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Book SynopsisA Guardian Book of the Day''By telling the story of Putin and Berezovsky - a sort of modern reincarnation of Stalin and Trotsky - Knight shines a penetrating light on post-communist Russia''In The Kremlin''s Noose Amy Knight tells the riveting story of Vladimir Putin and the oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who forged a relationship in the early years of the Yeltsin era.Berezovsky later played a crucial role in Putin''s rise to the Russian presidency in March 2000. When Putin began dismantling Boris Yeltsin''s democratic reforms, Berezovsky came into conflict with the new Russian leader by reproaching him publicly. Their relationship quickly disintegrated into a bitter feud played out against the backdrop of billion-dollar financial deals, Kremlin in-fighting and international politics.Dubbed the ''Godfather of the Kremlin'' by the slain Russian-American journalist Paul Klebnikov, Berezovsky was a successful businessman and media mogul who had an outsized role in Russia after 1991. Worth a reported $3 billion by 1997, Berezovsky engineered the re-election of Yeltsin as president in 1996 and negotiated an end to the 1995-96 Chechen war. Despite his own wealth, power and influence, once he became Putin''s enemy, Berezovsky was forced into exile in Britain, where he waged a determined campaign to topple Putin. Kremlin authorities responded with bogus criminal charges and demanded Berezovsky''s extradition. Death threats soon followed. In March 2013, after losing a British court battle with another Russian oligarch, Berezovsky was found dead at his ex-wife''s mansion outside London. Whether he died from suicide or murder remains a mystery.The Kremlin''s Noose sheds crucial new light on the Kremlin''s volatile politics under Yeltsin and Putin, helping us understand why democracy in Russia failed so badly. Knight provides a fascinating narrative of Putin''s rise to power and his authoritarian rule, told through the prism of his relationship with Russia''s once most powerful oligarch, Boris Berezovsky.

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Book SynopsisShine Bright: The perfect way to start your personal journey to Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Empathy Mastery. Discover the power of EQ, on your terms. Volume I starts with a fact-filled introduction to the brain helping you to understand why we behave the way we do. The second part of this beautifully designed journal invites you to complete some gentle (some might say fun and intriguing) exercises which will give you greater insight into who you are. The core part of the Shine Bright Journal guides you along a transformative 12-week exploration of your emotional landscape. It uniquely teaches you to navigate and harness your feelings with confidence and you'll learn how to influence others too. Within its 204 pages, you'll find:Ample space to reflect and organise on your thoughtsCarefully crafted exercises to boost your emotional intelligence and your ability to empathise, your way. QR codes to link you to exciting and informative contentInspiration and encouragement throug

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Book SynopsisThe greatest motivational book of all time! “Truly “thoughts are things,” and powerful things at that, when they are mixed with definiteness of purpose, persistence, and a burning desire for their translation into riches, or other material objects.” (taken from Chapter 1, Introduction) Napoleon Hill's thirteen step programme will set you on the path to wealth and success. Think and Grow Rich reveals the money-making secrets of hundreds of America's most affluent people. By thinking like them, you can become like them. This powerful 1937 classic, with analysis from self-development authority Tom Butler-Bowdon, will continue to be read through the decades of economic boom and bust, proving that the magic formula for making money never changes. Think and Grow Rich is one of the most successful motivational personal development books of all time This hardback version, in the Capstone Classics range, is a perfect keepsake version, makes an ideal gift and suitable for all readers Includes a 16 page introduction from Tom Butler-Bowdon, a renowned authority on classic writings on self-help and motivation Think and Grow Rich is an essential must-have book in anyone’s book collection.Table of ContentsAn Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon 1 What Do You Want Most? 19 Publisher’s Preface to Original Edition 22 Author's Introduction to Original Edition 24 1. Introduction 33 2. Desire (The First Step to Riches) 53 3. Faith (The Second Step to Riches) 79 4. Auto-Suggestion (The Third Step to Riches) 106 5. Specialized Knowledge (The Fourth Step to Riches) 116 6. Imagination (The Fifth Step to Riches) 136 7. Organized Planning (The Sixth Step to Riches) 156 8. Decision (The Seventh Step to Riches) 213 9. Persistence (The Eighth Step to Riches) 229 10. Power of the Master Mind (The Ninth Step to Riches) 252 11. The Mystery of Sex Transmutation (The Tenth Step to Riches) 263 12. The Sub Conscious Mind (The Eleventh Step to Riches) 292 13. The Brain (The Twelfth Step to Riches) 302 14. The Sixth Sense (The Thirteenth Step to Riches) 312 15. How to Outwit the Six Ghosts of Fear (Clearing the Brain for Riches) 326 This Standing Army 372 Bibliography of Napoleon Hill 379 About Tom Butler-Bowdon 381Tributes to Napoleon Hill from Great American Leaders 382

