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Part of the popular “Wilson the Pug” series, which sold nearly 70,000 copies as a hardcover in the early 2000s. First time in paperback. The smaller trim size will make a great gift book—the popularity of pugs as a favored dog breed has soared 170 percent since 2005, which should only increase sales from the original series. Vox magazine said of the publics’ pug infatuation: “The pug doesn’t need to play the piano or clumsily fall off the table. It wins love simply by having a lot of extra skin and a smushed face.”

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'Tiptree's narratives of alien worlds and alienation make up one of science fiction's most vivid and influential bodies of work' The New York TimesThis landmark collection of short stories shows the feminist pioneer James Tiptree Jr. at her most inventive and daring. Here a fake girl becomes a living advertisement, women choose alien invaders over the men of Earth, a creature discovers that love means death and a pandemic engulfs the planet.'Feminist dystopian fiction owes just as much to this woman - who wrote as a man - as Margaret Atwood' Vox

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Darius Foroux is an investor, entrepreneur, blogger, podcast host and writer in the personal development and personal finance space. He holds a master's degree in Business Administration, with a specialisation in finance, from the University of Groningen. He currently lives in the Netherlands. Foroux has more than 281,000 Medium subscribers and 140,000 email newsletter subscribers to his writing on investing and stoicism. He gains thousands of highly-engaged subscribers every month. His blog posts have been read by 30 million individual visitors and his work has appeared in TIME, NBC, Fast Company, The Economist, Vox, Inc. Observer and many more publications.

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'Unquestionably one of the brightest-burning talents in the constellation of science fiction' The New York TimesWritten under the pseudonym James Tiptree Jr., the pioneering and outlandish tales of Alice B. Sheldon are some of the greatest science fiction short stories of the twentieth century, telling of dystopian chases, alien sex and the loneliness of the universe.'What her work brought to the genre was a blend of lyricism and inventiveness, as if some poet had rewritten a number of clever SF standards and then passed them on to a psychoanalyst' Brian Aldiss'Feminist dystopian fiction owes just as much to this woman - who wrote as a man - as Margaret Atwood' Vox

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By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname “Bono Vox,” a Latin phrase that translates to “good voice.” When he became the frontman of the newly formed rock band U2 in 1976, he adopted part of the nickname and “Bono” was introduced to the world. Today, U2 have sold over 157 million albums and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys. In addition to having stellar vocals and a compelling stage presence, Bono is also recognized for his commitment to social justice. This book shares the story of this charitable rock star who has been named a “Person of the Year” by TIME magazine and who is recognised as a global icon of goodwill.

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To health. To life. To the future. For fans of Vox,The Power and The Handmaid's Tale comes a dystopian novel set in a world where touching is forbidden, books are banned and The Key governs. Elodie obeys The Key. Elodie obeys the rules. Elodie trusts in the system. At least, Elodie used to... Aiden is a rebel. Aiden doesn't do what he's told. Aiden just wants to be free. Aiden is on his last chance... After a pandemic wiped out most of the human race, The Key took power. The Key dictate the rules. They govern in order to keep people safe. But as Elodie and Aiden begin to discover there is another side to The Key, they realise not everything is as it seems. Rather than playing protector, The Key are playing God.

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With keen insight, Vox journalist Zack Beauchamp traces how a reactionary antidemocratic ethos born and bred in America has come to infect democracies around the world. There is a fundamental contradiction at the heart of American politics that has endured since our nation’s birth. In The Reactionary Spirit, Zack Beauchamp explains what he calls the reactionary spirit: as strides towards true democracy are made, there is always a faction that reacts by seeking to undermine them and thereby resist change.    Brilliantly combining political history and reportage, Beauchamp reveals how the United States was the birthplace of this strange and harrowing authoritarian style, and why we’re now seeing its evolution in diverse nations including Hungary, Israel, and India. The Reactionary Spirit paints a vivid, alarming picture that illuminates not only what’s happening to democracy globall

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'Electrifying' Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times Bestselling author of VOX'A cleverly woven tale' The Times*WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2020*Imagine a world where...Everything you ate was monitored by the government.Every step you took was counted.Your children were weighed every day at school.Neighbours reported on neighbours and no one was safe from judgement.Sugar was illegal, and baking was a crime.Imagine if that world was here... What would you do?Toe the line or fight for your freedom...'A captivating and thought-provoking debut' Heidi SwainNetGalley reviewers are falling in love with The Choice:'This story is amazing, well crafted, and truly makes you think''Gripping and original. A timely dystopian, feminist novel''A cleverly crafted, and chillingly current novel'

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Este libro es, principalmente, un intento de rendir homenaje a Blas Piñar, único Diputado patriota y católico (militante) que ha tenido el Congreso de los Diputados desde la muerte de Franco hasta nuestros días, cuando se cumplen cien años de su nacimiento. Pero, además, este libro analiza la sociedad española de hoy, y sus actores sociales y medios de comunicación, con una crítica feroz a los partidos políticos, a los que el autor atribuye, buena parte de los problemas que aquejan a los ciudadanos.Por último, la obra hace un intento de comparar el discurso político de Blas Piñar con el de Santiago Abascal, líder de VOX, y reflexiona sobre la ideología de este partido como posible heredero del patriotismo que ya fue cercado y demonizado durante los años de la Transición.

