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Crooked Lane Books In the Event of Murder
Nestled on the banks of a breathtaking Rocky Mountain river and dotted with delightful boutiques and galleries, Silvercrest, Colorado, is a book lover''s paradise. Bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is looking forward to attending the annual Silvercrest Library Gala, a glamorous evening with celebrities including the legendary Whitney Willton, currently on the hit crime show Chasers, and her niece, party-planner-to-the-stars Lyra Willton. Gala Week is full of exciting activities honoring both page and screen, and library board president Tabitha Baxter is basking in the glow of her successful launch until Lyra is found dead. With the gala only days away, the board asks Emma for help, despite Tabitha - her longstanding nemesis bristling over the choice. Emma agrees, even though she is already in charge of a classic mystery panel at her family''s bookstore, Starlit Books, which turns out to have its own challenges. Meanwhile, Whitney, who is aware of Emma''s sleuthing skill
£27.89
John Wiley & Sons Inc Astrophysics For Dummies
Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic accessible to anyone. Tracking the topics covered in a typical undergraduate astrophysics class, this book will teach you the essential pieces to understanding our universe. Get ready to launch into outer space with this ever-changing branch of science. Discover the latest advances in the world of astrophysics Understand how and why galaxies form and evolveFind out the origins of cosmic raysGet a standalone primer on the science or supplement your astrophysics courseStudents in introductory astrophysics courses and would-be astronomy buffs who want to better understand the mechanics of the universe will love Astrophysics For Dummie
£20.69
St Martin's Press The Shadow of War
From the bestselling author comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis.In 1961, the new president John F. Kennedy, inherited an ill-conceived, poorly executed invasion of Cuba that failed miserably and set in motion the events that put the U.S. and the Soviet Union on a collision course that nearly started a war that would have enveloped much of the world. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, The Shadow of War brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1962. Told from a multitude of perspectives and voices, from the Russian engineer attempting the near impossible task of building the missile launch facilities in Cuba, to the U.S. Navy commanders who ships are sent to quarantine Cuba, to the Soviet Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, desperately trying to maintain a challenging bala
£22.49
Baker Publishing Group Pelican Point – A Hope Harbor Novel
A crumbling lighthouse is not part of the inheritance Army doctor Ben Garrison expects to claim when he journeys to Hope Harbor. Fresh out of the service, he wants only to unload the tower of bricks, decompress from years of treating battlefield trauma, and prepare to launch his civilian career. Hope Harbor Herald editor Marci Weber has other ideas. She may not be a Hope Harbor native, but the small Oregon seaside town has become home--and she's determined to save the Pelican Point landmark. Sparks fly as the two go head to head over the fate of the lighthouse. But when they start to cooperate, a different kind of fire ignites. And as they work together, might Hope Harbor heal the hearts of these two romance-wary souls? Bestselling author Irene Hannon invites readers back to their favorite town for a story that will light a beacon of hope within their hearts.
£12.99
Orion Publishing Co The Frumious Bandersnatch
The brand new 87th Precinct Novel from the master himself - Ed McBain.Diva disappeared . . . This was supposed to be the night that launched a new pop idol into the firmament. Tamar Valparaiso has it all: young and beautiful with the body and voice of an angel. And just as importantly she is going to hit all the right demographics. With a Mexican father she's going to walk the Hispanic market and her Russian mother ensured that her blonde hair will not be scaring off the Britney fans. So, tonight, she is going to make debut performance of her first single - Bandersnatch - on a luxury motor-launch in the heart of the city. But this is when she becomes Detective Steve Carella's problem. Halfway through her performance - and watched by millions of fans - masked men drag Tamar off the stage and into the bowels of a waiting speedboat. Now the city is in uproar and the responsibility of getting her back safely lies on Carella's shoulders . . .
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Hedge Fund Course
A self-study course that reviews the technical and quantitative knowledge necessary to properly manage a hedge fund Today, traditional asset managers are looking to develop their own hedge funds as alternative offerings to their clients. Hedge Fund Course presents all the technical and quantitative knowledge necessary to run a leveraged investment company, and complements the less-technical information presented in the popular, How to Create and Manage a Hedge Fund (0-471-22488-X). Filled with in-depth insight and expert advice, this book represents an executive-level educational program for money managers exploring the launch of alternative investment strategies or entering the hedge fund industry for the first time. Stuart A. McCrary (Winnetka, IL) is a partner with Chicago Partners LLC and specializes in options, mortgage-backed securities, derivatives, and hedge funds. As president of Frontier Asset Management, McCrary managed and ran his own hedge fund before joining Chicago Partners. He received his BA and MBA from Northwestern University.