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Book SynopsisThe spiritual life in Islam begins with riyadat al-nafs, the inner warfare against the ego. Distracted and polluted by worldliness, the lower self has a tendency to drag the human creature down into arrogance and vice. Only by a powerful effort of will can the sincere worshipper achieve the purity of soul which enables him to attain God''s proximity.This translation of two chapters from The Revival of the Religious Sciences details the sophisticated spiritual techniques adopted by classical Islam. In the first step, On Disciplining the Soul, which cites copious anecdotes from the Islamic scriptures and biographies of the saints, Ghazali explains how to acquire good character traits, and goes on to describe how the sickness of the heart may be cured.In the second part, Breaking the Two Desires, he focusses on the question of gluttony and sexual desire, concluding, in the words of the Prophet, that ''the best of all matters is the middle way''.The translator has added an introduction and notes which explore Ghazali''s ability to make use of Greek as well as Islamic ethics. The work will prove of special interest to those interested in Sufi mysticism, comparative ethics, and the question of sexuality in Islam.

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Book SynopsisThis edition includes the entire surviving corpus attributed to Plato in antiquity. In addition to the texts, it contains introductions to the works, discussion on the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and guidance on reading and studying Plato.Trade Review"This is clearly the definitive edition in English of the Platonic writings. It replaces completely the Hamilton-Cairns collection. . . . The notes are at just the right level, and the index is very helpful. The translations are both readable and accurate. They are always reliable, and in most cases the best available. It is the one volume of Plato every student of philosophy will want at her or his side." --Michael D. Rohr, Rutgers University"The most important publishing event in Platonic translation is the Complete Works edited by Cooper and Hutchinson. . . . Hackett has lavished great care in the production of this volume: fine India paper, elegant typography, sewn binding, and cloth boards. . . . It should be in every library and on the shelves of all lovers of Plato." --Steven J. Willett, Syllecta Classica"The edition is a vast improvement over the Princeton/Bollingen edition, the former standard. Congratulations on a fine work!" --Christian K. Edemeyer, Columbia University"It is hard to imagine how this English translation of Plato's Complete Works could be improved upon. A century may pass before it has a rival. Its editors and translators deserve the highest praise." --David K. Glidden, University of California at RiversideTable of ContentsIntroduction; Editorial Notes; AcknowledgmentsEuthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, trans. G. M. A. GrubeCratylus, trans. C. D. C. ReeveTheaetetus, trans. M. J. Levett, rev. M. BurnyeatSophist, trans. N. WhiteStatesman, trans. C. J. RoweParmenides, trans. M. L. Gill and P. RyanPhilebus, trans. D. FredeSymposium, Phaedrus, trans. A. Nehamas and P. WoodruffAlcibiades, trans. D. S. HutchinsonSecond Alcibiades, trans. A. KennyHipparchus, trans. N. SmithRival Lovers, trans. J. MitscherlingTheages, trans. N. D. SmithCharmides, Laches, trans. R. K. SpragueLysis, trans. S. LombardoEuthydemus, trans. R. K. SpragueProtagoras, trans. S. Lombardo and K. BellGorgias, trans. D. J. ZeylMeno, trans. G. M. A. GrubeGreater Hippias, trans. P. WoodruffLesser Hippias, trans. N. J. SmithIon, trans. P. WoodruffMenexenus, trans. P. RyanClitophon, trans. F. J. GonzalezRepublic, trans. G. M. A. Grube, rev. C. D. C. ReeveTimaeus, trans. D. J. ZeylCritias, trans. D. ClayMinos, trans. M. SchofieldLaws, trans. T. SaundersEpinomis, trans. R. D. McKirahan, JrLetters, trans. G. R. MorrowDefinitions, trans. D. S. HutchinsonOn Justice, trans. A. S. BeckerOn Virtue, trans. M. ReuterDemodocus, trans. J. BarnesSisyphus, trans. D. GallopHalcyon, trans. B. InwoodEryxias, trans. M. JoyalAxiochus, trans. J. P. HershbellEpigrams, trans. J. M. Edmonds, rev. J. M. Cooper Index

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Book SynopsisA great source of reference for the natural gardener - classifies 1200 plants according to their behaviour, strengths and uses.Trade Review'A Bible for those interested in turning their garden into a naturalistic haven.''A Bible for those interested in turning their garden into a naturalistic haven.'

