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How does tourism impact theatre? How do theatrical ways of seeing, knowing, and acting shape tourism? How do economic and political processes like colonization or neoliberalization influence them both? And what is the future of these twinned global leisure industries? Theatre and tourism are kindred practices. Both engage their patrons in experiences of temporary escape to distant places, times, or different lives. Both stage expressive, communicative, embodied encounters in real time and space. Tourism and theatre are both sites of public pedagogy, cultural diplomacy, and cosmopolitan consciousness, promising pleasure and knowledge from the spectacle of others and elsewheres. This concise study explores the historical and contemporary entanglement of theatre and tourism, and speculates about the future as emerging technologies reshape both industries, offering new experiences of presence, embodiment, and mobility.

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The little girl appeared in Central Park: red-haired, blue-eyed, smiling, perfect - except for the blood on her shoulder. It fell from the sky, she said, while she was looking for her uncle, who turned into a tree. Poor child, people thought. And then they found the body in the tree.For NYPD detective, Kathy Mallory, there is something about the girl that she understands. Mallory is damaged, they say, but she can tell a kindred spirit. And this one will lead her to a story of extraordinary crimes; murders stretching back fifteen years, blackmail and complicity and a particular cruelty that only someone with Mallory's history could fully recognise. In the next few weeks, Kathy Mallory will deal with them all ... in her own way.

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'. . . as when iron is drawn to a magnet, camphor is sucked into hot air, crystal lights up in the Sun, sulfur and a volatile liquid are kindled by flame, an empty eggshell filled with dew is raised towards the Sun . . .'This rich, fascinating anthology of the western magical tradition stretches from its roots in the wizardry of the Old Testament and the rituals of the ancient world, through writers such as Thomas Aquinas, John Milton, John Dee and Matthew Hopkins, and up to the tangled, arcane beginnings of the scientific revolution. Arranged historically, with commentary, this book includes incantations, charms, curses, Golems, demons and witches, as well as astrology, divination and alchemy, with some ancient and medieval works which were once viewed as too dangerous even to open. Selected and translated with an introduction and notes by Brian Copenhaver

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Collins International English Foundation and Foundation Plus provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for children in early years and kindergarten classes.

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'A magical, magnificent novel, that amounts to a secret history of an America we think we know, but never really knew' Marlon JamesThe people of Salt Point are afraid of the world beyond their rural town. Most of them are born, live and die never having gone more than twenty or thirty miles from houses that are crammed with generations of their families. But something shifts at the end of summer 1957. Change makes its way to Salt Point. The Kindred sisters - Ezra and Cinthy - grew up with an abundance of love. Love from their parents, who let them believe that the stories they tell on stars can come true. Love from their neighbours, the Junketts, the only other Black family in town, whose home is filled with spice-rubbed ribs and ground-shaking hugs. And love for their adopted hometown of Salt Point, a beautiful New England village perched high up on coastal bluffs.But as the girls hit adolescence, their white neighbours, including Ezra's best friend, Ruby, start to see their maturing bodies and minds in a different way. And as the news from distant parts of the country fills with calls for freedom, equality, and justice for Black Americans, the white villagers of Salt Point begin to view the Kindreds and the Junketts as a threat to their way of life. Amidst escalating violence, prejudice, and fear, bold Ezra and watchful Cinthy must reach deep inside the wells of love they've built to commit great acts of heroism and grace on the path to survival.In luminous, richly descriptive writing, Promise celebrates one family's story of resistance. It's a book that will break your heart - and then rebuild it with courage, hope, and love. 'A novel so potent, one wonders if it's secretly a magic spell' Kiran Desai

