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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the thrilling conclusion to her beloved Flesh and Fire series…The line between love and obsession has never been wider. While Sera is finally free of Kolis and back with those she loves, not everything is calm. Memories of all she’s endured still haunt her, but Sera finally has hope for a future with the other half of her heart and soul. Nyktos desires, loves, and accepts every part of her—even the monstrous bits she still battles. More than ever, Sera and Ash have everything under the realms to fight for, and Nyktos has no doubt Sera is fit to be the Queen of the Gods. But she must find that faith within herself if they hope to convince the other Courts to support them against Kolis and make Iliseeum and the mortal realm better, safer places for all. But as Sera begins to piece together the importance of her bloodline and the true meani

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Andalucía is home to a cornucopia of historical treasures and rich layers of culture resplendent with color. Footprint's 8th edition Andalucía Handbook will guide you from the noble churches & tasty tapas of Sevilla to lush green hills crowned with postcard-pretty white villages. . Great coverage of the activities and sights in the 8 provinces that make up the region . Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from remote towns with Renaissance palaces to peaceful hill-walking . Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport, practicalities to history, culture & landscape . Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget . Full-color planning section to inspire and help you find the best experiences . Personal recommendations from the author on everything from food & wine to surfing, hiking and architecture From dining on the freshest of seafood to exploring prehistoric monuments, Footprint's fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this intoxicating destination.

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'Absorbing, intelligent and atmospheric... Genius' Elizabeth Haynes_________________________Fortune favours the fraud...When she was thirteen years old, Ada Howell lost not just her father, but the life she felt she was destined to lead. Now, at eighteen, Ada is given a second chance when her wealthy godmother gifts her with an extravagant art history trip to Italy.In the palazzos of Venice, the cathedrals of Florence and the villas of Rome, she finally finds herself among the kind of people she aspires to be: sophisticated, cultured, privileged. Ada does everything in her power to prove she is one of them. And when a member of the group dies in suspicious circumstances, she seizes the opportunity to permanently bind herself to this gilded set.But everything hidden must eventually surface, and when it does, Ada discovers she's been keeping a far darker secret than she could ever have imagined...'Intelligent, elegant and immersive' Claire Kendal'A compulsive story, written with steely intelligence and wicked prose' Elizabeth Buchan

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I.AM catalyzes the “convergence for good” of the biological, physical and digital worlds, helping us to better tackle the toughest challenges of the 2020s: climate change, resource depletion, an aging population, social inclusion, the empowerment of people, health crises and the post-pandemic world, as well as new issues emerging in relation to economical, societal and everyday life. This book dives into disruptive concepts of I.AM such as: Trust as a Service, Business as a Game, ATAWAD (AnyTime, AnyWhere, Any Device), PCE (Productivity of Collaborative Exchange), Unimedia, Shazamization of everything, decentralization of everything, BOTization and Build to Order for Me, Blockchain and Empowerment of Me, edge computing, augmented industry, augmentation value chain and empowering innovation, etc. The fluid, easy-to-read style of this book targets the broadest scope of readers, from purpose-driven and business-oriented individuals, to students, researchers, experts, innovators, consultants, managers and politicians, all eager to empower people to work towards a more sustainable future.

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This book tells the fascinating tale of a character like no other—Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) came to be known as the ultimate enigma and representative of everything that seemed dangerous in nineteenth-century society.In her short life Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) came to be known as the ultimate enigma and representative of everything that seemed dangerous in nineteenth-century society. Born the illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic Russian emigree she was a cross-dresser and sensualist, an experienced drug-taker and a transgressor of boundaries: a European reborn in the desert as an Arab and Muslim, a woman who reinvented herself as a man, wandering the Sahara on horseback. A profoundly lonely individual for all her numerous sexual adventures, she roused controversy and was loved and hated in equal measure. A mysterious attempt was made on her life and even her eventual death was ambiguous: she drowned in the desert at the age of twenty-seven. La bonne n