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Book Synopsis15-Minute Art Watercolour explores the art of watercolour with fifty 15-minute projects. From fruits and fish to flowers, animals and patterns, illustrator Jola Sopek encourages you to explore this popular craft in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and includes practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light work of your artworks. Featuring traceable templates of all 50 projects, this book will helps you to get over the fear of the blank page and proves that watercolour painting doesn’t have to be intimidating. An engaging and inspiring hobby, 15-minute Art Watercolour inspires you to tap into your creativity for just a few minutes every day.

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Book SynopsisLearn to create detailed, realistic portraits in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Successfully drawing the human face is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences. Faces & Features shows you how to capture the unique characteristics of the human face in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, placing proportionate features, defining facial expression, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches artists how to develop a portrait drawing to its fullest. She shares her personal methods for rendering the human face in all its expressiveness as she introduces tips and techniques for approaching babies, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. This book includes in-depth information on specific facial features as well as detailed, step-by-step exercises that explore ways to develop complete portraits. And the wealth of beautiful, inspiring examples ensure that Faces & Features will be a welcome addition to any artist’s drawing reference library. Drawing faces can be a challenge, but with this step-by-step guide, you’ll be rendering realistic portraits in no time. The How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Faces & Features allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.

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Book SynopsisDo you understand textbook English' recordings but not what you hear in the real world?To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That's why Collins Listening is based entirely on 50 authentic everyday interactions to help you understand what is said to you, whatever the circumstances.From buying a mobile phone to asking for directions, joining a gym to understanding transport announcements, Listening will help you understand what is said to you in real life situations and make sure everything you learn is useful.Twenty 4-page units with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabularyAuthentic recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the worldRecordings include face-to-face conversations, public announcements, telephone calls, bookings, shopping scenarios and moreAdditional real vocabulary for everyday life, taken from the COBUILD English corpTrade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’ About English for Life: Listening:‘…takes extracts of discourse directly from the Cobuild corpus of English in order to integrate authentic examples with tasks on, for example, adapting to local customs.’ Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Fully-Updated, No-Nonsense Guide to ElectronicsAdvance your electronics knowledge and gain the skills necessary to develop and construct your own functioning gadgets. Written by a pair of experienced engineers and dedicated hobbyists, Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, lays out the essentials and provides step-by-step instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Discover how to select the right components, design and build circuits, use microcontrollers and ICs, work with the latest software tools, and test and tweak your creations. This easy-to-follow book features new instruction on programmable logic, semiconductors, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, power

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Book Synopsis'A dark, seductive cocktail of a thriller, with a splash of black humour and a twist of horror.' Francine Toon, author of PineThere was no reason to assume anything out of the ordinary was going on.Strange noises in the apartment.Impulsive behaviour.Intense dreams.It wasn't like everything went wrong all at once.Shoplifting.Fighting.Blackouts.There must be a reasonable explanation for all this.'It will scare the pants off you. It is a perfect horror novel.' Paul Tremblay'A short, sharp shocker . . . Relentlessly creepy.' Sunday Times'Deeply scary.' The Times'Terrifying.' Daily Mail'Sinister.' Time Out'Deeply creepy.' Irish Times