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Misschien was de opdracht om heel gezond te leven voor de mens nooit zo pregnant als in de negentiger jaren, op weg naar het jaar 2000. Die moderne mens moet immers niet alleen de klassieke "fin de siecle"-aandoeningen ontwijken. De moderne mens, het moderne paar, het moderne gezin, moet zijn levensloop voltrekken in een technocratische cultuur. Deze technocratische cultuur draagt een inherent risico tot on-cultuur, tot ontvreemden van de lichamelijkheid, tot vervreemden van de menselijkheid. Dit risico dreigt zowel in de samenleving als in de hulpverlening. Mens en samenleving worden in de negentiger jaren ook sterker geconfronteerd met de AIDS-problematiek, die rechtstreeks met de seksuele omgang samenhangt. Ook het seksuele misbruik van kinderen en de (kinder)pornografie hebben dramatische afmetingen bereikt. Na de seksuele revolutie, met "nieuwe normen" voor huwelijk, gezin en seksualiteit, kwamen ook de moderne fertiliteitstechnologieen (van de pil tot de proefbuisbaby). Ook in de psychotherapie ontwikkelden zich een 250-tal onderscheiden disciplines en technieken...Mensen met psychosomatische klachten en/of seksuele problemen zijn niet (meer) bekwaam van hun lichaam als lust-en relatie-lichaam te genieten. Een integrale behandeling reikt zover dat deze mensen (terug) de lust tot relatie ontplooien, geestdriftig, met levenszin, en met eerbied en verdraagzaamheid tegenover elkaar.

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Discover delicious, creative and affordable meals in Vegan (ish), a collection of plant-based recipes from bestselling writer and campaigner Jack Monroe.'My theory is, if all of us adopted a few more plant-based meals into our diets on a weekly basis, not only would our food bills go down, but so would our environmental impact'This full-colour collection of one hundred simple, low-cost recipes is perfect for committed vegans or anyone who wants to give vegan cooking a try. From Breakfast Muckmuffins to Beet Wellington, and Kinda-Carbonara to Bakewell Tart, Jack's easy, vibrant home cooking is tasty, tempting and surprisingly uncomplicated.Packed with inventive, easy and 100% vegan dishes, this gorgeous book is sure to appeal – whether you are looking to take the leap, want to be a little kinder to the planet, need ideas to cook for a vegan friend, or simply want to put some more plant power in your everyday cooking.'Jack Monroe is both cookery writer and tenacious campaigner . . . she understands first hand what it's like to be skint and have the desire to put something delicious on the table' – Nigel Slater

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Sugar, spice, and everything nice: these were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect little girls and the perfect recipes for breakfast foods, entrees, desserts, snacks, and drinks in The Powerpuff Girls: The Official Cookbook.Inspired by the many crime-fighting heroes, villains, and food references from Townsville, this action-packed cookbook includes recipes from Beat Your Greens to Power Lunch. With The Powerpuff Girls: The Official Cookbook, fans can recreate The Mayor''s Favorite Pickle and Turkey Sandwiches, Sweets for Mojo Jojo, Professor Utoniom''s Chemical X Chili, and more!Featuring full-color photography, The Powerpuff Girls: The Official Cookbook features suggestions for alternate ingredients and tips and tricks from crime-fighting kindergarteners Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup.THE ONLY OFFICIAL POWERPUFF COOKBOOK: The first officially licensed cookbook, created in conjunction with the studio behind The Po

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It's a love fest! Nose-to-nose kisses, tickle kisses, and many more fill the pages of this adorable and light-hearted look at different types of kisses. From a peck on the nose from a crocodile and tickly kisses from an octopus, to a pinch kiss from a crab, and hundreds of sweet little kisses from baby chicks, So Many Kisses explores all the fun and funny ways that kisses can be shared. • Popular animals theme • Bright, engaging illustrations • Durable board book format So Many Kisses is an irresistible board book that kids will want to read again and again! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 0-3 • Books for preschool and kindergarten children * Perfect Valentine's Day gift

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For 500 years, a giant snake god has lived in the ancient mountain. Miyo, an unlucky young woman from the nearby village, has been offered as a tribute: she is to be the snake's bride. Miyo always feared that the enormous talking snake would devour her whole, but once she's taken in by the god, he treats her like a wife rather than a meal. His flicking tongue vibrates through gentle words, his powerful slithering body wraps around hers in an embrace. This god is kinder than his monstrous form implies, and Miyo thinks she could learn to appreciate the non-human form his love takes. What does it truly mean to be the bride of a beast...?

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A hilarious story about one very big-hearted moose who is only too happy to host a menagerie of animals in his antlers – until his new guests go too far! When Thidwick kindly offers to give one tiny Bingle Bug a ride on his antlers, he soon finds himself host to a whole menagerie of animals who quickly make themselves far too comfortable… With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over sixty years.

