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Madison Daniels has worshipped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind, and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering.Forced together for her brother's wedding getaway, Chase and Madison decide to call a truce for the happy couple. Except all bets are off when they're forced to shack up in a tacky 70's honeymoon suite and survive a multitude of "accidents" as the family tries to prove their "spark" can be used than for more than fighting. That is, if they don't strangle each other first...

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Are you going to be a big brother or sister? How exciting! Topsy and Tim's friend, Tony, is a big brother! At first he gets a little bit jealous of the new baby, but soon, he learns that being a big brother is great! The perfect story for siblings to be, Topsy and Tim: The New Baby is a reassuring story that highlights just how wonderful being an older sibling can be!Exploring the experience of pregnancy, breastfeeding and the impact of a new family member with warmth and humour, this story is the ideal tool to spark conversations about a new sibling and to help children cope with change. Discover more Topsy and Tim adventures: Topsy and Tim: Start SchoolTopsy and Tim: Move HouseTopsy and Tim: Learn To Swim

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An easy-to-use family thesaurus to boost vocabulary and spark creative writing skills - the perfect homework help. It includes over 40,000 synonyms, opposites and examples, and vocabulary-building activities and illustrated with over 1000 photographs and illustrations to support the entries and give extra information. The alphabet and letter tabs are provided on every page to make navigation quick and easy and there are child-friendly examples to lead you to the best word. Packed with word webs on key topics like sport, animals and music to help with project work, overused word panels delivering interesting alternatives, and special writing tips offering advice for writing creatively and expanding vocabulary for the budding writer. The ideal family thesaurus to help with homework and a fantastic companion to the Oxford Illustrated Children's Dictionary.

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Let this graphic novel be your time machine - experience history like never before! Fight for equality in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, train with the first civilian selected for a mission to space, help spark a rebellion at the Stonewall Riot, and so much more! With History Comics, the past comes alive in a way that's edifying, entertaining, and relevant to kids' lives. In this volume, turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what was intended to be a routine mission. But then disaster struck. What caused the mid-air explosion? Would future crewed space missions be permanently grounded? In this imaginative tale set in a far-off future a group of curious kids investigates the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion.

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Fourteen of our nation's stories are collected in this book. Each story is drawn from a different period in American history, from the time Indians first appeared on the continent to the twenty-first century War on Terror, and each resonates with significance for the nation today. The arguments in this book have provoked passionate debate between observers at the time and among generations of historians who followed. In every case, there are at least two sides to the story and multiple possible meanings. Each chapter focuses on one of these debates. After a brief introduction to the period and the issue at hand, two dueling interpretations of the topic present different ways of understanding it. Finally, some questions are outlined to help center attention on essential points and spark discussion.

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On a spring day in 1988, Sandra Galbraith runs her long, curious fingers over a bookshelf tightly packed with the titles of her favourite writer, Muriel Spark. She's on a quest to find the perfect birthday gift for her niece, Violet, and plucks Brodie, a pristine, new copy of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, from a neat cluster of identikit books. Brodie adores Violet and, over the next two years, hidden in plain sight, learns family secrets of betrayal and a double life. When Violet leaves for university, her brother kidnaps Brodie to give to his disinterested love interest. On the thirty-year journey that follows, Brodie passes through hands and lives and is witness to death, sex, and a wicked stepmother. Throughout it all, Brodie's longing to return to Violet never fades.

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When the villagers find a dragon on the train track, something has to be done. Who can move the dragon? And what will the dragon do? Exploring themes of friendship and judging people by their appearances, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

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Discover the art of effortless entertaining with 17 seasonal gatherings made simple, stylish, and soulful, complete with 18 recipes and fabulous decor tips. In this breezy debut, interior designer Gross shares ideas on how to host sophisticated events for a variety of occasions. . . This will spark hosts’ imaginations. —Publishers Weekly Full of great color photographs of party environments and place settings that readers will want to copy next time they host an event. —Booklist “Lorna brings style and joy to everything she does, whether designing a room or setting the table. Now, we can delight in her magical world!” —Steele Marcoux, Editor-in-Chief Veranda Magazine From interior designer and style maven Lorna Gross, Entertaining by Design is a collection of accessible gatherings, organized by season, from a small dinner to post-Christmas breakfast cele

