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How do we get eighth-grade writers to revise? And once we do get them thinking about revision, what, exactly, do they do? What do we do? In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Travis Leech and Jeff Anderson answer these questions and more. This practical resource uses the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as performance-based or multiple-choice test items.Flip the book open to immediately to find: The DRAFT mnemonic to help students know where to begin the revision process and how to keep going. Concrete, doable lessons that spark academic conversations about meaning, effect, and purpose that are grounded in a student-centered revision approach. Easily accessed displays and printables to seamlessly support student revision learning, embedded in each lesson right where you need it. Authentic and engaging model text excerpts c

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Who Wrote That? examines nine authorship controversies, providing an introduction to particular disputes and teaching students how to assess historical documents, archival materials, and apocryphal stories, as well as internet sources and news. Donald Ostrowski does not argue in favor of one side over another but focuses on the principles of attribution used to make each case. While furthering the field of authorship studies, Who Wrote That? provides an essential resource for instructors at all levels in various subjects. It is ultimately about historical detective work. Using Moses, Analects, the Secret Gospel of Mark, Abelard and Heloise, the Compendium of Chronicles, Rashid al-Din, Shakespeare, Prince Andrei Kurbskii, James MacPherson, and Mikhail Sholokov, Ostrowski builds concrete examples that instructors can use to help students uncover the legitimacy of authorship and to spark the desire to turn over the hidden layers of history so necessary to the craft.

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Thought leader John Adair provides the techniques and insights you need to find solutions, spark creativity and confidently make the right decisions. This 5th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips to provide a clear framework that can generate ideas and inspire confidence in your team - so you can spot the solution in every problem, and create ideas to rival even the best strategists. The Creating Success series of books... Unlock vital skills, power up your performance and get ahead with the bestselling Creating Success series. Written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders, this million-selling collection of accessible and empowering guides will get you up to speed in no time. Packed with clever thinking, smart advice and the kind of winning techniques that really get results, you'll make fast progress, quickly reach your goals and create lasting success in your career.

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Cities, by their very nature, are a mass of contradictions. They can be at once visually stunning, culturally rich, exploitative and unforgiving. In The Lure of the City Austin Williams and Alastair Donald explore the potential of cities to meet the economic, social and political challenges of the current age. This book seeks to examine the dynamics of urban life, showing that new opportunities can be maximised and social advances realised in existing and emerging urban centres. The book explores both the planned and organic nature of urban developments and the impacts and aspirations of the people who live and work in them. It argues convincingly that the metropolitan mindset is essential to the struggle for human liberation. The short, accessibly written essays are guaranteed to spark debate across the media and academia about the place of cities and urban life in our ever-changing world.

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This interactive board book series features the classic touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist! Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers. In Wee Gallery: Touch-and-Feel Scales, meet seven incredibly cute animals who all feature super special scales! Little ones will love feeling the different textures and materials, whether it be the bumpy back of a prickly pangolin or the smooth and shiny skin of a slinky snake. Striking illustrations from Wee Gallery plus clever textures will excite the reader and help develop sensory and motor skills, and expand language skills. Bold, high contrast, colourful artwork will keep young children engaged and stimulated for hours on end, while encouraging key recognition and identification skills. Also available in the Wee Gallery Touch-and-Feel series are Tails, Ears and Wings.

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'A lovely, emotion-filled, giggle-inducing story' Sunday Times bestselling author Milly Johnson She wanted a birthday surprise, just not the one she got… The last thing Sally Summers expected from her husband on her special day was that he’d leave her for a Latvian lap dancer half her age. So with her world in tatters, Sally jets off to Turkey for some sun, sea and sanctuary. The Blue Bay resort brings new friends and the perfect balm for Sally’s broken heart in gorgeous Dubliner James. He’s just the birthday present she needs. And when the chemistry between them continues to spark as the holiday ends, Sally wonders if this is more than just a summer fling. But James has scars of his own and Sally isn’t quite ready to turn her back on her marriage. This birthday might have changed everything, but what will the next one bring?

