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When household budgets are stretched and staying in is the new going out, this book shows you how to make your own home-produced delicacies, as well as how to use deli-bought ingredients to create fabulous meals

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Tell the world what really bugs with you prompts, questions, lists, and more to help you express yourself without judgement with The Stuff I Hate Journal.Why be toxically positive when you can positively negative? What really gets under your skin? Can’t stand the latest clothes trends, popular shows, or TikTok challenges? That’s okay. This is your safe space to tell it like it is and do it without reserve. So ready, set, get mad! With The Stuff I Hate Journal, you will find ample opportunity to express what makes them want to scream, with 150 prompts, lists, questions, and more. From creating a list of your top five hate songs to crafting your perfect comeback to a nasty comment to deciding what three things could happen in a grocery store that would make you leave seething, this book has it all. No opinion is too angry, no statement too dramatic. Proudly tell the world how you really feel!

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'Beautiful' Nigella Lawson'I adored it' Dolly Alderton'Wonderful' Lisa Taddeo'Intoxicating' Abi MorganWhat happens when your story doesn't end the way you thought it would?When you realise - after getting married and having a baby - that you chose wrong?When the life you dreamt of becomes something you must walk away from?And when you then find yourself not lonely, but elated - elated to be alone with yourself?

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'Beautiful . . . insightful, fascinating and moving. It's a lovely LOVELY book' Marian Keyes'This book made me cry' Sara Cox After Emma Kennedy's mother Brenda passed away, she found herself floundering, unable to make sense of the mysterious, charismatic but unpredictable woman who had been her mum.And then she found Brenda's letters, forgotten for years in the attic. As Emma made her way through decades of correspondence, she started to piece together the fractured relationships and buried secrets that had left their indelible mark on Brenda. Finally, she allowed herself to ask the question she couldn't as a child: who, really, was her mother?'This honest, insightful book is a touching tribute to her complex, inimitable mother' Daily Express'Remarkable' Dawn French'A beautiful, hilarious and bittersweet book' Mel Giedroyc

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How do you escape a past you can't remember?'Had me gripped from the start' 5* reader review'An outstanding debut' 5* reader review 'Such a mega page-turner' 5* reader reviewKate Sullivan has a beautiful home, a job she loves and a handsome fiancé: all she'd ever dreamed of since getting sober and painstakingly piecing her life back together.But a chance encounter with her old best friend Becky threatens Kate's newfound and fragile happiness. Kate remembers nothing of their last drunken night out, the night Becky broke off their friendship without warning or explanation.With Becky back in her life, Kate is desperate to make amends for the past. For the closure she craves, Kate needs to know what she did that ruined everything. But what if the truth is worse than Kate could have imagined?'A clever tale of how our demons shape our lives' ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'A cracking debut' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Gut-wrenching and powerful' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH'[An] emotional page-turner' WOMAN'S WEEKLY'Beautiful writing and devastating twists' MIRANDA SMITH'A real, clever page-turner. Dare I say addictive' TINA BAKER***Previously published as Closure***

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VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIESSpine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.A gripping and dark fictionalised account of life inside the Manson family from one of the most exciting young voices in fiction.If you're lost, they'll find you...Evie Boyd is fourteen and desperate to be noticed.It's the summer of 1969 and restless, empty days stretch ahead of her. Until she sees them. The girls. Hair long and uncombed, jewelry catching the sun. And at their centre, Suzanne, black-haired and beautiful.If not for Suzanne, she might not have gone. But, intoxicated by her and the life she promises, Evie follows the girls back to the decaying ranch where they live.Was there a warning? A sign of what was coming? Or did Evie know already that there was no way back?'Taut, beautiful and savage, Cline's novel demands your attention' Guardian

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Close your eyes and think of a place where the sky meets the sea; where the weather changes from moment to moment; and where the coastline is beautifully rugged and where surf breaks on endless sandy shores. This is Cornwall.In Sea & Shore, Emily Scott brings together the magic of this beautiful part of the world, with over 80 simple and seasonal recipes for the home cook.Sea & Shore is more than just a cookbook; it shares the connection between food, a sense of place and storytelling. With stunning photography, it translates experience and memories into ingredients that come together as simple, rustic dishes that anyone can easily recreate at home.