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Men may have their little black book of cocktails - but now women have one just for them, in a feminine pink, fashionably designed guide.What better way for busy girls to entertain than by using this fabulous little gem to help spark up their marvelous social lives....along with setting the right mood for that little hottie that is coming over?As well as the recipes for a wide variety of cocktails, The Little Pink Book of Cocktails features: Quotable sayings by history’s brightest wits, Space for you to plan get-togethers, And room to jot down memorable moments. Inside, gals will find witty quotes and words of wisdom as well as fabulous drinks from Cosmos to Appletinis to other fun and exciting and easy to make shots, drinks, and cocktails.

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This book is about the Stonewall Riots, a series of spontaneous, often violent demonstrations by members of the gay (LGBTQ+) community in reaction to a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The Riots are attributed as the spark that ignited the LGBTQ+ movement. The author describes American gay history leading up to the Riots, the Riots themselves, and the aftermath, and includes her interviews of people involved or witnesses, including a woman who was ten at the time. Profusely illustrated, the book includes contemporary photos, newspaper clippings, and other period objects. A timely and necessary read, The Stonewall Riots helps readers to understand the history and legacy of the LGBTQ+ movement.

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Every society has its cultures: patterns of how people live and express themselves and how they value objects and thoughts. Recently, there has been considerable debate about what constitutes Indian culture and heritage and about how much diversity those categories ought to contain. Romila Thapar begins by explaining how definitions of culture have changed over the past three centuries. She suggests that cultures can be defined as a shared understanding of selected objects and thoughts from the past, but this understanding is often stripped of its historical context. Thapar touches on a few of these illuminating contexts, such as social discrimination, the role of women, and attitudes toward science and knowledge. This thought-provoking book is sure to spark productive debate about some current shibboleths in India’s culture.

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America’s Classic Ballparks takes you out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America’s ballpark landmarks. Baseball parks are as American as apple pie and America’s Classic Ballparkscommemorates nine ballparks guaranteed to spark nostalgia for the old ball game. Featuring striking images, America’s Classic Ballparks offers a wealth of information on these beloved national landmarks. The iconic ballparks featured include: Ebbets Field Tiger Stadium Polo Grounds Original Yankee Stadium Fenway Park Wrigley Field Dodger Stadium Oriole Park at Camden Yards Oracle Park Reliving everything from opening day at Fenway Park to the top ten moments in Yankee stadium, ballpark enthusiasts will revel in stadium trivia and cherish the historic photographs found throughout these pages. Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., America’s Classic Ballparks is the perfect addition to any sports library.

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Before Heartstopper, there was Breaks . . . the enemies-to-lovers queer webcomic sensationCortland Hunt has made some dangerous mistakes. Now he's waiting quietly for those mistakes to catch up with him. Ian Tanner coasts through life denying the spark of anger beneath his laid back exterior. When school politics and personal lives become a battleground, the pair find that what they share may just be their only safe haven.Breaks is the story of two young men discovering who they were, who they are, and who they will become. It's a love story . . . but a bit broken.With millions of views and thousands of subscribers on webcomic platforms, Breaks is perfect for fans of popular LGBTQ+ graphic novels, such as Alice Osman's Heartstopper, who might be looking for something darker and more mature.