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''Radiantly honest'' Mail on Sunday''Poignant'' Guardian''A gem of a novel'' iThe remarkable debut novel from critically acclaimed writer Huma Qureshi: a poignant story of art and sisterhood, family, marriage and betrayalHana is a successful lawyer, with a perfect home and marriage. But she longs to be a mother, and her husband remains hesitant.Mira, her younger sister, is stuck working at a local café, renting a room from a flatmate she hates. She dreams of a creative life, but just she can''t find the right inspiration.One night, Mira witnesses an argument between Hana and her husband. Their words spark something in her and she starts typing. But what stories are ours to tell? And how much can be forgiven?''Huma Qureshi writes with wisdom and heart'' Pandora Sykes''Warm and moving . . . Playing Games thoughtfully and elegantly considers what it

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‘I have to draw a new map. I have to be seen. For her. For all of us!’ Since her ordeal five years ago, nineteen-year-old Nene rarely leaves home. Secure within her mum's embrace, Nene now keeps the outside world securely on the other side of her bedroom window. But weekly visits from her best friend start to fill the void and on one unexpected day, when Nene is finally beyond the walls of her sanctuary, a long-forgotten spark is powerfully reignited in her, one which will change her direction forever… A poignant and life-affirming play, Chinonyerem Odimba's Unknown Rivers is a testament to the extraordinary powers of female friendship – where there's turmoil, trauma and hardship, there's also love, bravery and hope, making it possible to go with the flow… and live. Unknown Rivers premiered at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, London, in October 2019.

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"Outstanding crime novel [...] electrifying." – The Sunday Times, November 2022 Crime Book of the Month"Adrian Hyland... sure has a way with words... The climactic inferno takes your breath away. More please." – The TimesCanticle Creek is a twisty crime thriller set in small town Australia. When Adam Lawson's wrecked car is found a kilometre from Daisy Baker’s body, the whole town assumes it’s an open and shut case. But Jesse Redpath isn’t from Canticle Creek. Where she comes from, the truth often hides in plain sight, but only if you know where to look. When Jesse starts to ask awkward questions, she uncovers a town full of contradictions and a cast of characters with dark pasts, secrets to hide and even more to lose. As the temperature soars, and the ground bakes, the wilderness surrounding Canticle Creek becomes a powderkeg waiting to explode. All it needs is one spark.

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For over 50 years, Catherine Ponder has been inspiring and helping people from all walks of life overcome personal and financial hardships through her worldwide spiritual ministry and prosperity books. As individuals work to turn the tide and discover their own path to prosperity, certain quotes and excerpts from her books seem to connect and resonate as the one reminder to help them stay focused. For the first time, here is a collection of over 100 powerful quotes and affirmations by Catherine Ponder presented in a random format that allows everyone the opportunity to plant a new seed and receive the spark it takes to make bold changes. It's as simple as opening a book: · Identify and focus on a new direction. · Close your eyes and open to any page. · Open your heart and read the passage slowly. · Begin a new journey to prosperity.

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I was too angry, Mother said. But she was wrong. If you weren''t fuming, you just weren''t paying attention.When every day is a struggle to survive ...When the rich and powerful hold all the cards ...Do you accept the way things are? Or do you fight to change them?Eliza is angry. Angry that her family never seems to have enough. Angry that conditions at the factory where she and her sister work are so harsh. Angry that no one seems to care. When Eliza speaks out, her words spark fury among the rest of the workers and the flame of rebellion is lit. But what next? Can one girl really inspire an uprising that will change her world?Written by Carnegie Medal winner Tanya Landman, this story brings to life the match girls'' strike of 1888 and is perfect for less-confident readers.

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Eisner Nominated 2021 At sixteen, bivouacked on a mountainside beneath a sky filled with stars, Jean-Marc Rochette has already begun measuring himself against some of Europe’s highest peaks. The Aiguille Dibona, the Coup de Saber, La Meije: the summits of the Massif des Écrins, to which he escapes as a teenager, spark both exhilaration and fear. At times, they are a playground for adventure. At others, they are a battlefield. The young climber is acutely aware that death lurks in the frozen corridors of the French Alps. In Altitude, Jean-Marc Rochette tells the story of his formative years, as a climber and as an artist. Part coming-of-age story, part love letter to the Alps, this autobiographical graphic novel captures the thrill and the terror invoked by high mountains, and considers one man’s obsession with getting to the top of them.