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Rustic isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when rustic style meant fusty dried flower arrangements, antlers over a stone fireplace and acres of tartan. At its heart, the modern rustic look celebrates the fabric of a home, from the roof beams to the brickwork. This style revels in earthy colours and rich textures; in natural materials such as wood and stone; and the ruggedly handsome bones of a building. In this book, stylist Emily Henson and writer Joanna Simmons first lead you through the Elements of the Modern Rustic look. Pure Rustic elegantly blends clean lines with muted shades of grey. Bohemian Rustic mixes texture and pattern with lush colour, while Pop Rustic teams raw wood with pops of neon and tongue-in-cheek artworks. Retro Rustic, meanwhile, brings a relaxed feel, showcasing beaten-up leather armchairs and brick floors. In Details, textiles, furniture, fabric and display are explored, while Living Spaces shows how Modern Rustic style translates beautifully to every room in the house.

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Preserving food at home is vital to eating in a seasonal, sustainable, low-waste and, most importantly, utterly delicious way. Everyone can master the art of preserving with this essential book on canning, which provides a one-stop resource. Whether you have foraged hedgerows, picked produce from your own vegetable garden or allotment, or searched out the best seasonal buys in the supermarket or market, this book contains more than 100 delicious recipes for preserving fruit and vegetables, meat or fish. Emma Macdonald gives clear and comprehensive instructions for curing, drying, pickling, bottling/canning, crystalizing and jellying; as well as recipes for all kinds of jams, chutneys, cordials, fruit liqueurs, terrines, cheeses and butters. Every classic is covered, including: gravlax, confit chicken, candied peel, quince cheese, mint jelly, onion marmalade, mango chutney, sloe gin and piccalilli. There are many others, some of them centuries old, many of them with a modern twist, such as Banana and Date Chutney and Grapefruit and Elderflower Marmalade. Emma also includes expert tips on troubleshooting and information on all the equipment you will need. Pick up your cheesecloths and straining funnel and get preserving!

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2021 FINALIST FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2020 To be an astronomer is to journey to some of the most inaccessible parts of the globe, braving mountain passes, sub-zero temperatures, and hostile flora and fauna. Not to mention the stress of handling equipment worth millions. It is a life of unique delights and absurdities … and one that may be drawing to a close. Since Galileo first pointed his telescope at the heavens, astronomy has stood as a fount of human creativity and discovery, but soon it will be the robots gazing at the sky while we are left to sift through the data. In The Last Stargazers, Emily Levesque reveals the hidden world of the professional astronomer. She celebrates an era of ingenuity and curiosity, and asks us to think twice before we cast aside our sense of wonder at the universe.

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For sixteen-year-old Lizzie McDougall, life in the Glasgow tenements comes as a culture shock after her sheltered upbringing in the Highlands. But for her father, who has just lost his job in the tiny town of Tomintoul, Glasgow offers employment. Her new life enables Lizzie to work in a factory as a seamstress - and it opens her horizons to new friends as well. Especially the spirited Pearl, who introduces Lizzie to her boyfriend Willie, and her cousin, the handsome, happy-go-lucky Jack - a real bobby-dazzler . . . It's not just Lizzie who faces temptation in the big city. Her father Doogie, also working in a factory, is exposed to it in the shape of the buxom Daisy. He moved here for the sake of his family's future, but now he's in danger of throwing that future away. Praise for Emma Blair:'An engaging novel and the characters are endearing - a good holiday read' Historical Novels Review'All the tragedy and passion you could hope for . . . Brilliant' The Bookseller'Romantic fiction pure and simple and the best sort - direct, warm and hugely readable. Women's fiction at an excellent level' Publishing News'Emma Blair explores the complex and difficult nature of human emotions in this passionately written novel' Edinburgh Evening News'Entertaining romantic fiction' Historical Novels Review'[Emma Blair] is well worth recommending' The Bookseller