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My name is Vox. I am the last surviving member of an underground resistance. Our mission: expose and destroy a vast and sinister plot to take over planet Earth. Aliens have infiltrated the Earth's entire political, industrial, military and socio-industrial complex. They are determined to extinguish life on our planet. Since birth, the five of you were fated to receive this message. You are possessed of extraordinary abilities... Logan, you have superior strength and superhuman intuition. Leelee, no Olympian has ever had your level of agility. Jenna and Jamie, your parents knew of your telekinesis and ESP when you were still children. Tony, your intellect is off the charts. The entire world needs you. You must use your talents to join together and stop this invasion... and in doing so, the five of you will become... The Mysterians!

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Anna Senoz is a brilliant young scientist, working towards her PhD and a bright career when she makes a discovery that could change the world of genetics forever.The 'Transferred Y' chromosome, however, isn't as welcomed by her peers, or the wider society. Anna is forced to choose between her dedication to her discovery, the progress of her career, and her responsibilities to her family. Does scientific integrity mean speaking out against the naysayers? Are the potential ramifications of her discovery too wide-reaching for her to risk pursuing it?Winner of the 2004 Philip K. Dick award, Life examines society's fixation on biological sex, the struggles of women in STEM, and the pressures placed upon them by families, colleagues and friends alike. Perfect for fans of alternate histories and near-future feminist SFF, like The Handmaid's Tale and Vox.

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Bulgarian writer and international migration expert Yva Alexandrova tells the story of Eastern Europeans in the UK, and argues that progressive politics needs to be grounded in migrants’ actual experiences and not political expediency. She shows how attitudes to immigration have changed in the last twenty years in the wake of Brexit and a new wave of nativism that has swept across Britain, and makes a passionate and vivid argument for migrants as full participants in social and political life. At a time when racism, xenophobia and nationalism dominate politics in the UK and around the world, Here to Stay avoids the usual racist vox-pops and sensationalist political debate and instead tells the stories of the people whose voices rarely feature in debates about immigration: the migrants themselves.

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This inspirational book charts the history of the anti-racism movement in English football and beyond, shining a light on both the divisive and unifying power of the beautiful game.Discover the star footballers, which include the likes of Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull and Clyde Best from the early days, to the modern greats such as Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka who have faced and fought racial bigotry on the pitch and helped advance the cause. There are also commentaries and insights from coaches, referees as well as grassroots activists who are prominent voices in the mainstream andsocial media. Features inspiring vox pops from young, modern-day aspiring players and fans from different ethnic backgrounds, explaining their experiences and their own battle (and triumphs) to be treated equally on the pitch and in society.

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THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER HOW DEMOCRACIES DIE essential reading ahead of the 2024 US electionTyranny of the Minority is an exceptional book, one of the best guides out there to the crisis of American democracy' Zack Beauchamp, Vox-------------------------------------How has democracy become so threatened and what can we do to save it?With the clarity and brilliance that made their first book, How Democracies Die, a global bestseller, leading Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt offer a coherent new framework for understanding the dangerous times we live in. They draw on a wealth of examples from the Capitol riots to Edwardian Britain, from 1930s France to present-day Thailand to explore right-wing efforts to undermine the very foundations of the American political system, and to explain why and how political parties turn against democracy.

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Brian K. Vaughan, el autor superventas de SAGA, y Cliff Chiang, el legendario dibujante de WONDER WOMAN, nos traen el primer volumen de una nueva y original aventura.Unas horas después de la noche de Halloween de 1988, cuatro repartidoras de periódicos de doce años descubren la historia más importante de todos los tiempos.La vida en la periferia y el suspense sobrenatural se dan cita en esta exitosa serie sobre la nostalgia, el primer trabajo y los últimos coletazos de la infancia.LOS MEDIOS OPINAN:?El próximo gran cómic americano. La escritura de Vaughan y las ilustraciones de Chiang ?a las que hay que sumar los colores de Matt Wilson? confluyen en una magnífica historia de suspense?. ?VOX?Paper Girls ha subido disparado al primer puesto de mi lista de libros que hay que leer sí o sí?.

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Essential reference to the scientific study of chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in the environment in natural places. This science is used to monitor and assess long-term effects of natural and human-made contaminants in soil and water on ecological and human health. This handy six page laminated reference is made for quick access to the core of the science, developed as designer notes, with succinct bulleted facts grouped in colour coded sections along with diagrams and illustrations for ease of use. For 30 years QuickStudy guides have boosted test scores and grades plus supported students well beyond school as a professional reference. Author Max G. Levy, PhD is a scientist and writes for WIRED, Smithsonian, Vox, Science Magazine, ChemMatters and more and has developed the ultimate easy-to-use tool we give to you at an amazing value.