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories and religious literature, Eleanor Parker investigates how Anglo-Saxons felt about the annual passing of the seasons and the profound relationship they saw between human life and the rhythms of nature. Many of the festivals we celebrate in Britain today have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, and this book traces their surprising history, as well as unearthing traditions now long forgotten. It celebrates some of the finest treasures of medieval literature and provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world.Trade Review'[Parker's] prose is as lyrical as the poetry that she so deftly translates . . . Parker’s larger point is to show how older ways of experiencing the seasons continue to run steadily through our lives, even if we don’t quite register the tug. This lovely book acts as a portal back to an older time, using the poetry of medieval England to unlock a world where the seasons, and the changing weather, are a subject of deep pleasure and renewing wonder.' – The Guardian; 'Eleanor Parker in her fascinating and authoritative new book Winters in the World explains that the original division of the seasons in England before the Conquest was into winter and summer. Even today, we are not quite sure, I think, about how long spring and autumn last . . . Dr Parker, a lecturer at Brasenose College, Oxford, rejoices in two advantages. She has read and understood the original texts and she is superb in explaining them and the world from which they sprang.' – Daily Telegraph; 'Parker takes us through the rhythms of the Anglo-Saxon year, charting its seasons and traditions: its weather and agricultural patterns, its festivals and religious customs . . . Her lyrical, insightful book is being published in a year in which heat records have been broken across the world, and Weland’s winter-cold misery has ceded to a summer-hot equivalent. If heat is now the invading warrior, then it is one we have invited. As the crisis deepens, the texts that survive from Anglo-Saxon England “speak truths that we still need to hear” about the rhythms of nature and our dependency on the bounty of the earth.' – Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough, Times Literary Supplement; 'In this wonderfully poetic journey through the Anglo-Saxon year, Eleanor Parker offers a profound meditation on time and the world, nature and its seasons. Plunging the reader into the glorious cadences of Old English poetry with her supple translations, Parker brings to vivid life the terrors of winter, spring’s promise, the joyful warmth of summer and the melancholy of autumn, powerfully connecting us with a rich and vital past that we have not quite lost.' – Carolyne Larrington, Professor of Medieval European Literature, University of Oxford; 'A fascinating, informative and hauntingly authentic account of the Anglo-Saxon experience of time; Eleanor Parker shows that understanding the early English calendar is a crucial point of access to Anglo-Saxon spirituality, learning, science, poetry and much more besides.' – Francis Young, author of Magic in Merlin’s Realm: A History of Occult Politics in Britain; 'This book is a treasure and a delight, full of beautiful poetry and prose from the treasure-house of Anglo-Saxon culture. Lucid translations, accessible introductions and explanation, all combine to lead us through the cycle of the seasons . . . Eleanor Parker offers us a vision of time itself made sacred, each month hallowed, and full of unexpected beauty and wisdom.' – Malcolm Guite, poet and life fellow of Girton College, University of Cambridge; 'Eleanor Parker’s Winters in the World is a lyrical journey through the Anglo-Saxon year, witnessing the major festivals and the turning of the seasons through the eyes of the poets . . . we approach an appreciation of our Anglo-Saxon ancestors as we dive into the rhythms of their lives and language, their turns of phrase, and the force of their habits. It is a beautiful, charming, and evocative voyage into what, to many of us, seems a very distant past . . . Parker shows herself to be a master of her subject. Her knowledge is superb; her writing a form of poetry itself . . . Through her enchanting prose, her analogies, her eloquence, Parker convinces her audience of the intelligence, imagination and immense beauty of her subject. No-one can come away from this book still believing the Anglo-Saxons to have lived through the "Dark Ages".' – Get History; 'Both an accessible introduction to the Anglo-Saxon age and an evocative celebration of its seasonal rhythms and links with nature, this book guides readers through the year as captured by the writers of the era.' – History Revealed; 'Anglo-Saxons experienced the turning of the year differently: with most wealth derived from agriculture, and over 90 per cent of the population in the fields, it was the rhythms of sowing, growing and reaping that dominated. That is the focus of Eleanor Parker's delightful and informative book, in which she introduces the workings of an Anglo-Saxon year with verve. Expertly drawing on the Old English poetic corpus, Parker gives a keen sense of how the four seasons were experienced . . . Throughout the book, Parker writes with great empathy, evoking the lost world of pre-Conquest England.' – BBC History magazine; 'With a compendium of textual period sources, Winters in the World offers a unique window into the rhythms of Anglo-Saxon England, which continue in part to this day. Parker eloquently captures the cultural vibrancy of the time with her analysis of the effect of the rhythms of nature on religious, social, and labor patterns . . . Parker illuminates the inner workings of the Anglo-Saxon mind' – The New Criterion; 'a guided tour through the Anglo-Saxon perception and measurement of time – a reckoning that was more closely linked to the rhythms of the natural world than our own today yet from which we still retain aspects of which we may not be aware . . .this book should now be taken up for reading as both edification and entertainment during the long, dark evenings to come.' – The Well-read Naturalist