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'An epic tale of one woman's determination to follow her dreams' People's FriendSet in 1920s Scotland, this beautifully written and satisfying saga follows the fate of a shipyard owner's daughter as she is faced with an impossible decision . . . Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Rita Bradshaw and Nadine Dorries.5-star reader reviews for The Shipbuilder's Daughter'Beautifully written with a great deal of empathy, very satisfying plot. Lovely mix of old Glasgow and the western Isles''A definite must-buy''A lovely read''Fabulous reading'Glasgow, 1928. Margaret Bannatyne lost both of her brothers in the Great War and is now the last remaining child of wealthy and powerful shipyard owner William Bannatyne. Without a male heir to carry on the family business, William expects his daughter to do her duty, marry well and provide him with a grandson to inherit his business.Margaret cares deeply for her father but she has ambitions of her own: after witnessing a horrific accident when she was sixteen, she's determined to become a doctor. Her father, convinced she will never practise medicine, permits Margaret to complete her training. But he doesn't count on her falling in love with Alasdair Morrison.Alasdair, a union man at the shipyard, has been a thorn in William's side for years, and he didn't become one of the richest men in Glasgow only for Alasdair to take it all away - even if it means destroying his only daughter's happiness by forcing her to make a heartbreaking and impossible choice . . .

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Move over soggy cereal and plain toast, there’s a new skillet in town… Breakfast isn’t only the most important meal of the day – it’s the most delicious one. From the genius behind the Instagram sensation @whatiateforbreakfast comes the breakfast bible to help you start your day the tastiest way, whether you’re in a hurry and grabbing brekkie to go or enjoying it on a lazy Sunday. From Emily’s signature stacked crumpets and scrumpets, to mouth-watering dishes like banoffee porridge and French toast nachos, these recipes are so delectable that you might just look forward to the sound of your alarm clock.

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Climate-friendly construction is essential if we are to ensure that future generations can enjoy comfortable living spaces. Design and the choice of materials help to considerably reduce the climate impact of buildings. The techniques featured in this book come from all five climatic zones and many are drawn from non-European and bygone societies. The low-tech approaches, illustrated in schematic drawings and explained in texts, are a source of inspiration for the design of sustainable and energy-autonomous building structures. Architecture Follows Climate provides the first in-depth and comprehensive overview of passive building techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries.

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From faithful apostle and seductress to feminist icon, Mary Magdalene’s many complex roles in Christian history have fascinated us for 2000 years. Illustrated in full colour, this visual history reveals how images and presentations have created a Mary who is often far different from the real woman, the first witness of the Resurrection in the gospels, or even from her appearances in the works of the Church Fathers. Beginning with the earliest sources, uncover who the real Mary was, and what she meant in her own time, before embarking on a fast-paced tour of Magdalene’s depictions in great works of art, forgotten masterpieces and contemporary visual culture. Considering relics, statuary, paintings, sculpture and recent works for stage and screen, discover how Mary Magdalene has been seen across time as a witness, a sinner, a penitent, a contemplative, a preacher and a patroness. Above all her complex roles, Mary has emerged as a powerful feminist icon, the closest person to Jesus himself, with a visual history as rich and varied as the roles she has fulfilled in numerous contexts of faith and worship for two millennia.

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Encuadernación: RústicaLa Era Digital, término que bien podría aplicarse a los tiempos que vivimos, está llena de sistemas cuyo funcionamiento se basa en las leyes y principios básicos de esta disciplina, la Lógica Digital. Por otra parte, y apoyándose en la evolución que han experimentado los sistemas informáticos, en los últimos años han proliferado las herramientas de simulación por ordenador, que han hecho que el diseño y desarrollo de sistemas electrónicos no se pueda concebir si no es con la aplicación de las mismas.Estas dos importantes premisas estructuran este libro. Está dirigido fundamentalmente a los estudiantes que cursan carreras de Grado en Ingeniería (Industrial, Telecomunicación, Informática, etc.), Ciencias Físicas, u otras enseñanzas en las que en sus planes de estudio se incluyan materias afines con esta disciplina. Con este libro dispondrán de una bibliografía que combina tres importantes aspectos: la teoría, pilar base del conocimiento; los ejemplos y proble

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En 1861, los Pirineos resultaban tan desconocidos como la cara oculta de la luna. Un aristócrata de origen irlandés, tras viajar por medio mundo protagonizando aventuras que inspiraron al mismo Julio Verne, se propondría explorarlos en toda su extensión. Conquistó la mayor parte de sus cimas vírgenes, inventó el saco de dormir y las ascensiones invernales, fundó uno de los primeros clubs de montaña europeos, obtuvo una concesión sobre el Vignemale y todavía sacó tiempo para escribir 83 libros. Su nombre: Henry Russell.