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Jigokumeguri Haru is rich, famous, and friendless. Thanks to her cold, stuck-up personality, she goes from school to school, looking for a place to fit in - but with no luck. When she crosses paths with Kawayanagi Tsurezure, she discovers that he gives her antisocial tendencies a run for their money. Has she finally found a kindred spirit?

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Little by little, despite her worries, Beelzebub is getting closer to realizing her "special feelings" for Mullin. Is she finally going to graduate from the kindergarten of love?! (That would make her a student of the elementary school of love). Her conversations with Mullin are so pure and blissfully ignorant, they can't help but bring smiles.

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Hop into the funniest (and most educational) Easter book of the season! Could it be that nobody likes the Easter Bunny...because everyone loves him?! Negatives turn to positives in this humorous picture book that gently explores social-emotional concepts such as keeping an open mind, comparisons, accepting differences, and seeing your strengths. Filled with humor and funny nonfiction information about bunnies and chicks, Nobody Likes the Easter Bunny is the perfect Easter basket stuffer. So hop in for a fun family read-aloud! In this Easter picture book, a cheeky chick is determined to explain just how eggstremely disappointing the Easter Bunny really is. The Easter Bunny only comes around once a year, doesn’t make his own eggs, and always steals the spotlight. But along the way, this chick learns just how special the Easter Bunny truly is. Nobody Likes the Easter Bunny is the perfect funny easter book (without the fart jokes!) for: Filling up Easter baskets! Easter fans everywhere! Teaching social and emotional (SEL) concepts combined with nonfiction learning Parents, caregivers, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and classroom story times for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students Family read-alouds! Nobody likes the Easter Bunny. Really! Read this book and I’ll prove it to you.

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A thought book and actionable guide for Jewish teens who want to make a difference in the world.Teens are changing the world.Teen leaders are dreaming, planning, and raising the social consciousness of those around them. They are questioning the status quo, using technology to do good, and pushing others to do so as well. they know that they don't have to wait for adults to make the world a kinder, better place. Do you look at problems others ignore? Do you find joy in helping others? Do you want to do something big in the world? There are many ways to be a leader, and we each have unique strengths. Jewish values such as tzedakah (charity, or justice), and tikun olam (healing the world) can help show us the way. And Jewish heroes throughout history and in the present offer us leadership lessons and personal examples.While we may never finish the work, we can't wait another minute to begin. Now's the time to find your voice and your cause, to think about your influence, mission, courage, and purpose, and to bring others along with you to do good in the world.You are leading. You are dreaming bigger.Dreaming Bigger is a call to action.It's workbook, an inspiration, a guide for teens who want to make a difference in the world, supported by their Jewish heritage. It can be read alone or with a friend, in a group, or in a class.Topics include managing stress, making better decisions, deepening empathy, using technology, speaking in public, ending bullying, fighting antisemitism, advocating for racial justice, and more.Packed with leadership advice for teens from teens and from experts around the world, insights from Jewish texts, thought exercises, and discussion prompts, it invites readers to grapple with the classis call to action from the sage Hillel: If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?

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The artist's biography as told by Metzger himself, a leader of the Auto-Destructive Art and Art Strike movements. A visionary artist and radical thinker, Gustav Metzger asked provocative questions about the role of the artist and of conventional forms of artmaking and display. In this richly illustrated book, Metzger tells the story of his life and work in a series of interviews with the curator Hans Ulrich Obrist. He recounts his Orthodox Jewish childhood in 1930s Nuremberg and his arrival in England as part of the Kindertransport before shedding light on his development as an artist, including his early contributions to computer art, his leading role in the Destruction in Art Symposium of 1966, and his call for an art strike' from 197780. An artist for our times, Metzger's uncompromising commitment to combating environmental destruction was fundamental to his understanding of art as a vehicle for change. This publication speaks emphatically to the undimmed urgency of Metzger's ar

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Kreative Lösungen für Eltern,Paare und Kinder Nichts prägt uns so sehr wie die Familie, in der wir aufwachsen. Sie kann uns stärken und uns wappnen, um auch mit schwierigen Situationen im Leben angemessen umzugehen. Sie kann aber auch klein machen und Wunden hinterlassen, die ein Leben lang schmerzen. Der erfahrene Therapeut Paul Gamber erklärt, wann eine Familientherapie hilfreich ist, welche Richtung – tiefen - psychologisch, verhaltensorientiert oder systemisch – wann sinnvoll ist und wie eine solche Therapie abläuft. Sie lernen die Werkzeuge kennen, mit denen Sie auch Tabuthemen der Familie angehen und die eigene Hilf - losigkeit und Verzweiflung überwinden. Sie erfahren auch, wie Sie eine Familienaufstellung zur Neuorientierung nutzen und wie Sie unter den vielen Anbietern denjenigen finden, der Sie und Ihre Familie qualifiziert und verantwortungsbewusst begleitet.