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Two kingdoms. One prophecy. One king. One chance to save everything.Arwen Valondale began life as no one, as nothing. But now she''s risen to unimaginable heights, done astonishing deeds, and fallen in love . . . with her arch-nemesis, the compelling Kane Ravenwood. Kane stands for everything Arwen hates: confusion, uncertainty, darkness and fear. And yet, she can''t seem to leave him behind - she''s journeyed to the highest peaks, the most distant lands, even the depths of the seas, and Kane has always been there with her.At first, Arwen believed Kane was the reason her kingdom had fallen to war; now she knows it''s the Fae King Lazarus, and that she''s prophesised to defeat him. Only by working with Kane will she be able to defeat Lazarus, once and for all, and save herself, her kingdom . . . and maybe her heart.The sweeping conclusion to the Sacred Stones trilogy, a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for Best Romantasy of 2023!

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What if you were imprisoned for all eternity?The House of Always is the fourth book in Jenn Lyons’s epic fantasy series A Chorus of Dragons, which starts with The Ruin of Kings.In the aftermath of the Ritual of Night, everything has changed.The Eight Immortals have catastrophically failed to stop Kihrin’s enemies, who are moving forward with their plans to free Vol Karoth, the King of Demons. Kihrin has his own ideas about how to fight back, but even if he’s willing to sacrifice everything for victory, the cost may prove too high for his allies.Now they face a choice: can they save the world while saving Kihrin too? Or will they be forced to watch as he becomes the very evil they had all sworn to destroy?Praise for A Chorus of Dragons:‘I loved it’ – Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians‘A larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings’ – New York Times

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What does it mean to teach Shakespeare with purpose? It means freeing teachers from the notion that teaching Shakespeare means teaching everything, or teaching “Western Civilisation” and universal themes. Instead, this invigorating new book equips teachers to enable student-centred discovery of these complex texts. Because Shakespeare’s plays are excellent vehicles for many topics —history, socio-cultural norms and mores, vocabulary, rhetoric, literary tropes and terminology, performance history, performance strategies — it is tempting to teach his plays as though they are good for teaching everything. This lens-free approach, however, often centres the classroom on the teacher as the expert and renders Shakespeare’s plays as fixed, determined, and dead. Teaching Shakespeare with Purpose shows teachers how to approach Shakespeare’s works as vehicles for collaborative exploration, to develop intentional frames for discovery, and to release the texts from over-determined interpretations. In other words, this book presents how to teach Shakespeare’s plays as living, breathing, and evolving texts.

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YOU CAN'T STOP A RISING TIDEWhen Lily Doyle spots her high school crush Aiden Flynn on the inbound ferry, she knows trouble is about to dock in Seashell Bay. And not just because he's more handsome than ever. If Aiden's in town, the rumors must be true about his family's plan to sell their coastal land to the highest bidder. But Lily will do whatever it takes to convince the hottest guy on the beach to protect their idyllic island home.Gorgeous Lily Doyle was the only thing Aiden missed after he escaped from his hometown to play pro baseball. Now all Aiden wants is to wrap up the business deal and get back to his life, not relive a past that still haunts him. But as memories rush in about the night of passion he and Lily shared long ago, everything else washes right out to sea-everything except the desire that still burns between them

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Claire Martino once had everything: a loving family, a crown prince fiancÉ, and a hopeful future using her family's inherited magic. Then, in an instant, she lost it all — and the culprit was her own beloved half-sister. As the daughter of the now-disgraced duke and scorned as a villainess, Claire left everything she knew and set out on a journey to find her true self. Now, Claire has officially started her new life in Paffuto, attending the royal academy to harness her newly strengthened magical abilities and teaching the adorable Isabella Reine as her governess. But things grow stressful soon enough, with a magical tornado threatening her new home. The time has also come for crown prince Vik to choose a fiancÉe. As the fallen daughter of a duke, will Claire be allowed to stay in Vik's life?But wait, isn't that the plot of the otome game Upstart ♡ ETERNAL LOVE on its hardest difficulty setting...?