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Part novel, part Pop artwork, Andy Warhol's a is an electrifying slice of life at his Factory studio'A work of genius' NewsweekIn the early 1960s, Andy Warhol set out to turn the novel into pop art. a, the first book he wrote, is the result. Transcribed from audiotapes recorded in and around his legendary art studio, it begins with the actor Ondine popping pills, then follows a cast of thinly-disguised superstars, musicians and prima donnas as they run riot through Manhattan. A knowing response to James Joyce's Ulysses, using the freewheeling, spontaneous techniques as Warhol's visual art, this filthy, funny book is a uniquely creative insight into Factory life.'Hellish hymns from Amphetamine Heaven, the vox populi of the Velvet Underground ... These people are witty and they are grand, they do terrible things and make awful remarks' New York Review of Books

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Navigate Upper-Intermediate is suitable for CEFR level B2.Navigate is a brand new, six-level General English course tailored exclusively to adults. The course takes an innovative approach to reading and listening, based on academic research as to how adults best learn languages.The Upper-Intermediate Coursebook has been thoroughly tested and piloted in ELT classrooms across the world giving teachers the confidence that it works. It takes a bottom-up decoding approach to listening and reading, giving learners the skills they need to listen or read for tomorrow.Real world video content on the DVD provides integrated listening practice, video lessons in every unit plus vox pops throughout the course.Oxford Online Skills Program:Packaged with all Navigate Coursebooks, the Oxford Online Skills Program helps learners actively focus on developing their Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills, in the classroom or at home.The program uses media rich activities, with video, audio and int

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Años después de descubrir una cura genética para la mortalidad, un hombre empieza a cuestionárselo todo y se embarca en un viaje alucinante que le hará enfrentarse a su pasado y a su propio legado personal.El equipo creativo superventas formado por Scott Snyder (Nocterra, Undiscovered Country) y Jeff Lemire (Laberintos, Gideon Falls) nos ofrece una epopeya sin igual: una combinación única de cómic, prosa e ilustración que explora las profundidades de la experiencia humana.Maravillosamente único y cautivador... No nos cansamos de repetir lo fantástica que es la prosa de Snyder acompañada por las ilustraciones de Lemire. Es una experiencia diferente a la de cualquier otro cómic y algo digno de admiración... Leer D.M.: Después de la Muerte es una experiencia hermosa y evocadora. ?NerdistPrecioso. Una mezcla absorbente de cómic, ilustración y prosa.?Los Imprescindibles de Entertainment WeeklyExtraño y hermoso, seductor e inquietante. ?VOX"Editorial original: Image.

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The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon, VOX ‘Shocking, emotive, urgent and original’ Chris Whitaker ’A non-stop thrill ride’ Jeffery Deaver ’Queen of the “what if” thriller. Unflinching, unguessable and unputdownable’ Simon Lelic ’Thrilling, topical and timely … I ripped through this in a few days’ Louise Swanson ’Provocative, inventive and compulsively page-turning’ David Koepp The one decision you can’t take back Prosecutor, Justine Boucher has only asked for the death penalty once, in a brutal murder case. In doing so, she put her own life on the line. Because, if the convicted are later found innocent, the lawyer who requested the execution will be sentenced to death. Justine had no doubt that the man she sent to the chair was guilty. Until now. Presented with evidence that could prove his innocence, Justine must find out the truth before anyone else does. Her life depends on it.

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If you could test your son for a gene that predicts violence, would you do it?Antonia and Bea are sisters, and doting mothers to their sons. But that is where their similarities end.Antonia had her son tested to make sure he didn't possess the "violent" M gene.Bea refuses to let her son take the test. His life should not be determined by a positive or negative result.These women will go to any length to protect their sons.But one of them is hiding a monster.And there will be fatal consequences for everybody....PRAISE FOR JAYNE COWIE: 'Nature, nurture, and parenting styles go to war in Jayne Cowie's tense thriller with a twist' Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX'Original and unsettling' The Sun'So timely, so relevant and so remarkably written, it's going to live with me for some time to come' John Marrs, #1 bestselling author of The One

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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: Vox * The Paris Review * NPR * Vanity Fair / A FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR FIRST FICTION James Frankie Thomas’s Idlewild is a darkly funny story of two adults looking back on their intense teenage friendship, in a queer, trans, and early-Internet twist on the Manhattan prep school novel. Idlewild is a tiny, artsy Quaker high school in lower Manhattan. Students call their teachers by their first names, there are no grades, and every day begins with 20 minutes of contemplative silence in the Meetinghouse. It is during one of those meetings that an airplane hits the Twin Towers. For two Idlewild outcasts, 9/11 serves as the first day of an intense, 18-month friendship. Fay is prickly, aloof, and obsessed with gay men; Nell is shy, sensitive, and obsessed with Fay. The two of them bond fiercely and spend all their waking hours giddily parsing their environment