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Book SynopsisCalligraphy can be a very personal pathway to expore a multiplicity of design concepts. This book invites us to look closely at details and textures, expanding our powers of observation and finding creative ideas in the world around us.Trade Review'Playful experimental calligraphy … urges readers to look beyond legibility and use letterforms as building blocks to interpret natural motifs' - Design WeekTable of ContentsForeword • Introduction • Springs • Drawing Feathers • Cola Pens Pipes • Stamps • Tools • Further Tools and Techniques • Pens and Ink

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Book Synopsis**THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**THE BOOK COVERED ON SEASON SIX OF DRIVE TO SURVIVE ON NETFLIXIncludes a BRAND NEW chapter with Guenther's review of the 2023 Formula 1 season.''Gripping to read. Funny, real, exciting. It''s a brilliant book.'' - Chris Evans---''People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that''s nothing. Pressure is watching one of your drivers hit a barrier at 190mph and exploding before your eyes...''Guenther Steiner is one of motor racing''s biggest and most celebrated characters, known to millions for his show-stealing appearances on Netflix''s hugely popular fly on the wall series, Drive to Survive.In Surviving to Drive, the Haas team principal takes readers inside his Formula 1 team for the entirety of the 2022 season, giving an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes. Through this unique lens, Guenther takes us on the thrilling rollercoaster of life at the heart of high stakes motor racing.Packed full of twists and turns, from hiring and firing drivers, balancing books, pre-season preparations, the design, launch and testing of a car - and of course, the race calendar itself - this is the first time that an F1 team has allowed an acting team principal to tell the full story of a whole season.Uncompromising and searingly honest, told in Steiner''s inimitable style, this is a fascinating and hugely entertaining account of the realities of running a Formula 1 team.---''Fearless and candid... A gleeful guide to a bonkers sport from a loveable rogue insider.'' - The Times''Very colourful. Like having a conversation with Steiner.'' - Radio 4, TodayNumber 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, April 2023

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Book SynopsisDr. Paul L. Marino's concise, engaging writing style is just one of many reasons that Marino's The ICU Book is the best-selling reference in critical care. This highly regarded, full-color resource contains the essential information needed to care for patients in any ICU, regardless of the specialty designation of the unit. The newly revised Fifth Edition continues the focus on practical aspects of patient care and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the care of critically ill patients. The intended audience incudes medical students, interns and residents in medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology, critical care physicians and nurses, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and paramedics. Dr. Marino has been a practicing critical care specialist for 44 years, and the material in his book is a reflection of this vast experience. The text has been completely rewritten and incorporates the latest concepts and most recent clinical practice guidelines. Because this is a single-author text, the writing and style are consistent from chapter to chapter, and redundancies are held to a minimum. New chapters have been added on fluid management, approaches to clinical shock, acute pulmonary embolism,liver failure, and acute pancreatitis. As in prior editions, there are numerous illustrations and tables that highlight the material in the text, and each chapter ends with a section called A Final Word that presents a take-home message from the chapter. The text will be updated quarterly to include recently published guidelines and pertinent clinical studies. Enrich your eBook reading experienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisBased on an ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Remedies is the definitive guide to safe, effective alternatives to Western medical treatments. Dr Lad, the world''s leading expert in Ayurvedic medicine, explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda. Discover how to determine your Ayurvedic ''type'', and learn how to treat common ailments and chronic conditions such as cold and flu symptoms, sore throats and acne, artritis, high cholesterol and anxiety. Discover the health benefits of yoga postures, meditation, breathing exercises, cleansing and rejuvenating programmes, diet and nutrition, herbs and essential oils that can be found in almost any health food store. Complete with an extensive resource list of Ayurvedic herbs and suppliers, this authoritative guide tells you all you need to know about achieving physical and spiritual healing.