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Breath-takingly fierce, smart and tender, Only the Ocean is a story of survival and courage in the midst of darkness that will thrill fans of Patrick Ness and Sarah Crossan. The two girls sat at opposite ends of the boat and Kel dug and stretched the oars into the ocean like her life depended upon it because it did. ‘Just so you know,’ said Rose, ‘everything, and I mean everything, is your fault.’ Kel Crow lives in a dead-end swamp with her deadbeat family and a damaged heart. But she has a plan to escape. It’s a one-two-three fortune story that goes: stow away on the ship, kidnap the girl, swap the girl to pay for passage to America and a life-saving operation. But the ocean is an untameable force, and wrecks ships and plans alike … Sweet, raw and uncompromising – this is the story of an unforgettable relationship forged on an epic journey.

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Perfect for fans of Mark Oshiro and Adam Silvera comes a fiercely funny and hopeful story of one boy''s attempts to keep everything under control while life has other plans.Ever since cancer invaded his adoptive mother's life, Brett feels like he's losing everything, most of all control. To cope, Brett fuels all of his anxieties into epic fantasies, including his intergalactic Kid Condor comic book series, which features food constellations and characters not unlike those in his own life.But lately Brett's grip on reality has started to lose its hold. The fictions he's been telling himself about his unattractive body, the feeling that he's a burden to his best friend, that he's too messed up to be loved have consumed him completely, and Brett will do anything to forget about the cosmic-sized hole in his chest, even if it''s unhealthy.But when Brett's journal and deepest insecurities are posted online for the whole school to see, Brett realizes he can

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If you refuse to believe me, I will no longer consider you my son... Daniel believed that his parents were enjoying a peaceful retirement on a remote farm in Sweden, the country of his mother's birth. But with a single phone call, everything changes. Your mother... she's not well, his father tells him. She's been imagining things - terrible, terrible things.In fact, she has been committed to a mental hospital. Before Daniel can board a plane to Sweden, his mother calls: Everything that man has told you is a lie. I'm not mad... I need the police... Meet me at Heathrow.Daniel is immediately caught between his parents - whom to believe, whom to trust? He becomes his mother's unwilling judge and jury. Presented with a horrific crime, a conspiracy that implicates his own father, Daniel must examine the evidence and decide for himself: who is telling the truth? And he has secrets of his own that for too long he has kept hidden...

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Mia thinks of herself as a grown up. Her twenty-two-year-old sister, Clare, is once again in the death throes of an affair that was always doomed to failure. Mia now understands that relationships need work; that in an adult partnership, passion and spontaneity give way to something different but more lasting. With Pete she knows that her search for 'The One' can stop.Until, tripping over Pete's phone on the way to the loo one night, she reads a text message that sends her blood cold. Everything in it - its tone, the kisses at the end, Pete's evasions about the sender 'Liz' - is wrong, and suddenly the blinkers are off. It's time to get back in the game, and with everything to play for, Mia is about to discover a capacity for deceit she never knew she had. After all, when Happy Ever After is at stake, any weapon at your disposal is fair game - isn't it?

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Get to grips with the elements through fun quizzes.The periodic table sets out the humble ingredients of everything in the universe, but with 118 elements, that's a lot of ingredients to remember! This is where Quiz Yourself Clever! Elements comes in.The pure form of every element on the periodic table is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset, from its atomic number and mass to its melting point, and even when it was discovered. Images of how it appears in nature and its uses give a fuller understanding of each element.You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it to quiz a friend? So, whether you're studying for exams, want to play fun games with friends, or you're just curious about the building blocks of everything around you, you'll be in your element with this book before you know it!

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For fans of Oliver Jeffers, this stunningly illustrated, whimsical picture book is about finding your own voice and learning how to connect with others through storytelling. A quiet child in a boisterous family, Emma Wen dreams of a world that is peaceful and silent. When she reads about the blue whale – with a heart so big her father could stand in it – she has an idea.  She fashions a boat out of household objects and sails from her bedroom into the mouth of a whale, where she settles in happily.  Emma has finally found her peace and quiet.  That is until another child, Owen Tang, arrives inside the whale and is loud, noisy and “everything she is running away from”.  Emma and Owen’s unlikely friendship blossoms inside the microcosm of the whale in a beautifully told story of friendship and finding your own voice in a world that is “filled with too much of everything, eve