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Plaza de la Marina, Málaga. 17 de noviembre de 2018, primer día de campaña de las elecciones andaluzas. Un multitudinario mitin de Vox cierra al ritmo de Malamente, el último y polémico gran éxito de Rosalía.Así arranca este libro, que pretende entender cómo se llegó hasta esa escena, cuáles fueron sus consecuencias y, tal vez, qué nos depara en el futuro.Esa mañana, nos dice Jesús Jurado, se estaban atravesando los dos ejes de cuya intersección nacería el nuevo andalucismo: una crisis económica, política y social que hacía trizas la estructura sentimental de la Andalucía democrática, y un movimiento cultural por la modernización y dignificación de la identidad andaluza.Blas Infante, la Expo 92, Gata Cattana, la derrota socialista ante Juanma Moreno, Califato o la eclosión del feminismo andaluz son solo algunas de las estaciones de esta crónica. El autor combina análisis político, memorias personales y crítica cultural para, sin renunciar a la ironía ni al optimismo, radio

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Adventures with Zap is a writing and drawing book designed to inspire playful writing (and pre-writing) practice for children ages 4-8. All the writing and drawing prompts are connected to a character-driven storyline about a space alien named Zap from the planet Vox Nova.On his first trip to Earth, Zap visits a 'house of books' and is later surprised to discover that he's brought home an unusual stowaway. After trying to befriend the strange creature (who he believes is named Meow), he gets scratched, witnesses a attack, and recruits his friend Gooey to help stop the Earth monster. Luckily, letters from Earthkids help Zap manage his missteps.In a land of robots, smart wagons, domed homes, and exotic plants, Zap ultimately learns of Meow's true identity and must face sending his beloved friend home. The story ends on a high note, while setting the scene for a natural continuation of Zap's adventures.

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An Instant New York Times BestsellerNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by the Washington Post, TIME Magazine, BBC, TODAY, Elle, CrimeReads, and more Hailed as the queen of Irish crime fiction, French spins a taut tale of retribution, sacrifice, and family.—TIMEFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Searcher and “one of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox), a spellbinding new novel set in the Irish countryside.It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is coming to die.Cal Hooper took early retirement from Chicago PD and moved to rural Ireland looking for peace. He’s found it, more or less: he’s built a relationship with a local woman, Lena, and he’s gradually turning Trey Reddy from a half-feral teenager into a good kid go

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Named a Best Book of the Year by Vox and AutostraddleMaking a much-anticipated return to the world of Hild, Nicola Griffith's Menewood transports readers back to seventh-century Britain, a land of rival kings and religions poised for epochal change. Hild is no longer the bright child who made a place in Edwin Overking's court with her seemingly supernatural insight. She is eighteen, honed and tested, the formidable lady of Elmet, now building her personal stronghold in the valley of Menewood.But old alliances are fraying. Younger rivals are snapping at Edwin's heels. War is brewingbitter war, winter war. Not knowing whom to trust, Edwin becomes volatile and recalls his young advisor to court. There Hild begins to understand the true extent of the chaos aheadand realizes she must find a way to navigate the turbulence and fight to protect both the kingdom and her own people.She will face the losses and devastati

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A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestsellerNewport is making a bid to be the Marie Kondo of technology: someone with an actual plan for helping you realize the digital pursuits that do, and don''t, bring value to your life.--Ezra Klein, VoxMinimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It''s the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world.In this timely and enlightening book, the bestselling author of Deep Work introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives.Digital minimalists are all around us. They''re the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run. They can have fun with friends and family without the obsessive urge to doc

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Science is built on trust. The assumption is that scientists will conduct their work with integrity, honesty, and a strict adherence to scientific protocols. Written by geoscientists for geoscientists, Scientific Integrity and Ethics in the Geosciences acquaints readers with the fundamental principles of scientific ethics and shows how they apply to everyday work in the classroom, laboratory, and field. Resources are provided throughout to help discuss and implement principles of scientific integrity and ethics. Volume highlights include: Examples of international and national codes and policies Exploration of the role of professional societies in scientific integrity and ethics References to scientific integrity and ethics in publications and research data Discussion of science integrity, ethics, and geoethics in education Extensive coverage of data applications Scientific Integrity and Ethics in the Geosciences is a valuable resource for students, faculty, instructors, and scientists in the geosciences and beyond. It is also useful for geoscientists working in industry, government, and policymaking.Read an interview with the editors to find out more:https://eos.org/editors-vox/ethics-crucial-for-the-future-of-the-geosciences