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A head-to-head comparison of the two greatest soccer stars of their generation - and perhaps of all time. One, diminutive and reserved; the other, tall and theatrical. One with six Ballons d'Or, and the other with five. There's no doubt about it - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best. But which one is better? This lively book compares every aspect of the legendary rivals' careers, to let the reader decide. It compares their stats, including their ten years of matchups in El Clásico, their club trophies, and their individual awards and milestones. It analyses their style of play, and how it has evolved throughout their careers. And, it looks at how their rivalry continues off the field, in terms of endorsement deals, social media followings, and philanthropic endeavors. Packed with colour photos of the champions in action, Messi and Ronaldo will spark discussion among both players' partisans.

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This interactive board book series features the classic touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist! Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers. In Wee Gallery: Touch-and-Feel Ears, meet seven incredibly cute creatures who all feature excellent ears! Little ones will love feeling the different textures and materials, whether it be the soft, fluffy ears of a cute koala or the glittery, scratchy ears of a perfect pig. Striking illustrations from Wee Gallery plus clever textures will excite the reader and help develop sensory and motor skills and expand language skills. Bold, high contrast, colourful artwork will keep young children engaged and stimulated for hours on end, while encouraging key recognition and identification skills. Also available in in the Wee Gallery Touch-and-Feel series are Tails, Scales and Wings.

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Earth - a small, insignificant planet. Entirely devoid of intelligent life. At least that's according to the legal documents. The Doctor, Romana and K9 find themselves at the centre of a most unusual trial. An intergalactic corporation wants to bulldoze the planet for a development project. Only a previous court's preservation document is standing in their way. The Doctor has been summoned as an expert witness. If he can prove Earth contains intelligent life, the whole world will be saved. But with a fortune at stake... it was never going to be that simple. Cast: Tom Baker (The Doctor), Lalla Ward (Romana), John Leeson (K9), Julian Wadham (Judge Perigord Trent), Spencer Banks (Kovaks), Nicholas Briggs (Foreman of the Lost Jury), Richard Laing (Skorpios/Lieson Tilpractive-Frong/Geoff), Christopher Naylor (Villager), Paul Panting (Smilax), Jane Slavin (Clerk), Jeany Spark (Tragacanth/Cham’Yal). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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**SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER**This book is about learning to live.Echoing Socrates' statement that the unexamined life not worth living, psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz draws on his twenty-five years of work and more than 50,000 hours of conversations to form a collection of beautifully rendered tales that illuminate the human experience.These are stories about everyday lives: from a woman who finds herself daydreaming as she returns home from a business trip to a young man loses his wallet, to the more extreme examples: the patient who points an unloaded gun at a police officer and the compulsive liar who convinces his wife he's dying of cancer. The resulting journey will spark new ideas about who we are and why we do what we do.'A captivating journey... These are universal themes, insights into an emotional world we inhabit, often with equal difficulty. A wonderful book' Sunday Times

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This deck is a vivacious culmination of art, soul, and insight from one human to another, not only on a spiritual level, but on a human level. In today's world it is so easy to feel alone even with so much going on around us. The purpose of this deck is to remind us that we are all connected, we are Human. During these trying times, we are all busy being the cause, the anti-cause, a group, or a participant in cancel culture. It's time to find the spark and rekindle our humanity, it's important that we get back to us, to our souls, to our kind minds. Human Spirit Oracle is a vivacious culmination of art, soul, and insight from one human to another, not only on a spiritual level, but on a Human level. It is intended for anyone on this journey called life.

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Barren Lands is a humble love letter to the region, where the author and artist Brynn Metheney was born and raised. She shines light—and wonder—on those deserts, which continue to inspire and surprise her.Metheney has included notes and observations about these oddities and seasonal incidents from her personal experiences. They include encounters that hinge on disbelief—passed down to her by family members and reclusive locals, about creatures unknown by the public. This is a marvelous look at hidden wonders that only a desert rat with a long history in the region could share. Metheney’s words and pictures will spark the imagination with secret revelations that blur the lines between fantasy and reality and are sure to entertain anyone with a curious mind. Barren Lands will alter your perception of this seemingly sterile landscape and help you see its rich abundance of life—or possibly warn y