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International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. A Printz Honor Book!If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison.Life’s not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav’s got everything under control.Until, that is, Maverick finds out he’s a father.Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But it’s not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child. So when he’s offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where h

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'Adam Gopnik has taken a coincidence and turned it into a theory of everything, or at least of everything important ... Outstanding' - Andrew MarrOn February 12th, 1809, two men were born an ocean apart: Abraham Lincoln in a one-room Kentucky log cabin; Charles Darwin on an English country estate. Each would see his life's work transform mankind's understanding of itself. In this bicentennial twin portrait, Adam Gopnik shows how these two giants, who never met, changed the way we think about the very nature of existence, and that their great achievements proceeded from the same source: argument from reason. The revolutions they effected shaped the world we live in, while the intellectual heritage and method that informed their parallel lives has profound implications for our present age. Filled with little-known stories and unfamiliar characters, Angels and Ages reveals these men in a new, shared light, and provides a fascinating insight into the origins of our modern vision and liberal values.

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'A mystery, a love story and a fascinating encounter with a different culture, Yuki Means Happiness is an outstanding novel' John Boyne Diana is young and uneasy in a new relationship when she leaves America and moves halfway around the world to Tokyo seeking adventure. In Japan she takes a job as a nanny to two-year-old Yuki Yoshimura and sets about adapting to a routine of English practice, ballet and swimming lessons, and Japanese cooking.But as Diana becomes increasingly attached to Yuki she also becomes aware that everything in the Yoshimura household isn't as it first seemed. Before long, she must ask herself if she is brave enough to put everything on the line for the child under her care, confronting her own demons at every step of the way. Yuki Means Happiness is a rich and powerfully illuminating portrait of the intense relationship between a young woman and her small charge, as well as one woman's journey to discover her true self.

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Lynn used to feel that her parents loved her and doted on her. But when her little brother John is born, everything changes. Her parents and grandparents seem to love John more and pay more attention to him. Hurt and neglected, Lynn decides to run away from home!The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their children cope with their emotions and struggles.In this series:

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Enjoy the classic art of appliqué but with thoroughly modern projects. Features 8 essential and updated techniques, including the hottest new thing in quilt making: Large Scale appliqué. Use the skills learned to create one of the beautifully crafted 14 projects for the home by former interior designer turned pattern and Andover Fabrics textile designer, Alison Glass. Combine technique with project in this inspiring book on the time-honored craft of appliqué, brought up-to-date by award winning designer, Alison Glass. Her fans have long-awaited a book from Alison and she doesn’t disappoint. Beautiful detailed how-to photos will explore how to create designs using everything from classic needle-turned, hand stitched through to applying the latest substrates and a variety of fibers to achieve heirloom results. Go further with the addition of everything from crochet to embroidery to adding patchwork backgrounds to create unique, modern designs that fit perfectly in our stylish and highly curated handmade homes.

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1001 Cycling Tips by Hannah Reynolds is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of cycling.This is no standard instruction manual – it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your cycling, whether you’re into road cycling, mountain biking, have an ebike, gravel bike or commute to work on your bike – this book will take you through everything you need to know.The vast range of topics covered includes everything from choosing your bike, the essential kit and clothing you’ll need and navigation to fitness, nutrition, bike maintenance at home and on the road, and travelling with your bike. Hannah’s no-nonsense advice and vast knowledge base will ensure that you have the right tools to enjoy your cycling and achieve your goals, whether you want to race, climb huge mountains or enjoy days out on two wheels with the family.

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This brilliant Revision Guide for the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (Higher) course has everything students need to prepare for their exams. It explains the entire course clearly and concisely, including coverage of essential maths skills and core practicals, not to mention everything students need for Working Scientifically. Each page wraps up the topic with practice questions to make sure students are learning the content as they progress through the course. Plus, it''s written in CGP''s classic ''no-nonsense'' style - no waffle, just clear, easy-to-understand language. You''ll find QR codes throughout, providing quick and easy access to worked video solutions from our in-house experts. Plus, our revision-busting online Knowledge Retrieval quizzes are perfect for students to practice helping all those essential facts stick. We''ve also thrown in a heap of information on What to Expect in the Exams' section online.Redeem the code inside the book for a free Online Edition to read on yo

