduate course in genetics. It reflects the way the authors currently view the molecular basis of life. The eighth edition emphasizes both the core concepts of genetics and the cutting-edge discoveries, modern tools, and analytical methods that will keep the science of genetics moving forward.Table of ContentsPART I Basic Principles: How Traits Are Transmitted1 Mendel’s Principles of Heredity2 Extensions to Mendel’s Laws3 Chromosomes and Inheritance4 Sex Chromosomes5 Linkage, Recombination, and Gene MappingPART II What Genes Are and What They Do6 DNA Structure, Replication, and Recombination7 Mutation8 Using Mutations to Study Genes9 Gene Expression: The Flow of Information from DNA to RNA to ProteinPART III Analysis of Genetic Information10 Digital Analysis of DNA11 Genome Annotation12 Analyzing Genomic VariationPART IV How Genes Travel on Chromosomes13 The Eukaryotic Chromosome14 Chromosomal Rearrangements15 Ploidy16 Bacterial Genetics17 Organellar InheritancePART V How Genes Are Regulated18 Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes19 Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes20 EpigeneticsPART VI Using Genetics21 Manipulating the Genomes of Eukaryotes22 Genetic Analysis of Development23 The Genetics of CancerPART VII Beyond the Individual Gene and Genome24 Variation and Selection in Populations25 Genetic Analysis of Complex Traits

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Book SynopsisComputing Essentials adds a focus on the growing impact of AI tools on industries andcareers, ethical considerations of AI, AI presence in social media, andinnovative uses of AI. These concepts have been incorporated into the maintext, as well as the Privacy, Ethics, Community, Making IT Work for You, and ALook to the Future features.

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Book Synopsis'I hope somebody gives me this for Christmas' Adrian Chiles, BBC Radio 5 Live'A gold mine for football fans and collectors.' Dan Keane, Sport Cards UK'If you're a fan of classic football history and football stickers, get your hands on one.' Paolo PaniniPANINI'S GREATEST FOOTBALL STICKERS STAR IN ONE AMAZING BOOKPANINI LEGENDS showcases in sticker form 85 of the most-celebrated players in men's and women's football. Icons like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Franz Beckenbauer and Bobby Moore are present, of course, but they share the limelight with modern stars such as Lionel Messi, Marta, Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo and Alexia Putellas. Written by respected sticker authority Greg Lansdowne, the book features stickers from a host of domestic leagues and all the major international tournaments, expertly selected from over 60 years' worth of albums. Which players made the PANINI album but didn't play? Who never missed a season as a sticker? Whose rookie a player's first sticker is

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Book SynopsisPKD is regarded as 'incurable' by mainstream medicine, with dialysis and/or transplant as the only possible outcomes, yet author Felix Mueller and his many followers have used lifestyle changes to reverse their disease and drastically improve their kidney function. This book shows us how!

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Book SynopsisAll the practice and instruction you need to communicate effectively in Frenchânow with an enhanced app featuring text-to-speech!If you are a beginning to intermediate French language learner, getting a handle on grammar is your key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, you'll find tons of practice and everything else you needâinstruction, clear explanations, and comparisons to English grammarâto build your knowledge and communicate more effectively in French.Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Complete French Grammar, Premium Fifth Edition covers all aspects of French grammar that you need to master, from all the key verb tenses to noun, adjective, pronoun, and prepositions use. Crystal-clear explanations, realistic examples and an extensive array of engaging exercises help you focus your efforts on the practical aspects of communicating in Fr