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Ann Boushéy's teenage son Jon was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in kindergarten. Having mastered the day-to-day challenges that parenting a young child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome pose, Talking Teenagers considers questions surrounding parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years.Written out of her own experience, this inspirational book provides the information that will encourage other parents with teens on the autism spectrum. Covering everyday topics, from what to take on vacation and dealing with anger, to sex education and planning for the parents' own demise, Ann ends each chapter with thoughtful vignettes: "Chicken Nuggets for the Soul".After reading this book, parents will come away with a sense of empowerment and feeling that they are not alone, while professionals will gain a valuable and compassionate insight into the world of parenting a teenager on the autism spectrum.

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An irreverent and charming collection of deeply personal essays about the joys of low pop culture and bad taste, exploring coming of age in the 2000s in the age of Hot Topic, Creed, and frosted lip gloss—from the James Beard Award-nominated writer of the Catapult column Store-Bought Is Fine”Tacky is about the power of pop culture—like any art—to imprint itself on our lives and shape our experiences, no matter one''s commitment to good taste. These fourteen essays are a nostalgia-soaked antidote to the millennial generation''s obsession with irony, putting the aesthetics we hate to love—snakeskin pants, Sex and the City, Cheesecake Factory''s gargantuan menu—into kinder and sharper perspective. Each essay revolves around a different maligned (and yet, Rax would argue, vital) cultural artifact, providing thoughtful, even romantic meditations on desire, love, and the power of nostalgia.

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'Captivating from the very first page' Jennifer EganShortlisted for the Fiction category in the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean LiteratureDiscovered amidst a tangle of sea grape trees by the childless Rachel Fisher, baby Moshe's provenance is a thing of myth and mystery; his unusual appearance, with blueish, translucent skin and duo-toned hair, only serves to compound his mystique.Equally feared and ridiculed by peers as he grows up, he finds a surprising kindred soul in the striking and bold Arrienne Christie, but their complex relationship is fraught with obstacles that tear them apart as powerfully as they are drawn together.Beginning in the late 1950s, four years before Jamaica's independence from colonial rule, A Tall History of Sugar's epic love story sweeps between a rural Jamaica, scarred by the legacies of colonialism, and an England increasingly riven by race riots and class division.

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The #1 Kindle Bestseller returns with a gorgeous summer read about romance, family and the secrets we keep from those we love.''The perfect holiday companion'' - Heat''The ultimate feel-good read'' - Candis''Sun-soaked escapism'' - Best**********Spain, 1939 Following the wishes of her parents to keep her safe during the war, a young girl, Julia, enters a convent in Barcelona. Looking for a way to maintain her links to the outside world, she volunteers to help in a maternity clinic. But worrying adoption practices in the clinic force Sister Julia to decide how far she will go to help those placed in her care. England, 2012Six months after her parents'' shocking death, 34-year-old journalist and jazz enthusiast Ruby Rae has finally found the strength to pack away their possessions and sell the family home. But as she does so, she un

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The Fifteen Guinea Special was the last steam-hauled British Rail passenger service on 11 August 1968. A day later, the once living and breathing steam locomotives fell silent, some never to run again. Ian Hardman begins with an in-depth look into the Fifteen Guinea Special with first-hand accounts and explores how the train has developed to become a cornerstone of British history. Barry Scrapyard, Dai Woodham and the world-famous Flying Scotsman then played a huge part in inspiring the resurrection of steam and the saving of hundreds of locomotives from certain demise. Fifty years on, steam is alive and well and has re-kindled a flame in the hearts of the British public. This book takes a step-by-step journey into the twenty-first century following the highs and lows of the business of steam-hauled mainline charters, bringing the story fully up to date.