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The bestselling kids' guide to money: how to EARN it, SAVE it, and INVEST it. From the creators of Biz Kid$ and Bill Nye the Science Guy comes a new edition with everything a kid needs to know to become a millionaire (or billionaire!) Learn the basics of earning, saving, spending, and investing money in this fun, easy to read, and informative book. From creating a resume and starting your first job, to navigating the stock market and investing in Bitcoin, How to Turn $100 Into $1,000,000 is essential reading for kids who want to feel financially empowered and learn good money-making decisions. With inspiration from self-made millionaires, stories of entrepreneurial kids, and templates to make your very own business plan, this book is bursting with everything a kid could need to turn $100 into so much more. The key to making money is to start saving as soon as possible, and what better place to start than

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''Hands down one of my favourite reads of this year. Leigh and Parker did not come to play!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved this book - it had everything it made me laugh, had angst, emotion by the bucket full and all the spice'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Hooked from the first page, so well written with the dry, snarky, witty and sarcastic humour laced throughout'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I empathised so much with this story. It was everything and more'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The hotly anticipated second standalone romance in the Dark Prince Road series. If you loved My Dark Romeo, you need My Dark Desire. The task was simple: Sneak into Zachary Sun''s closely guarded manor. Retrieve my pendant. Slip out.Problem #1? America''s most unattainable bachelor caught me.Problem #2? He decided to keep me

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Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixologySwap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a delicious array of incredible drinks.This book is the perfect companion for every cocktail lover. Whether you're a budding bartender or a maestro mixologist, this handy guide will teach you everything you need to know to host an unforgettable soirée.In this book, you will find:- Delicious and crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Margarita, Tom Collins, Piña Colada, Negroni and Mai Tai- Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink- Essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar- Ideas and instructions for creating your own party décor- Insights into the history and origins of each cocktailShaken or stirred, flaming or fizzy, let these cocktails make any occasion all the more memorable and marvellous.

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Korean culture is taking over our beauty routines, our homes, our playlists and our TVs. Here, for the first time, this beautiful book brings together everything you ever wanted to know about the Korean way of life.The Korean Lifestyle Book will show you how to transform your daily routine with the beauty bloggers’ skin-first philosophy and how to create your very own minimalist sanctuary at home by focusing on the Korean interior design, full of light and greenery. Find your new favourite K-drama and put together a K-pop playlist that will get everyone dancing. Learn why Korean food is so delicious and so good for you.Illustrated throughout and packed full of practical tips and advice, this handy manual is infused with the very best of Korea’s cult trends. Korean culture is rich, varied, interesting - and cool. This beautiful book brings together everything you ever wanted to know about the Korean way of life.

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Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, how to set it up, and how to get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and colour play with stripes, plaids, and multicolour yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewellery. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.

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A heartwarming and tender story of a family’s winding journey to witness Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation Coronation Day, 2 June 1953 The Claggs, a humble, working class family from Sheffield, are offered tickets to a once-in-a-lifetime-event – the Queen’s coronation. Forsaking their annual seaside holiday for the promise of a prime viewing spot of the procession route and luxurious champagne, the Clagg family take the plunge and buy tickets for the momentous day. But in true Gallico fashion, not everything goes smoothly. Will their tickets be everything they hoped and dreamed? Will granny stop grumbling that it’s all a waste of money? Most importantly, will they ever get to see their beloved Queen? Rife with nostalgia and charm, Paul Gallico brings to life the joy and fervour that swept the nation during the last royal coronation—and provides a delightful historical perspective on the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.

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Everything you need to take care of your feline friend Cats are the purrfect pets: they’re relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature—and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box—all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you. Happily bring a cat or kitten into your life Keep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe Live a happy feline-friendly life Keep your cat in prime health Whether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care.