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Book SynopsisWith this coloring book and interactive guide to the human body, dance students and teachers will have fun learning anatomy while coloring dozens of detailed illustrations of the body in key dance positions. In the tradition of the best-selling Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book, The Dance Anatomy Coloring Book seeks to demystify anatomy for dancers, dance students, and teachers. Author Tricia Zweier, an associate professor of dance and dance science, provides an entertaining and informative journey through the human body, focusing on the bones, joints, and muscles that are employed in dance. After an overview of helpful terms and the systems of the body, Tricia covers the skeletal system, joints, and connective tissue, followed by the muscular system. Each anatomical feature is illustrated with a beautiful black-and-white drawing of a dance position to color. The book includes positions from a variety of dance styles, including ballet, modern dance, hip hop, and jazz. Coloring the bones and muscles of the body, as well as the names for them, helps to solidify learning and aids in remembering their location and function. Fun facts about anatomy and tips for dancers are sprinkled throughout the book. Thirty-two perforated flash cards enable readers to quiz themselves and study dance anatomy on the go.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Tanzania is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Watch wildebeest stampede across the Serengeti, explore the alleyways of Zanzibar, or track chimpanzees in Tanzania's parks; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Tanzania Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Southeastern Tanzania, Southern Highlands, Western Tanzania, Lake Victoria, Central Tanzania, Northern Tanzania, Northeastern Tanzania, and moreAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!- Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersThis second volume of the bestselling Teach Yourself Graded Readers series features 8 compelling new stories in a variety of genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have fun reading, while learning a wide range of new vocabulary and rapidly improving your Italian comprehension!Short Stories in Italian for Beginners, Volume 2 is written for students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. You'll enjoy reading in Italian, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates the frustrations you experience when trying to read in Italian.Stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement. Realistic amounts of new vocabulary are introduced so that you're not deterred by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!"This book includes:- Accessible grammar for high-beginner and low-intermediate level learners (CEFR A2-B2)- Natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Italian and improve your speaking ability!- Controlled language at your level, including the most frequent words, to help you progress confidently- Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun.Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter.As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The stories are levelled from A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and from Novice High to Low-Mid Intermediate ACTFL Receptive Proficiency.Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook edition on our Language Readers Library site (readers.teachyourself.com) or from the Readers app.

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Book SynopsisBridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be.''I found this book amazing'' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & SlowThe entirety of the human brain's 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way. For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go temporal difference reinforcement learning was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors over 500 million years ago. The solutions to many of the current mysteries in AI such as common sense' can be found in the tiny brain of a mouse. Where do emotions come from? Research suggests that they may have arisen simply as a solution to navigation in ancient worm brains. Unravelling this evolutionary story will reveal the hidden features of human intelligence and with them, just how your mind came to be.Trade Review‘Max Bennett published two scientific papers on brain evolution that blew me away. Now he has turned these into a fabulous book, A Brief History of Intelligence. His friendly writing style, clear jargon-free prose, and well of information make this book a winner.’ Joseph LeDoux, Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Neural Science & Psychology at NYU, bestselling author of Anxious and A Deep History of Ourselves ‘With a truly mindboggling scope, A Brief History of Intelligence integrates the most relevant scientific knowledge to paint the big picture of how the human mind emerged. The red line through this book never gets blurred by unnecessary detail or jargoned language. It makes for exciting reading for virtually everybody, laypersons and experts alike.’ Kurt Kotrschal, Professor at Department of Behavioral Biology at University of Vienna, author of Dog & Human: The secret of our soul mates ‘If you’re in the least bit curious about that 3-pound grey blob between your ears, read this book. Max Bennett’s entertaining and enlightening natural history of brains is a tour de force–as refreshing as it is entertaining. It made my brain happy.’ Jonathan Balcombe, bestselling author of Super Fly, and the New York Times bestseller What a Fish Knows ‘Max Bennett gives a lively account of how brains evolved, and how the brain works today. A Brief History of Intelligence is engaging, comprehensive, and brimming with novel insights.’ Kent Berridge, James Olds Distinguished Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience at University of Michigan ‘If you want to know how our ancestors were able to “weaponize their imaginarium to survive”, then this is the book for you. In fact, this book discloses everything you always wanted to know about the brain (but were afraid to ask). It is an incredible resource.’ Karl Friston, Scientific Director for Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging; Professor at Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London