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This title peeks inside the writerly testing grounds of Sue Grafton, Kim Stafford, Maureen Stanton, and others. This collection of essays by well-established professional writers explores how their notebooks serve as their studios and workshops - places to collect, to play, and to make new discoveries with language, passions, and curiosities. For these diverse writers, the journal also serves as an ideal forum to develop their writing voice, whether crafting fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. Some entries include sample journal entries that have since developed into published pieces. Through their individual approaches to keeping a notebook, the contributors offer valuable advice, personal recollections, and a hardy endorsement of the value of using notebooks to document, develop, and nurture a writer's creative spark. Designed for writers of all genres and all levels of experience, ""Writers and Their Notebooks"" celebrates the notebook as a vital tool in a writer's personal and literary life.

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A sweet keepsake journal with fun and thoughtful prompts that will spark conversations and strengthen the bond between moms and their young daughters. Have you ever asked your daughter about her day and received only a one-word response? Wondered what she’s thinking while she's sitting quietly in the car? This beautiful journal gives you a chance to find out. Each page is filled with activities and questions for both mother and daughter to complete. It opens up a loving discussion about mom's experiences as a kid, your daughter's most treasured memories, your favorite foods and movies, and much more. You'll also find suggestions for fun outings and activities, giving you more opportunities to spend time together. With ideas for establishing a journal-writing routine and tips for making this journal your own, Between You & Me will quickly become a special way to stay connected.

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A new series by the author of the best-selling S•A!Hime Kino’s dream is to one day do voice acting like her hero Sakura Aoyama from the Lovely ♥ Blazers anime, and getting accepted to the prestigious Holly Academy’s voice actor department is the first step in the right direction! But Hime’s gruff voice has earned her the scorn of teachers and students alike. Hime will not let that stand unchallenged. She’ll show everyone that she is too a voice acting princess, whether they like it or not!!After their successful first lunchtime broadcast, Hime and the other Stragglers are looking forward to their next chance to wow the school and prove they have what it takes to stay in the program. But the scriptwriter they were counting on to pen their piece has lost her creative spark. Can Senri and Hime work together to jump-start her imagination?

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Master the art of creating sleek, elegant, and chic French interiors with the renowned author and designer Carolyn Westbrook.“French Inspired” is Carolyn’s signature decorating style. Her stunning house in Texas, a sleek urban apartment, and a classically elegant townhouse showcase a variety of interiors that will leave you enamoured with all that is French. Whether adding a distressed and gilded mirror or a faded rug that exudes rustic charm, her ideas are quintessentially French in their inspiration and execution. Taking cues from her childhood in the US, Carolyn instils her earliest memories into everything she styles. From the chic elegance of New Orleans to the homey romance of a traditional farmhouse, she always creates a truly French-inspired interior. Priding herself on her classic and timeless interiors rather than reflecting the latest trends, Carolyn hopes they will spark a true romance with your own home. The French have perfected th

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Two young lawyers, Ben and Boris, arrive in the New Orleans public defender''s office determined to represent those most in peril: kids who are to be prosecuted as adults. When 16-year-old Robert is arrested and charged with murder, the two set about constructing his defense, with Ben taking the lead. But years of heavy cases spark a burning recklessness in Ben. He does what he believes - what he knows - must be done. And in his fervour to absolve Robert, Ben spins a web to bend the narrative in his favour, one in which everyone is expendable - even those his young client loves most. A riveting story of loyalty and grief that cross-examines an unjust criminal legal system, Seraphim combines the grit and realism of Richard Price''s Clockers with the empathy and psychological complexity of Michael Chabon''s The Yiddish Policemen''s Union.