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Book SynopsisPeanuts surges into the 1970s with Schulz at the peak of his powers and influence: a few jokes about Bob Dylan, Women''s Liberation and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex aside, these two years are as timeless as Peanuts ever was. Sally Brown elbows her way to center stage, at least among the humans, and is thus the logical choice for cover girl . . . and in her honour, the introduction is provided by Broadway, television and film star Kristin Chenoweth, who first rose to Tony-winning fame with her scene-stealing performance as Sally in You''re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.Two long Summer-camp sequences involve Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty, who has decided that Charlie Brown is madly in love with her, much to his clueless confusion. Snoopy shows up at camp as well, as does Peppermint Patty''s new permanent sidekick, the one and only Marcie. The eternally mutable Snoopy mostly shakes off his World War I Flying Ace identity and turns into Joe Cool, college hipster extraordinaire. He writes a fan letter to his favourite author, Miss Helen Sweetstory, then goes on a journey to meet her, and finally enlists Charlie Brown''s help when her latest opus, The Six Bunny-Wunnies Freak Out, falls afoul of censors.Also, Woodstock attends worm school, falls in love with a worm (perhaps the most doomed unrequited Peanuts love story ever!), and is nearly eaten by the neighbours'' cat . . . Peppermint Patty is put on trial for another dress code violation . . . Snoopy turns Linus''s blanket into not one but two sportcoats . . . Lucy hits a home run . . . and the birth of one Rerun Van Pelt!Trade ReviewBeautifully designed . . . One of the high-water marks of post-war popular culture * * Daily Telegraph * *The world of Peanuts is a microcosm, a little human comedy for the innocent reader and for the sophisticated * * Umberto Eco * *A delicious wallow in a nostalgic world that has a lot more bite than readers may recall. Schulz portrays a children's world that's anything but idyllic, complete with fusspots, tortured artists, exclusive clubs, insecurities and kites that refuse to fly. The Peanuts landscape is the familiar neighbourhood, with trees, sidewalks, sandboxes, ball fields and remarkably generic interiors. As always, the illustrations are a marvel of simplicity and the insights are haunting * * Publishers Weekly * *Highly recommended to any Peanuts fan * * Salon * *These timely re-issues illustrate not only the skill and subtle brilliance of his work but also the origins of the form beyond simple merriment * * Sunday Times * *All sorts of important writers have marveled at the glorious simplicity of [Schulz's] draftsmanship and his unerring jokecraft, all underpinned by a quiet melancholy and stoicism . . . by some miracle, the entire Peanuts oeuvre is gradually being republished in this country, by Canongate . . . in lavishly appointed hardback . . . Unlike almost everything you read as a child, they are actually better than you remember them * * Spectator * *The Complete Peanuts is beautifully bound, a comprehensive resource and, with an index and introduction, a useful contextualisation of a modern legend. * * The Skinny * *The Complete Peanuts has framed Charles Schulz's enduring masterpiece about as well any lifelong fan could've hoped. * * "The Best Comics of the '00s: The Archives", The A.V. Club * *

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Book SynopsisA handy, affordable Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian dictionary for daily use, including a guide to common everyday expressions in both languages. Зручний, доступний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник для повсякденного користування з путівником по поширених фразах щоденного вжитку обома мовами.

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Book Synopsis''A superb book ... Anybody interested in Scottish history needs to read it'' Andrew Marr, Sunday TimesEighteenth-century Scotland is famed for generating many of the enlightened ideas which helped to shape the modern world. But there was in the same period another side to the history of the nation. Many of Scotland''s people were subjected to coercive and sometimes violent change, as traditional ways of life were overturned by the ''rational'' exploitation of land use. The Scottish Clearances is a superb and highly original account of this sometimes terrible process, which changed the Lowland countryside forever, as it also did, more infamously, the old society of the Highlands.Based on a vast array of original sources, this pioneering book is the first to chart this tumultuous saga in one volume, with due attention to evictions and loss of land in both north and south of the Highland line. In the process, old myths are exploded and familiar assumptions undermined. With many fascinating details and the sense of an epic human story, The Scottish Clearances is an evocative memorial to all whose lives were irreparably changed in the interests of economic efficiency.This is a story of forced clearance, of the destruction of entire communities and of large-scale emigration. Some winners were able to adapt and exploit the new opportunities, but there were also others who lost everything. The clearances created the landscape of Scotland today, but it came at a huge price.Trade ReviewThe definitive word for an academic generation at least on this most controversial of topics in Scottish history ... Dramatic * Herald Scotland *Persuasive... A necessary book * Scotsman *Powerful ... admirable lucidity ... important. -- Ewen A Cameron * Irish Times *

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Book Synopsis1917. Virginia Woolf arrives at Asheham, on the Sussex Downs, immobilized by nervous exhaustion and creative block. 1930. Feeling jittery about her writing career, Sylvia Townsend Warner spots a modest workman's cottage for sale on the Dorset coast. 1941. Rosamond Lehmann settles in a Berkshire village, seeking a lovers' retreat, a refuge from war, and a means of becoming a writer again'. Rural Hours tells the story of three very different women, each of whom moved to the country and was forever changed by it. We encounter them at quiet moments pausing to look at an insect on the windowsill; jotting down a recipe; or digging for potatoes, dirt beneath their nails. Slowly, we start to see transformations unfold. Invigorated by new landscapes, and the daily trials and small pleasures of making homes, they emerge from long periods of creative uncertainty and private disappointment; they embark on new experiments in form, in feeling and in living. In the country, each woman finds