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'Should be made compulsory reading . . . If it were up to me this clear-sighted yet emotionally charged hymn to the NHS would be added to the curriculum in every high school from Land's End to John O'Groats with immediate effect.' i newspaper July 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service Act. To Provide All People is the intimate story of the NHS in British society today, written by novelist, poet and dramatist Owen Sheers. Depicting 24 hours, with a regional hospital at the centre of the action, the poem charts an emotional and philosophical map of the NHS against the personal experiences that lie at its heart; from patients to surgeons, porters to midwives. This is a world of transformative pains, triumphs, losses and celebrations and joins us all in our universal experiences of health and sickness, birth and death, regardless of race, gender or wealth.Informed by over seventy hours of interviews, the work is punctuated with the historical narrative of the birth of the NHS Act. To Provide All People was filmed by Vox Pictures/BBC Wales.

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Los conservadores crecen no por el voto de los que tienen menos sino de los que temen perder sus privilegios.En los últimos años se ha extendido la tesis de que la culpa de la victoria de Donald Trump en Estados Unidos y el brexit en el referéndum del Reino Unido, así como el ascenso de la ultraderecha en muchos países de la Unión Europea, la tiene la clase trabajadora. En nuestro país se sigue escuchando en los bares que no hay nadie más equivocado que un obrero de derechas, mientras Ciudadanos, el PP y Vox siguen ganando las elecciones y encabezando las encuestas.Qué está sucediendo? Es verdad que la clase trabajadora es la responsable de estos fenómenos? Dónde están y qué hacen realmente las organizaciones de izquierdas que dicen representar y defender a la clase trabajadora? Este libro aborda todas estas preguntas con una polémica tesis como respuesta: no es la clase trabajadora la que vota a la derecha, sino la clase media, por miedo a perder su posición.Con otra

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What graphic design is, what designers need to know, and who becomes a designer have all evolved as the computer went from being a tool to also becoming our primary medium for communication. How jobs are advertised and how prospective candidates communicate with prospective employers have changed as well, as has the culture and context for many workplaces, requiring new approaches for how to find your first (and last) position. Through clear prose, a broad survey of contexts where designers find themselves in the present day, and interviews with designers, The AIGA Guide to Careers in Graphic and Communication Design is an invaluable resource for finding your place in this quickly changing and growing field. The book includes interviews with over 40 designers at all levels working in-house and out-of-house in studios, consultancies, or alone, including: Nicholas Blechman, The New Yorker; Rob Giampietro, Google; Njoki Gitahi, IDEO; Hilary Greenbaum, Whitney Museum; Holly Gressley, Vox Media; Cemre Güngör, Facebook; Natasha Jen, Pentagram; Renda Morton, The New York Times; and Alisa Wolfson, Leo Burnett Worldwide.

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Electric currents are fundamental to the structure and dynamics of space plasmas, including our own near-Earth space environment, or “geospace.”This volume takes an integrated approach to the subject of electric currents by incorporating their phenomenology and physics for many regions in one volume. It covers a broad range of topics from the pioneers of electric currents in outer space, to measurement and analysis techniques, and the many types of electric currents. First volume on electric currents in space in over a decade that provides authoritative up-to-date insight on the current status of research Reviews recent advances in observations, simulation, and theory of electric currents Provides comparative overviews of electric currents in the space environments of different astronomical bodies Electric Currents in Geospace and Beyond serves as an excellent reference volume for a broad community of space scientists, astronomers, and astrophysicists who are studying space plasmas in the solar system.Read an interview with the editors to find out more: https://eos.org/editors-vox/electric-currents-in-outer-space-run-the-show

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Originating in Craigslist personals to indicate a trans person seeking another trans person, the term “t4t” has come to describe not only circuits of desire and attraction but also practices of trans solidarity and mutual aid. Contributors to this issue investigate the multiple meanings associated with t4t, considering both its potential and its shortcomings. They explore forms of Black trans kinship, consider the possibilities and limits of trans crowdfunding, theorize transmasculine pornography as a site of identity formation, and critique t4t spaces that allow for abuse or exploitation. Because t4t names a type of separatism, it carries risks such as identity policing, the prioritization of one aspect of identity over others, and difficulty engaging in strategic coalition. And yet, in a world that remains hostile to trans forms of life, t4t also circulates as a promising practice of love, repair, and healing. Contributors. Cassius Adair, Aren Aizura, Cameron Awkward-Rich, Chris Barcelos, Cynthia Citlallín Delgado Huitrón, Lauren Fournier, Vox Jo Hsu, Christopher Joseph Lee, Amira Lundy-Harris, Hil Malatino, Amy Marvin, Isaac Preiss, Amir Rabiyah, Nicholas Reich