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Transparency is the order of the day. It is a term, a slogan, that dominates public discourse about corruption and freedom of information. Considered crucial to democracy, it touches our political and economic lives as well as our private lives. Anyone can obtain information about anything. Everything—and everyone—has become transparent: unveiled or exposed by the apparatuses that exert a kind of collective control over the post-capitalist world. Yet, transparency has a dark side that, ironically, has everything to do with a lack of mystery, shadow, and nuance. Behind the apparent accessibility of knowledge lies the disappearance of privacy, homogenization, and the collapse of trust. The anxiety to accumulate ever more information does not necessarily produce more knowledge or faith. Technology creates the illusion of total containment and the constant monitoring of information, but what we lack is adequate interpretation of the information. In this manifesto, Byung-Chul Han denounces transparency as a false ideal, the strongest and most pernicious of our contemporary mythologies.

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Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, Act, Clash, and Crunch and co-author of Besties returns with a new Olive story! Olive is less-than-excited to be spending Spring Break stuck with her dad...will she be able to make the most of her trip, or will everything break apart?Spring Break is full of possibilities…but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city.Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she’s missing b

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK The Babylonians invented it, the Greeks banned it, the Hindus worshipped it, and the Christian Church used it to fend off heretics. Today it's a timebomb ticking in the heart of astrophysics. For zero, infinity's twin, is not like other numbers. It is both nothing and everything. Zero has pitted East against West and faith against reason, and its intransigence persists in the dark core of a black hole and the brilliant flash of the Big Bang. Today, zero lies at the heart of one of the biggest scientific controversies of all time: the quest for a theory of everything. Within the concept of zero lies a philosophical and scientific history of humanity. Charles Seife's elegant and witty account takes us from Aristotle to superstring theory by way of Egyptian geometry, Kabbalism, Einstein, the Chandrasekhar limit and Stephen Hawking. Covering centuries of thought, it is a concise tour of a world of ideas, bound up in the simple notion of nothing.

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Find out everything there is to know about the world of Pokémon with this essential character Encyclopedia. UPDATED for 2022 with new information on the Galar Region, Galar Pokédex and content from Pokémon Journeys and Master Journeys. An awesome book for every Pokémon fan, packed with more characters and Trainers than ever before! The indispensable reference for any Pokémon fan, containing Pokémon from all regions including the newly discovered Galar region. Revisit unforgettable moments in Ash's journey to become a Pokémon Master. Travel from Kanto to Kalos, Johto to Sinnoh, Alola and now Galar! Get to know Trainers, discover battle moves and meet Gym Leaders, plus learn about some legendary battles along the way. And of course, meet old and new Pokémon characters. Learn their types, moves, key stats, strengths and weaknesses with the newly updated Pokédex, including Galar Pokémon. This comprehensive Encyclopedia contains everything fans need to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of Pokémon.

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**THE TIKTOK SENSATION**Read THE razor-sharp satire that everyone is talking about...On the surface ,our narrator has everything you could want in life. She's young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate and lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like everything else, by her inheritance.But there is a vacuum in her life and she's got the perfect solution. She's going to take a year under sedation to relax and hide away from the world.What could possibly go wrong?Blackly funny, merciless and compassionate, My Year of Rest and Relaxation, is the perfect read for fans of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.PRAISE FOR MY YEAR OF REST AND RELAXATION:'The book that everyone is talking about' The Times'Diamond-hard entertainment' Guardian'Electrifying...compelling...Moshfegh's protagonist is an unlikely revolutionary' Vanity Fair

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In Burning Questions Atwood aims her constant curiosity and impish humour at our world and reports back to us on what she finds.In it she seeks answers to Burning Questions such as: Why do people everywhere, in all cultures, tell stories? How can we live on our planet? What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism? The roller-coaster period covered in the collection brought an end to the end of history, a financial crash, the rise of Trump and a pandemic. From debt to tech, the climate crisis to freedom; from when to dispense advice to the young (answer: only when asked) to how to define granola, we have no better questioner of the many and varied mysteries of our human universe.INCLUDES NEW MATERIAL FOR PAPERBACK‘A wonderfully written insight into everything from zombies to the climate crisis’ Stylist‘The mighty Margaret Atwood writes about everything from granola to Trump' The Times