£58.50
Little, Brown & Company Ida in Love and in Trouble
For fans of Bridgerton and The Davenports comes a sweeping historical novel from bestselling author Veronica Chambers about courageous (and flirtatious) Ida B. Wells as she navigates society parties and society prejudices to become a civil rights crusader. Before she became a warrior, Ida B. Wells was an incomparable flirt with a quick wit and a dream of becoming a renowned writer. The first child of newly freed parents who thrived in a community that pulsated with hope and possibility after the Civil War, Ida had a big heart, big ambitions, and even bigger questions: How to be a good big sister when her beloved parents perish in a yellow fever epidemic? How to launch her career as a teacher? How to make and keep friends in a society that seems to have no place for a woman who speaks her own mind? And – always top of mind for Ida – how to find a love that will let her be the woman she dreams of becoming? Ahead
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Columbia University Press Global Alert: The Rationality of Modern Islamist Terrorism and the Challenge to the Liberal Democratic World
Many associate terrorism with irrational behavior and believe only lunatics could perpetuate such horrific acts. Global Alert debunks this myth by anatomizing the rationale behind modern terrorism. It draws a distinct picture of its root and instrumental causes and plots the different stages of a terrorist attack, from indoctrination and recruitment to planning, preparation, and launch.Global Alert also exposes the measured exploitation of democratic institutions by terrorists to further their goals. Despite its strong capabilities and extensive resources, the modern liberal-democratic state is nevertheless subject to the rules of war, which partially restrict the state's ability to operate and maneuver. Boaz Ganor shows how terrorist organizations exploit these values to paralyze or neutralize the states they oppose. In outlining this new "hybrid" terrorist organization and its activity in both the military–terrorist arena and the political–welfare arena, Ganor advances an international doctrine for governing military operations between state and nonstate actors as part of a new type of armed conflict termed "multidimensional warfare."
£22.00
The University of Chicago Press The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors
The definitive guide to starting and running a freelance editing business. You've been thinking about shifting into the world of freelance editing, but you don't know where to start. In a time when editors are seeking greater flexibility intheir work arrangements and schedules, freelancing is an increasingly common career option. But deciding to go it alone means balancing the risks with the rewards. From the publisher of The Chicago Manual of Style comes The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors, the definitive guide to running your business and finding greater control and freedom in your work life. In this book, Erin Brenneran industry leader and expert on the business of editorial freelancinggathers everything you need to know into a single resource. Brenner has run her own successful editing business for over two decades and has helped hundreds of editors launch or improve their businesses through her teaching, blog writing, and coaching. The Chicago Guide for Freelance Edito
£92.00
HarperCollins Publishers The Dating Equation
2 best friends. 1 perfect match.Could you solve the equation for love if you've never had it yourself?Twenty-six-year-old Penny Webber has never had a boyfriend, but she's about to launch a new dating app with her best friend, Rory, designed to make dating less shallow. What could possibly go wrong?As soon as LEVEL launches, it's an immediate hit. Challenged by her team, but discouraged by Rory, she hits download on her very own app to prove a point. Alongside dating, she juggles her brother''s wedding plans, mediating between divorced parents and supporting her flatmate through heartbreak. All while navigating her increasingly complicated partnership with RoryAs LEVEL sends her further down a rocky path of failed dates, Penny's faith in her ability to help others find love falters. But what if Penny is wrong about her ability to crack the equation for love? What if, all this time, it's been where she least expected it?
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds – Rocket!: Band 02A/Red A
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Hop on board and buckle up for a rocket launch into space in this photographic non-fiction book. Red A/Band 2A offers emergent readers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. The focus sounds in this book are: /j/ /y/ /z/ zz /qu/ /ch/ /th/ /ng/ Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. Reading notes within the book provide practical support forreading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£7.93
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Tindims of Rubbish Island
The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun new world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. 'What is rubbish today is treasure tomorrow.' Discover Rubbish Island which the Tindims have built entirely from things we have thrown away. Captain Spoons, Mug, Jug, Brew, Skittle and friends are busy recycling when Ethel B Dina is blown out to sea and the Tindims must launch a rescue operation with the help of some friendly fish and surprises along the way. Printed in dyslexia-friendly font with pictures on every page and perfect for the reluctant reader, the Tindims show keen young ecologists how to help protect our planet for the future. 'An idiosyncratic genius' THE TIMES 'Sally Gardner's tale unfolds with all the beautiful illogicality of a dream' FINANCIAL TIMES
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Titan Books Ltd Planet of the Apes Omnibus 2
When men discovered that the Planet of the Apes was their own Earth, it was only the beginning of the most incredible adventure of all time...CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APESBy John JakesIn the future, the Earth thrives from the enslavement of its apes. Caesar, the son of Cornelius and Zira, has been in hiding for decades, but surfaces to launch a revolution to overthrow humanity and free his kind. BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APESBy David GerroldIt is ten years since Caesar freed the apes from slavery. He wants peace between his kind and the surviving humans, but there are whispers of mutiny among his people, and human survivors who also refuse reconciliation. PLANET OF THE APES (2001)By William T. QuickCrash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, Captain Leo Davidson finds humanity enslaved, and thinking, speaking apes in charge. Desperate, he must sow the seeds for a rebellion...