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Trusted surgeon. Loving wife. Murderer?Before my world came crashing down, I had it all. The successful career I dreamed of. The beautiful red-brick home where I could relax in front of the fire. The handsome, devoted husband whose blue eyes and charming smile always made me feel safe.As I call time of death, my voice is steady. My colleagues stand hushed around me, their eyes on me, confused, concerned.I have never lost a patient until today.My hands tremble inside their gloves. I slide down the cold tiled walls, my heart racing in my chest.I have never hated a patient until today.But what choice did I have, once I recognized him?And what will I do to protect myself, if someone learns the truth?A Kindle no.1 bestseller, The Surgeon is a totally gripping psychological thriller that will have you racing through the pages, gasping for breath until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you

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IF YOU WERE HOOKED ON THE TRAITORS, YOU WON''T WANT TO MISS A GAME OF LIES... THE TWISTY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING THRILLER AND NO.1 KINDLE BESTSELLERThey say the camera never lies.But on this show, you can''t trust anything you see.Seven reality show contestants arrive in the Welsh mountains to compete for a life-changing prize, not realising what they''re truly signing up for.Each stranger has a secret - and the show will force them to expose one another live on air.It''s not long before things take an even darker turn, and Detective Ffion Morgan is summoned to untangle the truth behind the scenes.And when a murderer strikes, every one of Ffion''s suspects has an alibi . . . and a secret worth killing for.''Twisty and clever'' Karin Slaughter''Clever plot and smart, sharp writing'' Shari Lapena''Packed with suspects, twists and turns'' Alex Michaelides

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“William Hiccup,” said Bertrand, “you are evidently suffering from THE CLOVE-HITCH VIRUS!” “Well, I’ll be a popped-lipped wrong-hipped wobbity-wiggled-wobbled wonky-legged son-of-a-peg-legged clove-hitching post!” When Bertrand the beetle and Wally, a woodland wasp with a waspy mind, set off on a journey through the wood of Lower Tinklewigglebottom to Bertrand’s good friend Professor Clapperstein’s Research Institute, their voyage is abound with incidents and meetings of other insect acquaintances. A notable earwig scientist, inventor and discoverer, Professor Clapperstein has made a discovery from a human landfill site that will take the group on an adventure through time and space… But will the threat of the Clove-Hitch Virus Crisis follow them to this new world of aliens and medieval knights? As Bertrand the Beetle himself would say: “A Book as Bouncy, Bountiful and Brilliant as a King-Cut Kindled Candle.”

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Find happiness by embracing your perfectly imperfect self.This inspiring journal is designed to help you find your way in a world where comparison and judgement can make it hard to stay true to yourself. Using a mixture of prompts, tick boxes and space to write down thoughts, as well as uplifting quotes and thought-provoking words, this beautifully designed book by the creator of The Happy News will help you feel more confident in yourself and less anxious about what other people think. With advice on using social media in a positive way, embracing failure, celebrating your differences and finding people who make you feel happy, this book is designed to help you be kinder to yourself. Because when you embrace your insecurities, differences, and everything that makes you unique, you’ll realise that the only person you need to be is your strong, special, perfectly imperfect self.

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The contents of The R Software are presented so as to be both comprehensive and easy for the reader to use. Besides its application as a self-learning text, this book can support lectures on R at any level from beginner to advanced. This book can serve as a textbook on R for beginners as well as more advanced users, working on Windows, MacOs or Linux OSes. The first part of the book deals with the heart of the R language and its fundamental concepts, including data organization, import and export, various manipulations, documentation, plots, programming and maintenance. The last chapter in this part deals with oriented object programming as well as interfacing R with C/C++ or Fortran, and contains a section on debugging techniques. This is followed by the second part of the book, which provides detailed explanations on how to perform many standard statistical analyses, mainly in the Biostatistics field. Topics from mathematical and statistical settings that are included are matrix operations, integration, optimization, descriptive statistics, simulations, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression, and analysis of variance. Each statistical chapter in the second part relies on one or more real biomedical data sets, kindly made available by the Bordeaux School of Public Health (Institut de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie et de Développement - ISPED) and described at the beginning of the book. Each chapter ends with an assessment section: memorandum of most important terms, followed by a section of theoretical exercises (to be done on paper), which can be used as questions for a test. Moreover, worksheets enable the reader to check his new abilities in R. Solutions to all exercises and worksheets are included in this book.