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Durante los últimos años se ha recuperado la necesidad de la educación de personas adultas dentro del proceso de convergencia europea. Con la recuperación de la noción de aprendizaje a lo largo de toda la vida, se ha puesto especial énfasis en el hecho de que las personas aprenden a lo largo de su vida. En todo caso, sería necesario discutir si esta noción de aprendizaje frente a educación no ha roto determinadas dinámicas que daban a la educación de personas adultas un cierto sentido cultural. Por este motivo, la expresión aprendizaje nos parece restrictiva frente a la de educación concebida como desarrollo de las personas y las comunidades.Los autores del libro son, en su inmensa mayoría, profesores universitarios con una amplia experiencia en el campo de la investigación en educación de personas adultas. Además, el libro aporta un importante proceso de colaboración transfronteriza, al participar en él profesores universitarios tanto españoles como portugueses, lo que enriquece la

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Los Balcanes, se han convertido a lo largo de la última década del siglo XX en sinónimo de violencia. No era, sin embargo, la primera vez que zona del sudeste de Europa concentraba la atención mundial por ser escenario de crueles conflictos; también durante gran parte del siglo XIX la historia balcánica se vio sacudida por una serie de guerras en las que se mezclaban los sentimientos nacionalistas, de los pueblos de la región, con los intereses de las grandes potencias. En los comienzos del siglo XXI, el horizonte de la paz sigue sin perfilarse claramente. Demasiados errores y ambiciones de muchos '''irresponsables'' políticos han ido jalonando las etapas de una barbarie en apariencia incomprensible; de Eslovenia a Macedonia, en un itinerario de sentido opuesto a las manecillas del reloj, a contratiempo de la democracia y de la libertad, la mentira nacionalista y la manipulación de la opinión publica mundial alimentan el odio de los actores y la complicidad de los espectadores de un dr

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Llevamos el mundo en el bolsillo. Cada vez que usamos el teléfono o le damos a la llave de contacto de nuestro automóvil, estamos movilizando el mundo entero. Pero tras la globalización de capitales y mercancías, ha llegado la de las personas y las culturas. Se mezclan productos, por supuesto, pero también ideas, lenguas, literaturas, gastronomías, religiones. Ajustar nuestra conciencia a esa realidad global es el nuevo reto de la sociología. La sociología debe abandonar la fascinación estatalista que, como un velo mistificador, nos hace filtrar todo en función de esos mapas coloreados donde cada país tiene su sitio, como si viviéramos en mónadas leibnitzianas, aisladas unas de otras. Se ha dicho, con razón, que hay un hegelianismo oculto en la tradición sociológica que hace del Estado-nación el referente empírico de la palabra sociedad. Cierto, seguimos pensando el mundo a través del filtro cognitivo de una colección de 193 unidades estatales supuestamente capaces de ser entendidas y

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Sinopsis: La voz de la Alhambra es un libro de referencia para entender y amar los poemas escritos en las paredes de uno de los conjuntos palatinos más bellos del mundo. El arabista Emilio de Santiago los ha vuelto a traducir, guiado por su profundo conocimiento de la poesía árabe y de cuanto encierra la Alhambra.El resultado es un libro fundamental para todo aquel que desee adentrarse en este lugar único, donde los versos cobran vida entre las piedras labradas por el refinado arte nazarí. Emilio de Santiago nos invita a "escuchar" la poesía de un tiempo que aún sigue presente entre nosotros. El libro está prologado por el escritor Antonio Muñoz Molina e ilustrado por los delicados trazos del pintor Juan Vida.

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Más de 60 motivos muy floreados para colorear a tu gusto. Rotuladores, pinturas, pasteles... sorpréndete con diferentes técnicas y deja volar la imaginación y la creatividad. Con el paso de las páginas, tu Art Book para colorear se transforma en un original libro de arte! Escoge tus más bellas creaciones y conviértelas en decorativos cuadros para colgar o regalar.

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El siguiente volumen trata de examinar el origen de las civilizaciones india y china, y la evolución medieval de ambas hasta la llegada de los europeos a fines del siglo XV. en el se analizan las estructuras económicas, sociales y el desarrollo político, además de un panorama de los aspectos culturales y artísticos.Las Civilizaciones Orientales pretende ofrecer las claves interpretativas de cada cultura oriental, se ha partido del nacimiento de la civilización, ensayándose, en el caso de las mayores, distinguir de la fase antigua un periodo "medieval", del que sólo China sale con anterioridad a la llegada de los mercaderes y misioneros europeos en el siglo XVI.

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