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Ablaze, LLC Gannibal Vol 2
Officer Daigo Agawa''s gotten more than he''d bargained for out of an official assignment to the remote mountain village Kuge. What began as a hopeful fresh start for his family has quickly turned into a nightmare. Spurred by the appearance of his disappeared predecessor''s daughter, Agawa has vowed to get to the bottom of mysterious happenings within the village, all seemingly linked to the extensive and domineering Koto family.However, the Koto family does not take Agawa''s suspicions lightly, and they launch a two-pronged assault on the police officer. While Agawa confronts the Koto family on their turf, a contingent of the clan has gone to confront Agawa''s wife and child in their home. What do they have planned? And can Agawa escape his own predicament in time?A terrifying thriller series rich in tension and suspense, Gannibal is a masterpiece of horrific manga. Featuring magnificent drawings by Masaaki Ninomiya, and a story that keeps things gripping and chilling
£11.99
Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S. Nat Turner Black Prophet
An extraordinary collaboration . . . A profound achievement . . . Downs is a superb, even lyrical writer. David W. Blight, Los Angeles TimesA Chicago Tribune book of the summer A Goodreads most anticipated summer bookA bold reinterpretation of the causes and legacy of Nat Turner''s rebellionand the new definitive account. In August 1831, a group of enslaved people in Southampton County, Virginia, rose up to fight for their freedom. They attacked the plantations on which their enslavers lived and attempted to march on the county seat of Jerusalem, from which they planned to launch an uprising across the South. After the rebellion was suppressed, well over a hundred people, Black and white, lay dead or were hanged. As news of the revolt spread, it became apparent that it was the idea of a single man: Nat Turner. An enslaved preacher, he was as enigmatic as he was brilliant. He was also something morea prophet, one who claimed
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HarperCollins Publishers Confetti at the Cornish Café (The Cornish Café Series, Book 3)
‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read.’ Katie Fforde ‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell Cal and Demi are preparing to launch their beloved Kilhallon Resort as a wedding venue. Cakes are baking, Cornish flowers are blooming, and fairy lights are twinkling. With the cliff-top setting and coastal views, it's the perfect place for a magical marriage ceremony. But their first clients are no ordinary couple. The bride and groom are internationally famous actors Lily Craig and Ben Trevone. Kilhallon is about to host a celebrity wedding . . . With the pressure on, Demi and Cal are doing all they can to keep their guests happy and avoid any wedding disasters. But is the unpredictable weather the only thing standing in the way of the Big Day? As secrets surface and truths are told, can Demi and Cal ensure that Kilhallon's first wedding is a success? One thing’s for sure, this will be a Cornish celebration to remember . . .
£9.99
Simon & Schuster Complicit
A thoroughly researched and deeply personal examination of how women unintentionally condone workplace abuse in a post-#MeToo world—and what we can do to change things for the better. When Reah Bravo began working at the Charlie Rose show, the open secret of Rose’s conduct towards women didn’t deter her from pursuing a position she thought could launch her career in broadcast journalism. She considered herself more than capable of handling any unprofessional behavior that might come her way. But she soon learned a devastating truth: we don’t always react to abusive situations as we imagine we will. When we live in a society where many feminist ideals are mainstream and women hold positions of power, how is it possible that sexual misconduct remains so prevalent? When many employers mandate trainings to prevent harassment of all kinds, why is workplace abuse still so rampant? Weaving her own experience with those of other wom
£18.00
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of the 1960s
Make love, not war.At the heart of the 1960s was a desire for change, a yearning for a new way of living and a rejection of the old order. From the civil rights movement or the Vietnam War to the Apollo moon landings or the launch of the birth control pill, and from the Beatles to the Beat Generation, it was a period of revolutionary change.Packed full of fabulous facts and quotes from civil rights leaders and counterculture icons to writers, artists and musicians this little book captures the key events, icons and ideas that defined this tumultuous decade.A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. John F. Kennedy, 1963We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. Martin Luther King, 1964We don''t like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out. Decca executive, after turning down the Beatles, 1962The yellow smiley fa
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Manchester University Press Dirty Books: Erotic Fiction and the Avant-Garde in Mid-Century Paris and New York
From the 1930s to the 1970s, in New York and in Paris, daring publishers and writers were producing banned pornographic literature. The books were written by young, impecunious writers, poets, and artists, many anonymously. Most of these pornographers wrote to survive, but some also relished the freedom to experiment that anonymity provided - men writing as women, and women writing as men - and some (Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller) went on to become influential figures in modernist literature. Dirty books tells the stories of these authors and their remarkable publishers: Jack Kahane of Obelisk Press and his son Maurice Girodias of Olympia Press, whose catalogue and repertoire anticipated that of the more famous US publisher Grove Press. It offers a humorous and vivid snapshot of a fascinating moment in pornographic and literary history, uncovering a hidden, earlier history of the sexual revolution, when the profits made from erotica helped launch the careers of literary cult figures.