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Book SynopsisWildfire tells the story of the first decade of The Prodigy from the perspective of original member Leeroy Thornhill, fully illustrated with entirely unseen photography from the earliest raves, to Japan and the United States in the late ''90s, by which point the band were one of the biggest on the planet.Rave pioneers whose sound also encompassed hip hop, punk and rock, The Prodigy arguably had as much influence on contemporary pop culture as the Sex Pistols and these extraordinary images from Leeroy''s personal archives capture the wild energy, ecstasy and abandon from the moment they dropped their first hit ''Charly'' through the three albums which became the ubiquitous soundtrack to the decade: Experience, Music for the Jilted Generation and Fat of the Land. Beautifully designed in five colours with archival ephemera, and contextualised by Leeroy himself with candid and often hilarious stories describing the band''s wild adventures and eccentr

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Book SynopsisDon't simply show your data tell a story with it! Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story.Trade Review“This book is excellent value for money and recommended reading for Business Analysts and Project/Programme managers or anyone who finds they struggle to achieve the impact they hope for when attempting to communicate their reasoning and analysis.” (BCS, February 2016)Table of Contentsforeword ix acknowledgments xi about the author xiii introduction 1 chapter 1 the importance of context 19 chapter 2 choosing an effective visual 35 chapter 3 clutter is your enemy! 71 chapter 4 focus your audience’s attention 99 chapter 5 think like a designer 127 chapter 6 dissecting model visuals 151 chapter 7 lessons in storytelling 165 chapter 8 pulling it all together 187 chapter 9 case studies 207 chapter 10 final thoughts 241 bibliography 257 index 261

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with 3D Printing 5 Chapter 1: Seeing How 3D Printers Fit into Modern Manufacturing 7 Chapter 2: Exploring the Types of 3D Printing 19 Chapter 3: Exploring Applications of 3D Printing 31 Part 2: Outlining 3D-Printing Resources 47 Chapter 4: Identifying Available Materials for 3D Printing 49 Chapter 5: Identifying Sources and Communities for 3D-Printable Objects 67 Part 3: Exploring the Business Side of 3D Printing 83 Chapter 6: 3D Printing for Everyone 85 Chapter 7: Understanding 3D Printing’s Effect on Traditional Lines of Business 97 Chapter 8: Reviewing 3D-Printing Research 107 Part 4: Employing Personal 3D-Printing Devices 119 Chapter 9: Exploring 3D-Printed Artwork 121 Chapter 10: Considering Consumer-Level Desktop 3D Printers 129 Chapter 11: Deciding on a 3D Printer of Your Own 157 Part 5: Understanding and Using Your 3D Printer 197 Chapter 12: Assembling Kits and Reviewing Machine Setup 199 Chapter 13: Understanding 3D Printer Control Electronics 219 Chapter 14: Understanding, Using, and Servicing 3D Printers 251 Chapter 15: Identifying Software and Calibrating Your 3D Printer 293 Chapter 16: Refining the Design and 3D-Printing Process 337 Part 6: The Part of Tens 371 Chapter 17: Ten Examples of Direct Digital Manufacturing and Personalization 373 Chapter 18: Ten Impossible Designs Created Using Additive Manufacturing 379 Index 385

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Book SynopsisJohn Berger''s writings on photography are some of the most original of the twentieth century. This selection contains many groundbreaking essays and previously uncollected pieces written for exhibitions and catalogues in which Berger probes the work of photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and W. Eugene Smith - and the lives of those photographed - with fierce engagement, intensity and tenderness.The selection is made and introduced by Geoff Dyer, author of the award-winning The Ongoing Moment.How do we see the world around us? This is one of a number of pivotal works by creative thinkers whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision for ever.John Berger was born in London in 1926. His acclaimed works of both fiction and non-fiction include the seminal Ways of Seeing and the novel G., which won the Booker Prize in 1972. In 1962 he left Britain permanently, and he now lives in a small village in the French Alps.Geoff Dyer is the author of four novels and several non-fiction books. Winner of the Lannan Literary Award, the International Centre of Photography''s 2006 Infinity Award and the American Academy of Arts and Letters''s E. M. Forster Award, Dyer is also a regular contributor to many publications in the UK and the US. He lives in London.Trade ReviewOne of the most influential intellectuals of our time -- Observer