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How do we get seventh-grade writers to revise? And once we do get them thinking about revision, what, exactly, do they do? What do we do? In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Travis Leech and Jeff Anderson answer these questions and more. This practical resource uses the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as performance-based or multiple-choice test items.Flip the book open to immediately find: The DRAFT mnemonic to help students know where to begin the revision process and how to keep going. Concrete, doable lessons that spark academic conversations about meaning, effect, and purpose that are grounded in a student-centered revision approach. Easily accessed displays and printables to seamlessly support student revision learning, embedded in each lesson right where you need it. Authentic and engaging model text excerpts curat

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Full of bird watching basics, fun facts, and illustrated species profiles, This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds is a joyful celebration of our feathered friends!For seasoned spotters and backyard hobbyists alike, this charming guide offers an accessible look at the irresistible world of birding. Wildlife biologist and co-founder of Black Birders Week Danielle Belleny walks readers through the essentials of bird watching, from equipment to locations, offering new ideas for finding avian friends wherever you may be. Engaging profiles of North American bird species, from cardinals and blue jays to raptors and sea birds, are accompanied by whimsical illustrations sure to spark the imaginations of birders from coast to coast. Deeply researched and accessible to enthusiasts of all levels of experience, This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds is an essential addition to every bird lover's field library.

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In Think Bigger, Sheena Iyengar—an acclaimed author and expert in the science of choice—answers a timeless question with enormous implications for problems of all kinds across the world: “How can I get my best ideas?”Iyengar provides essential tools to spark creative thinking and help us make our most meaningful choices. She draws from recent advances in neuro- and cognitive sciences to give readers a set of practical steps for coming up with powerful new ideas. Think Bigger offers an innovative evidence-backed method for generating big ideas that Iyengar and her team of researchers developed and refined over the last decade.For anyone looking to innovate, the black box of creativity is a mystery no longer. Think Bigger upends the myth that big ideas are reserved for a select few. By using this method as a guide to creative thinking, anybody can produce revolutionary ideas.

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The new gothic fantasy sensation from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Lindsey Kelk. PRE-ORDER NOW!Your new obsession' CosmopolitanYOU'LL WANT TO BE ONE. UNTIL YOU KNOW THEIR SECRETS.After sixteen-year-old Emily's father tragically dies, she is forced to live with the only family she has left, an aunt and grandmother in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in a house as beautiful as it is mysterious.But all is not what it seems with the Bell family; they're hiding a magical secret.When Emily meets the alluring Wyn, she forms a connection that feels like it was always meant to be. As the spark between them grows more powerful, her life takes an exhilarating and terrifying turn; but every step closer to him, takes her a step further away from her family.Emily will find out that blood is always thicker than waterTHERE'S NO BOND GREATER THAN MAGIC

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Would you like to find out who inspired the famous children’s book character, Percy the Park Keeper? The author and illustrator who created him, Nick Butterworth, invites us into his home to show us how he works, from the first spark of an idea to the published book. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A non-fiction recount. Pages 14-15 show three stages of Nick drafting an illustration of Percy, ideal for exploring ideas, preparation and editing/planning within children’s own work. Curriculum links – Art and design: Building shapes and patterns, an event in pictorial form. This fascinating non-fiction book can be read alongside.Nick’s other titles for Collins Big Cat, Percy and the Rabbit, and Percy and the Badger. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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How do we get sixth-grade writers to revise? And once we do get them thinking about revision, what, exactly, do they do? What do we do? In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Travis Leech and Jeff Anderson answer these questions and more. This practical resource uses the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as performance-based or multiple-choice test items.Flip the book open to immediately find: The DRAFT mnemonic to help students know where to begin the revision process and how to keep going Concrete, doable lessons that spark academic conversations about meaning, effect, and purpose that are grounded in a student-centered revision approach Easily accessed displays and printables to seamlessly support student revision learning, embedded in each lesson right where you need it Authentic and engaging model text excerpts curated to

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This colourful picture book shows children the power and wonder of their imagination.In this timely and important book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun shows young readers aged 5-7 the inspiration and confidence that can come from the figments of your imagination.Every child has their own little spark of imagination that is with them, no matter what comes their way. With it, children can move skies, paint rainbows, shape clouds, and create whole new worlds. Find out how to let your imagination SOAR, SOAR, SOAR!This inspiring and imaginative book for children offers: - An introduction to how precious imagination is for children and teaches them how to look after it so they can use it to thrive.- Development of children's imaginative skills which helps them to become good storytellers, creates emotional connections with others, and improves their self-esteem.- Encouragement of children's creativity, visual thinking, and play

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Young readers can immerse themselves in the beauty of Monet's garden as they follow along with this tale of a lively little tree frog! While Antoinette the tree frog is napping, the painter Monsieur Claude loses his hat in the breeze. Adventure unfolds when a magpie snatches the hat. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this whimsical tale introduces toddlers to fine art and the works of Claude Monet. The water lily painting Nymphéas, effet du soir, invites young readers to discover it at the Marmottan Museum and take a walk in the painter's garden in Giverny! Water lilies and tree frogs await you there. Each book in the First Steps in Art series aims to spark an early interest in toddlers for the world of fine art from famous paintings to ancient figurines and includes a short lesson in art history.