£20.00
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Artists Master Series Color Light
3dtotal Publishing is an established authority on art and design, with a growing stable of high-calibre artist-authors. With such incredible talent and know-how under one publishing-house roof, we are uniquely placed to launch the BRAND NEW SERIES, Artists'' Masters Series. We have already released several bestselling, well-respected art-theory books including Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition and our much-loved character design titles. We cover the breadth of art and design, offering tutorials and inspiration from hundreds of experts across many genres. Now, this exciting new series takes a deep dive into the key areas of art theory, focusing on specific aspects which, when mastered, make the difference between good and world-class design. This innovative concept launches with Artists'' Masters Series: Color & Light. A select few hugely popular industry experts reveal techniques they use to infuse characters with the advanced levels of color and light that make the
£38.85
HarperCollins Publishers John Henry Days
From the author of ‘The Underground Railroad’, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and Longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize. ‘John Henry Days’ is a novel of extraordinary scope and mythic power. It established Colson Whitehead as a pre-eminent American writer of our time. Building the railways that made America, John Henry died with a hammer in his hand moments after competing against a steam drill in a battle of endurance. The story of his death made him a legend. Over a century later, J. Sutter, a freelance journalist and accomplished expense account abuser, is sent to West Virginia to cover the launch of a new postage stamp at the first 'John Henry Days' festival. John Henry Days is a riveting portrait of America. Through a patchwork of interweaving histories Colson Whitehead triumphantly reveals how a nation creates its present through the stories it tells of its past.
£10.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Second Punic War in Iberia 220206 BC
The first dedicated, illustrated study of the events of the Second Punic War in Iberia, which served as a launch pad for the Carthaginian invasion of Rome.Iberia was one of three crucial theatres of the Second Punic War between Carthage and Rome. Hannibal of Carthage's siege of Saguntum in 219 BC triggered a conflict that led to immense human and material losses on both sides, pitting his brother Hasdrubal against the Republican Roman armies seeking to gain control of the peninsula. Then, in 208 BC, the famous Roman general Scipio Africanus defeated Hasdrubal at Baecula, forcing Hasdrubal's army out of Iberia and on to its eventual annihilation at the Metaurus. In this work, military historian Mir Bahmanyar brings to life the key personalities and events of this important theatre of the war, and explains why the Roman victory at Baecula led to a strategic shift and Carthage's eventual defeat. It covers Scipio Africanus' brilliant victory at Ilipa in 206 BC, where h
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Walker Books Ltd Protecting the Planet: The Season of Giraffes
An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated – and marking the launch of an exciting new series.Once, this season of rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book, bestselling children's author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world's best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change. Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger – but after severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the giraffes are nowhere to be seen. However, as award-winning artist Emily Sutton's magnificent illustrations capture, The Beauty of Giraffes ultimately has a hopeful, celebratory story to share ... and an important point to make about how human beings can change for the better."Nicola Davies is one of the best children's writers in the business." Huffington Post"Emily Sutton is one of our greatest children's illustrators." The Times
£11.69
OUP India Heading East: Security, Trade, and Environment between India and Southeast Asia
The end of the Cold War and economic liberalization in India marked a new turn in Indian diplomacy. The 'Look East' policy promulgated in the early 1990s entailed several strategic and economic initiatives aimed at deepening India's ties with Southeast Asia, which had been neglected earlier. Despite the launch of the program a decade and a half ago, Indias involvement with the region proved to be fitful. With the 'Act East' initiative, which was launched in 2014, there appears to be a renewed emphasis on forging working relationships with various states in the region. This volume, part of the Oxford International Relations in South Asia series, presents an overarching assessment of the contents, successes, and failures of India's Southeast Asia policy, with important pointers to how this relationship could be steered in the future. The contributors to the volume dwell on three critical areas- trade, security, and environment- and outline the existing ties of Indias northeast with Southeast Asia and the prospects of their expansion.