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The gripping story of what it's like to be the daughter of a woman who changed the world - perfect for fans of The Power and VoxA BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK AND KINDLE NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Engrossing and original. The Silence Project will get people talking' Bernardine Evaristo Mother. Martyr. Murderer. On Emilia Morris's thirteenth birthday, her mother Rachel moves into a tent at the bottom of their garden. From that day on, she never says another word.Inspired by Rachel's example, other women join her and together they build the Community. Eight years later, Rachel and thousands of her followers shock the world as they silence themselves forever.In the aftermath of what comes to be known as the Event, the Community's global influence quickly grows. As a result, the whole world has an opinion about Rachel - whether they see her as a callous monster or a heroic martyr - but Emilia has never voiced hers publicly. Until now. Readers can't stop shouting about The Silence Project: 'A true masterpiece' ***** 'One hell of a book!' ***** 'Had me hooked' ***** 'Red-hot' ***** 'I don't think I've ever read a book as quickly' ***** 'Gave me the shivers' *****

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'A nailbiting story of survival'-- GUARDIANMay Knox floats in space, the only survivor of a catastrophic accident. There is just one person who can save her - and his life is in danger, back on Earth. It's Christmas Day, 2067.Silent Night drifts across the ruins of a wrecked spaceship, listing helplessly in the black. A sole woman, May, stirs within - the last person left alive of a disastrous first manned mission to Europa, a moon of Jupiter.There is only one person who can help her - her ex-husband Stephen, a NASA scientist who was heading up the mission back on Earth. Until, that is, she broke his heart and he left both her and the mission.As May fights for life, Stephen finds his own life is under threat, putting both of them at risk.In this twisty, gasp-inducing thriller, when each breath is a fight for survival, their relationship is the difference between life and death.'Science fiction with a generous helping of humanity - the best kind of speculative writing'-- CHRISTINA DALCHER, AUTHOR OF VOX'The best survival thriller since The Martian' -- JOHN MARRS, AUTHOR OF THE ONE

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Although bioenergy is a renewable energy source, it is not without impact on the environment. Both the cultivation of crops specifically for use as biofuels and the use of agricultural byproducts to generate energy changes the landscape, affects ecosystems, and impacts the climate. Bioenergy and Land Use Change focuses on regional and global assessments of land use change related to bioenergy and the environmental impacts. This interdisciplinary volume provides both high level reviews and in-depth analyses on specific topics. Volume highlights include: Land use change concepts, economics, and modeling Relationships between bioenergy and land use change Impacts on soil carbon, soil health, water quality, and the hydrologic cycle Impacts on natural capital and ecosystem services Effects of bioenergy on direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions Biogeochemical and biogeophysical climate regulation Uncertainties and challenges associated with land use change quantification and environmental impact assessments Bioenergy and Land Use Change is a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and graduate students from a wide variety of fields including energy, economics, ecology, geography, agricultural science, geoscience, and environmental science. Read an interview with the editors to find out more: https://eos.org/editors-vox/bioenergys-impacts-on-the-landscape

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The gripping story of what it's like to be the daughter of a woman who changed the world - perfect for fans of The Power and VoxA BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK AND KINDLE NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Engrossing and original. The Silence Project will get people talking' Bernardine Evaristo Mother. Martyr. Murderer. On Emilia Morris's thirteenth birthday, her mother Rachel moves into a tent at the bottom of their garden. From that day on, she never says another word.Inspired by Rachel's example, other women join her and together they build the Community. Eight years later, Rachel and thousands of her followers shock the world as they silence themselves forever.In the aftermath of what comes to be known as the Event, the Community's global influence quickly grows. As a result, the whole world has an opinion about Rachel - whether they see her as a callous monster or a heroic martyr - but Emilia has never voiced hers publicly. Until now. Readers can't stop shouting about The Silence Project: 'A true masterpiece' ***** 'One hell of a book!' ***** 'Had me hooked' ***** 'Red-hot' ***** 'I don't think I've ever read a book as quickly' ***** 'Gave me the shivers' *****

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'A nailbiting story of survival'-- GUARDIANMay Knox floats in space, the only survivor of a catastrophic accident. There is just one person who can save her - and his life is in danger, back on Earth. It's Christmas Day, 2067.Silent Night drifts across the ruins of a wrecked spaceship, listing helplessly in the black. A sole woman, May, stirs within - the last person left alive of a disastrous first manned mission to Europa, a moon of Jupiter.There is only one person who can help her - her ex-husband Stephen, a NASA scientist who was heading up the mission back on Earth. Until, that is, she broke his heart and he left both her and the mission.As May fights for life, Stephen finds his own life is under threat, putting both of them at risk.In this twisty, gasp-inducing thriller, when each breath is a fight for survival, their relationship is the difference between life and death.'Science fiction with a generous helping of humanity - the best kind of speculative writing'-- CHRISTINA DALCHER, AUTHOR OF VOX'The best survival thriller since The Martian' -- JOHN MARRS, AUTHOR OF THE ONE