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Your Truth or Mine? is about the dark secrets couples keep from one another and how a marriage unravels, perfect for fans of Lauren North's The Perfect Betrayal and Lisa Jewell's Then She Was Gone.At their wedding Mia and Roy Kapoor promised to love and cherish each other.Whilst not perfect, their marriage is sacred and their commitment absolute.But a knock at the door changes everything when Roy is questioned over the disappearance of a young woman.As Roy and Mia’s life unravels, they must question everything they know about each other if their marriage is to survive.But what if the real truth is not what they, or you, think?Praise from Real Readers‘Excellent debut thriller’ ‘I loved this book! What a ride’‘Totally gripping from start to finish’‘Loved, loved, loved it’‘Fantastic dark thriller’‘This is an amazing book’‘I loved the suspense and the plot twists throughout'‘Classic domestic noir with a colourful British Indian Slant. Loved it’

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This book comes from best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis. In this book, step-by-step lessons teach everything needed to take ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. It exposes methods for crafting comic scripts, reveals business secrets, insights from Bendis' fellow creators and more. Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures provides a fantastic opportunity for readers to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. Bendis' step-by-step lessons teach comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis' fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success.

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Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sara Raasch, this epic finale complete with high-stakes action and page-turning romance delivers a thrilling conclusion to Jessica Rubinkowski’s Russian folklore–based YA fantasy duology. Surviving the ill-fated expedition to Knnot, Valeria, Alik, and the others have found refuge in Valeria's village. Though Val should find comfort in reuniting with her family, everything has changed—including herself. For now, Val is the Pale God's chosen champion. And she is ready for revenge on the Czar.Gifted with the Pale God’s power, Val will do whatever it takes to liberate her people. Even if that means stealing the Czar's son away from the safety of the Winter Palace. But as Alik watches Val struggle to maintain control over the god she holds captive, it becomes clear that the Pale God plans a revenge of his own.The inevitable is coming: one final battle. And Valeria must be ready to sacrifice everything—even her love for Alik—to win.

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''Brilliantly audacious'' GUARDIAN''Stunning''DAZED''Her prose sparkles'' ELIZA CLARKHauntingly good' iNEWS'A must read' GLAMOURFrom the bestselling author of Our Wives Under the Sea, a haunting, heart wrenching novel of three sisters navigating queer love and faith at the end of the world.There's no way to bury a body in earth which is floodedIt is a fact consigned to history along with almost everything elseIt's been raining for a long time now, for so long that the lands have reshaped themselves. Old places have been lost. Arcane rituals and religions have crept back into practice.Sisters Isla, Irene and Agnes have not spoken in some time when their estranged father dies. A famous architect revered for making the new world navigable, he had long cut himself off from public life. They find themselves uncertain of how to grieve his passing when everything around them seems to be ending anyway.As the sisters come together to clear the grand glass house that is the pinnacle of his legac

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*10 Million Children Laughing Worldwide*There are lots of laughs at every level in The 169-Storey Treehouse, the last book in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Packed full of comic book style illustrations and perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger GangAndy and Terry have added thirteen new levels and built their biggest and most astonishing treehouse yet! It has everything they – and you – could wish for including: an electric pony stable, a NOISY level, a weather dome (where you can have whatever weather you want whenever you want it), and an 100% edible gingerbread house and a potato-powered translation transmitter that allows you to talk to everything everywhere all at the same time.There's also a hall of funhouse mirrors, which is the perfect pla

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'Pure summer sunshine' BETH O'LEARY'Everything I want in a summer romance' CARLEY FORTUNE'A delicious escape' CLARE POOLEYOn paper, Sam's life is on track. She has the perfect fiancé, a stable job, and has returned home to pick out a wedding venue near her family's Long Island beach house. The last person she expects to see is Wyatt: her first love, and the man who broke her heart. As their irresistible spark comes rushing back, so do the memories of long nights spent in the treehouse - and of the summer that changed everything.As Sam starts to remember the girl she used to be, she must decide: is the life she's created the one she wants? ***Readers love SAME TIME NEXT SUMMER . . .'The best kind of beach read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Utterly intoxicating' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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Genesis 1–11 considers the origins of the world and how it is ordered, the origin of humanity and the origins of civilization. It is an expression of the basic conviction, widespread in antiquity, that everything present and everything future received its essence in the beginning. In this sense, the biblical Primeval History is less an explanation of the origin of the world than primarily an attempt to understand humanity’s experience with itself and its environment in an interpretive way. At the center of this reflection in exemplary narratives, in addition to natural history, genealogy and geography, is humanity in its manifold relationships with its fellow humanity, with non-human Creation, and with God.The commentary offers readers inside and outside the field a clearly understandable synthesis of previous research and places the Primeval History within the context of the literature of the ancient Near East.