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Selected as a must-read by the curators of the Next Big Idea Book Club, including Daniel Pink, Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, and Adam Grant“In this illuminating guide, Jeff Karp illustrates how we can break free from the routines that limit our thinking. LIT is an essential toolkit for converting intentions into actions that matter.” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Don’t we all want to tap our innermost talents of creativity, the full power of our good brains?. . . LIT is a blueprint for a richer, deeper life. —Diana Nyad“Jeff Karp’s much-needed book provides a spark and helps us light ourselves up from within — while lighting up the world around us, bringing joy and creativity to all aspects of our lives.” —Arianna Huffington<

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International Floral Art 2021/2022 is an expertly curated collection of floral design showing the bounty of nature in many ingenious and magnificent ways. It is an anthology of floral inspiration, a love letter to nature itself and a testimony to the boundless nature of human creativity. Over 130 floral designers let their imagination run wild to push the boundaries of the craft and make us revel in the unexpected. Established floral artists as well as the up and coming generation of designers amaze and seduce with spectacular floral creations that reveal a strong artistic vision, great craftsmanship, an enormous degree of commitment and an extraordinary amount of effort. International Floral Art 2021/2022 is a stunning coffee table book with over 240 designs that will start conversation and spark the imagination.

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365 Days of Art is an inspiring journal designed to help readers and budding artists nurture their creativity and explore their feelings through the medium of art.Featuring an activity for every day of the year, from simple tasks like drawing shapes and lines to more considered tutorials such as calligraphy writing and shading, each task is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful hints and tips as well as more considered tasks to help build your creative confidence, 365 Days of Art is a beautiful keepsake as well as well as a powerful tool for positive change.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.

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For more than a century, the United States has been the world's most powerful state. Now some analysts predict that China will soon take its place. Does this mean that we are living in a post-American world? Will China's rapid rise spark a new Cold War between the two titans? In this compelling essay, world renowned foreign policy analyst, Joseph Nye, explains why the American century is far from over and what the US must do to retain its lead in an era of increasingly diffuse power politics. America's superpower status may well be tempered by its own domestic problems and China's economic boom, he argues, but its military, economic and soft power capabilities will continue to outstrip those of its closest rivals for decades to come.

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THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING BESTSELLER, NOW AN ACCLAIMED TV SERIESThis is the definitive account of the run-up to 9/11: from the man who lit the spark of radical Islam in 1948, to those who built up a terror network, and to the FBI agent whose warnings of 'something big' coming were ignored until the Twin Towers fell.'The Looming Tower is a thriller. And it's a tragedy, too' The New York Times'The most detailed (and thrilling) account we have of the events that led to the destruction of the Twin Towers' Observer, Books of the Year'Possibly the best book yet written on the rise of al-Qaeda ... beautifully written and wonderfully compelling' William Dalrymple'We meet some formidable schemers and killers ... fabulists crazed with blood and death' Martin Amis

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The Christian theology of N.F.S. Grundtvig (1783-1872) is based on the principle that humankind, created in God's image, has retained a divine spark og that image, which can welcome God's gift of grace and salvation. Human Comes First illustrates this principle through a selction of Grundtvig's articles, teachings, sermons, letters and speeches from half a century of his theological activity.As part of its agenda to digitalise and translate Grundtvig's vast output, the Grundtvig Study Centre at Aarhus University is pleased to publish this third volume in the series 'N.F.S. Grundtvig: Works in English'. Volume 1. The School for Life (2011), contains Grundtvig's major writings on education, and Volume 2. Living Wellsprings (2015) contains a selction of his hymns, songs, and poems. Future volumes will deal with his politics and his philosophy.

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Whether you love its pace or are mystified by its immensity, New York City has a seemingly limitless capacity to spark both refreshingly blunt observations and eloquent descriptions of its daily life and motion. It has inspired countless artists, musicians, and even politicians, all of whom embody the essence of the city: profound, prophetic, quirky, amusing, tough, and amazingly varied.Inside you’ll find words of wisdom from a plethora of noteworthy New Yorkers, including:Joe Namath Donald Trump Edie Falco Woody Allen Marilyn Monroe Joan Rivers Rudy Giuliani Bette Midler Spike LeeAnd many, many more!New York boasts a cast of colorful characters like nowhere else, and in The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom they’ll tell you all about their beloved home, as only real New Yorkers could.