£19.79
Verso Books Outsider in the White House
In this book, Senator Bernie Sanders explains where he comes from. He describes in detail how, after cutting his teeth in the Civil Rights movement, Sanders helped build an extraordinary grassroots political movement in Vermont, making it possible for him to become the first independent elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in forty years and now the longest-serving independent in U.S. political history. An extensive afterword by The Nation's National Affairs correspondent John Nichols continues the story with Sanders's entrance into the Senate, the drama of the 2016 Democratic Primary, his ongoing resistance to Trump, and the thrilling launch of his 2020 bid for the White House. A new foreword by Nina Turner, former president of Our Revolution and co-chair of the Sanders for President campaign, provides a rare glimpse of Bernie as a person. Outsider in the White House tells the story of a passionate and principled political life.
£13.63
Watkins Media Limited The Moon Dust Tarot: A deck and guidebook to activate ethereal lunar magic
The power of the moon is at your fingertips... Based on the online tarot deck that has uplifted and enlightened millions of people since its launch in 2017, this is the one and only official physical Moon Dust Tarot Deck. Connect with your spirit on a higher level, commune with the wisdom of the moon, stars and the universe, and find new meaning in the Tarot with this beautiful deck sumptuously presented in sparkling gold foil! Psychic and occult expert Flo presents the 78 classic tarot cards, illustrated with stunning artworks sprinkled with moon dust that shed new light and meanings on the classic imagery with insight from dreams and lunar wisdom. The accompanying booklet provides interpretations of all the cards, including keywords, inspiring poems intuited by Flo and readings for both upright and reversed cards. Elevate your lunar connection to the next level, find answers, hone your intuition and transform your life. This deck sits beautifully alongside its companion dream dictionary The Moon Dust Dream Dictionary.
£27.00
Amazon Publishing Hard Shot
Jon Reznick will protect New York City or die trying. When a group of homegrown attackers takes aim at cops outside a Fourth of July baseball game, black-ops specialist Jon Reznick and his daughter, Lauren, are caught in the cross fire. Jon hunts down two of the gunmen. But the last member of the group is at large and about to launch a fresh killing spree across the city. Cops are under fire, and Jon must stop this madman before more people are killed. But Jon’s renegade tactics and vigilante justice are starting to ruffle some feathers, and his friends in high places might not be able to help him anymore. With leaks inside the FBI and resistance from the NYPD, Reznick doesn’t know whom to trust. He knows one thing: he won’t watch the city he loves be torn apart, especially not with his daughter in the crosshairs. But can he get to her in time?
£9.15
John Murray Press Strategize to Win: The New Way to Start Out, Step Up or Start Over in Your Career
Whether you're starting out, striving toward a promotion, or looking for a new opportunity, the working world is changing. Discover how to manage your career and position yourself for success no matter the environment. Wall Street powerhouse Carla Harris has distilled the tools you will need to get started; get unstuck from bad situations or redirect your momentum. With her trademark galvanizing advice, Harris identifies and clarifies issues that are often murky, offering lessons on:· Identifying and making the most of your work profile· Preparing for a career change without going back to school or taking a step down· Honing three essential skills industry leaders possess· Tuning into unspoken cues· Thriving through changeWith practical advice on planning your career, interview techniques and negotiating compensation, Strategize to Win presents battle-tested tools that Carla has used to launch and sustain her own successful career. Her book will help you move forward, recover from setbacks and set yourself up for success.