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It's full-throttle throwback action, courtesy of superstar writer Dan Abnett (Avengers, Warhammer) and red-hot artist Pasquale Qualano (DC Vs. Vampires)! Vampirella and her trusty sidekick Dyna Might have become superheroes, and are assigned to save a world that looks strangely similar to 1940s Earth, rife with crime and corruption, and two-fisted superheroes who don't take kindly to meddling from interdimensional vampire aliens! Can Vampirella survive an onslaught of conflict from villains and heroes alike, all while solving a murder mystery and keeping her precocious sidekick alive?

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A captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…Kidnapped by the Demon King and imprisoned in his castle, Princess Syalis is…bored.This time it’s the princess who gets shrunk to the size of a child, and with dire consequences…instigated by her, naturally. The mystery of why the Ten Guardians number only nine individuals is investigated…with mixed results. The search for a spy in the castle ends in…confusion. But at least the story of Demon Cleric’s transformation into a gentler, kinder demon is clarified. Plus, hypnosis, hot pot, and Midnight’s hound!

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This collection, organized around the ever-popular topic of things that go -- such as trains, planes and cars - is a new title in the best-selling Hidden Pictures' Sticker Puzzles series for kids ages PreK - K. This appealing book for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners is filled with vibrant full-color Hidden Pictures' puzzles featuring trains, planes, cars and other things that go, plus classic black-and-white puzzles and eight pages of high-quality stickers to mark the hidden objects. This collection will engage boys and girls alike.

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For the fans of Be Brave Little One, If I Could Keep You Little, and I Love You So comes an encouraging message to kids of all ages, a heartfelt reassurance of all the things we can promise our little ones: belonging, acceptance, listening, and love ... and a forever home in our heart. Perfect for Valentine's Day gifts, your family library, and a sweet read-aloud for every day of the week.When you first came to meso little and so newI held you close and rocked you slowand made a promise to youI promise you lovefor your lifetime through.Steady, endless and sure,this I promise you.Perfect for anyone looking for books:to give for a Kindergarten graduation giftfor kids at Valentine's Dayto show love to the kids in their life

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Help young children learn social skills and get ready for a successful start to school with this award-winning alphabet book.C is for cooperate. G is for grow. P is for play! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children (and those who care for them) consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten or preK will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Charming art brings the skills to life with encouraging scenes of fun and learning in the classroom, on the playground, and more. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children get ready for this big change and have a successful start to school.

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Oliver Twist is one of the most well-known stories ever told, about a young orphan who has to survive the mean streets of London before ultimately being rescued by a kindly benefactor. But it is his friend, the Artful Dodger, who has the far more intriguing tale, filled with more adventure and excitement than anything boring Oliver could possibly get up to. Throw in some vampires and a plot to overthrow the British monarchy, and what you have is the thrilling account that Charles Dickens was too scared to share with the world. From the brilliant mind of novelist and comic book veteran Peter David, Artful is the dark, funny, and action-packed story of one of the most fascinating characters in literary history. With vampires.

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In 1919 the original Steiner-Waldorf school opened its doors, becoming the first of over 1000 Waldorf schools and kindergartens which now exist around the world.This comprehensive first volume from Nana Göbel, founder of Friends of Waldorf Education, explores the history of Waldorf education from its roots to the end of the Second World War.Göbel captures the mood of the early days of Waldorf education, sharing the vision and dedication of those who established the schools in the first half of the twentieth century. She details the remarkable and rapid appearance of Waldorf schools throughout Britain, Europe, and North America.Featuring over 150 photographs, this is a rich and inspiring account of the early days of this landmark new approach to education.