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Welcome to a soothing and sophisticated world of artistic animals. Inside you ll find 32 contemporary coloring activities from visionary designer Debra Valencia. Perfect for enhancing with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, crayons, or watercolors, each of these fanciful illustrations opens a gateway to mindful relaxation and creative expression. Beautifully colored samples are included to spark your imagination. Multiple color schemes are presented side by side, to show how different approaches can make the same design look radically different. Gorgeous hand-colored examples in a variety of art mediums are also provided. Each page is printed on one side only of high quality, extra-thick paper, perforated for easy removal from the book. Frame your completed artwork for display, or use it as inspiration for gifts, home decor, needlepoint, stenciling, wall murals, and more."

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A good date can be exhilarating: a shared joke, an improbable spark, long moments of gazing fondly into each other's eyes. Not so for the dating disasters featured in this collection of hilarious, real tweets about the most terrible evenings imaginable. From seriously unwelcome confessions, to dousing dates in wine, to bringing them back to creepy apartments to meet favourite stuffed animals, these alarming reports from dating's front lines are absolutely cringe-worthy and laugh-out-loud funny. Along the way, author Rhodri Marsden offers tips on how to identify and avoid the worst of the bad daters, including married men, blatant liars, obsessive stalkers, deluded optimists and more. This hilariously harrowing collection of real nightmare dates will amuse anyone who's suffered through one of cupid's off nights.

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Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn’t know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do—and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary boxer and civil rights activist, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing career to his time as heavyweight champion of the world. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken! is an authoritative, accessible and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humour.

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Jada Jones is back for the sixth book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!"Readers who love Ivy and Bean or Katie Woo will want to meet Jada Jones." --School Library JournalJada is thrilled when she gets to go on an outdoor class field trip with her Pop Pop, a nature lover, as a chaperone. She can't wait to show him off to her friends--and show him what she knows. But the trip has some twists along the way, including a soaring zip line she's not sure she wants to try. What happens when Jada's shining moment starts to lose its luster?Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star"Fast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews

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Jada Jones is back for the sixth book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!"Readers who love Ivy and Bean or Katie Woo will want to meet Jada Jones." --School Library JournalJada is thrilled when she gets to go on an outdoor class field trip with her Pop Pop, a nature lover, as a chaperone. She can't wait to show him off to her friends--and show him what she knows. But the trip has some twists along the way, including a soaring zip line she's not sure she wants to try. What happens when Jada's shining moment starts to lose its luster?Praise for Jada Jones: Rock Star"Fast-paced, with supersimple vocabulary and a smattering of earth science to spark interest in young rock collectors everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews

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Sonny Chua’s Cool Keys 2 is packed with irresistible tunes that progress from Grade 3 to Grade 5 standard (Intermediate level). Featuring an assortment of exciting original pieces, from Feeling kooky jazz to modern waltz and feisty Firestorm, these creative piano solos offer a wide range of styles and moods – sure to spark the imagination of every player. With hints and tips from the composer throughout to encourage performance and support technique, as well as online audio of all the pieces. Sonny Chua (1967–2020) was an Australian composer, educator and pianist, known for his characterful and energetic musical style. It is hoped that these imaginative piano solos will be a fitting tribute to Sonny and inspire pianists of all ages to perform, for many years to come.

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More Anon gathers a selection of poems from Maureen N. McLane's critically acclaimed first five books of poetry. McLane, whose 2014 collection This Blue was a finalist for the National Book Award, is a poet of wit and play, of romanticism and intellect, of song and polemic. More Anon presents her work anew. The poems spark with life, and the concentrated selection showcases her energy and style. As Parul Sehgal wrote in Bookforum, "To read McLane is to be reminded that the brain may be an organ, but the mind is a muscle. Hers is a roving, amphibious intelligence; she's at home in the essay and the fragment, the polemic and the elegy." In More Anon, McLane-a poet, scholar, and prizewinning critic-displays the full range of her vertiginous mind and daring experimentation.