£16.99
Penguin Books Ltd Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace
Why do human beings fight one another?In this exhilarating and bracing book, we learn the common logic driving vainglorious monarchs, dictators, mobs, pilots, football hooligans, ancient peoples and fanatics.Distilling decades of economics, political science, psychology and real-world interventions, and through his time studying Columbia, Chicago, Liberia and Northern Ireland, Christopher Blattman lifts the lid on the underlying forces governing war and peace.Why did Russia attack Ukraine? Will China invade Taiwan and launch WWIII? And what can any of us do about it?'Captivating and intelligent' Tim Harford'Wise, intriguing, imaginative' Rory Stewart'Nothing could be more relevant today than war and peace . . . an outstanding and original book on this topic' Martin Wolf, Financial Times'Important, readable, radical' David Miliband'A great storyteller with important insights for us all' Richard Thaler, co-author of Nudge'Essential for understanding the world we live in today' James A. Robinson, co-author of Why Nations Fail
£10.99
Walker Books Ltd Protecting the Planet: The Season of Giraffes
An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated – and marking the launch of an exciting new series.Once, this season of rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book, bestselling children's author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world's best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change. Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger – but after severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the giraffes are nowhere to be seen. However, as award-winning artist Emily Sutton's magnificent illustrations capture, The Beauty of Giraffes ultimately has a hopeful, celebratory story to share ... and an important point to make about how human beings can change for the better."Nicola Davies is one of the best children's writers in the business." Huffington Post"Emily Sutton is one of our greatest children's illustrators." The Times
£7.99
Boom! Studios BRZRKR Vol. 2
The highest selling comic book launch in 30 years by Keanu Reeves in his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt and acclaimed artist Ron Garney continues!WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU PAY FOR TRUE FREEDOM? Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, the man known only as B. begins wandering the world anew. After enduring a series of experiments and missions, B.’s memories of his origins will be finally restored. But what does this revelation mean for his future? Has B. finally found true freedom? Perhaps, but when has the U.S. government ever let their best asset go? Keanu Reeves continues his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and legendary artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior’s fight through the ages. Collects BRZRKR #5-8.
£11.69
Random House Children's Books The Magic Paintbrush
In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, a Chinese American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real—and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor and Dragon Pearl series.“Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scroll…Brimming with imagination and heart…” Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL seriesAmy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. There's no passion, nopersonality, no...magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life!Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an internatio
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John Blake Publishing Ltd The Doctors: Who's Who: The Story Behind Every Face of the Iconic Time Lord
Doctor Who has had children hiding behind sofas since 1963. With it’s re-launch in 2005, it is now more popular than ever. Eleven actors have played the famous Time Lord, starting with William Hartnell, and it has been a career landmark for all of them. Indeed, no other role in television history is as iconic, demanding, or as anticipated by its legion of fans as that of the famous time traveller with two hearts. All the bizarre facts of Doctor Who are explained as the lives and careers of each Doctor are put under the spotlight and given credit they so richly deserve. Find out o Who was a bouncer for the Rolling Stones o Who was nearly blown up in the Second World War aboard the HMS Hood o Who played a transvestite barmaid before becoming a Dr Who heart-throb
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Monacelli Press FREDERIC The Last Word in Chic
A compilation of the most inspiring interiors featured in the pages ofFREDERICmagazineSince its launch in 2021,Fredericmagazine has become one of the design world's most lauded publications, showcasing the work of legendary decorators and up-and-coming talents alike. In this volume, readers are invited to step inside a curated collection of the most memorable homes covered in its pages.FREDERIC: The Last Word in Chicvisits the personal residences of Veere Grenney, Neisha Crosland, Anne-Marie Midy, and other notable figures, with never-before-seen images shot by the world's leading interiors photographers. Projects from around the world by top decorators including Redd Kaihoi and Betsy Brown, architects Jeffrey Dungan and Joel Barkley, and industry insiders Elizabeth Mayhew and Dara Caponigro, to name a few, celebrate the joy of the unexpected, transcend rules and trends, and embrace personality and creativity.From lovi
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Guilford Publications Smart but Scattered--and Stalled: 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals, Make a Plan, and Successfully Leave the Nest
Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence--or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest--this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch, the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff. Learn why brain-based executive skills such as planning, organization, and time management are so important to success, and what you can do to strengthen them. You get downloadable practical tools for figuring out what areas to target, building skills, identifying a desired career path, and making a customized action plan. Vivid stories of other families navigating the same challenges (including father and son Richard and Colin Guare) reveal what kind of parental support is productive--and when to let go.
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Software Deployment, Updating, and Patching
The deployment of software patches can be just as challenging as building entirely new workstations. Training and support issues can haunt even the most successful software launch for months. Preparing for the rigors of software deployment includes not just implementing change, but training employees, predicting and mitigating pitfalls, and managing expectations. Software Deployment, Updating, and Patching provides the skills you need to develop a comprehensive strategy for tracking and managing system configurations, as well as for updating and securing systems with the latest packs and patches. Written by two of Microsoft’s top experts, this clear and concise manual demonstrates how to perform inventories of IT assets, test compatibility, target deployment, and evaluate management technologies. It also shows you how to create and implement your own deployment plans with recovery and remediation options, and how to recognize potential vulnerabilities.