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Book SynopsisGeorge Plimpton (1927-2003) was the bestselling author and editor of nearly thirty books, as well as the cofounder, publisher, and editor of the Paris Review. He wrote regularly for such magazines as Sports Illustrated and Esquire, and he appeared numerous times in films and on television.Trade ReviewA continuous feast... The best book ever about football - or anything! * Wall Street Journal *A great book that makes football absolutely fascinating to fan and non-fan alike...a tale to gladden the envious heart of every weekend athlete... Plimpton has endless curiosity, unshakable enthusiasm and nerve, and a deep respect for the world he enters * New York Times *The agility and imaginativeness of his prose transforms his account of this daydream into a classic of sports reporting * New Yorker *Possibly the most arresting and delightful narrative in all of sports literature * Book Week *With his gentle, ironic tone, and unwillingness to take himself too seriously, along with Roger Angell, John Updike and Norman Mailer he made writing about sports something that mattered. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTHE NO. 1 BESTSELLER''Well worth a read if you want the inside track on life on the lower rungs of the tennis circuit. Warts and all.'' Judy Murray''As elegant and powerful as a Federer backhand ... It's Kitchen Confidential for tennis.'' Ed Caesar''A really wonderful read ... Conor Niland has delivered an all-timer for tennis and sports journalism'' Ashlee Vance''Conor Niland may only have managed a career-high ranking of 129 only? that is some achievement in itself! but The Racket, his account of how he managed this, is up there with the best half-dozen books on tennis ever written.'' Geoff DyerGenuinely such a brilliant book, a brilliant read' Ciarán Murphy, Second Captains PodcastOne of the best Irish sports books of the last decade' Kieran Shannon, Irish Examiner''If it''s not a contender for Sports Book

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Book SynopsisMORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD!A road map for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative.Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can''t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Even though he was the pastor of a growing church, he did what most people do--avoid conflict in the name of Christianity; ignore his anger, sadness, and fear; use God to run from God; and live without boundaries.Eventually God awakened him to a biblical integration of emotional health and the spiritual practice of slowing down and quieting your life for to experience a firsthand relationship with Jesus. It created nothing short of a spiritual revolution in Scazzero, in his church, and now in thousands of other churches.In this updated edition, Scazzero shares new stories and principles as he outlines his journey and the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then he provides seven biblical, reality-tested

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Book SynopsisCelebrating the 60th anniversary of Thelwell's Angels on HorsebackTrade Review" 'The master English cartoonist ... a laugh a page' Publishers' Weekly"

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Book SynopsisAfter the success of the UK s #1 best selling student cookbook, NOSH for Students , we wanted to offer a follow-on book for those who had grown in confidence in the kitchen. We have imaginatively called this NOSH for Students Volume 2!! NOSH Volume 2 is the perfect partner to our original book.

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Book SynopsisSuzie Grogan is a freelance writer, researcher and author of books and articles on social and literary history, her most recent being John Keats: Poetry, Life & Landscapes (Pen and Sword 2021) for the bicentenary of the Romantic poet's death. She is also a proofreader and bookseller in a second-hand bookshop, where she is regularly found with her nose in nineteenth-century literature and poetry. She lives in Suffolk with her family.

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Book SynopsisArcturus Publishing offers a vast and varied range of puzzles and stationery, from novelty and specialist content, to popular titles such as crosswords, sudoku, and wordsearch.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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Book SynopsisA sigil is an intensely powerful magickal tool that any modern witch should consider adding to their repertoire. Sigils can help manifest your desires, ward off evil, and add deeper levels of meaning to your spells. You don't have to be an artist to create a sigilanyone can do it. Sigil Craftis Lia Taylor's must-have guide to creating sigils, including step-by-step instructions using various methods including the Magic Square and Austin Osman Spare, as well as an overview of sigils throughout history, from Agrippa to modern chaos magick, from medieval grimoires and prehistoric cave paintings to the graphic novels of Grant Morrison. Taylor shares how to charge your sigils, incorporate them into your creative endeavors, and heighten the power of your sigils through the shoaling technique. This immensely useful book is fully illustrated with Taylor's art, and is a fascinating guide to an increasingly popular practice.

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