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Are you a unicorn, llamacorn, or narwhal at heart? Get to know yourself—and your friends—with this two-color, glittery guided journal based on the personality traits of three super-popular creatures! Are you on a creative quest to stand out like a unicorn? Are you a born leader who’s loyal to the herd like a llamacorn? Or are you chill and go-with-the-flow like a narwhal? Take the quiz at the beginning of this book to find out! Then follow the prompts to write, doodle, and create while you explore your strengths and discover how truly magical you are. Full of prompts to spark imagination, mindfulness, and confidence, this journal will help you live your best life and be your best self—no matter what your personal strengths may be!

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Have you ever wondered how to capture a swarm of bees? Predict the weather by the clouds? And just how do you darn a pair of socks, anyway? Anyone curious about the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build things will find everything they’ve ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials selected from Storey’s extensive library of how-to books, you can learn how to carve a turkey, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more. Whether you plan to “do it yourself” or just love reading about how things are done, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.

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Catullus was undoubtedly one of the most intimate, witty, vivid, and tender poets of antiquity. Perhaps his greatest gift was his ability to truthfully reveal the fleeting instants of his bare psyche: moments of erotic passion, of scorn and jealousy, of heartfelt devotion, of consuming love. The cycle of poems to his love, “Lesbia,” have entranced poets and translators across the centuries, enriching many different traditions in English-language poetry. This anthology of Catullus’s love poems showcases translations from many New Directions authors, including James Laughlin, Bernadette Mayer, Muriel Spark, and Louis and Celia Zukofsky, as well as beloved timeless translations, like those of Ben Jonson and Christopher Marlowe, and inimitable modern versions from the likes of Dorothy Parker and Horace Gregory. Also included are several newly commissioned translations from contemporary poets and writers.

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Unlock your own potential with the Bravely Journal, an inspiring collection of guided prompts and empowering quotes from American women past and present, from the team behind Quotabelle.From the authors of Bravely, Beautifully Said, and Grit & Grace comes a guided journal designed to spark the imaginations of tomorrow's changemakers. Drawing on some of the most iconic themes from Bravely -- including bravery, resilience, compassion, and creativity -- this beautiful journal pairs eye-opening quotes with thought-provoking guided prompts. Full of both wisdom and wonder, this unique guided companion offers inspiration for crafting a life of purpose.Designed to celebrate and empower female historymakers, this unique guided journal highlights a variety of women hand-selected by Quotabelle, a start-up that seeks to elevate women's voices through the power of words.

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Throughout his long and controversial career, Martin Heidegger developed a substantial contribution to the phenomenology of religion. In Heidegger's Phenomenology of Religion, Benjamin D. Crowe examines the key concepts and developmental phases that characterized Heidegger's work. Crowe shows that Heidegger's account of the meaning and structure of religious life belongs to his larger project of exposing and criticizing the fundamental assumptions of late modern culture. He reveals Heidegger as a realist through careful readings of his views on religious attitudes and activities. Crowe challenges interpretations of Heidegger's early efforts in the phenomenology of religion and later writings on religion, including discussions of Greek religion and Hölderlin's poetry. This book is sure to spark discussion and debate as Heidegger's work in religion and the philosophy of religion becomes increasingly important to scholars and beyond.

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Adventure through the year with this weekly planner inspired by America’s breathtaking national parks. This unique planner invites you on an enlightened planning and scheduling experience, whether for work, school, or your daily life. Thoughtfully composed to guide you through 18 months led by exciting excursions and facts based on your favorite national parks, this planner is designed for outdoor adventurers, bucket listers, and nature lovers alike.  This planner features:   Stunning full-page artistic interpretations of the parks to inspire introspection and appreciation. Weekly quotes to inform your week and spark spiritual nourishment. 18 full-month calendar spreads. 72 weeks with plenty of space to write. Convenient size ideal for carrying in a book bag, briefcase, or purse. Elastic band closure to help secure your planner or mark your place inside. This

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Now What? Is a reference book and guide offering practical advice to teenagers as they approach the key decisions regarding their futures, whether it be careers, university, apprenticeships or something else. The follow up to the No. 1 bestselling Amazon career guide, 'Is your school lying to you?' offers all new insights into the need for self reliance, adaptability and entrepreneurial spark to navigate and succeed in the new, post pandemic marketplace they'll be entering as adults. An honest, fresh and deliberately unacademic take on the evergreen issue of how best to advise teens on their choices free from bias and parental expectation. Now What? Challenges the myth that school will take care of this and empowers students to embrace their opportunities, achieve their goals and through self reliance, realise their ambitions.