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'A nailbiting story of survival'-- GUARDIANMay Knox floats in space, the only survivor of a catastrophic accident. There is just one person who can save her - and his life is in danger, back on Earth. It's Christmas Day, 2067.Silent Night drifts across the ruins of a wrecked spaceship, listing helplessly in the black. A sole woman, May, stirs within - the last person left alive of a disastrous first manned mission to Europa, a moon of Jupiter.There is only one person who can help her - her ex-husband Stephen, a NASA scientist who was heading up the mission back on Earth. Until, that is, she broke his heart and he left both her and the mission.As May fights for life, Stephen finds his own life is under threat, putting both of them at risk.In this twisty, gasp-inducing thriller, when each breath is a fight for survival, their relationship is the difference between life and death.'Science fiction with a generous helping of humanity - the best kind of speculative writing'-- CHRISTINA DALCHER, AUTHOR OF VOX'The best survival thriller since The Martian' -- JOHN MARRS, AUTHOR OF THE ONE

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ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE READS OF THE YEAR 'If I could get policymakers and citizens everywhere to read just one book this year, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson's The Ministry for the Future' Ezra Klein, Vox 'A great read' Bill GatesThe Ministry for the Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, using fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate change will affect us all. Its setting is not a desolate, postapocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us. Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year, this extraordinary novel from visionary writer Kim Stanley Robinson will change the way you think about the climate crisis.'A novel that presents a rousing vision of how we might unite to overcome the greatest challenge of our time' TED.com'A breathtaking look at the challenges that face our planet in all their sprawling magnitude and also in their intimate, individual moments of humanity' Booklist (starred review)'Gutsy, humane . . . a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'A sweeping epic about climate change and humanity's efforts to try and turn the tide before it's too late' Polygon (Best of the Year)'Steely, visionary optimism' Guardian

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The English poet John Gower (ca. 1340–1408) wrote important Latin poems witnessing the two crucial political events of his day: the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 and in 1399 the deposition of Richard II, in the Visio Anglie (A Vision of England) and Cronica tripertita (A Chronicle in Three Parts), respectively. Both poems, usually transmitted with Gower’s major Latin work, Vox clamantis, are key primary sources for the historical record, as well as marking culminating points in the development of English literature. The earlier Visio Anglie is verbally derivative of numerous, varied sources, by way of its literary allusions, but is also highly original in its invention and disposition. On the other hand, the Cronica tripertita’s organization, even in details, is highly derivative, and from a single source, but its verbal texture is all invented. This volume includes Latin texts of these poems of Gower, newly established from the manuscripts, with commentary on Gower’s relation with the rest of the contemporary historical record and with his literary forebears and contemporaries, including Ovid, Virgil, Peter Riga, Nigel Witeker, and Godfrey of Viterbo. This volume also includes Modern English verse translations of the two poems, which are at once critically accurate and enjoyably accessible.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dive deep into the history of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos.From its unassuming beginnings as a casual home game between friends to the role-playing phenomenon it is today, Critical Role has become the stuff of legend. These pages chronicle how a circle of friends who all happen to be talented voice actors built the most-watched tabletop role-playing livestream of all time.Discover dazzling new illustrations and richly written insights into the locations, characters, and adventures featured in the hundreds of episodes across Critical Role’s two campaigns, Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein. Go behind the scenes with archival photos and exclusive interviews with Dungeon Master Matt Mercer and the entire Critical Role cast as they explore their characters’ most triumphant moments and darkest hours. And celebrate the massive community of Critters who support and expand the show’s world through a highlighted tour of the crafts, cosplay, and art they create every day. Featuring a foreword from Felicia Day, lush illustrations, and the inside story you won’t find anywhere else, this book is your indispensable guide to Critical Role. The adventure begins!

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‘A superb legal thriller…crackles with tension’ Guardian ‘A topical and gritty story’ Observer 'A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending’ Daily Telegraph ‘Razor-sharp…Much more than a courtroom thriller’ Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX * * * * * IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY. The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable. The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories. WHOSE SIDE WOULD YOU TAKE? * * * * * Readers are giving Take It Back five stars: ‘The perfect book club read . . . will make for lively, thought-provoking discussions’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A skilfully written book that offers a big punch’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will feel like you are enveloped in this case and the unseen juror’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant, powerful, moving and intelligent’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Just when you think you've guessed correctly another twist appears’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A genuine five-star read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliantly compelling, tense and thought-provoking read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Dive deep into the history of the world's most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos.From its unassuming beginnings as a casual home game between friends to the role-playing phenomenon it is today, Critical Role has become the stuff of legend. These pages chronicle how a circle of friends who all happen to be talented voice actors built the most-watched tabletop role-playing livestream of all time.Discover dazzling new illustrations and richly written insights into the locations, characters, and adventures featured in the hundreds of episodes across Critical Role's two campaigns, Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein. Go behind the scenes with archival photos and exclusive interviews with Dungeon Master Matt Mercer and the entire Critical Role cast as they explore their characters' most triumphant moments and darkest hours. And celebrate the massive community of Critters who support and expand the show's world through a highlighted tour of the crafts, cosplay, and art they create every day.Featuring a foreword from the cast, lush illustrations, and the inside story you won't find anywhere else, this book is your indispensable guide to Critical Role.The adventure begins!