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The first step of your manifesting journey starts today. Pick up your pens, crayons or paints, and get ready to see your dreams unfold. As you fill in these colouring pages, you will begin to notice signs, messages and positive coincidence appearing in your life exactly when you need them. Watch them unfold . . . When you manifest, you create a specific vision that you want to bring into your physical reality. By intentionally shifting your mindset to match your soul’s true journey, you’ll begin to call in the law of attraction. You can manifest in any area of your life. Purpose, health, love, relationships, being kinder, wealth, making a difference in the world, healing yourself or healing the planet. The choice is yours. Also available: How to Manifest (9781789294453)The Manifestation Journal (9781789294651)

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Learn to make beaded and fiber jewelry with unique designs and techniques that will kindle the creative spirit. Beginning with materials and techniques used in crocheting, making felt flowers, and beading, go on to make chunky brooches, earrings, necklaces and funky cuff bracelets. Twelve projects are described in detail, with step-by-step, illustrated directions. 23 additional finished projects are shown in the gallery. Using the same techniques, they will provide a wealth of ideas. The techniques are simple and the projects can be completed with a relaxing afternoon’s work. Helpful color charts, a resource guide, and pages of inspiring photos, make this useful and exciting for the aspiring jewelry maker. The finished projects will enhance the wardrobe and be favorite gifts for friends.

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Pour and paint your way to stunning fluid effects. In Creative Alcohol Inks, artist and Instagrammer Ashley Mahlberg of @inkreel shares step-by-step techniques for creating spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transparent medium. Get an overview of essential materials, substrates, and finishes. Explore techniques for applying alcohol inks, such as pouring, creating texture, lifting, masking, adding embellishments, and more. Learn helpful troubleshooting tips and tricks. Use what you’ve learned to create one-of-a-kindartworks and stylish projects. Find your creative flow with Creative Alcohol Inks! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.

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This red-hot box of prompts—with 50 steamy activities printed on faux matchsticks—ignites passion in and out of the bedroom. Use it for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any time the sexual spark needs kindling. BEAUTIFUL BOX: Slide open the box to reveal faux prompted, decorative matchsticks. It's an eye-catching package that makes a great gift for your special someone. SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE: Bring fun, humor, and spontaneity into the bedroom! This box offers a unique approach to shaking up your sexual routine and making sparks fly. SAMPLE PROMPTS: Share a secret or fantasy with each other. Set up a sexy scavenger hunt. Focus on foreplay rather than the main event. INCLUDES: 50 kraft-paper faux matchsticks in foil-stamped box tray with sleeve

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The cult guide to UK prisons by Carl Cattermole – now fully updated and featuring contributions from female and LGBTQI prisoners, as well as from family on the outside.Contains: Blood – but not as much as you might imagineSweat – and the prisons no longer provide soapTears – because prison has created a mental health crisisHumanity – and how to stop the institution destroying itFeaturing contributors Sarah Jake Baker, Jon Gulliver, Darcey Hartley, Julia Howard, Elliot Murawski and Lisa Selby.‘Essential reading’ Will Self‘We’re in the justice dark ages and Cattermole’s great book switches on the lights’Dr Theo Kindynis, Lecturer in Criminology Goldsmiths, University of London‘It has the potential to change a lot of people’s lives for the better’Daniel Godden, Partner at Berkeley Square Solicitors’

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A Golf collectionThe Oldest Member knows everything that has ever happened on the golf course - and a great deal more besides.Take the story of Cuthbert, for instance. He's helplessly in love with Adeline, but what use are his holes in one when she's in thrall to Culture and prefers rising young writers to winners of the French Open? But enter a Great Russian Novelist with a strange passion, and Cuthbert's prospects are transformed. Then look at what happens to young Mitchell Holmes, who misses short putts because of the uproar of the butterflies in the adjoining meadows. His career seems on the skids - but can golf redeem it?In this collection, the kindly but shrewd gaze of the Oldest Member picks out some of the funniest stories Wodehouse ever wrote.

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Robert Peake’s second full collection of poems is about weathering storms—personal, political, psychological—in our present-day climate of chaos. These are matters of life or death, and Cyclone urges us to consider what the ill wind may bring, and how we will survive it.Peake’s acutely tuned poems bring eloquence and urgency to matters of profound devastation. With shattering delicacy, he writes of personal loss, of grief and the long aftermath; “whenever the wind sprays into my face, I taste salt of your absence”. These poems also hazard an eye at the global weather and find a world in turmoil, wild with unreliable news and terrible forecasts. Manifesting between the storms is the man with the kindest face. Is he here to save us or warn us? A guide or a harbinger? As these brilliantly-visioned poems suggest, nothing is certain in the eye of the storm. Nevertheless, there is some form of consolation and rescue: “He seems at home in this tempest. He seems happy”.