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Book SynopsisThe landmark pharmacology referenceâupdated to reflect the latest research and developments in the fieldA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!For more than 50 years, Goodman & Gilmanâs: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics has represented the pinnacle of authority and accuracy in describing the actions and uses of therapeutic agents in relation to physiology and pathophysiology. The text's careful balance of basic science and clinical applications has guided thousands of health care practitioners and students to a clear understanding of the drugs essential to preventing, diagnosing and treating disease.This Fourteenth Edition includes five new chapters, 600+ illustrations, and important content from 53 new contributors. More than a textbook, Goodman & Gilmanâs is a working template for the effective and rational prescribing of drugs in daily practice.Goodman & Gilmanâs: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Fourteenth Edit

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Book SynopsisAbout our authors Elaine Marieb received her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College. While teaching at Holyoke Community College, where many of her students were pursuing nursing degrees, she developed a desire to better understand the relationship between the scientific study of the human body and the clinical aspects of nursing practice. To that end, while continuing to teach full-time, Dr. Marieb pursued her nursing education, which culminated in a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialization in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts. It is this experience that has informed the development of the unique perspective and accessibility for which her publications are known. Dr. Marieb passed away in 2018 after a lifetime of supporting numerous institutions and programs and providing local philanthropic support toTable of ContentsUNIT 1: ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY The Human Body: An Orientation Chemistry Comes Alive Cells: The Living Units Tissue: The Living Fabric UNIT 2: COVERING, SUPPORT, AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY The Integumentary System Bones and Skeletal Tissue The Skeleton Joints Muscles and Muscle Tissue The Muscular System UNIT 3: REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue The Central Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity The Autonomic Nervous System The Special Senses The Endocrine System UNIT 4: MAINTENANCE OF THE BODY Blood The Cardiovascular System: The Heart The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses The Respiratory System The Digestive System Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation The Urinary System Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance UNIT 5: CONTINUITY The Reproductive System Pregnancy and Human Development Heredity

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Book SynopsisInspiring readers through iconic images and playful copy, the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs has been revised and updated to include new photographers, a brand-new chapter on the art of feeling, and the latest hands-on tips. Striking images from a diverse range of acclaimed contemporary photographers, such as Anastasia Samoylova, Zanele Muholi, Nadine Ijewere, Campbell Addy and Tyler Mitchell, now join the masterpieces of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, Dorothea Lange and Martin Parr. Ideal for users of phone, mirrorless and DSLR cameras, the book is split into six sections, covering composition, exposure, light, lenses and the art of seeing and feeling. Thought-provoking images by iconic photographers serve to illustrate points and encourage readers to try out new ideas. Today's aspiring photographers want immediacy and see photography as an affordable way of expressing themselves quickly and creatively.

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Book SynopsisA ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEARA guide to rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.'NEW YORK TIMESOne of the century''s most feted singer-songwriters, Wilco''s Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm, accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the importance of making creativity part of your everyday life and experiencing the hope, inspiration and joy that accompanies it.''Fascinating.'' ROUGH TRADE''Eloquent.'' INDEPENDENT''Nourishing.'' PITCHFORK''A proselytiser for the act of songcraft.'' FINANCIAL TIMESA smart, funny, relentlessly practical guide.' GQ''Delightful.'' ESQUIRE''Incisigve.'' VULTUREA book written by a musician that doesn't relay autobiographical details in some form of (even loose) chronology is unusual; they typically have their own story to tell and that's it, good or bad. Writing a book that goes some way to explaining the process behind their songwriting is something else altogether. Jeff Tweedy, in How to Write One Song, achieves this.'IRISH TIMES