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**CHRISTINA DALCHER’S GRIPPING NEW THRILLER THE SENTENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW!** ‘Terrifyingly plausible’ Louise Candlish ‘Devastating and brilliant’ Woman & Home ‘Thought-provoking’ Alice Feeney ‘Shocking . . . A powerful tale’ Cosmopolitan ‘Timely’ Kia Abdullah IN THIS WORLD, PERFECTION IS EVERYTHING. It begins as a way to make things fairer. An education system that will benefit everyone. It’s all in the name of progress. This is what Elena Fairchild believes. As a teacher in one of the government’s elite schools for children with high ‘Q’ scores, she witnesses the advantages first-hand. But when Elena’s own daughter scores lower than expected, she is taken away. Elena follows her to her new home. A government institute. What she finds there makes Elena question everything. Because this world is about perfection – and that comes at a terrible price. What readers are saying about Q ‘To everyone that loved Vox and wants to read another like it this is just for you!!’ ‘I love Dalcher’s books, they grip me from the beginning and I find them impossible to put down’ ‘I read this book in 24 hours! I loved it.’ ‘An amazing read . . . thought provoking and made me eager to know what is coming next from this brilliant author.’ ‘This book had me hooked from start to finish. ‘Both timely and chilling. Q is a thrilling read’

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Water, energy and food are key resources to sustain life, and are the fundamental to national, regional and global economies. These three resources are interlinked in multiple ways, and the term “nexus” captures the interconnections. The nexus has been discussed, debated, researched, and advocated widely but the focus is often on the pairings of “water-energy” or “water-food” or “energy-food”. To really benefit from the nexus approach in terms of resource use efficiency it is essential to understand, operationalize and practice the nexus of all three resources. As demand for these resources increases worldwide, using them sustainability is a critical concern for scientists and citizens, governments and policy makers. Volume highlights include: Contributions to the global debate on water-energy-food nexus Examples of the nexus approach in practice from different regions of the world Perspectives on the future of the nexus agenda Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Theories and Practices is a valuable resource for students, research scholars and professionals in academic institutions with strong interests in interdisciplinary research involving geography, earth science, environmental science, environmental management, sustainability science, international development, and ecological economics. The volume will also be useful for professionals, practitioners and consultants in /NGOs, government, and international agencies.Read an interview with the editors to find out more:https://eos.org/editors-vox/working-towards-a-sustainable-future

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“A mind-blowing tour de force that unwraps the myriad objects of addiction that surround us…Intelligent, incisive, and sometimes grimly entertaining.”—Rod Phillips, author of Alcohol: A History“A fascinating history of corporate America’s efforts to shape our habits and desires.”—VoxWe live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be as habit-forming as cocaine, researchers tell us, and social media apps are deliberately hooking our kids. But what can we do to resist temptations that insidiously rewire our brains? A renowned expert on addiction, David Courtwright reveals how global enterprises have both created and catered to our addictions. The Age of Addiction chronicles the triumph of what he calls “limbic capitalism,” the growing network of competitive businesses targeting the brain pathways responsible for feeling, motivation, and long-term memory.“Compulsively readable…In crisp and playful prose and with plenty of needed humor, Courtwright has written a fascinating history of what we like and why we like it, from the first taste of beer in the ancient Middle East to opioids in West Virginia.”—American Conservative“A sweeping, ambitious account of the evolution of addiction…This bold, thought-provoking synthesis will appeal to fans of ‘big history’ in the tradition of Guns, Germs, and Steel.”—Publishers Weekly

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For over thirty years, News: The Politics of Illusion has not simply reflected the political communication field it has played a major role in shaping it. Today, the familiar news organizations of the legacy press are operating in a fragmenting and expanding mediaverse that resembles a big bang of proliferating online competitors that are challenging the very definition of news itself. Audience-powered sites such as the Huffington Post and Vox blend conventional political reporting with opinion blogs, celebrity gossip, and other ephemera aimed at getting clicks and shares. At the same time, the rise of serious investigative organizations such as ProPublica presents yet a different challenge to legacy journalism. Lance Bennett's thoroughly revised tenth edition offers the most up-to-date guide to understanding how and why the media and news landscapes are being transformed. It explains the mix of old and new, and points to possible outcomes. Where areas of change are clearly established, key concepts from earlier editions have been revised. There are new case studies, updates on old favorites, and insightful analyses of how the new media system and novel kinds of information and engagement are affecting our politics. As always, News presents fresh evidence and arguments that invite new ways of thinking about the political information system and its place in democracy.

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