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The Kindle Best seller returns with the first in a gripping new crime series. A Stranger. A promise. A deadly game. Danny and Sharon Evans are desperate for answers. Why did their seemingly happy daughter try to take her own life? When a stranger approaches Danny, saying he knows who’s to blame, Danny is tempted, despite Sharon’s reservations. And when his new friend offers them revenge, how can he walk away? But little does Danny know he is being invited to play a terrible game. A game that won't just change lives – it will end them. DI Joel Norris knows this is no ordinary case when two seemingly unconnected murders hit his desk within a matter of days. But how far is he willing to go to solve the puzzle? Dark, gripping and unforgettable, The Friend will keep fans of Harlan Coben and Mark Billingham on the edge of their seats.

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Based on the critically acclaimed dramatic film and inspired by true events, No Address shows how homelessness could happen to anyone.No Address is a gripping tale about a group of individuals who find themselves homeless due to unfortunate circumstances. It provides a realistic portrayal of their fight for survival against the gangs, vigilantes, and an uncompassionate community. The first character we meet is Lauren, a recent high school graduate who returns to her foster home only to find herself locked out. Having been in foster care since her mother passed away unexpectedly when she was eight, Lauren has no family or true friends to rely on. With no place to stay, she finds herself on the street and vulnerable. We also meet Jimmy, who left home at the young age of sixteen to escape his father’s abuse only to find himself now spiraling down into a world of homelessness. A kindhearted homeless veteran finds him sleeping on a bench an

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THREE WOMEN. ONE BODY. WILL THEY EVER LEARN?**The jaw-dropping new thriller from Sunday Times and Kindle #1 bestseller Harriet Tyce**''The shocks kept coming right up to the final pages.'' Lisa Jewell''Harriet''s best so far.'' Sophie Hannah''Nothing short of unputdownable. One of the best openings I''ve read in forever.'' Alex Michaelides''A shocking, provocative, standout thriller.''Chris Whitaker''Left me breathless.'' Lucy ClarkeAnna wants a fresh start. She doesn''t believe she deserves it, but after three years behind bars she has finally paid her dues. Most of them, anyway.Lucy craves the attention of the only man she can''t have, her alluring Oxford professor. He''s married - not for the first time. Maybe she should be next in line?Marie the recluse has been locked up for too long. She''s not ready to be free, but some rules are meant to be broken.

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THE NUMBER ONE KINDLE BESTSELLER SELECTED FOR THE BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUBWINNER OF THE MSLEXIA NOVEL COMPETITION''Beautifully written . . . I raced through it'' HILARY MANTEL''As exquisitely and tenderly rendered as a Gainsborough painting'' TRACY CHEVALIER''A wonderfully powerful and haunting novel with a hugely gripping plot'' DEBORAH MOGGACH''A rich evocation of secrets, art, sisterhood and class'' i PAPER1759, Ipswich. Sisters Peggy and Molly Gainsborough are the best of friends and do everything together. They spy on their father as he paints, they rankle their mother as she manages the books, they tear barefoot through the muddy fields that surround their home. But there is another reason they are inseparable: from a young age, Molly has had a tendency to forget who she is, to fall into confusion, and Peggy knows instinctively that no one must find out.When the family

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Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The Demon Slayers fight hard to get their blades closer to Muzan’s neck! To avenge her family, Kanao must continue to battle Doma head-on while Iguro and Kanroji find themselves slashing through the shifting rooms of Infinity Castle. Elsewhere, Tokito, Sanemi and Genya come face-to-face with a villain who recognizes Tokito, but Tokito doesn’t know him. Who is this powerful adversary?

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Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The battle between Tanjiro, Giyu and Akaza continues. To beat Akaza, Tanjiro must use an advanced technique his father taught him—the Transparent World—which will push him beyond his limitations. Elsewhere in the Infinity Castle, Shinobu, burning with hatred, confronts Doma, the demon who killed her family. Can she take on the powerful demon by herself?

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Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The Demon Slayer Corps plunges into Infinity Castle to confront Muzan. Shinobu engages in a fierce fight against Doma, the Upper Rank 2 demon. Poison doesn’t work on him, so she finds herself in an intense struggle. Will she be able to defeat the demon who killed her older sister?! Then another demon appears before Zenitsu and blocks his way…

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