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Book SynopsisOutdoor life has always been a big part of knitting designer Linka Neuman's life, and she is dedicated to knit sweaters that not only look great, but also withstand rough weather. Linka is inspired by people who live a little differently and venture out of their comfort zone. Her wilderness knits have joined adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts on strenuous trips in both forests and mountains - and on expeditions to Canada and Mount Everest. In this book she shares designs for 23 different jumpers, cardigans, and headbands with the wilderness look inspired by the beautiful natural landscapes of Norway, which are photographed in this stunning book. Linka's goal is to design garments that will keep you warm and dry, so no matter how long or short your adventure is, you will be cosy in your bespoke, home-knitted jumper. Contents: Introduction (7) About the yarn (9) Before you begin (11) Wilderness sweater: Sweater (16), Jacket (20), Kids (24) Føyka Alasuq: Polar (38), Thin (42) Fjord people /People from the fjords: Sweater with swen sleeves (52), Sweater with rundfelling (56), Jacket (60) Matoaka (66) Galdrer (71) Molinka (76) The North Calotte: Sweater (82), Jacket (88) The Norwegian Forrest Sweater (96) December Headband (101) The Pilgrim Sweater: Polar (106), Thin (110) The Storm Sweater (118) Black Wolf (122) Tusseladd: Jumper (130), Polar (134), Jacket (138)Trade ReviewPraise for Wilderness Knits: ‘These knits will keep ramblers warm and dry for a lifetime of adventuring’ – Let’s Knit ‘Super-cosy jumpers and cardigans’ – The Knitter ‘Exceptional pieces’ –The Scandi Edit

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Book Synopsis Explore new ways to capture nature in your on-location drawings and paintings through insightful tips and inspiring artwork from 40+ artists from around the world.In The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature, Gail L. Wong and Virginia Heinshare their secrets for getting beyond basic greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including detailed examples,quick tips, and “workshop” ideas for practicing the concepts, this book reviews important fundamentals for composition and color and inspires unique treatments and points of view.There is a story to be told about nature wherever we are. Pack this handbook with your art supplies as you set out to tell your own stories of nature, and discover:  Different ways you can use nature to compose your story and your sketch, whether nature is the main character, the setting, or a frame for your composiTrade Review"The book fairly overflows with an abundance of artwork." * Artists Magazine *Table of ContentsAbout This Series Introduction KEYS I How We See Nature II How We Draw Nature III Finding the Character of a Place IV Finding Nature in the City V More Ways to Represent Nature GALLERY Challenges Contributors Acknowledgments About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis book will help you save money, buy less and do your bit for the environment - just through loving your leftovers! It's your essential guide to shopping smarter and making meals that go the extra mile.Trying to be more sustainable and eco-friendly in the kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit of help and encouragement you can dramatically reduce your food waste. Not only does this help your budget, as you don't have to buy so much food, but it can also help to save the planet - because when you're using up your leftovers rather than throwing them away, you reduce your carbon footprint.The Zero-Waste Kitchen includes:- Meal-planning hacks- Simple ways to store your food for maximum freshness- Ideas for growing vegetables and fruit from the scraps you usually throw away- An A-Z guide to common leftovers and how they can be used in the kitchen and beyond- Easy-to-follow recipes for using up ingredients that tend to go to wasteAnd much, much more!

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Book SynopsisWHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CHAKRA SYSTEM? Many people focus on a single chakra - like the Crown Chakra for Spirituality, the Brow Chakra for Psychic Powers, the Heart Chakra for Universal Love, the Solar Plexus for Power (especially for those into the martial arts) and so on - each chakra''s special attribute. And some people try to repress the ''lower'' chakras as morally bad. BUT the real importance is to understand the chakras as "The ""Energy System of the entire Mind/Body/Spirit Complex. WHEELS OF LIFE presents t"he Chakra System as a Formula for Wholeness and a Template for Transformation - actually a Map for the Journey through Life At the inner core of each one of us spin seven wheel-like energy centers called "chakras. "Swirling intersections of vital life forces, each chakra reflects an aspect of consciousness essential to our lives. Together the seven chakras form a system of modeling that consciousness that enables us to better see ourselves - in mind, body, beh

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