£130.00
Kogan Page Ltd The TV Brand Builders: How to Win Audiences and Influence Viewers
The TV Brand Builders is the definitive account of how the biggest television networks, channels and programmes are created as brands, with rare privileged access to the marketing strategies and creative thinking behind culturally defining TV promos, digital and social media campaigns and design identities. Written by two leading practitioners responsible for work as famous as the BBC One hippos, the creation of a TV channel called Dave and the re-launch of Doctor Who, and featuring interviews with 50 leading industry experts from 8 countries, from HBO to ESPN, from DreamWorks to CANAL+, The TV Brand Builders combines practical advice and strategic insight with exclusive stories from the ratings front line. Online resources include a bonus chapter on TV channel design in a multi-screen world, plus a 'Student and Instructor's Manual' with chapter summaries.
£29.99
O'Reilly Media The Kerbal Player′s Guide
Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is a critically acclaimed, bestselling space flight simulator game. It's making waves everywhere from mainstream media to the actual space flight industry, but it has a bit of a learning curve. In this book, five KSP nerds-including an astrophysicist-teach you everything you need to know to get a nation of tiny green people into space. KSP is incredibly realistic. When running your space program, you'll have to consider delta-V budgets, orbital mechanics, Hohmann transfers, and more. This book is perfect for video game players, simulation game players, Minecrafters, and amateur astronomers. Design, launch, and fly interplanetary rockets Capture an asteroid and fly it into a parking orbit Travel to distant planets and plant a flag Build a moon rover, and jump off a crater ridge Rescue a crew-mate trapped in deep space
£28.79
Walker Books Ltd Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond
A fascinating account of space exploration with lavish cross-section illustrations by Stephen Biesty, covering early astronomy, rockets, the Space Race and the future of space-travel.The extraordinary story of space exploration, from Galileo's telescope to the launch of the International Space Station – and beyond! Martin Jenkins' accessible and wide-ranging narrative covers early astronomy, the history of flight, the Space Race, the day-to-day of astronauts in the International Space Station and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and considers where future missions might take us. Stephen Biesty's magnificent cross-section illustrations lay bare the intricate workings of space probes and shuttles, the Mars Curiosity Rover, spacesuits and Soyuz rockets. Back matter includes a comprehensive timeline and glossary of terms. With hours' worth of detail to pore over, this is the perfect gift for all space enthusiasts, young or old.
£9.99
HarperCollins Focus The Little Book of Conversation Starters: 375 Entertaining and Engaging Questions!
Never have an awkward silence again thanks to The Little Book of Conversation Starters! This compilation of 375 family-friendly questions will launch any conversation from boring to spectacular. Finding common ground in a family with young kids, teens, and parents can be tricky. Follow these handy questions and prompts and you'll be chatting in no time! With these intriguing questions, you never know what new passions, quirks, ideas, and funny stories may be revealed. Improve your family's communication and get to know others, and yourself, better. Easy to use during a long car ride, family dinner, vacation, or as a fun game on a rainy day. Settle down and see where the conversation takes you! Spark interaction and interesting dialogue with these creative and thought-provoking questions. Entertain, amuse, bond, and celebrate family together with The Little Book of Conversation Starters!
£8.99
Big Finish Productions Ltd The New Counter-Measures: The Movellan Manoeuvre
Arch-foe of the Intrusion Counter-Measures Group, Lady Suzanne Clare – glamorous international arms dealer specialising in alien tech – is back. And she’s branched out. She’s now moved into general technology and is rolling out a device designed to help with chores around the house. As the launch date looms, Rachel Jensen and her team are determined to find out what she’s really up to and stop her. What do these devices actually do? What exactly is her latest plan? And what exactly does it all have to do with an insidious alien menace? It’s time for a home invasion. CAST: Simon Williams (Group Captain Gilmore), Pamela Salem (Rachel Jensen), Karen Gledhill (Allison Williams), Hugh Ross (Sir Toby Kinsella), Carolyn Seymour (Lady Suzanne Clare), Cyril Nri (Maurice Vallan). Other parts played by members of the cast.
£10.99
Orion Publishing Co The Science Museum Puzzle Book Journey into Space
Are you ready to become an astronaut? Then prepare for lift off with The Science Museum Puzzle Book, a unique puzzle book to launch your exploration of space.Embark on your very own astronaut training program; engineer your own rocket and blast off to explore other planets to find what might be out there, all the while discovering the history of space exploration and the pioneering men and women who led us there.From Galileo inventing the first telescope, to the fascinating 20th century space race, all the way up to the cutting-edge research and missions being done to this day, this book is stuffed with essential space facts and history as well as mind-bending puzzles.From codebreaking and brainteasers to word riddles and language puzzles, this is the perfect gift to challenge any budding space explorer.This is an adventure you don''t want to miss!