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Once seen, never forgotten: that's a Moss lamp! Plexiglas bodies, spun glass shades, and spinning figurines were radiantly combined to transform humdrum 1950s home decor into something extraordinary. Today, these marvels of modern design continue to spark the interest of collectors. This book offers the first-ever, in-depth look at the Moss company and its shining array of lighting products. It traces the Moss success story through exclusive interviews with family members and employees, 750 current and vintage product photos, and never-before-seen materials from the Moss archives. Also included are a product index, price guide, and detailed information on the many collectible figurines that graced Moss lamps, from such noted design houses as Ceramic Arts Studio, deLee Art, Hedi Schoop, and Lefton. An illuminating and lighthearted look at the lamps, it's ideal for anyone attracted to the fresh, fun side of brilliant '50s design!

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This delightfully tropey teen romance perfect for fans of Ashley Poston and Lyla Lee follows a queer teen actor navigating their gender identity—while pretending to date their co-star. Queer actor Lily Ashton has found fame playing lesbian warrior Morgantha on the hit TV show Galaxy Spark. Lily knows how little representation queer girls have, so when the showrunners reveal that Morgantha’s on-screen love interest, Alietta, is going to be killed off, Lily orchestrates an elaborate fake-dating scheme with the standoffish actress who plays her, to generate press and ensure a happy ending for the #Morganetta ship.But while playing a doting girlfriend on- and off-screen, Lily struggles with whether a word like “girl” applies to them at all.Lily’s always been good at playing a part. But are they ready to share their real self, even if it means throwing everything they’ve fought for away?

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Tap into your creativity with this inspiring journal – full of helpful prompts and tips – to lead a happier and more mindful life. Liz Dean firmly believes that we’re all born creative but that this innate creativity gets sidelined as we get older and day-to-day work and home life take centre stage. In this interactive journal, learn simple ways to rediscover your creativity and unlock your hidden passions and talents. Liz shows you how spending just ten minutes a day on a creative project is enough time to spark new ideas and nurture your creative power. By doing her specially designed exercises, as well as using the fill-in pages, you will gain the confidence to explore your creativity and reap the rewards of living a more creative life, such as being more true to yourself and tuning into the things you really enjoy.

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From the bestselling author of A PLACE CALLED WINTER, Patrick Gale's THE WHOLE DAY THROUGH is the beautiful structured story of the choices we make when we come face to face with our past.'Wry, clever, faultlessly crafted' Guardian'Poignant and acutely observed' Daily ExpressLaura Lewis has left her life in Paris and returned home to Winchester to care for her aging, but still sharp mother. Ben has moved away from his beautiful and loyal wife to support his brother, living alone since their mother's death. A chance encounter reminds them both of the relationship - and the spark - they once shared. In the course of a single summer's day, they come face to face with the feelings of love and regret they share, and the choices they must make; whether to be true to themselves, or to what they believe is the right thing to do.

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This jigsaw puzzle is a whole new way to build with LEGO® bricks! A surprising take on the ordinary, the puzzle pieces come together to reveal colorful cans of paint...with a LEGO twist.• LEGO DREAMS DO COME TRUE!: For generations, LEGO bricks have been igniting creativity and imagination. Let this surprising take on iconic bricks spark new ideas and possibilities• BROAD APPEAL: This jigsaw puzzle is perfect for all types of LEGO fans—from longtime LEGO builders to casual fans to parents sharing their love of the brand with their children• GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY: AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) and kids nine years and older will love putting this puzzle together on game night or any occasion• INCLUDES: 1000 piece puzzle, 24 x 20 inch puzzle when built, 11 x 9 x 2 inch puzzle box with the full color puzzle image