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In Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw clothing. By connecting the underlying anatomy to clothing, as well as considering the body's posture and movement, you can learn to draw accurate and realistic clothing. Whether you're interested in art, animation, or fashion, this book is a great resource for anyone sketching or drawing clothing. Geared toward artists of all levels from beginners through professionals this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. (Publisher's Note: This book features an exposed binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.) Table of Contents Foreword Introduction Head and Neck Torso and Shoulders Upper Limbs Lower Limbs Resources

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Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry's modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly. Here is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, the pair climbed to the very top of the sport of show jumping. Their story captured the heart of Cold War-era America-a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. They were the longest of all longshots-and their win was the stuff of legend.

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This alphabetical space baby book installment of the Baby University series is the perfect space introduction story for even the youngest astronomers and makes for a great space-themed baby gift!ABCs of Space is a colorfully simple introduction to space for toddlers and grownups. Using a new astronomical concept for every letter of the alphabet, your baby will learn their ABCs as they explore the universe! Written by experts in the fields of astrophysics and mathematics, each page in this cosmic primer features multiple levels of text and learning so that the book will grow along with your little learner.Also in the Baby University Series:ABCs of ScienceABCs of PhysicsAstrophysics for BabiesBaby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.

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A magical, star-filled picture book about learning to share the wonders of our world.Every evening, Mole comes out of his burrow to watch the twinkling stars in the sky above. How he wishes he could have them for his very own! Then one night he sees a shooting star, and suddenly his wish comes true. There's just one problem: now that Mole's burrow is full of beautiful, shining stars, none of the other animals can enjoy them . . .Written and illustrated by the award-winning Britta Teckentrup, this beautiful picture book will spark conversations about sharing, friendship and using the resources of our world responsibly.Look out for more books from Britta Teckentrup:Little Mouse and the Red Wall The Memory TreeMy Hand in Your HandNever Take a Bear to School

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Did you know that Amelia Earhart loved heights so much she built a roller coaster in her backyard? Or that she used to race worms with her sister? Bet you didn’t know that she took photographs of garbage cans to pay for flying lessons! Siblings Paige and Turner do—and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary pilot, from her childhood in the rural Midwest and the spark of her passion for flying to her record-smashing flights and her infamous disappearance over the Pacific Ocean. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Amelia Earhart Is on the Moon? is an authoritative, accessible and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humour.

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Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn’t know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do—and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the legendary boxer and civil rights activist, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing career to his time as heavyweight champion of the world. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken! is an authoritative, accessible and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humour.

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The perfect coloring book for every Capricorn—according to the stars—includes 24 customizable, astrology-themed drawings suited to your sign. Relieve stress and spark your creativity with the ideal coloring book for you based on your zodiac sign! This is the ultimate coloring book for any Capricorn looking to color images that truly represent themselves and want to incorporate astrology into their everyday life. Plus, the illustrated pages are perforated for easy removal, so you can decorate with your own astrology-themed art. With Capricorn: Your Cosmic Coloring Book all you need to do is simply start coloring one of the 24 beautiful images designed to appeal to your unique sign. Just like your earthy element, you’ll find orderly, beautiful images that best fit your disciplined and independent mindset making it the only coloring book you’ll ever need.