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What if you could rewrite your relationship, again and again, until it works out?A stunner of a debut' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAHA cause for celebration' GEORGE SAUNDERSExhilaratingly good' KELLY LINKWhen Myriam and Allison fall in love at a show in a run-down punk house, their relationship begins to unfold through a series of hypotheticals:What if they became mothers by finding a baby in an alley?What if the only cure for Myriam's depression was Allison's flesh?How much darker - or sexier - would their dynamic be if one were a power-hungry CEO, and the other her lowly employee?From the fantasies of early romance to the slow encroaching of heartbreak, each reality builds to complete a brilliant and painfully funny portrait of love's many promises and perils.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:''Wow. I will be reading everything Myriam Lacroix puts out''''Everything Everywhere All a

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If your response to a mention of the Wars of the Roses, the Sumerians or the Reformation is, ‘Hmm, I’ve heard of that – what was that again?’, then this is the book for you. This entertaining yet informative book travels back through time to fill in those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge, from the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance and the Cold War, to the American, French and Russian Revolutions, the World Wars ... and everything else you have forgotten from your school history lessons. In I Used to Know That: History, information is broken down into manageable, bite-sized chunks, refreshing your memory of all those things you once knew but have forgotten, and filling you in on the bits that the school syllabus didn’t include. From building the pyramids in Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall, everything you used to know – and much that you didn’t – is here.

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The success or failure of a teacher rests on one thing: the quality of their communication. Under the microscope of the modern secondary classroom, everything we say and everything we do is analysed by our teenage audience. Talking to Teenagers is a practical handbook that explores five essential communication strategies. It provides busy teachers with the scripts they need to improve learning and form effective relationships with teenagers.This book looks at understanding teenagers and their brain development, mastering the art of non-verbal communication, teaching positive behaviour and scripting your responses, using the LEAP acronym in the classroom, and how to drive motivation and build habits in your students. If you feel your communication in the classroom is often on autopilot, this book will fuel you with the strategies, phrases and understanding that will help you to be the best version of yourself in the classroom.

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Explore the dynamic and inspirational watercolor medium with everything you need to get started, including a project book and materials in the Getting Started in Watercolor set. This kit provides a colorful and fun approach to working with watercolor! Use the easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful, colorful artwork featured throughout the book to paint 12 paintings featuring everything from shapes and patterns to gorgeous botanicals, wreaths, animals, and more. The dynamic and inspirational project book from professional artist Kristin Van Leuven will set you down a path of exploration as you learn to play with watercolors. Learn to use basic watercolor techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art. This kit includes: 64-page project book 12 watercolor pans 2 paintbrushes Mixing palette Watercolor paper Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner who has never held a paintbrush, there’s something for you in Getting Started in Watercolor.

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Georgie Blalock, the acclaimed author of The Other Windsor Girl, delivers an enchantingly reimagined fictional portrait of Wallis Simpson through the lens of her cousin who is engaged to spy on the Duchess of Windsor for her alleged Nazi sympathies and finds much more than she bargained for!American Amelia Montague defied her family five years ago to marry the man she loved, but that decision cost her everything. Disowned by her family, and left a penniless widow after her husband’s death, Amelia becomes her cousin Wallis Simpson’s private secretary in France. With no other prospects available, Amelia has no choice but to succeed, and under their Aunt Bessie’s direction, hopes to have a positive influence on Wallis and the Duke of Windsor.During the next two years, Amelia realizes that not everything with the Windsors is glittering happiness. Beneath the façade of the besotted couple simmers Wallis’s rage at h

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