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Baby’s first seek-and-find puzzles! This adorable puzzle board book, inspired by a popular feature in Hello magazine, encourages interactivity and invites babies, toddlers and their caregivers to read and explore together. Every page helps spark early learning by combining vibrant, baby-friendly illustrations and developmentally appropriate challenges.Touch and feel the embossed pages while searching for both familiar and new vehicles on the road, at the construction site and in the sky. The last page is a bonus learning activity about the sounds that vehicles make.Ready for hands-on fun, this book’s wipe-off surface protects against spills, and rounded edges provide a safe reading experience. Find It board books are easy to take on the go to entertain the littlest readers anywhere—a perfect gift for new parents! This interactive and tactile board book is designed by childhood experts to enhance learning and encourage bonding through play.

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-Uf! another advertising manual...-Yes, another manual. But this one is different. To begin with, with Plato's permission, it is a book written in the form of a question/answer, almost a conversation.With this we are going to try to make it a little more enjoyable and even put a spark of humor in it. But beyond the form, is a manual written by eight advertising professionals, professionals who have been working for years in their respective positions ...An advertiser's communications director, an advertising agency director, a creative director, a media director, an account director, a strategic planning director, an expert in advertising law and a creative innovation director tell us what their vision is of the work they do, the functioning of the agency and advertising in general.The advertising told by advertisers is, in addition to a tautology, an unorthodox manual academically speaking but very instructive of how they think, how they work and how they live advertising

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Picture book charmer Salma stars in a new early chapter book series!Book Three: Salma Joins the TeamSalma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and familythe team that always has her backSalma is ready to claim her place in the pool.About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.Over 17 awards for Salma the Syrian Chef!PRAISE for Book 1, Salma Makes a HomeA forthright, tender perspecti

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Imagine if you could have the best debut poetry from the widest variety of up-and-coming poets in one, single place. A compilation of fresh faces from all walks of life, The Central Avenue Poetry Prize assembles a swathe of standout poetry and delivers it straight to your bookshelf. A collaborative effort between poets from all corners of the world and all walks of life, The Central Avenue Poetry Prize presents a collection of poetry like no other. Rife with heartache, longing, laughter, and life, this book captures the spark of creativity and the vastness that is the human soul within its pages. This collection contains stories that are funny, some that are sad, some that are beautiful—and all that are true.  Diverse in content and rich in talent, this is a testament to the art of poetry, and a reminder that the act of writing comes from the act of living, and when we create, we allow ourselves to see and be seen.

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"I’m not creative. I could never do something like that. I don’t have time to be creative."Does any of this sound familiar? Do you find yourself wishing that you had pursued your creative talents before it was too late? In a world full of creativity, there is no such thing as “too late.”Called to Be Creative is for anyone, even busy moms, looking to reignite that tiny spark inside of them and invite creativity into their lives through simple, everyday practices. A certified grief counselor and a Program Coordinator for Shalom Spirituality Center, Mary Potter Kenyon walks you step by step through the process of exploring your true potential in this inspirational guide to embracing your innate creativity. With in-depth research from the most notable creative authorities, insight from creative pioneers, her personal experiences, and small activities to kick-start your own creative revolution, Kenyon offers you everything you need to live a more creative life.

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Ignite a dazzling journey of endearing dragon enchantment! Step into the magical realm of Zendoodle Coloring: Cuddly Dragons! Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with delightful dragon companions peeking out from behind every cloud. This collection, brimming with nearly 50 original hand-drawn illustrations, beckons you to breathe life into each new page using the hues of your imagination. Let the day's tensions melt away with each adorable dragon you color. Perfect for colorists and all those looking to add a little spark to their artistic expression, each image opens a gateway to an enchanting universe of dazzling, fire-breathing friends. So, gather your colored pencils; it's time to take to the skies in vibrant, dragon-inspired colors! - Everyday stressors disappear like a puff of smoke as lovable dragons set your creativity ablaze - Perforated pages allow you to separate and showcase each completed masterpiece with ease - Allow your inspiration to take flight to a vivid land of imagination!