£14.99
Faithlife Corporation Brand New
What's the Bible really about? What's God like? And what does all this mean for how I live?Especially when you're new to the Christian faith, these questions surface again and again.Brand New is a brief and practical 40-day devotional for new believers to help you reflect on and answer these questions for yourself. You'll learn the basics of the Christian faith: the story of the Bible, the character of God, and the practices of the Christian life.Each day you'll dig into an an important topic and read Bible passages that shed light on it. Reflection questions help you respond to what God might be showing you. Each devotion ends with a prayer paraphrased from the Bible so you can learn how to use God's word in your own prayers.With Brand New you'll launch into an exciting adventure of trusting God and growing in faith!
£12.36
Levine Querido Liberation Literature
A monumental collection by one of America's greatest authors of children's literature — and the launch of a new imprint, ReLIT, that republishes lost classics for a modern readership! Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002) was not only one of the most magnificent writers who ever lived — winning honors such as the Newbery Medal, Newbery Honor, National Book Award, and the Coretta Scott King Award for classics like The House of Dies Drear, The People Could Fly, M. C. Higgins the Great, and Her Stories — she was one of the greatest thinkers we ever had on children's literature. Born to a family of storytellers, she wove into her books and thoughts a deep concern with memory, tradition, and generational legacy, especially as they helped define the lives of African Americans from the days of slavery onward. Hamilton described her work as ''liberation literature.'' This landmark book — since fallen out
£20.00
Amazon Publishing Contract to Kill
When Toby Haynes witnesses a double murder—and suspects his boss, Tanner Mason, as the perpetrator of the crime—he does the only thing he can think of: he calls in Nathan McBride. CIA special ops veteran McBride and his partner, Harvey Fontana, respond to their friend’s plea. As they launch a covert investigation into Mason, the security chief for one of the nation’s leading private military contractors, they discover that not everything is as it appears. Mason and his inner circle are leading a top-secret operation to tackle a wave of crime plaguing the US-Mexican border, and the murder may have been part of their complicated strategy—or part of a more menacing agenda. Soon McBride and Fontana find themselves engaged in a deadly game. With a powerful politician behind it all, stopping Mason could mean joining a secret war—with truly global stakes.
£13.84
Adams Media Corporation Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months
As seen on Time.com, Forbes.com, Huffington Post, and Essence.com 'Become Your Own Boss is a must-read if you're thinking of launching a business of your own.' --Jean Chatzky, bestselling author of Money 911 and Financial Editor, NBC TodayCreate a successful business this year!Written by America's #1 Small Business Expert, this essential handbook shows you how to launch your own business in just twelve months. Using her years of experience in business development, Melinda Emerson guides you through the process with step-by-step instructions for developing an effective marketing plan, setting a budget, and maintaining your business once it's up and running. She also offers brand-new strategies for obtaining financing through means like crowdsourcing as well as social media techniques that help build your business--all of which has been updated for today's market.With Emerson's expert business advice, you will final
£13.99
University of New Mexico Press Abandoned in Place: Preserving America’s Space History
Stenciled on many of the deactivated facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the evocative phrase “abandoned in place” indicates the structures that have been deserted. Some structures, too solid for any known method of demolition, stand empty and unused in the wake of the early period of US space exploration. Now Roland Miller’s color photographs document the NASA, Air Force, and Army facilities across the nation that once played a crucial role in the space race.Rapidly succumbing to the elements and demolition, most of the blockhouses, launch towers, tunnels, test stands, and control rooms featured in Abandoned in Place are located at secure military or NASA facilities with little or no public access. Some have been repurposed, but over half of the facilities photographed no longer exist. The haunting images collected here impart artistic insight while preserving an important period in history.
£38.95
Baker Publishing Group The Bishop – A Patrick Bowers Thriller
FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers's cutting-edge 21st-century geospatial investigative techniques and impeccable logic have helped him track some of the country's most grisly killers. But those skills are pushed to the limit in this new installment of the highly-acclaimed, award-winning The Bowers Files series. This time it's a congressman's daughter who is found dead even as her killers launch a spree of perfect murders in the Northeast. With nothing to link the crimes to each other, Agent Bowers faces his most difficult case yet--even as his personal life begins to crumble around him. Known for his intricately woven, masterfully plotted novels of high-octane action and spine-tingling suspense, Steven James delivers once again. The Bishop is a gripping, adrenaline-laced story for readers who are tired of timid thrillers. Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for a wild ride. The game is on.
£24.71