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“Has heart, soul and so much spirit.” Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin’s Dragons “Disappearing animals, twists and turns, and an amazing autistic protagonist.” Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Dosh “Exciting, deftly plotted and full of surprises.” Sinéad O'Hart, author of The Eye of the North Alice Tonks would love to make friends at boarding school. And, being autistic, she just wants people to accept her for who she is. But after a rather strange encounter with a talking seagull on her first day, she suddenly has a new challenge and a lot of questions. Animals are going missing and Alice can’t solve the mystery alone. With new friends behind her, can Alice harness her magic powers and become the hero she never imagined? A story about finding your voice, friendship and unlikely heroes, for fans of A Kind of Spark

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Have you ever just clicked with someone?Is there a safer space for secret desires than virtual reality? "Just what you need" WENDY HOLDENIt begins by chance: Leo receives emails in error from an unknown woman called Emmi. Being polite he replies, and Emmi writes back. A few brief exchanges are all it takes to spark a mutual interest in each other, and soon Emmi and Leo are sharing their innermost secrets and longings. The erotic tension simmers, and it seems only a matter of time before they will meet in person. But they keep putting off the moment - the prospect both unsettles and excites them. And, after all, Emmi is happily married. Will their feelings for each other survive the test of a real-life encounter?Translated from German by Jamie Bulloch and Katharina Bielenberg

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This fully revised edition of Martin Shaw's classic, award-winning text proposes a way through the intellectual confusion surrounding genocide. In a thorough account of the idea's history, Shaw considers its origins and development and its relationships to concepts like ethnic cleansing and politicide. Offering a radical critique of the existing literature on genocide, he argues that what distinguishes genocide from more legitimate warfare is that the 'enemies' targeted are groups and individuals of a civilian character. He vividly illustrates his argument with a wide range of historical examples - from the Holocaust to Rwanda and Palestine to Yugoslavia - and shows how the question 'What is genocide?' matters politically whenever populations are threatened by violence. The second edition of this compelling book will continue to spark interest and vigorous debate, appealing to students and scholars across the social sciences and in international law.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE 2020 TORONTO BOOK AWARDA bracing, provocative, and perspective-shifting book from one of Canada's most celebrated and uncompromising writers, Desmond Cole. The Skin We're In will spark a national conversation, influence policy, and inspire activists.In his 2015 cover story for Toronto Life magazine, Desmond Cole exposed the racist actions of the Toronto police force, detailing the dozens of times he had been stopped and interrogated under the controversial practice of carding. The story quickly came to national prominence, shaking the country to its core and catapulting its author into the public sphere. Cole used his newfound profile to draw insistent, unyielding attention to the injustices faced by Black Canadians on a daily basis.   Both Cole’s activism and journalism find vibrant expression in his first book, The Skin We’re In. Puncturing the bubble of Canadian smugness

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Full of short, simple facts about creatures that lurk in the dark that will inform and delight babies, kids, and parents! Mysterious creatures roam the earth in the dark of night. Each animal has a unique ability Some use heightened senses to make their way in the night and some use the dark to their advantage. This book brings these creatures, rarely seen in the light of day, to full-colour life for little eyes and little hands so that exploring our landscapes at night can begin at even the earliest age. From the pangolin to the yellow-winged bat, this beautifully illustrated, full-color non-fiction board book reveals the hidden world in the darkest night. Part of Eye of Newt's Yikes! Discovery series, aimed to spark an early curiosity for the wonderful animals we share the planet with.

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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!

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So who put the body in with the spring bulbs?The merest hint of spring has arrived in Cheshire, and so has young reporter Daisy Dalrymple. The feisty flapper's visit is a breath of fresh air for gloomy Occles Hall. But while photographing the rather barren grounds, Daisy spots that someone's been digging among the first green shoots - and much to her horror unearths the corpse of missing parlour maid Grace Moss.So begins an extraordinary adventure, as first the dead woman's shocking secret is revealed and then Daisy swiftly realizes she needs to catch the killer before she herself is left pushing up the daisies . . .Praise for the Daisy Dalrymple series:'Manners (P G Wodehouse-style) and mystery get equal time in a low-key story with considerable charm.' Kirkus Reviews'Engaging . . . Dunn's style gives an entertaining spark.' Publishers Weekly

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