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At the end of World War II, General George Marshall took on what he thought was a final mission—this time not to win a war, but to stop one. In China, conflict between Communists and Nationalists threatened to suck in the United States and escalate into revolution. Marshall’s charge was to cross the Pacific, broker a peace, and prevent a Communist takeover, all while staving off World War III. At first, the results seemed miraculous. But as they started to come apart, Marshall was faced with a wrenching choice—one that would alter the course of the Cold War, define the US-China relationship, and spark one of the darkest-ever turns in American political life. The China Mission offers a gripping, close-up view of the central figures of the time—from Marshall, Mao, and Chiang Kai-shek to Eisenhower, Truman, and MacArthur—as they stood face-to-face and struggled to make history, with consequences and lessons that echo today.

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At first glance, the worlds of math and the arts might not seem like comfortable neighbors. But as mathematician John D. Barrow points out, they have a strong and natural affinity—after all, math is the study of all patterns, and the world of the arts is rich with pattern. Barrow whisks us through 100 thought-provoking and often whimsical intersections between math and many arts, from the golden ratios of Mondrian’s rectangles and the curious fractal-like nature of Pollock’s drip paintings to ballerinas’ gravity-defying leaps and the next generation of monkeys on typewriters tackling Shakespeare. For those of us with our feet planted more firmly on the ground, Barrow also wields everyday equations to reveal how many guards are needed in an art gallery or where you should stand to look at sculptures. From music and drama to literature and the visual arts, Barrow’s witty and accessible observations are sure to spark the imaginations of math nerds and art aficionados alike.

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We are made to experience and express God''s love and beauty.If you''ve hit a wall in your faith walk, or you feel like your relationship with God lacks passion, join Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg on a journey through the book of Genesis and the Gospel of John in pursuit of a God who restores our faith in his love and fills us with the wonder of his beauty.Both Genesis and the Gospel of John are written to spark your desire to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In this twelve-session video-based Bible study (streaming video access included), you''ll: Take a close look at these two books of the Bible (with six sessions dedicated to each) Reflect deeply on your relationship with God Awaken to the Lord''s infinite beauty and love in a fresh and transformative way This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussio

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These 100 Birthday Jokes from Ridley's Games include cheeky puns and sweet silliness that will make you howl with laughter! Packaged in a birthday cake box, they're perfect for entertaining kids and making grown-ups giggle. Suitable for ages 8+, 1+ players, average 15 minutes of fun. Printed using FSC paper and soy inks. Recyclable.JOKES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS - Who doesn't love a good joke? Especially ones that get a party laughing! This collection contains classic jokes you'll want to repeat again and again. PARTY ENTERTAINMENT - Fun for the whole family, this set would be perfect entertainment for a birthday celebration. GREAT GIFT IDEA - Packaged in a delicious-looking birthday cake box, this would make a great gift for the jokesters in your life. It's also perfect for party bags! RIDLEY'S - Ridley's invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun. Our games offer players a truly unique experience, with innovative bespoke packaging and gameplay.

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Scotland’s history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women down the centuries. From the saintly but severe medieval Queen Margaret to today's first minister Nicola Sturgeon, it encompasses women from all stations of class and fame and notoriety, offering a tantalising view of what happened to them, and how they felt. Drawing on court and kirk records, exchequer rolls and treasurer’s accounts, diaries and memoirs, chap books and newspapers, government reports and eye-witness statements, Scotland: Her Story brings to life the half of history that has for too long been hidden or ignored. Features material by from a hugely diverse range of authors, including: Princess Matilda • St Margaret • Margaret Tudor • Mary, Queen of Scots • Lady Grizel Baillie • Elsie Inglis • Mary Slessor • Jane Carlyle • Marie Stopes • Nan Shepherd • Leila Aboulela • Winnie Ewing • Muriel Spark • Liz Lochhead • Jackie Kay • Ali Smith • Nicola Sturgeon

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Children's literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book.This is a word on a page. This is a page in a book. This is a book on a shelf ... waiting.With a seahorse kite in their hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some of whom are flying kites, too. At the library, a person toting a big pile of books hands over a story on a favourite subject: the seahorse. All around, there are readers poring over books, each with their own questions, ideas to explore, hopes for the future ... and imaginations ready to spark.With a warm, lyrical text and expressive illustrations, John Schu and Lauren Castillo invite us to imagine the myriad of ways that books can foster connection and understanding and how they can empower children to transform the world.

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